It just crossed my mind...I am lying here living my life vicariously. You both do so much with life, I am so happy for you. All the best on your travels.
Nervous is normal and will keep you safe! Also, even though you have done everything right you still have to worry or be conscious of what others are doing. Great job!!
I slipped a disc in my back last week and ive watched all your vlogs while incapacitated at home. Id just like to say you a two exceptional people and your vlogs are without a doubt the best on UA-cam ❤ happy sailing ⛵️ 😊
I have followed you guys since day one.== Your shots and editing is class one.= Showing and explaining how things work for safety is a learning path for this elder inlander Canadian!
When I was in a hurricane I not only ran the anchor chain to a cleat, but then tied the cleat with zero stretch poly line back to the mast. So if the cleat tried to pull sway from the boat, it also had to pull against the mast where it goes through the deck. The strongest thing on the deck is the mast ;) Your channel is fk'n awesome btw! Great work!
Lovely strumming at around 11 minutes. Perfectly good to feel nervous as it’s usually other boats that drag or haven’t got your skills, it’s just in your subconscious mind giving you a healthy prod to be hyper aware. It will keep you safe in your journey. Well done both
Concern is good ... or great. Worry does nothing, yet frazzled nerves, overconfidence is not any better. Take what safe action you can ... maybe you cannot - maybe you can hold fast! That was some crazy winds, tough looks like most everyone was prepared, if they knew it or not. Events overcome build character!
I wake up very early (03:30) every Monday morning just to watch ya'lls video's. There so full of Life and wonder. You make me want to see more. I love how you jump in on the Deep end. That is what life is. So I will be here on my lanai looking at the stars reflecting off the ocean. And waiting for your next video. So injoy life and until next time, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! 🌋🍹
@@TeuluTribe Ya'll are very Welcome to stay with us. My wife is a Great cook and the Ocean View us to die for. In the winter months you can hear the whales talking to each other. Hawaii is a very magical place! So we will be waiting on your arrival.
I would have been up all night like a nervous father with that windy condition. You are getting better with your equipment and confidence. Thank you for taking me along on the journey. Cheers.
Hey guys, another great video. Great info on anchoring and setting anchors. Keep having a great time and keep living the dream I can't. Thanks again Paul, Vancouver Canada
Fantastic to watch - a few basic sail trim techniques for you (books often over complicate when first starting out). When sailing upwind (beating, reaching etc) - trim your Jib/Genoa first. On the jib use the lower telltales (the small pieces of yarn/ribbon ) to determine you have the sail set correctly. If the telltale on the inside (closest to the direction of the wind) is fluttering pull the sail in or turn the boat downwind. If the outside one is fluttering let the sail out or turn upwind. Now look at the upper tell tail and use your jib car to open/close the top of the sail and get them flowing - experiment moving the car back and forward and you will get them flowing. Mainsail - let it out until you see a slight luff at the front of the sail and look at the tell tails mid sail and use the mainsheet to get them flowing. Same as above if the inside one is fluttering pull the main sheet in etc. Now look at the top of the sail you should have two streamers off the back of the sail (leech) when trimmed correctly the top one should stream back and then suck back in about a 1/4 to 1/3 of the time. The lower one should stream. Adjust these via your boom vang to open and close the top of the sail. Key pointer is do all this trimming first when your sails are fully out (not reefed). Reefing changes the wind flow over the sail and make it harder to trim. Once you master the telltales then start experimenting with the cunningham halyard tension and outhaul tension (this chnages depth of the sail based on wind strength
It;s great learning off you guys, not because you're super experienced, but because you're not actually. See I've just bought my first yacht, still kitting her up, and I can imagine that I'll go through a heck of a lot of the same conditions, and feelings, as you guys are going through ie. high wind, thinking about the adequacy of my kit, and all the rest. Great to watch you cruise (shaky laugh) through it.
@Teulu Tribe No, Bermuda originally. I left just over 20 years ago and worked overseas. I moved to England in 2019. You never get over leaving. I love your channel and I have watched every episode since I stumbled on your first episode. Have fun!
You have good sailing instincts. Sailing life has many initiations which ultimately install your courage and insights into expanded capability. Highest Blessings
The leeside of high ground can be interesting, wind wise, to say the least. Being nervous is something to be proud of, not ashamed. Only idiots aren't nervous at sea, and the two of you are definitely not idiots. This is where all your hard work and money spent on outfitting Teulu pay off. It's amazing how good modern anchors are. Just be careful as the season wears on, of the hordes of charter boats infesting the anchorages. Whilst some are good, many are outfitted to the bare minimum, and hardly sailed any better. I was scared rigid in Antigua Week once, when I realised how many people didn't know the port-starboard right of way rules...gulp.
I couldn’t be happier with our new chain and oversized anchor! We’ve had a few close calls with charter boats with minimal chain out already, not to say that all charter boats don’t know what they are doing. The majority are perfect good sailors 😊
on sail trim, look at lots of photos of classic racing yachts of bygone days , the old guys have forgotten more about sail trim than most people know today . look at the curve of the leach !
Nice to hear about the free diving guy . My son in law has a South African record of 100 m . He goes to the world champs every year . Show us some of the foods you are getting and preparing .
I've only recently discovered your channel. I'm enjoying watching you both learn and progress. As for trim books, I'd recommend North U Trim by North Sails.
Having fear or being nervous is natural. It also keeps you thinking about things which will also prevent you from taking things for granted. Don’t beat your selves up :)
Careful of those Moray eels! They might seem tame but that’s because they have nothing to fear from any other animal. Two sets of jaws that drag food down their throats, they aren’t to be messed with!
Hi. This is only my second "current" video. Very nice, and 30 minutes is a real commitment. A lot of work. In windy anchorages like that you do everything right, then lay there and hope everyone else did their stuff right. As I watch all your older videos I feel moved to comment, I hope that isn't too irritating. If it is please tell me, I know most of this stuff is old news with hundreds of comments already. Stay safe. Love the channel.
Hello! I came across your channel a couple of days ago via the prepping video (No.49) and watched the episodes up to this one. I've since gone back to the start and watched them all through over the past 48hrs and am super sad now that I'm all caught up! Your videos are simply amazing! My only gripe is that there isn't enough of them! :D I grew up sailing with my grandad and uncle in Poole, UK and haven't sailed since he passed away in 2015. My uncle recently bought himself a boat and we're going to start sailing again together soon, I can't wait! But for now, I am just living vicariously through you guys! :) Keep up the amazing work and thank you for doing what you do so well :)
@user-qw4jj6vm2d It definitely can be when you factor in maintenance etc but it depends what kind of boat you have. Smaller dingy racing can be cheaper. However, the boat that Becka and Zach have which is similar to the ones I grew up sailing are habitable and have an engine so there are lots more things that can break! :)
Hi Joe and welcome aboard. That’s a lot of catching up, thanks for your kind words 😊 Ahah well I’m pleased to say that there will be more episodes every week (and extra content on our Patreon). I’m sorry to hear about his passing, it sounds like you had some amazing times with him! I hope that you have a wonderful summer sailing again, maybe we’ll see you two out on the water someday 😁 Cheers!
@@TeuluTribe Thank you! I had a few days off work so time well spent in my eyes! 😁 Glad to hear it! That's very kind of you, yes we did, but most of all I miss him shouting 'bugger' when his hats flew off into the sea behind us as he would rarely bother to turn around for them! 🤣 We would usually just sail around the harbour or compete in the local regattas but I'm keen to do some longer passages in the next year or so, you guys have inspired me! 😊 Yes maybe! Stay safe.
Sail Makers Apprentice may aid with your quest on sail trim? Another spectacular episode, your knowledge of anchoring in rough conditions was certainly spot on. We love the DRAMA during those passing squalls, and the footage truly shows how brave both are under these conditions. The hike in the mud was epic, can't get enough of the local bug population. Your so fortunate to have met new sailing friends along the way and can't wait for your next episode. Please stay safe and enjoy your adventure. Marvelous!
I couldn’t relate more to that last piece to camera about feeling nervous Becka! We were anchored in 45knots the other day and it was super scary, like walls of wind hitting the boat when the gusts come. But now I know our equipment was good and we stuck like glue I feel way better going into future anchorages in big winds 👏 well done all of us for figuring it out!! Also - great tip with the chain wrap 😮
Its fine to be nervous and very natural, after all, your vessel is your world. All you have is encapsulated in it including your lives. Better to be vigilant in those conditions, no matter how many times you've experienced them. Always err on the side of caution and those practices will mitigate fear.
Hi, I had a video out out by North sails, called trim for speed. I've just googled it as North Sails trim for speed and it came up on you tube. It is very concise and simple explanation of sail trim and the reasons why. It's quite an old video, but no less relevant. I applied the knowledge and definitely helped in my racing, over the years - also promotes sail longevity. Mark
Looks like it was BLOWING a few of those nights. I’m reading a few sailing books myself right now hope you share whatever ones you find useful in future episodes! Take it easy! 🤙
THANK YOU for the captions! You guys are a real class act, and little things like that show you care about putting out a good product. You have probably got about a dozen suggestions for a book already, so I'd say.... write your own. Seriously; keep notes on what works and does not for your boat & sails. Might come in handy later on, right?
@@TeuluTribe Forgot to mention one thing- Do NOT feel foolish about getting up over and over to check your boat in a dangerous situation like that windy night. It is when you think you have it all down & start getting cocky that bad things happen. Yes, your anchor is impressive, but don't trust your life to it. That's what I love about you guys; humility and a healthy respect for the Sea. I expect that will be a life-saver for you at some point in your journey. Good luck and happiness to you both! :D
Amy and Rory zooming in Teulu TARDIS- Love it! Inspired me to buy a boat- an Electric motored 1975 C&C Mk1! WIll sail her in the Columbia River and then the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for the inspiration!
Haha thanks Gary! Sounds like a wicked boat, I’ll have to Google it later. Hopefully we’ll cross paths with you at some point. We’d love to do the north west passage one day!
Cowl and dorade box. The cowl allows the air to come in and it sits on a dorade box that keeps the water out. I would love to see your trials on sail trim as I am doing the same thing. From what I've learned so far for high winds, make sails flatter and for less wind, increase twist, but try to keep battens parallel to the boom. The head sail is a bit more complicated but only requires a tiny car movement apparently. The fear factor: I am going through the same thing. Every new experience on my boat, from even getting off of a mooring to bringing out each sail, to the fear of shallow areas, everything makes my gut twist. That's why I never "go with my gut". All of this hard work and experience and getting through this will leave us stoic in the end. I wonder if the ketch also had a stern anchor going on. If the ketch only had a bow anchor, or moored at the bow, it should have swung with the wind and nosed into it.
It’s natural to fear. It keeps you alive. I’ve never met a person I had much of a relationship with who did not feel fear. And I’ve met lots of adventurous people. Fear entails respect. Respect brings attention attention brings data. Data brings data driven responses. Data driven responses and some luck keep you alive.
I've been on boats my whole life, make sure you go over kill on your snubber and make sure its in good shape. the way you had your chain around that kevel...if the cleat breaks way that capstan is also going with it. just make sure you have a good snubber that can absorb the shock
Is that a Cornish flag behind your chart table area? Looks like it mee loverrrs! Black with a white cross ring a bell? Anyway right on! I am a professional yacht Captain…..Blar blar blar, just finished the OWR on a 72 circumnavigation……eeerrrrrrr….. and now in Corsica running a brand new AMEL 60, but I think you got it right. Especially with our Kernow flag. So pleased I found you two last night on the big jungle of U tube, brilliant stuff 👍
It is! Good spot- we were in Cornwall for a good amount of time before leaving the UK and some lovely friends we met bought it for us, so it takes its place proudly on our EPIRB :D Wow, Amel 60- beautiful boat. Hope you enjoy the vids!
We had a 41 ft Ketch for 29 years. We reefed the main once at the dock but never again. At about 25 kts of wind we just took it down. Jib and mizzen have a very wide wind range.
One thing you can do to add some buffer to your anchor snubber is to let out more chain between the boat and the snubber. This pulls the snubber down and acts as a counter balance giving something that the boat has to pull against that will give.
Great to see you are getting some faith in your gear, should help reduce the early stress levels, and anxiety of the unknowns. Just keep bloody doing it, and showing us all the adventures!
Wow so much going on. Great video, it sure was a bit spicy that weather. When I was racing years ago I found the North U Fast Course book really good as it taught a methodology to trim sails, main and fore sails. It also covered masthead and fractional rigs but I can’t recall if it covered ketch rig. Anyway, I did a Google search and they do a book called North U Trim which I imagine is an updated version. There are RYA books and numerous others but personally I would go for something from a sailmaker. If you haven’t already put tell tales on your Genoa’s and also on your mainsail. Also a camber stripe on the main helps to know where the deepest draft of the sail is. I’m sure there are some UA-cam videos too which might be good. Fair winds and thanks for explaining more on the fish and undersea life as it looked incredible. Andy UK
Cheers Andy! I’ll have a look into the books you suggested 😁 We do have a number of tell tales, I’ll see if I can find some YT vids on camber stripes! Our pleasure.
Dont feel bad about nerves. After 30 years living on my boat. After 30 knots i am nervouse. Because thats when shit can just happen. Bad shit too. I seen it all. The nerves keep you on youre game. There youre friend
Folks, I have a question, what is the back harness you wear around your neck? Is that live vest? Thank you folks, have a wonderful time and a great journey.
The easiest way to learn sail trim is to watch the tell tails on your sails. The sail is most efficient when all tell tails are flying together. Light winds you want the sail most efficient, heavy winds you probably want to make the sail less efficient. Don’t forget to move Genoa Sheet cars forward when running with the wind to make sails fuller. When beating into the wind, move the cars aft to flatten your sails. After 40 years of sailing, I still watch the tell tails. Now it’s time to watch utube so it all makes sense.
being on edge is normal, it's not just your boat to worry about, its more about others that might not have the experience or material to deal with these conditions.
@@TeuluTribe Cuba is in bad straights financially but its still worth a visit. I sailed down there in 1997, and again in 2000. You'll have to watch the water depth going into the marina at Havana. If your boat draws more than six feet there could be a problem. Good luck Harry
You two are the most inspirational couple 😁😁😁😁 my absolute goal in life is to cross NZ to the Islands. Would it be possible to have an inteview with you both and just be pat of your crew please!
Having two masts makes trimming slightly more difficult, but try to look at all sails as one. Beam wind to close hauled the jib should be fullest, then the main slightly more sheeted in, and the mizzen sheeted a little bit further. So that all sails, one after the other make one nice parabolic curve. Generally the sails should be as full as possible, without the luff backing. This means that the luff should be more or less into the apparent wind direction. See if you feel a response from the helm, otherwise check rudder angle. If you need significant rudder angle to stay on course, correct with the sails until there is only a little weather helm (keeping the boat just from luffing into the wind). Too much rudder angle means the mizzen is too far sheeted in. The boat should not fall off (veer to leeward with neutral helm), if so sheet the mizzen (and main) in. Off the wind a two masted boat is generally not an advantage as the mizzen starts blocking the main eventually. But flying a staysail or fuller kite from the mizzen works a treat. Fix the tack near the weather main mast shrouds (or with a shackle on the weather shroud with a down haul to the deck) and get the sail up as high as you can. Easily set and taken down from deck where the boat is widest and much more comfortable than on a narrow foredeck. Less wind means all sails as full and loose as possible for max power to get moving. More wind (beam and close hauled) and the sails should be flatter, so more halyard tension, and more tension on the clew) for better speed.
Watched the very first episode when you bought the boat , now you have crossed the Atlantic and now cruising the Carribean becoming accomplished sailors, its only been one year since that first episode no small feat by any means considering you hadnt sailed before Fair Winds !!
You guys are amazing. So carefree and adventurous it would appear. You appear to got Teulu on low budget and struck off across the world without contingency funds - impressive! It’s the one last thing worrying us. We have savings to buy, but are worrying about how much to set aside for refit (plotters, AIS, water maker) emergencies, repairs, etc. what do you reckon? Should we just make the jump, or budget for 15-20% contingencies?
Thanks Andrew ☺️ We had some contingency funds, but not as much as most people as we were still “working”. If something major had happened that would have cost a lot we would have just stopped and earned money to pay for it. It completely depends on your boat, where you will be sailing, the equipment you have on it and what you can deal with. We’ve got by without a fancy plotter and water maker till now. As a general rule of thumb you will spend about 10% of the boats value on maintenance each year (this can also vary a lot).
Your sailing IQ is growing in exponential rates. It's soo fun watching you guys grow.
It just crossed my mind...I am lying here living my life vicariously. You both do so much with life, I am so happy for you. All the best on your travels.
Wohoo…… Just in time. You guys and Sailing Fishcake Are my guilty pleasure
We love Fishcake! ❤️
Courage, by definition, is having fear and doing a thing anyway. Without fear, it can't be called courage. You're courageous!!! Love your channel!!
Wise words 😊 Thank you so much 🙏
That was crazy, you guys did so great!
Nervous is normal and will keep you safe! Also, even though you have done everything right you still have to worry or be conscious of what others are doing. Great job!!
For sure, thanks so much for watching 😊
Absolutely amazing! Keep on filming you guys. We learn, we enjoy, we love the adventures.
I slipped a disc in my back last week and ive watched all your vlogs while incapacitated at home.
Id just like to say you a two exceptional people and your vlogs are without a doubt the best on UA-cam ❤ happy sailing ⛵️ 😊
I’m sorry to hear that, I hope you recover fully soon! That warms our hearts, thank you so much ☺️
Well done! As a sailmaker,
there’s a book out by Wallace Ross “Sail Power” written in 1984. That’s a book you want to read.
Im gonna check it out. Thanks.
That's the one to have!
As a non sailor you explain things so well. Your filming is excellent. Looking forward to your next adventure ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! More to come 😊
I have followed you guys since day one.== Your shots and editing is class one.= Showing and explaining how things work for safety is a learning path for this elder inlander Canadian!
Thanks for sticking around for so long 😁 That means so much to us!
Always a joy hearing the sound of laughter and taking a fresh green coconut water shower 😀🌴
It’s simply the best 😅
It was great having a guest appearance by Owen Wilson.
Wow.
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Great episode! Beautiful footage and storytelling of your experiences! You are “bloody killing it”!
When I was in a hurricane I not only ran the anchor chain to a cleat, but then tied the cleat with zero stretch poly line back to the mast. So if the cleat tried to pull sway from the boat, it also had to pull against the mast where it goes through the deck. The strongest thing on the deck is the mast ;) Your channel is fk'n awesome btw! Great work!
Thanks so much! That sounds super smart of you- it must have been pretty intimidating in a hurricane!
Lovely strumming at around 11 minutes.
Perfectly good to feel nervous as it’s usually other boats that drag or haven’t got your skills, it’s just in your subconscious mind giving you a healthy prod to be hyper aware. It will keep you safe in your journey.
Well done both
We love anchoring far away from everyone for that reason 😅 Cheers John!
Don’t beat yourself for being nervous . Even with the best equipment sometimes the anchor drags so better to be worried and ready than over confident
Concern is good ... or great. Worry does nothing, yet frazzled nerves, overconfidence is not any better.
Take what safe action you can ... maybe you cannot - maybe you can hold fast!
That was some crazy winds, tough looks like most everyone was prepared, if they knew it or not.
Events overcome build character!
I wake up very early (03:30) every Monday morning just to watch ya'lls video's. There so full of Life and wonder. You make me want to see more.
I love how you jump in on the Deep end. That is what life is.
So I will be here on my lanai looking at the stars reflecting off the ocean. And waiting for your next video. So injoy life and until next time,
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! 🌋🍹
That’s really put a smile on both of our faces! ☺️ We couldn’t agree more! Hopefully we’ll see you in Hawaii one day 😁
@@TeuluTribe Ya'll are very Welcome to stay with us. My wife is a Great cook and the Ocean View us to die for. In the winter months you can hear the whales talking to each other. Hawaii is a very magical place! So we will be waiting on your arrival.
I would have been up all night like a nervous father with that windy condition. You are getting better with your equipment and confidence. Thank you for taking me along on the journey. Cheers.
What a delightful couple
The book that I liked a lot: "Maximum Sail Power. The Complete Guide to Sails, Sail Technology"
I'll have a look into it, thanks!
Hey guys, another great video. Great info on anchoring and setting anchors. Keep having a great time and keep living the dream I can't. Thanks again Paul, Vancouver Canada
Cheers Paul! 😊
Luffing Is the best way to trim the sail, I learned that on my day skipper course 1980.
Fantastic to watch - a few basic sail trim techniques for you (books often over complicate when first starting out). When sailing upwind (beating, reaching etc) - trim your Jib/Genoa first. On the jib use the lower telltales (the small pieces of yarn/ribbon ) to determine you have the sail set correctly. If the telltale on the inside (closest to the direction of the wind) is fluttering pull the sail in or turn the boat downwind. If the outside one is fluttering let the sail out or turn upwind. Now look at the upper tell tail and use your jib car to open/close the top of the sail and get them flowing - experiment moving the car back and forward and you will get them flowing. Mainsail - let it out until you see a slight luff at the front of the sail and look at the tell tails mid sail and use the mainsheet to get them flowing. Same as above if the inside one is fluttering pull the main sheet in etc. Now look at the top of the sail you should have two streamers off the back of the sail (leech) when trimmed correctly the top one should stream back and then suck back in about a 1/4 to 1/3 of the time. The lower one should stream. Adjust these via your boom vang to open and close the top of the sail. Key pointer is do all this trimming first when your sails are fully out (not reefed). Reefing changes the wind flow over the sail and make it harder to trim. Once you master the telltales then start experimenting with the cunningham halyard tension and outhaul tension (this chnages depth of the sail based on wind strength
Every day on a sailboat you learn something new, keep it up
Always!
Brilliant guys fantastic watching you both ⛵️⛵️👍👍
Thanks Stuart!! ☺️
Thanks for the journey. Nature can be quite unique when she displays her wares. Great for you to engage. And thanks for the tip on the snubbers. 🙏
you are building your skills and experience of both you and your vessel being nervous as you build the experience is healthy. well done to you both
Glad to see ya Folks moving up on “The Learning Curve”👍 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy😎
Cheers Steven, we will! 😁
It;s great learning off you guys, not because you're super experienced, but because you're not actually. See I've just bought my first yacht, still kitting her up, and I can imagine that I'll go through a heck of a lot of the same conditions, and feelings, as you guys are going through ie. high wind, thinking about the adequacy of my kit, and all the rest. Great to watch you cruise (shaky laugh) through it.
Full immersion champions you are...blessings...m
Cheers Michael!
@28:00 WOW! How cool is that! A Moray eel on your anchor chain! (Never seen that before! He looked very cool!)
These videos make me so homesick.
Sorry about that, are you from Guadeloupe?
@Teulu Tribe No, Bermuda originally. I left just over 20 years ago and worked overseas. I moved to England in 2019. You never get over leaving.
I love your channel and I have watched every episode since I stumbled on your first episode. Have fun!
I’ve not watched you guys for a few months now and I’m amazed how far you have come, amazing job guys! ❤ from Shropshire UK
It’s been a busy year 😊 Cheers!
The vents are called dorades, and they can be as much trouble as they are useful. Love the video.
You have good sailing instincts. Sailing life has many initiations which ultimately install your courage and insights into expanded capability. Highest Blessings
Cheers 😁
Drinking word of the day...VENTURI !! 🍹
😂
Groovy video - informative and fun.
The leeside of high ground can be interesting, wind wise, to say the least. Being nervous is something to be proud of, not ashamed. Only idiots aren't nervous at sea, and the two of you are definitely not idiots. This is where all your hard work and money spent on outfitting Teulu pay off. It's amazing how good modern anchors are. Just be careful as the season wears on, of the hordes of charter boats infesting the anchorages. Whilst some are good, many are outfitted to the bare minimum, and hardly sailed any better. I was scared rigid in Antigua Week once, when I realised how many people didn't know the port-starboard right of way rules...gulp.
I couldn’t be happier with our new chain and oversized anchor! We’ve had a few close calls with charter boats with minimal chain out already, not to say that all charter boats don’t know what they are doing. The majority are perfect good sailors 😊
You are guys are too good
on sail trim, look at lots of photos of classic racing yachts of bygone days , the old guys have forgotten more about sail trim than most people know today . look at the curve of the leach !
Oh, the screaming of that wind!
Was pretty windy!
Sail trim manual from North Sails called; North U, Racing Trim by Bill Gladstone......excellent!
Another great episode. Well done and thanks for sharing your adventure!
Nice to hear about the free diving guy . My son in law has a South African record of 100 m . He goes to the world champs every year . Show us some of the foods you are getting and preparing .
Just started following you guys. Well done, I really like the informative sections, your editing is on point, great song over your hike section.
I learned so much watching your video today. Thank you! Safe travels ❤️
I really like the layout of your boat. Nice choice.
W0W! It seems sailors have a love hate relationship with the Phenomena called wind!? Ha!
We sure do 😂
I've only recently discovered your channel. I'm enjoying watching you both learn and progress. As for trim books, I'd recommend North U Trim by North Sails.
Having fear or being nervous is natural. It also keeps you thinking about things which will also prevent you from taking things for granted. Don’t beat your selves up :)
Careful of those Moray eels! They might seem tame but that’s because they have nothing to fear from any other animal. Two sets of jaws that drag food down their throats, they aren’t to be messed with!
Hi. This is only my second "current" video. Very nice, and 30 minutes is a real commitment. A lot of work. In windy anchorages like that you do everything right, then lay there and hope everyone else did their stuff right. As I watch all your older videos I feel moved to comment, I hope that isn't too irritating. If it is please tell me, I know most of this stuff is old news with hundreds of comments already. Stay safe. Love the channel.
Hi Steve. Please comment as much as you want to, we love reading everyone’s comments 😊 Thanks 🙏
Great video
Ace videos you two, just discovered you and subscribed! Keep ‘em comin’. 😊
Hello! I came across your channel a couple of days ago via the prepping video (No.49) and watched the episodes up to this one. I've since gone back to the start and watched them all through over the past 48hrs and am super sad now that I'm all caught up! Your videos are simply amazing! My only gripe is that there isn't enough of them! :D I grew up sailing with my grandad and uncle in Poole, UK and haven't sailed since he passed away in 2015. My uncle recently bought himself a boat and we're going to start sailing again together soon, I can't wait! But for now, I am just living vicariously through you guys! :) Keep up the amazing work and thank you for doing what you do so well :)
@user-qw4jj6vm2d It definitely can be when you factor in maintenance etc but it depends what kind of boat you have. Smaller dingy racing can be cheaper. However, the boat that Becka and Zach have which is similar to the ones I grew up sailing are habitable and have an engine so there are lots more things that can break! :)
Hi Joe and welcome aboard. That’s a lot of catching up, thanks for your kind words 😊 Ahah well I’m pleased to say that there will be more episodes every week (and extra content on our Patreon). I’m sorry to hear about his passing, it sounds like you had some amazing times with him! I hope that you have a wonderful summer sailing again, maybe we’ll see you two out on the water someday 😁 Cheers!
@@TeuluTribe Thank you! I had a few days off work so time well spent in my eyes! 😁 Glad to hear it! That's very kind of you, yes we did, but most of all I miss him shouting 'bugger' when his hats flew off into the sea behind us as he would rarely bother to turn around for them! 🤣 We would usually just sail around the harbour or compete in the local regattas but I'm keen to do some longer passages in the next year or so, you guys have inspired me! 😊 Yes maybe! Stay safe.
Wow Sailor 👍👍
Sail Makers Apprentice may aid with your quest on sail trim? Another spectacular episode, your knowledge of anchoring in rough conditions was certainly spot on. We love the DRAMA during those passing squalls, and the footage truly shows how brave both are under these conditions. The hike in the mud was epic, can't get enough of the local bug population. Your so fortunate to have met new sailing friends along the way and can't wait for your next episode. Please stay safe and enjoy your adventure. Marvelous!
I’ll see if we can get hold of it, thanks David! It definitely makes for some exciting moments 😅 Glad you enjoyed it, see you next week!
What a GREAT adventure!!!
I couldn’t relate more to that last piece to camera about feeling nervous Becka! We were anchored in 45knots the other day and it was super scary, like walls of wind hitting the boat when the gusts come. But now I know our equipment was good and we stuck like glue I feel way better going into future anchorages in big winds 👏 well done all of us for figuring it out!! Also - great tip with the chain wrap 😮
Its fine to be nervous and very natural, after all, your vessel is your world. All you have is encapsulated in it including your lives. Better to be vigilant in those conditions, no matter how many times you've experienced them. Always err on the side of caution and those practices will mitigate fear.
Another great video.
Hi, I had a video out out by North sails, called trim for speed. I've just googled it as North Sails trim for speed and it came up on you tube. It is very concise and simple explanation of sail trim and the reasons why. It's quite an old video, but no less relevant. I applied the knowledge and definitely helped in my racing, over the years - also promotes sail longevity. Mark
"the more the wind, the less the round" that's how you optimize your sail tension...
It still amazes me that you sailed across the Atlantic without installing a dodger over the cockpit. Happy sailing.
It’s coming soon 😅
Looks like it was BLOWING a few of those nights. I’m reading a few sailing books myself right now hope you share whatever ones you find useful in future episodes! Take it easy! 🤙
I’ll make a note of anyones that we find interesting! Cheers Mike 😊
Those scoops are called Dorade Vents, named after the racing yacht Dorade, which had several of them on its deck.
THANK YOU for the captions!
You guys are a real class act, and little things like that show you care about putting out a good product.
You have probably got about a dozen suggestions for a book already, so I'd say.... write your own. Seriously; keep notes on what works and does not for your boat & sails. Might come in handy later on, right?
Our pleasure, haha maybe after a few more miles 😅
@@TeuluTribe Forgot to mention one thing-
Do NOT feel foolish about getting up over and over to check your boat in a dangerous situation like that windy night. It is when you think you have it all down & start getting cocky that bad things happen.
Yes, your anchor is impressive, but don't trust your life to it.
That's what I love about you guys; humility and a healthy respect for the Sea. I expect that will be a life-saver for you at some point in your journey.
Good luck and happiness to you both! :D
When nature roars, it´s healthy to feel anxiety. ;-)
Beautifully edited video bridges on the beach with your friends and on the river hike. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely wonderful video, it's so nice that you live a grand life
Amy and Rory zooming in Teulu TARDIS- Love it! Inspired me to buy a boat- an Electric motored 1975 C&C Mk1! WIll sail her in the Columbia River and then the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for the inspiration!
Haha thanks Gary! Sounds like a wicked boat, I’ll have to Google it later. Hopefully we’ll cross paths with you at some point. We’d love to do the north west passage one day!
@@TeuluTribe Would be happy to host you or fete you at least! Portland is a Nirvana...
@@TeuluTribe Oh she is a 33 footer BTW
You guys are so smart
We have our moments 😅
Cowl and dorade box. The cowl allows the air to come in and it sits on a dorade box that keeps the water out. I would love to see your trials on sail trim as I am doing the same thing. From what I've learned so far for high winds, make sails flatter and for less wind, increase twist, but try to keep battens parallel to the boom. The head sail is a bit more complicated but only requires a tiny car movement apparently.
The fear factor: I am going through the same thing. Every new experience on my boat, from even getting off of a mooring to bringing out each sail, to the fear of shallow areas, everything makes my gut twist. That's why I never "go with my gut". All of this hard work and experience and getting through this will leave us stoic in the end.
I wonder if the ketch also had a stern anchor going on. If the ketch only had a bow anchor, or moored at the bow, it should have swung with the wind and nosed into it.
Thanks for the info 😁
It’s natural to fear. It keeps you alive. I’ve never met a person I had much of a relationship with who did not feel fear. And I’ve met lots of adventurous people. Fear entails respect. Respect brings attention attention brings data. Data brings data driven responses. Data driven responses and some luck keep you alive.
Thanks for the wise words Robert, we could not agree more!
Really enjoying your style of videos. Like the attitudes as well as attempting to give good info such as caternary effect. Keep killing it!!
Thanks 🙏
I've been on boats my whole life, make sure you go over kill on your snubber and make sure its in good shape. the way you had your chain around that kevel...if the cleat breaks way that capstan is also going with it. just make sure you have a good snubber that can absorb the shock
Wow! Scary stuff, well done guys 👍🏼
Thanks for watching 😁
Is that a Cornish flag behind your chart table area? Looks like it mee loverrrs! Black with a white cross ring a bell? Anyway right on! I am a professional yacht Captain…..Blar blar blar, just finished the OWR on a 72 circumnavigation……eeerrrrrrr….. and now in Corsica running a brand new AMEL 60, but I think you got it right. Especially with our Kernow flag. So pleased I found you two last night on the big jungle of U tube, brilliant stuff 👍
It is! Good spot- we were in Cornwall for a good amount of time before leaving the UK and some lovely friends we met bought it for us, so it takes its place proudly on our EPIRB :D Wow, Amel 60- beautiful boat. Hope you enjoy the vids!
Hi, it may be wise to put a piece of rubber sheet between the ty rap and the hose. To spread the pressure. Beautiful over there!
That’s a good idea, I’ll see if we have some 😊
Fear can keep you safe. It's a great idea to be awake and keeping an eye on things in those conditions. It's very loud and scary in high winds.
Very good
Thanks 🙏
That bodge job will probably last longer than the bracket 😂
We had a 41 ft
Ketch for 29 years. We reefed the main once at the dock but never again. At about 25 kts of wind we just took it down. Jib and mizzen have a very wide wind range.
French pastries what else?? and Vive la France ! (trivial rivalty.. Nice video btw)
One thing you can do to add some buffer to your anchor snubber is to let out more chain between the boat and the snubber. This pulls the snubber down and acts as a counter balance giving something that the boat has to pull against that will give.
Great to see you are getting some faith in your gear, should help reduce the early stress levels, and anxiety of the unknowns.
Just keep bloody doing it, and showing us all the adventures!
We are definitely glad to have all new chain and an anchor that is far to big in moments like this! Cheers Shannon 😁
Can’t wait to greet you when you sail past for a visit down to Australia, I’ll put on a pot of tea for you..
Wow so much going on. Great video, it sure was a bit spicy that weather. When I was racing years ago I found the North U Fast Course book really good as it taught a methodology to trim sails, main and fore sails. It also covered masthead and fractional rigs but I can’t recall if it covered ketch rig. Anyway, I did a Google search and they do a book called North U Trim which I imagine is an updated version. There are RYA books and numerous others but personally I would go for something from a sailmaker. If you haven’t already put tell tales on your Genoa’s and also on your mainsail. Also a camber stripe on the main helps to know where the deepest draft of the sail is. I’m sure there are some UA-cam videos too which might be good. Fair winds and thanks for explaining more on the fish and undersea life as it looked incredible. Andy UK
Cheers Andy! I’ll have a look into the books you suggested 😁 We do have a number of tell tales, I’ll see if I can find some YT vids on camber stripes! Our pleasure.
Dont feel bad about nerves. After 30 years living on my boat. After 30 knots i am nervouse. Because thats when shit can just happen. Bad shit too. I seen it all. The nerves keep you on youre game. There youre friend
Folks, I have a question, what is the back harness you wear around your neck? Is that live vest?
Thank you folks, have a wonderful time and a great journey.
Hi Guys.
You were anchored and went shopping right where Death in Paradise is filmed. It was great to see those places on your vid.
David. Down Under.
We really need to watch it!
Haha! I was looking for this comment! I also recognized a few locations from the show. I had wondered if anyone else did as well.
The easiest way to learn sail trim is to watch the tell tails on your sails. The sail is most efficient when all tell tails are flying together. Light winds you want the sail most efficient, heavy winds you probably want to make the sail less efficient. Don’t forget to move Genoa Sheet cars forward when running with the wind to make sails fuller. When beating into the wind, move the cars aft to flatten your sails. After 40 years of sailing, I still watch the tell tails. Now it’s time to watch utube so it all makes sense.
Great advice, thanks!
Very windy!
It sure was 😅
being on edge is normal, it's not just your boat to worry about, its more about others that might not have the experience or material to deal with these conditions.
So true, we are normally more worried about someone dragging into us. As we know our anchoring gear is slightly excessive for Teulu.
Right!
I would start worrying seeing one nòt on edge.😉
I really enjoy your videos. While your bumming around the Caribbean you should plan a visit to Cuba. It will be your best destination.
We are hoping to swing by Cuba next season!
@@TeuluTribe Cuba is in bad straights financially but its still worth a visit. I sailed down there in 1997, and again in 2000. You'll have to watch the water depth going into the marina at Havana. If your boat draws more than six feet there could be a problem. Good luck Harry
You two are the most inspirational couple 😁😁😁😁 my absolute goal in life is to cross NZ to the Islands. Would it be possible to have an inteview with you both and just be pat of your crew please!
Thats our dream too! We have crew sorted for the foreseeable future but feel free to drop us an email with your details in case
Having two masts makes trimming slightly more difficult, but try to look at all sails as one. Beam wind to close hauled the jib should be fullest, then the main slightly more sheeted in, and the mizzen sheeted a little bit further. So that all sails, one after the other make one nice parabolic curve.
Generally the sails should be as full as possible, without the luff backing. This means that the luff should be more or less into the apparent wind direction.
See if you feel a response from the helm, otherwise check rudder angle. If you need significant rudder angle to stay on course, correct with the sails until there is only a little weather helm (keeping the boat just from luffing into the wind). Too much rudder angle means the mizzen is too far sheeted in. The boat should not fall off (veer to leeward with neutral helm), if so sheet the mizzen (and main) in.
Off the wind a two masted boat is generally not an advantage as the mizzen starts blocking the main eventually. But flying a staysail or fuller kite from the mizzen works a treat. Fix the tack near the weather main mast shrouds (or with a shackle on the weather shroud with a down haul to the deck) and get the sail up as high as you can. Easily set and taken down from deck where the boat is widest and much more comfortable than on a narrow foredeck.
Less wind means all sails as full and loose as possible for max power to get moving. More wind (beam and close hauled) and the sails should be flatter, so more halyard tension, and more tension on the clew) for better speed.
Some really interesting points here. I’ve saved this comment, so next time we are sailing I’ll give these tips a go 😊
Watched the very first episode when you bought the boat , now you have crossed the Atlantic and now cruising the Carribean becoming accomplished sailors, its only been one year since that first episode no small feat by any means considering you hadnt sailed before Fair Winds !!
Cheers John, it’s been a busy year 😅
Nice x
Thanks 🙏
Wind acceleratoring down mountain side's is called Katabatic wind! Its like a plane wing where the wind accelerate's over the hump.
You guys are amazing. So carefree and adventurous it would appear. You appear to got Teulu on low budget and struck off across the world without contingency funds - impressive!
It’s the one last thing worrying us. We have savings to buy, but are worrying about how much to set aside for refit (plotters, AIS, water maker) emergencies, repairs, etc. what do you reckon? Should we just make the jump, or budget for 15-20% contingencies?
Thanks Andrew ☺️ We had some contingency funds, but not as much as most people as we were still “working”. If something major had happened that would have cost a lot we would have just stopped and earned money to pay for it.
It completely depends on your boat, where you will be sailing, the equipment you have on it and what you can deal with. We’ve got by without a fancy plotter and water maker till now. As a general rule of thumb you will spend about 10% of the boats value on maintenance each year (this can also vary a lot).