I received my "Sailing Basics Guide", thumbed thru it and then read to page 15.....I can already see that this guide is an awesome buy for only $20! You two have done a wonderfully experienced job writing about what I want to do and this will no doubt save me many dumb errors. I was also impressed with how easy you made the purchase and how flawless and easy the download was....thank you both!!
I too would purchase this if I had a sail boat, in support of this lovely couple -- but i don't, lol. And I don't have any bags of chips to give away in exchange for the cost of this pdf.
Finally, it's nice to see your two being yourselves and embracing, giggling, teasing, etc. That's what lovers do, and it's the best part of loving someone too!
You two are awesome! There is no hesitation to click on a video from you two, I find them making me smile no matter what hour it is or how bad the day is going!
I like the comments about controlling the vessel by juggling the port and starboard engines. I think my Hallberg Rassy 38 has a problem, it seems to be deficient to the tune of one engine! Buggar!!!
Ian B You just need to do the same thing with prop walk When I first got my boat I practiced turning the boat (Hans Christian 38) in the fairway of the marina for many hours until I could spin a 360 easily in any wind condition.the biggest complement I received was being accused of having a bow thruster that I didn’t have.
Thank you guys. I will most likely never buy or sail a boat upon the high seas. This is partly due to my advanced years and lack of desire. That has never kept me from enjoying your adventure and the things you do to help me learn more about all aspects of your life. Just one of the 419k who love you.
Steve, don't close the book on the notion of sailing based on age. I am 63 yo and have just started out buying my first ever boat, a Hallberg-Rassy 38. Lots on this boat is heavy, particularly the main, but the way I see it is that it was now or never because next year I will be 64 and that is even more absurd to start out then. First holiday for about 30 years so I am due. Don't know where you are, I'm in Europe right now, but you might even like to come out on my boat sometime - two old people who should know better so watch out world.
Good for you Ian B. I'm 58 next month and am just getting into sailing with a dream of owning my own boat within the next few years. There seems to be plenty of more mature sailors out there and lets face it most young people don't have the time and money required. The Hallberg-Rassey 38 looks like a quality classic cruiser. Fair winds to you!
I’m a ‘young at heart woman’ who loves sailing monohulls (without ocean experience) and do not have my own boat. Would happily crew and learn with others who are keen and want to do some ocean sailing. I love Riley and Elayna’s enthusiasm and care for each other.
Thanks for your reply, Barbara. Nice to be sure that sailing is nor just for young people. Like your choice of musician too - but I like Tommy Emmanuel more. Interesting video of them onstage together a while back in country New South Wales. Never seen such panic before on one muso's face when he is left in the wake of another. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CMhoLUS-WmU.html Sadly, I think this is back when there were too many drugs around. Question from me, if I may. Where about are you?
Your guide is truly a gift from the Gods, and its price was a saving grace. Iv'e been quite nervous for my first sailing trip ever in two weeks (with my much more knowledgeable friend), and your guide has made me loads more confidant. Thank you both so much.
Just wanted to say I’m a west coast Canadian boy. I’m not veggie or vegan and don’t think it’s the way for a healthy earth or human. But I can eat that way. I think pescatarian is great on your own terms. You guys are doing it right. Keep doing what you are doing. Can’t wait to do the same.
My goodness! Damned well laid out guide, and for $20 a fair price. I say that as someone who works in print for a living. With four years of sailing behind you and 60,000 nautical miles sailed, you've passed your apprenticeship. For passing on knowledge, good on you. Good rapport on the videos, good graphics, good use of drone. (E's goodbye kiss sendoff is not a bad trademark, either.)If I ever get to tidewater from the backcountry of the Great White North I will definitely purchase your guide. Muchos gracias and ευχαριστώ, as some say on the high seas.
Is there a chapter entitled "How Not to Snap Your Gooseneck"? Joking aside, I think you guys have amassed quite a body of knowledge in your first two boats. Maybe more importantly for Outremer, watching these videos has given me a very strong impression of the brand. That boat really performs! I can't honestly say that I will be buying a boat soon. Maybe after I sell my house after my kid finishes med school in about 6 years. But if I do find myself at that decision point, Outremer will be the first boat I look at and probably the first 2 I look at. Before this series, I didn't even know they existed to be honest. So, good on them for taking a chance on you guys. I think it will pay off for them big time. Looking forward to the expansion in the family. Also looking forward to finding out whether a 7x is in your future. I think Elay is ready to dock one!
Just can't wait for each of the videos. Always informative and entertaining. And the video proves what I've always thought, Riley just cannot keep his eyes or hands off her. There are many beauties in the world but none as enrapturing as Elayna. She just basically owns the camera. And best of all, Riley really and truly appreciates her. I love that.
Ah man I love you guys ... Again lovely videos and I am going to purchase this for myself. Thank you for putting your knowledge and experience into the La Vagabonde Boat Guide.... oh and Congratz on the little Bambito! ... Shout out from British Columbia, Canada
Love it!! Straightforward, no-bullshit kinda advice that is easy to understand :) Thank you for all the work and love you put in and share so generously with us! Your videos always brings me inspiration to further get into sailing. Spreading feel-good vibes across all RU-vid!
Don't own a boat myself but sometimes sail as a guest of friends (I'm a dingy sailor)...have picked up a bit but generally feel useless unless told...understanding is key. I'm going to love these videos so I can grasp all the processes of sailing a yacht and may well buy the guide next month when the $ come in. Love your channel x
I'm hoping that after my two oldest girls graduate and move out on their own that my husband , our youngest daughter (she agrees and wants to go as well) and myself, want to live aboard a boat. Preferably a sail boat. I can't thank you enough for sharing your experience and knowledge with everyone, I'm planning on using your guide book to help me study up and learn the basic principles of sailing that we should know. I hope to become a patron as soon as possible (our family has lived paycheck to paycheck for as long as I can remember but we are finally running our own business and I hope to save enough to be able to contribute to you guys) because we don't have cable or go to the movies anymore and I so love your videos that I really believe in supporting them. Thank you again for sharing and safe sailing you guys 💙⛵💙⚓
Outstanding video! Very well done and a topic you don’t see videos on. It would make any novice start to feel comfortable with their own vessel both salt water or fresh water
Hey guys greetings from Melbourne just to let you know you've not only mastered vlogging but "killed it" in the writing department.Your book is excellent and answers all the email/comments I've had over the years watching SLV. It's a fantastic read with really handy info and both your writing styles are personable, entertaining and addictive. Thanks
You guys have kept yourselves VERY busy. Well done. LOVE the overhead shots from the drone that accompany the descriptions. (*sniff,... what are you gunna do now??)
You two continue to impress and inform. I can't wait to see what's next. Well, besides the obvious addition to the crew. That's pretty clear. But everything else. I can't wait to see all that!!! :-)
Superb as always you two. Thank you. You both always make me smile and it's incredibly heartwarming to see a couple being so kind with one another. I'd love to stay and chat, but I have a Sailing Guide to go and buy. Later Wingnuts! x
WooW. That's exactly what I'm waiting for. For months... I have not bought the guide yet. But as soon as the sales process becomes more transparent, I will do it. For example: By clicking on buy button you will find only the price, but neither the payment method, nor further details on the ebook.
Great drone footage makes the manouvers so easy to understand. Very pro editing too. And the guide has clearly had a Graphic Designer's touch. You guys are raising your game to a new level. G'd on ya mates!!
These were great how to-videos. At least for those whose first yacht is a multihull with two engines. We all know the ultimate majority of sailors start their sailing with a monohull, because there is much larger variety of used, affordable but very seaworthy monohulls available, and because a monohull is much safer and more forgiving for a novice sailor in rapidly changing conditions. It would have been great if you could have told the audions what are the main differences when performing the same maneuvers with a monohull. Or single engine vessels in general. For example, the temporary loss of maneuverability when reversing a single engine boat, and the fact how important it is to know whether your yacht has a right-handed or left-handed propeller when maneuvering in confined marinas.
This is so true, being quick is great, but rushing is bad and often dangerous! Love the video, so nice to see that you enjoy making them as much as I enjoy listening.
This is so true, being quick is great, but rushing is bad and often dangerous! Love the video, so nice to see that you enjoy making them as much as I enjoy listening.
Love this idea! I hope it works for you as I'm sure it will be a comprehensive guide but easy to understand. I don't have a boat but enjoy your travels and your experiences! Keep being inspirational and I hope baby is sailing along nicely. x
Gone a long ways mates..Remember that trip with the jib up side down... seen it though it then thought maybe it's made that way...hhhee got to love it got 5,000 miles in 8 yrs...feel I should had gone so much more... great video bless.
Great episode Guys! In the fingerkey berth it’s important to go without fenders. Like you did in the video, but didn’t mention. The fenders can get caught during the maneuver and make you pivot in the berth. Keep up the great work looking forward to the next in these series!
Enjoy your videos! Wanting to live the "dream" in the future and your videos along with the Wynn's and Zatara are great for the preparation. Keep them coming and look forward to watching more of your journey.
Thanks for this! I'm on my two year countdown to getting out there myself and this is exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. Thanks for putting this up.
Hi, interesting video. One thing I would have mentioned was to say when you are changing from forward to reverse it can take quite a time for the rudder to engage. A lot of people not used to marina parking don’t understand that you need time and space when going from forward to reverse, especially the previous owners of our boat, you can easily get into a panic where you just slam it between forward and reverse and don’t actually manoeuvre the boat. If you are coming in stern first give yourself enough space and time to get the rudder to kick in .
Hey guys, I love the videos and I've been subscribed for about a year now. I race offshore (ISORA) and I love the idea of cruising, imo your videos are by far the best sailing vlogs on RU-vid! I have one question about the how to videos and that is whether or not there will be a 'how to recover a MOB' as many inexperienced sailors do not know how to do this correctly and I couldn't find any decent videos about it myself. (There was one by yachting world but with far too many steps and most others involve the fast tack manoeuvre which is daunting). I think this is especially important for cruising as it can be a one man job if there are only 2 people on board! Keep up the brilliant work and best of luck with the kiddo! Love from Ireland ♥️
Sailing La Vagabonde oh and I agree with your harness snippet. The only time I have used one was last Saturday when it was 40ish knots, 5 meter swells and we broke the speed record and set a new one 6 times. 19.8 knots without a spinney and white sails. The sail tore when we tried to reef for the upwind in the middle of the Irish sea and had to go in on headsail and motor. Took 6 hours and was in contact with coast guard. Good times
Thank you both, it looks like a lot of work went into filming that video! We just bought the guide, looking forward to reading it :) It’s $28AUD for any Aussies playing at home. Cheers Riley and Elayna!
Damn , now I want to go out and by a boat.....and I live in the mountains ( well close ) . I totally believe , as a basic beginner , it is easier to learn from an experienced amateur, then a full pro . It is my experience that whether learning to sail or drive or fly , golf , garden put Ikea stuff together etc, a pro has done it so many times , that they miss telling/teaching some of the steps , as they are done without thinking about them. An experienced amateur hasn't got to that yet , and so . teaches it all . You will be teaching as much from mistakes that happened or almost happened , as when things go or are done correctly . And as such , I believe that your book/videos shall have a great deal of valuable education . ( way more than $ 80 , but $ 20 just fine til I buy one ) Did you ever have that one ( or two ) really great teachers in school that made learning easy ...cause they made it fun , and/or really easy to connect with . As always ...looking forward to more ... Bob from Calgary
If you haven't already, could you touch a little on the rules of the road, such as red right return and what that actually means and point out how you recognize certain markers as you enter exit ports.
Cape CodBob That depends in which IALA (International Association of Marine Aids and Lighthouse Authorities) area you're sailing. IALA-B is Red, Right, Returning. IALA-A the aids are opposite. IALA-B is basically North, Central and South America, Japan, Korea and the Philippines. The rest of the world is IALA-A. www.google.com/search?q=International+Association+of+Marine+Aids+and+Lighthouse+Authorities+(IALA)&num=100&safe=off&client=tablet-android-samsung&prmd=nimv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwit1rjS99XcAhUPSq0KHYBpBh0Q_AUIEigC&biw=1024&bih=768#imgrc=HdHg5jmZ-q8_AM:
Purchased the guide. I would prefer these videos to be less voice over, and more voiced as you are doing it. But that is just my two cents. Love you both. Truly excited anytime I see new videos in my feed. A true respite for the day.
The guide that gives you guidance! LOL, that convinced me to buy. Here is an idea.... How about if you do a raffle to come aboard and everyone that buys the guide gets one entry? Love the inspiration you provide and thank you for sharing your adventure with all of us!
Some days I dock like a Boss... other days not so much! My cat only has one engine but it pivots like an outboard. 'Stern in' messes with my head! Love the ending.
Just bought a copy of your new sailing guide which goes against every pirating bone in my body but it goes to you guys so I'm ok. Turned into $29 AUS as well but looks like it will be worth it. Thanks
While not the final word on all things sailing this guide is a worthy addition to a cruiser's library and at twenty bucks it's a bargain. David L Hough wrote a series of books on proficient motorcycling which to many are considered required reading for new and experienced riders. They are an informative, easy read. I had been riding for over three decades before I read his first book and was blown away by how much I didn't know about riding. Although I've yet to read your entire guide my initial sense is it is comparable to David Hough's book. Maybe not as polished but written and presented in the same down to earth manner. Well done and thanks for publishing.
