A Rough Start after 4 Months not Sailing | S09E10

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The time has finally come! Winter is over here in Turkey and it is time for us to start sailing again! We’ve had an awesome winter doing inland adventures as well as banging out a bunch of boat projects.
But now it’s time for us to once again hit the high seas and over the course of the next couple of weeks we’ll be exploring one of the Mediterranean's most impressive cruising grounds. South West Turkey is renown for combining beautiful scenery and ancient ruins. And the convoluted shape of its coastline makes for one pristine anchorage after another.
But it also poses some unique challenges. The bays are extremely deep which makes anchoring a serious challenge. The mountainous terrain can create extremely unpredictable weather. But this week our main issue is that after taking a 4 month break from sailing, we are super rusty and honestly so is the boat. So we’ve got to get back into the groove if we’re going to be able to take on the challenge of sailing SW Turkey.
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[@faruk33777]

Wherever you go in Turkey, you can always find quality food. You won't go hungry here. And the food of each region is different and delicious. After all, it is the oldest settlement in the world and many different cultures lived here.

[@talesoftera]

We are sad to see you leave. Turgutreis DMarin has been a home to us for 12 years. Thank you for covering the region so fairly. The town of Turgutreis is getting some significant infrastructures finished soon, including the town square., I hope you stop by on your way back from wherever you are headed. Cheers GO AZTEK

[@Psychobilly]

6:00 You gotta dip the bread in them shrimp. The fish you have are Barbon. Those are my favorite. They have them in Egypt too.

[@Psychobilly]

The bread is better toasted, or as they say it, ızgara ekmek!

[@russellegge9840]

LOL now you know what it is like for us New England sailors who are out of the water for 5 + months during the winter. Getting back to the boat is like relearning everything, and something always breaks. Great video.

[@domfer2540]

Great stop. I love the small sea ports.

[@johnmayer3433]

Isa is growing so fast. That little meal made my mouth water, shrimps, fish, garlic and fresh baked bread, delicious.

[@mikehill2554]

The artistry and sophistication of the ancient world blows my mind

[@martinopipino]

Dear Jordan and Desiree … thanks for your awesome videos!!! Question: I have a sailing boat … 44ft, which is finishing its charter service and I will take it over in fall 2025. Would you recommend this Marina in Turkey for some substantial boat work? Badically upgrading from costal charter to live-aboard capable boat… plus standard maintenance, upgrade to lithium batteries, solar arch and so on? How would you rate the yard and contractors there?

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

Excited to be back sailing. I sure enjoyed your videos on the inland adventures. Turkey is beautiful.

[@MrPalmguy]

I just love the history lessons. Beautiful little daughter there, too! Be safe always from the Philippines.

[@tmcmsail1]

I kept a checklist for going to sea and end of day. It can be a one minute read to ensure all is covered. I guess it is my aviation experience that showed it to be useful.

[@Tomm9y]

Checklists are awesome, but trying to get a chaotic 88 year parent to adopt them is mind boggling.

[@jimconner1028]

Happy Saturday! Cutest moment ever at 12:19. It seems Mom has an audience. Watch closely it passes too quickly.

[@junoharpoon]

You are visiting my favourite area........lovely swimming, small bays and gorgeous towns. Very envious!

[@danielmclellan7762]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Qwiv]

Woot. Cool to see you guys out again.

[@glenaldrich8789]

Thank you!!!

[@kevburrows1955]

Beautiful..

[@joannebedford2695]

Great video

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

Beautiful place

[@suel3804]

Superb. Thank you

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

Good to see you back on the water.

[@eileenderheim3768]

Nice video. Enjoy you sharing a bit of history of the area. Thanks for sharing.

[@davescott1491]

So nice❤. Many blessings.

[@user-uw4ch8qr5e]

Excellent video.

[@GilbertLoranger]

Happy Saturday from Lake Huron (Canada) ..... we are looking forward to launch in a few weeks. Keep up with the great videos

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Enjoyed your 1st sail after 4 months. Thank u sharing info about where u r…i love that too 🇨🇦 ❤

[@laurierodriguez1432]

Loved this episode...sooo much beauty in this world!! And, thank you for my Saturday morning history lesson...always great! ✌️💜

[@12345677396]

Buon mare e buona vela, ragazzi! Siete fantastici e Isabella è splendida!!!

[@wadeshore]

Thank you two so much for bringing me to beautiful places I will never visit and the education that goes with the journey.

[@ingridvannugteren3504]

Hope you visit Datca and Sailor Paradise, (other side of the bay of Datca, (Simi if you want to go te Greece again, several bays are beautiful), Loryma, Serge Limani, Ciftlick) And after Marmaris there are to bays before the Goceck Bay also very beautiful)

[@ralfretter5674]

Lovely video ❤

[@journeyon6598]

Great video. I always learn something new! Have great travels!💗 Made me feel Tipsy and glad you provide the opportunity to donate any amount.

[@BigWaveStudio]

woahh, the tiling still visible and intact was crazy!!!

[@h.v7461]

Beautiful ⛵️

[@alohatvj]

Very entertaining video 📹 👏. The marina is simply amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@SailingThePasha]

My inspirations!

[@pofudukayi]

I love the way Isabella appreciates her food. I wish my daughter had such a good appetite. Maşallah

[@craigkepchar2619]

That is a very interesting place to be visiting. Great show and good job on the editing.

[@holodeckdragon8876]

most amazing baby!!!!!!!

[@biggestsin54]

We spent 13 days in Kaş last summer. It was amazing. Planning to visit Datça, Marmaris and Göcek area next time. I wish it was warmer so you could jump in the water wherever you anchor. Get yourselves water shoes they help a lot on the rocks.

[@tammy6992]

That was great

[@isabelleb.1270]

17:04 The little fish you are eating looks like a « rouget » in french (red mullet ?). Typical in the Mediterranean sea, and one of my favorite !!!

[@thewalkinglegs3688]

ahh I was there last August Awesome! Enjoy! YOu will love around Marmaris if you like ruins

[@michelbedos9371]

Create a check list as we do in aviation!

[@Ozgur72]

Have fun. The southwestern coast is a gem. Be careful about lodos (southwestern storms). 17:00 Thats Barbunya btw.

[@jazzifized]

@Ozgur72 minor typo correction 🙂 Barbunya = Red beans (Not fish) Barbun = Red mullet (Fish)

[@RNVOS]

You never loose it ! Maybe rusty but it is like riding a bike! ❤ from 🇨🇦 BC

[@goulash75]

Great first sail back out. You may have been a little rusty to start with, but I'm sure you'll be back in the swing of thing in no time.

[@2015jan]

İ missed you guys! Isabella is growing up❤ I cant believe she is already watching something on your phone. İt is always pleasure watching you. Shame you are with us only for a short time in your videos😢. Take care of eachother and Isabelle. Safe sailing and happy days!

[@08cad]

Back out on the water!👏👏👏😁

[@paulcollins9197]

Be safe you two

[@viarnay]

three, I mean four

[@SuperCamij]

Isabella is getting so big! So beautiful ❤️ I love your videos!

[@debhight9117]

Good video. Can you expand on how you set up the jibe preventer? You mentioned it briefly but we’d like to see how you set yours up.

[@wjhann4836]

I was in your area a long time ago - just around the corner - the bay east of Bodrum is worth more than a week to explore. An in many anchorages there are little restaurants with amazing food.

[@rhondapowell4139]

I just love your episodes. You guys make editing look easy. The flow is just right. Glad you are sailing again and that the weather isn't too dicy...yet. I really like that you are reading Spanish to Isa. Being bilingual is so important these days. Anyway, it's a great episode. ❤ Hello Oso

[@michellereynolds6290]

Great to see you back out on the water! That shot of you looking down on Isa as she watches her show while you get underway was so cute. Those cheeks! 💓💓Another great episode.

[@dougallen4675]

Good Morning

[@armoredsaint6639]

Sailing is so intriguing. An absolute passion of mine, however, not throwing up is even more of a passion of mine! So I don't usually go sailing!!

[@Turkiye954]

You are sailing my dream route. Weather will be nicer just few weeks later. You must visit Gocek area. Have fun in Turkiye

[@gokalpserper3585]

16:55 Fish is a striped red mullet. One of the my favorites. In Turkish 'Tekir balığı' we say.

[@Now-or-Never_Adventures]

Man, we really struggled to anchor at that place. We also had issues with our Windlass, crazy! Normally that anchorage is much busier!

[@Darkangel1494]

I see, you are heading towards Fethiye. I hope you will visit Cleopatra beach and the ruins on that island, Akyaka, and after Fethiye, Kaş and the Sunken City ruins^^

[@kristaready8812]

OMG, that was such a great video that it flew by. I could have watched another hour!! Desiree's cooking/food looks next level delicious. I'm surprised your not both 400lbs 😂 Your videos are so fantastic I feel like I'm watching a mini professional documentary. 🤗💞

[@n0kki85]

3:07 Kids are good to pick up the feeling of the adults. Man is stressed as hell, so kid could be mirroring it. Stay calm and stay safe

[@SVImpavidus]

Guys your content this last few videos has just been brilliant. The research has been outstanding and having spent the last 3 seasons sailing Turkey and Cyprus we appreciate the places you are showcasing. We are about to head your way leaving Cyprus Tuesday heading West and North. There are a couple of places that you absolutely have to go before like us, you head West. The sunken city at Keckover, the city and 20,000 seat amphitheater at Demre, St. Nicholas church & The mankind museum there too. Drop us a line and we will give you a heads up... Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@mmacas7411]

I love D-Marin Šibenik, Croatia

[@curmudgeinnak]

Been a while since I have managed to catch a video. My yt use to be SV Esprit Libre from Punta Gorda Fl. We now live remote in Alaska on a homestead and cabin rental property we purchased. I have a lot of videos to catch up on. Missed your vids.

[@sheRoyals]

I’ve been doing a study in the Biblical book of Acts & History of the early church. ⛪️ So much of it takes place RIGHT where you guys have been traveling! You have enriched my study unknowingly and it’s been incredible to see many of these early church historical sites! I can’t wait to tune in to all the places you visit down across this region! It has been such a pleasure to watch! Maybe one day I’ll get to see it as well!

[@robnee3313]

Fantastic video, unbelievable quality. I love when you're underway, Desiree cooking again, prepare to get hungry! I love the talent base of you two and the places you go. Amazing. I'm happy you are sailing again, so much of the world I haven't seen! Thank you.

[@normanboyes4983]

Gotta be an armchair warrior here. You recognise the very real problem with a four month lay off from using the boat - but what would be a better way? 1. Checklists - You need a harbour one and a Pre Sea Checks. follow aircrew practice. 2. After a long lay off programme in a basin trial a few days before your planned sailing date. A basin trial involves bringing all systems in use and operate the boat as though you were at sea but the dock lines stay tied. Functional check of propulsion ahead and astern, if wind allows get the rags out one by one and operate all winches, functional check of capstan. 3. Two days before planned sailing date - sea trials and shakedown - a functional test of the boat and crew under motor and sail. Only need 2-3 hours for this.

[@hairyscotman]

Isabella is beautiful!!!! what a great video....ENJOY!!!! SAFE TRAVELS!!!

[@davidsachs4883]

Lookout the mosaic tile floor reminded me of an experience when I was a teenager visiting Israel. We were looking at a Roman era mosaic floor and the guide threw the water from his large cup onto the floor and the colors seemed to pop much brighter when wet. I suggest you try it. Worst possible outcome is wasting some water.

[@davidsachs4883]

Looking at the… I’ve got to proofread more

[@atanngaraj5633]

Hi there. First things first, you are in the best place in Turkey to observe nature, history and sea. Second, enjoy your delicious Mezes which you taste, but try Rakı with them. It is like a tradition or legacy in Turkey, we love Rakı with fish and meze. Have fun, take care😊

[@dogankarakaya3847]

Goodby goodby ❤❤❤❤

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Gotta love those digital baby sitters😂

[@jamesvickers3689]

Great to see you on the move again.

[@muratcengiz83]

Hi, it seems that you are in Göcek marina right in front of my boat according to your last AIS position. How long are you planning to be around Göcek ? I just wanna pass by and say hello. If you need any assistance, let me know. Cheers. Murat (s/y Deep&Sea)

[@yoyojoe9240]

Wow....the boat looks "Majestik" while under Sail..! (Great drone work....as always.)

[@dag-deniz]

Get ready for the night winds from the land, especially after very hot day times. But anyway, my homeland- west mediterrenean coasts of Türkiye, are really cute. Enjoy!❤

[@sukruesin6394]

I think still it's a good time to visit Datça town. They have delicious almond. You may stay in Antalya and visit Konya. I mean if you guys are interested in Sufi culture. Try to reach Cyprus.

[@cindycornog8006]

❤❤❤

[@davidholman8118]

Excellent episode! Back in the saddle!

[@michaelrobinson8915]

Go easy on yourself and family, no appointments for a sailor...bendiciones...m

[@muratsinanengin9773]

16:33 you know, I can binge on that thing until I get myself a heart attack. BTW, did I tell you that Isabella is adorable? 😍

[@tuvytuvemue]

When you said you’re done exploring Turkey it broke my heart a bit because your inland vlogs were so good. I love that you all were able to capture it for us and I will miss turkey too. I love your channel!

[@janicechilders4885]

Is Oso getting gray hair?! Love your videos♥️Isabella is so beautiful!

[@RichWork]

I am a fan of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, so I love all your land excursions! You are taking me to see all the things I'd want to see! Thank you so much! Also, Isabella is just the sweetest! I know there are hard times off camera but you guys are doing great!!! Thank you for taking us along!

[@Johnsouthshore]

One spring.. I took off from the lift & off I went . Then yanmar died.. I forgot to.turn on tbe fuel seacock.. duh.. I anchored.. bled it and she was fine.. details!

[@loisphillips5826]

Another great Saturday morning coffee with Atticus. Great anchorage,. Gonna be a great cruising season. Looking forward to it.

[@robertdievendorf3312]

I’m already looking forward to next week’s episode. Your videos are informative, entertaining, and a great way to see parts of the world we’d not likely see anywhere else. Thanks

[@sthtemp2]

Great vid. Thx.

[@hagaiabeliovich4276]

The fish you ate was a red mullet, Jordan

[@jorgegorina3039]

Beautiful simply beautiful❤❤❤🙏🏻🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Tillersweep]

I think your dog would miss you too.

[@bfs007a]

Wow...what's the trick with getting the main down so fast? Some trick with the lines so they cannot tangle at all going or what?

[@evrenuzun7036]

That looked like a red mullet you were having...

[@capt.redbeard8361]

glad to see you guys sailing again. Rusty or not it must be super exciting!

[@timf6916]

Love the Flag, but just ask, is that a smart thing to do in that area?

[@robinmiller8918]

I so enjoy you episodes. You do such a great job with the history of where your at. I love it. You are my favorite you tube channel. I look forward to your shows every week. Be safe out there.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Wow, thank you!

[@wannabe_sailor_777smith6]

As much as I was mesmerized by your adventures on land I have to say I was ready for some sea time. I watch a lot of sailing channels but this is the only one I look forward to watching while I’m drinking my coffee on Saturday mornings.

[@timgwaltney5770]

Wow…. What a beautiful spot…. You guys do such an awesome job of sharing your experience along with some background of the region…. Thank you and stay safe