Cruising French Canals On A Sailboat! (Part 1/2) [Ep 4]

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6 жыл бұрын

In this episode: Basel, Switzerland to Montbeliard, France.
This was the bucket list item I never knew I had: Cruising through the inland waterways of France on a gorgeous sailboat. We navigate locks, rivers, and narrow canals -- all on board our beautiful (and newly restored!!) Vindo 32 sailboat. This video shows you some of the beautiful scenery we've encountered, as well as telling you about how locks work.
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Sincerely,
Maya and Aladino

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@SailingMagicCarpet 4 жыл бұрын

Hello dear viewers! It's so nice to see this video get a sudden resurgence of views, considering it's a few years old, and was made back in the days when I knew very little about filmmaking! I wanted to let you all know that Aladino and I have actually started a brand NEW river journey through France, this time in an effort to get North. It will be turned into quite a well documented series, which you can follow along here if you wish! New episodes will be added to this playlist as they're published. kzfaq.info/sun/PLixt_4jBlVZwTZe0DTLaLS4CphvNwz1mp

@warrenthorp 4 жыл бұрын

just found you. literally, today. and I enjoy your video very much.

@MrPisces67 4 жыл бұрын

With the current situation of isolation's taking place, immersing ourselves in the picturesque countryside as well as the soothing tone of your lovely narration gives such peaceful vibes, thank you x

@gaylarice6124 3 жыл бұрын

I found the series North thru the contenannt first. And then found the beginning of your story. I saw in the last video that you had your cell phone tucked into the top of your tank top. I’ve heard this is not a healthy place to store it. Young women have be found to have breast cancer from this habit of storage. The new smart phone are very powerful. Be well. Love your music listening on Spotify. Thank for sharing it. Wishing you and Aladino and long and happy sailing lifestyle.

@SailingMagicCarpet 3 жыл бұрын

@@gaylarice6124 it's fine, I use the phone as a microphone when I'm talking to the camera and it's in airplane mode.

@walterhunter4011 Жыл бұрын

You are a natural at storytelling and making videos. You are very good and love your violin music.

@harleygrip 5 жыл бұрын

OMG, your playing while cruising through the French canals. Dreams are made of this.

@jonarnel.nygaard7598 4 жыл бұрын

Best part is when you play that sweet little tune in the bow of your boat!! More of that pls ;-)

@sveula6454 5 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING !! Thank you, really enjoying your journey on Magic Carpet. My own boat is a Cavalier 32 built in New Zealand circa 1975. Fair winds 👍🇦🇺

@Mr7valentine7 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, especially with violin playing Autumn Leaves! Thanks for sharing!

@jackrabbit5047 6 жыл бұрын

And an accomplished violinist, no less! You two are like a classic young European couple from a more genteel era, like the brief respite between the two World Wars...

@SailingMagicCarpet 6 жыл бұрын

Jack Rabbit this is my favourite comment ever

@skizzysmith 5 жыл бұрын

I agree completely !

@luiscalvo4244 4 жыл бұрын

I was trying to find the words to describe exactly what you just said... Couldn't agree more. Beautiful sailing channel

@afitlife 4 жыл бұрын

skizzy smith that Hot club du France violin melody 🎻🥰

@MrTacklebury 4 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful. The effect is almost like looking back through time at a simpler time. I often get the same feeling when watching my great uncle's super 8 videos we have of nearly every family reunion and vacation when he was alive. I love your music selection also. As a trumpet player, I've really enjoyed the score.

@hssh8698 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and well-kept Vindö. Lovely. I just saw the story behind it (Ep 1 and 2). That was a good job. I hope she will bring you many happy moments.

@michaelchartres 4 жыл бұрын

I could very easily fall in love with the girl playing the violin. Great video. Michael

@CheersWarren 5 жыл бұрын

What lovely canals. I did a trip in the north east French canals , mainly built by Napoleon and standardized , but we found the canals were built outside a lot of the towns making some of the stops in almost no where! But the locks were almost all semi-automatic. I sailed the Dutch canal many times and they are so old the towns are built around the canal so you stop in the middle of towns , wonderful. I love canals, Your sound is so good you must really know what you a doing! Cheers Warren

@charlesjohnson4634 4 жыл бұрын

Autumn Leaves! Perfect Jazz song! You wonderful sailors! Just started watching tonight. I lived in St. Augustine, Florida on my 1971 Irwin sailboat until the recent hurricanes. Back on Lake Erie by Put in Bay and Marblehead area. Just bought a 22ft Catalina. Have to be on the water.

@nhojcam 6 жыл бұрын

I don't what is better - - the canal trip or reaching the Med. What a fantastic part of your journey together! OMG! Great!!!

@sailorking9480 4 жыл бұрын

The wonderful part of the video when you play the instrument while the magic carpet sliding softly in the canals Wawwwwwwww amazing it's kind of a dream. Très beau. Bravooooo

@steamerAE 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us a complete other side of sailing life. I like it a lot.

@avamundy1654 6 жыл бұрын

What incredible footage! I'm loving following along on your journey, and how wonderful it is that you will have these memories recorded to look back on for years and years to come. That shot of you playing your violin with the heron was so beautiful and peaceful. Sending you love (as if you need any extra)!

@SailingMagicCarpet 6 жыл бұрын

Ava Mundy ahhh Ava, so glad you watched, and thank you for this lovely comment!! Much love to you 💙💙

@AfricanFlightStar 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what Ava said - beautiful footage and your violin playing was so perfect for that scene! I'm hooked!! And subscribed, and loving your journey which I only stumbled cross last night, more episodes coming up! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey :-)

@Jimjettrain333 5 жыл бұрын

Autumn leaves, felt like I had died and gone to sailboat heaven what a truly beautiful moment.

@SailingMagicCarpet 5 жыл бұрын

OldMan Mick Awww, thank you 🐬💙

@matthiaskettner6686 4 жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful video of a beautiful boat going through a beautiful landscape. Thank you.

@1michelon 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I loved the wonderful Autumn Leaves theme. Hugs from Brazil ....

@threefingeredguitar 3 жыл бұрын

After joining around Sicily, I have started watching your and Aladino's adventures from the start. It was especially nice in this episode to hear your beautiful rendition of Autumn Leaves as I have just uploaded my humble version to my channel.

@john951753 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite. Music so far is your song, a big fan of violin, and fiddle

@toshirotomodachi3205 4 жыл бұрын

How true love and respect begins in this scenarios.😭😭😭this is how they sell romantic books of lovely couple thanks for the video I appreciate it alot.

@johnekins4408 2 жыл бұрын

Ok watching you guys again from the $1 boat onwards, loving it!

@corylenihan2736 5 жыл бұрын

wow the violin playing. amazing. thank you

@sleepbootbianca 4 жыл бұрын

How lovely!! Thanks for sharing!

@davidklenosky4800 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoy many sailing channels. But yours is exquisite... interesting, creative and calmly entertaining... kudos to you both for the great content and for sharing your adventure with us. All the best... Dave.

@SailingMagicCarpet 6 жыл бұрын

David Klenosky Wow this comment got me smiling!! Thanks so much Dave :)

@jeremymitchell995 4 жыл бұрын

J'adore la francais...I also adore that violin playing...gorgeous.

@martinhoflich6150 5 жыл бұрын

Hi.I found your first video and watched them till this one.The french waterways are a livelong journey worth by itself.I like your way of telling storys very much and the music is fantastic.👍

@lancedaniels 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting and sharing especially Autumn Leaves

@davidsanders4826 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.......autumn leaves so sweet my dear x

@jamesparkerson5556 5 жыл бұрын

What a great choice of musical accompaniment! l loved it!

@corgis7083 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Duke Ellington ,how cool is that. Your music choices are outstanding as is your violin. Best wishes to you both!

@dannyfriedmann112 6 жыл бұрын

Sehr interessante, spannende und emotionale Geschichte. Ihr lebt wahrhaftig euren Traum. Viel Erfolg und Glück! Herzliche Grüsse aus Basel Danny

@amorimontagnus2042 4 жыл бұрын

Stumbled across your channel and decided to start from the very beginning to watch them all in order. Looking forward to following your adventures! Hope to catch up to today soon. Congrats.

@JordanMQ25 5 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t aware France had such an extensive canal system. That looks like it’d be an amazing journey to take. Your audio levels are nicely done as well, and you obviously know your music as the selections always seem to fit the setting.

@SailingMagicCarpet 5 жыл бұрын

It was a truly amazing journey, I feel so lucky we got to do this! And thanks so much for your kind comments regarding the audio. Choosing the music is one of my favourite parts of every episode :)

@christianjambou8208 19 күн бұрын

France has over 5000kms of navigable rivers and canals. One of the largest civil work is being built. A canal connecting Holland and Belgium to Paris. It will remove 1million trucks/year from the roads.

@zaapa311 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice way to spend ur 2 week off. Excelent music, some good company, and wonderfull friends.

@melee401 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the footage. I really have been wanting to see some videos from these gorgeous canals for quite some time now.

@arkadybron1994 2 жыл бұрын

The staircase of locks that you mention is called a flight of locks. I know someone has already told you this, but the notion of a flight of locks is so evocative, I couldn't resist.

@kb-os2qe 3 жыл бұрын

congratulations : very romantic trip; that what i call living live.

@raytheron 3 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your videos, and I am thoroughly enjoying them! Slowly working my way through from the beginning. Lovely boat, and a lovely crew, too!

@craigkaschan4822 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing another wonderful video. They just keep getting better. 🇦🇺

@harrisonandrew 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I have just discovered your channel. I felt I had to leave a comment to say how lovely I found your performance of Autumn Leaves. It was exquisite and provided the perfect ambience for the video.

@geoffreylotz3661 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and one of the main reasons why I prefer monohulls over multihulls.....canal cruising. Lovely videos, lovely boat....bon chance!

@jamesrivis620 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT a beautiful serenade !!!!!!

@richardnwilson 6 жыл бұрын

I love the segment of you playing the violin on the bow, beautiful. Thank you for a great video!

@SailingMagicCarpet 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! If you keep following along there will be a lot more violin playing to come hehe :)

@spikespa5208 4 жыл бұрын

Heron wasn't into the music.

@billybert3506 5 жыл бұрын

Maya and Aladino, I am binge watching this weekend to catch up. Enjoying all of it. This episode brought me happy tears listening to you play your violin. It immediately brought me to a moment in my Grandparents home, listening to my Grandfather play. Beautiful. Thank You, Bill :-)

@SailingMagicCarpet 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill -- I'm SO GLAD that you're watching all of our videos! That's amazing!! Thank you so much! I'm also really happy that the music means something to you, and can bring you back to a special time in your life. Music is amazing in how it can do that. Thanks so much for commenting and letting us know you're watching.

@myhillslife27 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing and just LOVE! your music!

@swimcat2333 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful narration, and violin, just excellent really enjoyable to watch,

@stuartmcmichael5250 5 жыл бұрын

I just love the opening music beautiful. You have great taste in the music, I love to listen to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli playing together. I also think your the photography is awesome.

@pipercolearchitects 2 жыл бұрын

Autumn leaves, charming

@markph0204 5 жыл бұрын

Just wow -- amazed -- nothing like other sailing videos :)

@andrewbassett8210 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery, thank you

@johnnyp628 4 жыл бұрын

The song you played on the violin while motoring through the locks made me cry it was so beautiful.

@PhG1961 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull !! Slow travel is defenately the right choice

@BluePlanetTube 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful video. Loved the violin song. Thanks.

@sameclm 2 жыл бұрын

The combo of filming, music and your excellent narration has me hooked ... binging! Thank you!

@jessicakirchoff2536 4 жыл бұрын

Your story telling is mesmerizing, I am hooked and following your journey. Fair wind and following seas for the two of you. Cheers!

@SailingMagicCarpet 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jessica, so glad to have you along for the journey!! -Maya

@randallmurphree2053 5 жыл бұрын

Not only a beautiful couple, but excellent music from a fellow musician.

@annegretewardrope5668 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a beautiful video, you are a very talented woman, loved your violin playing 💕😎👍

@craigkaschan4822 4 жыл бұрын

Anne Grete Wardrope it is never too late to learn Anne. Playing any musical instrument is so rewarding. Give it a go surprise yourself. 🇦🇺

@stevenmatthys2886 3 жыл бұрын

5:30 You beautiful soul! Started bingewatching today.

@maryetdave 4 жыл бұрын

Fun to see a sailboat in a Canal like that. We will also be passing through a Canal but never as narrow as you did. 👍🏻 from Canada

@LuizSchmidt 5 жыл бұрын

GReat footage and storytelling. Your music selection is the best! Congratulations!

@roberttyler6454 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there incredible beautiful n interesting very nice scenery good camera work thanks Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care see you soon

@paulandgail3212 6 жыл бұрын

Great video.. great tunes and really informative! Well done!

@KellyKaiLin 2 жыл бұрын

Great performance of "autumn leaves" at 5:29

@phylliscimino2963 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this one very much..music so soothing Have been watching all your videos after stumbling across North thru the Continent & just loved it Well done👍🤗

@ayesalsa 4 жыл бұрын

Great violin skills!! Like having Stephan Grapelli on board

@Rk-kk2jy 4 жыл бұрын

So natural cruising so romantic music.I liked your video.

@johnhansen4550 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video....great tunes!

@zak_7354 6 жыл бұрын

Nice poetic narration! I used to live in Lausanne, but never knew you could sail out of Switzterland

@calypsosailandoar 5 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys are amazing ! Beautiful scenes and music !

@matskrantz7643 4 жыл бұрын

I can see that you have a Vindö sailing boat. I have for more Then 20 years being a happy owner of a Vindö 50 ketch sailing around in the Baltic sea and in the Swedish archipelagos. She is now sold to a Dane, but it was a Happy Ship, and I have lots of great memories from the time spent with her.

@waynemcphail7825 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing musician!

@rimasmeleshyus6545 4 жыл бұрын

Super romantic music I like it so much ,it’s beautiful. Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai. Well done video, many thanks

@alaindauphin5579 2 жыл бұрын

Magnifique!

@willar1338 3 жыл бұрын

I have discovered your channel through a friend who recommended your North through the Continent series. It was interesting watching you go through these locks since I have for several months been binge watching several UK narrowboat channels. Their canals are from 2-4 feet deep, the speed limit is 4mph and almost no one goes that fast. They almost always have to operate the locks themselves and it appears that 1/2 hour per lock is considered quite fast. I think I’m really going to enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

@joeldawson6617 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful journey.

@mitzanodeparetzack2198 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice experience through the channels and what a nice performance from the violinist :)

@craigme2583 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys, on my bucket list now, thanks!

@eadams5037 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your including music with your videos. I too would like to experiment with it... but of course, I'm a beginner. it makes the production very pleasant and refreshing.

@earlgreystoke3324 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful videography, music & narration!

@szalbuque 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for inspiring us!

@jakobmagnusson5603 2 жыл бұрын

Love your violin playing :) And a very nice told story, pictures, voice over, everyting :)

@CapeFearFamilyLaw 4 жыл бұрын

This is seriously magic!!! How did I miss this channel? So glad I found you!

@astrodiver1 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Well done!

@legend343 6 жыл бұрын

Wow.....! Nice with the live violin 🎻 playing too.. Warren s/y Legend

@paulmckenzie8811 6 жыл бұрын

Your narration is so compelling, beautifully crafted. You truly have a gift for storytelling. Keep up the great work!

@SailingMagicCarpet 6 жыл бұрын

Paul McKenzie thank you so much ☺️

@MrRourk 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and relaxing

@SailingMagicCarpet 6 жыл бұрын

Fredrick Rourk thanks so much, I’m glad you think so! I had a lot of fun editing this one.

@paulw8860 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully played

@michaelmd4303 5 жыл бұрын

Like a slow motion Stephan Grapelli. The only thing missing was a mandolin part. Beautifully done.

@altacat9702 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!

@akklug 4 жыл бұрын

Chapeau‼️

@2MyPlayList 4 жыл бұрын

Your violin playing is no joke! Your voice is so serene!

@JCArtuso 4 жыл бұрын

I'm from Brazil and I liked a lot of your video. Congratulations!

@lucylou5766 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vid. Thank you so much for the wonderful soundtrack! It put me in a sentimental mood, that’s for sure. Stephane must be smiling down when you play. This is only my fourth vid and I have subbed.