When Upwind is Actually FUN [S3E4]

[@stephanebesson9393]

Pure joy watching you sailing : Can't wait to get my boat in the Northumberland Strait next month.

[@alphasxsignal]

Forward they go.................................. The wood finish is great looking on this boat.

[@soulie13]

Spent a day on the Chesapeake in my Cape Dory 27 beating to wind in 20 gusting 25 and while certainly loud and wet and sporty was the most exhilarating six hours I've ever spent on the boat. Very rewarding to be in those conditions and have the craft and crew feeling in sync. Nice vid guys, much appreciated.

[@frederiklettens5955]

hi from a cape dory located in amsterdam ;) (the 30 cutter) lovely boats

[@10lauset]

'Captain Q, Yacht Hunter' mentioned you when he reviewed a hidden Vindo 35 ft in a boatyard. Another enjoyable video. Thanks. Cheers

[@cubicmicron]

Yes, a Vindo 50 [35 feet long] in New England looking very well cared for. Nice tour by Captain Q,

[@frankd2301]

I saw that too! Never knew Vindos were Swedish.

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

Haha. I just made a comment about that. Then seen yours.

[@thatguy2408]

Saw it too.

[@whocanitbenow5368]

We watched it too! ... and we want that Vindo! For me, the aft cabin is too claustrophobic so I wish that space were in the salon. 😁

[@floridasailor3732]

A sailing vlog that actually shows sailing. Excellent.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Sometimes we show sailing, and sometimes we show the places that we're visiting. The cruising lifestyle is as much about the new places you visit as it is about actually having the sails up, which is why most sailing vlogs have a balance of both. For pure sailing, events such as the Vendee globe exist!

[@larrymisiak915]

Still watching you! Loved the sounds of the boat slicing the water. The impression of the long day tacking your way to Amsterdam was enjoyable to watch. You both seemed quite engaged and happy. Sailing is so different than the scenic trip you took us through Europe. Music always adds much. Your voice overs are always welcome. Larry M. Houston Texas

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

What a way to start the weekend. Outstanding balance of wind and water to get the blood pumping. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your electrifying talent on the sea. Well done video as always. Gold standard of living the dream many people wish they could.

[@robbywittlin1631]

Another „Magic Carpet“ - Friday. Thank you!

[@kevinreed8041]

I found your channel from a fellow you tube channel called Captain Q Yacht Hunter. And I am glad I did you have done beautiful work both with your videos and with your boat. Thank you

[@scable-eq7bp]

Love when a sailing channel is about sailing instead of visiting some deserted Island that has been showcased a hundred times on other channels. Great episode....

[@jeanbaardsen2863]

When we would do upwind sailing, like heading into the trade winds in the Caribbean, I would multiply the distance to the next island by 2-1/2. 100 miles of distance would be 250 miles of upwind sailing. It was amazing how often that came out close to spot on! I also remember how lousy it was to go below to use the head... It was lovely to see your excitement.

[@dborgstedt]

Thats the downfall of having a boat for the big seas. I'm considering a boat for leaving the bay were I sail my Soling, in which I average 5-6 knots and doing upwind at about 1.5 the distace..

[@jeanbaardsen2863]

@@dborgstedt Our boat was a 42-ft., 20 ton, steel-hulled ketch, and she was very resistant to sailing close to the wind. Hope you find a boat that makes you happy!

[@keebearfull]

Thanks for the wonderful Day Sail trip! I've not been out on the water [Lk. Michigan] since Labor Day weekend (last summer holiday in USA). That was a beautiful sail. {Had I stayed with you a few minutes longer, I would have helped you tie off and run to get some herring, bitterballen, & patat. . . .And ingredients for poffertjes & fresh strawberries for the next morning! }

[@craigkaschan4822]

Good to see the sails up sailing again. Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures with us.

[@Themothershipsailing]

Hey! I have my yacht moored either in Monnickendam or Scheveningen depending on what I feel like (ocean or lake cruising) - the Markermeer has nothing worth diving for unless you love eels.. We sailed back from Finland to the Netherlands over the summer and it has the same choppy directionless waves.. but beautiful. Your videos show the best of it!!

[@mikewillis2934]

Happy Christmas and many thanks for all the wonderful videos. Mike

[@ewoutvan-manen3583]

You provide such joy with your lovely high quality videos. Thank you!

[@westmc45]

I certainly enjoy these videos I cant wait to get my boat so I can start this adventure one month away for me

[@millyfokkema8890]

So nice to see you sailing in my wonderfull country, of which I am pround of!! Yeahhh, the Markermeer needs getting used to. Enjoy sailing and exploring here....

[@alfsphone]

That was an exciting trip. I loved every minute

[@steveqhanson6835]

Went down a wikipedia rabbit whole because of an off handed reference to a 17th century ship. You must wield that power responsibly.

[@peterirvine5417]

I loved reading about the Batavia and the horrors of that ship wreck. It was amazing to see the articles recovered from the ship wreck off the west Australian coast. Yes, I am Australian. Loving your story

[@bevtrue6937]

So much fun. Great day. I miss sailing.

[@joveeke]

Great movies, brought in a very relaxed atmosphere. Lovely to see all this familiar places where I sail often myself. But I never make movies or very rarely. So thank you so much for posting this vids! And for sure I want to go to visit the Kogge ;-). I always skip that area... Now it's on my to-do list.

[@oldskull70]

Upwind sailing is lots of fun ! Heeling boat and reef the sail ! I love it !! Great video ! Thanks for sharing ! You ar doing great !

[@jameswieser483]

That was an exciting crossing. Exciting but a lot of fun. It kind of reminded me of how I felt on my wind surfer when I was sailing about 30 degrees off the wind. Set the sail and when it snaps into shape hang on and lean back. And of course enjoy the ride. On your boat it must have been way more fun and no where near as tiring. Great video loved it.

[@bkozlo09]

I love nothing more than to grab a glass of wine on a Friday night, sit back and watch the new adventure of Magic Carpet. Thank you...

[@sailing-etanche]

No diving in the Markermeer. :) But....the best winds. Sixhaven, I hope you ate soming there. We are realy having fun, watching Holland from Portugal...a little bit at home. Thank you for that.

[@Gottenhimfella]

For ensuring sailing on the correct tack off the anchor, it is indeed (as Aladino points out) essential to be able to flatten the main. It's often not enough to just ease the topping lift: it generally requires (if there's any decent amount of wind) that the kicking strap (vang) is tight. On boats where the preventer is usable on demand, it can help a lot, by allowing holding the boom further outboard than can usually be managed by unaided brute force. These points are absolutely crucial if, in addition to a lack of room (as in this case) on the inshore tack, there is also a shore close under the lee, (ie downwind).

[@Gottenhimfella]

In truly tricky situations, especially if the boat has no engine (or it is not usable) it can be worth hitching a line to the chain when it is straight up and down, and taking that line aft on the desired windward side to come on board amidships, and then grind the anchor out of the ground with a sheet winch. This guarantees paying off on the correct tack.

[@jfv65]

sailing sharp upwind is so much fun! i used to do it a lot on my windsurfboard but on occasion i have also crewed on the race sailingboat of my nephew , him at the helm, me hanging outboard hooked on to the trapese. BIG fun!

[@carpor911]

Awesome to see you in my town of birth. Love the city although I haven't been there for quite a while du to covid. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@sethile]

I like sailing upwind too, and tacking back and forth. I suspect that is largely because I'm normally not needing to get anywhere. Just sail! I enjoyed North Through the Continent, but it's great to see you sailing again!!

[@SVImpavidus]

Just love the up wind sailing. A good boat comes alive. Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@kathleenstraube5356]

Just googled Batavia Wow. Can’t wait to read more. Lovely sailing with you.

[@josephgibel6975]

Thank you for another great video! Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas and safe healthy happy New year

[@dennisstone5739]

One of your best videos ever. Having done a lot of sailing, one eventually has a preference for anything from beam to close hauled as it cuts through the waves

[@ABeriault]

Lovely footage! Reminds me of St-Lawrence sailing: flaty water and gusty winds, lots of taking, vibrating tiller wth the leaward caprail almost in the water!....a living sailboat! Cheers

[@simonkelley7073]

I've been to that harbour! During a trip crewing for a friend taking the Staande Mast Route down to the south. Good memories, thanks for reminding me. We had to wait two days before they could open the railway bridge at the Central Station, so lots of time to explore. I remember the double quick ferry trips where the crowd surged on at one end, the ferry shot across the water and then the crowd left again from the other end, still walking in the same direction.

[@geronimo4511]

So nice to see this! I bought a Contest 31 HT in the Baltic last year, left it in North Netherlands over winter, then this year took it with a Dutch friend through the canal route south through Amsterdam to sea and to Ireland via the English channe. Spent a night in a cosy marina opposite the landmark bus/train station in central Amsterdam. You have recalled that experience for me!l

[@myhillslife27]

magic looked beautiful. Aladino I don't use sun screen and I am in Australia. Hats and sleeves are the go. Maya ONLY use those without absorbents..

[@douganniewall3429]

Two things: My voice also goes high when the sails are up, AND, I don't really like it when the boat goes "Whooo"! Love you guys! Wonderful adventures and so well put together!

[@davidhardie7049]

Batavia by Peter Fitzsimons, the greatest story in Australian maritime history. Was a best seller in Australia a couple of years back.

[@tableswood6911]

Best book ever.

[@edwardfinn4141]

Great looking boat!

[@sv8211]

Never been on a sail boat but can feel the thrill you guys have while doing the upwind. Seems a gushy weather finally bought Aladino's voice to its real potential 😂😂 And wonderful narration as usual by Maya. BTW, cool tattoo there.

[@emlynjay8633]

We felt your enjoyment!

[@christinec1928]

Christmas Greetings from Ontario and all the best for 2021. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@harrymurphey2634]

Mono-hullers sail "downwind" ... slowly ... Multi-hullers sail "upwind" ... very fast !!! And we love it !!! Flat & Fast ...

[@ianconboy152]

Nonsense, we on our mono go upwind better than any comparable multihull

[@JoanOfArgghh]

I've always called it, "Late Light" and it really is magical. The sailing footage really, really scratches the itch for us-- landlocked in Central Mexico as we are-- to ride the waves and hear the wind. Aladino got some great footage.

[@martijnb5887]

So beautiful! Especially because you are sailing where I have sailed lot years ago. Love to see "Het paard van Marken" / "The horse of Marken" at 14:50! I discovered this beautiful channel a few weeks ago and am spending too much time catching up from the first episode. Currently, I switching between Sardinia and the Netherlands. I love your sailing, your boat work, the trips you make and your music. And especially the comments you make which often contain a touch of poetry and philosophy. The water in the lakes is indeed a kind of soup, especially at the end of the summer, which is the result of peat bottoms and too much cattle. And yes, the Markermeer and IJsselmeer are often choppy, due to the relatively large distance and low depth. You have probably by now found out that the Dutch generally highly appreciate Canadians, which goes back to the liberation at the end of WW2. Enjoy it. A question: being Swiss/Italian and Canadian, why is Magic Carpet flying the Dutch flag? Enjoy your travelling!

[@BillChild2njoy]

I love the final pause at the end the opening piece when you remove your fingers to end the intro..

[@shirleyboy8859]

An absolutely wonderful video, perfect sailing conditions..... But what was going on with Aladino`s "Kirmit" impressions???? :-)))) xx

[@Beba-qv3db]

I miss Magic Carpet Friday😊! I understand is Christmas....Happy New Year!!!

[@YuriVorontsov]

Good to see you in our neck of the woods! You just cornered het Paard van Marken. I did it about 50 times last summer :)

[@lat7805]

Oh, when your videos end, I always feel that they are too short... I would like to keep sailing through you a bit longer!😁 It was very nice to hear just the wind sound. Thank you!

[@Gottenhimfella]

I once sailed several thousand miles to windward, with breaks (heaving to) only for serving and consuming the main meal of the day, and managed to enjoy it thoroughly! Admittedly we were not carrying provisions for months in advance, and it was a decent fast cruising monohull of medium size with a deep fin keel and a deep rudder and sweet lines... and well cut sails and a strong crew.... but attitude certainly comes into it, and stopping for meals really lifted morale, and helped prevent nausea. I reckon we more than made up the time and distance lost heaving to, by being refreshed and socially reconnected, so that we sailed closer to the boat's potential the rest of the time.

[@ianallan2337]

Steady hand on the tiller Maya! AND I see that the pesky bubble is gone!!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Very cool video ,very informative..Happy holidays sailing. I never missing your videos

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Happy holidays to you aswell Rimas!

[@charlenetownsend8895]

Now THAT’S the way to enter Amsterdam!

[@urlkrueger]

Gimmee that kind of sailing. None of that downwind boring stuff. Unless there's a thousand miles to go before you sleep.

[@aspasiabibas1819]

A very Happy Christmas & New Year to you both!

[@38below39]

Beautiful Sail you guys .

[@ErnestV]

The last lock when entering Amsterdam - you sailed over my mobile that I managed to throw into the lock a couple of years ago ;-)

[@thetessellater9163]

Was it an Ij phone?

[@xFD2x]

@@thetessellater9163 Now it is one for sure !

[@ErnestV]

@@thetessellater9163 @FD2 rather a mudphone by now. Originally a Samsung Galaxy, don't remember what kind

[@DominicNSX]

Drone clips make a huge difference!

[@peterabild1123]

A great sailing video. Following you from Davao on Mindanao.

[@zzarkS]

I had fun just watching this! I love sailing with you guys! (even if it's only via KZbin)

[@roadie3124]

I love sailing upwind in an A-Class catamaran - single handed, out on the wire, flying a hull and, if lucky, foiling too.

[@jackrabbit5047]

I always find beating to be more fun than any other point of sail, as that's when you really feel the forces acting on the boat and the water - I call running the "boring point of sail", LOL.

[@frankd2301]

Have you ever done it for days on end in heavy seas?

[@we-can-do]

Aladino is certainly finding his sea legs, and confidence, in front of the camera.

[@androklesfb]

Beautiful sailing!

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Thanks for another great video Al always remember she is a crown on your head and topping lift ain’t a thing of what she will save you from lol

[@phillipobrien7365]

Yes the Dutch certainly discovered Australia before the English. Unfortunately the Batavia expedition, which was actually going to the East Indies found it in a bad way. Also sailing upwind, as you said, IT IS fun for a while, trying to get the best out of your boat, trading speed for angle, heeled over, wind in the hair, all good, for a while.

[@steveholton4130]

NOW We ARE Sailing! Sailing is using the wind to defeat itself. Running down wind is the same as motoring downstream - nothing but surfing. sdh in CT, USA

[@emilybh6255]

Is the sail plan you have the original one for the boat? I'm surprised to see the boom so short and not even extending all the way to the end of the cockpit on what looks to be more of a classic style boat design. On our Herreshoff Marlin, the traveler was behind the tiller and the main sheet was easily accessible and there was no need to step over anything in the cockpit. The boom was a lot longer though.

[@kymcrowart7876]

Another fantastic video

[@carolienkuhlmann6555]

Hi guys, you entered the Six Haven. Do you know the Marina of Amsterdam 1 mile further north? A nice place with adventures people. I have my boat there 32 foot and often sails on the Markermeer of IJsselmeer solo. Not that much common as a woman. In the past I have seen Medina's blog about here 1 dollar boat, at that moment I bought my boat. It inspired me. I think you will stay a little while in Amsterdam, because the weather conditions in the winter aren't that good. Stay healthy. Carolien

[@mikewhitcomb6558]

I love watching your videos, which is odd, because I'm not all that interested in sailing or even boats. But I enjoy your adventures, and would like to share a story. Forgive me if it goes a little long. My mom was a super adventurous person, and her and her boyfriend at the time took an almost 2 year long journey on a boat maybe even a little smaller than yours. 28 foot maybe? This was mid to late 70's, they sailed out of Marina Del Rey, California all the way down to Cabo San Lucas, and all the way north in the Sea of Cortez to San Felipe and all points in between, then east to the mainland coast, south back to the Pacific and headed towards home. Maybe halfway up the peninsula they were demasted. I guess the sailing upwind for hundreds of miles finally took it's toll and the mast came down. They only had a small outboard for aux power and it was rusted solid by that point in the trip. They were a couple miles offshore (or at least close enough to shore to anchor securely) , so Pete took the avon and rowed in the open ocean to shore, found a fish camp, somehow got to the highway and on a bus, WENT BACK TO CALIFORNIA AND GOT ANOTHER ENGINE!!! Then came back and got some fishermen to give him a ride back to the boat. Meanwhile, my mom sat on the boat in the open ocean, for over a week by herself. She told me later that she was starting to question her sanity by the time he got back. I miss my mom, she was a lot of fun to be around.

[@rickpetersonphotography]

Great video!!! What is the portable keyboard you’re using? I live out of a suitcase and want to learn the piano. Love your music!!

[@ianscott3180]

Vindos were very pretty boats, there were several in the west of Scotland when I was young and sailed a Folkboat. There is a good walk through video on youtube of a Vindo 50 for sale in Maine USA. This video was the first time the numbers were explained. IE Vindo 50 but 35 feet long, they explained that it was the square area of the mainsail. Do you know if that is true? Merry Christmas guys.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Hello Ian! Captain q and Randy did an excellent video indeed. And yes the number refers to the sail area in square meters Aladino

[@RoryL83]

If you two come out w merch I'll buy some!!

[@jb9090]

Sailing upwind with no waves... fun!

[@thepigwillfly5869]

Looks like fun!

[@svlamancha9877]

Great episode. 👍

[@jewelyjem1986]

I really love your intro song. Hope to hear more.

[@garyfroeschner2523]

Great sailing.

[@javierserra6574]

Hermoso velero que modelo es? Saludos desde Uruguay (velero Safur)

[@nomoretelly]

Splendid!

[@MrKubaitis]

Happy Christmas!

[@faircompetition1203]

You could use some back stay tension and halyard , looking at your headstay sag for going upwind

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

It’s mostly due to the fisheye on the camera👍🏽

[@faircompetition1203]

@@SailingMagicCarpet You can see it sag when it loads up . I don't recall seeing if your backstay is adjustable underway . Down wind you want it a little loose , upwind you want to tighten until the sag stops disappearing and mark it at this point so you can repeat , any more is just stressing the boat . It will take two to do , one at the bow watching by sighting up the forestay and one adjusting . No point though if it is not easily adjustable .

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

We do have to get the wrenches out for trimming like one would on a race boat That’s why often when cruising one settles for the compromise😜 Would be nice to have a pulley, lever or a wheel to adjust though you are absolutely correct:)

[@faircompetition1203]

@@SailingMagicCarpet I have a 8:1 back stay adjust or something like that - just pull a line and I can bend the mast back a few feet and flatten the main , but mine is more of a race boat. It is a laser 28 . not as roomy as yours I will venture but Light and fast , will do sustained 11 knots for hours on end . Others , but not I, have hit 18 kts . I regularly go upwind at 6+ knots above 30 deg . Weighs about 4000 lbs , aft head , walk in sail locker , same stove as you , fridge/ freezer , below decks autohelm with a tiller - quite comfortable below . Farr design . All said though your boat is more suited to your use . Something to be said for a full keel and some heft when cruising .

[@Arthurg7334g]

Hi Maya & Aladino, congratulations from a brazilian sailor, can you inform when your sailing into Amsterdam took place ? By your clothes I see it is not that cold, isn't it in december ?

[@markking2032]

Canal cobwebs cleared!

[@irober02]

How do your violin and bow handle the maritime conditions?

[@lat7805]

I hope you visit the incredible Aqueduct Veluwemeer, Harderwijk, Netherlands!

[@robaidh090]

Happy happy happy...REALEASE THE MAIN !!!! . happy happy happy lololol

[@ericson26savannah86]

Gentlemen don't sail up wind! I'm no gentlemen, I love a good long beat.

[@jaumemarti6290]

Hi guys, Capitan Q shows in a video a 35 ft boat same brand as Magic Carpet. In fact he mentioned you in the video

[@johntaylor1947]

The most fun I have had was on a 18' catamaran sailing into the wind flying a hull and throwing rooster tails from my rudders. Tacking is a frenzied operation a exhilarating dance with nature

[@larskronqvist9170]

Thanks You where mentioned in a advertisment for a Vindo 50 fore sale. As a good vlogg. Would You like to add some more to go up from the 32?

[@oleksiyyefimenko3299]

The plan is 🍷 aboard!)

[@aminmahrami99]

Sixhaven is a good choice!

[@thetessellater9163]

Catch Aladino's spontaneous Kermit The Frog impersonation, at 11:00 in.

[@tricoteursdesouvenirs7968]

Weird comment but I love your voice 😱 I have been trying to record mine and absolutely hate it. Great video!