SCARED SH*TLESS and FEELING ALIVE | Ep. 42 - SAILING DOCUMENTARY

Good ride. BUT DAMN THAT WAS A SCARY SAIL! We head out to a nice bay with crystal clear water, only to be woken up in the middle of the night by loads of waves and wind. The weather drives us out of our anchorage, in search for a safer place. But before we can tie up somewhere quiet, we have to face the scariest waves of the season.. I (Mandy) was not very happy. But on the other hand it was really thrilling! Thank god for Alex staying calm and sensible :) :)
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[@dnihilist]

Of all the sailing channels you guys have by far the best interesting video to talking head ratio. Well done!

[@seethelittlethings]

Wow, thanks! that is such a fantastic compliment 😊

[@tracksterful]

The knot on the dinghy does break, ask me how I know... best to keep tying a fresh knot. Lots of great editing and real sailing in these vids. I've watched KZbin sailing videos from the beginning and love your compilations. Fair winds and keep them coming

[@seethelittlethings]

🤣 hope you found it back 🚣‍♂️!! Thanks for noticing the details and watching the oldies as well!

[@ylemoine1]

A couple hours in some tough conditions like these are worth their weight in gold for building your experience. Like someone else already said, next time it comes you’ll be even better prepared. Just knowing that the boat and yourselves can take it helps relieve a little pressure. Just don’t get complacent. Fair winds.

[@seethelittlethings]

Yup, that's it. You need to know what it (and you) can handle. And I think this one was not even close. Your boat is stronger than you 🤢💪🌊

[@seethelittlethings]

🤣

[@davedavids9619]

I understand you want to come to the Caribbean. In the Southern Caribbean you can expect waves double this size and as short as these ones. Especially around the ABC islands and up to the Aves islands the sea is always extremely rough and dangerous. You may want to keep that in mind once you make it to the Caribbean.

[@geneberry7114]

I'm out sailing myself right now and have to watch this on the phone. The tiny screen doesn't do Mandy justice. : )

[@seethelittlethings]

Eyes on the road, Gene!

[@maryetdave]

We have the same issue with the anchor chain pilling up, if money wasn’t an issue I would buy a stainless steel chain. Stainless is slicker between its links so it has less of a tendency to pile up, Ahh boats and money a never ending affair.

[@seethelittlethings]

Turtleneck & chain 🔥

[@johnshobbies4224]

“It is heavy and I am weak “ the truth is out 😄. Looks like Mandy was getting some batting practice Alex.🥺 sometimes testing your limits can make you feel more confident in future endeavors. The pizza looked really tasty. Take care of yourselves and be safe out there.👩🏼💪🏻⛵️and you missed a naughty word 🦆

[@seethelittlethings]

Yeah just look at my spaghetti arms 🤣

[@MrBmcchesney]

I love your videos, watching you learn the cruising life and avoiding many of the mistakes I’ve made over three decades of sailing. I did get a little concerned though, watching Mandy tidy up the boom with the main hatch open. Very easy to misstep and fall through the hatch.

[@seethelittlethings]

True.. can get quite serious. Thanks for noticing and reminding us 🤞🏻😊

[@earlsnapp5209]

Just came aboard today, and i'm happy for it. Love the video and the the interaction between you two. Wonderful people and a wonderful life...Looking forward to more of your adventures. From Portland, Or USA, USMC Vet

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks for the kind words Earl, welcome aboard!

[@earlsnapp5209]

@@seethelittlethings Your welcome

[@henrirotthier5710]

Wow, those waves 😲. But a nice and interesting/ instructive video (like always). Thanks for sharing.

[@seethelittlethings]

yeah, pretty freaky.. even on camera from time to time. But well, we came out fine at the other end :D Thanks for watching 🌹

[@colinboniface194]

Outstanding video. Great courage and I'm pleased you had to turn around, and turn around to keep going. Pushing your boundaries is tough but the pleasure and achievement will pay dividends for the next blow... Very well done...

[@seethelittlethings]

Dividends. Well said!

[@seethelittlethings]

Can we get this video to 1000 likes? Are you doing your part?

[@AmandaRee803]

yes

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Mandy you rock

[@inmoneywetrust3292]

Always I'm 224!!

[@randallthrift1249]

Sorry, but can only give you one.:-) Hope you get them.

[@Mahalo_83]

More begging and maybe you’ll get them

[@younapali]

Shiver me timbers snubber anchor line should be stretchy nylon with a piece of rubber hose around the line where the chain hook ring passes through to help from chafing. Great entertaining show.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks! We’ve seen all kinds of snubbers in our days. Rubber hose is a nice touch though!

[@qatarsailor7727]

Cool episode, Very happy for you, You are building UP 😁👍

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks mate. I’m glad you’re a loyal commenter ❤️ always happy to hear your thoughts

[@richardhanson8776]

Green head flys are the worst, just a couple of them blood suckers aboard can make sleeping impossible. Best defense against them is to keep a Bible aboard, but you have to hit them really hard & fast with it😅

[@seethelittlethings]

Hahaha I have plenty of other books. I hope they work too 😆. Although we just got an electrical bug slammer. Not so nice for the bugs I guess. But way more efficient for me! 💪

[@philchesne8497]

a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

[@seethelittlethings]

Very true.

[@mosca3289]

Thanks guys

[@seethelittlethings]

anytime :)

[@northeden8661]

A vacuum cleaner gets flies pretty well.

[@seethelittlethings]

Working on that one ☝️

[@michaeldobson8859]

Hahahahaha, solid feet under my ground. Hahaahhahaha

[@33eyeman]

Thank you

[@seethelittlethings]

Anytime 😊

[@eyolfchristopher8071]

You guys should come sail the North sea or in Norway waves like that is a regular ocurance

[@seethelittlethings]

Uf for real? I do like to sail to Norway. But that must be exhausting then! Sailing like that all the time!

[@TIGPresto]

Another great video! The hull shape our 361's tend to "bash" when heading into the waves like that. Very uncomfortable and not much you can do, except try to take the waves at an angle. Where to store the dinghy on a 361? That is always a question for us, isn't it? Ours was too big to fit in front of the baby stay without making the bow completely inaccessible. We ended up pulling it behind us all the way from Rhode Island to SW Florida, including multiple offshore passages. It worked okay, but it cost us about half-a-knot or more of boat speed. Our current solution is to use a thing called a "Dinghy Sling" and hang the dinghy across the stern. We like it, but it makes getting in and out of the boat by the swim platform impossible. There's always trade-offs, right? :)

[@seethelittlethings]

Damn dinghy. Damn babystay. Also too big for under the boom. We tried to lift ours with the outboard davit. We have to try again differently. Would love a solar arch with proper dinghy davit...

[@mkaplan99]

Enjoyed the video. Could you tell me what type of dinghy you have?

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks :) it’s a 3D Tender V-Shape www.marinesuperstore.com/tenders-accessories/tenders/3d-twin-v-shape-tender

[@zekiy6597]

Hi could you tell me what make your wind display is? The one on the stbd side near the hatch. Thx

[@seethelittlethings]

Hey, it's an old'ish B&G

[@davidharlem6824]

Just found you - new subscriber 👍

[@seethelittlethings]

Hey David, glad you found us 👋

[@pavelavietor1]

Hello Cinderella go 💖. Menorca my favorite. Saludos bonanitt

[@seethelittlethings]

Menorca is fantastic 🤩

[@shnboardman1]

You should also mention they make gin, which is fantastic

[@seethelittlethings]

They dooooo. We’ve seen a little brewery too :)

[@sailing-etanche]

I change oil every 150 or 200 hours.

[@seethelittlethings]

depends on the engine. Manual says MD20xx series needs 100, newer Volvos need it every 200

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SEO Note.. Shorten your store name.. STLT or such, easy to type

[@pepperKingdom]

5:32 super !!

[@seethelittlethings]

😋😬

[@digitalfotonetz]

Clone wars, neat... 😎

[@seethelittlethings]

Nice one 🤓

[@digitalfotonetz]

@@seethelittlethings Little geek in Front of the TV... 😎🙄

[@edwardda-prof5822]

I’d invest in a new anchor chain guys

[@seethelittlethings]

we consider :)

[@crikycrocky]

@@seethelittlethings Surface rust? you can get them re-galvanised or if the other end is ok just end for end it.

[@seethelittlethings]

We anglegrinded one link to look inside, it’s definitely surface. Just dirty to look at 🙂