My WIFE Single-Hands Our Sailing Catamaran

In this episode, my WIFE single-hands our sailing catamaran. Join us as we embark on a sailing adventure where Emily takes the helm, single-handing our sailboat from point A to point B. While she navigates the waters, I try to sit back, relax, and capture the journey on camera. Will she succeed? Join us to find out!
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In this video
0:00 Introduction
:20 Getting off the dock
1:45 Unzipping the sail bag
3:00 Raising the main sail
4:50 Today is challenging for Cole, too! p
6:33 It's crazy that I ended up here!
9:15 Putting out the head sail
13:57 We're in Latitudes & Attitudes!
15:08 Fish on!
19:20 The hardest challenge awaits!
22:50 What's next for us?!
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[@adventurecrews]

Thanks for watching! Want to come sailing with us and have a week FULL of ADVENTURE?! Learn more about our NEXT group sailing event in the Grenadines this fall! the-adventure-crews.ck.page/f866a61d4f - Cole + Emily

[@KenRobinsonCoach]

My wife taught me to sail. She has done ocean sailing in New Zealand on her parents' boat from the age of 5 until she left home. We have been in storms on our 34 ft Beneteau in 60-knot winds off the coast of Australia, where the waves have been over 20 feet high, and she was the one who sailed the boat while I freaked out. Sailing is a beautiful sport, and whether you're male or female is not important. What's more important is your willingness to have a go and learn from your mistakes. Emily, it's good to see you giving it your all!

[@adventurecrews]

Hey thanks Ken! 60-knots is crazy! When we experienced 57knts last year we could not believe it and thankfully it only lasted about 4 minutes. Sounds like your wife is a pretty cool lady - Emily

[@johnthallcpa]

Great video, Emily. If you're skippering the boat, now Cole has more time to do chores! Well played.

[@adventurecrews]

Hahhaha I love the way you think! Yes!!

[@6800891]

It's amazing how much more I learn from someone posing as someone who is learning.

[@adventurecrews]

Best thing about this lifestyle, everyday there is something to learn! Thank you for watching and commenting! - Emily

[@SailingWildeBleu]

Great summary on anchoring at the end! Your channel hits above it’s league thus far. Keep up the solid content and happy sailing!

[@adventurecrews]

Ahh Thank you so much!! - Emily

[@rmblc5818]

Great video. It's fun remembering my time on the flotilla and my goal to learn like you.

[@adventurecrews]

You did great a had a great crew to help!

[@MaxMalone-iv4yp]

Another exceptional video! Great job Emily. Enjoyed seeing more of the sailing aspect of your lifestyle!!

[@adventurecrews]

Glad you enjoyed it Max! - Emily

[@beththies2155]

I just discovered your channel and I’m loving it! Thank you so much for allowing me to live through your adventures!

[@derekmurfet8106]

It is so hard for us guys to let our wives do these things without interfering (trying to help) so well done to both of you.

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

No. It is not hard at all.

[@adventurecrews]

I agree with you Derek, I am not afraid to admit that I have a hard time letting go of the things I enjoy doing and/or do well. It is something that I have had to be conscious of and remind myself, "stop, let her do it." - Cole

[@adventurecrews]

@Homeless.......Really? Do don't find yourself always doing the same chores or tasks?

[@Bozthecat]

I learned more about sailing from you here than any other video. I’m still never stepping foot on a boat, but I get it now. Good work.

[@justinstevenson5807]

You go girl!! Luv it.. great video. Also great job on catching/dressing those mahi mahi!

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you so much 😀- Emily

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

very nice, to see you explaining everything in details. Thanks a lot.

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

My wife and I and a friend are heading to Spanish Wells Eleuthera in 3 weeks. I am so jealous and happy for you guys and what you are doing. God bless you guys and be safe!

[@adventurecrews]

No way!! We love Spanish Wells so much! In fact you will like our next couple of videos that are coming out! Stay tuned - Emily

[@freedomwanderer91]

Thats awesome. Cant wait to see all the adventures.

[@reelivin8112]

Great work with the boat Emily! And Cole hooked y’all up with some nice dinner fillets, pretty good team I’d say. Can’t wait to see where you go 1st in the DRep. It’s a beautiful place, really nice people, and the Food!

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you! Cole has told me a lot about Uncle Jesse! I understand you are also a great story teller! Hope to meet you someday! - Emily

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

If this were a man, would you be showering him with unearned accolades and praise - for the exact same thing ?

[@carolyn_s]

Wow, that was awesome!! Great job doing everything on your own!! I bet it's an intense feeling to experience. I look forward to seeing your adventures in the DR. Safe travels.

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you so much!! I am excited for the DR but also sad to be leaving The Bahamas! - Emily

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

If this were a man, would you be showering him with unearned accolades and praise - for the exact same thing ?

[@bruceallen9977]

great smiles all around... thanks... this vid. really helped me with my doubts about single handing a cat .... looking fwrd to your next video ...

[@adventurecrews]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting! Anything else that we can help with let us know and we will add it to our video ideas. - Emily

[@AbNomal621]

So I would like to suggest an alternate “moral of the story” around the sail bag. Perhaps finding (and proving out) a way to make it easier for Emily to open the bag is in order. As a starting point perhaps a small loop of line attached to the zipper pull would allow a boat hook to be used.

[@adventurecrews]

Good thinking! - Emily

[@pin2low]

I just found your channel on KZbin and I’m loving it. Started from the beginning. Looking forward to seeing what’s next. 😊

[@adventurecrews]

Welcome aboard! Where are you watching from? - Cole

[@pin2low]

@@adventurecrews Winnipeg 🇨🇦. Can get any more land locked than this. Just watching your first sail 😄

[@julies226]

You go girl! Dreaming of this life in the future.

[@adventurecrews]

Ahh thank you! ☺️ Put a plan together and start working on it now! You can be out here too! - Emily

[@walterjanzen4715]

Hi guy’s! I think this was one of you best videos you’ve put out , absolutely loved it ! I really enjoyed the detail of how to operate a cat . Even my wife watched and really enjoyed it. Thank you, I will most definitely be back ..

[@adventurecrews]

Ahh thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it and I can’t wait to have you back next Sunday! - Emily

[@GrantGrove]

My wife, Candace was new to sailing and after two years on a 27 foot Buccaneer on the west coast and Lake Mead she was ready to take on the cruising life on board our Manta 42, Reality, for 10 years and managed our boat very comfortably and confidently. 32 hours of high winds, big seas and non functioning auto helm. She was tremendously competent on multiple 2 hour shift hand steering and sail trimming. Ive been sailing many classes of boats for 30÷ years. It made my adventures more relaxing and enjoyable knowing she could manage the boat single handed. And yes it can seem overwhelming. ⛵ 🌴 🏝 🗺

[@adventurecrews]

Yes, that is awesome! Thank you so much for watching Grant! I just hope we never loose auto-pilot LOL - Emily

[@chuckfountain620]

Hey there! First time viewer here. Really enjoyed the video. Great job!❤

[@adventurecrews]

Yay! Thank you and welcome aboard! Where are you watching from?

[@daveholley2156]

Really enjoyed this video, Good Job Emily ! ✌️💙🎵 From STL MO

[@Ryanrock2]

Nice video guys! Emily was under pressure, and she nailed it, cool as a cucumber!! You have come a long way, and credit to Cole for being a good teacher!

[@adventurecrews]

Thanks so much! - Emily

[@k5kensails]

Fantastic job Emily! Your explanation of sail angle as “scoops” was priceless. Just bought a small sailboat and her name is Two Scoops. So perfect. Amazing video.

[@adventurecrews]

Hey congrats on the boat!! LOL I seriously came up with that on the fly lol. Great to hear from you Ken! - Emily

[@k5kensails]

@@adventurecrews very proud of you Emily. Seriously an amazing job. Coke thanks for giving up the helm. Clearly she is capable. Been so busy with life. The boat is the first step to more on the water time.

[@cindyscottrealty]

I LOVE this video! Jeff & I are sailing the BVI's soon and hoping he will let me captain a bit too! You guys are awesome & I think you skinned the Mahi Mahi well:)

[@adventurecrews]

You can do it! We will be passing through in May not sure when you will be there.

[@nealrosenholtz7116]

Love watching your video. Your wife’s explanation was great.

[@adventurecrews]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-kb1hf1ee7o]

Great educative material you made.I like your nice and positive attitude.God bless you!

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you so much! You too!

[@koehl405]

Thank you again and have safe sailing.

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you!!! 🙏- Emily

[@suebfit]

Great work Emily! I'm impressed! :)

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you! Hope you guys are doing great!! - Emily

[@donmorgan8980]

Looked like a commendable job Ms. Skipper. Congratulations!! Got you a new subscriber !

[@adventurecrews]

Welcome aboard! Where are you watching from? Thank you for the comment! - Emily

[@robandkarenphotography]

What a beautiful boat. Just found you guys looking forward to binge watching. CHEERS

[@adventurecrews]

Awesome! Where are you watching from? Thank you for the kind words and look forward to seeing more of your comments as you binge! - Cole

[@robandkarenphotography]

@@adventurecrews we are full time RV snowbirds from Ontario Canada 🍻

[@sailingnoboundaries]

Great job Emily! When using a winch you should backhand your grip I.e. avoid having your thumb facing the winch, especially when you are back feeding the line. This will protect your thumbs from being pulled into the winch.

[@adventurecrews]

Hey thanks for the great tip! I will definitely try that! Thank you for watching and commenting! - Emily

[@donhamblen8060]

Great job and video, Emily!

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you so much Don!!

[@yasiel3789]

I knew about this channel by Kelly Young, and since then, I've been in love with your stories. Great videos.

[@adventurecrews]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@PatGostek]

Awesome video... I learned a lot today! :)

[@adventurecrews]

Haha thanks Pat! Anything else we can teach you? Just let us know! :-)

[@alanpettibone]

Very nicely done! You did a fantastic job. You looked way more comfortable at the helm than Cole looked on that horse.😂 This is the very first time watching one of your vids, but I’m a new subscriber now. I’ve been trying for years to convince my wife to sell our crap and sail full-time. Appreciate the insight.

[@packrcch]

thank you for stepping back. it feels great ,doesn't it?

[@SailingSea-renity]

Great Video and great job.. not an easy task to single-hand a boat like that!

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you! ☺️- Emily

[@geniksonthego8963]

Puerto Plata is where we have traveled on DR- they have Umbrella Street and Pink Street, Port of Prince San Felipe, coffee plantations, rio demajagua (i think that's the spelling) aka 27 waterfalls. All cool things for you to experience.

[@adventurecrews]

We can’t wait…but I am also sad to be leaving The Bahamas! Thank you for watching! - Emily

[@tullydraperyshop]

Fun video. Thank you!

[@jayantachowdhury3973]

very nice. keep enjoying moments together.

[@stephenatkison2914]

When fishing and catching the big fish it's best to pull up and reel down in a rocking motion forward reel down, backwards pull rod tip up. It's a lot easier and less tiring

[@adventurecrews]

Great tip! Thank you

[@MarionBlair]

He's lucky to have a wife that's so adept at handling the boat.

[@adventurecrews]

Haha thank you Marion! I think he’s pretty lucky as well 😉 - Emily

[@JSHBEAR]

Awesome !

[@cryptalk..]

love your diamond ring :) very cool video cheers🎉

[@jeffhudson4817]

Well done sister. Would have to say I think u have it. Few more times and u will be taking over the helm and Cole is going to have to learn how to create and edit. Fun times, u guys stay safe….

[@adventurecrews]

Haha that will be the day!! Thanks Jeff! - Emily

[@adventurecrews]

We're SO excited about visiting our next country, the Dominican Republic! Any must-do things you think we should do? We'd love to hear about it in the comments below!!

[@reelivin8112]

Besides anything water, they have some cool nature trails you can hike, falls at one point I seen.

[@asphaltcowboy7567]

Have offspring!

[@leodrosia4369]

Awesome view of emily!

[@MandrilSolo]

Wow… just found your channel, love it ! Cheers from Nashville TN. Sub !! Now I have to convince my Wife. 😅 Ready to switch from professional aviator to a sailing world. Tx.

[@adventurecrews]

Welcome aboard! Did you know I am from Columbia, TN just outside of Nashville? Thank you for the comment! Also pilots make great sailors! Bring your wife on our group trip in November and she will love it (TheAdventureCrews.com/flotilla) We have another couple from Nashville coming as well - Emily

[@RicardoZ590]

Love this captain,

[@timothymccabe8159]

Great video guys you’ll have a couple hundred thousand subscribers soon.

[@adventurecrews]

That’s what we are 🙏 for! Thank you so much!!

[@scetchport]

Lovin this.

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you!

[@andrewjohnson9896]

Our dog would never talk to you again for throwing those fish skins back into the sea! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@adventurecrews]

Ahahahaha! So Dixie will not eat raw fish, but she loves it cooked!

[@belizejt]

Great job. JT

[@lib747]

You had me at "pivot" - subscribed! :)

[@adventurecrews]

Ahahaha why did that get you? 🤣

[@lib747]

​@@adventurecrewsin my world, it's one of the recent(ish) executive bingo words. To hear it used while captaining a catamaran, ..instant bingo!

[@adventurecrews]

HAHA!! Yes! As a start-up, we often have to pivot the way we make our content 😜

[@tinamenefee6340]

Just found ya’ll. Love the videos. We are on the hunt for our Cat. Hope to meet you out on the water soon.

[@adventurecrews]

Welcome aboard and good luck with the hunt! Keep us updated on how it goes!

[@donhamblen8060]

I can't believe we missed you guys by a day... Oh well, we're having a great time in the Abacos. We have friends on Someday in Georgetown, Kim and Emory Zimmer.

[@adventurecrews]

I know!! So sorry we did not get to see you! We skipped out on GT this year.

[@CarlMims]

Emily, another super well done video. Perfect at telling the story. Covert Castaway is a podcast that is from a woman's perspective on moving from corporate life to live-aboard cruising. Certainly worth a listen when you have time.

[@adventurecrews]

Hi Carl! Thank you so much I'll check it out! -Emily

[@JustWing-N-It]

Great video guys! Did you both take a sailing course before starting your adventures? My wife and I have the same plans and looking at courses first.

[@adventurecrews]

No...we JustWing-d-It.....LOL we actually just bought the boat and said we would figure it out. Don't get me wrong we probably used a lot more diesel than most sailors in our first year but we have her dialed in now. Best way of learning is by doing...right? Thinking about it, we also did 6000nm on our boat last year which we will only do about 1500 this year. Congrats on making the plans! - Cole

[@JustWing-N-It]

🤣 That’s awesome!

[@brianbuchanan2414]

Great information sharing

[@adventurecrews]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting! - Emily

[@angiebrown6523]

Super enjoyed. Very inspirational. Would love to do the same. Never sailed on a Cat before. ❤

[@adventurecrews]

You can do it! Thank you for watching and commenting! - Emily

[@jamesnguyen9033]

She knows her stuff. You can't ask for a better crew.

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you! - Emily

[@perpersson1072]

well she must learn its a saftey feture if you are sick so best way to learn is by making misstakes and learn from it.and pls both of you get relife bands for the wrist it will help against seasickness its electronic ones and dosent makes you tired like tabletts does

[@Davirdcarrol]

Hi guys your loyal viewer here am looking forward to your adventures he safe guys

[@adventurecrews]

Hey thanks David! Where are you watching from? Always appreciate the comments - Emily

[@Davirdcarrol]

@@adventurecrews nassau bahamas

[@user-pe6hh4rp6c]

Good job Emily! You rock

[@adventurecrews]

Ahh thank you!!! 🙏

[@Youvika-jc1vk]

Gilles p. 😀⛺💖😉

[@captlucky2320]

She is gorgeous congrats to you my man.

[@richardcox5302]

My wife and I loved your mahi-mahi joke

[@adventurecrews]

Haha I give you permission to use it when ever you want! ;-) - Cole

[@meatmwax]

I'd flip the direction you attach that m2 guys! It rights itself out but you can break the strap!

[@adventurecrews]

Great Point!! Thanks buddy, hope yall are doing well!

[@meatmwax]

@adventurecrews doing good! In Nassau. Had a lot of delays this season. We headed to rio dulce for the summer soon. Lots more boat projects. Maybe we'll catch you guys down in Southern carribean next season!

[@robert953]

It's so cute when she tries.

[@adventurecrews]

“Tries”…hey now I did that! Thanks for watching! - Emily

[@robert953]

Sorry, I meant the lingo

[@hagdav]

Great job single handing!

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you so much! - Emily

[@Youvika-jc1vk]

Gilles p 😊♥️⛺😉

[@jaimerolon4566]

This couple definitely know how to get views.

[@adventurecrews]

Can you please elaborate because this is our best video yet 😂

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Can you please give a tour of your boat , with dimensions and size. Thanks.

[@MichaelCGrumley1]

Great video.

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you!! - Emily

[@MichaelCGrumley1]

@@adventurecrews What boat to you guys have, Emily?

[@adventurecrews]

We have a 2016 Leopard 44, owner's version.

[@JuancesarPetrongolo-qd8bb]

Excelente

[@timgruver5932]

Wow! This woman is gorgeous. All over. What a fantastic first mate.

[@adventurecrews]

Couldn't agree more, Thank you Tim! - Cole

[@julies9104]

Cole got some practice on "Got no problems". Lunch on the other hand, is way better on your boat!!!😂

[@adventurecrews]

Hahahaha

[@BrianRhodes9763]

Cole, good luck sitting back and watching...haha. Captain Emily, you did great. Your play by play narration was fantastic, great job single-handing the boat. over all, two thumbs way up. Cheers from Texas...

[@adventurecrews]

Thanks so much Brian! - Emily

[@BrianRhodes9763]

@@adventurecrews I forgot to add, you may be a creative thinker and not a technical thinker, but at least you called them lines instead of ropes....hahaha

[@adventurecrews]

hahahah That is very true!!

[@donmorgan8980]

Las Cruces, NM ... 40 MILES N/O EL PASO, TX

[@alanhumphrey4198]

😊😊😊

[@Sanjeev.pratap_singh]

Love from India🇮🇳

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you so much!

[@hsserry5289]

Good job girl! 😅

[@adventurecrews]

Thanks 😅- Emily

[@tracyraley4003]

Very well done video. Keep them coming.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you! Will do! - Emily

[@btrent9244]

Outstanding Emily. You have the heart and brain of a natural teacher. Great video. Thank you. 👍🇺🇸🚜

[@HomelessWhiteMaleStartingOvera]

If this were a man, would you be showering him with unearned accolades and praise - for the exact same thing ?

[@adventurecrews]

Thanks for watching and oh I don’t know about that lol 😂

[@billyhinton9155]

Young lady you are so good looking and handing the Boat looking good.................

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you - Emily

[@Yogibear007]

What is the cost of this catarman buddy

[@user-to4xq2xu4i]

Ary Meneses Aryanopole CE navegar e bom de mais lembro dos velhos tempos

[@vancesprock2590]

Just an FYI they are not "brakes", the proper term is "clutch"

[@adventurecrews]

Noted, Thank you! - Emily

[@allynonderdonk7577]

I voted on the catamaran thumbnail in the vote recently. I should have known that the bikini girl pic would get more votes. Though Cole should definately know that he is a handsome fellow and there is a small but dedicated group of people that would much prefer him in the thumbnails over Emily. Sure they might want him to be wearing a bikini too, but that he would be highly popular. I am in the same boat too so to speak, so hey us guys have that burden to Bear always. 😂 Anyway nice video folks.

[@adventurecrews]

Hahaha 😂 thanks for voting and watching! - Emily

[@GulfCoastJohnny]

Single-hand…. Ah, forget it! A wife like THAT? We’d be on autopilot the ENTIRE trip!!

[@teresapittman8354]

Fun

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you! - Emily

[@Hvac-tx2bt]

She is gorgeous

[@williamjohnson4702]

20k soon

[@kathygibson3663]

Cole, was there ever a doubt?

[@adventurecrews]

Never! 😜

[@bisa34]

Really beautiful Emily 💐

[@adventurecrews]

Thank you

[@SenhorCarvalho-ko8je]

LINDA E MARAVILHOSA

[@richardcamp8301]

An important topic. Everyone needs to be able to control the boat and get it out of trouble. Person over board also an important one. How would you get an unconscious man back on the boat.

[@adventurecrews]

You are right about that! Honestly, that is the scariest thing about this lifestyle. I am not sure how I could ever get Cole out of the water if he was unconscious. Do you have any tips? - Emily

[@richardcamp8301]

@@adventurecrews get the right life jacket. Look at old Uma vids. They found a place in the UK which flips you over and can be towed then work out how to rig a winch / davit to lift him. And practice.

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

you should have shown the traffic.

[@PavedParadise541]

😂

[@zeke5491]

Can’t comment,I’ll get banned

[@1951timbo]

Oh go on🤔

[@Cesar-zf5vc]

🤣🤣