SAILING to the NATURE ISLAND 🦜 | Catamaran Sailing to Dominica

Dominica is one island we have been wanting to sail to for years! It is known as the nature island of the Caribbean. The sail was amazing and we are so proud of our catamaran, Adrenaline, for another successful journey!
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[@1harley1000]

I love watching you both enjoying life to it's fullest and your hard work on your boats

[@zachpare206]

When billy took a sip out of his thermos before checking out around the 7:58 mark, and just stared out trying to wake up (it seemed) i felt that in my soul.

[@kendude8089]

Sierra is Awesome 👍👍

[@Hopey1231000]

You guys are living the life. Have fun and stay safe as always.

[@BambaMaru]

We love that episode - nice you guys had a good time in Dominica.

[@brianhughes9381]

Thank you for your videos. Prays for you guys and your continued safety and health. God Bless

[@alexlikesoutdoors5825]

Thanks for the sailing lingo explanation! It helps me understand whats going on when you talk about what you guys are doing :)

[@trepsig]

barracudas under 3ft are safe to eat especially when caught in open water. we never throw them back. great in ceviche too.

[@MortgageFreeHomestead]

Hey guys great video! Thank you for posting! Please keep sharing the sailing educational bits like you did in this one... Very helpful for folks interested in living this dream.

[@davidhenderson1840]

Great video as always. But I really want to thank you for your real time updates. It's interesting to learn how you are coping with pandemic related issues; but more importantly, it's wonderful to see how sensative and caring you are about how the rest of us are doing. Here, in suburban Boston, things are pretty intense. My daughter is an ICU nurse in a Boston hospital, and the horror stories are unreal. Keep the vids coming. They are a most enjoyable destraction.

[@davidgiles5030]

I've caught and eaten barracuda many times. Usually off Barbados. You are throwing back really good eating.

[@winmosser]

Really enjoying this mix thank you!

[@bernardstevens3613]

Thanks for explaining the Nautical Terms! Really enjoy your channel!

[@waynemazan7485]

Perfect ! thanks Sierra

[@maheliabunche-worrell9802]

yippie Dominica my homeland. Glad you guys enjoyed it. keep staying safe. love the videos so much. Wish I could do what you do.

[@mandmmilling3716]

I was stationed on guam for 6 years. I trolled almost every day. I never kept big cudas (i.e. 3 feet or bigger). They were almost always toxic. On guam, there were lots of boonies cats (feral cats). The practice was throw a piece of the fish to the strays. If they ate it, it was safe. If they refused, throw the fish away. I guess they could smell the toxins.

[@jaysoncody8716]

I like that idea ! Heads I win, tails the barracuda looses ! If you ask me barracuda are 10 times worst then the Lionfish to the marine environment ! Since most of the time, they stalk deep sea fishing reefs ! Just waiting for a free Grouper, or Sapper dinner ! From fisherman throwing back undersized fish, or out of season fish ! Grrrr!

[@thedaiseyproject8742]

You guys rock jetty is a trooper.....stay safe

[@NABR62]

Thanks for posting multiple videos in one week. We are quarantined with nothing to do except Spring cleaning so your videos are a welcomed binge watching diversion. Blessings to you both!

[@captraykelly]

Living the Dream! Safe travels.

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

The quality of your videos has dramatically improved! Great job, you two. Thank you.

[@sebrofseven]

yessir and maam, we love all of your videos. You rock

[@richardbissett177]

Love the videos keep up the great work.

[@johnlindner2297]

We really appreciate your videos in these trying times. My wife and I live vicariously through your adventures and our daughter sees you both as such great role models. Thank you for working so hard to get these stories out to us you are truly kind people.

[@timothybeltz1567]

You said it right Dom i neeka. It's super dope there.

[@chrontoke]

I liked the sailing info. Definitely interested in learning more

[@corysherman6087]

Spent a day here off a cruise ship several years ago. We spent hours at a black sand beach hunting for sea glass which was everywhere. Great fun indeed!

[@peterstarkey1360]

Great vid , & at the end that food look yummy with an icy cold beer.... on the fore deck.....LIVING...TOO GOOD..cheers

[@robertlafferry3455]

I like when you explain sailing. Thanks

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

Excellent video you guys thanks

[@randylinn502]

Been binge watching Beau and Brandy, watched the episode that you guys allowed them to stay in your galley while Beau was doing repairs... You guys are the greatest!!! Keep up the good work... Sail and stay safe out there... and forgot to mention, Jetty was great, I was wondering how she got along with Una...

[@sebrofseven]

I actually missed this episode, like how? Lol As always, your videos that I follow every episode do many things. They calm me, clear my mind, excite me, make me want to be there, make me feel that love in couples is the best thing in the world, make me want to fish on our little sailboat, intrigue me, etc, etc. Fair winds, and clear skies you guys. You rock as always.

[@paulcavanagh9584]

great vids nice to see here in new Zealand in our lock down take care

[@edwardwerthner7717]

U brought back good memories when sailing up the same route. In 2017. I had a knockdown right past canefield. I was about 2 miles out. Couldn’t turn up n in because the wind was coming down on top of the boat. As well as directional ,ne. I found on my chart a caution note. It stated recommended distance on leeward side 5-20 miles off shore. Your last stop like mine in no. Dominica coming into the bay( rat turn in) The wind was blowing @35 it’s . Wakes u up fast :). Have fun great sailing

[@SpencerPhotography]

FAVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE parts are Jetty just chillin on the deck, looking around, barking.

[@1harley1000]

am looking forward to seeing your Trowler on the west coast I watched you guys do all those improvements it looks very nice

[@Boody523]

What a great video. Instruction was cool too

[@samanthan2519]

Sierra is my favorite, she has such a good vibe i wanna be bestbuds with her

[@dmack1827]

They are a pretty likeable young couple. Living a great life!

[@MT-tu8qd]

That was nice.

[@Riley_1955]

Lovely video you 3....You definitely need to get the other engine fixed to keep Adrenaline happy.....Now go and explore Dominica for all of us to see.....Keep the vids coming.

[@pwmorris1963]

thank you guys so much for the escape11

[@davidsonlabone219]

That's my Island DOMINICA am davidson good to be watching you guys enjoy

[@dahveed284]

Nice video. I almost had to stop watching this one because I got a notification that my favorite KZbin sensation dropped a video. Now I have to go check out what Jetty the Gypsy uploaded...

[@scottmatthews2521]

First time watching you guys. Also first time anyone has explained those terms you guys did thanks

[@beeamerica5024]

Great video love the island hopping and as for Barracuda well you are what you eat LOL😎👍😜🇺🇸🐝

[@jodybruch829]

Love your video, St Pierre is such a peaceful place, very cool. Hope the other side of Dominica is a better place to rest and visit. Amazing sunset 🌅!!

[@bobphatbhat]

I learned what a reef in a sail is and the names of wind angle names. Lol. Informative video today. Also I was 28th viewer and your video was up for only 1 minute !!

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

My husband is a fishing guide. He does not eat barracuda. Said to much of a chance for acquiring an infection. I am a nurse. I would second that. Thanks for a great video! Bet your parents are super proud of you. I know I am.

[@rorkesparks2598]

Had loads of smoked Barracuda....lovely.....didn't know they made people ill

[@allenwilson9656]

Barracuda over 3 1/2 feet long can be poisonous

[@gg5115]

Yeah that was a sweet Land Cruiser.

[@markcorboy8528]

Luv your lifestyle

[@boomerrumor8252]

Did Saint John's in 2004 and it's something I will never forget

[@DogCountry]

Love watching you guys, looks so beautiful and warm! Would love to have some warmth right now❤️😎🇨🇦👍

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Dog Country Build a fire or move to Kauai 😁

[@dalehan123]

I just discovered your channel, and I am binge watching your videos! What great lifestyle you three,( including Jetty), are living! I found your channel when I caught a program on TV about Mark Zuckerberg hydrofoiling this morning. I wanted to see more about them, so I headed to You Tube where your video came up. That is how I got hooked on your adventures! High quality videos, (love the drone shots), of beautiful locations. Plus you two young people who the camera loves! Keep them coming! 😀

[@robertthompson1489]

Awesome

[@digitalcanvas4444]

I disagree with x ray. As long as your content is entertaining there's no problem going over 20 minutes. And you guys are almost always entertaining. Keep it up!

[@cliffordmyers1540]

Loved your background music

[@robertlaird6746]

You could put a weight on your fishing line about 20 or so feet ahead of the lure and you could also put several lures in a row about 10 feet apart from each other.

[@swannabe3764]

Jetty was looking at you when you said "you look like a athlete" she was like I know I look like one

[@PigginWhiskey]

I ate fresh caught Barracuda in the Grenadines, one of the best fish I have eaten. I asked about Cigatura and they assured me we were far enough south of the US that they were safe to eat. I probably ate it half a dozen times with no effect, but I don't know if I'd eat it regularly. However it was quite delicious.

[@fungus4758]

I agree. It's a very sweet and tasty fish. If it's under 10 lbs you should be ok. Over 10 lbs, proceed with caution.

[@martykendall6547]

I recommended your channel on my Facebook page.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Sierra certainly does looks like an athlete, I had assumed volleyball.

[@dgsun7978]

You're lucky you get to have a bigggg pool. Good luck have fun

[@brianmcguire5189]

Great Videos

[@curbstomp3126]

Billy you should order oversized rod and main bearings just to make sure. Have crank turned in local machine shop.

[@roniwoodpedestriansafetyad1057]

Video topic idea: Please describe all of the terminology for sailing. Beam reach... what the different sails are... When you use one sail versus another sail and the different winds, etc. This would help us that love to watch you guys but have no idea about the terminology. LOL. Also need another Jetty Cam video. We love her too. 😁 Thanks guys for helping to entertain us during the lockdown. I’m Binge Watching...

[@jjohnbrown1221]

On your castnet, bait 1st helps a lot. Dried peas work great. Fish go crazy for them. Bugs and termites work great also. I also toss out a few dried peas every hour while trolling for deep sea fishing. The fish will follow the trail of your peas to your lure. Fish love bait but they also love their veggies which they seldom get.

[@jjohnbrown1221]

In Palestine they would fish for big fish with cast nets. They would go to deeper water using a fish locator. Toss out some fish food or peas and wait for the fish to come. Then toss net on fish as the eat bait. You have to wait for net to hit bottom so fish doesn't get away, before you start pulling up.

[@MrWampler33]

Yes, small barracuda are good! Also.... Look into a Poor Mans Downrigger for catching fish. I guarantee you'll get more with it.

[@tomscott3939]

I cut them across the back make 1 1/2" filet soak them in milk and vermouth in the fridge then bbq them with old bay and lemon pepper. wish i was there. love you guy's be safe!!

[@keithcopeland8245]

That sounds awesome. Too bad we dont have barracudas in Arizona lol

[@kristiblack3853]

I love spaghetti squash and they last forever! I personally wouldn’t risk eating barracuda unless I was desperate for food. I was really hoping to make it to Dominica this season, so at least I get to enjoy it through your eyes. Great video!

[@sycopath5774]

Living lavita loca. 2 👍's up and a like!

[@jimziegener8724]

Have you heard of a Turn A Round sunset? Everyone looks West at the sunset, then, as soon as the sun sets, go on their business. Often if you turn around, there is a beautiful sunset in the clouds as you look east.

[@DollarTreeFlyer]

Love the sailing lesson.. finally understand your rag hauler terms. Lol

[@lauriefrancisco1084]

So interested in seeing this video because Dominica took such a hit from one of those nasty hurricanes (last year, two years ago ?) and I’ve been worried about them. Visited it on a cruise with my mother and it was our favorite stop. Unfortunately were there for only a day. The people were very friendly. Would love to visit it again but for many more days!

[@geoffpirtle]

I caught barracuda in Belize, they grilled it for us and it was delicious!

[@jeffreyhoward6968]

Awesome on Billy and Sierra. I think I’ll pass on the spaghetti squash LOL

[@bermyFairn]

ya we made a few fish chowders with our barracuda, no sign of cigatara

[@cbooc]

Cool

[@christinestange4813]

Great distraction. 😊👍 Stay safe, stay well ...from NY 😷🇺🇸 PS That's how I would pronounce it 👍 I LOVE spaghetti squash! Enjoy! 😋

[@keithschoolfield6034]

Everyone always forgets the mailman.😕

[@1harley1000]

When you come to the west coast come to SanDiego for some blue fin tuna

[@mariatrotman2698]

Concerning baracuda, I remembered my mother used to say to put a quarter in its mouth. If the coin turn black then don't eat. If the coin didn't turn black then it is good to eat. Or maybe in the islands we have a tolerance for baracuda.

[@biggene1711]

Nice 👌

[@kirbycairo]

Just discovered your channel and it's great. Sitting in quarantine for all this time is a drag and lots of anxiety but your channel is great entertainment. You talk very nicely to your viewers and are informative without being condescending. Thanks for the great videos. Stay safe and keep the content coming. BTW, I wouldn't eat a barracuda - particularly during the quarantine. It could make you sick and you wouldn't want to seek treatment with Covid-19 going around.

[@alphasxsignal]

Jetty on the lookout......... Ruff Ruff

[@cliffordmyers1540]

The mail man hell to the ya

[@curbstomp3126]

The people who actually keep things going are the Truckers. Without them nobody would have what they need.

[@oceandrew]

Don't forget the folks who unload the trucks and stock the shelves. Without them stuff would just rot on the trucks' trailers.

[@edl617]

I remember sailing in the Leeward and the windward islands back in the 80's Darn it has really become built up. Nice but sad too

[@pierrotgretillat9365]

Salut vous tank you vidéo magnifique super

[@glasseverywhere]

You guys are crazy Barracuda are delicious fried and grilled...I would have eaten it in a heart beat small 1 to 1 1/2 foot long never had the big ones and those are the ones i wont touch

[@terrypen]

15:44 hmmm, that rope doesn't look healthy! haha and you scared her!

[@SuperJaguar7777]

Nice video by safe 🎼🎶🎶🎺🇵🇷👍

[@xpatsteve]

Barracuda is probably the best tasting fish I have ever eaten. I always thought they were generally considered poisonous and off limits for eating until I learned a few things during my 7 years on Grand Cayman. According to local fishermen, barracuda up to about 3 1/2 feet are generally safe to eat. Another thing to consider is where the fish is caught. Ciguatera basically becomes more concentrated as you move up the food chain so larger fish generally contain higher concentrations. The more reef area containing the small organism that produces the toxin, the more the fish feeding off the reef accumulate it and so on up the food chain to the carnivorous fish like barracuda. Local fishermen might be a good source of information for areas where catching barracuda for food would be considered safe.

[@michaelohara5482]

We ate barracuda if they were small. Less than 3 lbs. Never had a problem until we pushed our luck once with a larger one. Never again.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

When I'm kayak trolling offshore I use a similar diving lure as you, only it's not jointed. I also purchase them from China at a MUCH cheaper price. You will eventually loose some and the sting isn't as bad at $6 compared to U.S. prices of $20-30 per lure. Another lure that I like that doesn't drag through the water as bad as a diver is a 2oz bucktail jig (for offshore). Bucktail jigs have been around since at least the mid 1900s and still used today for good reason, they catch fish. If I catch a trash fish, I will often cut it up in small fillet strips and put a small strip of fillet on the hook of the bucktail. Fish CAN NOT RESIST IT.

[@donavonkeith8411]

We kept a barracuda one time when offshore fishing. We ate it and didn’t die, other than that I don’t remember if it was “good” taste wise. Was 15 years. Conclusion: probably won’t kill you 😂

[@jjohnbrown1221]

After November 20 check out Jamaica. 1/2 mile offshore and you are deep sea fishing. Slip fees are the lowest in the caribbean. You get water, electricity, and free hot showers. Many of the all inclusives have private slips and moorings in sheltered coves. For very little money you can stay on your boat and get all the entertainment , free food, and free booze that people get while staying at the all inclusive.

[@jjohnbrown1221]

They also have free hot beach showers to wash off the salt from the sea.

[@scottpetrone6284]

I had barracuda at Walker's only because of Bahamian prepared it. I wouldn't eat it again as you do have a high chance of getting ciguatera. You're catching barracuda because your artificial's are at the surface and possibly going a little too fast. You have to get your lures below the barracuda otherwise that's all you'll catch. Excellent video none-the-less!

[@ajaijoseph7371]

Barracudas are popular both as food and game fish. They are most often eaten as fillets or steaks. Larger species, such as the great barracuda, have been implicated in cases of ciguatera food poisoning. Those who have been diagnosed with this type of food poisoning display symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, limb weakness, and an inability to differentiate hot from cold effectively. West Africans smoke them for use in soups and sauces. Smoking protects the soft flesh from disintegrating in the broth and gives it a smoky flavour.

[@ryantoole5466]

I spent some time in the Bahamas (Great Exuma and Crooked Island) and rumor was that barracuda only made you sick because they will eat venomous or toxic fish and absorb the venom or toxins from the fish they eat, but are not venomous or toxic themselves. The locals could usually handle it for the most part, but they too would get one now and then that would make them ache all over, and the only way to fight it was to sit out in the hot sun and bake........which is a known way to reduce the effect of some venom's. We were told to only eat the small ones as they supposedly were not as bad as they hadn't absorbed as much venom or toxins as the older ones. I ate quite a few smaller ones and never had an issue.

[@boulderdash8059]

Dominica is an awesome place. If there ever was a Shangri-La, Dominica is it! Check out Les Saints as well; great spot.

[@fungus4758]

You're right about Iles des Saintes. Great place and so is the food. I've been there when I went to pick up a power cat to deliver to Antigua.

[@mickeykeymoaw]

Spent a lot of my life in the tropics and I don't eat Barracuda.