SAILING BETWEEN CONTINENTS | Sailing through the historic Gibraltar Strait | AFRICA AND EUROPE EP 30

[@Buccaneer1971]

Best music selection of all the you tube sailing channels - keep it up!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aw thanks so much Steve! That's a high compliment 😊👍

[@joannelowe5032]

Brilliant video, a very emotional goodbye to jade's cap 😄

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww thanks ☺ I know :( RIP Cap, you were too young.

[@trevorbyron9448]

Love the titanic incerpt..and all else ...the bread..cooking...n theme music..nice lil adventure . Happy go Lucky sailin n will follow the rest of your adventure.. you're a phenomena, without knowing it !

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aw thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it 😁 Very kind words, your support has been so awesome all through this journey 😊

[@niklaslindgren4690]

Just love seeing the rock of Gibraltar in the distance. I miss that view so much 🥺

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww it's so impressive isn't it. We absolutely loved the view from this marina, one of our favourites so far. ❤

[@RichardvanDijk]

Must have been amazing seeing Africa like that. I enjoy the random cooking on a budget segments too. Keep up the good work.

[@ChasingCurrents]

It was so cool. Just being able to see Africa really made us feel like we'd sailed so far (I suppose we have!) Aw that's good to know someone enjoys them! I may start doing some more cooking bits in the future :) Thanks for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.

[@bornfreefreedom4900]

Hi hello 👋👋⛵️🌎 It is truly wonderful to see your amazing adventures ☀️🌎⛵️ Thank you both 🙏🙏 for sharing☀️🌟☀️ 🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much ☺️ sending our love! 🌊🌊⛵

[@ShipHappensUK]

Crazy wind speeds!

[@simonluxton8299]

Poor cap. Very enjoyable video guys. Keep up the great work!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much Simon, really glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@cassilva76]

Yessssss I loved. :-) Wait for this video. Take care guysss

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yayyy, thanks so much 😊 You take care too! x

[@mikesails100]

Mmmm! I DID taste that bread! Just by looking at it! Yum yum! Think I might make some too! Thanks for sharing the vid. 😊

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yes you should go make some 😬 It's a hit on Talisman as you can see! Aw you're welcome, thanks for watching it 😊

[@clevelandthomsen7042]

Love you guys! Just went for it and now look at you, almost to AFRICA by boat! WTG!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww thanks so much! Honestly, it's crazy what a bit of optimism can do 😂 Not sure how we made it this far but we love it! 😂

[@annamay6351]

What a wonderful, and if I may the term "homey", video. Thank you so much for making my afterwork Fridays something to really look forward too!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww thank you Anna 😁You're more than welcome! We're just so glad you enjoy them 😍

[@faisalfizz]

Love watching you guys your vids are excellent and have a real feel good factor. Still surprises me how much sea you have crossed in that short time and enjoyed it. Well done guys 👏👏

[@ChasingCurrents]

Awww thanks so much Faisal! 😊 It's been so much fun! Can't wait to see what next season has in store :) 🙏

[@davidclarke7728]

Food is always better when someone else cooks it for you

[@ChasingCurrents]

So true!!

[@epcode5121]

Great you showed facilities, not many do.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yeah it's something we never thought to do, but will definitely try and do it more as all the facilities are so different!

[@marcos20booijink]

I’ve been watching your videos for sometime now! Really inspiring and I’ve learned a lot from you guys. I leaning about sailing and I hoping to buy my first sailboat next year. Thank you and keep making these amazing videos. Much love from The Netherlands ✌🏻

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks Jose! So glad you've found our journey inspiring :) That's amazing that you're also planning to buy your first sailboat next year, good luck to you and please get in touch if you want to ask any questions! Thanks for watching and commenting, sending out love to the Netherlands! 👍

[@jasonpeculiar]

Cool video guys. I really enjoy the music you guys choose too. Great stuff, cheers. Be lucky.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ah thanks so much Jason! Really glad you enjoyed :) All our best 👍

[@benmfry]

Another awesome video - thank you guys! My wife always says that "Brummies on a Boat" is her favourite, so much so that she's now learnt your real name 😀

[@ChasingCurrents]

Awww thanks Ben, love that!! Tell her Brummies on a boat are very grateful to have her support 😅Whatever she calls us 😜

[@BIBIWCICC]

Whatever you do don’t be tempted to fuel up in Gibraltar. All the marina tanks have diesel bug. They cause you to need and engine rebuild very shortly after you use it.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hey :) These videos aren't real time, this was now actually just under 2 months ago. We did refuel in Gibraltar, didn't have any problems thankfully!

[@SailingIndiana]

Dolphins!! Amazing recognising those waters and La Linea Marina! Such a great spot -- we cant wait to see your next video of Gibraltar! :) xx

[@ChasingCurrents]

As you can tell we were sooo happy to see the dolphins 😍 Aww yeah I bet it brought back some cool memories 😊 We loved that marina, the view of the rock was insane. A very special guest features in the next video, you may know them 👀

[@thenomadsailor2165]

These vids new getting me through these cold UK times :) making me really look forward to our next season

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww thanks man :) Same here! Can't wait😍

[@andysimons9226]

Well done guys, good video. Brynn has inspired me to try making flat breads with almond flour - I know it sounds weird, but I'm cutting down on carbs. Although I am doing a roast today so I've got to have at least a couple of spuds! Much love from the Forest of Dean.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ahh thanks a lot Andy :) No that sounds great! I think it would work really well with almond flour our coconut flour - so simple too. Oh yess you can't turn down a roast 😋 All our best from a chilly Birmingham!!

[@diverjim2069]

I laughed way too hard at the Titanic/Jades hat meme 🙈😂🤣

[@ChasingCurrents]

😂 It makes me happy that at least this great loss brought some joy to you all 😂🙏

[@sailingbluedawn]

Great bit of docking you two, very relaxed! Makes a nice change from all the docking disaster videos on you tube. Looking forward to your next video 👍

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ah thank you😊 Appreciate you watching and commenting!👍

[@mikeg6606]

Monastir in Tunisia used to be a cheap and chill place to winter. Long time ago, but might be worth asking about.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yess we have heard about Tunisia from a couple of people. We've actually flown back to the UK for 3 months now this season, but it's definitely something we'll consider for wintering next year, cheers 👍

[@jmfjmf2542]

Excellent video, I would love to have a video on what you think of all the equipment you have been using so far, especially regarding electronics. Again, many thanks.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much! Great idea. We've actually now filmed a B&G review video, so we'll edit that and get it out after Christmas - hopefully it's useful :) Cheers for watching and commenting, hope you're well!

[@epcode5121]

Absolutely Brilliant video guys...love your adventure ⛵️😎🙏🏼 catch that fish 🎣🐟

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aw thanks so much! Really glad you're enjoying our adventures 😁

[@ABobbyDee]

1,500 miles see,s like a good number. Go for it.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks Bobby. We can't believe we made it this far, but we're very happy about it!😁

[@ethan6858]

Hello guys, I too live on my sailing yacht, have done for 6 years now. Great to see two ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Makes a change from watching posing and pretentious people on here. Fair winds, hope we cross paths one day.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hey Ethan! Really appreciate the kind words :) Yes, hope our paths cross one day too! Not sure where in the world you are, but I'm sure we'll make it your way one day 😂

[@ethan6858]

I am in Ipswich at the moment, I bought my boat from a place near Nice and sailed her back here. I stayed in Gibraltar for a while and plan to go back in about 18 months to stay. Keep away from the Orcas 👍😉

[@sailingstardreamer]

Another great video would love to see a video of your 1500 nm the good bad and did we really just do that. I’m coming around yours for Xmas dinner but don’t tell the other subscribers flatbreads look great

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aw thank you 😊Yes we definitely will make that video! We have plenty to say :) Hahaa, no problem - Talisman is always stocked up with plenty of flatbreads 😋

[@kenburkimsher1356]

We also have the B & G Vulcan chart plotter, radar, windex, and tri-data. It would be great to hear about your experience with it.

[@ChasingCurrents]

We're actually just editing a video of this as we speak! It may be released after Christmas now but it's definitely on its way 😊 thanks for commenting 👍

[@Cudbeorht]

Deadly vid. Falling out over who does the best flat bread... Did I hear you correctly? Did you say "scran" when you were eating the rice dish?

[@ChasingCurrents]

Haha yes you heard correctly! Is this a term you use as well or have you not heard it before?

[@87sport]

loved the video! looks like such a beautiful area. I lost my first hat this year after eight years sailing, I feel your pain. lol. cheers!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww thank you 😊 So glad you enjoyed it! Gibraltar was amazing, so much history to learn about there - really interesting stuff. Haha! Oh gosh, I feel bad for you. I'd only had mine for like 2 years and I already miss it 😂

[@snakeplisken4278]

Miss Africa. Now in the USA for 20+ years. In Cape Town, they don't cancel sailing races unless it blows over 60 knots lol!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yeah it's definitely not for the faint of heart there is it haha. Hope to make it there one day! On this (or a bigger) vessel 😅

[@sailingwithus5743]

Is that sailing Indiana in the bacckground ? loving the videos guys especially when you use words like good scran!

[@ChasingCurrents]

At the end of the video? If so well observed! Haha, one half of the awesome Indiana (Chris) Happened to be in Gibraltar the same time as us 😁Aww thanks so much - glad you're enjoying them (and the Scran!)

[@tiborlaszlo2905]

Have a fantastic time and enjoy the nice weather. just started my Rya skipper theory last week. I was wondering if you guys have any boating qualifications at all?. It was nice to see you again..

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thank you ☺️ That's great, how are you getting on with it so far? Jade- Comp crew Brynn- Day skipper. After we'd bought our boat we did the courses with an instructor onboard our own vessel, we found it really useful 😊

[@tiborlaszlo2905]

@@ChasingCurrents So far so good I have some experience in navigation as I have Pb2 as well, and sailing a Gp14-en and a laser at the moment,Vhf,CEVNI courses already done.

[@tiborlaszlo2905]

Currently I sail on the river Severn.

[@cornishhh]

I have a flatbread the size of my frying pan with feta cheese for breakfast every morning. Making this is so quick and easy. I haven't bought shop bread for years. Those "Houseboats" in the marina looked interesting. How long and wide do you think they would be? Thanks as usual for a nice video. It's a stormy night here in Cornwall.

[@ChasingCurrents]

That sounds great. We love simple meals like this, they taste amazing 😁Yeah they were so cool, here's the link to them www.booking.com/hotel/es/boat-haus-mediterranean-experience-alcaidesa.en-gb.html They seemed super popular, not seen them anywhere else before. Aww cheers, so glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@cornishhh]

@@ChasingCurrents Thanks for the link. They do seem to have very good reviews in general.

[@johnmccormick4055]

I like see these videos gave more info on pricing. In marinas . Fuel ect

[@ChasingCurrents]

We've done this in plenty of our videos, and have plenty of videos lined up talking specifically about marina prices, fuel prices, anchorages, etc etc. If you don't want to see any travelling or sailing at all, I'm afraid that's what our channel is too. Take care 👍

[@Sp3ktral22]

Love to see a review of the B&G system please. Oh and any chance of a recipe book?

[@ChasingCurrents]

Funnily enough we are editing a B&G video as we speak! It may be after Christmas now but it's on it's way 👍 Wow I would love to do a recipe book! Wasn't sure people would be interested, but it's definitely something I'll happily put together 😊

[@Sp3ktral22]

@@ChasingCurrents well I think the scrumptious looking vegetarian dishes, and those cooked with the solar oven are worth capturing. Vegetables are easy to store on a small sailing boat with little space for the refrigeration needed for meats and fish. Have a great Christmas guys!

[@dougintothesunset]

Was your hat named Jack? It sucks to loose things but . . . LOL . . . . Blame it on the fender. Most cultures around the world have a version of non-leavened bread, simplicity is king. You two are doing a great job. You seem to have a healthy mix of carefully considered safety protocols along with a general sense of abandon when it comes to rolling with the punches. Fearless!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww thanks Doug haha, my cap didn't actually have a name :( but I was very attached to it! Yess definitely that was to blame, you might say it was the ofFENDER 😅 Yes we agree, simplicity is a great tool on a boat too! Thanks so much for those kind words. That's how we feel about our view on things, so it's nice that that's how it comes across too 👍 Cheers for commenting.

[@dougintothesunset]

@@ChasingCurrents Bah hahahaha 🤣 good one! I don’t think the fender cares though, stuff like that just bounces off it. 🤪 Does anyone make a lifeline for headwear? Maybe the challenge is that you weren’t actually attached to it. A bit of string or something clipped to your hat and your collar might do the job. Happy adventuring you two.

[@ChasingCurrents]

😂😂 Love it hahaa. Yeah a few people have suggested you can get hat clips for just a couple of quid - definitely worth investing in I think! Thanks Doug :)

[@johnmalin1676]

Great Vlog again guys, really look forward to you uploads. From a fellow Brummie 😂😂 x

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Blackcountry if yow please Mate.😉 Oldbury a long way from the water.🌊 Unless its in the cut.😁

[@johnmalin1676]

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 in the cut, that would be fun 😂😂😂😂

[@gary909]

At least the Dolphins have a new hat now! (btw you can get hat clips for sailing for about £2)

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hahaa very true 😂 Ooh, ok I'm defo gonna grab one of those!

[@bryanjuni706]

I've always wanted.to see the rock of Gibraltar! I love ships and the reminds me of what it would have been like to sail a huge wooden British ship in the 17 and 1800s past this landmark. Question for you both... What careers did you do pre sailing?

[@ChasingCurrents]

Honestly, we absolutely loved Gibraltar! As you said so much history there, really cool place to explore. Good question! Brynn mainly worked in the aquatics industry, he worked at the Sealife centre in Birmingham for a few years (he looked after the penguins and sharks among other things!) But decided to leave that and did a few different jobs as a cameraman and then editing videos for a skateboarding company. He has a masters degree in Marine biology (coral research) too. I (Jade) can't say I've ever really had a career, I've had over 30 different jobs and actually have had a lot of fun doing new things haha. Hope this answers your question 😊👍

[@bryanjuni706]

@@ChasingCurrents Thanks heaps for answering! really kind. I really look up to people who can and have been able to leave their '9-5 lives' that the majority just get trapped in to go pursue their passions. Go you two!

[@alexanderwhite7187]

really loving your channel guys. Been following for a while now...How do you keep cool in the boat at night. It looks like a little heat trap and i can only imagine you dont have much in the way of air con

[@ChasingCurrents]

So glad you're enjoying our journey! So far we haven't found our boat gets too too hot (though in all fairness, we haven't experienced true Mediterranean heat yet!) We do have a couple of little USB fans which actually work a treat so we tend to sleep with these on in the V-berth. We also like to open the bedroom hatch and the main hatch and it tends to help to air circulate if there's a breeze :)

[@alexanderwhite7187]

@@ChasingCurrents yeah i use thoose little usb ones in my campervan too. Im a musician from glasgow and im just about to learn sailing for 2022. check my channel. I have 3 singles currently released and working on a new one. You're welcome to use them free of charge for any videos you think you can use them in

[@ChasingCurrents]

That's awesome that you're planning to get out sailing too! Good luck with learning and if you have any questions we can help with fire away :) Wow good for you! Very talented. Appreciate that too. we'll definitely let you know if we do use them and give you credit! Cheers 👍

[@alexanderwhite7187]

@@ChasingCurrents thanks for the reply. Looking forward to more of your content and journey. Take care and safe sailing

[@moerahman5863]

Hey guys greetings from Burlington Ontario Canada, Just started watching your channel from the start. How does one buy you a coffee. Not sure were to find link. Great content btw, not looking to sail but am looking to change my lifestyle and live near the oceans.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hey Moe! Thanks a lot for tuning in, so glad you're enjoying our journey so far :) our buyacoffee page is in the description of all of our videos, here's the link to it as well www.buymeacoffee.com/chasingcurrents Really appreciate you thinking of supporting us! That's great that you're looking at a lifestyle change, we definitely think that being near the sea is such a healthy way of life :)

[@paulhearn2857]

I suddenly fancy so ‘fun’ jelly beans🤣🤣 FYI guys, check out Sailing Gently on KZbin. No action but really good series on Med Marinas, he’s a nice guy that’s written books on sailing and gives really honest and detailed advice on where to go or avoid, worth a look as he seems to have been everywhere🤷‍♂️. Another great vid!! Hugs x

[@ChasingCurrents]

Haha absolutely, so many flavours to choose from 😂Ooh awesome, not heard of Sailing Gently- will check it out! Definitely sounds useful for us 👍 Always glad to hear some honest advice. Thanks so much Paul! ❤

[@kend1053]

World Record Wind For nearly sixty-two years, Mount Washington, New Hampshire held the world record for the fastest wind gust ever recorded on the surface of the Earth: 231 miles per hour, recorded April 12, 1934 by Mount Washington Observatory staff.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yeah we read about that too! So crazy 😯Can't even imagine what that would be like.

[@irekmalinowski9196]

If I was a bit braver and lots reacher I would follow your steps. Well done you.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ahh thanks Irek! Hopefully if it's something you really want you find a way to get out there one day :)

[@pilgrimspassage8834]

Interested to know what your plans are when your Schengen expires. Leave boat or leave Europe ?

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks for the comment. We've now flown back to the UK for winter, with plans to fly back to our boat around March time. Next season though we'll likely use either Albania/croatia/turkey/Montenegro to reset our visas 👍

[@JP-lz3vk]

It's 8 degrees during the day and 4 at night in Birmingham, you lucky people

[@ChasingCurrents]

Guess what, we're back in Birmingham now! We've actually flown back for the winter to reset our visas, so we're here until March. We ca definitely vouch for the cold here 😯 and SNOW! We're going to do an update video in the next couple of weeks in real time 👍

[@JP-lz3vk]

@@ChasingCurrents Why don't you get EU "Digital Nomad" visas and avoid Birmingham for a lot longer?

[@ChasingCurrents]

@@JP-lz3vk Unfortunately we haven't found any we can qualify for financially. You usually have to be able to show you can support yourself for at least a year with your remote work, we're slowly building up some income but definitely not there yet. We actually love seeing family for Christmas anyway :) But next year likely we'll be using those non-Schengen zones in the Med (Croatia, Albania, Montenegro) to reset, so won't be flying back for as long. (the flights only cost us £7.99 to Birmingham so we don't mind popping back!)

[@svglorious]

So you all have to listen to Eileen Quinn's song "The Anchoring Dance" (On iTunes) Describes the trials of couples anchoring a boat..Hilarious!

[@ChasingCurrents]

😂 Amazing!

[@volatus_sim]

How realistic is it to topple over onto your side? If this happened is it recoverable or is the boat lost?

[@ChasingCurrents]

I can't say for sure, but I'm pretty sure it's not easy for them to topple over. I think it would most likely be if there is too much sail out, and if there are breaking waves as big or bigger than the boat. But even if it capsizes, they are built so gravity pulls the keel back into a vertical position. I think either way they will usually stay floating even when capsized because of this 👍

[@volatus_sim]

@@ChasingCurrents Thank you for your reply, loving your content, can't wait for the next vid!

[@Merlin3189]

Look up 'stability' and 'angle of vanishing stability'. Keelboats will heel 90 degrees and still right themselves. So the wind alone should not be able to invert them. They need to be rolled by the sea past an angle (maybe 140 degrees). Then they can become stable in an inverted position, unless and until the sea rolls them back. But of course, if the wind is very strong, the sea is likely to have large waves and breaking waves. If you are on the side of a very large wave, the sea is not horizontal and your mast is not flat on the water until you are well beyond 90 degrees. And the wind may no longer be horizontal, but blowing down the face of the wave. So yachts can invert. See Tony Bullimore, Exide Challenger, 1997 , Vendee Globe.

[@trenice818]

Sailing with Trenice the black Popeye

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@trevorbyron9448]

Cat aboard??. How did it happen without you'll noticing? Cats can swim...but for how long?

[@ChasingCurrents]

Cats?? 🤔

[@andysimons9226]

I thought it was over 200mph, so the highest one.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yeah it was like 253mph - pretty crazy!

[@cassilva76]

How many times she let the hat 🧢 follow in the water? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@ChasingCurrents]

Once too many now 😰 Next cap I'm gonna tie onto me!! Haha

[@SailingRhapsode]

As a matter of interest. Have you had any issues from any authorities re Covid entry requirements and vaccination status?

[@ChasingCurrents]

We actually haven't had any issues at all. We are both vaccinated, but the only time we've had to show that anywhere was at the airport flying back to England for the winter. The same with the covid entry requirements, we've had nothing anywhere other than the airport. Hope this helps!

[@SailingRhapsode]

@@ChasingCurrents That's encouraging, thank you for the response. We lived aboard for many years but sold our Catamaran a couple of years ago. Am considering returning to sailing again but was concerned about the restrictions, as I won't take the jab.

[@johnmccormick4055]

I add a comment other day about more content. Am sorry this is your story your life your journey. Not mine so sorry I ask for more info like that have good life love John ps. Hope do same trip next year or 22 .

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hey John, don't worry about it! We like hearing what you want to watch, it gives us ideas for future videos. Of course every video can't be exactly what you like (as you said it's our story too) but we defo take on board suggestions and have a few informative videos lined up to be released 😊 Good luck for your trip too, you're more than welcome to comment or email us if you ever have any questions and we're happy to help 👍

[@johnmccormick4055]

@@ChasingCurrents thank you love John

[@georgethornburg9259]

I'd think tornados would have faster wind speed. Not cheating.

[@georgethornburg9259]

Ok looked it up. 302mph

[@ChasingCurrents]

Oh yeah good point! 👍

[@richardholbrook9681]

Won't be long and you'll want to cross the Atlantic. Make plenty of bread so big boy won't get hungry

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yepp think you're right there! 3-4 weeks of flatbreads across the Atlantic sounds pretty good 😬

[@colinbeer9113]

This stupid stupid stupid situation,shengen pointlessly making you abandon your adventure,more flying, more costs.losing time and effort.So sad

[@pete9501]

Agreed, a shambles. Worse the EU offered us 6 months as we offer other countries 6 months and we turned it down ;-( Perhaps in time short visas will become easier to obtain.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yep, it's definitely annoying!! Thankfully there are some areas in the Med where we can actually reset our visas without flying home (we couldn't this year just because we didn't get there on time before our 90 days ran out) such as Albania/Croatia/Montenegro/ Turkey - so we'll be making use of them next season :)

[@johnmccormick4055]

Not just your video it all sites I watch as am cutting down on sponsors ship and donations ect and stick to ones that gave run downs on info not a video somone laying in bed or cleaning teeth 🤔. Don't take offence take a pill

[@catwednesday]

Strange person alert. 😂

[@ChasingCurrents]

We only brushed our teeth for 3 seconds out of 16 minutes in this video and didn't lay in bed at all 😂 What kind of pill would you like us to take? Thanks for your comment, all the best 👍

[@johnmccormick4055]

Not strange. I ask to much its your journey am sorry I ask this of you enjoy