14 | Sailing the Society Islands, Mo'orea and Huahine

[@skaraborgcraft]

No click bait titles, no soft porn, no disasters, no overly dramatic music like some sailing channels. just cruising how it should be.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

And no local music. Filizi would feature the local music as did Fata Morgana. The use of local music completes the picture.

[@thePronto]

Not cruising "how it should be", because it excludes me... But, yes, that's my problem, not theirs...

[@ColJulyan]

And no tattoos. I am so weary of seeing them everywhere.

[@Trajectionable]

Sailing film makers should consider that there's a sizeable audience who automatically clicks out of that kind of content and will never ever monetize it. Narcissistic sailing channels don't just impair the experience, they offend the viewer. I avoid show-offs. Normal sensibilities turn their backs on them.

[@blacktootherson]

@@ColJulyanwho cares 😂

[@ezibierx9179]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing (South Africa)

[@jansmith3158]

wow...beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing with all of us. 🐬🐬🐬🌊💙 (please dont change a thing about your narrative videos...they are perfect. So relaxing to watch)

[@boeing-lt4el]

I've been waiting for this one! Another awesome video. Does anyone know what ship is way in the back at 5:52? With the black radomes?

[@willyum1208]

you guys have some the most beautiful sailing footage on YT, what camera are you guys using?

[@_blento_2637]

So let me be honest with you and hope you do not take it wrong way. I found your channel few months ago and watched all episodes … some even twice. Why? Coz the way you are able to capture the essence of that location where you are in the moment is unseen of. And when I say this, trust me, I follow at least 7-10 sailing channels. Nobody comes to you guys … not even close. But here is my “challenge”. Your videos are so rare … very rare. I understand that it takes a fair amount of time to create and edit the videos, but I would personally prefer to have it every other week like many other channels, or at least on monthly basis. I am not interested in your financial situation, but the idea of youtube is very noble and good - to help you channel creators to earn even more money and support your life style and your boat maintenance. Btw, your deck needs a fresh teak oil layer. If you decide to move it to growth, you still do not have to loose your “privacy” … tbh I am less interested about you two then about the nature. OF course, would like to know more about you as well :) but the nature shots are stunning. This “opening” to more regular stream would give you more pattreons. Anyway, I am writing this while watching your dad in the cockpit. Have to finish this video and 🤞🤞🤞 we get another video from you before year end :).. Stay safe both of you.

[@michaelwetmore5706]

Let’s leave a special sailing channel the way that it is.

[@olavthyvold2288]

This is a great channel. Calm, competent, thoughtful and appreciative of the beauty is this world.

[@callmeishmael4663]

Best sailing vlog by far!

[@shisaisama]

I concur with the others. It's been four months since your last episode, so you had us a little concerned. Julia is a thing of beauty and your quiet depictions of her slipping through tropical waters are a balm for the soul. Please don't keep us in suspense too long as we wait for the next installment in your series.

[@raeannethayne5914]

Agree! I was worried!!

[@lien6404]

@@raeannethayne5914 but julia is really doing it sooo good , so im thinking of buying one of her myself ... seeems like a grat sailboat ..

[@steveseales7561]

Dang…! Reading all the comments I realize the my wife and I weren’t the only people concerned that after sailing over the horizon from Tuomotu there was no word from y’all for over 4 months. So, we get it, you’re doing what you’re doing because you want your freedom (including freedom from social media). Hopefully you can see from the comment section on this video that there are people who truly care about your well-being! I personally DON’T want to pressure you to produce a certain number of full length cinema quality videos via some time table, but maybe, for those of us who have kids your age, that worry, you could possibly put up a very short (30-45 second) video update now and then in between your full length videos so us “old timers” don’t lose sleep at night wondering if you’re at the bottom of the sea! So glad to see that all is ok! Keep rocking it!

[@mattanderson9029]

Could not have put better myself!

[@rickhunt4487]

Incredible ! U edit so very very well ❤ Stay safe 🙏

[@A808K]

I've been waiting for this latest installment of your ongoing adventure. Thoroughly enjoyable and well worth the wait ! Aloha from Hawai'i 🏝

[@shisaisama]

A second aloha from Hawai'i from another viewer who has been waiting to hear from you again.

[@ljdperth4608]

Enjoy your work a lot, and the filming is A grade. Also, I love the way you are have not commercialised your work (although it deserves reward). :)

[@garyrizzo7697]

Nutritional Images. Inspiring art. You add value to Humaity. Please share more.

[@kkots]

The serenity that your video logs present is (in part) what makes your channel always something to look forward to. Thanks for putting together the latest in an outstanding series of your sailing journeys thus far. Magical and enchanting!

[@kkots]

Also, a belated happy birthday!

[@johnnya9001]

Living the dream. Good for you. And on a spectacularly beautiful boat. Cheers.

[@Tristan_de_Kermadec]

It has been a long time, but it was worth the wait. French Polynesia is such a magical place. I have been there many times when I was living in New Zealand, and fell into the charm of Moorea, Bora Bora and the Marquises. If you head west, don't miss the Cook Islands, Aitutaki in particular.

[@bhaktibyvivi]

so great to see an updated video ~!~ we have been waiting! appreciate the great editing and the real authentic nature of your sharings.

[@Trajectionable]

Beautifully made films; you've captured a scenic wistfulness in the South Seas. Timeless.

[@robbecker1855]

Great video! Really brings me back to our own amazing time in French Polynesia

[@49otterhound]

Yet another spectacular episode, thanks a lot for taking us along!

[@davehayes8812]

Stunning place, beautiful vid. Thank you!

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Julia - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍

[@vlcourneyea]

Oh thank you. I keep watching for another installment. So thankful to see more of your adventure.

[@Sailor7sea89]

finally you guys back 😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@craigmooney2630]

Pretty place, congrats on 12 months at sea “ keep including us on your adventures

[@lien6404]

i looooove your series ! keep updating, and really want to know more about you guys. Im so qurious in whats your earlier experience, earlier job, (if I can ask , budget for the trip) and so on. I think I could watch an interview with you two in hours to go! Love this. hope it never ends ! Hope both of you having a great day. thank you!

[@alanfoster6589]

Huahine main town looks pretty much as it did in 1973. Glad of that. When I was living on Tahiti and traveling around, I found Huahine to be the most beautiful and relaxed of all the Society islands. Men still wore flowers in their hair at work. Happy to see that, unlike Bora Bora, some of the magic still remains elsewhere.

[@Dusty10]

Beautiful Islands

[@stevenplancich6449]

Glad to see Ya Folks again…I’ll bet many of yer Viewers are used to more Frequent postings😜 However, Quality certainty beets Quantity…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy😎

[@travisweaver1805]

Thanks for rowing, you're the only other people we know that row lol, you're also the only other boat that I've seen parcel and serve their rig like I have. We're in moorea now, heading to tahaa in a few days, would be awesome to meet up, Sv monsoon

[@johnharris2337]

Well done again. Made my day, just stunning. Julia looks lovely as always, with all the golden wood.

[@andrenadeausimard9958]

I love your channel. You are so inspiring. No BS, no clickbait. You should be proud of your work, because it looks like you put alot of it to produce these videos!

[@clausgiloi6036]

Beautiful footage. I celebrated my 50th birthday in the Society Islands too... almost 10 years ago. Look forward to the next video!

[@Early8Q]

Thank you! No rush from this viewer. No metrics. No worries here. Fair winds and following seas! I can’t wait for the next time it fits for you!

[@MadisonBoatworks]

Thanks!

[@michellegaeb2291]

I love the sound of the ocean while watching the boat 🛶 crash through the waves 🌊 so relaxing!

[@wcguthrie]

Beautiful vlog, the Philippine islands are out here waiting for you...

[@dougmckinney7575]

My favorite sailing channel. Reminds me of my other favorite, The Adventures of Tarka if viewers are looking for a similar creator. I hope you continue to share your journey with us!

[@alanmiller1554]

Finally. Another outstanding episode. BZ.

[@davidohman9211]

As an old sailer, dare I suggest, this series could become a PBS special series. Just sayin' ...

[@telmashaw9519]

I sailed the Marquesas early 1980 and this channels videos nailed it! I had no iphone, computer, tablet etc but these vistas of the land falls, the sailing and the beauty brought back all those beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing!!

[@DieselHopeless]

Missed seeing your wonderful videos. So glad to see a new one hit my notifications! Hope you two have had the time of your life the last several months. Thank you for once again sharing a magnificently recorded, edited, and narrated video!

[@michaelconway4316]

Love your videos and your beautiful boat!

[@ricorichmond8214]

Well worth the wait! Your narrative and film work is only second to your sailing skills! Thanks again for sharing this wonderful extraordinary adventures!

[@philrulon]

God bless you guys. If if ever meet you, the beers are on me.

[@jimc4731]

Wondering, did you see any historical evidence of Captain Adam Troy on your journey? Keep on traveling and videoing, I enjoy your adventures! JIM ❤

[@rollinrock6696]

Phenomenal!

[@robertlaird6746]

I love what your doing and how you have filmed your entire adventure thus far. I'm also a WA resident. I live 50.7 miles North of the Seattle Convention Center in the northern part of Snohomish County. I'm about to build a Cyber 48 catamaran. It's a Tim Mumby design. My goal is to sail around the world at least once and visit as many south pacific islands as I can along the way.

[@charlessmith7911]

I love your productions, very lovely and soothing to watch. Do you ever need repairs or a haul out…not seen any of that…just quiet sailing and land explorations. Well done.❤

[@peterhickey444]

Just discovered your channel and am envious of your adventures. Is Julia a John Alden? My Carina is a John Alden 44 and they look like sisters to me. If you sail as far as the east coast of Australia southern NSW maybe we could catch up. Have fun in the sun and fair winds. Peter Hickey. SV Carina.

[@robblack7949]

I am discerning a different tenor from Whitney and less of her fabulous smile. I am hoping that Whitney is still enjoying the adventure.

[@mattw785]

It's really great watching these! Please keep them coming!

[@JorgeLopezSegura]

Ohhhh man... 4 months waiting.. and it has been worth !! I love Julias motion... heavy but dancing as a dancer... strong and light !! Tons of questions come to my mind... What's your filming gear ? What has been (more or less ) your schedule routing ( month per month ... how to avoid storms).. thanks for sharing and good winds !!!

[@MadisonBoatworks]

We primarily use an Olympus om-d e-m5 III camera. It's not pro level but it's been a great camera for us. As for weather routing, we are careful to avoid hurricane season in the affected lattitudes. Other than that it's just a matter of keeping an eye on the forecasts daily. We use the book World Cruising Routes to help pick passage routes and timing.

[@brendanh8978]

You guys always do a fantastic job with the audio and background sound. The way you mic the sound of the sea and the water swishing past Julia. The birds chirping on your hike. The sound of the Zebra doves instantly transports me to Hawaii, like the scent of a perfume brings back memories of an old flame. You linger on your beautiful shots longer than others channels, letting us soak in the views that are the whole reason for the trip. Really a cut above the rest, thank you.

[@rexharrison6827]

Loved your coverage of the Marquesas and now here you are in Moorea and Huahine! Been awhile, but worth the wait! Thanks for sharing your journeys.

[@diDaN75]

Beautiful boat, ocean is relaxing and story behind is inspiring. Great Job

[@okokea4592]

Bon anniversaire ! Thank you very much for another wonderful video.

[@bryangoldthorpe8906]

Another great episode 👍👍👍

[@richardaber4299]

So nice to see you again. As always the best of all possible worlds. By the way your boat is a real thing of beauty!

[@davelawrence6777]

So glad to see you back this morning i was concerned that ypu might have stopped the channel. Your video work is quite breath taking thanks for returning

[@daleyurk4369]

What a beautiful video! Glad your Father could be there on the one year anniversary.

[@guillaumerp]

I love your way of sharing those moments… it makes me dream !

[@KA7ISVtube]

My thoughts also. Too long between videos and I was concerned. Very glad to see your adventure continues and everything seems to be OK. Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@billbligh4547]

Great episode and good to have you back. Fair winds

[@blueh2o117]

Worth the wait, I wasn't worried Just figured you were having a great time. Thanks for sharing!

[@EthanTweedie]

Fun to see Tahiti through your guys eyes, it's a beautiful place. Looking forward to seeing Bora Bora again! Fiji is a wonderful place, maybe your adventures will take you there!

[@rodhodgson2512]

Thank you for another great episode - we have loved watching your journeying and are hopeful we will see you in Australian waters one day. Fair winds and following seas. Rod & Lillian (Sapphire of London)

[@JasonKliethermes]

So glad you continue to share your adventure with us. I was worried after four months. Incredible storytelling and cinematography yet again. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@robertnixon3816]

Just a beautiful video!! Spectacular photography and narration. Hard to get it better than where you are! Julia is as georgeous as ever!

[@billbaxter2914]

Superb video. Really awesome scenery. Love your boat. Thank you

[@sallyb3]

Beautiful video footage, gorgeous sailing, stunningly.

[@Rudolf.Aigner]

Waiting (in)patiently for this episode, I watched it immediately and had great satisfaction as always. Your channel is truly the greatest. Wish you all the best for your next year of sailing. ❤

[@ronaldrogers3660]

A great channel. Beautiful boat, great videography and narration. I hope not another 4 months before next one. It's so watchable and entertaining. All the best.

[@eleutheros]

Lovely video, so enjoyable to watch, and such a capable wooden boat too.

[@tetraskele9621]

After a month with no posts, we were relived to see that you two made it OK to the Society Is. You're simply (and non-pretentious) channel is a relief from the burgeoning Bikini Boat channels that seem to have popped up like feather worms, over the last couple years. We also noticed the USCG jumpers patch. You guys are the best! We spent 8 years involved with USCG Aux, and were proud to lighten the load for the USCG. We're looking for ward to your next post, and appreciate the love you put into your wooden boat! Fair Winds and Following Seas to you both (Dorian and Cathy, Caliber 40 - SV Arcanum)

[@Anmeteor9663]

Yet another highest quality film. Well worth waiting for. Thank you for sharing.

[@stratchoker8765]

Looking forward to your next adventure. Fair winds and following seas.

[@markgumprecht2295]

Beautifully photographed, you capture the best of the places you visit! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!

[@donland-zu9ul]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love all your posts.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

The islands your visiting are beautiful. It's like you are joined with Capt. Cook. Nice to see your father shadowing your travels. He must be proud.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

This is the best you tunes I have seen. Thank you for sharing your experience with us

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

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[@pamlovell9125]

Oh my gosh! Finally! I had almost given up hope!

[@fransdriesen1311]

Outstanding videography and nice picture framing..The real sailing experience…Thanks for sharing..

[@diDaN75]

Greetings from the Philippines, Happy weekend Everyone!

[@tedgayer336]

I love you guys! Belated Happy Birthday! Sailed an Ingrid Ketch across the NW Carribean. Awesome job you two!

[@bradleylaford1526]

Do you have a problem in storing frozen Meat for lengthy stretches? Have you cooked Chowders a Sea? What sorts of Tea's do you carry? Any Vitamin Supplements against malnutrition...? Do you practice Knot Tying & Flag Semaphore in your spare time?

[@KenBerger-ey2pg]

Thanks for posting, wonderful footage. Serenity..

[@radicalradiotech4944]

Your Filming is stunning! well done! It's very romantic Thankyou.

[@steveseales7561]

Dang...! Reading all the comments I realize the my wife and I weren't the only people concerned that after sailing over the horizon from Tuomotu there was no word from y'all for over 4 months. So, we get it, you're doing what you're doing because vol want vour freedom (including freedom from social media). Hopefully you can see from the comment section on this video that there are people who truly care about your well-being! I personally DON'T want to pressure you to produce a certain number of full length, cinema quality videos via some time table, but maybe, for those of us who have kids your age, that worry, you could possibly put up a very short (30-45 second) video update now and then, in between your full length videos so us "old timers" don't lose sleep at night wondering if you're at the bottom of the sea! We’re so glad to see that all is well…! Keep rocking it…!

[@kathieboissiere1796]

I have gotten hooked on your travels and was wondering how long is your boat and who is the maker. Keep up the good work. You have interesting material. Thanks

[@NFil-dx7wl]

Really great channel, as already mentioned calm, tranquil, makes you really enjoy. Just a question about the dinghy, is it a skin-on-frame type?

[@madepa.sailing]

Thanks for your professional presentations. So informative and great to watch.

[@kathieboissiere1796]

Kathie is my wife. Can not get anything right today. Sorry. Not always this messed up.

[@nhot769]

Love to support your channel, let us know if you get a patreon. 😊

[@tedgayer336]

Man, you're dad is lucky to have such a cool kid! You are the only sailing channel I will watch. Can you please share a Patreon address I can donate a few bucks too for drinks on your shore excursions?! I love what you are doing, and can relate. Well done! Oh, and you have a great First Mate!

[@MrP0P0F]

Hey guys. Beautiful video ! I'm currently in Bora Bora , wondering were are you between Tahaa and Bora island ? I would love to see Julia and you guys for real :D

[@davidbamford4721]

Julia is almost my favourite yacht design. I would just prefer a gaff rig, with its multitude of variations.

[@jumpfourjoy8053]

Beautiful imagery, would like to know more about your photo/film equipment

[@laurapayne9254]

I would just like to know I’m just recently tuned into YouTo Where did you learn to sail and how long have you been sailing?

[@stratchoker8765]

Been waiting for you. Greetings from the Great Northwest.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

7:27 This scene could be from anytime over the past 140 yrs.

[@fgaryam]

Wonderful videos. All of them. I was wondering about your long range travel plans. Now that you are one year older and wiser, and you mention another ocean crossing, could you give us a synopsys of your future travel plans, at least as far out as you imagine?

[@markknight7900]

Blessings from France 🇫🇷 !!!