Sailing to Cuba: We Finally Start Cruising! | S02E05

[@greghall14]

KZbin needs a love button rather than a simple thumbs up, as you guys deserve it.

[@johnnickerson6522]

I watch a lot of cruising videos by people who are doing the same thing you are but I have to tell you this video made my heart sing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Awwwww! That's so AWESOME, John! Thanks for the compliment!! and Thanks for watching!!

[@svaries4453]

Been binging your adventure this past week. Just had to stop and comment watching you open the second bottle. What a moment! I know it's over three years ago in your memories, but what a culmination of effort! Can't wait to see what you've done in the time since.

[@53glowe]

Very inspiring. One of the better sailing channels who have the ability to convey their feelings as well as you two do. Chapeau👍

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey GazLowe! Thank you SO much! That's really awesome of you to say! Thanks for saying hi and for watching!!

[@TonyAnschutz]

Nice episode! I especially liked the feelings you talk about at finally accomplishing your goal and moving on to the next stage! I think you express that feeling of success and accomplishment we all want to feel. Well done!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Tony! Thanks, as always, for your thoughtful comment! It's so funny because we argued about that scene for a long time! I (Desiree) thought it was getting too long, and a bit boring, but Jordan really liked it and wasn't willing to budge. +1 for Jordan's good taste again :) Thanks for letting us know what you like and for always being one of the first to comment on our videos :)

[@53glowe]

ScubaTony Anschutz Well said...I completely agree👍

[@edmilsonsilva7283]

ScubaTony Anschutz I strongly agree with you Sir.

[@tomhall3175]

Well i am very proud of you guys ! I have watched from the beginning when you did that first patch on the deck. You guys worked hard and you deserve every smile , and great feeling of accomplishment you have now. The reason you don't feel full of adventure and child like is because you guys have been soooo focused on the work, so with all that behind you, gradually the adventure passion will come back faster than you think. Just let go, pull the hook, and fill the sails , a new life is about to unfold. ........Your friend Tom.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Tom! Your comment made us both smile ear to ear! Thank you so much! Now that we're cruising (this video was filmed about 10 months ago), the stress of getting out of the United States and being so worried about having changed for the worse through the refit feels like a distant memory! You were so right! We still have had some very stressful moments, as you'll see in upcoming videos, but neither of us hold that weight of maybe never accomplishing our goal on our shoulders. It's really nice to reflect and be appreciative of our current situation. Thank you for your comment! And thanks for watching from the beginning! Hope to cross paths some day!

[@fk8marko774]

I love going back to watch you guys begin the adventure!!! almost my fav thing to do on a lazy weekend, if those two kids only knew where they would be now huh. Love it

[@bensteel3944]

Goodbye to living in the US ... I think anyone watching this video and hearing that will be thinking this could be a channel worth watching. Great video and I hope you get lots of subscribers ... Am really looking forward to your journey after all the video's of the fixing up of atticus ... awesome ... Good luck on your journey guys ...love from the UK ..

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Ben!! Thanks for the LOVE! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video and the sentiment!! We might actually be heading towards the UK this summer! We decided to wait to cross the Pacific in 2019, so we have a year of sailing to plan out over the next couple of months. We both don't know if we can take another summer in the tropics- so we're looking for other options! Are you a sailor as well? Any suggestions of places to see in the UK and Ireland?

[@jackytruelove5777]

Well done both of you. You should be very proud of all the hard work that went into making Atticus such a fine little cruising ketch. I know she will look after her and I am sure she will be looking after you. Good luck and fair winds.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hi Peter! Thanks for saying hi! You're right- she was A LOT of work! Haha. It definitely makes us appreciate her now that she's fully functional and taking to new places! Thanks for watching!

[@Kingcactus20000]

Rare to get such great content. Like how you show your emotions about the journey so far and how its not just a montage... and now we are sailing. You guys have put in a lot of work to get to where you are now. Thanks for bringing us along with you.

[@ProjectManaia]

Kingcactus20000 absolitely agree, very different from the regular sailing channel! Thumbs up from my side

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Kingcactus! Thank you so much for your sincere comment! It means so much to us! We've been editing these videos in a bubble, wondering what our viewers will like and will hate. It's so nice to get feedback! We're really trying to be different and make videos that we love, so it's nice to hear that you're digging it! Thank you again!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Manuel! Wow! Powerful trailer! YOU guys are actually doing something different! Just subbed, and excited to learn more about your no take zones! Very cool!

[@ProjectManaia]

thank you for that! every little bit counts, right?

[@ProjectAtticus]

Yes! Indeed! How much do you guys charge for a trip onboard your boat? We get lots of people asking us about what it's like to liveaboard and we always tell them to do a trip on a sailboat before buying one- it would be great to send them your way so they can learn AND sail!

[@michaelb503]

Gawd, I'm enjoying watching you guys (heyy, budd) sail around and figure stuff out. Thank you and we hope you make it out of Panama!

[@joninewton3873]

Omg love this episode! So much family times and adventures!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@erickrcisneros]

I’m proud every time I see anyone meet a dream/goal! I’m so very happy for you. At a recent point in my life I really started to tell myself My dreams and aspirations were all over and believed it for 3-4 years, I’m just feeling like I can be happy again one day, if that makes any sense.

[@doriangutierrez2406]

I’m literally preparing myself to sail from Sarasota myself to the Caribbean in December after hurricane season I love your videos ❤thank you guys

[@chrisevans8308]

So cool!! Can’t stop watching.

[@clopes007]

Cheers to you guys too! Milestone was achieved and the second has started. Take care

[@polishking4372]

Hey Guys ,Hows Scott? Is he still alive and watching you guys Doing this voyage?

[@49otterhound]

Great couple with a great boat, fair winds!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Roderick! Thanks for saying hello, and thanks for watching!

[@mydaughterandme1996]

Celebrate 🎊 and going to cuba 🇨🇺 ❤

[@MarkMesserli]

Congrats guys! Been following since day 1! So happy to see you make the break. I just retired and am working on a similar plan. See you out there.🌴⚓️🍸

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Mark! Awesome! Congratulations on retirement! Wohoo!! What's on your bucket list itinerary? Thanks for saying hi, and thanks for sticking around since the beginning!

[@TheCowpoop]

You guys are so cute and fun to watch. I too bought a boat and refitted her. A 1979 Macgregor Venture 25. My first sailboat. It too took me three years total. Although I sailed her last year on day sails. This year she feels complete. I can't wait to sleep on her. You guys have showed me a few great things on your project, rigging fixtures, cushions, etc. Your spirit is great. Keep the fun in it.

[@mikegardner9431]

I like the part where you are giving advice on someone about to start a project boat and you say "plan on it taking alot longer then you think and don't worry how long it takes". I bought a project boat this past summer and I've basically been telling myself the same thing, but it is nice to hear someone who has completed a project boat echo my thoughts.

[@JeremyFriebel]

Better advice: Start with a boat that's sea worthy. Put your finishing touches on it and save 32 months. Amazing content, can't wait to finish the binge!

[@__fraser]

I’m just binge watching you guys whilst on lockdown in Scotland. I subscribed ages ago and just haven’t had the time (actually never thought I would!). I have to say that your journey so far had been enthralling - I even watched the whole episode of Jordan making up the rigging fitting.....!! These small insights into the emotional side of the J word are touching and sensitive. The scenes that you shot whilst buying Atticus from the original owner were also classy and I can imagine the fact that he was able to vicariously follow his dreams was a real comfort to him and his family. I very recently lost my wife to cancer so it touched a nerve. I’m not sure if you read comments on your older posts but I hope so.... if not I promise to comment on the more recent ones. Congratulations on some epic videography, it is professional and fresh.

[@ProjectAtticus]

hi Fraser! thanks for checking out our videos again! I am so sorry to hear about losing your wife to cancer. I can't even imagine what that would feel like. she's lucky to have had you care for her and love her. thanks again for watching!

[@__fraser]

Sailing Project Atticus I’m now on S02EP15.... I really really need to stop, been watching since 04.30 and it’s now 09.00....!!! Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot. As I continue to watch you seem to really be ‘getting’ what life is all about and I’m intrigued as to whether or not D’s mum will come round to the idea that the lifestyle is more fulfilling than the career... I hope so! Keep safe and thanks again for your sentiments. Perhaps we’ll meet on the seas one day as I am in process of taking the plunge into the cruising world...! If you fancy colder climes then there is plenty of room here for you if you ever visit. F

[@ronaldabhola7251]

Ive view this epesode three times and divided to make a comment .if I harder to do 9ver i would of taken the risk as you guys did .your zeal towards the challenges faced is remarkable. Thanks for sharing your adventure ß with us the non sailing community. Keep safe God Speed

[@ProjectAtticus]

thanks for watching!!

[@collinjacobs6721]

Great video!! Nice editing. You guys are my heroes! "Difficult road often lead to beautify places" Have fun and keep us posted 😃

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Collin! Haha! That's sweet! And yes, very true! I like that saying! I haven't heard it before!

[@damianjackson7067]

this is like LaVagabond in the beginning, but far more relatable.

[@svvaliant2939]

That is awesome guys! We've been doing the sailboat life about 2.5 years and are finally ready to cruise from Sarasota to the Bahamas. You guys inspire us to stay strong and brave! Thanks for sharing your story!! Safe travels

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Jeremy and Connie! Sweet! Just watched one of your videos- really cool that you guys are learning everything together from scratch! I use Jordan way too much as a crutch when we're sailing b/c he knows so much and he taught me everything I know! Did you make it to the Bahamas yet?! Excited to follow your story!!

[@richardstroud7945]

Here here, Congratulations..!! your videos are really enjoying..! Good Job Guys..!!

[@SailingPauHana]

What a great feeling. We are so excited for you two. We can’t wait to follow in your wake.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Maria and Rob! You guys will get there soon! Excited to follow your travels as well!

[@Bozemancurtis]

So awesome! Nothing is better enjoyed than an accomplishment where the outcome was often in doubt. :)

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Curtis! Your are SO right about that! It definitely makes us appreciate Atticus knowing and remembering all the work we put into her! Thanks for watching! -Desiree

[@andrewleech6468]

Your best yet, love the atmosphere you create, and no noise from the engine

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Andrew! That's awesome of you to say that! Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the video! It looks like you follow a bunch of sailing vlogs! We'd love to pick your brain! Is there anything that consistently bugs you about sailing vlogs- ie topics that aren't covered, or topics that are "over-covered". On the flip side, is there something that you ALWAYS like to see? Thanks for your input!

[@andrewleech6468]

I like to see boat projects especially how you adapt the boat to your needs, see you navigate, passage plan, where you get food and what you eat, checking in to ports, I really hate "click bait shots" and watching a group sitting in a bar drinking, if you are going somewhere give us a bit of background not just shots of the place. I lalways expect to see honest situations

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Andrew! Sweet! Thanks for your feedback! Awesome to hear! We'll keep it in mind going forward!!

[@kathrynb9131]

I came across your channel just today and can’t wait to watch ALL your videos and keep up with you guys! What an inspiration you both are to go for your dreams with such hard work, dedication love for life and each other!!! Keep it up! Stay safe, stay strong and may the wind always be in your sails to keep on keepin on!

[@mydaughterandme1996]

🇨🇺 97 porcent safe . Beautiful beautiful video amen 🙏

[@Mr_CMH]

Hey folks it's May 2020 and I have just watched all the updates, from buying the boat to update 100, whilst locked down on the east coast of the UK. So I guess I'm still two years behind, but hey, your story has been great to follow. This episode, from 4 mins 30 secs, just that. Love, light and luck. 👍

[@ProjectAtticus]

thanks for joining the adventure!!

[@davidspelmans9438]

Now don’t you stress waiting weeks for a good weather window ;) I wish you both fair winds and godspeed. I will continue your journey on KZbin .

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey David! Good point! Thanks so much for watching and saying hi!!

[@dwightporter545]

Very interesting learning about what you go through to get where you are! I have always wanted to do this but literally have no experience in sailboats. This gives me some perspective..... Thanks! BTW You should get a show on TV! You guys are real good!

[@AmeriMutt76]

So happy for you two, and a little jealous too. I've been following (as have others here I'm sure) two re-fit channels for so long now, and both boats launch within months of each other after years on the hard.. Pretty cool. Congrats y'all, enjoy the view

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Mike! Thanks for watching and for the positive vibes! Which other channel just splashed? We love learning about new creators! Leaving the boatyard was unreal. I almost can't even put into words how grateful I was to Jordan and how proud I was of us to actually break free fro Key West and actually start our adventure!

[@russellthomson5571]

Congratulations. Great deal done and more fun to come. All the best.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Russell! Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!!

[@pasoslargos9329]

Just found your channel. Thinking about buying literally the exact same boat so it’s nice to see how it looks in action.

[@tomatobrush3283]

Myself included. I feel the ocean has always been calling me and youtube yachting videos confirmed it.

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

Awesome video as usual :) ... Congrats on starting your adventures around the World :)

[@AlldreadProductions]

I am drinking a coors light, watching you guys drink the champagne, cheers 🍻 🤙🏻, love your guy's journey!

[@bp-ob8ic]

Andre's is the Coors Light of champagne

[@dylancummings398]

Love the channel guys, been following since the beginning and it's awesome to see everything come together! Fair winds and following seas from back in ole La Florida!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Dylan!! Thanks for your encouragement!! And thanks for sticking with us from the beginning! Hold down the fort in FL for us!! Any plans to set out over the horizon?

[@Lees920]

Well, actually you zoomed in on Big Sarasota Pass. New Pass is the pass just north of Big Pass. Ahhh...Andre Champagne! Lol. I know I've gone through a few of those in my lifetime! I just don't remember them all. lol. At about the 7-minute mark where you are at anchor, I've fished that very spot. When you left for Cuba, I was actually feeling a little apprehensive. But hey, it's a new book! Turn the page.

[@shamos999]

Very Happy for you guys!!!!

[@gustavokrause]

Your videos are the best! You guys deserve that moment, I've been follow you for a while and always thinking about how ready were you? The work on Actticus is great the boat seems complete new. I wish you a great salling life!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Gustavo! Yeahh!! I recognize your name from past videos! And on Facebook I think- is your profile picture Captain Ron? We LOVE Kurt Russell- he's on Jordan's man crush list haha! Now that we're sailing we're still learning- I think it's a bottomless pit for learning, haha! But we're happy we made it out of the states! Thanks for saying hi and for the positive vibes!!! Are you out sailing as well?

[@gustavokrause]

Hey! yep that's me the Captain Ron's picture :D at the moment I'm without a sailboat, but as soon as possible I'm going to buy one and I'll have to figure out how to leave here too :D

[@KnotVikings]

Just watched the episode and subscribing. Great editing. And wow, working good with the advertisement/exposure of your other content and getting new subscribers. It’s so much fun finding other sailing vlogs because they are all so different in feeling even though we are doing ”the same thing”. It was nice sharing your celebration moment with you. Sorry the champagne had fermented ;) Congrats to being done with the refit and on your way! A big hug from a Swedish sailing family on our way to the Caribbean

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Chris & Steffi! Thanks for subscribing! You're so right about that- so many different ways to go about sharing the journey! Really excited to start following your adventures as well, especially b/c we've been thinking about having a kid somewhat soon and we're so curious to see how it all works! Portugal looked amazing in your videos, btw!! Can't wait to get out there! Love your editing style, too!!

[@rxsamar]

I'm a month late but,.. Well done! You folks have worked so hard, it's awesome to see you finally underway. Respect! Hope to see you in Australia in a couple of years.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Rxsamar! Thanks!! We're happy we finally be on our adventure! We're so excited about our Pacific crossing- will hopefully be in 2019- so we'll hit you up when we're in your neighborhood :)

[@robertmcdaniel7707]

I’m proud of you both and we’ve never met. ❤️

[@ProjectAtticus]

Awww! Thanks Robert! That's AWESOME for you to say! Glad we could share this stepping stone with you! And THANK you for your positivity! It goes a LOOONG way!

[@robfraley4210]

I feel the Relief 2:30. You must have felt that night. The Stamp of Approval. 7:13. You Have DONE It....!!

[@SailingNorma]

Yay first one in love the editing and content hugs from SailingNorma

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Sailing Norma!! Denmark looks gorgeous! We want to come visit :) Thanks for watching!

[@sailingsvteakkeyrandyfryli8206]

GREAT on your way I want to see your subscribers grow and grow. I watched you two from the beginning sanding sanding lol be safe

[@nothanks9205]

How great is Sarasota and the locals! I've been to Sarasota 3 times now and each time it was absolutely brutal having to get back on that plane. I guess it's a lot easier to leave when your destination is FREAKING CUBA!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Shane! TRUE on all counts! SRQ is beautiful and always hard to leave :) Next time you go, be sure to stop by Tacos to Go over on Bee Ridge Rd- my dad just opened it up about a year ago! VERY TASTY ceviche, fish tacos, etc. Thanks for watching and saying hi!! -Desiree

[@xai1971]

Fair Winds to Project Atticus.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hi Jorge! Thanks for saying hello! Where are you located? Are you a sailor as well? Any tips on concepts you'd like to see us cover in upcoming videos?

[@xai1971]

In Mozambique, Indian Ocean :) I have sailed more in better days. They will come back. That's the plan. I would love to see more sailors explain the motivation behind them moving their life from land to sea. I know it's not all roses and it is a decision not to be taken lightly. many have given up. How do you prepare for it, if it goes wrong? And prepare yourselves to really see the US from the outside after one or two years abroad. I see those 5 years extending for a very long time. Love your project. Fair winds.

[@sambamford9609]

Sweet videos guys, Fair winds and smooth sailing from British Columbia

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks Sam! LOVE BC! Hope you're staying warm up there! Cheers!

[@wildaltarose]

Congrats...I am impressed

[@matthewscharf8163]

Awesome!!!

[@lauriegraham5924]

Great episode I have been catching up with you two. I am a big fan of SV Ran, SV Uma, and some other look forward to catching more of your travels

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Laurie! Welcome to the channel! Thanks so much for watching!

[@josephlashley9459]

I like the number of sails you have for lite wind

[@svalthea6758]

Yes!!!! Congrats guys!!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks S/V Sugar Magnolia!!

[@sherimeltzer]

Congrats guys so excited and happy for you both!!! Maricela said to say she loves the dolphins haha

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Sheri! Aw! Glad she liked the dolphins! Can't wait to see her channel! So exciting!

[@henrikschwarz5214]

I love you to 😄😄so Nice to see you got away on your “live trip” hope to see you one Day in Scandinavia 😄😄😄Best of luck from IMIAK Denmark 🇩🇰⚓️

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Henrik! Thank you very much! It was a GREAT feeling once we finally woke up in a new country! We are are actually talking about our plans for next summer (we've worked 4 summers in the tropics and are getting sick of the heat) and we're thinking about sailing to Ireland, Norway and perhaps Iceland, so we might be in your neighborhood! Thanks for saying hello!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Any suggestions?

[@henrikschwarz5214]

If you are going to Norway then sail all the Way op to the Capital OSLO gut luck 😄😄

[@johnkaveski7953]

as you should be proud of what you did great job guys

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks John! Thank you very much! We certainly put a lot of love into Atticus :)

[@davisebbert]

I just discovered this channel... man I love you both! Inspirational? Understatement :)

[@ProjectAtticus]

😁 welcome to our channel!

[@davisebbert]

Sailing Project Atticus glad to be here! Right now I’m on season 2 E06 - in Cuba. Let’s see where you take me! Continued safe and FUN sailing to you both. Glad to be here 😊

[@ProjectAtticus]

@@davisebbert enjoy! I think the videos get better as we go- my favorite is eason 4 because I think we finally started to figure out some key elements of filming and story telling- let me know what you think though! -Desiree

[@davisebbert]

Sailing Project Atticus will do!

[@pettermathersimonsen6029]

Great episode by a great couple. Greetings from SY Iris & crew - another ocean nomade.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Petter! Thanks for watching! Greetings to you and your crew!!

[@murrat]

Great Episode. Looking forward to more.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Sailing Sealight! Thanks for the encouragement! And thanks for saying hi! Are you still located around Lake Ontario? Any upcoming trips this summer?

[@murrat]

Project Atticus We are outfitting our sailboat to leave lake Ontario next September for Florida. Regards Todd

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Todd! Awesome! Have fun in FL! Definitely check out Jewfish Basin in Key West and the Dry Tortugas when you pass through the keys!

[@alanmellor8002]

Just started watching your channel. I like it!! Your videos express a lot of emotions and feelings which I like. I just bought my first sail boat ever. Had many a power boats. She needs to be updated. Money wise I am ok, it is the time that becomes an issue. So in an effort to go from non sailor to sailor quickly, Friday I go to the boat at 1 pm, take her out for a sail. Spend the night on her, then do work on the boat from 7 am to 12 pm. Then back to real life work. Then back to the boat work on sunday. That's the plan, but then life gets in the way. :) If you guys are ever in the california region, come visit. I live in San Diego, Ca.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Alan! Welcome to our channel! Thanks for watching our videos and sharing your feedback! Congratulations on buying your first sailboat!!! What kind is she? What did you name it? So cool that you can have a weekend project and passion, all in one! Jordan actually learned how to sail in San Diego while studying film there! He got into racing at a yacht club- have you considered trying to race? He ended up becoming a sailing instructor there too! He said his favorite lesson was with a guy in his 60's with whom he got caught in a squall and started doing kartwheels! His student said it was the best ride of his life, and Jordan was stoked!! We will definitely let you know if we make it back out your way!!

[@Brandon-David-]

🎉🎉🎉Refit is complete🎉🎉🎉

[@SailBeforeSunset]

It'sd almost ironic that you've spent your careers on superyachts checking into counties, and now you are apprehensive about sailing to other countries and checking in. I get it that it is so much more important that you do things right when it is your yacht. Makes perfect sense, and we've felt that, too.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha! Yes very true- although on superyachts, everything was taken care of for us, so we didn't have to do any paperwork. We had no idea how much work goes into checking in!! I just watched a bunch of Anne's cooking videos- I am drooling!

[@RobotZhUntER]

How long was the trip from K West to La Havana? Speed log?

[@brianlion123]

hey i live in sarasota and am planning next winter the same route as this key west then to cuba. how was the gulfstream and how long was key west to cuba? how long did it take from sarasota to key west? ill be singlehanded onboard my refitted 29 morgan out island. any info helps thanks and keep up the awesome videos!

[@everettpadgett4432]

There is mail order to get parts and means you may keep sailing if the part is not available for a while. There are many many coastalbackyardbusinesses that can service your needs amazingly.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Everett! Thanks for the tip! Luckily, we've found a ton of supplies in Cancun, but we'll keep the mail order services in mind when we get a little more remote!

[@fissh29]

congrats guys...I know what a big accomplishment it is...I'll be out there soon, or not so soon LMAO...saw you guys with James n Kim on Zingaro, like that channel, good deal...be safe and favorable winds!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Sail Oria! So awesome that you follow James & Kim! They were so much fun! We hope to cross paths again! Good luck with your refit!!!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

I guess I found your channel at the start of your new journey... Congrats I guess I'll have to subscribe to see where y'all are going... Be blessed... BBE...

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Bobby! Thanks you so much for watching from the beginning! Glad you re-found us and can catch up on our latest! Let us know what you think and thanks for saying hi!!

[@ahang5624]

Very dangerous but very fun at the same time

[@chasemixon6327]

I know this is from a while back, but man it must feel so awesome to finally get out there... I remember thinking, oh how I wish those guys would put up some more videos... and after 11 months of youtube silence, I hit the unsubscribe button thinking you guys were just not coming back... needless to say but man what a comeback! You guys have always been real, and I enjoy the content, Just wanted you to know that it's good and it is going to be a great trip.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Chase! Thank you SO MUCH for your awesome comment! We were hoping for a comeback with a bang, but we didn't know if we would actually stand out from other channels out there. Anyways, thanks for watching from the beginning! Sorry for the radio silence- we ran out of money and wanted to prove to ourselves that we could make money using our new skills while sailing before getting back into editing. So we were busy finding work and doing odd jobs for the last 10 months or so! Question for you- is there anything you think we could be doing better? We're sticking to 1 featured episode per week and a live stream or concept video (how to chose a budget bluewater sailboat for example) as well. Would love your thoughts!

[@chasemixon6327]

Will do! I'll send an email, you'll have it in a few minutes! :)

[@christianf21]

@@ProjectAtticus Hey man, i think you should aim to a family friendly vocab, you will get more recommended by youtube and a bigger audience.

[@johnkaveski7953]

boat looks great

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks John!

[@ProjectManaia]

Nice! Great job guys and well done (also on editing)

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks!!

[@steveadams4009]

I just found your channel and started binge watching today. Really cool did you know that you can also put videos on Vimeo with a lot less editing. You guys keep up the good work I know you will have a ball.

[@jamesa702]

The moment of decisive introspection seems to come to all cruisers at an early point. The Uma crew sure had that, too. I feel so forturnate to have witnessed you standing on the threshold of beaugtiful joy. Thanks so mucho. Don't go to a Castro speech as a friend did and it lasted from 8 to 8. They were brain damaged...

[@martnkimm]

Just found out about you guys today when I stopped in at Tacos 2 Go in Sarasota (which is an amazing place to eat!). Love the videos. BTW, your dad was extremely bummed that he can't do the Panama Canal with you guys. His new restaurant is getting some momentum so I guess he needs to stay at that helm! We had a great talk about the band my son in law Fabian is in, Boyce Avenue. Looking forward to binging on your videos!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Martnkimm!! That's AWESOME! I saw your post on our facebook post recently as well! Thanks for your excitement!! And thanks for watching our videos! Glad you get to eat Taco's to Go treats- I miss the food!! Jordan and I visited a couple months ago to renew our travel visa in Mexico, so we were there for the launch! My sister and I were sign holders for a couple of days! Lots of fun!

[@DanielWilliams-oi4ss]

What did you guys do about visas for Cuba? Did you go through all of the appropriate channels for the US government? I have wanted to visit Cuba for a long time, but have been put off by the recent apparent increase in paperwork needed to go there

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Daniel! Yep! We did all the paperwork. Check out this great blog post about what you need: www.mondovacilando.com/sailing-cuba-2017/. Have fun out there and thanks for watching!

[@mikewomack4088]

thanks it is my calling card and cheers to yall

[@ProjectAtticus]

Oooh Gotcha! Cool! THanks for watching!

[@willysparrow9861]

Yes!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Willy! Thanks for saying hi! I love your sailing playlist- we really enjoyed Sailing Bubbles! Also Hold Fast was the first sailing doc. that I (Desiree) ever saw. Really cool compilation! Question for you- is there anything you think we could be doing more of or be doing differently in our future videos? Nice to get feedback from people who really know the sailing channel world! Thanks again!

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

I love the openness of your sailboat. No dodger, no bimini it's just amplifying that feeling of freedom. You may change that in the future but it's amazing to experience it at least for a while. I'm glad you're getting more relaxed. I think cruising definitely makes you more mellow.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Allen! Ha! Yeah good point! Jordan is actually working on constructing a hard dodger now. Before leaving we weren't sure how to design the dodger (ie mini dodger, hard dodger, canvas dodger, etc) because we didn't really know what our needs would be, and we didn't want to invest a lot of time and $ in a design that was based on speculation. Up to that point, we were just doing small shake down cruises with Atticus. After cruising Cuba and Mexico, however, we realized that our small little shade sail wasn't enough and that the sun and heat really made sailing unbearable at times over the summer! It was fun while it lasted, but we've decided to make it more comfortable going forward!

[@JoelWelter]

What a cool video!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Joel! Thank you!! Just watched your Aunt Pat video- haha! Love it!!! Thanks for watching! Keep letting us know what you like and dislike about our videos!!

[@JoelWelter]

Haha! I forgot I had that on here. I was trying to cheer her up, so I posted it to let her see it later. Just me being silly....!

[@SailBeforeSunset]

You guys let us know when you sail to the good side (the Pacific) and we'll sail out and say hello.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Anne & Tom! Thanks for saying hello! Jordan actually went on his first overnight sailing trip to Catalina Island- we would LOVE to make our way to the west coast eventually! We will definitely look you up! Watching Anne's cooking video now :) Yuuummm!!!! Going to make those shrimp soon!

[@homecaresolutions467]

Also I'm a marine mechanic ex yacht captain/ engineer. If you guys ever need anything I'd be glad to help. I'm strongly considering this lifestyle

[@keithsullivan3157]

Man, did your comments hit home about the stress and frustrations of refit to leave. I'm not even married and my girlfriend has threatened to divorce me if we don't leave by this summer. LOL! It has been two hard years. Liked your champagne idea and will get us some. Good luck with your travels.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Keith! Haha! Yeah I (Desiree) tried to break up with Jordan a couple times during the refit! Jordan convinced me every time to stick around, and I'm glad he did because it has been such an incredibly rewarding experience! I think the best advice I'd give to a couple is to realize that you'll leave when you leave, and it's important to do things that make you happy during the refit otherwise you'll start to reset it. One day, your refit years will just be a memory and a sentence to each other, "can you believe how stressful it was? Can you believe how much we worried?" and you'll laugh, and look out over the water and continue your day :) Hope you guys cast the lines soon!! Let us know when you do!

[@tlevans62]

Going back and watching you guys when I first started watching your videos...you Buds have come a loooong way. How much you’ve learned, and how much you’ve grown is just incredible to watch. Great to see your family as well, wishing you guys well and looking forward to following you until you stop broadcasting or I stop living. Cheers!

[@ProjectAtticus]

🤗⛵ thanks Trev!

[@mikebeyl9325]

Very cool, Cuba is a place I want to sail too.. ? What are the white cups for hanging off your life lines?

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Mike! Hmm, good question. I think you're seeing our Lucy Lights- they are inflatable, solar powered, waterproof LED lights for the cockpit when we're lounging at night! They are great!!

[@AnthonyPaun]

great video!!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Sailing Free at Last! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomatobrush3283]

In hindsight do you wish you had saved up and bought a more finished boat? Just started watching your channel now and looking forward to the journey. :D

[@ProjectAtticus]

thanks Simon! this is a question we talk about a lot in our live streams (kzbin.info/aero/PLOdfI7CmkSxguXsixBzcBAq_Fh4nUOP_6) I think we talked about it in last week's live stream in fact if you're looking for our long answer. In short, we learned so much and were able to use those skills to make money later and to have confidence in Atticus and ourselves so we re glad we followed our path. that being said, when we purchase our next fixer upper sailboat in a couple of years we'll know a lot better what to look for and where to devote our time during the refit. it's hard to predict what you will actually NEED out there until you actually cruise for a while. thanks for watching our videos and welcome to the channel!

[@justincutts9529]

Your righting moment will be different from the designers curve by placing the dink and engine that high on the deck. Really only a concern in a knockdown around or past 90 deg or a broach. Prob not a major shift if you have a deep keel. Wishing and dreamin at my desk all day I was getting out there. Learned to sail on a 69 Columbia 23. Good fun in a low chop highnwind. Pretty wet though. Narrow boats don't have much buoyancy for righting but isn't much good at 120 deg anyway. Theoretical capsize on the beam is a wave that is 55% as high as your lwl. Stern quarter may be the most probable for broaching or pitchpole. Id talk to old sailors and get their take on drogues and pilot plans based on direction and conditions. Hope to see some safe sailors out there from all tins armchair experience available at our fingertips.

[@patch8462]

You make a valid point, it could increase inverted time. I have been working with a Naval Architect for a design I have chosen to build, after some changes my group wanted I asked those questions- effect on righting moment, inverted effect... Yep so many compromises to face, in the end I chose righting- better safe then doubt. Patch

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Justin! I'll (Desiree) have to get Jordan to hop on your comment- he's our tech guy :) Thanks for saying hi!

[@justincutts9529]

Reef sooner, modify your pilot plan, even leave some air in a well secured dink on deck behind mast can be solutions but these all leave pots and hatches more likely to be hit with water. (Actually, the engine will have some contribution and a max buoyancy at90 deg but will loose any contributions to righting as the angle of heel approaches 180 deg.) The smaller and lighter the boat the more effect added wgt on dk has. A solution I like for cruising boats w/o collision bulkheads is a designated tube running from the anchor locker to a box above thekeel for the 100 or so ft of chain. Make sure it wont shift in any direction unless tending to the anchor.

[@patch8462]

I think most of her righting arm is far aft of center. If opportunity were such, I would consider mounting the outboard off the stern where it can easily be managed and perhaps used in an emergency. Waves will land on couch roof, outboard will generate resistance, say from a boarding wave, example- resistance cause by outboard increases angle, assuming it stay fastened on... sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=915 Patch

[@justincutts9529]

Patch. I think you are right, maybe near the fwd face of the companionway. Was thinking of shoal draft sloops when commenting about location. It's been awhile since I've worked as a naval architect.

[@josephlashley9459]

Why isn’t the bottom of the boat Orange inn case of crashing

[@sv-macgyversridewjackbabbj6739]

What apps are you using to edit and make the Vedio .?

[@nt4g1]

She's lovely.. The older you get, when you get a boat, get a survey and fix what's broken and get out there...

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha! You can say THAT again! We're hosting a Live Stream on Monday "5 Tips for choosing a Budget Bluewater Boat" and that's one of our MUST do's, especially if you don't have the knowledge of what to look for for your first bluewater sailboat. Next time we buy a boat we'll be MUCH pickier! Thanks for saying hi!!

[@josephatnip2398]

My parents have a condo on Lido Key right there in Sarasota

[@ProjectAtticus]

Oh cool! Nice little spot! -Desiree

[@cyclomaniac9086]

Nice.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks Cyclomaniac!

[@patch8462]

Thinking back to your first episodes, I recall thinking you both were likely heading for a WTF moment. But you both hung in and WOW guys I am excited for you two, it is pleasing to see how you managed the size or scope of the project, meaning your first bite was a big one but you settled in and kept the project a manageable size a certain key to success! Glad I stayed subscribed;) I have a question, today if you were making the purchase what experience would you bring to the purchasing table? All the best Patch

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hi Patch! Haha! We certainly did have MANY WTF moments! Jordan was really the reason we kept on chugging along! He has an incredible determination when he sets his mind on something! We're glad you stayed subbed too! Thanks for sticking around since the beginning! That's a GREAT question which we could go into for hours! We're actually hosting a Live Stream this Monday "5 Tips for choosing a Budget Bluewater Sailboat". If you'd like to join us, just check out our channel at 6PM Eastern Standard time (or send ATTICUS to 43506 from your phone to receive a text notification every time we go live). To answer your question in short, because we did everything DIY we are completely different people now, so for our next purchasing decision we'll be a LOT more picky. And we'd probably buy a sailboat a little further along on the "ready for cruising" spectrum. Are you in the market for a sailboat?

[@patch8462]

So if I understand you correctly: There is a strong man behind every good woman.... Can't wait to tell my 5 sisters!:) I thought long and hard about buying used, it might still happen?? But- I've studied for many years, know what I want, so have chosen to build- that was as a tough a decision as any other I've made over my life time! As I am a big project guy, I must have all my toothpicks in a row, all scheduled and budgeted! So in my case scheduling the start and completion time is my standing challenge. In short I am unable to trust in the saying "things will just work out";) Patch

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha! Yes you can tell your sisters that! wow! 5! They must have eaten you alive growing up! I bet you understand women pretty well though! Awesome idea to build your boat from scratch! What design? What material? Jordan wants to build our next boat.... eeegh! I told him I need at least 5 years out of the boatyard before we go back in! Good luck and keep us in the loop!

[@patch8462]

Yes it is fair to say they both influenced and helped shape me, I declared perfection on my 50th;) Oh my God what a question “build material” just wait till you attend those tea parties, hmm hmmm. Taking it seriously though and sharing some of what I’ve learnt, also bearing in mind that to build is a seed that takes time to germinate; here’s some thoughts and links. Sticking with mono- there are a couple of very good Naval Architects I admire for one-offs. The first curve is to familiarize yourselves with their design philosophy. I think it to be important that you align! "No"- "more like I believe it essential" because you are about to invest in that experience! Learn to distinguish between their different lines and ask yourself why one accomplishes size for size so differently than the other (s) then put your sailing experience to work and ask how would I enjoy the ride under conditions… B/G Have 2 in my range that I respect, Polar 43 & Cabo Horn 40 which my Sweetheart really likes. For a young couple the Cabo is a very nice roomy set of lines say for a young family! But I see the lines differently, yet I completely appreciate the design and would expect a very sea worthy Lady! Dudley: Has some hot designs, has a philosophy that I easily align with, yet, will be a different ride I know going in. He more than others enjoys the one-off builders (my opinion), easy enough to converse with, knows where you are going and spells it out in plain Cape Horn English lol Check out his DD38/40 and his Dix 43 to name only 2 of a vast proven portfolio! His blog is good reading, I also enjoyed hid books. Patch www.yachtdesign.com.br/ingles/projetos.php www.dixdesign.com/designs.htm

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hi Patch! Wow! What a wormhole of a question! Haha! Jordan is going to salivate!! He loves diving into boat design research! Thanks for taking the time to give us your advice and sources!