33] What’s The First Country We’ll Be Sailing To? | Abandon Comfort - Sailing The World
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- Cuba is calling to us and we’ll heed her call. See you all next Thursday at 10pm EST for our Total Refit Cost episode so we can talk a lot more about $! We're sure you're wondering how much we have saved before we untied the lines and how much we've spent on the refit :)
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Dry Tortuga is awesome you will love it. It is really neat because you are totally cut off of communications. Time to relax and enjoy the beautiful water.
Thanks so much for continuing to post your videos! I enjoy the authenticity and the "can do" attitude.
Another great episode! Things I love about you guys:
1) very little if any alcohol
2) honesty
3) everything else!
I love that you guys are following your dreams and experiencing life to its fullest. Very few people can say that they have done that! Keep moving forward.
You both inspire me with every step you take toward your dreams. Teak looks fantastic! Very glad to see you on the ocean again and I look forward to seeing the new episode. Fair winds and following seas!!
The constant [edited] optimism is refreshing. You two compliment each other well, I'm rather jealous. After so many weeks of work it's going to be nice to see you two working together to achieve new goals like Cuba and beyond. Deck/boat looks great, confidence/you two look great, time to manipulate those winds and feed us some more videos.
The bigger Ryan's hair gets the better the channel gets!
I kid, I kid... love the channel! Safe travels!
Ryan and Kelsey, you guys are an inspiration. I really appreciate the fact you aren't afraid to share your journey of discovery with us as you figure out what it takes to sail full time. I smile at the comments made by some of the others on here who criticize the way or order you do things. Everyone has their own way of learning/doing and I feel like you guys are doing just fine. You'll get it all figured out in time and I'll be happy to follow right along with you. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing the trip to Cuba (also on our radar screen some day).
Hey Mike, really appreciate the kind words and support. We smile at a lot of the comments too :) Do you guys currently own a boat or is Cuba a top destination once you get on the water? Cheers and thanks for joining the crew. Means more than I can tell you to the both of us!
I just purchased a re-manufactured 1987 Rhodes 22. Will be taking delivery in a couple weeks. The goal is to learn on it, sailing local lakes then some multi-week trips on her to Cuba and possibly the Bahamas. We'll spend a few years learning the lines (yup, follow them too), then onto something truly blue water worthy for our own adventure around the world. If you're interested I'll send a photo of the Emma B when I get her. Exciting times! Fair winds my friends.
Please do! And hell yea - love the plan. I commend you for planning to take her to Cuba. A lot of people would say she isn't capable of it but in reality, most boats are capable its the owners who lack the fortitude. Wouldn't go any further than Bahamas or Cuba with a displacement of 2000lbs though, as you know :)
Great job on the video and cockpit! We loved Cuba and are sure you will too! 🌬⛵️🇨🇺🐾
Something to try for your snubber: put the loop through the hole in the cleat and then wrap the ends over the ears. When you are concerned about high winds tie a piece of short stuff over the cleat and snubber line in the normal way.
Your transition edit 9:08 was excellent. I love y'alls videos. Team work makes the dream work!
You guys did a great job on this boat. Proud of you guys living your life’s dream. Ambitiously waiting to see what you did to the new boat.
Amazing work on the desk, Kelsey! I don't believe I'd have the patience to complete all of that. Oh, and Roo is fricking adorable!
The box cutter bit made my toes curl.JEeeeeezzzzzzzz!!
she did a good job on the whole deck and the whole cockpit!!! nice job Kelsey
I HATE synthetic teak solely from watching you go through this painfully tedious process. Kelsey is doing a FANTASTIC job! I bet it's not as easy as you make it look to have such a beautiful end product.
Wow , the whole teak deck looks AMAZING!
I am fascinated! Watch alle your Videos in one Go ... you live my Dream. Coming from a Country with no access to Oceans, it seems surreal to dream about a Life you do, but ...
Thank you very much for this Reminder, that woke up a long buried Wish and Dream. Best of Luck to you!
A tip for your documents, have laminated copies of the registration/title and your passports. Sometimes inspectors and immigration officers will try to take your originals and make you pay cash under the table to get them back, if so tell them they can see the originals if you go to an actual immigration office and usually they'll drop it and just check your laminated copies.
..... Great job on the decking Kelsey .... the great thing is that every time you step on deck you can have the satisfaction that you did the decking, and a mighty fine job too .... laughing ... can you imagine not every spare moment having the thought that the deck needs completing ..... was there a fist pump or two on completion ..... have fun be safe .....
Sooo awesome. Another big thanks for sharing that with us. Can't wait for the next episode!
Just found your channel this past weekend and have powered through all your episodes. Boats looking great! I’m excited for you guys in your adventures ahead. Thank you guys for sharing your story with the world. I hope to be following your footsteps in a few years. As it’s also my dream to be doing what your currently living. Your videos have been an inspiration to me as I find myself in an almost identical spot to you guys when you first started this. Best of luck, and I look forward to watching more.
A lot of us are excited for your next adventure and we know you are as well!
Awesome you are heading to Cuba. You have a great boat for it. 'Teak' looks amazing.
As always, great video! Good save on the "Beats a deskjob, depending on your view"! Lol
Deck Looks Awesome Kels! I am excited for you guys! I've gotta find a deck hand like that!
Kelsey if I had a boat I'd want someone like you to sail with me. Nice job on the top deck and good work below the water line too. You are one hard worker.
Smooth sailing
Alaska is absolutley gorgeous. I lived there for several years and would go back in a heart beat. Denali is absolutely gorgeous as well. Definitly worth the trip up. there
nice job cutting all that plastic teak stuff to size! What a job! Oh when you change the oil filter make sure you fill the filter with oil before you put it back on. If you don't a lot of engine wear occurs because you have to fill the filter before it flows to the engine while the engine runs for like a minute or so. Just FYI if you didn't know, but you probably do.
Had to watch you using the craft knife with my eyes closed Kelsey, no fear !!!!!
Great job on the teak..........FINALLY :0)
CUBA!!! WOW, so looking forward to sharing the adventure with you both
Guys, great episode. Thanks for taking us along. Lots of great stuff going on, looking forward to a Cuba adventure. Great job on the deck guys, looks like a lot of hard work finally coming to an end. Congrats.
So when I get a sailboat and need some help with the teak work I knew who to call now, great job guys and thanks for another wonderful episode.
Kelsey cutting at 4:06, you sure know how to make a paramedic super tense...
Well done on your new teak decking! Wow what a project That was! Your attention to detail has really paid off because it looks so good. You kids are still in your twenties? Good God you've accomplished so much for your age and you've got your whole life ahead of you now to go have fun!!!!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Amazing job on the deck work. What's more amazing is how you didn't cut an artery or amputate a finger the way you wield that knife 4:03 - 4:11. In the words of Mad Eye Moody, "Constant Vigilance," for your safety. I don't mean to lecture but you are on a boat at anchor near a marina, add another 20 minutes to your trip too the hospital, assuming the dinghy is in the water. Now let's talk about offshore...
Thank you so much for your financial transparency. It has been a huge help to me. The decision is made, we are going for it but now I can sleep at night knowing what its costing to do it. Thank you so much. Wicked Salty showed me I want to do it, Sailing Uma showed me I could do it, and you guys showed me I can afford it. Now all i need is some branding. You guys rock, my son and I will be watching...
Uma showed us we could do it as well :) Happy to hear the $'s help!! Our #1 piece of advice is the same for everyone looking to pursue any great adventure. Keep dreaming big, go as small as humanly possible and start actively pursuing the dream now. Cheers Creighton! Keep us posted on how its moving along :)
You have the cutest dog ever! Such personality! :)
Congrats on completing the deck, I know it was really starting to teak you guys off! But for real, it’s exciting to see this phase of the adventure come to a close the next phase just begin. It’s an honor and exciting to be on this journey with you guys! 😀
Nice deckjob is finished - happy sailing guys!
4:10 that hurt just thinking what could happen. Been there done that and had the stitches to prove it.
Great work on the deck you must be excited to have it all done !!
Looks Amazing !! Looking forward to your upcoming Adventures !!
Kelsey!! Never cut toward your hand like that! One slip and you'll have a severe cut with that razor knife! Cut away from you or too the side pulling the knife. If it slips it will miss you or your hand. Be safe :) Can't wait to see Cuba!!!
THE DECK IS DONE!!!!!! I'm drinking a beer with ya!!! That is so awesome, great job.
Wow! Congratulations on going to Cuba and starting your journey! The teak looks amazing. Thank you for sharing another great video :)
Awesome vid guys... 2 things 1) Ryan vac oil exactor only needs about 4 or 5 pumps to work and 2) Kelsey so glad you didn't cut yourself with that craft knife... never cut towards yourself!
Can't wait to see your trip to Cuba.
I have some land in Montana, but you can't have it until you finish your cruising videos! I kinda have the same dreams as you two, but did it in reverse order. I got the land first, built a "shack", then bought a sailboat. Wife loves the land, dislikes the boat, so......... I wish you two the best. Keep vlogging!!!!
Maybe one day you will have a chance to cruise Alaska. It's an incredible region to cruise. We have been cruising from the Seattle to Alaska over the last 25 years. It can be big city busy, or very remote. Last summer we spent cruising Haida Gwaii, a group of 150 islands, covering 4,000 square miles, 70 miles off the northern British Columbia coast. In 7 weeks we saw 4 other cruising boats.
Great job on the teak decks. We are glad to see you turn the corner and leave the yard on head off over the horizon.
Jim and Rosy
M/V Sea Venture
The deck work looks great.. You guys have worked hard on it..
You guys are becoming serious experts on artificial teak application. That cockpit looks fabulous. That's the best place to finish, the area that you'll see the most and where you are the top of your game.
bahahaha NO an expert would NEVER CUT TOWARDS THEMSELVES. that is the most basic of shit to know. rookies at best.
Safety nazis abound. I've seen craftsmen from all over the world use knives in ways that would make those who were trained in basic boyscout safety cringe. Rules of thumb are for beginners. Experts know when they can break the rules.
That's all you've got? Insults?
What a sad little youtuber troll...
ok nancy boy, take away the insults and i still asked a question, does she strike you as being the kind of "expert" you were talking about? idiot
I'll see you out there captain...
Nice job Kelsey! 4:09 Careful with the knife, always cut away from body parts or you’ll end with nasty wound.
Great job Kelsey. Your a lucky man Ryan!
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Thx for correcting me. I hope you feel better now?
I do thx.
L33tSpeed - obligatory (comma) thanks.
Very nice decking job. Congrats.
I'm Cuban so this thumbnail really got my attention. It's awesome that you guys are going there. Can't wait to see it. I'm also glad you guys are embarking on to your dreams and that you are sharing it. must feel great! I envy you two but in a positive way... if you get what I mean.
The deck looks awesome! Well done!
Kels !! Awesome job !! That looks amazing !! Yea... I'm still upset for losing that SCREW COUNT by ONE screw, but there's always NEXT YEAR :)
My cousin has been in the USAF for 24 years, and stationed all over the world, and he and his wife are a lot like you two, and they say Colorado is by far the best place to settle, and that's where they will be living when he retires from the USAF.. And they have a home in Hawaii, and one on Navarre beach in the Panhandle Florida, that they will be selling.. So i guess Colorado is a great place, i have been through it like you two did, and i love it! Heck i may move out there some day myself.. Peace!!
I'd be curious to see what your $1200/3 month provision list looked like.
And a heads-up about Cuba and InReach: Satellite phones are apparently contraband, unless you get a permit before you enter Cuba, from their Ministry of Informatics and Communications. Be careful about getting express permission for anything that can 'transmit' in any way, many countries restrict radios way more seriously than the US does. (In China, bringing in a transmitter without permission can be charged as espionage. Ouch.)
Great episode. I wish you guys all the best. I cant wait for the next.
Just catching up! I know things are different now, but that is super nice job on the teak!!
john fare you guys thinking about putting up netting to help keep Roo from going overboard?
This is the reality show as far as I can see, love the hard work, dogs not impressed 😊 however keep on sailing guys , god Bless and I hope all your wishes come true.
Never cut towards yourself with a knife I'm like wowwww but your A OK👌🏻
Stay safe..
Saw that knife wow really y dangerous,
Just finished binge watching all episodes, keep them coming! I can’t wait to see more sailing adventures you certainly have put a ton of work into your boat. You seem to like your portabote, we’re considering one. How stable are they getting in and out?
“Way to go Kelsey” 💪🏻 from one woman to another “you are the Bomb” 🎆 🛥 🍺 Congratulations 🍾🎈 your Done !! 😎
How many spare water pump impellers and gasket do you have ? I would also carry a spare engine coolant pump and gaskets. You should have a couple of spare pump belts. 5'-10' of various size/styles of hose and clamps. You also need a couple of rolls of self-amalgamating tape, silicon dielectric grease, gaskets/diaphragm for your outboard carburetor and fuel pump, spray carburetor cleaner and a other spray lubricants (silicon spray and Fluid Film).
Kelsey is impressive. Great job on that teak.
Awesome job guys... Now go sailing... much hugs ....
Congratulations guys - you’re livin’ the dream!
That deck looks awesome! Great job, great video! Thanks for sharing! :-D
If you guys ever come up to Juneau, AK let me know and I will show you around.
Not sure if you know this but when you use an oil extractor for a marine engine you can pump a little bit then the pump will suck out the rest of the oil out by its self, its pressurized. No need to keep pumping it.
Pro results on teak work. Great job Kelsey! The two of you are like... leather n lace.
Ryan being the lace........
Great job on the deck Kelsey, you persevered and it looks fab. Happy days now you are afloat and safe passage onwards. Andy UK SY Corrival Rival 32
Lovely boat you have there :) Thanks for the support!
Congrats and terrific job on the teak deck, The Oil pump should have 10-20 pumps and not continuously, it should pull a vacuum and more isn’t needed.
Cant wait to see your trip to Cuba. Be safe and be sure to pick up some cigars. :)
I would like to hear more about what the process was to get ready to go to Cuba?
Denali is amazing. I lived and worked there as a white water rafting guide, take the trip even if you don't do the climb. Well worth a few weeks of your life.
Ah so jealous! We're dying to get up there.
You guys should stop in Vancouver on your way to Alaska! Hopefully I'll be living on a boat then and you could stop by for a drink
Thanks teak deck looks great, a lot of hard work from you both
very impressed with the teak deck upgrade!
Really nice job on the Deck!
WOOOOOHOOOOO CUBA!! :D
I feel like you're doing everything I want you to do, lol
A few guys and I went to Cuba about 10 years ago, West Palm Beach to Havana flying a Venezuelan flag, no paper work, no Visa, really not even needed a pass port, just sailed right up, stayed two days and then to Miami. You could probably go to most anywere that way.
Great job! Hard work on the boat - but that is also sailing... I may not see it right, but the anchor chain at anchoring should be secured to the cleat, so that there is no pressure on the windlass. Best regards.
Just little advice if permitted. Try and keep cardboard as little as possible on the boat. Cockroach is a pest on a boat. We try to buy plastics , which have another problem.
WTF man- your hair is turning GREY before my eyes! TOO much STRESS!! Jamie from Ontario. Stay safe and well!!
You 2
I am loving this series, my only wish is that you did more episodes, waiting a week + between them is too long. Keep safe out there and if you are ever in Adelaide South Australia touch base with me and I will buy you a beer or 3.
Great vids can’t wait for more!
... cuba cool, premier scuba diving thankfully the water are in great condition
Jardines de la Reina ... is a must
best of all .... no walmart, kfc, pizza hut, burger king etc.
The deck looks amazing. You two did a great job on it. How many times can you sand it, if you ever have to (stain or gouge)?
Great Video! I've always wanted to see Marco Island but I was usually always in a time crunch between Bradenton and Miami. Do me a favor when you're in Cuba: Have a Cuban Sandwich and tell us how it is! :D
Just wanted to nail a FIRST! down... now to the video.
Edit: now that I've watched the video, the decking looks fantastic. The cutting with the razor blade was a bit dicey looking, but all's well that ends well. Can't wait to see y'all cruising.
A keeper for sure! Looks great!
Your girl is smart, useful and pretty. A rare find!
Great work Kelsey!
You will like Cuba it's an amazing place.
Do you have a Oil Pre-Lube system on your engine?
We read in class that nearly 90% of engine wear takes place during dry start-ups.
A prelube system runs around $600 Dollars US....
The deck job looks really labor intensive but what is the life expectancy of real wood vs synthetic? When would you realistically expect to have to do the deck again on Lucidity? Really enjoying the videos and can't wait to get caught up in real time. Greetings from Eagle River, AK!
Gotta feel good to get that teak done! Looks great guys