LIFE UPDATE ⛵️I have A LOT to tell you EP. 122

[@gmartin1726]

This couple has accomplished much in their young lives so far (late twenties - early thirties). Watch the previous 121 episodes. Parker has a plenitude of mechanical, photographic and sailing skills. Katy works a full time job from a sailboat and is an accomplished sailor. Imagine being on a computer in a rocking and rolling boat 40 hours a week. Maybe they’ll figure it out together or separately - that’s life, but I wish them both the best. Thanks Parker and Katy for your efforts, insights and adventures to date. How many of us can honestly entertain a significant audience with our lives?!

[@juliazentner681]

Well said!

[@alfredoutside-thehighspeed6540]

Hey Parker, wishing you well. But where you at? It’s nice seeing you’ve been assisting SV Teulu, and you’re most certainly busy, but I’d like to encourage you to keep building your channel. Your journey is inspiring to many, as reflected in the comments.

[@movewithkati]

yay parker so proud of you! can't wait to see what is next for boundless and would love to see the 6 years of rebuilding seawind! also see ya at the boat show

[@davidh3194]

Nice update Parker. Best to you both. Cheers!

[@davidnichols147]

Parker & Kattie: Thanks for the update, we are very thankful for all your footage on Sea Wind, you did such an amazing refit on her. Nice to hear that your dental work was completed in Costa Rica and hopefully all goes well with that condition. You both entertained us all in those episodes with Becca and Zack, amazing buddy boating episodes. Boundless is a special boat to you both and all you accomplishments editing your past episodes were both educational and knowledgeable. Mostly, we are all looking forward to seeing you both in Annapolis. Thank you again!

[@lazzj4995]

Wow you covered a lot in this video. Boundless is a beautiful boat that looks after you as well as you look after the boat. Can’t believe its over a year since you and Katie were sitting with the previous owners on the boat. Thank you for sharing your journey. Enjoy your summer breaks with yr families. Hope to see both you and Katie sailing again. Fear is a factor that keeps you alive.

[@Tom-ln9ic]

Best departure since Candace left Lady K. Tim’s channel became what it was meant to be after that. Good luck.

[@muskyful]

Thanks for the update. You may want to check out Salt & Tar's cruising the Mexico & Sea of Cortez over past 1.5 yrs. They will be back in the fall too. You'd probably enjoy a meetup !

[@brainuser351]

It'll be a relief to all of us, and probably to you, Parker, if you will just out with what's up with you and Katy. I'm a supporter not a hater, but it's clear that there's been something up for a bit.

[@MM-gd1td]

Brainuser, aren’t we all looking forward to some gooooood drama

[@kappaiota5105]

@@MM-gd1td -- not really. I presume they are still sorting it all out. That is life. I hope they both figure it out, soon. It can be strange what social circles and society does.

[@radiotests]

​@kappaiota5105 This generation has sadly adopted some terrible paradigm shifts that have hurt our entire society. I fear for our people and the coming challenges we face together. It will either clean out a despicable and morally repugnant sector of society that threatens us all with their broken moral compass and dispassionate adoption of characteristics once only known to be the modus operendi of victimising and BAD people. They are takers and defilers of all that is good and cherished by the common folks. We must oppose them and protect our life and dreams.

[@angela1984a]

@@radiotests What exactly is it that you are writing about here?

[@johnqdoe]

She’s way too attractive for him. Noticed it immediately. Most women can only tolerate soyboys for a short period of time.

[@joephorsten5421]

I was wondering about your rebuild of Seawind, I am looking forward to this 600G of footage. Unbelievable if you see how much you grew. I always keep circling back to your channel, you guys keep impressing me. Thanks for that Parker and Katy. Light on your path

[@pkrockit]

Since you’re heading north after hurricane season, eventually get to Peñasco at the top end of the Sea of Cortez. Perfect refit location, full service haulout and fairly close to the US border.

[@tarynthehouseapart]

Yesss! So excited to see some Seawind project videos! Have a great fall you two ❤

[@theresamartin7279]

Looking forward to seeing your videos of the Seawind refit!!!

[@alleycat5472]

Thank you so much for the update. Fit right in. Thanks :)

[@GEDixon-ni5gk]

Good for you two. I enjoy hearing, watching your adventures.. Good luck and good health. See you soon.

[@kindsailing]

We'd love to see the Seawind refit videos Thanks for the update.

[@drx1xym154]

Cruising is project work in exotic places. Nice boat! Fair winds!

[@nortonmolly]

Saw you on Teulu Tribe. Looks like you are going to be a solo sailor 👍

[@stevenschude3885]

Pureto Vallarta is a Hurricane whole and its beautiful and has all the services needed to remodel your boat.

[@kappaiota5105]

It is a nice town and there are places all up and down, though PVR is one of the safer areas - harbor wise.

[@maurad5378]

Good luck! Pennsylvania girl!

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Great video and well articulated.

[@michaelmiller2599]

Great channel - I spent two and a half years singlehanding my 1966 Pearson Vanguard UHURU throughout Mexico and parts of the Pacific - two years alone in the Sea of Cortez (AMAZING) - will definitely share more with you as you request and get closer to heading that way (my home is in San Jose del Cabo) - enjoy the rest of your summer and fairwinds 👍🏼

[@jimgarvin9159]

Wishing you & Katy the best time off with your families and enjoy the days ahead with each other if that’s possible. Hopefully we will see you both together soon on the blue waters. Take care of your selfs 😊😮😊😮❤

[@MM-gd1td]

Dude Katie is history in the best case, worst case, they put out a few more vids very obviously being in denial about it

[@dalewhite7775]

Looking forward to your vids of Seawind's refit. Planning to replace the toerail and jibsheet tracks on PickPocket this winter. Appreciate that you still are fond of Seawind's legacy. Good that you are stepping back a bit to tackle these larger projects before they become debilitating. Pin hole leaks, weaping from the tanks from too much use of chlorine in the past? How about Boundless fuel tanks, accessibility to inspect?

[@PhillipHogg-n5h]

❤ congrats guys, looking awesome out there, stay strong my friends 😊👍🌏🐬

[@SailingEsperanza]

well done, interested in the videos from the past... awesome

[@abuhawee1]

Sailor’s life is very tough and rough ,I hope you find boundless peace in your life

[@MHow1900]

Looking forward to more videos. Hoping the best for both of you.

[@vleiratfilms2020]

Look forward.. love from 🇿🇦

[@macmacdonald4996]

great job...looking fwd to "the back story" !! Glad you and Katy are good. had same issues with my wisdom teeth...was a nightmare. that plus the sinus polyps and bone spurs kept giving me recurrent sinus infections. Ear Nose and Throat doc found em and same thing...ya need surgery NOW...wife just had 11 removed on Friday...(prereq for her open heart coming up....arrrgh) Peace and God Bless. Mac in Maine

[@brikler7717]

Looking forward to more videos Parker. Thanks for the update. Wish I could make it to the boat show. There are so many cool sailing channel personalities that I hope to meet someday and thank for their inspiration (including you). Fair winds.

[@TheSoilandGreen]

I’ll be needing some ideas on my boat. I’m looking for a fixer upper. Only time will tell what I end up with.

[@juliazentner681]

Regardless of what many are saying, I have enjoyed your videos. I quite like the lack of always talking and you would video each other. Seeing thing from your perspective with out all the blah blah blah. If you 2 have split I hope you both find healthy ways of dealing and moving forward. If you 2 have not split (yay) I quite like your videos together. Either way please take care and I hope to see some new videos soon! Re fitt videos or soon there will be boat show! Good luck at the boat show!

[@dylansmith3148]

Oh cool, I'll be at the Annapolis show.

[@deborahhandyside2491]

You should join forces with Joel from Bums on a Boat. He lost his sailing partner too!

[@josepmassot4696]

Es natural, empezar a vivir en el barco significó abandonar vuestra zona de confort, ahora, con el paso del tiempo y las experiencias vividas vuestra zona de confort es el barco.

[@sunlovesailing]

I think Mazatlan might be the best place for you to haul out, or Guaymas? They’re both more affordable than a lot of places on the Sea of Cortez, and also have a of resources for the marine industry. Definitely not La Paz, that’s where we are and it’s very expensive, though there is one yard that’s better priced. There’s also a fair amount of resources. We have a mooring here that we rent if you need a place to lay in the water. Dude, the Passport is a great boat!

[@teanawaypeaks158]

Would love to see the prior history!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

??? Check out their prior vids. 181 of them.

[@BobDorfman]

It has now been a couple weeks since this episode aired and that your “normal” posting of videos will be different. I hope all is ok with the two of you. Your Patreon members and regular followers can’t help but be drawn into your lives. As much as we enjoy watching your sailing and land adventures, most of us are also interested in your relationship and happiness. Be well.

[@williamstreet4304]

Thank you for giving me 20 minutes of my life back for the next few weeks. I will miss the videos but relish the time. Maybe I'll see you in Annapolis. I will definitely see you in your future videos.

[@ximono]

Notes to self: - No autopilot - No sensors - No diesel engine - No bermuda rig - Minimal electrics More challenging in some ways, sure, but makes for a radically simpler life. People sailed just fine before these modern inventions that inevitably fail and are a constant source of worry. They do admittedly make life easier, when they work, but also more complicated and costly. As for rigging, I'd use a freestanding mast with a westernized junk sail. Less stress on the boat, less stress on the crew, fewer things that can break and easier to repair. Cheaper too, if you rig it yourself and make your own sails, which everyone can do. And should, because then you'd be able to repair it yourself. As for navigation, I'd use a windvane and learn celestial navigation with a sextant and paper charts. I'll be needing it anyway when GPS is jammed or goes down. When, not if - it's a military target. I'm not a complete luddite, I do want some electrics onboard for convenience. But it should be seen as just that, a convenience. When it fails, I should be just fine without it. I'd want a VHF radio and AIS transponder for tricky situations, and an EPIRB for offshore sailing. I think I'd even add an SSB antenna so I can receive weatherfax charts. I'd carry a couple of tablets with GPS and OpenCPN loaded with raster maps, but only use it as a secondary navigation tool and for rendering the weatherfax charts. As for power, I would need a small solar panel, charge controller and battery. Minimal setup. As for motor, my boat is small enough that an outboard would get me in and out of harbor. When the wind dies down, I'd rather read books than turn my sailboat into a noisy, smelly motorboat. I might experiment with a yuloh/sculling oar. I realize that this isn't for everyone. But keep in mind that if I were to travel back to the 70s, I'd be seen as a futuristic hi-tech sailor with a setup like this. People sailed the oceans just fine back then.

[@colinhogan5469]

Some good points, but have you cruised like what you propose?

[@ximono]

@@colinhogan5469 Nope, that's why it's a note to self. I've followed some sailors who have, though, and they seem happy.

[@stevenschapera2888]

I’ll believe it when I see it, but I suspect I won’t see it.

[@ximono]

@@stevenschapera2888 There's nothing original in what I wrote, there are much more extreme sailors than this out there, and all shades in between.

[@stevenschapera2888]

@@ximono yes and there are people who live without tech eg Amish. But they are a rare breed. Bernard Moitessier was one of the greatest sailors of this era but look how many times he lost his boat!

[@hpw99]

She Gone

[@smokiedavinci]

Lets just say it out loud. It seems Katy is gone for good. The relationship has been weird on camera for a while now. I have a feeling the beginning of the end was the retreat she took not too long ago. I would be absolutely surprised if we see her again on this channel. The fact that he's planning on showing old footage of him building his last boat is telling. Katy needs a Daddy! 😮

[@daviddelong7598]

she'll find one in exactly 5 seconds.

[@smokiedavinci]

@@daviddelong7598 if she hasn't already

[@stevenschapera2888]

Sounds like you might be getting ready to sell Boundless…

[@deborahhandyside2491]

We were thinking the same thing.

[@deborahhandyside2491]

Yeah, we were thinking the same thing. Katy is part owner in the boat. If she is gone, wouldn't he have to buy her out?

[@janaferreira8882]

❤

[@CallSignWhiplash]

Who knew Teri Hatcher was married to Dave Gahan……?

[@deerfootnz]

Heavy boats often sail ok in light winds. What limits light wind performance is sail area to wetted surface area ratio. Where heavy boats lose out is the displacement length ratio which means lower and more limiting "hull speed". In more precise terms you will sail at a lower speed length ratio than a lighter boat with a longer waterline. I personally very much dislike heavy displacement boats intensely. More weight is more load on steering, rig and crew. My own boat is 60 ft long with a 60 ft waterline and only 1300 ft² sail area. My boat weighs 15.5 tons lightship and 17.5 tons fully loaded. She is ridiculously easy to sail and I often singlehand including docking by myself. I have no bow thruster and don't need one. My boat has a D/L ratio of 90 fully loaded, so qualifies as a ULDB. She is a Sundeer 60...look it up on sailboat data

[@southernfriedkiwi7726]

I love those boats. My uncle(in law) in 1984, built a 65 foot, three masted schooner pilot house, that shares some of the same benefits of design. Long waterline, modest beam(12 foot?), two cabins with the master pulled back from the bow to allow a regular queen bed, engine room with two diesels, low draft with a lifting keel, flat bottomed so that he could beach her to do repairs and cleaning, glass viewing window in the floor of the cockpit to see the props, dedicated workshop with lathe and drill press, dedicated sailrite desk for sail and other fabric repairs. The list goes on.

[@radiotests]

Brag much? You must have a favorite hole on the boat to stuff your rigging in. Bwhahaha 😂

[@deerfootnz]

@@radiotests miss the point much?

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

🥺

[@wykedmoose7642]

DUDE..Gotta address the void on the ship. Is Katy leaving you? Recent body language doesn't support it. Is Boat-Life stressing her? There're meds for OCD. Finding the one that works best may be a chore and may take time...away. Are nasty posts messing with her? F T W. So, moving on, the past several vids with Teulu have been AWESOME! I think, as ya'll plans allow, the occasional mingling is working well for both. Hope for the Best for Katy and You. get ahead of this and post soon

[@daner.d]

absolutely would love to see the boat build of sea wind and upgrades to boundless. it must be a guy thing when it comes to "stuff" building, fixing, creating, inventing I to love that sort of thing. maybe you can connect with SV/sitka in the sea of Cortez and I to have the same feeling about kate, I really want to be wrong,,,,,,,, but, (sigh) life is what it is. ( ◡́.◡̀) (≖_≖ )

[@oldsharkie3786]

So......I hear a lot of "I" am going to the boat show and "I" am going to the Sea of Cortez. You speak in first person singular. No mention of "we". Are you saying something without really saying it? Someone is not being mentioned in your future plans.

[@nutsandbolts432]

Yeah… I caught onto that too. All I got out of this video was, “I had a medical emergency and while I was gone, my wife left me”. Hope that isn’t the case, and if it is, I hope they find a way to work things out or do what’s best for them.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

The honeymoon's over? She wants a family to nest, a home to build and a future to dream about? Like every woman?

[@exyled99]

Yeah, there's a whole lot of of his wife not being there when he needs her in this video. I've been getting a feeling for the last few videos...

[@drx1xym154]

@@exyled99 -- they are married?

[@exyled99]

@@drx1xym154 Honestly not sure. But others were saying they were.

[@F.F.B.]

👍👍💙💙❤❤👍👍

[@MM-gd1td]

The dynamic between you two had been a bit, off, from the beginning. Honestly I didn’t like her much. If it’s true what everyone seems to be thinking maybe it’s for the best. I think you grew up a lot over the course of the videos, even just from your appearance, while I’m sorry to say I didn’t get that impression from her. Fair winds

[@OxInTheWild]

Interesting…. Lots of “I” and “me”.

[@BonnieVolkle]

He’s in denial

[@VanceParker]

It’s all about you again….

[@radiotests]

That's the best way. Men are not sheep and eventually we all will be better for it if men reclaimed their machismo and stopped allowing the emasculating to continue. We are the one first on the beach, the mountain tops, the deepest places and hardest places defending and creating the safe and comfortable world so many take for granted built on the lives and sacrifices of countless brave men of massive character and even larger cohones. Its always been "lead, follow or get out of the way" but never ever stand down when the feminine characteristics are shoved into our masculine shaped heart and soul. We complement each other in partnerships as God intended not as some wishy washy fools would redesign the way of real men.

[@angela1984a]

@@radiotests This 'god' you write about - do you have some actual proof that he(?) exists?... And no - utter fiction doesn't count.