Are we Bluewater ready? OUR checklist and YOUR guide to Bluewater cruising

[@GoldcoastSurfCam]

Emergency tiller was a great idea. 👍

[@potterkelly487]

Thank you, for these videos! Always enjoy from BC, Canada. 🇨🇦❤️❤️

[@SailingSVRio]

Thank you for the vibes! Glad you enjoy 😊

[@laurapitre5797]

It's a good idea to tie the end of your chain to a length of line instead of using a shackle so you can cut it away in an emergency. It's always nice to get new chain!

[@SailingSVRio]

Thanks for the tip! We do keep an angle grinder handy 🤪

[@yaa63]

You are such a great couple...love your Aussie accent and the way you have to say things - expressions - ...humor is one of the best medicines...enjoyed the video very much...Rio looks fabulous and the upgrades you've done are VERY logic...congrats on your citizenship!!!!

[@SailingSVRio]

Hey Thanks for the lovely message. I’m so lucky to be part of this country (Australia).

[@yaa63]

very happy for you and your precious family 🤗🤗 @@SailingSVRio

[@flattrackeroz]

Hahaha I have just discovered the LED head lights and glasses too! Know how you feel mate 😂. Also congratulations on becoming an Aussie!

[@SailingSVRio]

Haha Denham uses the head lights about 3x day, everyday, mostly in conjunction with his glasses. 🤓

[@mitchellandmarythomas2372]

Enjoying your videos; I've gone back and watched all of them. You might want a longer tiller handle on the emergency tiller: the forces on a cat rudder are much more than on a monohull. Congrats on becoming an official Aussie.

[@SailingSVRio]

Thanks for the tip, we are still to put the tiller to test. Thanks for the lovely message too

[@karencarswell5706]

Great stuff , are you able to share what this sort of fit out could cost ?

[@SailingSVRio]

To take Rio from a capable coastal boat but a little run down - to fully kitted out was about 50-60k in parts. We did almost all of it ourselves or it would have been triple that...

[@ivodevocht9775]

Keen to hear more about your drogue setup! A future video?

[@SailingSVRio]

Thanks for the idea, we can definitely include in a future video.

[@Fwdking]

Belated Congratulations on your Australian Citizenship. 👍🇦🇺🦘 Although this tubing thing is voyeuristic ( not my bag), I am taking in lots about the catamaran life . My goal , 2yrs catamaran for me , just a small 10m will do.

[@SailingSVRio]

Thanks very much. it was a special day for me. and for sure. Any size, any boat.. the love of the ocean and travelling with the wind has nothing to do with budget!