Honestly, this is storytelling at the highest level. It was like watching a National Geographic Special of your adventures in Fulaga.Cinematography, editing - all first rate.
Agreed! Truly an exception short film - the initial videos, editing, narration, a great cast of characters whom we've grown very fond of, an exquisite location, a great story line, and all capturing the best of humanity. Thank you to Seth, Elizabeth, and the Archer crew, for sharing this experience with us.
@@TheSailingFamily This is truly first class content. I was smiling, jigging, and welling up, exactly when the story told me to. For a family hoping to ride the waters as you have, this video epitomises why. Thanks for putting the hours in behind the screen, it inspires more than you'll ever know.
My father, Robert Kuhlken, was a scholar and specialized in studies of the Fiji islands... he made many trips and likely visited with this village. Unfortunately he left when I was an infant to pursue his interests, and I only learned of his life and work through the internet and websites associated with his work. It would have been amazing to, in some way, be a part of it - kudos to you for involving your kids.
That is probably the single best story told on RU-vid! It was a transcendent experience not only for you guys but all who watch. It was not about politics, race, color, or rich and poor. It was about the love that humanity can have, just for each other. Everyone needs more of this in our lives! Maybe everyone should be required to spend in time Fulage!
Super Video, Fiji is the best! Also saw a few Dinghy accidents, mostly when people started the 40hp in gear and pitched them off the stern with engine running! Of course the Dinghy then circles and lucky that the driver was able to swim clear, the only way to stop the dinghy was to run in front with another dinghy towing a line to get caught in the driverless boat and stop the Prop! Another indecent of Astrolabe reef where a local boat took tourists diving but fled the scene when a violent squall rolled through, the dive boat returned to village without the divers! A sleepless night in the harbor for us but amazing the 5 divers found drifting at sea 24 hours later!! Good Luck is Fiji!!
Whoa! Probably your best video yet. I’m a tough guy but was tearing up at the end-as if I was leaving Hehe. What I like most about your videos is the realness, sailing is not all about tropical sunsets and leisure. There is a real inherent danger, as you continually show us. Anyone of the misfortunes you have shown, might send the average person back to land. But you guys persevere, and overcome each obstacle only to find something more beautiful after. I wish you and your family all the best! Thanks for sharing your life!
Thank you for your kind words. We try to show the good and the bad. Working hard and sacrificing to have this amazing experience is a big part of it. We want our kids to learn from that as well as from all they see along the way. :) Elizabeth
I grew up in Fiji. The Fijians are beautiful people. I'll never stop going back there. It's still the most perfect place on earth, to me. Glad you felt it too. 😊
Seth you’ve done it again. Your vids are truly breathe taking and top notch. What a beautiful tribute to a friendly & welcoming community. What beautiful people. Fijians sure know how to party!! Memories that will be cherished and remain with you & your family for a life time. How’s Danny now? I hope he’s recovered and back out on the water. What a loving & caring community of sailors you all are. Looking out for one another is what life is all about.❤️
This was a superb video. By far your best. You've really taken your storytelling to heights that any channel would be proud of. Move over Riley and Elayna...Archer is taking over!
Bula, Wow!! Amazing video and yes the pure life in Fiji is all about the beautiful people.. I am not a sailor but a traveler and surfer and have been visiting Fiji for over 20 years. I was watching the Fulaga video(which is fabulous) and noticed someone I have known for many years Karen and Kurt. Karen was the owner of the Scuba Shop on Malolo Island, she helped our Foundation tremendously by donating all of our air tanks, and is a beautiful person. Can you please do me a favor if you can and pass this on? I last spoke to Karen while she was on her way from Malolo to Fulaga. Please tell her Mark, Greg, Greg and Russ from Fiji Dental and Medical Foundation all want to wish her the all the best and we miss her. Hopefully when Fiji re-opens we will return to Solveu Village on Malolo Island to continue our yearly Dental Clinic. Please tell Kurt hello as well. I can't tell you what joy your videos bring to my wife and I. What you are doing and showing to your children is absolutely awesome, keep up the good work. Fair Winds and Safe Travels Mark and Annie Brown
Thank you! We have passed your message on to Karen. We agree, Karen and Kurt are two of the most amazing people we have ever met. The yearly dental clinic sounds fantastic. What a great way to give back to the people of Fiji! :) Elizabeth
This episode is far away the best you have done so far! When your Boys are all grown up and they go to Fiji with their children, they will watch this first and think back to these wonderful childhood experiences and memories. BUT more importantly they will remember and pass on (like all parents hope) the same values that you and the people of Fulaga have shown them. Thanks for showing us all. All the best Richard
Oh my! I was so disappointed when your normal Tuesday video didn’t drop but my goodness the wait was worth it. Hats off to you for sensitively covering the accident whilst still being able to convey the emotion and shock - poor Danny and thank goodness he wasn’t alone. I loved the footage of the Islanders, what a privilege to be so embraced by them during your stay - 1st class video today, thank you for sharing!
Thats the way to do it! Respect, love, share and help. If everybody or even most would do what u just shown us wold would be awsome place to live for anyone.
My wife and I honeymooned on Turtle Island in Fiji and went through a couple of ceremonies on some of the other small islands. I'm glad they have not changed. They were the warmest and most genuine loving people I have ever met. My eyes welled up when we had to leave after 10 days. Thank you for sharing you brought it all back.
WOW~ Boys give your dad and mom a big hug, 20 years from now you'll understand. This place in the middle of the world and you guys found a piece of peace of it. Thank you ~
Amazing. Outstanding. Heartwarming. Shall I go on? You put together a video that I am sure is one of your longest to date but I still didn't want it to end. It could have gone on Longa' ! This, to me, is what travelling and exploring is all about. Meeting and experiencing life in new places. Not tourist traps. Make new friends and "live" the life for a while. Share experiences. Enrich each other, like you were able to do with the books for the schools and, I believe to a greater degree- also in return your host family was enriched by spending time with your boys. I think they truly enjoyed teaching them about "Island Life". Your boys now have an extra auntie and uncle too.
If there was an Academy Award for You Tube Sailing Channels you would be the winner with this episode. It was just so touching, so emotional and had everything that we humans need right now, with the love of friends, family, simple entertainment, support and laughter. When your boys hugged the host family, I couldn't see it for tears. My prayers go to Rockstar and we wish him well. Thank you so much for this wonderful vlog. You guys deserve to be No. 1 most popular sailing channel. 🌬⛵⚓😎🌴
What an experience for your family. I really enjoyed that you focused so much on the people and island life. You can obviously do hours and hours of video on the utterly stunning ocean and bay there. The focus on the island's life is a reminder that we all have too much. How happy the islanders are with hardly anything. Incredible. Thank you for reminding me. They export love and smiles there. I was able to visit Figi many years ago and I did not want to leave as well. Safe Travels.
Yes!! The best video that you have produced, and the best that I have viewed of the 5 other cruisers I follow. Hats off to your amazing skill to capture, edit, and produce this award winning episode. And manage to sail, father, and husband at the same time.
@@TheSailingFamily Wow! That is remarkable. You are both teaching them in so many ways each day. Your positive attitude is so wonderful to observe, and how is reflects in the boys. I just returned from 4 weeks cruising through the Bahamas. Epic times in the - Exumas and Berrys
Seth thank you so much for showing such a beautiful place, beautiful people and beautiful way of life. ❤️ I will never go to Fulanga, but it brings me peace and happiness knowing it exists.
Sorry about Danny. However what an amazing adventure and experience you all had but especially for the children. Those folks were wonderful and friendly island people. What you found is a very rare place, still on this earth, where people genuinely love one another and share their happiness. About as close to heaven as you might imagine.
I have never been more moved in my 79 years, than watching this episode of "The Sailing Family". Also introducing us to the culture of the natives of this island is more than memorable - what a beautiful people. The way you're raising your family is truly commendable. God has and is blessing you each and every day. p.r.morehouse - author
One of your best videos. The landscapes can be beautiful but the most beautiful memory will always be these special meetings with local people. Generosity exists, you found it and transmitted it nicely.
Hale has gone tropo. He's hitting the jungle juice pretty hard. I laughed when the little one flexes for the camera with that funny grin. Hilarious! All the boys are precious. A favorite part is the interaction with the locals, including the music. Donating books is a measure of love of others. And going to church. The voices are heavenly. My request is to include more island music in your wonderful videos.
Wowzers all around! Very heartwarming. Quite the tragedy for Danny. Just awful. May God speed on Danny's healing. Another of life lessons learned. Stay safe & fair winds.
The good book mentions only one race the human race and this video show us how we should all be living. So special we should all take notes and strive to be just like what we are seeing. Imagine what the world would be like. I think it is what life was meant to be. God bless!
Your videos are always well done, but this episode takes the cake. Very inspirational. Your boys will be exceptional people. Thanks for sharing the experience.
Guys! You smashed that one out the park! That is your best ever! That must be the highlight of your trip so far ! I`ve seen Danny elsewhere and he`s a very lucky man that he was picked up and given first aid so quickly. Wishing him the best for a full recovery. Take it easy, Archer, fair winds xx
That's the Best thing about Small islands in the Pacific oceans It is kept away from all the problems of the world Stress Free and hardly any sickness, and diseases, living sustainable & as indigenous people The people of Fulaga are one beautiful people, they're mostly part Tongans aswel, through their ancestors, that's Lau groups They're kind and lovely people and very welcoming 🙏❤️🙏❤️ I am planning a visit to Fulaga ❤️❤️
This was such an AMAZING video!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We wish your friend a very speedy and complete recovery as well. Archer family are the best cruisers. I'm so glad to know you all. Keep up the GREAT work for as long as you can. What a life your boys a living, so lucky. Take care Archer Family!
I want to stay long'a in Fulaga! Thank you for sharing this adventure! We look forward to seeing your videos every week! Our plan is to do this as well! I hope they keep this tradition alive as well!!
That was just brilliant guys , the life style the boys are growing up in is so cool and they are so kind and caring, and what you's did for your friend Danny was amazing , cant wait for your next adventure
My 1st time visit with The Sailing Family. thank you for sharing. We have 3 children and they ( WE) love FIJI so much. I hope to sail the Fiji Islands some day. You've been blessed to have that experience with your family. Much Love from THE GIBBO's
Important proud to b afijian when I watch how these visitors hv bn receive n entertained in the fijian way of life,which is true n that is our way of life.vinaka,TOVATAS,im so pleased n thankful to the people of Fulaga n the rest of the other islands represented in this stories.nu sa moce ka kalougata tikoga.
Putting the accident of Danny aside this has been my favourite video yet. You are doing a fantastic job with your boys and the love from both sides on your trip to Furanga will stay with me for many years to come. Thank you ❤️❤️
for me, any from the best video that i see on the sail-society (!) really a fantastic place and peoples. AND i will not forget: i wishing Danny the best for a full recovery (!!!) my best regards from austria
I absolutely love your adventures. I follow a few channels but I can't think of any where I have smiled from to start to finish (apart from Danny's accident). Thank you for sharing, you are absolutely living your best lives.
Hey Seth, Elizabeth and boys… congratulations on a masterclass of video production and story telling. So enjoyed reliving Fulaga (even the tragic and stressful event). Honest and accurate. We miss you guys. Steve and Amanda SV Amici.
Thank you for this special video. As the son of a missionary my parents took me to Almirante, Panama in 1953 at the age of four, I still remember those special people. You sons are getting their eyes opened to the beautiful people and other cultures of this world, an education that can not be taught in any school. God bless your family and travels.
Clearly the best video you have ever produced. We hope your friend makes a full recovery. As to education, my personal belief is you can't give children (or anyone) a better education than to expose them to lifestyles which are vastly different from our own and in which values are likewise vastly different.
Seth, Elizabeth & boys, Wow, simply WOW! I started following you 10 odd years ago when you set out from the US. Seen every episode as they drop and must admit I was stoked when you posted that introduction video standing in front of the White House announcing your new tour. When you pulled up at the dock and panned to the travel hoist bay I knew that the red boat was Archer, I was buzzing. Your editing has come a long way and passed a lot of more experienced vloggers with ease. But mate, this one gave me goose bumps. I mean, this video had so much passion. Keep them coming. don't stop. You captured the essence of humanity, the spirit of cruisers and most of all your story stopped the world spinning out of control for a brief 30 minutes. keep living the Dream, and I hope our paths cross at some point Thankyou Jamie MV Carmen - Gold Coast to the Philippines 06/21
This video brought happy warm tears to my eyes as I watched these loving people host you in their bit of paradise! Your Boys were so well behaved and respectful to their host family and I do believe they grew to truly Love them. Your production of this was fantastic and the scenes truly captured the love surrounding you and your cruising friends. Thank you Seth & Elizabeth for being so wonderful!
Fast healing & full recovery for your friend Danny. God bless your family always. I enjoy watching your videos. The boys are awesome! Safe sailing! Till next !
Phenomenal story about Fulanga; an experience of a lifetime and one the little guys will remember when they are much older and have their own grandchildren!!. So sad about Danny!! My prayers are with him and his family; I know you guys will miss his dear presence! Thank you for such a beautiful story... I wish I could have been with you!
Wow ,so pleased Danny is on the mend and that was a year ago ,just shows how fragile life is ,I love watching your videos ,your commentary and now also the children as it says on the video THE SAILING FAMILY its a family documentary ,nothing is easy ,nothing is simple ,keep it going Thank you lets hope when you go back again to the islands nothing has really changed
Hi from Huntington L.I. NY. Love ur channel. So sorry to hear about what happened to Danny. Two years ago we had a terrible similar situation at a local Yacht Club where the kids were learning to sail small Sunfish. One tipped over and the instructor brought the dinghy to pick up the kids in the water. One was struck by the prop. An 11 year old boy lost his life. One minute he's having the time of his life and the next he fighting for his life. Since then, shrouds have been installed over ALL the propellers that service the Yacht Club. Essentially they are cages that protect anyone near the propeller. They do effect the performance but its hardly noticeable. Your check list was excellent and the "leash" is so important to have in case you do fall over. (Also very dangerous to try and mount a run away tender.) Thanks for your PSA and people should look into the prop cages for ALL ages! MB
Oh my. What an incredibly sad story. I worry about my boys in the water all the time with people flying by on dinghies or jet skis. The prop cage is a great idea! Best, Elizabeth
What a fantastic video you guys made again. Mixed emotions ... all aspects of life. The message of strong love for the island, the host family and how the whole village welcomes you ... it all comes across so well. The storyboard of the video and the editing is just top of the line ... And you as a couple, as parents, together with your boys almost feel like family. Thanks for sharing your life-style. By watching this video, a whole lot of people have enjoyed the island 'by proxy' without making it more touristy :-)
You didn’t have to tell the boys to embrace your hosts, they wanted them to know that they had grown to care for them as family. It was very touching. Great storytelling, thanks for sharing.
Wow, what an incredible video - what an experience! Unbelievable about Danny, though, what a tragedy. This village is exactly what I'd hope to find on a cruise of the South Pacific. Years ago, Dave and Linda Dashew began publishing the "Cruising Encyclopedia" and in that book Linda told stories of the people they met on their voyage through the islands of the Pacific. The people they met often had almost no possession, they barely had clothing, and what did they want from cruisers? Friendship. The only thing they really valued was friendship. After staying on an island for ten days or so and Weighing anchor, the islanders would cry. You could never be the same after a visit with such people.
Thank you. We have had some incredible experiences in many places but honestly nothing quite like in Fulaga. The host family tradition really allows for an authentic experience. And we feel really lucky to have gotten Alfretti and Bali as our host. We will never forget them. :) Elizabeth
@@TheSailingFamily Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the reply. Thinking further on this, the movie "The Bounty" with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins comes to min. When the men left the island (before the mutiny) their women took a shell and cut their faces as an outer expression of what they were feeling. Not sure if that ever happened, but it's a great way to show how important human interaction is. BTW, the kids seemed to absolutely love Alfretti and Bali! Do they still talk about them?
Beautiful video guys, especially the narration was fantastic. A special thank you to the parents who made it possible to give their kids the experience of peace and beauty - what a life changing adventure. Greetings from Vancouver Island Canada.
It was amazing to here a tune being played by the guitarists. A tune I have known since the yearly 60's written & performed by Peter Poser of New Zealand. He became a world famous guitarist. Amazing to me. Enjoy Fiji for as long as you can. Stay away from the main land as Covid has hit hard.
I love this video! Sending Love an healing to a RockStar!!! I love the song the love the beautiful kids an the beautifully kind talented ppl of F'alanga!! Your host family an your family an friends... Thanks for the love you spread with education!!!! Love is all we need!!! The most fun had by all I could feel it thru the screen!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️
That was the most amazing video I have ever had the privilege of watching. You guys have outdone yourselves. It is amazing to know that there is still a place that stills has people like the ones on that island. And my prayers go out to your friend.
Thank you. So glad the spirit of the place really came through on the video. Fulaga is truly a magical place and the people restore one's faith in mankind. Best, Elizabeth
What an awesome experience! You can’t buy the simple things. Definitely have to remember the KillCord, needs to be clipped on your clothes, not around your wrist, where it often comes off! Thanks for sharing. 😎🏖🌴☀️🇦🇺
Thank You Seth and family for sharing your experiences with such a beautiful video. I loved your portrayal of the island people, their culture and how friendly they all were. Absolutely beautiful!
What an incredibly powerful experience on so many levels. There is joy and sadness, but hope that Danny fares well with additional surgeries. Thanks for your incredible voiceover covering all of the great things you enjoyed as well as the unfortunate events regarding Danny. Thanks also for stepping up to help a fellow mariner. Fair winds and following seas!
This is one of your best videos, or one of the best video's, period! Fulaga looks incredible and for me could only be improved if you also found some sort of secret surf spot. Any secrets? Some day, after Covid, if I can get to my boat in Oz, I'll be heading to Fulaga thanks to your video.
MAGNIFICENT video.When people are so scared to show emotions,you and especially your three boys have shown everyone what life SHOULD and COULD be about.Thank you .
Wow what an amazing video and experience , you really do have to ask the question who really lives the richer life with the worried we unsure with money mortgages houses jobs etc , we are lucky to even know our neighbours , these villages I’m sure have the battles one thing we will never have is their sense of community living life the way it should be in my opinion . Thanks for uploading this video 😊
Sailing Family, I have watched every episode that you have produced for quite awhile now. This was, by far, my favorite of all! Everything about it was absolutely superlative. What an amazing life you are living and thank you for sharing it with us. Fulanga was incredible. What wonderful people. I still look for the green flash on dolphins, thanks to you!
I just started watching your videos and I am so happy to find them. This was the best video. Fulanga seems fabulous. I'm glad you shared the exchange with your host family and the experience with the entire village. So blessed. Think I'm on a marathon.😁
Agreed, Great video. But that's the way you guys roll (errrr sail). Great photos and great story telling. Love it when you go into the history and the back ground of the area you are in. It makes it much more interesting. As I said before, it's great when you stabilize the the video to the horizon when the camera is attached to Archer. You realize we are interested in seeing the harbor when going into an anchorage, rather than the boat.
What an amazing experience for everyone including myself. Please keep making these films. I can feel transported with you there. What a life for your boys.
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