Cruising French Canals On A Sailboat! (Part 1/2) [Ep 4]

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Hello dear viewers! It's so nice to see this video get a sudden resurgence of views, considering it's a few years old, and was made back in the days when I knew very little about filmmaking! I wanted to let you all know that Aladino and I have actually started a brand NEW river journey through France, this time in an effort to get North. It will be turned into quite a well documented series, which you can follow along here if you wish! New episodes will be added to this playlist as they're published. kzbin.info/aero/PLixt_4jBlVZwTZe0DTLaLS4CphvNwz1mp

[@warrenthorp]

just found you. literally, today. and I enjoy your video very much.

[@MrPisces67]

With the current situation of isolation's taking place, immersing ourselves in the picturesque countryside as well as the soothing tone of your lovely narration gives such peaceful vibes, thank you x

[@gaylarice6124]

I found the series North thru the contenannt first. And then found the beginning of your story. I saw in the last video that you had your cell phone tucked into the top of your tank top. I’ve heard this is not a healthy place to store it. Young women have be found to have breast cancer from this habit of storage. The new smart phone are very powerful. Be well. Love your music listening on Spotify. Thank for sharing it. Wishing you and Aladino and long and happy sailing lifestyle.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

@@gaylarice6124 it's fine, I use the phone as a microphone when I'm talking to the camera and it's in airplane mode.

[@walterhunter4011]

You are a natural at storytelling and making videos. You are very good and love your violin music.

[@larryseibert4102]

What a pleasure to see such a humble, no make-up, articulate, talented, and capable woman! You are in a very rare class. I am hooked on this channel. Thank you.

[@jackrabbit5047]

And an accomplished violinist, no less! You two are like a classic young European couple from a more genteel era, like the brief respite between the two World Wars...

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Jack Rabbit this is my favourite comment ever

[@skizzysmith]

I agree completely !

[@luiscalvo4244]

I was trying to find the words to describe exactly what you just said... Couldn't agree more. Beautiful sailing channel

[@afitlife]

skizzy smith that Hot club du France violin melody 🎻🥰

[@charlesjohnson4634]

Autumn Leaves! Perfect Jazz song! You wonderful sailors! Just started watching tonight. I lived in St. Augustine, Florida on my 1971 Irwin sailboat until the recent hurricanes. Back on Lake Erie by Put in Bay and Marblehead area. Just bought a 22ft Catalina. Have to be on the water.

[@harleygrip]

OMG, your playing while cruising through the French canals. Dreams are made of this.

[@michaelchartres]

I could very easily fall in love with the girl playing the violin. Great video. Michael

[@billybert3506]

Maya and Aladino, I am binge watching this weekend to catch up. Enjoying all of it. This episode brought me happy tears listening to you play your violin. It immediately brought me to a moment in my Grandparents home, listening to my Grandfather play. Beautiful. Thank You, Bill :-)

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Hi Bill -- I'm SO GLAD that you're watching all of our videos! That's amazing!! Thank you so much! I'm also really happy that the music means something to you, and can bring you back to a special time in your life. Music is amazing in how it can do that. Thanks so much for commenting and letting us know you're watching.

[@JordanMQ25]

I wasn’t aware France had such an extensive canal system. That looks like it’d be an amazing journey to take. Your audio levels are nicely done as well, and you obviously know your music as the selections always seem to fit the setting.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

It was a truly amazing journey, I feel so lucky we got to do this! And thanks so much for your kind comments regarding the audio. Choosing the music is one of my favourite parts of every episode :)

[@christianjambou8208]

France has over 5000kms of navigable rivers and canals. One of the largest civil work is being built. A canal connecting Holland and Belgium to Paris. It will remove 1million trucks/year from the roads.

[@jonarnel.nygaard7598]

Best part is when you play that sweet little tune in the bow of your boat!! More of that pls ;-)

[@sameclm]

The combo of filming, music and your excellent narration has me hooked ... binging! Thank you!

[@avamundy1654]

What incredible footage! I'm loving following along on your journey, and how wonderful it is that you will have these memories recorded to look back on for years and years to come. That shot of you playing your violin with the heron was so beautiful and peaceful. Sending you love (as if you need any extra)!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Ava Mundy ahhh Ava, so glad you watched, and thank you for this lovely comment!! Much love to you 💙💙

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Exactly what Ava said - beautiful footage and your violin playing was so perfect for that scene! I'm hooked!! And subscribed, and loving your journey which I only stumbled cross last night, more episodes coming up! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey :-)

[@MrTacklebury]

It's beautiful. The effect is almost like looking back through time at a simpler time. I often get the same feeling when watching my great uncle's super 8 videos we have of nearly every family reunion and vacation when he was alive. I love your music selection also. As a trumpet player, I've really enjoyed the score.

[@jamesrivis620]

WHAT a beautiful serenade !!!!!!

[@RandomRotation]

Hi, I'm new here. I became aware of your videos yesterday and will now watch them all one by one. Fair winds ⛵🙌

[@johnekins4408]

Ok watching you guys again from the $1 boat onwards, loving it!

[@Jimjettrain333]

Autumn leaves, felt like I had died and gone to sailboat heaven what a truly beautiful moment.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

OldMan Mick Awww, thank you 🐬💙

[@paulmckenzie8811]

Your narration is so compelling, beautifully crafted. You truly have a gift for storytelling. Keep up the great work!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Paul McKenzie thank you so much ☺️

[@toshirotomodachi3205]

How true love and respect begins in this scenarios.😭😭😭this is how they sell romantic books of lovely couple thanks for the video I appreciate it alot.

[@zaapa311]

Very nice way to spend ur 2 week off. Excelent music, some good company, and wonderfull friends.

[@annegretewardrope5668]

Thank you for a beautiful video, you are a very talented woman, loved your violin playing 💕😎👍

[@craigkaschan4822]

Anne Grete Wardrope it is never too late to learn Anne. Playing any musical instrument is so rewarding. Give it a go surprise yourself. 🇦🇺

[@threefingeredguitar]

After joining around Sicily, I have started watching your and Aladino's adventures from the start. It was especially nice in this episode to hear your beautiful rendition of Autumn Leaves as I have just uploaded my humble version to my channel.

[@arkadybron1994]

The staircase of locks that you mention is called a flight of locks. I know someone has already told you this, but the notion of a flight of locks is so evocative, I couldn't resist.

[@davidklenosky4800]

I enjoy many sailing channels. But yours is exquisite... interesting, creative and calmly entertaining... kudos to you both for the great content and for sharing your adventure with us. All the best... Dave.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

David Klenosky Wow this comment got me smiling!! Thanks so much Dave :)

[@stevenmatthys2886]

5:30 You beautiful soul! Started bingewatching today.

[@hssh8698]

What a beautiful and well-kept Vindö. Lovely. I just saw the story behind it (Ep 1 and 2). That was a good job. I hope she will bring you many happy moments.

[@harrisonandrew]

Oh wow, I have just discovered your channel. I felt I had to leave a comment to say how lovely I found your performance of Autumn Leaves. It was exquisite and provided the perfect ambience for the video.

[@mitzanodeparetzack2198]

Very nice experience through the channels and what a nice performance from the violinist :)

[@nhojcam]

I don't what is better - - the canal trip or reaching the Med. What a fantastic part of your journey together! OMG! Great!!!

[@DanDavisHistory]

I love your channel, thank you for the videos.

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

What a beautiful video sailing ⛵️, thank you for sharing

[@sailorking9480]

The wonderful part of the video when you play the instrument while the magic carpet sliding softly in the canals Wawwwwwwww amazing it's kind of a dream. Très beau. Bravooooo

[@Mr7valentine7]

Beautiful, especially with violin playing Autumn Leaves! Thanks for sharing!

[@Rkk153]

So natural cruising so romantic music.I liked your video.

[@CheersWarren]

What lovely canals. I did a trip in the north east French canals , mainly built by Napoleon and standardized , but we found the canals were built outside a lot of the towns making some of the stops in almost no where! But the locks were almost all semi-automatic. I sailed the Dutch canal many times and they are so old the towns are built around the canal so you stop in the middle of towns , wonderful. I love canals, Your sound is so good you must really know what you a doing! Cheers Warren

[@2MyPlayList]

Your violin playing is no joke! Your voice is so serene!

[@sveula6454]

OUTSTANDING !! Thank you, really enjoying your journey on Magic Carpet. My own boat is a Cavalier 32 built in New Zealand circa 1975. Fair winds 👍🇦🇺

[@jakobmagnusson5603]

Love your violin playing :) And a very nice told story, pictures, voice over, everyting :)

[@matthiaskettner6686]

This was a beautiful video of a beautiful boat going through a beautiful landscape. Thank you.

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Yeah, and one of the main reasons why I prefer monohulls over multihulls.....canal cruising. Lovely videos, lovely boat....bon chance!

[@1michelon]

Wow, I loved the wonderful Autumn Leaves theme. Hugs from Brazil ....

[@willar1338]

I have discovered your channel through a friend who recommended your North through the Continent series. It was interesting watching you go through these locks since I have for several months been binge watching several UK narrowboat channels. Their canals are from 2-4 feet deep, the speed limit is 4mph and almost no one goes that fast. They almost always have to operate the locks themselves and it appears that 1/2 hour per lock is considered quite fast. I think I’m really going to enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

[@richardnwilson]

I love the segment of you playing the violin on the bow, beautiful. Thank you for a great video!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thanks so much! If you keep following along there will be a lot more violin playing to come hehe :)

[@spikespa5208]

Heron wasn't into the music.

[@corgis7083]

Wonderful video. Duke Ellington ,how cool is that. Your music choices are outstanding as is your violin. Best wishes to you both!

[@john951753]

My favorite. Music so far is your song, a big fan of violin, and fiddle

[@notextingandtacking]

Thank you for this episode, which I watched after seeing your How-to episode on starting a KZbin channel. We are a sailing family and have a KZbin channel, but we have very few subscribers; I am inconsistent with making videos and I stay away from flashing semi-naked bodies in our episodes. I loved the story your canal-sailing tells, and the music behind it. It flows, just like the rivers you featured. Best of luck and congratulations on your meaningful and tasteful filming!

[@BluePlanetTube]

Very beautiful video. Loved the violin song. Thanks.

[@roberttyler6454]

Hello there incredible beautiful n interesting very nice scenery good camera work thanks Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care see you soon

[@johnnyp628]

The song you played on the violin while motoring through the locks made me cry it was so beautiful.

[@CapeFearFamilyLaw]

This is seriously magic!!! How did I miss this channel? So glad I found you!

[@craigkaschan4822]

Thankyou for sharing another wonderful video. They just keep getting better. 🇦🇺

[@raytheron]

Just started watching your videos, and I am thoroughly enjoying them! Slowly working my way through from the beginning. Lovely boat, and a lovely crew, too!

[@martinhoflich6150]

Hi.I found your first video and watched them till this one.The french waterways are a livelong journey worth by itself.I like your way of telling storys very much and the music is fantastic.👍

[@SVSomeday]

You killed me with the violin. So graceful.

[@randallmurphree2053]

Not only a beautiful couple, but excellent music from a fellow musician.

[@JCArtuso]

I'm from Brazil and I liked a lot of your video. Congratulations!

[@phylliscimino2963]

Enjoyed this one very much..music so soothing Have been watching all your videos after stumbling across North thru the Continent & just loved it Well done👍🤗

[@corylenihan2736]

wow the violin playing. amazing. thank you

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

I just love the opening music beautiful. You have great taste in the music, I love to listen to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli playing together. I also think your the photography is awesome.

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

Super romantic music I like it so much ,it’s beautiful. Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai. Well done video, many thanks

[@swimcat2333]

Very beautiful narration, and violin, just excellent really enjoyable to watch,

[@amorimontagnus2042]

Stumbled across your channel and decided to start from the very beginning to watch them all in order. Looking forward to following your adventures! Hope to catch up to today soon. Congrats.

[@matskrantz7643]

I can see that you have a Vindö sailing boat. I have for more Then 20 years being a happy owner of a Vindö 50 ketch sailing around in the Baltic sea and in the Swedish archipelagos. She is now sold to a Dane, but it was a Happy Ship, and I have lots of great memories from the time spent with her.

[@myhillslife27]

Thankyou for sharing and just LOVE! your music!

[@waynemcphail7825]

You are an amazing musician!

[@steamerAE]

Thank you for showing us a complete other side of sailing life. I like it a lot.

[@jessicakirchoff2536]

Your story telling is mesmerizing, I am hooked and following your journey. Fair wind and following seas for the two of you. Cheers!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Jessica, so glad to have you along for the journey!! -Maya

[@ayesalsa]

Great violin skills!! Like having Stephan Grapelli on board

[@andrewbassett8210]

Beautiful scenery, thank you

[@sleepbootbianca]

How lovely!! Thanks for sharing!

[@lucylou5766]

Beautiful vid. Thank you so much for the wonderful soundtrack! It put me in a sentimental mood, that’s for sure. Stephane must be smiling down when you play. This is only my fourth vid and I have subbed.

[@eadams5037]

I appreciate your including music with your videos. I too would like to experiment with it... but of course, I'm a beginner. it makes the production very pleasant and refreshing.

[@michaelmd4303]

Like a slow motion Stephan Grapelli. The only thing missing was a mandolin part. Beautifully done.

[@LuizSchmidt]

GReat footage and storytelling. Your music selection is the best! Congratulations!

[@PhG1961]

Wonderfull !! Slow travel is defenately the right choice

[@davidsanders4826]

Beautiful.......autumn leaves so sweet my dear x

[@markph0204]

Just wow -- amazed -- nothing like other sailing videos :)

[@joeldawson6617]

Beautiful journey.

[@jeremymitchell995]

J'adore la francais...I also adore that violin playing...gorgeous.

[@Mr91495osh]

I love the sailboats slip thru the water with barely disturbing the water! A lot better weather than in the British canals.

[@taffythegreat1986]

I wish all the canals in the U.K. were wide like the french canals. Spectacular scenery 👍👍👍

[@davids8048]

Enjoyed the video particularly the violin.

[@zak_7354]

Nice poetic narration! I used to live in Lausanne, but never knew you could sail out of Switzterland

[@sailandoar]

Wow you guys are amazing ! Beautiful scenes and music !

[@kevinswanson3910]

not only beautiful but talented as well

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing especially Autumn Leaves

[@szalbuque]

Thanks for inspiring us!

[@Windsorian125]

Another truly beautiful episode, loving your style, already in my top 3 favourite channels and thats including Delos & la vaga

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Windsorian125 awww WOW!!! Really?!! That is SUCH a compliment, those two are my video making heroes. THANK YOU for making my day with this comment!

[@melee401]

Loved the footage. I really have been wanting to see some videos from these gorgeous canals for quite some time now.

[@SvendSved-p1u]

Maya, your music is beautiful

[@kb-os2qe]

congratulations : very romantic trip; that what i call living live.

[@directedby100]

Wow, you guys should have just stayed in la belle France! Cool story of sailing French canals ...

[@earlgreystoke3324]

Wonderful videography, music & narration!

[@dannyfriedmann112]

Sehr interessante, spannende und emotionale Geschichte. Ihr lebt wahrhaftig euren Traum. Viel Erfolg und Glück! Herzliche Grüsse aus Basel Danny

[@KellyKaiLin]

Great performance of "autumn leaves" at 5:29

[@garyleonard4009]

Thank you, what an awesome video. Had a chuckle near the end when the boat passed the cyclists at the pedestrian crossing lol. 😂

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Gary Leonard hahaha, it was quite funny to see boats, people, bikes, cars, and trains all running parallel to each other for much of the journey!

[@manudo2342]

Três bien! !! Awesome .... Stunning.. Could you please ad a map of the route you're taking? With maybe a bit explaining? Would be nice to have the visual combined with that map... Thank you!! Have a great journey, stunning what you're doing and showing us... Love, marc

[@peterallen143]

Great views love the music x

[@legend343]

Wow.....! Nice with the live violin 🎻 playing too.. Warren s/y Legend

[@jstrick38us]

I just found your channel - now I'm binge watching! You are making great videos. I love the violin music and would love more.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

jstrick38us Thank you so much! Wait for September 5th... there's an episode coming out then with lots of violin in it :D

[@akklug]

Chapeau‼️