Never give up on your dreams! Unless that dream is surfing in Huahine. [🎥48🇵🇫]
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- We are in the middle of Cyclone season and we need to move the boat. As we debate where to go, we share a few rescue stories from the Carenage, provision for the passage, plead for the sun to come out, get kicked off a wave in Huahine, show you how to exercise while living aboard and how we celebrate Christmas on a boat!
Christmas on a boat is usually quite hard to pull off, but since we had just flown in from the states we could bring presents from our extended family with us. We did forget to bring stockings though, so orange tube socks had to work! Best Christmas ever? Maybe!
Regarding surfing in Huahine, unfortunately it seems the "Black Shorts" type of attitude from Hawaii has come to this island and some locals do not want outsiders surfing here. Having surfed throughout French Polynesia, this was a new experience for us, as usually the locals paddle up and give you a hand slap, formally welcoming you to the wave. As Seth surfed by himself in Huahine (taking the waves from no-one), a local charged him with his boat in the take off zone. Ironically, by expelling Seth from the wave, it will probably just draw more attention to this surf spot. Either way, there are a lot of great places to surf that are more inviting, so let's get outta here! Goodbye French Polynesia. It's been interesting...
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This video was shot December 2019-January 2020, just before Covid became a thing.
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ABOUT US: We are a family of five sailing around the world on our "dream boat," a performance catamaran named "Archer." Ten years ago B.K. ("before kids"), we sailed a Lagoon 380 named "Honeymoon" halfway around the world to Sydney, Australia. Along the way we shared our experiences via UA-cam and, by happenstance, created one of the first "sailing channels." We also realized what an incredible experience we were having and that someday we wanted to do it again, only this time with kids.
OUR ROUTE has taken us from the Boston/Cape Cod area of the United States down to the Caribbean and through the Panama Canal. We have dealt with massive repairs in the South Pacific, the Coronavirus lock down in New Zealand, a Category 5 Cyclone in Fiji, and now we are cruising in Covid Free Australia. Videos for all of this to come!
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Yes, we are over a year behind, but that's good for you! Each episode covers a few weeks, highlighting the best stories. Who wants to watch a boring week where nothing happens? Covid coming next (if only we knew)!
It's like reading a really good book! Personally I have no issue with the time delay as the content is excellent in so many different ways. I do question people's inability to comprehend, adapt and enjoy each chapter as they unfold.
No issues with being behind, just glad you take the time to share the story, really enjoying it
Seeing pre-pandemic adventures reassures me that someday there might be post-pandemic adventures once again
OMG! Lol! I thought this video was this past Christmas 🤣🤣🤣
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Wow you’re totally right.. those guys DO need a TV show! They’re so talented!
Colin and Jamie from Sailing Parlay Revival do some first class glass.
Love you All ❤️🙂🙂🙂✌🏽✨😀
The "original sailing vlogger" gives me such a sense of sailing adventure. Seth, I appreciate your love of actual sailing. I've watched larger teams not match your solo abilities. "We're gonna make a run for it," "we're going for it," Hail Yeah!!
Thanks James, that's too kind! -Seth
Christmas on the boat...so sweet. There's NOTHING better as a parent than seeing your kid's excitement on Christmas morning. Thanks for sharing your story at sea. Family is everything.
We were in French polynesia in 1989 and I can tell you that even that long ago we were warned by locals to stay away from those Yacht People. There was alot of anti-yacht sentiment wherever we went. At that time Huahine had only had a tourist hotel for ten years and the locals were very friendly but spoke little English. On Bora Bora they all spoke English but were unfriendly, even rude.
I'm in Huahine literally right now with my kids and was thinking about hitting the surf but had heard some rumblings about this. So I researched and found your video. Thank you Starlink. What a bummer man!
Amazing skill and workmanship by Raiatea Carenage on those damaged boats!
Nice bowline tie there on the dinghy!
Thanks! We have to tie our dingy to that rail or the painter will rub off our bottom paint (the cleats are too far forward). We've gotten pretty good at that knot as a result!
good family you are
Safe journey! Just loved seeing the boys Christmas morning. You did a good job of hiding the presents :))
Every episode absolutely on the money.
The matching Dino pyjamas are brilliant
Thank You for Time Stamping the videos. It really helps to understand what point in time all this is taking place! It's also great for your Kids and the future generations to know when and where you were at this point in time.
We are French, it’s always amazing for us to see your video. We are preparing our sail travel on Outremer 43 extended. We hope to leave south of France en June. We love very much your lifeboat. Patrick and Sylvie.
I would 100% watch them if they had a UA-cam Channel (Production Companies would probably ruin the experience in the form of a reality T.V. show)
exactly. that's what i love about these guys and other cruisers on youtube
Thank you for sharing your family's travels! I don't think it matters one bit that you are a while behind on videos in time. They are just as interesting whenever they are from. And I can only imagine how much times goes into making one!
Thank you so much!
Another great update. Thank you.
Love you guys.. I never can wait for the next video! You are blessed with your son's and awesome wife! And you are awesome too! Watching from Germany!
Thank you so much!
What happy faces seeing the presents
Cant wait for next video! Thanks for sharing all!!
I love watching the boys being so enthusiastic.
Amazing skills!
Another perfect video! Wow! You guys are the best family! Keep them coming. Cheers !
Well done guys...!
Good to see you sailing again! Enjoy!
Awesome, can't wait for the next video.
I just love your family. Your boat looks great
I ADORE THIS FAMILY, they love what they do and they come across as real! I have learned epic amounts of information on cats, that I never knew or never gave thought of! I was born on The Gulf of Mexico and meeting people from all over the world and you just get to know real people from OTHERS, we can leave it there as you can imagine that it was not all sunshine and sugar sand! I began working at 8 or 9 years old, various jobs that were fun and on the beaches and santioned by our community for the fact that having us young kids care for our beaches and the waste, taught us to value our environment and we had nature schools also and training in safety, life guarding and first aid! So we met (we as in my five other siblings and over a dozen others local kids) we met tons of people and I thank this family for being themselves, loving what they do and for being honest and sharing on top of it all! We wish them Happiest of Sails
Wow a cliffhanger! I’m counting the days till next vlog. Sailing into cyclone season that’s pretty epic.
Epic or Stupid! One for sure. :)
I think I would have had a chat with the local law enforcement or at least feel him out to see if he would support you... I hate bullies and people who act like that. He has an amazing opportunity to learn from you and you from him... So pissed this happened to you. Enjoy the best you can.
The guy is probably a cousin of the local law enforcement.
@@marceld6061 That is likely is I doubt he would feel so brave
I’m loving the weekly videos and can’t wait to catch up to real time !
Amazing, happy journey and safe trip
Your videos are so well done. I can't help but smile watching the boys enjoy life, and of course their Christmas. Thank you for sharing!
You guys are doing so great!! Best wishes🍀
Thank you! You too!
Great video, thanks for sharing your experiences. The kids are adorable!
Eventful video and good to see you off again!
Hey just wanna say..you have a beautiful family and a amazing catamaran boat..explore the world......enjoy
Thank you very much sharing the Christmas prezzy day with us, brought back many memories of our Christmas with the kids, loved it!
Congrats to you all. Herculean effort by all. Loving this channel 👍🏻
Thank you so much for sharing your lives and adventures.
Our pleasure!
Mate I love listening to you talking sailing and how excited you get before a passage. Fair winds God bless you all from Sydney 🍻
Amazing situation in just trying to catch a loan surf in uncrowded circumstances - shocking!!! Glad you always keep a positive and peaceful outlook, always the best approach. well done.
Finally....😎😄
Seth you are a bigger and wiser man then I... not sure I would have walked away like you did. Good on ya bro.
It seems the people there are not friendly. They should be grateful that their area became a stopover for explorers. It is from explorers that their nature is known to the world. Maybe they're jealous of your sailboat. Hehehe hehehe.
Looking forward to the passage.
Great attitude! I plan to join the sailing family community in a couple years time. Hope to join you one day. Keep up the great videos!
Been waiting for the video Notification Sound and I never ran so fast to watch a video stay safe cutest boys ever
So nice! Thank you!
great to see you guys back out & moving forward, all the best & stay safe ,wishing you well from Scotland , oh the joys of the internet lol
Thanks 👍
This is your best video yet. I can't wait for the next one. I was surprised to see it was Christmas 2019. You got some catching up to do in New Zealand.
We checked out of Huahine one year too. The Gendarmerie had to get the how to manual out haha Cheers for taking us back.
Looking forward to the passage episodes.
Mick
Bad day of weather on the boat is always better than a good day in the office. Fair winds and following seas Archer.
Too true! It’s all about perspective!
Another amazing video! Can not to see more of your content. :)
Also great video I sail with my kid’s in lake Havasu and lake Powell love your videos ⛵️
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Wow, very disheartening to hear about your experience in French Polynesia. I’ve always dreamed of going there. Amazing how locals react to tourists during Covid. You would think they would be welcoming. So glad you guys are back on the water again! Love your videos and wishing you safe travels ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Covid wasn’t even on the radar December 2019 in the Pacific so I don’t think we can blame that for the rude behaviour
I’ll promise you some of it is anti-American, not just cruisers. High Muslim population down there that stokes it.
Got to watch this before i sleep.. Take care sailing family from the severe weather in Australia😊
They are in australia now.
Oh you could direct/ film a reality show of polynesia and how boats end on reefs and are rescued and repaired. I am sure a big tv channel would bite. You could sell it to them and live for a year in polynesia. By the way I think your videos are super. I also think with due respect you seem a bit hurried sailing the big water and with it endangered, stressed the rig and cause damage. It could have been much worse. Maybe always wear life jacket on night watch. Why the rush?
Nice Video, love the channel ! I met you guys on an Island in Fiji last year. It's cool to see you have a UA-cam channel going. All the best.
Awesome! Thank you!
Please wear a killcord, I find myself writing this on so many cruiser channels. Seen it first hand people falling overboard in perfect conditions and boats run up beach’s with people in the water. Love the videos though keep going! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🙏🏽
You are very right.
Can we send this to The Discovery Channel or something? I want to see those guys save boats!
Hey guys good to see you all with Archer back in the water. I have observed a couple of cruising ladies also using your title “The Sailing Family”.
You could get someone to make you a carbon fiber top instead of that canvas top that's dripping. It would be easy to make. Flat on top with a radius edge with holes in it to tie it down. That way it can be removable. You can even put a window in it so that you can see your sails and still stay dry.
Not a bad idea!
I leave in Satellite Beach Fl witch is just south of Cocoa Beach and have watch a lot of Surfers for the store I ran in the 90’s and have heard of some people very little that are territory! I have watch the Hobgoods grow up and win Surfing contest and one won a world title and am sure they were not like that. Most people like to help surfers and it sucks some people can’t share!!!! Sorry you had to run into someone like that!!! Hope Australia is good!!!
Absolutely love! Love you guys. What great values you are showing your children. Curious what you will do for work when you return? Treasury Estates again?
I love watching you guys! Praise God for you guys to come back and continue your dream ! Hold on! Blessings to you guys!
The great thing about cruising is you can pick your neighbors' & kids loving Xmas , Id be heading south direct to Tonga or even Minerva reef (North) . Just did a delivery (505 Hanse) new Caledonia to Hawaii same time last year direct , Mostly light winds , Dodged one Tropical hit just below Fiji but we were well north of her so all went well - fair winds , You'll love NZ , Surf anywhere .
Your so lucky for having a nice life idol... iam just a small vlogger, and iam her to support your channel....
They should have their own UA-cam channel that would be great
It's interesting the reaction you got from the locals. I spent 6 weeks there during February in 2016 and never ran into that. However, I made friends with a French guy and his Polynesian wife on Dusa Nua, a cat. They also had a house in Fare. Plus KIKI at the "Huahine Yacht Club" and I became friends. But since I left FP I understand there is a growing hate? of foreign cruisers by the locals. So sad. When it was time for me to leave I had many that wanted me to stay. My how the times have changed! Could be too many yachts do not respect the locals, their customs and just do what they want. Like dumping tanks instead of sailing off shore to do so. I think the market in Fare is much better than the one on Raiatea as is the framers market. I would love to have a basket of Pamplamouse,(sp) right now!! Be safe, be free.
Just subbed your channel a few weeks ago and have almost caught up. Long time fan of Delos since the beginning and I am always looking for new sailing channels. Fantastic video quality Seth and the content is great (more snorkeling vids pls). I was in shock when I came across your video from 10yrs ago, the last time you were in the South Pacific, when Elizabeth turned 40 and you were 30ish. Good health and genes has treated you both well. Wish you guys had a “where is archer now” webpage to get an idea of where you are and where you’re going. Cheers and fair winds from Chicago
Wow, thanks for leaving such a nice comment! For more info, like where we are now, you should check out our website at www.the-sailing-family.com !!!
How did you kids cope with all those days of rain? How do they fill their days? I'm very impressed! We'd love to do this and asked our 6yr old what he would do if he was living on a boat like that e.g doing Atlantic crossing for about 3 weeks and he said "I dunno - probably cry all day" and I thought, yep! At least he's honest!
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If you can find a camping supply store or get somewhere long enough to get an Amazon order in they sell spray tent waterproofing its basically spray silicone when it dries is just the rubber coating interwoven with the threads in your canvas top and it'll be a hundred percent waterproof and it's flexible because it's made to go on tents witch Flex in the Wind
We spent 10 days in FP last fall, on Tahiti and then Raiatea and Taha’a. We stayed in locally owned hotels, used local guides, local boat service, local restaurants etc. We never felt a moment’s hostility. They tolerated my French, and humored my meager Hawaiian. Locals brought us in their homes, shared drinks, and loaned us a car for the afternoon. Maybe hire a surf shuttle next time?
I think its a few bad apples ruining the bunch for us. I am sure that most locals are extremely lovely people. But those few make it hard for us sailors to enjoy it.
I bet that place has a few cats and monos for sale then nice and cheap as well right? Glad to see you are back in the water bro.
It's end of March now...I think you need to catch up to "real time" as this is like "a movie from the past" 😋
We're trying!
Enjoy the journey...
Apparently your idea of a "super fun job" is slightly different then mine, jk. I wonder if your experiences with the locals in French Polynesia are anti-cruiser or anti-tourist? When we are able to travel once again post Covid I think that we'll be way more selective on the destinations that we travel too. I worry that you may run into closed borders when you arrive at destinations due to Covid restrictions, although being aboard with the Family should count as self isolation or quarantine. It was fun to see the boys in matching jamjams, enjoy this special time with them as kids grow up WAY too fast. Safe travels Sailing Family.
Good that you put it out there regarding the hostile reception from local surfers. Such a pity that there is no “abundance mentality” and that tourism can and will be affected by such small mindedness. Agree with your view leave if you feel you are not wanted spend your time energy and money with communities that welcome you.
4:30 if you get a considerable speed (like the speed you have then) and you open the plug, all the water goes out instead of coming in, and then you just put the plug again before you slow down. It works amazing!
That's the red thing I pull out right when I get in. It just wasn't draining fast enough so I got to work helping with the bucket. SO MUCH WATER!
@@TheSailingFamily Oh! I didn’t see that.
Your video shows leaving FP January 3, 2020... That should be 2021, right? This video isn't from 15 months ago but rather 3 months.
Enjoying your vids. I am one of the new subscribers to your channel and backtracked to you leaving the states. Lots of fun. The boys will never have a better school!
The year 2020 is correct. This video shows events from over a year ago. See the pinned comment at the top.
Great video thanks for sharing, fun and informative. Quick question I've notice your boat is rigged with Antal. Are you happy with it? thanks.
Brother i have learned so much from you. this was a awesome video as usual and i had a few questions. first i wanted to say sorry for the negative experiences and thought you handled yourself in a way that was inspiring from the boat damage to mean people what a role model for your sons. my question with the negative experiences is would you sail back to any of these places does the beauty or awesomeness out way the negative things or is there some places you might sail by if you were to ever do it again from a fan who wants to do what you guys are doing your advice means a lot big loves fair winds and much respect dad
Elizabeth and I were having that conversation yesterday. If we were to sail the South Pacific for a third time we would go to French Polynesia, but we would spend our time in the Marquesas and Tuamotus only, skipping the Society Islands all together (maybe a short stop in Tahiti to provision). It's clear they don't want us there, and there are so many other beautiful places where they do. We'd rather sail there. Fiji, for example, was incredible. Everywhere you went people would yell "Bula, bula!" to you as you sail by. So incredibly friendly and welcoming. -Seth
@@TheSailingFamily thank you talk to u soon!
Latest news as of April 2021 - looks like things in Huahine are only getting worse:
actu.fr/polynesie-francaise/huahine_98724/huahine-les-agressions-sur-les-voiliers-s-accentuent_41280619.html?fbclid=IwAR3GvFhyjBNUvwEfusQ0lehCDeUiRAkhVUGpCHjB94uoE4eb3eeGfE7ONjA
Translated:
Boaters are fed up. Last weekend, another assault took place on Huahine.
Customers, residents of Tahiti, who had opted for a short stay in the islands aboard a sailboat, were attacked by an inhabitant of the island when they put their boat at anchor.
Insults, racist remarks, threats, throwing objects and physical assault have become the daily life of boaters who anchor on the island.
A charter company, which has already filed several complaints, explains that this phenomenon is worsening in a worrying way on Huahine.
“Last weekend, it was our customers who were assaulted. Three weeks ago, a sailor who had taken his tender to go do some shopping on the island, had his zodiac slaughtered with a cutter by a type in a jet-ski who came expressly from the dock to the boat to vandalize the boat. A month ago, it was a septuagenarian who had his face smashed. In February, it was my skipper who was attacked verbally, then physically, in front of her clients, by a resident who did not want her to take water ... By dint of doing nothing, there will be a real drama, that's for sure, ”explains the manager.
A few individuals
According to our information, these repeated attacks in Huahine are the work of a few individuals, including one well known to all.
"When the skipper lodged a complaint with the gendarmerie after her assault, the gendarmes who had found the assailant and handcuffed him to hear him, released him even though the skipper was still telling the story. And this is the same person who sabotaged the zodiac. On Huahine everyone knows who knows, the authorities too, but we let it happen. Is it okay to get hit, to have your gear broken? ".
Other tourist charter companies contacted on the matter also note an intensification of the phenomenon, but all prefer to remain anonymous for fear of more intense reprisals.
Abused skippers
The manager of the Charter Maui company, who has completely shut down his activity, explains that this phenomenon of "sailing boat bashing" was also one of the reasons that pushed him to stop his activity.
"In Huahine, we did not encounter any particular problems, but it is true that on Raiatea and Bora Bora especially, the skippers were abused," he said.
According to the president of the Polynesian Sailboat Association, the phenomenon of "sailboat bashing" is not new.
"For more than three years, an anti-sailing phenomenon has grown in Polynesia. Insults and threats abound. Although Polynesia remains an extremely welcoming country, it is true that in some islands, and in particular in the Leeward Islands, tensions between the population and boaters are taking a worrying direction. In my opinion, these tensions are due to the lax policy of the government which conveys double talk. "
On the side of the town hall of Huahine, it is explained that they were not informed of an assault last weekend.
"I have not received any report from the municipal police about an incident that took place this weekend," said Nelson Tepa, the director general of services.
"If people have been assaulted, they have to lodge a complaint with the gendarmerie and if the gendarmerie does not follow up, then they have to go and see the mutoi, so that we can act. "
An answer that makes the professionals concerned laugh yellow because according to them, "the mutoi are aware". "They are the ones who tell us that they cannot do anything, that it does not concern them, that we must see the gendarmes.
Never ever give up on my dreams
No salt on the deck anymore I suppose 😉
Looking on the bright side! I like it! -Seth
I find the attitude of the Islanders towards Cruisers unbelievable! That local threatened to slash your dinghy? You made the right decision to leave for New Zealand and away from what Used to be Paradise.
I realize you have already made the jump, but FAIR WINDS! New Zealand or bust!!!
What a jerk to try and threaten you into his embezzlement scheme. You made the right move!
It’s so sad that you had to deal with the aggressive local in Huahine over surfing.
It helped make the decision to leave all that much easier...
@@TheSailingFamily true. Still sad that guy had that attitude. Sad for their community. Always impressed with your attitude.
Go full speed , pull drain pug!
If you stop you will get wet. Sucks it out at high speed.
My friend owns a house on that headland you were anchored at. That wave is only for Tahitians, not even "locals" can surf there unless they are invited.
.... wow. Imagine if wh.. screw it nvm.
Seems hard to believe that Tahiti surfers could keep Huahine or Raiatea locals off a break?
Man, Growing up in Malibu. I had to deal with that tribal BS daily. Too bad you didnt catch that island troll in video and publish his face everywhere. Once that happens. Usually trolls like that drift away.
My only experience of aggressive surfers was Malibu too .... I packed up after that.
If I may suggest, dive and check your anchor and mooring(don't trust your boat on others equipment)
Yes. Definitely. Except when it’s 27 meters deep and you can’t see the bottom attachment. Which sadly was our case.
When you go with a small boat (dinghy). Remove the plug and the water will drain on its own.
How were you treated in the tuamotus. Is all of french polynesia anti visitor or just the main islands of tahiti?
The only thing that that separates fixable from non fixable is funding if you got the money anything can be fixed
How sad the locals think they can charge to ride a break. Very un-surfer vibe there in Huahine! Lots of other Pacific paradises to hit and since tourism is the main source of income for the islands, they are cutting their own ignorant throats.