Hi Troy and Pascale I have just started to watch your videos on your long journey from 7 years ago and up to ep. 23 I am very much enjoying your documented travels and your easy going, simple lifestyle. Troy's simple explanations of "How to" on a vast range of subjects keeps me interested and the abundance of videos catching fish is most enjoyable. You are doing a terrific job on the history of Australia and the Indigenous people. With the number of videos I still have to watch will keep me occupied for quite a while and I hope they are as enjoyable as what I have seen. Look forward to following your journey Claude Melbourne, Australia
What an attractive couple! So much knowledge of their country, its history, wildlife, bushcraft, boats and maintenance, AND so modest and unassuming. Nice people and fascinating videos. A huge thank you.
Pasqual! You have the most wonderful laugh a lady can have. Your beautiful smiley face and that laugh makes my life much more happier. Keep up with your great adventure. I'm sailor/cruiser myself and you guys really have the best sailing videos on YT
I watch a lot of videos of sailing around the world you guys are the most real cruisers I’ve seen in a long time. Keep it up, I’m locked in. You two are teaching the world on how to catch fish and prepare them with alot of fun. Thanks from Texas 😎
She's beautiful, she can fish, she's a gourmand cook and she has the best exciting sounds during exciting nature shots ever. You're are one lucky man Troy!
I subbed within minutes of starting to watch episode 1, and am enjoying every minute of my time binge-watching to get caught up. This is by far the single best sailing channel I've come across. I've noticed over the past few episodes (I'm up to #23 now) that your comments are steadily growing in number, first from around 100 or so, later up to 200 or so, and now getting towards 300 per episode. This is causing me a painful dilemma. I'm torn between leaping to the next video, or wading through every one of the comments. I find so much useful information in the comments (that I take notes on) that I can't stand to not read them all, but I also get very impatient to finish them and get to the next episode! Talk about stuck between a rock and a hard place! But it's a problem I love having.. so please keep it up! I'm so happy that I've still got more than 50 episodes to get caught up on. On another note.. if you two were to approach the ABC or SBS, and get them to bundle up 2-3 episodes at a time into one hour episodes, you could have a truly great TV series on your hands. They'd need very little re-editing to make them TV ready, I'm sure. As others have said, you're like a sea-going version of the Leyland Bros, Malcolm Douglas and Harry Butler all rolled into one. Except that you're both better looking than any of them, of course! ;-)
Yes the comments section is a great resource. We may have to consider our approach to mass media sometime. We got asked by an African station to use our work as you said! Maybe once the circumnavigation of Australia is complete we can look into it.
Your site is the most interesting, exciting, and diverse of all I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot. Truly I can say a big thank you for all the hard work. Both of you are one in a million.
Great work guys, you are truly the one to watch on UA-cam, informative, and most of all very interesting, lets face it there are not many people would would make a stick of bamboo interesting. Love your work guys, keeping it real and down to earth = Real Aussie spirit.
Herreschoff unkindly called fibreglass boats made of frozen snot so if we can make that interesting, bamboo is a breeze! Thanks for joining in the adventure Gary.
I watch quite a few sailing videos, but since I found yours (yesterday?) I can't stop watching ~ I'm addicted. I've been binge watching up to here from episode one and I'm enjoying every minute. Just goes to prove that you don't need a million dollar catamaran to enjoy sailing. Keep making Pascale laugh ~ I love her giggle, it's so cute.
Had to watch it again it was too much to take in , in one viewing. Watching Dolphins swimming the bow wave never gets old ! Wow the people that are commenting down below are seeing what I am seeing, and it's beautiful. Amazing !
Not one of your videos have been boring....you two just have the ability to please the vast majority of viewers. Also the enjoyable music you select for each video fits the moment well and they usually have a mellow, laid back sound. Don't change a thing :).
Thanks Ed, we hope to bring a complete package to the small screen so your appreciation shows we may be on the right track. The only changes will be more tips and methods you can use.
love the tips and methods. I have a small trailer sailer and am still learning so any sailing tips are great. Also , more of the bush tucker tips are appreciated, I''ve been trying to learn about bush tucker on the Islands I sail to around Moreton Bay but can't find much info.
Great to see you guys having so much fun and entertaining and educating so many people. I particularly like the fact you are doing it all on a small, older, modest Australian made yacht, a testament to your ingenuity and dedication. As always your videos are a nice balance between destination, maintenance, interesting information and sailing.
Thanks Mac. We are always a little amused when we see videos by people on $200k yachts about sailing on a budget. Hopefully videos of us actually sailing on a budget can inspire people to get out there sooner, even if it's just their own back yard.
Hi folks, Jo and I (Pete) enjoy your adventures and hope to emulate them at some stage in 2019. But it is a little intimidating when your encyclopeadic knowledge of fish and the systems you have onboard is casually used and referred to. ^^ Jo has written you before, she is new to sailing but a keen learner. Keep the adventures coming as we learn a lot with every episode. PS Jo loves your recipes Pascal.
Thanks Pete and Jo. You learn quickly as you go just stay within your limitations. Most yacht clubs have social sailing evenings which are perfect for gaining experience in other people's boats. We wish you both all the best!
I had to fight like hell on a kite-snuffing sock for a 43 footer in 20 knots and I'm a 6'1" rugby prop. I can imagine it would have been a mission for someone Pascale's size to get your 30 footer's kite sock down in a bad squall. Gennakers are great for cruising but we decided we couldn't fly one without the main up as it made it too hard to get it down quickly and safely if the wind got up quickly (as it does in the Med!). 5 minutes of chaos indeed!
Man, this channel Free Range with you two is fantastic. It's just like sailing with having good friends. It's worth every second and every dollar I only wish I could do more.
would love to hear more of each or your backgrounds... Troy you are so knowledgeable and Pascale you are very accomplished in many areas! Thanks so much for sharing your travels and adventures.
Would love to hear/see more technical details on sail setting, how-to, how far she can heel, how to poke into shallows, what spares, etc. For example in episode 23 beginning you mention prop walk in reverse, explain? Thanks, you guys are really sailing, going places, not just anchored in Carribean. Love it. Bud R
I've recently discovered your channel and I love your videos. I'm an Australian who happens to be long way from home. Watching you eases my homesickness and puts a smile on my face. Loving your recipes as well. Thank you for doing this.
A good man, a good woman AND skills can survive anywhere. Real life adventure and Quality editing too. Watched through the Kimberlies and you both keep getting (better contact the ABC) ;-)
I love it. There's about 400 billion different types of fish in the seas (slight exaggeration I know) and he gets a strike on his fishing line and then unsighted proclaims '' Feels like a mackerel''. ....Is it? OF COURSE IT IS! Your knowledge is quite extraordinary and it's a joy to watch you share it.
Thank you for sharing... I love how you cruise and fish at the same time providing all the meat that you need and having lots of fun...keep enjoying your cruising
I sure do enjoy the information Troy shares in the videos the two of you make. I’m amazed at how much one can learn from you tube if one puts in the time to find a good channel . I continue to be amazed by your channel.keep up the great work.
Another nice one, very informative, No one else explains everything like you do and I mean in a way that even this 74yr old Texan can understand. You both are so knowledgeable at what you do. And Troy, what else could you ask for, you have a lady with good looks and can cook also. Have fun and be safe
Wow, going under those limbs in the boat - you must not have water moccasins in that part of the world. It scared me, but you seem handy with all animals. In southern U.S. you would get a snake in the boat real quick. Great videos, you are both very knowledgeable about a lot of different things. Enjoy your adventures and information. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Alan. The worst we could have join us would be a Green Tree Snake or a Python. Neither will ruin your day though Pascale may not have enjoyed catching one.
Smashing ! Incredible sailing.! Fantastic fishing ! Your movies are sensational ! People got to be getting hooked on your channel exponentially ! Thanks for sharing again.
Hey- Just found your channel. Great work! It is wonderful to see some other folks out there enjoying themselves on smaller boats! I have to go back and watch the rest of your videos... You've just made me glad that it's a rainy winter day here. :)
One of the amazing things about dolphins is when they look up at you. I'm sure you've experienced this, but they actually look up at you when they are on your bow.
Thanks for sharing another great video of your adventures! I escape the tedium of my desk job for a lunchtime munch and watch of your vids to dream about casting off.
You're doing a great job. I watch many YT yachts cruising and your are one of the best for sure. But, I do like your content the best when it comes to living off the sea life. Great job guys!
yeah wow, we finished the last one and it started to play this one , and couldn't work out how or why that happened , as received no notification about it. what a nice surprise.
The quality of all the vids is... well, it's all been said before - brilliant. At the risk of talking of egg sucking - getting the kite down in a blow... we use a method from my racing days where we fire the guy/tack from a snap shackle at the bow so the whole thing flies under control as a flag from the masthead and leeward sheet (perfect if it is then behind the main) allowing retrieval into cockpit or forehatch with the sheet, or, if it's in a snuffer, the sock comes down easily without troubles from flailing sheets or unexpectedly refilling when the guy/tack is still attached. It works for us anyway and our Scottish tub which is similar in style to Mirrool.
Just to be clear Pascale and Troy, as soon as the tack is fired pull in the sheet to reduce any flogging/likelihood of catching the sheet or kite on anything and all should be good. It's a dream, particularly when the main is up; and although it is noisy without the main don't let that spook you, she is under control!
Yes, it has been rehearsed in our minds pretty much as you say. We often fly our MPS without the main up (cruisers!) so thanks for the noise warning. I bet the tack ring could be a danger factor as well as the plastic bell on the snuffer if not reigned in correctly. We'll trial it in light winds first then move up in steps.
New favorite channel. Thank you for putting in as much effort and time to your content. I watch every night while having a soak. Very relaxing, cheers!
Have you considered heading north and continuing your same fishing, sailing and off-the-beaten-track exploring in the many islands and countries of southeast Asia? It would be fun to watch you two adapt your bushcraft skills to new regions of the world! :)
Just watched the last 2 videos. They were super! Going through the Mangroves the way you were, remind me of a canoe trip through creeks blocked with Tag alders. Work but good fun. Keeping us updated must be hard but we appreciate it. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Thanks Grant as always. We were hoping to find a broad wetland in the interior but just couldn't get through without damaging some trees. A canoe might have done it in less croc infested waters.
Just stumbled across your site. A great video showing some interesting skills. I like to learn from channels like yours so keep it up. Crossed the Gulf myself, both way, a few years back - gods own country! Nice to meet ya.
Nice to have you aboard Bruce. We crossed the Gulf at the start of the month. We'll have a video documenting that adventure coming out in a month or so. We try to make our videos as informative as they are entertaining so our viewers come away with something at the end of each one.
Motoring thru the groves reminded me of "African Queen" with Hepburn and Bogart. Just waiting for you to get out and push, ha ha. Just watch out for the crocks and sharks!
Just amazing! The fishing is quite good in Australia isn’t it? With Pascale’s wonderful culinary skills, catch of the day becomes lunch fit for a King!
what good times i have watching your show,love the rice raps i must give it ago,,like allway very good job thanks for your hard work making the shows and thanks for shareing them..
Another great video, you guys are having too much fun ! I have never been on a sailboat and like how you narrate your videos, explaining things as you go. Stay safe....
Lou Reed made a famous quote "My week beats your year." After watching just a few of your videos, I can happily say that also applies to the two of you.
You have one of the more interesting sailing vlogs on youtube... I am alway entertained by your content from sailing up creeks for a cyclone anchorage to Pasqual making us all hungry with her mouth watering recipes. Thank you all for sharing.
The first video I watched was of the Mitchell River (thinking it was the Mitchell River in Qld - I live in Cairns). After watching that episode (and realising I was in WA not Qld) I was hooked (pun intended) and have just finished watching all your videos from #1 - and subbed of course. Takes me twice as long as the video time to watch as I always have OpenCPN and Google Maps open in the background to track where you are and where you're headed. You're index in the comments at the start of every video is a great idea. Makes it a lot easier searching through your back catalogue when looking for that tidbit of information - eg how to skin a mac, tie a muddie, make rice paper rolls.
Great to have you on board David. I called Cairns home for 15 years and we are now in the Torres Strait waiting out cyclone season before continuing south. Our videos are behind us by a few weeks but we update our current position on Facebook if you're interested. Thanks for dropping us a line (pun etc) and look forward to hearing from you again.
34 years in Cairns for me. You probably have plenty of friends and contacts in Cairns but I may be able to help (when you get here) with knocking up a couple of replacement seats for your port-a-bote from some scrap polycore I have.
Great sailing video! Thanks! Wondered if you're worried about finding snakes in a goanna burrow? Or dropping into the porta bote dinghy from the trees? Knew a guy who lived on a boat with a parrot. The parrot did two things that earned his scratch; he called out "Ahoy Matey" whenever anyone walked down the dock past his boat, and if bad weather was heading their way, the guy would tuck the boat up into the mangroves (in Florida). If a snake dropped out of the trees, the parrot would screech "SNAKE SNAKE SNAKE!" Lots of toothy/bitey things around your area...glad you're taking precautions!
I want that parrot! The only snakes that might drop from trees are Green Tree Snakes (we Aussies have a creative flair for naming things: see Great Sandy Desert) and pythons. No venom to worry about. We would regard it as a bonus. Goanna and snakes don't get on. That hole was safe.
Fish and their sharp parts. Many freshwater fish will also slice your hand open like you grabbed a razor. Their teeth, gill cover parts (the layers of the operculum) and in some even their gill rakers. Some of the most painful though are getting stuck with the dorsal or other spine on a Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) the pectoral fin of a little stream fish called a Tadpole Madtom (Noturus gyrinus) and another Ictalurid called the Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas). Enough to make some people cry. And their spines are not only sharp but serrated like saw blades. Sometimes you have to rip them out of your skin. Painful but not as dangerous as a mackerel slashing through flesh and tendons. Survival of the fittest and fastest on the open sea. A dangerous place it appears. As is any place where the water is more than head deep! Heads up, mateys!
A few CAT 5 cyclone experiences tend to make a person take them seriously. It's easier to have a light heart when you know theres a shelter nearby ready for you in bad times.
Hi guys, like watching your videos! Perhaps a little info for you: Australia was first discovered by the Dutch so some places still have their Original names. e.g. Van Diemen's Land is not only a song by U2 but was used for what is now called Tasmania. This island was first discovered by Abel Tasman, a Dutch mariner. He named the Island "Anthoonij van Diemenslandt" after Anthonie van Diemen, Governer-general of Dutch East Indië. The name "Tasmania" was first used in 1856. Abel Tasman also discovered New Zealand (which was first named: Nieuw Zeeland, after a Dutch province) "The Groote Route" freely translates as: 'The long route' or 'The long way' The "Groote Eylandt" (writen in old Dutch spelling) translates as: 'Big Island'. It is a bit East of "Arnhemland" named after a town (Arnhem) in the East of Holland (or Netherlands). Groote Eylandt was first discovered by the Dutch seafarer Willem van Coolsteerdt in his ship "Arnhem". Somewhere in history everything went wrong and English is now the 'universal language'. I am sure it was just a minor thing or otherwise Dutch would have been the 'world language nr.1' ;-) keep up the good work, looking forward to more of your vids.
Hi Troy and Pascale
I have just started to watch your videos on your long journey from 7 years ago and up to ep. 23
I am very much enjoying your documented travels and your easy going, simple lifestyle. Troy's simple explanations of "How to" on a vast range of subjects keeps me interested and the abundance of videos catching fish is most enjoyable.
You are doing a terrific job on the history of Australia and the Indigenous people. With the number of videos I still have to watch will keep me occupied for quite a while and I hope they are as enjoyable as what I have seen.
Look forward to following your journey
Claude
Melbourne, Australia
What an attractive couple!
So much knowledge of their country, its history, wildlife, bushcraft, boats and maintenance, AND so modest and unassuming.
Nice people and fascinating videos.
A huge thank you.
Thank you very much. We will have to work hard to remain modest with such compliments! Welcome to the crew.
Pasqual! You have the most wonderful laugh a lady can have. Your beautiful smiley face and that laugh makes my life much more happier. Keep up with your great adventure. I'm sailor/cruiser myself and you guys really have the best sailing videos on YT
This channel should be called Crocodile Dundee Goes Sailing. Your knowledge of the wild is amazing.
I watch a lot of videos of sailing around the world you guys are the most real cruisers I’ve seen in a long time. Keep it up, I’m locked in. You two are teaching the world on how to catch fish and prepare them with alot of fun. Thanks from Texas 😎
You're welcome. +The Bill Baker 😉
She's beautiful, she can fish, she's a gourmand cook and she has the best exciting sounds during exciting nature shots ever. You're are one lucky man Troy!
I subbed within minutes of starting to watch episode 1, and am enjoying every minute of my time binge-watching to get caught up. This is by far the single best sailing channel I've come across.
I've noticed over the past few episodes (I'm up to #23 now) that your comments are steadily growing in number, first from around 100 or so, later up to 200 or so, and now getting towards 300 per episode.
This is causing me a painful dilemma. I'm torn between leaping to the next video, or wading through every one of the comments. I find so much useful information in the comments (that I take notes on) that I can't stand to not read them all, but I also get very impatient to finish them and get to the next episode! Talk about stuck between a rock and a hard place!
But it's a problem I love having.. so please keep it up! I'm so happy that I've still got more than 50 episodes to get caught up on.
On another note.. if you two were to approach the ABC or SBS, and get them to bundle up 2-3 episodes at a time into one hour episodes, you could have a truly great TV series on your hands. They'd need very little re-editing to make them TV ready, I'm sure. As others have said, you're like a sea-going version of the Leyland Bros, Malcolm Douglas and Harry Butler all rolled into one. Except that you're both better looking than any of them, of course! ;-)
Yes the comments section is a great resource. We may have to consider our approach to mass media sometime. We got asked by an African station to use our work as you said! Maybe once the circumnavigation of Australia is complete we can look into it.
My favourite way of relaxing at the moment. A big thank you from Lockdown London.
You have a great formula. Don't change a thing. Subscribership will be soaring.
Your site is the most interesting, exciting, and diverse of all I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot. Truly I can say a big thank you for all the hard work. Both of you are one in a million.
Thanks Chief, it means a lot to us.
Great work guys, you are truly the one to watch on UA-cam, informative, and most of all very interesting, lets face it there are not many people would would make a stick of bamboo interesting. Love your work guys, keeping it real and down to earth = Real Aussie spirit.
Herreschoff unkindly called fibreglass boats made of frozen snot so if we can make that interesting, bamboo is a breeze! Thanks for joining in the adventure Gary.
I watch quite a few sailing videos, but since I found yours (yesterday?) I can't stop watching ~ I'm addicted. I've been binge watching up to here from episode one and I'm enjoying every minute. Just goes to prove that you don't need a million dollar catamaran to enjoy sailing. Keep making Pascale laugh ~ I love her giggle, it's so cute.
Wow! That's a hell of a run!
Don't worry, making her giggle is always a priority (get her catching a big fish always works)
Had to watch it again it was too much to take in , in one viewing. Watching Dolphins swimming the bow wave never gets old ! Wow the people that are commenting down below are seeing what I am seeing, and it's beautiful. Amazing !
Thanks Rob so glad you're enjoying and really appreciate your comments. Cheers Paacale
Not one of your videos have been boring....you two just have the ability to please the vast majority of viewers. Also the enjoyable music you select for each video fits the moment well and they usually have a mellow, laid back sound. Don't change a thing :).
Thanks Ed, we hope to bring a complete package to the small screen so your appreciation shows we may be on the right track. The only changes will be more tips and methods you can use.
Sunsets are Amazing
love the tips and methods. I have a small trailer sailer and am still learning so any sailing tips are great. Also , more of the bush tucker tips are appreciated, I''ve been trying to learn about bush tucker on the Islands I sail to around Moreton Bay but can't find much info.
Yes, recently 'hooked' on you guys. Thanks for all the shows. Just do more of it.
you guys life is like a dream....a nice dream by any ones standards...
I have been binge watching your beautiful videos and enjoying your life from Canada. A nice boat beautiful lady and Australia. Life is good.
Great to see you guys having so much fun and entertaining and educating so many people.
I particularly like the fact you are doing it all on a small, older, modest Australian made yacht, a testament to your ingenuity and dedication.
As always your videos are a nice balance between destination, maintenance, interesting information and sailing.
Thanks Mac. We are always a little amused when we see videos by people on $200k yachts about sailing on a budget. Hopefully videos of us actually sailing on a budget can inspire people to get out there sooner, even if it's just their own back yard.
Hi folks, Jo and I (Pete) enjoy your adventures and hope to emulate them at some stage in 2019. But it is a little intimidating when your encyclopeadic knowledge of fish and the systems you have onboard is casually used and referred to. ^^ Jo has written you before, she is new to sailing but a keen learner.
Keep the adventures coming as we learn a lot with every episode.
PS Jo loves your recipes Pascal.
Thanks Pete and Jo. You learn quickly as you go just stay within your limitations. Most yacht clubs have social sailing evenings which are perfect for gaining experience in other people's boats. We wish you both all the best!
I had to fight like hell on a kite-snuffing sock for a 43 footer in 20 knots and I'm a 6'1" rugby prop. I can imagine it would have been a mission for someone Pascale's size to get your 30 footer's kite sock down in a bad squall. Gennakers are great for cruising but we decided we couldn't fly one without the main up as it made it too hard to get it down quickly and safely if the wind got up quickly (as it does in the Med!). 5 minutes of chaos indeed!
Man, this channel Free Range with you two is fantastic. It's just like sailing with having good friends. It's worth every second and every dollar I only wish I could do more.
would love to hear more of each or your backgrounds... Troy you are so knowledgeable and Pascale you are very accomplished in many areas! Thanks so much for sharing your travels and adventures.
We often tell anecdotes from our past in the videos and we'd like you all to get to know us over time. Stay tuned.
Haha I think a few other people have too judging on previous comments in other videos...
Best fishing action..ever. P, you always seem to catch as if its your last meal, such enthusiasm. Nam Pla always.
Thanks Chris, we couldn't be free range without our fish.
The caption "5 minutes of chaos later" was brilliant. I have been hit by a couple squalls and thats exactly how i felt. Another enjoyable episode.
Would love to hear/see more technical details on sail setting, how-to, how far she can heel, how to poke into shallows, what spares, etc. For example in episode 23 beginning you mention prop walk in reverse, explain? Thanks, you guys are really sailing, going places, not just anchored in Carribean. Love it. Bud R
I've recently discovered your channel and I love your videos. I'm an Australian who happens to be long way from home. Watching you eases my homesickness and puts a smile on my face. Loving your recipes as well. Thank you for doing this.
Another gem you two. Thanks for teaching us more about this beautiful part of Australia.
Thanks Stewart. There's not too much climbing anymore or dramatic rock formations but we're probably showing a bit more sailing!
Will not be able to rest until I tell you how much I like your videos, sooooo good
Troy what a spoiled man with Pascale's cooking you guys are a beautiful couple
Thanks Alejandro, we think we make a pretty good team.
This is the best sailing blog on the internet! Very informative and a blast to watch. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks Jimmy, glad you like it.
Great job, seen all your episodes in a couple weeks now. Waiting already for more.
They are being put together right now for you as well as some additional informative vids. Hope you like them.
A good man, a good woman AND skills can survive anywhere. Real life adventure and Quality editing too. Watched through the Kimberlies and you both keep getting (better contact the ABC) ;-)
A good man, a good woman and the right lure!
But seriously, thanks for joining us and we hope you keep enjoying our work.
Love the light tackle fishing...!
So do we! The Groote Island episodes have you covered.
I love it. There's about 400 billion different types of fish in the seas (slight exaggeration I know) and he gets a strike on his fishing line and then unsighted proclaims '' Feels like a mackerel''. ....Is it? OF COURSE IT IS! Your knowledge is quite extraordinary and it's a joy to watch you share it.
keep an eye on the storms guys! Thank you for sharing your life with us. Patreon guys!!!!!
Always a pleasure Leon - don't worry we're working on Patreon...
Thank you for sharing... I love how you cruise and fish at the same time providing all the meat that you need and having lots of fun...keep enjoying your cruising
Living off the land really keeps our life nice and simple and that makes it easier to be happy! Glad to see you returning each time Juan.
Thank you enjoy your adventure
Great cooking and recipes!
I sure do enjoy the information Troy shares in the videos the two of you make. I’m amazed at how much one can learn from you tube if one puts in the time to find a good channel . I continue to be amazed by your channel.keep up the great work.
Thanks Mike. We want to make sure we provide something for the community in every episode.
Always new adventures for us in America. Love it!
Thanks for coming along with us Amy.
Another nice one, very informative, No one else explains everything like you do and I mean in a way that even this 74yr old Texan can understand. You both are so knowledgeable at what you do. And Troy, what else could you ask for, you have a lady with good looks and can cook also. Have fun and be safe
Thanks Ken. I'm a little thick at times so if I don't understand Troy then we have to re-record the take. Makes for simple explanations 😉
Those spring roles looked good. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome Rick- try them out. Easy and delicious.
Dinghy Trolling....LOVE IT!!!
you guys catch more fish than anyone I've ever seen!
We love your cooking skills and amazing adventures episode's! Thank you for sharing your experience! 🍀🌬️🌬️⛵🤩
Wow, going under those limbs in the boat - you must not have water moccasins in that part of the world. It scared me, but you seem handy with all animals. In southern U.S. you would get a snake in the boat real quick. Great videos, you are both very knowledgeable about a lot of different things. Enjoy your adventures and information. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Alan. The worst we could have join us would be a Green Tree Snake or a Python. Neither will ruin your day though Pascale may not have enjoyed catching one.
Smashing ! Incredible sailing.! Fantastic fishing ! Your movies are sensational ! People got to be getting hooked on your channel exponentially ! Thanks for sharing again.
Hey- Just found your channel. Great work! It is wonderful to see some other folks out there enjoying themselves on smaller boats! I have to go back and watch the rest of your videos... You've just made me glad that it's a rainy winter day here. :)
Good things come in small packages! Welcome to our channel.
One of the amazing things about dolphins is when they look up at you. I'm sure you've experienced this, but they actually look up at you when they are on your bow.
Dolphins are definitely one of the bonuses of the sailing life. When they get really excited, we hear them through the hull.
Thanks for sharing another great video of your adventures! I escape the tedium of my desk job for a lunchtime munch and watch of your vids to dream about casting off.
Cheers RR glad you found us!
You're doing a great job. I watch many YT yachts cruising and your are one of the best for sure. But, I do like your content the best when it comes to living off the sea life. Great job guys!
This is great! Two sessions in one week! Thank you for sharing the skills you have gathered over a lifetime. You make it look so effortless.
Thanks Doc.Hopefully there's still a bit of lifetime to go!
Nice thanks again
2 episodes? what a nice surprise. thank you
Whoops, we accidentally published an episode a week early!
yeah wow, we finished the last one and it started to play this one , and couldn't work out how or why that happened , as received no notification about it. what a nice surprise.
I'm trying to decide if I should hold out so I have an episode for next week! (I know I won't, I don't have THAT much self control)
Steve Phipps we're going to try and get another one up next week 😉
Please make more mistakes like that hahahahahah! Nice fishings!!!
Wonderful videos, reminds me of my sailing through northern Australia years ago, unforgettable scenery. Well made video and fun to watch
The quality of all the vids is... well, it's all been said before - brilliant.
At the risk of talking of egg sucking - getting the kite down in a blow... we use a method from my racing days where we fire the guy/tack from a snap shackle at the bow so the whole thing flies under control as a flag from the masthead and leeward sheet (perfect if it is then behind the main) allowing retrieval into cockpit or forehatch with the sheet, or, if it's in a snuffer, the sock comes down easily without troubles from flailing sheets or unexpectedly refilling when the guy/tack is still attached. It works for us anyway and our Scottish tub which is similar in style to Mirrool.
Great tip Ian; we shall try it next opportunity and laud you copiously should it make our life easier.
Just to be clear Pascale and Troy, as soon as the tack is fired pull in the sheet to reduce any flogging/likelihood of catching the sheet or kite on anything and all should be good. It's a dream, particularly when the main is up; and although it is noisy without the main don't let that spook you, she is under control!
Yes, it has been rehearsed in our minds pretty much as you say. We often fly our MPS without the main up (cruisers!) so thanks for the noise warning. I bet the tack ring could be a danger factor as well as the plastic bell on the snuffer if not reigned in correctly. We'll trial it in light winds first then move up in steps.
You Guy's are # 1.
New favorite channel. Thank you for putting in as much effort and time to your content. I watch every night while having a soak. Very relaxing, cheers!
You two have such a wonderful presence. That, plus those incredibly beautiful locations make watching your videos a real pleasure.
Thanks SI. The Torres Strait is shaping up to be great. Beautiful setting and lovely people. Till then, there's plenty more wild Oz so please enjoy!
You two make my Friday afternoon !
Great sailing !
Sounds good to us Gavin. Thank you.
Have you considered heading north and continuing your same fishing, sailing and off-the-beaten-track exploring in the many islands and countries of southeast Asia? It would be fun to watch you two adapt your bushcraft skills to new regions of the world! :)
We are talking about exploring further afield but in parts less travelled. It's in the works, we just have to sort out the financial aspects of it.
Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us! You two are truly inspiring!
You're welcome Gill!
Just watched the last 2 videos. They were super! Going through the Mangroves the way you were, remind me of a canoe trip through creeks blocked with Tag alders. Work but good fun. Keeping us updated must be hard but we appreciate it. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Thanks Grant as always. We were hoping to find a broad wetland in the interior but just couldn't get through without damaging some trees. A canoe might have done it in less croc infested waters.
Putting the oar in oarsome. Great vid once again .... and love that you radiate happiness - even when surprised by a squall. Go, guys .... 👍
+Roy Clare cheers. The adrenaline was still pumping after levitating a bit to pull the sock down!
Just stumbled across your site. A great video showing some interesting skills. I like to learn from channels like yours so keep it up. Crossed the Gulf myself, both way, a few years back - gods own country! Nice to meet ya.
Nice to have you aboard Bruce. We crossed the Gulf at the start of the month. We'll have a video documenting that adventure coming out in a month or so. We try to make our videos as informative as they are entertaining so our viewers come away with something at the end of each one.
Always learning something on this channel 👍👍🍺🍺🍺🇺🇸
Best cruising vlog on UA-cam.
Your recipes on board are awesome!
Cheers Wayne - hope you feel inspired to try them out!
Motoring thru the groves reminded me of "African Queen" with Hepburn and Bogart. Just waiting for you to get out and push, ha ha. Just watch out for the crocks and sharks!
I do like fine cigars and muttering sometimes. Pushing would be a short lived effort there!
Just amazing! The fishing is quite good in Australia isn’t it? With Pascale’s wonderful culinary skills, catch of the day becomes lunch fit for a King!
Super video , you both look always so relaxed . I do enjoy all .
Thanks Peter, hopefully you are relaxed at the end of each episode too.
Your videos are wonderful!
So is our audience
what good times i have watching your show,love the rice raps i must give it ago,,like allway very good job thanks for your hard work making the shows and thanks for shareing them..
Those wraps are a great way to fancy up basic ingredients into something a little bit special. Let us know how you go with them.
nice video thanks
Another great video, you guys are having too much fun ! I have never been on a sailboat and like how you narrate your videos, explaining things as you go. Stay safe....
Thanks David great to have you along
Very envious, and very entertained. Thank you for the content, and keep it coming.
Nice video I'm impressed with the cooking
Thanks 2thelightphoto! Do you reckon you might make some rice paper rolls now?
Wonderful as always :)
Thanks Frances. ❤
You two have an awesome channel here. It's right up there with Delos and RAN which is high praise indeed.
Thank you, we like high praise around here.
Yep another good one, great fishing, sailing and everything in between. Thanks
Lou Reed made a famous quote "My week beats your year." After watching just a few of your videos, I can happily say that also applies to the two of you.
You have one of the more interesting sailing vlogs on youtube... I am alway entertained by your content from sailing up creeks for a cyclone anchorage to Pasqual making us all hungry with her mouth watering recipes. Thank you all for sharing.
You're welcome Obit. Yes we're becoming quite obsessed with those rice paper rolls. They are delicious!
The first video I watched was of the Mitchell River (thinking it was the Mitchell River in Qld - I live in Cairns). After watching that episode (and realising I was in WA not Qld) I was hooked (pun intended) and have just finished watching all your videos from #1 - and subbed of course. Takes me twice as long as the video time to watch as I always have OpenCPN and Google Maps open in the background to track where you are and where you're headed.
You're index in the comments at the start of every video is a great idea. Makes it a lot easier searching through your back catalogue when looking for that tidbit of information - eg how to skin a mac, tie a muddie, make rice paper rolls.
Great to have you on board David. I called Cairns home for 15 years and we are now in the Torres Strait waiting out cyclone season before continuing south. Our videos are behind us by a few weeks but we update our current position on Facebook if you're interested. Thanks for dropping us a line (pun etc) and look forward to hearing from you again.
34 years in Cairns for me. You probably have plenty of friends and contacts in Cairns but I may be able to help (when you get here) with knocking up a couple of replacement seats for your port-a-bote from some scrap polycore I have.
I'm just gonna come out and say it...You Are Heaps Better than Sailing La Vagabonde!!Well done again!The shark encounter was Pure Gold!!
Thanks Andrew. If you like sharks, then future episodes as we explore the Barrier Reef should make you happy.
Great sailing video! Thanks!
Wondered if you're worried about finding snakes in a goanna burrow? Or dropping into the porta bote dinghy from the trees?
Knew a guy who lived on a boat with a parrot. The parrot did two things that earned his scratch; he called out "Ahoy Matey" whenever anyone walked down the dock past his boat, and if bad weather was heading their way, the guy would tuck the boat up into the mangroves (in Florida). If a snake dropped out of the trees, the parrot would screech "SNAKE SNAKE SNAKE!"
Lots of toothy/bitey things around your area...glad you're taking precautions!
I want that parrot!
The only snakes that might drop from trees are Green Tree Snakes (we Aussies have a creative flair for naming things: see Great Sandy Desert) and pythons. No venom to worry about. We would regard it as a bonus. Goanna and snakes don't get on. That hole was safe.
Fish and their sharp parts. Many freshwater fish will also slice your hand open like you grabbed a razor. Their teeth, gill cover parts (the layers of the operculum) and in some even their gill rakers. Some of the most painful though are getting stuck with the dorsal or other spine on a Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) the pectoral fin of a little stream fish called a Tadpole Madtom (Noturus gyrinus) and another Ictalurid called the Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas). Enough to make some people cry. And their spines are not only sharp but serrated like saw blades. Sometimes you have to rip them out of your skin.
Painful but not as dangerous as a mackerel slashing through flesh and tendons. Survival of the fittest and fastest on the open sea. A dangerous place it appears. As is any place where the water is more than head deep! Heads up, mateys!
Your bush cooking has been fascinating!
Just keep things simple.
Love your episodes 👍🏻 Fair winds
Well done mates! Simply the best.
Thanks RJ!
So great' love how you live I know its work. Thanks for sharing
A labour of love is how we see it Randy.
Loved them both thank you again.
You look like you are having a ball.
It's a lot of fun despite the heat at the moment. Thanks Ronald.
Thanks for sharing, Your videos are very will done, very enjoyable!
Thanks Al, glad you like 'em.
Awesome video guys .....👍🏽👍🏽two thumbs up
Looks like you two really know the outback. Don't think you'll starve.
keep em comming mate
Another enjoyable video. I especially like the fishing segments. Good job
beautiful scenery and very soothing music!!!!!!
Glad to see you guys looked for a safe place to shelter before further adventuring. Cant wait till the next super informative vlog. :)
A few CAT 5 cyclone experiences tend to make a person take them seriously. It's easier to have a light heart when you know theres a shelter nearby ready for you in bad times.
Great channel, keep it coming.
It will be our pleasure.
THANK you so much!!!
You are amazing!!!!!
I am in love with you guys!!!!!
Keep the videos coming!!
+daredevil you're welcome! We got plenty more vids to come 😉
Hi guys, like watching your videos!
Perhaps a little info for you:
Australia was first discovered by the Dutch so some places still have their Original names. e.g. Van Diemen's Land is not only a song by U2 but was used for what is now called Tasmania. This island was first discovered by Abel Tasman, a Dutch mariner. He named the Island "Anthoonij van Diemenslandt" after Anthonie van Diemen, Governer-general of Dutch East Indië. The name "Tasmania" was first used in 1856. Abel Tasman also discovered New Zealand (which was first named: Nieuw Zeeland, after a Dutch province)
"The Groote Route" freely translates as: 'The long route' or 'The long way'
The "Groote Eylandt" (writen in old Dutch spelling) translates as: 'Big Island'. It is a bit East of "Arnhemland" named after a town (Arnhem) in the East of Holland (or Netherlands). Groote Eylandt was first discovered by the Dutch seafarer Willem van Coolsteerdt in his ship "Arnhem".
Somewhere in history everything went wrong and English is now the 'universal language'. I am sure it was just a minor thing or otherwise Dutch would have been the 'world language nr.1' ;-)
keep up the good work, looking forward to more of your vids.
Man you guys make me smile :)
Great Job Guys !!! Another Great video.