IT hits the fan at 50 MILES PER HOUR 😫 (I am SO SCARED) 😫 | EE 100

[@spacecowboy827]

This!! This is what I love to see!! Raw emotions, the highs and the lows. Epic sailing and great camera work! I love that you include the raw moments and not just the highlights! An hour-long adventure for us on the other side of the screen! Well done!!

[@spacecowboy827]

P.S. the longer the video, the better!!

[@tetrapak6]

Love this comment! Was thinking the same, real life, great production like an interesting documentary story!

[@tommybrown9034]

Not a place for dogs as it is clear. certainly Not

[@tonyc2642]

"I'm all out of brave" Such a simple, powerful, honest, raw statement. Brilliant!

[@alia4697]

Please continue to create these raw, documentary style videos. No other sailing content creators are doing this and it is so refreshing. I appreciate the vulnerable moments. I know it can be hard to share that but please know it feels real and relatable. We are currently downsizing and plan on moving to our Hunter430 next month. You two were our main inspiration. Thank you!!

[@Dede-dw4oj]

Couldn’t put it better than that u guys rock

[@craiglange4852]

If you two don't get an award for the best sailing video of 2023 I will personally have a trophy created and sent to you. 👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@USAredneck]

I have watched your videos from day one and am so impressed with you two. Since selling my sailboat years ago, I now follow everyone elses adventures 300,000 followers! You two are rocking it!. Thanks for sharing

[@Smiileymiiley22]

Need to make sure it is submitted for the Streamy Awards #streamys #drewbaldwin

[@Youtube_Stole_My_Handle_Too]

You won't find a sailing channel on KZbin if the girl has a lighter spirit than this one. I should know, I loosely follow more than 450 of them. Her personality is a strong magnet you can't help yourself but return back to again and again. She's beyond gorgeous.

[@Dede-dw4oj]

I would chip in for sure for them to have that these guys rock and are such an inspiration for everyone out there wanting to do it you guys show it exactly how it is the good and the bad you guys rock the mutts rock too for being such troopers

[@Dede-dw4oj]

@@KZbin_Stole_My_Handle_Toothats a weird creepy comment lol you need fresh air man go see the world

[@SeanMurphy00]

You two work really well as a team. Most couples, when put under stress, start to break down and lack good communication. Great job remaining calm and working together!

[@firesilver123ify]

Jade don't sell yourself short. You don't run out of bravery because you never give up. I well and truly believe if push came to shove you would do what you need to do when you needed to do it (Maybe a big ball of emotional mush as you are doing it but it wouldn't stop you from getting it done) then break down after when it doesn't matter. Great content!! Thanks for having us along!

[@Thomastoe25]

Thank you for this amazing look into your passage. It made a 4 hour long chemo session seem a little shorter and tolerable. Fair winds and Following seas.

[@QuietObserver-lj3um]

I have to thank Jade for the wonderful folding lesson for sheets, clothing and everything. 73 years of fighting the never ending storage and finding things and putting them back and not have scrambeled egg drawers and shelves. I now have extra space in the motorhome, boat and my home. THANK YOU JADE

[@leehoffman3604]

I generally don't comment on videos. But I have watched you guys from the refit to today. This is one of the best sailing videos I have seen in many a moon. It was long, but I couldn't shut it off. You kept the cameras rolling and showed us what it is really like to sail through adversity and joy. Great Job! Have fun now that you are "parked". Congrats. Great partnership.

[@LislePottorff]

I almost never comment, but this episode has to be in your top 5 best to date and deserves a compliment. Most adventures go as planned and are fun but without the drama. In my experience though, when things get serious it brings out the best in me, and this episode showed that in you both you. Being able to bring that to life for those of us living it vicariously through you is a reflection of how good you have gotten in your art. Keep up the good work.

[@ianbeesley840]

Wow, what a brilliant video! The way you guys deal with the next problem is amazing. And the way you're prepared to admit you've run out of brave, real honesty. There's a lovely moment when the sun has come up, when you're both sat on the stern bench & you hold hands for just a moment, really spoke volumes. Thanks for sharing the ups, downs and the bits in between. Happy 100th.

[@judywebb8358]

That (the holding of hands) was my favorite clip of this vlog! There was also another of Brett in silhouette with this 2 second bolt striking on the horizon behind him. I've watched this one twice!!

[@tritonlandscaping1505]

I've been watching sailing channels for 7-8 years now. This is by far the coolest episode.

[@1425race]

You guys have really arrived. not only as accomplished bluewater sailors but also storm handlers, sea dog minders, navigators, watch takers and best of all live action videographers and editors, giving us the beans. Your best vlog ever, well done.

[@jamiemciver2326]

I'm about 9 minutes in and this is the best sailing video I've ever seen so far. Calm and collected under pressure and stress quickly recovering from the furler failing and just staying focused keeping each other tethered and assisting with the small conveniences that make all the difference

[@dandan7726]

Hi guys ,I have watched you guys from the beginning and I'm not usually a commenter ,I usually just subscribe ,watch and hit the like button on the ones I like , but I have to say this is one of the best sailing blog videos I have ever seen since i have started watching all the sailing cruiser blogs on youtube and it has been a lot of them .If there was ever an award for best video blog ,you all should get it . Just glad you all made it there safely ,oh and Jade the part where you laid the camera down and it rocked back and forth during the storm while you helped Brett with the sails was epic stuff ,thanks guys ,keep up the great work.

[@herbescobar4548]

You guys keep raising the bar. This is your peak. Can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with next. Thanks for including us!

[@rhondahancher9379]

So we started following you on your passage to Portugal and we’ve went back to the beginning and my husband and I are now super fans of you and Dingo and Penny! Watching your passage to Guatemala made us so nervous for you guys even though we knew you were okay. My heart was racing watching you weather the storm. You guys did great! So proud of all of your accomplishments and we want to thank you so much for sharing this raw footage! You guys rock! We can’t stop talking about you with our family and friends!

[@MadeinSA658]

Wow guys!! You guys are absolutely awesome story tellers. I was so absorbed in this episode. I couldn't stop watching and ended up going to sleep at 1am. Thank you for sharing. I live vicariously through your eyes.

[@richlindsey3651]

Absolutely the most entertaining sailing vlog I have ever watched and I have watched hundreds and hundreds, you two are becoming by far my favorite to watch, keep them coming, please.

[@danfadden]

Love these long “Directors cut” vlogs you guys do. Really helps to feel like we are along for the ride, sounds and all. I even splash some water on my face to really get the feeling. Lol

[@ExpeditionEvans]

Bahahaha you just made both of us laugh out loud 🤣

[@danfadden]

@@ExpeditionEvans you may laugh, but wiping my glasses off every 30 seconds is getting old. Sorry for the edits. I’m working on my standup routine before I quit my job and hit the road. Might have to postpone giving my notice. Lol

[@ronaldpellet854]

😂

[@cbGamer481]

Y'all are living my dream I'm about to go down and get me a sailboat. I'm selling pretty much everything I got. You don't know any single ladies would like to tag along with me do you lol. But in a couple of weeks I'll be on the ocean.

[@janecme]

Your bimini folds up for a 40 knot reason! ;) You need to check your fuel filters after a lot of slamming because crud gets stirred up. Glad you put a bit of sail out to make progress. If the engine gets upset in a storm you'll lose your heading unless you have the sails working too. Looked rough and yes, Jade, scary! Glad you're both okay - you did great huh?! Long passage - well done!

[@rossbarlow6355]

OMG that was really harrowing, had my heart racing on more than one occasion. I was screaming "are we there yet" as it seemed to take forever. Never lose your "scared", it will keep you alive. I found in life a good potion of confidence + a lot of respect, mixed with some scared was a pretty good way to live. Good job.

[@xbioman7882]

What a great introduction to you guys. This is the first episode I've watched of yours and it is amazing! As others have said, this episode deserves an award. You guys are so open and real it is a real pleasure watching. You earned my subscription in the first 2 minutes, and the rest of the video just confirmed i was a good move. Being in the middle of an electrical storm at sea is much scarier (at least to me and my wife) than big waves and high winds. Those you can deal with if you trust your boat and know what you are doing. Electrical, nothing you can do at all. I would strongly advise doing what you can to give the lightning an easy path through your boat so that if you do get stuck you have a better chance of escaping with minimal damage. There are plenty of KZbin channels that have episodes about all the damage a lightning strike did to their boat. I can't wait to being your channel.

[@michaelpmorale]

I absolutely loved this video. It shows how strong both of you are when faced with obstacles. Jade, I specifically loved what you said when you talked about running out of bravery. We all feel this way sometimes.

[@backAtCha9132]

Truly the best "sailing" video I've seen to date. That weather got truly "nautical", about as rough as you can get without approaching a very dangerous zone. Good luck and God speed!

[@barbaraandlloydconley9885]

That was a perfect example of how the weather can change your world.....and you did it with night and day. Great illustration of cruising!!.....on our 8th boat.....including a catamaran. Currently we will cruise the Chesapeake Bay with a Catalina 320. Enjoy the ride!! Much older than you all....70/73. Love it!

[@arottie4097]

Now this is what I call a "Sailing Vlog!" In fact I got sea sick just watching! Nonetheless, I took some Dramamine & was able to finish the video!! Haha! Thanx for sharing the adventure. I would most definatly have required some doggie Xanax!

[@kensage5947]

You both are doing amazing in the storm. I know you are terrified of the lighting but you are also showing healthy respect of it. Well done both of you ,stay safe.

[@FlySkies]

My favorite part of your videos: the love you and your dogs show for each other. Dingo and Penny are golden!

[@joeberkofly]

What a scary ride. Your doggies are the best. You wouldn't be the Evans' we love to watch without your pups sailing too. They are lucky to have such great bow wow parents. I love how you try to keep them safe.

[@offrodnolefmr7445]

What an epic voyage. Thanks for going to all the trouble to record it all. I can’t imagine sailing through it much less sailing through it and trying to record. I’d do well just surviving it. Thanks so much. Been watching a long time and they just keep getting better. God bless.

[@andrewrollin3506]

This was epic, but that one slow motion sunrise-lit shot of y'all leaning into one another is what I'll remember most. Your relationship is one of the most wholesome things I've seen on KZbin, and your technical mastery of your craft inspires me to do more with my adventure motorcycle (on land, not on the ocean 🤣). Thanks for everything.

[@raymckee2450]

You two have come a long way, with respect to handling rougher weather. I loved watching this episode. You have turned into real sailers!!!!!

[@pkrockit]

What a great video. I’ve been watching since way back during the rebuild and this has got to be the best pure sailing video. When the adrenaline is running overtime, the fear factor is up a bit, but the exhilaration factor is higher, that’s makes for a great sail. It sucks when a little sea sickness jumps in but Scopolamine is your friend if you need it. The best sailing is bikinis, sun, beaches … and a good dose of this kind of sailing. I could feel the salt spray in my face, the tingle of apprehension and the joy of sailing. Awesome.

[@ZambiziFishing]

A quick tip about your wet weather gear. If its got wire in the hood brim, wear it in combination with a peak hat, put the hood over the peak and and bend the wire to clip the peak. It will make the the hood move with you and where you're looking instead of your head just rotating in the hood. Great episode!

[@SeizeTomorrowToday]

Being frightened is human. And a sign you are living your life for experiences. I'm glad you lean into it. I'm also glad you had doggy Xanax! That just means you had the forethought to think of your doggies emotional well-being. This video was definitely full of anxious moments! So glad you are safe!

[@trumpete53snoho]

What an episode! This was one of your best vids for sure! I'm a 'busy' retired guy so it took me 4 mini episodes to get through this! Holy COW, what an amazing bunch of storms you two went through!! Way to take care of each other! 😊❤

[@wildsideadventures639]

I have been binge-watching all of your videos. I just wanted to say that you guys are amazing. The raw, unedited emotion in this video was incredible. Keep up the great work! You have one of the best sailing channels on KZbin.

[@jameshodgins1937]

Jade, you are not too quiet. I have no problem hearing you when you speak. Thanks for the great Video and stay safe.

[@normandlandry1398]

Great white knuckle sailing, awesome lightning storm filming, great test of your repairs on the hull and some pretty cute doggies to boot. Thanks for keeping the cameras going. Every entertaining and a great demonstration of your sailing skills too, especially with the baby sail.

[@jimalden7130]

Man what a passage so so glad you two and puppers are ok. Lost our 16 yr old silky on 2/22/23 Hanna Bell she would of been barking at that lightning the entire time

[@ExpeditionEvans]

Hey Jim! We're so sorry to hear about the loss of sweet Hanna Bell 😔 i hope you know that our hearts go out to you and we hope you're filling your time thinking about all the good of those 16 years

[@jimalden7130]

@@ExpeditionEvans you guys rock.! I wish i could post a pic of her here That Silky Terrier of mine was a Shepard lol. She was funny. Thanks guys. Love prayers wishes to you both...

[@howardwinrow62]

Excellent video. You really capture how exhausting short handed sailing is. Getting struck by lightning is terrifying and you show that this stress lasts for HOURS! Well done.

[@Fleato]

damn you 2 are just such a team...... when that sail unfurled and you 2 just turn and do what you got to.... actually got goosebumps. you 2 are so impressive both individually AND together.

[@louislutge9858]

You guys handled the situation well , no screaming and panic , well done , as you said you can be scared later..Awesome attitude for crew to have on a boat 👍 and for the lightning part ...it creeps me out each time also , just cannot get myself to relax when those flashes are jumping all over the place🥴

[@rickk3658]

Is Brett ever tempted, during stormy weather, to pull the helm wheel toward him and sail over the storm?

[@RectifiedMetals]

Never thought I would watch these videos. Y’alls personalities, the scenery, information keep me watching. It’s cool to see you living the life you want so young. I love boating. It’s the highlight of my life, here in SE Louisiana. I love lightning storms, not on a boat, on top of me. Couldn’t imagine a 20ft mast. I sailed when I was a young teen. It was a sunfish😂. I’m re-learning the language from you. Thank you. Maybe one day I’ll get another trip by sail. Now I need to repair my boat 😂. Thank you for these adventures.

[@bardarians]

This feels like a Netflix episode! Keeping it raw. Well done guys 💯

[@martijnvanbeek4387]

Wow, this was a true sailors delight to watch: everything was in here, excitement, lots of wind, fear and lots of sailing (and motoring). I loved this one!

[@teslanikola7000]

Great work! Must have been a challenge keeping the camera running. I appreciate both of you.

[@pauldhond4974]

Wow what a breathtaking stage. All respect for what you have fixed together nicely. Thanks for sharing your adventure with epic images. Thanks

[@stuartoates424]

Love how well you coped with the conditions, cool calm and still having fun.

[@cirrusvfr]

This is definitely the best sailing youtube episode I have ever seen.....shows us the highs and lows of full timing on a sailboat and the unpredictability of weather on a ocean passage.

[@JoshSmith93]

Discovered your videos four days ago from your shorts, have watched every video and caught up earlier today. Wondered how long I had to wait... and here is a new one already!! AMAZING channel guys, what you're doing is inspirational and the perfect escapism. I hope you get the YT demonetisation issues sorted! Thank you for the work you put in! ❤

[@JoshSmith93]

(I watched them in the background while I worked I should say, I didn't just tank 4 otherwise productive days) 😂

[@weedknoll]

Great one, guys! You're inspirational. My wife and I moved onto our sailboat permanently, today, almost three years after making the decision to do so. Woo Hoo! And it's a little scary🤪

[@quikflag]

Brett...buddy...never let that woman go. There aren't a whole lot of women that will rebuild a fiberglass hull, go on a real adventure with you, and know what a Faraday cage is and why you would put electronics in it during a lightning storm.

[@graywolfcarpentry564]

She is one in ten million.

[@steamenginefan100]

Jade is definitely a superwoman

[@davescott1491]

You guys are awesome and are made for each other. Be safe and enjoy b the ride!

[@tarttartin8216]

Lots of women are as exceptional as she is , proud to have her on the team., intelligence, curiosity, adventurous attitude, and a good work ethic are not exclusive domains of men❤️

[@newsatzen]

Super girl....

[@theogdirkdiggler]

The prop was cavitating. Great show of real sailing! I've been with you from the beginning. Love your tenacity. It reminds me of when I was young.

[@MyDesertSunshine]

I love how much concern you show your pups 🐶

[@powernegative7622]

I watch this video every night. The sounds of the wind, the noise of you guys working and natural conversations puts me in a soothing frame of mind. I love that there is no background music, it feels like we are on the boat with you. I use this video to put me to sleep every time I can’t go to sleep, in a great way. Great job!!!

[@ThomasWilde]

Long time lurker. This is the video that finally made me subscribe. Keep it up! You're amazing.

[@ExpeditionEvans]

Welcome aboard!

[@johnalden4605]

What an awesome sail in storms. I love that kind of heavy weather sailing. Really gets the juices flowing! Great job of managing the boat.

[@sherriemetcalf7120]

Love your videos! Enjoying the ocean adventures vicariously through you guys! I love the pic of the dogs anticipating Guatemala in the dawn sunlight! 1:25:41 By the way, where do they potty, and how do you clean up after them? 😁

[@Lizzybaby30500]

They go on the deck and they wash it into the ocean with a hose

[@58landman]

I spent several years at sea in the Navy and I went through a bunch of rough weather and some down right awful storms. I also sailed for several years in the midwest where the weather can hit you so quickly you don't see it. One thing I learned, and it's OK to be like this: Moderate your fears but don't lose them completely and learn everything you can from those you endure. Conditions differ, equipment can fail partially or fully and there are some blows you just need to stay the heck out of it. Some storms you can gauge and others build with intensity. And weather reports always change. Travel safely, don't be afraid or embarrassed to run from those things and always make sure that your equipment is 10/10 before you go extended.

[@JohnDoe-jq1br]

Wow, I never watch video's this long. You did a great job of keeping our attention.

[@willmills1388]

I love your spirit and togetherness in the face of whatever you're experiencing. The lightning was spectacular.

[@jaeorumn4242]

Love, Love, Love this vlog! Amazing job! What a crossing!! Thank you so much for the "director's cut" and taking everyone right there with you! Jade, you should be proud of yourself! You did amazing on that journey, a lot of stress and lack of sleep.. what an accomplishment!!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Wow! That was a wild ride you two. Fantastic handling. Thank you for bringing us along and showing the whole, unvarnished trip.

[@faircompetition1203]

I always wonder why people run the engine in a storm , More power in the sails and you have infinite reefing from the cockpit . Put a sliver out and run before it if need be ( not dead down ) , your speed will reduce the apparent wind and the sails stabilize the boat . The engine does not like that shit , the fuel gets stirred up things get sucked in and you can even suffer oil starvation .

[@luigicrispo6853]

I completely agree, sailing boats are made to use sail when there is wind and guess what when wind is in also waves are in... enigne is whem no wind or when in port. Also when there is no wind and you are in the middle of the ocean is better to wait and save gasoline than run out of gas...

[@cmyachtie]

@@luigicrispo6853 , completely agree….found that out the hard way when during a rough sail our engine died at a most precarious moment (of course), diesel fuel filters completely fauled from that crud. These things always get you in rough weather when it’s difficult or even worse to deal with it.

[@dazztee]

Love the longer Eps, its relaxing hearing the wind an ocean an no script just real Sailing

[@richb313]

Congrats on your 100th episode and completing a rough weather passage. You guys did great.

[@truman42746]

Wow! That was quite an adventure. I think I got seasick a couple of times. I felt so sorry for Jade having to steer the boat with the autopilot not working. You could tell it was hard to do.. That was a lot of lightning. It was scary and beautiful at the same time. Glad you guys are safe and looking forward to next week.

[@johnbailey2039]

wow what a 100th episode. I am glad you are safe but as a long time watcher I know you prepared for this kind of thing. Thanks for sharing

[@SRMWorkshop]

A long time ago, my grandfather was sailing around South America solo and got caught in a storm breaking his wooden mast. He managed to rig up some sails and get to shore for repairs before continuing up the coast. This adventure made me think of that. You guys make such a great team, as long as you are still floating I'm sure you can figure out a solution to whatever gets thrown at you.

[@bojangles8837]

I don't get it? What brought you to the point of just roll up the sails turn on the engine and bash into it? What about a more seaman like approach of heaving- to, get the situation staightened out and carry on under reduced sail. We have even enjoyed a sit-down dinner at the salon table when heaved-to in a full gale. Also, heaving-to is not just for gales. The effort and expense we put in to making our boats heave-to well will be repaid in many other ways, including being able to take a pleasant rest from arduous conditions and being able to comfortably wait for daylight or better conditions before attempting a tricky landfall. It can also be an invaluable technique in the event that we must make a repair at sea. Of course all this is moot when the tenderfoot mistake of sailing under jib alone, which is all to commonly used.

[@jackdbur]

They haven't got a storm jib or an inner stay to attach it to.

[@bojangles8837]

@@jackdbur Heaving-to does not require such

[@bojangles8837]

@@jackdbur In recent years heaving-to has fallen out of fashion. I think this is because of the misconception that modern fin keel boats won’t heave-to well. In most cases the actual problem is the limited ability that modern sloops have to appropriately adjust their sail area to lie heaved-to comfortably, rather than a hull form issue. With that said you are correct that use the backed staysail when heaved-to, which brings the center of effort much further aft than would be a better case than if we used the jib. I think that in there case a tightly reefed jib out on the bow, a long way from the keel and the center of lateral resistance, makes it more difficult to heave-to well. Even if a voyaging boat is rigged as a sloop, I think she should have the ability to know how to heave-to quickly.

[@jeffcove]

Hi, I just started watching today. All the work you put into the camera and running the sailboat will tend to make things a bit tough when dealing with everything. I saw that you were sad. But both of you seem to have great qualities and very supportive of each other. Sometimes it works to shed a tear or two. I find when I get overwhelmed and it doesn't matter where I am, like driving the tractor around my property I will drop some tears out. It used to bother me but after just of few minutes the tears have rekindle my soul and I can get back to being happy and enjoying my lovely family and most important loving my wife. Wish you the best and will continue watching. I don't tend to comment thou. I hope this makes sense. Thanx Jeff

[@Robzilla501]

Having sailed that area many times I’m well acquainted with the unpredictable conditions. Well done! Good choices. I remember sprinkling thumb tacks around the deck when pirating was bad. Yes, a sweep every morning. The first anchorage you came to is safe to go in closer to the shore. Howler monkeys will serenade you mornings and evenings. Fair winds

[@garynoll700]

You know there is something about the sounds of the water rushing by that is so soothing. My wife and I used to go sailing all the time in our sailboat. There was something about getting the sails tuned to catch the wind and hall ass as fast as we could get that boat to go. Healed over to where water is lapping at gunnel.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Great video. Your best yet. One thing I especially liked was that you did not overlay music all through. It was enough to hear you and the elements. And Jade, don't be shy of wearing your glasses. You look fabulous with or without your specs. Hopefully your next sail will be less stressful.

[@everyothertime1985]

Love the Raw emotion! its real, you guys are real. Thank you for posting all these, I'm Binge watching all of them in order! you guys are great!

[@michaeljamesclarke]

A great video! You guys never gave up or even a hint about how bad it was out there, I watched with my heart in my mouth. Congratulations to the dogs who took it well!

[@brianrogers7543]

You guys are really amazing and what I love a lot about your channel is that y’all make all your videos nice and long instead of 5 minutes. It really gives us a good peak into real sailing! Keep up the awesome job 🙏

[@genegehlbach3357]

This video took me back to when I single handed from Mazatlan to San Francisco and sailed thru several storms, the worst was just north of Turtle Bay BCS. LOVED THE VIDEO. GREAT KUDOS TO YOU GUYS .

[@briansprague9340]

This was one of my best exciting sailing videos! Impressed that you two continued to video through much of what you had encountered so we could experience part of what you experienced. Thank you!

[@Penpen2024]

Y’all rock, how much you share makes people relate on a level which it seems like they actually know you- and that , is a winner, defiantly hard to beat the content y’all produce. Never stop loving life and being full of adventures.❤🎉you can do anything y’all set out to do!!

[@coreydavis5552]

Well done guys, thank you for showing sailing is not always glamorous. This is why you guys stand out out amongst the other sailing channels, you keep it all real so keep it up you guys rock

[@TropicLuv]

WOW!!! That was a rough couple of days and nights at the storm sailing! So glad you love your boat and trust her, and made it through safe and sound. 💕👏👏👏

[@jaysnowden2]

Great sailing you two. The dogs are a huge blessing. Loved the confidence the dogs had in y’all during those 40 mph wind storms.

[@koosslootweg8500]

The suspense! The emotions! I was glued to my IPad looking at this! But you are there, safe and sound. Thanks.

[@duanelarocque1541]

Love the potato scene at 45:46. Reminded me of the symbolisms used in older European movies. Three potatoes rolling on the floor during a rough sailing trip, but what does it mean …. Lol. Excellent video. Congrats on your longest trip to date.

[@rickhodges1731]

Very exciting episode! The storm brings us a greater sense of the awesomeness of nature and how small we are in comparison. You guys were great. Love your dogs! Having been a boater for more than 50 years, I have a healthy respect for the sea and appreciate how you were feeling during the storm. It is exatillerating and frightening at the same time. The experience will make you better sailors. The lightning is the scarie concern at sea because because it can ruin your electronics! Hope you are able to make all the repairs while in port.

[@krystynadawson3318]

You both did such a great job! Thanks for being real. You had us on the edge of our seats. What an adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us. Krystyna from Wisconsin

[@LezbollahMothra]

The jigsaw puzzle staying in place on the table downstairs thru several huge storms has more inner strength than i do. Ur videos as a whole have been getting me thru some shit this week & i rly appreciate finding this channel. I love boats but am terrified of the sea & this makes me feel like part of boat life, similar to reading sailors’ logs from back in the day but kind of in real time. Thank you guys for doing this!

[@briangross45]

What a great episode. Thanks for not cutting it any shorter. Keep up the great work. Quick question, the leeward shrouds seem slack. Have you tuned and checked the rig since the passage?

[@graywolfcarpentry564]

I like these two. They are competent without arrogance. What a pleasure they are to view.

[@smileycamel5635]

What an epic and beautiful adventure you are living, you weathered the storm, you met the challenges well, you two work wonderfully together. A joy to watch, ..happy trails!

[@davidh3194]

I have been following many YT sailings channels for many years. This is the absolutely best episode ever! Congrats on your skill and bravery.

[@generossano2800]

Hey Jade, I never felt good about being in an electrical storm when sailing on the Great Lakes in New York or Canada . At that time I sailed and lived on my new Challenger, 35, Ketch from April 1st till November 1st every year until 1995.. I loved my sailboat and had complete trust in her ability to bring us, my wife and 2 boys, then 7 & 11 years old, back alive. But out on the lake when it was showering us with lightning, that was an entirely different ballgame. We were amazingly lucky. In 20 years, we never took a direct hit on the boat.

[@Coleen_West]

Really nice and interesting! -- QUESTION -- I don't understand.. We keep being told that old heavy sailboats, Alberg 37, Tayana Vancouver 42, Valiant etc., are the way to go as they weather storms better and have better safer motion. But from my eye, this sailboat seemed to handle that storm extremely well. Can you let us know if this handled better than those older heavy sailboats? How would it compare to an Oyster 485 or something like that??

[@davidkauchak3049]

Excellent episode! Couldn't stop watching. I lived in Honduras for awhile...Neighbor Guatemala wasn't a very safe place back then, stay close to your friends and take their advice seriously about theft. Also- Hope you guys have all your shots and are taking medical precautions. Malaria and Dengue fever are no fun. And finally- Jade your commercials are so professional. Love the way you hit all the talking points, brevity, shaking the bottle and slamming it down label out! You're really a pro.... SOLD, I'm gonna try that stuff!

[@SuperPlastered]

Serious weather! Amazing video. Glad you worked through it and came out safe!!!

[@Ravenlight_303]

This is a phenomenal story! I LOVE it and shared it with my kiddos. This story brought back a lot of memories and a strong desire for a lifestyle change to go back to the sea. Love you guys! Stay Safe!