Med ISLAND HOPPING in autumn | Ep. 45 Sailing documentary

This week we take you to the north east end of Mallorca, as we aim to escape an upcoming weather system that will hit in just about next week’s episode.
If you want to skip straight to sailing, go to 6:35.
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We are a European couple from Germany (Alex) and the Netherlands (Mandy), sailing around the Med on our 36ft sailboat. 12 months ago we started our journey in Greece with little sailing experience, figuring things out as we go, thinking we know what we are getting ourselves into. Our goal is to circumnavigate the world on our 36ft Beneteau. Sailboat life is super different from land life. It is fantastic and pretty rough at times. see the little things tries to FIND HAPPINESS BY DOING THINGS THAT ARE HARD. Join us on this journey and let's find happiness together!
If you have any COMMENTS, suggestion, questions or feel to need to praise (or scold) us, leave a comment down below and we’d happily write you back :). Of course a THUMBS UP is ALWAYS APPRECIATED very much so and helps us a lot!
Lottalove Alex & Mandy

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

The quality is great! Everyone has that "artistic opinion" that means so little to the actual production as long as you have a solid script. ;)

[@seethelittlethings]

Nicely said. Thanks 😊

[@tomtribby2309]

My Favorite sailing couple so genuine and funny and Mandy is so damn pretty and cute, Funny LOL 😃

[@peterfrebold]

...... Laughing ...... reassuring Mum and Dad that all is Good ..... did you think they were cringing seeing your footwear .... great episode one again .... never stop dreaming, just dream bigger ..... have fun be safe, save our oceans .....

[@jiyarza]

I am addicted to your videos, but should be studying for the Skipper license exam in November! Keep up the awesomeness :)

[@seethelittlethings]

Aaaah exciting! Well then study your @$$ off so you can go sailing soon too☺️ maybe just watch in your breaks hihi

[@geneberry7114]

I did like the shots at the end, but I like anything short or long if Mandy is in it : )

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Gene 🥰

[@markrushton4631]

@@seethelittlethings I agree with you there, lovely.

[@jimalmeida7999]

The fade to black between scenes was different. Once again the videos and narrations are great. Had to watch a second time to check your comment on the pace, noticed more casual conversations on the boat. Shows more of the real boat life, Bedouin Tent and all. Cute! Nice to see you both smile.

[@seethelittlethings]

we pushed the fade to black on this one. We like the concept to close a scene but maybe we overdid it ;) Hey thanks for the feedback!! Also we hope you get your booklet soon :)

[@texelct]

Great video as usual. And you have cake!! Life is good!

[@seethelittlethings]

Life can't be bad when there's cake 🍰

[@seethelittlethings]

Hey guys! We left some shots longer than we usually would. Let us know in the comments if you enjoy the pace towards the end of the video :)

[@michaeljohnston2806]

Almost at 10K subscribers, you guys are growing fast and it's not a surprise to me! Great job! Love the donkey shots, that cracked me up.

[@whileysea]

And again such an inspiring and even wonderfully showed anchor-manouver, with beautfully controlled and re-set anchor by hand. What I really really appreciate and love from you two are the facts, that you GO OUT THERE AND DO. You don't try, you DO! Getting up and down steep Hills, with perfectly great Shoes (Hi Mamma, all save-you see:-)), finding your way to Ruppert (that made me really laugh:-)) and just getting from the Bush into a street. All that is Adventure. Your Anchormanouver and setting of the anchors, checking upon them and resetting it by Hand, all that are the signs of really great and responsibel Sailors. You may not be in the Sailing Lifestyle for decades, but you show the professionalism and joy from really experienced Sailors. And that is applaudable, beside all the wonderful music you find. When I saw one of your videos the first time, I did you both wrong by stating something that I do not like young Sailors on big Boats. I thought that all those are spoiled Grown Ups, living off their Parents Money and trying to pollute the Oceans with newly rich Sailors who are not interested to do things properly in this, our Livestlye. Boy, I was NEVER MORE WRONG in my live with you two! And for that, I would like to appologize to you two here! Fact is, that I cannot wait to see and hear about your Journey, your Travels, on and off the Boat. And beside all that, you both make me laugh on every single episode of yours, because how you talk to each other too. I am crossing this January 2021 the Atlantic, I am open to time and location. It would be very, very excellent, if our Way would cross. Look out for a Sailing Vessel Named BIJOUX, with an ORANGE Dinghy. Cheers Andy

[@seethelittlethings]

Hey Andy! Thanks for your inspiring comments along the way 🥰 it’s such a nice feeling knowing the videos and our message resonates. Hope to see you on the water! We will most likely follow the same route. ⛵️

[@henrirotthier5710]

Again an excellent video of real sailing life. Thanks

[@kmazingg]

Thumbs up for Archero!

[@seethelittlethings]

Finally someone who understands. The struggle is real! The Capitol is unbeatable. Where’s Ricochet when you need it.. 🤷‍♂️

[@kmazingg]

@@seethelittlethings You're two levels ahead of me! I'm on 9 - Frozen Pinnacle. I feel like I'm in a spot where I need to grind some gear levels/coins because the 30+ floors of this dungeon get really tough. Good luck!

[@Warren7111]

You certainly captured the freedom and exhilaration of sailing from 7:00 to 11:53. The whole anchoring bit seemed a bit disjointed, with an unintended tension of “will we get it right or not”, mixed with nice underwater shots. Kind of a hodgepodge, but it kinda worked, cause “we’re so creative and confident we can do whatever the hell we want” attitude, which is fun and shows you don’t take things too seriously. Even though the little decisions one makes on the water can have serious consequences. A nice mix of moods, but still not refined perfectly yet, but getting very close. Love the process, love the journey.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks for the feedback 😊 happy to have viewers that take time to write good comments! Sailing is such a whirlpool of emotions, it’s great to hear how it’s perceived through the screen

[@allansparkes6224]

You keep increasing the production quality but you also include the personal bits as well to keep it balanced 👏👏👏

[@sailingtroublemaker]

Super Nice, enjoyed from the beginning to the end

[@mrdave22]

the music fit well with the video. thumbs up

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks!

[@treskir]

Really nicely done on the video, loved it.

[@davidmoore5021]

Love your videos and your sense of humor.

[@TIGPresto]

Great video! We've had that feeling on leaving the dock for a sail and seeing nobody else sailing - what do THEY know that WE don't? Sometimes it is just timing, but sometimes there's a reason! :)

[@lrobin]

I really loved the part about sailing :) Keep spreading happiness guys!!!

[@simonball3067]

Your video's are improving all of the time. I have been following your travels from fairly early on and it's great to see how you have honed your skills between now and then. Keep on doing what you are doing guys.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Simon 🥰 Happy you tune in!!

[@harryfritter8266]

You could have given Rupert a tomato of carrot if you had one :-) There's a true story of a Japanese soldier that lived in an underground bunker for over 30 years on the island of Guam after WWII. Trying to avoid capture, not knowing that the war was over. He was discovered recently, stealing a fish from someone's net. Another gr8 video from you guys :-)

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks for the comment Hugh :) wow that story sounds like the plot for Blast from the Past 2

[@mosca3289]

Nice video. I always enjoy the passages the most and any details about distance, average speeds and wind strength and angles.

[@SVImpavidus]

As always some great footage. You have been many of the places we have. But also places we have not. Any chance you can put the Lon and Lat in from Google earth or your GPS so we can look at the places you have been to? Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@qatarsailor7727]

Bravo 👏👏👏, nice episode

[@roncanizares9966]

Take a look at video Ep. 25 of "Sailing Bacchus Home" if you are thinking of long passages. They have a sister ship to yours and are sailing from England to New Zealand. Of most importance for me is that they have a Hydrovane. Either that or a Windpilot Pacific would, for me, be on the top of my list to get ready for the big voyage. Please don't depend on your below deck autopilot. It is just a question if when it will fail. Plus a 3rd reef in the main is important, if you don't already have one. As to the removable inner stay, necessary if you are flying a genoa of 120% or more. Probably not if you are flying a 105% or less since that can be furled to a 70% and still have shape if there is a foam or padded luff. Just some thoughts from an old salt who loves you videos!

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Ron! Third reef and pilot solution definitely on the list!! The autopilot works but we’ve been getting network errors more and more. We’ve been watching the small inventions on Bacchus closely. that vane seems just perfect for the 361.. 💸💸 whieeeehhhh 💸💸💸💸

[@johnshobbies4224]

Another awesome video.love the underwater and drone footage. I absolutely love donkeys.looked like an incredible place to eat.love your hiking shoes. Ha, Alex kinda just wanders off.he looked totally lost.mandy has such a light touch on the wheel and does most of the chores.love the shots of the water going past the window when you were heeled over.💪🏻👩🏼⛵️👙🤷🏼‍♂️ Take care and be safe out there.

[@seethelittlethings]

I could tell from your profile pic 🙃😎 Mandy always does all the work! I'm only the camera guy. I love my job 🌹

[@johnshobbies4224]

see the little things 😃

[@brettney72]

another fun fab vid

[@mkolesnik]

have you guys tried the stern bridle on the main anchor technique to adjust the angle to the waves? it eliminates the need to the second anchor deployment. Never done that myself but seen other channels doing it successfully (nanji, rick moore, ...).

[@jwrappuhn71]

Good vid guys.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks 😊

[@SuperLittlewillies]

Another great video, you’re a great couple

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Dave!!

[@VwRosstorations]

Along for the ride...👍🇬🇧

[@dreadnoughtb3364]

Your videos are awesome. I enjoy the production quality. Great drone shots. Underwater could use some more close-up to see the little things 👍

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks! We're probably off to more lively waters soon, and we upped our underwater camera game. So we might be able to show you soon! :)

[@howardbutler6523]

I admit that I know very little about editing but I watch a lot of KZbin videos, mainly sailing couples. Am I correct in saying that you are brilliant at both taking and editing??? Which of you is the real expert? Also, Mandy, you remind me incredibly of my Greek ex fiance of forty years ago. It is a treasure to see you there, whatever you are doing or not doing. What a Goddess. My ex Goddess no longer looks much like you but the memory is there.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Howard! Sorry for the late reply: as with sailing, we both shoot and edit more or less the same amount of time. Alex got into editing first and now we share the workload evenly. Mandy picked it up fast and it’s great to balance things out

[@lindabutler7914]

Honey you ask me last week if I had been there.Nope me and my boat having been out of the gulf of Mexico alot time around the keys its pretty there but nothing like the dream your living, and am 70 so am sure I'll be staying in my safe zone .But I do enjoy your adventures.

[@seethelittlethings]

Hi Linda! Gulf of Mexico! That must be beautiful too :) it often depends on the shots ;) but yeah also the Med has some really stunning places. Happy to hear you enjoy the adventures ⛵️. Do you still sail yourself then?

[@howardbutler6523]

May I please ask which of you is the real sailing expert? Is it you Mandy as you really seem to know your stuff? I guess I am wondering who has the longest experience of sailing. Mandy, did you start first?

[@seethelittlethings]

Hey Howard, we both started our (dinghy) sailing lesson a year before we moved onboard. From the start we had the same experiences but we sometimes draw different conclusions from them. Four eyes on one situation is another chance to learn (when doing good debriefings after a stressful sail).

[@sailing-etanche]

🤘

[@secondstartotheright]

Gamers!! Right on do you like skyrim, fallout, or the whitcher??

[@seethelittlethings]

Casually :) back in the days I loved the Uncharted series, GTA, squad parties in BF1..

[@annagreets]

Rupert seems to be the female mule.

[@zzman5306]

9:08......sexy Captain!