SAILBOAT LIFE: Exploring Above & Under The Sea [Sailing Kittiwake Ep. 108]

[@Oceans_Sail]

This is an outstanding video - thanks millions! Apart from the great places and scenes i really appreciate the fact that amidst all of this Ryan is changing the oil filter. Priceless! The cleanliness of the engine is a credit to you guys. As is the ship shape nature of your boat. I watch some other channels and i cringe at the lines and buckets and debris all over some peoples boat decks. And what’s more you guys have become excellent sailors! Congratulations on a job very well done!

[@SailingKittiwake]

Thanks ever so much, Andy! ❤

[@pjreynoldsa1]

Finally someone actually sailing!!

[@SailingKittiwake]

LOL we only sailed 3,000nm to get here.

[@Rudder2]

Really like that village! That's the type of place I live for. Really don't like tourist traps. My wife and I would rather be anchored off an uninhabited island to our selves or a village like that. Quirky is character and I really like character. The more you get to the little non tourist villages the more I think you will like the Caribbean. What I always liked about traveling is finding the local spot and drinking and eating what they do. Sometimes it's not liked but that rarely happens...Usually I end up like it alot. Adds to the trip to not just be there experience it...Instead of going to the night club go to the local dive bar...That's where the real memories are made. Really enjoy watching you experience it for the first time. Keep living the dream!

[@SailingKittiwake]

Very true! Seems like we have the same tastes 🙂

[@nmsspacedude1793]

Hi both. Just found you today first time and subscribed. I've started at both ends - I'm watching the first videos and coming up; and watching this newest video and working down. Only possible timewise 'cos of Lockdown. It's really obvious - viewing this way - just how much you've learnt and how experienced you are now. I'm gonna enjoy these from the comfort of my sofa... (and my wife just commented how windy it can get even here. Huh - so Rude!)

[@trevhedges]

Very nice thanks guys! Cheers Trev..

[@SailingKittiwake]

Cheesrs Trev!

[@haighaj]

Another great video, looked like an amazing sail to get to the anchorage! The diving and snorkeling looked fab, pity you didn't manage to catch tea on the sail over! Fair winds!

[@SailingKittiwake]

Cheers Andrew! X

[@johnrichards5053]

Your first video about crossing the Atlantic popped up in my feed today and I’ve been binge watching ever since. What an adventure. Really appreciate the honest account of your Atlantic crossing. I’ve been to Bequai - beautiful island. X

[@junemartin1475]

Thanks for taking us on your journey!⛵

[@SailingKittiwake]

Thanks for coming along!

[@rasheedmasthan6779]

Great Video, ♥️👌👍

[@pete7708]

Great video. You both look so much happier since leaving the Med or is it that married life is suiting you? It is really hard to avoid bumps and bruises when on a boat but some injuries are easy to avoid and a good manicure now and again will prevent such as those on Ryans back 7:06.🤭 Bet those sting in salt water. 😬

[@SailingKittiwake]

Thanks! We love it here. LOL he scratches himself on his back all the time because the sweat makes it itchy.

[@timvukman4734]

I love that you identify the life that you film underwater. Thanks!!!!

[@paulsj9245]

Yep! It shows high conciousness of this precious wildlife!

[@SailingKittiwake]

Thank you both! 😊

[@andypennybrown6848]

Nice one guys, had a Chinese with Dennis and Lizzi on board last night before they go back to the South West, enjoy!

[@SailingKittiwake]

Sounds lovely. We missed them again.

[@brianboys9015]

Gorgeous

[@TwoGetLost]

Just incredible

[@tvonzweck]

Good stuff. The boat looks dialed in, and the vibe is decidely different from the none to knarly wind scenarios and boat projects of the Med. You guys earned these good times and you wear them well! Question, a tad nosey, if to nosey just say so. I'm in the process of buying a genoa and staysail. My first time purchasing sails. And, when all is said and done (upgrading to Marblehead cloth or similar, adding this and that, because I don't want to not get some feature that improves shape, longevity, offshore strength, ease of trim, etc...) I am at just under $5k. Which, if I were to go with more standard sails would be more like $4k. My boat is also a 37' that I plan on crossing oceans with over the next 5 years. Finally, the question... and I suppose it only applies if my memory serves me correctly and you've recently outfitted Skua with new sails. What type of cloth are your head sails, are you happy with them, would you buy them again, happy with the size, and (the nosey part) approximately what did you pay for each of the headsails? It's really quite difficult to know if one is over buying, and /or over paying. I respect your opinions so I'm asking you vs the folks that I know and that don't have the experience you two do. Grazi.

[@cicero44bc]

Yes! Another video! I know what I'm doing for the next 15 mins. Your videos are so good and so binge-able. Hope you both are having a great time.

[@SailingKittiwake]

Wow thanks so much Cicero! ❤️

[@thomas5495]

Monday mornings at it's finest for me with your awesome videos. Sailing, snorkeling, sunsets, and even a relaxing storm. The 4 major '' S '' of cruising. Loved that great little community and town, such a peaceful place and lifestyle. Thanks for another great vid guy's

[@SailingKittiwake]

Thanks for another lovely comment, Thomas. It makes the effort of filming and editing all the more worth it.

[@susanthomas7567]

Always look forward to Friday to see what you 2 are up to, I saw a lot of the fish on your videos snorkelling of the Isla Mujeres on the coral reef there, its just off Cancun, Mexico. Its the second largest coral reef in the world after the Great Barrier reef. Looking forward to next video. xxx

[@ronhaskins7197]

Another great video guys! Seems like your already happy disposition is heightened even more by the Caribbean and her magic! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful places with us. Best, Capt. Ron

[@SailingKittiwake]

Cheers Ron. It’s such an amazing place, it’s hard to rein in the enthusiasm.

[@overlandworld2253]

You guys are getting us through difficult times in Africa... We soooooo look forward to Mondays! XXX

[@SailingKittiwake]

Glad to help :) xxx

[@jbhann]

Overland World ...besides the COVID, is there something else happening in Morocco?

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Woop! That's lunchtime sorted!

[@SailingKittiwake]

Yeeepeee! 😊😊😊

[@duncan.5228]

Looks like your enjoying the Med. Really pleased for you guys. You have worked hard for it.

[@SailingKittiwake]

You mean the Caribbean? 😁 Yes, we love it here.

[@duncan.5228]

@@SailingKittiwake Yes the Caribbean, sorry. Good job I'm not the navigator 😄

[@SailingKittiwake]

@@duncan.5228 haha!

[@michaelmcconnell7958]

Did you lose your forward dorades? I see the boxes but no scoops. PS. Love your vids. Fair winds and calm seas!

[@SailingKittiwake]

No but they come off easily and with so many lines there, we prefer not to risk it.

[@richardsimpson2599]

Hi guys, think you are loving that side of the pond, looks amazing ! 3356 views and only 462 likes, come on people !!!!!!!!

[@SailingKittiwake]

Thanks ever so much, Richard. Meh. Nothing goes wrong, so no one’s interested 😂

[@dabruscar]

Oh guys that is an amazing place. Enjoy every second and stay safe.

[@JohnnyRizon]

You guys are so great, your videos are so well done, excellent music and great narrations. Thanks so much for making such wonderful content!

[@bobblack4048]

Another great video, I often wonder whether you worry about leaving your dingy when you go ashore.

[@SailingKittiwake]

We always lock it. If we can’t lock it, we don’t venture far.

[@clayfarnet970]

Nice thanks guys. 👍👍👍

[@andrewthompson2380]

Didnt look as if you ran the engine immediately after oil change! Best to do then close check that has no leaks from oil filter also oil level ok after its settled a bit

[@stevelawrie9115]

You guys have such a hard life :)

[@SailingKittiwake]

Terrible, hey?

[@stevelawrie9115]

@@SailingKittiwake Hey, enjoy, we're just jealous. :)

[@williamlewis8741]

bonjour elena and ryan. greetings from southern and western France. it's raining here. days on end raining. but being seasoned sailors; you've had rain and wet for days on end too. many thanks for the video. i especially enjoyed the diving. how long can you two stay under water please ? be safe and cheers

[@svjobeth6256]

Hi Elena and Ryan, thanks for the episode - another great one; we always look forward to them. A couple of questions; first, as freelancers how are you finding consistent work being so far from your home-base networks? We're both freelancers and are wondering about this. Second, why is your dodger removed? Just curiosity...thanks!

[@SailingKittiwake]

We keep the same clients or pick them up via online networking/friends. It's mainly Elena working though.

[@svjobeth6256]

@@SailingKittiwake, thanks Ryan! That sounds pretty much the same as us. My wife, who does business to business PR for tech companies, is curious as to what sort of writing Elena does.

[@captaindrew3061]

Great videos. What suze RiB can you fit on your deck forward of the mast ? Thanks

[@SailingKittiwake]

Ours is a 2.4 but you could probably fit a 3m one uncomfortably.

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Do you have a water maker?

[@brianmurphy7962]

Really enjoy your videos. I am not a sailor (never will be, I’d be sick everyday!) , just wondering, when both of dove down to the wreck, I see you are not using a tank, and it seems deep to me ... this may be a silly question, how do you hold your breath so long without coming up? May God bless both of you and keep you safe!

[@ando4313]

Wow

[@arthurkettle3010]

Lovely vid and impressive free-diving....how long can you stay under for?

[@SailingKittiwake]

Cheers Arthur! We were down for less than 30 seconds probably, but we're improving 🙂

[@arthurkettle3010]

Cheers. Love your underwater stuff - and the onscreen descriptions of the wonderful lifeforms you come across. Keep up the fascinating installments. Fair winds and following seas 👍

[@etma01]

Hi guys, hope it’s ok to ask a question. How much line to you put out when you are trawling for fish? I’m yet to have any luck fishing from our boat and trying to figure out what I’m doing wrong!

[@richardhobbs9038]

13:32 Drinkin' a Coke . . . . . . . Straight ! ! ! !

[@SailingKittiwake]

At 10am? Yup.

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

If you venture to the Grand Caymans: www.dive365cayman.com/kittiwake-cayman Thumbs up before video even rolls. Stay safe Ryan and Elena!

[@SailingKittiwake]

We'd love to freedive the Kittiwake!

[@JonMadsen70]

:)