From my perspective the year was praiseworthy and inspirational. Two young adults raised and now worthy of their salt. Lee becomes the best teacher in the business, and Sara his willing accomplice being strong through all the family trials and tribulations. You all are a real pleasure to watch, enlightening to the heart of adventure and our deepest desires. God be with you all for I will be there too.
YOU MADE IT! It’s 2025 and THIS IS THE YEAR you’re splashing! I’m SO very happy for you! Soon soon soon soon and you absolutely deserve the wonderful adventures to come. Lots of love from me and my kitty (I’m also surprised Im a cat person) in Vermont!
One of my best finds of 2024 was your channel. Your smiles, despite your tribulations, have helped make my year. You should be awfully proud of your kids. Good luck. Fair winds and following seas in 2025
I've been watching since you purchased Catalpa II. A couple of words come to mind, persistence and fortitude! Good luck and good sailing in 2025. Happy New year.
I enjoy your channel very much, Thank you for sharing your adventures, hard work and your thoughts. You have given so inspiration to your viewers through your hard work, accomplishing your goals, and your general overall attitude that you share with all. Best wishes and here comes 2025, I can’t wait for the episodes of adventure this New Year.
It's been a lot. No one knows that better than you, I'm 5 years into my boat project & it still seems so far away from completion. Time & money is what's holding me back. So to see what you all have achieved in a year makes me super proud of you all. Well done guys💪. Keep up the good work 👍. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
The rewards are yet to come though. All that hard work will pay off and enable many more years of exploration, memories and joy. All the best for an amazing 2025.
As an early subscriber, thank you for all of the vicarious experience that you have provided! Your dream was my dream before circumstances said otherwise. Love you all and please continue to live the (our) dream. ❤
A great video of review 2024, you guys have really accomplished a amazing amount of work, now it’s time to enjoy the fruit, all the very best for 2025 safe travels
You're still there. As I know from Adventuress, the 530 is a big, complex beast, and honestly I came close to quitting a few times. It will all be worth it! Good on you for persevering. I am looking forward to meeting you out there in person.
Like I have said before, you are the real deal, the best, and you are sharing a real life experience. Not easy! Sue and i lived aboard for 5 years; it was great but not easy. Keep your sense of humor and keep on smiling. You are a true inspiration. Thank you😊
2024 seemed like a non-stop project grind. You've accomplished a monumental amount of work. I see 2025 as the year you will enjoy the fruits of your your labor! Excited for your splash, Happy New Year from Seattle.
Your family has put in alot of work on your home in 2024 and you will get to enjoy it all in 2025 , it will all be possible because the family is all hard workers!!! Your making your home stronger and more comfortable for your journey around the world to see many more beautiful places!!!! Can't wait for the episode when you get to splash!!!!!!!
I don't remember seeing the episode when you came over to my home stomping grounds in Vancouver hope you had nothing But a Good Time while you were here. Happy New Year the one thing about all that hard Work is the piece of Mind Once you Splash the final Time you will have the Piece of Mind when doing a Sail.! Stay safe you All.
Hi guys. Happy New Year 😘, You have truly made me smile. I am almost out of the woods medically and one step closer to buying dream boat. And who knows our pause might cross in 2026., Anyway I hope the new year is kind to you. Love always Jimmy ❤️❤️💙💙😘😘😘😘🙏
Aloha and Happy New Year 🎉! I hope ya'll had a Great Christmas 🎄. Us here on the Big Island had a Great Holiday season . We had 40 foot waves for surfing, and Madam Pele on Christmas Eve gave us lava and she still pumping lave. Can't wait to see ya'll back in the water. We hope to see 👀 your sails ⛵️ on the Horizon someday from our lanai. So until next time ⏲️, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Aloha and Cheers 🍻
2024 wasn’t so bad😅a lot of learning and experience for the “kids” for their future 😂. It’s now the 06/01…. I hope you are already in the water or shortly before splashing good luck❤❤❤
Love watching your videos, just wondering where you are heading when you finally splash? We are Aussies in Mag Bay heading to the Sea of Cortez in our Hans Christian “Booma”. Maybe we can cross paths?
NO it just got longer and longer, but the not so wee ones jumped in helped and got you through a tough year. When you are back on the water remember they should keep a log. If they want to be Captains. If not skills.
A year and a bit in A boatyard for 20 years worth of sailing? A great deal. Other than anti-fouling they don't have to go back to the boat yard for a long time. Plus the boatyard videos have been so educational especially for others who are working on their own boats. Keep up the amazing work guys bring on 2025!!!🎉
A little birdie told me that we will soon be one nation. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, and Greenland. Donald Trump's Air Force One has 55 stars on the flag.
I'll make this short. Your title says, "The year that nearly broke us". Then, you go on to document how much stuff you got for free. How many wonderful places in the world you visited. Etcetera. I think Lee is amazing. I am one of millions that pay YT and Google $12 A MONTH for YT Premium to not see commercials. So then you make commercials in your vids schilling Mud Water and get $$ from that. PLEASE! Just enjoy your life and document the happiness so those of us who subscribe and watch your channel wish we had your life. You all are so very blessed. Hard work? Absolutely. Are you well paid? Absolutely. I made $26,000 US after taxes last year. I paid $144 just to watch YT videos at night without ads. You absolutely need to be grateful. "The year that nearly broke us"? Really? Get real jobs. Have fun, document it. Put it in our faces, but NEVER complain! Shame on you!
It's been a lot. No one knows that better than you, I'm 5 years into my boat project & it still seems so far away from completion. Time & money is what's holding me back. So to see what you all have achieved in a year makes me super proud of you all. Well done guys💪. Keep up the good work 👍. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
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From my perspective the year was praiseworthy and inspirational. Two young adults raised and now worthy of their salt. Lee becomes the best teacher in the business, and Sara his willing accomplice being strong through all the family trials and tribulations. You all are a real pleasure to watch, enlightening to the heart of adventure and our deepest desires. God be with you all for I will be there too.
YOU MADE IT! It’s 2025 and THIS IS THE YEAR you’re splashing! I’m SO very happy for you! Soon soon soon soon and you absolutely deserve the wonderful adventures to come. Lots of love from me and my kitty (I’m also surprised Im a cat person) in Vermont!
One of my best finds of 2024 was your channel. Your smiles, despite your tribulations, have helped make my year. You should be awfully proud of your kids. Good luck. Fair winds and following seas in 2025
I've been watching since you purchased Catalpa II. A couple of words come to mind, persistence and fortitude! Good luck and good sailing in 2025. Happy New year.
I enjoy your channel very much, Thank you for sharing your adventures, hard work and your thoughts. You have given so inspiration to your viewers through your hard work, accomplishing your goals, and your general overall attitude that you share with all. Best wishes and here comes 2025, I can’t wait for the episodes of adventure this New Year.
It's been a lot. No one knows that better than you, I'm 5 years into my boat project & it still seems so far away from completion. Time & money is what's holding me back. So to see what you all have achieved in a year makes me super proud of you all. Well done guys💪. Keep up the good work 👍. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
The rewards are yet to come though. All that hard work will pay off and enable many more years of exploration, memories and joy.
All the best for an amazing 2025.
As an early subscriber, thank you for all of the vicarious experience that you have provided!
Your dream was my dream before circumstances said otherwise. Love you all and please continue to live the (our) dream. ❤
A great video of review 2024, you guys have really accomplished a amazing amount of work, now it’s time to enjoy the fruit, all the very best for 2025 safe travels
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You're still there. As I know from Adventuress, the 530 is a big, complex beast, and honestly I came close to quitting a few times. It will all be worth it! Good on you for persevering. I am looking forward to meeting you out there in person.
You have made tremendous progress on maintenance and upgrades to your boat.
Like I have said before, you are the real deal, the best, and you are sharing a real life experience. Not easy! Sue and i lived aboard for 5 years; it was great but not easy. Keep your sense of humor and keep on smiling. You are a true inspiration. Thank you😊
Onward! It’s 2025 and you will be sailing soon. Cheers!
2024 seemed like a non-stop project grind. You've accomplished a monumental amount of work. I see 2025 as the year you will enjoy the fruits of your your labor! Excited for your splash, Happy New Year from Seattle.
We love your shows and wish you ALL , All the BEST IN 2025!
2024 YIKES ! JOBS WELL DONE ! CONGRATS ! HAPPY NEW YEARS !
So much has been done to improve/repair Catalpa👍…Hoping your efforts will payoff Greatly in 2025…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎
What an amazing edit! I know 2024 was rough, but here is to a fantastic 2025🎉
Your family has put in alot of work on your home in 2024 and you will get to enjoy it all in 2025 , it will all be possible because the family is all hard workers!!! Your making your home stronger and more comfortable for your journey around the world to see many more beautiful places!!!! Can't wait for the episode when you get to splash!!!!!!!
I don't remember seeing the episode when you came over to my home stomping grounds in Vancouver hope you had nothing But a Good Time while you were here. Happy New Year the one thing about all that hard Work is the piece of Mind Once you Splash the final Time you will have the Piece of Mind when doing a Sail.! Stay safe you All.
G'day from Sydney, oz...happy new year...may all your days be on the water from now on....
Happy new year guys
Happy New Year! Now get back in the water!
What a beautiful video love your little videos you have created some amazing memories ❤
Happy new year and fair winds for '25.
Yall are exceptional
I watched all your videos of 2024, it was a very hard year for you all. But you got a lot of good things done. It will make 2025 a very fun year.
Happy new year 🎉 i always enjoy your content 👏👏👏
Hi guys. Happy New Year 😘,
You have truly made me smile.
I am almost out of the woods medically and one step closer to buying dream boat. And who knows our pause might cross in 2026.,
Anyway I hope the new year is kind to you. Love always Jimmy ❤️❤️💙💙😘😘😘😘🙏
Aloha and Happy New Year 🎉! I hope ya'll had a Great Christmas 🎄.
Us here on the Big Island had a Great Holiday season . We had 40 foot waves for surfing, and Madam Pele on Christmas Eve gave us lava and she still pumping lave.
Can't wait to see ya'll back in the water.
We hope to see 👀 your sails ⛵️ on the Horizon someday from our lanai.
So until next time ⏲️, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
Aloha and Cheers 🍻
Good luck in 2025
Great video Happy New Year May 2025 be great for you..
I enjoy your videos. 👍
Merry Christmas and happy new year! ❤❤
Merry Christmas to you and Family happy New Year😍😍😍🌲🌲
Happy New Year to all 5 of you, and many thanks for all the wonderfull videos you shared with us over the years.
2024 wasn’t so bad😅a lot of learning and experience for the “kids” for their future 😂. It’s now the 06/01…. I hope you are already in the water or shortly before splashing good luck❤❤❤
God bless you and watch over your family!
Thank you, I love the videos 📹.
Get vid and it always brings a smile, hope you get back to Australia won day and maybe pop into the Gippsland Lakes for a coffee
Happy New Year!❤
Happy New Year!
Splash time is so close!!
When are you going to splash? And this year has been pretty good for you guys. Ill be here watching each and every episode.
We are all cat people, it just takes time for you to be trained by them once they own you.
Get your feet wet !
❤ from 🇨🇦 BC
Yeah 2025
Love watching your videos, just wondering where you are heading when you finally splash? We are Aussies in Mag Bay heading to the Sea of Cortez in our Hans Christian “Booma”. Maybe we can cross paths?
Sailing Catalpa
NO it just got longer and longer, but the not so wee ones jumped in helped and got you through a tough year. When you are back on the water remember they should keep a log. If they want to be Captains. If not skills.
Bella is a babe ❤❤
Strailyan Family… Awesomesomeness (except the cat)(I’m allergic to cats)
How is kitty doing onboard
Hi
Are you sure this new boat was a good deal...seems like most of your videos now are in boatyards, I miss the old Catalpa😢
A year and a bit in A boatyard for 20 years worth of sailing? A great deal. Other than anti-fouling they don't have to go back to the boat yard for a long time. Plus the boatyard videos have been so educational especially for others who are working on their own boats. Keep up the amazing work guys bring on 2025!!!🎉
A little birdie told me that we will soon be one nation. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, and Greenland. Donald Trump's Air Force One has 55 stars on the flag.
👙👀
I'll make this short. Your title says, "The year that nearly broke us". Then, you go on to document how much stuff you got for free. How many wonderful places in the world you visited. Etcetera. I think Lee is amazing. I am one of millions that pay YT and Google $12 A MONTH for YT Premium to not see commercials. So then you make commercials in your vids schilling Mud Water and get $$ from that. PLEASE! Just enjoy your life and document the happiness so those of us who subscribe and watch your channel wish we had your life. You all are so very blessed. Hard work? Absolutely. Are you well paid? Absolutely. I made $26,000 US after taxes last year. I paid $144 just to watch YT videos at night without ads. You absolutely need to be grateful. "The year that nearly broke us"? Really? Get real jobs. Have fun, document it. Put it in our faces, but NEVER complain! Shame on you!
Ur a clown bro
It's been a lot. No one knows that better than you, I'm 5 years into my boat project & it still seems so far away from completion. Time & money is what's holding me back. So to see what you all have achieved in a year makes me super proud of you all. Well done guys💪. Keep up the good work 👍. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
Merry Christmas and happy new year! ❤❤
happy new year guys