Are we having Kids? Price of Our Sailboat? Honest LiveAboard Q&A!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Hi all! We are currently doing a passage, please leave us comments, we will be responding as soon as we can! Fair winds and following seas 🫶⛵️🌅

[@loria.5650]

Praying for your safety and a beautiful time.

[@ROTFLCopterMan]

You never gave the price of the boat. I would love to hear more on the specifics of your boat.

[@TrailBlazer46]

You mean we can’t come over for leftover banana bread? LOL safe travels!

[@patrickandmichaela]

​@@ROTFLCopterMan We posted the asking price, $110,000 on the screen, but will be sharing all the info more in depth in a focused video around it!

[@krisnace]

508 views with only 124 likes come on people what's wrong with you start hitting that like button. These kiddos deserve the love. Michaela said the most beautiful thing that will keep her going is us people and our comments that we watch their videos. What a beautiful sweet spirit. It's so obvious we can see the love that you share between one another and I hope and pray that that continues to grow even stronger day by day. I also love the fact that you do not set everything in concrete that you have to be here by a certain day and you got to leave there by a certain day understandable if you're dealing with bad weather but to me living a lifestyle like you're living should try and make it as enjoyable as it should be and just take it day by day. God bless thank you and stay safe out there

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much Kris! It's true! Even on our sail the past two days we turned the internet on so we could read the comments as we were 25 miles off shore getting through our sail :) Every time we move the boat it gets easier and easier and the more flexible we get with dates the better of a time we have! Thank you so much for being here with us, it really means the world ❤🎉⛵

[@roxanneowens1202]

That's my nephew and niece-in-law. Very very proud of them. When they set their minds to something, nothing stops them!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 This is my Aunt! We are also very very proud of her 🙂 She is an inspiration to all in what she has accomplished in her life❤🎉

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

Served 21 years in the Australian Navy love KZbin and found you two,at first I thought this isn’t going anywhere but now I watch because I know it will,I’m proud of the fact that you can dust yourselves off and get over it ,seasickness will pass apprehension will not it’s a part of the journey of life and you guys have got it so buckle down and enjoy the trip it’s not meant to be easy you only get out of life what you put in,my advice is stick to it you’re doing just fine

[@patrickandmichaela]

I think watching our first videos it would make sense to think we never would get off the mooring ball! But where is the adventure in that! Thank you for sticking with us and getting to see us actually be out here making mistakes, breaking things, and trying to figure out how to fix them 🙂 Thanks so much for the encouragement and being with us on this adventure!

[@jodycatherine712]

Oh I loved this video! Michaela, I think the stirring was the appropriate amount of loud, lol. 😅 Patrick’s answer to the hot dog question restores my faith in humanity. 🥰 You guys are really great and I’m so grateful you’re willing to share your journey with us all!! 🙏🏻

[@patrickandmichaela]

😊❤ We are so glad you enjoy our movies and are on this journey with us

[@MrLebro11]

You’ve done it again…another genuine heartfelt episode. Most Q&As are super dull but you managed to captivate me right to the end. Keep up the great work. Your hard-work does not go unnoticed.

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ You are too kind! Thank you so much for being here with us, it means the world! ⛵🎉 It is a ton of work but we are so happy we get to be doing it

[@rws210]

If it's gonna happen....it's gonna happen out there .. to quote captain ron....

[@patrickandmichaela]

So so true!

[@CutterboveSailing]

"Feral boat children" ⛵️... little pirates and adventurers growing up on the ocean! That sounds like a good childhood to me.

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 Could not agree more! Seeing the world and getting some real experiences while living in nature, couldn't be better 🙂

[@ollypolly18]

Ha hot dog rehab was so funny. You two are the perfect team. Steve UK

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂😂 Glad you enjoyed some hot dog style rehab! Thank you so much for joining us!

[@greghall14]

You two are such a lovely couple and like another Aussie said, I’m looking forward to the day you visit us downunder.

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺❤ you are too kind! We would love to get to Australia one day! Thanks for being here with us

[@MrDLYouTube]

You guys are so much fun to watch. Not only are you so positive, but it's so refreshing seeing a living on a boat channel where the people are as clueless as I am, and they just go on and try to figure things out and learn as they go. It has always been my dream to live on a boat, but I'm too locked into life at my age (40s), so I live the life through you guys. :) Perhaps when I retire I can get a boat? Who knows?

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 It is so fun to get to see from the start. Hopefully we can make it seem more doable for when you do buy your boat! It is all just a learning experience and just takes some time and positive mental attitude to go from not knowing to having something that works enough :) Thank you for being with us another week!

[@hardstandpete]

You guys are cool, very cool. Cool story, cool boat, and thousands of cool adventures in future. Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the sailing community, from us Kiwis

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺😎 Appreciate the kind words! We are certainly hoping we can keep this adventure going :) Thank you for being part of our community

[@stewthebassman]

You two are such a perfectly lovely couple. Thank you for the Q&A! I love that you met at youth group in Church! More people need to meet this way!! Catch you next week!

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺🎉 It was our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it! We will definitely be doing more in the future 🎉⛵

[@sailing.everyday]

Thanks for answering our q guys!! Interesting to learn more about you both & your plans ⛵️🥳

[@patrickandmichaela]

Of course! Thanks so much for taking the time to learn more about us 🎉⛵😊 The sailing community is just the best

[@sailing.everyday]

@@patrickandmichaela agreeed!! 🙏

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

I too was married at a young age (18) and we are still married, this year was #45. Sometimes getting married young works out but I will tell you it can and usually is very hard work to keep it going.. I too have never seen "Captain Ron" either, I don't think you have to in order to sail, do you?!! Keep the great content coming!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Congrats on 45 years! That is incredible! Sometimes it does work out, but you really do have to put the work in! It has been a cool experience getting to grow up together though :) I don't think it is a requirement but wow do people seem to believe it is! Thanks so much for watching! 🎉⛵

[@lazzj4995]

Love yr channel. So happy that you have support from people as a relatively new sailing channel. Have watched some newer channels that just get shot down from the start but always see you getting advice and taking it on board. Think your openness and personalities have helped. Haha dial down the hotdogs. Asked my hubby the hotdog question - yip he also made reference to an intervention. Enjoy the hotdogs until you don’t

[@patrickandmichaela]

Our community has been nothing but stellar to us! Y'all are too kind and too caring, it constantly blows us away. I could not even tell you the last time we ate hot dogs, outside of maybe getting one at Costco when we get the chance to go into one 😂 Thank you so much for being here with us

[@darrylcox8267]

Married at 18 & 19 was interesting. My wife and I married at 21. She had finished a 2 year RN college and I didn’t go to college until I was 26 and graduated at 30. That said, my wife and I always worked at good jobs. 39 years later we’re still married. It’s not always great, but I can’t imagine being married to anyone else. I think it’s more important that you take marriage seriously before marrying than worrying about an age. Now about to retire we own a beautiful 40 acre hobby farm mostly devoted to 3 horses and the wildlife. According to our stock broker we’re in the top 1.5% of retirees for savings and everything we own is paid off. So you can get there if you marry young, but by 25 you’d better agree on where you want to be at retirement. PS: we have two children that are both doing wonderful and a beautiful grandson. We did wait 10 years after marriage to have children.

[@patrickandmichaela]

What an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Not going to lie, something like a 40 acre hobby farm is something we also talk about for our future! It doesn't always work out, but we are so glad that we married young and think it is very cool that we were able to literally grow up together. We are very different people than when we met, but are so happy and proud of how far we have been able to come. We really appreciate you sharing and being here with us on this journey 😊❤🎉

[@michaelbaron8089]

Great video! You are a lovely couple. I think you will be together for ever. My wife and I also met when we where young. She was 13 and I was 15. This was in 1968... We are still very much in love.

[@patrickandmichaela]

So amazing to hear you have been together for so long! Congratulations!!! Thank you so much for joining us as we take on this adventure

[@michaelmiller2599]

Absolutely love your channel - I watch a lot of sailing and Great Loop videos - they all cover their day to day life, but i seriously appreciate your honesty and commitment to each other - your love is real and refreshing - keep it up and fair winds to you both! 👍🏼❤️

[@patrickandmichaela]

So glad to hear you are enjoying our channel! We are so thrilled to have you here with us 😊

[@luannlaamanen3850]

Patrick and Michaela I love following your videos and look forward to more as you embark on this journey! Keep up the great editing Michaela, your videos are so real. ❤

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺❤ Thank you so much for the kind words and joining us on this journey! We try to keep it real, even when it is really hard 😂 Appreciate you being here

[@TeresaBigbie]

If you come inside near Oriental, NC look us up. Good place to reprovision and chillax. Free town dock for 24 hrs.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Will do! Thank you for the recommendation! Curious to see what free docks are like, don't find that many down south :)

[@ColinWetherelt]

Respect from an Ol' guy!! Living on purpose - it ain't easy but oh so rewarding!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

We appreciate you! We certainly are trying, and jeeze it can be hard but agreed, so rewarding! Thanks for watching!

[@markharlan6928]

I was trying to do what you are experiencing in life. I was in the boat buying stage when I was diagnosed with lung cancer and heart disease. Plans change so looking to possibly trying to do some of the great loop. Love your videos and looking forward to seeing your adventures. I'm with you in spirit. Love you both....keep it up!!!!!

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

Sorry to hear that…may you have many wonderful blessings on your journey back to good health! 🙏🏼

[@patrickandmichaela]

Oh my goodness! So sorry to hear about your diagnoses! Doing some of the great loop would be amazing! We have some family that did it and had such a fantastic time and have so many good stories! Hoping good news comes your way soon in regards to your health ❤🎉⛵ Thank you so much for being on this adventure with us!

[@caromarco6315]

This was so interesting and enjoyable to watch! You guys are great! I think you’ll really do well on you tube! And if you don’t have time to out an episode out every week just skip a week!

[@patrickandmichaela]

We are so glad you enjoyed watching! We are really trying not to skip a week, even if it is a bit exhausting :)

[@kb1esx]

You need to watch Captain Ron!

[@patrickandmichaela]

We will! It's on the list now, just need to figure out where to watch it :) Thanks for joining us another week!

[@crankinozzer]

You guys are fun! You make a Q&A fun to watch!

[@patrickandmichaela]

So glad to hear it! We really tried not to make a boring sit down and chat video and seems like people enjoyed it! Thank you for joining us another week! 🎉⛵

[@CPB111]

Really appreciate your sincerity. Best to you both.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate having you here with us! 🎉⛵

[@goleafsgo8496]

Been subscribed for awhile now and decided I better start watching and catching up. This was the perfect first video ( I had watched a bit of an early episode as well) to start with as you shared lots of great info. Have to say you seem like truly a great young couple and I hope your travels stay safe and that the channel takes off for you both. I also watch Sailing Project Atticus as well as Sailing Parlay Revival. You fit in perefect as I only watch folks who I think are great people and that I want to see succeed. 😊 thanks looking forward to getting to know and share your experiences.

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ We really appreciate the kind words, it honestly means so much to us ❤ Thank you so much for sticking with us as we go through this kind of wild adventure 🎉⛵

[@DarkSevariant]

Skip the Chesapeake Bay, go south to Grenada!! It's where everyone goes. The Hurricane belt is about 20 miles north, and your Insurance company would allow it...pretty sure. If you choose Grenada, you have about a month to get there. July thru November is the hurricane season, where your Insurance won't like it if you are in the zone, but Grenada is south out of the zone.

[@patrickandmichaela]

I think because of how little experience we had our insurance restricted us specifically to go up the east coast this season, which we are fine with. Next season the plan is Grenada for sure! Can't wait to get down there. Thanks for joining us another week

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

we love you guys here in Canada, Great big polar bear hugs to you both, keep going you guys are awesome!

[@patrickandmichaela]

❤ Thank you so much for the kind words! We will definitely keep going as long as we can ❤

[@juliazentner681]

I don't know y'all, but I want to say I AM PROUD OF YALL! BEING GOOD PEOPLE AND NOT GIVING UP! sea sickness will start to go away some...

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ Honestly, this comment made us smile so much. Thank you so much for such kind words

[@lisaeckmann6690]

Your doing a great job guys . Thanks for the info . I would love to see you have children one day !😊

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thanks so much! Us too!

[@majebrennan5668]

Great episode! For provisioning advice The Boat Galley is good. The one thing I don't like about it is her reliance on processed and canned food. They have a monohull. Catamarans need to keep it light. Think about attending the Annapolis boat show in October. It's over Columbus Day.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you! We would love to go to the Annapolis boat show, just trying to figure out how to make it happen!

[@majebrennan5668]

@@patrickandmichaela, easy. Anchor out. There are lots of places for a cat to anchor. Get there a few days ahead of time. We're members of the SSCA (Seven Seas Cruising Association). They have a get together (GAM) the weekend before the boat show. It's usually in Rhodes River, a short distance from Annapolis. Then go to Annapolis. You'll meet a lot of other cruisers. WWS usually has a get together. There are tons of things for boats and you can get really good deals. We bought our boat in October and a week later flew up to Annapolis. I had a five page list of things we needed, from an anchor to a stove and sails. I got discounts on almost everything. Buy your tickets online. There's a dinghy dock at the harbor master's, and you can receive mail there.

[@philthomas6123]

Great episode, great chemistry between you two!

[@patrickandmichaela]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for joining us another week 🎉⛵☺

[@bud8660]

Chesapeake Sailing Just saw you guys for the 1st time and saw that you were thinking of heading north in the Chesapeake. If you ever stop up at Rock Hall look us up and we can spend some time together. My wife and I love it there and currently have Faith in Swan Creek Marina. Get place to visit with beautiful Sunsets... Loved the episode. Remember home is where your anchor drops

[@patrickandmichaela]

Definitely! We are really looking forward to getting up to the Chesapeake and exploring, but also looking forward to slowing down some so we can start knocking out the long list of boat projects :) Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement, it is so incredible to get to drop our home wherever we want for a few days

[@cynsue1618]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it even though I knew most of it already! Except, of course about the hotdogs.😂

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 Exactly, at least you got some hot dog styled improv out of it 😂

[@boyddubard4197]

Hi, I would like to repeat, your Prout Snow Goose is better built and safer than any new production Cat. Planning meals-get a hook in the, hold your nose, jump in the water grab bugs & Conch. The seasickness will go away. In my 30+ years of crossing oceans, my brother and I fed families an raised 3 children, 2 Doctors and a Math PhD.

[@patrickandmichaela]

❤ It's true! We have so much faith in this boat, we know she will take care of us as long as we are taking care of her. Sounds like you have lived the life we are trying to make happen! We also believe the seasickness will pass and we will be fine, until then, throwing up once in a while isn't that bad :) Thanks for being here with us on this journey! ⛵🎉

[@mathunderthesun]

Thanks for the great videos guys!! Watching from Montreal, Canada. You guys are really inspiring, keep up the great spirit!! 🌞

[@patrickandmichaela]

It is our pleasure! Thank you so much for joining us ❤ I think our overly optimistic attitudes are the only reason we are still here 😂

[@jamesyoungblood9041]

I loved the video and I feel like we got to know y’all so much better.

[@patrickandmichaela]

So glad to hear it! We will definitely do more of these in the future! Was super fun to find out what people wanted to know and get to share more about ourselves instead of just what we are doing all the time :)

[@spikes4buds]

You guys always make me laugh! Love your videos!

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ So glad to hear it! Thank you for being here with us!

[@conorbrown5679]

Kia Kaha! Fingers crossed you make it to New Zealand!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Kia kaha is a new one for me! Very cool! Would love to make it to New Zealand one day :) Thank you for joining us another week, we really appreciate it! ❤🎉⛵

[@andrewspencer488]

Hi guys If do ever come to Australia, don't go to Bribie Island. You have to go to Hamilton Island and Whitsunday. Go for gold not aluminium.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you for the recommendation! The Whitsundays look like a dream, we have heard so many good things about them :) Hopefully one day we can make it to Australia and see it all!

[@cmac9248]

Your. Lovely couple , thanks for sharing your experiences ✨

[@patrickandmichaela]

😊 Thank you for joining us so we have people to share with, it means so much to us! 🎉⛵

[@herbertsusmann986]

You mentioned growing up in a church community. Do you miss the regular weekly church/people/etc...? When sailing do you attend local churches that you may find in random places? Or perhaps have you moved away from churches in general?

[@patrickandmichaela]

Yes! I would say that some aspects of living a very nomadic life can cause some lack of community and routine. We have met so much amazing community everywhere that we have been though as the sailing community has been fantastic and so welcoming, so that has helped a lot. I would say we are still very spiritual people but have moved away from going to specific churches every Sunday 😊

[@herbertsusmann986]

@@patrickandmichaela OK. I know many people who have followed this same path.

[@cropsternut2]

Omg, watching you from Antioch, IL…you have to have been from around here!!!when you said small town near WI!!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Close! We grew up just a bit south of there :) Been to Antioch plenty of times!

[@paulstephens5229]

Best up and coming channel on utube, hotdogs if they had onions and mayo mustard 10 a day would be a good go to. Bad grammar I know.

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺🎉 Thank you so much for the kind words! We would be disowned if we wanted anything but a classic Chicago dog with all the fixings 😂 Appreciate you being here with us!

[@lydiawhite322]

Hey I love the insight of this video, you guys are a pleasure to watch and you're doing a great job at editing;)

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ Thank you so much for the kind words! Really appreciate having you here with us

[@Victor.McCann]

Be safe and enjoy Love you both can't wait to see the video of the new sail after boat repairs

[@patrickandmichaela]

We are super excited to get back to sharing sailing videos, boat work has been a learning experience but not our favorite part of boat life :)

[@francoisLMC]

Love watching your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@patrickandmichaela]

So glad to hear you are enjoying the videos! Really appreciate you joining us another week :)

[@SBoots29]

It's nice to get to know you a little more. Just some unsolicited advice. Meal planning. Just start with three days at a time. Stick to it though if your goal is lifestyle eating change. Include snacks. As for adventures. When I met my wife I said marry me and I will take you Places. I just didn't tell her she would have to drive. We spent 17 years driving Team, through North America in an 18 wheeler. Trust is priority. Adventures? Throw fear and common sense into the wind and see what happens. What is the worst that could go wrong. Figure it out. And you two have done that.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you for the meal planning tip! Definitely something we need to get better at, saltines and trail mix for days gets a little old 😂 Congrats on the marriage and lifetime of adventures! We certainly are tossing caution to the wind (sometimes literally) and figuring things out on the fly! Thanks so much for joining us on our adventure!

[@allenclark1914]

I believe whole heartedly that “ you are a team together” I enjoyed with episode, thank you for sharing the answers and honesty that you seem to always display. Thank you and as always sending much love ❤

[@patrickandmichaela]

Couldn't agree more! So glad to hear you enjoyed the episode 😊 We are always trying to just keep things as authentic as we can, no time for anything else! Thanks for being here with us

[@kristinafanning5340]

I sent a comment on your Instagram page! But thought this episode was great!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Oh no! So sorry if we missed it! If you let us know what it was we will definitely put it in the list of the next one! Glad to hear you enjoyed the episode

[@popsyann]

Enjoy the passage, without too much seasickness 😅😅

[@patrickandmichaela]

That is always the hope, but even a little seasickness is just fine :) Thanks for watching! 🎉⛵

[@bobbygriffith1429]

I really appreciate your honesty and openness! You two are so fresh to this and honest about everything, I really loved this episode. Y’all are a breath of fresh air and so fun to watch! 😅😅 hotdogs? 😅😂🤣🥲 love it….. y’all take care of each other and keep learning and believing in each other! Safe sailing! ✌🏼🤙🏼

[@kourtjestr552]

I needed this smile today. Thank you guys. I never thought about asking any questions. But if I did it would have been, What music do you listen to while out on the water? I know when it's my journey that a lot of Stick Figure would be coming from the speakers. If you haven't heard of em then of course check em out. Much love and stay safe. Can't wait to see more clear water videos.

[@patrickandmichaela]

We listen to basically everything and anything! Often the person on watch has one headphone on and the other person is sleeping, but otherwise we jam a lot of random spotify playlists and turn on silly yacht rock once in a while 😂 Will check out Stick Figure! We also can't wait until we can get back to that clear bahamas water 😂 Thank you for joining us as always Kourt!

[@stevewakefield5001]

Great vlog, thanks for sharing! The hot dog conversation was hilarious. Just wondered what sailing KZbinr's you follow? Your story seems to be a lot like the Wynn's. Hopefully you have the same success. I first watched Nahoa and now several others. Love watching your adventures and way you look at challenges, inspiring to me. Keep up the great work!

[@patrickandmichaela]

😊 So glad to hear you enjoyed the video! We have seen so many of the sailing channels to be honest, there was a point where we were addicted 😂 Things have been so busy lately, but we still keep up with Sailing Nandji, love how authentic and honest they are and are just keeping it real while sailing. Really inspirational for us. We also try to catch some of the channels we get recommended that are just getting started, love supporting others who are on this journey :) Once in a while we catch some of the bigger productions but that is more when we are looking for something stunning! Thanks so much for joining us another week

[@tim7652]

You guys have some incredibly mature answers to some questions that many seasoned cruisers have problems with. I guarantee you that this sailing journey will be one of your greatest life adventures as long as you keep the right attitude. I have been boating/sailing/cruising for most of my 61 years on this planet. I still get seasick at times, but I just deal with it, because i know there is a reward at the end. I get butterflies at the untying of the lines at the beginning of a trip, but I can't wait for it to start. I worry when storms and weather are imminent, but I take solace in my vessel and my preparation. Absorb every emotion and thoroughly experience every location to its fullest, they are what makes the cruising life worth the blood, sweat and tears. Hope to see you on the water some day.

[@patrickandmichaela]

We love your perspective so much, thank you for sharing it! We could not agree more. This life is filled with high highs and low lows, but no matter what it is going to be a crazy adventure. It really is something that pulls you into the moment and makes you feel all of those emotions that are present. It definitely seems like it will all be worth it

[@BabyLionDogs]

“Feral boat children” 🤣 we’ve always call our kids feral, and they are!

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂😂😂 We will see how ours turn out! Might be just as feral 😂

[@BabyLionDogs]

@@patrickandmichaela feral kids are awesome! 🤗

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

That was awesome guys.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you! ❤🎉⛵ It was a blast to do so we will definitely do more in the future!

[@pjcrow8973]

No captain Ron. Ouch. It is a must see.

[@patrickandmichaela]

We will watch it for sure! Easier now that we have been through some storms and such, plus we are already here so can't be talked out of buying a boat now 😂 Thanks for spending another week with us! 🎉⛵

[@simon90sba67]

You guys are so genuine I wish I have people like you in my life.

[@patrickandmichaela]

We really appreciate the kind words ☺❤🎉 Thank you so much for being here with us!

[@justindonohue574]

You two are awesome

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ Thank you! Appreciate the kind words

[@MaggieR28]

Omg you guys are so sweet and adorable together!! ❤ I don’t even care if you go sailing or not, I’m just so delighted to have this peek inside your life journey. Bless you both and all the best wishes for many wonderful adventures together. ❤❤

[@patrickandmichaela]

😊☺ You are making us blush! We are so thrilled to have you here with us! We hope to get to share many more adventures, the good and the bad, with y'all for as long as we can keep them going! Thank you so much for being here with us

[@mikkifullerton]

The banana bread looked great, and you feeding each other was adorable. Much better than your fifth hot dog of the day!

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂😂😂 Fifth hot dog of the day is a concerning dog to be sure! Thank you so much for the kind words ☺ It means the world to have you here with us :)

[@artisanway]

You guys are an inspiration and absolute favourite to watch every week. Having lived and sailed for many years and since covid find ourselves caught up in family and land life; look forward to getting back out there - taking things slow is the a life style and wow you are so mature and come cross as very sensitive yet strong; great characteristics to have for navigating life ups and downs. Best of luck to you both. Glenn (kerrie writing) from Australia.

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ Honestly this made us smile so much, thank you so much for all of the kind words Glenn and Kerrie! Honestly the amount of time you get when you slow down in this life is pretty incredible. Really hope you can get back out on the water soon! Thank you so much for being here with us ❤🎉⛵

[@rogerreed905]

That was a cool video answering questions and the banana bread looked awesome . . well done Did you manage to get a small freezer to help with your food storage . . Glad yr geting a bit of a handle on the sea sickness . . Till next time take care . Bye from NZ💐🍻🙏🇳🇿twa .

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! We are seriously considering some kind of freezer for better storage. Definitely on the top of our list for upgrades. Hope you are doing well as well

[@debradelpazzo2619]

Thanks for the Q&A guys! Love your authenticity and devotion to each other. Can’t wait to see what adventures the future brings you on your travels by sea!

[@patrickandmichaela]

😊 Our Pleasure! So glad we have the opportunity to share our journey with everyone here

[@sailingcalypso]

We were in St. Augustine with you, in fact I can see Calypso in the background

[@patrickandmichaela]

That is so wild! Sorry we missed you in person! Will have to say hello next time we are close 🙂⛵🎉

[@KeriSVLateLunch]

Great video! The two of you are doing a fantastic job. My husband was a feral boat kid before it was more common and ended up with a long time career in the marine industry.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I think there are a ton of paths to making life happen, we certainly are trying to figure one out 🙂 Appreciate you being here! ⛵🎉

[@marklapierre5629]

I see myself in you. My boat will not be in the water before the fall of 2025. I'll be tooling around in the Chesapeake Bay when that happens. There's nothing wrong with banana bread, or hot dogs, as long as they are part of a balanced diet.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Everything in moderation, even moderation as they say :) We have heard really good things about the Chesapeake Bay, so hopefully it is a good place to sail around for both our sake! Thank you for joining us another week!

[@csranch2000]

Can I get your recipe for the banana bread? Loved the video and the answers to our questions. Now, have a hot dog!!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Honestly we just searched for a butter free banana bread recipe because we didnt have any butter and found one on a website called bread dad 😂 I think if i link the website youtube might eat my comment, but I am sure it is easy enough to find :) So glad you enjoyed the video, hot dogs all around 😂🎉

[@rjpassingtime]

Love the hotdog rehab! I missed the Q&A but I was wondering if everything is kind of always damp?

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 Glad you enjoyed the hotdog styled improv 😂 I would say it depends on how rainy / humid it is. Usually the deck is pretty damp in the morning from dew and such, but as long as their is wind keeping the air flowing inside things don't seem to get too bad dampness wise :)

[@charyllwenger1376]

Watching you guys just started out is so adorable. Love you guys. 😁😁❤️

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ Thank you so much for joining us! Really appreciate having you here 🎉⛵

[@Rockerchic808]

Thank you for answering my questions! When it's time to make your way to the Chesapeake Bay, do as much research as you can about Cape Hatteras. It's traditionally a very rough passage. Having a 3rd person on board may be beneficial depending on your findings.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much for the tip! We have spent a bunch of time researching Cape Hatteras! We are actually a very good ICW boat with a Mast Height of only 50 feet, so we are likely going to take the ICW route through that portion to avoid the chaos!

[@rainfinger]

Well done! Get back to the Bahamas.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Honestly we are counting down the days! Can't wait for that blue water! Thank you for joining us on this adventure🎉⛵

[@ileanaendom]

So excited for your adventure. Keep smiling and loving each other

[@patrickandmichaela]

🙂 Thank you so much for joining us on our journey

[@trancekingpj]

Yaayy! Another video! Great to hear more about the people behind the channel. Interesting to get to know you both a bit better and hear more about the behind the scenes as well. Good to read that you're contemplating a visit to the Med in the future, do try to get across for the early spring so you can spend summer there as Med sunsets are stunning and the coastlines are beautiful. Only attempt going further north to the English Channel once you have some years of experience under your belt as it's chock full of pleasure craft, ferries, cruise liners, container ships heading to Felixstowe, Zeebrugge etc etc, and not to mention all the warships that go through the channel. The funny thing about the hot dogs, is that it genuinely won't matter how many either of you eat ... as they'd only end up being bait for fish anyway lol

[@patrickandmichaela]

So glad we were able to share a little more about us! Will definitely try to get a summer in the med, it seems like it would be so incredible. Thanks for the info about the English Channel! We have watched some videos on it and it definitely seems intense! Really appreciate you joining us another week! Always so glad to see your name pop up in our comments section 🎉⛵❤

[@trancekingpj]

@@patrickandmichaela A summer in the Med will be quite the experience. Just do brush up on getting visas for the EU where you're sailing between countries but might remain in national rather than international waters - The EU only allows a max stay of 90 days per 180 day period so you need to be careful not to overstay. The channel is horrendous lol I've only been across on passenger ferries and there were constantly boats/ships crossing each others paths. Made me grateful to be on such large ships in a place like that 😉So if you do decide to brave it one day then use a passenger ferry as a chaperone lol And always happy to be here. As said at the start I appreciate seeing how your skills are developing over time and what sort of issues you're coming across. Makes me all the wiser for if I get a boat of my own.

[@craigmurphy6651]

Great video!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! ☺🎉⛵

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

Well it turns out that you two are pretty darn special. You’re a cute couple and I can’t wait to see how your sailing story unfolds. Many blessings to you both! 🍌🍞👍 🌭💩👎🏼

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺ thank you so much! We are definitely pro banana bread! The jury is out on the hotdogs though 😂 Thank you for watching!

[@ebutuoyotwen]

MJ Sailing [I think] did the hypnotism thing and fixed her sea sickness problem. Have you looked into that option?

[@patrickandmichaela]

We may have to look into that! We have looked into some of the more extreme methods but have not looked into it too much, hoping something more basic can work first! Thanks for the recommendation! We will check it out!

[@juliazentner681]

Awweeee! Community is everything! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Backing you!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Community really does make it all! Thanks for being part of such a great group of folks keeping us going

[@davidrising6919]

Nice vid thanks for sharing. Loved the Dog breakdown. Looking forward to you next sailing or food video. Lunchtime got to go!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you for watching! 😂 Hot dog question seemed to be a hit 😂 We really appreciate having you here with us, enjoy lunch! 🎉⛵

[@PaulLue]

Hope your current passage is going well. The two of you seem to make a great team. 8 hot dogs per day? Quite sure the boat plumbing would be asking for an intervention too.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you so much! Passage went well! We are trying our best out here 🙂 😂 So true about the plumbing 😂

[@tonybryant2905]

Your authenticity shows in your videos . I think your channel is gonna grow. I look forward to it

[@patrickandmichaela]

❤ we certainly try to keep it real! We have been so thrilled with the community we are building here, so many kind and lovely people 🙂 Thank you for being part of our community! 🎉⛵

[@sv.alannah]

where are you guys.. Chesapeake Bay? I know a great marina off the Rappahannock river. I am just starting this new adventure as well and would be nice to meet you guys. As for the fear.. your dreams are just behind your fears. Don't know where I hear that but it has some truth to it.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Love that saying! We are headed up towards the Chesapeake, but are not there currently! Thank you so much for watching! 🎉⛵

[@zipbiscuit]

Luv your channel guys. I'm a physical security specialist & navigator trained in the Navy, Have you given thought how to protect yourselves if something should happen, i.e. pirates etc. I can neither confirm nor deny i have a weapon on my boat whenever I go out. I've sailed all over the Caribean & Med in my Navy days and I know the risks in those areas. Fair winds & following seas salty dogs.

[@patrickandmichaela]

We have certainly spent a lot of time thinking about safety. Patrick does information security for a living, but a large part of that is just risk management and mitigation, so we spend a lot of energy making sure we are being as safe as we can be. Thank you for looking out for us!

[@juliazentner681]

Eewweee . I'm with her.. but hot dogs make me ill. I flushed hot dogs at a child's birthday party (my own party) and the toilets backed up in the skating/gocart place! Ugh.. I'll never serve or eat one. Sooo funny question

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 Hot dog question seemed to be a favorite! Can't imagine what you went through, definitely no thanks on the hot dogs in that case 😂

[@bearitraeb]

The wynns … both hVe full time jobs plus YT income. Their boat is $$$$$$$$ etc etc etc. you can sail for so much less and still being happy

[@patrickandmichaela]

Ooof working full time and doing liveaboard life is extreme. I think some of the best advice I heard was it is not about how much you can live with, but with how little can sustain and make you happy :) So much easier to get there and out sailing now! Thanks for watching!

[@atschris]

Circumnavigation whilst raising children…Sailing Nahoa. Have a GREAT time!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Will have to check them out! Thank you for the recommendation! We can only dream we can be doing the same :)

[@gardenofedenfruit]

Peace,love and banana bread!

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂😂😂 Thank you for always being here with us ☮❤🍌🍞

[@EnriqueDeQuesada101]

❤❤❤

[@patrickandmichaela]

☺❤😎⛵

[@shawnkerr8614]

What editing software do you guys use

[@patrickandmichaela]

Adobe Premiere Pro! It has a pretty steep learning curve but is super feature rich and has a lot of tutorials online!

[@joevitaleconstruction.704]

Do sausages count in the hotdog intervention situation? A bratwurst a day keeps the doctor away…I always say….

[@patrickandmichaela]

Hmm good question! I feel like one falls into the category of fine either way so you are good! 😂

[@rws210]

Oh my God?! oh my God, oh my God,?! you have never seen captain Ron ?? . How can you even be out on the ocean's sailing without captain Ron's wisdom? Oh my God . I honestly do not know how to react to this.... I seriously am Concerned ...

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 We will watch it this week we swear!

[@joshkaiser8583]

You definitely weren’t too young to get married! Don’t say that. My wife and I met at 15 and 16 and married at 19 and 20. This year we hit 24 years married

[@patrickandmichaela]

Congrats on 24 years! I think we just mean it isn't the most advisable thing to do, but we could not be more happy that we did it!

[@FeelItRising]

kids shmids

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂

[@hterrebrood]

If you want to attract and keep viewers, address the subject in your titles. Avoiding the answer to “price of our sailboat” was a mistake. It was what drew me to the video.

[@patrickandmichaela]

Hey Friend! It was posted on the screen that the asking price for the vessel was 110k USD. We want to get more into the finances aspect shortly, probably a bit after our boat tour since we have around 6 months of cruising under our belt so have a bit better idea of what things are costing. Appreciate you being here, and don't mean to disappoint, but it was actually a bit of a complicated transaction and since no one directly asked for the price in our pre Q/A engagements we didn't want to go on the tangent of the full cost breakdown 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@DanishMule]

shit now I wan't a hotdog

[@patrickandmichaela]

😂 Hopefully not more than 8, otherwise you are headed to a Hot Dog Intervention :)

[@karateover40]

Great video!

[@patrickandmichaela]

Thank you! 🎉❤⛵☺