That was some real live action with the dolphins. Belize is quite beautiful
@SailingMandalaАй бұрын
Thanks! I was thrilled to get that dolphin footage.
@AarhamKaisarАй бұрын
following you then
@JohnBass-tr8pgАй бұрын
Y'all are so blessed and lucky to be having this great adventure. Hope to see other episodes soon! bon voyage!
@crazylilcraftАй бұрын
really great episode!
@agentdouble-osoul158Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your fun video. I sailed those waters some time ago, so I know how much fun you’re having. Happy days!
@svlonestar76452 ай бұрын
Sounds safer than Ensenada Mexico, can't even surf in Mexico without getting murdered by some Mexican dirt bag.
@SailingMandala2 ай бұрын
That's too bad. Every country has good and bad places to go. Sounds like Ensenada is a place to avoid.
@susanloftus6412 ай бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful video. I so enjoyed seeing some of the beautiful landscape as well as the vibrant colours and culture. You have a lovely voice which is easy to listen to. Safe travels. Looking forward to the next video.
@SailingMandala2 ай бұрын
Thanks you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@marybateman83743 ай бұрын
Best episode yet. Wow photography and music!
@SailingMandala3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@SailingSVCordelia3 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm watching your episodes out of order lol. Why did you not stop in Belize? Do you have AC in your boat? Do all boats have to hire a guide to go over the bar? You've sold Guatemala to me, now I have to convince Steve. Really enjoyable episode, thanks 🥰⛵
@SailingMandala3 ай бұрын
We had to skip Belize on the way south because we needed to get to the Rio for hurricane season starting in June and our weather window dried up. Knowing what I do now, I’d probably arrive in July. We’ll hit Belize on our way out. Not everyone needs to be tipped and towed, only boats with deep drafts. We do have AC, but electricity is expensive at the marinas so we only used it sparingly. It also makes people cocoon on their boats. You have to acclimate to the heat.
@SailingSVCordelia3 ай бұрын
Great episode, thanks guys 🥰⛵ Mexico is a place we'd love to cruise.
@SailingSVCordelia3 ай бұрын
Hi guys, Just found you and subbed. You're actually going to get 2 views from us because having watched this episode I now need to watch again with my husband. What a great episode. I'd love to go to Guatemala, but Steve has been a bit reluctant. I think you're video will prove to him that we should go. You made it so interesting. We're currently in Martinique and will be heading north to Antigua/BVI's etc. later this year. I have so many questions, would you mind if I pm you? Thanks, Annette, Steve & Gus (SV Cordelia) 🥰⛵🐾
@SailingMandala3 ай бұрын
Sure no problem, I have one more episode where we go inland too. Guatemala is amazing.
@bendigun113 ай бұрын
what a wide live,any crocodile in this part
@SailingMandala3 ай бұрын
There are, we only saw a few babies though
@crazylilcraft3 ай бұрын
great episode!
@SailingMandala3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@agentdouble-osoul1583 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting the video. The Rio Dulce has changed dramatically since I was last there 2002 :) I didn’t hang out for the rain season :) There was no sail loft and far less sailboats. I stayed at Marina Tortuga, not far from the fortress. Enjoy your time there…I’m currently in the Finger Lakes NY. We are praying for a cloudless Total Solar Eclipse this Monday :)
@SailingMandala3 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I know the Rio is Changing a lot from stories like yours. I am grateful we were able to witness the old ways before it transitions to a modernized waterway. We saw a total solar eclipse in Georgia a few years ago. It’s magical if you can get in the right location.
@agentdouble-osoul1583 ай бұрын
@@SailingMandala it’s a magical place to spend time repairing/maintaining/relaxing. Plus visit the interior and see all the beautiful places :)
@DarthGnomian4 ай бұрын
Probably some lobster under that piece of corrugated metal at the first anchorage.
@jwrn4u4 ай бұрын
I’m surprised you don’t have more views this is a very well done channel
@DaveDawson6664 ай бұрын
Wow!! Awesome! Sure beats hanging around that old amp shop all day! lol
@imaxximus4 ай бұрын
Awesome! You are living the life. Don’t lick the Toad. Good album name. Stay safe
@dahveed2845 ай бұрын
Looks like you had some good weather for your trip. I'm planning on getting south to the Dry Tortugas maybe in March.
@SailingMandala5 ай бұрын
We were there in March. It was pretty windy for much of our stay.
@dahveed2845 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m looking at heading there this March.
@user-jc6qp7rc5b5 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday to both of you!
@imaxximus5 ай бұрын
You are dolphin whisperers! Safe sailing!
@markbuskens60705 ай бұрын
That was some neat stuff like the white dolphin and that Goliath grouper at night.I know the owner of the dark blue sailboat with the bright yellow boot stripe and wind generator on back.That was nice to see them on the water!Good video 👍I enjoyed watching you 😊
@KenC-em8xi5 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT -------A1 Loved this content
@dianne.murielrobidoux90085 ай бұрын
You need some conversations not just narration we've seen it before if not personalised well... good luck. Gave a tumb up 😊
@markbuskens60706 ай бұрын
Nice sailing ⛵️ those mackerel are pretty good eating.You can filet them and leave the skin on,broil in the oven skin side down on tinfoil.put seasoning on meat side before cooking watch carefully for little bones.good fried too
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! We’re still learning how to fish and how to prepare them.
@dahveed2846 ай бұрын
We’re heading to the keys next week. Where are the good places to go there? Doing the Bahamas in March.
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
We spent time in key Biscayne, Tavernier, boot key (Marathon), key west and the Dry Tortugas if you have the time.
@markrabone65846 ай бұрын
I’ve seen bungee/ springs added to ropes to allow elongation for wave events… if not the forces could rip off the cleats… but slack lines and plenty of space is just as good
@briandale83866 ай бұрын
Reminds me of one Delos old videos . I Enjoyed it
@SailingRoam6 ай бұрын
Nice job! We're hoping to see some of the same places this spring!
@donaldcheatham6 ай бұрын
Exciting! Thank you for sharing. Subscribed
@tucklynniebinsadventures6 ай бұрын
Nice video glad you on your adventure keep it up. Fair winds!
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@agentdouble-osoul1586 ай бұрын
Nice job guys. Looking forward to your next video :)
@robertbalick35916 ай бұрын
So great! Fun to sail and explore vicariously. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Hi Robert! Thanks for watching. We have more to come.
@user-pe6hh4rp6c6 ай бұрын
Really good, I could almost feel the water on my feet
@user-pe6hh4rp6c6 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing ❤
@keithcoker48676 ай бұрын
WOW! Great video. Brought back a ton of memories. It was great sailing with ya'll. You look a lot more relaxed than I remember being..lol
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@seanrhone53066 ай бұрын
I like to stage behind Fisher Island. Right on Gov Cut and the inlet.
@pubu20106 ай бұрын
Nice job guys. Keep it up. What's your boat/anchor?
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
We have a Catalina 42 MKII and use a 55lb Vulcan anchor which we love. Episode 1 talks about little more about the boat.
@agentdouble-osoul1586 ай бұрын
Nice adventure. Big thanks for sharing❤. I’m hoping to purchase a sailboat this year, and I’m planning on spending some time in the Bahamas. Nice to garner some knowledge, etc.
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@kristen35426 ай бұрын
Check out Parlay Revival or S/V Delos if you want to see some sailing
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
We are big fans of them too. More sailing in our future videos.
@agentdouble-osoul1586 ай бұрын
Will do, thanks. Fair winds and following seas :)
@markbuskens60706 ай бұрын
I liked following you an you trip to the Bahamas and all the other islands and snorkeling was neat 👍👍
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
More to come!
@douglasrobbie99986 ай бұрын
Nice to see a crossing from No Name worked with so little northerly current push. I've seen some cruisers who head out of No Name past the #2 marker and go SSE for several miles, then head E in the current to arrive at entrance to Bimini. I've also seen sailors try to head straight out of main Miami channel and find themselves many miles north of the north end of Bimini. 20-25 kt power boats can make that passage work but not 6kt sailboats. You can anchor out in a few places off Alice Town, dinghy to Hero Park and check in. Surprised you did not go into the very protected harbor at Bullock Harbour. Anchoring in the small harbor on S side of Rose Island does have good protection from northerly. Bummer about having to get new dinghy engine as both having the old one fail and they are not cheap in Bahamas. I'm sure you are enjoying the Exumas, the water does get warmer as you head down chain. Weather is another thing altogether.
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for the info. There wasn’t enough swinging room for us inside Bullocks harbor. Many boats were looking for shelter at the time.
@gregvee29306 ай бұрын
Thank you for the detail on crossing the Gulf Stream. I admire your courage and caution. Well done!
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure. We were hoping the details would be helpful.
@user-pe6hh4rp6c6 ай бұрын
Great video❤
@SailingMandala6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@JohnBraman4137 ай бұрын
keep the videos coming.
@user-pe6hh4rp6c7 ай бұрын
Great video yall!
@SailingMandala7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@SailingRoam7 ай бұрын
Great job guys!
@markbuskens60707 ай бұрын
Interesting trip,I’m sure by now you are comfortable being on your boat.I hope you can eventually catch us up to date,as it is 1 year later.
@TheAviationAnonymous7 ай бұрын
I didn't know you used to have a sick mustache Jeff! I hope you guys are doing well! -Eric