I watched your videos from beginning to now and you always made me feel comfortable watching whether you showed your experiences with different cultures, different countries or you talked about problems that you encountered and how you fixed them. You and Amy did what others (myself included) can only dream of doing until you realize it is too late and in reality there never was a chance for it to happen. But I am glad you made so many people a part of your experience.

I just found your sailing channel and considering I am literally in the last stage of buying a boat and heading off at the end of 2023, these videos have been a GREAT find. Thank you for all you do and providing so much real world knowledge for us beginners.

Great video David. We can relate to everything you are saying. Good points on carrying spare parts. As for making better videos, haven’t tried to do videos yet but it’s on the list to learn. I think the biggest surprise for us, so far, has been the affect that COVID has had on our plans.

Seriously I think you two are my favourite KZfaqrs out there, you are so down to earth, helpful and friendly. Thank you for these videos, they are so helpful to those of us preparing for our own voyages. I also really appreciate you showing us the harder/not always sunshine and rainbows side of cruising, it helps temper our expectations and remind us we're not failing, it's normal for it to be hard too. Also I kind of love your old, rough videos, because they show your growth and make you guys a lot more relatable than some of the "perfect" vlogs out there - imperfect is beautiful and real, I prefer it.

Very good advice. From our perspective of 10 years at sea, I would add what We learned. It is the voyage that is important, not the destination. Have fun. Enjoy as much as you can. It isn’t all going to be great, or even good. Give yourself and your mate some slack as long as the problem isn’t lie-threatening or going to break the boat. For us, admittedly a different generation, a KZfaq Chanel wasn’t going to add to the enjoyment of our trip, but turn it into “work”. I enjoy photography, but photographing for other people can spoil “being there” and “getting there”, both physically and mentally, is a great part of the adventure. Fair Winds.

Very interesting. Can you make a vid on the top 5 things to do to make sure you actually leave! The virtual dock lines are very strong!

The control freaks guide on how to relax and enjoy the journey 😉

Lovely.

great videos! followed you most of the way and it was great

You two are the best. I have been with you since the beginning. with love from Texas....(close to Kemah)

Nice choice in multimeters, I have the same one! And as you already know, I watched you from the beginning, and yes I am still here! I think we covered a lot of these topics in Annapolis, but the reminder is always good. Thanks again.

I'd say what scares me the most as we plan to buy and cruise (2 year plan) would be all the systems on board and knowing how to repair them (engine, water, refrigeration, rigging, electronics, etc) and the electrical puzzle that is a reality on a boat. There seems so much to learn about that it is daunting!

Followed you guys on your travels, and your videos are still interesting and informative.

Your vids are great - I have been watching from the beginning and its fun to see you progress on all axis - video and seamanship. We just put in an order for our own 44' which will be ready in late 2025. Thank you for the inspiration and learning.

I know you said cringe, but I liked that your videos looked like my dad's VHS home videos from the 90s. I liked how you improved quality every year, it really felt organic and you weren't a bingable show from Netflix. You guys seem like real people doing real things and I really related to you guys!

David I have to disagree with something you said off camera. Your videos are interesting, even to us landlubbers. Like many of your other commentators, I like the fact that your videos capture both your journeys across the seas, but also your journey in learning to make a video.

I watched from the beginning and have learnt so much. We are about to start the same journey of adventure on our Marten 49 carbon fibre monohull Thanks so much David and Amy

Excellent video. Great advice!

Your earliest videos were not bad; you got all of us to follow you. Like everyone else, you got better with practice (and technology improvements). Thank you once again for bringing us along for the ride, and for continuing to inspire and educate! Now, what are Amy's Top 5?

I made the video! This is great information for beginners. I’d also like to go on record as liking your videos from the very beginning!

Thank you for sharing. Your experience will save us from having to learn the hard way.

I learn a lot each every video you guys make...

Excellent advice as usual.

A well-done and informative video! Great job! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😁

When are you guys going to go back sailing again, I miss your treks ??? 👈🤔 🤔🤔🤔 Thanks for all your videos !!! 😎👍 🇨🇦

Thank you, David, well done. What would you recommend for video editing software and equipment? A video on filming and editing would be very appreciated.

Make a video of the route you did from start to now please

I’m considering becoming very wealthy so I don’t have to do anything except enjoy the views and rum punch.

We want the admiral

Love your videos, what do you think of compost toilets, do they give less hassle then the electrical ones. Is there a benefit?

Make one vidio

got a link to the video where you ran aground?

Boss:”what did you do!” ME: “i don’t know. I connected it color to color”. Boss:” Son, electricity is not prejudiced like I am. It don’t care what color the wire is and who knows how the last idiot hooked it up.”