Planning Our Route - CROSSING THE GULF STREAM, Heading To The BAHAMAS [Ep.23]

[@SailingWindTherapy]

We’re finally back in the US where we have real WiFi so we finally got to catch up on your videos. AWESOME video guys (as usual)!!! It’s so funny how we arrived in Bimini at the exact same moment totally unplanned. Can’t wait to see more! Love you guys!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi guys! Sorry for my crazy late reply. The Bahamas were spectacular and even more special sailing them with you both! Yes definitely funny how we had the exact same arrival time to Bimini! 😁👍 👊

[@dasmade]

Sooooooo grateful that you show your worries and fears in your video! I would have the same and it’s so authentic and helpful for future sailors to watch you planning everything out, rather than showing only butterflies and rainbows.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

We’re really glad you find the videos helpful. That has always been our plan, goal and hope. There are some rainbows (😁) but it’s definitely not just sail, laugh and have sunset drinks. This requires a commitment from everyone, help from everyone and teamwork, understanding and forgiveness peppered throughout. That all said, it’s a wonderful life experience and we are grateful to be able to do this with our boys now! Thanks and stay tuned there are more videos to come!

[@GS-kx1ys]

Congratulations on your FIRST 'INTERNATIONAL" voyage aboard your own vessel! Absolutely proud of you guys for making this trip! The First Of Many International Adventures!!! GO! SV OliLuki!!!!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you so much for the kind comment 😁. The Bahamas are gorgeous and even though we’ve been here before (by airplane) it’s a whole new experience sailing in on our own boat!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you thank you! The Bahamas are gorgeous and the boys are seeing and learning so much not to mention how they (we) are all enjoying an ocean that looks like a swimming pool!

[@leisureinnovations8544]

We're proud of you. Doing it right and doing it safely. Looking forward to viewing your adventure. Gary and Linda, Clayton, CA

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you Gary and Linda! The Bahamas has been incredible! Truly a one of a kind place in this world. Stay tuned more videos are coming soon!

[@milenamaodus7201]

Great job Captain Andy... Love the video...chef Marina 's dishes look awesome...bravo za moju sestru❤

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you thank you! Can’t wait to have you guys aboard! We’re having a wonderful time in the Bahamas and the boys are seeing and learning so much about sea life, especially the nurse sharks that seem to love sleeping under our boat!

[@guidedmeditation2396]

The meal at the end makes the whole video worth it.

[@jemano14]

I like the intro! Yes, 100% life is too short not to enjoy!! 🙏🏼👨🏻‍✈️

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Exactly! Make today a great day!! 😁👍

[@jemano14]

Sailing SV OliLuki 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@k5kensails]

I’ve been watching all your videos because I caught up to the current Wind Therapy video. Then I hear you on the radio with Jeff ! Love your journey. Great family.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you so much. You meet great, fantastic people out here like Jeff and Adrienne on Wind Therapy. It’s really what makes cruising on a boat so enjoyable!

[@shawnl3151]

Love the videos. Really good editing! Thumbs up everybody!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Shawn! More to come from the Bahamas!

[@tomblodgett7389]

Great video!! I love your preparedness and your attention to details. Always remember, every boater started just like you, crossing the stream for the 1st time was intimidating. What I like is that you're not afraid to admit that what you don't know, you don't know. This time next year your wealth of knowledge will probably amaze you when think back about this 1st crossing. Enjoy the Bahamas!! Cheers from Austin, TX

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Tom! We really appreciate your comments. Our time in the Bahamas has been incredible. We’ve learned so much here, seen so much incredible beauty and matured big time on sailing, plotting, anchoring and more. Lots of weather, seas, coral heads and current to deal with but we’ve really come to understand it, ALWAYS respect it and enjoy it all! Stay tuned mire videos are coming!

[@BrienDunn]

Excellent as usual. I want some lobster now.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Brien! The locals are AMAZING at catching lobster! We caught 1. Not easy😜

[@brienw8800]

I like the planning involved, well done!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Brien! We purposely chose a no-wind day to cross the Gulf Stream. Crappy in the sailing department but it was a beautiful day and it’s fantastic to finally be in clear blue ocean waters!

[@imscanon]

Yeah! Heading off-shore of the U.S. Excited for you! You'll do great. Your journey is so much fun to watch as you learn and experience all that sailing is. Take your time, you got this.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you Canon. We really appreciate your kind comments and support. The more time we spend out on the water the better the journey gets!

[@tom080955]

Love this family! Your intro was an eye opener...Makki, respectfully meant but boat life really agrees with you two... you look a lot younger on the boat! Andy doesn’t mess about sailing blind, planning and research is something that he thrives on. Looking forward to seeing your travels From White Rock BC Canada, cheers!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Tom for the kind comments 😁. I love that you think we look younger on the boat. Another year of this and we can celebrate our 21st birthdays again!! 😜 Maki and I made a commitment that we would not only teach the boys about the obvious like sailing techniques or cultures, traditions etc of places we visit but also solid guidelines like “planning” “researching” and methodical thinking which adds to our safety here aboard OliLuki but can be used and applied in anything they do in life.

[@andymarshall2201]

Wonderful video Andy, congratulations on your first international passage. I am salivating after looking at your lobster meal.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Andy, thank you for the kind comment. Maki puts in a crazy amount of hours making these great videos. I was happy to make it back to the boat after Immigrations and Customs BEFORE the boys ate all the lobster! 😜

[@TheKandyGuy]

Good to see you guys... happy and safe sailing to all of you, see you guys on the next blog..!!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you Anura!

[@kathytegreene1562]

Well done! We are leaving the Bahamas tomorrow after 2 months cruising in our Catamaran. So many fun things to do and see.. I hope that you and your family have a great time. Thanks for the videos. Btw, we waited for a calm day to motor-sail across the Gulf Stream as well.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Safe travels home to you and your family! We’re headed back in a few weeks. Have cruised all over the Bahamas the past two months. What a beautiful place! Now we’ll just have to find a nice smooth day to cross the stream again! 😜

[@javierperezwatts5717]

Fantastic

[@kidonaboat]

Awesome! You look so insanely happy. Good for you.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Marc! Stay tuned, more videos to come! 😁

[@thewedword]

Great job guys, San Clemente to the Bahamas 🇧🇸 👏👏 well done! Major milestone, thank for bringing us along.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you DJ! The journey continues! 😎

[@christopherkohel8555]

yes, Yes, YES!! I’ve been waiting for this trip since I started following you from the beginning last year. OUTSTANDING! You folks definitely ARE an inspiration. Love your videos, fantastic production and excellent editing. Woo hoo, we’re in the Bahamas!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Haha Hi Christopher ! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! And thank you for the kind comments. More videos to come from the Bahamas as long as we can secure an internet connection to upload!

[@latitudeash]

You made it across. Congratulations on your first long sail 👍🏼

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you! We’re getting more and more comfortable with offshore sailing with no land in sight. Crossing the Gulf Stream is a unique crossing but it all went perfectly! Stay tuned! More videos are on their way!

[@paulrise5284]

Great video, i have been looking forward to you guys breaking out. Also kudos for the jackets and sun protection for the boys.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Paul! Yes the boys cannot leave the Salon without sunscreen, hat and most importantly their life vests on! Maki has been editing all our Bahamas footage but uploading is a major challenge. Mire videos are coming soon! All the best!

[@judebug329]

I was just thinking about y’all yesterday. Another first step in your journey!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Judith! Crossing the Gulf Stream was a big one for us. But, I’m happy to say we made it 😜 and are island hopping thru some incredibly gorgeous places. We’ll be sharing and posting ASAP. All the best!

[@rabukan5842]

You've come a long way since that first episode! Nice to see your excitement at every point of your journey. Anxiousness is far better than complacency; you all are doing what so few ever do. Gambatte from Okinawa.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you. There’s been a lot to learn to get here and learning more each day. Maki and I are blessed to be able to share this with Oliver and Lukas and they are seeing and doing new things all the time. One of the greatest lessons.....not to be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and do something, anything that you’ve not done before. Thank you for joining our adventure all the way from Okinawa! ~Andy

[@rabukan5842]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 Andy, I'm US/Japanese CG licensed (master with sail and tow endorsements,) been sailing/boating since the 70's. I'm building a cat to retire onto here in Asia, and am still learning something new everyday, often from sailors much younger than me (especially technology.) You all chose a lifestyle that requires an open mind and the constant acquisition and updating of skills. And you get to do that amidst the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. All my respect...

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

@@rabukan5842 wow how fantastic to be building your own catamaran! A lot of work for sure but so rewarding once completed! It’ll make retirement all the more sweeter! We are all in this together and are each learning and growing daily. We love it! Interacting with the sea daily demands our utmost attention and respect and the boys are learning so many skills beyond sailing. It’s a fantastic life experience for them, for us all. Hope to see you on the water some day! All the very best to you 😊. ~Andy

[@robertflindall4692]

I've been wondering how you guys have been making out! What a great passage. It doesn't matter how you cut it, crossing the gulf stream to the Bahamas for the first time in a sailboat is a BIG deal. Some nervousness, trepidation and excitement all thrown in to one. Well done! I hope you guys are doing well and keep up the great, informative vids!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Robert! It turned out to be a beautiful crossing but that took a fair amount of planning not to mention all the COVID tests/ Health Visa etc tossed in. That said, the Bahamas are beautiful! The swimming pool clear water never gets old. Last night we could see the sand ripples on the bottom of our anchorage. Literally looked like we were floating in air!

[@robertflindall4692]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 Amazing! You guys are a few years ahead of our dream goals, so we'll just sit right back and live it through your eyes and channel!

[@nolinovio6748]

awesome trip, thanks for sharing the routes and bridge names....puts everything on the map and able to follow your travles

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

You’re welcome Noli. Hope the videos help even in some small way. Thank you for taking time from your day to join our adventure!

[@TonicOceanis50]

Recently found your channel - Appreciate the excellent effort and thoroughness of your episodes - Currently sailing on SV Tonic so May see you out there someday 👍

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Michael! Thank you for your kind comments and taking the time to join our adventure. The ocean is a big place but amazingly we cross paths with people we’ve met in the past all the time. We’re looking forward to seeing you on the water some day. All the best and safe sailing.

[@garyevans5905]

Great video. Small bit of advice, having crossed the Atlantic Ocean 3 times , motoring is a part of the adventure but would advise you to use one engine only. You using unnecessary engine hours and diesel. Wonderful to see the family out on the water. Look forward to many more adventure from the channel.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Gary, thank you for taking time to join our adventure and thank you for your comment. You are correct on running just one engine for all the reasons you mentioned and to be honest when motor sailing we always run a single engine, alternating to keep the hours balanced. The day of the crossing I ran 2 because we had never crossed the Gulf Stream before nor navigated the coral head filled waters of the Bahamas so I wanted to arrive with plenty of daylight remaining. Since the crossing I’m happy to report we’ve only motor sailed using one engine and have had several days of nothing but sailing which was wonderful especially in The Bahamas!

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker

[@johnp1]

Good work captain!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks John! One step at a time, one long passage at a time, working our way to some serious off shore passages!

[@emon1863]

Big Thanks for your good video i watching well from S.korea

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

You’re very welcome and thank you for taking time from your day to follow our journey! The next video from the Bahamas is coming soon!

[@michaelmcburnie611]

Great quality video of your trip over. We are about a year behind you and plan to go to Bahamas from FL when we pick up our 42 next year.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Awesome! The L42 is gorgeous! You’ll love it and you’ll definitely love the Bahamas!!

[@JrR-fw5ph]

Outstanding! 👍👍

[@davidmosho2568]

Awesome video - very nicely done

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks David! Appreciate it! Next video is coming soon 😊

[@ericfermin8347]

Love it all

[@aamirkhanzada4u]

Have a nice voyage...💐

[@mikemendes7598]

Nice video with excellent "production values"! While I understood what you said about going south first, you would have saved distance and time (and diesel) to just leave from Ft Lauderdale and adjust your course on the water accordingly. You were "crabbing" anyhow - another few degrees would have made little difference. Maybe the real point was to meet up with your sailing buddies? Can't wait for the Bahamas adventures!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Mike yes you’re right we could have left from FLL but we had already sailed south for time in Key Largo so decided to leave from. The Key Biscayne area and meet our friends in Bimini. It was a beautiful day , truly beautiful. Anyway the Bahamas are spectacular and more videos are coming very soon!

[@jrp616]

Looked like perfect conditions for the crossing, well done. You've got an even longer one to get to the Berry's. When I did it, I spent a night on anchor at Mackie Shoal, but that requires calm conditions.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

It was a perfect day to cross. Beautiful! Yes you’re so right the crossing to The Berry Islands was a long one but we pushed through in one day. Then the island hopping began ! 😜. Next video from the Bahamas is coming very soon!

[@rumblechick73]

Nice crossing with nearly perfect weather. Just a suggestion, but when you are filming and want us to hear what you are saying try to get the boys to be quiet in the background. Those mics pick up an amazing amount of other chatter. I am clueless about editing so I don't know if it's something that can be reduced during that process.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

No you’re right the mics are crazy sensitive and the boys love talking! They are learning when we’re filming they need to sit quietly or go to another cabin and close the door 😜. Thanks for the comment. More videos are coming!

[@thomasbrasse3145]

So glad you made it there!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Thomas! So are we! 😜

[@Choosenjuan624]

Its good to se you guys!keep safe guys!🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks John! Sorry for the delay between videos. Connectivity in the Bahamas is extremely spotty at best. More to come as we’re working our way through so many incredible islands! Stay safe, all the best!

[@Choosenjuan624]

Ill be waiting to wonderful journey im excited hehe 🥰🥰😍 keep safe again!

[@richardosman6825]

Great video. Looking forward to our crossing next winter. Do you have a full height rig and did you go under the Rickenbacher Causway at low tide? Thanks.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Richard I apologize for the late reply. I thought I replied long ago. Anyway, we have the full height rig, 71’ I believe it is so not much intracoastal for us. That said we really enjoy sailing on the outside. Regarding the causeway, the height is 74, so high or low tide we can pass under the Rickenbacher Causeway.

[@richardosman6825]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 No problem. Thanks for the response. We saw your boat at Dania when we were ther doing some upgrades with Just Cats. We sailed to Riviera Beach on May 21 and have been really enjoying it here. Waiting to head N. to Myrtle Friday June18. Hope to run into you guys sometime soon. Take care.

[@jean-pierresauret454]

Perfect departure for your journey , from Réunion Island- indian ocean. Is it possible to have french translation Whit subtiles? Good wind

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you Jean-Pierre! Maki is looking into translations for both French and Spanish at the moment. Hope to have it turned on soon. Thank you for joining our journey! All the best!

[@rbe3717]

I hope these guys are Ok. They crossed over to the Bahamas not to be heard from in more than two weeks.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi RB E, thank you for your concern but we are all well and throughly enjoying the incredible beauty of the Bahamian islands! Connectivity is very difficult and most islands have no cell or internet at all. We have filmed a lot so stay tuned as more videos are coming!! 😁

[@HyperCazual]

Did you covid test yourselves? I've only heard of nurses doing it because if you do it on yourself you won't go all the way into the nasal cavity.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

No the Nurse did it for both Maki and I and yes that Q Tip swab went further up our noses than we thought possible! 😜

[@josephnelsoncanaya3494]

Wow it's been qlq month since I've seen ur videos in KZbin.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks for hanging in there 😜. Since we arrived to the Bahamas, uploading videos is a major challenge. That said stay tuned there are more videos coming soon!

[@michaelanderson1788]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@MattBunch]

You're on a million dollar plus boat, why are there ads?

[@javierperezwatts5717]

Hello, I am a follower of you, please put subtitles in Spanish, because many of us do not fully understand English and it is essential to understand your comments and ideas. You let us know once I place all the chapters. Thank you very much and you are good sailors and an excellent family. Good bay.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hola Javier! Maki is looking into how to turn on Spanish Translations and hope to have that active very soon. Thank you for joining our adventure and your kind comments. All the best!

[@timothythomas1626]

I do not Understand Governments Fear of Transparency . Government Workers are Deathly Afraid of Cameras.

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

Normally have quite good music, but this time ........