A Tour Of Our Sailing Catamaran & An Introduction | Sailing Kittiwake - Ep.1

*** This is the first ever video we made. Please be gentle ;) We’re Elena and Ryan. We quit our jobs to live aboard SV Kittiwake and set off on a sailing adventure on a budget. In this episode we tell you a bit about our voyage and give you a boat tour. Join us as we sail from the UK to the Mediterranean over summer 2017 and 2018. Subscribe to our channel for more videos! Thanks for watching our first sailing vlog; we hope you enjoyed it. In the NEXT EPISODE, we’ll set off from Falmouth (UK) and sail to the Isles of Scilly – some tropical-looking islands off the coast of Cornwall. *This was the first ever video we shot and edited, so please be kind ;) ***OUR BLOG*** If you’d like to find out more about us or Kittiwake, check out our blog: http://sailingkittiwake.com. In our Sail Cruising Tips section you’ll find some advice on how to set off cruising on the cheap yourself, as well as ideas on how to make money along the way. Let us know if we can help! ***WE’RE ALSO ON*** - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingkittiwake - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingkittiwake - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svkittiwake/ Follow us for live updates, plus extra videos and pictures. ***CAMERAS*** Canon EOS M GoPro Hero 4 Silver ***MUSIC*** My Bubba & Mi - Satisfied Mind - Provided by Jamendo Train Room - Horizons - Provided by Jamendo

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*** This is the first ever video we made. Please be gentle ;) We’re Elena and Ryan. We quit our jobs to live aboard SV Kittiwake and set off on a sailing adventure on a budget. In this episode we tell you a bit about our voyage and give you a boat tour. Join us as we sail from the UK to the Mediterranean over summer 2017 and 2018. Subscribe to our channel for more videos! Thanks for watching our first sailing vlog; we hope you enjoyed it. In the NEXT EPISODE, we’ll set off from Falmouth (UK) and sail to the Isles of Scilly – some tropical-looking islands off the coast of Cornwall. *This was the first ever video we shot and edited, so please be kind ;) ***OUR BLOG*** If you’d like to find out more about us or Kittiwake, check out our blog: http://sailingkittiwake.com. In our Sail Cruising Tips section you’ll find some advice on how to set off cruising on the cheap yourself, as well as ideas on how to make money along the way. Let us know if we can help! ***WE’RE ALSO ON*** - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingkittiwake - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingkittiwake - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svkittiwake/ Follow us for live updates, plus extra videos and pictures. ***CAMERAS*** Canon EOS M GoPro Hero 4 Silver ***MUSIC*** My Bubba & Mi - Satisfied Mind - Provided by Jamendo Train Room - Horizons - Provided by Jamendo

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for A Tour Of Our Sailing Catamaran & An Introduction | Sailing Kittiwake - Ep.1

JYDOG
JYDOG - 6 years ago
Great video, great boat. Your channel has a lot of potential. As good or better than SV Delos or Vagabond. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 6 years ago
Wow thanks so much! ☺️
This is the first ever video we made, so we’re slowly learning and improving as we sail (we hope!).
Gustavo Chess
Gustavo Chess - 6 years ago
very nice video. I am watching you from Argentina.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 6 years ago
Thanks Gustavo! How nice to know we have a viewer from such a cool country!
Herbert Tietz
Herbert Tietz - 6 years ago
Great video , love the natural charm . Good luck guys and wish you all the best life has to offer.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 6 years ago
Thanks so much Herbert! Fair winds!
Randall Johnson
Randall Johnson - 6 years ago
Hi......Who built the boat ? Fair winds...................
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 6 years ago
The designer was Pat Patterson, it was built in 1977. Fair winds!
Sailing Jabuka
Sailing Jabuka - 6 years ago
I just discovered your channel! great introduction guys. I will watch your adventures with interest. buon vento. Alberto
Steve Mason
Steve Mason - 6 years ago
Lovely boat, well done. Good luck to you both
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 6 years ago
Thanks so much Steve!
Chris Lee
Chris Lee - 6 years ago
I want a boat like that! For now learn a lot and just get out with my Boat. It’s the journey learning.
Beanieweenieable
Beanieweenieable - 6 years ago
Can’t place your accent sounds almost South African? Him I can hear England k never mind heard the Italian
Michael Herbst
Michael Herbst - 6 years ago
Nice to see ! This is an excellent video.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 6 years ago
Thanks so much Michael!

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Philip Freeman
Philip Freeman - 6 years ago
Hoping to do same. THANKS Phil
Robbie Backpacking
Robbie Backpacking - 6 years ago
Looks like a dream
Frank Rice
Frank Rice - 6 years ago
Nice boat
R Riddle
R Riddle - 6 years ago
What a cleverly designed boat, very coo...sail on
Sailing Replay
Sailing Replay - 7 years ago
Great first boat indeed.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Johnny Hall cheers Johnny!
Sailor Cherry
Sailor Cherry - 7 years ago
Do you have a tabernacle last?
Apache Moonshine23
Apache Moonshine23 - 7 years ago
Hi hello guys girls grate video well done. I'd love to swap emails with use as I'm wanting to do the same next year in my yacht and would like to talk with someone who is experiencing it now to find out cost of things. Let me no and I'll send my email thanks again Fairwinds
Apache Moonshine23
Apache Moonshine23 - 7 years ago
Sailing Kittiwake thank you I'll go on to your website now and I'll send you a email speak soon.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Anthony Moonshine23 cheers Anthony. You’ll find our email address on our site: sailingkittiwake.com (don’t put your email up here or you’ll get tons of spam).
Elena and Ryan
Clachan a Choin
Clachan a Choin - 7 years ago
Great work guys! I'll enjoy catching up with your travels.  Enjoy the journey and stay safe!
Moe Jaime
Moe Jaime - 7 years ago
You guys are lovely !
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Moe Jaime aw thanks so much!
Jim Marshall
Jim Marshall - 7 years ago
Very nice. It was both interesting and sad to note the huge numbers of chemtrails in the sky over England. We had them every day for 20 years in Los Angeles, but I haven't seen one in 4 months now. Please keep us advised of what you see in the skies in your travel, and thanks for the reminder about the bioluminescence in your other video. I'd love to see some of it if your cameras are adjustable to make that possible.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Jim Marshall thanks Jim! Unfortunately, we do everything on a budget, so our cameras are very basic.

20. comment for A Tour Of Our Sailing Catamaran & An Introduction | Sailing Kittiwake - Ep.1

umvhu
umvhu - 7 years ago
Put a small piece of fake fur fabric over the camera microphone and it will reduce wind noise a lot.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Yep, we learned that lesson after this video :)
Zeeadster TV
Zeeadster TV - 7 years ago
i really love and enjoy. those budget living sailing videos. but believe me it is not so easy. as it looks like. in the end they all starts a youtube channel to earn more money. i would love to go for a fiew years sail too. but i checked and made my studies about the idea. you need money. even when it is not much but you need some amount of monthly income that goes into your account. like a retirement on a rent money... ''i mean renting YOUR house or flat to other people and live from that rent money''...
if you have to work wile you are sailing around the seas. wont be so easy and in the end it will take the fun away.
anyway i love the videos. i just subscribed and i hope the rest of the videos stays about sailing, not selling t-shirts ...
Zero Fox
Zero Fox - 7 years ago
hi,could you tell me the make and name of the boat please?
Tight Little Tribe Sailing
Tight Little Tribe Sailing - 7 years ago
Hey, nice chill video guys. I liked the music, your vibe and the tour of your unique cat. Awesome! I found you because of your '6 Things' video. Ha! The comments are brutal. Gotta love the haters for stirring up some good conversation, eh?! Keep on keepin' on!
Thomas Perdue
Thomas Perdue - 7 years ago
I like what you two are doing. Enjoy each day as it comes.
Christian Müller
Christian Müller - 7 years ago
Nice videos! I much admire your courage to undertake the journey in such a nutshell. Go ahead!
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Christian Müller thanks Christian! She’s a tough little nutshell and we’ve always felt completely safe onboard :) a great first boat for wannabe sea gypsies like us.
Thomas D Harrell
Thomas D Harrell - 7 years ago
You said "we are not all models." You were implying you were not the typical beautiful stereotype sailor girl. Well I disagree you are very beautiful just as you are.

Glad to find your channel. God bless.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Thomas D Harrell aw thanks so much Thomas! You’re too kind!
Woghole
Woghole - 7 years ago
Very interesting cat you got whats its design and specs.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Woghole cheers! It’s a Heavenly Twins 26 from 1977.
Tim Barner
Tim Barner - 7 years ago
Like to see more of your boat...my first visit
I also travel
I also travel - 7 years ago
I just did a delivery of a Moody 471 down to the Rio Guadiana where the owner plans to spend the winter. Nice area to be in. Great videos so far.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+I also travel thanks so much :) we're excited to see the Guadiana.

30. comment for A Tour Of Our Sailing Catamaran & An Introduction | Sailing Kittiwake - Ep.1

Rich Acuti
Rich Acuti - 7 years ago
You guys seem to have a safety conscious and courteous attitude, which I found refreshing. As with Dylan's videos, I appreciate it when you give a little historical overview of some of the places that you visit. I appreciate that you worked so hard to whip your boat into shape.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Rich Acuti thanks a lot Rich! Dylan is definitely an inspiration.
Wes Wilkinson
Wes Wilkinson - 7 years ago
Really enjoyed your episode 1, it was a really practical & interesting video. It looks like you have put a lot of effort into prepping your boat. It looks in fab condition. Going to watch ep 2 now!
mindyourownbusiness
mindyourownbusiness - 7 years ago
At last, a sailing video that works on my budget! Fantastic!
Fair winds chaps!
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+mindyourownbusiness thanks so much!
Randy Linn
Randy Linn - 7 years ago
SORRY, just couldn't watch this, I just hate having to turn up the volume to listen to you guys talk, and have to turn down the volume to listen to music.... to many people upload videos with blaring music and whispering voices... ANOYING!!!!
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Randy Linn hey Randy, this was the first ever video we made. Apologies for the sound issues. We're getting better at it. Hopefully you can give our videos another chance.
Richard Collins
Richard Collins - 7 years ago
Wow that is a great boat for 10k. Have you done a lot of work? Looks in great condition.
Ruby Johnston
Ruby Johnston - 7 years ago
Great first video we are in live Penryn looking for our first sail boat to buy.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Ruby Johnston thanks a lot! Nooo Penryn?! That's where we bought Kittiwake! Lovely place. She was on a mooring at Trevissome House. Where did you look? And what sort of boat are you looking for?
Sailing The Space Between
Sailing The Space Between - 7 years ago
Nice video!! Can I ask how long you have been editing? Any tips and tricks for fast view growth? Paid promotion? Best of luck and hope to see you on the seas.
Andrew Van Dellen
Andrew Van Dellen - 7 years ago
Nice job! Love the music. Keep doing what your doing. I'm already a fan. Happy sails!
DAM FLA
DAM FLA - 7 years ago
Great start. Wishing you the best!
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+DAM FLA thanks a lot!
John Maddux
John Maddux - 7 years ago
I just found your channel ; and I love it! I am a big fan! I love the boat as well; what type of sailboat is it; may I ask?
John The Limo Driver from Kansas city
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+John Maddux thanks a lot John! It's a Heavenly Twins 26.
Pedro Dos Santos
Pedro Dos Santos - 7 years ago
Safe travel... good winds!
All the best from Poole.
Pedro Dos Santos
Pedro Dos Santos - 7 years ago
Indeed!
I'm looking forward to see you sailing in the Tagus river in my home town - Lisbon, Portugal,
but I'll be jealous if I see you guys eating Pasteis de Belem, a famous Portuguese egg tart pastry :-D
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Pedro Dos Santos thanks Pedro! Elena lived in Poole (in the student hall) for a year when she was doing a master at Bournemouth Uni and she loved it. Charming town!
John J Cox III
John J Cox III - 7 years ago
I just found your Vlog and I am so glad I did.  Love everything about it. Wonderful video. Appropriate music. Can't wait to see the next chapter. May God grant you fair winds, calm seas and safe achorages at the end of every passage.
the Old Coastie.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+John J Cox III thanks ever so much for your kind words John! We look forward to share our adventures with you. Elena ans Ryan
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Norman Boyes cheers Norman!
Billy m
Billy m - 7 years ago
Nicely done guys.  I've watched a lot of these sailing vlogs and yours was just the right amount of personal and boat info and of course some sailing.  Neat little craft you have there.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Billy m thanks a lot Billy!
Strategic Thinker
Strategic Thinker - 7 years ago
Next to Sy Zero you're my favorites. So genuine.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Strategic Thinker thanks very much! Glad you're enjoying our trip, we're enjoying sharing with people like you :)
Phil Kelsey
Phil Kelsey - 7 years ago
Pretty impressed with the use of space on such a small cat. Well done video.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Phil Kelsey cheers Phil! It's definitely a well set out boat.
Steven UK1
Steven UK1 - 7 years ago
Really like the boat tour..
claris drouet
claris drouet - 7 years ago
I live in Sondrio in Northern Italy now and I sail on Lake Como!
claris drouet
claris drouet - 7 years ago
Lovely that I just saw your video on things other sailing channels do not mention enough or at all! Do you want Sailing UMA, they do cover loads of their problems and maintenance issues!
Loren Herve
Loren Herve - 7 years ago
Trust a chef if you want to safe propane gaz buy a small pressure cooker. Easy to use and fast and very safe to use. Great video and bon voyage @2sailingchefs
Loren Herve
Loren Herve - 7 years ago
Sailing Kittiwake you can do roast in it. Pork roast do very well in it.

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Sailing Moneypenny
Sailing Moneypenny - 7 years ago
Looks like a great little boat. Looking forward to following along.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Sailing Moneypenny thanks a lot!
AT Cherrio
AT Cherrio - 7 years ago
Love your boat - I had no idea small cats could be so well laid out. Functional and comfy and more roomie than I would have thought. Looking forward to next videos. One tip: put the episode # at front of title so your videos will automatically sort properly even if someone is watching without a Playlist. Not much of an issue now since just 4 videos, but will make things easier for everyone later.
Really well done video and love your music choices.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+AT Cherrio thanks a lot!
manfred schmalbach
manfred schmalbach - 7 years ago
Amazingly well thought out boat You two've got there.
And an approach which made me a subscriber right away half way through Your boat tour (... which I saw as the second of Your vlogs)!
Thank You for being out there as well!
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+manfred schmalbach thanks so much Manfred!
Tim K
Tim K - 7 years ago
Hi guys, I love your boat and think you found a real gem at a great deal. Your video and editing skills are very good, have you done this before? I'm looking forward to watching your adventure. May you have fair winds and following seas.
Peter Vince
Peter Vince - 7 years ago
Hello you two, loved the video. I'm retired now but have sailed in the past and plan on getting a little trailer/sailer one day.... I've subscribed to 2 other sailing channels and find myself yearning for the sea just a little more (Sailing Zatara and Adventure Adrift - came across your channel by looking at these). Loved the video. just one quick question if I may; how do you fit so much interior in a little 26 footer? Like - where is the store room where the fishing rod is? Is that some sort of Tardis thing? Thanks for the vid. - Peter V.
Peter Vince
Peter Vince - 7 years ago
Thanks for the reply :) Great layout. - Peter V.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Peter Vince cheers for the compliments Peter! We have two cabins - the main cabin at the front and an aft cabin which is split in half. The smaller half has a storage in it, while the other half is the bedroom.
Snake Plisken
Snake Plisken - 7 years ago
Great little boat. We have a Catalac 8M in the USA. Come visit...
Jared Colahan
Jared Colahan - 7 years ago
this is the type of boat I've been looking for but haven't found it. What is the make and model? BTW nice video
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Gary Holles cheers Gary!
alex bond
alex bond - 7 years ago
I gave you guys a mention on cruisersforum if you want to follow the thread,CF if you have not heard of it is a great resource for cruisers ,nice shots of my hpmeport Falmouth BTW,best of luck on your adventure
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2480321#post2480321
alex bond
alex bond - 7 years ago
the 63 ft ally boat behind the sea cadets in penryn
i replied on CF
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+alex bond nice! What boat do you live on?
alex bond
alex bond - 7 years ago
the cat is on church beach(muddy beach),and i live on my other boat next to macsalvors,replied on CF,enjoy the thread,a nice little portal for new talent ,so you should get a few views out of the thread at least cheers alex
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+alex bond thanks a lot! We've replied :) Yeah, we love the cruising forums :) Where abouts in Falmouth is your boat based at? We were at Trevissome on the Penryn river. Cheers for the good wishes!
FrenchAM100
FrenchAM100 - 7 years ago
Lovely video, such a great boat. You have done a great job on her. Love to know more about your composting head and your solar panels. I have a Rival 32 and looking to add to her so any hints, tips and recommendations would be great. Also love your music, do add a credit at the end so we can all download if we like it and gives the artists credit where it is due. Thanks. Andy
FrenchAM100
FrenchAM100 - 7 years ago
Sailing Kittiwake ahh thanks, just found the drop down for video descriptions...only taken me years to find this...not so eagle eyed after all. A
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+FrenchAM100 thanks a lot Andy! The solar panels are Renytek and we're super happy with them so far (4 months in).
The composting loo is a Simploo and it works perfect for us - much better than the old stinky electric marine loo we inherited the boat with. The only catch is you need to empty it and clean it once every couple of weeks, which only takes 10 minutes.
Cheers, we love those tunes too. All music credits are in the video descriptions, as requested by the artits. Elena and Ryan
Wave Dancer
Wave Dancer - 7 years ago
Manson Surpreme is one ofe the best anchors you can have. Good choice!
legend343
legend343 - 7 years ago
Great.... ok so I watch the 2nd video 1st and visa versa, but now I will subscribe and look forward to following your amazing journey South to the warmth where you won't need a hot water bottle, until winter maybe ;-)
Warren
s/y Legend
Just about sailing
Just about sailing - 7 years ago
What a lovely boat you have. Fantastic cruising layout. I shall watch your adventures with interest as I intend to take a similar route myself in the near future.  Also, on a tight budget.  Good luck.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Sailors and their plans, right? But the time you'll put in the refit and upgrading will definitely be worth it. We subscribed to your channel so we can catch up on your videos when we have decent wifi. From the channel trailer, it seems we have a very similar ethos, so we'll follow with interest when you set off. Best of luck with your refit!
Just about sailing
Just about sailing - 7 years ago
I have a Mirage 28.  Also a sub £10K boat.  I did a shakedown cruise round the West Country for 8 weeks earlier this year (April and May - I put some videos up).  I now need to do a mini refit plus add some long distance items - boat is currently on the hard.  My original plan was to set off this year, but it looks more like Summer next year.So I will be very interested to see where you go and where you stop off.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Just about sailing thanks a lot! And that's great to hear! What boat will you cruise on? And when are you off?
Chris Trotter
Chris Trotter - 7 years ago
Great first video guys. Looking forward to your continuing adventures. Not sure if you have one, but a pressure cooker is a great way to save time and gas. You can also use it without the silicon ring seal as an ordinary pan. Seals your food and no spills! Win-win. Boa viagem!
Chris Trotter
Chris Trotter - 7 years ago
Sailing Kittiwake IKEA. Gotta love the Swedes! Fair Winds.
Ed Rosenberger
Ed Rosenberger - 7 years ago
Very impressive sailing vessel.....never saw one like it before. You are a neat couple.....I hope you two have wonderful experiences in your travels. Thank you for this nice interesting tour.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Anthony Thompson thanks so much Anthony! Looking forward to getting there, and sharing the adventure along the way with people like you :)
fastbikejp
fastbikejp - 7 years ago
smooth sailing live the dream..
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+fastbikejp thanks a lot!
AdventuresOnBoats.com
AdventuresOnBoats.com - 7 years ago
A great First episode! I look forward to following along. Since you guys are new to sailing you might find the links to sailing and cruising on www.AdventuresOnBoats.com useful.
-johnny
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+AdventuresOnBoats.com thanks for the compliment! We'll check it out. Cheers.
ScubaTony Anschutz
ScubaTony Anschutz - 7 years ago
very unique boat! REally cool to see it!
Jenna Robinson
Jenna Robinson - 7 years ago
Love it! Really great tone to the vlog. Nice music. Looking forward to more. Safe travels. Xx
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
+Jenna Robinson thanks very much :) hopefully we won't run out of good songs!
Ian K
Ian K - 7 years ago
Nice Cat, What do you think one of those would be like for someone 6'2 in height? Does that tiny 9.9hp get you through a decent current?
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
7WetDawg3 hey! Sorry we missed your comment. Thanks! Some HTs have a cockpit cover, but ours doesn't - we might add one in the future though. We do have a depth repeater in the cockpit as well as a GPS repeater that shows speed and heading.
7WetDawg3
7WetDawg3 - 7 years ago
awaiting sailing Great Video! Is there a way to protect the cockpit in inclement weather? What gauges do you have in the cockpit? I noticed you have the depth gauge at the plotting table, but wouldn't it help up above? I have never seen a cat like this one. I bet you two will have some amazing adventures!
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
awaiting sailing oh and in terms of the engine, ours is the high thrust one and we find it works great, it struggled a bit in the Gulf of Morbihan but that could have been avoided if we'd planned around the tides a bit better. We managed though and to me it's the only engine option which makes sense with the HT, presuming you're aiming to sail it more than use it as a motor sailor, in which case dual diesels might be better.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
awaiting sailing Hey, the main drawback with the height is being at the galley, I (Ryan) am 6ft 2 myself, and our galley was definitely designed in an era where men didn't use the kitchen, as the stove and washing up bowl are way too low for me. You could raise them up a bit, or lower the floor as it is on the other side of the boat, but because of the hull shape you'd lose floor space. The only spot with full headroom for you would be by the nav table. As we're somewhere warm and always plan on being somewhere that we can use the outside space, it's not such an issue for us but it cruising in colder weather it's something to think about definitely.
Sailing Britaly
Sailing Britaly - 7 years ago
Hi Elena and Ryan, great video! It's lovely to see you guys properly and we feel like we have met you already now! We love Kittiwake and the work that you have done and your camerawork is stunning. I'm sure you will get a great following when you keep posting videos documenting your journey. We can't wait to share an anchorage with you one day! Fair winds, Chris & Rossella

p.s. Elena, your accent is ridiculously good and you speak better English than lots of Brits I know!
Stephen Mundane
Stephen Mundane - 7 years ago
KeepTurningLeft sent me here and it was worth the trip -- great stuff. One suggestion, you might want to invest in a microphone windshield/make one to improve the sound in the on-deck footage. Oh, and the link to your blog on the video description here doesn't work (I tried three different browsers). The link from your Twitter feed and your channel's "About" section works though. Your blog is a very good read. With much admiration and best wishes for your journey.
Stephen Mundane
Stephen Mundane - 7 years ago
You're more than welcome. Should have known you'd have a handle on it.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Thanks very much! We'll get the link sorted (good spot!). We do have a decent mic on our big camera but its lens is no good for filming on the boat - it's too zoomed in, so we had to use the Gopro with its built-in mic for the boat tour. We've got a little foam cover for the Gopro now, so hopefully that'll sort the sound out. Thanks for the compliments, and for taking the time to check us out. You're very kind. Fair winds!
KeepTurningLeft
KeepTurningLeft - 7 years ago
well done you two - excellent start - nicely edited - mostly good sound
Ian K
Ian K - 7 years ago
Just don't spout a load of flawed agenda driven propaganda in your vids and alienate half your viewers like some do. (cough)
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Thanks a lot Dylan! Coming from a salty seadog like you, it's a huge compliment!
Valde //
Valde // - 7 years ago
-aha, soon I`m on your Twitter too :)
Valde //
Valde // - 7 years ago
Great beginning video!!!
Waiting for more!!! :)
Drzee1968
Drzee1968 - 7 years ago
Looking forward to following your adventures, subscribed :)
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Drzee1968 thanks so much! :)
Snorkels To Snow
Snorkels To Snow - 7 years ago
Great vlog guys! Looking forward to seeing more of them!
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Snorkels To Snow cheers guys!!
Dawn Connelly
Dawn Connelly - 7 years ago
Can't wait to see how your adventure unfolds. Great first episode! You're going to have so much fun.
Joe Oliver
Joe Oliver - 7 years ago
Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Joe Oliver right back at ya Joe :)
Anton Nath
Anton Nath - 7 years ago
Brits sailing a catamaran on a budget - well done guys. Looking forward to watching your continental adventure.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Anton Nath thanks so much Anton :) Elena's Italian but she's flattered you thought she was a Brit :D
The Butte Life
The Butte Life - 7 years ago
That was just wonderful, well done. I absolutely love your catamaran, never seen anything like it. Looking forward to following your adventure. Smooth sailing. Cheers!
cartmanrlsusall
cartmanrlsusall - 7 years ago
Sailing Kittiwake interesting look at a nice boat ,I have to look up your vessel type it's obviously a sturdy sailing vessel or it would not have lasted almost 40 years ,any plans on crossing the Atlantic?
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
The Butte Life thanks ever so much! Fair winds :)
9mm james
9mm james - 7 years ago
Great video and a very nice boat. wish you the best of luck
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
9mm james thanks so much James. All the best to you too!
Philippa James
Philippa James - 7 years ago
You're certainly not short of solar panels! Really nice introduction, it will be fun to follow your adventures.
Sailing Kittiwake
Sailing Kittiwake - 7 years ago
Philippa James hehe true! Thanks a lot Philippa :)

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