Fantastic trip for a 85 yr old to take through you. I am in our basement experiencing your venture. Greetings from John in Indianapolis Indiana.

One of the best sailing ⛵️ video and that bird was lucky one lol

Thx for not putting on KZfaq music the entire time, nice to have a break & hear the sounds of the waves & boat 😊

I did 116 days offshore in 2004. I was part of an ROV crew, on a survey ship in the Persian Gulf. It was during Ramadan, so no crew changes as immigration was closed for the holidays. I think that was still easier than doing 32 days on a 46ft boat. At least I was busy, and got 12 hours off for food and sleep!

very nice children will never forget this trip and they will become sailors too, thank u

The boat creaking and flexing is intoxicating. Just like fine wine or sweet music. 😄😄😄😄😄😄

Wow I’m jealous such an awesome adventure, those kids are troopers.

I give you a like and subscription because as someone who loves animals i really like the fact that you gave that pigeon water and food.

Excellent narrative skills. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you and have a safe passage!

Amazing and unforgettable adventure. Memories for a lifetime. Thank you so much for for posting your incredible journey! Cheers!

Another great job, guys! We'll be watching you and keeping fingers crossed for you! Bon voyage...

Brave and Couragious, I read below loads of caring comments for safety! I was born below sealevel on The Gulf of Mexico, so needless to say I love it when anyone takes this epic challenge to cross. Broadsides hits are more common than most people realize! Cats can give a false sense of stability, so many here have given excellent adives and suggestions! I can only say the wonder of nature has an addiction and it needs balance! Be well and know that so many in the comments truly care for your family to have the best of the best sailing experiences! As do I. Thank you for the additional load of work to produce these videos! For me these videos are wonderful, as now I am landlocked in the mountains of Italy! Have an epic life and be well and know so many here support your adventures!

My first time watching, looking forward to seeing your journey.

Wonderful video! So amazing and beautiful sailing the ocean, and loved the details of the voyage. Stay safe and thank you for sharing your amazing adventures! ❤️

Well that was enjoyable. I get the feel of the motion on the boat. Glad you all feeling good. Yes some bad days but it look mostly fun. Boy,s and Lego leads to a happy deck crew . Can’t wait for next video. Well done all .

I'm loving every moment of your journey. It's real!🤞👍💪💪

You and your family are living a Wonderful life, how I envy you. Fair winds hope to follow your next video. From Thailand.

wow, Amazing and unforgettable adventure. my new favorite channel, so exciting to follow you

sailing across oceans takes a lot of prep and knowledge...awesome crossing so far ..

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Hello again and will continue to follow you on your journeys.. your voice is very calming and reverberates not only to all on board but to viewers watching.. God Bless

I took several sailing courses in college and one thing that was pounded into us over and over was safety, so I hope you don't mind my saying that when sailing any large body of water, especially in choppy or windy conditions I would recommend everyone wear a floatation device and an automatically activated MOB signalling device. This is of most importance at night when others are asleep and might not be aware someone has gone missing. Even during the day, in choppy waters it can be impossible to sight anyone who has gone overboard, even if they are nearby. You mentioned the boat getting hit by a wave big enough to toss you across the galley, those type of waves are a danger 24/7 and everyone should be prepared for another. Another similar example is what happened to the Wynns in their recent crossing from Tonga to New Zealand where a big than usual wave tore off the locker mounted underside of the boat, which held their lifeboat, goodby locker and lifeboat, hello large hole in the middle of their deck. They were still days from land. Lucky for them the weather wasn't worse those last several days. They were very lucky as the flimsy locker cover left an opening facing into the salon and wasn't built to stop a wave when it hit so every few seconds water came gushing into the back seating area. Another safety measure is to add netting along the side railing. It could prevent one of the kids, or you, from sliding off the deck and into the water. The existing railings are only a basic aid. In a storm anyone on deck should be tethered to the boat. Twice, in bad weather, our instructors took our class out and went over all of this. Having first hand experience in bad weather was an excellent lesson I will never forget even all these years later. The first day of Beginning Sailing class a student made a mistake while the instructor had their back to them. They were on a Lido 14 and the student tipped the boat because she hadn't followed instructions. Both the student and teacher ended up in the water. The water destroyed an expensive watch the student had just gotten as a present the previous day. This was a perfect example that even the most experienced sailor can be caught off-guard.

One who dares wins the fun ! Well done & well inspiring to all sailing enthusiasts. Many Happy returns of adventures 👍

This channel deserves a million subs.

Loving your journey. The boys seem to be cool with everything. Keep on keeping on. ✨🌊⛵️🏝👙🌞✨

Awesome keep up the good vlog's..

Congratulations, looks like everything is under control!

Did this same trip Portugal to Florida about 1.5 years ago in a friend's Neel 47 Trimaran. The one sole observation is we went farther south along the African coast in order to reap the full benefits of the wind coming off the Sahara. Very pretty catamaran, and in case you haven't gotten the memo yet CHECK YOUR BULKHEADS while it's still under warranty (especially the main bulkhead). Don't start ripping off trim, and paneling like everybody is doing. Find an inspector with the latest in RF scanning technology that can see through walls. It's better to be safe than sorry.

What an experience for these kids!!! So lucky they lived that... I am so happy for them!!!

Amazing sailing looking forward for the next video, it's good you didn't stop in the Canary Islands I think it's going to be a waste of time. Thank you for helping the birds it was very nice of you.

Loves, activate the caption for us Gratitude.

I'm so glad I came across your channel. I can tell it's a lot of work, but worth it!

Ça fait du bien de vous revoir !! Belle traversée en famille en toute décontraction !

Amazing journey! Love the content and the background music! Just subscribed. Fair winds!

That's funny, In the middle of the ocean and the dang bird still find you, all just to get a snack and take a dump. You were Blessed. Safe travels. :)

Waiting for this journey, you may find joy with your family adventure God Bless.

Great video, thanks for sharing!

Nice.. beautiful.. thanks.... I enjoyed the trip with you guys!

A great video thanks for sharing 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻⛵️⛵️

Wonderful video. Wonderful family. Awesome adventure!!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL BOAT!!

Beautiful journey with incredible boat..you have great family's and amazing adventure..good jobs! be safe..love from Malaysia 🇲🇾 ♥️

Congratulations. Awesome journey....

you are so brave, thanks for sharing...be safe !

That was cool. should have written a little note with your channel info and sent it with him...

I’m envy of you guys, such a good life you have

Please lets us see you prepare your meals too every vid ☺️. Love from Philippines ❤️❤️❤️

Enjoy the adventure and stay safe!

I enjoy watching ♥️

it looks like an extremely comfortable boat, a very good design

Awesome job 👏 👍

fantastic vlog , loved it ☺🥰

Adventure fun 😁💘😁

Magnifique voyage 🎉❤

this boat is incredible

Nice to see ya'll had a good trip. Can't wait for the next video. So until then Aloha and Mahalo from the Big Island 🏝of Hawaii. 🏝

I enjoyed that. Fair winds .

Another interesting episode - I did not see your dog this time, or maybe not with you for this trip? Amazing how the pigeon found you in the expanse and then left after a couple of meals and a drink. Looking forward to the next video.

filmed well! liked the picture

Also ease the main traveller down to leeward and secure boom fwd to leeward bow cleat.

New sub, love the channel. Hello from Ireland.

Love your channel just subscribed

Amazing adventure! greetings from the Netherlands

Autopilot usually goes off if you are using checkpoint / no drift mode. So much safer to use only normal heading only autopilot. Known problem for the last 5 years :)

Fascinating but I think I would be nervous wreck. Thanks. Dramamine helps

I love these sailing videos. And I totally respect the people that sail. Especially across oceans! Personally....I would never get on a sail boat. No way! Not as long as there are motor boats available.

Legos in a boat? Sheesh that’s bold lol

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Lol a sea pigeon

How to keep two boys occupied for a trans Atlantic voyage? Lego for the win!

Great journey, i'm your new subscriber.. Keep it up..

What an AMAZING video! I was engaged the entire time! By any chance, you have videos of you reefing the main while sailing those high winds? Would Love to see how you handle it! Thanks!!!

Great video - thankk you for taking us along on the journey. Looking foward to part 2. Can I ask if the kids using safety ropes or lifejackets when they are out on the deck?

Subscribed!

Hope the captain knows what he’s doing. Precious cargo on board,

Good documental, well intresting. Regards from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.

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im in sydney love the journey guys xxxx

They sell marine heated cooking pots. They pivot with the wave motion.

Also tack the gennaker to the bow of the windward hull.

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I bet it is it is very beautiful in magical out there but then I would think that you would feel at certain times enough is enough it looks like y'all got everything under control and having a great journey across thanks for the share

Congratulations!!! What an amazing journey, on a beautiful boat, and an exceptional sailing skills! How much did this trip cost? Did you have sponsors? Best of luck!

good channel

Does your catamaran have any stabilizers or is the draft too shallow for them? Also, was great to see all those dolphins around your boat! Nice!!!

At 12:02, was that a fish or dolphin that jumped? Beautiful trip. Thanks for sharing.

One trick you might try to prevent seasickness is to put an earplug in only one ear. It might work better in left or right ear depending on if the person is left or right handed.

Great videography. USS Carl Vinson Ship's Company 1984 - 85, 7th Fleet Pacific deployment.

Nice! Just a note, ease the jib traveller down to leeward.

Does it make sense to make the own bread on board? I'm wondering ... cause that could mean to store wheat, making more food of the space available....? One would need a bread maker, water, and oven, some corns or nuts... I think that muesli bars are also a great product for snacks and they take less space... By that one could have a 3 month reserve...just in case! Various types of tastes and forms....Proteins, Ect too.

It is Always a plaisure to see your adventure. Why didn't you make a stop in the Canary islands or at the cabo Verde ?

The Wife and I had the same type plans.... Unfortunately my health failed when I hit 50 making it impossible. Hip replacement and back surgery being the main culprit. I'll have to live vicariously unfortunately. We were looking at a 38 foot lagoon and were ready to buy when my hip decided to give up the ghost.

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Always enjoying your videos! Are you still in Martinique?

Did you have to take crew on the crossing so insurance would cover you due to being relatively new to sailing and passage making?

I love Carabean but please be safe. There r pirate's there. Is adviced to put dingy up on a boat during night and to buy machete. But really is a beautiful place

Why not a wind vane stay on course better than autopilot too . Good trip 👌

Where there birds in the middle of the ocean??? And from where this pigeon came out from!!! I was really surprised!!!

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