Karin - parenting a toddler is NO JOKE, plus handling a convalescent, AND boat work?? You are a champ!!

I have been on board for 35 years three boats, wife for 20 years and daughter for 15 years. I know how projects always take longer then planed I remember when we sold one boat we were moving to the new boat when I broke my arm and had to go in for surgery! My wife was 9 months pregnant at the time. All in one week I had surgery, we had a baby, sold one boat, moved onto the new boat and relocated the work shop! I will never forget that week!!! It is amazing how it all works out! Love the Videos! Keep up the good work !!!!

Sierra crying when Brian left for surgery is heart wrenching!

I love how Brian and Karen always show us the good, the bad, and the ugly! Not to ashamed to say, "we ran aground 3 times just now!" Every true boat owner has! Not all will admit it! I love this channel! The content library is vast and rich! I have been following for years and still haven't seen all of the Delos adventures! I am happy to still have episodes to binge watch! 😁‼️ Like discovering an old hit Netflix show that has 10 seasons of content to watch! Gold mine💰🎞️🎥🎦🎬📽️📸🤳

I was going to write something after the last video but didn't get around to it. This is largely for Karin. You may already have read similar comments from other moms who follow the channel, but in case you haven't ... here goes. I was 41, independent, and working full-time when my daughter was born. I adore my daughter, she is a better person than I will ever be, and I would gladly give my life to protect her. But that does not mean that being a mom has been easy. It doesn't mean that it's been easy to sacrifice my own desires for her good. Other moms would say things like "enjoy it while you can, because it goes so fast." And now that she's 6, I know what they mean about it going fast. But enjoying something is not made possible simply because that experience goes fast. When she was a baby, I was always (and still largely am) exhausted. I gave her every ounce of love I had each day, and she always could have taken more. Most of the time, I felt like a middling mom, and a lousy wife, daughter, and employee. Much of what I enjoyed about myself - reading, projects in my workshop, skiing, surfing and sailing - gave way to the more pressing work of raising a healthy, happy, balanced child in a reasonably clean home. Once I became a mom, I found that was my primary identity in the eyes of other people. And while I resent that, for the moment, that's who I am - a mom. And as hard as it can be sometimes, if I am very lucky, that's who I will be until I die. All this to say ... This isn't easy. For all the rewards, it isn't easy. It can be brutal. And it's okay to feel that way. Kazza, you are not alone. You may be physically on your own as the only mom on that boat, but you've got all the other moms pulling for you in spirit!

Brian, glad to see in the comments that you’re recovering well from the surgery! Earlier in the episode Kazza mentioned that some of the nuggets books were ruined from all the moisture. If Sierra needs some new children’s books, I’d be more than happy to buy some & send to you all. If she needs new books just let me know where you’d like me to send them. With all the maintenance on Delos + your surgery, that had to be a substantial chunk of change. I just discovered you all a couple weeks ago on KZfaq & I’ve been blasting through all the episodes. Love them all & love that I can watch your adventures & for a couple hours every day I can escape from the stress of my life & live vicariously through you all. Thank you all so much for that! Much love, good vibes, & possibly some children’s books from West Virginia. 😁 Bob

Sierra crying when Brian left for the doctors hits right in the feels!

Kudo's to the folks who let you use their dock and workshop!

Funny I sing to Grace "You Can't Always Get What You Want" as well LOL 😂

Hey, that's Bobby from Sailing Doodles at 29:58, helping with the chain!

This is better than any show on tv. No over dramatization. Just real life.

Oden smiled on Brian when he steered Karin to Delos. Brian's wounded. Karin just picks up a wrench and there's no question about the Viking genes making their presence known.

I look forward to seeing the next episode. A Swede who takes care of a Swedish engine, perfect! 👍

Every time a Delos video ends, all I can think is I want to see more. You guys are fantastic! Kaza shows her beauty as a mother, Brian is a savage, and the nugget is So cute! Blue skys, calm seas, and may the wind always take you to parade!🤟🤘✌

It's so great to see Kazza getting her strength back and not being so defeated and joyless...kudos to you three and hoping Brian is feeling better!

Karin & Brian I have found over my many decades on this planet that when you think you are at your max capacity your soul stretches a bit more and you learn to accept and handle more - like what else can you do - right! Life keeps throwing you tougher challenges and the tough ones in the past harden and strengthen you to handle the current challenges and the ones yet to come. Wishing you all the best and love today and everyday.

OMG Seirra crying and trying to go after Daddy when he goes for surgery broke my heart.

Kazza doing double duty (probably triple) and not seeing a lot of helping hands in that department. woman you are hardcore! Hoping a well deserved break was just around the corner after this one. Hang in there! 💜

Good Lord Brian and Kazza, don't kill yourselves. Whenever you do a big efit project like this you should beat the war drum and get volunteer help. If you tell the Delos tribe what skill sets you need...diesel mechanic, electrician, machinist, millwright, engineering, big bubba lifting power...I'm sure you would get all sorts of volunteers. I know you think it might be an imposition, but for the rest of us a weekend or two of helping is a welcome break from normal and a great way to feel like we are helpful. Plus you get local knowledge of the best places to go for services like galvanizing, engine parts, etc. Don't hesitate to ask for help. Fair Winds!

Motherhood is amazingly great and it will definitely change your life because you now have a huge responsibility for the welfare of the life you created. Much love to you Karin and Sierra ❤️

It's nice having a workshop to fix stuff for once

Brian and Kazza should start a television show to compete with “This Old House “. Delos is an Old Salty Dog but still their home. Well done on the boat projects!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Brian. And warm wishes to Kazza and Sierra for all their love and support, making the Delos experience a true family adventure. 💕

MAN!!! Look at NUGGET getting down those stairs!! So happy for all three of you! She's got daddies face and momma's eyes!!

Much to my surprise I always enjoy the boat work videos. You've inspired me to take on new projects around the house in the last year. I've gained repair skills that I didn't have before. All this because of how you present the maintenance and repairs to your boat. I've traveled the globe "with" you and discovered many new places to add to my "someday" list. I know you guys have been struggling to adjust to life with a child aboard, but I know you will find a way. You always do.

Big Bro could use Senor Brady for a little visit.

About time a new boat company got involved with you. A new Delos. So much respect being an electrical engineer your Kaz and Brian’s efforts keeping boat afloat.

Brian is amazing to watch, there is nothing that guy cannot fix.

ITS DELOS FRIDAY!!!!!💯💯🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏

There should only be thumbs up for the top shelf Delos family. Best wishes and good vibes to them!

the secret to a great marriage is in this show.. love you guys, beautiful family ,, happiest little nugget ever!!

boat projects are my favorite videos.

Wow, you guys did more in the first five minutes of this video than I've done in the last 3 years. I need to step up my game.

15:27 All cabinet doors and drawers could have a wicker/wire/screen mesh in a cutout so air can always "circulate" from warm to cool / humid to dry.( Reach equilibrium)

Bryan is the jack of all trades. absolutely incredible !!!!

Your daughter is adorable I couldn't imagine as a Dad with 2 girls of my own raising them in such a small space! Awesome job, she seems to be thriving and loving her experience.

Woohoo refit episode! I love these little insights into the inner workings of this fine vessel.

I'm now convinced that the only way you can afford a boat of any kind is if you can do the majority of the maintenance yourself.

To be continued. An old buddy of mine got herniated abdomen surgery in his mid thirties. He did great & hasn't seen surgery since. Hope everything went well Brian, and you got all the top mechanical priorities out of the way at the dock. Kazza is the best Mom/Valve job mechanic on the high seas 😊.

I am impressed with your diligence in identifying necessities, prioritizing, attacking, and tracking their progress. The use of post-its is a good method of staying in touch with goal progress.

Welcome to the Chesapeake, where if you haven't run aground, you aren't sailing. Fortunately, the bottom is soft, and the rewards outstanding.

Fantastic episode, felt like I was right there. Been there, done that Brian. Looking forward to see Kazza checking off all sorts of "Brian" projects!

Kaza you are a truly unique woman, a champion. That's who you both are truly unique champions. What a family! God bless you always.

Brian is DIY BEAST. Unbelievable.

Get well Brian!

Maybe it's only a little detail: but I like, that Kaza is speaking in Swedish with the Little Nugget. Just saying.

Brian = Mr Fixitall. Hard work reaps rewards. The thing I love most about this feel good channel is that it restores my faith in humanity. I strongly believe in the Afrikaans saying " Soort soek soort" roughly translated meaning that symilar personalities and human behaviour in folk attracts mostly. I see it on this channel all the time. Good people attracts more good people. Hope you feel better than ever soon Brian after your tummy repair and kudos to Kazza ( who has the most beautiful eyes ) for taking up your duties too. Greetings from Port Elizabeth S Africa.

23:49 Love the corkboard in the background

You got my software engineering juices flowing this morning, when I saw the Kanban board at the beginning of the episode.

I just missed all the Delos crews, been checking on Senor brady and Blue's IG, as well as joseje, bob and others, Hope you'll have a reunion somewhere in Fiji or Tonga or st vincent island :)

WOW Karen YOU GO GIRL!!! way to hold it down while everything that can go wrong does . You are the epitome of a strong woman. I hope and wish you all the best and smooth sailing for a good long while.

Sierra is so adorable - starting to become this channel's main feature - and what a character she is!

As you’ve spent months travelling with Calico Skies I’m really sorry you haven’t made more of that connection in your videos. You’re an awesome family, no question. One of your greatest assets has always been the beautiful relationships you foster where ever you go. I miss that. Just so happens your support crew is on another boat. They’re family, please include them more.

I had hernia surgery all I remember is after I kept sneezing talk about Pain ...my refit has been going since October almost done ...PS all by myself well Wanagi helps but Paws can't hold tools so more support than help 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

It's perplexing why Brian didn't prepare for the cold by adding insolation (Armaflex) which could have save $'s in heating cost + interior dampness. 🤔

You guys never fail to impress with your cinematography, music choices and narration. Had the same surgery 8 years ago, but when much younger than you. Gonna be just fine, bro. 👍

As an old chef the term "au pair" comes to mind, I have no fewer than 13 nieces, who should apply.

The tubing issue seams like carbon build up. You guys, in the past, mention running the engine in very low rpms. Running it harder raises temperature and burns most of the build up. So considering reving the engine (with load) to higher rpms for a few minutes every run...

I am so happy for you, place number 2 of the sailing families, but may you can achieve place number one again, change to a catamaran and get Brady back, you all together are the best entertainment ever on you tube

I think this is a good time to make a shout out to Kazzatron. She kind of is mostly floting around in the background, or she's kind of not also, but yeah. IT's a bit hard to describe with my non native english, but she is such a workhorse and careing person. And now with The Nugget on TOP of it all. I can't imagine. You are a brilliant woman, Kazza. Tnx for everything.

im 5 mins in and "oh shit" has come out of my mouth many times already!!

in the colder climates (or in fall/winter) I always use damp rid in the boat for just that reason.....

I can feel the pressure and grind in this one, gritty counterpoint to the carefree tropical diving and skinnydipping. I'm so invested, I need to watch the next one, to see the stickies migrate to starboard.

Never a boring moment on a sailboat. Always something to do or fix. By knowing how to saves time and lots of money. You three are doing great. Carry on and have a super wonderful day.

Nugget will be fine in the bunks we did much the same for my son in our tiny cottage until he was 10

a little bit of good jokes at the end ...how nice! I loved the one about the song Sierra hates so much :))

Damn guys, I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles. I've grown to know you over KZfaq and feel like your friends. Stay strong, and just know life has its ups and downs. We all have fantastic times in our lives and also challenges. Your good people and many of us around the world of thinking of you ! We Love You ! I wanted to edit this and say, you have done something that not many people have done and you should be very proud. You guys are Warriors of the sea and land !

I just love the calm attitude that Brian's got. We jave twins about the same age as Sierra and whenever something brakes, i go ballistic, as I cannot, know not, how to fix everything myself . I want to change that, but from Friday to Friday, I forget about the calm attitude and K's "never give up" attitude. Wish you guys health, couse everything else...you got it. Cheers from Romania.

hi there brian kazza nd sierra. the little nugs sure is a handful. she got me laughing lots. hope you get well soon brian. take care kazza. stay safe always.

So interesting. Learned a lot and saw a few familiar faces. Speaks well of the community.

Great video

Hi Guys, amazing how much moisture a couple of sleeping humans generate! Big dehumidifier massively improved our winter sailing life. You definitely have your hands full! Best wishes to you both.

Love you guys.. Had no idea how much work was involved. Your work ethic is amazing. Praying for your health, wife and the nugget as well. sending love and smiles, lisa")))

"Are you eating sand?" When you have kids you find yourself saying things most sane people wouldn't say. "Don't bite the dog." "Stop licking the wall." etc.

You guys are GREAT!!

Omg 😳 I have umbilical hernia too, it’s been ten years now, I’m going to get it checked out because of you Brian!!! I’m 49 yrs old , so I need to stop playing with my health!!!! If you ever in Brooklyn N.Y please hit me up! Love you and the family bro 😎 bless you guys ! I have to buy a few packs of beers for you guys ! Thanks for living my dream 😴

Fri-Yay Delos! Poor Kazza. What a mess! You have such a great attitude about it though! Oh well. Boat Life! Much love as always! Great video. Loved seeing all the mechanical maintenance. Boat refit and Brian refit. Haha. Kazza - do you sing the next line to Sierra? (But if you try sometimes... you’ll find... you get what you need!) Be well guys!!

We run into the moisture problem as well, in our camper. When we're doing cold-weather camping, and have the heat running inside, we struggle with condensation.

What a great video, thank you.👏

You guys are amazing! Love the videos.

I had same hernia surgery when I was 7, healthy 100% since then.

Wow love the scrum board idea 💡 Thank you! I’ll def implement this moving forward

Fantastic content as always 😉 Truly inspirational 👍

You guys are the best!

Cuz had a similar op many year’s ago still going strong. As much effort as you put into Delos you need to put into yourself 🖖😎

24:19 carefull not to get banned ! TRavel Savely and keep up the good work . MAybe take a sharp look at this one and you´ll get what I mean.

Best episode thus far love the refit...

Great episode, guys!

Love the "real life" look at boat life! I'm blessed to have a relatively new home and still the maintenance and upkeep are enough to make me emotional sometimes. The feeling of being "aground" does suck luckily I get to sail vicariously through the Delos channel among others on youtube. Keep it up you guys rock. Also hernias suck, how was that first sneeze?

Sorry guys, everybody runs aground in Lake Ogleton. I lived all my life one River north, The Magothy , and was raised on the Severn.

I ENJOY WATCHING ALL U DO

I just love you guys 💞

WAS THAT BOBBY FROM SAILING NOODLES THAT HELPED YOU LOAD THE CHAIN INTO THE TRUCK?.... HE HAS A PRETTY GOOD KZfaq CHANNEL AS WELL!! 💯💯

I knew you guys were busy during your time here, but DAMN. You tackled a LOT! Glad to know you're enjoying sun and clear waters now, and that project list is all but a distant memory. 😉

Great video Brian. Happy to hear the surgery went well. Safe travels to you guys 👍

Love the project videos. Nice job with all of them. Thanks for sharing.

You guys make Friday morning even better!!! Edit: I thought Brian could MacGuyver anything, including his guts :) Be well.

You need some heavy duty silicone tubing for that engine.

Thank You!

Brian, you are one talented dude!!! Pray your surgery goes well!!!