Riding the back of a Hurricane 💨⛵😬 + Our Downwind Pole Setup -Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 308

We test our limits as sailors by riding the back of a hurricane down the coast of New England! A hurricane is passing to our east and we decide to ride the north winds the low creates as it passes by to make a jump south. In anticipation of a rough sail ahead we rig our downwind poles to catch as much wind as possible. The weather is cold and the wind is blowing but we're under control and making good miles, but realize just how tough it is to sail with a baby in these types of conditions.
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[@svdelos]

Sending everyone out there lot's of love and hope that the recent crazy weather in the US hasn't affected you too much! We made it down to Florida and we're enjoying really nice weather now. Delos is being prepped for her next season, our eyes are on Mexico, Belize, and Central America :). If you'd like to check out what we're up to in real time find us on instagram.com/svdelos or facebook.com/svdelos . XXOO to everyone and have a fantastic weekend! Brian, Kazza, and the Little Nugget. PS- Please let us know if you enjoyed the informational segment on the downwind poles! Sometimes it's hard for us to know if you all like this type of content but I think it's super interesting so hope you do too :)

[@sandyc6569]

😊👍

[@S.L-Sully]

Love all the extra info!! Glad you are safe down in Florida! Thank you for sharing your world with us!! 💯💯🔥🔥⛵⛵👏👏👏

[@katecolemann]

loved the info segment!

[@sailingwind326]

Love it 😀

[@wearewildonthewater]

Thanks so much guys. Watching from our sailboat while anchored up in the Columbia river. Thanks for the inspiration you guys! P.s. we loved the informational segment.

[@chrisfossum1499]

I know this was difficult time. The Delos Tribe will make it through! Kazatron is an amazing mama. I really enjoyed seeing the rigging of the downwind sails. It shows how simple, yet complicated sailing in different conditions can be. Stay safe and sail on!

[@matteframe]

We need more 'sailing instruction for infants'. It's nice to have a refresher on how things work.

[@nomadicfoodie6286]

"explain it to me like I am 5" and the nugget absorbs more!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Man this video brought back some memories.... we were getting our butts kicked like 24 hours ahead of you guys without a Nugget lol. I liked seeing the pole setup, I remember being amazed at how effortlessly you guys gybed back and forth on passage up the Bahamas while we were running around moving the pole side to side lol.

[@tlukins]

SV Delos sets the bar for any KZbin sailing wannabees. Such Master knowledge is shown in every episode. This one is a PRIME example and reminds me of a younger life I once lived. I "Thank You" for the content you publish.

[@general_pinochet]

Let kazza stay at home and Brian and brady rock it like the good old days

[@dennissutphen9035]

Brian you said how awesome Delos is. Yes she is but so are you and Kazza. I’ve been following Delos for quite some time. Your living my dream. Wishing you fair winds and following seas as you pass by New Jersey.

[@brunsonr]

As a fellow sailor, I am really digging hearing you talk about the planning and thinking of your night passage. Also, I've always been fascinated with the setup of your downwind poles. Very unique and interesting. Sail on!

[@brunsonr]

BTW, I like the direction you are taking with this vid.

[@robertcampion5311]

I just discovered you all & I’m blasting thru all the videos so fast! I’m loving that I can leave myself for 20-25 minutes during an episode & live vicariously thru you all. Lots of love, good vibes, & good beers from West Virginia! 🤘🏼

[@Ashenwolf888]

Brian and Kazza seem like the type of people that would be my best friends. Wish i knew you guys in real life! :)

[@bubbagail7450]

It's been amazing watching y'all all these years from two brothers on this adventure to now a true life style and raising a family and continuing to the next chapter. You have kept it fun and interesting to watch along the way and continue to do so. And it's also amazing no matter where you go total stranger's show with gifts, or help, or just to say hello. And best of all you keep is real. It's not always fun and adventure and people should know that. Every day is a challenge, some not so bad, some not so good. Take care.

[@svdelos]

Thanks so much Bubba, really appreciate your kind words. Means a lot to us. Fair winds and wishing you the best- Brian

[@4040pmora]

You guys are working 3 times as hard as you would on land. Your an incredible team & loving family, Thank you for the amazing videos to give the rest of us something to dream out.

[@karenwilliams3468]

Great video! I'm SO looking forward to watching the little nugget take the helm and sail Delos. I know it'll be some time before that happens, but won't it be exciting?! Take care, stay safe and keep living your best life. Hugs 😊😎🌎☀️🍺⛵ For the nugget: 🦊🐷🐩🦄🦓🐵🐕🐈🐥🐻🐭🐘🐧🐦🦎🦋🐌🦀🐙🐳🐡🐟🐋🐠🦀🦐🐛🐢🦆🐸

[@barbaraness4507]

I’ve missed a few months of watching your channel because of some phone issues. I’m so glad to see y’all are well, and that the little one has grown so much!

[@TheOnlooker65]

Another amazing instructive video for a non sailor! Really felt for Kazaa with the lack of sleep. You can’t see any way forward for exhaustion. So pleased to hear you’re back in warmer climes. Sail on! xxx

[@ericthompson9687]

I am from coastal Maine in a town called searsport and I thought I discovered all the awesome spots in Maine but I was wrong. I have spent my whole life backpacking and mountain climbing and have had some really awesome adventures. Watching your videos and the places you visited while here has given me a new perspective and you have inspired me to buy a boat and hit the seas. Thank you for sharing your life and stay safe out there

[@davidc6510]

Some rough weather an unpleasant ride and an unhappy nugget.... makes the sail to Reunion Island on Madagascar 2.0 look like a joy ride. In a couple of years Sierra will be able to understand to chill but right now the next 2 years are going to be rough especially as she learns to communicate and express herself with words instead of crying. Not to mention when she is starting to cut molars it will be even more fun fun fun!!! Gets some baby oragel for sure! Thanks for sharing.

[@svdelos]

Yeah, we defenitely are changing our tactics for passages as Sierra evolves. It was a TON easier before she was mobile and could walk. I have a feeling it's also going to get tougher before it gets easier.... We'll just continue to evolve ourselves and plans as she does.

[@qbeard1]

Children adapt and adapt well with love and care leading the way.

[@sunnycj1352]

You are my sweet salty sailors! 🤠 Got a doze of boatlife on a sunday morning once again and love everything you do! Stay free & thänx 4 sharing! 🙌 Stranger-hugs from Berlin ♥️

[@donnakawana]

I find watching you guys so exciting. An Cazza your an amazing Mum an wife... Brian your a perfect example of what the head of a family is an how you lead together. An the Nugget is a brilliant lil lady an will be a amazing sailor !!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️ Thanks for sharing it really!!!

[@joshuawebb5633]

Another awesome video. Brian's voiceover never ceases to amaze me

[@robertscranton8293]

Brian and Kazza...you guys rock...these on the ocean sailing segments (I Think) are some of the best on any YT channel...So impressive..you guys are so brave...you are inspiring in so many ways. Thank you for these vids.

[@rainfinger]

Delos takes good care of her crew, as it should be.

[@katecolemann]

Brian’s going to be a great teacher for the lil nugget

[@svdelos]

Thank you, I'll do my best!

[@I-0-0-I]

Cruiser kids I've met are generally 3x more capable than land lubber kids. Having Brian and Kazaatron will give lil nugget an even bigger advantage! :)

[@donna8212]

He already is 😉👍🏻

[@martinsassenberg9420]

They are doing great. Babies soak up way more info and knowledge than people think. Little kids can't "operate" it, but later their brain has "connection points" (=> intelligence). Though, I wonder about the phase of Nugget, when she probably will be more interested in dolls and unicorns than sailing skills :)

[@jeffburger786]

10 off the wall years i got ahold of this channel three months from the start it set a path in my life .....wow ten years

[@jeffburger786]

Get back at it show Her the world you open my eyes open hers

[@PedrokasPT]

Loved your video ! Amazing family ! Its an honor to be able follow you ! Greetings from Portugal

[@hagerty268]

WOW the joy of passages is gone....understatement of the series Kazza

[@yaquimike]

I always enjoy seeing the outtakes at the end. Also... the details about setting up sails and anything to do with that, even if I don't understand it all, is really wonderful to see and learn about. Safe sailing and I'm glad you're all safe in warmer waters right now too.

[@svdelos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sallyhrehovcsik1193]

You....Three......ARE.....such INCREDIBLE and AWESOME..... SAILORS....! Be safe...Amen! Xoxoxo

[@justincase5272]

That's a sweet two-pole setup, there, Delos! "I'm listening to a podcast about time..." Cool. I spent years on physics forums discussing time. Ironic, isn't it? Ah, yes... Baby on board. Our little tyke was two when we received orders to head overseas. Quite the trip! Alas, we didn't have the pleasure of figuring out how to sail with him aboard. I don't envy the challenge before you, but I can indeed relate. Having watched you for a number of years, I also know you'll weather that task, as well.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Brian you are not only an amazing sailor ,but even more an amazing teacher 😊⛵️⛵️💕

[@rasferet]

Hey guys! Thanks for trying to reach out, indeed during pandemic I am isolated with my parents in sunny Boca Raton, Florida. They are around your parents age too so I worry for them if they should get this. I do not go out nor even worked /gotten paid in a year, uuug . As an IT guy also I usually make decent monies but now must scrimp and save it. As stated though I am in S. FL, if there's anything I may do for you, Please do not hesitate to ask. Boca Raton(obviously a port there) so easy transfer of sht to boat is there. Again, be well!!!

[@al4385]

I don't know what it is about this episode but it brought a tear to my eye. The combination of the music, the hardship, the pure humanity... I think this is one of my favorites. I love you guys so much, and while I can't financially support you, I wish I could give you everything I have for bringing joy to my life. Be safe out there!

[@bernieclifton2738]

My granddaughter is 3, and over the last 2 years I'm amazed by how much energy she has, and how much time her parents spend trying to keep up with her. It's just gotta be just that much more difficult in a moving sailboat, so I understand Kazza's frustration. I'm hoping that now you're back in quieter waters things have calmed down a bit, but I guess we'll see as the episodes unfold.

[@bernieclifton2738]

Oh, I should have mentioned that as a non-sailor I find the sailing tutorials really interesting.

[@davefoster7770]

How many years has it been before you showed us the dark arts of the pole? That's the best explanation of how to rig the pole in the history of youtube. As for kids... Shit! We're all old with children now and no one looks forward to the kids waking up when they're that age. Just wait until you get jumped up and down on for Christmas at 3.00am. It's awesome.

[@anitahardesty2163]

I cannot believe how much Sierra has grown! She's so adorable!👍🤗❤

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

Blame the parents, they keep giving her food and from I read on the internet that's what makes kids grow.

[@S.L-Sully]

It's Delos Friday!!!! 💯💯🔥🔥⛵💖💖

[@maryhart637]

Wow!!! The intro shows the vastness and power of the ocean!! Best of luck sailing with the Nugget! Stay safe, be well and see ya next time👋👋👋👋

[@LandoLeavesLand]

I've been waiting years for an explanation of your pole setup. Thanks guys !!!

[@barbaraness4507]

I was so concerned about y’all going north up the East coast! I have seen how rough, and dangerous it can get up there, especially during the winter. Now that I found your channel again I’ll be sure to check in on y’all to see how you are doing.

[@malikabp9523]

I loved the downwind poles segment! 🙆 Hope you guys are well X

[@ninline2000]

I've been going back to some of the earlier episodes from the Indian Ocean passages and the change is incredible.

[@shawnals328]

You make it look so easy Brian & kazza!!! Nuggets approaching those terrible 2’s. I remember those days. Trying times 😅

[@JP-kl1tq]

May the Gods keep you all safe!

[@christophermccanna3820]

Delos crew, I love you. I hope you end up in Sweden some time soon and let that baby hang out in that awesome country!!!!!

[@crismoore6811]

High 5 Brian. Keep up the good spirit. The boat is like a rock in the water. Really good how you stay high spirited. High 5. Kazza kids at that age are a hand full. Soon she will take a watch. Kazza to be on backside of hurricane sucks. Remember the south indian ocean. PS believe me if you were in an apt same thing. Right now baby is high maintainance. But it will pass. Hang in there, please.

[@phuketbungalowinfo2757]

guys, do us all and yourself a favorite and ALWAYS using the safety lines in weather like this. No one wants to see a Video about a man over board maneuver in such conditions. cheers from Phuket and fair winds, you guys rock

[@radzinskylonnie3]

I’m a long time fan and a long time sailor. I sailed the world in my 20s got off the boat for ten years to have a family then slowly became a weekend sailor. Now I’m 56 and heading back out to hit all the islands I missed, I feel Kazzas pain. I’d suggest a few new crew members to ease the sails or a more permanent area to sail and call home. Being miserable at sea is depressing and not a healthy place to sail. The ocean will never be far away.

[@Flick2446]

Great explanation of how the poles work!

[@dougintothesunset]

You folks could maybe benefit from the same sort of seat rig RAN sailing uses in the cockpit for their daughter. It seems like the sort of thing you could set up below as well. Thanks for the videos, they bring lots of peace right now.

[@lahoozer6694]

Could feel the tension

[@vitaliytikhonov3168]

My most sincere likes go to you, Delos!

[@dawnhornsby7215]

I love you guys 💞 you have changed me in profound ways with your videos ❤️ thank you and God bless you three😊

[@svdelos]

Wow, thank you!!

[@Dan6erous]

Thanks for talking us through the "sailing" plan.

[@elsiekluever8041]

We just love love love little Nugget.

[@mirror1675]

I hope Kazza's joy of passages returns when little nugget gets a bit older and doesn't require constant babying. If not, how much longer will this channel last?

[@paial]

Suggestion: put a heater vent to the cockpit. Specially useful if you can turn it on/off seperately. Very good to warm up hand/feet even if the enclosure is not fully sealed.

[@philpaige9770]

Nugget will have her captain's license by the time she is age 5 based on time sailing as crew. She already has sailor's legs. Fair weather to all from Juneau, Alaska.

[@lydiaajohnson]

Time I passed since this footage was filmed. I hope you’ve brought someone on B board to help out with passages. If a parent says it’s easier to sail in gnarly conditions than to care for a baby in a semi-tossy seaway, that’s more stress than necessary. I hope Sierra is able to adapt to tough seas, or you two get help on passages. Best to head to calmer waters at any rate, which you were attempting to do. This, from a mom. Been there in my own way. Much love to the Trautmans.

[@crismoore6811]

As soon as Kazza gets into warm regions all is well. This cold, high waves, high wind sailing basically winter, sucks. Kazza just wait for warm regions. Nugget is at an age where she wants to get into everything but it is hard on a boat. Kazza dont give up.

[@svdelos]

You got that right Cris, we're hoping it will improve in more temperate climates.

[@michaelkerr5745]

Awesome explanation of how you guys are sailing. Very funny to see you guys in winter clothes!!!!!

[@daledeonarine9811]

All my love to delos crew.

[@michaelmerrithew4042]

Of course the thrill is gone. You're sailing by yourselves in the cold. Get south and get your friends back. For sure, the day will come when you will hang up your spurs, but you are currently in the wrong environment. You'll get it back. Give nugget a hug for me.

[@svdelos]

Will do Michael! South bound for warmer climates :)

[@susannahns]

Hi Brian & Kazza & Sierra, greetings from the other side of the Atlantic! There's probably a way to see which other channels you like to follow so I apologise if you already know these guys but Mothership Adrift are a beautiful family on an Amel like Delos and it's lovely to follow both you and them simultaneously as your trajectories take you all these amazing places and all the children grow in confidence and character! Thanks for the dedication and work that goes into your films, we absolutely love them and escape in them while we wait to get our own Rival 42 back in the water this year!

[@legacysearches4481]

I just found this vlog a few weeks ago. Now I feel like I have watched Nugget grow up so far. Bless you for sharing. I'm sure I'm not alone but I pray for you folks and for your safety while living life YOUR WAY! Awesomeness!

[@rickstevens1479]

Thanks for taking us along on your voyage. Looks to be a pretty rough sail....

[@timebong8366]

Watching your videos make me miss the navy. Wish I could be there ide take care of nugget for y'all. She's so adorable

[@amywallbanks1127]

Your baby is really smart and bored thats why she is grumpy at times. She still seems to love her live dont be discouraged your doing great, its one of the perils of having smart children they got bored and grumpy.

[@charleshoward5570]

Riding the back of a hurricane is the best I've seen yet. That's one that I wish lasted longer. Within the coming year we'll be residents of Santa Maria Island after picking up a Maverick Hybrid 440 in Cape Town. Hope to meet up with you one day

[@mikepatton1489]

Love you two.Watching the way you interact while sailing. You are the perfect couple for that lifestyle.The best time at sea I had .WS with my uncle because we could go with the flow and improvise so well together

[@MC-re2ry]

Thinking back . . . it was hard to load the Oldsmobile station wagon for a trip down the interstate with two kids -- cannot imagine sailing on rough seas with one.

[@DobDog151]

I’ve watched you sail downwind like 100 times, but this was the best explanation of the system you use. Cool. Thanks for that! Wicked.

[@davidncw4613]

Always good stuff, TY! I work in the shipyards of the NW US. We constantly throw away worn fire hose. Excellent for chafe protection. easy to sew in place too. Hit up any commercial ship yard.

[@feathersky860]

Love You All ❤️ ✔️ 🦅 💙

[@SailHosailing]

As a mother of three, I can say that not only sailing looks different with kids. Whole life is a challenge. Completely different attitude to safety issues, different plans, richer feelings. But - that is one question: would you like to back to life without your daughter? for sure not. This is real life!

[@joefrawley5295]

Thx again...❤ U all!

[@anderslarsen4100]

Such a lucky kid.

[@trevormiller1366]

Won't be long until little miss wants to go to the playground and exploring everyday.

[@jwebholes7377]

Hey. I don't know if it's realistic for sailing(below deck?) but when our daughter CONSTANTLY wanted to be held we put her in the backpack and my wife was able to work hands-free in the kitchen. Even a half an hour where you're not wrestling with "a little squirmer" from arm to arm was a relief. All the best from Cincinnati!

[@griffedbat]

Kazza sounds so beat. Mothering changes everything, keep going!! Fair winds🍻

[@gordonmitchell4871]

Thank you for sharing your journeys with us...chin up.

[@scyz2807]

And the starting pistol just went off! I'll start off at the end. Kazza, I think you need a crew member/nanny to help with Sierra. Or a crew member to do your watches and help Brian. As you obviously know, dealing with a little one is a full time job. Now, back to the beginning! : - ) The weather sure looked nicer at that point. About those poles, what you have there is a fancy/complex set up for doing wing on wing - but by using only head sails! When I'm sailing down wind I do wing on wing without any pole(s). But then I use my jib and main. Balance is the key to keeping the jib inflated without a pole. But it was nice to see the details of how you set up your BIG foresail "scoop"! That can produce a lot of sail area! BTW - Does the Nugget actually know how to get to New Jersey? lol And, man, do you have lots of guys on your sailboat! Four guys on each side?!?! They must be invisible because that would make 11 people on Delos and I only see three! ; - ) Boy, at 13:11 Karin looks sooooo tired! Then rough seas there at the end and a kind of cliff hanger! I'm already waiting for next Friday. 8 - )

[@sandyc6569]

👍

[@svdelos]

You always leave the best comments Scott! Thanks so much for your support and sending you much love. Brian, Karin, and The Little Nugget

[@mikefrommaryland9652]

She is trying her best to stay cheerful for her husband but I know she’d love to be in a nice warm home with her beautiful baby.

[@tammy6992]

Enjoyed 80° north last night awesome thank you

[@elsiekluever8041]

That was some inspired sailing ⛵️. Glad everything worked out.

[@aaronnichols1168]

We really liked the way you explained to nugget how the rigging for the down-wind sail was set up, she is going to grow up with so many opportunities! Thanks for the great videos.

[@ry6346]

Cheers to you crazy parents. It feels equally undoable on land with a new baby. Keep it up your doing a great job!

[@plackCrack]

Cannot wait for the Baby Nugg's merch!!!

[@thedoradashi]

16 minutes of joy 🤩

[@klusher5556]

Just watched a beginning of the 80 north series. Found out that Kazza is from Kiruna. I drive through Kiruna every year to go to Norway on holiday. Small world

[@kylep292]

Get back south where it’s warm and easy. I really like watching you guys deal with wind and seas and a baby nugs. Thanks for the ride

[@dianegriffith3006]

Most amazing! Glad you’re now in warmer climate-can’t wait til you venture more south.Blessings to all three!! 😇🌈😇

[@scotverdin9401]

I got my Delos beenie in about a week!! Thought it would come after winter based on the advisory. I love it and thanks from Seattle!!

[@ephipi]

Hey Guys, Thanks for the technical Lesson about sailing. It's really great to see what's going on from behind the scenes. It's not all fun and games and that's what makes it so challenging. Fantastic. That little one has stellar parents.

[@svdelos]

Thanks so much Scott, sending you our best. Brian

[@vernholmes7940]

It is always fun to sail with you guys! FW&FS

[@bamabldr66]

Good God I am Confused 😕! 1st thing on a Friday morning...lol A Power Boater trying to learn how to Sail ⛵ at almost 55. By God I am going to do it before I die.. maybe even some down wind Sailing ⛵! I love yall have a great weekend. Cliff Battleship Marine!

[@ricklamb6471]

Very great episode, thanks a lot !

[@pepp3837]

Big fan of y’all’s life and family! Keep up the great way of life! Fair winds and following seas!!! From Atlanta ga!

[@svdelos]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sailingtinylight]

congrats for successfully completing this challenging passage considering all circumstances !! great to see your travels and foresee the unpredictable. Safe travels !

[@frankd2301]

After all these years, I think that’s the first time you showed a detailed description of the pole set up. 👍🏼

[@mtiefen62]

Hey those little sailing lessons even after all these years following you are fantastic! Don't forget you always have new subs that may not have seen all your wonderful tips tricks and gained wisdom that you share! :)

[@svdelos]

I appreciate that, thanks so much!