Hey everyone! We hope you enjoy this episode, it's been one of our favorites to date! And before there are too many comments on it, yes, we *do know* that Scotland is in fact part of the UK, it just happen to be one of those moments where Matt meant to say England but accidentally said UK instead. Oh well, it happens. :)
@Thomas..Anderson5 жыл бұрын
People from former colonies to get that wrong often.
@williambremner90225 жыл бұрын
Can't believe you mentioned Mackinac - love it! This Sarnia boy - sitting in Singapore - is headed for Lake Huron in 2 months (to visit Mom!). Safe passage Elements crew...especially Georgie.
@MJSailing5 жыл бұрын
Lake Michigan is where we got our start! We really miss summers there! Enjoy your trip back! 😀
@davidharlem68245 жыл бұрын
The husband, the beer, the coat, the sunset, a gorgeous lady and a perfect Sunday. That’s what life is all about and it’s all yours!
@yorukkizigeziyor5 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful 😍👍
@Itsthatoneguy3715 жыл бұрын
It took me two weeks , but I just binge watched all of your travel videos. I will go back and check out the others soon. Can’t wait for the next episode! Safe travels for all three of you!
@karlfair5 жыл бұрын
Nice tour for you last days in the Azores. The lava tube was neat.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
I just wish it was easier to capture how awe inspiring the lava tube was on camera. I'm really glad we made that our final stop. Matt
@fxrconsulting80665 жыл бұрын
I loved the Terceira.. I spent 3 years there in the late 80's When Lajes had a US Air Force and US Navy Air base there. I'm so glad to see that it has remained beautiful.. I have really loved your videos while you have been there. One day ill get back there on my passage across the pond.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Did you live on or off base? From the locals we spoke to, it seems times have changed and now all service members live on base and it's only a year or less posting. Matt
@fxrconsulting80665 жыл бұрын
I had my family with me and we lived off base for about a year then in base housing. Its mostly a NATO run base now so its most considered a remote assignment , so no family. They have made so many new things for tourisim. Watching so many of the places you went, a lot has changed, but its still beautiful and a great place.
@mtwolf13a5 жыл бұрын
Time to get your sea legs back. Fair winds, calm seas, and safe journey.
@brianb5725 жыл бұрын
I agree with you....one of your best episodes yet. The quality of your videos continue to get better and better. I am living vicariously through you guys. Safe travels!
@tamarackmi91955 жыл бұрын
learning from them...yep
@michaeltouchette81565 жыл бұрын
still enjoying... love watching your adventures... Matt, we chatted in front of my boat one day in Indiantown......... S/V Turtle Trax at the time.. (going for S/V Argus) but just loving you guys, post build. you need to head up to Iceland. I spent 6th 7th grade in Keflavik great fishing town or at least it was in 75' Enjoy Ireland!!!
@beerded17315 жыл бұрын
Another sailing channel I have to watch now , y'all are great! Thank you for sharing a life i can only dream about.
@w00dbutcher505 жыл бұрын
Ireland! How cool is that?! Safe journey to my fellow Michiganders!?
@rickchollett5 жыл бұрын
I was in Norway years ago and trust me, you will be amazed by the beauty of the fjords!
@friarfox5 жыл бұрын
May the winds be always at your back and till we here from you again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Be safe.
@ronaldwarren52205 жыл бұрын
May God continue to bless you and keep you safe. Thank you for the beautiful videos. Those caves/tunnels were breath taking!
@frankd23015 жыл бұрын
Yea right god
@trevorgodfrey75715 жыл бұрын
I only found your youtube channel recently and have just caught up to episode 106! I am not a sailor but have been fascinated by your work on 'Elements' and life on board. Your tours of the Azores and the Thai Islands just show what a beautiful world we live in. As you are now on your way to Norway via Ireland, will you sail to the North or South of the UK? Perhaps you could explore a bit of England in passing.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Trevor, We're passing through the Scotland right now via the Caledonian Canal. It's been an amazing experience so far. Thanks for watching, Matt
@trevorgodfrey75715 жыл бұрын
@@mattjohnson6716 Wow! That is a beautiful canal. Did you notice Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak?
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
@@trevorgodfrey7571 The mountains on the West Coast were amazing! We're on Loch Ness right now; another beautiful spot! Matt
@michaelgolledge57665 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the front of your boat in the open sea again! Be safe look forward to the next video
@arthurpryor7735 жыл бұрын
i am so excited for the both of you...have a great trip.......with love from texas....
@AgentRafa5 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for you guys going out to sea again. And Georgie is just adorable, punishing you by sitting on your lap so you can't move lol sounds like a typical cat, they truly are clever little bastards:-) Fair winds and stay safe:-)
@kimtaylor61495 жыл бұрын
You two are simply amazing, sailing on world class adventures with great life experiences!
@tommygunz86925 жыл бұрын
Georgie has her own personality that’s for shore.....Can’t wait til we get to 🇮🇪..Ireland....Safe sailing
@claudiaostrem62905 жыл бұрын
Love your kitty cat
@creatinganewchannel5 жыл бұрын
I never seen Matt nerves No worries you two correction "three" were made for this. God speed. I am so proud of you guys. Did that make me sound old Wish it , Dream it Do it.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Thank Randy. If we ever stop getting a bit nervous than I think we're done for. Being cocky vs. Mother Nature doesn't mix well :) Matt
@mongomay15 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean my uncle did that to me in small boat in Cape Cod he was Azores Portuguese, storm was coming in they were pulling lobster traps and re-baiting. I was 11-12 yrs, hanging on for life, never been on water like that, his buddy and him were just thrilled laughing and drinking beer between traps and waves, let alone it was dusk/night-time. Best lobster salad I ever had.
@garysouza22775 жыл бұрын
@6:53 - 7:02.... Oh, you only THOUGHT you'd get the amber ale, but Jess saw it differently....Yea, I noticed....
@nickbenfell43275 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video that captures the essence of sailing.
@PEI_Guy5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back under sail and on the way to Ireland. I think Georgie is the real captain on Elements.
@megrier5 жыл бұрын
Very good video! Thanks!
@bandulasri5 жыл бұрын
Hi Georgie....cows are ok kitty ~
@williamralph54425 жыл бұрын
Beautiful island. Have a safe passage..
@earlklinestub21675 жыл бұрын
Another absolutely fantastic video. Thank you
@bill4nier5 жыл бұрын
Nice way to bring your time in the Azores to a close. I think when you far enough north that it stays light 24 hours, it will blow your mind... Thanks for sharing.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Each degree we travel North we can see the difference in daylight. It's pretty amazing how quick it changes. Matt
@bugmantim5 жыл бұрын
Those trees at 5:01 are oddly beautiful.
@aquablushgirl5 жыл бұрын
The volcano was amazing!
@kimtaylor61495 жыл бұрын
Simply you two are sailing on, amazing life and world class life adventures!
@andyvandenberghe63645 жыл бұрын
The acores, lovely pleace, not very crowded aswell. i had plans to fly there and then hike a ride back on a sailing boat to Europe as shipmate. maybe that can happen once. I wish you safe and happy travels, cheers
@klouism15 жыл бұрын
: Love your videos. Wishing you smooth sailing and safe conditions. Thanks for taking us along.
@ProjectManaia5 жыл бұрын
Have a safe trip! And try to stay warm! Wind looks like it is on your side ;-)
@DavidHaney15 жыл бұрын
Loved this one .. been following for awhile .. great channel !!!
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. Jess likes it too. Matt
@rondejoux80065 жыл бұрын
Good luck and take care.
@TheJohn57105 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@MaShcode5 жыл бұрын
Matt's enthusiastic passage to Ireland clap. Haha. Maybe Georgie is an ocean seer foreshadowing howling North Atlantic gales. Glad to see you're safely on your way.
@jamesjosephreed92395 жыл бұрын
See your in Cork. There Saturday.. Hope your enjoying Eire..👍☘️🇮🇪☘️
@davidnelson34115 жыл бұрын
What a great place the Azores are. Great episode.
@keandric27655 жыл бұрын
Yay, look forward to all the Ireland stuff! :)
@DD-Aerial-Photography5 жыл бұрын
My wife and I just spent 2 months in Florida near where yal built yals boat. It was HOT this year down there
@greggronemeier12565 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Ireland will be gorgeous and very scenic. Look forward to your next episode.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg. We're a bit behind schedule with editing, so the next may be delayed... Jess' stomach can't take editing on the go, so we miss a few days of work time whenever we are at sea. Matt
@donrumph15 жыл бұрын
Beautiful island ! Fare winds and calm seas on your way north.
@paytonsmith25655 жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to seeing you guys in Ireland!
@mikaelyalov5715 жыл бұрын
Are you planning to go further into Baltics? July is the perfect time to visit Stockholm archipelago, for example. Check it out, it is a pretty different place! Beware of rocks though, it is a maze of rocky islands :)
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Current plan is Balics in 2021. We'll have to see how this winter goes in the UK... we may just be heading to the Med for warmth and sun :) Matt
@gillyt27525 жыл бұрын
As you are across to Ireland you should contact Sailing yacht Zora bet he could point you in the direction of good places to visit.
@yachticus5 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt - that was your first run with the new mainsail - next set of videos could you show us some more pictures of its form and set. - from what little there was it looks pretty clean - all the best with the sail north
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we haven't even raised it fully under sail.... we'll unfortunately for the sail, but great for us. All of our sailing has been downwind since the Azores and the boat does better with just a reefed main and full yankee in those conditions. We're pretty cautious of a broach (had it happen a few times on the last boat), so really try to keep the sails as far forward as possible downwind. Matt
@louisgl5 жыл бұрын
Do y'all ever plan to come to Thailand, we would love to have a meet and greet party, Gulf area
@MJSailing5 жыл бұрын
Funny you mention that, we just chartered a boat in Koh Chang back in January.
@louisgl5 жыл бұрын
@@MJSailing ah, and we love Koh Chang, we live just north of Pattaya...
@chuckborghoff84435 жыл бұрын
Hooray! Back to sailing with you.
@christorrance28765 жыл бұрын
You will love Ireland. Safe travels.
@robertjohansen71915 жыл бұрын
You and Georgie are most welcome in Norway! :D Have a nice sail north, there are so many places to see, so much memories to be made.. :)
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
We can't wait. If only we had wintered in the UK, we'd be in Norway right now :) Matt
@jefflund69955 жыл бұрын
Good one!
@Bradley_Clark5 жыл бұрын
As always, well worth a big thumb!
@writerslifewithauthortruma53705 жыл бұрын
Ireland must do's: Clifs of Mohair, (Stay In Doolin and see a sunset then drive along the coast.) Belfast to the Harlin and Wolf Ship yards, while there do the titanic stuff and play on the Nomadic, also while in belfast go diving lots of great sites off the coast but you wil need a dry suit. The giants Causway, Bunratty Castle, Blarney Castle, Go walk over the rope bridge to Curic Island, Stay atleast one night in Lough Rynn Castle, while there get a drink in the Duneon bar and walk the amazing grounds ,If out and about stop at one of the smaller castles, we went to Donigal for a hat and the castle there was a blast with guided tour for 8 eros, Spend a few days in Dublin go to Guniess for sure. Take a horseback ride. Go to Dingle and get Murphys ice cream, Go to Cobe and se the final departure point for the Titanic and Lusitiana. There is so much more but I would say these are the best of the highlits. one to avoid is The Rock of Cashell, it was not worth the money. The best thing you wil find in Irland is the people have a great time we did.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to list your suggestions. We're passing through quickly to get to Norway, but will be back in the fall and check off as many sites as we can. Matt
@bibo33735 жыл бұрын
Looks like Georgie is the true captain that Sailboat.
@skflyfish5 жыл бұрын
Another great vid. You have really sold me on the Azores. ;-) Have a safe journey, though I suspect you are already in the Emerald Isles. Just for future reference, Mackinaw Island is ~46 degrees north.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Jess corrected me on that two. I do now remember passing a sign for 45 degrees on the way to Sleeping Bear dunes every year :) Matt
@donb43865 жыл бұрын
Brilliant videography! I can’t imagine the butterflies in your stomach when untying the lines for a long passage. You seem to handle it well. I noticed you unfurled the yankee before the Genoa. I too have a cutter rig and tend to unfurl the Genoa first and bring in the yankee first. Is there a reason for your method?
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
We only have a Yankee and a staysail. We typically fly the yankee is just about everything until about 18-20 AWS, then the yankee rolls in and the staysail goes out. We should sail them together more as a cutter... Matt
@donb43865 жыл бұрын
matt johnson Gotcha. My yankee is a high cut sail and is generally the first to be brought in. It generates a lot of power but is too high cut to be left up in a blow. I find a discernible performance boost with all the sails up, especially in light air, and it is so damn pretty when flying all three.
@netpackrat5 жыл бұрын
@@mattjohnson6716 I was like, holy cow they are actually using their staysail! 8^) I'm sure you have used it lots, I just hadn't noticed it much in the videos.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
@@donb4386 We'd love to fly all sails more, but unfortunately the boat isn't as balanced as we'd like. It has a lot of weather helm, so we typically depower the main as much as possible... or run without it. If we keep the boat, I may add a bowsprit and try to move the sail plan further forward to combat the helm, or just live with it as we get enough speed with depowered main to get us where we want to go :) Our sistership said he sail less and less with the main, and often has only the staysail and yankee driving the boat. -Matt
@waynemcphail78255 жыл бұрын
Safe trip, wonderful video, love your cat!
@glassman515 жыл бұрын
Great episode guys, it is reassuring to know that even the “fun Johnsons” getting nervous before a passage :-). I’m looking forward to your adventures further north
@bschnabel83885 жыл бұрын
Love the nacra north Americans T shirt.
@Nerd39275 жыл бұрын
21:15 Did you use Hyoscine for anti seasickness? heavy stuff...
@MrFritzzz6665 жыл бұрын
The Big Island of Hawaii has lava tubes. At least they did in the late 1970's. I am not sure if this last eruption got them or not. Lava tubes are cool
@handaferguson5 жыл бұрын
Great Job!! Thank you... :-)
@tamarackmi91955 жыл бұрын
New 2 your chan...it seems this sailing life is great?
@mysurlytrucker75105 жыл бұрын
Totally agree i hope Scotland is independent soon , it am sure will be love the videos come to Scotland a guys .
@paulyh45315 жыл бұрын
Another good vlog , I hope you do the Titanic museum in Ireland , and don't forget the delorean was made there also 👌 cheers , keep up the good work 👍
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
We tried, but by the time we arrived in Cobh, it was closed for the day. We had a lot of errands (boat work stuff) to run that took priority to being a tourist. Luckily, we'll be back this way in the fall. Matt
@chappyd51095 жыл бұрын
New to your channel. Great video, wonderful views. Great job. Funny you mentioned Mackinaw, I have a daughter who is an elementary principal in Indian River and I am headed there at the end of the month for 10 days. Love that area especially the U.P.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
While we love Mackinaw, our hearts belong to the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. We debated buying property in that area or our first sailboat.... you can see which path we took :) Matt
@sailingtersancta48845 жыл бұрын
While your in heading to the uk there are 4 countries to the uk, wales ireland scotland and england visit all 4
@Corkrebel785 жыл бұрын
Great videos guys. Where do ye plan on tying up in Ireland?
@MJSailing5 жыл бұрын
Landing in Cork, and then trying to make our way north as soon as we can.
@Corkrebel785 жыл бұрын
@@MJSailing my hometown 😁👍 Kinsale & Crosshaven marinas have fantastic facilities. Btw Crosshavens RCYC is the oldest yacht club in the world. If ye need advice or help with anything just drop me a message.
@stevekaluf27085 жыл бұрын
Does the lazy bag interfere with the performance of your loose-footed main?
@pirateracer695 жыл бұрын
Hi guys.
@edsondantas71795 жыл бұрын
Meou Deus que lindos olhos bonitos
@sarascott22175 жыл бұрын
Where are u planning to go the south of ireland or the north? We live in county antrim the north
@pirateracer695 жыл бұрын
Georgie cracks me up. LOL
@magaisacult20235 жыл бұрын
Last name Cronin, mom's maiden name was O'Connell...(but I look a lot like the Italian mailman?) I have always dreamed of visiting Ireland!
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Must be a mailman's child. The Irish genes are strong and almost everyone looks like Jess' relatives :) Matt
@velascobruce5 жыл бұрын
Do you guys have a heater? You may have mentioned it and I just missed it. What about a full enclosure for the cockpit for the higher lats? Just curious.
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
We have a Sigmar 170 diesel drip that requires just a bit more to finish the install, but we have since decided to switch to a forced air unit (cheap chinese version). We don't have a good bulkhead to mount it, so it was going to have to be floor installed and sit in an area that is high traffic. We also want an adjustable thermostat since we've found that our little electric heater can roast us out of the boat at 2000 btu and the drip was 8,000 to burn clean (17k btu heater). I'm going to buy a second for reliability and carry our electric heater for back-up. Matt
@stephenfawthrop79665 жыл бұрын
Are you in Ireland now how far behind are the videos thanks steve
@MJSailing5 жыл бұрын
The videos are about a month behind as there has been so much to capture lately. We've actually just arrived to Scotland!
@stephenfawthrop79665 жыл бұрын
MJ Sailing well I no you will love Scotland good luck with the weather thanks for the reply 😊
@stephenfawthrop79665 жыл бұрын
I live just out side whitby if you are coming down the coast to England
@okayfine2985 жыл бұрын
It’s sad to see all the flooding in the Azores torrential rain
@SootHead5 жыл бұрын
Cat content... my favorite part!
@estrelladelmar64665 жыл бұрын
The thumbnail reminds me of Dr. Evil petting Mr. Bigglesworth, the non evil version.
@dennislloyd445 жыл бұрын
What protection do you have against pirates? 73 - KV4WM (Amateur Radio Operator and US Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran)
@chrisw20305 жыл бұрын
What type of boom brake are you using and how do you find it during a normal tack?
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
We have a Walder Boom Brake and a Wichard unit. The Walder a much better brake since its control force is variable remotely from the cockpit. We use a 5:1 block and tackle to tighten its force to "lock" the boom in position. The only issue is in light winds; there is still a bit of drag and it may require manually moving the boom over. This didn't happen with the rope that came with it (stayed with the old boat), but I haven't been able to find a braid that is slippery enough without being too slippery. The Wichard requires you to go up to the brake and loop more more less line around and is now just sitting in the spare parts bin :) Matt
@chrisw20305 жыл бұрын
@@mattjohnson6716 Thanks Matt.
@sonnicjr5 жыл бұрын
THE best part about Portugal, you can drink beer on the streets and no police man care about 👍👍👍🍻
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Street drinkin isn't the best part, but it's pretty darn cool. One of the festivals had a guy with a keg on his back selling beers for a Euro... it was awesome! Matt
@sonnicjr5 жыл бұрын
Most places today in EU and EUA we can't drink freely on the streets, and always bottles covered :( no freedom at all :(
@MrSta825 жыл бұрын
Where in Norway are you going?
@richnd19745 жыл бұрын
what port in the UK are you heading to ?
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Few stops along the way, but our first UK experience will be Fort Williams and the start of the Caledonian canal (we're there right now). Matt
@edwardfinn41415 жыл бұрын
You call that North?
@MJSailing5 жыл бұрын
I think it was called 'further north'. Than the typical tropical cruising grounds. 😜
@BobEstler5 жыл бұрын
it has been said the "Dogs have owners, Cats have servants".
@MJSailing5 жыл бұрын
Very true, haha.
@manfredschmalbach90235 жыл бұрын
"... in that order?" - *brief silent 'aye' - "In that order." 😄
@roadie31245 жыл бұрын
Any girl who drinks beer from a bottle is a star as far as I'm concerned.
@timheale95 жыл бұрын
Hi, Do you a cat passport for your cat? And what route are you taking to Norway? Tim from Talavera
@mattjohnson67165 жыл бұрын
Yes. We got a pet passport the first time we came across the Atlantic, but Portugal didn't want to see a US one. The Portuguese vet issued a new passport once we arrived and she has been using that since. Really, no official has looked at it in years... they just ask if we have one, see the blue cover, and let us in. We are coming from Inverness Scotland and we may sail to Northern Scotland to Norway, or straight from there. The goal is to go as far North as we can, but we need a port that we can check in to on the Norway coast. Matt
@the-fiddling-fox5 жыл бұрын
It’s worth visiting Orkney while you’re in Scotland. Lovely islands and lots of interesting things to see. 🙂
@BirdDog.5 жыл бұрын
Norway? Bring your checkbook! You picked arguably the most expensive place on earth. Enjoy $8 coffee and $20 sandwiches
@MJSailing5 жыл бұрын
We know Norway is known for being expensive, but we don't plan to go out to eat while we're there. Just a big provisioning at ADLI in Scotland before we jump over, and that should hold us over for most our time there. 😉
@edsondantas71795 жыл бұрын
Minha rainha e muito bom e gostos assine réus vídeos
@ianburne7515 жыл бұрын
At last
@magaisacult20235 жыл бұрын
Jessica......life long scuba diver, I have a sea sickness suggestion. I use ORIGINAL formula Dramamine (drowsy kind) Take one right BEFORE bed night before. Then start taking 1/2 every 4-6 hours beginning in the morning. . Seems to work as planned with very minimal dry mouth/drowsiness!!
@frankd23015 жыл бұрын
She has a lot of miles under her keel. Probably doesn’t need sea sickness advice
@magaisacult20235 жыл бұрын
@@frankd2301 Many people do not realize 1/2 works as well as a whole without the side effects. But thanks for your useless fucking insight.