Ironic indeed that you were worried that a series about canal travel wouldn't appeal to viewers of a sailing channel, whenithe uniqueness of this voyage, along with your wonderful videos and narration, was exactly what made it so fascinating to so many of us. Thank you for sharing this voyage with your loyal viewers!
Maya, you videos are not just about sailing, they are about culture, about music, about the beauty of this planet. Please keep doing what you are doing and don’t worry about theme of the channel. And more music please.
You will have fabulous tails to tell your grandchildren. Friends too. I'm thankful that you two shared your adventure with us here on UA-cam. Thanks for taking me on your adventure.
It’s been so wonderful and crazy to experience Europe through your eyes of such wonder. Amazing that you produced such a dreamy & delightful, packed with information series. Looking forward to what’s to come. Of course I can never get enough of your music Maya. Be safe and know you mean a lot to all of us. 💕🦋
I found this series to be an absoute joy. I watched one or two episodes every morning enjoying the content and Maya's wordcrafting. I have been so impressed with both of your talents. On to your next series. Thank you both.
Thank you sooo much for taking us along with you on your journey, we didn't like it - we loved it ! The two of us (my wife and I) are not particularly 'boaty' people, but being on your boat for this journey has been quite special . We are two Brits who live in France and enjoy travelling (in France and elsewhere) with our (towed) caravan, but now we also enjoy travelling with Magic Carpet. Thanks Maya. Thanks Aladino.
This was an awesome series! Not only because it brought back memories to my life in Germany, but because of the way you showed your experience Aladino's comment "The challenges made it adventurous" reminded me of a phrase by famous western author Louis L'Armour in his self written autobiographie: "Adventure is nothing but a romantic word for trouble".
20 years ago, a PBS special series called "Barging through Europe" , about a man that rode a barge through many canals - it caught my imagination way back then. Your beautiful series going North rekindled that excitement and went way beyond that series in so many ways. Your filming, storytelling & music have been a total joy to behold. Best wishes on your next adventure.
I hadn't heard of that series Michael, thank you so much for the kind words and for letting us know about it! I'll try to find it online somewhere. -Maya
Someone already pointed out the "Barging through Europe" series on UA-cam, but if you still haven't had enough, Wildings Sailing just completed a southbound trip via the canals in France. See their playlist on ua-cam.com/play/PLgBY4pL_mKSS9DkfsdqGu44qGQMgkl8pM.html
Thank you for allowing Me to follow your Adventures through this terrible time, Being a 66 yr old "Landlubber" who can't and never has been able to swim ( because of a bad experience as a child) nor have I been into sailing because of that I was totally amazed how much I was enthralled, totally drawn to binge watch your complete Adventure from the beginning , so not being able to Travel and see for myself I have enjoyed every episode and look forward to your next Adventures. Take care, Stay healthy and Keep safe.
I'm 72 and have been following your jurneys and adventures since the 2nd episode when beautiful MC left the boatyard and I feel like I know you since many years, appreciating your approach and way of life. I wish to congratulate for the excellent filming and artistic editing that make transpire a deep sense for adventure and cultural curiosity..... (a modern Odyssey), either sailing in the Med or going across Europe through waterways, despite Covid lockdowns.... You are a lovely salty young couple and I hope our routes will cross someday in the eastern Med (There -away from tourist places- you can still find an incredible hospitality and pristine coves and villages, full of history: very poetic.... Besides, winters are mild...) Buon Vento!
Iam dutch and because of you i bought a beatifull old sailboat 75 years old the Hull is teak i did sail when i was Young with my parents thanks you for all of your wonderfull inspiration
WOW, what a wonderful, wonderful thing!! I'm so happy that you started sailing again, and it sounds like your boat must be absolutely beautiful! Fair winds to you!
Couple of hearty travelers. Kindred spirits are thrilled to see it. You still have the most beautiful and interesting sailing vessel of all I watch. Fantastic production skill as well
I really enjoyed watching your travels north through the continent! What a wonderful thing for us to watch during the pandemic. With many people stuck at home, socially isolating, a little ‘vacation’ in the form of your weekly video was just what was needed. Thank you for that! Looking forward to the next chapter in your adventure! I just realized I hadn’t subscribed yet. I wait for the videos to come out each week so I didn’t realize that I wasn’t subscribed. Also I tend to watch on the tv so I don’t see if I’m subscribed and I don’t see the option for clicking the thumbs up. Safe travels and keep up the videos, it’s great for those of us who currently don’t have the opportunity to get out there.
You are absolutely wonderful! I loved watching your series, my wife as well, and you inspired us to try something similar in a few years. We already started planning and saving for a trip from Rotterdam to Constanta - in the Black Sea. Until then, with the boat we have we will make a test run on the lower part of the Danube this summer, and see how it works out. Thank you so much!!!
An excellent series, Maya and Aladino! You wondered why it became so popular? Well I, for one, was happy to have a break from beautiful people having a beautiful time among the palm trees, beaches, wind and waves. There are plenty of channels doing that, which is fine, of course. But they aren't as varied or well crafted as yours. You show us new things, you ask new questions, and you go outside your comfort zones. Lastly, your lovable personalities compliment each other: artistic and logical (we know who's who!). Keep doing what you do.
Thank you very much for this excellent series, I have looked forward to fridays, particularly as we, here in Northern Ireland, have missed our two or three trips to Europe we usually do each year, looking forward to your next series. You seem to be a lovely couple and I wish you all the best in the future, again thank you for your excellent videos! xx
I really enjoyed you trip across Europe, and especially sailing the ancient ship replica in the Netherlands. My Dutch ancestors came, in 1624, to the New Amsterdam and New Jersey Colonies, leaving from Winkel, North Holland, to a nearby port and traveling back and forth until much of the Wallich/Van Winkle family had arrived. I am 14th generation from the netherlands.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your river sequences. I lived in France for two years, a portion in Switzerland. I have always wondered what the canal system between Lyon and Switzerland to the Rhine would be like. A friend of mine who lived in Alsace Lorraine in her youth, started following your videos when I told her about your trip up the canals. She mentioned that she remembered her grandfather fishing in the canal that you guys traveled over. You made a trip that I always wanted to do and thanks to you, I know what it looks like now. I really enjoyed your entire series. Thank you!
Beautifully done you two. Thank you so much for sharing this part of the world, your journey and your lives with us. Looking forward to what you have in store for the future. Be well and calm seas.
When I found your channel I think it was your voice that brought me to you I could actually sit back and even close my eyes and still see what you're doing just by the way you're describing things in your smooth Calming voice thank you for allowing me to sit back and enjoy your lives
You have Embraced the adventure of traveling to life's great memory's. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your informative and interesting page of history. Absolutely brilliant video. Well done.
From Texas. Y'all are doing what I can only dream of. Please have more fun, more adventures, more travels and if you ever call on Houston - Galveston Bay, give me a hollar. Be Good, Eric
The both of you manage to keep it interesting because of the many many aspects : solving challenges, pittoresce places, advice how to for example restore teak decks and the way of your communikation with each other. I am looking forward to the next episodes. Good luck and take good care.
Awesome achievement. Loved all your episodes. Thanks for the tour. Your skills and determination, your youth and excitement, and your ability to share it with so much warmth and friendliness is admirable. I am grateful. Congratulations to you both. I will miss you! Larry Misiak Houston Texas.
Great storytelling and editing. Epic and fitting music. And, your audio had very good volume leveling. I'm looking forward to the next leg of the "not the destination" journey.
Several weeks age as we hunkered down for the virus we came across your story and have be following since. My wife and I have been retired from sailing ( aging thing) and enjoy your stories on the river. Now that the sails are going back up, it be interesting to see what next. We never got out of the Great Lakes and frankly there wasn't need too, Good Luck!
Thanks so much for this wonderful tour through parts of Europe rarely seen by the casual tourist. Your narration and musical accompaniment were a delight. Also much appreciated are the care and craftsmanship that went into refurbishing your 'riverboat'. Certainly looking forward to your next adventure!
Wonderful informative videos from a lovely couple. I am definately taking my barge onto the Rhone-Rhine canal after watching the whole series. Many thanks for making these videos.
That’s been a great series. I binge watched the whole thing over a few weeks. I’m not a sailor, I’m a boatman. I live, work and travel on a narrowboat on the English canals and rivers. And I have dream of taking my boat to the continent in a year or two to travel far and wide, so this series was especially informative as well as interesting and entertaining. Great job. Many thanks.
Howard , Well l watch this whole trip through the canals from down under in Lyndoch. The presentation of the trip was fantastic, and your positive attitude to all situations is admired. Thanks and all the best for future travels.
Wow, over 30 minutes of Maya and Aladino. How lucky can I be. It was a delightful vicarious journey with you. And for the answer to the burning question of What's Next, tune in next week, same time, same channel.
S/V Seatern Took us 3 years from Port St Louis to the Netherlands, with wintering in Châlon sur Soane, Migennes, and Paris. Now in the Netherlands, on hard in Haarlem and planning for the Baltic region this coming season. You MUST see the Vecht river, the nicer most quaint of all.
Thank you very much for a wonderful videos. There is shit load of blogs with sailboats on the seas, but hardly any, of sailboats in the french canals. Greetings from Kelowna
I loved every single part of your journey it was very nice to see all the places I will never see my sailboat will travel from sf bay area to antigua w.i by way of the Panama canal so I have minimal locks to go through when you said 170 it is amazing how much elevation change good on you two for not shipping by freight
Loved this series so much. I make your bread weekly. My family loves it. I was a flight attendant before the pandemic. I loved seeing all of the traveling through Europe. I miss it so much. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next
Wow, you make bread every week?!! Amazing! That is SO wonderful to hear! Also, thank you for all the comments Kym, I really appreciate every comment you’ve left us :)
Cool information. I love the diesel calculations. It's one of the big reason's I bought my 27' Erikson is because I can move about efficiently and stay right on the boat etc. I am so looking forward to next summer getting to know it. I will have to install my auto-tiller before my big trip, but I have to sail it 380 miles along the West coast of Michigan up and around the tip of the "mitten" through the straights of mackinaw and then down the eastern side to my slip in Bay City. I may hang out at Beaver Island and Drummond island also for a few days in the middle to take a break. I have friends with places on both islands. I've always wanted to have a chance to see them.
Congratulations on completing your journey. The number of times in a day I sing "Going north through the continent" in my head, such a catchy jingle. Looking forward to joining you on the next adventure!
Thank you both so much for the journey you guided us through. Your suggestions will alter people's destinations and how they travel to them. Seeing these humbling and haunting towns , with your vision and layout was a marvelous adventure for us to be on and cherish. Each Sailing Magic Carpet episode has your care your heart and your signature and I will always sign up for anything you are endeavoring. Have a good upcoming Holidays and Stay Safe. I would love to see you both kiss for once haha or at least a hug : )
The personal touch is your Magic! Thank you from my mountain home to be able to watch and explore with you on your voyage. I'm awaiting the next journey with anticipation.
A superb series of videos. You both have changed on the way. And I mean that in the most complimentary way. Your thoughtful, yet young way of sensing your environment is really charming this old man! I really can't compliment you both enough!
I started watching this channel when you were in lock down. I've never seen you on the sea but I know that it will be fantastic because there is a lot of talent between the two of you.
I was beginning to wane on the last few videos BUT .....this takes the biscuit! A WONDERFUL summation (summary) of a lovely journey, full of excellent music, aesthetic reflection and inspiration for others to...adventure. Thank you...looking forward to your continuing path through ...whatever. Stay centred, stay journeying!
The quality of our work is fantastic. You keep growing and your films continue to be polished. Love the music you use but we have been blown away with your jingle of ' Going North.....' Excellent. Enjoy your time off but hurry back. We look forward to seeing some of you projects. Stay Safe!
Congratulations on your fantastic adventure. I am so glad you decided to travel along the waterways and film it. I know our household has enjoyed each and every one. And I have just bought Leonard Cohen's The Flame because of you. 😊
Always looked forward to watching your adventures on the canal. Now I'm looking forward to watching the next chapter in your adventures. Thank you for sharing Maya and Aladino! ❤️
So sad to see the end of the canals and rivers, so looking forward to seeing your next adventure. The epilogue was brilliant, very very interesting and of course beautifully presented by the pair of you. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!!!
Thank you! It‘s been a pleasure following you along your journey through continental Europe, especially in those extraordinary times. I look very much forward to your next adventures. Good luck.
Thank you so much for undertaking this journey and producing the videos. The quality of your work and presentation would impress professionals. I like sailing and videos about sailing but there are only so many sea ports and lots of people filming them, so this did provide a refreshing change. I can't say I would have been so entertained by a video about a boat on a truck, but who knows. You certainly have inspired us and we are now receiving emails from a boat brokerage you passed at Saint Jean de Losne. It's a bit further for those of us in Australia, but some day our country will open and it may happen.
Aloha to you guys from the most beautiful island 🏝 of Kauai. Congratulations 🌅 ❤️⛵ amazing voyage. You guys deserve definitely sailing around the world 🌎. Many thanks for sharing. I am all the time posting on my Facebook page your adventures
The trevelling itself is a importent task. For most people travelling is a way to get from A to B, but if you make the voyage to be the B in your trip from A to C you will have another experience. That is what you have done. I have loved every second of your vlogs and are looking forward to the comming once
What an incredible experience. I can only wonder about the outcome should MC get beam on to the flowing current. It had to have taken a lot of concentration. Well done. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Nicely done guys. Just a suggestion, you'd talked about the canals of Belgium and Holland. Maybe in the spring of a coming year, you rent a nice canal barge and go exploring and sharing your experience's there. I think it would make a great series.
Since winter is setting in, I suggest that you spend it in England since the weather is a bit more moderate there. When spring arrives, you can tour Scandinavia all summer.
1st time watching I have been following Uma for quite some time now and your journey is also very cool. I can relate with the folks who questioned the lack of Sailing but poo poo to them you do what you have to do keep it up. I'm 69 now and was a Navy Photographer in the 70s so I love your photography and your editing which is a lot of work. In my younger days I owned a 23ft sailboat Venture with a swing keel. Back then I dreamed of doing what you and others have done but money was always the issue and a wife that really didn't care for that adventuring life. We have been married since 1978 and now I'm trying to convince her to travel across our great land in a little Class C RV from Winnebago since sailing is out of the question. So wish me luck in that department I may have to let her stay home. Enough of me I will look up your journey and watch them it's better than anything else on TV. A little tip here how about what its like when you have a good old fashioned argument let video role.
I found your channel a few months ago and have totally enjoyed watching all of your videos of your trip north through the continent! All the videos have been brilliantly edited and I find you to be a totally engaging couple to watch and listen to. I have never been on a sailboat but I am anxiously waiting to see what adventures you have planned for your next series!
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Ironic indeed that you were worried that a series about canal travel wouldn't appeal to viewers of a sailing channel, whenithe uniqueness of this voyage, along with your wonderful videos and narration, was exactly what made it so fascinating to so many of us. Thank you for sharing this voyage with your loyal viewers!
Maya, you videos are not just about sailing, they are about culture, about music, about the beauty of this planet. Please keep doing what you are doing and don’t worry about theme of the channel.
And more music please.
So very true Mikhail
TRUE!!!!!!!!
I agree with other viewers that your show is not just about sailing....and that is what makes it so fun.
You will have fabulous tails to tell your grandchildren. Friends too. I'm thankful that you two shared your adventure with us here on UA-cam. Thanks for taking me on your adventure.
It’s been so wonderful and crazy to experience Europe through your eyes of such wonder. Amazing that you produced such a dreamy & delightful, packed with information series. Looking forward to what’s to come. Of course I can never get enough of your music Maya. Be safe and know you mean a lot to all of us. 💕🦋
And thank YOU for following along Judy, I've loved reading every single comment you left us!
I found this series to be an absoute joy. I watched one or two episodes every morning enjoying the content and Maya's wordcrafting. I have been so impressed with both of your talents. On to your next series. Thank you both.
Thank you sooo much for taking us along with you on your journey, we didn't like it - we loved it ! The two of us (my wife and I) are not particularly 'boaty' people, but being on your boat for this journey has been quite special . We are two Brits who live in France and enjoy travelling (in France and elsewhere) with our (towed) caravan, but now we also enjoy travelling with Magic Carpet. Thanks Maya. Thanks Aladino.
This was an awesome series! Not only because it brought back memories to my life in Germany, but because of the way you showed your experience
Aladino's comment "The challenges made it adventurous" reminded me of a phrase by famous western author Louis L'Armour in his self written autobiographie: "Adventure is nothing but a romantic word for trouble".
20 years ago, a PBS special series called "Barging through Europe" , about a man that rode a barge through many canals - it caught my imagination way back then. Your beautiful series going North rekindled that excitement and went way beyond that series in so many ways. Your filming, storytelling & music have been a total joy to behold. Best wishes on your next adventure.
I hadn't heard of that series Michael, thank you so much for the kind words and for letting us know about it! I'll try to find it online somewhere. -Maya
@@SailingMagicCarpet And as quick as that - here you go😉. ua-cam.com/play/PL95cS1cgFfQgY5njxxt956-OuWpFDxNau.html
Someone already pointed out the "Barging through Europe" series on UA-cam, but if you still haven't had enough, Wildings Sailing just completed a southbound trip via the canals in France. See their playlist on ua-cam.com/play/PLgBY4pL_mKSS9DkfsdqGu44qGQMgkl8pM.html
@@normanboyes4983 THANKYOU! I will check it out too!
@Michael , yeah , I remember that as well, and yeah this is better :)
Thank you for allowing Me to follow your Adventures through this terrible time, Being a 66 yr old "Landlubber" who can't and never has been able to swim ( because of a bad experience as a child) nor have I been into sailing because of that I was totally amazed how much I was enthralled, totally drawn to binge watch your complete Adventure from the beginning , so not being able to Travel and see for myself I have enjoyed every episode and look forward to your next Adventures. Take care, Stay healthy and Keep safe.
I'm 72 and have been following your jurneys and adventures since the 2nd episode when beautiful MC left the boatyard and I feel like I know you since many years, appreciating your approach and way of life. I wish to congratulate for the excellent filming and artistic editing that make transpire a deep sense for adventure and cultural curiosity..... (a modern Odyssey), either sailing in the Med or going across Europe through waterways, despite Covid lockdowns.... You are a lovely salty young couple and I hope our routes will cross someday in the eastern Med (There -away from tourist places- you can still find an incredible hospitality and pristine coves and villages, full of history: very poetic.... Besides, winters are mild...) Buon Vento!
What a GRAND adventure!! Can't wait to see what's to come....so exciting! Good luck to Maya and Dino :)
Iam dutch and because of you i bought a beatifull old sailboat 75 years old the Hull is teak i did sail when i was Young with my parents thanks you for all of your wonderfull inspiration
WOW, what a wonderful, wonderful thing!! I'm so happy that you started sailing again, and it sounds like your boat must be absolutely beautiful! Fair winds to you!
I remember when we met in Chalon sur Saône, I will never forget your smiles! Feel free to come back whenever you want!
Hugo 👋
We loved Chalon and all the people we met there, we hope to be back one day Hugo! 🗺
So glad you decided to do North Through The Continent series of videos. And so grateful you took us along. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching Gary!
agree!
1:35. Old-school key still working. PRICELESS! That raises the value of the vessel in my opinion.
Hahaha yes! I don't know how secure it is, but it is aesthetically pleasing:)
I love the charm you two bring to your adventures. Such a beautiful left brain right brain matrix!
Thank you for sharing your adventure: exquisitely filmed and commentated interesting videos.
Couple of hearty travelers. Kindred spirits are thrilled to see it. You still have the most beautiful and interesting sailing vessel of all I watch. Fantastic production skill as well
I really enjoyed watching your travels north through the continent! What a wonderful thing for us to watch during the pandemic. With many people stuck at home, socially isolating, a little ‘vacation’ in the form of your weekly video was just what was needed. Thank you for that! Looking forward to the next chapter in your adventure!
I just realized I hadn’t subscribed yet. I wait for the videos to come out each week so I didn’t realize that I wasn’t subscribed. Also I tend to watch on the tv so I don’t see if I’m subscribed and I don’t see the option for clicking the thumbs up.
Safe travels and keep up the videos, it’s great for those of us who currently don’t have the opportunity to get out there.
It's called being young. Enjoy it as long as you can......and then a little longer....tks for sharing ...
You are absolutely wonderful! I loved watching your series, my wife as well, and you inspired us to try something similar in a few years. We already started planning and saving for a trip from Rotterdam to Constanta - in the Black Sea. Until then, with the boat we have we will make a test run on the lower part of the Danube this summer, and see how it works out.
Thank you so much!!!
An excellent series, Maya and Aladino! You wondered why it became so popular? Well I, for one, was happy to have a break from beautiful people having a beautiful time among the palm trees, beaches, wind and waves. There are plenty of channels doing that, which is fine, of course. But they aren't as varied or well crafted as yours. You show us new things, you ask new questions, and you go outside your comfort zones. Lastly, your lovable personalities compliment each other: artistic and logical (we know who's who!). Keep doing what you do.
Congratulations for having completed your adventure up through the continent. I'll be looking forward to your next adventure.
Thank you very much for this excellent series, I have looked forward to fridays, particularly as we, here in Northern Ireland, have missed our two or three trips to Europe we usually do each year, looking forward to your next series. You seem to be a lovely couple and I wish you all the best in the future, again thank you for your excellent videos! xx
I really enjoyed you trip across Europe, and especially sailing the ancient ship replica in the Netherlands. My Dutch ancestors came, in 1624, to the New Amsterdam and New Jersey Colonies, leaving from Winkel, North Holland, to a nearby port and traveling back and forth until much of the Wallich/Van Winkle family had arrived. I am 14th generation from the netherlands.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your river sequences. I lived in France for two years, a portion in Switzerland. I have always wondered what the canal system between Lyon and Switzerland to the Rhine would be like.
A friend of mine who lived in Alsace Lorraine in her youth, started following your videos when I told her about your trip up the canals. She mentioned that she remembered her grandfather fishing in the canal that you guys traveled over. You made a trip that I always wanted to do and thanks to you, I know what it looks like now. I really enjoyed your entire series. Thank you!
Again, thank you so much for sharing this journey with us.
Beautifully done you two. Thank you so much for sharing this part of the world, your journey and your lives with us. Looking forward to what you have in store for the future. Be well and calm seas.
Congratulations and thank you for a delightful journey. It wouldn't matter where you go, it's you and your personalities that make the videos so good.
Thank you for a beautifull series. I'm looking forward to the next adventure. You hsve set a very high standard for the series, no pressure LOL
When I found your channel I think it was your voice that brought me to you I could actually sit back and even close my eyes and still see what you're doing just by the way you're describing things in your smooth Calming voice thank you for allowing me to sit back and enjoy your lives
You have Embraced the adventure of traveling to life's great memory's. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your informative and interesting page of history. Absolutely brilliant video. Well done.
From Texas. Y'all are doing what I can only dream of. Please have more fun, more adventures, more travels and if you ever call on Houston - Galveston Bay, give me a hollar. Be Good, Eric
Absolutely loved the rivers and canals. Thank you!
The both of you manage to keep it interesting because of the many many aspects : solving challenges, pittoresce places, advice how to for example restore teak decks and the way of your communikation with each other. I am looking forward to the next episodes. Good luck and take good care.
Awesome achievement. Loved all your episodes. Thanks for the tour. Your skills and determination, your youth and excitement, and your ability to share it with so much warmth and friendliness is admirable. I am grateful. Congratulations to you both. I will miss you! Larry Misiak Houston Texas.
Great storytelling and editing. Epic and fitting music. And, your audio had very good volume leveling. I'm looking forward to the next leg of the "not the destination" journey.
Several weeks age as we hunkered down for the virus we came across your story and have be following since. My wife and I have been retired from sailing ( aging thing) and enjoy your stories on the river. Now that the sails are going back up, it be interesting to see what next. We never got out of the Great Lakes and frankly there wasn't need too, Good Luck!
Thanks so much for this wonderful tour through parts of Europe rarely seen by the casual tourist. Your narration and musical accompaniment were a delight. Also much appreciated are the care and craftsmanship that went into refurbishing your 'riverboat'.
Certainly looking forward to your next adventure!
You have both put a good body of work together with this series. Thank you.😀👍⛵️
I've finnaly watched it all! With the same interest as GoT, or House M.D. Thank you for this adventure, even if i'm 2 years too late! :)
Wonderful informative videos from a lovely couple. I am definately taking my barge onto the Rhone-Rhine canal after watching the whole series. Many thanks for making these videos.
That’s been a great series. I binge watched the whole thing over a few weeks. I’m not a sailor, I’m a boatman. I live, work and travel on a narrowboat on the English canals and rivers. And I have dream of taking my boat to the continent in a year or two to travel far and wide, so this series was especially informative as well as interesting and entertaining. Great job. Many thanks.
Howard , Well l watch this whole trip through the canals from down under in Lyndoch. The presentation of the trip was fantastic, and your positive attitude to all situations is admired. Thanks and all the best for future travels.
Great adventure. Thanks for taking all of us along!
Yay! I so enjoyed your journey. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
Wow, over 30 minutes of Maya and Aladino. How lucky can I be.
It was a delightful vicarious journey with you.
And for the answer to the burning question of What's Next,
tune in next week, same time, same channel.
S/V Seatern
Took us 3 years from Port St Louis to the Netherlands, with wintering in Châlon sur Soane, Migennes, and Paris.
Now in the Netherlands, on hard in Haarlem and planning for the Baltic region this coming season.
You MUST see the Vecht river, the nicer most quaint of all.
Thank you very much for a wonderful videos. There is shit load of blogs with sailboats on the seas, but hardly any, of sailboats in the french canals. Greetings from Kelowna
Love your videos. And, what a beautiful boat. For years, I've dreamt about doing what you've done.
Loved this series... it had never occurred to me that such a journey was possible.
So much has been said and their all correct,perfect! Bravo to you both and the love that shines for each other is beautiful, stay cool and loving.
You folks are the best thank you
Glen
Real vagabonds don't put their boat on a truck ! It would have been so boring to watch such a voyage ! Well done Aladino (the voice over in the end)
I loved every single part of your journey it was very nice to see all the places I will never see my sailboat will travel from sf bay area to antigua w.i by way of the Panama canal so I have minimal locks to go through when you said 170 it is amazing how much elevation change good on you two for not shipping by freight
Life is always a adventure no matter how slow you want to move
Loved this series so much. I make your bread weekly. My family loves it. I was a flight attendant before the pandemic. I loved seeing all of the traveling through Europe. I miss it so much. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next
Wow, you make bread every week?!! Amazing! That is SO wonderful to hear! Also, thank you for all the comments Kym, I really appreciate every comment you’ve left us :)
Outstanding in every respect, thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure through beautiful Europe.
Watched an hour of your videos today, so happy to be your patrons 💜 xx
Cool information. I love the diesel calculations. It's one of the big reason's I bought my 27' Erikson is because I can move about efficiently and stay right on the boat etc. I am so looking forward to next summer getting to know it. I will have to install my auto-tiller before my big trip, but I have to sail it 380 miles along the West coast of Michigan up and around the tip of the "mitten" through the straights of mackinaw and then down the eastern side to my slip in Bay City. I may hang out at Beaver Island and Drummond island also for a few days in the middle to take a break. I have friends with places on both islands. I've always wanted to have a chance to see them.
Congratulations on completing your journey. The number of times in a day I sing "Going north through the continent" in my head, such a catchy jingle. Looking forward to joining you on the next adventure!
A wonderful inspiring journey! Thanks so much for sharing!
What a great wrap up of this series. Looking forward to next week’s video and your sailing plans.
Thank you both so much for the journey you guided us through. Your suggestions will alter people's destinations and how they travel to them. Seeing these humbling and haunting towns , with your vision and layout was a marvelous adventure for us to be on and cherish. Each Sailing Magic Carpet episode has your care your heart and your signature and I will always sign up for anything you are endeavoring. Have a good upcoming Holidays and Stay Safe. I would love to see you both kiss for once haha or at least a hug : )
The personal touch is your Magic! Thank you from my mountain home to be able to watch and explore with you on your voyage. I'm awaiting the next journey with anticipation.
Awesome job MAGIC CARPET, it was an epic journey.........
Thanks for sharing your journey. It has opened a lot of thoughts on how to set up our Cape Dory for possible river voyages in the future. Fair winds.
A superb series of videos. You both have changed on the way. And I mean that in the most complimentary way. Your thoughtful, yet young way of sensing your environment is really charming this old man! I really can't compliment you both enough!
I started watching this channel when you were in lock down. I've never seen you on the sea but I know that it will be fantastic because there is a lot of talent between the two of you.
Thank you for a wonderful series. Your boating and production skills enhanced an already magical part of the world.
I was beginning to wane on the last few videos BUT .....this takes the biscuit! A WONDERFUL summation (summary) of a lovely journey, full of excellent music, aesthetic reflection and inspiration for others to...adventure. Thank you...looking forward to your continuing path through ...whatever. Stay centred, stay journeying!
The quality of our work is fantastic. You keep growing and your films continue to be polished. Love the music you use but we have been blown away with your jingle of ' Going North.....' Excellent. Enjoy your time off but hurry back. We look forward to seeing some of you projects. Stay Safe!
Congratulations on your fantastic adventure. I am so glad you decided to travel along the waterways and film it. I know our household has enjoyed each and every one. And I have just bought Leonard Cohen's The Flame because of you. 😊
My favorite parts were seeing Aladino do maintenance on the boat, and Maya doing music with her other selves..
Always looked forward to watching your adventures on the canal. Now I'm looking forward to watching the next chapter in your adventures. Thank you for sharing Maya and Aladino! ❤️
What a great series and love every episode. You guys are great adventures and travel companions. Can't wait for the next one. Happy Sailing!
So sad to see the end of the canals and rivers, so looking forward to seeing your next adventure. The epilogue was brilliant, very very interesting and of course beautifully presented by the pair of you.
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!!!
Thank you! It‘s been a pleasure following you along your journey through continental Europe, especially in those extraordinary times. I look very much forward to your next adventures. Good luck.
Thank you so much for undertaking this journey and producing the videos. The quality of your work and presentation would impress professionals. I like sailing and videos about sailing but there are only so many sea ports and lots of people filming them, so this did provide a refreshing change. I can't say I would have been so entertained by a video about a boat on a truck, but who knows. You certainly have inspired us and we are now receiving emails from a boat brokerage you passed at Saint Jean de Losne. It's a bit further for those of us in Australia, but some day our country will open and it may happen.
You guys are great. Thank you for your taking the time to make fantastic vlogs
❤️🙏🤗 Thank you for sharing. Every week. Looking forward to what's about to come!
This series was lovely. Totally enjoyed all the difference phases along the way. Great recap.
I think I shed a tear. Great series!
Aloha to you guys from the most beautiful island 🏝 of Kauai. Congratulations 🌅 ❤️⛵ amazing voyage. You guys deserve definitely sailing around the world 🌎. Many thanks for sharing. I am all the time posting on my Facebook page your adventures
Jammer dat het voorbij is.Dank u voor de mooie reis !!
The trevelling itself is a importent task. For most people travelling is a way to get from A to B, but if you make the voyage to be the B in your trip from A to C you will have another experience. That is what you have done. I have loved every second of your vlogs and are looking forward to the comming once
Congratulations on coming to an end of this journey. I very much look forward to your future endeavors.
What an incredible experience. I can only wonder about the outcome should MC get beam on to the flowing current. It had to have taken a lot of concentration. Well done. Looking forward to your next adventure.
The Canal videos were really fantastic ! Thank you and keep sharing your adventures 👍🙂
Thanx for your video. It's really interesting information about one of the biggest river in Europe.
It was a grand adventure for us all. I really enjoyed the inland empire waterways.
I have enjoyed your videos. The videos are done so professionally. Thanks for taking all of us with you 💗
Thanks for the great episodes, realy enjoyed the hole trip. And welcome to the Netherlands 😊
Beautiful share. What an amazing adventure! Perhaps Netflix will ask you to join them after sending them a copy!
Nicely done guys. Just a suggestion, you'd talked about the canals of Belgium and Holland. Maybe in the spring of a coming year, you rent a nice canal barge and go exploring and sharing your experience's there. I think it would make a great series.
Since winter is setting in, I suggest that you spend it in England since the weather is a bit more moderate there. When spring arrives, you can tour Scandinavia all summer.
This is the best adventure on UA-cam. Thanks heaps guys very well done 👍 🇦🇺
This is so beautiful I could cry 🥺 what an amazing journey and so many great memories created and shared! I’m so proud 💗💗💓💓💓💓
Aw thank you!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
1st time watching I have been following Uma for quite some time now and your journey is also very cool. I can relate with the folks who questioned the lack of Sailing but poo poo to them you do what you have to do keep it up. I'm 69 now and was a Navy Photographer in the 70s so I love your photography and your editing which is a lot of work. In my younger days I owned a 23ft sailboat Venture with a swing keel. Back then I dreamed of doing what you and others have done but money was always the issue and a wife that really didn't care for that adventuring life. We have been married since 1978 and now I'm trying to convince her to travel across our great land in a little Class C RV from Winnebago since sailing is out of the question. So wish me luck in that department I may have to let her stay home. Enough of me I will look up your journey and watch them it's better than anything else on TV. A little tip here how about what its like when you have a good old fashioned argument let video role.
I found your channel a few months ago and have totally enjoyed watching all of your videos of your trip north through the continent! All the videos have been brilliantly edited and I find you to be a totally engaging couple to watch and listen to. I have never been on a sailboat but I am anxiously waiting to see what adventures you have planned for your next series!