She's Not Coming Sailing With Me...

[@oldtimergoalie1]

Definitely with Sierra on this one. Cruiser all the way!

[@edrosenberger6947]

I agree 100% with Sierra.....I enjoy cruising (at a goodly clip), not racing! One must enjoy racing to jump thru all the required hoops....

[@mikejenkins4598]

Sierra I am with you. Cruise and take your time .

[@danerlandson5596]

I’m a racer/cruiser! Grew up racing, now just into relaxed cruising. Although, I can never ignore sail trim and go faster. And if there’s another boat....race on!

[@TheAtma50]

I'm with Sierra ... Cruiser all the way ! Stay Safe & Fair Winds from Ireland !!

[@mikespeth4671]

I look forward to your videos, I have been an avid racer for 50+years. From Lightings, then Hobies and for 39 years a Stiletto 27. I am an 8 time Stiletto National Champion. Racing really teaches one how to sail and the abilities of the boat. When you strip the boat for the race, it becomes a machine. Go do well in a race and move your’home’ back in later. Look forward to more about the race.

[@bobhidley9037]

I'm a retiree. I love your adventures and your fun personalities. Your video skills aren't bad either! I know nothing about sailing, but I've owned many small power boats (15 to 38 feet). My favorite times have been when we went off on multi-day destination trips, sleeping and cooking aboard. Much was the same; onboard mechanics, sleeping accommodations, food prep, plumbing stuff, etc., as you do.

[@Mandurath]

Younger me: Racer Middle aged me: Thinks I'm a racer. Really a cruiser. Current me: Cruiser

[@airwalwer]

Yup! This is/was me too!

[@emilybh6255]

I grew up in a sailing family with both parents who raced when they were little and as adults. I I was introduced to sailing as a toddler and when old enough took several years of sailing lessons at our yacht club with other kids my age. I sailed for fun in college and then as an adult I mostly have just sailed for pleasure except for an occasional special race/event.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks for the shout out man!! It's be sweet if we can meet up in the keys!!

[@johngerlang1547]

Good luck Billy. You’re living the life my friend. Florida’s a beautiful state.

[@BillNataliesailingSvSkinnyDip]

We love racing mostly on someone else's boat but we also love the cruising life. When it's your own boat you tend to go a little easier.

[@MrJerobona]

I'm more of the cruiser type, but Ilove the thrill of a good storm, and great speed, the danger is like adrenaline!

[@fxpthl]

My Dad sailed in 17 Newport Beach to Ensenada, Mexico and I was lucky enough to be on the crew for several of them! There is absolutely nothing better than a bunch of friends/family competing in a multi-day sailing race! Lasting memories is what Billy is doing!

[@spicat16]

So cool! Happy for Billy to get the chance to go & experience racing, even if it's slow. That's the best way to really learn I think. 💖 Wishing the best for you guys

[@stanfordbanks3399]

She is spot on.. Because it's your home danger is not good speed is ok if within safe limits.. Guys love your team work... Happy girl happy life is what we men all strive for... Sierra good call, when your man feels he has to do something for his mental health and its within reason let him go with your support and love... That's all I have to say about that....

[@KM-fs4sg]

Awe, Billy still loves you even though you don’t ever go over the speed limit😂😂. Smart reply Billy👍🏻

[@davidamato768]

I am with ya Sierra!

[@retgold2]

Awesome to see you with Brian from Delos! Tula and Delos are my two favorite can't miss sailing channels! For several years now!

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Cruiser all the way.... If I ever make it onto the water, the idea of being in absolutely no hurry to get anywhere, is very appealing to me.

[@rentayboy902]

Both, being a racer makes you a better cruiser

[@ronaldharris6569]

Corsair is going the extra mile for you Billy. I like that I wish I could afford one of their boats

[@mechanicdave80]

I enjoy the wind. If we get going fast, then so be it. Mind you I'm in a wee little 79 Catalina C-25, so not made for racing. But, like other cruisers, if I'm going the same direction as another sailboat it's a race!

[@bmitch3020]

I'm an aspiring cruiser. Used to race sunfish when I was a kid, but now I just want to sit back and enjoy the beauty of the sunrise over the water while at anchor.

[@jomarkelly3932]

Cruiser for sure! However I am 68, and my racing days are behind me... LOL Good Luck and safe sailing

[@flatophall]

Ya'll discussed a lot of good points about cruising or racing, but in final analysis Sierra wins when she said, "but it's our HOME". Example, you wouldn't race your camper around hairpen curves at extreme speeds.

[@carolkoniecki]

I agree with Sierra! I do not enjoy adrenaline.

[@Sun-Soul]

Cruiser here, for sure! Not only am I laid back, I don't have a competitive bone in my body. Not one. Even with board games, I help the other side. My favorite thing to do, is help each other as much as possible, and THEN, see who wins! I just can't help myself!🤣And like Sierra, I rarely drive over the speed limit. I like life peaceful and calm with all the comfort and joy this world will bless me with! I'm a cruiser and team player through and through! A very loyal Co-pilot! 💜 It's a great balance when you've got a thrill seeker for a partner! 😉

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I love the way that little tri folds up . Cool race

[@p-dubya]

I have two labs and they get so excited when I'm talking on the phone because they assume I must be talking to them! Jetty was just happy to listen to your bedtime story because she knew you MUST be talking to her since Billy wasn't around! 💖 🐕

[@quarlow1215]

Yeah I'm with you Sierra. I like the cruising, exploring, seeing new places and being in the wilderness. Here on the coast of B.C. we can go long periods and never see another boat. And there's so many small shelters you can nook into that only hold one or two boats. I can relate to Bill as I always loved riding hard on the dirtbikes or 3 wheelers but on the water its just relax time.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Props for not exceeding the speed limit Sierra, there are lots of other ways to get your thrills in this world. I think I could be both a racer and a cruiser. I am after al, I am crew member on a lower level NASCAR team. I also very much enjoy slowing down and smelling the roses. I always take the two lane on my bike trips and sometimes on car trips. Good luck to Billy and the boys. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@Alan62651]

There is a big difference between "going fast" and racing... that difference is competition. My motorcycle experience is similar. I love going fast, but I do not like pushing myself and my bike even harder to be competitive.

[@billmcroberts6566]

Definitely cruiser, life’s a journey...enjoy the journey!

[@davidnormandin5428]

Glad you explained your method of tacking with the screacher. Scratching my head for a minute.

[@donburnett8629]

Both! You know anytime in sight of another boat it's a race. Admit it. Seriously, I enjoy the teamwork and precision of racing knowing one's role and learning the capabilities and limitations of the boat, yourself, other crew and the skipper after, hopefully, hours of practice, experience and time together. The learning curve is steep (but rewarding) and continuous in racing. But I also love single handing and cruising alone or with others for soul replenishment. Each endeavor is a different type of fun, fulfillment or, if nothing else, enjoyment/disappointment lessons learned. Overall, if I'm on (and sometimes in) the water -- that's for me.

[@TheHiground]

Love it when the wires SING!

[@johnwahlstrom6314]

Absolutely love the thrill. You gotta kinda like it to like sailing as well, cruising the waters is a thrill in itself.

[@lewisdunn8169]

Racer...raced a Lighting in my youth. Also raced motorcycles on road course (twisty tracks). We used to say, "if your not crashing, your not trying hard enough". The closer you are to death, the more you feel alive.

[@bartramdilks26]

Racer, I had a 19' Lightning and totally loved healing over on the edge!!!!!!!!

[@Johnsouthshore]

I loved this episode.. brought back a ton of memories of long ocean races.. miss them so much..

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice to see the racing.

[@briansrensen8736]

Great sailing and a lot of great racerboat. Lovely X-yacht X4.0 at 25:55 & 27:47 ;)

[@jeffkovacs6521]

Another great episode guys... production / editing / story all great. And, though this should go without saying, I'll say it anyway; Sierra, you proved your "bad-assery" *LONG*, *LONG* ago. No need to chase every thrill - if you guys were exactly the same it'd be boring. We all enjoy what you both bring to the adventure - no reason to worry about anything!

[@keithbotelho9189]

I’m with you girl cruising ,the only way to go.

[@alexgrigoreas4825]

Funny thing, I started watching sailing videos to even see if I could stand cruising. Forever been a racer, Raced cars, Boats, motorcycles and anything that moves. Cruising is reserved for a big cat or motor yacht. But I really like what you are sailing here. Race your house!

[@steveholtrop118]

Don't currently have a boat. Sailed a Hobie Cat on Lake Michigan for years and loved the thrill of the singing rigging, smashing through waves, flying the hull as high as possible. Also submarined, turtled, bent the mast on the bottom, etc. If it was my home out on the ocean, I'd probably be more careful.

[@cnc75adventures49]

Always love a thrilling adventure 👍👍

[@terrypen]

I think I'd enjoy the cruiser end of it, but I would enjoy going fast too! That being said, I think the more experience you have with pushing your limits (especially on someone else's boat) would boost confidence in knowing that you could make the right decisions at the right time to stay within safety zones ( heeled over without going too far over.)

[@captainsensible298]

love to go fast, 18 to 20 down wind is fun, 10 to 12 upwind is generally the limits of comfort, furniture tends to get painful above these speeds, love to race

[@brassring5524]

I'm definitely a Cruiser, in it for the long haul rather than the fast ride. I love the adrenaline rush (see what I did there ;) of going fast but on someone else's boat.

[@kenlynch6332]

So far Sierra would have been very comfortable on this day of sailing. I enjoy Cruising; but Love the Speed & Excitement of speed on both land & sea Best of success to Team Tula ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@AJ-zn8fp]

Lisa is like Sierra, loves sailing but more about the destination. I on the other hand enjoy a boat that sails well. After 30 years we have come to the conclusion that we love performance multihulls not for the top speeds but the ability to be able to sail in light winds while others are motoring. Our dog Tinker however doesn’t care about the sailing, only interested in 2 squares a day, lots of treats and time ashore! And sleeping!

[@jlingberg]

No surprise, Billy. Everyone seems to be voting with Sierra!

[@jbrat1967]

Agreed. I like cruising on my boat and racing on my friends boat. After things break etc and we get to the dock I can say “goodbye, see ya next Wednesday”😬

[@johnkustuch8555]

I'm with Sierra, cruiser rather than racer. Enjoy the travel and really get into the destination, hiking, diving, etc.

[@tammydemis7851]

Cruiser on the water. Racer on land (ATV’s, snowmobiles, motorcycles)

[@colinduncan908]

I like sailing to conditions for the longevity of the vessel, crew and guests on board. If conditions allow speed is always a hair raising thrill.

[@AlgebraCorner]

Do a poll on KZbin to see where we fall. I think I'm a cruiser but hey a race every now and then sounds fun.

[@reatreatseclusion9891]

I'm with Sierra 100% , good luck Billy . 😘 love you Jetty

[@rnunezc.4575]

80% Cruiser, love long distance racing ...love to watch this video , bests...

[@barrybaxter6161]

I'm a farmer. Lol I sail through you two. And I'm excited to be a racer with billy.

[@sailinglatis]

Great to see the boat out on a race.

[@hookinwithhansel6314]

Cruiser. I’ve raced a few times but I share the same opinion of picking the weather and not pushing my beautiful 1978 SV to the limit.

[@tollertollertoller]

I'm an inland racer.. Fast as I can go is great, always on dinghies which plane. Sometimes on a trapeze which is the best. Usually.

[@patience8884]

I like wind and speed, but love my diving/spearfishing/ rum punch too!

[@tlowe2502]

Cruiser definitely a cruiser. Go Jetty girl.👍🐾

[@travelingtimothy]

Heck, I am a get out there kind of guy. Any way you go is good for me. Sure, I am mostly a cruiser but I am always up for new things and racing is apt to teach exactly that! Might come in handy one day when speed becomes a critical issue, like when strange boats are around or when you are trying to beat a weather front. So heck, teach me, I just want to be out there!

[@reginasimms46]

It’s your home!!! That is sooo scary. You guys are lucky that you like to do 99% of the time!!

[@gerritgovaerts8443]

racer/cruiser here , definitely on the side of fast , spartan very light weight cats anf trimarans . For cats , only Marsaudon Composites or Dazcat need apply (no Outremer , too heavy and luxurious) For tri's , Corsair , Dragonfly and Rapido . For mono's , old Baltic Yachts (48 DP , 55 DP )

[@hotrodhog2170]

I've never been a fan of sailboats so I'm more of a power cruiser. I also enjoy really fast motor boats and have been up to 90 mph on one! What a blast! I guess speed is in my blood as I have had drag cars since my middle teens. Been 200 mph in a car! What a rush!

[@nickmcdonough8774]

I’m a racer. Never sailed but cars. Owned a European racing Mercedes 190 6 speed stick. I bought it from a Mercedes test car driver. Turbocharged to 340 hp. Been on the track. Crazy fast.

[@Gigabytebeer]

On the same page with you Sierra.... my friends love fast... to hard to enjoy a beer and views when going to fast. Keep it up guys.

[@malpalagi]

cruiser, but really enjoy watching you and your friends race the corsair.

[@daveamies5031]

Even when I was a teen 100% Cruiser, I like to go fast, but only when there is no risk of breaking stuff, I love long passages and night sailing, I don't love constant tacking and cranking winches and stress. But my Dad is the opposite of me and in his 60's still races, so each to their own.

[@williamthompson7162]

Sierra would be perfectly comfortable on this wind-starved race. Hope the guys still had fun.

[@helm9981]

Racing Sunfishes is where its at!! but there is something to be said about a nice relaxing slow sailing day!

[@bernardchalecki4163]

Racing makes you a better sailor. You push the boat to the breaking point, then back off a notch. The Key West race needs a good navigator and a strategy. You want to stay out of the Gulf Stream which finds you in shallow water, sometimes very shallow water. How high do you want to raise the boards?

[@mikemendes7598]

I think most racers are also cruisers, but not necessarily the other way around. Shocked that Sierra wouldn't love racing since she is such an adrenaline junky in so many other regards? Racing point to point on handicap is nothing like racing one design around the buoys. THAT will sharpen your skills like nothing else, and takes complete concentration. You will learn more about sail trim and boat control (both of which = safety) in one around the buoys race than you will in hours of cruising. Not only do you compete against the other boats, but like all sailing, you are tested against the wind and water as well - awesome! Handicap racing isn't as fun as you can't directly compare boat speeds. And point to point or offshore isn't as intense since your race takes many hours or days. Some of those other boats were very cool!

[@srqlisa7881]

Cruiser unless I'm at the helm then let me speed ahead. Basically I trust myself as the driver only. Good luck to you Billy hope you had a great time. peace

[@Tom-vk6ij]

I like cruising to a race.

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

I am with you Sierra, spent my youth racing but then became laid back.

[@ipikture]

Both, I used to help take care of a 30-ft Seidelman in lake Michigan to racing Hobie18's and 20's in Florida and C and MC scores. In Wisconsin. Just being out on the water I've been dreaming about a Corsair f27 since I first saw them back in the 90s.

[@va7dgp]

As a radio operator. I would waterproofed that PL 259. Corrosion will kill your VHF signal in time

[@joesphbest3120]

THAT'S MY HOME TOWN, Good luck on your sail, you are going to love every minute of it.

[@unclebob6728]

God bless you guys! Go Tula!

[@markcorboy8528]

Got to have a boys trip under boys rules. Lets race. Looks like a good trip is underway.

[@ronaldbend2718]

I’m more of a cruiser but a good race is always fun

[@alicecoppers8980]

I’m with Sierra!

[@davidjensen1327]

Cruiser/ Cruiser racer, Did the Baha haha regatta race 5 years ago from San Diego, took 1st in our class, bragging rights lol

[@zacharygraham2293]

Anyone who can race with Matt has my respect

[@JGlitch2012]

I wrote a comment after having only watched the first half of the episode wondering if Billy was going to film himself during the race... then I had to delete it after finishing the video because I saw that he DID film during the race! :D Haha great job Billy!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Cruiser ! ..........because the point of being on the water is to enjoy being on the water.....simple. Not racing to get from point a to point b. That’s what you do when you are on land......driving a car. Being on the water gets you away from doing that.........slowing down , and enjoying the moment. To me, thats the point of having a boat. Sierra sounds like she doesn’t like how her mindset is when you are rushing to do something. Relaaaaaax 😎

[@RaiseHull]

Both at heart, but racing to a destination kind of serves as my cruising. Keep a Nacra-20, so don't feel the need to push the Corsair to the limits.

[@brynmawrbuilders5419]

Sierra is just so naturally beautiful...

[@PC-uh6hk]

Considering confronting pirates somewhere in the world and being confident at top speed is most important.

[@fourwheelcamper5491]

Best of luck Billy.

[@allencrooks4426]

Gotta go with Sierra on this one CRUISER!!!

[@sailfastnow]

Love to cruise on the F27 - But.... if there's another boat on the horizon - well you know. We have a saying while passing them: "mmm toast!"

[@jimsinclair2862]

Learned how to sail as a kid by racing El Toros. Unfortunately, learning by racing makes you constantly aware of sail trim and always trying to eek out just a little more speed from your boat. I say unfortunately because that's the way I was when cruising too. Drove my wife crazy. Now we cruise on an old Grand Banks trawler and I crew on a race boat for a friend. Best of both worlds.