Q&A - STARTING OUR AROUND THE WORLD SAILING TRIP [Ep. 11]

[@otteroma]

May the great force of pink always be with you!

[@patmccccc]

Impressed at how well you think outside the box. Quick, decisive thinking is really important. You'll do well.

[@ronb4180]

Hey Super Nova, I thought this video was a fun one, I lost what Little mind I have left when you said people call you fake because your to happy OMG that’s absurd, I’m overly happy just watching your vids . Your happiness is one reason why I’m drawn to you guys. Please don’t change anything. Can’t wait for the next vid. Safe travels

[@Lana_Warwick]

Who's that Caveman? The pink blew me away, never would have guessed that was Darcy's idea. Best place for me, Darcy doing totem pole. Yvette on the iceberg. Biggest high & low would have been interesting, compare it to a similar vlog in 12 months.

[@Soekratis]

I personally think the Q&A was really good and gotta keep it going. It’s educational information coming from real experiences. Kudos guys. ❤

[@jackdellinger7072]

Like your Q&A. Q. How about telling us what your backgrounds are, like schooling, skill training and home&family.

[@EL-ln8ei]

I love your channel and overall positive attitude. Stay Pink 😊. Few Q for the next Q&A: 1. You background in sailing 2. How did you guys meet? Being from different sides of the globe… 3. How do you manage to sponsor the journey? Did you work and save or working on line? 4. Other life commitments (family / studying….) Thanks guys!

[@dazelb8893]

yes, these questions. I have been wondering all these things too

[@olivierbesida2584]

maybe it would be also a good idea to sew also a pink UV protection for your dinghy. Then your dinghy will be also impossible to steel!

[@KrisJJohnson]

It would be really fun if you renamed the boat “Shrimp on the Barbie” haha

[@sailing.supernova]

Now that is a new one we have not heard haha :-)

[@Valerygallery]

I love your pink boat. It's very unique, just like you two! 🩷 Can't leave out the amazing, beautiful, sweet Coconut! 🩷

[@sailing.supernova]

Thanks heaps! We love the color too, and Coconut is just the best :-)

[@kindsailing]

Part of the reason we love your channel is because my partner, Ed, and I are very similar in our way of being. We are both very calm, happy, smile a lot under even trying circumstances. it is fun, not fake, to watch. Finding joy in even trying circumstances is a gift. You are doing an amazing job at moving forward with your plan without everything being perfect, too. It is very inspiring. Namaste.

[@whitneylake2107]

I really enjoy your matter-of-fact approach and frankness You have a nice channel which shows the realities of sailing and I appreciate it. Thank you. I find the "boat projects list" table wonderful.

[@ELLA.1983]

Hello, first of all I just have to say that fake is the biggest nonsense I've ever heard. you are the most genuine and warm people I have seen in a long time. I enjoyed the Q&A episode very much. I also like sailing nahoa, but I didn't find their channel until they had already been sailing for several years and that's exactly why I thought it was so cool to follow you guys, being on the journey from the very beginning is a privilege. don't listen to the haters, keep being yourself and laugh as much as possible🤗have a good trip south, see you next Friday🇳🇴take care

[@SandyCurrie865]

I will ask you guys some questions in the spirit of helping you improve your boat and have fun. 1. Have you watched any of the Golben’s cruising Mexico on their cat Basik? Please watch as many as you can as they have fun and are very well prepared. 2. Make sure that you have all the standing rigging inspected by a rigger in Vancouver. There are many good ones there. Replace anything that they fell is questionable. 3. If you have a watermaker have it serviced and take spare filters with you. They are hard to find once you get south on the Mexican coast. 4. Your boat appears cluttered in the videos. Declutter as much as you can. 5. Make sure you have your electronics serviced in BC. Have spares for key components. 6. Get your fuel tanks cleaned and have the remaining fuel “polished”. 7. Consider hiring a “weather router” to help plan your trip. 8. Make sure that you have current navigation info - paper charts, digital data from 2 sources and paper cruising guides. 9. Not sure about your anchor. Most cruisers use Rocna anchors. How old is your chain? You should make sure you have about 100m. Mark the chain so you can easily know how much you have payed out. 10. Consider getting some headsets so you can communicate when one person is at the helm and the other is on the bow. 11. Do you have AIS? If not look into it. 12. Do you carry a life raft in a fibreglas case? If not, look into the cost and if you buy one make sure the installation location allows the unit to float freely if required. 13. Do you have a Sat phone? If not look into one. Garmin have a product called in reach. Hope this helps!

[@313barrygmail]

If they had to go down your list and check off the boxes, they wouldn’t be sailing till 2050 !!!!

[@patmccccc]

@@313barrygmail That's actually a short list. And they're all safety items. Be wise! IMPORTANT!

[@acitizen.5276]

They replaced the Anchor chain in Ep1, maybe your list should include reasearch before just commenting even though your just trying to help them out which is great.

[@melissateebarnes8826]

14:50 y’all were in the ZONE during the engine failure. I loved how y’all worked well together not getting snippy or panicking.

[@melissateebarnes8826]

I absolutely love your channel. I came across it at the right time. I’ve recently decided to sell my house and sail around the world. I have 0 experience and then I came across y’all’s channel. I’m gonna do it! Love your content y’all. Yvette is a killer fisherman.

[@trailcruuzer9791]

I love you guys ❤I love your smiles. The pink boat Haha it’s growing on me. Can’t wait to see the world through your eyes. Much love

[@rj-lisa6984]

👍 Awesome video and thanks for sharing. 🐟🐬🐳🐠

[@SandyCurrie865]

Hi again - I meant to suggest that you get a full cockpit enclosure made. Good examples are on SV Basik and Calico Skies. Bill and Grace had a new one built in Mexico in Penasco so you might ask them about their supplier. Teal Globen’s enclosure is the best I’ve ever seen. Also Nahoa has a new one built in Capetown SA but a local BC shop could copy either one of the designs by watching the videos. Delos, Zatara and Aquarius also have great enclosures. A good enclosure makes your cockpit More liveable, drier and offers better protection from UV and nasty weather.

[@chasingsunsets380]

I have a saying, sailing is easy, the experience to know what to do is hard. And boat jobs never end. Just accept one thing, everything on a boat is already broken, it is just finding out that sucks. Keep spares for everything. Love the channel guys.

[@ERo1972]

Love your guys energies. Also so positive. ❤

[@PeteGerard-p2f]

Good luck to both of you! Its always a joy to watch your videos. Thanks for the constant thought and effort you guys put into your videos for your fans. It really shows 🏆

[@AORD72]

You are doing amazing. Just be careful, I would plan ahead for every situation. Like if you cross an ocean what if your boat flips or sinks, how will you survive, water, food, emergency comms x3. Watch videos of people surviving at sea after losing their boat. Probably a good idea to stick to the coast until you are really good at sailing and confident in all the systems on your yacht.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

Maybe you already know this. But since you mentioned dragging anchor, make sure you always back down on your anchor and check to see if you are dragging. You can look off to the side and set up kind of a visual range between a nearby feature and a more distant feature. If they are moving relative to each other you are probably dragging. Nowadays GPS can help you figure out if you are dragging, too. Usually if your anchor holds while you back hard in reverse, it will be set well and will not drag later.

[@stephenmurray9850]

The fact that your doing what you both wanted to do really shows through. When bad things happen , your inexperience does show a little but you both think it through and fix it. Well done to you both, love your channel and the content you show on youtube. Well done guys. Good luck on your travels south.

[@michaelbaron8089]

Good one. I liked it.

[@OldManGibb]

Q&A's are awesome, yes more please. Great Video. Thanks a million.

[@RNVOS]

We missed you in Vancouver ❤ from 🇨🇦

[@TheEstampe]

I find it refreshing to watch a KZbin sailing channel where you keep smiling and stay positive while learning the ropes sometimes not the easiest way. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures as you start your voyage south!

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Just keep enjoying all the places you go. You learn as you go! We are going to Alaska next summer 🙌🙌❤️❤️. Never let any negative comments affect your dreams!!! What you guys are doing is amazing. We hope to run into you on our boat oneday! 😊

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Just master your journey. It’s one to do that.

[@elizaandalisa]

Heyup guys the Dutch couple were they Fred and Christiana I spent a few yrs in Vanuatu there mad assed sailors as well cheers n beers Marty Australia

[@chrisjones9089]

Your latest video brought back so many memories for me. All the problems you are having I have experienced during my last 20 years cruising my catamaran locally. Fuel....water and diesel bug are your main enemy. Engines..lost both engines within a couple of weeks recently due to starter motors failing after 20 years of faultless operation.....now carry a spare starter motor! Apart from that diesel engines are very robust. Anchor dragging...have watched my boat drift away at anchor a couple of times. A big Rocna and a spare Fortress for backup and or tandem anchoring has sorted that. Anchorwatch every time otherwise you won't sleep! Learning to sail a Cat.....reef early every time. If you really want to understand cat sailing sign up to a beach cat course ideally something like a Hobie 14 or 16. You will capsize and pitch pole but you will learn why you reef early and will have great fun getting very wet! I admire you spirit of adventure and your calmness when things go wrong. Engine failures are only an emergency on power boats...you have sails and can standoff whilst you sort things out. 100 years ago sailors didn't have engines to help them out. BTW that dinghy of yours (10 hp?) will probably drive your catamaran if you strap it alongside if you were really stuck. There are probably plenty of videos on utube showing you how. I have rescued many large cruisers with a rib over the past 20 years. Cheers

[@englishoakbuildings]

Hi. Love your videos and your positive attitude. I’m impressed that you are just getting on with it and learning as you go. It worked for sailing la vagabond, and they have done ok;). Some people want all the tickets and spend years refitting a boat before you go, which is fine for them, but I like your approach. Fair winds. Thanks. Rory

[@jasonrappold4719]

great videos and content 👍👍

[@JoaoRodrigues-mx1ub]

😂🫂❤ bons ventos. Aproveitem o que a vida vos dá .

[@sailing.supernova]

¡Muchas gracias, nos estamos divirtiendo mucho!

[@paullothian]

Great job guys...

[@WanderingWilfords]

I certainly feel your not FAKE but two lovely people enjoying your adventures and enjoying each other. I’m a lot like Darcy calm, cool and collected. Keep up the great job you two!

[@mandaELLYN]

Wouldn't the easiest part be laying in the hot springs? 😝

[@leozeek]

Good video!

[@melissateebarnes8826]

13:23 have y’all considered taking classes or getting licensed? I totally admire your approach

[@patmccccc]

Wise advice. Before sailing the world Get ASA certified. In fact in many countries it's a requirement. Peace of mind.

[@patmccccc]

Advertize for a seasoned sailing captain to join you, at least to California. You'll learn a great deal. You won't regret it. Following.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Sailing Supernova couple. 👍👌👏 Well done. 2) I'm very eagerly looking forward to watch the video about all the necessary repairs/changes. Best regards, luck and especially health to both of you.

[@rainfinger]

Glad you guys are out here. We circumnavigated in the 1980s, presently anchored in Madeira, headed for Cabo Verde and Brazil. You can do this!

[@aussiejeroen]

Enjoyed the QA, you’re doing a great job staying positive and working through all the problems while still enjoying the whole process. Looking forward to seeing some of the boat jobs you did in Vancouver 👍

[@matthewrockall1588]

I live in Gibsons and was happy to see you guys stopped here for the night on your way back from Alaska. Good luck with all the final prep before you point your bow south!

[@Eoghanloughrey]

I really admire your cheerfulness and bravery in taking on your adventure..I am looking forward to following you on your adventure 👏 I definitely learned a lot from your Q&A - thank you!

[@mammon666mk]

Could you do a tour of the boat as we have only seen a small part of it

[@BOARDMAN16456]

BRILLIANT TROOPS, ONE THING I WILL SAY AFTER WATCHING YOUS FROM OVER 2 MONTHS IS THAT YOUS ARE NO WAY "FAKE",,SO WHATEVER COMMENTER WROTE THAT NEEDS TO BUY NEW GLASSES, OR LOOK IN THE MIRROR, I ALSO WATCH NAHOA, GREAT CHANNEL, LIKE YOUS AS THEY KEEP IT REALŸ, RESPECT FROM #SCOTLAND 🙏 🫡

[@conradlogan5201]

Every day is an opportunity to learn something new and/or test what you’ve already accomplished Sadly some folks would have you wait till you’ve got a rubber stamp of exposure Have fun- be vigilant about safety- overlap each others skills (and keep producing good videos!)

[@michelletennant9164]

❤❤

[@craigscoullar564]

These are great people love their site amazing

[@tip0019]

You should check out Igor Stropnik's channel with his "how to sail a catamaran" serie. He is the best and extremely to the point 🙂

[@biggooseadventures]

What did you both do for work before this? Sorry if one of your vids discloses that but I did t hear that

[@DonaSueWithOneN]

Based on your Q&A answers, I am always curious about insurance and finances. How did you buy the boat and afford the repairs? And assuming you have insurance, how? It’s so hard here in the US.

[@sailing.supernova]

Thanks for the question, We have added it to the Q&A list (its right at the top)

[@DonaSueWithOneN]

@@sailing.supernova awesome! Thank you. I’ll make sure I’m subscribed with the notification bell!! Smooth sailing ⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@sailing.supernova]

:-)

[@albertgomez7722]

I love you guys!

[@TheChuckie340]

Have either of you taken a sailing course?

[@blade_347]

✌🏽✌🏽🎉❤

[@millymccoy8246]

You drive your dingy whilst sitting on the port side. Why?

[@AORD72]

Right handed?

[@millymccoy8246]

@@AORD72 I think it’s like the guitar. Doesn’t matter. Except. Paul McCartney. I live in Northern California and I’m quite sure I’ve never seen that before. The tiller always comes out of the same side of the engine, I think. I use my right hand to hold on for dear life!! Stick shift, always right.… just don’t know. Violin??

[@pmnfernando]

you arent ready. managing a boat aint something you learn online or read books . there was a couple that try to do that a few years ago. bought a boat, thought "we can study this" made a passage to the bahamas, got the scare of their lifes, sold the boat and returned to land life. wont name the channel but theboat was named Penelope, so go look for it. not to mention they wrecked the interior of a HR because "they knew better". but the thing is: they were young. you are not that young, and defo older than them. spend money on sailing tickets up to YM Offshore. yes there things you learn by doing, but not getting prepared as much as you can, is, stupid. and you have the money to take the courses. i am baffled at the amount of people on YT that will say : :im not a sailor" and then opt to make a living on a boat. if you are not a sailor, you shouldnt be on the water. period. much like i wouldnt like a guy flying an airplane to go: oh yeah i do this, but im not really a pilot. for pete sake.

[@patmccccc]

Sage advice.

[@bearitraeb]

Zatara. Keith fixing pretty much everything