18 | Sailing the Spectacular Islands of Fiji, Vanua Balavu and Makogai

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We sailed Julia upwind to Fiji's remote Lau group, and were rewarded with one of the most spectacular cruising grounds we have ever visited. Vanua Balavu's Bay of Islands is filled with beautiful islets with perfectly calm anchorages and countless coves to explore. It is a dinghy sailing paradise.
After an overnight passage to the seldom visited island of Makogai, we toured an abandoned leprosy quarantine station and a giant clam hatchery. Fiji's natural beauty and welcoming people have impressed us at every encounter.
Julia is a traditionally built wooden boat. She is constructed to the Ingrid design by William Atkin, and was launched in 1960.
All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound
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featured artists:
Motions by Edgar Hopp
The tide is turning by Helmut Schenker
Less Than Endless by At the End of Times, Nothing
On a Wire by The Eastern Plain
The Green Fields by John and the Land of Plenty
I Will Remember by Gavin Luke
Commencing the Descent by August Wilhelmsson
Check out the awesome adventures of Tess & Brett aboard SV Complicité. / seafaringproject

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5 апр 2024

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@Trajectionable Месяц назад

I believe these are the loveliest sailing films on YT.

@Wanderglobe Месяц назад

Yup. Great cinematography. No stress. No phony drama or click bait thumbnails. Just beautiful sailing on a beautiful boat with beautiful people.

@robertgold2643 Месяц назад

I couldn’t agree more 🙏

@49otterhound Месяц назад

They most certainly are!

@vlcourneyea Месяц назад

Absolutely. Thank you very much 🇨🇦

@jorglange2666 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing your amazing, stunningly beautiful journey, a soothing balm for the troubled world that most are experiencing.

@petemcsorley Месяц назад

I stop whatever I’m doing when I see you guys post a new video. Absolutely love your adventures 🍻

@robertnixon3816 Месяц назад

Simply stunning! The whole experience of this video is beyond good in so many ways. You both just make me hungry for more! Thank you!

@user-jg9ju1ke8i Месяц назад

Epic, as usual, my favourite narrator on youtube

@AvocatDude 22 дня назад

I like how you show respect for the local traditions, people, and land. Much love.

@tomjensen618 Месяц назад

Congratulations on having found the original unspoiled Earth.I was there in 1980 and still have vivid memories.

@jeffmacdonald9863 Месяц назад

I was in Fiji as a kid in the late 70s and it's nice that a lot of it is still similar. Except you can now upload it all to the internet :)

@njbaskipper Месяц назад

Hello guys, good night from Argentina. I have to tell you something, your narrative, the simplicity of things and your clean navigation, because I notice that there are no obstacles on deck make your RU-vid CHANNEL a different and unique story. Congratulations and blessings. 5⭐

@blankrobber Месяц назад

Thanks for keeping it simple

@cdrK12gt День назад

Your sailing journey is pure and true to the passion of sailing and cruising. Your cinematography is top notch. I really look forward to your new episodes.

@donland-zu9ul Месяц назад

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for posting another video so quickly. I could watch them for hours.

@KenDavies-qv3fs Месяц назад

Nice to see you are looking after the boat very well.

@gordonipock9385 Месяц назад

I follow a number of RU-vid sailing channels, but this one is THE BEST.

@Prevailingbucket Месяц назад

What a great video, again. Thank you so much.

@jeffbonner 20 дней назад

The best sailing RU-vid channel! And there's plenty to choose from. Thanks for sharing, y'all keep it up, and safe travels.

@ferry6497 Месяц назад

Living the dream….👌

@skipcurtin8546 Месяц назад

Thanks!! Great to see another video so soon!! Awesome production on top of an epic adventure! ⛵

@kathleenmetz7432 20 дней назад

Thank you for sharing your stunning explorations, through your beautiful beautiful photography and video editing! What a gift it is to your viewers!

@pepo353 Месяц назад

A Master Piece

@hbdrums337 Месяц назад

A Madison Boatworks film is one that ignores algorithm winning tropes, and is so much better for it. Love your work. I make sure I create a time to watch them properly when these videos drop.

@mjf1036 Месяц назад

stunningly beautiful. thank you for sharing. ❤

@samholroyd9548 Месяц назад

Amazing episode guys. Really beautiful

@ricorichmond8214 Месяц назад

Extraordinary! As we the viewers see just a glimpse into your adventure it truly is such an incredible one! Thank you again for sharing it with us!

@richardbryant8286 Месяц назад

Your videos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.

@robertlaird6746 Месяц назад

Awesome narration and filming.

@eleutheros Месяц назад

Another awesome video! Your boat is looking good!

@stratchoker8765 Месяц назад

Good morning from the PNW. Very much look forward to your latest adventure and am always surprised when it shows up. Thank you. Fair winds.

@paulnieuwenhoven5842 Месяц назад

Fantastic work you guys

@memyselfandi9365 Месяц назад

Beautiful...there was a film years ago called Molokai, it was the story of father Damian who contracted leprosy while helping lepers on this other island in Fiji dedicated to those poor unfortunate souls.

@alanmelvillesbicycleriding1085 Месяц назад

Very nicely shot and narrated.

@Pv-ph1kh Месяц назад

by far the best sailing / boating channel!!!

@karlmoderna Месяц назад

I find sort of encouraging that I am not alone in considering this one the best of the sailing channels

@johnlandon2249 Месяц назад

Most beautiful sailing vessel I have ever enjoyed watching

@212kano19751 22 дня назад

Muhteşem görüntüler,her şey doğal,sizler de öyle.👍🙏

@johnwalker6711 Месяц назад

Well done guys another great episode amazing underwater views captured cheers from Australia

@brianturner2197 Месяц назад

New camera? Cinematography at its best. This channel is the best, narration is ear inspiringly superb. It just goes to show others that less is more, quality !

@ianscott3180 Месяц назад

Every cruising yacht should have a sailing/rowing dinghy. I have now retired from cruising any distance but still play with my clinker, gaff rigged loose footed, dinghy. I have seen larger motor yachts with rowing machines on deck and and think? Are you mad? Do you have no sense of adventure? Do youngsters aboard watch videos and miss out on the real world. Incidentally, my dinghy was once the tender to my father's old TSDY. I grew up with it and could not part with it when the motor yacht went. I am 72 , you can guess that this was not yesterday. Great video, I am so envious

@dederobert2890 Месяц назад

Outstanding video and audio.

@seafaringproject Месяц назад

Amazing video guys!! So much fun rock climbing with you both!

@MadisonBoatworks Месяц назад

Thanks! Hope all is well on your voyages!

@robertmvieiravieira-uc2kx Месяц назад

Living the dream! This is what life should be like

@sekelele Месяц назад

# most spectacular journey. 💛⛵🔱💫✨✨

@user-retsailor Месяц назад

Thank you for your effort of making these videos and for sharing. You two are on quite an adventure ! Wow, just wow ! Stay safe.....

@sailingsaporedimare2878 Месяц назад

Wonderful and fantastic!!! Greetings from the other side of the world. „Sailing sapore di mare“ Austria/Europe Christa and Robert ❤

@markwhittingham5270 Месяц назад

You do this so well, A sort of reflective calm descends upon me as I watch the beautiful scenes unfold. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and for your empathy and light touch.

@intrepidnomads Месяц назад

Great video. You inspire us. We purchased a 1976 Ingrid 38 (the fiberglass version) about 2 years ago in Rio Dulce. She was in need of a refit. We've been working to get her ready to take cruising. We intend to use her to explore less populated areas of the world. Your videos motivate us to work harder so we can launch sooner. Thank you!!!

@sallyb3 Месяц назад

Love your video,stunningly beautiful ❤

@ericcommarato7727 Месяц назад

You guys are living the dream!

@madepa.sailing Месяц назад

Most sympathetic sailing channel! Great footage, great narration voice!

@davidzaharik5408 Месяц назад

fabulous episode. So relaxing yet exhilarating at the same time to watch .... best sailing videos on RU-vid.

@jonshatz2890 Месяц назад

These videos documenting your voyage blow my mind! Thank you

@murraysmith1746 Месяц назад

I hold off watching your videos because they're beautiful and make me wish to do what you're doing and then they're over so quickly. I couldn't help myself this time and dived in.

@lazzj4995 Месяц назад

Thats was a beautiful video - the visuals all came together, the islands, the music and yr boat- all seem to be from a bygone era. Enchanting all round. Enjoy the rest of yr time on Fiji. I look forward to yr Yasawa videos.

@humblestever24 Месяц назад

Fantastic yet again. You must have a lot of kava on board. ;~ )

@jamessandman3708 Месяц назад

I am not so sure that words can appropriately depict the beauty displayed by your two ladies, the natural scenery of the islands, the underwater views and your calming, informative narration. I am happy for you and thank you so very much for sharing! 💞⛵⛵⛵

@peterware5173 Месяц назад

Nicely done thanks.

@Andy-sj2dv Месяц назад

Superb locations and filming, thank you very much for sharing them with us.

@whistleblower1238 Месяц назад

I'm sure that a majority of use enjoy living vicariously through you two journey. Thank You

@christiangarner9819 Месяц назад

Beautiful scenery and classic lines. Can’t get better.

@rollinrock6696 Месяц назад

Gorgeous

@karolinekrauss4493 Месяц назад

Thank you for your wonderful videos! I love everything abou them, the pacing, the music, and most of how you discover and convey the sheer beauty of the places as a reminder of how incredible this planet is.

@MrFroglips69 Месяц назад

Groovy episode. Lovely filming and views. Beautiful ship.

@scottshure3389 Месяц назад

Breath taking and beautiful.

@davidforbes7772 Месяц назад

A really beautiful ketch in a really beautiful part of the world.

@clausgiloi6036 Месяц назад

Interesting how it resembles Thailand more than the Societies. Great video as always!

@okokea4592 Месяц назад

Awesome ! Thank you very much for making the effort to prepare these pictures for us. You are living a dream !

@winelover1355 Месяц назад

Excellent commentary and under water photograhy.

@svenlen 26 дней назад

Stunning as always!!

@rimasmeleshyus9486 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for the video it was so awesome seeing again a new episode filming .Beautiful remote islands so much to explore

@annieheater Месяц назад

I so look forward to your wonderful films of your incredible adventure! Thank you!!

@danpoczynek Месяц назад

Thank you for your videos. Out of all the RU-vid sailing Chanel’s I enjoy watching yours the most. Other Chanel’s seam to want to just party and that’s not for me. I’m far too old to sail and I really enjoy seeing other parts of the huge world we live in through your lens…. Thank you.

@angelduran25 Месяц назад

The sailing boat is very beautiful❤❤

@DieselHopeless Месяц назад

Your videos are the highlight of my month! Truly magical and exceptional filming with perfect narration. The way all sailing videos should be on RU-vid, focused on sailing and natural beauty. Thank you both for the magic!

@JagLite Месяц назад

So beautiful! So lovely sliding through the water so gracefully. Your wife is very attractive also but the boat is absolutely stunning. A sailing dinghy for exploring instead of a noisy inflatable zooming around disturbing the tranquility is my way of cruising. The subtle sounds a wooden boat makes is so much nicer than the squeaking of a fiberglass boat. Thank you very much for putting the time into making and sharing your trip.

@rudyo8409 Месяц назад

Most awesome video, and I love your sail boat. She a is classic beauty. May the wind fill your sail.

@scottarmstrong5273 Месяц назад

Your videos and narration are so absolutely beautiful it takes me back to watching Jacque Cousteau. I thank you for the calming no fake drama and absolute professionalism.

@KenBerger-ey2pg Месяц назад

Spectacular beauty captured elegantly. Thank you

@Rudolf.Aigner Месяц назад

Another outstanding video with incredible views. Thanks for letting us share your wonderful voyage. ❤

@markgreig3457 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing your sailing adventures. I would love to know more about your yacht and how you maintain it.

@davethemmp Месяц назад

WOW unbelievable views, it’s on my sailing list of places to visit 😊 just have to time the Southern Ocean crossings Hello from the Canadian PNW 😅

@Satr1ani 27 дней назад

Incredible videos! Best sailing content I've come across. Doing what you guys are doing is a dream of mine.

@lucashankins9425 Месяц назад

I love you guys, you’re like family now. I’m very jealous of your trip, but look forward to each release so I can live it vicariously.

@JorgeLopezSegura Месяц назад

As always, whenever I see that you have uploaded a video to YT. I stop, grab my sweets and a (or two) beers and enjoy a wonderful afternoon. Thanks for your videos

@sailinggreenpearl2571 Месяц назад

Fabulous boat guys, great editing and music. Really captured the dream of fiji and the pacific islands

@fransdriesen1311 Месяц назад

Outstanding video..

@OurLadyDefiant Месяц назад

Really beautiful place! I'm also really happy that you observed the formalities of going to that Island. It's good to respect the local authority, even if that authority is recorded in tradition as opposed to written in a legal code book.

@lucilamadden5235 Месяц назад

Stunning !!!

@elefja1 Месяц назад

Wow very beautiful video, well done. It was sad seeing how badly the coral bleaching was at the end though. Glad the government is putting effort to restore it some

@user-xz7nc9fq2n Месяц назад

Another beautifully crafted saga....you see the world through an artist' eye and capture the mood of being on the water,,,, under the water with visual and sound. You're taking me and thousands on an epic adventure!

@puttsky7 Месяц назад

Your filming and editing are superb keep up the good work

@FreeSpiritOz Месяц назад

Your Vlog is so fantastic, the filming and commentary is top quality. Hopefully one day we may meet up and have a sundowner together.

@MrMichaelcurran Месяц назад

YES! You have arrived in the Pacific Paradise. Without a doubt the islands are to behold.😊

@timswafford5047 28 дней назад

So beautiful. Amazing.

@joshua3113 Месяц назад

Sure there's a lot of sailing channels but not many traveling the world on a wooden ketch. Absolutely amazing way to see these places I'm sure.

@rainfinger Месяц назад

Great video. Your vidoegraphy is stunning. We are presently sailing in Brazil, hoping you make it here.

@earthfriendly5799 Месяц назад

Its wonderful you took care not to hurt the coral.

@alexhidell663 Месяц назад

Imagine being a Pacific islander a 1000 years ago. It must have been epic

@alexpeattie2042 Месяц назад

A wonderful journey to behold! Looking forward to more of Julia's adventures in the Pacific!

@user-wm5sk4ox5b Месяц назад

You are fantastic in so many ways. I love your wooden boat and how it seems like another character in your journey. You include video of the lovely Julia at anchor at each location, which shows admiration and respect to her. It’s like there are three of you on this voyage! You are wonderful photographers/video journalists too; perhaps the best of RU-vid sailors. It’s like watching a ‘National Geographic’ documentary film! Superb; simply superb! I’ve found myself worrying about you when you haven’t posted in a while. I would like to see more about Julia’s history, how you got her, and more about your dingy too; what design, what is she made of, did you build her, etc.? I heard a reference to seeing more of Fiji on a second circumnavigation in this segment! Great! Thank you for sharing!

@sartorst3376 Месяц назад

Well said 😊

@jimjohnson7764 Месяц назад

So serene in the south pacific. There's a tranquility that washes over you upon seeing the islands. It doesn't matter how many times you visit; it's always present. Beautiful videos and Julia is just as stunning. Are you stopping in the Solomon's? Looks like a great place to explore reefs and WW2 wreckage but believe you need diving equipment? Cheers..