Massive 12 Foot Waves! Sailing the Dangerous Middle - Episode 135

[@obieandlaurie]

I know that Gary was strapped in but I was still worried for him! Way to capture the moment. Oh man that lobster…made me jealous! We love you Hannah! Hugs and best, 🤗

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks Obie and Laurie! The lobster was quite the treat after our sail! Hope you two are doing fantastic! 🥰 Any chance you'll make it to Annapolis?!

[@obieandlaurie]

@@SailingOneLife we would love to be there, trust us….but we’re going to Japan and time simply won’t allow. Please give your belly a little rub from us and a warm hug to the three of you. 🤗

[@btrent9244]

Exciting sail 🫣. Great job everyone. Nice recognition of Hannah’s contributions since joining as crew. Cheers 🥂

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Trent! We appreciate the shout-out for Hannah. She’s done a fantastic job, and we’re so grateful to have shared this experience with her! Chat soon!

[@mikecrockett3669]

Had to be gone for awhile….good to see you guys again! Be safe!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Mike! Hope you enjoy these next couple episodes as make our way to NZ!

[@renaudtheis1197]

Great edit in this video. Love it. Keep it coming!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks so much! We’re glad you liked the edit. We appreciate you coming along with us....see ya next episode!

[@elizapanczyk5592]

Thanks!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you very much! 🥰

[@thomasmartin2070]

Great storytelling in this episode! THANKS

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed this video!

[@raphaelvallar7535]

Great job. It's sure Hannah learns well and fast, but she's got good teachers. Hi from France

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi from the other side of the world! 😊 Thanks for the kind words. Hannah’s been doing an amazing job, and we’re happy to share what we know. Glad you’re enjoying the journey with us.

[@doncurtis7373]

You guys are eating like kings!!

[@ginagalvin9020]

AWESOME episode guys!!! Hannah making the “Brooke face” when she brought out the sandwiches….PRICELESS….EPIC….well played Hannah 😂 looking forward to the underwear adventures at Minerva!!! Hope all is well in your world…even though you two are half a world apart right now in real time 🙏🏼 see you soon!! Cheers to you and OneLife ⛵️ ❤

[@SailingOneLife]

😂😅She got me good! Thanks, Gina! Hope you are doing great and enjoying the weekend!! Sending hugs girl!

[@loisphillips5826]

Wow, pretty scary waves to battle. Glad you're safe. Minerva looks beautiful. Hope you are all well, baby too - wow 28 weeks already. Stay well. Thanks for sharing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Lois! It's wild how fast time is going by! Can't wait to share our Minerva Reef dive footage next episode! Hope you are having a good weekend!

[@mrbill8542]

That's one life we all envy !!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Aw, thanks Mr. Bill! 🥰

[@Rustysailor-k2b]

You guys are so sea savvy ! Your experience is showing and good to witness. You are truly living the sea life we all dream of. Thanks for doing the hard work for us dreamers and showing us the hope in dreaming. Know that you are rare creatures and highly appreciated by this viewer. Continued safe passage....king Neptune is pleased with you!...bruce

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Bruce! Wow, thank you! We have come along way both literally and figuratively since day 1. Glad that is showing through in our videos. We appreciate you coming along with us out here and we will see you next episode!

[@davethemmp]

Great job guys, waves never look big on camera but when your hull goes down into the swell we can see they are substantial 😮, reminds me of you guys going around the horn in 40 knots 😊 wishing I was there 😊

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! It’s hard to capture the scale of waves on camera, but glad you’re seeing the challenge - it wasn't an easy sail for us.

[@scottmills3403]

First time watcher-awesome video and like the candid conversation given I never sailed.....NC-USA

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Scott! Thanks for checking out our video! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@toddwilbur4080]

Nice vid, very educated and beautiful backdrop, thank you both , love Todd and Kelly

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Kelly & Todd! Thanks for the love! Glad you both enjoyed this one! Hope you are having a good weekend!

[@rew3103]

Hanna is wonderful!

[@SailingOneLife]

We agree! 🥰

[@damionnichols06]

One of the best sailing vids, I've ever seen. Love the camera work ...makes me feel like I'm there. ❤

[@SailingOneLife]

Oh wow thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed it! 💙

[@Gerald.Hinson]

I learn something every time I watch your videos. Thank you for doing this. Happy for the vicarious travel here. :)

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you, Gerald! We love to hear that you find our videos informative!

[@allrockfarmllc9909]

Looks like perfect sailing weather! I think a lot of people that come into sailing and cruising through KZbin really miss out on some of the most epic sailing because of the accuracy of weather prediction and also people tend to move only when there is a consensus that it is time to move and that tends to keep people and really really light winds and boring sailing. Here I am commenting three months after you posted this video so I bet you've had time to think about it in our grateful for this experience!

[@mattgordon9179]

Beats being plucked out of the sea by a helicopter.

[@davidnichols147]

Hanna not only is a true blessing aboard One Life, she's an incredible tuna sandwich maker. Thanks for taking us along on this epic passage, you conquered the Middle Ground and on to New Zealand. Nice lobster Gary, enjoy!

[@SailingOneLife]

Haha, totally agree-Hannah’s tuna sandwiches are top-notch! 😄 Thanks for always coming along with us and all your comments!

[@UdoSelbach]

Not a lobster Languste

[@peterwhite7252]

@@UdoSelbach We would call it a crayfish in NZ It looked fantastic A nice reward after a chalenging sale.

[@UdoSelbach]

@@peterwhite7252 lobster are harvested on the east coast of North AMERICA , SOME BRIGHT GOV PERSON TRY TO INTRODUCE THEM TO THE NORTH PACIFIC WEST COAST IN THE 70, but forgot to take the wooden pins out of the claws so there could not defend them self , figure that , one never know now if there would of SURVIVED

[@jackchristie4408]

Perfect episode. Start to finish. Personalities to editors. Well done!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We really appreciate this!

[@islandbirdw]

We once traveled to Mozambique Africa and had a 5 star dinner for Pennie’s including the best lobster ever eaten! We had so much we saved the leftovers for lunch the next day. What a treat. You guys are fearless!

[@SailingOneLife]

Mozambique! Wow, incredible! My (Brooke) mom did some missionary work there back in the 90's! We hope to make it there one day!

[@islandbirdw]

@@SailingOneLife triple sifted white sand beaches mate! Heartbreaking Africa but also thrilling. It was just before they got cell phones so I’m sure it’s a different place today. Great read for a wespac journey. We also visited Ibo island, most remote place I’ve ever been in my life. Sat phone only mangrove and shallow today, haunting and only backpack inn

[@islandbirdw]

Congratulations on a challenging sail. You all did better than I would have I’m sure!

[@mtkoslowski]

Please forgive me but in 1989 I used to work in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The later was broken down and crumbling and I just couldn’t appreciate the infrastructure 15 years after independence. The Portuguese left behind some incredible architecture but because they were kicked out everything crumbled.

[@islandbirdw]

@@mtkoslowski yes, the Portuguese ruled Mozambique from off shore Ibo Island. They brought French roof tiles for the roofs of their villas in their ships for ballast. In 1976, they were given 48 hours to leave or face a brutal attack. They sabotaged what they could breaking dishes and putting sugar in all the gas tanks just so the Mozambican couldn’t use what they left behind. The Moors have a battery built there before the Portuguese. We were told that battery was used to cage and trap slaves for transport to America. The waters surrounding the island are silted and too shallow for larger transport vessels, only shallow relatively small boats with outboard the Makua tribal boat captain could pull up and use a pole the rest of the distance as too shallow for outboard. All our food and fuel etc supplies were at our feet as we journeyed from Quisanga to Ibo in open water. Mozambique was still recovering and we only saw one American the whole time we were there. He was a missionary from Cleveland who had built an orphanage. 300 orphans just in that area alone. The children begged us to take them back to America. No forgiveness needed and thank you. We worked with a company that arranges wildlife adventure specializing in a African trips. It was stunning place and tragic situations that most folks wouldn’t feel comfortable but I’m glad I went. The person I went with actually had traveled there before shortly after the civil war ended.

[@vts3164]

your managed to capture waves! excellent vid!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks a lot! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the video and that we managed to capture the waves okay!

[@johanvanmiert2069]

I am watching ypur videos for quite a long time now. Love them! But this video was really really great! What a joy to watch this intense sailing! Keep safe keep sailing! Thsnks for charing your amazing journey!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you so much for sticking with us all this time and for the kind words! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed this video-it was quite the ride! ⛵️Hopefully you enjoy the rest of the sailing journey to NZ!

[@retojenal304]

Wow what a fantastic episode guys! That was intense! Very impressed with how well Hannah is coping, really amazing. And that lobster looked so goooood!!! Looking forward to the next leg...Stay safe out there!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks so much! It was definitely an intense one, but Hannah handled it like a champ! And yes, that lobster was as good as it looked-worth every bit of effort! We look forward to sharing the next leg with you.

[@edkleinstuber2119]

What a wild ride to end with a lobster. Happy you are safe and enjoying the trip. Ed

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Ed! Hope you are doing great and enjoying summer!

[@LFTGuerreiro]

Fantastic passage so far! Congrats!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We appreciate the good vibes!

[@reginabarrett51]

glad u guys r safe !! the waves look sooo scary. i’m so happy i can watch from my safe couch. lol thank you for sharing your life!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Regina! Ha the waves were massive! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰

[@Sarasdad91]

I do love your videos. And I'm not surprised that Hannah has picked up everything really fast. I'm sure you and Brooke are very good teachers.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks so much! We’re really glad you’re enjoying the videos. Hannah has been doing fantastic, and it’s been great to see her pick things up so quickly. We are happy to share what we know and we ourselves are still learning all the time out here!

[@eduardoHMYT]

What a Tour, Hannah!

[@SailingOneLife]

She's been amazing!

[@daveamico990]

Well done. I enjoyed seeing a passage I have always wondered about. Thanks for sharing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Dave! Glad you enjoyed this!

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Hannah is awesome, she's really picked up and got the hang of boat life very quickly, it takes a certain attitude and she's got it!! Fantastic crew member!! Man, that sea state looked horrendous!! Wild in the Pacific for sure!! We call them Crayfish in NZ, but whatever you call them, that was a decent catch!! Nicely done...!! I could taste it!! Looking forward to the next episode. Minerva reef is a complete freak of nature.....Never been there but its going on the bucket list.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Kev! Hannah adapted so quickly to life on board, and we’re lucky to have her as part of the crew. That sea state was wild, but we made it through-and yes, that crayfish (😉) was the perfect reward! Minerva definitely needs to be on the bucket list and hopefully you will get there soon!

[@mattdoherty753]

Great stuff. Good job Hannah, you go girl!!! You're getting close to the amazing "Land down under" love from Australia Safe passage.👍👍

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Matt! We sure are! Thanks for the love from Aussie! What part are you from?

[@dannyfisher9223]

G'day guy's! Thanks again for another awesome episode! Hope you both are doing well! What a epic adventure you have had!! Much love guy's

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Danny! Hope all is well in Aussie!! Thanks as always for coming along with us and commenting!💙

[@user-retsailor]

You two have done so well ! And, congrats to Hanna. I'm sure from the very start of your sailing, just when you thought you've seen the worst and gotten used to the worse, another worst pokes it's nasty head up. Well, good for all of you for being calm in the big storms of sailing to handle it all. I remember being in the Navy and being tossed around on a destroyer, unable to have a cooked meal but only cold sandwiches and propping yourself in your bunk with the rolling. I do not miss that ! I know you are beyond this point; take care wherever you are !

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! No doubt, just when you think you’ve seen it the worst, the ocean throws something new at you. It definitely keeps us on our toes! We can only imagine what it was like on a destroyer! We can imagine you have seen some wild stuff!

[@ellycannon7981]

Great job you guys. Hannah is doing a great job. Be safe out there.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hannah is an amazing crew member!

[@sveoti]

That scene of you at the mast was insane. We’ve sailed in 12-16 footers but the period was 20-30 seconds (we also snapped the inner forestay 😢 ), hearing Brooke saying the stay sail was shaking the rig triggered my PTSD. If Sydney hadn’t gotten cancer and MS we’d be there with you. We’re just living a bit through your adventure. Your wonder in the face of adversity really comes through with a sense of joy.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Sam! It was a hectic sail for us. We definitely felt the intensity of those waves. Your experience sounds horrible! Can't imagine snapping the forestay😯! We wish you guys were out here with us on the Pacific but we look forward to catching up soon in Annapolis!

[@lloydbrown9327]

Looking like a crazy sail! I don't know your boat to well,but I would have sheets controlled from the cockpit! I did it on my Mirage ,because I do mostly solo sailing! Good luck on your journey! From the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦

[@mykgrauss9872]

Great video! I'm so happy for the 3 of you. Hannah is doing great. Stay safe and enjoy. Love n hugs! Myk

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Myk! Thank you! We appreciate the good vibes!

[@californiakayaker]

The name you've chosen is such a special name. A beautiful name for your channel. I've seen tons of people go to Minerva, sometimes all at once (last winter?) and yet I still feel its a mysterious place. Its changed with Starlink though, you can tell when boats are there more now than ever ! Deteriorating weather is the rule as you go to Minerva lately ! The HUGE group that ended up there was proof you need to go to Minerva and wait it out ! Its probably hard for her to imagine a place like Minerva ? I'm sure of that ! I believe I've found you at Fiji. Enjoy your stay !

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We really love the name “One Life”-it feels fitting for the adventure we're on. Minerva definitely has a mysterious vibe, even with the Starlink updates making it feel a little more connected. It’s still such a unique place! You’re absolutely right-we’re enjoying our time here in Fiji! 🌺⛵️Our videos are quite far behind real time.

[@briandempsey8570]

Thanks for the reply. Safe travels and calm seas guys.

[@bobaustin3235]

I was born in the canal zone in Panama. I've gone from Tampa to the anartic by myself. However you are doing something I've been wanting to do, I. 67 but I'd rather find an end to my life doing something I love. Good luck.

[@SailingOneLife]

Wow, you’ve been on some incredible adventures! It’s never too late to chase after the things you love, and the ocean has a way of keeping us all feeling young.

[@72tripsaround]

Hannah, you're a boss! You're a strong person, and you don't complain. You've been a great addition. I admire your quiet strength.

[@SailingOneLife]

We couldn’t agree more! Hannah has been such a rock on this journey-her quiet strength and adaptability have been amazing to witness!

[@freedomwanderer]

Tough sailing. Way to go.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! 💙💪

[@Leoatwallacerockhole]

Thanks for sharing and i salute all three of you in your endeavours of the blue waters. Something different to other yachting journeys is the information you share such as sea state, wind and current sail settings. I am sure others give the same but i am able to understand what you are saying. Loved your preparation work for lowering the mainsail, the why and how and the execution was marvellous to watch. The arrival at the Atolls and explanation of was great, and to get a Crayfish first dive and watch you enjoying your dinner was envious. I am in awe of all that travel the world in yachts taking on those huge expanses of ocean. I was fortunate to experience sailing in the sheltered waters of the Polaris sounds of the SI of NZ when i was a teenager some 55 years ago. I have decided to subscribe.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing! We’re happy to hear that you’re enjoying the details we share about sea state and sail settings-it’s something we like to talk about, and it means a lot that it’s coming through clearly in the videos. Sounds like you have some great memories of sailing in the beautiful waters of New Zealand! Tricky waters around the South Island! We’re happy to have you along for the ride and we look forward to sharing more videos with you!

[@tigersax93]

These videos are amazing! I am loving your videography. wish I could do this. thank you for sharing with us.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you for commenting and coming along with us!

[@Darcee-p9o]

Happy for you all, getting to Minerva. & exploring. Hanna, YOU GO GIRL!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Darcee!! 💙💙

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

Way to go Hannah!! So happy and surprised you can eat after you make food! That’s a big deal for us lol Yeah, those waves never play as exciting in front of the camera. You really just have to be there in person 😬👌🤯

[@SailingOneLife]

No doubt! Hannah is a beast! As you guys know, the waves never quite capture the full drama on camera-experiencing them in person is a whole different thing!

[@ragingpatriot772]

What an amazing adventure you both are having.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We appreciate you coming along with us for it!

[@ragingpatriot772]

@@SailingOneLife definitely. What a treat to be able to watch this

[@sjmartin27]

You are awesome and so brave Hannah!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hannah is a legend!

[@richardmason902]

Thanks for the great video. I really enjoyed it. I’ve subscribed.

[@SailingOneLife]

Welcome to our channel! Thanks for subscribing!

[@mgs8747]

What an awesome channel. I love you guys.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks for the love!! Happy to know you are enjoying our videos!

[@madonhelis]

Good morning one life that was crazy exciting watching yous all work as 1 hauling in your main sail even tho the camera doesn't turely show how big them waves were you can differently see as yous dove down the back side of them kudos to Hanna to observe retain and apply the knowledge 👏 all in 4 short weeks taught by 2 great teachers and to top it off with a 🦞 beautiful rest reset and fair seas NZ here we come❤ really enjoying the ride

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you!! So glad you’re enjoying the ride with us! It was definitely a challenging experience handling those waves, and Hannah’s done an amazing job picking things up so quickly. We’re excited to share the next leg to NZ and appreciate you coming along with us!

[@joephillips7612]

Wow. So good. Sailing down those huge faces at 10-12 knots in the middle of the night on watch by yourself looks routine to Brooke. And that intense 3 person sail change with Hanna helping us realize ‘this is work’ and you have to think ahead and act ahead and not relax for those long periods. Then her first bite of lobster fresh out of the middle of of the pacific. Like you always say, sailing is ups and downs and never just one for very long. Im sleepy watching. My biggest fear is getting no sleep for days. Thanks

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Joe! We knew you were looking forward to this series of videos! The sail change was definitely a bit flustering. The sea state wasn't ideal that's for sure but getting to Minerva and that lobster was quite the reward. Your body gets used to the lack of sleep and somehow seems to adjust. We hope you are having a good weekend!

[@michaelmarston4471]

You guys are nothing short of amazing! You are all bad asses!! (sorry for sounding crass...I'm not sure there's any other way to say it tho) What a powerful reminder that people can be brave, gutsy, skilled and accomplished - without sacrificing kindness and happiness! Keep going!! Bravo!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Wow, thank you so much! This means a lot to us. We’re just trying to live our best lives and be ourselves out here. Cheers for being awesome and for the encouragement to keep going!

[@jessiebrader2926]

What a great video. This is the first time that I have watched you guys and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You did a great job capturing the size of those waves. Forty odd years ago I got caught in a blow sailing south off of Portugal. The wind was gusting to fifty knots and the waves got bigger every day.....five days all together, a good thirty feet high but far apart, very orderly in rows like corduroy fabric. Up at the top you could see for miles, down in the trough only side to side. It was the only time in my sailing experience that I was more comfortable at night. I didn't want it to get light because only then could I see how horrific it was. We survived and safely arrived in Madeira after the worst seas ever. Your video took me right back there, thank you, from an Englishman now living in Hawaii, Aloha!

[@SailingOneLife]

It sounds like you had quite the adventure out there-those conditions sound terrifying! Thank you for checking out our channel and Aloha from us!

[@ScottBryant-wi7gb]

Cheers SV One Life!

[@SailingOneLife]

Cheers, Scott! Hope your weekend is off to a good start!

[@Life-Dreaming]

Great adventure and thank you for taking us along. Please remember to VOTE‼️ 💙🇺🇸💚👍😇

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks for coming along with us out here!

[@patriciasuarez771]

Gary is an expert fisherman 😊

[@SailingOneLife]

He keeps us well fed!!

[@AndyWJP]

Great content. I can't imagine sleeping in those conditions, and getting enough sound sleep. It must be scary at night on the watch until you get used to it.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Andy, thank you! It's a bit unsettling at first and takes some time to adjust but after a couple night watches you start to settle in and become more comfortable out here!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Wow , amazing voyage, be safe .I wish you a fear of winds and following seas 🌊 ⛵️ Greetings, Bea Patagonia, Chile 🇨🇱

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We appreciate the love and good vibes from Chile!

[@davidzaharik5408]

Well done Gary, Brooke and Hanna... good call on the early reef on the main... conservative sailing is safe sailing. Best wishes for the leg to New Zealand.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks so much! We’re all about conservative sailing and making the best decisions for the conditions. We've had our butts kicked too many times.😅 Appreciate your well wishes!

[@federicomaisch8019]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you for coming along with us, Federico!

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Andre! Hope you are having a good weekend!

[@jamesP9566]

You have figured out how to make the waves look big in this video!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Glad it came through on camera! Thanks!

[@corrineterry6676]

The lobster looks delicious! Beautiful video!

[@SailingOneLife]

The lobster was yummy! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@gentrynewsom2080]

Great weather..a day in the bay .

[@AreWeThereYet827]

Awesome vid

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Happy to hear you liked it!

[@glennpearce7093]

Kiwi guy here yip it’s going to be aye rough sail towards nz rough seas that for sure .i spend years working on aye large trawler in the roughest seas you could imagine.safe travels all on board 🙂

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Glenn! Sounds like you’ve seen your fair share of wild seas. Appreciate the well wishes!

[@dinkohost9643]

Bravo to all especially to Hannah!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you!! 💙💙

[@dennishice326]

Another great video and loved the lobster.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Dennis! The lobster was a nice reward!

[@srinivasaraop2201]

Good.video.tq.best.of.luck.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! 💙

[@rainerpitsch6347]

Super nice video👍 The Lobster was a Monster 😋

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! The lobster was huuuge!

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow Sailor great episode once again ❤

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! 💙

[@judsonkr]

13:08 - 13:53 The beauty of this scene may be lost on some. But not me. It makes me ache to see it and FEEL it again and SMELL it again. Enjoy it while you can y'all.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We really appreciate it!

[@friarfoxz]

Gives me a certain appreciation for the solo sailors out there who have to manage the sheets on their own in seas like this. One I'm thinking of is Eric who has been trying and failing for Greenland the last couple of years and I swear he takes too many chances. Good idea taking down the main early enough. Been in 18 foot seas off Newfoundland myself many years ago on a trawler and it's hairy. Stay safe.

[@davidforbes7772]

Like those round-the-world solo racers.

[@SailingOneLife]

Yes, we have lots of respect for solo sailors!

[@nearlynativenursery8638]

If you have cockpit dead lights? I read that it is best to change the most convenient one to a port light that the cook could hand plates through instead running the risk of loosing ones grip carrying a plate in one hand and only left with one hand to hold on while coming up out of the salon or galley to deliver food.

[@observer2172]

Guys, if you turn upwind to reef or shake off the main, you better sail close hauled, with or without engine, to keep the boat stable. You ease the boom and work on the windward side - much easier and safer.

[@SailingOneLife]

Wish we could. For our in-boom furler to work smoothly and not risk tearing the sail at the luff, the boom needs to be centered and the sail luffing. After 5 years and 20,000 miles this is what we've learned is best for our particular setup.

[@observer2172]

@@SailingOneLife I see. Even if the boom is only 15-20 degrees off just before flapping? I’ve sailed many in mast and it worked there, but only two boom furling set ups and don’t remember any experience there.

[@SailingOneLife]

Yeah we've tried with the boom out just a bit so we could take the waves at a slight angle. It causes too much tension on the sail at the universal joint, trying to furl the luff of the sail around a bend. We also clearly needed to service our furling system, we have since addressed that and can operate it from a cockpit winch now. Much safer to not have to go up to the mast. And the second issue is our mainsail is over 20 years old and way stretched out. We're hoping with a new sail we may have a bit more range of motion for reefing. 👍

[@observer2172]

@@SailingOneLife Last thought, make sure that the angle between mast and boom is right or closer. Good luck and fair wind!

[@SailingOneLife]

Yup that angle is critical! 87 degrees specified by Furlboom. I think we showed this and talked about it at one point in a previous video.

[@petercaras3696]

You two have done quite a few miles double handed but you got to admit, 3 makes things a whole lot better, especially on the longer passages.

[@SailingOneLife]

Absolutely! 😊 Having a third person onboard really does make a big difference, especially on those long passages. It’s great to have the extra set of hands and eyes.

[@allengreenlund5075]

Good analogy regarding the sail change.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Rick!

[@wallyklw5]

I’ve been watching sailing videos for several years now, and I can say that I have never watched anyone go NZ - Tonga or Tonga - NZ without some wicked weather/waves

[@SailingOneLife]

Seems like the weather in this area is known to be quite sporty!

[@stevea9604]

Hannah went from learning to sail to being a sailor on that trip 👍🏻🌞🌊

[@SailingOneLife]

She sure did! 🙌

[@ellycannon7981]

Hey you guys, Fun fact, If you stand a loster on its head using their arms to support them and stroke the tail, kinda quickly [no joke, just saying, I too had never stroked a lobster before lol.} the loster will calm down, almost like its paralized. Then you can let them go, it should just stay there doing a headstand and when it starts to flap its tail again, repeat all over. I used to work at a lobster restaurant in Maine, it was a nightly show and compitition to see how mant lobters you can keep sleeping. I think the most we ever saw was 10-12 at a time. It might be a bit challenging to do this trick in the open ocean but after watching you guys and seeing how amazingly capable you both are, I have complete faith in your outcome. It"s all about finding the fun in everything. You guys are so good at that. Be safe

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Elly! OMG this is hilarious!! We will have to try this trick one day and report back!

[@peterwhite7252]

There was an old NZ move called Boy, Set on the Eastcost nth island of NZ they were not well off, anyway the line in the movie i liked was one of the kids says , not crayfish again. That was a fantastic crayfish and they taste heavenly although if you have them day after day they are a bit rich if you know what i mean. That one you had would cost heaps . That was great team work the way you handled your boat taking down the main you caught it on camera realy well. God Bless you All from Havelock Nth NZ.

[@SailingOneLife]

Haha, we can totally imagine that line from Boy-"not crayfish again!" 😄 They’re definitely a treat, but day after day can be a bit much! We sometimes feel that way about fresh fish. Thank you for the kind words. We’re really glad you enjoyed seeing the teamwork in action. Cheers to you in NZ!

[@sails3538]

Gone are the 12- 15 knt trade winds that blow day after day. 25 yrs ago I single handed across the Pacific and I had 6 days of wind over 15 knts over the 8 months of sailing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Wow, that’s quite an experience! We have so much respect for solo sailors! 🌊⛵️ It’s interesting to hear about the difference in conditions over the years.

[@canuckbucks]

A Jordan Series Drogue and a Storm Jib are right up there with water as items that must be onboard for ocean passages . A storm trysail is very useful too, but not a 100% requirement. You might plan to sew one up as your next project when you aren't getting chucked about your cabin by a Beaufort 6 sea-state. Be sure to practise with both, including all crew, so as to become proficient. Your life may depend on this training, as it has in many tragic cases. PS, Thanks for the great sailing vids.

[@SailingOneLife]

A Jordan series drogue would be a nice addition, but we make a point to not sail in conditions anywhere near where that would be required. Our preferred storm tactic is to heave-to rather than run. We find our staysail to be sufficient as a storm sail. With it being roller furled, we would need a storm jib to attach over it like a gale sail from ATN. We think it's easier and safer to just roll out the staysail than to go forward and put on a storm jib and change over sheets routed through 4 blocks back to the cockpit. Just our thoughts, but we also aren't sailing the Southern Ocean and expecting to be in 50+ knots anytime.

[@canuckbucks]

@@SailingOneLife I assume that you believe you can sail across the pacific and virtually guarantee you can avoid survival conditions as a result of predictive meteo models, is that right? I wish I could change your mind because these pretty animations are wrong all the time. In addition to SATNav these technologies have been shown to create false senses of security in sailors all the time. In addition, there are mini-squalls that don't show up on models and are strong enough to knock over sailboats, that happens all the time. We carry certain expensive emergency equipment and choose vessels with certain build characteristics only so that when we accidentally blunder into conditions dangerous enough to kill us, we have good odds of surviving. Yeah, its a lot of money to spend on stuff we'll "never" use, but if someone truly understands the human condition, its frailties, its ignorance, and it's genius for justifying bad ideas... and also understands the responsibilities we have to our loved ones ashore to not to get ourselves killed, then one understands that to have the privilege of going to sea for entertainment means we are morally required to take all recognized steps to avoid having Neptune revoke our birth certificates. You cannot reliably avoid survival-type conditions day in, day out, with Windy - this is a catastrophically poor understanding of both the technology deployed in modeling, and the nature of met conditions themselves. I've worked at sea my whole adult life, and been trained in using met models for pilotage plans in both small boat and the merchant marine context, and I've seen the results of poor pilotage plans as a CG SARTech. In the last 10 years, every body I've fished out of the ocean was a person who, investigations subsequently showed, was overly reliant on technology to keep them from dangerous conditions, where in fact it led them straight into it. Specifically, over time, use of the tech (met models) engendered a feeling of control that led them to take on more risk, not avoid it as it is meant to do. By all means, use met modelling based apps etc, I do, but something has caused you to make a serious error in judgment and I would encourage you to consider what this might have been. Yes, knowledge, information and wisdom make for a better sailor, but it cannot guarantee you will avoid all Beaufort 8 and above conditions. So when you do stumble into a hornets nest you need the series drogue, survival suits, etc., aboard. Heaving-to quickly loses efficacity above B8 in open sea as the wind disappears in the trough between large waves. The main danger is broaching down the face as you accelerate, or if wave is steep enough you simply freefall whereupon your hull is stove in when you land nose first back into the sea. Usually this causes catastrophic hull damage and sinking. Crew are often greivously injured by such events and escaping to liferaft is extremely difficult. The series drogue prevents this and actually provides instant sense of security, giving crew time for 40 winks and some grub. We're really talking life and death here, and if I didn't really care I wouldn't be making this effort on your behalf. Best, your Friend.

[@gcrauwels941]

That was a serious run. Glad it was a safe one. 🙏🙂 Bye for now!

[@SailingOneLife]

Yeah, it was quite the run! 😅 So glad we made it through safely. Thanks for the comment!

[@MrFroglips69]

Double groovy and scary and exciting, and yummy tuna sandwiches, and last but not least, a huge frigging lobster.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks! So much nervousness and excitement all rolled into one! The lobster of course was the cherry on top!

[@thegismobile]

just fyi from a kiwi, they are called crayfish as they have no claws. if your still in nz would love to show you around some gr8 spots

[@peterasacker5948]

Good job Hanna

[@SailingOneLife]

She is awesome!!

[@brucerhodes8197]

Hopefully the passage to New Zealand you'll have at least a few days of really good sailing, Hannah deserves that much! I know from Colin/Parlay's videos that the waters around the Island can be tricky, of course he sailed all the way around the island which can be real sketchy!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hannah definitely deserves a smooth ride after all her hard work. And you’re right-the waters around New Zealand can be tricky. We loved watching Parlay's videos of circumnavigating NZ!

[@ninakim7282]

GREAT.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks! 🥰

[@sausage5849]

Gee Gary, you did well finding a lobster (well crayfish in NZ) just like that!. Everyone else has hell of a time getting them there by what I've seen.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey! Yeah, we've heard that people were struggling finding them. Luckily we got one!

[@ragingpatriot772]

Imagine what it would be like sailing that same route on one of those huge Spanish Galleons. Multiple decks, large deck space and I would think it would handle those large waves with ease.

[@captainjimolchs]

Galleons were most UN-seaworthy. All that stuff above the water that was not sail? Consider the Armada.

[@SailingOneLife]

Interesting thought! It would certainly be a different experience!

[@Building_Bluebird]

That atoll is awesome. I'm hoping the rest of the voyage to NZ was less rough.

[@SailingOneLife]

Yeah, Minerva Reef is incredible! 🌊✨ The sail to NZ was a bit of an adventure, you'll see that real soon! LOL Hope you and Justine are having a good weekend!

[@Building_Bluebird]

@SailingOneLife we're having a good weekend. One of our daughters is 25 today. I'm looking forward to seeing your nz road trip episodes!

[@SailingOneLife]

@@Building_Bluebird 25! How fun! 🥳🥳 Happy birthday to her!

[@Building_Bluebird]

@@SailingOneLife thanks!

[@yankorusev]

Insane 😮

[@SailingOneLife]

Not ideal conditions that is for sure!

[@raylawes8938]

I've been looking forward to seeing you there at Minerva, would love to visit myself one day. I sometimes wonder how i would feel, such an isolated place, just the sound of the Pacific.

[@SailingOneLife]

Minerva really is something special-so isolated and peaceful with a mysterious feel. It’s just you, the sea, and the vast Pacific all around. We hope you get the chance to visit there one day!

[@raylawes8938]

@@SailingOneLife thanks for the reply, kind of you, it's a crazy idea of mine really, but why not, i'm not getting any younger after all. Best wishes

[@jimo5564]

Been there done that on my circumnavigation in the Red Sea on my Hylas 42.

[@SailingOneLife]

Well done! Hylas 42 - nice boat!!

[@wow.sailor.]

Stay safe

[@number1genoa]

As per the T shirt is the boat called Sunrise ? our hood 38 is also called Sunrise, we did the AKL-Fiji-Vanuatu-New Cal -AKL circuit last year in her. Minerva reef is a cool spot and quite unique, diving is good outside the entrance.

[@SailingOneLife]

Ah nope, boat is named One Life! Very cool, which was your favorite stop? We did check out the reef outside the entrance....our footage is in our latest video! One of the healthiest reefs we've seen.

[@number1genoa]

@SailingOneLife In Fiji we enjoyed Savu Savu where we cleared customs Etc. Port Albert and paradise at Taveuni was nice and the coral reefs At Namena marine reserve were amazing. In Vanuatu the live volcano at Tanna is really quite something. Further north in the chain Lamena bay for dugongs and the coast north of Luganville (Blue holes) if you are into Scuba and WW2 wrecks there is a heap of wreck dives near Luganville and even a B17 wreck in the bush at the edge of town. Pick up 1940,s coke bottles for Free at million dollar point and suss out what to see at the , local dive charter. Enjoy and fair winds :-)