Grotty Yachties and their Stories [Ep. 99]
The sailing community, my favourite kind of community. You’re always guaranteed a helping hand from your neighbour and a good story (most of the time accompanied by wine). We help Oaky fix his new boat and meet a few legends from SV Juno who have a few dramas of their own. I hope you guys get back out on the water again real soon! Join us in Badalona - Spain.
Thank you Patrons! ! Speak soon! Do you enjoy the live videos?
Elay xoxo
Grotty Yachties and their Stories (Sailing La Vagabonde) Ep. 99 (YouTube)
Comments (35)
Oh yeah, a me too thing--where's my SLV coaster? Actually, I'm looking forward to the sticker for the back of my truck so I have to explain to everyone what it is.
Well,ditto on all of these. Elayna, me thinks you have the right idea of looking only through these comments and not YouTube's. Here, you'll see that you get constructive critiques, on YT, you find out you're gay.
You guys are the best <3 watching your videos always puts me in a great mood ~ you both have great character
You guys are great! But I do miss the past when you would lose a dinghy here and there and do goofy stuff before you became the master seaman and seawoman you are today. But you are still fun.
I'd like to make an apology as I did some math concerning the 117 episodes that SLV has published to date and a rough estimate has their video length in the 13:30 area. My mistake that I did not do the math before typing my initial post. I also agree with Riley that I should not look at what I pay as a bill. Far from it and I have the added benefit of knowing I am contributing to a pair of great people and helping to further their adventures, dreams and videos for our viewing pleasure. Sorry for all of the drama...I was not intending to upset anyone.
PPS - the one big problem with Patreon is there's no real search function on their app or website by category. So unless I knew of you first, I'd never find you via Patreon. This goes for all their creators. Why they can't implement a better search tool so you could look for different creators of interest, I'm not sure. It wouldn't be difficult. I've emailed them but they ignore responding, FYI. Something to raise with them?
Ps I actually think the episode times are good - any longer and it's difficult to find the time to watch and the impact of them starts to dilute. 12-15 mins is great. I pledge $5 a video capped at $10 a month and feel like it's a) good value compared to say pay tv, b) sustainable over a long period of time money and inclination-wise, and c) is something to help you along. Hope this gives you some used feedback also.
Chris, please know that my comments were meant to be helpful. I understand that some may like longer or shorter videos, but SLV is using a very public forum to fund their adventures. From a PR perspective, that needs to be managed lest some come away with the wrong idea. I don't have an issue with the level of support I have pledged and will continue to do so as I love their story and the videos for the most part are entertaining and informative. Obviously everyone watches these videos for different reasons so the bottom line is, take away from it what you will and enjoy! PS, if you haven't tuned into Nick and Terysa on Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose, check them out too...they have some absolutely hilarious videos and Nick does not hold back on his feelings (disclaimer...he likes to throw around the f-bomb pretty regularly). :-) I always point people to Episode 12 when they are on Anegada as Nick's description of their rental car will have you in stitches. :-)
Awesome video, always look forward to them! The boat looks fantastic. Would you worry about crossing the Atlantic in a cat compared to a mono hull though? But I can see why it's so much better for you guys. Keep it up. 👍😊
Thanks John thats awesome mate. So good to hear.
Today was one of those really long days at work. So many things to do and so little time. I can't complain, I love what I do. I received a notification about the new video about half way through the day. It gave me something to be pumped up about and made me want to get home a little quicker to check it out. Keep up the good work guys. Nothing like an "end of the day beer" with a new SLV episode.
OK, here's the deal. Yes, I'm new to the patron thing and I am not going to say how much per episode I signed up for BUT, if you guys are taking in over $8.3K per episode, can you do a little better than 12 minutes? I understand more episodes per month means more $$$$ but really. Also, signed on to be a patron some time ago and still no swag, but I did get my first bill! So, let's not let the money and the fame get to your heads....make some more lengthy, decent sailing episodes like the early days and treat your patrons right. Just sayin'.
Jim. This is a great point you make and something we have been thinking about. Thank you for voicing your concerns, it helps us, it really does. One thing to note is that the "8.3K" per episode drops significantly after the first video because of the monthly maximum limit which is a great feature of Patreon. Certainly not a complaint but a common misconception online. Sorry to hear you haven't recieved any merchandise yet. I will try to get that organised now. I just did the maths and from our first 16 episodes the average duration of episode was 11.86 recurring, not including a "thank you to our Patrons" "Bilgey" and "La Vaga Jamming" which were all very short and would drag the average down significantly. So duration hasn't changed, it is a format that has worked for us all along. Creatively, each episode is different also. We would really really like you to not look at it like a bill at the end of the month and if thats what it feels like then maybe you want to edit down your pledge. Most people pledge because they have received some sort of inspiration or feel that its cheaper than cable tv and like to support us in particular because they love what we do, there are many reasons. I'm sorry to lob all of this on you like that I'm really only trying to explain our side of everything, would you mind if I addressed this in an live situation? Thanks again for writing in, it does help us. Riley.
darn it, you keep calling the wrong name!!!! I'll give you hint at the correct name!!
Excellent Episode!
Your question about the live videos... the one you did showing how you leave port was great (minus portrait mode). Would love to see more of "how you do things on the boat".
I could see Elayna doing the chicken dance after finally having gas!!! Hurray!!!!
The absolute best way to have my morning coffee! You guys are marvelous, sailing with you is a virtual high! Keep doing well, keep sailing, luv ya' & all your friends. Work hard, play hard, study hard! (my Mom always wrote me that)
Another triumph, well done. 👍 Are you doing something special for your 100th episode? Hold fast!
Great video guys you seem to be settling in well to the new cat. Just one comment there were occasional points in the video when it all turned green? maybe this was an effect or something my end?
Thats some weird computer thing between Daniels and Elaynas computer mate. Did you think it was a glitch in the Matrix? Thats what it looked like to me.
Hey you two, hope you eventually make it to the tropical island of Newfoundland! Speaking as a Canadian, may i offer a small lesson in pronunciation? Think Newfin_ land, that would impress the locals when you arrive! Btw locals have the best sense of humor in the world.
I would argue that Aussies have a pretty good sense of humour but am very much looking forward to meeting a Newfin_lander to test it out!
Hola! Cool video! Now you cooking with gas! LOL!!!
Loving every minute of it guys! Just wish Elayna would play a song each episode or even just every other. Cine quality is really reaching another level though guys. Great Work! -Colin
There is too much work even with Daniel there. She played last night for the first time in ages on the tramps out the front. It was beautiful.
Like the new intro, just been made redundant, couldn't be happier, sons a bit worried though, think he's concerned about his belly and his comfy bed. Keep up the great work, bodgy gas fittings are great provided you don't end up with burnt fingies.
Fingies are still fine. My old man retired (kind of) recently. He keeps trying to tell me he's a cinematographer now.
Quality keeps getting better. Great video and thank you! New video guy seems pretty talented.
Sounds kinda corny but I enjoy everything you guys put out... haven't seen a bad one yet :-)
Good day. The video was great as usual. It looks so great where you are. My wife talks about to Spain all the time. Where can I get that selfie stick? And Riley please, please no grape smugglers. And yes the live videos are AWESOME!!! It was soo cool. (I think those need to be fit into a monthly rotation no pressure the logistics at some times I'm sure would make it impossible) again, the live video truly made my day and week. Ooh yea. That instagram picture of Elayna hugging the rigging wss a real nice picture. Happy Birthday Elay. Cant wait till next monday
Roger, no smugglers but more live vids! Thanks Garry. That was a SPIVO stick. ps if your wife is always talking about Spain you should take her!
Hey guys,
Live videos are awesome!! Worth staying up late to ask questions. Also, new intro looks grouse.
With a capital G.