On our way to the Mediterranean! [Ep. 3]

After four years in the boatyard following her tragic accident, Magic Carpet sets sail once again! Now that she can float, we transported her to Basel, Switzerland, where we will start the long canal journey through France out to the Mediterranean.
I didn't have as much time to make this episode, because we're still frantically doing last minute preparations for the canal journey. However, I hope it's still enjoyable -- the spectacular sight of a Vindo 32 under sail is usually enough to capture a boat lover's attention!
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Love from Maya, Aladino, and Magic Carpet

[@myhillslife27]

That is sooo sweet the previous owner got to see her! I love that story

[@directedby100]

Magic Carpet is the most immaculately beautiful sailboat I've seen in a long time. The wooden finished deck and varnished companionway is perfect.

[@crismoore6811]

You on my turf. Awesome. What a great boat. High 5

[@timk4944]

I've been watching a few of your latest videos so I had to go back and start from the beginning to get the history of the boat. Aladino has done an amazing job on the Vindo 32. Such beautiful lines and a very worthy cause to restore. I know that Maya came in towards the end of the project and she compliments Magic Carpet and Aladino marvelously and of course she is so much more than a pretty face because with out her, we wouldn't have had these wonderful videos documenting the entire endeavor. It's great to see the younger generation working so hard to realize their dreams. Like you, I am an avid fan of Delos, La Vagabonde and others. And now I can ad SMC to that list. I am inspired! Well done, keep up the good work!

[@dannyolson8348]

Glad too hear about your adventures. I live 44 miles from the center of North America. 40 miles from Canada.

[@walterhunter4011]

You are a great story teller. Love the video and your excitement.

[@michynature]

Don’t mind me, apparently I’m binge watching lol. 😎⛵️😎⛵️😎

[@jackdellinger7072]

I just found you a few days ago and also needed to go back an see the beginning. What a great story and saving a fine sailing boat. Thanks for video documenting the rebuild and beginning of your new adventures.

[@joem3556]

my hope is my daughter lives a life of adventure like yours. Best wishes from Canada

[@johnnyp628]

So I just started following you guys the story about three or four months ago. This is the first time I’ve watched this video where you guys actually got to sell her for the first time. The smile on Aladino’s face is absolutely awesome. You can just tell that he’s so happy to actually be sailing this work of art he has labored on for over four years now, and seeing his work come to life that joy comes out in his face as he’s sailing in this first video.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Aw yes he had many reasons to be proud on that day!! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Johnny! -Maya

[@divemonster9636]

I like your way of Story telling 👍🏼

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Dive Monster thank you very much, this comment means a lot to me!

[@StarTexaspets]

@@SailingMagicCarpet pleaaaasee write a book! You speak like an author. Love from Galveston Island, Texas, United States. Stop here some day, and I'll stock your boat with fresh provisions/ and take yall out to town and to my restauraunt!

[@myhillslife27]

@@SailingMagicCarpet I agree and your singing

[@sandeepkapare]

Beautiful mermaid!

[@johngoncalves]

You guys pick the coolest music!

[@drumcon]

Just love your life story ... Thus far..... 😊 admire your music & instrumental interludes, I saw CURLEW VIDEO quite some time ago & loved your tenacity & learning abilities when it came to overhauling that engine... Your Dad is so cool .. I'm having a 'corona V' lock down 'magic carpet fest day' & lovin it... ...

[@xon120]

You guys are great, keep it up 👍

[@BoJangles16]

Just found your adventures by chance and love what your both enjoying and sharing with us . 😎

[@sonnicjr]

Finally one vindø FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVEN I GET A TEAR IN MY EYE 😢 mine is a vindø 30 (30ft) 1967 very old, for now...... 😁 will be like new soon 😉 , please more videos PLEASE

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Awww :) more videos coming right up!!

[@thedarkroomcheltenham9032]

Gah! So so exciting! Thanks for your fab vids x The boat looks fabulous - well done!!

[@samuelbackley8757]

Impressive work guys well done greetings from California

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

The old owners must be thrilled knowing she lives to sail again. Our vessels have their own identity and soul. The loss of a vessel is actually heartbreaking. It's like losing a member of the family. Bravo for keeping her alive!!! Cheers from Seattle! I posted before seeing the part where the previous owner came to see her floating again. I love that...

[@skizzysmith]

you have made a wonderful job of restoring Vindo 32. I love your commentary, and the photography is good too. The most watchable channel on KZbin!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much for such lovely comments!!

[@stephenprouty8728]

... new to Magic Carpet ... she's a beautiful vessel ... guess I'm gonna be binging for a while ...

[@rich0laskin664]

Great videos,, fantastic story teller . I look forward to more stories!

[@tortugabob]

What a beautiful boat. Your ability to tell your story is remarkable and taste in music is excellent.

[@prometheus7504]

She is absolutely gorgeous great work and Thank you for bringing her back to life

[@11Djamila]

If this is your voice singing and musicianship while both being very inspiring people I’m totally taken by it all !

[@jnsfrahm]

I'm so proud of you for rescuing this boat; you did a fantastic job. I've spent a lot of winters in Switzerland, it's nice to see the summer months are just as beautiful.

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Beautiful rescue folks, kudos! So nice to see her sailing again, many happy and safe travels to you!

[@SVSomeday]

Loving it.

[@mhansl]

A good architect designs a house to please the owner as they approach it. I forget what the term is. Not curb appeal. Something else. Whatever... Magic Carpet has it. I can imagine walking up the pier, seeing her, then all the stress of the day just melts away. Well done, guys. You rescued a gem.

[@tochimex1748]

Just started watching your story.... great videos! Much love from Mexico

[@sethile]

Just discovered your wonderful channel, and very excited to watch through all these, and follow along on your journeys. Thanks very much for documenting all of this!

[@markjacobs9840]

She's beautiful, remarkable recovery. Thank You

[@snakeeyes4424]

Love your boat and your lay back videos and your music choice is great Thank you for sharing your adventure

[@dcoleman7257]

astonishing and inspirational! i look forward to binge-watching all your episodes and catching up!! marvelous storytelling, beautifully edited, awesome music, and AMAZING violinist!! :)

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

She looks magnificent in the water. I also had an experience like that on my Cutlass 32’, but managed save her before she keeled over. Aladino and Maya you’re doing a great job of the videos

[@tomharrell1954]

Wow you could make an easy living singing! Travel from bar to hall to city center and put out a hat you would do great! Fantastic sound!

[@larryr6105]

Hi you two- I've been sailing 50 yrs (where did that go!) built a lot of boats big and small and still work with big ones. I've watched a lot of Vlogs on sailing and most are a bit smug (can I say that?) yes they are.. a bit too self congratulating (ok why not). Anyway yours is not as you are just 'you' are great story tellers without trying to be someone else. They are very informative too. I started watching the last third but am hooked enough to start at the beginning. I look forward to the journeys ahead and will be doing the same journey very soon (from UK.south). You are doing a great job entertaining us - so go on be a little smug yourselves .. you've earned it! Thanks.

[@michaelrouse627]

Just found you two. You're both cute. Love your spirit. Keep making videos!

[@joesphbest3120]

Falling in love with your trip, something I have wanted to do for a long time. You guys are great. Love your music, you are really a good artist. May you have safe travels.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Joesph, really glad you found our channel and are enjoying our videos.

[@emmanuelsamaras8974]

I do like your videos. Keep them coming.

[@latitudeash]

Alidino is a intelligent man to be able to fix such a disaster. Well done man. Keep living the dream. Your journey has started. We all wish what you are doing we could do when we retire.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you for this and all of your other kind comments on our videos!

[@OmarSher]

After watching all of your Mediterranean and Inland canals episodes i started from beginning. 👏👏❤🇵🇰

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much for all your kind comments!! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our videos!!

[@charlesking617]

Thoughtful to have the previous owner there for the launch. It is almost like Magic Carpet broke the trailer on purpose when she saw the crane! I’m glad you were able to persevere to get her safely in the water.

[@craigkaschan4822]

Hi thanks so much for your videos I cannot believe it took me this long to find them. I hope you have a wonderful trouble free adventure. Wish more young people were like Aladino and yourself the world would be a better place. Greetings again from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@USMCCGAGNG]

She’s beautiful and graceful. Congratulations!!🍾🎉🎈

[@anno4you]

Great job!

[@brianjoyce9040]

As beautiful boat as there is. Great to keep this even for aesthetics. Great work!

[@gg110888]

Love your videos, keep em coming! :)

[@Silvervwolfee]

This boat is the perfect size for me AND I have an extra dollar! :-)

[@CheersWarren]

Vindo 32 honestly I guessed before I saw this! Cheers warren

[@paulmorris7603]

That's quite a mission to go sailiing! Makes for a great story. Love the music too. Good luck.

[@realme7689]

Nice music in the videos !!

[@henriklarsen2276]

Fantastic, a joy to watch.👍

[@pocketchange1951]

Ranked best sailing channel, second to none.so so great guys

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Greg Pittman THANK YOU so much!

[@raptorsan85]

That boat looks better than it did. Seriously.

[@bensteel3944]

I love your music choices in your video's .. awesome.

[@Jean-Pierre-Villard]

One of the most beautiful sailing-channel with lovely stories i see so far and i see a lot of sailing-channels, congratulations for the extremely good works on the boat, Magic Carpet looks fantastic, i´m looking forward to Your next episodes ;) See You soon and sorry for ma catastrophic "English" ;)

[@texwires]

Great job - looking forward to watching the adventure!

[@goofyiest]

steering a tractor with a broken axle using a 2x4? Pretty sure there is nothing Aladino can't do. Talk about dedication. Very impressive work on this sailboat!

[@johngambit356]

Just inadvertently found you and U-Tube and enjoy your videos.

[@znon5876]

From shipwreck to sailing in 45 minutes, wow

[@realme7689]

And a great job of restoration too!!

[@charliemcgrain]

Really love the videos. You guys are great and this is a great adventure.

[@congithu5026]

Beautiful boat!

[@michaelbradley2329]

Love your videos...you guys are just awesome!

[@rollinrock6696]

.....oh and love the sound track too!

[@myhillslife27]

I know nothing about floating vessels but I am wanting to build a tiny house BUT I have always been fascinated with yachts and boats want to use some of the features and items from them.. I think she is beautiful and its like you have given her a Soul.Congratulations to you both.. Safe travels always.... Did you know Tiny Houses on Wheels are nicknamed "Land yachts" WHAT A THRILL! to finally sail her after all that work and effort..so exciting..

[@davexvs]

congratulations MAGIC CARPET looks awesome {:-) PAV

[@frankrice5364]

Love the in you guys vedios

[@Woeschhuesli]

Cool to see our home harbour at Kreuzlingen 😉 Nice to find you!!

[@tomharrell1954]

Caramba What a woman especial

[@rollinrock6696]

Perfect...By far the most inspirational cruising vlog there is...addicted!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Wow, thank you so much murray! It sure makes my day to read comments like yours. Thank you.

[@fissh29]

Your narrative and enthusiasm are infectious...makes me want to sail away now, but I can't, following you two for now...favorable winds!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I hope you can one day too! It took us about 4-5 years of dreaming and working very hard before we could sail away either.

[@fissh29]

Sailing Magic Carpet I know, if you see my videos you can.see how lucky you guys are and how much more work I have, but Italy here I come ...cheers!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Sail Oria complete refit We certainly feel fortunate! It took four years of (mostly Aladino's) work, but here we are. Best wishes to you on your lovely project! I hope we see each other out sailing when your boat is completed!

[@melee401]

Looks gorgeous! I have already been all over Med by sea myself, I would beheaded to the Black Sea if she were mine. Thanks for the video! Glad to see you on the water and look forward to the videos from the canals.

[@lauriegraham5924]

Wow how exciting for you both enjoy and great videos.

[@AnthonyPaun]

congrats!! i cant wait to finish my sailboat!

[@travelingintheaegeansea8701]

congratulations guys you are the best

[@tedsouers3383]

..just subscribed.. What a beautiful boat! He did a wonderful job! Looking forward to following along!

[@corylenihan2736]

great job you two.

[@richardrice8239]

wonderful video all the hard work has paid off.

[@roberttyler6454]

Hello there, very please for you both, your lifes journey, enjoyable veiwing n Very interesting good camera work, good information, all the best, enjoyable music. Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care see you soon.

[@cruisingholiday4996]

Just began following your journey. What a wonderful way to travel thru beautiful countryside and hearing your lovely violin music. Thank you, I enjoy your videos and story!

[@junk_rig_sailor1698]

I'm launching a Contessa 26 in a few months that i've been restoring last 3 years and now i'm going to have nightmares about them dropping my beautiful boat during launching. Good to see a sailing channel that isn't all T&A. All the best to you both.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

CO26 Sailing A contessa 26! Amazing!! Best wishes to you on your journey!

[@kevinfisher1345]

Awesome that the original owner got to see her live again and floating :D Meh sorry taken so long to watch these, I seen your first couple episodes back when first published but never got around to subscribing and watching the rest until now.

[@sterlingdufek2141]

That's gotta feel good!!! love ya guys!!! Be safe out there -Ster

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Rinkus _ it sure does! And we’ll stay safe 💙 big love!

[@richardnwilson]

Congratulations! All your hard work is finally paying off. The boat looks beautiful. Thanks for another great video! I'm looking forward to seeing your new adventure!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Richard Wilson thank you so much Richard! We really appreciate you following along! We are also looking forward to the adventure ahead

[@nomadequipment2177]

That's a beautiful boat but I'm not envious of you when it's time to sand and polish 🤣❤✌🏻

[@jeremyclarke4481]

Looks great well done

[@danielledunbar2284]

Great video again Maya! I can't tell you I person but I can on here 😊 I'm glad you two are having a good time! Safe sailing 😊

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Danielle dunbar thank you so much Danielle! So happy youre watching the videos :D we are having a grand time!

[@dannyvantol638]

i love the story , its one of the dreams to do so by myself . thaks for sharing

[@jeffhrovat2386]

Love the boat and all the work you have completed under the refit epair. Really dig your music choices. Northwest Sofa Sailor Anacortes, WA. Jeff

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Jeff Hrovat Thanks so much, so glad you like the music as well!

[@RoyClare]

Loving your channel. Binge watching! You’re a remarkable communicator. How special that the previous owner rocked up. An important emotional connection to the boat’s former life. Please could you tell us why you’ve registered Magic Carpet in The Netherlands? Go well ... 👍🥇

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Roy Clare Thank you so so much. We may even do a separate FAQ video on the flag thing... everyone is so curious! It's basically a flag of convenience. The Netherlands has very little bureaucracy and it is a simple, cheap, and straightforward flag to register. The Swiss flag is infinitely more complicated, and the Canadian flag has some restrictions for long term cruising around Europe. Plus, i liked it better than other flags of convenience, like cayman islands or panama. My family is all Dutch on my Dad's side and I still have a lot of relatives in Amsterdam who I visit, so there's a connection there.

[@para1324]

New guy on your blog but catching up. Happy for you both, Magic Carpet is beautiful.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much for commenting, so glad to have you on board!!

[@Butchrknife]

Well now I know what she is. Thanks for a informational video. Around Seattle out!

[@monkschutz1284]

I like the place where you put your smartphone.

[@jonisirco2811]

You are fantastics!, enjoy!

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Good stuff

[@bayanicustodio3998]

Congratulations on getting underway!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you! We're very excited to share the next part of the journey :)

[@johninerie9251]

sweet looking boat