Salt & Tar: Ep.254- How Long Could We Be Out Here?

Isla Coronado to San Juanico - We properly install our anchor light, sail, catch fish, and swim in these two beautiful spots in Baja. Sorry for the wind noise... sailing! Let us know where you think we should sail next in the comments????
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[@monkrobertson9175]

Ruth’s writing does not go unnoticed. You’re a fantastic storyteller.

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you so very much 🥰 ~Ruthie

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

You both look great! Bags under the eyes are gone, skin looks great, dropping pounds, full of life and energy. This new lifestyle definitley agrees with you.

[@SaltandTar]

🙏

[@brian.7966]

while the rest of us perish.

[@spdy3926]

The production quality continues to grow. love it. Ruth is a professional now!

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Salt and tar have you got a ladder on the side of your boat

[@SaltandTar]

❤️ thank you! R

[@SaltandTar]

No ladder we scramble up the mizzen chain plates and channel ;)

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Are these the same people who almost despaired when things took "a bit" longer than they thought? Well, at least now everyone can see what you were missing when you were bound to stay on land! It's good to see how content you are!

[@watchful1168]

Oh my gosh...Miss Kinsey is a sweety indeedy!!

[@billsrq1788]

Live life and don't let life live you. Hello all from Siesta Key Florida A Sunny spot for Shady people 😊

[@johnoconnor4941]

I was chuffed to find out that the phrase "down in the doldrums", referred to a sailboat left static because there is no wind. Learning is almost as good as fishing, which is on a par watching you guys live your best life. What memories your making...thanks

[@duncan.5228]

Your faces tell the story, with guidance from the commentary. I'm so glad you have finally found peace in your souls. And Ruthie, love your new look. It suits you so well. BTW Garrett, I have never been able to float either.

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you thank you! R

[@jamesbeaman5944]

Jack of all trades!! Muleje brings back memories!! That’s what it’s all about, enjoy, learn and make lots of grand memories!! Fair winds. 💕

[@markmiller6817]

At around 13:00 , the meaning of life becomes clear . I like that .

[@SaltandTar]

🤗

[@michaelcaraway2305]

Your "outtakes" at the end always brings a smile to my day.

[@kennethpaladino4948]

Good 1 Garrett! As an old surfer, I know all 2 well how bad those jellyfish stings hurt! It’s why we drank so much beer! So we could pee on those jelly stings! Instant relief! Vinegar works pretty good 2! 👍❤️

[@rolandtb3]

Happy, mellow days. An inkling of a rravel itch is beginning to ferment. Beautiful water. Need sun shade under anchor. So quiet, tranquil. Capture some fantastic sunrises or sunsets.

[@skippyone3085]

Another beautiful day, generously shared and very gratefully recieved.

[@SaltandTar]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 💕R

[@kennykro13]

South Pacific for mangoes! Let's go!!

[@frankkirby5763]

Guy’s your channel has always been so real. From laying of the keel until now. Of all the channels of the like , you two have got it right. I so much enjoy the videos. Ruth you have done a stellar job of editing and the music and narration is very enjoyable and appreciated. Please be safe and continue doing your hearts desires. Best wishes to you two. Fair winds and following seas.

[@bradbaker3518]

I look forward to watching you guys every week. You have a way of expressing the moment so gracefully.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

You guys are blessed! And the two of you have worked so hard for a long time. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you so much! ❤️ R

[@jmgrif]

Hearing you both have decided on a temporary life style change is very motivating! Nothing is for ever but in the interim you both look so much more healthy? I can understand the motivation to set sail and eat drink and be merry! Your decision is to be complemented! There will be many opportunities to celebrate future accomplishments. bon voyage!

[@barrygrant2907]

My fantasy break of the week!

[@techmeister3208]

ODAAT. Never alone. 38 years and everyday inspite of life's challenges is better than the last. Learning to not "should" on yourself is a big piece. Remember to breath. Inspiring. TY

[@robm.4512]

Ruthie, Garrett, Thank you both so very much. That was a beautiful day shared through your thoughts, your wonderful videography and narration that combined to seem deceptively simple but I know took so much skill to craft, all woven together with a truly sublime soundtrack that filled my heart. Tranquility is so precious and your gift in sharing it is beyond measure to me. Sail on, look after yourselves, peace and much love❤️ R.

[@SaltandTar]

Wow, thank you. It is our pleasure. Thanks for writing. You just made my day 💕 R

[@fireantsarestrange]

I always watch from Florida. I have watched every episode since you started building the boat. Could make it to Hawaii. But you guys just do you. I don't care.

[@chrishobbs236]

you both earned this time in life enjoy it and just go with the flow of the water where it leads just enjoy the ride and pls let us tag along

[@BillB23]

Y'all just keep raising the bar on videography and storytelling. I'm already jonesing for episode 255. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

[@SaltandTar]

That's awesome! Thank you!!! Coming soon ;) R

[@charlestosi5199]

All that hard work has yielded serenity.

[@dsmt8703]

As those pelicans glide by I saw something floating in the water. Garret they may hold mahi-mahi and be worth casting a jig towards. Such a rich fishery down there, even without wind a great place to be. Tight lines guys!

[@jiefflerenard1228]

Why only 77k subscriber when this is by far the best sailing channel. And I love that boat, better than a 60's Chevy truck rugged and sturdy timeless style and soo sexy. Where else can you gut your fish right on deck and just rinse it. "Oh no no no ho la-la I just buffed the gel coat ,don't drop it it gonna stain it",is the usual bore. Or "watch out you are scratching the finish" gets you 200K subscriber

[@SaltandTar]

Haha couldn't agree more! Thanks for writing :) R

[@johntebbetts4182]

BULA from Fiji. Love the new intro. Your videos keep getting better and better. On the one hand there is no hurry. I spent 3 years In the sea, and I still miss it sometimes. On the other hand there is nothing stopping you. Point her West (and a touch South) when you feel moved to so so. Fair winds

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you! Really appreciate your words of wisdom. One day at a time ;) R

[@lexjordan491]

That was a cool episode. It sums up how I feel on the water

[@johnwillia339]

The peace transfers !! Thank yall !

[@SaltandTar]

I'm so glad 🤗 that's the best thing to hear. Thanks for writing! R

[@athomeinthewoods8057]

Been watching since the beginning and so happy to see you sailing. It brings a peaceful calm to my soul when I watch your adventures.

[@SaltandTar]

You've made my day with your comment 💕 Thanks ~R

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Contentment is sustained... Happiness occurs in moments! Goodonyas!

[@SaltandTar]

🙏

[@PaulKilpin]

Your transition from building to sailing videos is just wonderful.

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you so much 💕 ~Ruthie

[@noelplouffe6245]

Nicely done Ruthie. The pacing is great, narrative is first rate and the music is marvelous ; this episode well done, well done.

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you, thank you, thank you 💕R

[@shaunroberts9361]

Outstanding edit for sure. Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewknill8652]

A great episode that so clearly illustrates how you have made such good life choices for you both! Enjoy every moment.

[@glenngutshall5507]

Marquesas bound, kiddos! Do it!

[@sjeffreyw]

Your tone of voice has serenity to it. I feel like I'm there sailing with you, pulling on a sheet or getting ready to drop the anchor. You two are my favorite channel. I listen to hundreds of channels every week and every week I come to you folks, when you're ready to cross the Pacific I'll be there to help.

[@SaltandTar]

❤️ thank you! R&G

[@sailingavocet]

Finally catching up on all your vids! Loved sharing San Juanico with you all. Such a gorgeous place

[@jabbasan12]

Very peaceful! ❤

[@DanielLloyd-ve8sy]

Your getting the itch you built her well :) love the vids she is ready go get it folks fair winds :)

[@johndewaard8032]

You r already one with Ur boat mate. Love Ur vids bros

[@dale3696]

That was s great episode, you both have found your pace and at peace....South Pacific sounds amazing. Keep enjoying the simple things❤

[@Mechman0925]

This episode leads my thoughts back to 1979 while I was living in Ca., being an avid motorcycle rider, always traveling. A decision was made between my girlfriend at the time and another couple who rode a lot to ride the US and then onto Europe. As it turned out we never made it to Europe although we did travel the US, I never had and haven't since felt the freedom we all felt to pick a spot on the map, travel till we wanted to stop. The destinations were just an excuse to ride.

[@richardwhitehouse2645]

Where ya wanna be. Best one yet. Production and editing really shines on this one.

[@thesailingviewfinder]

Can't wait to see you out there...

[@CurtisWestsail]

I love the feel of this video. Great vibe. I was even relaxed watching. Great job

[@SaltandTar]

Yay! Thank you for sharing. It always warms my heart to hear 🙏 R

[@MrFroglips69]

Another groovy episode. Thanks for taking us along on your sailing adventures.

[@SaltandTar]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching ;) R

[@propylaeen]

The clouds looked promising for wind probably the next day :-) seeing those here in the afternoon mostly means tomorrow comes the wind 🌬️ but the weather language got a bit messed up with global warming. Reading the weather in Greece works better than doing so in the German Bight. Hopefully you’ll get the idea to com over here.

[@karsonbranham3900]

That is one extremely nice, and well fitted ship! Congratulations on finding your peace place!

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

This channel inspired me to buy Buehler's backyard boatbuilding book. I really like his no nonsense, anti elitist approach. I think when I build a big boat, it will be one of his designs (after all I'm but a humble working man with a family). And seeing you guys successfully construct and subsequently sail one of these craft really inspires confidence in the design and designer, especially when so many elements of the process flew in the face of the orthodoxy of "proper" boatbuilding.

[@SaltandTar]

Yes! One thing Garrett has mentioned about Buehler's plans is that they are a little vague, so good thing you've already read the book. His designs are wonderful and building one requires a lot of common sense... not as many people have that these days haha Garrett's looked at many other designs and plans and other naval archtects do remove a lot of doubt by spelling out exact dimensions and measurements. Buehler keeps it very simple. Just something to take note of. We are extremely happy with Rediviva! Some aspects were maybe a little more difficult being G's first big build. We regret nothing so don't take this as negative just a "wish we knew" before building ;) Love, love, love his 'anybody can do it' attitude. He's not wrong. A quote I always liked was "if you start, you'll finish" easier said than done but as long as we didn't quit and give up we did "finish" 😅 Good luck and don't forget to have fun and take your time 😊 ~Ruthie

[@scoppolaroch]

So peaceful and exciting at the same time. You should be proud of what you accomplished. Enjoy!!

[@MichaelPaulHenderson]

What a fantastic episode. Fish scales, mangos and all. Thank you for such wonderful entertainment.

[@stevenplancich6449]

Congrats to REDIVIVA😜 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy😎

[@danielkearney8238]

Thanks for the weekly update. I look forward to it every week..

[@SaltandTar]

Thanks for being here!

[@quarlow1215]

My dispatcher use to call me and say "when are you going to be there". To which I'd say " you've seen my truck. What's painted on the side? "I'll be there when I get there".

[@jakeoddmonic2956]

You guys are Awsome! Inspirational ❤️

[@jamesabbott9965]

Wow!! You both look so much different since you stopped drinking. Ruth looks awesome! Congratulations.

[@richardherndon1541]

This is sailing as it meant to be!

[@Robzilla501]

Next season will take care of itself. You’re learning to just be the passenger. What you’ll do is what comes to you when it’s time, you’ll know. There’s a spirit on the sea, that’s your guide.

[@SaltandTar]

🌬

[@whotknots]

Guys in Australia we use Vinegar to neutralize stingers in jellyfish tendrils on someone's skin so I wonder if it would still work for species elsewhere? Brushing a jellyfish tendril in contact with your skin with anything can make a it rotate which can cause it to discharge additional stings.

[@richb313]

Fantastic episode beautifully videography and editing with honest evaluations of goals and expectations.

[@DustyCracker1]

Another beautiful place

[@SeaDog-Si]

Such a beautiful episode. That peace and clarity is something I yearn for. My heart swells seeing you both achieve it.

[@oikkuoek]

A mango fresh from the tree is totally worth it.

[@timschaller]

Your replacement seal for the light was Butyl-ful. };->

[@dozer1642]

You are a lucky guy Garrett. 👍🍻

[@alleycat5472]

Where are your boot young lady :) So fitting some how, loved the line when you said it. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomasthornton5737]

😃👍👍👍❤ Ruth you are also fantastic at editing.

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you so very much ☺️ R

[@bruceperry6315]

Nice views and commentary. Thank you for sharing.

[@stephenkeddy6849]

Definitely my favorite channel!

[@erichood486]

Nice new open.

[@SaltandTar]

🙏

[@bloodyeyeful]

I have an idea. Buy some deck chairs. Lol. You both look great BTW. A result of no drinking maybe...hmmm. Blessings.

[@markgumprecht2295]

Great video! I love cruising in the Sea of Cortez! Mexico is such a great cruising area. I think some it is the most fun, easiest cruising you may do. Sailing to the south Pacific seems very romantic, but I would really enjoy Mexico first.

[@Thorupjens]

I love your optimism

[@realnutteruk1]

Head south to Colombia... head out to the Galapagos.. A fairly short ocean crossing, with and amazing destination....

[@SaltandTar]

👍👍👍

[@robertthompson9455]

Here's an idea, come through the canal and explore the Carabbean, Bahamas, then the east coast of America and on to Novia Scotia !....

[@SaltandTar]

Another thought!!!! Soon we'll have to decide left, right, or straight... 😆R

[@allanrichards3752]

Interesting to hear your thoughts on the future. An ocean crossing and the South Pacific sounds perfect. Maybe more in the future you could come to the Mediterranean and Europe. Ever since we start school we are being pushed to challenge ourselves, to achieve more, to be better, to be competitive etc, so being relaxed and chilling out and not having to be somewhere or do something can feel a bit unnatural. I found this when I retired but the actual challenge is to embrace this new relaxed life and be able to really enjoy it, but also to be self motivated.

[@chemon0]

I love your philisophy of life

[@M-Swede]

Content and editing! The transition is complete. 😎

[@SaltandTar]

Thank you 🙌 R&G

[@TowMaters]

Fishing spear would be great at times like that 5:20... 😁

[@sailingsitka]

Thoroughly enjoyed that episode. Can't wait to get back to the sea next season.

[@johnnywisconny]

Super cool lifestyle. Hard work looks like it’s paying off for you. 🤙

[@staceyswain9303]

Love your new life on the sea very refreshing ❤

[@johnwloczewski6884]

Love the new into.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

What a fantastic dream it’s come together….it’s great watching you 2 in action nice boat

[@californiakayaker]

If you do go to French Polynesia remember, there are many mostly food items you can buy cheap in Mexico that are extremely expensive in FP. Do some research on it, you'll be amazed , things like coffee, peanut butter, many other things . 4 to 5 times more expensive but you can bring a lot of them.

[@SuperRajack]

great show, been watching since start and your videos just keep getting better. Thank you. .

[@RoyStup]

You're in the right place........remember, Manana doesn't mean tomorrow, it just means "not today".

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

10:10...Glad to see it flying proudly again..."Our flag is our national ensign, pure and simple, behold it! Listen to it! Every star has a tongue, and every stripe is articulate." O. Henry (1862-1919). Bob & "Pirata"

[@SaltandTar]

Sorry it took so long!!!! ~Ruthie

[@bradlangvardt4138]

Well done

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Very nice video! Thanks for sharing.

[@dougpark1025]

I would love to see an ocean crossing. But I think it would be just as much fun to watch you just follow your nose to wherever things lead you.

[@robertmiller3987]

Great video!

[@silasmarner7586]

Perhaps I'm being repetetive, but some folks groused about your material selection and so on on Reddit. Yet it has proved to have been a very meticulous design with deep consideration of.. well.. everything, and a year plus into it the sailing portion seems to be great. Yes, a wooden boat with twin booms is more work with the rigging and sheets but it all seems to work well with your lifestyle and approach. This just validates your committment to an idea and ideal.. so I hope this keeps on goin' on until you decide on executing on the next IDEA. Congratulations!

[@markfoster6110]

So relaxing great job . Think i need a crew and a boat . Hi from the land down under

[@SailingThruLife]

The South Pacific does sound kinda cool.

[@zerofox7347]

3:53 “It’s all fun till somebody gets stung in the twat by a jellyfish” 😂 that means something completely different in the UK

[@darrylmcleman6456]

That water looks very wet!CHEERS from HERE!