Sailing The World 5 - French Polynesia and New Adventures

[@thylacinenv]

fantastic video, that is one tidy yacht...."Shipshape and Bristol fashion"....thanks as always.

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Just watched all your videos. Love them.

[@AnnieFord1]

+barryperrins Wow, thank you so much Barry! I really appreciate it :)

[@MitchSummers]

You're living the live! You're inspiring others to travel and that's amazing. I hope Antartica is a blast!

[@AnnieFord1]

Thank you so much +unexpectedjourney! I truly appreciate it, that's a really nice thing to say :)

[@Wanderglobe]

That's is one really gorgeous boat. Wow. The interior is something else. Thanks for the tour.

[@nextworld9176]

Love the way you start and end your stories. You sure do find the storms!

[@Expedition_Tranquilo]

Nice one guys, French Polynesia looks amazing and Teahupoo is insane! And yes that slack tide didn't look that slack.

[@LittleGuitarConcert]

Wow you are so beautiful Annie Ford... Cheers for the great video. Looks like an absolute blast

[@AnnieFord1]

+LittleGuitarConcert Gosh thank you!! Ah it's been excellent, looking forward to more to come! Thank you again for your kind words :)

[@nedrudt21]

That was a badass video Annie, those waves were huge. Can't wait to see your next video, and your guys boat is super clean

[@TuanLe-on2tt]

nedrudt21

[@johnlampe3258]

Annie and Tab are Back! I was beginning to thing you guys moved on with your lives and bagged the whole video thing. Glad to see you're still living the dream and sharing it with us. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@AnnieFord1]

G'day +John Lampe! It's nice to know someone's out there keeping an eye on progress ;) haha. You'll have to forgive the upcoming intermittent Antarctic uploads - I'm sure the internet access won't be quite as good! Thank you for your kind words :)

[@ghost13284]

best of luck on your new adventure! !

[@cathynorrie7861]

Annie I love this video. It takes me back to when we were in French Polynesia in 2011. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

Great video,many thanks, it’s beautiful the South Pacific. I wish you for you guys always all the best. Fair winds and following seas.

[@parrishking4746]

y'all do really good sailing vids. short, fun, entertaining. those surfing waves were insane.

[@dimab8753]

Wow, those surfing waves, nice!!! You guys living me dream! Fair winds to you!

[@jayran86]

Loving your vids. Please don't stop them! Can't wait to learn to sail and buy a boat over the next few years.

[@bensteel3944]

Great video's guys ... just wish there was more of them ... keep them coming and fair winds

[@cq7415]

Very big waves and boat surfing at 5:30. Thanks.

[@COUCHSAILORS]

Watching this makes me miss the Marquesas! What a beautiful time that was!

[@tylero8595]

Go to Huahine. It is the best of the islands in my opinion. But they are all great. Moorea is awesome too. I want to go back.

[@brian91571]

Those waves were amazing, Man i wish i could like that.. Thank you so much for sharing. One day

[@svcalypso5393]

Great video guys! Looking forward to sailing to French Polynesia ourselves.

[@johnnylima1337]

Unreal surf, thanks for the boat tour

[@AnnieFord1]

No problems +Johnny Lima ;)

[@kalebgonzales4009]

You guys are living life to the fullest. This video inspired me to sail as well haha! Cheers from the Philippines. :)

[@Wakeywhodat]

Well rebuild the cruising kitty and by the way, what a way to do it! Enjoy the new adventure and take plenty of video. Can't wait until the two of you return. Wakey

[@MichaelKallelisOn2Wheels]

Just as I was writing concerned about your start in St. Maarten, the next video I saw shows you in Tahiti. You made it! Bravo. Enjoy Antarctica.

[@rhett4027]

very attractive host documentier. cant wait to see more videos, talking while smiling and general live aboard tales

[@austinmaness8339]

HA! "Can't see any yachts maybe because there's a monster swell coming and..only the psychos are out here" Awesome vid! I miss Bora Bora. Truly magical place. Safe travels. Cheers!

[@AnnieFord1]

Hahaha, +Austin Maness I'm glad you picked that one up! I would love to see the other Society Islands, next time though! Safe travels to you, too :D

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another fab video. What fun! Safe Passage

[@WeBeYachting]

Great videos - thanks for sharing ...

[@sm6wet]

Where to next? Dont miss out on Cook Islands and particulary Aitutaki

[@draskoandric3929]

Love ya guys, pls don't stop posting!

[@Razorfish]

I love the boat layout. IMO most have too many seats in the salon that just get in the way and are a waste of space. i.e. seating for 8 people.

[@jlfelber1]

Thanks for sharing Annie. I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip to Antarctica. Regarding the surfing you watched/filmed at 5:25, how did you know where on the water it was safe to get close to the breaking waves without being so close to risk capsizing?

[@AnnieFord1]

Hey +Joseph Felber :). We were never closer to Teahupoo than experienced skippers and their dinghies, we've also spent a lot of time around surf and have learnt what's safe over time :)

[@anthonyscolyer2444]

Hi Annie, nice to see some fellow Tasmanians out there doing it. Thought you might be interested in these u tube clips of another young Aussie couple doing it a little harder than you yacht wise but excellent video uploads due to their careers now seeming to be in that line. Thought there might be some ideas along that wise as well and longer videos please where you can as for those of us shore bound or living the dream through Cruising Helmsman mag or stories like yours the more the better!! You'll probably wonder as well when you come to their marriage on Cradle below the peak by the day hut how the heck they didn't freeze to death but you'll see what I mean when you get to that 1!!

[@seawolf7559]

Beautiful area of the world, I'm afraid it's too far for my blood maybe. I'll stick to crossing the Atlantic. :)

[@ZygfrydS]

Bon voyage !

[@Ivanator-21]

I have a 3 year plan to get out on the ocean and i am starting to look at some sailboats now. I really like the lay out of your boat and if you wouldn't mind, would like to know some of the specs? Happy sailing

[@Odium2006]

Best of luck with your future travels to Antarctica! Pity the journey got cut short, but hopefully you'll be able to pick up where you left off a bit later on. Where's your boat located now?

[@AnnieFord1]

+Simon Henman We'll definitely be back in the tropics next chance we get, Simon! Hopefully next year. I'm happily addicted to the warm water and surfing, we won't be getting much of either down South! The boat currently resides in Papeete, Tahiti :)

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Biking and tenting trip ..... what happened? Just hoped you changed your mind and went back to sailing in stead. Best regards from Jarle

[@leedeetz410]

Glad u have captions

[@saffronsworld1508]

The canvas can do miracles...just you wait and see.

[@evertonbomfim]

Great video. Annie, you are so beautiful! Have a great trip to Brazil. I wish you welcome. Greetings from Brazil.

[@cyclingwithkiwi3956]

go for it and have fun

[@CravinMorehead420]

Beautiful =]

[@TsarOfRuss]

Your boat is huge, probably a 40ft'er What kind of boat is it??? how many ft?

[@RoyClare]

Great videos - thanks for sharing .... good luck in the Deep South!!

[@MikeFlyItAll]

Hi, I'm not sure if this was posted before, but what is the boat that you're on? Size and year? great vids... cheers...

[@jacobapilan9827]

kababayan

[@oooKNSooo]

Hi Guys, Great video!! What size is your boat? I'm looking for something similar any recommendations on the best/cheapest to buy one??? Thanks!

[@AnnieFord1]

Hi +Robert Kidnie! We had a 46 foot Bavaria. We found many similar boats in the Caribbean that had been gathering dust and lay forgotten for years. I would advise having a chat to our boat broker in the region: www.caraibe-yachts.com/ based in St. Martin! Good luck and I hope you get out there! :)

[@okanduzalan3026]

really great video. what is the make of your boat?

[@AnnieFord1]

Hey +okan duzalan, Asgard is a 46ft Bavaria Cruiser 2006 model :) thank you!

[@AnthonyCribbs]

What are you guys gonna do with Asgarde keep her on the hard or are you going to sell her ?

[@Questforthunder]

great video, whats the make of your boat and it's length. Thanks

[@AnnieFord1]

Cheers +The Quest For Thunder! Asgard is a 46ft Bavaria Cruiser 2006 model :) thank you!

[@JelmerAchterkamp]

+Annie Ford, I am interested what was the main reason for you to buy a bavaria cruiser 46? Do you have also a blog with more information?

[@Questforthunder]

+Annie Ford, Thanks for the info. I've looked at a few of those boats and I must say I think they are very nice. Are there anythings about your boat you change if you could?

[@AnnieFord1]

Hi +jelmer achterkamp! To be honest, the structural integrity and price were huge determining factors. The earlier Bavaria models were well made (for example, solid glass hull and cast iron keel) in comparison to other production yachts. I'm sorry, I actually don't have any further information on the trip! I hope this helps :)

[@NorwegianEagles]

Nice video!.. Is that boat a Bavaria holiday?

[@emergencyserviceshumour4191]

Really enjoyed these videos - well made and well edited - judging by how many hits you are getting, Im not the only one! so, on behalf of your 13,220 subscribers, when is your next voyage, and where are you off to? ;-)

[@AnnieFord1]

G'day +John James (JJ)! Thank you so much, it really means a lot to me! Constantly trying to improve :) We are currently saving like mad to get back out there long term - we're thinking of sailing through south-east Asia and Micronesia next time - lots of surf, relatively cheap and great food! Thanks for getting in touch and happy viewing :)

[@emergencyserviceshumour4191]

+Annie Ford Sounds great - I spent 5 years sailing around the world, albeit on a Warship in the Royal Navy lol - I run a few businesses in the UK which have quite large social media followings - if you want me to share your Patreon Campaigns etc then let me know ;-)

[@AnnieFord1]

Wow, what an adventure! Sounds incredible, John. Thank you very much for your offer, I will definitely keep in in mind :) cheers!

[@TampaFather]

Do they have a factory in Australia where they pump out beautiful brunette sailing chicks? Annie is a ringer for Elayna on La Vagabonde...LOL

[@dphotos007]

I know what you mean. So many beautiful women seem to come from down under. They are both fun to listen to.

[@mrgood56]

What kind of boat is it. What brand?

[@LazyJacques]

+Lasse Särnhult It's a Bavaria 46. sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3267

[@mrgood56]

I love you film And it seams so nice and clean on your boat. I heard that Bavaria is not good in sailing upwind. Is that so? And love your accent!!! Thanks for your answer

[@nigelbutlerr7294]

cutter rig with barber haulers can be very fast into the wind=couple of miner changes

[@legend343]

Have you left Asgard on anchor.? If so aren't you worried about her? Great vid guys, love following you both.. Warren s/y Legend

[@adamutuber]

+legend343 I would imagine it's dry docked.

[@yvesleith123]

Okay so I have a question, maybe you sort this out online but how do you manage with visas etc when you suddenly have to pop into Ecuador for example, are their more lax rules for sailors or? Always wondered, also how do you manage for Internet? Great content! Carry on Chaps 🇦🇺 ❤️🇬🇧 !

[@AnnieFord1]

Hello +Y-P Alexander Leith! Thanks for your questions. Customs and regulations vary by country, and Ecuador was particularly strict upon arrival. For example, some visas need to be arranged prior to arrival, whereas other countries arrange visas upon arrival. We found www.noonsite.com was helpful :) Re: internet - some videos took 72 hours to upload due to the terrible internet along the way! We relied on internet found onshore at cafes, marinas, etc. Other sailors use IridiumGO and other internet/phone plans. I hope this helps Alexander - feel free to ask any other questions :)

[@AlanWoodyard]

Are you going to be sailing with Skip Novak's 'Pelagic' fleet?

[@AnnieFord1]

Hey +Alan Woodyard! Tobias and I are sailing with Stephen Wilkins on Xplore :)

[@danievandermerwe4670]

What happened to Annie Ford?

[@xalekcey]

You are well done! Good luck! Maybe going to Russia)

[@justfly2525]

Hey Annie... What are you up to these days?

[@rhett4027]

what boat?

[@salva7303]

What's this ship called

[@toddmichael81]

have you ever been boarded at sea by strangers or authorities?

[@kairosgfys9727]

qeustion can you get a sea worthy both for 25.000 euro

[@bradenwilson]

is that a shark at 10.22 ?

[@brittanykuhl5566]

what was your budget like

[@AnnieFord1]

+brittany kuhl Very, very, very restricted - a lot of fishing and rice :) luckily, once the boat is in good condition living is fairly cheap in comparison to travelling on land.

[@richardmyhan8755]

Those eyes....

[@stuffnthings5075]

Good on ha.

[@enkrypt3d]

you need a camera stabilizer... IMO :)

[@blugrasssful]

Honey! Hold the camera still occasionally! I'm getting sea sick from going left to right to left to right to in and out to in and out to...... Stay safe. Beautiful!

[@slfga]

Bonnie Lassies

[@michaelvine9518]

Nice boat, I can't believe you killed an octy. They are a very intelligent animal from a human perspective. But I guess you have to eat.

[@saffronsworld1508]

Michael Vine --- Cooked correctly, the octy is the best tasting creature in the ocean. At least to my taste buds. My wife would argue for lobster. I'm with you -- only take life for required nourishment. Otherwise we can be totally sustained with fruits, nuts, grains, and vegetables. At sea, no orange trees nearby, so the oceans present a smorgasbord of delicacies. Most "civilized" people will not eat the Barracuda, but a local on Okinawa taught me how to prepare it to be quite tasty.

[@ROBBANKS666666]

May I suggest anti vibration camera?You ll get more views

[@rpeagram]

Awesome adventure and smoking hot!

[@geoffgraham6409]

hey What happen to you guys? Your videos were awsome !Now nothing ?

[@AnnieFord1]

Hi +geoff graham! Thank you so much for getting in touch :) I will definitely be making more videos into the future, in the meantime we're saving up to be out there long term! It won't be long until some fresh videos pop up. All the best and happy watching! :)

[@rhett4027]

turn that camera on yourself why not?

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Please don't do that again when both of you are in the water hanging on a rope while the boat is sailing. You should always have someone on the boat.

[@AnnieFord1]

Hi +NeonsStyle, thank you for your concern and very wise words. My parents came on a short leg of our trip and they were on the boat while we were in the water. You're absolutely right - we would never take the risk alone!

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Annie Ford Good to hear :)

[@Apollo9733us]

So Annie do you have a sister?? Tazzy girls are HOT!!!!