Sailing Upwind, it Sucks [Ep. 125]

Riley, after sea time in the O45, would you opt for more waterline if you had the option? For light handed use, 1 - 2 couples, is an O 49/51 too much or is the O45 plenty of size for blue water?

We struggeled a lot on our sailing cat going upwind all the time doing insane miles for tiny way to windward. One of the reasons to switch back to mono.... seems you guys are dojng alright though. Nothing like beating into wind and waves for days at a time

Elayna & Riley learn about DTube, Steemit and Crypto Currency, they will provide us an easy way to send you money if you get in a pinch on your adventures. I would think your content would fetch a good following on DTube which pays well when you understand it. Google it and do a little research!

Re ARCTIC Trip, Just found this on YT, ::::::: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZH0T8v0eD0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZH0T8v0eD0</a> see how easy it is for a polar bear to come onboard...

You showed Tunisia as it is, not like a tourist brochure, well done.

Great to see you fellas off the beaten track a bit. Tunisia looked amazing. Loved the mystical intro and the sync of the music with the sun being eclipsed at the top of the mosque - the from a car on the road shot! How clear are the waters? Any diving done? Loving it! Thanks!

Good to see Josje.

Thank you for another great adventure.

Just realised Riley could be shapeshifter,first he grows another mouth now he's morphing into a camel ! beware the Blob From the depths ...

first day of Winter-December 21 ( my bday :D )

As I said last video, you require a couple to help sail & they should be a doctor or nurse for those big, little, emergencies... I know Daniel left, but can you lengthen your episodes, too short, for us spoilt you tubers..

Ditto! above!

Fantastic video. Great comno of personal, exploring the destination and sailing. Really enjoyed it

Strong diagnostic skills Riley. One more skill to put on your resume, or what is it you Aussies call it?

«I want everything». Loved that ;-) BEAUTIFUL vid, thanks!

Up early this morning, coffee, Australian Open on TV, watched Josjes' vids, & sailing with u2! What a way to start the cold day here in Myrtle Beach! Josjes is a wonderful lady & I enjoyed her visit with ya'll. Another wonderful vid, another cut on Riley & another beautiful Elayna to show us ur world! It doesn't get any better. Happy sailing! Luv ya'!

All I can say is ,the vid was over too soon...it was lovely,cold weather gear?you just wait until the Arctic....are you sure you want to do this? I prefer to see the warmer climes, being in the UK it's always bloody cold here, 6 C today,and this is the warmer end, Southeast,endless layers of clothes get uncomfortable, so called "Hot days" 21 C + in summer are extremely rare. . ....take care.

I liked the opening video as well Love the Yosh story knew you would hit it off way to go

beautiful opening segment guys, hope to see Josje on board again soon, her personality is a natural fit with you guys.

That's less blood on your hand Riley than the head knocker last time ... good on ya'!

Every time I had to be at a certain place by a certain time it was always to windward, the kids got used to it pretty quickly and always had life jackets on outside the cockpit. The roughest trip was from Port Stephens back to Sydney in a 20 knot southerly after a week of norhterlies, Forward beam in the water every few waves, could'nt go into the cabin as the boat was jumping around too much, the furniture had become dangerous obstacles, did it in record time though for a charter the next day ...... meh .... love the vid, liked the beginning sound track, very cool

If you don't organize something in the USA, I will be sending you a vid of me crying a bucket of tears! I keep crossing my fingers that my name will be picked out of the virtual hat! / BTW, I love that I not only get to travel the world through your eyes, I get to learn a new language for me... "The engine was a cactus"! ;-)

Dang it. It was supposed to say "scars" not "sacrs" 😆

Elayna, I think your going to have to start wrapping Riley in bubble wrap. Otherwise there may not be much left of him in the future. Riley I know in the past I've said cuts heal, bones mend and chicks dig sacrs. But mate, is a saying. Not a lifestyle. But I digress. It was a great video. They always bring a smile to my face and make me dream of hanging ten off your transom. Take care and be happy.

Have a question, would Riley have made the decision to change out the ignition module or whatever it was on his own If in a critical situation? Not sure if that would ever apply to a cat if one was still working. Safe travels, hope see you all in Florida.

they keep getting better....... well done!

You should consider having a Patron on board who has mechanic experience

Awesome video! Loved the beginning. Wonderful cinematography and audio. Glad the engine was a simple fix.

Sailing upwind actually does suck. The sails pull you along just like having a big vacuum cleaner in front of you.