Sailing to Makemo and Learning to Navigate the Tuamotus| Episode 174

[@adventureswithryan5474]

I got to meet Warren and Erica this last week at the Annapolis Boat Show and I can't tell you enough good things about these 2. It was amazing to see them interacting with there fans and just how excited people were to meet them. I too love the fact that they didn't edit out the REAL life of things when sailing. I have several pieces of there merch and I love the quality. The sunset hat is the best! Sending out good vibes to you guys!

[@TheInsultInvestor]

THEIR

[@WEsail]

WOW! Thanks so much, our only regret is not having enough time to spend with everyone, it was nice meeting you tho, THANK YOU!!

[@keithbores4146]

My wife and I were also at Annapolis and met them. Really awesome and genuine people.

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

Great video, I really like how you guys show the stress and how you handle it. It is amazing.

[@talllivingsmall]

That was AWESOME! You two ROCK 🎉

[@walterjanzen4715]

I agree with the last comment.. keep it real. You guy’s are becoming my favourite sailing channel.

[@WEsail]

Wow thanks for saying that, it’s sometimes difficult to stay motivated and comments like these really help keep us going!! Cheers!

[@Steve-Debs]

All the motivation you need to keep the videos going guys is,,,, imagine about 30,000 people in a stadium, watching your videos, let’s call them subscribers, We are all sailing with you, can’t help mind you, but we are there.

[@dbanks1277]

Great editing! I liked the music choices and the music/video interface/fading! There was something about it that had a "watching a big screen movie" feel to it! Here's hoping you had at least as much fun living it as I did watching it!

[@WEsail]

Thank you so much. We certainly love getting to go back through the footage and make the videos. It’s a moment to relive those days and also get to bring everyone else along with us!

[@SailingAquarius]

We loved Makemo! And we also had some challenges entering the atolls and we found Soggy Paws current guestimator helpful. Greetings from Saudi Arabia 👋 🇸🇦

[@WEsail]

SAUDI ARABIA!!?? Wow that’s impressive, also glad you have gotten to see Makemo, very cool place!! CHEERS

[@HarborsUnknown]

It’s great to see what it’s really like going through the atoll passes! Thanks for sharing so we can see what’s ahead!!

[@WEsail]

Gladly 😀

[@richardbecker5614]

Couldn't help but remember the "pucker moments" that added fun to the memories that are created during a voyage. It was also nice to see the communication that took place after the fact when a plan was changed that created angst with the crew. Done that, been there. Great video, thank you!

[@paulettelee9365]

Hi Guys! LOVED the nail-biting moments! Reminded me of our cruising through the Pacific NW... timing the tides with the massive whirlpools that could knock the boat 90 degrees in an instant! Can soooo relate to Erika with the "ask" for "options" talk BEFORE taking the option!!! John would have worked it all out, but hadn't shared everything at the start of our cruising. That changed quickly!!! Saves the marriage!!! Thank you also for the fishy shots! I am sooo impressed with your free diving! I find myself holding my breath with you... only, I don't quite make it! Always wanted to learn how to do that! Love seeing the fish as here in the Med, there are so few fish to see that one loses interest in snorkeling. I so miss the Caribbean diving! And WHAT a contrast with the previous less built-up islands. Couldn't help but giggle when you described the "open hours" of the shops!!! Took time for us to just get used to summer and winter hours plus siestas here in Greece! Can't help but mention how impressed I am with Erika's French!!! It has sooo paid off! Must also take time to mention, Warren's ability to repair and manage all situations on the boat. They are to be applauded!!! I look forward to each week's episode. Makes me miss the boat... but not the stormy days, repairs, etc! Love enjoying it all through your eyes!!! Thank you again!!! Stay well and safe... and always... have fun!!!

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

What a beautiful sunset wow. Water is so clear thank for taking us

[@WEsail]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Kat.Sanders]

So beautiful there!

[@WEsail]

Thank you, it is truly paradise!

[@simongear3940]

Goes without saying! Stunning. Great video. Love the interaction between you both. Keep them coming guys. Thanks

[@brianchamber]

great sail from Atoll to Atoll.

[@randysailer9172]

This was so cool!! Thanks!!!

[@LeeYvesMexico]

Beautiful camera work, and I really found the sailing conversations between you both very real, calm considering the stress of entering this Atoll. What a gorgeous island.

[@svshadyinvestment6647]

Thank you for sharing

[@philippedaudi1056]

Thanks for another excellent vid. Mu only comment is that you are brilliant. Cheers🥂💐

[@WEsail]

Thank you thank you!

[@akLeanne]

I love how real you guys keep it. When you disagree and and a little aggravated you guys can get with each other. Not many keep that in their videos they edit it out. We are human. I would be afraid of passing through there, super sketchy. Keep up the work guys !!

[@WEsail]

Wow thank you for such warm words, we really appreciate it!! THANK YOU

[@michaelsamuel4159]

WORD! I'm checking her out too. lol The stern section is epic!

[@WEsail]

Haha fair enough!

[@yahyadervis4706]

Wonderful❤❤💙💜

[@davel9130]

I don't know how you two do it. If my wife and I spent that much time together in such a confined space, only one of us would come out alive. (And it wouldn't be me.)

[@calvinhenshaw2147]

She would drive me crazy..... couldnt do it. good thing you are easy going. WOW

[@WEsail]

Haha the positives outweigh the negatives ten to one

[@HopeOfJoe]

Sooooooooooooooo much fun you guys 🎉 If I'm not mistaken when studying and passing my USCG Master 100 Ton license, the Captain does indeed have the last say in course change based on research, observations and gut instincts. Love you ladies, yet it is what it is. Great episode ‼️. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝 👙 🌞 ✨ 💕

[@ericpelletier9291]

That is some beautiful water guys! Another great video! Keep it up, we love ‘em.

[@dayanatanetoa4874]

iaorana to 3 of you🤗🤗🤗 thank you for sharing my beautiful paradise 🏝️🤙 be safe and can't wait for the next video ❤️🤙🤙🤙

[@WEsail]

Iaorana to YOU!! Thank you, and to all of you for such a warm welcome to this slice of paradise, we will respect this area and love it as you all do! CHEERS

[@thenomadtexan5640]

Hey y’all…there’s a tide calculator for Tuamotus that helps with transiting the atolls. You can’t go by standard slack tide times. It may be on SoggyPaws. I’ll try and find it and send it to you but I’m sure you’re in the main islands by now.

[@matthewhenderson756]

No matter how many options you've planned for, you gotta be fluid with things changing on the fly. I learned this the hard way and man did it take a while for me to adjust LOL Keep on keeping, you fantastic friends! Warren, did you ever get a chance to read the book recommendation of Homo Deus by Yuval Harrar Noah? I thought I saw it in an episode but was unsure it was you.

[@davehoward3793]

Might be time for the installation of FLS (forward looking sonar) to take all the worry of atoll passes away, both at night and daytime. Loving the videos guys!

[@WEsail]

I want it so badly! They are so expensive 😒

[@billjeffery2419]

great video,pucker power.thanks for sharing

[@WEsail]

Absolutely agree, PUCKER!!

[@justsomeguy6474]

There can only be one captain.

[@christip20]

As I sit here in the Mountains of North Georgia where it’s probably going to freeze tonight, I’m jealous already! Two days ago we were in shorts & complaining about the heat and we got our wish…I was so happy to see your video was up to distract me from being 🥶 sooooo cold. It’s not that bad, but you get the picture, I’d rather be there!! Fair Winds…..

[@WEsail]

Haha we do get it!! Well stay warm, we’ll keep the videos coming and thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@Flattopk2]

So your out in the ocean and lightning strikes Frys all the electronics,,what now? Oh and as always. Y’all are the best! Vagabond vs We Sail,,,not even close IMHO

[@robertscranton8293]

You guys are fun to watch...Hahaha...you two discussing course changes...

[@WEsail]

Haha small daily challenges 🥹

[@brynjenkins7412]

I'm assuming it is too late to be a stowaway from Mexico to south Pacific? Happy sails!

[@WEsail]

Haha ya a little late, next time :)

[@danielcallinan5629]

Did the Soggy Paws current guestimator and up helping much? I downloaded it, thanks for the tip! Learning a lot from you two!

[@WEsail]

Ya overall it was helpful, but isn’t very accurate, but I would still recommend it to others… it’s a complicated area and still difficult for me to wrap my head around…

[@stevemckay9656]

Tidal flow is strongest in the middle and at the deepest point. It can help if you stay shallower.

[@WEsail]

Good to know! We are going to keep that in mind when we head back to the Tuamotos again.

[@BohemianBeatster]

A somewhat unnerving episode, yet still enjjoyable.

[@WEsail]

Understood :) thank you!

[@MrChitidinu]

Greetings from Romania, I follow you with love, I am interested in such a catamaran, how long and wide is it and from what year? thanks

[@WEsail]

Wow all the way from Romania that’s amazing. Our boat is 44ft length 24ft beam. We are super happy with this boat!

[@lowerlatitudesteamofexprea9564]

Love your show, but when we watch, the wind noise is really loud, is there a Fuzzy cushion thing on the mic? Trying to figure out if it is us ? The wind is just loud...

[@tomm9427]

Come on Warren, You've been married for 10 years, you should know that you will never win an argument with the long haired general😂😂😂 Another fantastic episode. Thanks guys, keep safe

[@WEsail]

Haha long haired general, LOVE THAT!! I may have to steal that :)

[@СергейЧичайкин-в5ш]

🌬💨⛵

[@thomasthornton5737]

😃👍👍❤

[@Prayforwindandsurf]

Why were the times off on your tide forecast/charts?

[@amccann99]

Very jealous of the things you guys have to worry about....

[@WEsail]

Understood, thanks Alex!

[@svcyclops]

I did not find the tides at the passes matched the predictions. If you follow the rules at slack, with sun behind, with calm weather you will never get anywhere. I just showed up and decided if the pass looked good. A few times I fought some strong currents.

[@WEsail]

Ya same here, it’s a very complicated area and still difficult to wrap my head around the varying tides, like how the tide at two different atolls can be wildly different even though they are less then 100mi away!!?? What gives

[@trevhedges]

Erica was technically correct, if you have a plan B&C you should really tell your crew, for any strange reason you can’t helm, atleast the crew knows, yeah we are on plan B. “Stay the course” you don’t want anyone panicking “oh chit we need to change course, we aren’t on target”. Would love a boat tour guy’s, i like this helm up, if you read this and have a link already? Cheers guys! Trev YTSCs..

[@WEsail]

Yep totally agree, it’s just better that way, communication is key! Also we do have a boat tour video from when we first bought her, it’s pretty basic but gives a feel for her, it’s called “Walk Through Tour of Our Fountaine Pajot Catamaran” and it’s episode 142

[@AlsinoFerreira]

:-)

[@dip-in2kz]

Tense

[@jimlofts5433]

hmm beach boys kokomo or is it makemo - bermuda bahama .........etc

[@WEsail]

Haha GOOD QUESTION!! Will have to have a listen!! Also I swear I heard it mentioned in a Paul McCartney song…

[@peterfrebold]

..... those sure are some big Rip Tides you are experiencing entering and departing those a-tolls ..... laughing .. Erica, your comment "butt puckering moments" I'm in trucking and there is a comment that goes along with that, "did it hurt when the cushion was removed" of course referring to the seat cushion .... minimal over ground speed but strong current on the bow means you have lots of water over the rudder which equates to steerage where-as current on the stern like that, you are like a piece of driftwood with no steerage unless you have real powerful propulsion .... you guys know this, just felt the need to bring it to the forefront of of your thought patterns for a moment or two ... was really surprised by the increase in population, judging by the buildings compared to your last stop ..... had to chuckle, make a reservation, sure ain't the walk up beach cantina you are used to ... with you mentioning that the supply ship comes the next day made me wonder if they are just open a couple of days after the supply ship docks with fresh supplies and they live Island time the rest of the week .... good of you to share the segment of how communication is key to keep two personality types in harmony .... you could also put back of wrist to forehead with wiggling fingers pointing forwards uttering the words "absorbing mind waves though my forehead not working" .. smiling ..... you sure are in a pretty spectacular segment of the world ... thx for the share .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....

[@WEsail]

As always, we really enjoyed reading your comment to each other over coffee!! You know yours stuff, sound like a good old salt!! Cheers, keep ‘‘em coming!

[@MK-gr9qz]

That gang tattoo on your husbands hand is really a bad thing, its a ESP, LA prison tattoo, and only if you kill someone....

[@bobbie7355]

I'll come back to watch you guys. But please don't wear that striped shirt ever Erica. JMO 😘

[@WEsail]

Haha deal!

[@bobbie7355]

@@WEsail I take it back. I do like it. 😁

[@keylimers]

Toooo many hand tatts. Whew…

[@WEsail]

Understood, they aren’t for everyone!