SAILING THE ROARING FORTIES in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Westcoaster Race (full documentary)

[@RCShutterstock]

You guys are awesome! I felt like I was in the race with you, Thank you so much!!!

[@maxsothcott4484]

What a superb piece of film making! Huge congratulations for producing this !

[@davidkirk5074]

Simply awestruck and great bluesy music to go with it.🤙

[@MariaHohlweg]

Dear Sophie! I am Maria, Matthias' Auntie. I have watched the film of the Roaring Forties and I was so impressed by the whole adventure. My goodness, what a big thing to organize. 8 people on board and you all got along so well. I am also very happy to see my dear MJ in the middle of it all. Matthias' uncle Walter (my late husband) introduced me to sailing on the lakes in Berlin and I can imagine what a big undertaking your sailing trip has been. Every smallest rope or shackle costs so much, the work on board is so hard sometimes and the planning for food supplies and dry clothes etc must be very meticulous. I am thinking of all that. Well done, Sophie and team, mum Annette, partners, sail maker and nurse and everybody. Well done. I enjoyed the film immensely. My daughter Karoline has watched it as well. She sails a big yacht at times and sends her admirations to you all. :-) Maria

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Hi Maria! I'm so so glad you and your family enjoyed the video. Yes, much preparation and maintenance go into a boat to complete a sail like this. Thank you so much for your kind comment, I will pass it on to my family 🥰 Best wishes, Sophie

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awesome riveting stuff! Well done you guys!

[@MarkGovier]

“We won a thing!” Of course you did. Plus you finished: well done.

[@longhuynh5249]

That is absolutely amazing MJ.

[@edmundbarrett-lennard6640]

What an epic adventure and achievement! I’d love to do something like this one day. Congrats on the photography award!!! I love that Soph’s parents are also a sailing couple and your mum is also captain. She is a badass!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers mate

[@sykendu-twanbiemans7586]

Very nice to watch. Lovely video, boat and crew. Fair winds!

[@stefanolo2]

I really enjoyed watching your heroic sailing to Hobart in that gorgeous Najad 490 😍 Well done! /Najad 343 owner from Sweden 🏴‍☠

[@ezezezy]

Hi guys, this is Stefan of Catballou. This has to be the best video so far to date. Well done..

[@lisaholley3475]

Congratulations on your photography award and an awesome job on the video! Very inspiring skipper and first mate😎.

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Great video thanks for this. Quite an amazing achievement.

[@klausfroehlich741]

brillient video-doku, you are absolutely pro, thank so much

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Thankyou!! we are so glad you liked it 😁

[@sf017s4]

I really enjoyed that episode, famtastic! I'd love to do that race one day, but I've never sailed before. Time to prepare!

[@davidkumeroa2997]

Awsome guys. Watched it in stages as I was working. But great content that showed all the ups and downs of Racing. Sweet!

[@johnkabel285]

Great sailing, with the family bond and fantastic photography. You guys need to come up to the Great Lakes for the Bayview Mackinac or Chicago Mackinac race. The oldest freshwater race in the world! Could be just as rough as the Hobart. Love your channel!

[@jeffsloan5403]

Great video which really captures off shore sailing and the race. Thanks for making it. Cheers Jeff, Skipper of Archie and Vice Commodore of the ORCV

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers for helping to put on an epic race Jeff! And so glad you enjoyed the video 🙌😊

[@arthurboulton4511]

Really enjoyed this video "STAY SAFE"

[@anewchapterover55]

What a great experience, the footage is wonderful, thanks for taking us for the ride! Think I might just get an Insta360, the shots are fantastic

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers Paula! So glad you enjoyed. The shots the 360 camera gets are pretty epic, we are so stoked with the outcome of it 😁

[@jonathanscott550]

Slim & Soph i found the Melbourne to Hobart Race and it was absolutely fantastic. Fika is a Beautiful sailing vessel (Yacht) Love the interior. Yes I guess 8 people on a 49 footer would be tight quarters. You got into some rough seas, but all handle it like pro's. Congrats on your photo award and Fika's 48th place. It's not the win for the sailing it's the being part of it that counts. Yea Soph it was very simple to find this video.looking forward to next video cheers you two are EPIC!

[@danielmcleod1278]

How beautiful watching this episode... nothing beats a great crew and memories from being on such an adventure with your family... and of course Sue.. Deb. and the enthusiastic Swede (I want one!), such a fun and energetic bundle of personality on board ...... the best...

[@FrancesChapman-bg7pj]

I love ur mum. She is amazing.

[@heidi-leahoes1494]

A huge congratulations guys! I loved this video & amazing job capturing the journey. You guys must of been wrecked, but awesome to have a good piss up at the end of it. Well deserved 🍻

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Haha stoked you liked it. Yeah it was a challenging few days there without the wind but we were over the moon to cross the line and celebrate with the other crazy sailors

[@327365hp]

What an awesome adventure! Great crew, beautiful boat! Congrats!

[@billbligh4547]

Loved your spirit - great introduction for a little known race and Najad yachts. Subscribed.

[@thomastolson6713]

One of the best sailing video doc i have watched. All the best on the home journey.

[@kingpunter4557]

Awesome race well done 👌👌👌👌

[@SethLoweakaSquid]

What an an inspiring & epic adventure…. Bravo 🎉

[@geoffcollinson3051]

Brilliant video. Thank you to all!!

[@anthonybeck2384]

Outstanding work - you should be very proud of your achievements 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chrisfillingham8983]

Awesome episode guys love it

[@SuperPirate100]

Great video, well done .

[@darrenayling4742]

OMG.. SLIM & SOPH you have outdone yourselves this time. What an amazing adventure AND what a brilliant put together video! Congrats to both of you.. and you so deserve the award at the end! ;)

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Thanks so much mate. Really appreciate your comment

[@terrysmith1307]

Quite the accomplishment guys i enjoyed it as much as you two

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad to hear Terry! Appreciate you tuning in 😁

[@frithmoore6631]

Loved it. The misty race morning is reminiscent of movie war scenes going into battle. Luckily without bloodshed. Awesome work.

[@TheOKellys]

Great vid! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

It was our pleasure, so glad you enjoyed!

[@colinboniface194]

Outstanding episode... Very noble of you to accompany the stragglers as a rear guard... Well done...

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

😂 that's exactly what we were doing 😅 so glad you enjoyed legend!

[@michaelg7076]

I loved it when she said she felt alive! That is wonderful, you've made me finally pull out my Sailing for Dummies book so I can understand a little better what all is going on.

[@sunlovesailing]

Super cool! Bit of a change for you guys, loved it! Thanks for your usual happy vid! Congrats on the Photo award too! Looks like a lot of fun for the after party! Have you guys been following the GGR?

[@usmikeharomy]

Great episode!!!

[@sytzeriemersma]

Hey guys amazing footage. Good to see the family get together. Keep it up.

[@gannonroadhouse5857]

Loved every minute! Well done guys 👏 👏 👏

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad you enjoyed!! Cheers for tuning in!

[@elizaandalisa]

Agreed great video top looking boat a bit creaky remember a creaking gate hangs a long time seeya guys cheers n beers Marty!

[@calmauric8218]

Fantastic. I spotted one of the boats in this video anchored next to us at Binalong bay a few days ago 😄 how goods Tassie? We are going to spend summer here on the hook

[@garryundy1777]

Congrats guys another awesome Video, you certainly no how to party the sailings not bad either!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers Garry!! Hahha 😉😉

[@timmitchell8784]

That was epic!!! Thanks for taking us along

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad you enjoyed Tim!! it was our pleasure

[@wagenfeldmary-jane8514]

Wow, what an adventure!! Pass on this message to Slim and Soph. "Oliver and Soph you should do this for a living, your video account of this race was as good as any we've watched previously. Well done, I was enthralled and couldn't stop watching this through to the end without a break ". Kind Regards, Maurie Torelli CEA(REIV)

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

This was quite the ripper! You earned it. 🏆

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Yew! Cheers legend!

[@sailingmarilynkaye]

Sensational video guys, thankyou for sharing, that looks like a fantastic race, your mum and dads boat is beautiful. Take care and stay safe.

[@joncozzi1701]

Very lovely! I am a new subscriber looking forward to catching up, and following along. Such a great vibe on the “competitive drifting”portion of the race. That is not an easy thing

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Haha glad you liked that part. It was super challenging for us

[@roamingtheblue]

Awesome video guys! We used to work on the water in Port Phillip so it was cool to see another perspective of the bay. And the sail looked amazing! Nice work

[@steveallen8547]

Sensational work Team Fika. Congratulations to you all. Great job capturing the adventure S&S.

[@frankwaltrip5807]

❤ this adventure!!!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers mate. Stoked you enjoyed it

[@frankwaltrip5807]

@@SlimandSophSailingNakama I’m going to go back to your 1st video and watch all of them in order!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

@@frankwaltrip5807 enjoy ! It's been an adventure that's for sure

[@sailingsjofagel]

That's a fantastic race, and brilliant coverage. Raw and wild part of the world indeed..!! You've inspired me to go to Hobart from Adelaide anticockwise now..!! Sophie's folks are way cool..!! The whole crew was truly fantastic, eh..!!?? Thanks for taking us along with you, and congratulations on finishing, and collecting the Photographer's Award. Well Done.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Definitely recommend you check out the west coast! It is truly spectacular, 2 ports you can check out along your way 😁😁 cheers mate, so glad you enjoyed the viewing!!

[@garrickmartin7707]

That was superb you guys. You certainly deserved that award. Some wondrous footage. What a trip. Looking forward to Queensland again. Cheers.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Thank you Garrick, we are so glad you enjoyed! We will see you back on the QLD coast!

[@johnwalker6711]

Well done guys great sailing footage as always and now you have done a Melbourne to Hobart fair winds

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Thanks John! So glad you enjoyed 😊

[@stephenj9563]

Awesome episode guys and well done to all.

[@Tay-Tay26]

Epic, great, amazing, beautiful, fantastic, exquisite, magnificent, glorious, sensational humans. Xo. P.s F@&$ YES!🎉🎉

[@haleypolacik3955]

Awesome video guys👏👏👏 and that new camera 🤌💕

[@Braveheart9756]

Oh my God, this is so good!

[@mitchellparker1250]

Best episode yet. Yewww

[@HKSailing]

What an amazing video. Congrats to you all on an epic race.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad you enjoyed! Cheers!

[@Themothershipsailing]

Lovely to see FIKA in full flight! Say hi to your mum! 🎉

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

She definitely flies! Will do, thanks! 😊

[@bulldustnseaspray]

Congratulations! Epic episode🎉

[@WhitneyLeighTaylor]

Epic and amazing video and edit! What an episode! So stoked for you guys to have accomplished such a treacherous & thrilling race! Yewwww 🤙💙🌊⛵️

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Thank you legend! We are so so so glad you enjoyed! cheers for tuning in once again, YEW 🙌

[@allanmcclintock3087]

awesome episode guys thankyou!

[@jasonwin5499]

great vid guys smashed it. awesome editing very well put together looked like a great time.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers Jason! Appreciate it mate. We are glad you enjoyed 😁

[@kennytopfer3456]

Great video crew. so glad you showed a us the other Hobart race. Thats one to put in the plan of things to do.

[@gazogal1]

What an Adventure! thanks for taking us along with you guys absolutely Loved it!!!

[@mickwebb3438]

Great episode saw you guys leave Portsea on your journey well done on finishing safely

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad you enjoyed Mick! Glad you got to see the start 😊 cheers

[@knecting]

Really amazing video with some superb editing skills. I was really impressed! You turned an adventure into one heck of an amazing film with a very happy ending.

[@matthiaswagenfeld6191]

Fantastic video you 2. You have done a sterling job with the footage, narration and editing. Something to be treasured! Mjxx

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Thank you MJ, we are so glad you all enjoyed the viewing ❤

[@davidnichols147]

Fan Vid! Happy New Year to all and hope to see you all on the water.

[@murraysmith2103]

That was epic! Brilliantly filmed, great story telling!

[@CaptainBazza]

Top show guys, thank you.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Glad you enjoyed! Cheers 🙌

[@fgansell]

Ah you two rock! Such an amazing episode, so well executed, what a great fam, awesome sailing. Happy New Year and Thanks For Sharing this.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Thanks so much 😊 Thank you for your kind comment, we are so so so glad you enjoyed it, and it was our pleasure 😁

[@californiakayaker]

You guys would be so much fun to do a slow race with. Congrats on making sailing history on KZbin ! WOW, looked it up on the map and you are REALLY down there, that is definitely southern ocean Roaring 40s ! LOVED THAT LITTLE GLITCH ! N6GRG

[@PaulBKal]

Wow, fantastic video. What an amazing experience. Pretty good sailing to be right up with what looked like a crack racing boat at the bottom of Tassie in those light airs and sloppy seas. Well done!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad you enjoyed it Paul! Hahah, yep we managed to keep up with a few boats! Cheers!

[@Dreamtimesail]

Congratulations! What an epic episode. You guys should be hugely proud of how this one came together. The subject was obviously great content but you nailed the shoot and edit. It held interest for the full fifty two and half minutes no problem at all. What a great time to get the Insta 360 camera too. We love ours and are learning more of what it can do every episode we do. No doubt you have enjoyed getting back to the warm. Cheers!

[@lexjordan491]

That was fantastic, keep up the good work

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed 😁😁

[@sailorruss5279]

Brilliant episode guys, well done 👍

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers legend! We're glad you enjoyed 😊

[@wayneholman8563]

Great video great team lovely yacht fair winds calm seas cheers wayne

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Glad you enjoyed Wayne! Cheers

[@michaeltca3103]

They are so funny looking... hahaha I was laughing at the way they wiggle and move about. So funny. Nice boat though.

[@ripharwood4138]

Good for you guys! Just loved your low key, low expectations, positive attitude interactions. Except for the “don’t mayday around us” remark, I’d sail with you all anytime! Cap’t. Rip Harwood, S/V Zanetia, Brooklin, Maine (Hinckley Sou’wester 59)

[@BTCxyz369]

Happy New Year 🙏🎉🎊🍻🌠

[@kevingardner1658]

Brilliant

[@philippasolly6488]

Well done 👏

[@Kunstsolutions]

What a great video and love the attitude ... not looking for a podium finish and arrived just past being fashionably late

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad you enjoyed 😊 hahah, that's it! Cheers

[@SteveMathers978]

loved it guys , well done

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

So glad to hear! Cheers 😊

[@akLeanne]

How awesome was that?? Great video

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Pretty coool!! Cheers legend!

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Yaass, Your back Baby. Yippee. Missed Ya's

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Woohoo! Hope this gave you your fix!

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

@@SlimandSophSailingNakama Yeah, That would've been pretty special sailing in the 50th with the family. Great Experience.

[@tommycheshire5508]

The mother-skipper is a breathtaking woman.

[@nevillesaunders1916]

Epic!

[@svdirectorspecial]

Unreal, I’d love to do this race one year

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

It's pretty epic! Cheers

[@barrystone2122]

😁 Epic.!👍

[@bobgeldof1038]

Great video guys, keep up the good work 👍👍

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers!! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@R.E.HILL_]

Najad.. Hallberg-Rassy... the swedes do know how to make kickass boats... Cool video btw.. 👍

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

They certainly do! Cheers legend, appreciate you tuning in 🙌😊

[@AllAboutSpray]

Epic edit guys! And nice work on the race!

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers guys! Appreciate it 🙌🙌😊

[@GrantAtherton-ir2fi]

Hi Slim & Soph, you've done an epic job capturing the race. The new camera gear is awesome - it captured a dolphin barrel roll brilliantly (among numerous other highlights). Glad you got to see the many Albatross, Mutton Birds, Seal and Dolphins. It was awesome to meet you guys after the presentation. Looking forward to continuation of "Over the Top". Will you take Nakama south of Tassie on your circumnavigation, or slip through Bass Strait having been "Under the Bottom" already?

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cheers! So glad you enjoyed and yes how epic was that barrel roll! Hahah! We are so keen to come back to the west coast on Nakama to explore her beautiful nooks! So for sure coming up will be the series 'under the bottom', that's a perfect title 😁😁🙌

[@OG29]

That was fun and all but sailing the southern ocean meant something else to me. I visited Melbourne and rounded Horn in '64. Great fun all in all with seas that were a bit more excited. It was good that I was on a somewhat larger boat.

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Cape Horn would be a wild ride, would love to tick that off one day too! Cheers for tuning in 🙌