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Should we quit our jobs and head out for an adventure while we are young? Or should we build the nest egg and RETIRE so we NEVER HAVE TO COME BACK? Could we work AND go cruising? A few months ago we interviewed 5 cruising couples who were in their "freshman" year of cruising. Today, we hear from the Seniors. Experienced cruisers with over one hundred years of combined experience give their answers to the questions: Should we GO NOW on a sabbatical? How practical is it to WORK while cruising? Should we WAIT until retirement?
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@UpstateDS 2 года назад

Great information! 45 years old….heart attack last December. Now, best shape of my life. Got the boat (island packet monohull). READY TO GO NOW! Life is short.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Life is short. Real short. Glad you got more time. See you out there soon!

@catspaw3815 2 года назад

Island Packet makes a great boat. Good choice

@williamdykes2750 2 года назад

After completing cardiac rehab following two heart attacks the same night and a double stent procedure a few days later my cardiologist advised me to go live my life and not to worry about having another heart attack because neither he nor anyone else could predict if or when I'd have another one. Glad you are going to get started on the lifestyle you desire.

@seanhan1763 2 года назад

Go bro’ ! Men has two lives, the second start when he/she realize there is only one life ..

@seanhan1763 2 года назад

Don’t know if vegan helps ?

@charlescook5439 2 года назад

Our situation, we retired early at 58. We bought a the boat and learned: Cruising is truly my life style. I loved it. Cruising is not my wife's life style. She didn't care for the passages. She liked the destinations. She found the fun to suck ratio didn't balance well for her. We were out for three years, a winter in the Bahamas, two winters in the Keys, summers farther north. Family issues forced us back ashore and now at 64, I'm dealing with health issues. The plan is to beat the cancer, find a smaller boat that I can readily single hand and meet my wife at all the cool destinations. My goal is to expose the grandkids to cruising, to circumnavigate the Caribbean. You know about a cruisers plans!

@motorvesseltortugasunrise1886 2 года назад

you read my post , iam 58, no wife for 10 years, i have had countless back surgeries and cervical fushion last year, worked as marine mechanic my whole life, my daughter just graduated and on her own now, but yes health has its draw on you, i am so sorry you are not out there now, I wish you luck getting well, i pray the good lord leads me forward as i beleive his wish is for are hearts to be fulfilled and this wish for you Charles

@willyum1208 2 года назад

This is my biggest worry Charles, that my wife won't take to cruising like I know I will. I hope you get well and back out there, what kind of boat do you sail?

@sailingthroughlifepodcast 2 года назад

Yes, you should absolutely do what you love to the best of your ability! Sorry to read about your health challenges. That can force us to modify our lives, but we still have to find our joy and live! 🙏🏻😊 Best wishes to you!

@seandelaney1700 2 года назад

@@sailingthroughlifepodcast Happy to hear at least you got out there in time, that's a bit of a wake up call for myself, it can't always be "tomorrow or someday".

@zackworrell535 2 года назад

I am 50. Had originally planned to own a sail boat by age 40. Just bought a 44 monohull this summer. 1 kid in college 1 headed there next year. My wife acts likes she's excited but I can tell she doesn't share the passion. She would prefer to take vacations and pay for charters with a captain. She fears the sea and wants to go back to business school. I dont give a shit about proving myself to anyone anymore. I have money but I don't have extra time and my health is not so good, I am an epileptic. She is my partner and best friend but i feel my dreams may drift away.

@evankrhodes 2 года назад

54, single with time, and no sailing experience. Setting sail from the Philippines in March 2022. Gotta go now.. Such a good video. Thank you!

@docdurdin 2 года назад

Good God, man.. Take an experienced Capt with you to learn .. Want to see you make it safe. Cheers

@evankrhodes 2 года назад

@@docdurdin thank you so much! I'm super excited. I'll be part of the Clipper Race. Hopefully I'll come out of the experience with a decent knowledge of sailing single handed across oceans.

@ganzonfamily 2 года назад

Great! If you have the opportunity, visit Subic Bay and see if you can attend some sailing classes to rack up experience and probably get certified as well.

@evankrhodes 2 года назад

@@ganzonfamily great to know. Thank you!

@steveturansky9031 2 года назад

What part are you in and what are you on? I lived worked in the PI '82-89 and loved it. I have alot of sailing and racing experience but want to do some cruising before it's too late. I keep putting it off for 2-3 years and now at 62, I can't do that too many more times. I've heard great things about Puerto Galera, Mindoro area. I've corresponded with some PGYC people (Puerto Galera Yacht Club) and they seem very friendly. It's a very safe harbor/bay and they frequently have races. I'm betting it's cheaper there than Subic too. But I haven't been to Subic since '89, way before their Yacht Club and I've never been to PG so what do I know?. I did a big dive trip to Tubbataha reef in the Sulu Sea and it was phenomenal. I spent most of my PI time working in Zambales, Luzon (28 miles north of Subic/Olongapo) but did get to do some fun things: Diving, sailing, windsurfing, barhopping, motorcycling, etc. I've always wanted to go back to explore so many places I missed because of my work schedule. My wife (of 23 years) encourages me but something always gets in the way. I'm hoping we get a cat, sell the rental properties and break away. Not sure whether to fix and sell the F-9A (31') Tri I built or mothball it (store it) for a while as we cruise. It's too small and light to do any real cruising (mostly just a racer, daysailer and weekender). Just a little tip for learning to sail well - One of the best things you can do is hook up with some racers, even if you don't plan to race on your own. Racing sailors will know all about trimming the boat for speed and safety. It doesn't have to be a big boat either. You could learn more about actual sailing in 4 weekends than bubbling around for 4-6 months on your own. With 7000 Islands to explore in the PI, I think you should spend a season or three doing some island hopping there while you learn the ropes of sailing. You are in a true paradise and you might not realize it.

@fxpthl 2 года назад

What an excellent way to show we non-cruisers the realities of your lifestyle. Thanks to all of the cruisers who participated in this posting!

@zackworrell535 2 года назад

Seeing this confirms the mistakes I've made in life, the biggest was waiting to buy a real sailboat until I was 50. Lasers, hobies, trailerables are not the same. Cruising is something I should have done when i was 28 yrs old, even if I had to return to raise kids on land for a bit. Instead I am still waiting for my daughter to get into college. I am worried though that my wife does not share the same enthusiasm for a host of reasons. I am seeing how having waited was a bad idea. To those of you who are young and may read this, GO DO THIS THING!!!!

@FXPL9277 2 года назад

Two of us... But I didn't give up and am still planning ahead (important to keep healthy and mobile). But I also can't wait much and agree that the sooner, the better!.

@karlbass7895 2 года назад

When you look around you realize that even on a good day, life is short. We're are all in the same line. As we age, the earth seems to spin on its axis faster day by day. It isn't easy to unplug from the "energy" the merry go round generates, but it's approaching the time to give it a go. So, we bought our traveling boat, have added some of our own touches and look so fondly forward to stretching our legs in '22. Your escapades and those of the others in this inspiring, rewarding community have put a BIG smile on our faces and packed us full of awe and wonder. There are no boundaries.

@evankrhodes 2 года назад

Lol... that's for sure. Nowadays It seems I take a nap and a year has gone by.

@markthomas6794 2 года назад

Days are long but years are short.

@donmcneal233 2 года назад

"....to go cruising PART 2"! Was there a PART 1 I missed...?! I'm turning 72 next month & post discovering all these sailing / cruising vids, specifically via catamarans, (& you guys) & decided this is what I want to do. I'm still healthy as can be & fit enough to take all the necessary mariner / nautical / sailing courses, find that cat & a nice lady to go into my last couple decades of m'life final sunsets with.

@markthomas6794 2 года назад

If you're looking for some inspiration check out Patrick Laine's channel. He sails solo out of southern France and has been all over the northern Atlantic. He's not a full time cruiser, so he posts infrequently, but he documents his trips to some amazing and beautiful places. ru-vid.com/show-UCEZSvXwSH6flqA0q_EEDDBQvideos

@alimitchell5346 2 года назад

Biggest regret was leaving the sea for the land... It's harder on land. Would love to get back.... Informative for those on the cusp of casting a line👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@andyzaft8827 2 года назад

Too late now, as I said in the other video, just bought the boat and I'm packing up whatever I want to store for a while right as I type this. I figured I keep stuff that I would like to have in case I find that boating is not for me, so going to hold onto a select few items until then. As I see it, might as well try it, then at least if it doesn't work out, I know that I actually went for it and not just dreamt about it for years.

@phoenixreimagined 2 года назад

We’re going now. No more waiting. Grateful to both of you for all your input and counsel.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Awesome

@TaraTraeger 2 года назад

There's so much invaluable advice and information in this video!! We moved on our Lagoon 450 in July in a marina. My husband just retired 2 weeks ago and I'm still working a few more months. Our youngest daughter is graduating in June from high school and then going to college. We'll be leaving in June for our circumnavigation once we get her settled. We cannot wait to get out there!!

@OutChasingStars 2 года назад

Thanks ya’ll! The video came out great and we enjoyed chatting with you!

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

You guys are awesome. So generous with your wisdom. See you in the Bahamas….just got here….

@silverfoxes65 2 года назад

We retired at 55, 22 years ago. We had a close call with being greeters at Wally World. We have had so much fun with our lives, I wouldn't change a thing. When I inquired of a gentleman who was fishing on the Oregon coast one Monday morning. He told me that when he was 40 and a school teacher he had an epiphany and instead of asking how much money he needed to earn to live his life, he changed the question to how little did he need to live on. He wound up owning a glass shop in Yahats. He changed my life. I only wish I had gotten into sailing when I was young, but that ship has sailed.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Thank you for the note. Greeters at Wally World. Good one! Time slips by so quickly doesn't it? I remember Year 2000 like it was yesterday. How little to need...indeed. Indeed. Very wise.

@michaelleonardelli6663 2 года назад

Thanks for all the great info. I’m 61 and Jennifer is 58, and we bought our very first sailboat this year, a 93 Hunter 40.5. We motored it 400km from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. That gave me a lot of practice to learn how to drive a 40’ vessel. I’ve driven smaller motor boats all my life but nothing is like a 40’ sailboat. Our friend Craig helped in stepping the mast and rigging and sails, and then we were off with no one to teach or help us. Thank Goodness the first day was very light winds, and from then on we sailed every weekend. Our plan is in 2 to 3 years buy a Catamaran and explore off the beaten path, cross the ocean, South East Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Australia. Wish us luck :)

@rickcreel3657 2 года назад

Thank you for asking the right questions. A news reporter wouldn't have the experience that a sailor has to intervierw sailors. A question I have is How can we leave the world a better place as we travel? Haitians burn their fruit trees for firewood, and don't have enough to eat. Also if you give them chickens they eat the hens, and don't have eggs to eat. Going small, and going now is very good advice so you can learn to sail, and handle a larger boat. A 27 foot corsair on a trailer could be a good weekend fun vessel, and you can keep your job. In Florida we have many places to launch, and explore. THe Keys, and Bahamas are near by.

@donacardenasHomes 2 года назад

This was a fantastic vlog. We are caught in between the young stage and the old stage in that we are in our 50’s and early 60’s with teens. So the dilemma has been leaving and needing a backup plan.

@andrewharald88 2 года назад

Hi Dona

@Jacoblejd 2 года назад

Seriously? You guys are good, you just got yourself a new patron with this episode.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Aww thank you so much Jacob we appreciate you!

@Jacoblejd 2 года назад

@@TheOKellys i am Patreon #400

@jdaltonpe1 2 года назад

Great vid guys. You are absolutely right about no one way to go cruising. Me, I am on my third iteration. 1) All in - 38 yrs old and single, working as a professional aerial tramway engineer (ski lifts). Always saved for the future thinking I would need it for family until one day I noticed that I was getting boney fingers. No sailing experience but read all the books and had the big dream so I jumped in with both feet and bought a simple, solid little no frills double ender for $25k. Best choice I ever made. Learned the ropes as I took it around the world in 4 yrs (94 to 98) spending only $9k/year. Came home to Colorado with a huge smile on my face and started saving for the next boat. 2) Work/Sail - Fell into a consulting job building ski lifts in the Caribbean Basin (yup) - we called it an experiment in conservation for profit before the word eco-tourism was invented and we got our arms around as much rainforest as possible getting tourists to pay for it with guided tours of the canopy, zipline rides and even a bobsled run in Jamaica. 15 yrs in the Caribbean, 10 of them on my 50 ft cruising trimaran/office which I bought in California. When it was time to work I docked the boat and lazer focused, when it wasn't I sailed and explored. Often difficult but always rewarding. Lost the boat in St Maarten during Hurricane Irma 2017 (thankfully insured). 3) Retired - on the best boat I ever had which you saw in Annapolis as you drifted by in your dingy and we chatted. It is a one of a kind Maine Cat 40 that is 4.5 ton with carbon fiber rotating rig, all electric winches, maxed out solar, lithium, etc. I have put about 5,000 rewarding miles on her in the western Caribbean and East Coast. Never enjoyed sailing this much before as there are lots of things to tweak and she is easily and safely single handed. (6.5 knots boat speed in 5 knots wind, biggest day so far - 230 nm). Always lots of boat work and maintenance is a little expensive (nothing new there) but she is very comfy on the hook so I avoid marinas and have her set up for long trips. I am now headed to Panama and contemplating another trip around the planet. All three adventures have been equally rewarding and I wouldn't trade any of it. So if you have the dream people - Don't Hold Back!

@markf6829 Год назад

2 words...Starfish Enterprise! Love it!!!

@SVFresh2Salty 2 года назад

We went full time live aboard in May 2020. Sailed from oriental to Miami so far. Wife and I have not regretted one day !

@jrp616 2 года назад

Excellent episode. Lots of options and you don't have to do it the same as others. Not everyone wants to or should circumnavigate. I had equal loves for the ocean and the mountains. I tried quitting my career job in my 30's to start a business teaching rock climbing, hang gliding and white water kayaking. It was financially successful, but I found turning my hobbies into work took most of the fun out of it. I went back to my corp career after a few years. Then after early retirement I live on my sailboat island hopping between the Bahamas to Grenada for 6 months each winter. Then I put the boat on the hard and go back to my summer home in the Colorado mountains during hurricane season. repeat next year

@jdunn501 2 года назад

Wait, this cruiser life isn’t a temporary gig? I was hoping you’d tire of all those lovely sunsets and dolphins and come back to Bay Area TV stations and do your news and weather reporting! In all seriousness, I completely agree that there is no wrong answer for whatever plan one family makes together. I certainly have a belief for what is best in my life, but I’m happy for others that can live differently as long as they are happy and make their dependents happy too. My wife has no interest in the life style (nor can she do it easily for medical reasons) and my young kids need stability, friendships, and a good education. I’m staying in my home till I retire, kids are out of the house, and I can take these golden handcuffs off. Someday, God willing, I’ll live along a coast and if I’m lucky, I’ll get to bum around the Caribbean or Hawaii and Baja for no more then a couple months a year. The rest of the year, my boat will be sitting at a dock and I’ll be taking my wife, family and friends for sunset cruises or weekend trips. And that will be fine.

@stevenr8606 2 года назад

⬆️ you'll soon find out that Hawai'i is NOT a boaters paradise & is far, far away from everwhere.

@jdunn501 2 года назад

@@stevenr8606 just from normal resort travel to Hawaii and various islands of the Caribbean, Hawaii does seem to lack the large numbers of natural anchorages and has a lot more current. What would be somewhat intriguing is making the effort to get to the non-populated Hawaiian Islands or going South from Hawaii to the Line Islands and then on to French Polynesia. But all of that is much more open ocean Blue Water sailing with long passages. While I’m intrigued by such endeavors, my wife has less then zero interest. The only chance I’d ever have of doing something like that is, in retirement, to join on as Crew with some other mature sailors in Hawaii and then fly home after a couple of months from wherever we end up. Besides the immense distance what makes Hawaii a difficult place for cruisers?

@kellyiannone 2 года назад

Love the mention of the FIRE movement. That’s a game changer for achieving time freedom imo.

@marclawyer2789 2 года назад

The old adage... Better to be in harbour wishing you were at sea, than out at sea wishing you were in harbour.......except that it's reversed... Nicely done video, liking them more and more 👍

@captainpaddy1524 2 года назад

GREAT video!!! I have done all this too. My advice: Try it. If you like it, continue. If you don't, don't. The fact is: Most people, who try it, sooner or later, move on to other things. That's OK. Finally, DO NOT spend a lot of money right away. Start small and go from there. If you decide to move on, you have not spent a lot. Too many newbies go out and immediately buy brand new boats only to discover that the cruising life is not what they imagined. On the other hand, older boats will require a LOT of repairs, often immediately. And seek advice from people who have been there and done it. Do not trust boat brokers who are only interested in selling a boat to you.

@jeffersonsharp2292 2 года назад

I kind of already felt the RU-vid channel ship had already sailed without me and this really drove that point home. Considering I’m 47 and my financial situation and social life isn’t on track, I guess the whole option of cruising is now leaving the docks too. 😔 some will have to live vicariously through RU-vid videos. Count your blessings if you actually made it happen.

@WindwardToEden 2 года назад

great video. I think there are a few more types you can cover on this subject. We are a family of very small means trying to get to cruising...and with kids, or very low income/assets/jobs you can do from your boat...we can't relate to any of these people from the stance of where we are and where we want to be. These people, like most youtube channels, bring quite a bit of assets to the table when they start/cruise. A good show would be to do something similar to this but with families, and another with "poor" people like us. People we of little means can connect to. Again, good job! Nick

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

If we had more time, we’d interview more people. We will if we can. We’ve met families working their way around the world. It is doable. I want to stress to you that cruising costs what you’ve got. If that’s 10k, 10k will work….if it’s 100k or 2k…it’s a huge subject and I hope we can go deeper

@NicaWaters 2 года назад

We bought our boat (same one we're cruising in now) in 1992, fresh out of college. It's not large, or fancy. Our (exaggerated, but not by much) joke with a lot of friends with catamarans is that our length is the same as their beam. We took the kids with us for a year when they were 8 and 10. Nick and Megan say it well in their reply - cruising costs what you have.

@pleclerc1 2 года назад

Such an important video for new cruisers to watch IMO. I'm 47 and my wife and I have almost no expirience, but we sold everything and moved aboard our cat last week getting ready for a trip to the Bahamas in January. Channels like the O'Kelly's and Gone wiht the Wynn are the main inspiration for us persuing this dream of ours...thank you for all that you guys, we've learned so much from this channel and our friendship...see you in the Bahamas next month :)

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

We will see you! Come say hi. Safe travels friends

@sailingtwende1098 2 года назад

We are in the process of doing the same. My hubs and I are 50 & 48. Closing our businesses & listing our house in the next few months. We have a broker looking for a cat. We got certified to sail, but otherwise don't have much experience. Hoping to crew to get some more experience until we get our own boat.

@rustysteel8714 2 года назад

The last shall be FIRST....the ethereal closing sound track...awesome, Nick.... along with all the voices of experience. 💎 Wonderful episode.Thanks! 😉 I don't think many understand the EFFORTS needed to just maintain a boat in the salt, let alone do some remote work, RU-vid... anything to keep a balance in the checking account. Equipment and parts are expensive. Reality strikes. That's why I like to see you get down to the bearing cages on those winches! 🙈

@robertmcmahon1221 2 года назад

Really enjoyable; seeing your old and young friends again. your special outlook makes your channel special too. Can't go cruising but I can live vicariously through your adventures. Thank you, you never disappoint.

@LoriLivers 2 года назад

great video! I love the perspectives of each of the couples you talked with. Thank you 😊

@stephensmith5081 2 года назад

What a great take on the sailing life. My wife and I are heading towards retirement and have only just started sailing. We have our eyes on a sailing cat and this is all sage advice. Thanks

@kirk9671 2 года назад

This is my favorite kind of video. You should link to your other series as well. ( Though it is hard to get them to play sequentially)

@markallan9528 2 года назад

Was listening carefully to your interviews. Was good to learn some about what everyone does, how they balances their lives, plans etc. Would like to have learned more about Joy and Patrick's experience. How they planned their non boating work, grew relationships with the organizations or companies they worked/contracted for. Learned more about their Starfish Enterprises and experience and sailing. There is no right way, one can set their pacing, even choose to be both land and sea dolphins. Thank you :)

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

They had long term jobs that allowed them to travel. But they were full time jobs…not super flexible.

@joy5108 2 года назад

Hi Mark, What Nick and Megan said is correct. We have both with with our jobs for a while. I've been working remotely since around 2015 (Patrick was remote even before that). Patrick is a self-employed software consultant so he can work when/where he wants. Mine is more complicated since my job is a regular FT salaried position with a software consulting company, so I'm restricted based on the project I'm working on. The company is very flexible, but I had to work within the US most of the time since my projects were with government contracts (and the government restricts where I can work). My current project has no restrictions though, so I can be anywhere in the world! Since I had a lot of remote work experience and am a valued employee (so I've been told), my company worked with me to find a more flexible project. Regarding our Starfish Enterprise/sailiing experience, I'll be happy to share more if you have particular questions! We're also on Instagram (starfishenterprise) if you want a visual "story" about our experience.

@ThoughtfulWander 2 года назад

Great video thank you!! Thanks for sharing! Yeah would be a lifestyle shock for many people! Some would love it some would hate it... Just do what you love and the rest is just static! 👍👌

@Cedandkikisailing 2 года назад

Great video on this topic. We are 55, plan to retire full-time on a 37’ Beneteau next summer. Hope to see you guys in the Bahamas. Boat is smallish but then again we raised 3 kids in a small bungalow and 1 bathroom.😳 We should be ok on the boat 😆. We bought the boat last summer, starting to outfit/upgrade it, planned this purchase several years earlier, planned our retirement some years even earlier, bought our first boat more than 10 years ago, sailed that small 26’ boat every weekend and most summer vacations etc, chartered some bigger boats in the Med a couple of times too. Point is, start small and local/charter and see if you like it.Then move up to something bigger. This sell everything, all of a sudden, and buy a boat and learn to sail on the fly - well that could be wonderful or maybe a flop! You need to know what makes you happy and go for it! For us, that is waking up in your own bed wherever you travel, being outside and feeling the wind on your cheeks, not answering to someone else’s schedule…. Go for it but work your life into it by trying sailing and planning your escape. I get the feeling the O’Kellys took a similar approach. Cheers to all the people watching this video and reading the comments - wishing you all the best of luck for a great transition to liveaboard life. 👍

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Eh, they are all small on the ocean. Having had big and small boats, I can firmly confirm that 33ft is the optimum size for ownership, while 40-45 is the optimum for livability. Lol. So on some days you’re happy to have a small boat and other days happy with a bigger one! Regardless, I do hope we see you out here this season!

@Parr4theCourse 2 года назад

Well . . . we are taking a "trial" cruise over Christmas and then visiting Just Catamarans in February, then who knows!!!

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Heck yeh

@MariyaKondova Год назад

I love your channel. I am very surprised that you have so much less followers than other youtube sailing channels. Your videos are really great and informative, you tell us the good and bad and it is not just bragging about your lifestyle like many others. You two seem like really great people and down-to-earth.

@TheOKellys Год назад

That’s really nice of you to say. We aren’t the types of people that care much about that sort of thing…doesn’t matter much. Based on meeting so many viewers, we are pretty sure we know why there are fewer subscribers than might otherwise be expected…. A HUGE portion of our viewers watch on smart televisions, and the RU-vid app on those TVs doesn’t make it very easy for the viewer to “like” or “thumbs-up” a video or even to subscribe…and that means the algorithms are less likely to promote our videos. Also, we don’t often ask viewers to like or subscribe or whatever within the videos. At the end of the day, we are blown away that so many people watch and reach out and comment…and become real friends in real life oftentimes. It’s friggin amazing! So, whatever…we don’t have so many subscribers….who cares? Those that we do meet and interact with are fricken amazingly cool folks! Quality over quantity? IDK. Anyway, those are our thoughts on that. Still almost 100k? That blows us away.

@MariyaKondova Год назад

You not constantly asking people to subscribe or like is another think I love. I recently discovered your channel as I am trying to make a sailing sabbatical a reality and we know that it comes at a cost. Your channel has definitely some of the most useful and real content for people pursuing some kind of sailing dream. It feels like your content is really meant to help people with similar projects and even though you don't care that much about the number of subscribers I truly wish you that your channel gains more popularity. Although almost 100k as you said is an amazing achievement, definitely something to be proud of! Keep up the good work, be healthy and enjoy your lifestyle. Who knows, maybe someday our paths will cross somewhere on the ocean. In the mean time, I have many videos to watch, I still haven't seen. ;)

@Sixbears 2 года назад

Excellent episode. My wife and I never went full time, but did get out for months on end. Frankly, I don't know how people manage to maintain a RU-vid channel. I barely found time to snap a few photos. After a shipwreck we've gone back to our original small boat, which we never sold. Still dabbling and considering a bigger boat. Now we have a much better idea what we'd need on the next boat.

@kirk9671 2 года назад

Can you talk about the shipwreck? What happend, how do I avoid it.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Shipwreck? Whaaaaa?

@Sixbears 2 года назад

@@TheOKellys Okay everybody. Long story short. We were in The Gulf of Mexico trying to beat darkness and a storm. Both caught us. The plan was to take the channel to the backside of North Captiva Island and anchor on the sheltered side. Did not know that a storm had changed the channel since we were there last. Charts were no good and the bouys had not been relocated yet. Ran around and was getting beaten up by the waves. Abandoned ship in a large Sea Eagle kayak we were towing. Paddled about a half mile in the dark and landed on the island. Tow Boat US couldn't get it off and it broke up in the night. We were fine and it's just stuff.

@PierreGuilbert 2 года назад

Thank you for your videos ! You’re doing great. Thanks to all the participants too !

@johnkeegan6646 2 года назад

The BEST episode, and that is saying something!

@anthonymiller8989 2 года назад

Susan & Tony here, Currently at the making decision stage , Thanks

@dave-wk4t 2 года назад

100% agree - cruise now… and eat your dessert first.

@waltervanderboor 2 года назад

ITS THE BEST and worst investment you ever do. Living on a boat and sailing as much as possible, and working at the same time, maintenance and all, yes its touch at times but s rewarding I can only advice to go for it. Great video!

@ld5645 2 года назад

Great video as usual. We are a couple of years away from heading out the second time. Our first was a transpacific cruise thar spanned 2 years in the early 90's , pre kids. We came back and started a family, a success business and health careers. We sold out to go the first time but will be keeping the dirt home this time. This time we will be retired, the kids are gone and the financial burden will not be like it was the last time. As all but one of the folks interviewed said .. just go..you will figure it out. As 30 year olds we were definitely younger than most cruisers and funds to do what we wanted to do were much tighter. We have stayed in boats the entire time so the move back aboard will be easy.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

The sea….she beckons….see you out there I hope

@timhansing1216 2 года назад

I am 54 and purchased a new boat 2 years ago and am about to make the leap and this video has helped me tremendously to have faith, retire early and make the jump. Great and useful content. Thank you ;))

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

I’m so glad to hear it. See ya out here

@mic7355 2 года назад

You guys are great! I'm so glad you enjoy making these videos, because I am enjoying them so much!

@petercrane2065 2 года назад

The old saying is: "Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow" Well I say "Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today" because if you do it today and you enjoy it, You can do it again tomorrow!

@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar 2 года назад

We bought wavedancer in 2007, husband took 8week sabbatical in 2008 sailing north Irish Sea (Dublin to Carlingford, Isle of Man and down to Holyhead Wales with our 3 boys (3,7&9), In 2011 we combined sabbatical and paternal leave (before it expired) got down to France with our boys (5,10&13) looking forward to early retirement once youngest starts college/university

@jonathanbrooks917 2 года назад

Right now I’m doing it right just watching you guy’s!!!

@CatamaranImpi 2 года назад

Wonderful video and so nice to see some old friends on here too 🙌✨ Some of the best advice ever - take it slow, real slow 🙌 Be ahead of maintenance and plan maintenance schedules so your time on the islands are maintenance free - this includes constantly replacing items on the boat as you go - this will save one a lot of frustration and it’s a sweet space to be in when one is actually looking for chores to do on the boat verses the boat demanding your time. Get involved with the locals of islands - this is a massive advantage getting all the inside tips such as where to buy stuff and it’s really fun making new friends with different backgrounds. Well done guys - great questions and interviews - we don’t have time to watch many channels and we do enjoy catching up with yours. 🍻

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Thank you for the feedback. And excellent advice as well….getting ahead and staying ahead! We have learned a lot from you. Maybe one day we can share an anchorage and chat a bit…with cameras and without. Cheers!

@CatamaranImpi 2 года назад

@@TheOKellys we’d feel honored to have you guys over ✨ Keep up the great work guys 👋

@sailingsvwomble3173 2 года назад

Great balance of authentic views from some lovely people. What is that old saying, “the sense of achievement is in direct proportion to the level of adversity overcome”. Nothing comes for free but the sense of freedom when cruising is simply immense and so worth the effort.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

The hard times make the good times….

@nateellis628 2 года назад

Absolutely brilliant, sat through the whole video with a huge smile. Life if so short, I've been a 7 day work, stress self Imposed, until I found we could holiday and stay busy. Just found years of hard work and stress we have done lots and have plenty, Instead of have one life and do loads.

@HeidiandFranny 2 года назад

Wow!... That was an awesome episode. So much to talk about. It is something we need to ease into. Everyone has their own pace and way of working through the realization. Also, second law of thermodynamics... There is loss in every conversion. It feels a bit like moving to another country. You did address several things on my mind. Anyhoo, thanks for putting that together! F

@RustyGolfer 2 года назад

If you ladies are selling up, I’m calling dibs on your 308! 😆

@HeidiandFranny 2 года назад

@@RustyGolfer lol! Maybe ;)

@shawnwilson6064 2 года назад

Great video. Wife and I watched twice. You do an amazing job with content and the follow up videos. See you out there SOON!

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Thank you Shawn see you soon!!

@dougtratch8260 2 года назад

Like always…another great episode. Well done, keep doing what you do. Cheers Doug

@iamdeminimis 2 года назад

Great episode. Working towards it. We have our 970 tri in The Gorge (you know what I'm talking about). Have to keep working, but, perhaps, in five to seven years, we'll taking short Spring sabbaticals (Bahamas), followed by another the following years. After that, in nine years, I'll finally pull the plug and, if all goes as planned, a cat and six months a year on board. Hard to beat The Gorge in the Summer, as you know, so six months on (Caribbean or wherever) and six months at home. That's the plan anyway. Would like to go now, but not really possible.

@FXPL9277 2 года назад

Thanks for this combination of wise advices. I will try to follow most.

@hopoutside 2 года назад

The wifey & I are waiting 7 more years, then considering going full-time in retirement. No sabbaticals for us since we have a good situation currently. Even thinking about just chartering at the 7 year point (and continuing to travel around the world); this way, chartering (might) lead to us wanting to do cruising full-time (or not). Cruising would be cool, yet we could be happy anywhere.

@OAIOLDK 2 года назад

The best video ever. It's so inspirational! I've traveled the world by plane. Deep down, I know I'm meant to cruise vice fly in a cramped seat waiting for permission to go to the bathroom via a $.025 seat belt light. Thank you. Your content is TOP NOTCH!

@allanfifield8256 2 года назад

One thing that I have learned from watching a lot of Boat Life videos is that at 73 I am not longer limber enough to be a cruiser. That's true for me, not true for all who are my age. Go sooner rather than later.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

You certainly know you better than I know you, but one thing to think about is that smaller boats are easier to sail. Really, smaller and lighter is easier to work on, clean, etc. So there is a perception out there that you gotta have a big cat to go cruising. Or a big monohull. It’s not true. Yes, there is less comfort on a smaller boat, but also, doing pretty much anything on a 30 foot sailboat is 1/4 the work of doing it on a 50ft boat. Something to to consider if you do have a burning desire to get out here.

@frommyashesrisenrebornredemed 2 года назад

This is by far what the world misses. You know, we went off the course of the natural way of life. People used to talk , share opinions and listen....we stopped doing that. Listening to peoples perspectives is the way to go. So many years of knowleadge and experience.

@woody1851 2 года назад

Do it as early as possible in life. Do not waste a minute. I'm now 52, still trying to get time for myself and my familiy......but also for spending that time on a trawler yacht....

@robinherrick5777 2 года назад

We just retired; 51 and 54. It may become a sabbatical if we decide we want to work again and have had enough of sailing, but right now we are delighted to have this opportunity to sail full time. The Delos videos pulled my husband in, and the Wynns videos hooked me. The OKelly’s video on how they picked their cat was our bible for looking at catamarans for us, and we’ve had our Lagoon 380 for 3 years now. We couldn’t have done it without them, because prior to 3 years ago we’d never stepped foot on a sailboat in our lives.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

That is so amazing Robin thanks for sharing we’re so humbled to have played a part in your adventure. Hope we share an anchorage soon!

@gefginn3699 2 года назад

Wow !! Great post !! That is a lot of food for thought. And, Nick, I really enjoyed your choice of outro music 🌞🤗💛💪😇⛵

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Thank you!

@MuddyDuck... 2 года назад

Thanks for such an interesting vlog.👍 Having sadly lost half a dozen of my nearest and dearest in the last 18 months, including both my parents, my expectations and life goals have been changed completely. ‘Carpe diem’ now rules. Do what you can - whilst you can...

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Life is short. Real short. Get out there if it’s in your heart. Sorry about your parents. It’s a life changer when that happens. …and it happens to all of us

@mz2288 2 года назад

Top notch episode, loved the different perspectives! Cool tunes at the end as well 👏.

@TheMrCloak 2 года назад

You said; As long as you are safe, having a good time... you're doing it right! I like that...!

@collegepros 2 года назад

I love how real you keep it. I remember watching a previous video you did about the reality of living aboard, and quite frankly, that kinda killed that dream for me. However, it creeps back from time to time. Keep doing what you’re doing!

@dadthegrappler4125 2 года назад

Very informative. Always quality content. Oh, and I love the thumbnail!

@shawndyer8140 2 года назад

I love your stumbling video s. It gets me out of the house and out of this wheelchair.

@nige8575 2 года назад

One of your best videos - good work

@Peter_Herrman 2 года назад

Megan's almost got me ready to "Shoot More Video!!!"

@youreskimofriend2327 2 года назад

That was enormously helpful. 10/10. Trying to figure out the right plan for our family for the coming years. Exactly the input I needed.

@Babyfacemcgill 2 года назад

Great episode….one of the most helpful!!!

@billvandenouden7302 2 года назад

It's and just in case I miss because of my travels you guys have a great holiday and an awesome New Year's Vegas belt

@SkylinersYeti 2 года назад

Great video. If you are single and have the means, do what you want and can afford. On the other hand if you are not single then you must look at the relationship and do what is best. My wife and I had a family when we were young. We had careers that were "boots on the ground" that we loved. The option for working remote or seasonal was not an option. Today we are retired but once again we must decide what is good for he relationship. Myself I would be sailing in a heartbeat but that does not work for the relationship. Today we are home based RVers, We travel 5 days exploring the wilds of the PNW and spend 9 days home. It works for us. Thanks to RU-vid, I can enjoy seeing many of the places from my wife's office computer monitor. Life is fragile but also good.

@stingray606 2 года назад

Nailed it! Thanks for sharing.

@graeme-sailingskeptic 2 года назад

Thanks for this - so many valuable insights!

@kimyoung230 2 года назад

Nica! 😊. Have always appreciated her perspective.

@svshadyinvestment6647 2 года назад

Great video for us new liveaboards.

@chilesauce7248 2 года назад

April 2020, no previous sailing experiences, I decided to look at living aboard Blue Water style. Since then, I have watched many good vlogs by great people like you wonderful O'Kelly's. I have also since sailed 90784 miles, in a simulator (sailaway) and am currently racing the Vendee Globe in sim. teaching me a lot, including route n' weather planning, sail trim etc. Have also learnt how to skipper, mechanic, sparky, rig, navigate etc. from a diverse range of ebooks. Nick, thanks for the meteorological lessons, Megan thank you for sewing it all together. My plan, post pandemic, within 3 years to have a BW cruiser liveaboard, until then I'm studying and preparing. Mega hugz.

@andrewklette9803 2 года назад

Thankyou for the video Guys, it was very enlightening and informative ....the lesson here for me is, "it's an amazing journey, we only get one life, but there has to be balance and one's sailing dreams have to be realistic "....cheers guys, and Merry Christmas, sail safe...) Andrew from South Africa ))

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

I’m glad. If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that we are each the hero of the story no matter what it is. Best to you my friend.

@TonicOceanis50 2 года назад

This is most likely the most valuable YT sailor video ever - Thank you 🙏

@JasonHampel 2 года назад

I'd be interested in watching these same interviews with solo sailors. I would imagine this lifestyle is challenging enough with 2 people but can it be done solo? Or at least if you're not in a relationship, how do you find someone to sail with to make it a doable lifestyle?

@evankrhodes 2 года назад

Great question. I've been wondering the same thing

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

True, for real Solo sailors are a different breed. Most solo sailors take crew for long trips…friends, online contacts, etc.

@JasonHampel 2 года назад

@@TheOKellys There's probably a reason why I haven't found any youtube channels for solo/singlehanded sailors out there. lol :) Plus it's probably harder to do camera work with just one person I'm thinking. I think if you do it as a couple, just the act of sailing together could really challenge a relationships strength. You really need to be in a healthy place with someone to be able to endure hardships like you can at sea, and to also be able to spend 90% of your time with them too. There's not a lot of places to find alone time out there. I'm sure as a solo sailor that finds crew once in a while, I would guess there is a huge trust issue that goes into selecting someone that will share your home with you while you make your crossings. Hopefully family could fit that bill for short spans when you need them. :) Maybe its easier than I imagine to make friends with someone who shares your passion of sailing to crew for you long term.

@2000Ricochet 2 года назад

Take a look at Sailing with Thomas - ru-vid.com - Excellent series of an experienced Norwegian sailor who just went for it - alone. He describes himself as a sailor that has a youtube channel rather than the other way round. So lots of solid humble boating advice. Plus he covers what it is like to sail alone on his "BIG for one" monohull. Gives me hope that I could sail my 46' monohull alone if needed.

@JasonHampel 2 года назад

@@2000Ricochet Oh thanks for the link! I'll have to check out his channel. It will be interesting to watch the perspective from a solo sailor. :)

@jodymooney255 2 года назад

Excellent, excellent video guys!

@catamaranmentor 2 года назад

Fantastic video,absolutely on a important topic

@claregross4289 2 года назад

the closing music, I mean... soooooo nice xo

@davocabo 2 года назад

Thank you as always for the great video. All the different perspectives were very enlightening. Kim and I continue to plan, save and save some more. I know we will be out there on the water someday.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

See you out there I hope!

@sailingthroughlifepodcast 2 года назад

Grateful to you for the support and information you share! We have been able to do a modified version of boat life because of a land based job. I think you just have to do the best you can and really enjoy the time you have now to do it in. 😁

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

So proud of you two, you’re an inspiration!!

@moonraker814 2 года назад

Did I miss part one? Great video as always, thank you for sharing.

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Search WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU SELL IT ALL TO GO SAILING - unable to post the link for some reason. Will put it in the notes below.

@dubuandmore7907 2 года назад

How true! Just go for it and try if is the right thing for your self! Perfect video, many thank and greetings from Guatamala

@nickmalone3599 2 года назад

The episode is a real gift.

@brianaustin1328 2 года назад

As always a cerebral and entertaining video. Thanks for all you do!

@2thelight 2 года назад

"Starfish Enterprise" what a great name.

@tracythiessen6582 2 года назад

Thanks once again. we are just on the edge of starting our semi retirement and having he time. cant wait. And i have to say, your time spent on making all your videos have provided so much insight and ideas. You two are great!!! We hope we see you in the Bahamas . QUESTION....have you ever spent much time around CUBA? We first met a couple with a cat when we were living/working in Cuba. we were instantly mezmerized and found our new plan,,thanks again. Be well

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

I’m so glad we could help with the process! Cuba…no…never been. Impossible for us to get insurance.

@Eddy.K.GR. 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this episode, thanks! Can't wait to set off on our journey, albeit it has started already - but setting off can't come quick enough

@billvandenouden7302 2 года назад

You guys always do awesome videos and explaining with different peoples lives and ideas ideas rich not rich is an eye opener which kind of we knew but but still gonna do it Vegas bill

@HarborsUnknown 2 года назад

What a GREAT video! Thank you! It must have been so much work to coordinate the interviews but the different perspectives are invaluable, especially to someone considering this lifestyle. We have been living aboard and publishing videos on our little RU-vid channel for 14 months now and it is SO MUCH WORK. It’s tough to find that balance so one person doesn’t feel like they’re doing all the maintenance work while the other is spinning yarns for RU-vid. We’re fortunate to be “retired” but also hope to find a balance between a passion project and boat maintenance. Will definitely be sharing this one!

@TheOKellys 2 года назад

Lol, if only we were that organized….if we’d had to coordinate, this would never have happened….but sharing an anchorage is all it takes. Re the vid work, if it comes from the heart, it’s not so much work. When it feels like we gotta do it, then it gets hard. Follow the heart is the lesson I think!

@HarborsUnknown 2 года назад

@@TheOKellys That's awesome! Yes, following the heart is the best lesson. :)

@captainrehab2047 2 года назад

We retired in Feb 2020 and were on the boat in March 2020 to spend 6 months cruising the windwards. Got as far as Bequia when the world started to close. Spent until mid July on the hook in the southern bays of Grenada. Bad timing, but we got lots of projects done once Grenada opened up. Heading back soon for our 3rd season. Maybe this year we can sail further than Carriacou. Antigua would be great. We hope to get to Martinique to get our new mainsail which has been sitting at the loft since 2019! We have 49 subscribers to our channel. It helps to have a large family! SY L’Acadienne Nautitech 441