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American McGee - 6 years ago

Naked sailing. Isn't that the point? Why else is it called the cockpit?

Andrew Keir - 6 years ago

Could be the box office?

Kevin Fisher - 6 years ago

Hmm, guess I will need to ask my wife (aussie) when she gets home what fanny means.

SV Barry Duckworth - 6 years ago

Hooterhole

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Ah, two great nations divided by a common language. Ed, if ever you come over to the UK, be sure to look up the meaning of 'fanny'. That said, taking the American interpretation of the word actually makes fannypit non-sexist, so you're right!

Ed Rymes - 6 years ago

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't fannies are found on both genders? Granted, not all bums are the same.

pedro quez - 6 years ago

on the floor rolling man ..that was simple but funny

pedro quez - 6 years ago

ha ha hah ha thats funny

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Sexist. Why not a fannypit?

Riccardo Sorreca - 6 years ago

hi guys, is everything ok to continue your adventure? I have a question (may be it is not the right moment...). I am really courious to know if you did some videos on your trip to reach the Indian Ocean. Did you cross the Suez canal and the Red sea? Or you circumnavigate Africa? I wish to have some informations on the best route to get to Madagascar, from the Mediterranean Sea. Your advices, opinions and experience.You said you were in Turkey before to reach India and Southeast Asia, so how did you plan your next destination? Sorry it is more than a question! Thanks, peace and love. Fair wind el venesian P.S. if anybody else has such experience and knowlege please get in touch.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Check out our website, www.followtheboat.com, for blogs about life in Turkey and the passage from Turkey through the Red Sea to India. We made the trip in 2010, so some of the information will be out of date. We also have a series of podcasts which we made during the trip which are full of information. One thing we would recommend for a passage through the Red Sea is Morgan and Davies "Red Sea Pilot". It's probably old now, but the anchoring information will still be relevant. Peace and fair winds! Liz

Doc William - 6 years ago

Thank you for the video!

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Our pleasure, Doc.

James MacKinnon - 6 years ago

Love it great Video!

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Thank you! Liz

Frank Grant - 6 years ago

I’ve heard On other sailing channels that some of them still have to deal with paying taxes through their home countries. So how does that work if there is no fix address? Because even being out there you need to have some form of income coming in and the local government of said country that you live in would always want their cut.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

We are UK residents (we use a family address) so pay UK taxes. Liz

Terry Harms - 6 years ago

thank you and yes you are right, thank you so much for sharing

curacao11 - 6 years ago

haha nice video

craig me - 6 years ago

Sounds like you have had a few 'scares'. Please tell of the life and death experiences...

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

There have been a few scares over the years... Liz

Wesley Crichlow - 6 years ago

I was wondering, on land you have a brake down service such as the aa. What happens at sea?

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

At sea you're on your own, and have to put all those new skills you've learned into effect! If it all goes wrong there might be a coastguard boat which can assist. Offshore you can may day and be lifted off... Liz

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Robert Masse - 6 years ago

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Robert Masse - 6 years ago

Just sent you an email via your about page...thanks

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Just sent a direct message to you via LInkedIn, Robert. Your proposal sounds exciting! There's an email address on the "About" page of our channel for business enquiries, so use that if you like.
Thanks for the nice comment about our work. Peace and fair winds! Liz

PNWesty - 6 years ago

"A sailboat is a lot of work". So is living on a small farm with 2 barns, pastures, horses, weeds, a house, vehicles, a tractor, a mower (all of which need to be maintained), housework and cleaning, and keeping a fulltime job - while saving money and trying to learn how to sail so you can tell "The Man" to piss off in a few years. A boat takes work - until you think about all the crap we have to do just to maintain a job and a household. A Jabsco rebuild on a sexy ketch a few times a year seems like a good trade for a 9-5 job. :-)

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Couldn't agree more! Liz

dee dee maynard - 6 years ago

Loved the pros and con videos! Good work!

Robertolafra - 6 years ago

Such a nice sailing channel...! (definitely one of the top 5)
I have been watching all your videos from the very beginning (refit) until this one within 3 weeks. Thank you so much for sharing your life. Congratulation for the extremely informative vlogs and all those awesome footages - under the water, above the water, on land, from the air... and so on.
Well, there is one question which has never been raised: how many Thai-Massages have you had during your stay in Thailand? :)

Michael Tillman - 6 years ago

You guys are my heroes. Living the life. Sailing one of the prettiest boats I've seen. Using your very well honed craft of video making to help others with good information and bringing us awesome "just for Jamie lol" landscapes and seascapes along with a sense of adventure. I really mean it when I say..... Thank you

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Thank you for such a lovely comment, we really appreciate your words. Liz

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

What you say is so true, we totally agree! It's that flexibility to stay longer or move on which we love so much. Peace and fair winds! Liz

Robert Rudolph - 6 years ago

Hey, hold on! at 02:30 did you say Cunnilingus ????

JD Blackwell - 6 years ago

When JC and I slip the lines we have decided on our creed or "Motto" if you will...
"No Destination, no Schedule... that's The Plan."... and we plan on sticking to The Plan!!

Cunning Linguists... Intelligent in several languages? Speaking in tongues? Sharp witted public speaking?
Riiiiiiiiight... LOL (YUM!)

PS...
May I ask if you have ever run across one of the "Caliber" make of yachts? We have decided that when we buy, we are getting a Caliber 40LRC and we are curious if you have ever seen one.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Don't know Caliber, I'm afraid, so can't really comment. Love your motto! Liz

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Well now, that's exactly what I'm working on next! I'll probably post a few videos about the passage planning because I'm sure it will change and mutate as time goes on. Keep watching! Liz

Richard Collins - 6 years ago

Stop making me want to buy a boat and sail away.... :-D

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karam kashkoosh - 6 years ago

sea is last free place on earth ....u r the best love u

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

It really is, isn't it? Peace and fair winds! Liz

Andy - 6 years ago

Do u ever get cabin fever, and how do u deal with it ??

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

No, not really. Occasionally the boat can feel a bit small when there are tools everywhere (like now!) but most of the time we feel at our free-est on board. Marinas are shitty to be in, and being stuck in a dull anchorage can get wearing, but we get away as soon as we can. We'll usually take the dinghy ashore, which allows a little time away from the boat. Liz

John McFarland - 6 years ago

I have no intention of ever buying a boat, I dislike being on, or in, the water, but I get my "escape and freedom" from watching you two (& a few other sailors).
Always enjoyable and entertaining ~ plus you're fellow Brits. LOL

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Not so many Brits with sailing channels, are there? I don't know why... We love putting out videos, I guess it's our 'work', but it's a job we enjoy immensely! Thanks for watching, fellow Britisher. Peace and fair winds! Liz

ll ll - 6 years ago

For months, I was weighting the pros and cons of owning a sailboat, then, I read this quote, and...I bought a boat.

A father to his son : "I could give you many reasons why not to buy a boat but they would be pretty much the same reasons not to have a child. And you're my greatest joy."

This could be a good quote to end your (spot on) video, btw..:D

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Funny you should say that, we pinned the same quote from a viewer to the top of the comments section of our video "5 Reasons Not To Buy a Boat"! It's brilliant, isn't it? Peace and fair winds! Liz

ll ll - 6 years ago

i know... ;)

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

It's the same quote we pinned at the top of our comments in our '5 reasons not to buy a boat' video!

Bob Fomenko - 6 years ago

Words to live by... Now while I didn't share your reasons not to buy a boat with my spouse, I will indeed share this one with her!
All good reasons. Also, it can be cheaper to live aboard than to live ashore. And the people, the cruisers you meet are pretty cool people. Just don't buy a boat and sit it in a marina and forget about it. Use it. Boats can be holes in the water you throw money into, and leaving a cruising boat sit around for months or years at a time will be just that. Buy it and use it.

Jeffrey Robbins - 6 years ago

Wonderful video guys. As usual you got all the big things spot on. I loved that your first comment was about food. In my 70 years I've sailed 220,000 miles, been to 96 different countries (not all by boat), sailed out of one marriage and, literally, into another, fathered 3 great kids (and now am blessed with the great joy of 6 grand children), truly enjoyed a long and satisfying career and remember the first tastes of new and exciting food from all my ports of call. From Boothbay Harbor in Maine, US where I learned boats and sailing at my grandfather's knee and ate my grandmother's clam chowder like mother's milk to my recent return to Cuba, where we used to sail to in the '50s and happily can visit once again, and food I remember from my childhood, it's amazing how evocative food is in stirring old memories. I'm sure you will find great joy in Japanese cuisine which varies profoundly from it's southern semi-tropical flavors to the Szechuan like heat of Hokkaido's cuisine. Happy sailing and adventurous eating.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Ahh, another foody! I'd love to get to Cuba one day... Thanks for sharing your story here. Peace and fair winds! Liz

andrew - 6 years ago

thanks for the upload guys

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Our pleasure, hope you enjoyed it! Liz

Riccardo Sorreca - 6 years ago

Hi guys, regarding your last video about skin/flesh diseases, do yo like to know, read some other stories on "the diesel treatment" and some more about "medicine men"? All are of my direct personal experience in Asia. Just let me know. el venesian

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Cheers! Thanks for the offer, might take you up on it. Or why don't you share your knowledge and experience here with everyone, I'm sure people would be very interested. Peace and fair winds! Liz

rick powell - 6 years ago

The best part is when you have enough.You remember the good bits, but forget. all the deprivation you suffered for nothing realy. But id do it all again.!!

Riccardo Sorreca - 6 years ago

Well done!!! I agree with you.I really like your style of putting such an issue. Syntetic, clear and understable (as the other blog, 5 reasons why not to buy). On this matter i wish to have your advice. I was born in Venice 64 years ago, my eyes and my mind were always facing the sea. Space, sense of freedom, travelling,looking for unknow and remote places on this planet and imagination, dreams and so on. So i started to sail around from the age of 15. From many years i own a ferrocemento kech (Endurance 37). I decided to sell her for many different reasons. She is a fantastic blue water boat but i am getting old and she requires a lot of agility and fhysical work. Actually i am looking for another boat and after a long search on internet i found two types that i consider suitable for me (consider that most of the time i am a solo sailor) not more then 12m. lengh. One is a Westerly OceanRanger 38/39 ft. and the other one is a Sweden Yacht 38 ft. Please when you have time just give me your opinion. Thanks a lot. P.S: the t shirts of Esper are very nice! how to buy it and what is the cost each one. Fair wind el venesian

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

We can't accept anything other than PayPal at the moment, I'm so sorry! If things change, we'll let everyone know. Liz

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Both are fantastic boats! The Sweden is fast, and maybe a little smaller inside? But I'd say you can't go wrong with either of them. Good luck! Liz x

Riccardo Sorreca - 6 years ago

Sailing followtheboat Hi guys i Wish to buy from your shop some items but i cannot manage to go on with the payment. What is coupon cod? I can pay with my credit card not with PayPal. Please give me instruction how to procede. Thanks El venesian

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Hey Riccardo. Both Westerlies and Swedens are solid boats. If I had to make a choice I'd go with a Sweden on paper, but the reality is there are many factors to consider. I can't help you on that because I haven't seen either boat so you'd need to sit down and thrash out the pros and cons of each. By that I mean the condition of each yacht. T-shirts are available in our shop! http://www.followtheboat.com/shop Fair winds to you and good luck with your purchase. Let us know how you get on!

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Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Our pleasure, Jim, and thanks for commenting. Good luck with those plans and hope to catch up with you one day!

SV Barry Duckworth - 6 years ago

"Kiss my ass, I bought a boat, I'm going out to sea!" -- Lyle Lovett

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Perfect!

Ben Steel - 6 years ago

What is the difference between living under clouds and the cold in the UK to living on a yacht in the Sun as regards your health compared to the varying conditions and also the food you eat compared to the UK? For example ... Skin, joints, tiredness etc ....Thanks for a great informational channel ... awesome ...

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

In the Turkish winters Liz used to be plagued with bronchitis, which wasn't very pleasant. There's a lot to be said for living in the tropics, flesh-eating skin diseases and mosquitoes aside, Ben!

Frederic Koning - 6 years ago

A very powerful account of the joy of life on a boat! I have always sensed you had a great and deep love for one another which is key to your success and happiness. Thanks for sharing your life/love story.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Cheers, Frederic. A strong relationship certainly helps.

Keith Masey - 6 years ago

Judging from the background and the plane I reckon you guys are back at Langkawi. Fitting out the boat in Thailand again?

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Well spotted, Keith. Heading north to Thailand to start preparing the boat for those colder climes!

Bill Baker - 6 years ago

If things have deteriorated to the point of Jamie talking about cunning linguists sailing naked and drinking beer at 6 in the morning... I'm immediately ringing up a boat broker to begin my search!! :-) Well done on another entertaining episode.

David Ascher - 6 years ago

This episode could be re-titled "5 reasons why you should buy a boat AND SAIL IT IN AN OCEAN!"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." John Shedd 1928

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Agreed!

boostnsvt - 6 years ago

Thanks for the q&a! A lot of the things you guys experience is second nature and not something us land goers think about, so when I listened to you it reminded me what is important in life.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

That's always a motivation for us.

Vera Waage - 6 years ago

Brilliant ! thanks :)

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Cheers, Vera.

Nefer Gongs - 6 years ago

You're not a twit! hahaha. Cool video. I guess you upset a whole lot of brokers?? :)

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Hehe! I think a couple of sailors were more upset!

Cigarmann - 6 years ago

Of the vlogs I watch, I find the two of you to be most at ease in the sailing life. Keep going!

Daniel Callinan - 6 years ago

Well said! For us voyaging via sailboat somehow... satisfies an inner need for discovery, connects us more intimately with nature, informs us about cultures different than our own, and fosters a sense of wonder about our place in the universe. Thank you for letting us virtually, and soon literally, follow in your wake.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Nicely put, Daniel. Couldn't agree more.

Rusty Brindle - 6 years ago

Great words of encouragement! I'm getting closer everyday to cutting the lines. Can't wait to cross paths with you two!

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

We look forward to it, Rusty! Fair winds to you.

the patriot sitler - 6 years ago

Myself and the wife do so enjoy your not only entertaining but, quite informative sailing vlog. And we would just like the chance to say thank you.
You're an inspiration.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

And thank you for the feedback, we really do appreciate these kinds of comments. Makes it all worth while!

the patriot sitler - 6 years ago

My favorite quote: no matter wether you think you can or think you can't;
You're usually right.

the patriot sitler - 6 years ago

Yes what one man can do another man can do......or woman.lol

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Hmmm. I prefer 'if he can do it, so can I'.

Doug Matthew - 6 years ago

Yes you have freedom, controled only by wind speed and direction.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

And even those we can pick and choose!

Ed Rymes - 6 years ago

You forgot the ability to make shore-bound friends and family jealous every time you cast off the lines and head out on another adventure (even if it is only a weekend jaunt).

john hayford - 6 years ago

Oddly only our sailing friends have ever come sailing even when we had a large CAT. ALL other friends and family mostly stay away even when we are in nice places.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

It's amazing who of our friends support what we do but there will always be a few who quietly seeth, Ed. We're too busy enjoying life to worry about that!

Life is Like Sailing - 6 years ago

All great points and I can't wait to retire so I have no deadlines and total freedom! Favourite quote: 'The only things we regret in life are the things we didn't try'

Life is Like Sailing - 6 years ago

You must be excited to be at the boatyard to get all the jobs done! Nice to hear that some of the people who follow your channel are following me too. :) Chat soon!

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

My fave quote too!

LAS - 6 years ago

Excellent!! Who operates the teleprompter? Kidding of course, you guys are naturals. Both videos were fantastic explaining the reason why to buy and not to buy! My opinion, buy a boat anyway....if only to day sail! :)

Stephen Rankin - 6 years ago

thanks loved it

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Cheers, Stephen.

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Ron Hunter - 6 years ago

Yes, I cannot wait. I have been giving it alot of thought. Not only the boat but what I can physically do, the very strong possibility of needing permanent crew, and how I will deal with it. Until I got hurt, I lived the life of what alot would consider a loner. I lived alone, and alot of my work was alone. I either was on a crew or ran a crew but almost always I was the guy out working alone. I liked it that way. But, that is no more. I'm going to have to find someone to take me out open water sailing to see just how limited I really am. Then as Liz told me, go find a Nordhavn Motorsailer. It's funny, I was already looking real hard at them. It's looking like I will be able too look seriously and purchase my new to me boat by middle of summer. Hopefully my boat of choice is still for sale then. Thank you for all you do. Be safe!

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Excellent stuff, Ron. Please keep us posted on your progress, and fingers crossed for getting out there soon!

Don B. - 6 years ago

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It’s a very insightful summary of the esoteric benefits of owning a boat. Again very well done!

If I may I will build on your thoughts by adding cruising is therapeutic. For the most part sailing in active conditions bombards the senses to the point it washes the stresses and concerns of the day out of your mind. With all of your senses, sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, activated by the forces of Mother Nature and the motion of the ocean, there is little room for anything else, especially negative thoughts, to take residence in your mind. Now this may apply more to part time cruisers still holding on to the traditional daily grind and the baggage that goes with it, however may still apply to the long term travelers such as yourselves.

For many years I toured North America on motorcycles and felt the same therapeutic effect while riding the bendy bits of a mountain road as I do cruising around the gulf islands of British Columbia. It’s absolutely exhilarating.

We used to say you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist's office. I think the same could be said of sailors.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Got it in one, Don. That freedom we mention is therapy gold.

Joe B - 6 years ago

Excellent post! What kind of linguist did you mention?????

william marsh - 6 years ago

Hey I did well, 90% between "why I should and why I shouldn't". All I need now is to sell the house and start a new life. Thanks for realistic views.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Do it!

Mike Hayse - 6 years ago

Itch scratched, coin flipped, world righted. much better..

mobiltec - 6 years ago

You have inspired me to do a similar set of videos. 5 reasons NOT to buy a vintage trailer and 5 reasons you SHOULD... Thanks for the great idea guys. Hope you don't mind me emulating you.

Duffer Man - 6 years ago

Well, as an outsider, I can tell you all you Sailors are happy people. Every channel, every single one of ya.

Van Life Underground - 6 years ago

Well done my friends.

Sailing ShaggySeas - 6 years ago

Such a wonderfully done video! What you said about being free to be yourself is so true.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

If there was just one reason for living on a boat, this is it.

Tony O Reilly - 6 years ago

If you drink rum before midday on land you are an alcoholic, on water, you are a pirate...

Kevin Fisher - 6 years ago

Bah, so boring. Been there, done that. BUT since its from you guys, guess I will watch it anyway. Who knows, I may still click "like" after I am done :o

Obit 123 - 6 years ago

I'm no longer on active duty in the Navy (for almost 50 years now) but I know what you mean by being out on the open water. I feel it calling to me also and I am trying to answer the call, looking for "THE BOAT" is one of the hardest jobs I have ever done but a great pleasure at the same time.

Kevin Fisher - 6 years ago

Have to eat crow .. must say another good video. I was bit surprised by your first starting with learning skills. Heard this plenty before, but as first point was interesting and different. I have a question though. IF most sailors say they love ocean crossings the most, how come it seems like most do not do more than day at time hopping around so much? I know going around and seeing everything is also great and understand why so many do that as well. But my times in the navy, which seen very little port time, just learned to love being out on the open water. Something I miss greatly and look so forward to getting back to one day.

Prankishsquire - 6 years ago

Don't tap your brakes I'm following too closely!

John Beskow - 6 years ago

Just watched RNLI video of a friend being rescued after dismasting of coast of Ireland some time back ! He's still
sailing his 27ft Vega so it can't be all that bad can it ?

John Beskow - 6 years ago

Actually he was coming back from the Azores and was 40 miles from Ireland when it happened ! After
the rescue he rigged a mast from two lengths of 4 "x 2 " that's 2" x 4 "wood for your American watchers, and sailed back to Scotland ! Big shout out to the RNLI they made it all possible.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Good man. I know of a family on a circumnavigation who experienced a dismasting. What doesn't break you...

Coop W - 6 years ago

Great vid guys . how about no shoveling or mowing the freekin lawn. hope to get a boat this summer. not many sail boats in the middle of Alberta . Peace love and blessings . be safe out there.

gus quintela - 6 years ago

Good informative video cheers

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

No worries, Gus.

Steve Wright - 6 years ago

Naked sailing is the bizo

Desmond's Donders - A Motorhome goes Wild - 6 years ago

No appointments, no deadlines. You are free to fix the boat whenever you want. Great video guys.

ll ll - 6 years ago

I was thinking that too, then the rubber hose around the shaft broke down and water started flowing in....no deadline? hum...not sure..
Then I got a navtex forecasting a force 9 gale, i was still a few hours from the shore...no dead line? hummm...

Megadoculous - 6 years ago

Haha, spot on.

The reminds me of a funny saying I heard once - "I have sex EVERY time she feels like it"

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Cheers, Desmond. Completely agree.

John Beskow - 6 years ago

At present I have three an Arden 4, Westerly 25 and Macwester Wight II ketch. The latter on a whim because I could,
our weather is enough to make you run away to the Carib, Med or sunnier climate. However our dreams must sometimes
remain exactly that, raising a family and the commitments of buying a home taking priority. Later on time and health
play their part in constricting your horizons, this doesn't mean your not having a life ! Enjoy what you have be it dinghy,
kayak, pair of binoculars, if we all had wishes come true would the oceans become cluttered I don't think so. As for
Follow the Boat it's an example of what can be if you make the right choices, so go ahead choose !

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Hear hear, John. Well put.

Sailing SV Compromise - 6 years ago

Great video especially the ending with the plane flying past lol

Sailing SV Compromise - 6 years ago

Know the feeling Jamie, Im the same hehe [Gav]

jjaus - 6 years ago

If you remember my previous comments, this video resonated again. Not interested in sail yachts, only motor. Your lifestyle is really what I desire. Apart from being land-lubbers (now), this is how we live. Clothes?, meh (my shorts have a big hole as we speak), product? meh, liquid soap and shampoo is it. Convention? Occasionally when we have to, however running a small business from home means we rarely have to do the corporate thing. We are the worst gays ever. Your videos more than any others are creating an itch that has to be scratched. If health and wealth persist, the clock is ticking. Thank you for that. Your vistas and appreciation of remote idylls are a pleasure to watch. Unfortunately a lot of the world is dangerous for us, so we will never see some of the places you have been, but we can live vicariously and see the rest ourselves.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Well I'd love to encourage you to just go for it but I understand your reasons. If we can bring just a little smile and some fun to you then that's something positive. Fair winds to you!

BobbieGWhiz - 6 years ago

If you want to stretch your gray matter at sea and learn a bit of astronomy and how the earth and the skies interact, why not.learn celestial navigation. It’s very challenging and rewarding.

Johan Ristrand - 6 years ago

Cunning linguists! Hahaha

Mario Sales - 6 years ago

Thats it!
Live your dream!
Fair winds.

Harry Bloom - 6 years ago

First thing I would say is that you guys are cheating! You said "5 reasons to buy a boat" and there are like at least 6!!! Maybe even more!!! Now I know on wich side you are! Haha! But anyways, let see if I'm elligible to be a "liveaboard"... 1) New skills: I can do a lot by myself and even some electricity but I dont like diesel engines! Maybe one day Boats will have electrical engines... So I get 1/2 point there. 2) New language : No problemo there... English is not my first laguage and I learned some spanish with just a book. I can even talk with my hands and body... 1 full point there! 3) Nature : oh yes! I love little birds and just about everything! I have always thought that if we wanted to live on another planet, we would want to take all of the fauna and flora that we have down here on earth with us! Except maybe for the mosquitoes...O.o = 1 point. 3) Relationship : 32 years with the same woman... If she falls overboard, it will just be an awfull "accident"... bad joke... But if I fall, same thing... Ye, we both get a full point there! 4) Boats allow to be You : well... thats an easy one. Actually it is the reason why I got in so much troubles with JUST ABOUT ALL OF my bosses... 1 full point. 6) Boats set You free : yes, but Im allready free... 0 point! Total 4.5 points out of 6! I think Im doing pretty good! Now, I need a boat! It might take some times for different reasons, but yes, one day. In the mean time, here is one of my favorite quote : "Eternity is a very long time, especially towards the end." +1 for You.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Love it! I think you scored a clear 10 there, Harry. Get that boat now!

Country Cruiser - 6 years ago

Big hugs from Western Oklahoma, USA.. I didn’t know you personally but, Awsome movie once again..... I’m 52 years old. Got my house up for sale. Never been a sailboat. Im ready to learn... fair winds.❤️

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Age is all in the mind... as in it is not a reason to not start something. Yes, health, money, but starting anything new be it sailing, painting, dancing, hiking... it's all good. Thanks for the comment.

MAL L - 6 years ago

Its like you mentioned on the other vid, there are heaps of bad times, money to spend and maintenance to do, but once you get to that dream anchorage and everything is working the boat is sailing along all the problems you had before just melt away;)

John Thorogood - 6 years ago

Best thing I ever purchased was SV Dolphin, a 30 year old 23 ft sail boat.... Now on my second boat (33ft is size matters)... I'm still learning and always looking forward to the next sail and the next thousand dolars!

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

As long as you're still smiling, John, that's an that matters.

Colin Jones - 6 years ago

Hmm again great things about living on a boat well just knowing if you dont like your neighbors you can just move...the other good thing its mine.....all mine. Well my wife might have something to say about that. When it rains there is no flooding i am in a boat. Everything comes with me and really its the most comfortable living situation going. I really could go on and on but i would say just have a crack dont buy a too big boat unless you have a plan for it learn as much as you can then learn it again and i can say teach your wife everything also because its an experience you can both enjoy and remember for the rest of your lives. P.s disclaimer no wives where kidnapped or forced to live on our boat...

Mike L Hawaii - 6 years ago

Absolutely wonderful

benc65753 - 6 years ago

I really liked this video. I would respectfully submit that if someone was talked out of boating by your other video, then they might not be compatible with your lifestyle. I've seen OCD type A people fail miserably because they couldn't stand the unstructured lifestyle. Oh, speaking of sayings, (I'm sure Jamie knows this one but maybe it's a new one for Liz). Do you know the difference between a sea story and a fairy tale? A fairy tale starts out with, "This happened a long long time ago". A sea story starts out with, " This is a no Shi**er..". Be safe. Can't wait to see you in the northern climes. And on a serious note, attributes to look for in a boat, what are your thoughts on looking for a boat that can be single handed by the smallest, least physically built person in the crew? I'd seen that in other publications but would appreciate your take on it.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

I think sailing can be both regimented and unstructured... but maybe that's just me! Not sure I completely understand your question... can you send me an email with more details? Happy to answer if I can.

INDEPENDENCE for RESEARCH at SEA - PROJECT MANAIA - 6 years ago

Haha, and there is millions other reasons too! I like that the other one got a bit of controversy to it... Our most commented (and disliked) video was the one why you should not study Marine Biology.... some people didn't get the hint and got rather upset it seems.... don't worry about it, always different opinions on a take :D

INDEPENDENCE for RESEARCH at SEA - PROJECT MANAIA - 6 years ago

Nice to know :D

D Gourdine - 6 years ago

My favorite quote:
“A sailor is an artist, whose medium is the wind” - Webb Chiles
(Six time Circumnavigator)

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Plus you have a similar sense of humour to us and it can be misinterpreted and taken literally. We understand ;)

Daniel Pearson - 6 years ago

I am not the most creative so looking a sailboat named Irma and wish to change that. How to decide a sailboats new name that is short and understandable but not weird.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Well I think you hit the nail on the head. Short and easy to understand. And if it means something to you, even better. Think of your favourite songs, films, places...

SailnBlue - 6 years ago

And another good point...it increases the odds of meeting people like the both of you!

SailnBlue - 6 years ago

True that! But just another reason to sail. We look forward to hosting you someday!

yellowbenchmovie - 6 years ago

It seems like a great declaration of love. D.

yellowbenchmovie - 6 years ago

Really .... I hope to have the good fortune to meet you one day
and anchor near you in some remote bay ...
of course not too close :-)

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

I think that's about right.

Wandering Knapps - 6 years ago

That first video was how we first found you. But it was great info. This video is great too

Stuart Norris - 6 years ago

Funny I was just looking at boats to buy. Which one which one????

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

The one that feels right, Stuart!

Channel Fiftynine - 6 years ago

hach...., you both just lovely

abdullah alsulaiti - 6 years ago

I liked this one more than the other .

Sergii hood - 6 years ago

both are brilliant to me. It depends on the average perspective taken by a group of people to looked at the subject. I give thumbs up for both. Thank you, all is said matters to me.

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

I think most do!

Altophish - 6 years ago

Thanks for the honest look at the sailing life. I appreciate all the hard work that you put into the videos that you bring us! Keep them coming and I'll keep watching!

Sailing followtheboat - 6 years ago

Our pleasure!

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