Leaving the dock | First time in Years for this Sail Boat | Ep 334 Catalpa II

[@johnwalker6711]

You werent wrong about the tight berth congrats on getting her out for the first sea trial

[@auozjan]

OMG YOU MADE ME CRY - Just to see the happiness on ALL your faces, not saying you’ve not been happy, but this is next level 😂 IT came across in your video. CONGRATS 🎉 😊🎉😊🎉😊🎉 WHOOWOO

[@SailingCatalpa]

🥹 thanks Jan we are stoked 😁

[@michaeljamesclarke]

Bella looked happy behind the wheel!

[@stephengreen9540]

Hard work has payed off

[@bubbagail7450]

Well done guys. Here's to many years of fun and safe adventures to you on Catalpa II. Fair winds guys.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Cheers mate

[@BohemianBeatster]

So groovy to see you guy finally ready to take to the seas. Love following your beautiful families adventures.

[@4tech69]

Sitting here in my office. I can feel the excitement, anticipation and even some trepidation. These all lead to the same things. Adventure and unseen experiences. Very happy for you all.

[@SailingCatalpa]

It was all those things ☺️

[@bencampbell2407]

Wow congratulations, she looks so nice under way! Good things come to good people and you guys got yourselves a good yacht! Safe travels crew

[@SailingCatalpa]

🥰 thanks Ben ☺️

[@jameselpers2967]

Great song for the trip to the fuel dock.

[@ronjohnson9690]

"BRAVO" is one word of good cheer I know. An exponential power to the future.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks Ron ☺️

[@MrRourk]

Look at those SMILES

[@SailingCatalpa]

😁

[@joes250]

Stoked to see the boat finally out!

[@michaelgenson5587]

Congratulations to captain and crew

[@dougmassey1807]

Wont be long before Bella and Taj or on night shifts and looking forward to seeing you all surf again in Mexico. Happy OZ day for yesterday

[@nicholsworth2754]

May God bless y’all. ❤❤❤

[@Mick.Porter]

Congratulations family. I look forward to seeing what you get up to when you head south.

[@couch2k2002]

at 4:18 it was great to see you all be able to sit TOGETHER at the wheel unlike on C1

[@SailingCatalpa]

We are living the cockpit ☺️

[@gregoryfields4631]

So good to see you out on the water even if it's just to fuel up!

[@KailNZ]

Awesome guys! Such an amazing thing to be doing!!

[@bubbleobill267]

Sweeet! Can’t wait to see the big girl out in the ocean doing her thing once more.

[@rickdaniel8478]

Congratulations, enjoy your next adventures Sail on Cheers

[@DonutDean]

Congratulations on Catalpa 2, she looks lovely. It would be great to hear some commentary or voice over on what’s going through the skippers mind when docking or manoeuvring in tight places ,like how he’s using prop walk, or wash against rudder or current or wind or which lines he wanted on first. Thanks again for all your wonderfull videos

[@SailingCatalpa]

Inside the captains mind I like it ☺️ cheers

[@billedgecombe9040]

now that makes my heart happy , bring on the continuation of the " catalpa 11 adventure "

[@seawench555]

What a beautiful family shot in the pit. I'd be putting a fan on those solar charges. Totally enjoy all ur personalities. Huge hugs and congratulations from Sea Wench in Aussie. Be safe, those smiles are simply stunning.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks so much and fans are a great idea cheers

[@stephengreen9540]

Congrats you guys

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks Stephen

[@JrR-fw5ph]

Exciting! Congrats 👍👍

[@darrenj3267]

well done folks

[@c00lhand2469]

Very exciting! Glad you guys got off the dock! I know I'm a bit behind :)

[@randylinn502]

Tearful and bittersweet... and so happy for your family!!!

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks Randy

[@WilliamDenneyJr]

Outstanding!

[@bigskybluewaters]

Way to go! Good to see you throwing off the dock lines and stretching Catalpas legs. You all look great. We still have 3 weeks left on the dock to finish some of our new to us boat upgrades. So hard when your last boat was known and dialed in . ..even though there is a boat size upgrade.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks and good luck with your projects ☺️

[@1sheinz]

So excited to see water moving past the boat, what a great job you've done getting things ready and have to say I'm a bit jelous of all that victron blue in the engine bay. I have had lithium since 2013 but only have a victron solar controller and BMV , the rest is wired up the old fashioned way. You will be blown away at how fast the battery's will charge back up, think 3-4 times faster that an equevelant amount of amp/hr agm . CHEERS AND HAPPY TO SAY FAIR WINDS Steve h.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks it’s very exciting and Lee is stoked with the electrical set up 😃

[@johne656]

Well done guys.

[@jacques3819]

Congratulation. I m very happy for you. All the best.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thank you

[@kb1esx]

I'd trade January in Massachusetts for San Diego on a sailboat any day. I can't wait for really untying the lines!

[@dustman96]

Congrats!

[@TJ_and_The_Mity_200]

Easy fix Lee just set up a little fan opposite the charger to keep it cool. My Home solar Inverter gets real Hot Now that I changed the settings and set it too 8kW and it's an 8kW Inverter so I'm getting the most out of it. Fan works a treat keeps it real cool and I bought a timer from Jaycar so it automatically turns on and off.. Love from The Land Down Under 😘 😘 Ipswich 😉

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks mate great idea ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@TJ_and_The_Mity_200]

@@SailingCatalpa This is the Device i use Lee youtube removed the link, so just wack this in search its great set and forget bro MDT02 DOSS 7Day 24Hrs Mains Digital Timer Electrical Timer-Doss 10 On/Off Programs 10 On/Off Programs, Manual On/Auto/Manual Off Selectable

[@meandmybuddy964]

Let’s go baby

[@davidlevitz3119]

🤗👍safe travels !

[@rickbranham4557]

Awesome, Looks like you a ready to go

[@AJHcampozioutdoors]

Cool guy's 🤙

[@notredame089]

So stoked for you guys sitting on the lounge in rainy Broome, very wet here at the moment wishing I was on your boat or even better my own boat⛵️🤠👍🇦🇺

[@fizztot]

Best wishes on the beginning again, 🎉 congratulations stay safe! And she IS the beautiful boat for your beautiful family

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks so much Phil

[@paultabone2010]

🥳👏🦋⛵️ You all look so happy and I wish you all safe travels on your new yacht, it must be so nice now that everyone has their own rooms., 👍😎🐬 I was just wondering can you call Catalpa your first yacht Catalpa 2 …… and your new Yacht Catalpa. 🙈🤷‍♂️

[@SailingCatalpa]

It’s great Paul and it’s official she is catalpa II 😎😆☺️

[@paultabone2010]

@@SailingCatalpa Hahahah ..But being Ozzie’s you will just call her Catalpa 😎🌸 we shorten everything. Take care.

[@jasonwright1327]

Like the new boat!Congratulations! Maybe we see ya in the SOC. Here now. Cold and windy. Peppered with sunny and warm. More cold and windy then any other trip I’ve done here before. Peace

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks and looking forward to being warm again 😉

[@timellis5923]

Nice !

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks!

[@drjasper100]

Gee that is a mighty tight marina 🥴

[@SailingCatalpa]

Sure was

[@krystynadawson3318]

What is this new u tube The Australian family episode 1 that just came out. We’ve been following Catalpa from the beginning and this looks like the early days! ???

[@-Chilly-Willy-]

WooooooWhoooooooooooo ⛵

[@californiakayaker]

Wow, awesome, you guys look so good under sail, 20 knots with 5 knots of wind what a boat ! Did I hear you guys have a bow thruster ?

[@SailingCatalpa]

No we don’t have a bow thruster

[@russellneville7145]

Well that's awesome, I'm super proud of you all. You have all mucked in & made this possible. I'm looking forward to seeing her under full sail. Enjoy & keep up the good work, move over Delos. Haha. 😜. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks guys ☺️

[@kptbillburkett8735]

So you went to the Harbor Island Fuel Dock. Congratulations! Did you meet with Colin? If you looked around on the dock you may have seen my name in the Concrete. Funny the fuel dock hasn't changed much sents I Managed it. Ok until next time. Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks mate we didn’t meet Colin will have to look next time seeing we will be back up there ☺️

[@stevenplancich6449]

I don’t remember… Do ya have a Bow-thruster? Hoping yer Engine “Purrs” without problem…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy😎

[@SailingCatalpa]

No we don’t have a bow thruster ☺️

[@christiepooh]

Hola! Are you docked in Cruiseport Ensenada? Like real time. I think I saw your boat name.

[@krystynadawson3318]

Would love to know who made that multi colored sweater with big flower in front! Love that look. Really enjoy your content! Krystyna in Wisconsin

[@SailingCatalpa]

The brand is Ghanda I got it when we were back in Australia ☺️ it’s my favorite 😁

[@krystynadawson3318]

Thank you for your reply. It goes without saying that you look great in everything! Krystyna in Wisconsin

[@lkm5462]

Go to harbor freight and get a 20$ infrared thermometer to check heat of motors , etc.. lost of good cheap hand tools there

[@donj2744]

🙂

[@philipdoyle7037]

Good parking. Hope you have a great journey to Mexico. p.s. is Brian a new store away?

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks so much but Not sure I understand your question about Brian?

[@philipdoyle7037]

Is Brian (the extra man on board in this video) becoming a new crew member?

[@briandd57]

@@philipdoyle7037 no just a good friend and Patreon helping them get Catalpa II sea worthy 😎

[@jondoh2226]

Do the kids think the boat or the constant cameras change their life the most?

[@akLeanne]

Pulling in is easy you show your talent when you back it into a slip with no bow thruster... good job anyway

[@SailingCatalpa]

Yeah we will wait to try back in even though I’m pretty sure our captain would do it no problems 😉

[@akLeanne]

@@SailingCatalpa no doubt

[@waywoofy]

wow the first comment😂😂

[@SailingCatalpa]

☺️👏

[@peterfrebold]

.... laughing .... discussing if it was a sea trial or not .. pretty sure it would not count as a shakedown cruise ... that'll be your sail to Mexico and then you'll qualify for doing boat jobs in exotic places .... not sure if it is the right time of year for the Humpback Whales to be there ... have heard nothing but good re the Sea of Cortez .... laughing .. except for those coming north from say Panama that say the water is cold, you are going south, so you should be good ..... think your plan of heading directly for Sea of Cortez Sara may be vetoed by the surfers on board. We'll see what happens .... thx for the share .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....