Brian’s SEAHAB challenge! - Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 234

[@SabbaticusRex]

I'm sort of shocked that Brian has a family -- I always assumed that he was manufactured at Amel out of old sails, resin and with furling motors for muscles. The man was built to sail and reminds me of half Han Solo (constantly fixing the ship he loves) and a ye olde pirate. So. Dang. Cool. I am a huge fan of the 'fixing stuff that broke' episodes and segments. Thanks so much Brian and Delos for sharing.

[@tedboender]

I just love when BRIAN is the narrator. 🙏🏻❤️⛵️

[@nicokojima4214]

Really, I was sooo hoping he would narrate the Swalbard story!

[@williamlilliott2433]

It may sound redundant, but this video, particularly Brian's prologue, is one of the very, very best. Brian's description of "being at sea" was almost hypnotic in its effect on the listener. Almost like the treasured long video of ocean sailing sounds. You all are a gift to the many viewers you have.

[@bobbarrett1797]

I agree..

[@BillSedgwick101]

I was thinking that this is hands down one of my favourite Delos vids and I've watched them all. Must switch off now and follow the Captain's instructions.

[@stacey62293]

Could not agree more! Was just going to say something along the same lines. Obviously I'm not the only one😀 Inspirational video, one of the reasons I watch them as well as others. My life is better because of these awesome people and the lives and advice they share! Love you Delos and crew!! ❤️

[@qaannat]

agree

[@TVCanT]

Yes, finally back to the good videos like the beginning of their adventures. The second best was 'The irrelevance of time'.

[@glennrel1]

Tonight, my whole me, needs to go to sea. Thanks Brian for your nonchalant chat and the wind generator in the back ground. You sailors all need to remember, there are many of us, with landlocked circumstances, live just to hear that there is a wonderful life out there. Just like yours. Be yourselves and end enjoy.

[@barbaralane9825]

This may sound incredibly stupid - but just hearing Ramukanji seems to reset my mind and soul now. It takes me to a wonderful, peaceful place. It creates a sense of joy and anticipation about what wondrous things I am going to be able to share in. It’s unlikely I’ll ever be able to sail again, but what you share with me takes away some of the sadness that that reality imparts. So thank you Delos.

[@baxill23]

Same

[@brandonboand]

Dito❤

[@johnregan2729]

Well, it finally happened. After finding the SV Delos channel 2-3 years ago and starting from the beginning, I am now live. So long Delos on-demand. Guess i will wait patiently for weekly episodes like everyone else.

[@brandonboand]

The Entire Delos crew is the inspiration that keeps me smiling day after day. I absolutely love what you all have created and sharing your lives with all❤❤❤

[@Joelito2k9]

"All is well in the world, the Delos crew is in their happy place" . So great! Brian, when I got the feeling you was basically in the whole video was very inspiring. Your words are deep, and make me think. The prologue just... made me think that the rest of the video was going to be very usable. Thanks!!! And big hug to the rest of the crew.

[@davidforan298]

Just a line to tell you I have enjoyed your videos while home rehabbing from heart surgery. I sailed as a kid and miss it. Your adventures are like a cool, modern day Jacques Cuosteau. Your photography is awesome! Just wanted to say Thanks!

[@Oladavol]

Hey I hope you're feeling alright!

[@scmacklin1]

Amen to Brian's prologue, I am retired and to old to pursue a sailor's life, but I do have a light weight camper and I get away to the quiet of the lake and the woods as often as I can. Brian nailed it when he said our heart rates and blood pressures rise with the masses on land. Well said!! And now you lucky dogs..Brian, Kaza, Brady and Blue, sail on!!!!!

[@ShaneJMcNair]

OMG... the out takes at the end from the book were hilarious. Yes, because of the Delos Tribe I have tried to practice regular unwinding by taking up fishing. A favorite past time I spent as a kid with my grandfather Joe McNair. 🎣🍺🎣🍺🎣🍺

[@HopeOfJoe]

I am in total agreement with the message in this over-the-top, peaceful vlog. I believe getting back to seahab for me and my bride will be most beneficial to us, our freedom and state of mind. Can't wait for our turn to get back to the ocean. Thanks guys for the wisdom and leadership !!

[@PAKoffee10]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear that message, Brian. Life is pretty tough right now and the reminder to find mental space via mindfulness is noted. Thank you.

[@patbartko5119]

What an amazing commentary on the intro. Well said words, Brian.

[@lecaton5973]

Captain Brian, You have set the bar for You Tube Sailing! And this last vid has done even more. As a novice sailor, new to sailing in my 60s I have appreciated your philosophy. There is nothing comparable to being at sea! You and your crew have a gift for making the Sea experience real for your viewers. I only wish I could contribute more to Delos than gratitude. SV Brooklyn in the Salish Sea

[@DarthLilith]

You all are an inspiration. I grew up sailing on small catamaran's and have been inspired to start searching for the perfect circumnavigator monohull. There is nothing like the power of the wind and the individuality of those who share the passion. Thank you!

[@tommybrown9034]

You are so right Brian. State of mind is everything!

[@p-dubya]

Great Job, Brian! And Kiril!! That fast a furious edit of city life's constant barrage of stressors and distractions quickly being washed away by the sound and force of that wave was palpable and oh so true!!

[@extremelydave]

I don't know who it is that picks the music for the videos, but you are AWESOME!!!! I may not be on Delos or any boat, but after watching one of your episodes I always feel much more chilled. The Delos vibe just kinda rolls out over the internet making lives a bit less twitchy. Thanks!!!!

[@gras4744]

Loved it. I totally agree with you Brian. With today's techie busy world we all lose touch with nature. I know I feel best when I am at my cabin in northern Minnesota where I don't have tv, cell reception, or outside noise. Be safe. Keep smiling and sail on.

[@pidginmac]

Always great to hear from Cap’n B and Kaz, the true voices of sv Delos! Such a contrast to the frenetic empty chatter of others. Happy peaceful smooth sailing to you!

[@2Qwk2C]

Question: are you saying Brady and Blue are the "frenetic empty chatter of others"???? Just asking as I feel Brady is the original voice along with Brian and Blue is there now too :)

[@wildaltarose]

I agree to a point...I prefer if the narration is done by the real crew of Delos. Brian, Kazza, Brady, and Blue.

[@anitahardesty2163]

Love Brian's narration. His voice is calm and he exsplains so well. I'm in Glendale Arizona. 👍😁🙏❤

[@tahoe4beauty]

I'm endlessly fascinated by how each person is utterly unique to the point of recognition from the sound of their voice, or complexity of their eyes, fingerprints, walking gate, and of course their DNA.... yet on another level we are so remarkably the same. I think we all would like to be casting our shadows on the decks of Delos....... (one or two at a time). ✍️))) Thanks Bri & crew 🍺 for this lovely ride...

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

Always an honor when the Captain takes the helm. Wonderful insight into the sailing mindset.

[@kevinwells4986]

Still going though all of these videos. But I do like Brian's narration, his sense of the importance of relating to us what he is seeing so that it draws us in, and in general the importance of Delos for many of us that watch these videos. I don't know what else I can say. I absolutely love Delos and it's crew. I don't have to break down the word crew because if you have been watching you know who everyone is. But I'm looking forward to the next 'home grown' crew member! Love you guys! Keep sailing.

[@SailingKaruna]

This is one of my very favorite Delos episodes! I recognize myself in captain Brian’s reflections on passages. The great oceanic expanse, our insignificantness on the vast ocean, taking a long break from social media, being totally in tune with the aliveness of the present moment, are some of the reasons why I’m called to set sail. Filled with gratitude for all of your inspiration!💗

[@davidc6510]

What an super cool story that was beautifully narrated, and edited. Awesome job Brian! Fair Winds.

[@svdelos]

Thanks David, that means a lot. Fair winds and thanks for your support. Brian

[@lewis4554]

Just dropping by to say hello to myself rewatching all the episodes in a few years. Hello future me 👋🏼

[@rebelmusikworldwide9749]

haha..you too huh.. after watching every single delos episode..i realized at times that i was lost with them in the past and would have to come up for air in the present or as we were here in what would be the pasts future..love these guys

[@prestonlowery2265]

I actually did this but on accident... I asked where all the poo goes..I was so embarrassed and surprised when I was scrolling through the comments and saw my stupid comment from months before..and that Brian had actually commented back😊😊

[@briancampbell1645]

Getting relatively close to catching up by binge-watching, but I gotta say - WOW! The "happy place" bookend comments turned this into a sort of poetry. Parallelism is one of the oldest surviving forms of poetry, and I think you nailed it.

[@Benglator1]

That was an AWESOME narration Brian. The intro on this video is Grammy worthy!!!

[@MickeyG1999]

Benglator1 and so true!

[@1roanstephen]

Silence is medicine for the soul and has long been recognized as a basic human need. Your advice is very sound.

[@jmcmurrah]

What a wonderful treat this was. I’ve had a week of very stressful times at work and to come home on a Friday night and watch the Delos crew set sail and go to their happy place and have Brian talk about mindfulness is just such a tonic. I can’t say enough how much I love your videos. You are all such a force for good in the world.

[@parkerfilms1]

Just as I was about to say what an awesome video, with an "older style" Delos feel, the after credits comments caused me to blow beer through my nose. Brilliant! Simply brilliant!

[@andrewruble7706]

What a relaxing and wonderful way to spend my lunch break. You all have the greatest way of telling your story and showing us your world. As always thanks for sharing!!

[@mikegrizzle3014]

I'm getting so spoiled by the frequent Delos video drops as of late. :D

[@512Mavlor]

Brian your intro "prologue" was excellent. Thank you for the thoughtful words and reflection. We can tell that came straight from the heart. I just wanted to say you and Kaza are going to make great parents. Just the 4 of you on the boat has been nice for us viewers to kinda relax and watch y'alls story continue and segway into the next Chapter of Delos.

[@MJSailing]

Looks like you had an absolutely perfect first half of this passage! Can't wait to see the upcoming thunderstorm at sea....knowing that you got through it alright, of course. Sail on my friends! 😃⛵🌬

[@utmark07]

Love every episode but kiril really is an amazing editor. So glad your paths crossed!

[@georgelambertson300]

Yes in deed Mr. Brian's star gazes is very good on all of you...many thanks for sharing and reminding us landlubbers ...

[@johnfife3062]

A perfect and mellow ep -- you took that open ocean sail break and passed it straight to us. Thank you! Oh, I liked the quick-cuts of the first sail change.

[@BarracudaHawk]

You are real therapy Brian, thank you. How did you learn that skill. You’re all incredible.

[@reto6355]

What an epic prologue! Thank you for the amazing work you put into this. Save sails and happy baby 😉

[@ProjectFreewheel]

If it was possible for you guys to up your game, yet again, this is it! Such a good way to describe sailing and the contrast of being more connected than ever, whilst being completely off the grid. You guys fit so well together, we have been cruising after buying our first boat a few months ago, and it's been equal measures mental and magical, we just binged 4 of your latest episodes and it feels funny to relate! Hopefully, our paths cross and we can buy you an actual beer. Fair winds

[@elfenvine]

So true to unplug even for a part of a day! Stoked finally made time to unplug at the beach...day 3 of it with times of having no human in site as I spaced out at the waves, birds and sounds of the ocean. Such a happy place! Thx for urging people to do this, especially the young raised on electronics!

[@b.w.22]

Being in the West Virginia mountains, just as far from the sea as John Denver says - a stranger to blue water - one may still get the vibes Brian is on about. The blessing and curse of phone and data coverage made its way to our hills since we’ve lived here, but you can just turn your phone off. Or leave it behind on your walks or hikes, but you can just leave it be. Or turn it to airplane mode and pretend it’s a Walkman! It can be hard as connectivity is genuinely addicting, but there’s so much to see, even in the middle of nowhere: Delos has its dolphins and we our hawks and hares, their waves and our streams, it’s all one thing and it’s where we belong. Love to all and thanks guys.

[@ronzander7648]

You are indeed fortunate. I think the vast majority of your viewers, being on a computer, NEVER EVER get to know that natural heartbeat of the world around us. We don't have that escape and don't even know what it means to be in sync with that heartbeat.

[@oberonhahn3547]

This episode spoke to me in a deep way, and made me reflect on how I live. Thanks for the amazing content-- and the obvious work that you put into each of your videos.

[@sailorjim6162]

Life long sailor here, mostly the great lakes, I do try to avoid envy while enjoying your vids, but alas, is does creep in at times. There is nothing I enjoy more then Seahab, even on my saltless sea! To my point, if ever someone needed to define the word chill watch these videos. Brian and crew have perfected the definition. If not even redefined, it to some etherial level that my simple mind cannot describe in words. Thanks for the escapism for sure... oh and folks, turn off the that dang phone!!! :)

[@ibenrubbinov5463]

One of the best! Super engaging content, fantastic edit, LOVED the icons juxtaposed with the read of 'Expecting' hillarious hmm. a Kiril & Bry production.. Well done gents!

[@timothy_pitcock]

Ive seen them all and this 1 was 1 of my favorites....I really enjoyed the positive words along with another cool Delos video. Thanks for sharing Captain.

[@bsh21wash1]

Ive been obsessed watching your channel this past week and really want to say how awesome you all are. I would of loved to do something like this! Maybe when the kids are all grown and its just the wife and I. Happy sailing my friends! -Brian from Pennsylvania

[@paulbarker7035]

Best video. Wow. I'm at a loss for words. This episode spoke to me. Wow. I could have watched this content for hours. I love the passages, amazing

[@davidh0809]

Y'all are definitely living life correctly. When I try to explain to my daughters how all of this technology has actually made life more difficult, they look at me as if I have 3 eyeballs...but they firmly believe that life exists solely inside of their earbuds and phones. Hopefully, one day, they will slow down enough to listen for the real heartbeat of life. All my oldest one gets out of your videos is that you have a nice high total of views and likes.

[@douglascushing9199]

Brian love your words of wisdom during your intro

[@unapammcollins2003]

Life is too short... July 8, 2019, just six months into owning SV LiBelle, a 36' One-off Cutter, A drunk driver hits me head on. I have yet to get my old girl out for our first sail due to the injuries from that accident. So. Live for now because tomorrow may never come. Thank you for your part in inspiring me to do what I do now! Much love Delos! Snuggles and kisses for the newest crew member. A toast to Baby Delos and many years of sailing.

[@svdelos]

Hey there, sorry to hear about your injury! Your words are so true

[@lydiaajohnson]

Thank you Brian. You described my feelings and thoughts exactly. I love adventure, but more than that living on a cruising boat gave me freedom from the grind that chipped away at my honest being. Back on land, working a 9-5 is again taking its toll. Although, I get tremendously sick at sea, I would rather live free than caged.

[@seb25100]

Atleast one night every month i go for a overnight camp all on my own in the swedish woods. Thats my retreat where i dont have cell connection. Fishing, listening to podcasts, watching nature or just stareing into the fire with a cold one. This is what make me cope with modern society, a stressfull job, family life and all the other things in life. Best regards from Sweden!

[@grantmyers7593]

I have never been sailing, but Camping always gave me that same feeling, I believe. That was my therapy, my happy place.

[@karynmcdaniel1917]

Loved the narrative in the first few minutes...perfection ❤️

[@DomingoLIsasi]

Just listened to the first 2:40 of this video. I’ve been a fan since you slipped the line in Mexico. This is the second best intro ever! The first was when Kazzamom announced she was knocked up.

[@brianbuchanan2414]

Brian I fully agree with you, we are to connected and tied to a schedule, we are made to feel guilty if we don't show what we have done with our time. We need to have a portion of of time set a side to enjoy nature, a a sunrise, a sunset, or anything similar that brings us peace and tranquility. We are on this planet and a part of it, we should in someway give back to it, even if just trying to understand it for a few hours a week in a fishing boat. Love your videos, thanks for showing me "The Outer Limits", of life. Brian Buchanan In Michigan

[@JoseMariaOliveira]

What a great episode! Thank you so much for existing and sharing with the world your inspiring way of living. It is sad you're not coming to Lisbon anymore. I really wish I could meet you one day.

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

Hey Brian, you are so right about stress changing your view of the world. As an ER doc, I’ve gotten jaded. BUT, I have a beautiful 35’ ketch in PR waiting for me...SEAHAB is oh, so right!

[@highvibe4839]

The irony of watching this wonderful Chanel Delos, my bloody wifi kept dropping out so I will need to watch again! Ha ha Kazaa your world map, where the bloody hell are we? ( Tourism commercial in Australia ) years back - New Zealand, its a special place in your heart 💓 where are they, don’t forget about us down here! 🌏🇦🇺⛵️

[@moz1953]

for sure the world is better place with Delossians abroad, be well and safe wherever the tribe is

[@jodymooney255]

I love the last few seconds of Brian reading the book! It a great book with incredible information. Great video too! Thanks

[@dirkharvey]

Loved that intro about the stimulation by modern day 'life'

[@andrifsig]

Thank you Delos for one of the most thoughtful and serene episode yet. The constant harassment of connectivity is harmful and warps your sense of selfworth in todays society. I myself have experienced cutting off from the world, both on a bicycle tour and a snow wheeling trip into the mountains. The only time I "checked" in on my bicycle tour was at the end of each day to update friends and family on where I was at the time. Logged off after that update and shut off all online connections. On the 2nd day it feels liberating. Everyone should do this and try also to box off at least one or two hours a day where you are disconnected from the online world and are just with yourself and the ones that are closest to you.

[@MonkPetite]

Awesome inspirational video.. Well done. The word Sea hab... is well chosen. I noticed you run the crew by perfect communication , clear instructions with plan.. this is team work with joy. This is a perfect sample how to enjoy sailing. Keep “ Delos “ the AMEL up and running and she will take care of you. Awesome t shirts

[@samuellippke7297]

This episode hit different. You guys are an inspiration. Can't wait to binge your bahamas adventures. I'm a big eleuthera fan and go every year.

[@rahdaswami2452]

Great anti stress vid Brian. When you can check out of the stress game, your definitely doing yourself a big service that will show up once you realize how out of sync we were getting.

[@2Qwk2C]

Cheers Ears, thanx for the relax. Best 19:07 of my week. As per usual, excellent production, editing and delivery, second to none! So so looking forward to next weeks storm to light my week :)

[@joshoemig1775]

Just getting to this episode in my first watch through of the series. What a great episode.

[@edwardwerthner7717]

One of your best. Great advise especially about the escape for health n sanity.

[@raythompson5920]

Well stated Brian, I just participated in a workshop and one of the topics of discussion is how social media and e!electronics has changed the way people react in the world. Disconnecting for even a short period is a good idea!!

[@ethanwanless3346]

I love how positive you guys are keep it up

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

Seahab... I like the sound of that! Literally.

[@jeffbuxton939]

Hi guys I’ve followed your journey for a few years now and watched every episode I just want to say thanks for your inspiration your vids a a joy to watch and to here of your experiences sailing or on land cheers

[@espenliebak6875]

Pretty spot on with the disconnect talk👍

[@TimWhittakerphoto]

Wonderful words Brian. So inspirational and exciting to our family ready to embark also on a Sea bound adventure. Thank you thank you

[@mkllove]

Good advice to ditch the phones when you can, I've chosen to live without one, and don't miss out on anything of real importance in spite of nagging from others about why I don't keep a cell ( for their benefit ! ). Land lines and email are enough for me to keep up with day to day. Watching Delos is a happy place for many of us I'm sure too ! So keep inspiring the way you do !

[@richardmontgomery100]

Immensely sage advice. Thanks guys.

[@bimmergeezer]

Ah, I just sat back and relaxes with this video. Thanks so much guys, wonderful.

[@lizrodriguez4475]

I normally don't comment much, but I could not stop laughing while Brian was reading What to Expect Book and watching the Emoji's for symptoms...LMAO!!!! You guys are awesome and just watching your videos takes me to a place of tranquility, specially since you All have a calm Voice Over tone....Thank You!

[@petrapanagi]

WOW guys , this was such an "oh-so" proffesional video ... supersupercool to watch !!!!! But the best part of it is for me the sayings from Brian , so important for the todays people , all of us but espacially the youth , bravo !! Let's all slow a bit down and be a more middled human being... yepp !!! Thanks a lot for your innovative work :D !! Many love & hugs from Greece :) :D

[@tinshedstudios1247]

I have just finished all of your videos from the beginning and I must say I am impressed. You two bros have done really well working together on a very small space and haven't killed each other lol. Having Karin as the first mate, come now wife and mother WOW that is amazing, congrats to you both. I can see now, why it is hard to have a full crew for the big crossings (The Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean) then have them leave, so very hard, also great people and they added a great spice to life, hey Brady lol. I am so glad that there is the 4 main crew again, that makes life easier.. I think in some ways the imbalance is why Lisa left (Just my thoughts). Now in the early part of 2019, you guys said you have court up with your videos and not so fare behind anymore. Not sure what happened but as you guys are nearly in the Canary Islands, the last video was you sailing out of Puerto Rico. That would make it at least 6 months behind again, so what happened??? Anyway all the very best for the future, you are a good solid crew, or should I say "Salty Ol sea Dogs" now, I love the Delos crew, so till next time "Fare Winds". Dave

[@bob-ny6kn]

I hope the Delos crew all are being soulfully fulfilled. This is a nice ride. [edit] Great editing for word juxtaposition (18:53 - 18:59) [/edit]

[@KirilDobrev]

Lekker Bri, really enjoyed teaming up on this one :)

[@parkerfilms1]

You are a talented, indeed gifted, storyteller and seem to work extremely well with Brian, himself a gifted storyteller. Storytelling collaboration can be magic, or it can be hell. You, working with Brian, make it magic!! Well done!

[@ProjectFreewheel]

looking forward to seeing you in the Arctic episodes Kiril, we always love your flavour on the Delos videos!!

[@crispinswainstonharrison9042]

When are you coming back on Delos?

[@anericancustomengineers2164]

Kiril- I believe it was you who originally transformed the style of Delos video. I remember seeing you shooting with your equipment on board- the close-up line, subject focus, and then enjoying it in the final edit. But over time, the videos have gone flat and stopped progressing, with the very far in-between exception. Any creative control over this?

[@peewaye]

Brother, you did a terrific job!

[@cscollen]

Completely agree with the sentiments of this vid! I gave up my corporate job 7 years ago and got into the coffee industry! My breaking point was when I used to have mini anxiety attacks when I heard my phone go off because I knew it meant I had to fix someone else’s problem!

[@svabyssinia8969]

I just love you guys, fair winds.

[@mikec4204]

One of my favorite Delos vids yet. And I've seen hem all!

[@marting5508]

Watching a delos episode about seahab is definitely the best preparation to fly to the med and start a week of sailing tomorrow.

[@robertgeertsen6262]

Thanks for an amazing escape to the sea while I ride the bus to my job at a silicon plant in China. 54 more working days until I cut the corporate chain and my wife and I start our adventure on SV Amorgos Blue from Athens Greece. I ❤️ SV Delos!!!

[@matttaylor8434]

Nice message Brian, thank you!!

[@pmnmd62]

Very chill, thanks for the relaxation.

[@SailingDoubleTrouble]

Seahab rocks👍🏻We recently spent almost a month off the grid whilst in Fulaga , in Fiji’s Lau group . No internet , no phones . Bliss. I’m sure having air blown into my v*g would have been the icing on the cake, but we also had no idea it was a thing ...😂

[@Barbreck1]

Hahaha, "Is that even a thing??" :D Great last word! We're totally with you Brian, this tech thing is a major issue. People are so wound up and reactive. We miss our days away camping in the wilds to escape the nonsense of urban life. Society has completely lost touch with nature. Can't wait to buy our boat and join you on the oceans. Soon!

[@johnyyaussi1339]

Every night I watch 3 episodes of sailing channels. That puts me in ca happy place before I go to sleep.

[@coming_home]

Great job editing the video as always, and very wise and true words Delos ! Thanks.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Summer vacation at the cabin at the lake, no cell coverage. AWESOME TIMES. I ride my bike for exercise, try to get in 50 km a day. I have a blue tooth speaker with some tunes from the iPhone, turn the ring volume off and just enjoy a ride with some good tunes. Seahab is a great idea, more people should try it.