FINALLY: First Sail After TWO YEARS of Refits.

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Magic Carpet II is a Cape George 36, built in Port Townsend, WA in 1982. Her hull and ballast were built by Cape George Marine Works, and the rest was finished by the original owner.
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[@benjaminspencer6507]

Upholstery is a dying art. It all is assembly line here in America. I was lucky to spend about 5 years learning from a master upholsterer!! I am now retired at 70. Wished I had someone to pass on the knowledge and skill of my pass 40 years of work!!

[@wernernau2544]

In This time and age, it so nice to see young peopel How have your attitude and intelligents. You give me hope for the future

[@shirleyboy8859]

The Champagne is Iced, I have tears in my eyes, and Love for two people that I may never meet..... What a strange but Wonderful World it can be.... Bless you both.... :-))) xx

[@kenknight4560]

The difference with this channel has always been the quality of the boat restoration. Never a bodge or slap some paint on and fix it later. It is done right to a very high standard the first time. When you add in the story telling and video skills Sailing Magic Carpet is the best channels of this type on KZbin.

[@jhendric98]

This has been a fun process to watch. The greatest part is watching how your story telling has grown and how you two have grown as a couple. Such a great channel.

[@ingelukas5758]

I noticed you being our neighbor in Medemblik. Too bad I didn’t catch you on board. Now I know you were working on your new cushions, that turned out great! I have been watching your channel for a while, and now found my own boat on it. Hope to see you (again) sometime in Medemblik!

[@richardmclaren8549]

So great to see MC1 back on the water 💦. She looks great. Fridge working now and a new bed. We need some music 🎶 now. Miss your playing. 🐟

[@curtishyde1842]

I will admit With No Holds Barred Magic Carpet is a very Majestic lady

[@jeroen81]

That beep and the engine starting always was the start of great sailing weekends with my dad, brother and son. It made me instantly tear up. My dad passed away last year and my mother had to sell the boat. Enjoy this as much as you can guys! Soak up every moment. I hope to set sail somewhere in the near future again. This was a fun series to watch, with the little trips in my beloved little country.

[@michaeltaylor520]

Majic carpet looks better than new !

[@Dr.TobiasFunke]

This made me so happy. Actually smiling, and I haven't even watched past the titles yet. Thank you!

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

Magic Carpet is back in her element. I loved the journey. She is so beautiful. Your happiness is my happiness.

[@MicBruise]

Congratulations on finally being back aboard. There's just nothing like that moment when one turns off the engine and just ... sails...

[@mp6756]

Magic carpet has a sexy beamy hull shape I had forgotten what she looked like in the slings. Glad to see you getting a bit of sailing in after being on the hard for such a long time. Stay safe and thanks for taking us along

[@urlkrueger]

Hoo RAY! Yip EE! Back on the water again ..... (To the tune of Willy Nelson's "On the road again") At launch when Maya said "floating" I thought she said "FLOODING". Gotta get me some hearing enhancers. That is one beautiful boat. Makes me think it should be in a museum somewhere so it won't get scratched or corroded, but then that wouldn't be right.

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

What a wonderful video! Magic Carpet in the water, your fabulous friends, spectacular food, a working fridge, cushy cushions in the V-berth--all made for a simply joyful video. Thank you so much!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@danfadden]

As always, beautifully shot and edited. Especially the choice of music on this one. Maya has a special eye and ear that cannot be matched with any other KZbin sailing channel . Thank you for this tiny peek into your lifestyle. Two beautiful people on a beautiful adventure known as life.

[@pediajo1]

For there we loved, and where we love is home, Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts... ~Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894), "Homesick in Heaven," 1872

[@colinjacob1702]

Oh the joy of being back on the water again, the comfort of a new bed beyond bliss then there is the Canadian flag fluttering in the breeze….seventh heaven. Am on holiday in the Greek island with the vagaries of broadband reception,just a pleasure to have a smattering of what you have just gone through. Nuf said

[@joanneholliday6339]

I loved this episode! I found you when you were traveling thru the canals in Europe and have been a loyal watcher ever since! I am 68 years old and have never, ever been on a sailboat and I doubt I ever will. So I live that fantasy travel life thru you Maya and Aldino. Can I just say I got a little teary eyed when your friend was waving goodbye as you set off on your summer of sailing! I can’t wait to see what adventures to bring to us in the future!

[@user-cs5hv3eg2i]

I noticed many times that average age of people sailing in Netherlands is 50+. I saw 70 years old people sailing single handed. There is no reason why you shouldn't try it.

[@billywhizz6483]

Hube and Ena (no doubt spelt that wrong) seem two warm and beautiful people to have looked out for you like that. The boating community is the best!

[@charliegardner6804]

Totally agree 👍

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

I am so happy to see you both back in the water with MC 1. You both worked so hard and diligently on both Magic Carpets! Enjoy your journey and thank you for sharing it with us all. You are a beautiful couple, inside and out. The happiness when Aladino turned off the engine and the wind in sails took over moving the boat. I love that feeling. It was also great to video of my country of birth and the wonderful people, especially on the water. Much Love!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@PatrickPoet]

Oh, she looks so beautiful in the water. This must be so wonderful, not only are you back home, but your last experiences were during plague restrictions so this is the first return to gentility in forever.

[@RoryL83]

Aladino's boatbuilding skills paired with Maya's videomaking skills are a deadly combination for other sailing channels. Nobody makes videos like these, nobody.

[@miguelpaixao1317]

You said!! The magic of cruising your own place!!! Freedom.

[@djopdam199]

Finally something Aladino isn't a master at...(kussens) Thank you universe. Boat looks great. Summer must have been a blast.

[@dontomalino8101]

thank you. I'm watching you play the violin from the book your patron gave you. it's so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. thanks again. 😊 🫂 🙏

[@sparkeyjones6261]

Jeez... anything with a finish that nice belongs in a museum, or on a grand piano. I'd be so afraid to do anything with it out on the water. lol

[@mboyer68]

My goodness, that, boat, is, GORGEOUS. Incredible job you two. Congratulations:)

[@maartentoors]

HUUB (or Huib and his wife) should be the actual Dutch Ambassadors to the the world. When you're leaving Medemblik please visit Enkhuizen (about 70NM by the coastline)! It has a GREAT 'Zuiderzee' museum!

[@user-cs5hv3eg2i]

My boat is in marina just next to this museum but I've never been there. Thanks for advice!

[@maartentoors]

@@user-cs5hv3eg2i "Compagnieshaven Enkhuizen"? Nice! If you're planning to visit Amsterdam, hit me up, free guide 😉

[@rebekkad.2092]

So glad you are back where you belong - on the water. Enjoy.

[@cstrong67]

Congratulations from Sailing Vessel Larikan, Everett Wa. Enjoy your hard work !!!’

[@DIYNauticalDream]

She's a truly beautiful Sailboat. Congratulations on your accomplishments.

[@anitaskarsb1490]

..this is not a boat. This is a jewel with sails on 🥰 Absolut magic

[@slf994]

Very very very cool. Nobody deserves this more than you

[@californiakayaker]

Well, I have to confess, I didn't watch all the refit episodes. Surprised to see a tiller ! She's absolutely beautiful. The view at 10:30 shows how unusual the design is with the amazing high bow ! I had no clue she would look like that. Beautiful work with the wood. I cannot wait for the music to begin to be performed again !

[@jamesthornberry7048]

Magic Carpet is beautiful! The attention to detail you have put into her is above and beyond admirable. If anyone has any doubts that Aladino is a true wizard with a brush they merely have to look at that cabin. Congratulations and best wishes for a wonderful summer.

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

Sailing!!! At last!!! Beautiful calming wonderful!

[@patmurphy389]

Thank you for the update! I am glad you got your fridge working again and got the cushions for the Vbirth! Thank you very much!

[@waynerudiger1756]

It was so wonderful to see her come out of the shed into the light. Even more so to see her in full sail. As always a lovely, uplifting video. The variety and"fit" of the music males your videos stand well above anything else I watch on KZbin. The music just makes the excellent cinematography and storytelling pop.

[@kimhorton6109]

Wow, it’s been forever since I saw one of your vids. Glad you are afloat again. Wishing you fair winds and happy travels.

[@thomaswhaley4024]

Congratulations!!!!! it must feel amazing! She is beautiful and reminiscent of MK#1. Now make waves!!!!!!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

This is magic carpet 1 :)

[@RickMentore]

Incredible! Happy for @Sailing Magic Carpet! 133K subscribers

[@omna826]

Um yeah just seen your story and have to say what a beautiful life you have hope all is what you want safe sailing and thank you for allowing us to be part of it

[@davidleckenby547]

Oh wow. So good to see you two back in the water and excited about sailing again. You just look sooo happy 😊😊

[@martinlittlewood2188]

Thank you so much for sharing the launching of Magic Carpet. I always remember the thrill of a launch of a boat after a winter layup or a refit. A boat out of water always seems asleep or perhaps hibernating. So launching is an awakening into its natural environment and the joy of being alive, which I always shared. Great to see Magic Carpet back in the water again, and looking so beautiful, thanks to your loving attention. Looking forward to sharing your enjoyment of sailing again.

[@ronpippin4893]

I know this is in the past but congrats on getting afloat and the beginning of a new summer of adventure!

[@KavaKavana]

Just beautiful guys. The boat, the production, the adventures. You’re truly blessed so thank you for blessing us by sharing it all with us

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Bravo ,beautiful music 🎶 forever, the best episode. I m so happy seeing again sailing ⛵️ finally, finally. Lovely sailboat.

[@nick.caffrey]

14:19 WHO's singing? Wowow! This was a beautifully produced episode. Great to see you both so happy. From the beginning you have sent out happy, positive vibes in spite of some pretty lousy initial comments. Now you are reaping the harvest of your great good humour and quiet positivity! Loved your 'boat parents', the soundtrack, the launch. Your channel just keeps getting better and better! Health, strength and happiness to you both!

[@d.j.vanderschoot3717]

Vintage Joni Mitchell. And yes, more of that please.. Music on this channel is generally a notch above the others.

[@nick.caffrey]

@@d.j.vanderschoot3717 Several notches. I had never heard this before, and I adore Joni; thank you, D.J.

[@seamushand8439]

Lovely to see you back on the water again !

[@michaelfk2548]

Beautiful ...Not too shabby !..

[@fpecher]

So nice, full of remebering for me doing about the same fifthy years ago, marvelous experience. Magic carpet is so beautifull.

[@vrangarajan605]

The moment of stopping the engine followed by only the sound of the boat in the water !! WOW !! The boat looks great !!

[@peterrahill9263]

13:15 - recording the moment... at last: sailing freely - but it didn't come without a price. Thanks for sharing ALL of the adventure. Now - to reap the benefits of all your hard work. Peace & Fair winds.

[@charlesgregory9976]

"Living life" what a blessing. The hard work, hours of toil, sings a song so beautiful, let this never end .

[@peterrahill9263]

1.3K+ LIKE posted early in this 6,810th view. What a massive accomplishment. SMC looking so good, seems it would be difficult to part. Thus the saying, "Why have only one when you can have two at twice the price!" Can you even imagine owning & maintaining both? Rent one out to pay for itself, even?

[@carriemoench3545]

Congratulations on launching your new boat! Really enjoyed your video and seeing how fabulous your project turned out! Enjoy the fruit of your labor as you've both worked extremely hard to achieve perfection! Beautiful new home! I see many new ports and adventures off the horizon awaiting exploration by Magic Carpet 2. God, bless and keep you in His care. Sending 🤗🤗 CarrieJo/North Carolina, 🇺🇸

[@leevandyke8524]

Congrats you guys , I find it there’s no better pleasure then backing out of the slip, working my way up to the big water. Then unfurling the head sail,At the pointe of unfurling the head sail is where all the stress in my life just melts away. Good travels to you..👍👍👍👍😝😝

[@noelplouffe6245]

This is fantastic! I am so pleased to see you both in back Magic Carpet. I tell you Maya, as much as I enjoy your music and I do, I first loved your prose; your travel prose.

[@michaeloliver1038]

Man. So glad you’re back in Europe aboard that beautiful Vindo. Wishing both of you a lovely, lovely summer 👍

[@OurNewLand]

Congrats guys! I am so happy for you! You have both done such an amazing job on this massive undertaking! Well done!

[@sashastarshanti3599]

I'm so happy for you both to be back to doing what you love so much. Of course, you are somewhere far away by now, but I'm so happy for how happy both of you were to be back on Magic Carpet. Cheers!

[@Fred-rv2tu]

The woodwork is beautiful!

[@oliverschlotz-pissarek1755]

Wonderful episode! The boat looks absolutely amazing (of course Aladino is a magician) - And you both look soooooooo happy 🥰😍 Congratulations! Enjoy your journey with your floating home! ☺️

[@alex.trading.reviews]

I had a huge smile on my face the whole way through this episode! 😁 Congrats!! I'm so excited for you guys, it's great to see you both with the water for the first time since I've discovered your channel!

[@mortenkalland]

Beautiful music and singing. Love your boat. Regards from Oslo.

[@grayheadedgamer]

I'm a relatively new subscriber, I came aboard for the refit of Magic Carpet 2, but seeing how beautiful Magic Carpet 1 is, I am even more excited to see the progress in the future! What a beautiful boat!!🥰

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

So happy for you guys, glad to see you finally back on the water. Have an absolutely wonderful season of sailing.

[@mikewillis2934]

Happy days. Great music accompaniment/choices. Thanks

[@carlworrall]

the two of you should be so proud of each other really good job,and here we go on our new adventures. Safe Sailing

[@stephenrrose]

Both of you deserve this soooo much!!!! Enjoy the fruits of your Labor! She's a great looking boat! Enjoy your summer and I can't wait to see the next episode!!!

[@williammcknight4274]

Aah! The ability to make a meal in your own home! Much more than satisfying.

[@dirkwiersma4691]

I can't stop admiring Aladino's brightwork and your incredible story telling. So fun to see you two back on the water and the excitement it brings you!

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

May I say the 🎵🎶 music By Johann Sebastian Bach ( Air ) makes this video magnificent indeed 😁 The Like Button has been Illuminated !!! Drink up me Hardie's Yo Ho !! 👍👍🌞 Warmest Regards from the Sunshine State of Florida the USA !!!

[@SeaYaSailing]

Finally......congrats on the splash...and she is a beautiful boat. She will give you many decades of pleasure

[@keithprosser35]

Bon voyage magic carpet so happy for you and the boat to see you getting her back whee she belongs and you can just see how happy the boat is back in the water

[@sidgreensides6709]

When you watch the effort put in to rebuild. To see such a beautiful craft is warming for the spirit..Thank You

[@lecholecho9565]

congratulations on the project. I've never seen a better crew. you complement each other perfectly. calm winds in the sail, best to you.

[@charliehall2475]

how do you guys not age!!! great to see you back on the water sailing!

[@johngoeddeke2882]

Very happy for you both and excited to again be along with you on your adventures, you are truly blessed and beautiful people!

[@catpurrson3651]

I'm so happy for you. There's nothing like the wind finding the sails and the boat leaning forward with the wind's power vibrating it bow to stern. Your body gratefully accepts the vibrations and power and revels in them. Nothing like it!

[@grantbadger7604]

Loved this video. Looking forward to following you guys on your summer sailing adventure. I am a New Zealand sailor and my wife is Danish so I can't wait to see more of her part of the world as you head towards Scandinavia.

[@ruwdbouy]

Wow I've been watching the refit, so much hard work! So happy for you guys and jealous too!! The boat looks amazing, congratulations.

[@aarondodge1913]

A beautiful boat. Two beautiful people who are talented and dedicated to a dream. It is no wonder people gravitate to this channel and want to help anyway they can. I also know what it is like to have people almost feel like parents in a special way. It is a good love, a true blessing. Press on!

[@musicbyfabien6263]

Congrats! I've been waiting for this moment and I wish you a lot of joy ! And the beautiful Air on G string in the background :-)

[@monikastuckey8737]

I got chills watching Magic carpet being pulled out of the yard.

[@donaldlegate6377]

So glad your back on the water

[@bcinspectorman]

Love the Canadian flag flying from Magic Carpet. Enjoy your travels and thanks so much for sharing your trials and joys.

[@selsyn73]

Bonus of life! What a great way to describe you guys. Each week’s episode is enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks for sharing your joy. Peace

[@thayward65]

I can't get over how that varnish just shines and reflects. Magic Carpet is such a beautiful sailboat that outshines any boat out there in the marina. Happy sailing fair winds with following seas and have wonderful sailing adventures and memories everlasting. What talents and craftsmanship you both have and being so young with so much knowledge is such a wonderful gift thank you for sharing your journey and life.

[@pedrogodoy523]

Finalmente!!....Finally the boat is in the water!!!....Congratulations!!

[@maryclaesson8583]

My heart leapt when I saw the notice of this video! So long awaited by me...I can't imagine YOUR happiness of putting MC back into the water. This was one of your videos....your smiles say it all...and your closing remarks (and smile) are priceless! I can't wait for upcoming videos so I can "sail with you"...may God bless you with many years of together sailing ♡♡.

[@wollm1325]

I never realized you guys were actually in the Netherlands. Been watching your channel for so long and all the time thought you were in the usa.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

We were in the usa when refitting the other boat :)

[@Mrwownut12]

This just gives me so good vibes and actually makes me smile to see that you guys get to finally do the thing that you have been working so hard to get

[@donnawarmouth9329]

How awesome is that you found yourselves some bonus parents that seem to care deeply for you guys. There boat looks better each video.

[@stewartspeer1]

“A boat is safest in a harbour. But that’s not where it belongs.” It must be a great feeling to be afloat again. Fair winds…

[@kennethharrison8718]

Magic Carpet looks beautiful!! You guys should be very proud, happy sailing to you both.

[@1984nighthawk450]

You 2 are noticably happier by a lot! Love to see the smiles and true happiness being back home (magic carpet one) to do some sailing and enjoy life which is what your sailing is all about! BOOYA!

[@robertnixon3816]

Amazing episode! The happiness is contageous! I can't even imagine how over the moon you'll be when you splash Magic Carpet 2! Enjoy cruising again!