BOAT LIFE: At a Crossroad

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers to the end of the Atlantic! I wonder when we will be back next...🌊 Whats your favourite ocean?

[@drx1xym154]

The Caribbean Sea is my fav ocean. Also a smooth bourbon is my favorite wine, so you know i have to be a pirate, yet land locked, so far! You know I gotta play it! Yes, that would be PANAMA!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r37SdX1qfbyKl6c

[@arottie4097]

My favorite ocean is whichever one I am lucky enough to put my feet in! Ha! I have sure enjoyed following your adventures! Thank you for sharing them.

[@USAsportsmanIdaho]

⁠@@arottie4097North Pacific ,stunning forests, Pacific salmon and no aggressive monkeys 😊

[@peterwilson7532]

It has been a fantastic adventure just watching you complete your atlantic journey. I love how unpretentious you both are and how you both get stuck in. You are great role models and such a nice couple. ❤ and best wishes. ⛵🙂

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for joining us Peter, I'm glad we don't come across like that 😊 Cheers!

[@geoffstrebel2808]

I hope everyone reading this realizes how great the sailing community is. If you aren't happy where you are there's a solution. Not an easy one but a rewarding one.

[@robroy6924]

Lived in Panama for several years in the '80s. Sherman was also the HQ for the Army's Jungle Operations Training Center and the Jungle Warfare School. It is kinda wild seeing those barracks again. Also, stay away from that black palm. That stuff is no joke.

[@TeuluTribe]

Interesting, we never realised they were using it in the 80's! We'll stay well way 😂

[@irwfcm]

@@TeuluTribe The US operated the canal until 1977 in return for building it, really finishing the work started by France. Then from 1977-1999 the US jointly operated it with Panama. Finally, in 1999 all control of the canal was turned over to Panama and the US abandoned all military bases there. So it was very likely in operation until 1999.

[@drx1xym154]

@@irwfcm -- wow... Panama's history is not only of pirates, booty and rum! Maybe I am too young? Fair winds! Following Seas!

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you kids! Glad Becka tasted her first Cinnabun. Safe travels ❤

[@TeuluTribe]

So good 😍

[@webheadusa9377]

@@TeuluTribe Play notes from Neil Young's "Cinnamon GIrl" here! :¬) Webhead USA

[@trevormarshall-sq5jq]

Not Bloody doing it you Bloody did it congratulations

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha thanks!

[@ewjorgy]

Hi Guys, Oat milk is super easy to make and bulk oats keep really well especially if you repackage them into vacuum sealed bags of a convenient size. The only tricky bit is you need a few ice cubes to keep it cold while blending it. I don't recall if you have a freezer on board. Or a blender for that matter... In any case, thank you for sharing your adventures with us! It brings back memories of sailing the great barrier reef and chartering a 43 foot cat in Martinique. Fair winds and all the best from California! 🧡

[@rldukes5729]

Your stories get better and better. 6000 nm is an amazing accomplishment. Fair winds...

[@stuartmould6363]

Brilliant guys absolutely brilliant love you guys ⛵️👍

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Stuart 😁

[@johndavidson6867]

Hope your wait to transit the canal is not overly long, it's nice to see you crossing into the other big ocean. May your time in the pacific be enjoyable.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thankfully it wasn't too bad 😊 Cheers John!

[@jamarie1972]

We crossed the Fal Estuary last Saturday, sadly only on the ferry to St Maws But we did see Dolphins en route. Daughter lives then and this week they’ve had a Humpback whale around. Got some serious catching up on your channel as only just found you. Fair wind’s follow your Dreams. All the very best from the English Riviera.

[@boatman909]

You can put lettuce in ziplock bags in the fridge.They keep fresh much longer. Herein Costa Rica i used to buy 3.8L jugs of milk, but they kept going off days before the marked sell by date so i switched to powdered milk (slightly more expensive as its full cream), but it tastes just as good as fresh and lasts much longer. As you say, you need a good whisk to make sure it has no lumps but its great.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the tip! We will never go back to normal milk now, as this stuff last for ages.

[@bitsurfr46]

Not sure if you can get it where you are, but there is UHT(UltraHigh temperature) millk that doesn't require refrigeration. It comes in a carton😂

[@Greg042869]

@@bitsurfr46 That's how milk is sold in Germany. Boxes on the shelf.

[@pkane5472]

"I'm gonna' get wet" Yep..... Looks like neither of you minded! Loved the drone shot of all the cargo ships stacked up waiting....

[@drx1xym154]

Yes, Panama needs rain ... fresh water for the big Gatun lake!

[@andrewbarlow7922]

You guys have come a long long way and I applaud you both for the massive achievements…. Keep at it and enjoy the ride of a lifetime…. Never give up!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@RoyClare]

This channel has been exciting from the outset … now it’s becoming *very* exciting! Go, you two … 😊🎉

[@Footballislife1900]

Just simply awesome and exciting you guys are living the dream.

[@TeuluTribe]

We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!

[@prestonsjourney]

I know you two are sick of hearing this but the both of you are absolutely adorable! Your parents have built magnificent humans. I do love watching y’all. I wish you both continued good health, fair winds and following seas.

[@GoldcoastSurfCam]

Newly subscribed to your channel. And yes, very much enjoying it.

[@MADDSTORK]

Your videos are captivating. Kudos to you and your adventures

[@johnherleman9732]

Time for you guys to start thinking about wearing a life line on deck. Not esthetically pleasing but disappearing astern is not pleasant either.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for caring about us, we'll keep it in mind for our next sail.

[@ruairitiernan8727]

This reminded me of the UK episodes of Teulu Tribe with all the exploring. Loved it

[@pabloblue999]

You would curse a self-tacking jib slamming from side to side downwind.

[@drx1xym154]

most would, once they avoid the boom!

[@2biicoachingformndkarlotto317]

Great video, thanks for sharing your journey. How is the Canal doing these days? I sit up and running after the droughts in 2022 - 2023?

[@geoffstrebel2808]

Headsail furled and main out means you can point higher to the wind.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the tip!

[@paulclarke8184]

Was there at Shelter Bay Marina when I helped Mothership through the Panama Canal a couple of years ago. Amazing place. Well done for getting all the way there from here in the UK!

[@karitane]

Many many congratulations on sailing to the Panama canal. Here's wishing you great adventures ahead and meeting all of those different cultures.

[@dewijones67]

Love it, watched loads of your back catalogue now, very chilled. Great sailing 👍👍

[@FamilyFlyouts]

Wow Wow Wow!!! Guys, we have just spent the last couple of weeks binge watching your videos from start to finish. What an amazing adventure you are on. We have cried with your sad times and your happy times and laughed out loud so many times. I wish we could film and tell a story as well as you two do, it is really inspiring to see how you have grown from those early days. Best wishes for the next part of your journey.

[@adil_mirza_09]

Amazing

[@boatman909]

Are you planning on installing a wind vane system before you start your Pacific crossing. It should give you a better ride and more time to relax and sleep.

[@TeuluTribe]

Yes!! We really would love to install one this year

[@angusfaith6761]

Is that a float on your engine keys ? That would be a very practical....Been really enjoying the Channel, have following since before you found Teulu

[@RoyClare]

Your channel has been exciting from the outset. It’s now become *_very_* exciting …. Go, you two 😊🎉

[@HellyWelly93]

Self tacking jibs are game changing 👌

[@pixiniarts]

Leaving those beautiful islands must have been hard. But on yet on! And it's going to be another ocean soon! Has to be said the bigger ships look scary on film, must be pretty nervy on the high traffic bits. Thanks for taking us on this amazing adventure with you. Safe and happy sailing to you both!⛵🙏

[@jpdj2715]

At that latitude, coming from London-Amsterdam-Berlin latitude, it struck me how in the morning, roughly at 6, sunrise felt like someone switched the light on and 12 hours later switched it off again. Peripheral speed is much higher there, relative to the sun. Also, at "home" latitude the middle line of the moon (easily visible at half moon) has a different angle to the horizon.

[@TeuluTribe]

I never knew that, thanks for the fact. It's crazy how that works....

[@LarryBringenberg]

That's the US Military for you. Keeping the grass cut even though the place isn't being occupied. lol I can say that because I'm retired US Military (enlisted).

[@braddobson2060]

Good vidio I liked the part about the cinnamon bun.

[@TeuluTribe]

So good 🤤

[@CarlsGuitars-kd6ld]

I love your English accents! And it's so nice to see a man and woman get along and work together rather than competing with each other.

[@stephenjones3003]

Melisa well done what amazing set of skills you have the covers look great

[@theboz1419]

I used to stay at Fort Clayton while a MP in the Army, I remember doing a half marathon. The fire ants were terrible, and Kudamundi were every where and it was just HOT and Humid

[@dougwilson1769]

Great video

[@diIdaho]

Wow brought back memories of my trip in 2013. Ft Sherman then, looked the same. Such a strange place with a pivotal impact on history, including the downfall of Gen. Manuel Noriega. It’s so wonderful to appreciate my past through your explorations. Thank you. Hope you enjoy your time there in Panama and your trip through the canal.

[@russbetts1467]

Nice trip to the old Army barracks. Very strange they are still cutting the grass, whilst the buildings are deteriorating. Weird! You Atlantic voyage is finished; now into the Pacific. I hope you've timed your weather window correctly, to avoid any major storms when you get there. I've been watching the BBC Weather News and they've been having horrendous weather in California, due to a 'Weather River' bringing storms down from the North. Fair Winds... IF you're lucky.

[@TeuluTribe]

Very odd....We will try our best to avoid all of that weather!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

The cutting of grass may well be part of the 99 year lease agreement. Our taxes at work? Hopefully it provides some income for someone in need.

[@RickFuhrmann]

I am so glad I found you guys again you are both awesome and yes, it was adorable watching you eat your first Cinnabon⚓️🌴💜

[@boatman909]

Love those new winch handles - aways ready to use 😊. Can’t wait till you get into the Canal. I heard that it can cost US3,500 or more for a boat your size. Safe sailing.

[@TeuluTribe]

Such a good product! Yeah it isn't the cheapest....😅

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Wait, what? I thought it more like $700. Maybe some Cinnabons in a bag might garner a discount of some sort. Its worth a try.

[@TeuluTribe]

@@geraldhenrickson7472 we are through now and it cost us around $3000 😯 no Cinnabons we’re allowed for bribes unfortunately

[@actiaint]

Never underestimate how formidable you are!

[@gaanyam3530]

Another cracking yarn 🤓 well done both 🎉already waiting for the next one! ☝️👍👍👏👏

[@TeuluTribe]

See you next week 😁

[@sallyjane8392]

The training wheels are definitely coming off now. If you think you might need it in the pacific. You most definitely will. Keep making great videos ❤

[@joshbarry132]

Exciting times! Loving the journey so far, and hope you make it down to New Zealand 😊

[@allenjordison9206]

You guys are amazing. Love what you’re doing. Great description on your tripe. Love you guys

[@idiotinakayakrayarratoon9930]

well done guys, its good too see you again

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks🙏

[@fraggedchimp]

super stars

[@seniorsdesflots]

Coucou Zak et Becka, you are before us now. We are in Turtle Caye Marina to change our windlass and repairing water maker. We want to pass the channel in may. Your video is nice. Your boat is fast with your new sails. Good idea to put on an hatch , you will get more air on anchoring. See you an other day. Sylvie and Patrick, Croix du Sud .❤

[@bryantobler2919]

Thanks!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Bryan! That means a lot to us :)

[@bethanderson2940]

Love your music choices!

[@geoffstrebel2808]

I really, really wish that everyone watching this video could experience the feeling she's having at this moment. Quit you job.

[@TeuluTribe]

I doesn’t get much better than a 15 knot sail!

[@kenmcvie6350]

Putting out the pole gives you something to do!!!! Hi HI! Also, you guys need to get some safety harness, & use it. To see you both hanging on to whatever is close to you is a bit concerning. If a rouge wave came, you could be tossed off the boat!

[@mehmetbekir444]

No arrrrrrr batten down the hatches arrrr 😂

[@moosesamli4569]

See you in the Pacific some day

[@TeuluTribe]

See you there 😁

[@DelventhalJohn-ct2ts]

Love you both ❤

[@paulbartlett2015]

You should look at putting a vertical track on the front of the mast so you can lift the mast end of your pole. Youll be able to sail tighter angles with it out then

[@TeuluTribe]

We'll have a look into it, thank for the advice Paul! 😊

[@theboz1419]

I believe I lived in the 1st building while on quick reaction duty

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Exciting to be so close to the entrance to the canal. Fair winds. Andy UK

[@TeuluTribe]

We can't believe it!!

[@johnwolf2829]

I think your boat is more stable than that other one that kept the sails up backwards. You guys seem to attract some weird weather. I suggest French Polynesia . Hmmmm.... ever thought about Pitcairn Island? THAT would be one to write home about, or maybe Easter island. Just a thought. EDIT __ You got the stands for the cams! Fantastic, good for you. :D

[@TeuluTribe]

We would love to go to Pitcairn Island at some point!

[@caddan05]

Really enjoying watching your journey. Wondering why you’re pushing through so quickly? Seems like you could have spent another season exploring the Caribbean and the Bahamas before moving on. Have you guys talked about this anywhere?

[@TeuluTribe]

We just want to see the Pacific- we can come back to the Atlantic at some point as it’s closer to home 😀

[@JaySpear]

Love this

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Jay!

[@muddgeeser]

we got snow

[@bryantobler2919]

you guys are awesome !!

[@TeuluTribe]

You're awesome for being here!

[@larrysparks7105]

Was watching another sailing channel when the notification bell lit up. I told them I gotta go as Planet Becka is on! 🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@dcdow180]

A wise investment might be better engine bay sound insulation, sounded very loud when you were making breakfast, but as usual a fantastic episode, anyone coming to help you through the canal

[@johnharris2337]

Into the big PO, have been watching Parley Revival, Sailing with Thomas, Madison Boat works, the Sailing Brothers, they have gone there ahead of you, then there’s Sailing Chuffed up in the Sea of Cortez, all wonderful to watch. Fair Winds, May your passage be patent. Do you have weather radar (Doppler)? Fair winds and good rum

[@davidswheatley-talesfromth1796]

That rain storm; if you had got out a 3 metre by 2 metre (10 feet by 6 feet) of butyl or tarpaulin sheeting, in a 6mm rainfall (an it was probably greater than that, with just 6mm (¼-inch) if rain, you would have collected 36 litres (nearly 8 UK gallons or 9½ US gallons) of potable water. I do NOT recommend collecting it from and sails, unless really desperate, as they will be salt encrusted and this will taint the water. As you progress, on passage, to the west, you will find fewer and fewer places to get tap water and what IS available, might cost you dear or you might have to walk miles for it to the nearest town or village.

[@johnmagnan759]

Powdered milk isn't bad if you mix it the day before and let it sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow Sailor 🥳👍

[@scottwooster4102]

Becca - you are darling! You made me laugh when you tasted the Cinnabon.

[@davidcahill3104]

I will be interested to see how long before you can get through based on the issues they are having with the lake water levels and restrictions of pleasure vessels being reduced to one per day according to my information. Also the cost will be interesting. We are planing to head down the west coast if the US later this year and will be deciding whether to turn left ( our preference) or right. I will watch with interest.

[@TheAtma50]

Do you guys follow Barry Perrins AKA "Adventures of an old sea dog" on his boat White Shadow? Can I recommend watching his transition of the canal and his further crossing of the Pacific. He's a single hander from Poole and very funny guy. I think ye are great and I look forward to your next adventure!! Stay Safe & Fair Winds!! ☘

[@shreksswamp9001]

So, where are you heading after the Canal? Up to Cortez or across the Pacific? Also, isn't it about time you guys put up a dodger? Might save you getting so wet! Oh, and yet another great video. I have to say, I started watching you both since that chap showed Becka how to reverse the boat out of the slip and you guys have not dipped or gone backwards since. You have continued to improve in the content and quality of your videos, not to mention the story lines are delightful to watch. From the Great Southern of Western Australia, thank you for sharing. Peter

[@jpdj2715]

Nice storytelling.

[@TeuluTribe]

Glad you liked it!

[@stevenplancich6449]

I was hoping ya had the resources to get a Water-maker before a Pacific Crossing…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@TeuluTribe]

It's on it's way 🤫

[@nancycunningham4225]

Teulu definitely needs a bell.

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Good to see you sailzillas are safe and well. You going to go towards Hawaii or the Galapagos and on toward AU when you hit the PAC?! Stay safe and fair winds! PS… Cinnabon rolls are best eaten hot! Delicious!

[@charlie_robin]

Mannnnn you guys are so cool. Hope you realise that!

[@amerlock20]

Dommage que les sous-titre ne soient pas en français sur les télévisions connectées, cela fonctionne par contre sur l'application. C'est dommage pour les français comme moi qui comprend pas très bien l'anglais.

[@garyseven777]

Go Teulu TARDIS! A new ocean to see! Congratulations! Where are you getting your 5,000 mile Sparrow tattoos at? O always thought I would do it on my calves even though the chest is traditional. Keep it up- you guys are amazing!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha thanks Gary! I'm sure we'll get them sometime this year 😉

[@krystynadawson3318]

You can prevent wrinkles by rolling up your t-shirts. Krystyna in Wisconsin

[@TravelonlineWalk]

We plan to sail to Rhodes Island in sommer

[@Timcrumbdog]

Going thru The Canal to the Pacific...Maybe # the Vids for newcomers

[@Freddy456]

Tip: the plastic buttons on the telescope spi boom are very unreliable. Better to just put an alu bolt through....

[@curacao11]

😎

[@mlh4284]

If you’re heading towards the Pacific are you going to improve your dogger to help with weather ect.? Also are you putting in a water maker? Best and safe travels.

[@KeithBaileyEsq]

Hey guys - another cracking episode. Apologies if you've already shown it, but how is your inner stay working out - do you have a staysail for it?

[@TeuluTribe]

Hey Keith, thank you! We will finally be adding the inner sail in the next episode 🤫

[@Stephan_01]

♥️♥️🥰🥰

[@smulismuli7976]

What does self tacking jib has to do with a pole...or mono or cat...nothing. Plenty monos out there with self tacking jibs nut that's mostly for coastal sailing

[@themarinerkommer4371]

@Teulu Tribe im so sorry about the Lithium battery talk, i just hear a lot of negatives about them and how they can self ignite with no warning... just always keep an eye on them and stay safe out there guys... Cheers.

[@TeuluTribe]

That’s ok, I think there are pros and cons to each type but we will be careful and we have temp sensors and lots of monitoring devices 😊

[@paulreynolds2898]

You are so beautiful, a song by Joe Cocker, a beautiful song I share with you.

[@vandalorian8777]

Just curious for future reference. What did it cost you to stay @ Shelter Bay and how long were you there? Thanks

[@TeuluTribe]

I've attached a link to their page as I can't totally remember what we paid for Teulu. Hope this helps. shelterbaymarina.com/reservations/

[@Kirkster131]

How bad is the drought going to affect your transit?

[@TeuluTribe]

We have transited now and it didn't affect us at all :)

[@Joe-zt7ef]

Another great video! you two make a nice couple.....and Becka....you are Gorgeous!!! stay safe guys :)

[@TeuluTribe]

Awww thanks Joe ☺️

[@jacksmith8002]

roll t-shirts, you are welcome

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers for the advice Jack!