Dodging PIRATE waters: 5 day crossing over VENEZUELA coast | Part 1 | Ep 53 | Sailing Merewether

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  • @Prayforwindandsurf
    @Prayforwindandsurf 4 роки тому +5

    Life vest and jack lines when alone on the foredeck - outside cockpit. You accidentally slip with Kieran sleeping, even with the life jacket no one finds you.

  • @alejandrovanags4948
    @alejandrovanags4948 3 роки тому +2

    I am from Venezuela. We used to be the pearl of the Caribbean now we are the country you stay 100 miles away to avoid pirates. OMG! Thanks for sharing the videos. Hopefully in the not too distant future we will all be able to visit and enjoy the beautiful Venezuelan coast destinations

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  3 роки тому

      Hey Alejandro! We’ve heard great great things about the coastline and we really want tot discover it but yes when it’s not recommended by all the cruisers we talk to we generally tend to stay away. We have our fingers crossed we can visit the next time we come around 😊

  • @theisk3
    @theisk3 4 роки тому +2

    Easily my new most favorite channel to watch. You 2 are an inspiration!

  • @Cturnerwrite
    @Cturnerwrite 3 роки тому

    Playing catch up on your videos, so this is another that I have not watched. Congratulations to your sister! You are an amazing person, and will be a perfect Aunt! Bless you and your family....and Kieran!

  • @terrybaker5728
    @terrybaker5728 3 роки тому +1

    Happy belated birthday Kerian and congratulations on the niece God bless and safe travels

  • @craigme2583
    @craigme2583 4 роки тому +4

    How can you guys only have 7000 subscribers. Omg this time next year I see 100000 easy. Great chilled out sailing channel. Lovely couple. See you next time

  • @HopeOfJoe
    @HopeOfJoe 4 роки тому +3

    What a lovely, positive and upbeat episode.

  • @ynech
    @ynech 4 роки тому +4

    Traveling on a yacht is beautiful and romantic.

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому +1

      It can be yes:)

    • @rickkwitkoski1976
      @rickkwitkoski1976 4 роки тому

      They don't show all the drudgery and craziness that can happen. Find some other channels that have shown this. SV Delos coming to Madagascar for instance. Attacked by gun pirates off the coast of Yemen for a couple other boats...

  • @kevincarey1076
    @kevincarey1076 4 роки тому +1

    Great episode guys and always a pleasure seeing you SAILING!! Tack for the adventure and stat safe! Fair winds and following seas Merewether!

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому

      Cheers Kevin! Means a lot. It’s good to be back on the open sea

  • @kathyline11
    @kathyline11 4 роки тому +2

    Great to see you back on the water! good times ahead!!

  • @sepintas_banyuwangi
    @sepintas_banyuwangi 3 роки тому

    WOW WOW WOW ROMANTIC

  • @rondejoux8006
    @rondejoux8006 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Guys,
    Great episode, i am feeling good vibes.
    Stay safe.

  • @fernandozahonero8157
    @fernandozahonero8157 4 роки тому

    Very nice video, thanks for bringing to us your experience. All the best.

  • @ianmclelland1503
    @ianmclelland1503 4 роки тому +1

    Great channel, love your work!! See ya next week!

  • @patrickcoleman3
    @patrickcoleman3 4 роки тому

    Congrats on your Sisters new baby Auntie 😀

  • @franbaas3403
    @franbaas3403 4 роки тому

    Good to see you back sailing again.

  • @jstanham
    @jstanham 4 роки тому

    Great job guys. Neat enjoyable multi-day crossing. As a side comment, someone did one hell of a job cleaning the boat! It looks like new.

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому +1

      John! Thank you so much for the nice words! We try keep her spotless

  • @ramonsantiago9037
    @ramonsantiago9037 4 роки тому

    Congrats Aunt Isabelle!!

  • @edsondantas7179
    @edsondantas7179 4 роки тому +1

    Parabens sr comdante e engenheiro e esta linda rainha e modelo muito linda feliz natal

  • @anthonybeck2384
    @anthonybeck2384 4 роки тому

    Great presentation- well paced and visually very engaging 👏🏻

  • @HopeOfJoe
    @HopeOfJoe 4 роки тому

    Hey guys, your fenders are down.....Best wishes on this next adventure !! :) Be safe.

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому

      Cheers Richard! We call our selfs “fender benders” haha

  • @SuperSnaky
    @SuperSnaky 4 роки тому

    Hey there, what a bizar small ammount of diesel used this year. My compliments for making the best of the wind, and not hamering down on the motor❤. I bet she sails a lot better with that silky smooth bottom😁🤘 Regards from us😘

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! We were quite happy with our fuel bill for the year haha. She’s flying now!!

    • @SuperSnaky
      @SuperSnaky 4 роки тому

      @@SailingMerewether I bet ya that you hold the record of least ammount of fuel used in 1 year... bigtime💫🥳

  • @rogerarseneau1639
    @rogerarseneau1639 4 роки тому

    hello from Canada !!

  • @nortonmolly
    @nortonmolly 4 роки тому

    Look forward to following your voyages. Fellow sailing UA-camrs, Ryan and Sophie, Zingaro are also in Curaçao

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому

      Thanks guys. We said hello to James from Zingaro yesterday. Unfortunately we had to keep moving but he’s a legend of the sailing UA-cam’s

  • @khadijagwen
    @khadijagwen 4 роки тому

    Do not neglect the use of Fuel Conditioner.

  • @samvohra6992
    @samvohra6992 4 роки тому

    Hey Guys
    Good to see you both back🤗🤗
    Stay safe in those Pirate territory.
    Love you both
    God bless you

  • @michellageirse5808
    @michellageirse5808 3 роки тому

    Hi can you explain how you made or built the orange bimini top
    Looks like suspended. Difficult to see

  • @rickgage8034
    @rickgage8034 4 роки тому

    hello guys i am looking forward to your update on little curacao btw your channel name i fine is had no problem remembering it and found it even quicker imma subscribe now safe sailing sincerely the random dutchman

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому +1

      Haha Rick! Good to hear from you, glad you subscribed. We’ll have our Kline Curacao episode up soon enough!

  • @johnmagnan759
    @johnmagnan759 4 роки тому

    Somebody got baby fever! Man to man brother being a dad is awesome. It's scary as hell diving into those waters but once you hold your kid for the first time you are hooked. Kids and sailboats do work SV Delos, and SV Zatara are just two popular examples. No pressure but I had to put my unsolicited opinion in here. You got plenty of time you are young wild and free but don't let fear hold you back, I mean you cross oceans after all.

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому

      Hahaha appreciate those wise words John! We need to get a little more of a stable income coming in before thinking about all that but give us some time and we’ll get there

  • @tomasmcd
    @tomasmcd 2 роки тому

    Hi guys!
    Wanted to reach out and ask about sailing in Venezuela. Planning to get there very soon, rent a sailboat and travel for a week or so from island to island.
    Any chance you can share some contacts or ideas to do so? Thanks!!

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  2 роки тому

      Hey Tomasmcd. We were told expressively to avoid Venezuelan waters due to piracy. It’s completely up to you but friend.

  • @BennyTheNerd
    @BennyTheNerd 4 роки тому

    Can you configurate your AIS so you can see other ships/boats but they can't see you?

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому +1

      I believe you can but I didn’t have the patience to work out how at the time. It’s in the project list!

  • @pepperKingdom
    @pepperKingdom 4 роки тому

    👍👌💥

  • @Cturnerwrite
    @Cturnerwrite 3 роки тому

    my name is Chet, but my friends call me Doc.

  • @dougtaylor7724
    @dougtaylor7724 4 роки тому

    Never go that long without adding fuel. I just repaired a boat that had not added fuel in a year and a month. He now has $3,000 less in the bank.

    • @SailingMerewether
      @SailingMerewether  4 роки тому

      Waaaaaat! Why Doug? Can diesel go bad after only 12 months?

    • @dougtaylor7724
      @dougtaylor7724 4 роки тому

      @@SailingMerewether The condition most mechanics say is the oil has dropped out of it.The time it takes to go bad depends on climate quality of fuel and etc. When it goes bad you will know it. It has a strange feel to it and it no longer will run and the only way it can be removed is to pump it out and clean the system.

    • @KingWhiskers1
      @KingWhiskers1 4 роки тому

      @@SailingMerewether Google Diesel Fungus, and you will be horrified at what you will find. Also fuel tanks are best kept full as it reduces condensation in the tank. The condensation allows the diesel fungus to grow. Also called Diesel Bug.
      It will first show up as black mud type crap on your fuel filter to your engine.
      Always best to carry a couple or 3 fuel filters because when you have it it will block filters very quickly.
      Please research this as there are fuel treatments available to combat this. Odd Life Crafting had bad diesel in their old boat, also Zingaro I think.

  • @factanonverba6169
    @factanonverba6169 4 роки тому

    Check the shirt??

  • @travelwithus750
    @travelwithus750 3 роки тому

    Can you guys carry a gun for protection? Or is it a logistical nightmare. Myself I would just never claim it and always have it. People crazy. Safe travels y’all.