I just started following your channel because a cameraman at 10 in Adelaide told me about it. Your content is outstanding. Best of luck for you both on your travels. You’re living the dream.
Hey Jase! Oh wow - that’s so amazing!! Small world ❤️ Thanks for stopping by and subscribing. What a legend that cameraman is for sharing our channel too 🤙 Hope you’re having a sweet weekend!
Uni knot best all round and great knot strength, for tuna use squid skit lures they are cheap and Tuna love them ( Squidnation Fat Daddy Squids are a perfect tuna fishing lure along with The Yummee Fly ‘N’ Fish is a prime trolling lure), big trolling divers are great but cost a lot and you will meet the grey tax man out there(sharks). Along with the big rod you should get a casting heay spin rod with a 8000 class real so you can throw speed jigs and Williamson Popper Pro topwater popper or The Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure in 4oz / 6 oz. That would catch almost every palegic swimming around. Hope thats a help. Use the basting rod if you see tuna busting on top of the water.
If you were to learn only 4 knots for fishing, from easiest to hardest. Improved clinch, palomer knot- these can tie lures to line. Double uni knot & surgeons knot - best for line to line knots. You guys seem to be pretty prepared to catch fish consistently. If there’s birds or bait there’s fish!
Thanks for sharing your engagement with and in the sea. We bought our first sailing vessel last summer - a Catalina 42 and feel instantly like we are back in the 3rd grade. Exhilarated and afraid, it's great to learn why for example a mast snaps or why it's good idea to closely inspect steering cables. Most of all it's great to see youthful exuberance and a positive attitude carry the day! Brethren learners from the pacific coast.
Hehe you guys are a laugh a minute...🤣💘 Do you have a gaff to get these tuna aboard? Also try a simple Smith's Jig... A trolling line is also great for tuna 😉🦈
Loving the videos guys, keep up the great work. Just a little suggestion maybe reference the date, (month/year) the video was relevant to. I know you guys are a few months behind, so would put some of your story into time context if we know when if was. Cheers 👍
Would have to agree with a previous comment, when trolling for pelagic fish like tuna or mahi-mahi (yum) you seriously need a steel leader. They can be bought pre-made from fishing shops. Otherwise you will soon tire of loosing lures. Love your boat :-)
I've been to Sydney and Perth twice a while back. Your channel is a first class ticket and I'll always sail with you. Thanks for sharing your story. Outstanding video as always. Such a beautiful treasure to watch. Your truly Ed Parkhurst.
Aww, Ed ❤️⛵️ thank you for your kind message. John and I both just read your message and we feel so grateful to have you here too ☺️ thanks for watching and being here with us! Here’s to many more adventure ahead ⚓️
Goodmorning Kristina, "you little Greek lady", & John, am most impressed with your overnight sail from Coffs to the Gold Coast. John seems to be growing in confidence with every sail & you Kristina seem to be mastering filming very well & I so look forward to your videos & stories. I must say that you both compliment each other very well. For first time sailors you seem to be learning very fast. Kristina you are a beautiful person & I could listen to your commentary anytime. John seems to be calm under pressure so thats always handy. Its great to see you slowly heading up the east coast of Australia towards your goal of the Great Barrier Reef. Chairman Dan still has us in lockdown & this morning Melbourne takes the medal for most locked down city with COVID. By the way Ch 10 nes & reporting is not the same without you Kristina, I bet they were sorry to see you go. You guys have a wonderful time on the Gold Coast & hope the cost of new cable for steering is not too expensive. Travel safe you guys & may God be with you. Cheers, Glen Hopkins
Just came across your channel yesterday and watched from the beginning of your journey. Looking forward to following you in the future. Stay safe, stay happy and enjoy the adventure.
The 'little Greek lady" had me in stitches! We used to call our uncle's mum the little Wog(no offense intended). Not because we wanted to but because she demanded we did! She was hilarious and about 4 foot nothing tall! Imagine Con the Fruiterer (Comedy Company for those who aren't Aussies from before the 90s) but as a little old lady. Actually she could have been his mum, because she was just so animated like he is and she had a real gravely voice from smoking 3 packs a day. God love her 🤣 Anyway, that's probably not PC these days but it made me think of her, and she is dearly missed. Anyway. I tell you what though (serious tone now), you guys have come on great guns with your confidence on the boat. It's also great seeing you harnessed and clipped on while on night watch Kristina. Loads of other sailing YTers could learn a lot from you guys there. I see so many that are so complacent about safety. You're alright until something bad and unexpected happens to you is the way they seem to sail. Better to be prepared for the worst than to be reacting while panicking at the same time because you weren't prepared. Anyway I look forward to your future videos. As someone else said, it's great seeing Australia being shown off on YT (even if it is the wrong coast 🤪). Take care guys and stay safe.
Love the videos Kristina and John. Totally awesome what you are both doing. What camera do you use for the vlogging? Such a great picture. Love watching the videos as you travel. Keep up the great work.
Another entertaining video. I have no idea how to sail a boat. The only sailing I have done was on a very small 4.3 catamaran after a big lunch at 'Barrys On The Beach' Noosa in the 80's. You two look so confident. Thanks for showing the adventure. All the best Regards Peter.
Hey Kristina and John. I just finished watching all your vids to date. Your adventure is impressive and inspirational. Also relevant to me as I did my day skipper course in late 2019 during covid. I sail with a friend of mine out of Sandringham. I have watched many sailing video series and I need to say yours is one of my favourites. Your videos and narration are awesome. Can't wait to see more. My goal is to sail the Med one day being of Cretan heritage. Can't wait till you guys catch some fish and cook it on the bbq (greek style of course) and enjoy it with some wine watching the sunset in Nth Qld. Maybe the closest thing to the Cyclades as possible right now. Can't wait to see more and meeting you guys one day. Kalo Taxidi.
Thanks for the video. Have followed you since you guys bought the boat and enjoyed them - been some exciting times, sometimes a whale of a time! Take care out there!
Loving these videos - keep them coming, be good to see some of the sailing ie you getting the sails out, how they work and how Tucana handles in the water.
My very first sailing channel was Sailing Emerald Steel with Captain Jules and First Mate Suzie who have been living on Emerald Steel for the past 30 plus years. I've been a loyal fan of theirs for eight years and suggest if you have any questions regarding anything to do with sailing to have a look see. They are Great people! I'm looking forward to following your adventures now!!!
Southport bar can be pretty chaotic at times i went through there on a yacht some years ago nearly became broadside to a big wave scary enjoyed your vid very real
Ok 👌 look at all the knots 🪢 . You will see what is called the fisherman's knot. It is the easiest and the fastest and the strongest knot. Ooo! And i would use a steal leader. Ok great video this week. Untell nest Sunday Morning 🌄 Aloha from the Big Island 🏝 of Hawaii 🏝
😧😧 ohhhh, that’s interesting re: audio! Thanks for the heads up! I’ll get onto that ❤️❤️ All about the production quality - I love it. Cheers Patrick 😄😄
Well done to both of you. Love your videos and commentary. Just wondered how do you cope with seasickness? Will you be in enlarging your Bimini so that you can be fully protected from the elements?
@@sailingcitrinesunset4065 makes sense. I saw another comment that suggested putting the date it was filmed. I think it would be great to understand when that moment in the video happened
How is it sailing the seas with not much experience? I would imagine being a pilot helps , we are getting ready to go with similar experience but no pilot skills
Am i right in the assumption that you are reving the engine way over 2000 rpm? It is my opinion that that is totally un neccesary. High reving only results in huge fuel consumption but hardly any addidional speed over lower revs. I always kept the revs between 1500 and 1800 rpm, that was aleays fast enough. Try it out, good luck. Very nice videoby the way, keep it up!!
Hey Rob! I agree, for that reason we rarely go over 2,000rpm. We usually only run it at 2,000 if pushing into wind or current. Otherwise we usually cruise at 1,800rpm. John has calculated this to be the least cost option when factoring in running costs/engine life vs. the cost of fuel. Best range is 1,200rpm on our engine, but we only ever run it at this rpm when we’re needing to conserve fuel or have a favourable current (nil wind). The only time we go above 2000rpm is to run up the engine as per the manual (Wide open throttle minus 100rpm for 10 minutes) to clear build up, prevent glazing of the cylinders etc. And I think for of this leg from Coffs Harbour to the GC we were doing about 1,800-2,000 🙂
I’m a bit surprised you’re doing so well entering these marinas considering what I see on the news here in the states. Looks like Marshall law in Australia right now! Thanks for sharing. Life is good~
Hahaha Gary - wait until you see the next episode (or possibly the next one after that) I’m yet to edit it.... but oh my, it’s a disaster catch 😂😂😂😂😂😳😳😳 it was big.. but... oh.. just wait. 🤪
I just started following your channel because a cameraman at 10 in Adelaide told me about it. Your content is outstanding. Best of luck for you both on your travels. You’re living the dream.
Hey Jase! Oh wow - that’s so amazing!! Small world ❤️ Thanks for stopping by and subscribing. What a legend that cameraman is for sharing our channel too 🤙 Hope you’re having a sweet weekend!
Top vid mateys :) a Uni knot is the only one you need for fishing
Nice boat. Some of the topside woodwork could use a bit of TLC. Good luck in your travels.
No questions just keep the content coming
Uni knot best all round and great knot strength, for tuna use squid skit lures they are cheap and Tuna love them ( Squidnation Fat Daddy Squids are a perfect tuna fishing lure along with The Yummee Fly ‘N’ Fish is a prime trolling lure), big trolling divers are great but cost a lot and you will meet the grey tax man out there(sharks). Along with the big rod you should get a casting heay spin rod with a 8000 class real so you can throw speed jigs and Williamson Popper Pro topwater popper or The Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure in 4oz / 6 oz. That would catch almost every palegic swimming around. Hope thats a help. Use the basting rod if you see tuna busting on top of the water.
Loving following your journey and I think your little snapshots in to your life on the yacht are some of the best I have seen.
Awesome video as always! Very jealous of where you are but enjoy!!! Make the most of this perfect scenario you both have made and earnt!
Thanks Todd! 🤍
Can’t wait for things to get better down there in Melbourne. Life is going to get sweet again once borders open once and for all 🙌
If you were to learn only 4 knots for fishing, from easiest to hardest.
Improved clinch, palomer knot- these can tie lures to line.
Double uni knot & surgeons knot - best for line to line knots.
You guys seem to be pretty prepared to catch fish consistently. If there’s birds or bait there’s fish!
I’m really enjoying your videos 👍👀
Thanks for taking us along, great to see a sailing channel showing Australia off. And well done on the video
Thanks for sharing your engagement with and in the sea. We bought our first sailing vessel last summer - a Catalina 42 and feel instantly like we are back in the 3rd grade. Exhilarated and afraid, it's great to learn why for example a mast snaps or why it's good idea to closely inspect steering cables. Most of all it's great to see youthful exuberance and a positive attitude carry the day! Brethren learners from the pacific coast.
Good video. New to following you both. Will keep watching. Gary from NW British Columbia
That fishing rod could be a bit lower angled to the water. Tie it off like you do a raised anchor because that rod holder could fail. Keep a gaf handy
I believe the anchor bend is the strongest
Loving your vibes! Best wishes from Berlin!
Hehe you guys are a laugh a minute...🤣💘
Do you have a gaff to get these tuna aboard?
Also try a simple Smith's Jig...
A trolling line is also great for tuna 😉🦈
Another great production. 👍Thanks
Thanks so much Andy! Glad you enjoyed this ep ❤️🙌⛵️
Love seeing the countryside on your channel. Keep it up. Thank you for making the videos.
Really enjoyable video - love seeing you explore up the Australian east coast
Thanks as always Mic! Appreciate the love and support ❤️
Loving the videos guys, keep up the great work. Just a little suggestion maybe reference the date, (month/year) the video was relevant to. I know you guys are a few months behind, so would put some of your story into time context if we know when if was. Cheers 👍
Thanks Barry. Oh, *good idea!* This was filmed mid July 😃
@@KristinasTravels I think it would be great to understand when that moment in the video happened
Would have to agree with a previous comment, when trolling for pelagic fish like tuna or mahi-mahi (yum) you seriously need a steel leader. They can be bought pre-made from fishing shops. Otherwise you will soon tire of loosing lures. Love your boat :-)
Hey John, what an adventure you're both having! You're not missing out on any flying, there virtually is NONE!
I've been to Sydney and Perth twice a while back. Your channel is a first class ticket and I'll always sail with you. Thanks for sharing your story. Outstanding video as always. Such a beautiful treasure to watch. Your truly Ed Parkhurst.
Aww, Ed ❤️⛵️ thank you for your kind message. John and I both just read your message and we feel so grateful to have you here too ☺️ thanks for watching and being here with us! Here’s to many more adventure ahead ⚓️
@@KristinasTravels it's a journey that I will watch as you go on. Thanks for sharing your story.
Goodmorning Kristina, "you little Greek lady", & John, am most impressed with your overnight sail from Coffs to the Gold Coast. John seems to be growing in confidence with every sail & you Kristina seem to be mastering filming very well & I so look forward to your videos & stories. I must say that you both compliment each other very well. For first time sailors you seem to be learning very fast. Kristina you are a beautiful person & I could listen to your commentary anytime. John seems to be calm under pressure so thats always handy. Its great to see you slowly heading up the east coast of Australia towards your goal of the Great Barrier Reef. Chairman Dan still has us in lockdown & this morning Melbourne takes the medal for most locked down city with COVID. By the way Ch 10 nes & reporting is not the same without you Kristina, I bet they were sorry to see you go. You guys have a wonderful time on the Gold Coast & hope the cost of new cable for steering is not too expensive. Travel safe you guys & may God be with you. Cheers, Glen Hopkins
Albright knot you’ll never go wrong. FG knot if you want to get fancy.
🤙🤙 cheers for the tip guys! 😃
See ya next week
🌙🙌🐠 See you then! Better get cracking on the editing 🤣🙊
Great video Kristina, love watching them!
Just came across your channel yesterday and watched from the beginning of your journey. Looking forward to following you in the future. Stay safe, stay happy and enjoy the adventure.
Great videos guys. So tired, so funny. Atleast you didn't pour coffee in the sugar bowl. Did the pic get bigger? Luv the video guys.
Another great episode this week.you always seem so upbeat about your journey.👍
Love the boat. Thanks for the video
Thanks so much Alan 🥰⛵️ Maybe we should do a raffle... would love a lucky subscriber join us onboard one of these days 😁😁
The 'little Greek lady" had me in stitches! We used to call our uncle's mum the little Wog(no offense intended). Not because we wanted to but because she demanded we did! She was hilarious and about 4 foot nothing tall! Imagine Con the Fruiterer (Comedy Company for those who aren't Aussies from before the 90s) but as a little old lady. Actually she could have been his mum, because she was just so animated like he is and she had a real gravely voice from smoking 3 packs a day. God love her 🤣
Anyway, that's probably not PC these days but it made me think of her, and she is dearly missed.
Anyway. I tell you what though (serious tone now), you guys have come on great guns with your confidence on the boat. It's also great seeing you harnessed and clipped on while on night watch Kristina. Loads of other sailing YTers could learn a lot from you guys there. I see so many that are so complacent about safety. You're alright until something bad and unexpected happens to you is the way they seem to sail. Better to be prepared for the worst than to be reacting while panicking at the same time because you weren't prepared.
Anyway I look forward to your future videos. As someone else said, it's great seeing Australia being shown off on YT (even if it is the wrong coast 🤪).
Take care guys and stay safe.
Love the videos Kristina and John. Totally awesome what you are both doing. What camera do you use for the vlogging? Such a great picture. Love watching the videos as you travel. Keep up the great work.
Hey Mates, good to see you again. So glad you all made it to Queensland. Can't wait for next weeks video.
Another entertaining video.
I have no idea how to sail a boat.
The only sailing I have done was on a very small 4.3 catamaran after a big lunch at 'Barrys On The Beach' Noosa in the 80's.
You two look so confident.
Thanks for showing the adventure.
All the best
Regards Peter.
Best6 episode yet LOL keep them coming.
Hey Kristina and John. I just finished watching all your vids to date. Your adventure is impressive and inspirational. Also relevant to me as I did my day skipper course in late 2019 during covid. I sail with a friend of mine out of Sandringham. I have watched many sailing video series and I need to say yours is one of my favourites. Your videos and narration are awesome. Can't wait to see more. My goal is to sail the Med one day being of Cretan heritage. Can't wait till you guys catch some fish and cook it on the bbq (greek style of course) and enjoy it with some wine watching the sunset in Nth Qld. Maybe the closest thing to the Cyclades as possible right now. Can't wait to see more and meeting you guys one day. Kalo Taxidi.
Your videos are improving and I am sure you have a lot to show us still! Keep up the good work guys!
Thanks for the video. Have followed you since you guys bought the boat and enjoyed them - been some exciting times, sometimes a whale of a time! Take care out there!
Great commentary and footage. Can tell your background. Keep it coming :)
Thanks for another great video. And I laughed out loud at you trying to zoom in on a paper map - that’s something I would do. 😂
love it, been waiting all week for this.
Congrats on your new adventure. I run a youth charity based on the Gold Coast, but I have my boat in the Whitsundays. Cheers, Ben B.
Great video guys (as always) - stay safe and happy travels.
Loving these videos - keep them coming, be good to see some of the sailing ie you getting the sails out, how they work and how Tucana handles in the water.
I use a figure 8 knot for literally all my knots, very good and easy to use knot
Great vlog guys. Keep up the hard work. Editing and sailing is like having to full time jobs 😂
Thanks guys! C you next week..
Nice work guys! Well done
Thanks for the video! Glad you didn't have to come in the day before :-) !
My very first sailing channel was Sailing Emerald Steel with Captain Jules and First Mate Suzie who have been living on Emerald Steel for the past 30 plus years. I've been a loyal fan of theirs for eight years and suggest if you have any questions regarding anything to do with sailing to have a look see. They are Great people! I'm looking forward to following your adventures now!!!
Look at you two! 🤙
Southport bar can be pretty chaotic at times i went through there on a yacht some years ago nearly became broadside to a big wave scary enjoyed your vid very real
Kristina is so cute, funny and genuine!
Ok 👌 look at all the knots 🪢 . You will see what is called the fisherman's knot. It is the easiest and the fastest and the strongest knot.
Ooo! And i would use a steal leader.
Ok great video this week. Untell nest Sunday Morning 🌄 Aloha from the Big Island 🏝 of Hawaii 🏝
Really love your videos! Take a note on the audio of the voice over,. it's only on the left speaker
😧😧 ohhhh, that’s interesting re: audio! Thanks for the heads up! I’ll get onto that ❤️❤️ All about the production quality - I love it. Cheers Patrick 😄😄
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Arya Resort Nusa Penida Bali 🌹👍
Sail all the way around Australia then next season to the Med.
Well done to both of you. Love your videos and commentary. Just wondered how do you cope with seasickness? Will you be in enlarging your Bimini so that you can be fully protected from the elements?
You missed Yamba and the Clarence River, maybe on your way past next time. Cheers
Hey guys love your sailboat what year is it? Enjoy learning how to sail with you guys.
Hey Vince 👋 Thanks for learning with us!! 🥰 Learning everyday. It’s 2008 ⛵️
👍Looking forward to next week's show. Thanks for the answer it is a beautiful sail boat. Safe travels guys
I loved the video! But I was wondering, it may take time to edit and post the video, so when we are watching it, are you already elsewhere?
Most vlogers have some delay which allows them to build up content and don't get confronted by stalkers.
@@sailingcitrinesunset4065 makes sense. I saw another comment that suggested putting the date it was filmed. I think it would be great to understand when that moment in the video happened
How is it sailing the seas with not much experience? I would imagine being a pilot helps , we are getting ready to go with similar experience but no pilot skills
Heyyy guys, just wondering how far Nth you plan on going before Cyclone season?
Kristina what kind of drone are you guys flying?
Hey Mark! We’re using a DJI MAVIC S2
@@KristinasTravels that’s a good drone. I’m watching episode 16. You guys are awesome !!! . Your boat is amazing also.
Am i right in the assumption that you are reving the engine way over 2000 rpm? It is my opinion that that is totally un neccesary. High reving only results in huge fuel consumption but hardly any addidional speed over lower revs. I always kept the revs between 1500 and 1800 rpm, that was aleays fast enough.
Try it out, good luck. Very nice videoby the way, keep it up!!
Hey Rob! I agree, for that reason we rarely go over 2,000rpm. We usually only run it at 2,000 if pushing into wind or current. Otherwise we usually cruise at 1,800rpm. John has calculated this to be the least cost option when factoring in running costs/engine life vs. the cost of fuel. Best range is 1,200rpm on our engine, but we only ever run it at this rpm when we’re needing to conserve fuel or have a favourable current (nil wind).
The only time we go above 2000rpm is to run up the engine as per the manual (Wide open throttle minus 100rpm for 10 minutes) to clear build up, prevent glazing of the cylinders etc.
And I think for of this leg from Coffs Harbour to the GC we were doing about 1,800-2,000 🙂
Ok, my mistake, sorry,, it seems you have thought about it! Keep up the good work, fair wimds👍
Your doing well Kris, 👍 John's a great Skipper, which I would expect, seeing he's been a Captain of plane..
I’m a bit surprised you’re doing so well entering these marinas considering what I see on the news here in the states.
Looks like Marshall law in Australia right now!
Thanks for sharing.
Life is good~
So did the authorities manage to have a word with you?
How about offering a trip for a novice crew ?
hi guys, I am enjoying and looking forward your episodes. Have you caught a fish yet and if so did you kiss and release?
Hahaha Gary - wait until you see the next episode (or possibly the next one after that) I’m yet to edit it.... but oh my, it’s a disaster catch 😂😂😂😂😂😳😳😳 it was big.. but... oh.. just wait. 🤪
Make screens a bit longer? So many fast jumps to another topic…. But great overall !
Devon Larrett is the best arm wrestler in the world, I hope you don't hook anything like he was fighting. 🤣
Hahaha!! ME TOOOOO! 😂😂😂😂😳