S3#53. COUNTDOWN - 10 months to go - Portofino 52 launch. Will they do it???

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This week we sail down the Turquoise Coast in Turkey to Kalkan, a sweet town with great ambience, restaurants and a safe port with space to moor up!
We also share a Portofino Update with both hulls the right way up now and the underwing under construction. We see how big the boat will look when the two hulls are joined and discuss various features with Martina and Rafa.
After the feedback we got about how we managed ourselves during the storm, we share our techniques on managing crisis situations and the difference between emotional and rational thoughts and actions and the principle of "Respond and don't react". These are CRITICAL SKILLS to have as a sailor as one day, you too WILL BE faced with a crisis or emergency and it might just be the case that your clear head can make the difference between sinking or swimming....
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[@Nancelot13]

That Portofino is going to be beautiful. The color of the coastal waters on that beautiful Turquoise Coast would be lovely on that yacht. What a wonderful place to explore and enjoy while you wait. Turkey is the number 1 place I want to to see in the future.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Put it on your to do list and you can make it happen! Thanks for your support, Nancelot!

[@Nancelot13]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 It's definitely on my To Do List... and it most certainly will happen. Much love to the Barefoot Doctors from @NancysBareFootBackYard Bare Foot is the only way to go!!!

[@georgelasko7019]

Sky blue or Seafoam green would look great! Love your channel!!!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Yes! Thank you very much George!! Glad we're hitting the spot for you!

[@keithb2338]

Such great advice on your What's Up Doc segment! Very helpful points and can be so beneficial to anyone in a crisis. 🙏 Portofino is looking awesome as well. Looking forward to the interior tour! ❤

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Keith - you're the first person to mention the What's up Doc segment and glad it will be useful. We are looking for others to comment if they think it is valuable or if we should just stick to the REAL sailing issues.... We do think there is so much bad attitudes and mental ill health and we know these processes are phenomenally effective.

[@keithb2338]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 100% agree with that! I really enjoy the mental health aspect of your channel. You are both so generous and gifted with your talents!

[@mangowalter8239]

Oh my! Such beautiful, crystal clear, water in the Mediterranean. Its beauty is so alluring and I totally understand why you love sailing in this area of the world. I hope you take us back in your new Portofino when she’s completed. 😊 I so love the factory tours and updates on your new catamaran. It’s amazing how each update finds her taking shape! I have to admit that when the hulls were upside down it took a lot of imagination to grasp the visual but now that she’s upright it’s like a transition from a cocoon into a gorgeous butterfly! 🦋 Estimated completion date of 10 months will go so fast! I assume when the workload gets closer to the finite details you both will be staying closer to the factory for the more day to day decisions. Let the fun begin! 🎉 Stay safe and thank you both for taking the time to reach out to your followers with your knowledgeable input in helping overcome mental and emotional struggles. 🤗

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Mango and great to hear from you again!

[@davidnichols147]

Hi Guys, your new Portofino is magnificent, you both must be so Happy with this on-going build. Truly inspirational, "What's Up Doc" segment, your honest approach to a crisis is certainly correct and substantial in nature. How can we thank your knowledge and experience enough. Bravo!

[@davidnichols147]

Seamist.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks so much for your kind words, David! We hope it =helps many folk out there... And thanks for the name suggestion!

[@PeterAcrat]

Wow, those hulls look fully _huge_ right now guys! Can't wait to see it all connected.👍 🌈Colours: Polished aluminium sides will save a truckload for other expenses every few years. Cool and comfy SeaDeck topsides in white or soft/light grey.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks so much 😊 Peter! We would like to see what polished AL looks like... Will check out other polished boats.

[@th-zd4oj]

Great reveal of your new boat I hope it is ready in 10 months. Mysely a 3 year wait for boat is to long

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks TH, yes we live in hope and there are some Red Sea issues that are making deliveries to Dubai difficult - but we will see! The build here was forecast to be 2 years and so far they have been on track... Fingers crossed!

[@doughall7435]

I think I may be as excited to see your boat finished, as you are. 😂

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

We can all enjoy it together,Doug!!!

[@limericcntelosnet]

I love watching your new home "grow". It will be so much fun to experience the development of this beautiful craft.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Crystal! Hopefully you can join us somewhere on the journey too!

[@limericcntelosnet]

That will be a dream come true.

[@user-hw5ow9zr7q]

I love the hull design at the stern, the way the chine becomes a planing surface. It's the best I've seen yet at a performance catamaran hull design to consider itself as a planing Hull not a displacement hull. I think this yachts performance will surprise even you guys! Very well done and can't wait to see it sailing! Thanks guys! 😃

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Dear "HW" - thank you for your kind words! You are the first person that has mentioned the hull shape for improved performance and think that it will sail faster then even we believe!!! Nice... We can[t wait to get the boat on to the water to see how she does actually sail so that will be really exciting!

[@user-hw5ow9zr7q]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 It truly will 🥂

[@ianh2674]

Great whats up doc segment in this video and sound advice for any situation. Tough one of the colour choice, for me it would be dark under the water line perhaps black and light above the WL, perhaps a light blue or green.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Glad you liked the WUD segment, Ian and thanks for the colour comment!

[@MrJerobona]

I think he is totally right with the Tiffany Blue, It's modern, light and relaxing! Similar than "gone with the Winns"

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Jero!

[@seawench555]

Hi my Lovelies, that was a great vlog, I felt like I was there with U both, thanks. We can play soccer on the deck of the 52, won't that be interesting🤣. I think Mohomad had been taste testing in his bar 🍹🍸 If I may indulge and express my feeling about the storm, I absolutely love Storms and wished I was there helping u, I was blessed at birth with the capability of keeping my head in extreme situations and have faced many. I seem to thrive when I'm helping people or animals. But hey, I knew u and the boat were very safe. Now the colours, we need to see some swatches before we make such huge decisions, but for the hull, I like aqua marine or a duck blue. I'm so excited for u both and ur family, she will be Stunning. Much Respect XX oh and Barefoot was listing about 3° to starboard whilst at the dock, no acceptable Captain!!!🤣😁🇦🇺

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks for the support Karlene and we'll get the swatches for you to double check what we are doing!

[@seawench555]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 Thanks I'm glad you've got ur priorities right. 😗and my support is unwavering.

[@user-pe6hh4rp6c]

So close to getting your boat!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Yes the time will just fly by we think and hope! Still many decisions to make too...

[@tonyacerra2329]

I would think a dark color would show the dirt more. So any pastel color that speaks to you would probably work. It’s impossible to make that boat look bad though.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Tony - good point!

[@johnrathbun2943]

This is the first time that I've gotten to see your new boat. I really like it! Nice choice. 😊

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Glad you like it, John! It does become much more clear as the build progresses - some of the previous videos showed the upside down hulls but that takes a bit of imagination!

[@paulsmith6553]

Lowest black/at water line tiffnay blue. Anyway you decide she will be a beauty!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Paul!

[@nicolasmonastirsky]

Yellow, bright yellow, so vessel glow like you both! Keep spreading joy. ❤

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Kind words Nicolas! Certainly Eli is like a beacon of light and I am just a moth fluttering around...

[@jimpedra]

How very exciting🤗

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Nice to hear from you Jimmy and Eli and I send our love!!! Hope all is well in your world!

[@gbsailing9436]

WOW it's slowly coming together! 🤣 Pun intended! You must be very excited John and Eli !! I'm so happy for you both. With an Aluminium built boat, what options are available for the deck surfaces, besides Teak (fake teak, paint with non slip textures, etc) to make them less slippery, and which do Portofino find owners request the most? Great rational advice in this episode. Thanks. Oh..P..S. Dark Blue with red pin stripping - like you see on older slipper yachts.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

hi Garth and thanks for the comment and that you liked the crisis management section. We are getting cork on some of the outside surfaces (collar than artificial teak and lower maintenance than real teak. Thanks for the colour suggestion - sounds like it oozes quality and speed!

[@robmyburgh922]

Teal is lovely colour. Teal combines the calming properties of blue with the renewal qualities of green. It is a revitalizing and rejuvenating colour.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Rob - yes teal is a a lovely colour with qualities and a richness to it...

[@chrisstephen4563]

Going to be an awesome boat. Can’t wait to see it finished

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Us too, Chris! We are esp keen to see the finish quality and performance!

[@petermaroudas7323]

I like the "Tiffany" colour.....or a dark silver colour

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Good to hear - thanks Peter!

[@braddonbuckley8629]

Loved your narrative Eli, Turkey is so vibrant and your narrative had me feeling like I was there with you both. Great minds segment was awesome, controlling your emotional brain is key to dealing with any crisis. How good does the Portofino look, looking forward to the next epeisode revealing the interior. As for colours, I liked the suggestion of Tiffany, as well as the suggestions above another thought to add to the mix would be Turquoise. Till the next vid, stay safe and enjoy 😊

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks for the comments Braddon and glad you liked the different segments! Light blue does seem popular and thanks for the TUFMINDS feedback as we were wondering if segments like these would be a bit "heavy" - glad you like it too!

[@NJ-Cathie]

Champagne colored - subtle but sophisticated

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Cathy - we just saw a flashy car in Champagne and it did look really nice but unique as it is not a common colour...

[@SVThatway]

Your Portofino looks like it will be amazing! Good luck

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks - we think so too (but that is why we put down the money for it!!!)

[@MitchellEdwards222]

Thanks for the crisis management therapy session.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks L - glad you liked it! It is really important for yachts but so important in everyday like as we will all be faced with crises at some time...

[@wiredgorilla]

royal blue

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Nice....

[@MitchellEdwards222]

Lime Green

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

That is sooo you L❤️

[@ahminmabed5166]

Cheers guys

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks for your support again Ahmin!

[@fountainvalley100]

My two cents on color is polished aluminum.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks FV - you are the second for polished AL now....

[@patriciafuller7860]

Google says: red and yellow are colors usually associated with speed and efficiency.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Patricia - Ferrari red and yellow taken on board!

[@henryoppermann134]

I would dowse for which color enriches the energy of the boat…color choices inside and out as well.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Henry - and we agree that the colours inside and out need to reflect and match the energy of the boat as you say!

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

make the paint like the paint has been splashed on and each splash a different bright colour , if you understand what I'm saying ....... a white background and the splashes of paint on the front half of the Yacht

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Geoffrey! That would be spectacular!!!

[@henryoppermann134]

Like an artists mural? Or more controlled…I like the idea as well.

[@nessuno1948]

The Tiffany's colour lady is italian from her accent in english.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Hi Nessuno - absolutely Martina who is one of the naval architects for Portofino is very much Italian! We've shown her on the videos before but this time did not introduce her - my apologies!

[@dudesky3619]

Blue to avoid being hit by DEW

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

DEW? What is that???

[@dudesky3619]

Directed Energy Weapons like Lahuna,Maui, Chile,

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

@@dudesky3619 Interesting!

[@claudiof.barbano5530]

No top window on cabins? Just at the side? I think they will be a bit dark, no?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Yes they will be cut later! Cheers

[@Exmuslim1951]

can u make a video on total cost on the completion of cat.please include taxes other expenses in total

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

We will let folk the total the cost when we are done. Still making decisions on sails, gear, dinghies etc all that change the final numbers but we have share the ball park way back at the start of last year before we had chosen some of the higher end options like performance sails.

[@leeway777]

Teal.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Nice, Lee! Eli loves teal!

[@billydaniel900]

👍

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Good on ya Billy!

[@annsheridan12]

Mazda brilliant red.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

WOW - out there Ann!!! Like a race car!!!

[@annsheridan12]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 actually if it were my vessel champagne would be my choice but there is no brighter red.

[@carolkar5687]

I think Tiffany would beautiful & unique

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Carol!

[@SailingSeahorse2026]

Ohh just in case we pick the same (I think not) I’m going electric blue same as StarTrack, Cleanaway…

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Clint - sound good!

[@kerenanastasiatocatly7505]

We want to join you , but can’t find how to with the links …

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Send us your wishes to [e-mail]

[@DRB68]

Looks like a nice boat for the Med... wouldn't take her much further.

[@PeterAcrat]

👀❓

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Interesting comment Felicity. Why makes you say that about being Med only?

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

what was your main reason for choosing the Portifino over the Odisea ?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Hi Geoffrey, thanks very much for your question and we did seriously look at the Odisea before we commented to Portofin. The reasons we went for the significantly more expensive option of PF52 was because of the all the important features that come with the Portofino - front cockpit, transom doors, much greater space on board (shoulder and flared hulls), Kick up centreboard if you hit anything (when I spoke to Odisea they did not even have sacrificial tips to their daggerboard so I advised them to add that...), dedicated engine rooms, compressed air throughout, lifting platform on stern, great fit out features and more. I am sure the Vietnamese builders are very good as they seem to have years of experience so hopefully the final result is great too! Because it was missing so many of a wish list features, it did not suit us even though the price was favourable....

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 , cheers mate , good info , I hope your adventures go well for you both

[@lvdriver4]

Just clear coat the aluminum like the metal shine

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks LV! It is on our list....

[@user-ix5qy2jk7h]

😃😃😄😄😄👍👍👍👍

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks IX :)))

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Docs can i ask you to look into installing a washing machine either with a microplastics filter built in or better adding one to the waste water outlet. They do exist and man made fibers from clothing washing going into the environment are a a major contribution to. Nano and micro plastics in the ecosystems globally. They are also increasingly being found to be sources of increased health risks.. including premature births. They are already every where in every living body and cells and organs. Nature is slow at removing such man made contaminants... it will if we reduce the inputs ...this is low hanging immediate impact stuff. Like the local fish and crustaceans... you end up eating. As for the boat colours😊 light reflective cabin tops... and decking white or silver but a possibly bold colour panel stripe to pick the boat out on the hull sides ..in stormy grey green waters.. ive seen explorer and race boats cats and trimarans with high viz markings on the undersides of the bridge deck. It made an inverted boat easier to spot from the air in a very stormy foamy sea where white just disappeared. The other is to apply a mural or vinyl wrap design to the outer hull sides and possibly the inner bow areas. I've seen some very imaginative designs..even just black on white but there are some natural artists out there who can work wonders ... How about an A Torres straight x ray art out line of a Humpback whale and other marine life ... ive seen some fine examples. 🤔🌊🏝️🌀🌌🦈🐬🐳🐟🐠

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Those are great ideas, Clive- to add the filter to the outlet water pipes - should not be hard! Nice thoughts about the colour and design of the hulls. Absolutely agree with the light colour for the top decks and the reflective or contrasting colour to highlight the shape and for visibility!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 I found the Torre's straight islander humpback.. it was heading an article on the representation vote ... But I think it also names the original Artist. I f i can back track I will tell you who.

[@claudiof.barbano5530]

White....

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Claudio - the classic clean white!!!!

[@claudiof.barbano5530]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 you may add some black-grey here and there to match lazy bag, enclosures, tent and so on. I think that's the best