Yes there is an anti foul for transducers and paddle wheels. It is called Propspeed Foul Free and made in New Zealand. I use it very successfully on my boat in Mexico also in warm waters. The only down side is that like all boat things it is expensive but worth it. Ben S/V DAWN
I love how genuine and real the two of you are. Your video's are just fun to watch. We have a smile on our face after each new video. John stays cooler than the other side of the pillow regardless of the situation. "It means we're not going to die" cracked me up.
Just bear in mind that WD-40 is a water dispersant, not a proper lubricant. It can work in a pinch temporarily, but parts will start to wear if that's all you use. Looks like a great channel. I just may stick around.
So, it's true.. weekly videos are coming back guys!! I'm going to be editing like mad for you 🥳 Thank you again to our beautiful Patreons who generously support our production and to Skillshare for sponsoring our first ever video! Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude and what a wonderful freebie to offer our community. Thank you again everyone for your comments below and I guess, we'll see each other NEXT WEEKEND! x
I would never have the courage to do what you both are doing. The sea scares the bejeezus outta me. But it's so much fun (and frightening) watching you two do it. You two are definitely brave.
Wow guys what a great video, absolutely loved every bit of it & all your videos actually, you certainly have come a long way since purchasing your boat & now we dont quite know if you made it to Cairns but assume that you did & not sure wheter Kristina, you got to meet your mum but hope that you did. And now off overseas & maybe to sail the Med & if you do you may not come back so will be looking forward to your new video & which will answer the above questions. Safe travels you two. Regards
Wow Dunk Island When I visited OZ back in 2000 I flew to Dunk and stayed in the hotel there for 4 nights. Did a sunset cruise and did some scuba diving ( I am Padi qualified). I read that the hotel was wiped out by a cyclone a few years later. So sad as it was so nice. Love your output. Keep it up from Devon in the UK. I also walked up to Mount Kootaloo whilst I was there.
hi. thanks for the vid. re: the speed impeller, there should be a blank plug which you insert when you are not sailing, the re fit the paddle wheel thingy for passages. :)
The best way to get rid of hiccups. Is to take a deep breath in filling your lungs. Then you just slow exhale till you cannot release any more air. After that, you will be hiccup-free. I have not seen a case of hiccups where this method did not work.
John, the reason you wake up at every sound on the Boat is you protecting your home or cave and your family inside. And the reason she doesn't wake up to every sound is because she feels safe and protected. But when there is a baby involved it is the other way around. Thank you again for a Great video this week and can't wait for the next one. Ok until next week, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
If ya'll ever sail or get to the Big Island stop in and say Hi! Ya'll are more than welcome to stay. We live in Ocean View Hawaii. From our lanai you can see the hole shoreline, from South point all the way to Captain Cook. The view is to die for. We are 3000 feet up. In the "winter" (lol) months you can hear the whales talking to each other at night. It is a very special place. So hope to see ya'll soon someday. The folks on We/Sail stopped in and stayed when they sailed here from Mexico. They are in the south pacific now around the French islands down there.
Yes.. and yes!! So many hours go into each episode.. about 3 FULL days of editing to be exact! So when I receive beautiful and thoughtful comments and praise like yours, it makes me smile and feel overwhelmed with gratitude. So thank you for taking the time to acknowledge all the hard work! 🥰 xx
Kristina sleeping like a baby having trust in John, this is the same in my house when I hear a bump in the night. Can't wait to see what you guys get up to in Greece, as I love traveling there too.
Great to see your journey continue guys, little correction for you however, while your correct the primary difference between a Hurricane and a Cyclone is the region they develop in (local names etc) the Hurricanes generally refer to northern Hemisphere and Cyclones Southern. so that does make one difference between them, due to the coriolis effect they spin in different directions. Same result of course but different rotation.
Hey Ollie! I know we're so excited for the journey to continue too :) Yay!! Oh, that's what I meant when I said where they form, followed by, "here in Australia south of the equator" 🙃 Sorry for the confusion! Is that what you mean?.. the primary difference is whether they develop in the north and southern hemisphere? Cause that's what I was trying to get at haha
Don't for get they are called typhoons when they develop in the Northwest Pacific. Except for rotation they are all the same type storm. All three that is.
For international viewers it's worth mentioning that they are sailing in the trade winds, an almost constant SE wind often over 20 knots along the North Queensland coast.
Thanks so much for sharing this with everyone here Ron!! 😃 I should mention this and talk about the weather perhaps in some upcoming episodes? 🙂 Cheers 😍
@@KristinasTravels I should have also said more about how the reef along the coast keeps the sea flat and with the regular winds it makes the Whitsunday etc. area a very popular and easy to sail cruising ground. A great place to visit for yachties.
It might be crafty editing but your confidence on the water seems to have grown significantly. You are both more relaxed and having more laughs. Go team!
Did I not teach you anything? Ha Ha Ha! It's a "Tropical Cyclone" in the Southern Hemisphere when referring to systems in QLD. A "Cyclone" could be a mid-latitude system like we get off the NSW Coast. (eg East Coast Low) A "Tropical Cyclone" has a warm core, a mid latitude "Cyclone" has a cold core. Hope you guys are well! Great Vids! xx
Hi John and k r i s t i n a, nice to see your new boat afloat. It's also nice to see your pretty face and body. John you're a manly looking guy too. Been watching you all lately and love the scenery of course. Maybe John can show a short video of him flying. Well take care you all, thanks and catch you on the next one.
No idea how far behind the weeklies are, but subs are gonna pop off as soon as u post ur first vid from OS. Remember to post each video in it’s corresponding location where possible. First one in each country matters most. UA-cam knows where you are when you upload & my current theory is.. it prioritises videos in country ;)
a red line or constant i see on nearly all sailing channels is the amount of time you guys are on the motor (generally speaking). The wind is 'always' from the wrong direction (or seems to be). For me, it has become clear over years of following multiple channels that the best way forward is a hybrid motor cat or full electric cat (like Sunreef or Silent Yachts). Still love your channel.
Actually, in this part of the world, we’re lucky to have prevailing SE trade winds and are able to sail almost everyday actually! 😅 The first part of the video we’re tucked behind an island and in a channel, so that doesn’t count of course!!😅 but the second half we smash out the nautical miles without the donk 👊
Hello, Kristina and John (great episode as they all are) this is an open question to you and all your subscribers and watchers. I know I’m going to receive some negative comments to this question however it’s a legitimate query to all liveaboards (mainly aimed at Cats but also curious from the Mono owners out there). I also understand it’s a hypothetical (at this stage) however I truly believe it is fast approaching becoming a reality. if a renewable energy (solar, electric, hydrogen ? - i.e. non diesel) boat could get you as far as the current ‘sails’ what would your next boat be - and would you consider a “sail-less” boat. Now I know there are people out there that love to sail - I totally get it (this question is not for you) however watching most of the common channels I do wonder if the actual ‘sailing’ part is as enjoyable as depicted and if ‘sailing’ inhibits you from enjoying other things (ie being able to go somewhere that the wind won’t let you (at that point in time)). Think about having the ability to choose windless or calm weather windows, point straight, possibly quicker passages, no mast/sails/rigging (maintenance, possible failure, costs), the boat liveability (if it didn’t have to ‘sail well’), overall stresses on the boat, maintenance, etc. I’m probably 6 years off (I’ll be a ‘fit’ 64) and have my eyes on purchasing a Seawind 1260 or 1370 ($$$) and looking to initially circumnavigate Australia and then possibly onto South Pacific and then who knows so ‘range’ is definitely a huge consideration (this is not just a day-tripper coastal question - a true long term liveaboard). I’m looking forward to your (constructive) thoughts (either positive or negative).
Hey Tim, Interesting question you’ve posed. I was surprised when we set out, how rarely the wind is optimal, and how often you either need to sail an indirect route or at slow speed, or simply had to wait or resign to motoring. My initial thoughts are that a hybrid electric/renewable propulsion sailboat would be my choice. While the cost/maintenance benefits to not having rigging and sails etc is very appealing, there is something satisfying about travelling by wind, and everything that comes with it despite the cost and inconvenience. Planning, strategy, and the sport in handling the sails and the boat while under sail etc. Generally we sail downwind as much as possible and only upwind when the sea state is fairly flat for comfort and to limit the stress on the boat, this wouldn’t change for us even if we were planning on motoring, so there wouldn’t be a huge benefit from this perspective for us. Where I see benefit in electric propulsion is to avoid the ongoing cost and maintenance associated with running a diesel. This would allow you to motorsail (without hesitation) when winds are light, without heating the cabin up, and without noise, vibration, smell, risk of CO leaks, requirement to carry spares etc. The range and peak power output would be a consideration, on occasion you may need quite a bit of power (strong wind/current) and would need to be sure it wasn’t going to run out of juice and quit at a critical moment. Looking forward to when this becomes feasible, only a matter of time. All the best with your sailing plans! Maybe it’ll be on a hybrid! 😄
Congratulations Kristina's Travels! You made it in at Number 34 in our Best of Sailing Life - Beyond Top 20 video for June. See ua-cam.com/video/F4S98uxqB64/v-deo.html And view the Top 20 here ua-cam.com/video/3WKJGyxQUOM/v-deo.html
That was fun guys, thanks for sharing...
Kewl shorts Kristina, and freckles too👍🏻.
God Bless🙏🏻⛵🦋
Yes there is an anti foul for transducers and paddle wheels. It is called Propspeed Foul Free and made in New Zealand. I use it very successfully on my boat in Mexico also in warm waters. The only down side is that like all boat things it is expensive but worth it. Ben S/V DAWN
Thanks Ben, sounds great! Cheers
Great sailing footage.
I don’t anti foul my transducer but I pull it out every month or so and wipe it down.
I've never been sailing before but i keep coming back for the spectacular scenery and top notch video editing.
I enjoyed watching the banter between the two of you! And I wonder if you will be wearing your favourite shorts in Athens!
Weakness leaving the body - one of my fav sayings…. Hilarious… the skill share classes are clearly working - awesome video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Haha! 😂 I feel like John was waiting his whole life, for THAT moment, to use that saying.
Thanks so much Andrew! They’ve been amazing!
I love how genuine and real the two of you are. Your video's are just fun to watch. We have a smile on our face after each new video. John stays cooler than the other side of the pillow regardless of the situation. "It means we're not going to die" cracked me up.
Aww 🥰 We're feeling the love from you here Tony!! Cheers for putting a smile on OUR faces too! And, yeh JT is cool as a cucumber haha
Nice speech with nice work🥳💘😃🌅😃
Just bear in mind that WD-40 is a water dispersant, not a proper lubricant. It can work in a pinch temporarily, but parts will start to wear if that's all you use. Looks like a great channel. I just may stick around.
So, it's true.. weekly videos are coming back guys!! I'm going to be editing like mad for you 🥳 Thank you again to our beautiful Patreons who generously support our production and to Skillshare for sponsoring our first ever video! Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude and what a wonderful freebie to offer our community.
Thank you again everyone for your comments below and I guess, we'll see each other NEXT WEEKEND! x
I would never have the courage to do what you both are doing. The sea scares the bejeezus outta me. But it's so much fun (and frightening) watching you two do it. You two are definitely brave.
Aww, thanks for being here with us Peter! It’s scares me too sometimes. Trust me, we’re not superhuman, but perhaps more… just a little crazy! 😜
Pete, once you buy a boat the rest is easy, you don’t really have a choice! 😆 thanks for watching
Yes need water based antifowl for deep sounder have the same one on Minx
Ohhh see Captain John, it is a thing!!!
Thanks for confirming Sailing Minx 🙂
Need to get into this!
John I have a strong hunch that you sir, are one heck of a character!!? Ha! Thanx for sharing the adventures!
Great video thanks!
🫶❤️ TY Luc!
Great video people. I like how John gets up at the sound of anything and Kristina sleeps 🛌. PS nice jeans oops sorry shorts 🩳
Brilliant!
Wow guys what a great video, absolutely loved every bit of it & all your videos actually, you certainly have come a long way since purchasing your boat & now we dont quite know if you made it to Cairns but assume that you did & not sure wheter Kristina, you got to meet your mum but hope that you did. And now off overseas & maybe to sail the Med & if you do you may not come back so will be looking forward to your new video & which will answer the above questions. Safe travels you two. Regards
John is low key hilarious.
Always worth watching, you guys make us feel your experience’s and learning a little along the way. Always a pleasure!
Wow Dunk Island When I visited OZ back in 2000 I flew to Dunk and stayed in the hotel there for 4 nights. Did a sunset cruise and did some scuba diving ( I am Padi qualified). I read that the hotel was wiped out by a cyclone a few years later. So sad as it was so nice. Love your output. Keep it up from Devon in the UK. I also walked up to Mount Kootaloo whilst I was there.
Your mom will love it thanks for the video and can't wait to see Athens OMG I'm waiting
hi. thanks for the vid. re: the speed impeller, there should be a blank plug which you insert when you are not sailing, the re fit the paddle wheel thingy for passages. :)
Singapore airport is my favourite and would live there if they would let me is so great..
awesome video presentation, love the content as well. High class doco, keep it up, long time follower
You'll be happy to find less crocodiles in the Mediterranean! 😆
🤓🤓 Totally! And the water is SO CLEAR!
Just saw you guys on Saturday pulling Tocana out of the water at RQYS. John parked the boat in the travel lift like he stole it! Great job!
The best way to get rid of hiccups. Is to take a deep breath in filling your lungs. Then you just slow exhale till you cannot release any more air. After that, you will be hiccup-free. I have not seen a case of hiccups where this method did not work.
That sounds a lot easier than trying to get rid of them the way I did, at the very end of this video. 😂
I'll remember that for the next time!
Great vid, remember that WD40 is a cleaner that frees stuff, however, Inox is the lubricant for boats, people always get this wrong.
Beautiful adventure👌
Thanks for being here with us on it 🥰❤️
That bug likes like an F17 stealth fighter
John, the reason you wake up at every sound on the Boat is you protecting your home or cave and your family inside. And the reason she doesn't wake up to every sound is because she feels safe and protected.
But when there is a baby involved it is the other way around.
Thank you again for a Great video this week and can't wait for the next one.
Ok until next week, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
I love this, and think this is absolutely true! 🙂 You’re so right!!!! ❤️❤️
Haha you make a good point Bill! Thanks for watching. Ps we love the Big Island, great to know we’ve got someone watching from there. Cheers! 🍻
If ya'll ever sail or get to the Big Island stop in and say Hi! Ya'll are more than welcome to stay.
We live in Ocean View Hawaii. From our lanai you can see the hole shoreline, from South point all the way to Captain Cook. The view is to die for.
We are 3000 feet up. In the "winter" (lol) months you can hear the whales talking to each other at night. It is a very special place.
So hope to see ya'll soon someday.
The folks on We/Sail stopped in and stayed when they sailed here from Mexico. They are in the south pacific now around the French islands down there.
Things that make you go hmm
OR, she’s simply a heavy sleeper. ;-)
sooo dramatic, love it!! enjoying your adventures sailing and healthy living. Keep it going
Love the editing. So much work and you do a great job. You must spend lots of time editing and finding good internet.
Yes.. and yes!! So many hours go into each episode.. about 3 FULL days of editing to be exact! So when I receive beautiful and thoughtful comments and praise like yours, it makes me smile and feel overwhelmed with gratitude. So thank you for taking the time to acknowledge all the hard work! 🥰 xx
Kristina sleeping like a baby having trust in John, this is the same in my house when I hear a bump in the night. Can't wait to see what you guys get up to in Greece, as I love traveling there too.
Must be instinct!!
Cheers Tony, should be a blast 😃😍
You guys got it goin’ on…
Thanks for sharing.
Life is good~
Fabulous and fun guys ‼️ 🎉🎉 Looking forward to your Med sailing. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝 👙 🌞 ✨
Cheers Richard!! Can't wait to share with you next weeks episode already!!!! 🥳
Have an amazing weekend
Great to see your journey continue guys, little correction for you however, while your correct the primary difference between a Hurricane and a Cyclone is the region they develop in (local names etc) the Hurricanes generally refer to northern Hemisphere and Cyclones Southern. so that does make one difference between them, due to the coriolis effect they spin in different directions. Same result of course but different rotation.
Hey Ollie! I know we're so excited for the journey to continue too :) Yay!!
Oh, that's what I meant when I said where they form, followed by, "here in Australia south of the equator" 🙃 Sorry for the confusion! Is that what you mean?.. the primary difference is whether they develop in the north and southern hemisphere? Cause that's what I was trying to get at haha
WoW, had no idea!
Don't for get they are called typhoons when they develop in the Northwest Pacific. Except for rotation they are all the same type storm. All three that is.
You guys need to do this in the Greek islands ;)
Beautiful boat, beautiful couple with great Aussie accents... but those shorts have go to go!
Hahahaha 🤪😜😝 Love it! 🩲
For international viewers it's worth mentioning that they are sailing in the trade winds, an almost constant SE wind often over 20 knots along the North Queensland coast.
Thanks so much for sharing this with everyone here Ron!! 😃 I should mention this and talk about the weather perhaps in some upcoming episodes? 🙂 Cheers 😍
@@KristinasTravels I should have also said more about how the reef along the coast keeps the sea flat and with the regular winds it makes the Whitsunday etc. area a very popular and easy to sail cruising ground. A great place to visit for yachties.
Jeez i envy you both going to Greece. I love it.
You have stunning personality 👍
Uh oh! Mom's coming, time to clean everything lol.
Lol, you got it!! I’ll be cleaning for 2 days straight 🫣
6:10 That bolt needs tightening, not just lube... its going to wear out that hole.
Keep on watching our upcoming episodes, we sort it all out ☺️
I can see somebody in the water at 05:26 on the upper left corner 😱
It might be crafty editing but your confidence on the water seems to have grown significantly. You are both more relaxed and having more laughs. Go team!
Thanks guy’s
☺️☺️ cheers as always Trev!! 😀😀
Did I not teach you anything? Ha Ha Ha! It's a "Tropical Cyclone" in the Southern Hemisphere when referring to systems in QLD. A "Cyclone" could be a mid-latitude system like we get off the NSW Coast. (eg East Coast Low) A "Tropical Cyclone" has a warm core, a mid latitude "Cyclone" has a cold core. Hope you guys are well! Great Vids! xx
Grea video guys! Hilarious moments! Hope you have a fantastic time in Greece!
Greece is the word.
John you need to show Kristina how to fix everything like the autopilot
Hi John and k r i s t i n a, nice to see your new boat afloat. It's also nice to see your pretty face and body. John you're a manly looking guy too. Been watching you all lately and love the scenery of course. Maybe John can show a short video of him flying. Well take care you all, thanks and catch you on the next one.
Just heard another one! 2 minutes ago - “Rest” ?
Hahaha 🤣 That’s so funny!
No idea how far behind the weeklies are, but subs are gonna pop off as soon as u post ur first vid from OS. Remember to post each video in it’s corresponding location where possible. First one in each country matters most. UA-cam knows where you are when you upload & my current theory is.. it prioritises videos in country ;)
@@GoneAdrift the euro trip is almost in real time! 😄😄
Great video, you both are so resourceful, I guess this is a must when sailing. Question: do you have a asymmetrical sail?
a red line or constant i see on nearly all sailing channels is the amount of time you guys are on the motor (generally speaking). The wind is 'always' from the wrong direction (or seems to be). For me, it has become clear over years of following multiple channels that the best way forward is a hybrid motor cat or full electric cat (like Sunreef or Silent Yachts). Still love your channel.
That is the direction Gone with the Wynns channel is going
Actually, in this part of the world, we’re lucky to have prevailing SE trade winds and are able to sail almost everyday actually! 😅 The first part of the video we’re tucked behind an island and in a channel, so that doesn’t count of course!!😅 but the second half we smash out the nautical miles without the donk 👊
Didn't you sell this a month ago?
Nope, she’s still ours for now! ☺️☺️
Here Kristina I’ve got something for your hiccups!
💥boom! That’s a sudden fright 😅sometimes works!
♥️♥️🥰🥰
Hello, Kristina and John (great episode as they all are) this is an open question to you and all your subscribers and watchers.
I know I’m going to receive some negative comments to this question however it’s a legitimate query to all liveaboards (mainly aimed at Cats but also curious from the Mono owners out there).
I also understand it’s a hypothetical (at this stage) however I truly believe it is fast approaching becoming a reality.
if a renewable energy (solar, electric, hydrogen ? - i.e. non diesel) boat could get you as far as the current ‘sails’ what would your next boat be - and would you consider a “sail-less” boat.
Now I know there are people out there that love to sail - I totally get it (this question is not for you) however watching most of the common channels I do wonder if the actual ‘sailing’ part is as enjoyable as depicted and if ‘sailing’ inhibits you from enjoying other things (ie being able to go somewhere that the wind won’t let you (at that point in time)).
Think about having the ability to choose windless or calm weather windows, point straight, possibly quicker passages, no mast/sails/rigging (maintenance, possible failure, costs), the boat liveability (if it didn’t have to ‘sail well’), overall stresses on the boat, maintenance, etc.
I’m probably 6 years off (I’ll be a ‘fit’ 64) and have my eyes on purchasing a Seawind 1260 or 1370 ($$$) and looking to initially circumnavigate Australia and then possibly onto South Pacific and then who knows so ‘range’ is definitely a huge consideration (this is not just a day-tripper coastal question - a true long term liveaboard).
I’m looking forward to your (constructive) thoughts (either positive or negative).
Hey Tim,
Interesting question you’ve posed. I was surprised when we set out, how rarely the wind is optimal, and how often you either need to sail an indirect route or at slow speed, or simply had to wait or resign to motoring.
My initial thoughts are that a hybrid electric/renewable propulsion sailboat would be my choice. While the cost/maintenance benefits to not having rigging and sails etc is very appealing, there is something satisfying about travelling by wind, and everything that comes with it despite the cost and inconvenience. Planning, strategy, and the sport in handling the sails and the boat while under sail etc.
Generally we sail downwind as much as possible and only upwind when the sea state is fairly flat for comfort and to limit the stress on the boat, this wouldn’t change for us even if we were planning on motoring, so there wouldn’t be a huge benefit from this perspective for us.
Where I see benefit in electric propulsion is to avoid the ongoing cost and maintenance associated with running a diesel. This would allow you to motorsail (without hesitation) when winds are light, without heating the cabin up, and without noise, vibration, smell, risk of CO leaks, requirement to carry spares etc.
The range and peak power output would be a consideration, on occasion you may need quite a bit of power (strong wind/current) and would need to be sure it wasn’t going to run out of juice and quit at a critical moment.
Looking forward to when this becomes feasible, only a matter of time.
All the best with your sailing plans! Maybe it’ll be on a hybrid! 😄
@@jptilley10 thanks John and (to both of you) keep up the great content - I love seeing all the great Aussie channels doing well.
It should be in the contract if these resorts get damaged by cyclones either get rebuilt or returned to their original natural state.
Totally agree 100%!! No idea what’s going on here… I was shocking to see this type of thing happening in Australia tbh
Congratulations Kristina's Travels! You made it in at Number 34 in our Best of Sailing Life - Beyond Top 20 video for June.
See ua-cam.com/video/F4S98uxqB64/v-deo.html
And view the Top 20 here ua-cam.com/video/3WKJGyxQUOM/v-deo.html
Cheers so much guys!!! 😀😀 Proud moment 🥹
Yeees, i was going to mention your er, shorts.
Hahahaha 🤣🤣
@@KristinasTravels Where are you heading to in Greece, or is it a secret?.