Sailing Avocet | Working Hard to RELAX at Santa Cruz Island

[@annafraley5388]

W O W ... We are blown away by just how BEAUTIFUL that boat is in the water , It has classic lines from virtually Every angle 📐 you could shoot it from..!!! Really a Great job 👏🥳✅

[@sailingavocet]

Thanks for watching all the videos! As a special treat here is our latest New video that is still on private for our Patreon supporters kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoXdg5-Pmrlpj5o

[@annafraley5388]

@@sailingavocet .. Thank you So Much ... it was Better than good.!! 😎👍

[@rp11106]

I love the gilding!

[@sailingavocet]

cheers

[@skeatchels6938]

Hey from New Zealand. We’re Van-Living but Sailing has to be one of the best, beautiful ways to travel. Can’t wait to check out more of your channel!

[@sailingavocet]

well hey there! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, we love getting to know our viewers. Van life is rad!

[@SailingSisu]

That's the thing, right! Everyone just see the relax part, but boat life is actually most of the time work 😅

[@sailingavocet]

Yep! And we are already back to work haha!

[@SailingSisu]

@@sailingavocet you work too much!, 😉

[@marcushudson1749]

Awesome guys!! Life is good 👍 enjoy and much love ✌️

[@sailingavocet]

Thanks Marcus!

[@leesarahvanlife2297]

Guys !! Wow just caught up with your adventures after you reached out months ago and commented on our van build - we cannot believe how beautiful Avocet is - you have totally earned a lovely relaxing time now ! Massive well done you got to be super happy - and I spy a happy ships cat 🐈⚓️🗺 stay safe xxx

[@sailingavocet]

Hey guys! Thank you so much for checking out our latest video! We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome of our hard work. We appreciate all the kind words and support along the way. We hope you are doing well!

[@leesarahvanlife2297]

@@sailingavocet you definitely should be it’s amazing and you have both worked so so hard x

[@chrispomfret8592]

So good to see experienced sailors doing this online.

[@sailingavocet]

Hey there! Marissa here. I can't take the title of "experienced" sailor until I can sail our boat out by myself, like Chris can! I appreciate the kind worlds and support. Stay safe out there!

[@chrispomfret8592]

@@sailingavocet Well from a glance it’s really obvious Chris is very experienced and teaching you by great example. From deploying flopper stoppers to lifting your dinghy out. Can’t wait to see you guys do some big trips. I’ll be watching.

[@sailingavocet]

@@chrispomfret8592 Thank you! He has been a wonderful teacher since day 1. He taught me how to sail our lake boat when we were 14! Don't be a stranger, keep in touch :)

[@Eddie-jr6bs]

I didn’t know an avocet was a bird. Nice name. I read it browsing your swag. Cool. The wandering albatross stays at sea for years. Fascinating.

[@sailingavocet]

Hey Eddie! We didn't either until we were introduced to the boat. I never knew that about the albatross but I suppose that is why it appears in nautical lore. Thanks for checking out our video and leaving a comment!

[@narsjono8712]

Wow look so good

[@sailingavocet]

thanks!

[@mickar15]

Beautiful video. Looking forward to next weeks.

[@sailingavocet]

I think you mean "month's" :) we don't upload weekly

[@mickar15]

@@sailingavocet Maybe I was hoping. :)

[@sailingavocet]

@@mickar15 haha deal! Pressures on... better start editing!

[@vaughnallen2066]

John and Robin are smiling down. Thank you for taking care of her!

[@sailingavocet]

Vaughn, you have no idea how happy that comment makes us. We often talk about John and Robin, even though we never met them. We can still feel their presence in Avocet, and hope we are making them proud. Cheers!

[@mariemorrissey9378]

So happy to see you enjoying you hard work

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you Marie, you have been so supportive through it all. We appreciate it!

[@FeeltheBreeze]

She looks absolutely stunning guys, we can’t wait to find and join you somewhere on the big blue!

[@sailingavocet]

heck yah! Soon!

[@08Barclay]

Gorgeous Boat! We’ll done!

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you so much!

[@freelyroaming]

Awesome. I used to have a boat in a marina in Channel Islands Harbor as well. The best spot to explore the islands.

[@sailingavocet]

Awesome! We loved living in Channel Islands Harbor.

[@jameswesthart5873]

I'm new to this channel and am very much enjoying the California sailing appeal. I live in Coronado and we also have a large sailing community. Appreciate the craftsmanship aspect of your videos and hoping to see more to come. Excellent!

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you so much James! Glad to hear you are enjoying it. MUCH more to come!

[@markperry7842]

Your boat looks great. Nice to see you out sailing and playing. Thank you for the tour. Sail on ⛵️⛵️😎🇺🇸

[@sailingavocet]

Cheers!!!

[@WalkingMario]

Great video💯✔👍

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you!

[@Martin_Skywatcher]

As per usual I am bit late because I Iive on the other side of the Atlantic, but I watch all your videos! Great boat work is done and Avocet is back in the water again, let the adventures begin ! (within the limits of the current situation of course).

[@sailingavocet]

Better late than never! We always look forward to your comments :) thanks for tuning in!

[@introvertnomad8406]

Great video, what a beautiful place to have to work from!

[@sailingavocet]

thanks for stopping by!

[@TravelingGlossers]

Definitely worth it! Looks so relaxing! The water is so clear!! Wow!

[@sailingavocet]

it is warm and gorgeous!

[@svdukesonsunday1275]

Wow, excellent quality footage and editing. Great style of narrating mixed with fun footage. You guys have a winning recipe here. It’s great to see US west coast sailors. Santa Cruz Island is in our near future. Thank you. Fair winds where ever you are now.

[@sailingavocet]

Hey fellow sea fairers! Marissa here. thanks for watching our video and leaving such a nice comment, we appreciate it! Ventura and the channel islands have been a good home base while we prepare to go cruising and hopefully meet up with Chris's older brother Jon on SV Prism. If you make it down this way drop us a line! We would love to buddy boat.

[@LarsDeRuntz]

Certainly you make it look easy.

[@sailingavocet]

well that is sweet! haha

[@LarsDeRuntz]

@@sailingavocet you’re very sweet. You are like Bailey Quarters on WKRP in Cincinnati. She’s played by Jan Smithers who was a model also, before she became an actress.

[@sailingavocet]

@@LarsDeRuntz well shucks, thank you!

[@macster43yt]

Just came from Tictok teleafunkinU47 great job great sound keep up the great work I’ll be watching. Love the pirate flag.

[@sailingavocet]

cheers!!

[@SailOurWorld]

Its def times like these that make up for the hard work 🎉 new sub here 😉

[@sailingavocet]

Welcome aboard! We have enjoyed your videos. Keep it up!

[@SVImpavidus]

Some really good video in this one. Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@sailingavocet]

thanks friends!

[@JonoThorne]

Really lovely video. You guys are awesome. Subscribed. 🥳

[@sailingavocet]

Love your channel name... we do feel truly blessed! We wish you nothing but fair winds, and following seas. Cheers!

[@johnwilliams9843]

I love this video what u all did very great good job

[@sailingavocet]

thank you John!

[@johnwilliams9843]

Thanks just showing some love always

[@keeldragger]

Happy to see you back on the water and enjoying the payoff from all of that hard work

[@sailingavocet]

cheers to thank!!

[@stevelambert7496]

Nice to see west coast sailing great channel and thanks

[@sailingavocet]

Thanks for stopping by! Fair winds ~

[@michaelrichter8040]

Avocet looks great you guys did an amazing job, really good to see you out on the water. Fair winds

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you so much Michael! We appreciate your support. Fair winds!

[@davidwearswool]

Thanks guys!

[@sailingavocet]

absolutely :) fair winds

[@DutchNomadGuido]

Love the feeling of an endless summer and your nomadic travels :)

[@sailingavocet]

Well thanks for dropping by!

[@TalksByAshok]

Enjoyed a lot🥰♥️

[@sailingavocet]

glad to hear it!

[@StephenOshea]

hi great video . you videos make my day , amazing scenery guys

[@sailingavocet]

thank yoU!

[@SailHosailing]

All your work has really paid off - Avocet is looking awesome!

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you so much!! We appreciate it!

[@connorgioiafigliu]

I love your b-roll!

[@sailingavocet]

thank you!

[@DoubleUThings]

Good to see you guys out on the water and sailing, instead of doing that friggin', never ending boatwork! Happy greetingz. Wim

[@sailingavocet]

Funny you mention that... Chris has already dove into 3 interior projects haha!

[@DoubleUThings]

@@sailingavocet Haha, nothing new under the sun! Momentarily totally sick of projects. Tomorrow starting a new one too. First in a "new" row I don't want to think about :-)

[@SailingPivo]

Great video guys! Good quality. We hope to see you out there someday.

[@sailingavocet]

yes!

[@never2oldadventures]

Great video guys. Skways enjoy facts about the anchorage that cruisers stay at. Stay safe! Until our adventures cross, fair winds and full sails ⛵

[@sailingavocet]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the kind words and support

[@christopherkohel8555]

Honestly, this video is one of the most relaxing, well produced and enjoyable videos I’ve watched in a long while. Absolutely beautiful vessel. Your labor of love is obvious! Well done.🍕

[@sailingavocet]

Hey there! thank you so much, we appreciate the kind words and support. Stay safe out there!

[@danielbestbersker9913]

Hey probably don’t remember me from KiK but happy to see your new way of life coming along!

[@sailingavocet]

I remember you! Cheers!

[@brucew6897]

To see the joy and contentment on your faces after a long summer of such hard work is truly wonderful. Each video in the ongoing story of Avocet is a source of inspiration. Keep doing what you’re doing and the world is your oyster! 😁

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you so much Bruce! Your kind words and support mean so much to us. Stay safe out there

[@joedonnelly9487]

New sub - great vid & music!

[@sailingavocet]

Welcome aboard Joe!

[@christopherstevenson9737]

Gorgeous vessel! Great restoration job. ❤ seeing a more local sailing channel (I’ll soon be sailing my Flicka-20 out of L.A. Harbor to explore Catalina and Channel Islands). Nice video and story telling work (almost as good as Maya’s Sailing Magic Carpet! 😂).

[@sailingavocet]

Thanks Christopher - we upload when we can. Chris is a cinematographer by trade and shoots for BBC, Audie, Mercedes, etc so when he gets home the last thing he wants to do is film 😂 We LOVE the Flicka 20’s and hope to own one someday. Fair winds!

[@timnash8111]

You two are amazing!! Wish you the best on your journey threw the seas!!

[@sailingavocet]

thank you Tim! Stay safe out there!

[@theblackman51]

Such a fantastic video! This needs to go viral!😍

[@sailingavocet]

Start sharing it with your friends!!

[@AllAboutSpray]

Bet that felt gooood! Nice edit guys!

[@sailingavocet]

thank you!!

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Great video! What a journey you guys had and now to enjoy! Awesome! We know the SFB well. Learned to sail at OCSC in J24s. We miss the slot sometimes, so reliably fun.

[@sailingavocet]

SO you must know our good friends Mitch and Quincey?

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

@@sailingavocet why yes I do, good people 💕

[@sailingavocet]

@@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift they sailed my moms boat down to Ventura with us back in August, now they are here with Esprit :)

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

@@sailingavocet oh very cool. Tell them we say hi! Wishing them the best winds

[@refittingreverie7992]

The boat looks great! Hoping I can get mine looking that beautiful after my refit.

[@sailingavocet]

Im sure it will, hard work pays off!

[@alanhowell8173]

I was there! It was wonderful and yet your video made it even more magical. Great job. Great boat. Fantastic friends!

[@sailingavocet]

It was lovely!

[@Jessadahl]

I wish soon I can do sailing

[@sailingavocet]

Get out there!

[@karyhansen5082]

I know it was in a previous video that you were talking about your toe board brackets being taller than the toe board itself. I can see in this vid they still are. I think if it were my problem I would solve it by adding material about 3 inches wider and a 1/2 inch taller than the bracket. Creating "humps" along the top of the toe rail. Not sure if I would have these humps start/end as a 1/4 round popping up kind of matching the corners of the bracket or if I'd have them blend in sweeping down to zero. : )

[@sailingavocet]

Hey Kary! Funny enough they don't even bother us anymore. We considered a lot of options to "resolve" the issue but honestly they are all time or monetarily consuming. They aren't harming anything, and we honestly don't even notice them while sailing or admiring our boat from the dinghy. We appreciate your time too throw an idea our way! You are very clever :)

[@davidwearswool]

Looks like a really sweet trip! Your bulwarks turned out lovely. I'm curious how that flopper stopper worked out for you.

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you David! We LOVE our flop stopper. you can actually get a discount if you mention "SV Avocet" :) We did a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imO6eoCGja50m7M

[@elefja1]

Hey, loved the video, where did you get the blue seat pads from? I could use al couple like that on my boat

[@sailingavocet]

Hey Matthew they were discontinued, but these are super close to them amzn.to/38wARa6

[@elefja1]

@@sailingavocet Thanks! I'm up in Alameda, building up my skill in the Bay. I'm hoping to sail to the channel islands also. It was great to see what I have to look forward to!

[@sailingavocet]

@@elefja1 great place to do it! We grew up sailing the bay.

[@WindwardToEden]

That's OK. Can't worry about filming all the time, sometimes you just have to relax and soak it all in.

[@sailingavocet]

cheers to that!

[@sailingmarie7097]

You could add a slat of different wood on top of the toerail. It would give a nice color and grain difference to the toerail. I would go more purple...

[@sailingavocet]

Hey there! We weighed out the options and considered using purple heart but honestly we want to use our boat. We can always make this adjustment later, and since it is aesthetic based we will hold onto our $ and put it towards necessities. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we appreciate the feedback!

[@stevecohenfun]

Hey, checking in from smallyt. This is really beautifully shot. Have fun out there!

[@sailingavocet]

well hey there! thanks for taking the time to watch the video AND comment! That means a lot. Have a good one and stay safe out there!

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

It's so cool, l working hard with my sailing boat so l can do the same. Nice video ⛵️😎

[@sailingavocet]

keep it up! :)

[@SilentStorm_5]

Would you guys mind setting up a camera on the railing of your boat, on the side of your “flopper stopper” and do a time lapse video, to show the difference with, and without the flopper stopper? I am really intrigued to see if, and how much of a difference there is. Cheers, and thanks! This is my first time viewing your channel, so if you have done this already, I apologize for asking without looking through your catalog of episodes.

[@sailingavocet]

Hey there! Great idea, we can definitely do this. We love this Flop Stopper and noticed how much more efficient than our previous cone flopper stopper.

[@SilentStorm_5]

@@sailingavocet I don’t watch all of the sailing channels on KZbin, but I have/do watch a decent amount, and this is the first time I have seen that “flopper stopper” I would think that if you guys called the manufacturer of the unit you are using, maybe they would pay you guys, or give you different types of their products to do a review on. Maybe if you record a review for their product, and send that to them as well in an email or on social media, that would help them choose you to be one of their spokesmen maybe? Just a thought. Sorry if I am suggesting too much, and kinda stepping on your toes a little, but I just figured this could be a good opportunity. Good luck either way and cheers!🍻

[@sailingavocet]

@@SilentStorm_5 Hey there! So as mentioned in the video this was given to us by the own er of the company and our friend John after we mentioned our original flopper stopper. They are quite common here whether people use a 5 gallon bucket or the cone design that we used previously.

[@SilentStorm_5]

@@sailingavocet my apologies, I didn’t recall hearing that in the episode. Well, never mind then I guess😜😂

[@sailingavocet]

@@SilentStorm_5 no worries!

[@keasly144]

Great u guys can go sailing know

[@sailingavocet]

woohoo!

[@SoulofaSeeker]

I'm overcome with excitement at finding you both and your channel after we found your post on ours. I'm convinced we were meant to be friends because: 1. You have a cat too?! Please write back more about your kitty -- Male or female? How old? Name?! (*hearts are in my eyes*) 2. Your husband has a Subaru Ambassador shirt -- I'm obsessed with Subaru haha But seriously, how beautiful is that water?! Every. single. shot! So happy to find you and cannot wait for more whale shots -- We're dive certified and keep trying to find whales but they always seem to sneak away! Thanks again for finding us and looking forward to the day our paths cross too! L (and Andy)

[@sailingavocet]

Well howdy! We sure do have a cat, her name is Cleocatra, or Cleo for short. We adopted her when we lived on land and she moved aboard Avocet with no issues. The ambassador shirt is actually mine! I used to be a Subaru ambassador when I had time (and money) to put into my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek... oh how times have changed haha! Thank you so much for following our channel, it means so much to us and YES! Let's be friends! :) Stay safe out there!

[@SoulofaSeeker]

@@sailingavocet So happy you wrote back! We both cannot wait to see more of Cleo -- I was just combing your blog now for details on her! We have three rescues (a dog and two cats -- one cat is still relatively new to us but she is seeming to really enjoy life now after a rough start before us). I'm totally going to admit that I did not know there was an ambassador program and my love for Subaru is deep -- I had a Forester and now an STI. I'll never get anything else . . . well, other than our Clark motorhome haha Thank you again for your message back -- It made my night. We are working on our Monday video now and I also want to thank you for video editing inspiration -- We are trying to show a past clip and really loved how you did your transition when you asked your husband if the boat restoration was worth it. I hope it turns out! Stay safe too! L (and Andy)

[@sailingavocet]

@@SoulofaSeeker Well hello again! I saw your comment on our blog, I haven't had a chance to log in and respond yet... Yes! Cleo is a rescue, we adopted her when we still lived on land in Lake Tahoe, and she was 2, about 4 years ago now. She was supposed to be a goldfish, but when we saw her at the pet store we knew we had to rescue her from her glass box. Best choice we ever made, even though I never did get a gold fish. I used to work at a humane, no kill shelter in Tahoe called Pet Network and although the pay was low it was the most rewarding 9-5 job I had ever had and really miss cuddling animals to get paid! Thank you for rescuing your fur babies! I am thrilled to hear we made your night, as comments as kind as yours are what make our day! Excited to see the new video! Cheers

[@SoulofaSeeker]

@@sailingavocet hahaha "Supposed to be a goldfish!" Love that! L (and Andy)

[@svengrenander]

So glad you got out there ! Avocet looks stunning. When is the next escape ? (We're back from our land-cruise and ready to get back out there too)

[@sailingavocet]

well, funny enough Chris couldn't relax so he has already started another big project!!

[@svengrenander]

@@sailingavocet Dare I ask 'what is the next big project ?'

[@rayjay1770]

Does your friend John have Everlasting Gobstoppers?

[@sailingavocet]

Everlasting gobstoppers and flop stoppers? my goodness im sure we can ask him about expanding his line. thanks for the laugh haha

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

how do you guys like those folding cockpit chairs? they look great

[@sailingavocet]

we LOVE them! Don't tell my mother in law but we borrowed one of them from her boat haha! You can actually find them at a good price here: amzn.to/3p9AZDt

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

Sailing Avocet thank you!

[@ดุ่ยดุ่ยลุยเดี่ยว]

Want to have a sailboat but do not know the price will be expensive or not.

[@sailingavocet]

hey there, i recommend you look at yachtworld.com

[@douglasblack7457]

Hey just thought I’d let you guys know there’s a 1966 Cal 40 foot on Captain Q yacht hunter ,KZbin page !! It’s a racer !!!

[@sailingavocet]

well thats neat! We liked watching his video on the Cheoy Lee Offshore 41' which is very similar to our boat.

[@gabrielmoreno1592]

excellent video. am I about to buy a sailboat in Florida that insurance company would advise?

[@sailingavocet]

Thanks Gabriel! I would start reaching out to local insurances and gathering estimates. We don't really have a solid answer for you, unfortunately. Best of luck!

[@kiltedskipper]

I need one of those flopper stoppers. Perhaps I purchase one from "John".

[@sailingavocet]

You sure could! And if you mention Avocet at check out I believe you get $25 off :)

[@kiltedskipper]

@@sailingavocet can I get his contact info? Please.

[@sailingavocet]

www.flopstopper.com

[@christophermetz9196]

You are beautiful and I loved the video

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you so much! Thats very kind of you. Be sure to share the video with your friends!

[@mrvivasayatamizhan]

Hi

[@sailingavocet]

bonjour

[@LandRatsSailing]

Low-Key jealous, waiting for our turn to Relax!

[@sailingavocet]

you will get there soon!

[@richardgooding498]

Have you guys ever had a great white shark come up to your boat. If so, what did you think

[@sailingavocet]

Great Q! We have not seen one, but a day after we left that spot we were snorkeling in this video a 15 ft great white came through!!

[@richardgooding498]

Were you guys in the water when the shark came through.

[@sailingavocet]

@@richardgooding498 no

[@ดุ่ยดุ่ยลุยเดี่ยว]

😘😋🙋🥰💖👍🤪

[@sailingavocet]

:)

[@vincentwesolowski459]

Knock knock, anybody home?

[@sailingavocet]

Yes?

[@HeyMichaelLeo]

I thought a flopper stopper was womans bra 😯 my bad.

[@sailingavocet]

No. www.FlopStopper.com

[@HeyMichaelLeo]

@@sailingavocet 😝🤣

[@svslipaway3534]

Hey! We sail the same anchorages, but from Santa Barbara. Check out my channel too- nothing as good as yours- maybe someday I’ll try some editing and something other than an iPhone! 😊

[@sailingavocet]

Hey! Great content, hopefully we share an anchorage someday soon!

[@kwed5469]

@kwessence on kik

[@sailingavocet]

well hi there!

[@SailMermaid]

How beautiful she is! And the rewarding feeling when you know she is ship shape and ready to go. That is when you can truly relax. Enjoy guys, it is well deserved!

[@sailingavocet]

Thank you Roger!