I'm embarrassed, but it could've been worse

[@AzulUnlimited]

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[@theck672]

Cool 😎 360 fish eye video effect 15:09 … love that … it would be cool to print out that freeze frame and hang on your wall… it’s gorgeous❣️

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you! I’ve been having a lot of fun with the 360

[@theck672]

Abby says … “You gonna eat that chip? Please share Mama…”

[@AzulUnlimited]

Hahaha I’m such a sucker

[@geardunkinlabs]

Great job! The sailboat learning curve is super steep. So much to learn and it feels like you have to know it all RIGHT NOW. But you're doing it 100% right. One piece at a time. Don't sweat the mistakes too much. Just keep going and love the journey.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you so much. You’re right. I have felt that pressure to know everything, but it’s good to remember that this is a lifetime endeavor. Just like diving and learning about the ocean 😊 thank you for watching🙏

[@00bikeboy]

Someone once gave me some great advice, they said "make time you ally." Just imagine how good you''ll be a year from now! 😎

[@AzulUnlimited]

I like that! I will remember that! Time is on my side, so I'm going to take advantage of it!

[@j3o5h8n5j5a3y8]

I love the title. It reminds me of one of my dives last weekend. Like you, I learned a lot. My divemaster said "Nobody got hurt, so shake it off."

[@AzulUnlimited]

Definitely good to break down the mistakes and learn. We are so lucky to have supportive people around us!

[@lancewoolen9343]

Oh man!! Feeling your journey so hard right now! Early on with meager experience at best, I absolutely murdered the stern of a newly restored wooden boat with my father's 27 footer on my first time taking her out of the harbor. Not proud of that at all but someone at the time said "we've all been there." I'm super invested in following your channel.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad you feel connected to my journey!

[@PCRduino]

Great job as always, Sarah; very inspiring! I'm sending your video to my students at George School (a Quaker boarding school between Philly and Princeton). We just got back from a 2-week scuba and service trip to Bonaire (it's part of a class I teach at the school) and so many of them now want to do what you are doing, but they can't see how to make it happen. Your video came at just the perfect time. My great- grandmother used to tell me that life is what happens while you're busy making other plans. So, you jumping into sailing with intelligence, an eye towards safety, and a great sense of adventure will carry you even though you lack the experience and confidence. Kudos to you, and thanks for candidly and honestly putting yourself out there so other young people can be inspired to dream and take those really hard first steps! You're wonderfully brave! Can't wait to watch what is sure to be a quick path to expert!

[@TrishT-me6nj]

Very cool photography angles! Also, what nice views of the cityscape as well as nature you have on your new home.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you so much. This means the world to me. I love helping people move toward a life they really want. It’s scary but so worth it. Thank you for your support

[@jamesaurich501]

You go girl. As 1 master instructor to anorher welcome to another world. I also do extended range motorcycle rides and can feel what you are doing. Had a 100 ton license 40 years ago and understand. Sail power is a different world. Yoga will help a lot. Keep the faith

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate the encouragement! 🙏

[@colejohnson1960]

I am so happy for you Sarah. You are learning and experiencing so much. Keep it up!

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@panthros7395]

I highly recommend checking out the ASA sailing courses. I completed 101 and 103 and feeling really confident after not sailing for 30 years. It is definitely worth checking out! Who knows, maybe even teaching them in the future ;) Keep the videos coming, we are rooting for you!!!

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks! I took the 101 class and wasn’t impressed with my instructor. Learning a lot more these days

[@sw8234]

I feel like Im learning along with you!

[@mikelewellen1114]

Look at you go!!!!!! Very exciting and the best of luck.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you so much 😁😅 onward and upward

[@mikelewellen1114]

@@AzulUnlimited, if anyone can do it, YOU CAN!!!

[@theck672]

Great video as always❣️ Thanks 🙏 for sharing❣️ Keep up the great work❣️ 🌊🌬️⛵️

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks friend. Love you💙

[@theck672]

@ much love to you too! 💙

[@andyroach420]

I love scuba. I dived in Thai and Indonesia. Great activity

[@AzulUnlimited]

Wonderful! Those are great places to get in the water 💙

[@Ublomor]

Great! More boat videos 😊

[@AzulUnlimited]

There will be many more in the new year 😁

[@TrishT-me6nj]

Very cool photography angles! Also, what nice views of the cityscape as well as nature you have on your new home.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you! Looking forward to sharing more🙏

[@davidb5195]

Great video. It looks like you are having a time of your life and having a blast.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Definitely. Even through the tough stuff, I’m loving it

[@josephdracula7487]

👍🤿😎🇵🇭! Best of luck!

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you so much 💙

[@samuelvanderburg719]

DAN is sponsoring now? And what fun!

[@AzulUnlimited]

Yeah! Grateful for their support 🙏

[@jonathanfrank1189]

Hey you didn’t end up floating in your lifejacket, so it’s a net victory 👍 You can’t learn to sail a ship in a day but it seems by the vid you’re doing a good job. Keep at it!

[@AzulUnlimited]

You’re right, a win is a win and I plan to maintain the beginners mindset for the rest of my life

[@timaustin577]

Hi Sarah from Tasmania, Hobart a little island below Australia. love your lifestyle :-)

[@AzulUnlimited]

Hello from the PNW! 👋

[@theck672]

Greg and I have done 360’s in a canoe 🛶… and then he tipped us over in the cold Current River in Missouri a million years ago…

[@AzulUnlimited]

Oh no!!! Hahaha Greg!!!

[@E_Clampus_Vitus]

Now, you will have a much greater appreciation of the movie ‘Captain Ron’ 🍿

[@AzulUnlimited]

I’ll check it out! I just watched Adrift and it terrified me 😅

[@E_Clampus_Vitus]

@ You will like. It’s the most beloved movie in the sailing community.

[@curtisjohnson6735]

Awesome progress - we are excited for you! From some of this footage it looks like you have already sailed by Blakely Rock (47.5947, -122.4807)! It is the top of Shangrila, a long underwater ridge many consider the greatest dive site in any of the puget sound basins! Certainly one of my favorites. The current planning is tricky, requires a little local knowledge, but otherwise an amazing daytrip adventure someday for your fancy new sailing & dive platform. Just sayin' 🙂🌊🐟

[@AzulUnlimited]

Amazing! I’ll have to check that out one day. Thanks for the information. I have a lot to learn

[@markboscawen8330]

Have you named your boat yet? Or have I just missed the vid of the announcement & champagne splash across the bow?

[@AzulUnlimited]

There are a few names floating our there (pun intended), but I haven't completely settled on one yet.

[@markboscawen8330]

😮‍💨I thought I might have missed the big announcement.

[@salpenalba9938]

Hola Sarah! You spoke of a license for boating. Could you talk about the process for getting it and what website you used? Thanks!

[@AzulUnlimited]

For Washington, I did mine through ilearntoboat.com there are other options that are cheaper but I enjoyed the interactive game aspect of that program.

[@salpenalba9938]

​@@AzulUnlimited Thanks so much!

[@TheodoreJudah]

Well I learned something new "Steerage" - I always thought, meant ship accommodations for the poorest passengers. And it did, but is now obsolete. Steerage also means; steering a ship!

[@AzulUnlimited]

I didn’t know that old definition, so we’re both learning new things! 😁

[@Cooper_42]

Shame guacamole is the best guacamole, we all know that. :-)

[@AzulUnlimited]

YAS!

[@davidmoffitt5681]

Sorry but some of this is hysterical if taken out of context. Glad to see its going well.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Hmm curious what you mean by that

[@davidmoffitt5681]

@@AzulUnlimited Ill DM you...

[@TheScubaViking]

lol…stop. You have chosen a long keeled old boat. That’s like starting out at 18yo with a newly minted drivers license but CHOOSING to buy an 18 wheeler for your first car… Please don’t NOT be embarrassed. Just have f-in fun…especially when it goes “tits up”….and have a good insurance so WHEN you do f up you are not completely out of pocket

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks for your encouragement! I'm trying to keep perspective.