We Are Selling Our Boat | Boat Life Ep 50
Вставка
- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- I genuinely thought the day would never come, but here we are! If you are in the market for a 50-year-old Swedish sailboat that's ready for the adventure of a lifetime let us know, Penelope is in Bermuda and waiting for her next owners. And if you seriously are considering send us an email at wildweroam@gmail.com and we're happy to give you more information.
I hope this video captures some of the thought processes that went into deciding to sell our boat and ending the boat life chapter, but to be honest it's hard to put it all into words. It was a decision that involved a ton of factors from covid not ending to global weather patterns, and ultimately, we decided to leave the boat because we are both just so much more excited for the next chapter and realized we'd gotten everything we wanted out of boat life. I often wonder if I could go back, if I would change anything, and its a tough question to answer because on the one hand, I know there are little tweaks that could have been super helpful, but ultimately, everything that happened led us to where we are now, and life has never been better, so if that's what led to this next chapter, then I wouldn't change a thing.
Next week's video will get into where we are now and what our new dreams are!
Thanks so much for all the support!
Lou (&Dana)
.......................................................
Want to Support Us?
Purchase our eBook Live Creatively at www.wildweroam.com/store
or
Join our Patreon: / wildweroam
.......................................................
MUSIC
We find all our music on Epidemic Sound, you can too with this 30 Day Free Trial:
share.epidemicsound.com/pl2WQ
........................................................
Keep in Touch:
on / wildweroam
Hi Friends! We wanted to say how grateful we are not only for what this experience of boat life taught us but also for your support along the way. I know this video was a big surprise for a lot of you, but the fact that we have this incredible community that is open to supporting people seek a life that gives them purpose, gives people the space to change their minds, and no matter what shows an open-heartedness to keep going when things don't turn out according to plan, well it just gives us so much joy and hope.
There is also a bunch of people who I'm sure were really only interested in our story if it was a sailing story. We totally understand that perspective and feel no ill feelings towards you guys. Feel free to unsubscribe and keep following all the other incredible people sharing their sailing adventures here on youtube!
But to those of you who are here for all the twists and turns, we cannot wait to share the next chapter with you!
Big hugs,
Dana & Lou
ps if you're really interested in purchasing Penelope send us an email at wildweroam@gmail.com
Do you guys have info on the beautiful song playing around the 20 min mark? It is stunning and I cannot find it via the lyrics on Google.
Ps. I’m so happy for you guys!
I watched this video twice to really understand what happened out there to you guys and changed your minds in the middle of your trip like this. I am very happy for you two, keep going forward! You have reached your goals in life and it’s time to move on to the next one. Looking forward to seeing you on your next adventures, I’m here since 2018 and I’m not going anywhere.
have personally been following since the van build (just like many others I bet) and have loved the twists and turns. You guys have grown so immensely and I love watching your kind, heartfelt, and beautiful relationship. I can’t wait to see what you guys do next!
I am here because of you beautiful people! Yess this video feels good! Thanks for inspiring on living life in alignment with what is true for you each step on the way... Hold fast and let go too... I am so happy for you guys! Looking forward to the next video.
I know absolutely nothing about thin places, but in 25 years of cruising I have seen a lot of people attempting passages they didn’t have the experience for and be scared back to terra firma real fast. Having really enjoyed following your sailing adventure, I was shocked by you trying on the passage to Bermuda already, lacking at least a couple of seasons of coastal sailing before heading out on the big blue. Anyway, you seem very happy with the change of plans, and I wish you the best of luck in your next adventure.
Exactly. It agree it was way to soon to do it on their own with noone with better experience onboard.
@@krewetkaaaa either way none of it matters. They’ve done the sail, healed and grown, and are moving onto a new chapter that makes them happier.
@@concat99 ok, hope it really will like homestading and will be happy on a new path.
We and they will never know how it would have been for them od they would pick up sailing on a normal pace and slow coastal sailing .Maybe they would decided other way then.
To be honest I feel a bit relieved they decided to stop sailing. It was kind of difficult to watch they doing it this way on their own without any experience (even some sailing trips as regular crew).
I am happy this ended up well and nothing really bad happened.
They wouldn't be the first. It's telling that the guy in the boatyard mentioned the bad weather - I'm sure he's sold a number of boats of would-be circumnavigators. Still, Lou and Dana have the guts to try and experience things. There's no shame in deciding afterwards that it's not the thing to do.
My thoughts exactly but good luck to them.
This video came at such a good time for me. I’m in college and in the process of letting go of one of my two majors for the sake of my own peace and happiness. I really needed the encouragement to let go of a dream that I no longer love and to focus on the dream I love the most. Sending love from NJ
Hi Tara! Thanks so much for the beautiful comment, its really nice to see other people making similar style decisions because I feel like its not something people talk much about these days and based on the amount of hate you can get for stuff like this I kind of see why, but its an important part of life, and I think its a really good call on your part! I actually did a double major in school and looking back there was really no need for it at all, one would have been enough and I would have gotten more out of the one than a wider view from two. Good luck!!! ---Lou
@@WildWeRoam Thank you Lou!
Do it! I stressed so much dropping out of Mechanical Engineering as a freshmen into Graphic Design, a week later into Digital Media + Illustration (1999). Dropped the second major (Illus) as a Junior. Worked a couple years as a 3D Modeler, then dropped because I honestly enjoyed the web more-built my skills into programming and UX over a decade to $150+/hr freelancer, then quit it all for three years of grad school and now an Episcopal priest making art and writing. Who knows where I’ll be in another 10? I hope it includes a little homestead-miss the goats we had for a short while.
@@WildWeRoam Just like the old Indian proverb "man who chases two chickens much better off to chase only one"
This will sound crazy, but when you first shared your boat journey with us, I felt in my gut that it was not going to be the long-term journey you talked about. That didn't mean you would fail, but I felt that you would end up on a different path. It feels odd but good to see that happening now. Always always trust your gut. ❤️
I agree but I expected a fail. I think it was when they removed the chart table. I think they succeeded in that they refit a boat and did an ocean passage. I think it's smart to bail if the sailing life isn't what you wanted it to be. So homesteading life next?
I want to be critical but I knew this would be sooner than later. Very superficial people going from one fantasy to the other. Just spare us the BS you shit yourself out there as I would too just like I can't stand heights so I never go up the ladder or look over the cliff. All the best but I have unsubscribed/
@@NLJ1953 You are one of these social media people that think they can judge people just because they saw a couple of videos. It’s totally unfair and blunt…
Im glad they didnt fail as I feel they lovely people. They just needed to say "its not for us, this life" The quoting socrates bs is rubbish. But thats my opinion. I wish them all the best.
I used to sail in perth in races. What a shitfight i hated it but when you went into the bar all the good stuff was the only shit you remembered. The other stuff was too traumatic. Haha
@@NLJ1953 Well, that’s what they didn’t, didn’t they? They tried to pursue a dream, found our it’s enough and they came clean with it after they thought it over. It’s their life, they don’t need to do shit because you expect them to do so.
I am so in awe of your positivity all the time. And you’re right-you had a dream, achieved it, feel fulfilled, are ready to move on and that’s amazing. Such wonderful life stories you have. I cannot wait to hear about your next adventure! Love and peace to you!
You guyssssssssss!! Can't even remotely imagine how life changing this sail was! Amazing to see you both grow so much out of it! 💙 Very very excited about the next chapter! Thanks again and again for sharing! Hugs!
What a beautiful way of telling your story and your adjustment in your dreams. I can't wait to see the videos about the next chapter. And in the meantime: I wish you all the best.
Thank you so much! It has been a big adjustment for us, we really didn't see that coming, but we are loving this next chapter so much and can't wait to share it with you next sunday! ---Lou
This is mind blowing. They don’t teach this lesson in life and maybe they should. I can’t even put into words what I’m feeling but what you guys are doing is the best decision. I’m so excited for you because you are excited for you. And that you are not feeling regret or sadness but a joy that you checked off a box and recognize you don’t have to stay locked in that box. I can’t wait to see what’s next and hope that you will let us join you on the journey. Congrats you two!
Dana and Lou, I sold my home in Oct. 2019 to gain financial freedom and explore life more abundantly. I purchased a 5th wheel, first living at an RV Resort which was amazing at the time then a year later I moved to the farm where I am now (still in my RV) and LOVE absolutely every bit of it! I have traveled more than I ever have before and even got to fulfill my dream of going to Alaska this year. I say this with 1 thing in mind... LIVE!!!!!! As long as you live YOUR life without hindering nobody else's, there is absolutely NOTHING you need to apologize for or regret anything! This life goes sooo fast so just LIVE and have FUN doing it! There is nothing more satisfying to me than actually doing what I said I was going to do! 😊
love this note so much and so proud of you for taking the leap and pursuing your dreams!!! We're so happy with our decision and feel so grateful for all the experiences that got us to this point. Life has so many twists and turns and some of them are planned and some of them are total surprises, but we're just so happy with how it's all unfolded because it got us to where we are now :) sending all our love!! xx Dana
You two are so brave, for so many reasons! I just want to say well done!! For the crossing, for listening to your hearts, and the new adventure! I can't wait to follow along on this one a well!
I'm so happy to see you so happy!! Dana's words about getting what you wanted out of an experience and letting it go were just what I needed to hear for my personal life. So excited to see what the next step for you is, and so so proud of how far you've come.
I’m so glad to see you’re back safe and sound. I totally understand you got all you needed to get from your boating experience. I can’t wait to see what you’ll do next!!
This video was super chilling. After the extended time being away I was definitely worried much like the rest of the people leaving comments. I love your positivity, and hope that the future plans make you just as happy. I know that I'll keep watching regardless of what you are doing, the story telling and connection you two have with the audience is what keeps me coming back.
I have loved watching your journey since purchasing Odi and loved watching your adventure with Penelope but I am so relieved you've decided to start your new chapter. Sailing is such beautiful and intense sport. I was happy for you guys and scared at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I can not wait to see what's next.
With everything you do, you are still inspiring us in different ways ❤️ Knowing went to let go is so important and just a scary decision as any! Excited for what's next for you all!
Thanks Carol! It was a tough decision for us but we both feel so happy in this next chapter and know it was the right call : ) ---Lou
At first I felt so disappointed, particularly as a sailor who has followed you for ever, I had really looked forward to your upcoming adventures at sea. Then I realised how that would have meant nothing if you were not your usual 100% driven, enthusiastic, wonderful couple who follow your hearts and souls for all of us to see! So I say bring on the next chapter I am staying to watch😁
Great video! Song title at 19 min please??
I saw you searching for Odi, building it, crossing my country Macedonia in it, selling it, chilling... ♥️
When you said you're buying a boat, my first reaction was fear. I'm terrified of open waters. But I was watching anything you posted anyhow :)
So the relief I felt when you spend a year building Penelope was real.
However, these months without a update from you were horrible. And now, I just feel immensely happy that you chose less risky life.
Can't wait to see what's next.
Love from Skopje, Macedonia.
lou and dana, please know that your beautiful relationship continues to inspire me and my partner to be the best for each other 🥺 you've inspired us to roam wild, and we're already planning (safely, if covid permits) our first hike. so no matter what happens next and where life takes you, you have thousands of supporters who got your back!
I subscribed for the sailing. But will stay because I learned that was the least of it. Looking forward to the next chapter and more wisdom. Cheers!
emotions were so high through this whole trip, i feel really intense myself! i'm so glad you both were able to have this chapter and get what you wanted out of it, even if you are actually scared and backing out, who cares! what's important is you got to try and it got challenging without taking your lives or anything bad. just super happy you're both ok and spending time with your families
“Once you decide to make a change, it’s really hard to tread water.” Yes! 💜
💯 totally agree with what her Mom said
We recently re-watched your Marie Kondo video. Minimalism is about letting go of the things that slow down your processes, and while we were inspired by your dream to circumnavigate the world, we’re so much more inspired by your desire to be true to yourselves and let go of this dream. You did it after all! Your journey, of living creatively, speaks to us and so many others. So proud of you!
Well said!
I just have such a high respect for those who tried to sail and still sailing.. cant imagine all those patience, motivation and hardwork! Good luck on your next adventure Dana and Lou, we're just here to support! 🥰
ah this means so much to us both really thank you for taking the time to leave such a beautiful message! cannot wait to share the next chapter with you :) big hugs xxx Dana
I’m so confused why people are mad at you for living your lives unapologetically. My first thought was maybe homesteading and building a farm. Whatever y’all do and whatever that looks like, IS YOUR UNIQUE journey. I’m so excited for the next chapter. Wishing you both the absolute best. YOU DESERVE IT! Thanks for bringing us along.
Hi Amanda. Your first thought is a very good one! Thank you so much for the kind words, we really appreciate the support : ) Next sunday the videos will the current again with where we are living and what we are doing, and it is AMAZING!!! ---Lou
We're here for the boat stuff, not the people stuff Amanda... They're, ostensibly, fine people but we found them because of the boat and they barely start using it and just give up? Not sure how to feel except disappointed and possibly betrayed. We spent all this time investing ourselves in their boat build and they give up without even trying?
@@BenjaminKlahn haha, I hope you're not serious? Must be a really hard job, "investing yourself" in a UA-cam channel ;) Dana and Lou don't owe anyone anything - they choose to share a bit of their lives by making beautiful content, you can watch it for free and close your browser whenever you like. I really really hope you're kidding saying you feel "betrayed"? 😅
@@BenjaminKlahn Its all good. They need to make a change. I'd rather them do that instead of pushing forward and potentially getting injured or worse. Things just aren't the same as precovid days so I'm sure travel is a bit more difficult. Plus you don't know what other things they have going on in their lives. If you are here for the boat it might be time to sail off to another UA-cam channel.
@@BenjaminKlahn but they were never only about their boat? I feel like you sorely misunderstand what this particular channel is about. I’m also concerned by how invested you are in what this couple choose to do. It’s weird. And very creepy. Leave them be to live their lives in a way that makes them happy. Go do the same with your own. You’re wasting precious moments of your life on… a hate comment? Take a step back.
wow! that may be your best episode ever. A truly heart felt message to the world about how our dreams, experiences, and environment can shape our direction in life. Glad you realized your dream....and your next dream. (not spoiling) both - you are welcome and a huge thank you is in order ... it was so great to share time with you both and I look forward to seeing you again...cheers....
Applaud you two for listening to your hearts and the universe! You did what you set out to do. No problem in recognizing that this was not for you. Safe journey home. And the boat will sell fast!!!
I'm glad you're following your intuition - can't wait to see what your next adventure brings!
For others reading this and from my perspective as an experienced yachtsman… if you are thinking of getting a boat please follow this advice.
Sailing is technically difficult. It is completely foreign if you’ve got no experience. So, if you think you can jump on a boat and learn yourself from UA-cam don’t. It’s like snow skiing, If you teach yourself at the end of the first week you’ll be still trying to ski beginner runs. If you get some help from day one at the end of the week you’ll be more than likely to want to try black runs. Sailing takes years not days.
Being highly critical these guys never got off the green runs. Im not being mean I’m just giving you an observation I’ve seen repeated over and over. I’ve seen it destroy relationships and financially challenge people.
Sailing is really great but the trick is to get rid of the training wheels as quickly as possible and maybe even do it on someone else’s boat first. UA-cam and cruising books are not going to get you there. You can be stubborn all you like but ignoring expert advice is at your peril.
Good luck WWR
Again, I agree 100%, been boating for 50 years, inland passages from Ny to Florida, and I am still blown away that you guys learned how to sail in 1 year and decide to cross the ocean....just not the right steps if you wanted to stay in sailing/cruising life...seems you did not think this through correctly....glad you are alive
Watching this boat journey had me concerned at the lack of experience. The electronics alone seemed overwhelming, much less the actual sailing. Thinking of the sailors hundreds of years ago, using a sextant and the stars …. and experience. But God love the enthusiasm of youth.
On point and as we laughingly say cheated death - Been sailing/ motor yachting for 35 years and youtube is a fun place to watch hypersensitivity masquerading as insecurity - and you get the spin and carnage. I do enjoy the re-builds.
Just in tears watching this the whole time. Your words are raw, real, beautiful, and the two of you are so inspiring to me. So happy for you both and I can't wait to see what else life has in store for you.
Good for you guys! This video also opened me up to the idea of letting things go when i feel fulfilled by them! Cant wait to see what you do next!
Thanks so much! It is not something we have a lot of practice with but we are really trying to learn when to let go of things and try new things and be more open to change in general!! ---Lou
yes! take your portion and move on - same. 💜
Thank you both so much for sharing. The timing of this video really felt like the universe reaching out to me to help encourage me to make a specific choice that I’ve been fighting with for years now. The timing couldn’t have been better. I’m so glad that you’re doing what you need to for you and not others and I really appreciate the messages in this video.
In a time where choice can feel overwhelming and endless, it's nice to see you both feel so comfortable with your decision. Excited to see next chapter!
A wise person once told me "change your mind often, and do so unopologetically."
Whether you choose to work a 9-5 and that means changing your mind about what company you choose to work for OR you're planning on sailing the world and then choose to take a completely different direction. Make these changes, believe in your intuition, and choose your path guilt free.
The ocean scared the shit out of you both. It’s ok to admit that,
🤨
Absolutely. No shame in that.
Goes to show that sailing isn’t for everybody but they did their best and achieved their goal so good for them
It would me.
Exactly i was in the coast guard for 8 years n the ocean can humble you with the quickness, its vast, intense, scary, beautiful and lonely.
All those words instead of just confessing that “The ocean scared the shit out of us!” 😀
I am so grateful to you both for sharing your story, the deep spiritual experiences you had, and the wisdom you have gained. Can't wait to to follow along for the next chapter. So glad to hear you are safe and enjoying your family.
You two give me so much hope. I have teary eyes as I write this. I am very glad you are safe and happy. Your videos are not just about storytelling they are art. The shots, the scenes, the context all of it. I am personally going through a tough moment in life and watching you two is where I go when I need to feel better. I hope wherever your life journey takes you, you will still feel comfortable sharing it with us. Until then, I wish you the best and thank you for all you have done for many of us.
I've been watching this channel since you guys were in Berlin shooting film. I remember when I found this channel, I was in film school and in love with shooting film. Watching how you took your photos and the relationship you have, I felt like I was your friend. So much has changed since that day, I remembered watching the van build when I was in my little hotel room while shooting a tv show. Then watching the Sail boat build during the pandemic and while I was changing career paths from filmmaker to bread baker 😂. I feel like Dana said in the video that I definitely made the right choice.
Thank you so much for the beautiful videos and messages you've shared with us along the years. ❤️
Knowing when to "quit"/move on is something more of us need! Amazing video, looking forward to seeing what's next for you both!!
anya this means so much to us! it was definitely a big lesson for Lou and I and one we weren't so used to making, but it's turned out better than we could have ever imagined. So excited to share the next chapter with you :) big hugs xx Dana
I'm SO HAPPY for you two! I'm also somewhat relieved. The lessons learned on the water seemed to truly hit home and I'm glad that you were able to read the signs and choose something else that mattered more. What freedom. What liberty! What openness to all that life has to offer!! I'm really looking forward to finding out what's next for you (and I'm preciously keeping my Ody stickers as a reminder to live life creatively!). 💛
Amazing journey! Can't wait to see the new one. Letting go of what is no longer serving you is so important and what's even more precious is having the courage to pick up the things you love and want to pursue. It can be scary, intimidating and requires some persistence but it's a hell of a lot easier when you have a partner & family supporting and encouraging you. Good luck & best wishes!!
My heart swelled so much in this video! It is so encouraging to hear you talk about this experience. I cannot wait for the next chapter!!!
Okay at first I thought “quitters!” Then I thought of all the times I came to the realization that the path I was taking just wasn’t right and changed directions. I get it. I’m looking forward to seeing your journey.
hahah this progression of thought is amazing! can't wait to share the next chapter with you - Dana
Wow what a story and thanks for sharing it in such a beautiful way! It was so good of you guys to have made it to Bermuda and quite emotional to follow I might add! (In a positive way) Wish you guys all the best for what's to come and I'm glad I got to follow along your journey on Penelope. Keep up the good work and always follow your hearts!
My first thought when reading the title was "baby".
Now I finished the video and still think the same.
But whatever the new chapter will be - it will be great and wonderful!
We might be lucky to be the viewers of all the glory to come. 😊
They quit to soon and they are so fake.
@@sailingbeachhouse5416
Yeah... And you know them personally since Kindergarden and you own their minds. 🤦🏼♀️
Thank you for being so inspiring. I practicly never leave comments (and I'm not fluent in english so excuse any mispells), but I had to write a big thank you. I've been following for the last year and a half, and your content is so different from any others I've seen. Not only your videos are always flawless and beautiful, but you are so authentic and profound. You put forward the most important travel of it all, the most amazing, rewarding and difficult: the inner travel. Please never stop to be real with us. Love!
So happy for you Dana & Lou! I think you're so brave and wise to make this decision and to share it with everybody. Excited to see what comes next
Wow ... somehow watching your passage video I felt like this was coming but it's surreal! So happy and proud of you guys. Amazing 👏
I have watched this couple since the very beginning and I remember well how wonderfully happy they were in the mountains of Spain. I feel that they are absolutely on target to be on a quest for something similar. I can't wait to meet all the little fur babies! Also, even though some folks are commenting negatively about their sailing, they did it! That is something many, many people can never say, as armchair travelers.
As a woman that grew up on the water I am so relieved you are safe! What an incredible accomplishment and adventure! Now on to the next chapter! Blessings!!!❤️
I don’t know why but i feel i can breathe more easily now - your next adventure will be awesome and you wont be in such peril every day. That was a very tiny boat and the ocean is a big bad ass unforgiving thing. So many adventures await! Xxxxx
Dana & Lou….. never chasing and achieving your dreams is a sad, empty feeling. Having accomplished all you did is amazing. There is no mandate that you do ANYTHING forever or until it becomes unpleasant. Identify a new dream, see your families (had no idea you had ties to NH, my home) and set out on a new path. Life really is about the journey and who you meet along the way, not the destination. ❤️
I've followed you for a while now, and I don't know...I loved the Winter Build series, but I just didn't see you guys on the water. I'm inspired that you did it, but the news doesn't surprise me.
I hope the new chapter is a good one for you both. It’s great to see people being courageous in their life choices. Beautiful video, as ever. Thank you for sharing. X
This was so beautiful and inspiring. So impressed with how the quality of your videos always seems to get better with each release. Thank you for sharing your story and I’m excited to see where you end up next.
Thank you for sharing your story in such a humble and honest way. Life throws so many twists and turns, and sometimes it is when we feel lost that we truly find our way. So excited you've found a new path to follow and I look forward to seeing where that takes you. This last adventure may have been shorter than first planned but you are both so brave. 💗
When I saw you both so thrilled to see land and being on land on the last video I knew the ocean wouldn’t be for you. It can be beautiful but it is also so scary…I have been on a few sailboats for island hoping and short passages and wouldn’t dare an Atlantic crossing, even with experienced people, because I just wouldn’t know what to do in case something really bad happened and it all changes so quickly…a little rain on land doesn’t compare to what it feels like out there. So…glad to know you are well and happy and looking forward for the next video!!
I literally cried when you had to leave Alfie and the cottage in Spain behind. I've often thought about whether or not he's still there and wondering about you both.
So happy you’re living your dreams. This video was so inspirational to me. It brought tears to my eye, and chills up my spine!
This is EPIC. I love that you guys are following your hearts/intuition instead of whats ‘logical’ or ‘cost effective’. Life is too short to hold on to something just because it took a while to get there. So proud of you, congratulations!
New chapter is coming for you. ✨
Forever in the journey with Dana & Lou 💗
Thanks so much Anna, we really appreciate the kind words and support!!! ---Lou
I thought about how I felt about this (to us) very sudden change and honestly, I feel a deep sense of calmness. Penelope was part of your journey and now you're moving on. Leaving one adventure behind for something you two are feeling with so much certainty is brave and surely the right way! Hold fast, let go, enjoy the ride. We love you guys, you have shown incredible strength out on sea, but also with this decision.
You guys don't stop to amaze me with how you just follow what your gut feeling leads your hearts. The purposely life you are living is an inspiration that touches me very deeply and keeps me following my own dreams - even if they might shift from one blink of an eye to another. Excited to see where the next chapter leads you!
I'm in tears watching this. You're both so strong, brave, creative and awe inspiring. You've had such an incredible journey and I cannot wait to see what's next for you.
So bittersweet 🥲 you guys are amazing. I had chills when lou was describing thin places
Thanks!!! It really was the most surreal experience being out there, the wildlife in particular was incredible : ) ---Lou
CHIILLLLLLS
A Thin Spot. You two make my eyes rain - a lot. Enjoy your life. Oh wait - you are.
It’s great to tag along to feel what you are feeling.
A beautiful spiritual experience - follow the decisions that give you peace. Hoping you will in some way or form continue to document and share your remarkable journey.
You are on the right path, your path. And I look forward in sharing your beautiful lives, and where ever that may take you. Loving, good vibes your way.
Absolutely fantastic. I started following you guys when you was looking to buy Odi. And to see the joy when you woke up at home tells me you're doing the right thing. Can't wait for the next chapter. Thank you. :) (Also, I've said it before but the storytelling, editing and music choices are sooooooo good! Loved the performance at the end!)
Thanks Joseph! The performance at the end was our friend Mike at the boatyard, he is so talented. It was honestly some of the coolest live music we've ever experienced!! --Lou
I also love this episode because it reminded me what a great storyteller Lou is, he has a real gift for words. (Dana too but I find Lou has such a calming essence when he speaks)
Along the path are meny branches its knowing when to take a branch
and make it the new path. That takes courage
I started watching this video when it aired, and didnt get more than 30 seconds into it due to life. I finally got a chance this morning, and Lou, you seriously brought me to tears. The stress of life, work and obligations has been crushing me. Ive been in my current situation for 12 years, trading one stressful job for another. Your story about the term Hold Fast, when to hold fast, and when to let go made me realize my decision to let go, was the right one.
Thank you for all of the stories over the past few years. I stumbled across your channel in early 2020 when the world went pearshaped and life changed forever. Went back to some of the odie vids and got a good grasp of just how much determination you both have. Your one of the few channels I keep coming back to because of it.
Oh wow! I am so glad to see you both SOO happy!!! I love the message in this video, knowing when to change tack, and let a previous dream go is such a vaulable lesson, one I learned so late on. I sruck with a career I knew wasn't working fo rme beacsuse I'd sunk so much emergy and time into getting to it, but I should've let go sooner, because it made me sick in the end. What is life but to find joy and fulfillment? I am so looking forward to your new adventures, as always. Congratulations to you both for finding your joy and the chapter that you've just closed. 💚
It’s beautiful to see you guys chasing your dreams. I look forward to what’s coming and can’t wait for the next video. Stay safe and never stop going forwards.
Thanks so much JP!!! ---Lou
My husband and I feel that we have a connection to the couple that both are We are are a lot older but in many ways we have experience your journey. I am 67 and my husband is 75 , He is from New Hampshire and I am from NJ. Our journey together has led us into many paths . Gardening ( becoming food self sufficient) , Sailing , Kayaking, Biking, Flying, Boat Building and Traveling. . I first found you when we purchased our 22 ft Catalina sailboat. We had just finished building a 17 sailing dory but felt a need for something else. While watching you go from a Van to purchasing a sailboat , we sold our home , bought a third 15 ft trailerable sailboat and downsized our home drastically. Our friends in NH though we were nuts While you were working our your boat we refurbished the 15 ft sailboat including sewing new sails and cushions, Our thoughts were to trailer it to enjoy the Arizona Lakes this winter. It was wonderful trip but We too had that moment where we realized that we accomplished our goal and we needed to let go. . Fast forward 7 months and we sold the dory and the the 15 foot sailboat. We are happy be in our retirement home on the Jersey shore and sail the Barnegat bay in NJ on the Catalina. The skills you learned from your experiences and the discipline of beckoning sailors will serve you well in whatever you next chapter is. Not sure if we are correct but is sure seemed you are looking into some sort of Hobby Farm . If so and since you are in NH Please look up. Hidden Meadows farms in Eliot ME. Just over the NH boarder . Ric and Janee are friends . They have done wonders with their hobby farm Mostly growing lavender and grapes and they are always happy to share . Well anyway good luck with your future and if you choose to be on you tube again your videos are top notch , So real. We have enjoyed your journeys.
You are both so STUNNING. I am in constant awe of you both. I'm in awe that you lived in a boat for over a year and I'm equally in awe that you had the courage and clarity to know that it was time for something different. I'm so proud of you both and I cannot wait to see what's next
I am so glad they made the decision they did! We live on our sailboat and have seen so many couples force themselves to be unhappy just for the sake of #BoatLife... this was a very brace decision and I am glad they were both at peace with it
They were in an apartment for a huge chunk of it. They spent the winter on land and New England winters are long.
So proud of you guys! Your adventures and relationship with each other fills my heart! Thanks for letting us see the world through your eyes. 💚
aww you don't know how much this means!! thank you miranda :) feels so grateful to have you here for the adventure! xx Dana
I hope the boat sells quickly and can't wait to follow you on your next adventure! Love you both!
Just watched this episode twice. It won't be the last time either. You both captured your "thin place" decision with so much emotion, chosen words and music. I have attended numerious motivational retreats and personal development off site meetings as a senior executive but non had the power of this video. I think you showed what you said you couldn't describe. I will be eagerly awaiting the future with you guys. Be well Lou and Dana.
wow Gary thank you so much. I'm smiling so much reading your words and it feels so special to know you got what we were trying to put into this video. Feel so lucky to have people like you here and we can't wait to share this next chapter with you. Sending all our love xxx Dana
What an amazing achievement to have bought an old boat, done it all up, learned to sail, sail a ocean passage just the two of you and make it Bermuda safely. There's no undermining that.
All of the reasons you gave in the video and description are all positive outcomes to take from your experience, but I think I, and perhaps others too, feel like we missed a step in the journey to the decision. Do you have any regrets, was the sailing experience all you had hoped it would be? Was the sailing experience as harrowing as it was portrayed in your last video, that had some part in your decision?
Good luck with your next adventure!
thank you so much for this note!! we really appreciate it and i'm adding all these questions to a list i'm compiling - going to be recording a podcast answering all of them in the next week or so to give a better glimpse into our whole decision-making process :) xx Dana
So excited for you guys. And excited for us because I can’t wait to watch you start the next adventure. Congrats!!
Woooow.... One of my favourite videos you've ever posted (and yes, been watching since Spain)! So happy for you guys. Can't wait for the next chapter, as from the outside view, it feels right over here too :)
Everything you two do together, you do it wholeheartedly and elegantly. Can’t wait for the next adventure! ❤️
Thanks Kristin! So happy to see so many friends in the comments section so excited for this next chapter as well : ) ---Lou
Well said! Agree!
Elegantly is the word! So much love to you all
Wisdom is applied knowledge. You have demonstrated this principle. You’re right- life IS short, & very precious! I’m happy for you & your families that you’ve changed course - keeping sight of the BIGGER picture.
Lovely & touching video! I'm happy for you two. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure and best of luck on the boat sale!
So excited for you guys!! The last episode definitely felt like the end of a chapter and im so excited to see whats next for you both!!
I FEEL YOU! I wanna be a nomad but i also want a farm. I'm excited to see your adventure wherever it goes :) you guys always inspire me
eeek this on so many levels!!!! cannot wait to share next weeks video with you :) big change is sometimes a really good thing - definitely scary but can lead you to something even better! sending all our love xx Dana
@@WildWeRoam yayyyy can't wait :)
You just need a ship big enough for a farm... Haha. Or be content to farm the sea for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
So not surprised that you are selling the boat - I think you were amazing doing the journey you did as non-sailors! The fact that everything since you made that decision has gone so fast is a sure sign of how right out of for you - and a great reminder that when life is really difficult and stuck it’s time to take a step back and reassess. Life is not meant to be hard. It is meant to be full of wonderful adventures and I can’t wait to see more videos of yours xx
Couldn't agree more :) thank you so much for sharing your reflections with us karen, it really means a lot. Living a life with ease has been something ive been craving for so long and this next chapter is doing just that. Can't wait to share next sunday's video with you so you're all caught up :) xx Dana
@@WildWeRoam what a great phrase - a life of ease. I was brought up to know that the more you put into something the more you get out of it and yet working hard at or for something is not the same as being in a place of struggle or hardship. I have this feeling your next move may be about seeing some roots down and I’m looking forward to hearing and seeing how you two wildly roam through life in one place! ❤️
Bless. You guys! So happy for you. I love when you touch on mindset, goals etc and I wondered if you’d be up for doing a mini series on that? Pleeeeeease 🙏❤️
This was such a beautiful video! Not only because it so lovingly encapsulated your entire experience; but really highlighted and normalized how it’s okay to change your mind or move on without shame (and in fact a lot of excitement)! I think we as people often get sucked into these patterns of thought surrounding what we think makes an ideal life; and stay on paths just because it’s what we think we should be doing rather than follow what would be best for us. I know I did this when I moved abroad to a
big city because it’s what I had been dreaming of since high school only to find that I am happiest back home. Living someplace close to family and in a small town covered in trees. Our minds can change and that is what makes growing up so wonderful. We get to learn more about ourselves, and what makes us comfortable/fulfilled. I am so excited for you both, and I wish you all the best in the world!! 💛💛
The reasons you are feeling this way
1) You don't have a lot of experience, and made a very challenging crossing before you were ready for it.
2) You crossed at perhaps the worst time possible, in the middle of storm season
You should have waited until you were more prepared and experienced.
late may early june is considered one of the safest times to sail to Bermuda from NE, thats why all the races happen those weeks. the worst possible time would be august, september at the height of hurricane season. point 1 is more valid ; ) but we weren't interested in sailing around NE for a couple more years. If anything, we should have bought a cheaper boat in the carribean and sailed around there, but with covid shutdowns that would have backfired massively and we would have been separated from the boat for a very very long time like all the other cruising couples during lockdown. for the passage from Bermuda to the carribean, we could have easily enlisted some friends who are professional sailors or even a captain, but like we said, we genuinely aren't interested in sailing or living aboard anymore. sometimes you just change what your interested in. --Lou
late may early june is considered one of the safest times to sail to Bermuda from NE, thats why all the races happen those weeks. the worst possible time would be august, september at the height of hurricane season. point 1 is more valid ; ) but we weren't interested in sailing around NE for a couple more years. If anything, we should have bought a cheaper boat in the carribean and sailed around there, but with covid shutdowns that would have backfired massively and we would have been separated from the boat for a very very long time like all the other cruising couples during lockdown. for the passage from Bermuda to the carribean, we could have easily enlisted some friends who are professional sailors or even a captain, but like we said, we genuinely aren't interested in sailing or living aboard anymore. sometimes you just change what your interested in. --Lou
@@WildWeRoam it seems you both were more interested in the idea of sailing then the actual sailing itself. I remember the video where you shared how you first discovered you wanted to do boat life and met a man in Spain who sailed the world and you seemed to really admire him. The idea of sailing is beautiful so I totally understand. The idea of van life is picturesque too but most people in real life couldn’t handle it. It’s ok to try new things and realize that they weren’t meant for you. What’s important is that you learned a long the way and have experiences that will stay with you forever. And maybe one day you’ll own a boat again that you can take out for weekend adventures. ⛵️
Happy for you guys, sounds amazing what you real dream is !❤️
Thanks so much!!! We can't wait to share it with you next Sunday! It involves a beautiful island paradise, some jungle, and no sailboat ; ) ---Lou
What a stunning video guys! I found you through Fran videos long time ago, and it is so beautiful to see how far you come from. Life is all about trying and doing it, and if you found yourself in a place where you feel like you are not fully happy, you can move on and change it. Life is all about it. Most of luck to you guys!
I am so happy for you guys. Such a beautiful, bittersweet point. What a way to end this chapter. | cannot wait for the next one!
I've been following you guys since early Plant Based Traveler and I was a bit afraid commenting here because I don't want to come out as negative or dismissive of your feelings, but here goes! I can only imagine how scary this must have been for you, but the truth is... This is dangerous and you guys were not prepared. I can imagine it was a bummer that so many people kept saying you should take classes, but I gave the benefit of the doubt because I assumed you would ease into it slowly. And I believe you can only take the most out of sailing after a lot of experience, gaining confidence! Learning on the go is a risk for trauma and getting your dream crushed. Of course after the trauma you guys went through, this is what happened and a farm is going to look like paradise! I'm not saying this is the wrong move, you should do what makes you happy, but maybe you would still like to do some more introspection on what happened? Because from the outside it doesn't sound like a "we did it, and we want to move on". Anyway, it's ok to admit to be overwhelmed or unprepared after a first experience, this is what I'm trying to say. And I don't say this with any ill intention. I think you guys are still amazing! Regardless of the outcome, you went out and did something most people only spend their whole lives talking about!
"Let go of any feelings of sunk cost" YES. THIS. I used to get so caught up on this.
I love you guys. I love getting to watch y'all grow while I'm growing too.
Wow! I guess that answers my question on your last video on how you all got back home. I completely support this and I'm so happy you guys were able to make that decision for yourselves!!! So excited for you both and to see what's to come. :)
I think it's awesome you're paying attention to your heart and what you feel like you should do with the limited time we have on Earth. It's easy to backseat drive, but it's YOUR life and we're here just to enjoy the ride along the way. To those who think that it's best for them to get off the ride, please do so! Thank you guys for sharing your life with us, and I wish you nothing but the best and happiness galore!
Wow we have been sailing for over a year and that trip we would never have done with such inexperienced. Sailing is all about building confidence and experience. Excited for your next chapter but disappointed your leaving this one.
Very wise to know when something has run its course, even if it seems like a quick pivot or a bend in reality. It was obvious to me that you both found something very personal and precious on the ocean. I admire you both so much and can't wait to see what you do next. 🌱🌄🔭🌌🐕
Wow, so admirable to be present enough to know when to stop! Excited to hear what's next.
WOW!! You two are AMAZING, and certainly wise beyond your years!! To recognize that you had achieved your goal and did not have to follow "the plan" that no longer worked for you, and then pivot to embrace your next adventure is absolutely awe-inspiring. I am (much) older than both of you, but have taught me a great deal over the years, and I am so excited to see where you go next. xoxo
It's interesting your description of a "Thin Place". I get similar feelings every time I go up onto the South Downs in the south of England, an inner peace seems to enter me and I feel so calm the woes of everyday life melts away and I feel complete contentment.
I bikepacked the sdw last year , a great experience , beautiful place 👍🙂
If it feels right, it is most likely the right thing to do. Thanks for sharing all of this. Cheers!
Thanks so much! Sometimes with a big decision it can be hard to know if you made the right call but we both know 100% with this one that it was the right call and haven't regretted it since!! ---Lou
I am so happy you two are so happy! That is all that matters! Thank you for not hiding what happened and being transparent, not that it's anyone's business, BUT it is important others realize how risky it can be! I follow a few sailing vlogs and appreciate the reality check!
Many KUDOS to you both for sharing this part of your story. You crossed an ocean on a sailboat, just the two of you! We've been sailing for 3 years and still haven't done that. What a beautiful experience that only those that have been there know what it's like. Pack up that feeling and store it away for those times when you think you can't do something hard, just think of that! Happy you got to capture your dream. now on to the next one! xoxo