Captain’s Log: Crossing the Gulf Stream | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 72

[@billregan1981]

You illustrate well the different aspects of cruising in this video. Brings back many memories of outrunning a tropical storm on the Great Bahama Bank. Scary, challenging, rewarding and fun all at the same time.

[@bobergeron8304]

She could not be any cuter and Kirk is a ton of laughs......very infectious charisma together,,,,Very fun to watch...

[@ianjnelson]

You did exactly what you needed to do, You sailed the boat. Just like my mentor taught me when flying, when trouble strikes, inclement weather, just fly the plain. Thank you that was excellent.

[@jaquespierre6460]

You managed to convey the seriousness and pleasure of open ocean sailing, well done. Beautiful dynamic you both have together. Can't wait for more.

[@sailingavocet]

Another top notch video Soulianis! Thank you for sharing. Stay safe out there!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks guys!

[@martijnvandervlies7074]

Always so good to watch your episodes. Thank you! No pain no gain..

[@jimsargent7288]

one of your best videos yet, please keep them coming. Your boat is a mistress she will take care of you. as long as you take care of her. God Speed you guys.

[@chuckborghoff8443]

I am so glad you are giving us the timeline of the videos. I am sure we all are ok with you being behind, as long as we now know why. Since most channels are stuck in the pandemic lockdowns, I am enjoying seeing you sail. Thanks for giving us the captains log date. Very interesting watching your crossing. Thanks.

[@alan71033]

I use to do upholstery work. The work you done on the Bimini was very nice. You are probably the cleanest couple (no tattoos) that sail that I have watched. Delos does have a lot more tattoos yet they talk about using some kind of satellite aid to avoid the waves that are making you sick. Nahoa was one of our original favorites. They’re from Canada you kind of remind me of those people. I kind of wish you had a theme song most of the shows like this does.

[@PremierNZ-qb5zd]

Congrats on your first proper ocean sail, isn’t it great! Your sense of achievement lifts your spirit, it’s just you your yacht and the elements. Ocean sailing is when the real adventure begins, not hopping from anchorage to anchorage or marina to marina. I love all your videos but I love the sailing the most, it gives me the feeling I’m out there with you even though it’s mid winter here and we are back in lockdown again so yachting is verboten. Keep the sailing coming it’s good for everyone’s mental health.

[@bigboscoe1]

Wow!! Incredible and fantastic live video of real time sailing during scary and exciting weather conditions!! I really enjoyed the through explanation of what your plan was and the actual illustrations of showing the live radar and maps, and to include what Kirk's thought process was while the weather and sea was all changing was so fun and exciting to watch. I am nearing retirement and plan to buy a sailboat and do some sailing in the next few years. I find your videos so entertaining and fun to watch and the information and detail you share is so helpful in helping me learn all little nuisances about sailing! Kirk comes across cool and smooth but I can tell both of you freaking geniuses! And Lauren so cute and just adorable and so involved in love of sailing with Kirk. Keep up sharing all the valuable information and tips on sailing. Amen 🙏 Godspeed! Arend

[@antonysmyth2464]

It’s often said the crew gives up long before the boat lets you down, so stay aboard and be calm. Lack of sleep, worry on a big passage, at night, with a light crew, your bound to feel concerns, all good sailers do. Well done guys, you made it.

[@mikebhicks7933]

Just binge watched several episodes ... love the series ... love the presenters. Well done !

[@sailingavocet]

they are great!

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

This was GREAT! Keep showing sailing and your channel will get huge! I loved it!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much!!

[@drwindsurf]

This is a good reminder of why we should follow someone else's schedule while sailing. Having said that you made it through and no you know how to handle similar conditions and that Soulianis can handle them as well 😊👍

[@electron4784]

Now you need a BIGGER BOAT. LOL Great adventure thanks

[@fredwnesbittiii]

Now you know why you bought a Tartan, good solid bones. You can trust her with your life, but you have to get pounded a few times to learn to trust her. Great vid, thanks!!

[@jamespullen8734]

The way you guys work on that boat when you are on the hard means it will handle almost anything. Your boat is close to the top of the list of you tube sailing vessels, this, coupled with experience you are gaining, makes you one of the top crews. Your videos are good, too.

[@SailingSoulianis]

All good points :)

[@finneysimon]

Excellent episode, and pleased you decided to add the filmed date.

[@efs83dws]

Kirk, I loved your monologue. Most interesting discussion on sailing I’ve ever heard.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers! Glad to hear it. Overnight passages give you lots of time to think.

[@AlaskaRog]

Great video. It looked like a trying but satisfactory crossing. You have me jazzed for my first Gulfstream crossing this winter. Thanks.

[@tjbart83]

You rocked it. Awesome sailing footage.

[@MrHubris1]

Loved it! I want to see you troll a green machine next time you go across the Gulf Stream. You’ll catch a big Mahi Mahi to add to the excitement. While you’re sailing I find myself looking at the water for fish. I did see a big patch of weeds..........perfect for Mahi to come cruising out of and attack!

[@withinwdw6888]

Best episode thus far!!! By far!!!! Keep up the awesome work!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Wow, thanks!

[@iceaden977]

A super sail guys well done

[@lesstoddard6779]

The videos just get better and better. The musical selections were perfect! (Especially when the front hit) Just amazing footage and sharing your thoughts and fears and concerns?! Perfect. It's not the boat or sailing that I 'tune in' for; it's the 2 of you. Love

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Les ☺️

[@keebearfull]

Very cool episode! Thanks for opening your brains, letting me cozy up inside your heads for a bit, and look out through your eyes. I liked the experience. Yes. As Kirk said, "Gaining experience."

[@kbob786]

This was one of your best videos yet.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Truly a blue water sail, loved to have joined you guys. You might remember Sir Frances Chichester if ya had a chance to read is tales at sea. Leaving port he would always get a touch of sea sickness. Some times more than a touch. I am glad you have worked through your times of sickness. They won't stop but you keep your face to the wind and it will blow by. Hang tight!

[@BirdDog.]

Most people cross the Gulf Stream with a few thousand subscribers. Keep up the good content

[@StevenPendleton]

Your best video yet! Your best sailing yet! Besides catching just some beautiful angles to capture the ocean and the boat! I feel like you guys grew up and you now know what sailing is truly like. Whether you love it enough to make it your life for a couple years, or this all you needed will be answered in the following videos.

[@dannyfrench1962]

Great job guys! I've been following your work since your river passage south. You have both come along way. Keep pushing have faith in your boat and each other, you will get there.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Danny!

[@sageleeone]

So glad you are back!!!! Thank you both!

[@johnprendergast1338]

With you guys experience is the best teacher ....So ,you do it ....simple ! But not easy ....)))

[@OldGuySailing]

As a fellow sailor from the Great Lakes I sail on Lake Erie and I mostly solo sail at some point I may do some videos. I have watched you two from the beginning and the love you share is special many people never find that!

[@ddbyrd2001]

I’m not a sailor, I barely know Port from Starboard, but I found this particular video captivating. I think because it’s easy to relate to making an uncomfortable decision, committing to it and seeing it through without clear understanding of the potential negative consequences. I truly enjoy your story... thanks for creating it.

[@fafnorcal]

Among your best vlogs. Glad to see you take on & conquer the challenge. A big step forward.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awesome to hear Frank!

[@DavidDiBonaWoodworking]

This is one of the best episodes I've watched hands down!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@SMR-lh1hd]

Great job...valuable experience. Please be careful and never let get-there-itis make decisions for you in the future. Great video!

[@davidporter9131]

Now you know your boat can cope! It's just the pair of you need more faith in it and yourselves. Hope to see more adventurous sailing.

[@robertbeger4275]

This is how it starts. You will build confidence and you will learn when to and when not to whatever. And you will hopefully develop a sense of vision. I was a pretty good climber back in 70s 80s and spent a good 8 years looking at El Cap and thinking it was like the moon. When I finally realized the Nose was a relatively straightforward project and and it turned out to be an easy fast climb I realized I could have done it 8 years before. But I lacked the vision. That sense of not having the vision in climbing, sailing, travel, etc. is one of the big regrets of my life. Stay strong in your vision! This has been a great idea from the start and I believe in you. As Bob Bitchin used to say, "Don't dream your life! Live your dream!" Hugs and congrats on your crossing. The Bahamas are going to be great.

[@jamieyz]

Cool storm footage! That put a smile on my face.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Us too!

[@nmd14723]

Fantastic video, editing and sound first class !

[@Baddylongway]

Gorgeous video, probably your best work yet!

[@irishmike3032]

The excitement of the trip last year....and now, you get to relive that adventure again working through all the rough cuts stringing this together. I'm sure you have to find yourself smiling without even realize your doin it!! Be safe!!

[@mikedhsr007]

Fun watching you guys on the journey becoming real sailors; going throughout emotions especially that makes it so real time for your followers and dreamers

[@rodneyroundtree9581]

OMG...! This was indeed my Favorite video yet... Love the way u2 team it and Explain everything!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Congratulations guys,the fear of the unknown is a big deal,but you are gaining experience every time you leave port,you’re doing well🙂

[@SailingSoulianis]

So true Wayne!

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Your thumbnail game is off the charts! You look like Ian Walker skippering Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing just as they're about to win The Volvo Ocean Race.

[@gilbertstuff]

Outstanding video! I watched it twice!😀

[@SailingSoulianis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianherdis7438]

Another great episode. Good call no more scheduled trips. Always sail towards a destination not to it. 👍

[@sailingavocet]

yes!

[@tarivard]

This is the type of sailing that tests your limits yet allows you to step beyond your fears. Great job - handling, navigating and predicting. I have been sailing for more than 10 years now and am still learning.

[@mp6756]

You guys did great! It was nice to see your smiles at the end of the video, when you realized sailing it a mixed bag. Thank you

[@rb30athorn]

Almost an exact copy Of my first crossing (also in a Tarton 37). We went boot key to Bimini in an overnight nightmare crossing. The wind countered the forcast and turned out of the north which stood the seas up in the gulf stream 25-30kts driving rain absolutely black except for cruse ships which have no concern for a small sailboat. So glad to get to Bimini. The schedule thing, Yeah, it causes you push weather windows, The "get-there-idous" can hurt you if you don't keep it in check. We were stuck too long in boot key harbor so we pushed it. You know the rest. Following with great interest, Be careful and Fair winds!

[@SailingCoffeecup]

What a awesome episode!!!!

[@zeksel1]

You are both so great together! This is one of my favorite episodes... it was like watching all your preparations applied to sailing and then being worried for the right reasons to only push through. Truly genuine and sincere. Ohhh, and it still doesn’t matter your videos are months behind... keep it at your pace, stay health, keep the stress low, and focus on each other first... then when you have time edit videos. You both are an inspiration to everyone!

[@davesmith8286]

Yay...You guys are getting there...Awesome.

[@jamesr.epstein]

Thank you for the journey . I felt as though I was right along beside you guys. Keep these coming. I love all your commentary etc. oh and you two. Until the next journey, be safe out there.

[@NealyLL]

great channel guys.

[@franklincrone6624]

I feel you guys. Good job overcoming fears and persevering. Building new skills.....wahoo!

[@lonnieparks5037]

Wow L&K; you had me on the edge of my computer screen; white knuckling it with you actually worried about your passage across the G stream; even though I knew you made it. Great video; thanks for letting us see into the "fear of the unknown " ! ☺♥ I have been in situations with boats; where I've made the wrong decision (ok--stupid ones) in the middle of the bay with the tide and current against each other; with the boat feeling like it was going to fall apart; and not being able to make the right decision; turn around and go back to the safe harbor! In the airplane world they call that "destination fixation" thinking you have to land at a certain airport. Planes crash all the time from that. Glad you guy's made it across!

[@markhyphon]

Great job and welcome to real sailing, it only gets better unless a calamity befalls you...God willing that will not happen. Thanks again for sharing your amazing life and challenges.

[@roadsweeper1]

So jealous... Been watching you two since the first video you released. I wanted the same dream you guys are living right now, but will probably never achieve it. You videos were already superb, but they just keep getting better. You've just earnt yourself another Patreon. Keep it up!!!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@jeffball7620]

Great show! Well done.

[@guillaume_is]

Excellent episode 👏

[@DJHarryteaches]

Great video cuts at the post-trip conversation at 21minutes. You kept the flow of the audio even though it made the video jump around....but in the end it flows nice and keeps your eyes attached with the movement. Thanks for all your work. I am living out my sailing adventures through you!

[@anvilhead59]

You guys are doing great! Great video. That Gulf Stream add a few miles every hour or so.

[@stevenwatterson3932]

One of your best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sailingavocet]

agreed!

[@TheDazza1608]

You 2 continue to inspire. Like someone else said, you can't have a high unless there are a few lows. Keep having challenging fun.

[@2011mendo]

Good job... A true learning experience. Team work and patience, works well. Now that you made it, I grew up there on the east coast of Fl. I'll tell you. Those waters are very shark infested. But, you've made it hurrah... Make sure your vest are on. please.... Ya did good. I however would have spent the night in Miami, then crossed at a very early AM.. Your there. ENJOY

[@davidc8077]

Wow, just a day after I saw your video about how your posts were jumbled in time, and here's another fix for me. Thanks guys, another great video. As to the noise on a sailboat, I presume your mast lines are internally run, but my last boat had external lines so those little ball loop bungie's were always in the lazerette. Many a time at anchor or the slip did I hate the slapping when I was trying to read or nap. Funny how absence makes you long for certain things. I miss napping in the cockpit well, although at my age I don't think I would sleep so well. Thanks again guys, lovely!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Yup! Ours are run internally, but there's till plenty of noisemakers on board!

[@ABeriault]

Well done Soulianis Life is all about gaining experiences!

[@HopeOfJoe]

In sailing, I have learned that there is almost nothing like the feeling of confidence that comes from "doing it !!" Just the posture in your body language and voice tones in the last couple of mins at the end, verifies my conclusion. :) :) :)

[@obwan7217]

Thank you for the brutal honesty of this video...Many leave out the truth of adventures.Sailing isn't all glamor.I really enjoy your endeavors whether sailing or otherwise..

[@aloha-rob]

love it! Keep 'em coming guys!!!!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Robert!

[@sv.lonestar]

Been there done that. Thanks for conveying what it is like coming up the learning curve,

[@richcastellano4883]

Nice to see you two finally really taking a sail. I enjoy seeing how you solve technical issues and improvements but was wondering if you’d ever sail any real distance. You’ve done it!Seasickness is most exasperated by stress, then caffeine, and other acidic drinks. Once you conquer the stress, the seasickness will become a rare event. Congrats on a great trip Captn Rich

[@davidmilitz2275]

Great video!!! Well done!

[@wahme]

Very nice. Love y'alls channel.

[@tomheim8976]

With your Tartan you have a GREAT boat it will take more than you can! Some day you will really love sailing in big winds and waves. This was your best video, lots of sailing and sail handling.

[@dreadnoughtb3364]

Really good episode. 👍

[@AndyDrudy]

Love it Great video guys!!!

[@DirewolfKY]

Great story, great footage, great music and edits. You guys are killing it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925]

Another outstanding video! You two are such an incredible story telling team.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much!

[@Grahamcracker6366]

I live in a big city in South Korea. KZbin recommend y’all to me. It was a nice binge this weekend!

[@robertadair6612]

Love the sailing, love the love affair between you two!!

[@panyuestrawn3635]

This is by far my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@losingatthespeedoflight1832]

I've never really been on a sailboat before but I've spent many days on the ocean sport fishing and I seen old salty men get seasick but I tell a little something that helped me was too stay away from the small of diesel fuel the exhaust or raw fuel, so the next time you start to feel a little nauseous check and see if you are exposed to the diesel fuel. Great job and stay safe. GOD BLESS

[@MrMuvovr]

My favorite part of this episode was...."Over it" I've been there on some things I thought would be great. But like you two said, then you get a good day and it gets better. Thoroughly enjoyed EP 72.

[@SteveMorton]

A great episode, thank for the detail you have added to the description section.

[@ScottTOFM]

We crossed from Ft Lauderdale to Bimini in Jan 2020 - my first Gulf Stream crossing - I can totally relate to the emotions you guys were feeling during this crossing. Good job and GREAT video!

[@jamiegingas4225]

Wow, so inspiring! My boyfriend and I purchased a Hunter 45 in November and planning to move aboard this November in Deltaville, Virginia (we are also from Michigan!). We plan to make the crossing from south Florida to the Bahamas soon after. This video was exactly what I needed to calm my nerves and see that even though you had some tough times, you were able to look back with a positive mindset on the experience you gained. Love watching your videos! Safe sailing to you :)

[@sailingavocet]

Congrats on the boat purchase!!! Fair winds

[@jamiegingas4225]

@@sailingavocet Thank you!

[@markgallagher0000]

so brave,you both looked so full of life and well being after your first sqawl, you must have been so so proud of your selfs,facing your fears looked so so rewarding.loved the video and your lovely thoghts of it all,amazing

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you so much!

[@alexk5137]

Awesome episode! Glad to see a happy ending!!!

[@melaniebradfield7832]

That was a great vid guys, just what I like to see. And hats off to you both for your first long passage across unknown waters with storms thrown in to shake it up.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgeb3008]

Well done my friends, let the boat breathe, she will carry... Much love,

[@tennmark2591]

Best episode in a long time. Hope it's the start of a long, successful run.

[@pedrom5919]

Fantastic...congratulations.

[@ChrisShute62]

Really enjoyed this. An honest story, well told. Highs and lows. Thanks for taking us along with you. Looking forward to the next one!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris!

[@bradleycross5448]

Loved it thanks for the content