SAILING to MENORCA [Ep 12]

[@regsig7825]

Everthing is beautiful... Your boat is beautiful, Your music is beautiful, Your voice is beautiful...and you guys are a beautiful couple

[@henryphelps3590]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍9

[@svswellskimmer5785]

You guys bring a new and welcome dimension to KZbin sailing channels - down to earth, humble ( in a good way!), radiating knowledge, self-direction, goodwill and inner strength, practicality, and a small ecological footprint. And oh-so-down-to earth! Well done, please keep posting your videos. You give us 'dreamers' who are preparing our boats to voyage something to keep us going until we can launch!

[@jeroenbons637]

Thank you so very much my Dears for ..... everything. The melancholy is overwhelming and gave me a tearful joy of the being in love feeling. Ending up in Mahon was magic. I visited this little capital / founding place of Mahonaise (Majonaise) and ate a local lobster with this home made delicacy. Many years ago I visited Menorca on the two-masted sailing /Fishing Lugger Sirius.

[@sheridefelice3734]

Binge watching in 2021 while sick (not covid) and husband recovers from surgery. Thank you for sharing your journey. 👏 👏

[@pollymonopoly8803]

Okay so that violin isn’t just a prop. You really know how to shred that thing. Goodness gracious that was beautiful.

[@deano.7533]

Your violin brings a dimension to this KZbin channel that is unlike any other channel of this genre. I'm very impressed. YOU have got some chops sweetheart. I'd love to have you play some of the old Irish standards like Lonesome Boatman, Tell Me Ma, or Waxie's Dardle. That would be a lot of fun to listen to. That is IF you take requests. You both are doing a fine job. Take care. sincerely, Dean O. :-I

[@KATAL12]

Worn Down Places -- Original by Maya..kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZe3Xn6FnJqCkMk

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thanks so much Dean! I really appreciate the kind words, and also really appreciate you taking the time to comment on our videos. Looks like Allen already pointed you in the direction of some more music if you're interested haha! And I actually grew up playing a lot of Irish folk music, so perhaps some of that will make it into future episodes :D

[@scottmaschino1927]

@@SailingMagicCarpet Like Allan, and many others I'm sure, I'm hoping that it does. He is absolutely correct that your playing brings an element to the channel not found in others. I particularly liked the second song. And your voice is also wonderful. I could listen to you telling stories and playing songs for hours and hours. Or reading a book aloud. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@fernandovilluendas9652]

Best selection of music, yours and from others, in any saling channel. I love your violin. Looking forward your saling in Spain.

[@g.gordonwoody645]

Cannot agree more!

[@jackdellinger7072]

Really enjoyed this episode of Fiddler on the Boat.

[@royeriksen103]

Hei Maya and Aladdino. It´s late at night here in Norway. Am in bed continuing watching your channel. Started with episode one, with rebuilding your boat, and at the same time looking at your adventures, I think about how good it will be to make our own boat ready for the summer season. Your videos are an inspiration to me. The music you make is just wonderful :) The way you play reaches my soul, playing passionate and with power. Thanks for showing "Don Casey´s" manual. Will order it asap. Best regards, Roy

[@sandbarbob1]

As I’m binge watching, I really feel like I’m watching the future #1 sailing channel.

[@searsrachel2927]

Maya, your parents must be so proud of you. You are an adventurous girl with a sweetness that is so infectious. Aladino has a true Gem of a woman by his side. I just figured out you two got married. Congratulation! I am so happy for you.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Your comments are all so sweet

[@todpatn9782]

Sears Rachel wondering that myself. I thought surely so.

[@retireforlesscr5871]

When did they get married??

[@akklug]

Charming story. Great voice and shooting pictures.

[@tomthum6818]

How could anyone give you a thumbs down you guys are doing a great job love your adventures

[@crismoore6811]

I never get it when someone gives a thumb down. You 2 have great energy. The dolphines so frequently appearing proves it.

[@deanmoriarty8468]

You're a genuine artist in the way you approach your instrument, sailing, videography and life in general. Please continue!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Dean Moriarty This comment made me SO happy, thank you! I plan to continue for many years to come.

[@yaa63]

...playing the violin and that music on your boat is WOW...PERFECT choice of music

[@lecaton5973]

Beautiful boat, beautiful poetry, beautiful music and most soothing voice Maya. Thank your. SV Brooklyn PNW

[@john951753]

Love the way you present your story, Subscribed because of your violin music, a huge fan

[@KATAL12]

You like her violin....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6ndqaFpopaMfbs

[@englishrose1122]

Your voice is just wonderfully relaxing, you could make marvellous meditation recordings. I too have tried to meditate and quite got into it, unfortunately I did not keep it up so have lost the flow. Maybe small boats are not quite big enough to handle long crossings certainly not very comfortable as you show on the video. I watch a few couples doing this and they all struggle with the open ocean travels, no idea what the answer is in order to get to new places though. I do wonder how safe a life choice it is as the oceans are mighty and man is no match. Keep safe, love the videos and the music, you are so talented with the violin xxx love from the UK

[@dwdtube1111]

Just to concentrate on the water is a meditation on its own. You are right, it helps on a passage of this length but it also helps in daily life to stay centered. Happy sailing. Happy Birthday Aladino. Have the best day ever.

[@JohnR-NZ]

Hi there, I've just recently found your site and have started following you, I won't be able to catch every video but I will certainly attempt to get the most out of them. I'm here in NZ and have checked out the area you're sailing in at the time you made this video and I think you're both amazing to tackle journeys like this in such a small boat but you obviously take all the precautions necessary for a safe passage. I wish you well for all your travels and will continue to follow you 🤗🙋‍♂️🇳🇿

[@carolinemcdougall8708]

Being able to provide your own soundtrack is such a treat and so suitable for the beauty of the sea the wind the waves and skies. Wonderful work. Pretty little boat too

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Caroline, I really appreciate your kind words and taking the time to watch :)

[@chemopia]

I've tried to put into words my experiences on three similar crossings in the Gulf of Mexico; the zen like experience of isolation, waves tossing you around like you don't belong, hunkering down in the cockpit and the exhaustion afterwards; but you have captured it all in this episode. Most excellent!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Bill, I’m so glad you’ve experienced what I was talking about here. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment

[@brianjoyce9040]

The tunes befit the waves the wind the weather. The beautiful Magic carpet just needed you two. Wondrous!

[@musicalcem]

subscribed for the girl with the violin and the monkey, you guys are awesome!

[@paulgorman8097]

You guys are amazing. You tell a lovely story. Also, love your fiddle playing and your narrative along the way. You are a unique combination. May you both be blessed.

[@jstrick38us]

I love your violin music - thank you so much for recording it! I know that is a lot of work for you. The sunset serenade was so nice it made the sunset all blurry. You have definitely made it to the top of the list as my favorite YT channel.

[@CheersWarren]

Tough passage . You really captured the wave which is normally very hard to do. It was defiantly kind of ugly Sea state. Once again the yacht performed well. I hope you took care to not get dehydrated from the 'mal de mare' it's easily done, then the headaches start .... beautiful music. Oh if you get over towards Alicanti check out a small island 11 miles due south, Tabaca , I was there in ...eh 1967? It looks the same from google earth.... cheers Warren.

[@faircompetition1203]

Nice to see someone excited to help another creature .

[@stuartmcmichael5250]

Beautiful narrative, wonderful music, great photography, magnificent sailing you lovely guys have it all. The excitement of adventures places new, thank you so much for sharing.💕⛵️

[@mikemayfield5172]

I just found your channel tonight and am so glad I did. I have watched from ep. 1 to here and am impressed by your improvement episode by episode. You and your hubby are doing what I would do if I could rewind back to 1967. Maya, you are as much a poet as you are a sailor. Thank you for a unique addition to the sailing channels!

[@lizame65]

It is fiddler on the boat. Your narration voice is so soothing

[@aGirts2015]

As an Irish Fiddler, and an avid sailor, your channel brings me great joy! Fair seas and fair tunes!

[@Fr99763]

Very nice episode Maya and Aladino. Keep on sailing! Love the violin

[@simonparker4992]

Lovely video. Great music, esp. the ensemble.

[@estherzimmermann1872]

Try to eat at least every two hours while sailing, even if it‘s just little bites. You‘ll feel much better and won‘t get seasick as much. For overnights quick soups are something very handy and warms you up when you had enough of coffee lol I really enjoy your videos. Brings back some great memories of my own sailing adventures. I wish you good winds and calm seas :-)

[@RoryL83]

8:46-12.49 is so therapeutic I had to watch it like 5 times. Keep up the beautiful work!

[@belchajr22]

Your music is beautiful, your thoughts even more so!

[@kerryjlynch1]

There's something wonderful about this one that I just can't put my finger on. I'm a newer subscriber, looking at some of your older videos for the first time.

[@bdphourde]

Wow, your music is unique and beautiful and soothing. I've never heard anything like your 2nd selection! So appropriate for a rolling passage!

[@robertvandenbrink5884]

I love the way you video and the music you play. Never been on a sailboat so I get to experience it thru you two.

[@robertgarbe6348]

Great realistic portrayal, and yes every muscle is sore. Meditation is a wonderful thing to do while underway on watch, just moving with the motion of the boat does it, AND it does provide an aura of protection to the boat and ocean around you, although many think that is hogwash.

[@utubefroggy]

I just started viewing your.videos, on the eve of my departure from earth, I decided to take a vacation and you have provided that for me. You music so very well fits all that you are and look like and speak of, you are a delight to listen to and watch. I would like to thank both of you for allowing me to sail along with you. Fair winds and long and healthy life to you both. Bill

[@myhillslife27]

I love your music and violin playing xx

[@marcelolangeani1064]

What a beatiful experience! Tank’s for sharing

[@klemenprezelj]

Love your boat, nice job on restoring!

[@russr7707]

Maya you're absolutely beautiful, you don't look sleep deprived at all. As for Aladino's birthday, he has a gorgeous restored Vindo 32 to take him anywhere he wishes and an equally beautiful wife by his side. What more could a man ask for. Love your videos, the story telling and the fiddle, keep it up.

[@superdrs1960]

I enjoyed your video and music. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@rustybrindle3134]

Yet another great share. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey! I agree with many of the other comments in that you guys have become one of my favorite channels. Happy belated bday Alidino! Absolutely love your style playing the violin. I can feel your music!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much for coming with us on our journey -- we are so humbled to hear how much you enjoy the channel. Thanks for this comment!!

[@KATAL12]

Check out TheMusicianGirl1 for more of Maya.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Happy birthday Captain,birthday at sea.More nice music Maya,sunset is a nice time to be serenaded ☺️ I've been thinking over the episodes as I listen to you speak that I'm sure you'd be a good writer Maya,and I'm more convinced now,thanks for sharing your wise insights.I think you are right about being at sea,the wind blowing away all the distractions and your mind can be calm. See you next time😊

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thanks so much for your continued support Wayne -- I see your comments on almost every episode and I REALLY appreciate them!

[@tomas5376]

Listening on my new Bluetooth headphones and enjoying your violin immensely! Sailing is great too!✌️👍🙏🏼

[@USMCCGAGNG]

Love the violin, and again, she’s sure a beautiful vessel.

[@kevinmcneill7]

Your comments about the ocean really resonated with me, although we've thought about it many times I don't think I could move away from the sea.

[@jimshirley7613]

Wow! Thanks for playing the violin on each episode lately. Love, love, love your playing! You have a very lovely voice too! Jim M. ; Texas

[@steamerAE]

Simply nice video and so different to all the other sailing channels. I like it.

[@michaelconway4316]

Really enjoying your channel. I found you from one of your comments on a SV Delos video. I really admire all the work you two have put in to following your dream. Thank you for sharing it with us. Safe travels and I can't wait to see where you go. P.S. Your violin playing is so enjoyable!

[@shanekonarson]

Gday Folks . Love the channel. Great footage great story . Binge watched the whole lot of em . Please Maya never ever give up your beautiful beautiful music . And if you have it for sale I’d be more then happy to purchase it . And help you on you way . Awesome thank you .

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so so much for watching and commenting! I’m trying to work on having some music to release by the fall!

[@Morrisfactor]

Another great video - inspiring violin accompaniment!

[@jackrabbit5047]

Hi guys, loving your vids, and really enjoying the violin tunes. Fair winds to ye.

[@leeswett5504]

Thank you for your note. I hope to talk my life partner into at least listening to your moving personal account of the meditative nature of sailing. All we seem to hear about is not about the rhythm of time and “getting some place” . Your introspective words were a true gift. Our time is short, slow down and enjoy what we know to be the real beauty of quiet reflections. Those who seem to inject competition in all activities; Sailing Blogs, truly have missed the point. Again wishing you all the best, Lee Swett PS . Unable to find the Patron sign-up link. Can anyone help?.

[@ABeriault]

Great images of the sea.... Many take refuge in the dinete birth and close lights to hide from the moving horizon when the swell is very short and too high!

[@lindacamp6229]

I just happened on your channel today. I love your joyful spirit and sense of adventure. Beautiful violin/fiddle music! ;)

[@ercreepy]

Aladino, you don't need to climb the mast to go through the fornelli passage in Asinara 😀. You just have to align with the two seamarks on Asinara island. These marks are there for this reason. For next time you know.

[@davidallred4611]

Beautiful crossing and beautiful music!

[@jimmac521]

The musician and recording engineer in me has to ask how you are recording your violin... so clear. nicely done.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you! It’s recorded with an iPhone stuck in my shirt. Then I add some compressor, reverb, and EQ in logic. Voila! Good clear sound without much background or wind noise.

[@snakeeyes4424]

Amazing how Adalino restored that sailboat

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

He's pretty amazing

[@nicolascroc775]

So great moment to ear you speak and play music. Sorry for you both about the seasickness. Enjoy everything.

[@stargatepioneer]

lol - who needs a drone? Flying is my violin so personally I love it but if it's not your thing then I'm glad you have a mast climber on board. Thanks for the great video. I'm loving the stories you share. Your passion clearly comes out in them.

[@NauticalMonkey]

Love the violin - keep up the amazing work!

[@crismoore6811]

Meditation in a nut shell. When you wash dishes wash dishes, when you eat you eat. When you observe observe. Meditation is an exercise of awareness of this present moment.Hands washing dishes mindfully. No forcing the mind. Total presence. Thich Nhat Hanh "peace is every step." Book

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

Your music is wonderful! I wonder how I’ll find crew as gifted!

[@robertmorrice2282]

Well done love the music I sail every July in west coast of Scotland and have a tune on bag pipes and a dram😃

[@deniz7mel]

Love your videos, they are beautifully filmed and narrated, you have such an amazing talent for story-telling. Looove the music ... Just magic... :)

[@michaelvarnum7147]

During passage in the busy sea state you describe may I suggest rigging a hammock, once you get used to it much less muscle tension

[@doddstrong8873]

I have discovered your site late, but nonetheless enjoy it very much, from a sailer in WIsconsin

[@BashChef]

thanks for the awesome music Maya, capten Aladdino is awesome with the camera to. big fan of the Magic Carpet channel.

[@grahamnundy3990]

Loving your videos . I was looking forward to your next ,loving the music too ,have a great time in menorca it’s a beautiful island

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

We are so happy to hear you like the videos and the music!! Thanks so much for commenting and bringing a smile to our faces with your kindness :)

[@searsrachel2927]

Maya, Sailing Uma uses a wind-vane and Dan is really intuitive. Perhaps you could reach out to him about the ins and outs of the wind-vane

[@reynaldneron9012]

Regarding the wind vane, if you lead the lines perpendicular to the tiller, it will work a bit better... Sea sickness can be managed, don't forget the 4 Fs rule: Faim, froid, frousse and fatigue (or hunger, cold, scared, and tiredness) which will trigger seasickness... Manage those 4 factors and you will be fine. My bet is, on this passage, you were a bit nervous about it... so you got seasick... and once affected, take a bottle of coke, get rid of the gas, and slowly sip some of it (but not a lot and it does not work with pepsi). Also, drive the boat, that will take your mind off the seasickness... Thank you for your videos..

[@aceventura8890]

The violin action is bomb

[@AdventuresOnBoatscom]

Love your violin interludes. Classy touch. -johnny

[@KATAL12]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4SWZnWHqNVsZ9k

[@rickdaniels3471]

PS good luck and may God be with you in your travels

[@Captain10Star]

Hi Magic Carpet. I like your style :) You made my Best Sailing Channel list AGAIN this week. I can't wait until you surpass LA Vagabonde with your channel! Have a nice day

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Awww wow, thank you so much for your kind comment and for including us on your list!! Best wishes to you and have a lovely day!

[@ultracurvenl3664]

dear maya, can you please tell me which musical performance you added to this episode starting at 8:47 ... you did a source list in the end of this video but i cannot find it.. its the most beautiful jig... btw... i am binching your complete series on youtube now and i think you both are creating a magical experience. thank you for sharing !

[@ultracurvenl3664]

owhie.. found it on spotify !\

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

some talent!! how dare you...sea sick... I work in an office 9-5 ....think about that skeptics becoming believers is always nice

[@redsnappersadler34]

I'm sure you know this by now, but you can download the wind pilot manuals from their website. Love my Pacific. Great video series

[@AA828]

I just found your channel and am truly enjoying the camera footage, the music, and the energy that you put into the production. Keep up the great work and best of luck. The Pineapple. Is it on deck for good luck? I know its the symbol of hospitality.

[@bertski60]

nice to watch and to listen to as well. i think you'll blow past 10k subs soon. keep 'em coming.....they improve my day and mood. thnx.

[@donalexander2480]

Hey there! Beautiful channel. love your editing and the nice commentary. Have you done or would you do a vid on the cost to purchase a dropped sailboat of such quality and the time and dollars taken to restore it. Love you work and wish your journey is fulfilling.

[@scenefromabove]

Wow! I sure am glad I just found you! This channel is refreshingly different. I love the smaller boat, your learning curve, your relaxing voice, and the beautiful violin soundtrack. One question... what preventative steps have you taken to preserve the violin in such a harsh environment?

[@MonkPetite]

Wind vane is easy.. if you RTFM .if you have one ...but with some violin witch craft .. it’s sorted .. well done The vane will give you a easy ride .. better than self steering or a regular autopilot..but the wind must come from the sides.. so sharp at the wind or straight form the behind is difficult for the vane.

[@aceventura8890]

Beautiful

[@terryaccadia4110]

Hi love listening to your violin and you Maya I find my crew get sea sick when sailing under powered because the waves are more powerful than the sails Try to balance the combination between both sail to make better passage

[@davidallred4611]

Love your videos.

[@danateel]

The audio track for the violin music is so clear. Maybe I just lack imagination but how does it come through so clear without the background noise? It seems to be perfectly in sync with the video so I find it difficult to believe that you're just merging a separate audio track with the video. Maybe that's not as hard as I imagine. In any case, I really enjoy the music and appreciate the skill you demonstrate.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I recorded the audio with my phone which I tucked into my shirt, thus protecting it from wind noise. Then I uploaded the audio into a program called Logic, where I added reverb, EQ, and compressor. Those three things make a huge difference to sound quality, and take it from an ‘iphone recording’ to something which sounds semi professional. Then I just sync up the audio with the video. If you listen closely you can still hear the waves in the background, but they aren’t distracting. Basically it all comes down to mic placement and hoe you mix the sound afterwards. Thanks for watching!

[@sidneylaimbeer5500]

Exellent camera job

[@latitudeash]

Happy birthday ... PS you look great, not at all stone colour. 👍🏼

[@sidneylaimbeer5500]

The fideling beauty.

[@SailingMarieholmIF]

Great video and beautiful Music. Do you think this trip can be done with a smaller boat like mine as well?

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I think the Marieholm‘s are fantastic! It is just a matter of getting a good weather window and comfort. But at the end you would be proud that you did it😁 Aladino

[@SailingMarieholmIF]

@@SailingMagicCarpet I am sure I will be proud. Just like crossing the IJsselmeer the first time. 😀😁. Thanks a lot for your reply.

[@Ragnvald-999]

Nice playing

[@valhalla3595]

I do hope you get some type of protection for your deck, chain locker .

[@gadiantonx8474]

i do love how you saw on that fiddle

[@chronoboat11]

Thank you sooo much for playing!!! I love your songs. Who was the group at about 8:50?? Is that really you with a group?? Are you really a famous violinist and I just didn't know it or catch you saying in one of your videos???

[@KATAL12]

Check out TheMusicianGirl1 for more of Maya.

[@KATAL12]

You like her violin....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6ndqaFpopaMfbs

[@chronoboat11]

@@KATAL12 I did check out her earlier music and it's good but the music she plays in these sailing videos seems more spontaneous and soulfully done.