Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05

Atticus is off on an expedition sailing to the offshore Atolls of Belize! In this episode we leave Caye Caulker for Turneffe, one of only four Atolls in the western hemisphere and something truly unique in the Caribbean. While sailing to Turneffe Jordan practices many of the skills necessary to single-hand Atticus without the engine and Desiree introduces us to her new underwater pets! While Cruising Belize we also roll out our soon to be famous sundowner drink, the "Don't Panic!" Did you like this video? Please don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, it helps us out a lot! [ GET YOUR PROJECT ATTICUS T-SHIRT ] https://teespring.com/stores/project-atticus [ SUPPORT THE PROJECT ] Hop over to our Patreon Page where our biggest fans help make these videos possible. https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus [ HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEOS ] Check out our Camera Gear Wishlist on Amazon where you can quickly and easily improve the quality of the videos overnight! http://a.co/fJ6gnj8 [ GET OFFSHORE SAILING EXPERIENCE ] Use code PAOFFSHORE https://saillibra.com/join-a-sail/ [ BELIZE CRUISING GUIDE ] https://amzn.to/2SdkXL5 [ FOLLOW US ] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProjectAtticus Website: https://www.ProjectAtticus.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectatticus [ FILM EQUIPMENT ] Canon M5 - https://amzn.to/2rhHEz8 Canon Microphone - https://amzn.to/2IdZDQr Lense Adapter - https://amzn.to/2w9vvB5 GoPro 3 - https://amzn.to/2HKWjgy Joby - https://amzn.to/2HSxA5F Sony RX100 Digital Camera- https://amzn.to/2yx4nLb Sony RX100 Underwater Housing- https://amzn.to/2SdAaZI Asus ZenBook Pro - https://amzn.to/2QenyV1 Adobe Premier Pro - https://amzn.to/2UlU9pZ [ SAILING GEAR WE LOVE ] Sailrite: https://www.Sailrite.com Super Sailmakers: https://www.SuperSailmakers.com Sleep on Latex: https://www.SleepOnLatex.com Silent Wind: https://www.SilentWindGenerator.com Monitor Windvane: https://www.SelfSteer.com Mantus Marine: https://www.mantusmarine.com/ Fortress Marine Anchors: http://fortressanchors.com/ Tilley Hats: https://www.tilley.com/ Helio Shower: https://amzn.to/2QY9DSz [ MUSIC ] Epidemic Sound

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Atticus is off on an expedition sailing to the offshore Atolls of Belize! In this episode we leave Caye Caulker for Turneffe, one of only four Atolls in the western hemisphere and something truly unique in the Caribbean. While sailing to Turneffe Jordan practices many of the skills necessary to single-hand Atticus without the engine and Desiree introduces us to her new underwater pets! While Cruising Belize we also roll out our soon to be famous sundowner drink, the "Don't Panic!" Did you like this video? Please don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, it helps us out a lot! [ GET YOUR PROJECT ATTICUS T-SHIRT ] https://teespring.com/stores/project-atticus [ SUPPORT THE PROJECT ] Hop over to our Patreon Page where our biggest fans help make these videos possible. https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus [ HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEOS ] Check out our Camera Gear Wishlist on Amazon where you can quickly and easily improve the quality of the videos overnight! http://a.co/fJ6gnj8 [ GET OFFSHORE SAILING EXPERIENCE ] Use code PAOFFSHORE https://saillibra.com/join-a-sail/ [ BELIZE CRUISING GUIDE ] https://amzn.to/2SdkXL5 [ FOLLOW US ] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProjectAtticus Website: https://www.ProjectAtticus.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectatticus [ FILM EQUIPMENT ] Canon M5 - https://amzn.to/2rhHEz8 Canon Microphone - https://amzn.to/2IdZDQr Lense Adapter - https://amzn.to/2w9vvB5 GoPro 3 - https://amzn.to/2HKWjgy Joby - https://amzn.to/2HSxA5F Sony RX100 Digital Camera- https://amzn.to/2yx4nLb Sony RX100 Underwater Housing- https://amzn.to/2SdAaZI Asus ZenBook Pro - https://amzn.to/2QenyV1 Adobe Premier Pro - https://amzn.to/2UlU9pZ [ SAILING GEAR WE LOVE ] Sailrite: https://www.Sailrite.com Super Sailmakers: https://www.SuperSailmakers.com Sleep on Latex: https://www.SleepOnLatex.com Silent Wind: https://www.SilentWindGenerator.com Monitor Windvane: https://www.SelfSteer.com Mantus Marine: https://www.mantusmarine.com/ Fortress Marine Anchors: http://fortressanchors.com/ Tilley Hats: https://www.tilley.com/ Helio Shower: https://amzn.to/2QY9DSz [ MUSIC ] Epidemic Sound

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for Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05

Razor
Razor - 4 years ago
Love your vids! Just wanted to know the name of the song and artist playing in the background??
Stay safe and keep those vlogs coming!
John Harvan
John Harvan - 4 years ago
I like how you guys work together. Great team. I could be so lucky
tvonzweck
tvonzweck - 4 years ago
I just re-watched this episode and am harkening back to watching your Belize atol vids. One them, maybe the next one perhaps, you guys snorkel in what is the largest reef I've seen. Those are some of my favorite videos by you guys, true adventuring. Alas, I've got a 5'6" keel so cannot go to the same atolls? A year later and having been inspired by the two of you I live on my new (to me) first sailboat. She's a dream, a Pacific Seacraft 37' that I hope to sail down to Panama and then head to west just as you are about to do to Polynesia and a trade wind circumnavigation. But, I'll start with Baja, Sea of Cortez, mainland Mexico and Central America. I solo sail Coconut currently off San Diego and liked your tenacity to get it down to a workable solo system on your boat. Quite important in case one of you is ever incapacitated for some reason (I hope not) or, as in this video just to give the other a day to relax. I'll know if you've stuck with me as here is where I suggest you provide me a way to make a donation without using Patreon (Venmo)? As I can't possibly subscribe to all the sailing channels, I find Patreon a pain in the frickin ass but, I would like to send you guys a "thank you" occasionally. You may be on your way across the Pacific by now? I watched you fix your mast in Panama last week. Keep it up you inspire many!
tvonzweck
tvonzweck - 4 years ago
@Sailing Project Atticus I just sent a little green love your way. No need to reply again. Between the ~10 sailing channels I watch I donate randomly rather than monthly. The idea of packing winter clothes in some of the boat's cushions is great. Even as a single live aboard on a 37' it fills up fast.
john jansen
john jansen - 4 years ago
LOVE THIS COUPLE THEY ENTERTAIN US WITH US WITH THERE ATTICUS SAILBOAT ,
RESTORED FROM THE SIXTIES !! IN THE CARRIBEAN !!!!
ebiros2
ebiros2 - 4 years ago
beautiful ocean, good choice for a week sail
2/a gbh
2/a gbh - 4 years ago
What are the sail boat demensions.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 4 years ago
David Reason
David Reason - 4 years ago
What is the song playing at 17:42 on the time line, Great Music!!
Matt Floyd
Matt Floyd - 4 years ago
Definitely add Campari to my G and Ts now!!!! Don't panics all around!
Dave Butch
Dave Butch - 4 years ago
@ 16:41 wow

10. comment for Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05

Rico van Dijk
Rico van Dijk - 4 years ago
I love how you just walk your anchor to the right spot :)
njswimdad
njswimdad - 4 years ago
Officially in Paradise. Well done.
simon Bathersby
simon Bathersby - 4 years ago
great vid mate
GPK
GPK - 4 years ago
Cool
Joshua Goodstein
Joshua Goodstein - 4 years ago
Is that a hickey on Desire’s neck? Nooicee!
Henauder Titzauf
Henauder Titzauf - 4 years ago
WHERE YOUR PFD’s? No excuse for not having one one!
mrthomasfritz
mrthomasfritz - 4 years ago
LOL, 18:25, google captions called it an asshole and not an atoll
Daniel K
Daniel K - 4 years ago
Is there a girl searching for an handsome dude to sail around the world?
Adam Scott
Adam Scott - 4 years ago
Do I have to be tied to the mainsail if I can't sit or stand still while sailing
Christopher Manella
Christopher Manella - 4 years ago
In the future when it’s feasible I’m sure a desalination machine is in your plans.

20. comment for Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05

Encourage Solutions
Encourage Solutions - 4 years ago
Single hand means one person? No?
Lazy Plumber
Lazy Plumber - 4 years ago
I really like how Des raises the sail...Jump Heave!
wackshash
wackshash - 4 years ago
What size sailboat are you in?
Guy Morrissette
Guy Morrissette - 4 years ago
Bermuda is also an atoll.
David Mccarty
David Mccarty - 4 years ago
Very good sailing video! Your descriptions were clear and easily understood. Nice
mike kemp
mike kemp - 5 years ago
I honestly don’t think I’ve ever known anyone else to like compari, I love a good Negroni! Love the videos subbed !
Aron Szekely
Aron Szekely - 5 years ago
What’s the brand of your blue hoody
Greg Cox
Greg Cox - 4 years ago
Exofficio Sol cool ultimate hoodie. They dont make it anymore.
JASON HUSCHLE
JASON HUSCHLE - 5 years ago
She has a f**** hoodie on like who does that when it's f**** 90° outside
Greg Cox
Greg Cox - 4 years ago
It is to keep the sun off of them.
Rensburg Works
Rensburg Works - 5 years ago
Hi Guys, I would like to say that I really enjoy your work(videos) and that your videos really help motivate me to complete my boat renovation. I cannot wait to go and explore the places I see in your videos. Enjoy and be safe, greetings from South Africa.
Jay DKB Games
Jay DKB Games - 5 years ago
This channels addictive, watched some of the others and they are cool but this one seems more addictive.

30. comment for Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05

Blackjack Lover
Blackjack Lover - 5 years ago
Great video
Zz Man
Zz Man - 5 years ago
Nice legs D... Red is your color. I think a barefoot woman needs a nice toe ring and ankle bracelet.... :)
Graph Guy
Graph Guy - 5 years ago
you guys are amazing
Michael Reeser
Michael Reeser - 5 years ago
You guys are so adorable. Thanks for sharing paradise.
JandT LivingLife
JandT LivingLife - 5 years ago
I like that you kept the old bronze winches when you did the refit. That small diameter handle on the winch handle looks dangerous though. If one of you fell, you could impale yourself on it. You could make a handle out of UHMW or nylon or even wood, which had a larger diameter, especially on the top. Just sayin'. So nice to see Atticus doing what she does best - trucking along, eating up those miles.
Mad Mike0082
Mad Mike0082 - 5 years ago
So cool. That was by far my favorite thing you guys have done up to this point. I hope to go hear as well once we untie the lines.
Andrew Utter
Andrew Utter - 5 years ago
You guys made a pillow and stuffed it with winter clothes wow that is such a smart idea!! Make use of them and now there taking up less space!! Keep up the videos I always learn so much!!
Mike Stanovich
Mike Stanovich - 5 years ago
I like how you are smart to cover up to avoid sunburn. I used to wear white head to toe when sailing offshore Asia.
Wildly Intrepid Sailing
Wildly Intrepid Sailing - 5 years ago
Hey guys, great video, we were wondering how much water you had on board for your 2 weeks? We saw the 2 jugs in the cockpit but how much more did you guys have? thanks
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 5 years ago
Wildly Intrepid Sailing we’ll be building it ;)
Wildly Intrepid Sailing
Wildly Intrepid Sailing - 5 years ago
@Sailing Project Atticus Thanks for the detailed answer. I look forward to see your water maker. Are you buying a unit or building it yourself?
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 5 years ago
Hey guys! We have 2 x15 gallon water tanks down below, and 3 x 5 gallon jerry cans. When we're rationing, we each use about 1 liter of water per person per day for showering. We use salt water for everything else, except we do rinse our dishes with a spray bottle of fresh water. Then we each drink about 1 gallon of fresh water per person per day. I can't wait to assemble and install our water maker, haha! Hope that helps! -Desiree
Wayne Garrido
Wayne Garrido - 5 years ago
You guys are very inspiring. Keep up the good work!
kevin skinner
kevin skinner - 5 years ago
Joshua Slocum didn't have roller furling
Bob Rose
Bob Rose - 5 years ago
Another great video and very informative, and I agree with most of the comments below. Love your laptop endings!
Sean Rhone
Sean Rhone - 5 years ago
To tack, if you're AP is like mine, press and hold the +1 & +10 buttons for a second or two.
sirlandsalot
sirlandsalot - 5 years ago
I went to Caye Caulker in about 1995, I was about 20 years old and there was not much there!

I see your on an a Ketch, I just got one. How do you sail it? I read mizzen is first up and last down? I have read start at the mizzen and work forward. Then I also heard start mizzen and go Genoa......???? I read about a guy that has brought 3-4 ketches across the Atlantic to the US, he said he only used mizzen and genoa, never used main once! i don’t know what to do.
ralph holiman
ralph holiman - 5 years ago
Your film school creds really show in these videos! Great video!
Jeff Slaven
Jeff Slaven - 5 years ago
Rub-your-balls-with-grease You two are hilarious! Great vid!
Kevin
Kevin - 5 years ago
First time to your channel, and I found it very interesting. I appreciate the "I'm still learning and trying to get good" authenticity and honesty. And nice explanation of how an atoll forms!
Fat Bike Big World
Fat Bike Big World - 5 years ago
Porto Stuck is a whacky little spot. You guys look great. Congrats. I never liked being behind the reef with nothing else. Especially when those afternoon squalls came up. No Bueno!! Mel said you're in the Rio now. Congrats. Enjoy and be safe.
805gregg
805gregg - 5 years ago
Sailing is the same no matter how many are on the boat, if you are moving you are sailing, if not moving you are not sailing, a 5 year old can and do it
deeannec2000
deeannec2000 - 5 years ago
Chair boogie...

50. comment for Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05

James Hoiby
James Hoiby - 5 years ago
Hah! That last comment "Jordan told me to be filming him dropping the hook, but I thought I'd film myself" is what got me to click subscribe. I love your tongue-in-cheek style!
Alex Hilbert
Alex Hilbert - 5 years ago
I like seeing you using your mizzen!
Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers - 5 years ago
Really nice one, enjoyed that sailing class , keep it in the wind.
Jay Fitmob
Jay Fitmob - 5 years ago
Loving the channel. The outro is on point. Nice work.
Celtic Lady
Celtic Lady - 5 years ago
Rub Your Balls With Grease every 20 feet sounds like you did some UNREP in another life! If so Haze gray and Under way! Fair Winds
Tom C
Tom C - 5 years ago
Just came across your channel. Awesome first viewing. Thanks.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 5 years ago
Tom C welcome the channel!!
We'll Sea
We'll Sea - 5 years ago
HEY!! That's my bday!! was wondering what your sailing guide title is and the author? Did i miss it? I'm raking leaves in "anti-paradise"...haha; sea yas!
Bowman 26 - long keel boat
Bowman 26 - long keel boat - 5 years ago
Great video, great music, well put together and informative.
arch1e1963
arch1e1963 - 5 years ago
Enjoyed this a lot... the ending is classic!
Tony F
Tony F - 5 years ago
Passion @ sea :)
Rich Olesak
Rich Olesak - 5 years ago
Hello my friends, I real like that you are underway sailing, I like the way both of you work together!
Rodger Snyder
Rodger Snyder - 5 years ago
Always good to do the basics solo ...the practuce will pay off in times of stress. s/v ...Waves
vincent7520
vincent7520 - 6 years ago
Single handed ??… look at 5:43 !!!…
A ketch rig for single handed sailing (let alone voyaging) is just a pain in the butt anyway …
vincent7520
vincent7520 - 5 years ago
I am uninformed ???…
Fuck man ! … I sailed, mostly single handed, for five years on my ketch : I know ! It really IS a pain in the ass. You have to manage at least three sails instead of two. I had to manage 4 because the mainmast mas a cutter rig !… A lot of work, particularly in coastal cruising.
So much a pain that I switched to a sloop.

As for "voyaging" get an education man ! The internet is not the only way of being informed. As a sailor you should learn from the old times.
The greatest in the English speaking world is Eric C Hiscock who wrote numerous books of sailing which are still a trove of informations and advice, among which his book "Voyaging under Sail", which followed "Cruising under Sail". Not only the man is nice and fun to read, but, although some is necessarily outdated, you learn so much from them that one of these books should be on all live aboard sailors' shelves.
Voyaging tells as much as blue water sailing and it is used.

Cheers ! Have a good sailing and try to listen to what people tall you : this is one of the recipe for nothing through bad mishaps when sailing. Don't tell me I'm uniformed on that one : I know by hard learned experience !… ;)
Rob S
Rob S - 5 years ago
Jordan didn't attempt any single handed sailing practice until after 8:15.

And as far as your assessment on a ketch being a "pain in the butt" for passage making or offshore cruising (sorry, nobody I know uses the term "voyaging"), you're clearly uninformed.
Andreas Røe
Andreas Røe - 6 years ago
Nice sailing, man! Miss Caye Caulker! Just a tip for having those winches hang with you some longer - turn them all the way around and not back and forth :)
bill hanna
bill hanna - 6 years ago
u did that well , can use the main to back up but just as easy to let her swing off & let the pic grab hold , nice yacht, nice crew.
Chad Yarborough
Chad Yarborough - 6 years ago
Great Video
Rod 737
Rod 737 - 6 years ago
Love this vid. So right for both to be able to singlehand. Also, I got my definitive anchor chain marking scheme !!
Geoff Gelow
Geoff Gelow - 6 years ago
Great video. I especially love the shot of Desiree standing in back one foot on the seat and one foot on the tiller. Such a sailor stance. You should make it your cover pic.
Michel Dawes
Michel Dawes - 6 years ago
Cool episode guys! (Loved it!) I particularly loved the mix of slow-motion footage spliced into the normal speed. Wishing you both continued success and more adventure. Fair winds and following seas! Cheers, Mike
Frank Stocker
Frank Stocker - 6 years ago
Try easing the main sheet a little before dropping it, less chance of wind filling it so it will come down quicker.
Tom Kirk
Tom Kirk - 6 years ago
Cool video you guys!
John Clippinger
John Clippinger - 6 years ago
There is something so wonderful about being able to steer a sailboat while standing with a barefoot.
Gary Myers
Gary Myers - 6 years ago
Are ever tempted to pull the string on that bow?
Gary Myers
Gary Myers - 6 years ago
Garsh she's cute
John Tripp
John Tripp - 6 years ago
Hank on sails on the jib, non self tailing winches, and a hand held compass. May not be the most modern but it is all serviceable. It means you are sailing. You guys rock. Good music too. I only have one thing to say. Don't go around picking up anchors and resetting them. You can get your hand caught between the chain and the anchor when a wave catches the boat and gives it a jerk and it will be a terrible way to drown. It's not worth it. Love you guys.
Kimber Blake
Kimber Blake - 6 years ago
Wish I was on the water! Anyone need a deck hand? I'm in Central Florida on the East coast
al math
al math - 6 years ago
Enjoy guys you deserve
Horst Kotte
Horst Kotte - 6 years ago
navico stlye AP?! hold tack and press either left or right button for old ones IIRC, newer ones are a bit different: https://ww2.simrad-yachting.com/Root/TillerPilots/TP10-22-32_OM_EN_988-10413-003_w.pdf
Adventures of s/v Nepenthe
Adventures of s/v Nepenthe - 6 years ago
Nicely done. Really enjoyed that episode!!!!
Susan Hahn
Susan Hahn - 6 years ago
Great Sailing Episode
Christopher Keeler
Christopher Keeler - 6 years ago
Yep! Officially adopting you as family, so I can cruise the rest of my life with you. We love you guys. Cheers from the SRQ.
whatchaGot Steu
whatchaGot Steu - 6 years ago
Nice work
Kevin
Kevin - 6 years ago
Wow. I think I could spend the rest of my life in that area. Beautiful video by beautiful people. Thanks.
Emily BH
Emily BH - 6 years ago
I'm not sure that anchoring a boat by yourself after sailing is that difficult. All you do is sail up into the wind, loosen the sheets and let go of the steering so the sails are luffing, wait until the boat has stopped moving forward and drop the anchor. Then you can take down the sails. There shouldn't be any need to take the sails down first.
Rob S
Rob S - 6 years ago
Early on in my sailing career (no money = POS sailboat = no motor), I did a lot of experimenting dropping the hook under sail, including what Emily is suggesting. An OK technique, until an overlooked current is traveling faster than the wind you’re attempting to anchor in, spinning the boat, back-filling the jib, and pinning you up against the lifeline. OR, in the case of a POS sailboat without lifelines (yes, it didn’t have those either), tossing you overboard. Got the shirt, no thank you, headsail was dropped from there on out.
Emily BH
Emily BH - 6 years ago
Sure, but all my life since I was little I sailed boats to their moorings, never using an engine my entire life, usually with both sails up. The luffing jib doesn't make it easier to pick up the mooring or anchor but it is perfectly doable, just as long as you figure out which side of the jib you are going to be on while you anchor and the anchor is on the same side. If the sail flutters or slaps against you, it isn't the end of the world. It is only for a few minutes. If you are truly headed into the wind the jib shouldn't pose a problem or really be that much in the way.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Don't you think the jib would be in the way? If your head to wind the head sail would be flogging all over the foredeck right where the windlass is.
Emily BH
Emily BH - 6 years ago
If you need it to keep the boat headed up into the wind I am. You can always drop the jib right after the anchor is in the water. At least that is what I would do. I would hate to have a boat which can't point without a jib not have its jib up while I was trying to anchor and have something occur where at the last minute I had to veer away and not be able to react quickly enough because I'd take the jib down. If the jib is still up, all you'd need to do is grab it with your hand while you were on the deck and backwind it to move the bow to one direction or the other to turn the boat. No other steering needed.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Emily BH are you recommending we drop the anchor with the headsail still up?
gilbertstuff
gilbertstuff - 6 years ago
Outstanding episode! I’m happy for the two of you after all your hard work and planning your now living the dream you have made for yourselves! Keep working hard together and you will have many new adventures!
Alias Incognito
Alias Incognito - 6 years ago
Subscrobed today...because you seem to be very educational. Thanks!
stimpsonjcat67
stimpsonjcat67 - 6 years ago
Yeah get used to that bottom in Belize. We found a few spots it was like concrete. Never made it up to the atolls though, just a Moorings cat out of Placencia. Looks prettier where you are.
Nick Caffrey
Nick Caffrey - 6 years ago
Desiree is such a clown! In a good way.
Nick Caffrey
Nick Caffrey - 6 years ago
Man, you are an unstoppable duo already!
Alan Clark
Alan Clark - 6 years ago
More Desiree Please and thank you!!
SAILAWAY
SAILAWAY - 6 years ago
Great Video, really like the single handed sailing tips. Looking forward to seeing more.
SAILAWAY
SAILAWAY - 6 years ago
One of the best videos on You Tube .
Nine Hundred Dollar Luxury Yacht
Nine Hundred Dollar Luxury Yacht - 6 years ago
If you're looking for more atolls in the caribbean, check out Hogsty Reef between the south end of the Bahamas and Turks-caicos, and the huge Cay Sal Bank between Florida and Cuba. They're harder to get to, so they are even more untouched by human activity.
Mark Rickel
Mark Rickel - 6 years ago
Great vid guys. Love the channel! Don’t wait until you are perfect with the single handing before giving Desiree her shot. Love how you guys are learning the “right way”. One suggestion would be to trim the bottom tip of the dead cat though. It’s quite distracting for video geeks. Another option is to get it higher off the camera. I rigged a video light with a cold shoe on top to do this years ago. Having a simple hot shoe vid light can help with fill for harsh shadows on bright days too. Also helps open up faces and see the person in front of the sunset. Also looks like you have some dust on the sensor. Google sensor cleaning. If you haven’t already. Sending love your way. Keep at it you guys rock!
SV Eula
SV Eula - 6 years ago
Fantastic episode Jordon and Desire', beautiful spot. good to see sailors actually handling sails, I don't know about you guys but I find it weirdly satisfying managing hank on sails on our Cav 32. Looking forward to the next installment, cheers from OZ !!
Allan Haywood
Allan Haywood - 6 years ago
That underwater shot of you walking the anker is something I have been waiting for a long time to see on a sailing channel.(edit: reminds me of pirates of the Caribbean
mick mccrohon
mick mccrohon - 6 years ago
Nice vid.
Careful of those 'Don't Panic''s they seem to cuase bruises on your neck.
Jack neff
Jack neff - 6 years ago
rather tha. dousing the the main before releasing the anchor just free the main set the anchor then drop the main
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Hey Jack, not sure which part your referring to but we did what you are suggesting when we anchored at Spanish Lookout Caye. Although I did take in on the main sheet just before dousing the main to keep the boom from swinging.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Hahaahahaha! Great HGttG reference!
Chas Ket
Chas Ket - 6 years ago
You know I've been watching your channel for ever and I must agree she is one of the best wives I've seen after taking care of your behind making sure everything for you is a okay... You are certainly a very fortunate man...
Patrick Hogan
Patrick Hogan - 6 years ago
Bucket List.

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Sailing Zingaro
Sailing Zingaro - 6 years ago
Awesome episode guys!!! Blown away. You have some secret way to get audio outside during storms? Please share... Much love from me and Kimmi.
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
Sailing Project Atticus Couldn't agree more with the quality of the sound and video that James and Kimmi pointed out. The amazing transition from air to water, fortunately Desiree knew the clarity of the water and sharpness of the film to protect her modesty! Cheers Warren
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Sailing Zingaro, thanks guys! We recently got a Sony RX 100 mk1 and a waterproof housing for it and it is awesome! Great for freediving and wet weather, I highly recommend it, and safer than getting a housing for the DSLR
SV Spoondrifter - the refit
SV Spoondrifter - the refit - 6 years ago
You keep winter clothes in your pillow? They don’t get damp and mildew?
Daniel Scott
Daniel Scott - 6 years ago
You guys have accomplished so much since you left the states. Thank you for sharing your adventures. I wish I knew how to increase your subscriptions. I want to see you hit 100K.
Michael Kerr
Michael Kerr - 6 years ago
How do the winch handles stay in place on the winch? I always cringe after a tack as it seems They are hanging over the water about to fall out.
Xiomara Golen
Xiomara Golen - 6 years ago
Another awesome video. I did not know what an Atoll was until now. Great water shots.
Stargate Pioneer
Stargate Pioneer - 6 years ago
So long! And thanks for all this fish!
Patrick Coté
Patrick Coté - 6 years ago
One of the best sailing video I've seen yet. You guys are realy lucky. Beautiful. Thanks a lot. Nice music,
Romeo Whiskey
Romeo Whiskey - 6 years ago
Word to the wise:
at 26:33
REMOVE your fishing rods from the HOLDERS at NIGHT (in a marina or not) and when you go ASHORE.

They sometimes find a way of 'jumping ship' (ala someone who doesn't have one).
Just sayin'.
thomas Johns
thomas Johns - 6 years ago
Do you collect rainwater??
Cliff Elam
Cliff Elam - 6 years ago
Ahem, newlyweds and hickeys. Good times.
Alex T
Alex T - 4 years ago
I guess I’m not the only one who noticed the Hickey...LOL
Rob S
Rob S - 6 years ago
Rule #3, always wear your offshore harness and tether yourself to the boat -always. In 40°-50° water, you only have 1-3 hours before death (hypothermia). In 60°-70° water, < 40 hours before death.
Brad Larden
Brad Larden - 6 years ago
Really great video today. Many thanks guys.
Stitch B
Stitch B - 6 years ago
Paper maps an a compass.. old school always the best way
kevbjork1
kevbjork1 - 6 years ago
Now THAT'S why you work hard. So you can relax with a Don't Panic in paradise. Yeah.
Philip Tessaro
Philip Tessaro - 6 years ago
Good video....cannot believe how envious I am.....thanks for sharing.....
Uncle Bob
Uncle Bob - 6 years ago
To use the auto-tack feature: Press +1 and +10 together to tack to starboard, Press -1 and -10 together to tack to port.
Darkwell0071
Darkwell0071 - 5 years ago
Uncle Bob that tacks 110 degrees if I remember correctly. Not sure how to change the amount of tack in degrees.
Dillon Johnston
Dillon Johnston - 6 years ago
Nice job on the anchoring by sail. Great explanation of how to do it!
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
So who knew there were real atolls in the Caribbean? What a great day of sailing. I still can't get over diving on anchors...... or even it moving under water!!! Most of my anchoring has been in muddy and silty water.... magical video ...except for the heat..... cheers Warren
Get-R-Done
Get-R-Done - 6 years ago
I visited Belize in December of 2013 and went to Caye Caulker to dive on the coral reef. I would love to go back and spend a little more time there.
I recognized some of the scenes as you walked down the white sandy beaches. It brought back fond memories. You guys rock!
Stephen Klitzky
Stephen Klitzky - 6 years ago
When I tack single handed, I push the 10 degree course correction button 10 times so the auto pilot can make the turn.
Dave H
Dave H - 6 years ago
One of your best videos, Thanks.
boat7381
boat7381 - 6 years ago
Your best video ever! You guys should be doing NatGeo films. Music, editing, audio, everything was perfect. How many hours of editing were involved in this episode?
Still in awe of the quaility.
S/V Summerzcool
S/V Summerzcool - 6 years ago
Another GREAT video.  You two are the best.  Living the Dream!  Love your New Drink, "Don't Panic".  I too am a Gin and Tonic guy and need to try it.  Just to make sure that's, Gin and Tonic plus Campari or just Tonic and Campari.  Always looking forward to your next video!  Safe passages!!
Take Off
Take Off - 6 years ago
Very well done. Take care
Terry Boykin
Terry Boykin - 6 years ago
nice video. met you guys on Isla. Mentioned thin sand over coral experience I had at anchor years ago at Tulum If you have trouble anchoring, try a danforth. I know they don't reset as well when pushed beyond 90 degrees, but from personal experience at Tulum with thin sand over coral an undersized danforth on my boat held better than a guy that had two large CQR's set as he dragged during the night of a 30 mph plus blow one night. We held just fine on rode with 30 feet of chain. I had a westsail 32 at the time with if memory serves a 15 pound dandforth. I think it was Nigel Caulder in his book recommended the danforth for such conditions. (it was not my idea stole it as with many other ideas) Nice video. glad to see you guys escaped the draw of Isla which is a great place to get trapped. Love the place.
Terry
Rob S
Rob S - 6 years ago
I really like the anchor testing done by YouTuber SV Panope. He's a cruiser, and has put out the most 'real world' comprehensive anchor testing I've come across, including a 180 degree wind/current shift. Here's his testing of a CQR at a 3.5 to 1 scope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFXaY679bqQ

You can find the rest of his anchor test vids here:

https://www.youtube.com/user/flygoodwin/videos
Terry Boykin
Terry Boykin - 6 years ago
Yep. State of the art 40 years ago. Bruce started a debate when they came out if I recall correctly. Have 2 large bruce on my current boat but have three danforth as well. One is at least 40 pounds. One is a lunc hook the other not sure. They came with the boat. Guy spent lots of time in the Bahamas.
Rob S
Rob S - 6 years ago
Yeah, I put a CQR right up there with a coffee can filled with concrete and an eye bolt for rode.

Now if you'll excuse me as I go dig a fox hole to prepare for an imminent anchor flame war...
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Hey Terry! I remember your great stories of sailing to Tulum! So epic! Thanks for the tip! We're happy we finally left Isla but we do miss it! Such a perfect little paradise! -Desiree
David Macdonald
David Macdonald - 6 years ago
I wonder if the fish are remoras
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Yes! I think that's EXACTLY what they are! Good call! -Desiree
Mister510
Mister510 - 6 years ago
Nice two handed catch at 23:38 Desiree! Another great video, thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Edward Grant
Edward Grant - 6 years ago
Looks like your lovely wife had a large “bite” on her neck! Must have been some large mosquito! (Or perhaps an amorous husband)
fin screenname
fin screenname - 5 years ago
Noticed that in the last video.
Christopher M
Christopher M - 6 years ago
Great job!

A suggestion for dropping your anchor under sail would be to heave-to instead of heading into the wind. When you head into the wind, you still have to have a second person at the helm to keep the boat into the wind, otherwise you're on borrowed time to get the anchor down. Being "hove-to" will keep the boat (almost) stopped and stable while you drop the anchor, eat a sandwich, make a repair, etc.

To "heave-to", get on a close haul, then tack to the opposite close haul without moving your head-sail. This will cause it to be back-winded. Turn back into the wind just slightly (so that you're just right inside the no sail zone), and you'll notice that your boat slows significantly and may even come to a complete stop.

In this configuration, the head sail and rudder are opposing each other so you'll remain more or less sitting still. Lock the rudder in place and you can stay like this indefinitely while you drop the anchor, eat a sandwich, take a nap, make a repair, etc.
Christopher M
Christopher M - 6 years ago
Interesting, that would take a lot of practice but I can see how it would be easier once you get it down. TBH, I've only finished ASA103 this year and am still practicing/learning maneuvers. Thank you for sharing the tip, I'm going to try this next weekend.
iain lyall
iain lyall - 6 years ago
DON'T PANIC -Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy :-)
please remove your snorkel from your mouth when diving. you can easily drown if you accidently take a wrong breath or start to run out of air.
desiree, you can film yourself instead of jordan anytime :-)
and finally jordan, well done on your trying to solo sail so as to be able to teach desiree. smart.
Glen Daniels
Glen Daniels - 6 years ago
Love the explanation of how the Atoll's formed and great video's
Snake Plisken
Snake Plisken - 6 years ago
Great anchor scheme Grease Balls, that was too funny :-)
Peter T
Peter T - 6 years ago
Two Buds in paradise..... wonderful. It was good to see you using the mizzen sail and I do wonder how Atticus handles with just the foresail and mizzen and no mainsail. I imagine that she would be well balanced and on a broad reach you could add the mizzen staysail into the mix. Very wise to practice as a single hander....... you never know when that might be an essential skill.
SailAway
SailAway - 6 years ago
Well done. Knowing how to single hand is huge. Sailing with a 2-year-old, one of us is almost always singlehanding the boat! Lol. Belize is just looking awesome.
Hans Etter
Hans Etter - 6 years ago
The unstoppable duo! Hehe sounds like a Marvel comics super hero movie.
Jeff Griglack
Jeff Griglack - 6 years ago
Do you guys ever use your mizzen sail? It gives you a lot of different options for your sail plan, but I never see it up in your videos nor do I hear you mention it when talking about your sail plan.
SV Spoondrifter - the refit
SV Spoondrifter - the refit - 6 years ago
Would love to hear more about mizzen too as we have one but struggle to find anyone talking about sailing with them.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Hey Jeff, great idea! It might be a little while but we will definitely work that into an upcoming video. Thanks for the input!
Jeff Griglack
Jeff Griglack - 6 years ago
Whoops, I think I actually saw it up. Still, can you talk about how and when you use that sail?
Aleksei Khatkevich
Aleksei Khatkevich - 6 years ago
Why u dont use mezan sail mate?
Richard Green
Richard Green - 6 years ago
love your shirts good sun protection incorperating a head buff and hand protection where do you get them maby you could market them with a logo
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
Sailing Project Atticus hey Jordon & Desirie I bought similar protective shirts made by Hurley from Surfboards.com. https://www.surfboards.com/moredetail.php?detail_id=1750139
I wanted a zip up type and this was the only one I could find (can't stand pullover products)
Cheers warren
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Hey Richard! We LOVE these shirts! We tried to reach out to Exofficio to get some more, but it looks like they stopped making them. The only place I can find them right now is on amazon, and they're pretty pricey! https://amzn.to/2yfxbH5
friarfox
friarfox - 6 years ago
Read the title and thought, wait, Desire is doing a single handed offshore? Nice job but man the 6 inch clearance to keel in some areas would have me gulping. Boat is looking good but had me wondering. I love the look of the ketch over a sloop but does the split rig help or hinder especially single handed? Happy trails
Chris Gonzales
Chris Gonzales - 6 years ago
You guys are awesome and I love how your always giving perks to your wife. She's definitely a catch IMO. Cheers to the both of you!! Love your vids.
Alex Jomarron
Alex Jomarron - 6 years ago
Props to you on singlehanding! I have furling jib, staysail, and main. I am a wimp! :-)
ray Nic
ray Nic - 6 years ago
Jordon, something you might want to try when sailing/anchoring/ headsail doused/going to windward situation, is to have your mizzen sail flying. It might give you a little more propulsion and rearward center of effort to close haul that last leg. Also, remember to pop loose the sheets for the mail and mizzen once you drop the hook so the boat doesn't try sailing off your intended location...and remember that the booms can be swinging, heads up.
ray Nic
ray Nic - 6 years ago
I think you might have a Sailing Atticus poster at 17:39.
ray Nic
ray Nic - 6 years ago
@warp21drive , I didn't notice until after posting. How ever that's quite the same as signed, lipsticked, official poster, lol.
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
ray Nic did you see their thumbnail?
Fredrick Rourk
Fredrick Rourk - 6 years ago
Wow you guys have paper charts! Respect the real map!
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
Hi , here is a great video with one of my all time adventurer heroes https://youtu.be/mjWfEhblcOc
And real story with proper paper charts.
Cheers Warren
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
Fredrick Rourk good point , I love paper charts. W
Fredrick Rourk
Fredrick Rourk - 6 years ago
Its just most of these YouTubers show their chart plotter these days.
Other than Ming Ming II Atticus be is the only one I have seen with paper. ;)
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
Fredrick Rourk I've never sailed without paper charts, so good for planning trips but some of the new planning programs which include wind predictions look amazing. Not sure if it would actually take away from the adventure of 'doing it yourselves'. Cheers Warren
Clay Farnet
Clay Farnet - 6 years ago
Oh, I love your code for the anchor chain length, but how does Des remember...ooops!
Tom H
Tom H - 6 years ago
Wow. Could you mix up a couple more Don't Panic's. My wife and I are checking airfare to Belize!
David Chandley
David Chandley - 6 years ago
Great sailing episode ....cant wait to see that reef ... Best wishes and ........Cheers .
capnjak69
capnjak69 - 6 years ago
I will NEVER Forget R Y B W G Thanks guys
donjvalley
donjvalley - 6 years ago
Me either, but I've also added Oand P, for Orange and Purple...
spencer marshall
spencer marshall - 6 years ago
The deck of a sailboat underway is nowhere for bare feet or sandals skippy. You know that too.
spencer marshall
spencer marshall - 6 years ago
I have spent many months in the tropics of the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean aboard vessels. You are not a passenger on a Bare Foot Cruise, you are the skipper of a proud sailing vessel making way. What's more, I would not want to see either of you trying to tend your sails with a busted toe or worse.
Bart Black
Bart Black - 6 years ago
You two are simply the best.. great video as always!
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Thanks Bart! -Desiree
kennediens
kennediens - 6 years ago
Epic spot. So great to see a channel get out there and find new things. Well done.
Jack Henderson
Jack Henderson - 6 years ago
wow Felt like I was in Science class again. Teacher Jordan I like it.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Haha! That's awesome! Welcome to my life, everyday! -Desiree
John Mansell
John Mansell - 6 years ago
You guys are awesome. Desire's captain morgan steering always cracks me up.
Sailing Project Atticus
Sailing Project Atticus - 6 years ago
Hahaha thats awesome!
Thomas Speck
Thomas Speck - 6 years ago
I am so Sorry, couldnt follow your last Livestream, cause the Inet Service was to bad. Gosh, how I wish to be there, u see so wonderful Places. Bit jealous right now (in a good way)!
Have nice Travles, as always!
Marty Handley
Marty Handley - 6 years ago
Sweet, missed the last two livestreams, need my ATTICUS fix
Marty Handley
Marty Handley - 6 years ago
I am....FB too, work and company got in the way.......
warp21drive
warp21drive - 6 years ago
Marty Handley ...try signing up for text notices .

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