The boat may be tiny but the adventures are epic! Maya and Aladino are giving us the best of the Med with an artistic flair that cannot be beat! My best to you both 😊
I recall in Newfoundland as a young man being out in boat, hauling in a cod trap with my oldest brother. Then the whales came right up alongside the boat and I was able to reach over the gunnels and pet them on their backs as they swam alongside the boat. It's something! I'll never forget.
I came across your channel while watching Sailing UMA yesterday (18 Feb 2020), and have been slowly catching up on all of your previous videos. I jumped ahead to this one to give you my biggest "THUMBS UP". I am not a sailor but would love to experience the tranquillity of solo sailing, I solo backpack now for my piece of mind, but at 73 it is probably to late in my life to take up such an adventure. I get the same calming effect from watching this sailing videos as I get from sitting on a mountain side just watching time and nature pass. THANK YOU for what you are giving me.
Well it's fantastic that you found us John! So happy that you're enjoying the channel. There are many similarities in the mindset between solo sailors and solo backpackers, so you're in good company. Thanks again! -Maya
It's nice to watch someone that actually sails. And talks about the sailing and the weather. Most people have no idea. Sailing is isometric exercises. Constant.
Archipelago is one of the most beautiful words to flow from the mouth and tongue. Such a beautiful sailing episode. I would much rather sail with you than go to any amusement park. Oh, and about those raviolis....manja! Happy Valentine's Day you lovebirds 💘💘 Speaking of birds, I got a kick out of your paper cut out wind creature showing the wind direction on your map. Sweet! 🌬
@@andrewgregory1244 Yeah, I took me awhile and when I did I thought "Wait a minute am I reading too much into it, then I thought Nah, he's just being a clever bugger. LOL
They look like perogies. love that hat you wear Maya //// what a beautiful sail . and the weather is just right Enjoy. Thanks for sharing you guys //// and Happy V day
@@SailingMagicCarpet YES ! Good question! Love your hair, I cut my own hair too, a friend taught me and my sons gf is a hairdresser and offers to do now :-)
At such conditions with heavy winds and gusts, at least for my boat, which is quite similar to yours, it is much better to shift the pressure-point of the sails forward. (Think of how a surfer is steering his board by leaning the Mast forwards to provide luffing). So I would suggest to sail with reefed foresail rather then mainsail. I always was more happy to reef my sails from back to front. Find out and tell us what you are thinking about this method.
@@SailingMagicCarpet That is exactly what I mean is the wrong way, even almost every sailing instruction is recommending it. Why is your boat luffing in strong winds? Because the mainsail causes the boat to lean over to the Lee-Seite (I dont't know the english translation for it). This leaning over to Lee causes the keel to reach out to the Luv-Side. And exactly this makes your boat luffing. It turns around the keel which is situated in Luv of the boat. So, if you try to reef from back to front - as I strongly recommend - you have two important benefits: By taking away the whole mainsail the leaning-over-factor no. 1 is canceled. The boat does not lean over so much. This causes the keel not to reach out to luv so much. Your boat will go on more straightly. In addition to this, you brought your sail-pressure-point way furhter to the bow, which causes a tendency to turn the boat leewards. (like a windsurfer). And there is another extremely important benefit by my way to reef: By taking down the mainsail completely you can fix the boom midships which turns this very dangerous "enemy for every crewmember" into your best friend. It can never hit anybody and you can extremely rely on it if you have to got on deck or to the bow. If winds become stronger and stronger, you can easily reef the genua by furling it down more and more without steps safely from your cocpit. And - this is another benefit: the earliest moment, you are beginning to destroy the very important "Anströmkante" of your genua. Up to this moment it is working perfectly in best shape. Anströmkante is the german word for the most foreward edge of the foresail which reaches from masttop to bow. Sorry for my poor english, but I think you will know what i mean. Please try it out and let me know how it works on your boat.
@@Bauchfalte I agree that with strong wind the boat usually sails a more regular course if you reduce more the main sail surface than the genoa surface, through furling it. (only a little thou, because otherwise the sail looses its shape and if deeply furled is useless). However I recommend that the main sail should be anyhow
We have to get used to it more but until now the windvane comes to action during longer crossings. The autopilot is low wind or motoring Cheers Aladino
I'm probably WAY behind of your actual schedule, but the next time you get to be around this region yo9u absolutely MUST pay the island of Elba a visit.
Heard about your channel while watching an episode of Ruby Rose about the French canals. I don't follow a lot of channels but just subscribed to yours. I have binge watched the first dozen or so and really like how you weave music into your videos. It is the best I've seen. Keep them coming. How does your violin deal with all the humidity and salt air? It looks like a pretty nice instrument.
IN GOLFO ARANCI THERE IS A GROUP OF RESIDENT DOLPHINS , they use the fish farm to feed themselves. I did some dolphins research voluntary there for 2 summers so it is easy to find them there
Med in August -> Too Hot BC coast in August -> Just Perfect This summer find someone on the BC coast who will take you out on their boat and show Aladino just how great the West Coast of Canada is.
Another great video guys. Look forward to the next one. Ever thought of writing a book maya? Also be great if you did a video on some sailing techniques
Dear Maya and Aladino. 👍👌👏 Great video again and as always. Haha, that sweet puffing kind of a bird angel was a nice addition to your map. :-) Still no luck with fishing? As always it was a too short video ;-) (I could watch your extremely well made vids for hours). Can hardly wait to see the picturesque town respectively landscape. I wish to you always having at least 1 foot water under the keel, good but not too strong winds and warm but not too hot weather. Thanks again for making recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck health and wisdom.
This is my favorite episode. I like it better when you don't have a script to follow. You are both so interesting and I am happy for you. Also you look incredibly fit and healthy. Is it diet alone or is the boat physically challenging?
Claris this is so kind!! I'm not sure we're going to make it to your part of the world anytime soon though unfortunately! But wow that sounds delicious! -Maya
Wow!! I asked them about sailing to and in Greece but Maya did not sound too enthused.... Language barrier, one that Aladdino, I bet, does not speak and I think it's a huge task for the little boat to achieve in a season, as they are not looking to break any records. They have to rush around the nearer islands to the S of France, where they're based from, as it is and there is so much to see there anyway.
Great video, many thanks . Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai. I am from Europe , but now I am living in Kauai island since 1990 I am on Facebook page very famous sailing alone around the world. 5,000 people on my page . Always welcome. I lived in many places around the world. I wish you to you guys fair winds and following seas.
Nice videos. Why does your boat carry a Dutch flag? Good practice to 'isolate' yourself at times from your partner in such a small living area. An absolute must and very intelligent to do.
Winter in the Med is not for the faint of heart.... on a boat the size of Magic Carpet's. As you noticed weather is quirky and the temps do drop into the 30's occasionally though are mostly in the 40's-50's. That's still not comfy on a small boat and they prefer not to test her magic abilities. I expect they'll be going thru these areas often as Aladdino already has.
Question: Maya, do you ever play for them, and do they ever seem to notice it? NEVER ask a man, it ALWAYS looks OK. NEVER ask a woman because it ALWAYS need to be adjusted. Long hair most of my life - Just friggin cut it and say "be damned" love your videos, my comments are (absolutely) NEVER meant to be hurtful, just humorous and supportive.
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Aldino is smart with his choice of words with your questions...I like it...
The boat may be tiny but the adventures are epic! Maya and Aladino are giving us the best of the Med with an artistic flair that cannot be beat! My best to you both 😊
What an amazing comment, thank you so much. -Maya
Thank you for making these videos! I'm 6 years old from Washington State and watch these with my dad. He loves that they're appropriate for me.
I recall in Newfoundland as a young man being out in boat, hauling in a cod trap with my oldest brother. Then the whales came right up alongside the boat and I was able to reach over the gunnels and pet them on their backs as they swam alongside the boat. It's something! I'll never forget.
Love the opening blues song - perfect.
I came across your channel while watching Sailing UMA yesterday (18 Feb 2020), and have been slowly catching up on all of your previous videos. I jumped ahead to this one to give you my biggest "THUMBS UP". I am not a sailor but would love to experience the tranquillity of solo sailing, I solo backpack now for my piece of mind, but at 73 it is probably to late in my life to take up such an adventure. I get the same calming effect from watching this sailing videos as I get from sitting on a mountain side just watching time and nature pass. THANK YOU for what you are giving me.
Well it's fantastic that you found us John! So happy that you're enjoying the channel. There are many similarities in the mindset between solo sailors and solo backpackers, so you're in good company. Thanks again! -Maya
Hey john start reading philosophy when ur alone in nature. It will give you a greater understanding of nature ,life and the world. Cheers
It's nice to watch someone that actually sails. And talks about the sailing and the weather. Most people have no idea. Sailing is isometric exercises. Constant.
It looked like a mackerel! Great eats for future opportunities.
Very nice my friends it does look like a real paradise too👍👍
Archipelago is one of the most beautiful words to flow from the mouth and tongue.
Such a beautiful sailing episode. I would much rather sail with you than go to any amusement park.
Oh, and about those raviolis....manja!
Happy Valentine's Day you lovebirds 💘💘
Speaking of birds, I got a kick out of your paper cut out wind creature showing the wind direction on your map. Sweet! 🌬
Another brilliant video! Many thanks!
I've just made the connection between Aladino and Magic Carpet. V clever.
i Have been binge watching and had not made the connection.... well done you... i liked the name before but even more now.
@@andrewgregory1244 Yeah, I took me awhile and when I did I thought "Wait a minute am I reading too much into it, then I thought Nah, he's just being a clever bugger. LOL
⛵ Nice video, Beautiful scenery. Wishing you safe sailing.
Always great music on your vids.
Great video, looking forward to the next.
Really liked the story line on this video and look forward to the next
I love that place. I already went twice in La Maddalena, it’s always the same pleasure.
Enjoyed you’re vlog as Always! Wonderful xx
Lovely sailing and wonderful destinations
Awesome as always 😍
Glad that you got into calm waters, I was starting to get seasick...
Music direction took me by surprise but its wonderful!
I tried something new for this episode! Glad you liked it! -Maya
They look like perogies. love that hat you wear Maya //// what a beautiful sail . and the weather is just right Enjoy. Thanks for sharing you guys //// and Happy V day
Great Episode !
hey u two.! looks so relaxin' ay! plus the magical sweet voice of u Maya.! might be a tiny boat but it gives u both a very relaxing,comfortable home
thank you
Hello from Key West, Florida/ awesome camera work and excellent editing, overall, a very enjoyable video........
Maya, your videos are excellent. Well done. My mother suggests ginger for sea sickness, not sure if that would work
Chewing + swallowing slowly small pieces of fresh ginger is a traditional excellent remedy against seasickness....
Ravioli is nice with some fresh tomato sauce. Chop a few tomatoes and cook them in olive oil for 10 minutes👨🍳
Congrats!!.. you are “creator on the rise” under Trending section of youtube. Keep it up.
Really?! How do I see that??
@@SailingMagicCarpet YES ! Good question! Love your hair, I cut my own hair too, a friend taught me and my sons gf is a hairdresser and offers to do now :-)
Nice ride, perfect vlog.
I wonder if the wind vane could help you ?
At such conditions with heavy winds and gusts, at least for my boat, which is quite similar to yours, it is much better to shift the pressure-point of the sails forward. (Think of how a surfer is steering his board by leaning the Mast forwards to provide luffing). So I would suggest to sail with reefed foresail rather then mainsail.
I always was more happy to reef my sails from back to front. Find out and tell us what you are thinking about this method.
We were sailing with both sails reefed quite a lot :)
@@SailingMagicCarpet That is exactly what I mean is the wrong way, even almost every sailing instruction is recommending it.
Why is your boat luffing in strong winds? Because the mainsail causes the boat to lean over to the Lee-Seite (I dont't know the english translation for it). This leaning over to Lee causes the keel to reach out to the Luv-Side. And exactly this makes your boat luffing. It turns around the keel which is situated in Luv of the boat.
So, if you try to reef from back to front - as I strongly recommend - you have two important benefits:
By taking away the whole mainsail the leaning-over-factor no. 1 is canceled. The boat does not lean over so much. This causes the keel not to reach out to luv so much. Your boat will go on more straightly.
In addition to this, you brought your sail-pressure-point way furhter to the bow, which causes a tendency to turn the boat leewards. (like a windsurfer).
And there is another extremely important benefit by my way to reef:
By taking down the mainsail completely you can fix the boom midships which turns this very dangerous "enemy for every crewmember" into your best friend. It can never hit anybody and you can extremely rely on it if you have to got on deck or to the bow.
If winds become stronger and stronger, you can easily reef the genua by furling it down more and more without steps safely from your cocpit.
And - this is another benefit: the earliest moment, you are beginning to destroy the very important "Anströmkante" of your genua. Up to this moment it is working perfectly in best shape.
Anströmkante is the german word for the most foreward edge of the foresail which reaches from masttop to bow. Sorry for my poor english, but I think you will know what i mean. Please try it out and let me know how it works on your boat.
@@Bauchfalte I agree that with strong wind the boat usually sails a more regular course if you reduce more the main sail surface than the genoa surface, through furling it. (only a little thou, because otherwise the sail looses its shape and if deeply furled is useless). However I recommend that the main sail should be anyhow
It's called katabatic wind. Strong winds from land/ hills.
So when does it make sense for you to use autopilot versus the wind vane thing? They seem similar, but at some points you do the vane instead.
We have to get used to it more but until now the windvane comes to action during longer crossings. The autopilot is low wind or motoring
Cheers
Aladino
I'm probably WAY behind of your actual schedule, but the next time you get to be around this region yo9u absolutely MUST pay the island of Elba a visit.
Your bright work always looks so good. What brand of varnish do you use ?
Heard about your channel while watching an episode of Ruby Rose about the French canals. I don't follow a lot of channels but just subscribed to yours. I have binge watched the first dozen or so and really like how you weave music into your videos. It is the best I've seen. Keep them coming.
How does your violin deal with all the humidity and salt air? It looks like a pretty nice instrument.
grandi, bel viaggio
“When the gusts come we steer up a little more into the wind” ............. golden rule is. ...... “Luff to a puff”.
IN GOLFO ARANCI THERE IS A GROUP OF RESIDENT DOLPHINS , they use the fish farm to feed themselves. I did some dolphins research voluntary there for 2 summers so it is easy to find them there
Med in August -> Too Hot
BC coast in August -> Just Perfect
This summer find someone on the BC coast who will take you out on their boat and show Aladino just how great the West Coast of Canada is.
Nice and Cool
Another great video guys. Look forward to the next one. Ever thought of writing a book maya? Also be great if you did a video on some sailing techniques
Thanks so much Andrew! I definitely would like to write a book one day! -Maya
Hello Magic Carpet 😁
Dear Maya and Aladino.
👍👌👏 Great video again and as always. Haha, that sweet puffing kind of a bird angel was a nice addition to your map. :-)
Still no luck with fishing? As always it was a too short video ;-) (I could watch your extremely well made vids for hours). Can hardly wait to see the picturesque town respectively landscape.
I wish to you always having at least 1 foot water under the keel, good but not too strong winds and warm but not too hot weather.
Thanks again for making recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck health and wisdom.
This is my favorite episode. I like it better when you don't have a script to follow. You are both so interesting and I am happy for you. Also you look incredibly fit and healthy. Is it diet alone or is the boat physically challenging?
Heya you two, when it is time for restocking for your next season, let us know we have a loads of liquors and foods for your adventures!
Claris this is so kind!! I'm not sure we're going to make it to your part of the world anytime soon though unfortunately! But wow that sounds delicious! -Maya
@@SailingMagicCarpet We can bring it to you, we will keep intouch!
Our email address is sailingmagiccarpet at gmail.com! Send us an email and then we can be in touch! -Maya
Nice video! Are we about 6 months behind for real time? You seemed to allude to September... I'm in the midst of winter and just wondering.
Harbour Fees in Greece 0 to 10€, even in August for our 30 ft Catamaran
Wow!! I asked them about sailing to and in Greece but Maya did not sound too enthused.... Language barrier, one that Aladdino, I bet, does not speak and I think it's a huge task for the little boat to achieve in a season, as they are not looking to break any records. They have to rush around the nearer islands to the S of France, where they're based from, as it is and there is so much to see there anyway.
I think it's remarkable how humans (especially women) are compelled to greet dolphins and porpoises almost as if greeting human children.
Great video, many thanks . Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai. I am from Europe , but now I am living in Kauai island since 1990 I am on Facebook page very famous sailing alone around the world. 5,000 people on my page . Always welcome. I lived in many places around the world.
I wish you to you guys fair winds and following seas.
Can you please tell at which month you shot this episode?
HuRider; October
Nice
Привет с России (Russian)!
Nice videos. Why does your boat carry a Dutch flag? Good practice to 'isolate' yourself at times from your partner in such a small living area. An absolute must and very intelligent to do.
Answer was given in early vid. It the most Panama-like of flags within the EU.
What’s the big hurry? Why are you guys missing stopping at some beautiful places?
Winter in the Med is not for the faint of heart.... on a boat the size of Magic Carpet's. As you noticed weather is quirky and the temps do drop into the 30's occasionally though are mostly in the 40's-50's. That's still not comfy on a small boat and they prefer not to test her magic abilities. I expect they'll be going thru these areas often as Aladdino already has.
👍！
What's the story of the Dutch flag?
SIETI DEI VERAMENTE DEI LUPI DI MARE. la MADDALENA DOVE ANNO IMPRIGIONATO NAPOLEONE !!!!!
13:55 why ?
👋🙂🇷🇺
Question: Maya, do you ever play for them, and do they ever seem to notice it?
NEVER ask a man, it ALWAYS looks OK.
NEVER ask a woman because it ALWAYS need to be adjusted.
Long hair most of my life - Just friggin cut it and say "be damned"
love your videos, my comments are (absolutely) NEVER meant to be hurtful, just humorous and supportive.
Bon Voyage, from the ovner of the: facebook.com/SYIsabella/