Finally emerging after lockdown in the French canals [Ep 9]

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[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Hello all! Thanks for the lovely comments :) if you enjoyed the little song on the dock, I actually just released an album of songs, available now on Spotify and iTunes! Search for ‘An Isolated Effort’ by Maya Eliza! Thanks so much for watching 💙🗺

[@sailingsomeday5975]

I will do that - Keep up the good work your videos are great and the highlight of my friday....

[@RoryL83]

I always expect beautiful and you never disappoint. Thanks for taking us along on these stunning voyages, your channel is special.

[@DocScience2]

Interesting video. What is the size of the smallest limiting lock, or what is the size of the biggest boat that you can use (width, length and height) ??

[@gailalbers1430]

French Chansons? yes please!

[@malanalwyn]

Maya, I must admit you have a beautiful voice, and the song you were singing suits you. Please more, much more!

[@Vepoch]

Loved the french song by the river. The best part was the boat passing by and the oohlala from the skipper 🤣

[@NikoWulff]

Wow Maya I don't know what I like more your violine or your voice. But today it is your singing :-)

[@thebrowns1017]

I loved that song you sang by the river.

[@smoker_joe]

Henri Salvador - Jardin d'Hiver. Her version is better.

[@dalegraham4058]

Never ever stop singing in French. Beautiful tune. 🇨🇦

[@artbargestudio]

Excellent entertainment.....thanks so much for letting us join your journey through the French canals.....by means of your superb videos....thoroughly enjoyable. " Merci Beaucoup mes amis!"

[@Sandra-nt8xh]

maya sings great, and explains very well in the videos

[@goofyiest]

So awesome to see your spirits undiminished by the pandemic, even though we know they were. Well done on your travel through experience!

[@terencegardner4287]

Nice song great voice 👏👏

[@MUSARD29]

Very nice song. Thanks for sing in french 👍 have a good travel

[@1d1ane]

Reminds me of Sitting on a dock on the Bay, written in Sausalito down Gate 5 rd. from marina where Skjold ( 30' Catalina) has been kept for 24 yrs. now. Thanks for the adventures and quiet spells too.

[@francoisnormandeau4388]

Très belle interprétation et l'accent est exquis. Bravo Maya

[@dannybriggs127]

Sweet singing. Sweet couple.

[@reticenti6365]

That looks so incredibly romantic! 😍 you two are inspirational!

[@thomasbos7531]

You are a true Canadian! I have notice crusing canals in Canada that fenders are left out all the time. The crew on my Michigan boat had to have all fenders stored as we cleared the lock gates and back down only as we entered the next lock or approached a dock. I have noticed several differences between Canadian and American boating practices over the years.

[@yvescharles554]

Super interprétation de ´´Jardin d’hiver‘ de notre Henri Salvador regretté 👍👍👍 Merci pour ces beaux moments et profitez bien du temps qui passe

[@pataulson]

Elegant as always ... totally enjoy your channel. Thanks for the inside look at motoring through Europe!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you Patrick! -Maya

[@femalism1715]

I just discovered this channel. WOW! Beautiful adventures through France. Thank you!

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Oh la la .....from the passing boat - made me smile...

[@gilleschauveau9125]

Coucou de Carola. Moteur cassé retour à Chalon sur Saône au YCC. Beaucoup trop d'algues dans le canal Champagne Bourgogne. Bonne navigation à vous on se verra dans le nord de l'Europe. Bisous

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Salut Gilles! Oh noo! J’espere tu trouveras une bonne solution pour le moteur! Il y avait boucoup des alges chez nous aussi et j’ai du plonger plusier fois... Desolé! A bientôt!

[@jackschneiberg5644]

You should definately sing more. That's a nice smokey voice you have

[@frane7588]

We also love Seurre too. Great mooring. One of our friends has the boulingeri on main street. Lots of good times there.

[@tonycollins7965]

It is a good job you didn't take the Doubs at Verdun Sur La Doubs. It is navigable for only a few kilometres. About 3km from that junction there is a mill which I think is now closed, but when the Peniches went up there to load, they had to reverse from that junction as there is nowhere to turn. There is a nice little marina about halfway with an active Capitanerie. just a bit further up there is a road bridge which during WWII was the border between Occupied France and Vichi France. People who lived in the little commune of Les Bordes who worked in Verdun had to cross the border every day. Opposite the Capitanerie there is an island which is only accessible by a pedestrian bridge. Apparently in the 1970's the Manor house there was the scene of some really good (wild) parties. Enjoy your travels as we who are now housebound enjoy your videos.

[@TheSheldonblack]

So happy for you both.

[@MichaelBuck]

Your channel is by far the most ROMANTIC sailing channel I have ever watched. I have watched for over a year and its just so amazing how you choose your words, your music, your settings and locations. I so look forward to your weekly productions becuase I know it will touch my Soul in a way that I relate to deeply. I long for the sea and foreign ports of call. Sailing should be romantic, not only the journey iteself, but the sea, the weather, the storms, wind, calm, the sunsets and sunrises but also the ports visited. I can't thank you all enough for sharing your amazing creativity, knowledge and love for Sailing and adventureing. If KZbin gave out awards you all would make a clean sweep. God Bless You Both and look forward to seeing out there one day.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much for this comment, that really made my day. 🌻

[@moisesgutierrez2881]

Hi ,I salute you from federal way, Washington state, I found you playing your instrument very beautifully. Keep on. I like your bout.

[@OmarSher]

You have so sweet voice. God bless you. love from Pakistan.

[@TheMadSqu]

Awesome!!! Welcome to Germany. I really hope you had a good time here!

[@123boat]

Love the song. A hint of times gone by 😀Beautiful

[@mikeharrison5089]

We used to be based at Saint Jean du Losne and we visited Sierra often. Nearly always got an electric shock off the hand rail as we left the pontoon.

[@sailorama]

Great acoustic music! It's always great to be transported across the world to see what is up with fellow sailors. We've been watching for awhile, and I noticed that Aladino left a message (on our channel) in Italian (?) but I didn't get a chance to show it to Robi, and then it disappeared! What's up? Best wishes - Justine and Robi

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Hello Justine! I feel the same! So great to be following you guys in another continent!(one of my favourites actually😸) one day we will catch up and i’ll get to know your husband which seems like he could be my brother😜 Aladino

[@Lucasramirofoto]

favorite sailing channel ever

[@blairguinea1337]

Thank you guys, great different vid thank you

[@JSVeter]

A treat to hear you play, Maya, and it's good to see you two are on the move. Best wishes😊.

[@reinhardheirman7699]

Nice to be moving forward missed it

[@Willco5114]

the music is always great. it adds a great deal to the gorgeous pictures.

[@harryfritter8266]

Those fish are wells catfish, their called som in some parts of Europe. They can grow to enormous sizes of over 500 pounds and have a bad reputation for aggression. They're hugely popular with game fishing and are more aggressive as the water warms. Thankfully you're finally free.

[@evorioss]

I was very impressed by musical themes 😊

[@karelcuchal1550]

Me too, super voice...thanks for sharing...

[@adamkarcz8644]

Glad you all are on the move again. This vid was a much needed respite. Great shots, editing, and music selection!

[@tochimex1748]

Maya, tu chantes très bien en français :-) Much Love from Mexico! xo

[@Kurafnic]

Looking forward to see you in Germany! As Kevin 15301 said, The Rhine is not only a big industrial river, it also has the „Rheinauen“, you will see crowded beaches and fabolous landscapes with hills and castles...and the cathedral of Cologne of cause... If you need a guide, let me know!

[@bevtrue6937]

Beautiful trip.

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

So good to see magic on the move again, happy motoring.

[@jackrabbit5047]

I envy you. You are at a wonderful age when all of life is an adventure...

[@ghrey8282]

That is probably one of, if not the, happiest smiles I have ever seen. Great to see you underway again.

[@vraymond108]

Are t sailboats wonderful? You can across the oceans and then motor up rivers, canals and narrow channels. If I were to design a boat from scratch most of the design would concentrate on a silent or silent like motor and a mast that can easily be stowed when not wanted. Also a very shallow draft and flat bottom would additional features would make doing what you are doing that much easier. It appears there is so much to explore, as you say, one could stay years not weeks seeking the soul of each lovely town along the waterways. I hope sonnet or later Aladino will give us a lesson how to connect with the lock master. My French is good enough to say we are a small sailboat 1 km to your East. But there may be a more formal way. Keep enjoying, stay safe and happy.

[@SickBouy1]

Beautiful song

[@ZPapaGeek]

So uplifting to watch you find the best and the enjoyable in even the most difficult situation. In such a calming manner!

[@Kevin15301]

Excited about the Rhine cruise. In the Army, I use to make several train trips up and down the middle Rhine every month. The scenery and castle views never got old. Hoping to get back there someday.

[@hartfischer5509]

Jardain d hiver, best song ever. You even play the guitar. Fantastic. Can t wait to see the Rhône a Rhine canal. And then down the Rhine river, with the castles and everything. My grandpa s favorite place on earth.

[@casimirpire]

Aladino keep up with wearing bold colours! It's nice to see another man wearing something else than grey and black 😊! I love your yellow hat.

[@treehuggingmusician595]

I loved this video. Singing on the dock, the beautiful scenery. Your videos are so much better than watching T.V.

[@bernardhargreaves9009]

I really appreciate your time. I love all your adventures.

[@donjohnson5307]

Wow your night shots of magic carpet are beautiful. You are such a great travel blogger. Magic carpet looks happy too after all of that pampering. Keep safe and remember your face mask when your in town. Big hugs from Maui.

[@robertcarkeek8391]

your Singing and playing was just wonderful!

[@Lokeyy1]

Thank you 2 for this peaceful moment in my hectic life!

[@ReneClaessens1965]

Love your music and the beautiful places you showing us 👍⚓🤗

[@Hairnicks]

Have just watched your series back to back over a couple of weeks and I am very taken by your adventures, you are a delightful and intelligent couple and it is a joy to follow your lives. I shall look forward very much to watching you progress and wish you every success in your future ventures. Thank you for letting us come along.

[@martinkrebbers8497]

fantastic video !!!!!!!...... everything,,,

[@shirleyboy8859]

Unbelievably In England we had a month without rain....Thankfully we are having some now, because I love the smell of Nature just after a thunder storm....So happy for you both to be on the move again... :-)))) xx

[@pierrevanhauwaert1211]

Just beautiful video - brought back wonderful memories of my wife and I sailing a motorboat along these beautiful canals and rivers - Maya, your song (en Français) is a precious nugget - Bravo!

[@edwardyoung3600]

Another great episode. Glad to see you on the move.

[@wretchedfibs4306]

You have a lovely voice; that's why. Just got back from a day trip down the Rideau canal. Got zoned out in a crap 16 foot boat sailing along with a beach umbrella and a warm South wind whichever way it blew. Same clouds & sky as in your vlog.

[@veiko23]

In Rhine, you could have up to 12 knots current to get you north, so good decision. As you went Saone against the heavy current. Anyway, I was considering to get my small boat from Sweden to Southern France this Spring which didn’t happened because getting stuck in lockdown and Denmark borders is still closed. But getting a 23 foot boat against Rhine with 4hp motor... could be possible but no-one recommended this. Anyway, happy that you are moving and hopefully get to North. Nederland is open and when you get over the Nord-Ost canal to Baltic sea...

[@Sharpiesailor31]

Wow, this was beautifully narrated! I could watch it over and over. It’s great to see the two of you on your way again. Maya, the song on the dock was absolutely mesmerizing and lovely, and the music throughout so pleasant. Your channel is a favorite and certainly among the best. I could go on and on complimenting you guys......thanks and safe cruising.

[@R2robot]

I listened to your music this morning while washing dishes and cooking breakfast. I absolutely loved it. I was transported to another place.. I don't know where, but it was lovely and serene. Thank you.

[@caroledrury1411]

I love that song

[@normanboyes4983]

Excellent.👍

[@guillaume_is]

Magnifique episode ! Bravo 👏 J'ai eu la chair de poule quand Maya chantait en français !

[@klouism1]

Absolutely beautiful video. Loved your song. Your boat looks absolutely beautiful. Wishing you safe and enjoyable travels. Thank you for the video. ⛵

[@_instabil]

Your song was adorable!

[@keebearfull]

Maya, yours is such artistic film/story telling! From the comment sent your way from a passing boat, I know I'm not the only man charmed with your beautiful voice, song and guitar playing!

[@afitlife]

Nice episode. I like the small french villages.

[@thomaswhaley4024]

wow, that little guitar and vocal piece reminded me of why I started being a regular visitor and made me notice how your music hasn't been a feature recently. Beautiful!

[@jeffscherer1078]

Great video, thank you

[@jeanpaulmonnin9657]

Belle Chanson et belle voix. Bon Voyage . Dans les canaux a basse eau,,,peut etre un portage :)

[@ronburton7090]

Glad you are back on the move. Excellent video. I really enjoy when you play the violin and now I'll be looking forward to you playing the guitar and singing....in french! I'd like to reserve an album please.

[@maxime41418]

Houra Houra , feeling free to move .. enjoy the return of the journey thru the continent :-)

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Nice to see you two on the move again.Save travels.💜

[@fingerhorn4]

It's such a pleasure to hear your voices which have wonderful diction, a rarity nowadays. Good luck with finding sufficient depth to carry you north.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Misses Mayas bright positive smile 😁 (because moving again/lockdown end) always adds sunshine to my mood. Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck health and wisdom.

[@chrismalkin4070]

Always absolutely sublime. Thank you.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you!

[@jpdj2715]

8:30 nice song and generally very good choice of music, but I repeat myself ;)

[@pastoriusmonk6971]

Merci pour cette belle interprétation de " Jardin d'hiver " de notre regrété Henri Salvador ! Bises

[@acarlosmendesjr]

Maia, you sing like an angel! Super nice voice! Also what a great episode about yours journey, Maia and Aladino. Congratulations!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you! -Maya

[@sicchuckie]

Great film lighting, sound, transitions, colors, and cruising. Bravo. I live in the middle of the US small town Missouri, smaller rivers, creeks, and lakes. Your video felt very rich in character.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you! -Maya

[@hansb.8]

So happy for you that the journey can go ahead again. The Lookdown had also a good side considering all the work you where able to do, especially on the rudder and the team. There was no " lost" time, never really is. It's going with the flow as long as one stays positive and I noticed you two always do. I admire that too. Take care and enjoy!

[@mosca3289]

Lovely 😊

[@cookingtravelingsailing2890]

It inspires to watch such videos and motivate me towards sailing someday in the future.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent video.

[@richardbell3213]

Such a beautiful song, sung beautifully . Thank you so very much. Safe journey, a big fan!!

[@lmartinez3633]

Good to see that you can continue your journey...

[@53goforit]

Maya thank you just purchased the album, and the art work on the album is beautiful, you playing the violin,superb

[@bartvanderveere7592]

A happy episode. Engine okay, great scenery. And informative as well. ‘Dry canals’ becoming an issue. Good luck!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Beautiful, fun and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes, cheers from the US.

[@veleroypake1]

Love the music and the song, we did with my family the inverse trip form Holand to the med a few years ago and you make us remember the lovely trip. Thanks for share. Zeek and Flor

[@pearville37]

Love your music.

[@MrKubaitis]

My dream to buy your CD with all these lovely songs one day

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I just released a CD! Search for ‘An Isolated Effort’ on Spotify and iTunes :)

[@craigme2583]

Absolute please to watch every second! And the calm commentary is charming. Glad you go going again! Looking forward to the next one...

[@scable-eq7bp]

Going down that beautiful peaceful flowing river is like being in the clouds on a "Magic Carpet" ride...........

[@earlgreystoke3324]

Chanteuse incroyable