380-Mile Caribbean Sailing Passage Interrupted by a Forbidden Paradise

[@cannonw59]

I am proud to see you all still living your dreams. Give Jetty a pat on the head for me. Peace&Love be with you!

[@kirkb3473]

We were approached on our 52' cat last year 150 miles offshore of Venezuela on our way to Panama by a small skiff at a shift change in the morning...I was brushing my teeth looking out the porthole window and had to rub my eyes that I couldn't believe that small of boat was out there. I woke up the rest of the crew and the small boat came in behind us about 3/4 of a mile back then paced us at 10kts for about 15 minutes before turning and going even farther north. Definitely had the "Spidey senses" tingling & thankfully was nothing...but it's good to look like there's a whole bunch of people on board and you recognize them. No mothership was showing up on AIS either. Be safe out there!

[@robm.7568]

Wishing you guys fair winds, be safe out there, and enjoy the next adventure!

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

6:57 - "WAAAWHOO!!" moment. BBQ'd, even with teriyaki marinade, are yummy options for that. Liking the Jetty sail. 18:49 - good tip. 22:40 - now THAT looks GOOD!!

[@captureprojectone8471]

Glad your back on the move, can't wait for future uploads

[@GregSpomer]

I was with my parents on our CSY44 in 1990 in Venezuela. Great place.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Ok this was a great episode. You are a good teacher. Learning for the future. I owe ur denver friend an huge thank you. Ur new biggest fan ❤

[@billyriordan2712]

Yes indeed!! Looking forward too what’s ahead on the journey!!

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you kids! I so enjoy watching you catch your own food. Safe travels. ❤

[@ernieb3626]

It is few and far between I am sure but my uncle Ken was murdered by Venezuelans when they were sailing with friends and anchored off the coast of Venezuela. Definitely beautiful glad you were using caution. God bless you guys.

[@MarkSnop]

That was a really great video. It’s good to see you guys underway and doing passages, even though they’re short. Billy, it was so good to see you with the life vest on also! I watch several other KZbin channels with people cruising the world. And I’m shocked how many times they’re on watch all alone and they don’t have a vest on. The sushi looks absolutely incredible. You guys really have made. Thanks again looking forward to the next one as always.

[@Myseadreams]

Thanks for sharing your experiences getting a bit farther away from the crowds.

[@BobJones-r6o]

Looking forward to seeing your next adventures and new to you places.

[@Baylessfishes]

Congratulations on your guys first wahoooooooo! I’m still trying to after 30yrs.

[@themaritimemillers]

A solid post. Love your style of just taking us along even though some may consider it not as thrilling. Congrats on the Wahoo, we as still striving to join to ranks someday.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

good job once again U. 2 ....... keep it up , enjoy watching your episodes ..... congrats on the WarrHooo

[@jackrolfson312]

Thank you for sharing your adventures, always fun to watch!

[@kevinandlorenasadventures]

Beautiful video. Y’all do such a good job filming and editing. Love the blue waters.

[@esdaman1]

Great times!

[@dennisboyd1712]

WOW WAHOO, what a fantastic eating fish, so Beautiful & Hard to catch. Congatulations !

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

Very good as always. 🫵🪨

[@lotusdolphin]

Oh Billy and Sierra so good to see you guys out in fair blue seas. That was a beautiful video. I’m glad the dog gone drone didn’t go overboard because those last shots were fantastic. So excited for you guys to get your first wahoo on Laurie Sue. I think your spinnaker by far is the coolest out there Aargh Jetty! How old is Jetty her little face is getting whiter by the day. Sweet girl give her extra pets for me. Sending love you guys. Fairwinds at your back. Be safe. Can’t wait to see the next adventure. ⛵️🤟🏻😎🐬🥰🇺🇸

[@haroldconnell2973]

Beautiful, love your adventure! Stay safe and keep dreaming!

[@laurieswezey2867]

Wahoooooo!!!!!! 👏 I hope they have wahoo in Cartagena 😮

[@thek215]

Venezuela. You just went to one of the best islands in Venezuela (Los Roques) it is a paradise. You should stay there longer. Good luck guys over there.

[@sailingarista]

Just last week, SuperNova were boarded leaving Venezuela, please do use all safety procedures 😢. It does look beautiful

[@LPDover]

WAAAHOOOOOO!!!! Easily the best fish out of the sea!!! Cheers to many more!!!

[@gost9396]

regards from Sweden

[@MikeJones-wl6gb]

Love the Jetti spinnaker!!!

[@katherinesage]

🍹 Congrats on the Wahoo!!! We your Preppy Fans would love 40 min Vlogs and love the Diving and Island Explores

[@amyruschaupt1736]

Another GREAT video you two 😎🙌😘❤️ Thank You!

[@edgarmuller6652]

The chain of Islands along the coast of Venezuela are the most beautiful places. We sailed them for years since the 80’s until we sold our sailboat in 2010’s it’s worth visiting. Unfortunately some bad publicity makes it hard.

[@brettlopez6641]

Beautiful part of the world. Hope you enjoyed Bonaire

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, it must be hard work sometimes when you are in a port for awhile and you get to meet a lot of wonderful people and you have to say goodbye. I suppose sailing is a bit like motorhome in your always catch up with them again but for a brief moment you have a bit of sadness in your heart Anyway keep up the good work always enjoy the videos , Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 I’m on the big island 🏝️

[@brethatton9540]

Livin' the dream!

[@sv_skidbladnir]

Nice catch, can't wait to be catching one of them too

[@bermudahummerkite5431]

You should sail to bermuda 🇧🇲

[@tlowe2502]

Thanks guys, GO JETTY GIRL 👍🏻💕🐾🍖

[@freedomwanderer]

Great sailing.

[@carltontweedle5724]

People say that french sparkling wine sailing, more like a really good cold beer. Plus where next plans which way north south the med.

[@Rainmaker60LM]

do you run into insurance issues if there is a travel warning, will you lose coverage?

[@richardreimer]

@ 14:17 You know The Starship Enterprise's number was/is NCC 1701. "Boldly go Where No Man has Gone Before" ...and... you are!👍

[@jaanapylsy635]

I enjoy watching you SAILING!! Sailing and exploring places. Not going around and round for example F.P. There are some channels,ive stopped watching. But not you,so keep going 👍

[@roadboat9216]

You and stop at there places but you are taking your chances. I had a friend about 30 mile off the coat of Venezuela he was shot. His wife motorsaild them to Trinidad. He lived but barely. The I have made this trip. Great sail! But today I would steer clear.

[@RenegadeSail]

Would love to know if yall bought or made yourself the crocheted veggie holder in your galley. I'm actually sitting here testing some patterns for some as I watch your video. I love yours so much more than any I've tested and would love to know the pattern.

[@RNVOS]

Great video you two! ❤ from 🇨🇦BC

[@ronisley9716]

The freeze your seafood is only a thing in the USA. It’s actually a requirement for anything served raw. I ate tuna on a boat in the pacific right after it was caught. The 3 day part in the refrigerator before it goes bad is true. If you’re going to keep it longer than that freeze it.

[@tvserieslover]

Loving your series. Can you guys do a blooper reel video of edit cuts? :)

[@timkeasbey151]

I love the graphic on the spinnaker, are you going to offer it on tshirts.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Good haircut man. :)

[@christinec1928]

SV Delos did Brazil and Venezuela and it was so nice to see cruising grounds off the beaten path. Having said that, Venezuela has some serious economic and crime problems these days. They stayed away from the major cities.

[@jamesmainers7814]

B safe!!!! Enjoy!!!!

[@williamsron]

Great video!

[@billnicholson1220]

Hey guys, been thinking about your stove and oven. That oven is a FIRE HAZARD. Get rid of it and get a toaster oven for that space. I know your home wall oven never has a hot handle.

[@michaelmiller2599]

Love catching Wahoo (favorite eating as well) - watch your fingers - I have a half-fingered friend that paid the price in Cabo San Lucas Mexico 😳

[@TheBiggestGuyEver]

Maybe I’ve just missed it but what’s your long term plan? Are you planning to spend much time in Central America? Will you go through the canal and eventually cross the pacific?

[@williamwoolcock]

You caught an Ono. Means delicious.

[@dennisboyd1712]

YES !The Best Tasting fish ever

[@birdfeeding]

I dunno, you two. Almost looks like you know what you're doing. Great job!

[@chartlanguage]

Will you do a video telling us which one it was less maintenance the catamaran or the troller?

[@jodybruch829]

Blazin’ your own trails!!

[@megamilyon6111]

Travel advisories aren’t issued by the news. Generally they come from the State Department (if American)

[@reyarmas7]

I am very happy that you loved the beautiful islands of Venezuela, which are undoubtedly safe places, since you visited the Aves archipelago. Here I leave you information about the Isla de Aves shipwreck. In the wreck of Las Aves in 1678, between 12 and 15 French ships were sunk. This event was one of the largest maritime disasters of the time. The shipwreck occurred when the French fleet, led by the flagship Le Terrible, was heading towards the Las Aves coral reef. The Dutch fleet had maneuvered into the island's central lagoon to lure the French, making the archipelago look like part of Bonaire. As the French approached the reef, Le Terrible could not avoid it. Captain d'Estrées ordered guns to be fired to warn the rest of the fleet, but the other ships thought they were being attacked by the Dutch and headed towards them. Finally, all the ships in the fleet hit the reef and sank. It is estimated that 500 sailors lost their lives. A big hug from Venezuela and may God bless you always.

[@merledeardorff7584]

There are no pirates iN the archipelago because the pirates are all in the USA !!! Thank you Kamala . . .

[@reyarmas7]

@@merledeardorff7584 I understand your concern, but it is not fair to judge an entire nationality by the actions of a few. The 25 years of Chavismo have impacted Venezuela in all aspects and have destroyed many Venezuelan values, but the majority of Venezuelans are good people. Blaming everyone for the behavior of a few lacks empathy and humanity. I wish you a happy day, may God bless you, and a big hug from good Venezuelans.

[@reyarmas7]

@@merledeardorff7584 In Venezuela we have an expression that I blindly believe in: .................................There are more of us who are good.

[@billyhinton9155]

Hay Billy how is it going ??

[@CJrun]

I first started sailing in 1973, even got my captain's licence in 1983. I am willing to learn. Have I always spelled jibing wrong, should it be gybing, or is it a preference matter? I would prefer a different spelling than one that gets often confused with jiving. Thoughts?

[@MK-gr9qz]

Good one🏅🏋️🏄‍♀️

[@arthurdenton380]

Hi Billy & Sierra we are cruising on carnival to Grenada January never been there what is the best thing to do ?

[@michaelsnow3113]

Did I see some stitches in his left hand at 0:26 ?

[@joskokshoorn8955]

Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao are part of the kingdom of the Netherlands. They are safe islands.

[@SD-ft6gs]

Are you guys going to do the pacific crossing to Micronesia.?!?!? it feels like that would be your jam too! As far as sushi/sashimi prep, the freezing is not so much for killing bacteria. In general you want to both rest and age the fish to get the best flavors and aromas, especially if you consider that adrenaline both smells bad and tastes bad (fish/animals are full of adrenaline after you catch them and it takes a minimum of 24h to release it. and and you freeze to make it easier to cut and work with!...freezing does cut bacteria but most "dangerous" bacteria/pathogens comes from handling/prepping and how clean work surfaces are and not from the fish in nature.

[@judycheney9882]

Oh and, Sierra, where is your shirt from love the colour

[@pastaking231]

So when are you guys going to head to the South Pacific?

[@Foxhound5362]

Mr Funnel is the way 👍

[@whitneylake2107]

Every time I see sushi it makes me salivate ! Yummmmm ...

[@wahooandy1]

Get some Nomad DTX 220’s and you will catch a lot more Wahoo. Guaranteed.

[@josephlashley3166]

News is always bad news. Jamaica is bad. We heard about a person starting to shop outside the protected dock. A woman started to cross the street. A motorcycle came by and took her bag within ten feet of the security section.

[@zakadam154]

You kids are like a couple of fish out of water floating on the ocean. Amazing

[@michaelbrannan4864]

Go jetty girl have a good night

[@danielwalden8725]

B-E-AU-TIFULL 🤙 Venezuela? 🤠

[@tomdrummy4984]

Billy’s hair looks darker ? And Sierra looks stronger when pulling up her side of dinghy………..yes, I know it’s the lighter side. 😂🤣 💪

[@mirellapacheco1141]

Island of birds 🦅

[@jimmanney4948]

In case you haven’t heard La Vagabond was anchored and hit by a fishing vessel in Japan. Everyone safe, boat severely damaged. Stay safe

[@cncarstens]

Question: can you elaborate a little more…. Did you get a visa or not for Vz? You mention 2 months. Would you recommend a visa? I used to live and work in Venezuela and my wife is Venezuelan so we are thinking of sailing there next year. Did you ever legally check in? Hope you give the western Caribbean a try. We loved Cuba and will go back later this year. sv Heliades

[@LuisToledo-tl5bj]

Aves = Pajaros = Birds

[@chriskid8775]

would flying drone into a net help?

[@josephbailey4463]

Barlovento, Sotavento = Windward, Leeward

[@MrRourk]

Looks like the hurricane is heading for Cuba

[@chartlanguage]

Was the selling community better than the other community or are they all the same? Are they different?

[@helomech1973]

A guy I worked with in Guyana was a Canadian, he moved to Venezuela and started a helicopter sight seeing company. The Venezuela government took all his possessions including his house and helicopter and kicked him out of the country with nothing. The guard at my house also told us lots of bad stories about government officials taking things from you.

[@jacksmith8002]

How old is this video, how it jetty's rash?

[@rayb3117]

The information is absolutely correct, Venezuela is a very dangerous place for Americans. Just like crossing from the US into Mexico for Americans can be very dangerous. Just use your head and don't stray to far away from main cities.

[@wjhann4836]

it seems Jetty had also a search for her sea legs?

[@janaferreira8882]

❤

[@markstaniland7655]

XO

[@Fastvw1]

That US flag needs to be replaced ASAP

[@26N80W]

Inside gybes or outside?

[@26N80W]

After I posted the question I see your sheet running inside.

[@mirellapacheco1141]

Aves means birds

[@AHmad-pm4pb]

WTF ! US citizen inside Venezuela? Asking for trouble.

[@rayallen1479]

Cream cheese on sushi? Never…. Great video, thank you. Greetings from Anacortes!!!

[@johnnyj9531]

Yes, you need a new United States flag, ASAP! Good video

[@tnllifeunedited9165]

🤠👍