16 | Crossing the Central Pacific on a Wooden Boat

[@bin_chicken80]

I still don't understand why this channel has such a small subscriber base. I'd expect it to be at least 250K given the quality and effort you put into it. It really deserves much more. You do such a great job of documenting and sharing your travels and sailing experience. I'm really enjoying it. Thanks!

[@mrno.7366]

Quality not quantity❤

[@robertgarbe6348]

Takes a lot of time to build a channel, and both good content and engaging personalities. AND more and more sailing channels to watch, it is taking longer and getting harder.

[@kodywilson5242]

Agree 100 percent. They do an amazing job.

[@stevenss8070]

Channels with such a number of subscribers put the ass of the woman/women on every thumbnail. It’s hard to accept, but this is how the world is turning. Just to say: I don’t expect/ don’t want it here. It would not match the quality and kindness of 2/ now 3.

[@paule5195]

And they don't even stop to promote NordVPN or Manscape.

[@ElephantEarsPress]

Great videos showing us so much of a voyage on a beautiful wooden boat. No forced drama, just skill without histrionics. Tks.

[@Early8Q]

I rejoice in seeing your posts. I join for the sail and the love of Julia as you present it, and you do not disappoint! I am compelled to offer a few compliments from my own perspective in the event anyone might benefit from what you are clearly are masters. Your horizon is always level. The colors you capture are sublime. And seeing your father in a pfd is such a great reminder of the practicality of wisdom with age. Thank you for deftly capturing and sharing your experiences, they are truly otherworldly in our time. Fair winds and following seas!

[@DieselHopeless]

Truly the finest sailing channel on KZbin. Thank you so very much for documenting true sailing for us all. You all are an inspiration to us/me.

[@robertgold2643]

I watch way too much sailing on KZbin and your episodes are by far my favorite. Thanks for sharing your adventures with the world 🙏

[@jeremynkelley]

MY FAVORITE SAILING CHANNEL!!!!!! Not stupidly over hyped, plenty of quiet times which allows me to really soak in the feeling. Feels like I’m there. SO perfect ❤️❤️❤️

[@cjyoung7372]

I have the upmost respect for young people like yourselves who take the time to lovingly restore a beautiful peace of history and use it for what it was made for truly amazing what an adventure. I hope that you are sailing south to our fair isles of new zealand we have some stunning places that make some great filming. Again simply stunning content 🤌

[@ricorichmond8214]

AGAIN! Remarkable video of an epic sail and sailing a classic wooden boat. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.

[@johndixon2508]

Wonderful video. No nonsense just sailing. You bring everybody alone with you to experience the feeling of being at sea for an extended period, thank you.

[@stevesteel6066]

What a journey, without the Japanese knives or making coffee. Kudos to you all. What an adventure!

[@cjyoung7372]

I second that

[@geoffreyhanan1837]

Too true, if I see one more coffee being made, poured and stirred...😢 Love your videos, I had an Atkin Eric, love your Atkin and the love you both have poured into her... all the best, always

[@eusouojotabr]

Beautiful sailing, incredible images!

[@RocksOff72]

A 24 minute video that features nothing but water shouldn't be this engaging. You do an amazing job with your videography and editing. Keep up the good work!

[@Hat6000]

So beautifully photographed and narrated, almost like being there Only thing missing is the smell of the ocean breeze. Julia is such a lovely well maintained boat it's a pleasure to watch. Thanks for another trip with you guys.

[@njbaskipper]

Wonderful what they have done and what they are doing, that passage from Las Tuamotu to Fidyi was truly quite reckless, although the weather was good, fatigue is present daily...great congratulations...God bless you. greetings... 🌬️🌊🌊👏👏

[@LucklessGun]

something very exceptional and aesthetic about that boat. very nice video.

[@mickramsay5002]

Í just don’t know why, but sailing along with you on the boring Pacific is not boring at all. No, it’s magic. How many pictures you are able to catch up is smply gorgeous. Something I love very much is the handling of the sails of your beautiful ketch. The cream topping on all of it is the wonderful music you laid in the background. Thank you oh so much

[@rbcapn]

In '79 I was crew aboard a 26 ton wooden ketch. Planked double, mahogany and teak, frames of Ipol and timbers of Yacal. Typical construction for the builders of Kowloon, Hong Kong. This vessel was built by American Marine, Robert Newton and Sons. The first leg of our trip was the Perlas Islands, Bay of Panama to the Marquesas Islands, FP. Our trip was 28 days. At that time it was very fast. It was also pre GPS and Sat Nav! Our best days run was 238 mi. It was a perfect Trade Wind Sail with a steady 25 kt. breeze and the biggest swells I've ever seen! I'd sailed plenty over two decades in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico and when ever encountering waves nearly the size of these they were breaking!

[@stratchoker8765]

Thank you! Always waiting for you to show up and share your adventures, and then…surprise! A passage to Fiji! So enjoyed the trip.

[@AndrewMoizer]

Thanks so much for making a (really another) SAILING video. One of my life's dreams was to go off sailing and it's looking less likely now. So I really appreciate being able to share in your adventure, and it's inspiring. I'd also be interested in what camera(s) you used to capture this experience. I know how hard it is to capture seas and you have been able to do it.

[@joostsmit906]

Always a treat when you have a new video out, thanks for sharing !

[@williamlinden68]

Just amazing video, can't get enough of watching this beautiful boat sail through the rolling ocean....you make it look so easy, ocean crossing...but really quite a challenge, incredible job sailors...

[@michaels8199]

It's a really calming experience watching the ocean roll by. I really enjoyed the visuals in this "episode". I think you do a fabulous job recording. Thanks so much.

[@user-retsailor]

I truly appreciate your journeys. I spent time in the Pacific Northwest, up around Port Townsend WA and I marveled at the wooden boats and their lines. This must be a treat for you guys to be able to take your wooden sailing vessel on this journey around the globe. Good for you.

[@richardaber4299]

You present the best example of film and adventure. Beautifully photographed and scored. Thanks so much for your efforts to bring this to the world.

[@martinjalbert7630]

Your carefully planned and courageous adventure is a breeze to follow, but I think your secret ingredient is the fact you remain factual without showing off, grateful to the designers of your faithful ship.

[@hansslob6749]

What a fantastic passage! I can imagine that this continues rocking on beam reach makes one exhausted i.c.w. running shifts but I think the adventure makes it all worth it. I can’t wait to see the videos of Fiji. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@A808K]

I so admire your courage and sense of adventure in these posts. They're greatly appreciated!

[@danahawthorne1633]

It is the lure of the ocean that drives me to full fill my dream. Thank you for sharing your ocean passage.

[@peterstanistreet603]

Absolutely excellent! Thank you for sharing your wonderful story... Inspiring, to say the least.

[@erictakakjian6021]

Looks like that was an amazing sail! I always hate for passages like that to end.

[@kennethpucser774]

Just great people....wishing you well...

[@markwhittingham5270]

Ooh thank you so much for this film. It had me in tears with the sheer beauty of the ocean, islands and a lovely boat surging along, eating up the miles to the next anchorage. Ooh how I wish I was with you ❤

[@JagLite]

The sounds and smells of a wooden boat are magical. Thanks for sharing the beautiful crossing video.

[@Rudolf.Aigner]

Happy to watch again a wonderful and impressive episode. The color of the water is sometimes outstanding beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us and a save journey to you. ❤

[@jsud45]

Got a good laugh out of the transition straight from hooked mahi mahi to ceviche

[@markfuchs1225]

Admire your adventures and the willingness to share with us. Amazing footage.

[@robertnixon3816]

Simply stunning! Even in really large swells Julia has a gentile motion. The beauty of that Ingrid being expressed! Enjoy Fiji!

[@PeterRawlingson]

This episode gives a good idea of the huge size of the Pacific Ocean and the tiny size of island specks. Hats off to your adventureousness and even more to that of the original Austronesian discoverers who sailed in the opposite direction, up wind, not in a season, but over many generations about 3000 years earlie.

[@rudyo8409]

Man, I remember that dark blue water from when I was in the navy. wow' great video.

[@danderson2930]

Enjoyed your shots of the lines and gear. And nicely paced video

[@haydenrhoads6617]

Every time your dad joins you there is fish on the menu! Enjoying your journey and great videos.

[@margaretmargaret6582]

As a professional offshore yacht master I appreciate your videos - focusing on the sailing' ,on your vessel making way the weather nature & quiet (mostly if course :). ) everyday activities on passage the real deal.

[@TattoosAndGin]

Great vid, again. No drama is what I love best, and the sounds of the ocean!

[@fosterprice5690]

Superb film making guys. I just came across your channel. My late friend Jack Crooks built an "Ingrid" in the late 1950s and circumnavigated her from Stewart Island (southern New Zealand) returning in about 1962 I think. He won NZs ultimate sailing award "the Blue Water Medal" for the second circumnavigation by a NZ yacht. Jack was a wonderful mentor to me. His "Tuarangi" is still in NZ waters. If you get down to Southern NZ you can be assured of a warm welcome. Fair winds PS - exemplary seamanship

[@christianvolquardts8613]

a wooden boat - I'm happy to fellow you!

[@MrLawman82]

Nice to see a crew working so well together.

[@kkots]

Wonderful documentation of your journey Westward. Flawless video capturing the changing ocean conditions. Brilliant guys!!

[@kriskoens1302]

I love your videos! My husband and I play them over and over...love the narration and the music...along with the beautiful scenery and the Julia! Hope you make more!❤

[@aldunlop4622]

I just started following your journey across the Pacific, I'm really enjoying it. As an Aussie it just shows how isolated we are. I've flown from San Francisco->Hawaii->Auckland->Sydney, it's great to see what I flew over!

[@mashburn7123]

What an outstanding video! Can’t imagine how much work it took to get such great quality. Thank you for keeping us part of your wonderful life. Pop did a great job and I know how much you guys appreciated his help!

[@jamessandman3708]

Such works of art, just masterpieces of sailing. Thank You for sharing! Merry Christmas!

[@KillerRaccoon]

8:50 - 11:40 is the most exciting piece of CINEMATOGRAPHY I've ever seen. You just feel what it's like to have a private roller-coaster that you can steer. And that music.

[@mitchellhenderson1456]

We love the way you tell your story. Absolutely beautiful cinematography. Wish we had more. Subscription will go up with more frequent videos. Living the dream. God has truly blessed you both. Hello pops.

[@rustyhydrogen4283]

Charmed life! Love your videos…. Living vicariously though you guys….

[@underthetornado]

This is first time this even showed up on my utube channel?❤ I often wonder about small tsunami type waves from the huge quakes that occur around Vanuatu? Hats off to you sailors out there. You live a brave life!!!😂❤

[@robertdenison2726]

FINALLY a channel ABOUT SAILING! Almost all the "sailing" videos/channels on youtube are pathetically transparent clickbait trying to get donations by having boat bimbos running around in bikinis (or less), or super dull footage of people wandering around on land, (that's the whole reason for the travel channel, isn't it?), or clownish fake titles about non-existant drama like "we wrecked our boat" or "sailing in a storm" blah blah blah blah blah. All I wanted is to see SAILING. That really doesn't seem like an exotic request. You guys delivered! Love that you're sailing a wooden boat. Love that you just kept it about sailing! Fair winds and following seas!

[@mwmentor]

You guys definitely deserve more subscribers - you have an awesome channel. I am really enjoying your adventures, the islands that you travel to, the tours that you do of the islands and surrounding waters with their stunning corals and fish, and the ocean crossings you do. I have to say that this crossing was pretty hectic with the almost constant heavy swells. But the scenery, especially the sunsets was really amazing, So thanks for sharing your journey with us. It is wonderful to be able to travel with you. Take care. (P.S.: It's great to see your Dad sailing with you - really heartwarming.)

[@Viendopiedra5029]

So well put together, thank you. It really all about the boat.

[@markwhittingham5270]

Hallelujah, another video from Madison Boatworks. How I savour and treasure these editions, like rare wine.❤

[@alexpeattie2042]

An amazing adventure! A joy to watch and listen. I love how green Julia's bronze has turned. Looking forward to the next video!

[@stephenburdell5844]

So, so, so enjoyable and so relaxing. Beautiflull filming. Thank you so very much for your letting us visit you all and for letting us take the ride with you. ❤ love always, always love, for ever. ❤🐟🐳🐋🦈🐬⛵⛵⛵🌊🌊🌊❤🎃🍁🤍🖤🤎🤍🖤❤️😉

[@samholroyd9548]

You guys do such great work with your channel. Wonderful story telling. Thanks!

[@donland-zu9ul]

Another beautiful voyage and video. I so appreciate you documenting it so well.

[@stevenplancich6449]

Yippee…Glad to see another Successful Passage👍 Continues to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@robbecker1855]

Brings me back to this passage we did just over 2 years ago. Love the videos- they really bring us back to some amazing times!

[@johnmorgenthaler3611]

Awesome sailing!

[@joesprague1464]

Fantastic sailing.Beautiful boat and excellent filming of one exciting crossing.

[@sailinggizmo]

Beautiful video! According to YT Studio metrics, this particular video sends more traffic our way than any other, that's how we found it. Don't you love the passage even more when you're not on it? The stars and sunsets are so much prettier 'out there.' Fair winds

[@lyndaeirich7658]

I just love, love, love the Madison Boatworks series. It is so beautifully filmed! I feel as if I am sailing along on the boat. The narration is informative, well-paced and again it feels like I am on the boat listening to Johnathan and Whitney. Their travels are my dream. I started watching the series in the cold of a Wisconsin winter and can’t wait to see each new episode.

[@davethemmp]

I recognize those large rollers encountered them off Hawaii they are twice as large as they look on camera 😊 judging by your boat size they were huge 😅 that hull is in its element full keel rules on passages

[@bernysubbs8445]

The best video of actual sailing ever. The ambience and what's it's really like being out there on the open sea is captured--one can actually discern the difference of sailing on a wooden boat -- so natural--- and without too much of superfluous dialogue, just sharing your journey with us , it is a meditation on the ocean. This channel deserves a million subscribers. Fair winds and safe voyaging.

[@RimasMeleshyus]

One of the most beautiful sailboats ⛵ and also channel filmed.Not so many channels look like this .This couple is extraordinarily the best.Every episode does a great job .

[@bfogel10]

Another fabulous video 😊

[@electrosonicnebula]

Can't imagine a more beautiful sailboat or better production. Probably the best armchair sailing you can do. Amazing series.

[@StudioBhobho]

Looks like dad is part of the old guard of sailing, caution and respect to the sea

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Very neat experience to have as a family - as anything - but especially as a family.

[@minglv]

Thanks for the video, I really like seeing the sailboats sailing on the sea.

[@ackgeezer9754]

Somewhere, across the bar, Billy Atkin has a contented smile on his face.

[@davidellis2021]

Going to watch this again it was soooooo gooooood. Thanks!

[@johnwalker6711]

Another great sailing episode guys fair winds

[@jhoughlaw]

Loved it. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@stevelawrie9115]

Very pretty boat, great adventure.

[@johnfraser6196]

This is such a interesting site,more power to you

[@LunaFalco]

Another fantastic episode! Just want to let you know your channel was a big inspiration for me as I sit here watching your video and my newly acquired (and fixer upper) Baba 30 in Shilsole Marina.

[@MadisonBoatworks]

That's awesome!

[@jameslangham7493]

Great sail guys 😊

[@michaelwaters9344]

Wonderful videos from Julia... difficult to find any better! Thank you...

[@johnharris2337]

Lovely to see you again on your epic travels, great video.

[@evinwhiteson4902]

Youre videos have that old feel of cruising world magazine 40 years ago. Love it.

[@up_an_down]

Thanks for another great video!

[@jbh1983]

I've been keeping an eye out all winter to see if you guys were coming to New Zealand but didn't spot you at the Opua Marina. Great video, thanks for sharing this with us all

[@Prevailingbucket]

Beautiful, nicely done. Thank you

[@stevewhite791]

Incredible. I love this channel. That boat is a beauty.

[@PaulHeeney-w2m]

The shooting and editing are superb. You must have wonderful built-in gyros (both in the camera and your body) to be able to take fore and aft shots while three metre seas are coming in broadside. Thank you very much for spoiling us.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Great vid guys.

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@jboone1706]

Well... I binge watched all of your episodes in three days. These are so fantastic. My sailing interest is feverish because of this channel. Thanks for the great content *cheers*

[@tongassforest]

very enjoyable videos, lots of work goes into this channel, thanks to you and your partner.

[@Nathaliwinther]

Your videos are so aesthetically pleasing! If you wouldn’t mind it, it would be amazing to get a boat tour - so curious to see the inside of the boat. Can’t wait for your next video 😊

[@lecaton5973]

Amazing and beautiful! Thanks for a video of real sailing.

[@JorgeLopezSegura]

Beautiful.....!!! Que barco más hermoso... desde que lo vi me enamoré de él... disfrutadlo mucho !!