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I cannot recommend taking sailing lessons ENOUGH!! Whatever stage you are at there will always be more to learn. Thanks for coming with me on my mission to being able to handle to the boat completely on my own!
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@chrisstaley5660 Год назад

I had a blast spending a few days with you guys!!

@MaMa-st2eg Год назад

Admitting we need help, need practice and experience is a sign of maturity and self actualization. Sierra did a fantastic job and Chris was so level headed and practical. Billy, cracking open that beer should be a sign to Sierra that you trust her with your life. Amazing video......Best work you all have done has been the last several videos.

@seanrhone5306 Год назад

My father taught me how to sail, he was self taught, and I've sailed my whole life. When we took ASA-101, 103, and 104 12 years ago, that is when we actually "learned" how to sail. Yes, we could each handle a sailboat but it's amazing how much we didn't know.

@yas46 Год назад

Hey guys! Been following you guys for a couple of years now. Captain Chris taught me how to sail almost 2 years ago. I bought my sailboat a couple of months after the lessons and sailed her about 30nm on the Chesapeake to Solomons Maryland. Image my excitement when I saw him on here. Awesome stuff guys!

@JheregJAB Год назад

The best thing you can do for your learning journey is to leave Billy on the dock and take a couple of non-sailing but capable friends out with you. Teach them everything you (think) you learned, and try to answer all their questions. At the end you'll have a list of things you had to say "I don't know" to that you'll want to look up, and you'll also be way more confident in the things you did know.

@dlmsarge8329 Год назад

Wow! That is fantastic advice! It's pretty much like not really knowing something until you can teach it to another person. Your suggestion also gets at the problem of "not knowing what you don't know".

@JheregJAB Год назад

@@dlmsarge8329 I taught basic sailing classes for several years. This was always my advice for the students who had graduated the class.

@FTS-FamilytoSea Год назад

❤❤❤❤

@jhsrecordsentertainment4972 Год назад

You both married the right one ! Great job Sierra ! Great job Billy staying quiet. Ps. Your instructor was wonderful too.

@dlmsarge8329 Год назад

Well said!

@rickcreel3657 Год назад

You guys are closer than you have ever been before to getting your new boat and that ought to be a country song.

@mikemullay5622 Год назад

Even a squirrel gets an acorn once in awhile. This was a really fun video to watch.

@gawebm Год назад

Cool to see Sierra bringing the passion!

@grahamcifuentes4451 Год назад

the blonde bimbo that never was!

@bubbagail7450 Год назад

The more knowledge you have the safer you both will be. Well done guys.

@chrisbutler6408 Год назад

My wife and I have been taking ASA classes together the last couple of years along with practicing sailing our 23.5' boat as we prepare to sail off into the sunset in retirement. It's been great to be able to take turns as captain, as everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Your honest little clips of frustration you included at the front of this video might be really insightful for folks just starting their journeys who might only see the "good days" on sailing channels. Great content, as always!

@6gorks Год назад

I remember when Jetty went overboard & was found hanging out under a tree on an island. So good to practice the overboard drill because there is not always a nearby island.

@DavesGuitarPlanet Год назад

After just the 5 minute intro: Sierra, you are a star! Can you say "vicarious?" I know many are living through your adventures. Congrat's to Sierra for finishing that refresher. I did an 11-day 'bare boat skipper' course 2 years ago. Like Sierra, I already knew how to sail, but I learned tons more on that course...much more than what she learned in 2 days or course, like getting a radio license, reading buoys and flags, engine inspection, etc.

@jus4funtim Год назад

He may have said it off camera but if you don't have any visible land marks, clouds or stars, to turn 90* that's what the compass is for, plus the chart plotter.

@tommytriglav5181 Год назад

There is nothing like experience. You did wonderfully so now no nervousness or worries you are a professional now. I really liked those electric winches.

@Youngone-mb1yc Год назад

I bet Billy is saying “That right there is my wife”. Proud hubby. Good job Sierra!

@daveamies5031 Год назад

Well done both of you, Sierra for wanting to do it and Billy for being so supportive 👍

@jenfirth8032 Год назад

Same with your dad teaching you to sail. Only sailing I know is shouting. My son had sailing lessons. My husband had sailing lessons. They are very competent sailors.

@FreedomForce100 Год назад

I love this couple. They just are adorable ❤ Charming and loving honesty. Much love to you both ❤

@barakbanta4577 Год назад

My wife and I are currently getting instruction from Chris! Glad to see him on your channel. He’s fantastic!

@wcgolfpro Год назад

Congratulations Sierra!! You did it ❤❤ proud moment ….

@bullshoalsblues Год назад

"You have lived to survive another day". My new favorite quote.

@anthonybaker2507 Год назад

Great move, my wife and I were full time for 10 years. 5 - KK-42, 5 - Morgan 44CC. From day one my wife was the docker. It always worked for us.

@deskgamesix Год назад

"Should you desire to go back and get him." 🤣

@andytaylor3098 Год назад

hi i could not agree more ive been sailing since i was 11 years old now at 62 i am still learning every time we cast the lines . as well as teaching my children and grand children as my grandson tells me your never to old to learn and hes 13 lol ,watching from England and love your channel stay safe our there

@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958 Год назад

Delos has a rule I'm surprised you missed. Nobody goes forward to reef or adjust a sail when they are alone on watch. Always wake someone else up so there is help if you fall overboard or have any unexpected problems. You fall overboard while everyone else is sleeping, and the boat sails away from you and disappears. This is almost always fatal.

@pred7949 Год назад

i assume out of their perspective, the need and danger aspect of having to move forward on their upcoming catamaran would be much less than that of delos' ketch monohull, but you are still making a very valid point

@monicapuccetti3310 Год назад

On a Seawind there is almost no reason to go forward, almost all sail adjustments (baring snuffing a spinnaker) can be done from the cockpit. This is what she meant by adjusting sails while he’s sleeping, on our 1160 we can put in reefs, change angle, furl, tack, gybe, etc all from the cockpit and singlehanded.

@MrGTO-ze7vb Год назад

Excellent learning Sierra...!!!!! FSA..!!

@noelmcgarry456 Год назад

Well done Sierra, alway knew you were Captain material, confidence is what it's all about.

@alexstaley-ze7si 10 месяцев назад

Capt. Chris is my "dad" but if you only knew the things we call each other alone on a boat...haha anyway this makes me soon incredibly happy to call him pops and am continually inspired by him pursuing his amazing dreams! He has the potential ti do almost anything, trust me, I've been proved wrong many times, but who cares if you can make 7+ figures with his potential but be living an uncontent rat race..? Thanks so much for showing my dad living his dream!!

@johnelliottii1262 Год назад

Thanks for taking us along Sierra. You killed it........and Billy survived, lol!

@TheAtma50 Год назад

I've learnt so much from this video, I've finally got to understand the terminology of jibing, apparent wind direction, tacking etc etc. Enjoy your time away from the camera and we'll see you again soon! Stay Safe & Fair Winds!!

@carlsoranno4241 Год назад

You have so many connections, what you really need to do is get onto a racing crew. yacht racing steepens the learning curve and forces you to do things you would never do cruising. And….its fun!

@fxpthl Год назад

I would sail anywhere with Sierra as our captain! Great job young lady, great job!

@saxophool Год назад

So funny when you finish each other's sentences. Like an old married couple. 😂

@johnnylightning1491 Год назад

Unfortunately I will never learn to sail unless something happens to my wife, and at close to 69 years old it's probably not going to happen, but you never know. I tend to live my sailing adventures vicariously through you guys and a couple of other youtube sailing channels. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

@briankillian5248 6 месяцев назад

Strength to power.... you each have strength. Learn to harness the power.

@peterrahill9263 Год назад

55th subscriber LIKE clicked; 388th desktop studio looky-loo view. IMHO - it's never too late to be taught or review good fundamentals. It can certainly boost your confidence, if nothing else. Then, teaching others strengthens your own understanding & skills in the process. I was taught to call out to crew: "Ready about..." when your preparing to tack or jibe - etc.

@emilybh6255 Год назад

Yes, I was taught the same thing for tacking into the wind. You say to the crew, "Ready about" then just before you tack as you move the tiller to leeward you say "Hard to lee". For Jibing you say, "Ready about" then "Jibe Ho!".

@peterrahill9263 Год назад

@@emilybh6255 Indeed. Having learned to sail, as a teenager, on 14ft Lido/Capri boats, alerting 'unsuspecting crew' of soon-coming low-boom action is ESSENTIAL for keeping all heads safe from injury... or, even getting knocked overboard; in which case, knowing your MOB drill comes in handy. Maybe some First-Aid training, too.

@TeddyCavachon Год назад

In a marriage you rely on your spouse to compensate for your weaknesses. Learning from someone other than your spouse identifies your weaknesses but forces you to overcome them rather than relying on someone else. Back in the day my former spouse and I did white water canoeing. She could see the rocks but couldn’t steer to avoid them, I could steer but most of the time it was too late to avoid hitting the rock. We solved the problem by buying kayaks and taking lessons. 😂

@paulas_lens Год назад

Ah, is that the Seawind factory at the end!? Good job Sierra! Maybe Paula in a parallel universe is actually a sailor like you. Ha

@hanabishi5686 Год назад

I also think that is after watching videos from hull nr 2...

@pipercolearchitects Год назад

Well done Sierra

@gbsailing9436 Год назад

Sierra, Just because your leeward telltale is flapping/waving doesn't mean you HAVE TO bear downwind (or away) a little or change course to 'fix' the telltale, You can of course ease the sail out a little till the telltales behave correctly without changing course, the beauty of this is that the sail will be more efficient (flap less $) but you boat will gain speed while maintaining the same heading!!! YAY! Some times you will notice that the bottom telltale will be just fine while the upper ones my still wave around. this tells you that the clew attachment point needs adjusting up at the corner so that the sheet controlling that sail pulls the sail down more than back. Also you should try to run the track out as far wide as you can to allow the sail to be 'flatter' rather than rounder for greater speed. If you have a heavy swell or big chop on the sea then have the sails 'rounder' which will give the boat less speed but better power/drive through the water against the chop. Think of an aircrafts wing (which essentially is what a sail is - just upright). Big heavy planes like Jumbo's and A380's need wings with LOTS of curvature. Fighter jets that go fast and carry far less weight need only slim sharper wings and accordingly have less drag and hence go faster. Hope this helps you understand what is going on with your sails. Good luck to you both with your new SW. Congrats by the way. Are you the proud owner of hull #1 of the 1370? Or are you after Nick and Terysa? Fair 💨 and following 🌊in your new adventures.

@dougmarder Год назад

Two thumbs up! As a former ski tour guide I have encouraged many a past girlfriend to spend a few days each season either with a private coach or in an all-women camp/class. It is a very rare couple that can learn any skill from each other without emotional distress. Not to plug another YT channel, but Desiree of Project Atticus went through the same thing a couple of years ago. We should all help our first mates to learn and grow, especially when we are dependent on each other for safety and survival.

@andyp91 Год назад

Good stuff. My sister's husband bought a 43ft sailboat nearly forty years ago and the Sailed in Newport as well as the Caribbean many times. About six years ago my sister took her first sailing lessons.

@Rodrifuuu Год назад

Me and my wife are the same. I try to be patient with her learning snowboarding. Sometimes it works, sometimes I end up with headaches from shouting up the mountain.

@allenwilson9656 Год назад

Can't wait to see your new boat, y'all deserve it and have earned it

@englishmaninfrance661 Год назад

Oh sorry , and this guy was an excellent teacher . Great video

@gerthemmingsen1612 Год назад

Hi I have followed your blog since you buy clean and did so nice and now when you will have new boat makes me happy to like you and the dog greetings from Gert in sweden

@carsonc1272 Год назад

This is perfect... I'm in the middle to later stages of saving for a boat. I was planning on going to the Keys to take lessons before I actually bought a boat. I can sail, but I've never been around a big boat so there are a lot of little nuances to get up to speed on.

@tazzy68 Год назад

How cool Chris is from Durango Co, I live about 30 miles from Durango, in Farmington NM. Happy sailing. Keep up the great work..

@seawench555 Год назад

Simply the best!!!!

@jackblah5842 Год назад

I took an ASA course in the San Juans and it was amazing. It's strange how you can be on a boat helping sail and fully understand what is going on but when the instructor says okay now it's your turn to do it, you tighten up a bit. Docking is hands down the scariest part especially on a monohull. Another great video guys! And OMG next is Vietnam!!!!

@sailingyeobo3967 Год назад

SMART! My wife and I took ASA101 together and it was so helpful for her to have a different instructor than me. Smart plan for any marriage. Great job yall. ❤❤❤

@marksierra667 Год назад

You did great Sierra🎉🎉🎉🎉congrats

@phillipheslop8049 Год назад

Amazing, Captain

@pikehk Год назад

Proud of you SIerra.

@deepbluefreediving Год назад

Mark and I are going through the same thing! I’ve been a tip top first mate for a year, but I’m finally starting to learn systems and solo maneuvers. It’s such an exciting (albeit slightly scary) adventure!

@imdguin Год назад

Well played!🤩

@raymondfolsom5859 Год назад

thanks for the lesson!

@jenniferpitts8509 Год назад

This is so great!! Way to go, Sierra!

@jellybean7253 Год назад

This was fun

@jvkew Год назад

One of your best! Thanks.

@scottmeier8758 Год назад

You guys are awesome!

@thomasterry2946 Год назад

Great episode!!

@williamcollins4344 Год назад

Y'all are awesome❤

@glennpace9230 Год назад

Great job

@foggybottombbq1916 Год назад

Just finished up my ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114. Next up, running my barefoot charter in the BVI next month. So exciting. Wished I had the CAT you guys were getting : ). Love the show

@sgtmac21 Год назад

Cannot wait to see your new boat and watch all the videos to come!

@gl2856 Год назад

You are just the best ❤

@William_Hada Год назад

Great job Sierra!

@weinerdog137 Год назад

Heart warming to see you two figuring it out!

@jenateer2518 Год назад

Love the excitement you have as you build your confidence

@TracyGolden Год назад

This has just come up in our boating , time for her to learn . Great video.

@Craigs_car_care Год назад

Thanks for the lessons 😊

@marklapierre5629 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your sailing lessons with us.

@billydaniel900 Год назад

Good luck 👍

@djwilliams4714 4 месяца назад

Great job Sierra!!

@user-wo6bh7ls8e Год назад

Great job sailing the canoe. The fact that you earned that boat by building it is huge. That was a long commitment and then the race on top of it. Dynamite footage BTW!! NOW, please show us a quick look at the 1160, we have waited long enough. Also,, you guys are probably at the top of your game in all things,plus being one of my most watched sailing channels. Your sailing, boat work, and being friends along with La Vagabond, Delos, M & J, RAN, Athena and Atticus and the O'kelleys, (do they sail anymore? Just joking.) are my favorites, hands down!!

@rocykel Год назад

When I tack, I typically go by the wind indicator (either the windvane at the top of the mast or the electronic wind meter) to match the angle off the wind before and after the tack, at least when sailing upwind. Downwind, I tend to mainly use the compass instead. When gybing (something I try to avoid completely in stronger winds), I almost always sheet the main in hard to the center, and steer so that I pass through 180 degrees to the wind very slowly, making the sail and boom gently glide over to the other side without any drama and without a lethal boom whipping across the cockpit. Once through, I let the main back out. In tricky conditions, where land or other obstacles restrict my course to close to dead downwind, I sheet the main in hard and keep it there, sailing by the lee, i.e. having the main act like it's sailing upwind, but with the airflow from behind. In stronger winds, it's almost as fast as having the main out to the side. The only downside is that it makes the boat heel, which feels strange sailing downwind. But very safe!

@rmacsrmaddog2192 Год назад

Wow that was good.👍

@michaelphilip3919 6 месяцев назад

Wow, what a great video.

@billberry557 Год назад

You can never have to much expiernce. Did not mention it on the Patreon but love your bathing suits always a nice mix.

@richardsiviter4180 11 месяцев назад

You did a fantastic job

@dubuandmore7907 11 месяцев назад

Well done Sierra 🎉

@Jason114752 Год назад

Great video. My wife has the (14 years) same reaction when I’m trying to help/teach.

@tomcraddock244 Год назад

Very well done !!! Fair winds ⛵️

@burkcw Год назад

Someone that teaches professionally and is good can anticipate and customize the attention to exactly what you need to know. Billy is your in house expert on so many things but you are right, that new fantastic boat needs to be in the expert hands of two captains.

@Tomm9y Год назад

Practice is key, and spend time understanding the theory, sailing, rules, navigation, weather, etc. is so important. I would recommend racing a suitably sized dinghy too. Go racing on bigger boats starting on short races but over time sail on longer races and overnight. It improves your skills and on longer passages you should get to plan navigation, weather forcasting, route choices. If you follow sailing Sweet Ruca, who haved raced hard for years, they have a J46 and know how to sail comfortably or fast, how to evaluate risk, how to protect the boat from damage by judging the forecast and conditions. Sailing courses and qualification are great, time on the water in various boats, learning from good sailors, keeping safe are important too.

@vincelafore4281 Год назад

Good job Sierra

@johndaniels9957 Год назад

Sierra, if the captain thing doesn't work out you always have the supermodel thing as a backup plan.

@metatechhd Год назад

👏👍🔥 This video truly showcases the growth and development of your team! It's refreshing to see Sierra's impressive skills and Chris's calm and practical approach. Billy's gesture of trust by cracking open that beer speaks volumes. I'm curious to know how this transition from crew to captain has impacted your dynamics and decision-making process. Keep up the amazing work, your recent videos have been outstanding and it's exciting to witness your continuous improvement. Can't wait to see what's next! 🚀🌟🙌

@rohanchapman4159 Год назад

very cool guys

@80884bpresley Год назад

Awesome video guys!!!! Have a great week. See ya next time

@rosesanchez4012 Год назад

Oh no Billy looks like the tables are turning cause here comes CAPTAIN SIERRA 😂

@chefevilee9377 Год назад

First off let me say I love this because neither you or Billy come from the sailing background. I know when the Gone with the Wynns bought their boat and we’re going out to sail it was ridiculous. I called the good old boys network lineage sailing Nazis came out. They were like you can’t sail, oh you’re not allowed to buy a boat and become a sailor you are raised in it! What are you doing? Who do you think you are? Well, what they think is their people with money, and they can become sailors too, and you can’t stop them just like me! It was ridiculous. Please don’t ever turn into those people.. I am also going to learn how to sail, so I really appreciated this video. My plan was to watch instructional videos, exactly like this one you have created. Then learn all the words and the definitions from RU-vid videos annd online. Next my husband and I have two Hobie Mirage Passport 10.5 with kick drive. So next I’m going to buy a sail for it and go out into the Port Royal sound. if I have to get in because it’s not working out the best I can just foot pedal it in! Then next I’m going to go to the yacht and sailing club by our house and learn on a bigger little boat. Then in the end I’m going to do exactly what you’re doing Sierra. I will go to a personal company and become a captain. So that’s my plan you’ve inspired me! Also, I agree with the captain I’ll love Key West. I had no idea until a few weeks ago that you can purchase a marina slip down in the Keys!!!!

@shane_h2055 Год назад

You are such an awesome human. Get it girl!

@mikemizer7486 Год назад

Really amazing, great job. Really enjoy watching y'all such an amazing journey. Can't wait to see your new boat. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

@mattman2817 Год назад

I’m so excited to see the next boat. Your gonna be a pro at year ten out there on your boat.

@larryconlin118 Год назад

Wow! This describes my wife and I to a T. We are on our second boat and have sailed together for about 10 years. I consider myself an ok sailor but a not so good sailing instructor. I believe a course like this would be a great way to build her confidence not just in herself but in the things, I ask her to do while sailing. I fully agree with your approach of letting Sierra take part in the instruction while Billy keeps his mouth shut (this would be hard for me).