Floating down the Rhine River in a small boat: Switzerland to the Sea. [Ep 18]

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[@keebearfull]

Another beautiful story about the struggle to ply the Rhine's waters in a small pleasure craft. And, to reveal the untold beauty lying somewhat hidden in the history of the role of the Rhine.

[@parkjv1]

I was fortunate enough to take a tour/cruise on the Rhine a number of years ago while we were visiting my partners family in Frankfurt. It was a beautiful day and various stops along the way, coupled with the scenery, medieval castles, vineyards and small towns was such a memorable experience.

[@roadie3124]

Large locks are inherently dangerous places. They seem to have become safer over the years, but they can still be dangerous. You guys did well. When I was about 15, I was witness to a double drowning at the Ouistreham locks on the Caen Canal (Canal de Caen à la Mer). There's a swing bridge across the main lock. It was opened to allow a ship to traverse the lock. People gathered around the lock to watch. When the ship powered out and the swing bridge closed, a man and his 12 year old son were swept into the lock. The water was still very turbulent from the prop wash and they both drowned. It was over 55 years ago, but I can still remember it.

[@musicalworld8201]

There is a trick to going through locks more easily, especially with a small crew. It is necessary to pass the moorings under a cleat before taking it in hand rather than taking the the moorings directely. The moorings must always slide under the cleat. So you have twice the strength. This allows to control more easely the boat when there is a lot of water movement. From a lock keeper in French Brittany :-)

[@felixwong9761]

Your video has very good music, they match the content perfectly, I like it very much! There are no banquets that will never come to an end. I hope you will leave more beautiful moments for us!

[@tomvoorneveld]

Remarkable to hear "Rhine River" so often, while we in the Netherlands would never say this. For us it's simply "de Rijn"... The Rhine;)))

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Idk if I’d call that remarkable, I’m just Canadian and unsurprisingly don’t speak like a Dutch person.

[@tomvoorneveld]

@@SailingMagicCarpet we really love watching your videos. Thank you for the great effort)) You give a new perspective on things others might take for granted or not even heard about.... Great!)

[@herrleonhardt7379]

seeing Aladino speaking german warms my heart :-P.... yeah... ok... Maya as well :-D

[@otolaryngologistorlent-med3259]

Hi Maya and Aladino. Your presentation is very pleasant,so,please,give us more,even your daily routine. Thank you !

[@Woeschhuesli]

It‘s a pleasure to listen to an articulate young woman with an interest in the history and culture. Thankyou.

[@pamyh.37]

Completely agree

[@jimff5]

@@pamyh.37 +1!

[@viking8889]

I like to see your subscriber numbers climbing. Your videos are fun to binge watch. Enjoy everyone.

[@princeboheme]

The fact that Aladino is a skilled sailor and a skilled multilinguist at the same time, makes this boat trip through the continent much easier. On the other hand Maya's soft husky voice in combination with her lyrical approach in reciting your daily adventures, appeases the harshness of german aesthetics that you have to sail through. You guys, you are doing a fantastic job in creating those videos, and I am looking always forward to seeing the next episode. BRAVO!!!!!!! BRAVISSIMO!!!!!!!!!!

[@judykinsman3258]

👏👏👏👏👏👏thank you guys. Awesome episode.

[@dwdtube1111]

"the harshness of German aesthetics that you have to sail through" - what's that supposed to mean? They just entered Germany! There are no harshness in aesthetics!

[@princeboheme]

@@dwdtube1111 Each person has his own personal education and sensitivities to form his point of view on aesthetics. I do not intend to argue here. This is not the right platform.

[@uhoffmann29]

I'm with @Dietmar on this one: what "harshness of German aesthetics" are you talking about? If I am not mistaken, they were travelling the Rheinseitenkanal up until Breisach. That waterway is on the French side. ;-) Just saying ... blame the French ... LOL ;-))))))

[@tanksouth]

Not to mention, he looks like Captain Jack Sparrow.

[@john3Lee]

You tell a story in a unique & beautiful way - Thanks & thumbs up..

[@pamyh.37]

This time, a fascinating rather than beautiful vlog. One thing that is so clear to me, though Maya, is what a beautiful speaking voice you have and the poetry with which you describe your adventures at the beginning and end of each vlog. Have you ever considered recording audio books? I would listen to every one you did! 😄

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Pamy! One day I'd love to write a book, and then I'll definitely do an audiobook version of it as well! -Maya

[@philmcglass450]

@@SailingMagicCarpet I must agree with Pamy above, no need to write your own book just yet as some one recently told me there's a whole plethora of classic literature available online which is no longer copyright so am guessing anyone would be free to recite and record them for later sales. A good narrator can make a good book even better! Good luck on your journey.

[@triton20101]

This was a terrific video. While the commercial traffic and infrastructure may have dampened your enthusiasm for that section, I find commerce boat traffic and the buildings and river structures supporting it quite fascinating. It is like watching the growth of civilization due to the ease of transportation along rivers.

[@stubluesjhb1]

The stress levels would have been even higher without your great Captain who seems to be a fluent multilinguist - what a good decision to keep him in tow. Enjoy and keep safe.

[@user-lx7ul5ft7y]

Aladino is Italian and Swiss, so it is normal for him to speak Swiss German, German, French, Italian and English. Quite normal for many Swiss. He is a very good sailor and linguist with a wonderful story telling wife.

[@gisbertgoebel3806]

@@user-lx7ul5ft7y That's so true!!!!

[@jakleo337]

Looks like the Mississippi River around Baton Rouge, La. All the aesthetic charm of a maximum security prison.

[@vcie515]

That was so unusual to hear Aladino speaking "schwitzerdütsch" ! 😎 👍

[@luisaquino2803]

Hey guys. I just recently found your videos and I started for the very first of your videos, still a lot of catching up to do. But just want to say, they are great the music, the scenery, the shots, the history behind every place you go, your story how it all started, it's amazing. Love each and everyone of them. Keep living your dreams and keep playing your violin. You are an inspiration to many. Hope the best to both of you!!

[@ericsmallwood6241]

Looking forward to next episode,we visited Strasbourg last year a little more luxuriously than Magic Carpet on board river cruiser A-Rosa Flora,moored up at Kelh & went into Strasbourg by tram,I am sure you may pass"Flora" on your way downstream.There are some wonderful stops along the Rhine, you may well be spoilt for choice. I guess you like the smaller places which are good but we had a lovely day in Mainz, a little bigger but a lovely town. wish we were doing same this year but Covid 19 has curtailed that . Certainly envy the rest of your journey north. Hope we manage to get back on the Continent next year. Have a great trip. E&B

[@vadmal5210]

Sometimes a little human can look even smaler... Great vlog. Thanks!

[@judykinsman3258]

Maya, loved your musical interludes. Wonderful episode. Thanks to Luca for smoothing those locks. Whew - 👍🦋💕

[@drreason2927]

I enjoy your cheery positive attitude even in troublesome ot frustrating circumstances. I just watched a couple grumbling ungratefully about the amazingly FREE yacht they just aquired. I'm sticking to your channel. Thanks.

[@TR4zest]

Stressy days. I applaud Maya's smooth move with the boat hoot to place the line around the floating bollard. Well done.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

That first lock was massively deep! Wow.

[@myhillslife27]

They scare me! Very intimidating!

[@bstill6457]

Great deck hand and piloting skills. You all did a wonderful job working together. Love watching the story of your life that I really want to live .

[@knotwerken]

yeah .... a serious waterway in all respects ... stay safe, enjoy.

[@firemansam63]

Maya, your narration is so beautiful and your voice is like velvet. 😍

[@zacharynewell4665]

"Alles klar wir warten, danke" "What did he say? I didn't understand" I do the same thing all the time haha.

[@ronaldvairfields4348]

To be fair: it took me a while to understand it too. It seems like the lock master expected the SMC crew to arrive before Nevada and if that were the case, SMC would have to wait. Out of curiousity: the Rhine branches out in a delta soon after you enter the Netherlands. at the first fork, you can steer left and go to Nijmegen or right to go to Arnhem. If you decide on the latter: there's another choice to make, steer left to go to Arnhem or steer right to sail to the IJsselmeer. Strictly speaking: if your mission is to follow the Rhine, you should set course to Arnhem and from there downstream.

[@grahammewburn]

Thank you for sharing your voyage. Cheers Gray Australia

[@randyg.9566]

I thoroughly enjoy your travels and videos. Take the time and have gratitude for what you are doing, a rough day going through locks is still a far better life than many of the world's people have to endure.

[@pieterschadron3644]

Great video, keep in mind that you need to be inside the lock in time, the commercial traffic can't wait, they need the tourist sailors (with all respect) to act quickly and acoid delays.

[@johna.245]

Once again Maya you’ve crafted a beautiful opening sequence to your video. Amazing. Bravo...

[@MrPisces67]

Beautifully narrated yet again Maya! thanks for another adventure into part of the World I may never get the opportunity to visit xxx

[@patmurphy389]

Really enjoyed this episode maya/aladino, I spent a lot of time on the rhine river & the neckersulm river, mostly walking up & down the river paths. It's the only way to see history up close. I lived in siegelsbach army depot, near heilbronn. A lot of times we would just walk because we felt like it. I was surprised to find out aladino spoke german! Wow! What a wonderful gift to have, sure makes traveling a lot easier. I missed hearing our man from ireland always saying 'Alles Klar' when he spoke to the locals on the telephone at the post. He was in charge of repairs at the little base. Funny, the things you don't know that you are missing isn't it? I do know some german, enough to get by on, but that's about it. Can't wait for the next episodes through germany. Thank you so very much. Danke shonde fur dieser video!

[@chrismalkin4070]

I loved this episode. I travelled that section of the Rhine in 1973 and loved the scenery you are about to enjoy. This continues to be a really great series and so beautifully filmed and narrated. Thank you so much. Chris.

[@user-lx7ul5ft7y]

That Barge transporting junk or garbage, was horror for my eyes. Only hope it will be recycled in the right way. Thanks for another very interesting video. All the best to all four of your on board. Kind greetings from Switzerland.

[@robertc.fisher3214]

Thank you so much, I'm really enjoying your journey.

[@SamuelKTennis]

Amazing locks, such engineering!

[@johnmccormick175]

Awesome video and what a challenging journey..thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video...take care and stay safe1..:-)

[@lakesidebc]

Just paused 90 seconds in to comment: your intro narrative was outstanding, and the accompanying video perfect. Very compelling, and very well done!

[@rebekkad.2092]

I am enjoying your journey. I particularly appreciate your narrations.

[@Darklightbeam]

Thank you so much, excellent, really, really, really, really, really, really............ excellent. Gpx, ha ha

[@looneyirish007]

I lived in Koblenz on the Rhine River in 2002-2004, it was a very busy river. The cargo ships are 24/7 on the move, and most are over 100 meters in lenght pumping out 2000hp, theyre usually crewed by a family, yhey park their cars on them too, whats crazy is that it uses a Scania truck engine for its bow thrusters. 😂 Btw, halt is German for stop and the lock Keeper warned you about the wash behind the ship as you came into the lock. Im surprised they didn't build a smaller lock next to the ship ones. The rhine has lovely castles on its course, but, its a water super highway linking Rotterdam, the worlds busiest port, you want to be on your game as you navigate it as the ship creep uo on you really quick. Id say magic carpet was like a cork in water around them.

[@scable-eq7bp]

WOW, what an awesome video, Its like we were watching a special on the History channel about the Rhine River.

[@richardbobo6980]

Well done anticipation and having a little bit of concern about what lies ahead is what makes you stay on your toes and keeps you safe being laksa daisical is what brings harm you have accomplished a feat that very few people in this world have done kudos to you and your crew

[@jb9090]

Fun to watch something I’ll never do myself by love to see

[@waltwilliams6012]

From the $1 boat till now. What an adventure.

[@hartfischer5509]

Great, Aladino speaks German:) That should make things much easier on the Rhine. Great episode, my grandfather s favorite vacation spot, at Bopard on the Rhine.

[@alfsphone]

A great team. well done.

Going through locks alongside commercial barges is a struggle that would normally not need to be : the regulations tell to tie a boat with 2 ropes in a lock and cut the propeller. Unfortunately the practice is to get lazy and keep the prop on and tie the the boat with only 1 rope. This is contrary to the rules. This common irrepect of the rules did lead a commercial barge to destroy a gate lock recently in Belgium, with 1 month to get it repaired, blocking everyone on the river...

[@martijnheil8825]

I was thinking it might've been a good idea when the lock keeper asked them to hurry to have told him that you were waiting for the barge's prop wash to stop but that he wasn't cutting it, the lock keeper might have asked the skipper to make fast properly and cut his prop wash like he should've done in the first place.

[@hartfischer5509]

Greetings from Las Vegas. Nevada :) I guess the Nevada figured out that they were making you bounce around a little too much when entering the lock. So they took it easy on exit.

[@RFazor]

Excellent, excellent narrative!!!!

[@garykuiken6191]

As I said in a previous post I hitch hicked on the Rhine in the 70s on a barge and your right the scenery changes often. Wineries, industry and towns of kinds but it will remain a wonderful adventure. Stay safe.

[@jeffscherer1078]

Great video, thank you.

[@Cptnbond]

Big thumbs up for the well captured video of your locks passages, must have been exciting. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you will be rewarded in coming days with beautiful sceneries.

[@nicolemayer1671]

The way you tell a story is always so beautiful, loved learning about the history of where are traveling through.

[@georgebradley6521]

navigating the Upper Rhine Valley is like eating tripe - interesting for the first few bites but monotonous soon after - so true

[@MrStuross]

Myself and my wife have recently started following your adventures through the continent. We have loved watching your the series and now catching up with your time in the Med. Now looking forward to each new episode.

[@darrenstarling3975]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures ,I have started skimming through some of my old favourites, but Maya's narration adds so much that I listen to every word and long for the next installment.

[@craigkaschan4822]

Thanks heaps for sharing your wonderful adventures. I have learned so much from your videos, very educational. Thankyou Mia your voice is so soothing. Greetings from Australia guys 👍🇦🇺

[@haighaj]

Another amazing video, looks like a tough start to the Rhine but can't wait to see the rest of your journey and the adventures it brings!

[@paulandgail3212]

Another great clip..very informative..sehr gut! 😇👍

[@argophontes]

I'm really looking forward to you guys going past Rüdesheim am Rhein, I used to live in the Wiesbaden area, it's absolutely gorgeous!

[@gisbertgoebel3806]

Oh yes! And I'm living near Duisburg which is the Place where the River Ruhr goes in the River Rhein. "Unfortunately" I'm on Holyday for the next three Weeks and I can't go there seeing Magic Carpet passing by!

[@vcie515]

😁😁😁 Ich warte auch auf den Abschnitt von Bingen nach Koblenz! Und wie sie durch die Lorelei kommen. Habe zwei Jahre in Boppard gelebt. 😊

[@williweber3016]

I waited the hole day to see how it will go on. :-) Funny to see how you have Problems by the call from the Schleuse - the same like me in Spanish Harbor - ohm what das he mean!?!? There will be much nicer places to come! Have a save and nice trip! You are are really cool Team! Greetings Peter

[@Hairnicks]

Fascinating, well done on a challenging journey.

[@jeffieh]

Thank you! Really enjoyed this ep. You did so well telling the story of the tension of operating a small boat on a big commercial waterway. Jeff

[@ossy57]

Thank You, again a great video. Waiting for the next one hopely after the first sailing of my newly bought Vindö 30. (And thats for you blame) ;D

[@martinrouen]

No current in a hydroelectric dam? Classic!!

[@larrymisiak915]

Fantastic. Amazing! Thank you. We were in Koblenz. Beautiful.

[@dougtiffany7439]

Another wonderful episode, with such a Lady of class.

[@carlobottigelli8955]

You made it! Let's say that this section of the Rhine is quite different from the French canals... It definetly adds to your navigation experience. Glad you were four on board.... and happy together....!! For the occasion, Maya's usual sweet tone has changed into a "german" officer story telling and deck orders...... great filming as usual.... Bravi!

[@motogp001]

I’m pretty sure the couple of people that hit thumbs down are dyslexic and they thought they hit thumbs up 👍 I am loving this journey down the Rhine.

[@maemae7426]

I did this all alone 😊

[@billywhizz6483]

Those locks are huge! Must be extremely difficult/impossible solo or two up. I enjoyed the episode, thanks!

[@jpdj2715]

Instantly swept away - it looks from the introduction only already, that you managed ;)

[@andreaspollmann2009]

really cool to hear Aladino speaking German, Love it! Greetings from Austria !

[@leeluck1968]

Congrats!! You did it very well. Maybe it is worth to know that the big ships are obligated to disengage their clutch as soon as they are tied up. Mostly the prop wash is not an issue but especially for the small pleasure craft it is. As there is not a lot of pleasure craft in this area I can imagine that some of the skippers forget to disengage quickly. So you can ask the lock master (or the skipper) to do so. It will help them also to have a quick passage. I am looking forward to your further video’s and to see you entering the Netherlands. Greetings from “Oud Alblas”.

[@bill2p]

Nice video despite your travails. Annecke is a very good camera operator. I hope you guys went into Breisach for a hearty German Gasthof meal after this, with a more than few mugs of cold Feldschlösschen local beer.

[@cogman62]

You made it to Bacharach! Wonderful scenic area! Wunderbar!

[@mitchellstadnik752]

Well done ,a bottle of Riesling is in order

[@evslone]

Wonderful writing in the intro. Well done.

[@ezequieldiaz1950]

ALADINO Y MAYA un saludo y muy buen video saludo desde ARGENTINA !!!!!!

[@GregHartSk8er]

Mein Gott! That lock is HUGE! ooherr......

[@NikkiN777]

A great episode, as usual, for all the reasons others have listed, but I miss hearing you play your violin. Hope there will be some of those again, soon. Keep up the splendid work, and safe passage.

[@navegandomivandestadt34]

brilliant video

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

Put in it's historic context, the significance of the Rhine cannot be stressed enough. Just as the german Autobahn system is pretty boring, seemingly endless and monotonous, but it still leads you past places like Neuschwanstein ... which seems to make the hazzle worth while every time :-) On a side note: IF Annika isn't deterred from living aboard after going up the Rhine, Lucca might be in luck ;-) Fair winds, guys!!

[@mds-lf3kl]

Except for the fact, that Neuschwanstein is several hundred kilometers away from the River Rhine 😅 But anyway, along a certain stretch, there is a castle on almost every hill. 😊

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

@@mds-lf3kl I know, but it's pretty close to the A7, right ;-)

[@redsailor101]

I did this alone🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bevtrue6937]

Hairy locks today, but as you said, better is to come (hopefully). Cool video, anyway, though.

[@kevroodenman3283]

wide view super nice work

[@mikebarron5805]

Sometimes, even pleasure boating gets a little boring. You might as well read a good book. 😉😁

[@DigitalPublishingHub]

Your weekly episodes have made lockdown and social distancing bearable. I am trying not to be too envious! From Perspectief on the Thames.

[@garyfroeschner2523]

great video

[@frvalenti]

Congratulation, you should write a book you are an amazing story teller

[@Thomas_Ekstrom]

Om ni inte redan har passerat Düsseldorf rekommenderar jag ett stopp och besök i den japanska delen av staden, fantastiskt bra mat.

[@shirleyboy8859]

A Wise Man was asked "Why is there Evil?" Well he said if you don`t have Bad then how will you know what is Good.....(or something like that) All part of the journey of Life... Not as Beautiful as normal, but still a very nice video, :-))) xx

[@dw4956]

You will come through Rudesheim if i'm not mistaken. Really pretty and worth an extra day to chillax!

[@eckhal2]

Look forward to Downstrem from Frankfurt to see if any major changes in 50 years which I doubt knowing Europe.😉

[@MonkPetite]

Next time .in the lock .. ask to stop the propeller do the big boat, Officially it’s not always to make prop wash if hooked up.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video and you'll learn from the experience

[@AJ-di3xd]

Wow! New subscriber here! Outstanding video, music, narration and so interesting! Your channel is taking off! I'm so happy for you! Now I cannot wait for your ~40' boat upgrade so you can be much more comfortable with solar, water maker, etc! Kudos!

[@docles5326]

Wow, first time Hearing Aladino speaking German. I was always asking if he can. Do you too, Maya? And yes, the Rhine ist definitely fascinating. I like the lower Rhine part close to the Netherlands!

[@Taugtaug]

German ist His mother tongue

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Not quite mother tongue but I do speak it;) Aladino

[@Taugtaug]

@@SailingMagicCarpet But you grew up in German Switzerland?