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[@SailingMelody]

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[@jodiewhipple9815]

The way Jack is on camera and him working in the shop with his dad beside him is incredible! He has some great parents with many patients to teach such a you man new things! He will be able to teach his little brother someday!! Love your channel!

[@SailingMelody]

He is a star ✨

[@SVImpavidus]

Well done young man. A craftsman in the making. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@wesailwillow]

Good job Jack. Thanks for the tip about turning the can of varnish up side down to seal it 👍👍

[@richardlebel1254]

One of the greatest gifts my dad gave me is that he taught me how to work with my hands. Nice to see your son learning from his dad how to do things. Cherish the time together.

[@SailingMelody]

That is awesome!

[@richardball9724]

Love to see young people learning to use tools. It should never be an issue as long as proper supervision is in place. I allow my 6 year old to use very sharp kitchen knives under supervision

[@badgersupdate]

JACK! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! Dad will have you doing all the boat varnishing with a finish like that! 👌👏👏👏

[@morychok11]

Парнишка вырос в настоящего мастера!! Поздравляю. Удачи!!!!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😁

[@davidbroman8391]

Lovely work Jack. Great to see you getting hands on experience. Skills you will have for a lifetime.

[@ChuckScheaffer]

What a great advertisement for Bluetti. Having lunch on the mountaintop and using the drone. Great camera work and story, editing. You guys are lots of fun to watch.

[@robertknox5934]

What a lovely young man

[@gertboerman3666]

Great job Jack. Even Aladino would be proud of the result.

[@SailingMelody]

Jack would love to work with Aladino! 😁

[@stephengregory296]

Hi Melissa, when fitting your covers onto the foam first spray silicon onto the foam. The material will then slide easily over the foam and you will have no difficulty getting the covers to fit properly.

[@whitneylake2107]

Beautiful cushions by Melissa. Nice varnishing by Captain Jack (alias Captain Q). A multi-talented crew to be sure ! Best wishes from Montana

[@dougmassey1807]

Great to see and hear Jack in the workshop make sure the boss gives you all the PPE you need to work safely including eye protection

[@SailingMelody]

Absolutely

[@davidstiglitz4341]

Jack is maturing so well. His presentation skills are quite impressive. Well done Jack. Great tool usage as well.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you very much!

[@gordonroberts5227]

Well done Jack you are so good at presenting all manner of things you are going to go a long way in life. Melissa you are a star also I see you are getting the hang of the Sailright machine. Working with Ollie on you back is there no stopping you .

[@SailingMelody]

Yes unfortunately it means I definitely want to own a sailrite now 🤣

[@paulbrands6239]

You're a great presenter captain Jack! Liked this episode, also the part with the obvious publicity.....interesting and funny at the same time, well done

[@rossalyntownsend9535]

Things are looking good ❤

[@MrGraminou]

Awesome life skills for Jack

[@paulharris511]

We’ll done jack , you’ve got a better work ethic than some adults I know . Your mum and dad must be proud . Great work 👍

[@ramman347]

The product was really interesting. You went all out with your picnic. As you get it some practical length of use and charge times with your solar will be interesting. Jack is getting so mature Feel like we have seen all you grow and share yourr adventures of your life. So great. Enjoy the moment.

[@SailingMelody]

He is growing up too fast!! 😭

[@MarkAllen-p6z]

I can’t believe how your son is so skilled at sanding and varnishing! He’s really a good speaker.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😌

[@rexmyers991]

So impressed with Jack’s growing skills.

[@bitcoinbilly]

Melissa, what a magnificent woman, mum and wife you are and Andy you are a true craftsman, leader and father. Together the world is your oyster and I can’t wait to share in your adventure and just wish I had the means to support you guys more than just a like, comment and subscribe.

[@SailingMelody]

Awwwh thank you 🥰

[@sailingsjofagel]

Fantastic work being done there by the whole team..!! I don't know too many 12 year olds with the patience or skills to be doing that sort of work, I'm just so impressed with Capt Jack..!! Looking great there Team Melody..!!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you very much!

[@nancyaubel4207]

Great job, Jack!

[@williamFISHER-h5k]

Well done Jack your doing a great job

[@kennethpaladino4948]

I can foresee the day Jack is tutoring Ollie about boat repair & maintenance skills! BTW, y’all r the 1st sailing channel 2 introduce a 12 year old boatwright! Bravo all! Was ur best video yet! 👍❤️

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you! I'm sure he will 🥰

[@kevinmartin3859]

Jac is learning from you Andy well done and Melissa the upholstery is coming on nicely well done with the demonstration of the fridge from bluetti thats brilliant 😊😊

[@SailingMelody]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ianpaulgamble2002]

Outstanding from all of you, Jack your a natural pal, exciting times

[@MarcelEling]

Beautyful place to have a picnic🎉

[@SailingMelody]

It really is!

[@hublebubble]

Jack is an awesome young man, you must both be very proud of him 😊

[@SailingMelody]

Very!!

[@Alan-qk6ld]

Watching and listening to Jack, while he is working and explaining his processes it’s fantastic. He’s such a fun. Young man was a great future ahead of him and he has a lot of maturity for a 12-year-old you are both doing fine job of nurturing thin. Well done Jack.

[@Bill-482]

I am so impressed with jack he has come on in leaps and bounds

[@SailingMelody]

🥰

[@Chris-NZ]

Jack, in your whole lifetime you’ll never regret the time you spent with your dad leaning these skills which are transferable to so many projects. Cheers from a retired person who knows the value 😀😀

[@user-Adam72]

So awesome to see Jack getting on the tools!

[@SailingMelody]

He really enjoys it!

[@FionsMcCormick-ox8tb]

Jack is doing a cracking job well done.

[@simonmills9427]

Jack was Fantastic a true budding craftsman great Video

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks 👍

[@billchasser8978]

A job well done Jack. Enjoyed your narration of the steps involved in your work. Your efforts really brought out the woods natural color.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you ☺️

[@chevytwo67]

You are a wonderful mom!! So proud of you both.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you so much!

[@1mpa55e]

Well done Jack great job. Reminds me of the Fanny Cradock cookery programs on 50"s TV, which adds to the charm.

[@chrisbartlett6022]

Jack doing all the work while others are just having fun making soft furnishings, eating bacon sarnies and flying a drone around 🙂yet another great episode on your steps towards your BIG adventure.

[@SailingMelody]

Pretty much! 😂

[@Turleyswheels]

That was brilliant as a farther I learned a lot that new fridge ice maker and battery bank charger are the future for all campers boats home it’s amazing as for the mrs so talented and hard working as are you all ,that young man only needs a beard and guess where he came from ❤ fantastic really , may I say I know nothing but I’d like to say couldn’t you make like a dvd yearly and sell it at the supermarket or on line I’m sure even my children would love it , we can all learn how to be better parents ❤

[@markperrins9485]

Hey guys. I don’t think that viewers without a boat to fix up to live on can really appreciate how physically & mentaly demanding it Al, is. From my own point of view being a boat owner I can appreciate your hard work. I also see what a magnificent team you all are. Jacks video presentation has grown so well along with his confidence. Mellisa you are simply amazing, I love the platted pig tails. Lil oly is up & coming crew member and looks happy & healthy. Andy. What a guy. Father, husband, drone pilot fixer upper, etc etc. then the guitar playing. I can’t wait to see you all set off to warmer climbs. Andy you could do some gigs on your travels, why not create a you tube account or instagram page for your musical prowess and make some living funds from it. Love you all.

[@alibong71]

WAOW ! Been offline for a month or two. Love the new, diverse style. And Jack showing

[@SailingMelody]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noreenbernardini7179]

Well done Jack and Melissa!!!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😌

[@MarcelEling]

Jack is a great help

[@jcfgh]

You have a great son there! Good luck on your travels

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you!

[@chriskeevers9913]

Well jack has shown me how to save varnish, never knew that trick, thanks Jack and keep up the great work you are truly onto it!

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks 👍

[@markchodroff250]

What a beautiful job Jack has done , and at his age he’s amazing, also 👍🏻👍🏻 for all the sowing done you wife is a blessing to all !

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😊

[@cliffordguest4824]

The way Melissa works and looks after Oly is amazing, and to see Jack in his role as apprentice shipwright instead of playing on an ipad all day like many of his age, is also really good to see. Andy, you and your family are an example to us all. Great video, and l look forward to seeing more in the future. Love Cliff.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you Cliff 🥰

[@telern5681]

Fantastic video. I love the beautiful guitar music. Very fitting for the work being done.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you very much!

[@Chris97302]

I just want to say how wonderful it is to see your smile! I know you were self conscious before your braces and seeing you feeling more confident after them is a joy to see. You do always amaze ne and inspire me with all you do.

[@SailingMelody]

A few weeks until they are off! I can't wait 😁

[@MrButtonpresser]

The world needs more young men like Jack. Good on you all.

[@SailingMelody]

He is a good lad 🥰

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Andy, Melissa, lightning Jack and Little Ollie , wow everything is coming together. I’m so proud of Jack lightning Jack for doing what are you doing with the varnish? He is such a wonderful young man now he’s grown up so much and he’s looking after his little brother Ollie. Keep up the good work love and appreciate you all from Australia

[@SailingMelody]

He really has grown up a lot and is an excellent role model to his little brother 🥰

[@RoyClare]

Superb episode. Family fun. 🎉

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Simply fantastic episode! Loved every minute. You folks rock! 😎🥰😎🥰😎

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks so much!!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Jack seems an apt apprentice! Crusing becomes a more and more real prospect - looking forward to see you set out!

[@kellyj7450]

Great job Jack!

[@jonrjd912]

Jack is is an awesome young man!

[@clairepapadatos1116]

An incredibly wonderful vlog! Wonderful music, too! ❤❤❤❤

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you so much!

[@PMMM9]

I’m not sure if we’re (your viewers) seeing this particular sewing machine for the first time, but it’s pretty amazing. I love your little Mr. O pack that makes it possible for your youngest to just hang out and observe; it must be pretty exciting for him. Yep, you did it, I’m now hungry watching bacon grow into a full grown meal right before my eyes.. One thing that is very apparent is that You all are becoming so accomplished with every project done, your use of tools, it great to see. Any idea you can imagine, you can find a way to make it happen. A+ for always accompanying your visual storytelling with wonderful music. Sunny sailing days and adventures are quickly coming; let me guess you can feel the sea calling. Smiles and Big virtual hugs all round. Thank you for making my day.

[@SailingMelody]

Someone has lent it to me and it's amazing!

[@mangowalter8239]

Melissa, your skills never seize to amaze me! You are a very talented woman, caring mother and wonderful wife! 😊

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@davidnichols147]

Andy, Melissa, Jack & Ollie: what an exciting time, in the near future the crew of Melody will be setting sail for an adventure of a lifetime. Jack, my older brother John and I learned boat maintenance at the Lynn Yacht Club where our Uncle hauled his 38ft Crocker schooner. You certainly have the sanding and vanishing down, this being your first attempt speaks wonders of both training and aptitude. This was by far the most joyful episode to date.

[@SailingMelody]

🥰

[@jamesvanian5524]

Jack is a Dab Hand when it comes to wood working and using tools. He knows what they are and uses them correctly. He is learning valuable skills with his hands. He has a good teacher!! Also his presentation of what and how he is doing it via spoken word is excellent. He is as good or better than a lot of real teachers. Melissa you are a genius with that sowing machine and again explaining what you are doing and why. Hats of to you Andy you have a great family with all the correct values. Keep well and safe. James.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😁

[@scottgoode9874]

What great memories you are going to make with having your son on board who is happy to get his hands dirty. A rounded young man with lots of skills. Well done jack!!

[@SailingMelody]

Absolutely!!

[@catherinepierce8096]

Well done, Jack!

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Absolutely beautiful work done by both Jack and Melissa 👍👍⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😊

[@andrewdent4072]

Lots in this episode. Lovely to see Jack learning skills that will set him up for life. Excellent work. Lee them coming

[@graememercer1653]

God the kids are getting big and I like how the wash boards turned out I hope you paid him well for the work

[@SailingMelody]

😁

[@jamesvanian5524]

Thanks for a fantastic video. I hope this helps a little. James.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you so much!!

[@Wauquiez48Pilot]

Hey Melissa my favourite bit, one handed measuring, marking and cutting, with a baby in the other arm😅 Jack you are a chip off the old block, well done doing such a great job of fixing up those ratty washboards, they are looking good! 👏👏👏

[@SailingMelody]

Oliver wanted to help haha

[@jokerjohnnie]

Nice work Jack. Very professional!

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks! 👍

[@evewilkinson9653]

Brilliant choice of music. Lovely to see it coming together. Well done guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrWastedSaint]

I'm only half way through watching and yet I've paused to comment. This is fantastic! I love the way you go about things in a more genuine and simple way than other sailing channels I'm subscribed to. The information regarding the Bluetti gear was especially pertinent as I have considered doing similarly but had not yet seen anyone bring it into a marine setting. The presentation on the hill was genius and your explanation and real world demonstration provided so much more than the dry repetitive marketing by the manufacturers. Your young man is a natural and it's great that he's been involved and included. I'm going to watch the remainder now so here's cheers from Australia and I look forward to more :)

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Good job on those washboards Jack!

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks!

[@judewilliams9345]

Congratulations all of you. You all work so hard , such a talented family. High five 🖐 Capt'n Jack, for superb work and commentary 👌 👏 ❤

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks so much!

[@JaySea1069]

Good work Kiddo. The beauty of woodwork is you can take pride in your work because you can see the end result with your own two eyes and its YOUR work. Nicely done

[@a737mech]

You all are doing such a great job.

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you 😊

[@kathrynaston6841]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this video. Ollie approves, too. Well done Melissa, Jack and (Andy, too!)

[@trevhedges]

Cheers guys!

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks Trev!

[@rolandtb3]

Jack has done well on vanishing those bits. Melissa's sewing handiwork for boat and seat cushions using the loaner SailRite machine. Temporary portable solar battery bank and fridge that c/w ice maker.

[@pieterbaasje]

Beautiful work Melissa ! So... once you get to the south of France... My boat's mattresses need to be re-done, if you need a job 😉 (just kidding!)

[@SailingMelody]

Haha if I've bought a sailrite by then I might sew my round the world 🤣

[@thebermudaangle9958]

🎉Mamma's sure are superwomen! 👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟

[@SailingMelody]

Haha thank you!

[@davidstiglitz4341]

Almost forgot. Well done Dad. A great teacher. Priceless.

[@nevkirkham7657]

Wish I could multitask like Melissa creating the "Oli Safety Gate" while carrying him about 🙂 Well done Jack, you will be a pro vlogger and DIYer in no time 🙂

[@SailingMelody]

It keeps him entertained while I get to do stuff. Win win 😁

[@johntovey3928]

Good work Jack

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks!

[@patrickjones5682]

good work Jack!

[@SailingMelody]

Thanks!

[@stony7827]

Melissa and Jack - CONGRATES to/for your work = exceptional good work(!)

[@carieannpayne7091]

Well done Jack and Melissa!!!

[@paulwalker9423]

Great video as always 😊, love the fridge ,jack how lovely to see you doing the wash boards 😊

[@looyosummers5796]

Well Done Jack.👏❤️

[@josheisenhardt8265]

I love how Capt Jack is earning his mate rating by doing varnish maintenance. He really is taking to the boating life.

[@SailingMelody]

He loves helping ☺️

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Top marks mum for deploying the papoose ... and multi tasking.😉 When im using a power plane or saw i tend to put the flex over my shoulder so theres less chance of cutting it on the lift off and placement. I got fed up of repairing cut flexes on hedge trimmers. 😬 Once my own then the neighbours 😂

[@SailingMelody]

Great tip!

[@thenorthcrown2144]

Old socks are being retired. Captain Jack takes over😁❣

[@vivanasperen3339]

Big water coming soon!!!!!

[@SailingMelody]

YES!!!!!

[@brianbevington8777]

what a fantastic episode again !!

[@GRANMotherH3N]

Beautiful work Melissa x Jack did a great job too!

[@SailingMelody]

Thank you so much!

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

It may seem boring to some, but I love watching Melissa and her skillful work as she helps Melody 🎼 become the world sailing ⛵️ yacht she is destined to be😍

[@stevendunsmuir9823]

Hi guys, enjoyed the video, only small criticism is Jack mixing the varnish and thinners with no safety glasses. I know I’d be unlikely to wear them myself for that task but better safe than sorry where kids are concerned.

[@SailingMelody]

Yes he should have had them on you are right!

[@cherjohnson5807]

Thank you 👍🏽👍🏽