OVERNIGHT From the Berrys to Eleuthera (MJ Sailing - EP 56)

[@user-earthandfire]

Watching while nursing a coffee before starting a 12hr night shift. Thanks for the inspiration and the reminder that there is a point to my current "life"style. :) Thanks also for the monthly expenses, more motivational than you will ever know. Stay safe

[@MJSailing]

Oh my gosh, what I wouldn't give for a hot coffee right now (sitting at the airport at 5 am...) Glad this could be of some inspiration, and yes, once you have the boat, the monthly living is pretty cheap!

[@user-earthandfire]

Totally love our juxtaposed reality surrounding COFFEE. God bless you and stay safe :)

[@twowheelrodeo]

I liked how Matt is just sitting there drinking coffee with attention on nice little navigation panel. Living in their controlled world where all that goes around is at times best just a few pieces, wife, cat, navigation system and and cup of coffee. Seems better in a way then living on land, or in traffic.

[@kleobluewater]

Great job, Eleuthera is an awesome island.

[@MichaelJohnson-mh7mp]

I appreciate your concise videos, free of artificial drama. Be well, be safe, but above all, enjoy.

[@bblue8828]

And just like that... Boom, another awesome video with two great people, a cat, and a blooper at the end.

[@bill4nier]

Really liked showing the map of where you are, where you're going and the issues you have to deal with. Thanks for sharing. 😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chascheess8470]

I don't think I could have explained any better believe me well done ! enjoyed this video be safe and keep them coming

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much, we're glad you enjoyed it!!

[@tomchism3685]

I like the proper use of the proper tool for the job

[@chadheathcott]

As always, showing it real. Love that about you two. And i'm not gonna lie, the crazy pupils in the tease for next time have me riveted!.

[@brentfriedland]

I love the end of month accounting and budgeting. Thank you.

[@davidmilitz2275]

Finally got the boat onto Lake Michigan this weekend....and off to Saugatuck for next weekend...let the summer finally begin!! Great vid's!!

[@MJSailing]

Congratulations! We were just in GR this past week, and man was it HOT!!

[@geremychubbuck3730]

Great video as usual, guys.

[@latitudeadjustment]

Love this video especially. Eleuthera was our home for a while. We built a house there. A whole lifetime it seems was spent there. Great memories. My husband and myself are eager to see your upcoming explorations in the Eleuthera/Spanish Wells area! If you want some ideas on places to explore we’d be happy to help! Someday we hope to live the boat life, and until then we live vicariously through you guys. Thanks for the great videos!

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much Tonya! Unfortunately this video has gone up after we've already left, but we did do a few days at Egg Island, and also took the Devil's Backbone to Harbour Island. We wished we could have stayed longer, but a weather window to jump down to St. Martin came up and we took it!

[@latitudeadjustment]

MJ Sailing ah yes, I should have realized it wasn’t in real time. Rookie move on my part LOL! Have a wonderful sail and we look forward to future videos!

[@silasmarner7586]

B-Roll : 14:25 hah hah! Great video and the adventuring is great.

[@tpp2001]

The cat making the video bomb was hilarious.

[@MJSailing]

I swear she only comes out when the turn the camera on, lol.

[@doxasnob8137]

Best part of the video, Georgie's tail appearance! !

[@deanej1]

These videos are getting slicker with each episode - as I work my way from the beginning. Well done! I also did like the way you have been showing both monthly income and expenses. I thought that was refreshingly open and very helpful to budding KZbinrs and sailors. It is a shame that you appear to have stopped posting income figures.

[@rafaelvincent7670]

i know it is quite off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@Tinmanstees]

I love the part of the intro when you reveal the name.

[@HADJEE]

Try drinking powdered organic ginger root in water to keep away motion-sickness.

[@MJSailing]

We have ginger candies aboard....I'll have to look into ginger root too!

[@douglasrobbie7394]

Not sure if you are still in Eleuthera, but if you are and your sail/drive down to Governor's Harbour, be sure to check out the closed Club Med Eleuthera on beautiful pink sand French Leave Beach. Closed in Sept 1999 due to damage from Hurricane Floyd. You get there by going east on Pine St about 3/4 mile, where road bears right (south) you take the left driveway.

[@MJSailing]

I wish we would have had more time to spend in Eleuthera! We did Spanish Wells for a few days, waited out a night of west winds at Meeks Island, went over to Egg Island to dive the wreck, did the Devil's Backbone, spent a few days in Harbour Island, and then it was jumping on I-65 to get down to St. Maarten!

[@jamestaylor3075]

Love the cat tail at 2:37, totally spontaneous and funny! I really like the way you guys give a synopsis of your route plan on the map, it adds geographic context which I find helpful and adds a continuity from one video to the next as you hop through the islands. The monthly budget posts are also great, for people like myself who have cruising aspirations of their own someday.

[@rccsretired1126]

Have you considered using a stern anchor to point you into the waves? Just thinking. You two know more than this old Army guy.

[@MJSailing]

It was more trouble than it was worth for the one night we were there....along with a night time departure.

[@scott1626]

hello folks , i am not logging in for simpathys here but i feel i have some important information at 61 i am now fighting brain cancer for my survival.my cancer cells has came from skin cancer cells and it is out there lots now so please protect yourself from the sun so nobody has to put up with this stuff , i am watching your stuff thank you but my brain is not making me real normal but i love your channel i like this to make me feel better as this does, peace and love and blessings to you even though my sailing is now over with now. doctors did not give me a good hand of cards i have 7 weeks to the ground. please don't feel bad this is more therapy for my brain i am giving my boat to some friends before the end.please please don't cry or feel bad it not is not what i am seeking here.thanks !!!

[@radbcc]

Nice couple.

[@curacao11]

cool video guys

[@divebigblue]

Holy crap !!! Alien eyes :)

[@Randy_Gustafson]

Nice Camera Catch!! The monthly expenses may have been a little higher this time. If I may offer a suggestion or two. If you use Premier, FCP or Resolve, use the white balance picker to take out the color casts. In the cabin shot, the ceiling or page of the maps offered a decent white to balance the video with. Second, if your nav system allows saving tracks and/or waypoints, save any of the tricky entrances whilst you are navigating in the daylight, so if you do need to enter a harbour or marina, you can do safely with a saved track. Cheers and keep up the good work. Randy

[@mattjohnson6716]

Skyline Photographic Innovations - Aerial & Architectural Photography - great info on the Adobe Premier. The software is way more capable than we are, but just knowing the extra details like that are extremely helpful. Matt

[@bobbythompson6009]

What are your hurricane plans? I am expecting that there will be more category 4-5 in the coming seasons. Alberto has started this storm season sooner.

[@MJSailing]

The boat is currently in St. Martin, and in the next 7-10 days we plan to depart for our Atlantic crossing. We'll make landfall in the Azores for a few weeks, and then wait out the rest of hurricane season in Ireland.

[@lenbertaux1761]

Not like the medication in those patches, which is only effective if taken beforehand. You can find it online from Canadian pharmacies. It is not available in the US. We keep a supply on hand for offshore passages and ocean races.

[@MJSailing]

Once we get to the Azores I can get better items from the Pharmacies there, but for our Atlantic crossing I'll probably put a patch on the morning we leave, wear it for three days, and hope my body adjusts after that.

[@BastienKoert]

Ok, that eye was a little freaky at the end. Fair winds with the atlantic crossing.

[@MJSailing]

And that's not the worst I've ever had it ether... www.mjsailing.com/speed-squalls-officers-oculars-our-crossing-from-mexico-to-forida/

[@BastienKoert]

Woah, that's wild. I'll keep that in mind if i every need the patches

[@clarkkent772]

Motion sickness use Sea Bands. They really work. Follow directions.

[@MJSailing]

I've tried multiple versions of those, unfortunately without any luck.

[@sc1212able]

Well you guys be coming back to florida during hurricane season? I see a lot of boater seeking shelter on the St. Johns River south of Jacksonville near Green Cove Springs, very protected area, we moved are Cat from Key West up the west coast of Florida and entered the Suwannee River, went almost to Fanning Springs where we have friends that have property on the river and a large dock, water depth coming up the river averaged 8 to 15 feet.

[@MJSailing]

Hahaha, I think we've had enough Florida for one lifetime. ;) In real time we're currently in St. Martin preparing for an Atlantic crossing. We did the same thing 4 years ago to get to the Azores. We'll still make landfall there for a few weeks, and then run out the rest of hurricane season in Ireland.

[@sc1212able]

MJ Sailing, be safe, we are off the boat for a few months, motorhoming to Alaska, presently in Moab,Utah

[@davidmiller6020]

Hi Guys, Enjoying the channell trying to catch upnslowly. Question: What is the mushroom type thingy on your starboard rail just on the quarter? D

[@mattjohnson6716]

Hey David, The mushroom shaped device on the pushpit is the GPS sensor for our VHF's DSC (radio safety information) and AIS (Automatic Identification System). Both of these systems use GPS position to tell other boats where you are. And since they are safety items and require reliability, they will not work with the GPS from the chartplotter, but instead need their own accurate GPS signal. Matt

[@jackwmoody]

I thought the Caribbean was warm? I lived in Cuba for 2 years and it never got cold.

[@MJSailing]

This was the beginning of March when it was just starting to break 70 degrees, lol.

[@wdinns]

how's the motor working ? burning oil ? not leaks or problems, sounds good, watch out for them coral heads

[@rmhollin25]

great video , do you guys think you could make a profit buying an old boat and refitting it?

[@MJSailing]

I don't even want to think about rebuilding another boat for YEARS, lol.

[@LiLoTech]

Would you mind sharing some general information about the investment you made initially to build/help maintain your nest egg? My wife and I would like to follow in your foot steps, but that's an area we know so little about. You mentioned returns that were greater than the interest paid on the boat loan. Any help would be appreciate. Stay safe!

[@csranch2000]

Man that side effect is pretty gnarly. One eve dilated and the other constricted. Great party trick. Does it take long to correct itself? Loved the video.

[@MJSailing]

Depends on how much I get in my eye. This time it was only about 12 hours, but one time before it was two days before I was back to normal.

[@jasonkoslow4174]

No budgetary items for checking in/out of countries? I've heard some contries can be rather expensive.

[@MJSailing]

St. Barth's was hard to tell, because they kind of rolled it into the anchoring fees. St. Martin was rolled in with anchoring fees as well ($20/week), and Antigua's check in fee was $42 for us.

[@MJSailing]

St. Barth's was hard to tell, because they kind of rolled it into the anchoring fees. St. Martin was rolled in with anchoring fees as well ($20/week), and Antigua's check in fee was $42 for us.

[@brianmoore5498]

i am looking forward to the uneven eye dilation video and explanation. i wonder what causes that?

[@lenbertaux1761]

Not sure what medication you’re using for motion sickness but you might consider Sturgeron. It has the advantage of being effective after you start to experience symptoms.

[@MJSailing]

Someone else *just* recommended that to me too....but does it make you sleepy?

[@dave_bob]

Nice, I would love to go sailing but I don't know how and am too darn old at this point. Kind of a shame cause money is not the problem.

[@MJSailing]

I'm sure you could find a group in your area to bring you out a few times.....age is just a number, right? 😉

[@chadheathcott]

Damn Dave, get out there. Tons of options, don't think it is too late!! Maybe you don't live on the blue, but get out there, friend, get out there!!

[@unclebob6728]

Nice job of frugal Living!

[@MJSailing]

Thanks, we try hard!

[@MCSD12]

How did you go all month with zero internet expenses?

[@MJSailing]

Instead of getting a SIM card or paying through a connection in the harbour, we used it when we went to cafes or restaurants, so it's combined in the restaurants/entertainment category. Plus we were able to get it at the dock in St. Barth's and had a free connection in the harbour in Antiuga. 😉

[@richardadams3164]

Another good video. The chart book part was funny. How is the new sail and I will ask again about the maple cabin sole? Would you use maple again? I like the light color its just the expansion concern. Anyway you two are doing great. Be safe and take care with seasick meds. Whate are you using? Thanks for another great video. We just had Alberto here. Tidal effect, wind and rain but not that bad. Never discount the weather.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Richard, We have had expansion issues with the Maple. I had assumed it was the plywood underlay, but it seems that the 1/4" maple top is still expanding with moisture. We thought we had total epoxy encapsulation, but there must be some gaps allowing moisture to get in. Almost all panels have had to be shaved down to accommodate this expansion. Matt

[@richardadams3164]

Thanks for the reply. Take care.

[@codmander]

LMAO I think a eye patch is in order

[@MJSailing]

It would be pretty fitting, right? 😉

[@michaeldouglas6872]

Loving your videos but would be great to pan the camera around to where you are approaching and/or passing etc.

[@MJSailing]

Yes, we just really need a stabilizer, usually the camera is bouncing all around from the waves. 😉

[@pikethree]

That pin you put in had no hole thru it sadly, belt and braces on seagoing vessels is the best policy Are there any pirates there, a vid came thru on my feed suggesting there are some hanging out at the South easterly most islands

[@sails3538]

Pirates are becoming a problem and its affecting all us boaters......... luckily the pirates are further north and centered in Washington DC.........

[@geraldthomas9253]

You waited for 3 tries at coffee before crying? I'd have been in tears after one attempt

[@MJSailing]

I thought people might call be a baby if I cried after just one missed attempt, lol.

[@gwhis4354]

I can't make coffee until I have had coffee!

[@scott1626]

i am so dam sick of crying about my condition but i have blessed family and friends and you wonderful folks YES DAM IT THIS IS REAL AND I AM TIRED OF THE CRYING NOW.I DONT WANY ANYONES SIMPATHY. IN WILL WATCH FROM MY EED PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT CRY AT ALL THATS NOT WHAT I WANT I HAVE JESUS AT M,Y SIDE I AM NOT AFRAID I HAVE A GREAT TEAM OF DOCTORS HITTING WITH CANCER KILLING SHIT BUT I AM NOT REALLY TALKING NICE PLEASE FORGIVE ME THIS IS NOT ME. I HAD THE RUG PULLED FROM UNDER MY FEET.STAY OUT OF THE SUN IT IS DEADLY FOLKS!

[@chiefcliff]

Georgie had an expensive checkup! Geesh. Love the monthly expense updates.

[@MJSailing]

That was JUST the blood test to make sure she's rabies free!!

[@MJSailing]

That was JUST the blood test to make sure she's rabies free!!

[@lisahanlin5317]

WOW....what kind of sea sickness medication did you take?..If I were you I don’t think I would take it again.

[@MJSailing]

It was actually just a scopolamine patch....but that is an unfortunate side effect if the medication gets in your eye. 😬

[@lisahanlin5317]

MJ Sailing I felt so bad for you when I saw your eye...not to sound too motherly but please be careful. Thanks for the reply🤗

[@bird718]

no cup holders on the ship? 2:37 georgie going to the other side.... 9:27 georgie napping,. now that hurricane session started again, what are your plans?

[@MJSailing]

The boat is currently in St. Maarten, and within the next week and a half we'll be shoving off for our Atlantic crossing. A few weeks in the Azores, and then off to Ireland.

[@siaripop7]

That's a longgggg trip, be safe!

[@halbritt]

Excited to see that.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Should be nice. Our boat was in Ireland with the previous owners not too long ago. I'd love to go again, and then to England and perhaps over to Scandinavia for a little homecoming for the boat. I can't wait to see your videos of the crossing.

[@bird718]

MJ Sailing never seen the Azores, that's going to be fun.... May the odds be ever in your favour

[@jimjam3s]

Scopolamine is some scary stuff, Ive used it on commercial fishing trips in the Gulf of Alaska. Hope to never use it again, have you tried wearing a single foam ear plug? That helps me a lot.

[@MrRourk]

Georgie Sailing and some humans.

[@MJSailing]

She's what everyone comes for, right? 😉

[@lwhited1]

Where do you mostly get your weather charts from? Fax, GRIB ...?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Previously, we used Weatherfax and text for our Inmarsat phone. Now, we have an Iridium GO and unlimited data (very low speed) to download grib and weatherfax. We still have a Furuno 208 fax aboard as a back-up. Matt

[@michaeltouchette8156]

WHOOOOW staring at your eyes for a minute before I realized your pupils are going haywire. any physical side effects from teh medication or just weird pupil dilation's...

[@MJSailing]

I've heard there can also be blurry vision if the patches are left on too long. That's why I usually only wear them for 3 days and then don't put on a new one.

[@billnict1]

Your right eye at 14:12 OMG!

[@MJSailing]

YES!! Unfortunately, that is NOT the first time this is happened. It's caused from the medication from those seasickness patches if they ever get in your eye.

[@ot0m0t0]

You turn into the Joker?

[@hoptimistvibes]

Totally did that while taking out a contact.

[@Maddie-Girl]

You have a great channel but you could put a little more expression into explaining things so it doesn’t sound so scripted just a little good criticism but overall a great channel cheers

[@NorbCat]

All in favor say “eye” All opposed, no I think the “eyes” have it Whatever “it” is ...

[@MJSailing]

Hahahahaha 😂

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Is that a need trimaran in front of you?

[@MJSailing]

Yes, and Matt and I were so tempted to go over to ask if we could go for a ride!, lol.

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Hahaha sorry just realised the auto correct helped out.... not! It looks like you guys are having fun..

[@ot0m0t0]

Well that's a cute thumbnail :)No offense but I only wach to see how is the cat doing.

[@MJSailing]

Hahaha, no offense taken. Now that I'm finding out Georgie has so many fans, I'll make sure to feature her in *every* episode. 😉

[@mattjohnson6716]

How the cat is doing? Oh well, we'll take it! :) Matt

[@williambremner9022]

I always look for Georgie! She's the star.

[@Josef_R]

12:20 Why do you look so unhappy to be there?

[@MJSailing]

Not unhappy, just tiiiiired. We were both going on about 2 hours of sleep at that point.

[@Josef_R]

Ahh, life under the lens...