A Change of Course [Adventure

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[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

For those of you who were caught off guard or surprised by today's video, here's a bit more of the backstory and our situation. This has not been an easy year for us, and we thank you all for sticking with us! adventureadrift.com/2020/03/30/where-did-we-go-wrong/

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

@Tristram Sidey Try going to our website ( AdventureAdrift.com ) and clicking on Blog

[@islandmikes-sailingandtrad8473]

The virus situation has worsened conditions for sure, but the boat market in so cal is on fire as people want to become liviboards ...as for working? Way of the world..most of us have had to work a lot longer than we wished. MAKARA is not too big if you can build your kitty. Highly recommended. Forget doing the world just get sailing ;forget entertaining watchers, just get sailing. Scale back and save your dough.

[@stukincaid]

I've watched the 2 of you since you started off - prior to sailing off in Varuna - and have found your videos really inspirational (I've always clicked "play" whenever they've appeared in my KZbin feed). Due to programs such as yours, we have bought a yacht and now live aboard with 2 young kids - and are having the time of our lives. I hope you both can once again find the passion and the money to make it possible as you obviously have such a genuine interest in an alternative and independent lifestyle at sea. Best wishes to you both and thanks for the journey so far - remember that it's not over until you say it is - may it continue for another 200 episodes once you find the right yacht!

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Awwwe, thanks for your support! That's awesome that you have set out on your own new adventure in life, wishing you all the best and hope you are in a good spot to be hunkered down at the moment. Not to worry, there will no doubt be more adventures on our end! :) Cheers!

[@bobsprengel2132]

If you are going to be outta the water for a while, there's no better place than the Great Northwest to do it!! Please be careful with the virus challenges...especially in Washington State. Bad timing for surgery, but you gotta do what you gotta do. The best wishes for a quick recovery!!! I had the same issue of trying to decide what sailboat I wanted, don't let it bug you too much. I started with a blue water cruiser and ended up with a trailer sailer, since I live in Central Oregon far from the ocean. BUT the good news is no $ for marinas or hard storage. I'll never cross oceans, but I can watch you do it! Coastal cruising and lakes in the Great northwest. Looking forward to your next video!!! Cheers!

[@budawang77]

Hope you guys hang in there. Difficult times financially for a lot of people, but there's always a solution to every problem. You're really the perfect cruising couple so don't give up. As for which boat you should keep? I would probably keep the bigger one if you can make it work financially. For your kind of cruising, I don't think the cost differential between the small boat and the big one is as large as some people say.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Awe, thanks! We are trying not to give up and constantly making/reevaluating our plans for the best path for us to get back on the water soon! :)

[@peterkacandes5905]

I’m sure you will figure it all out eventually. Wishing you all the best. Good luck and I’ll look forward to any updates.

[@karitane]

Hope your back gets sorted and you make the right decisions about Makara and your future. Best of luck. You rock x

[@theislandpackrat]

Your up here where there's some of the best sailing in the world, You got a boat thats big enough you can have a heater, insulate it, carry enough supplys to last a while. Years ago I had a tri and used to wear shorts only just to sail by boaters with there snowmobile suits and artic wear even with mask on, just to step out of my dodger and wipe the sweet from my head just to watch them shiver!! I've spent 30 years trying to get a big boat and at 68 finally got one, needs lots of work but it's 53' ketch and with back problems and heart problems I don't think I'll have a problem handling it. Most boaters just want a boat to run to the next town! They go south so they don't have to change tack and nothing is in the way! Fix up the boat as you use it, and in 20 years think how great it will look! Do you watch sailing emerald steel? They can sail it blind fold and it's tip top shape! Most commenters have never even had a boat or one over 20'. GOOD luck and take care!

[@donzie13]

You two all over the place! Not sure where you are both going and you are taking us all with you on chaotic adventure! THANK YOU! WE are with you! These are bad times and you both give us a break from what is going on! It has hit close to home and is not nice! Thank you both for the vides!!!!!!!!!

[@moniquezwart1961]

I would like to wish you all the best. I have been following you from the start and noticed that the both of you were not happy the last year! One bad decision can turn your life upside down. You are not the only ones. Keep the spirit high, you are both still young and things become beter!

[@RenegadeADV]

I am in PT on the hard, over at the other side. If I had known you guys were in town I would have dropped by and said hi!

[@captainbob406]

Really sorry to hear about your back acting up again. I hope you get through this with a swift recovery. In terms of Makara.... Unless there is something else about the boat that is uncomfortable to you (e.g. incremental cost due to size?), I wouldn't let the extra room inside be a show stopper. Actually, having a bit of extra room in a boat is a good thing. It will be sad to see Makara go. Well.... we are all pretty much in shut down mode due to CV. You will have plenty of time to think about it. Please be safe!

[@mitchpender8113]

Im with them on boat size, essentially sailing as a couple counts as single handing , and 50 feet is just too large to be comfortably or safely handled long term, sure you can use powered systems on board to lighten loads but these are not to be relied upon

[@Mr1bertram]

You've done so much on her sorry to hear she's not quite right. Head south to warmer weather and then figure it all out. Maybe she'd sell quick in SF if needed. Sure wish you'd start sailing even though I enjoy watching you refit your boat. You do great work, Ty giving your back a month after surgery in not ever going to work. If you sit behind a desk, yes a month is good. For physical work you're going to need 4-6 months. Believe me I know. I had a herniated L4 S1 herniation and was a firefighter. I was off 5 months and never looked back. Let yourself heal.

[@freerangewhanau]

Makara has some nice lines once you see her out of the water. I hope your surgery went ahead as planned mate!

[@TipsyMarlinTravels]

We were wondering if there might be some big changes coming for you. Just kind of picked up that vibe. Whatever you do, we wish you all the best. We travel full time (right now in our RV) and understand how life unfolding can derail the best laid plans. Please take good care of yourselves in these troubled times...and if you decide to sell Makara, hold off until we can afford to buy her...lol!!! Much love to you both.

[@marshallbrowne5371]

Ty and Hillary.....Just getting the boat on the hard here in Florida for the Hurricane season. I am looking for crew for the next winters Bahamas travels as I am solo now. Hope all things go well for you for the future.

[@mitchpender8113]

Hey guys sorry to hear about you guys being landlocked !! when things get better in regards to travel / health get in touch if you are interested in doing some cruising in Aust / asia, i have a newport 41 doesnt get sailed enough be great to do some cruising with some like minded souls

[@capnordest]

As I said some time ago, I always felt it was a mistake to sell Varuna and take on such a large project boat. Anyway good luck to you both and hope to see you back in the near future and make sure you stay safe in these troubling times.

[@ParrotSailor]

i think they were hoping for the big dream patron dollars i dont think people have money for that now they took the boat to the highest priced market

[@zoesdad961]

I made a few comments about your "next boat" back when you were in Mexico. Some were project boats ( soft deck- run away!) and some I thought were too big for a couple to have fun with. Perhaps something to ponder. I still think a 42-44 is too big for a couple to enjoy- unless you go expensive and complex. Big sails and big anchors means power everything. More to maintain. T's back showing signs of being chronic. You guys are about the same age as my kids, and I lovingly tell them they ain't gettin' younger. So perhaps a different idea. A 38-40ft, but a newer design. Many have a aft cabin and much more storage than older designs like your Pearson. Everything lighter, easier to manage but well engineered (ie not a "Hunter"). You both can handle a 36ft so a jump to 38-40 is close. And will a 44ft boat be that much easier to manage solo (off watch down below) than Makara? I just don't think the difference is that great, so if you decided to go big, just keep Makara (but that does not seem to fit your plans). Also most things being smaller/lighter, it might be cheaper to buy and cheaper to operate, getting you back out there sooner. Best wishes

[@38below39]

No reason to explain? you do what's best for you and your health // Now with the world the way it is. I hope you guys are safe and hunkered down someplace comfy. take care and congratulations on you 200 videos

[@puretrouble1603]

Looking good Hillary!!

[@csjmoore]

Yes, it would be hard to believe that AA would disappear. I thought you had a niche in Baja but I can understand the need to aircondition with a genset and other necessities. I was so proud of your valiant efforts in that heat. Now we are here, in a very big boat for two and what to do? My wife and I had a Youngsun 35, of which we were proud of, but we lived on her for years and thought we needed a bigger boat. We bought a 43 and stayed with her for 3+ years. Finally, we said why are we here living on this apartment boat? We sold her that same time. Now, I lament not having my old, sturdy 35 - 40 seaworthy boat back. If you want you will figure it out and come back with amazing adventures. Keep the faith. An old sea dog says so.

[@howiedo1124]

If she doesn’t sell by the time this blows over I would start offering patrons some cruising opportunities in the San Juan Islands.

[@garybaker6333]

Today 3/30/2020 it probably seems like someplace with a garden would be appropriate.

[@peterengel7885]

You mentioned a month recovery after back surgery. No.... You will feel better after a month but you haven't healed think in terms of six months. That if you don't re-injure your back which doesn't take much. I have been there. Take you time to evaluate your situation and move forward. Wishing you the best.

[@The_Endless_Summer]

Your boat looks a bit like a Stevens 47.

[@peterkacandes5905]

It’s kind of funny because I always figured that if the shit really hit the fan, that I’d rent out my place and sail south, but now you might not even be able to check in south of the border or a lot of places across the South Pacific. One could still probably sail to Hawaii and sit out the two week quarantine before they’d let you on land.

[@islandmikes-sailingandtrad8473]

South is closed cerrado amigos

[@BobMuk08]

wow! cliffhanger... suddenly everything everywhere changes..globally. if you manage to have your op in the current situation...I hope it goes well. You can't rush wise decisions. Blessings!

[@OneGenericName]

Have an interest in boat names and their origin, wish owners would let us landlubbers know because there always seems to be an interesting story attached. I found time while sheltering from the virus to check on Makara and found a pleasant Wiki surprise. "Makara is a legendary sea-creature in Hindu mythology. In Hindu astrology, Makara is equivalent to the Zodiac sign Capricorn. Makara appears as the vahana (vehicle) of the river goddess Ganga, Narmada and of the sea god Varuna" Your cleverness made me smile :-)

[@frankrice5364]

The bottom is in good shape thank u guys for sharing

[@bobsprengel2132]

Oh yeah....your store doesn't have the Adventures Adrift patch you have on your stocking caps. Are they still available? Would love to purchase a couple for the wife and my life jackets....

[@Viendopiedra5029]

Look into a Valiant 40 or almost any other Robert Perry design. He lives in Anacortes just up from where you are.

[@alanlovesmusic6442]

It is a good time to build up the sailing kitty....

[@SailingWithVampires]

I’ll trade ya. lol Glad you guys are taking it easy. You pushed it hard for three years!

[@Sciolist]

This doesn't feels like right time to shore up depleted finances. Anyway best of luck hope channel doesn't fold up.

[@vraymond108]

Can’t believe how clean the bottom is. The paints for aluminum boats is not nearly as good. I assume by the color it had tos of copper in it. Stay healthy.

[@captainbob406]

Clean bottom is probably due to the cooler waters Makara has been in. The grass doesn't grow as quickly in cold water. ;-) Should be the same for an aluminum hull.

[@danieloliver20]

Ty, I hope your surgery went well(fushion?). I'm sure being in any hospital, especially in Washington is the last place you want to be as of 3-30-20. Stay safe you two, that's all that counts right now.

[@misswildlife7905]

Being in ANY hospital in ANY state is not optimum, but if it is necessary, then by all means.

[@SteveWrightNZ]

Dangit, my Ganley Pacemaker 40 isn't quite in the water yet.. Plenty of time left though, hoping for middle of next year, maybe you guys might like to do a lap or two of NZ, or maybe a quick belt to Oz and back!

[@chuckklima807]

I'd heard Makara was already up for sale on Yacht World. Is that true?

[@BryanHaskin]

Yep, just searched and found it.

[@JamesNewsomeCaiLeighAnna]

I also wonder they don't include the link here on the video. Here it is. www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/celestial-48-3656587/

[@borys2767]

I remember when this channel was about giving pencils and paper to mexican schools to make a difference.

[@1972erdnaxela]

Sailing with a purpose.

[@islandmikes-sailingandtrad8473]

Best of luck Time to rethink the whole thing?

[@andinbriwel1092]

Yeah... jobs are tough right now. Unless you want to work as an amazon delivery or grocery store stocker. And I’d stay away from hospitals for a while if possible. Especially there in WA.

[@misswildlife7905]

Washington has some of the finest experts during these trying times. I doubt that Ty's back is an elective; if so, then those have been postponed. I know they will do what's best for them.

[@donjohnson5307]

Burn out is common with a bigger boat.maybe some time on land will change your mind get healthy stay away from the ugly bug going around. Big hugs

[@z_actual]

I can flog you a really nice 365 Pearson :)

[@KillilaghChurch12]

Makara is forsale 1986 Celestial 48 for $79500 Port Townsend , Washington. Good luck with the sale see you next time stay safe

[@ParrotSailor]

good luck this is overpriced for the time

[@PrivateUsername]

"The Boat" section on the website still has Varuna.

[@jhendric98]

The last time I did a hot spring/tub in PNW I ended up with pneumonia. Stay safe you two!

[@misswildlife7905]

Wow..so encouraging..the last time I walked to the mailbox in the PNW, I stubbed my toe; so...don't go get your mail now... See the foolishness of your comment? Don't drive your car, you might have an accident? (a sarcastic LOL)

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

What size is your boat

[@markdichter]

Please read "the mind body prescription" by Dr. John Sarno. It pertains to your back problems.

[@brucereimer1700]

IF THE BOAT IS TO BIG WOULD YOU TRADE IT OF OR JUST SELL HER ?? AND WHAT IS THE BIG NUMBER ??HOW MUCH MONEY ..??

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@kunstmol]

Wow. At some point you have to stick with the decision you make. You bought Makara and went through a lot to get to where you are. Stay the course, don't second guess yourselves again.

[@marcvaillancourt4670]

I’m done.