"Which YouTube Channels Do You Despise?" | We Answer YOUR Questions (Pt 1) | Sailing Podcast 057

[@followtheboat]

We didn't ask this question, YOU did! This was just one of over 40 questions you asked us! We answered 16 in Part 1 and will answer 16 more in Part 2. If you want us to answer YOUR question, leave it here. Subscribe to be notified when Part 2 is published. Liz and Jamie 🙏

[@bernardlawson665]

@@followtheboat I don't recall asking 40 questions. However, Thumbs Up to your channel

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

I have always enjoyed RAN sailing. They seem so genuine and just good people with no me, me me or attitudes. Will be nice to see them back on the water. Great video I enjoyed it because I’ve felt I was being negative when I’ve felt “strong dislike” toward a few sailing channels to the point I have stopped watching them.

[@sailingsoulmate7551]

I used to watch La Vagabond but then they began taking themselves too seriously and it all just seemed plastic and “produced”. You guys were real from the start and haven’t changed. I miss Millie, but admire you both.

[@kylie2126]

@@sailingsoulmate7551 I stopped watching la vagabond when the content became “what’s her face’s Bum” 💔

[@kddidit08]

​@@kylie2126 And when she got pregnant (both times) they brought other bikini babes on board for the creepers to add to their "wank bank."

[@williambremner9022]

That was loads of fun! The format was delightfully creative and engaging and the replies to the questions were very interesting. One of your best non-passage-making videos. Cheers from SY Miss Foxy, Singapore!

[@followtheboat]

Ah, thank you, Bill. That's encouraging to read. Hope you are keeping well.

[@RichardTheRoe]

I guess I dislike Vagabonde. It was the first sailing channel I watched but so much has changed since then. The children, the money, the boat... It's just not the same. Really dislike that trimaran of theirs, such a step down from the Outremer. And there always seems to be so much crew on their boat now a days (do you really need 2 deckhands and a nanny to run your operation now?). And Riley's ego seems to be growing at the same rate as their wealth. But that's okay. I found other channels that resonates more. 😌

[@chiefcliff]

It's the Nanny... they can't be bothered with raising children; "Yo nanny, can you clean the dirty children and take them to the pool while I drink something green and get a manicure?"

[@StanMNdirt]

The ones attempting crossings with beat up poorly maintained boats scare me. I’m currently watching a series about sailing from Alaska to Greenland. Think it’s Alluring Arctic or something like that. It’s an interesting route in an unfamiliar part of the world. I used to watch Sailing Doodles pretty often when it was Bobby and a couple dogs. The channel has morphed into more of a luxury sailing channel but still watch sometimes. The scenery is always easy on the eyes. Sailing Tritea is more back to the basics and checking out James’ tattoos is interesting. He has an appreciation for the simple things and I like that.

[@claudiavengren919]

miss you guys, loved your channel

[@AirnFire1111]

Great format & editing, blending your responses together!

[@followtheboat]

Took a fair bit of thought to make it work, so your comment is very much appreciated! 👍🙏 Liz

[@AirnFire1111]

@@followtheboat Liz, i fully know well, the thought process, planning, hours of time, etc., it takes per minute of final product. Btw, if you do ever get to Japan, Alaska, PNW area. We will sail our boat to meet you and introduce you to the PNW anchorages. Though, its much more expensive here than where you are.

[@FeelItRising]

Sailing Zatara blows and Ruby Rose went downhill fast

[@cigarmann]

Sailing RR has lost their enthusiasm, their content seems tense and forced.

[@danielwardin3609]

@FeelItRising I quietly unsubbed from Zatara when Anna left; she was witty and nicely cynical.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Keith is a creep around young, impressionable girls they bring aboard. I've heard him make crude, embarrassing comments. I would want to curl up and die if my dad said that in front of my friends ( when I was that age). Their political views. 👎

[@followtheboat]

@FeelItRising I watched Zatara once when they went somewhere we know well and was very disappointed with the coverage. I also know people who were in New Zealand at the same time as them... Ruby Rose is like a different channel since they took delivery of the new boat. I was very disappointed that they shipped it to the Med and missed out on all the spectacular places we have here. 😔 Liz

[@FeelItRising]

@@followtheboat Both things you mentioned is why unsubbed. To leave all the cruising grounds of SE Asia and even NZ and OZ was disappointing to say the least

[@amylawson3361]

A question I've got is how does Jamie manage his back condition? Do you do special exercises or stretches that work aboard?

[@followtheboat]

Good one. I'll make a note of this 👍

[@jeffgriglack9624]

I watch several sailing channels, all of them to get information. I have started culling them because I have less time than I used to, and I find some of them have gotten a little silly. Of course, they didn't necessarily start out that way, but became that way over time.

[@christineminer2117]

Wonderful ! Thank you.

[@nautichunt84]

I laughed when Liz said about the music 😂 I honestly think the best investment on our boat is our noise cancelling headphones, Jess can listen to her true crime stories while I listen to something interesting LOL. We can wash our sheets and lite blankets in the boats washing machine but heavy blankets have to go to land to be washed

[@followtheboat]

YES! I am addicted to streaming BBC Radio 4 or the World Service, which drives J crazy, so I just use my headphones. He got me into noise-cancelling headphones so now I never hear anything says. Bliss. 😀😄😂Liz

[@nautichunt84]

@@followtheboat 🤣

[@gogogaga7441]

Great Q&A! You two are always so down to earth, and no BS. We're also the best of friends, and having to work from home for several years, in close quarters, reaffirmed our ability not to strangle one another once onboard 24/7! 😆We feel very lucky, and it's nice to hear another couple has been given that gift. In regard to where we'd go once we set off, I have to say, we'd also like to make SE Asia our final cruising grounds once we've completed our explorations elsewhere, but it'd be a shame if you two can't make a loop of the Pacific; I think you'd really enjoy the NW coast of Canada and the US, and I know we'd love to see you coming into San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta! Much love.

[@followtheboat]

Ooooh, I think we'd love it too! Canada and NW US have long been a dream of mine (also, Newfoundland...). It's so nice and easy when you choose to just get on with someone, isn't it? Liz 💛🙏

[@kah227]

Watched quite a few episodes of Sailing Zatara. Unfortunately, they are far too American, so I stopped with that. Now the favorite channel is Alluring Arctic Sailing which I think is absolutely fantastic. Ran Sailing will be fun to follow again when their build is done, but I'm following the build. "Adventures of an old Seadog" Is a lot of fun.

[@frosty2424cmp]

Thank you for a wonderful episode, I have been watching you on and off for a few yrs now. On July 21st 2023 I set sail from Lake Huron, Ontario, I am now in Grenada and would like to thank you for your common sense videos. I am still learning as I go along, and somehow remember some of the things you have talked about in the past. Like you now that I am living the cruisers dream, I don’t watch many you tube channels anymore! But this episode have some questions I have running into on my boat. Thank you again. Jay Caunter SV Venture

[@followtheboat]

Good for you, that's great to hear! If you have any specific questions, let us know (maybe via Discord, so we see them) and we will try to answer in a forthcoming episode. Cheers! Liz 🙏 DISCORD: discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE

[@johnyalowica8423]

I like watching your channel!

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, John.

[@bodywood]

Wow that was complicated well done for piecing together your mr & mrs Q&A from opposite sides of the world. YT gives us windows into other peoples lives Whatever it is we see in them just like in real life we pick and choose what or who we go back to. Some we follow and some curiosity brings us back now and then. One of my recent favourites has been sailing with grandad. He is Mr Nice. His last episode to make sure his wife had a good experience is one we can all learn from.

[@followtheboat]

Mr Nice sounds like a lovely person. Yes, it's true, living on a boat is just like living anywhere most of the time. One thing we have to remind newbies often is that just because someone is living the same way as you doesn't necessarily mean you will share the same values and outlook on life. A little respect and kindness goes a long way! Liz 🙏

[@kennethpole2439]

Outstanding editing!

[@followtheboat]

Thank you 🙏 much appreciated

[@SailingOnward]

Kerala! That is where Amma lives. I also love curry and especially from southern India! Fun video!

[@followtheboat]

It's the best!

[@bernardlawson665]

Avoid FAUX Sailing Atticus false manufactured Crisis events!!

[@shaunreid5898]

Great channel ,great people and like the last comment Liz

[@followtheboat]

Wise beyond her years. If that's possible 🤭

[@24hourtravellers]

Thank you for the lovely answer. Whatever it is, glad you both hooked up and gave birth to FTB ❤❤😊

[@followtheboat]

We appreciate the question, thanks for asking. Hope to bump into you guys soon!

[@danielgorz7594]

Wow. So informative as usual ❤

[@followtheboat]

Always a pleasure, Daniel 👍

[@stevenlevstik1020]

Despise none. Disbelieve many. Still miss Milly!

[@followtheboat]

The greatest ship's cat who ever lived 😻

[@SteveButterworth-n9m]

You once asked … several years ago… about selling Esper. My reply back then was »with so many wonderful memories that she’s been through ,DON’T ! » … You didn’t…live long , stay healthy and happy! Thanks 🙏

[@williambunting803]

Pets? I’ve been living aboard for over 5 years in the Netherlands where in the marina there are several water birds locally called Coots (Water Hens) and Fouts (Grebes). I took pity on a pair of Coots trying to nest having their nests turfed the back of less loved boats so built a little floating nest island for them. I should point out that I didn’t take my boat out of the water for all of those years (fresh water), so was able to foster 4 nestings with variable success. I had one particular couple for 2 years and it was great to watch up close the whole process, and even be part of the family. We also have one little spider catching bird here which I just love because they are so dynamic. Apart from birds my Southerly with its Center Board Case is a fish hatchery as well. I found out recently when I finally had to take the boat out to prepare for its relocation from NL to Aus, that I had several eels living in there as well. It’s almost a farm. Once underway I am going to attempt to have a garden aboard. Answering some one’s comment I realized that there was sufficient underutilized deck real estate directly in front of the dodger to build a sort of shallow profile green house for growing herbs bonsaied plants (cherry tomatoes and even potatoes) so I will give it a go,….maybe. See if nature will bend to my will. I’d love to have a pair of geckos and would find myself looking how to give them a place for their eggs. Going too far? I don’t think so. Life is a community, give and take. Which boating KZbinrs do I not like? There are some KZbinrs whose whole focus is built on finding things to winge about and be dissatisfied. The particular couple, though did do a brilliant set of videos on their tour of the Canal Du Midi which I absolutely loved. FTB, Bou and Brandy, and Wind Hippie are my essential watching along with more casually Vet Tails, white Spot Pirate, and several others.

[@followtheboat]

What a wonderful story re the nests. It's so encouraging to know that there are people like you who keep an eye out for our feathered friends 💖

[@timphillips9954]

The Bumbling sailor is good.

[@followtheboat]

That could apply to most sailors we know 😅

[@julianbatcheler9970]

The Sailing Brothers too

[@timphillips9954]

@@julianbatcheler9970 Yep, good Welsh boys.

[@silvertexan]

I grew up in the Philippines. I have always wanted to go to the rest of Southeast Asia via boat. Maybe one day. Always love seeing you guys.

[@followtheboat]

We have met lots of Filipinos and ALWAYS love their company! Circumstances have prevented us from going there... so far! Liz 🙏💛

[@maurke170]

What a lucky day when you met one another and had a shared wish for adventure that turned into reality. I did have a Dutch barge and lived on the Fal in Cornwall 20 years ago but that doesn’t quite compare!

[@followtheboat]

Oooh, nice. We looked at Dutch barges before we bought Esper, but in London they were rather pricey!

[@oneoldmanontheroad9034]

Plus i agree about the bedding 😢 I dread that task and ignore it more than I should..... probably 😂

[@followtheboat]

It's a real PITA (he says, answering on behalf of Liz 😅)

[@graemefenwick6925]

Absolutely the worst onboard

[@rodhodgson5878]

We have an Oyster 42. Share your sentiments about our Oyster. Despite testing our endurance with her throwing all sorts of challenges we love her.

[@followtheboat]

She'll always look after you, Rod. As long as you look after her, of course 😃

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Excellent video, so real and relaxing 😊

[@followtheboat]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it both of those things. 🙏😊 Liz

[@honeybadgerisme]

❤Just go with what "floats your boat" 😉

[@followtheboat]

Agreed!

[@the-fiddling-fox]

Ha! I was just thinking ‘I wonder if they’ll talk about Japan’ when Liz started talking about it! I think you should still go, then head south again as you like it so much. I was looking forward to seeing your adventures in Japan till covid got in the way. It’s not a part of the world you see many cruisers visiting.

[@followtheboat]

There is a reasonable cruising community there (I've looked into it) but most are not on KZbin. You could try @PacificSolo here on KZbin. I'd love to get there some day. Liz 🙏

[@the-fiddling-fox]

@@followtheboat Thanks I’ll check them out. 🙂

[@SeaJapan]

@@followtheboat would so love to have you up here in Japan, such an amazing, and amazingly different, cruising destination.

[@timphillips9954]

I live close to Koh Samet in Thailand have planes to buy a boat in the UK / Europe ans sail back to Thailand. Have you ever sailed in the Pattaya / Koh Chang area?

[@followtheboat]

No, we haven't, unfortunately. Liz has been to Koh Samui but the closest we've got to that area is Tioman.

[@timphillips9954]

@@followtheboat Yes we are a bit out of the way, lol.

[@chriszanf]

You probably already have a video about this but how did you meet and how long into your relationship before you headed out on your voyage? Were you travelling prior to acquiring the boat?

[@followtheboat]

We've probably covered that in the past but we'll try and include that in our next Q & A session.

[@danielwardin3609]

You'd mentioned the tokays before, didn't know they were still with you. I guess they make good and -- given their diet -- useful pets. Not to steal your emotional thunder but I still think about Millie when I see your videos. Great talk, guys: I like the point-counterpoint format. Best regards.

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, Daniel. Yeah, the tokays are fully paid-up crew members.

[@neilcampion3118]

I don’t dislike any but I have my preferences The sailing brothers Sam Holmes sailing Wind hippy sailing Ran 3 - building own boat Follow the boat

[@jeromehebert3184]

Jamie seems to go back to the UK often compared to Liz and without Liz, is there a reason behind it not that it is none of our business; but, it is a question. I follow several different channels: sailing, motorcycles, RVs, etc. Some just look like they are playing to the UTube algorithm and others seem to be real because they share their adventures good or bad without caring about the algorithm. Those to me are the better channels.

[@followtheboat]

That's a good question. We've mentioned it in passing, perhaps we should answer in the next pod... Liz 🙏

[@lazzj4995]

Saw a gadget online recently that clips on a bucket to turn it into a washing machine. It just turned the clothes around in the bucket like a washer. Thought of all the cruisers have seen doing washing in buckets or fishing bin/cooler bins. Maybe there could be a cruiser collab put to music of all the timelapse bed making yoga- espec v berths

[@followtheboat]

Haha! The thing with laundry on board at anchor is the ENORMOUS amount of water it takes to rinse the clothes/linen. The washing is the easy bit, you just put it in a bucket with detergent (preferably environmentally safe) and stir it or let it soak, or stomp up and down with your feet. In clean anchorages I've taken to rinsing with seawater and then finishing with one freshwater rinse. Liz 🙏 Just realised I should have said all this in the video...

[@oneoldmanontheroad9034]

If you've not been to Japan before i can highly recommend it ❤ Great people, great culture and an amazing history.

[@followtheboat]

Oh yes, that's why we want to get there!

[@fastbikejp]

@@followtheboat looking forward to meeting up when you get to Tokyo

[@24hourtravellers]

Or you be having a meal with James Khoo at one of his many favourite places to eat 😂😂❤ You're in Malaysia!!yay

[@followtheboat]

Ther're are too many 😅

[@Sailaboat]

No sweat, tears and blue faces from the admiral. Its all about technique when you make the beds, so thats my job.😅

[@followtheboat]

My excuse is that Liz is just better at doing it 😉

[@londobali]

Japan or explore SE Asia or any plan.. will be here to follow the boat..🎉 I've unfollowed a few sailing channels, kept a few but not really wathcing them. Only FTB & Delos i'm watching consistently. But even Delos sort of got a bit stale, tbh. Missing Brady & Blue.

[@followtheboat]

Thank you. We all go stale from time to time. It flexes the creative muscles to keep it fresh.

[@cigarmann]

I'm subscribed to those channels I want to follow. those I find banal or too sensationalized, I dont bother with.

[@followtheboat]

That's the right approach 👍

[@julianbatcheler9970]

You can’t beat an Oyster… maybe a Moody if you can’t afford an Oyster. My dream boat is an early 90s Oyster HP49 Pilot House… the layout is IMHO unbeatable. Guarantee when I am ready to buy there will not be a single one available anywhere.

[@followtheboat]

Our thoughts exactly. The 435 was Oyster's most popular model, built for circumnavigating. We love her. I've never been on an HP49, but that pilot house is a must in my opinion. The other thing that Oyster do/did so well is that really central cockpit - it gives you an enormous sense of safety (and a very roomy aft cabin)! Liz x

[@julianbatcheler9970]

@@followtheboat my only issue is… as you have make clear… you spend a LOT more time not sailing. My instinct and budget is more towards a similar boat to yours… Oyster, Moody or H-R. My head is more inclined towards an early Leopard cat or similar… I think cats are better in tropical waters… and while not so great on long ocean passages… in every X years you only spend a few months properly out in the big blue. They are ugly floating apartments… but having sailed both… they are much mellower on longer sails. It’s a tricky one for me. I adore boats similar to yours… but feel long term a cat will be more usable and comfortable… better utility. Also I will be sailing with friends and they are much fairer in use of space… with four or so fairly equal double cabins. Unless it was a very large Oyster or Moody it is one amazing cabin, one small one and a couple of broom cupboards. And of course all that roof space for solar panels and easy access to the sea and tender. Can see me fly fishing off the bottom of the sugar scoop at dusk.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Jamie, I hope your Mom or Dad will check you for ticks. They love tall, wispy grass. Your Dad, at the end, was the best.😘 I love the love and friendship the two of you share for each other, Esper, and travel. Kindred spirits, no doubt. I despise the dental floss wearing gals and egotistical males who think they know it all and are God's gift from above. 🤮 On the otherhand, I love the wholesome feeling I get from Sierra and Billy on Tula's Travel. Sailing with Thomas is excellent for sailing. Sailing Florence has the best cinematography. Parlay Revival steps up every week with an exceptional video. The Pacific crossing, Marquesas, Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand series has been top knotch. Of course, Delos is a must. Plus, I love the new Enksail aluminum sailboat series with the Distant Shore Shards. Thanks for sharing. I love the question and answer videos.

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the Q & A videos, we enjoy answering all your questions. Dad is still a kid at heart ❤️

[@robertkowalski9906]

Milly was the reason I started watching you guys I have a callie looks just like Milly, but I think Liz didn't like me when I told her it's name is "last resort" I didn't tell her the fat one's named "just in case" I just call them that on passage, keeps them in line... Gizmo and Smiley when on shore. Jamie I'm a fan of English Brown Oak also, so much so I did my vee-berth in it and crotch Mahogany I find teak too boring myself. Worst anchorage? any American or French lined with rum shacks...

[@followtheboat]

Do love a bit of oak. I forgot to say the worst anchorage is one with any boat with a guitar 🤭

[@encouragesolutions2595]

Last question: I can't stand the ones where there's a couple that are spoiled brats and get viewers on the basis of sexy bodies rather than sailing content. eg Sailing La Vagabonde. Others lose their likeability as they lose they lose their roots and become snobby eg Sailing Jupiter, Sailing Ruby Rose. I love Old Seadog, Wind Hippie, Sailing Brothers, Patrick Laine, Jambo. Follow the Boat was my first YT channel to follow. Tbh it's not as good now as the sailing has stopped.

[@followtheboat]

Sailing stopped? We're in the middle of documenting a 1,300nm passage! Continued next week 😉

[@honeybadgerisme]

❤Love me some Ol' Seadog, too! *harmonica intro plays*

[@steveward287]

dont despise, just unsubscribe

[@followtheboat]

That's fair 👍

[@shaunreid5898]

@@steveward287 have a long time ago

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Bikini and horrible music, I despise it! AH and the arrogant ones too. Fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@followtheboat]

I guess it's the same for KZbinrs as it is for real life, arrogance is so unattractive! Thanks for commenting. Liz 🙏😀

[@lyngilbert2589]

Bored.. maybe not. But lonely, missing community, clubs etc.. yes. But yes, theres always something to do on a boat. 😅

[@followtheboat]

I'm 90% a loner, so it works for me. But I know that for more gregarious people it could be a kind of hell. 🙏🤔 Liz

[@johnyalowica8423]

There are a few from me. Vagabond ,Zetera and Zingaro.I stopped watching them because they ended up being very arrogant.

[@followtheboat]

I've made a point of not responding to comments where other channels have been named. However, if I'd have given the question more thought, I would have mentioned this. There are some channels out there (not just sailing) where the level of arrogance and entitlement is astounding, and I can never understand how they are so popular. Mind you, Liz summed it up nicely with the "no BS" comment.

[@WillN2Go1]

Things I find annoying. First, I think I'm a sailor because of KZbin sailors. I've taken lessons, chartered boats, and I've crossed the Pacific as one of four crew. A good KZbin video is incredibly useful. I'm really good at knots (bowline one hand behind my back) because I found great knot tying videos. Most are not even good. That's the challenge. So thank you KZbin sailors, but.... I'm annoyed by the 'cute thong butt on the bow' thumbnail. (I think that finally got through.) I like butts, but it's cheap, especially when it's a couple. It's like pimping the female half of the crew. A woman on a boa, or anyone, who knows how to sail is always compelling. Bogus over selling titles: "We almost....." "This is the end...." "We quit...." "We almost died..." are almost always cheap gimmicks. I feel the lure, but I resist. These scream 'fake drama! no real content." Food scenes. Short or good, but not mediocre and long. If they are like Fabio cooking on Harbors Unknown, terrific. He's an amazing chef, makes fabulous meals, shows how he does it, efficient. My only complaint is they make me ravenously hungry. (If I was going to shoot a cooking clip, I'd watch clips of Fabio until I could make them like that. But first I'll need to learn how to cook better.) On board food is, especially on passage, a huge topic of interest, but if it's just boiling a package... keep it short. It's not gourmet, it's just calories - but it is information. And if you do a recipe, have an inset shot of the ingredients. We've ever ever done this before! Sometimes incredibly annoying. This is across KZbin. I find it a complete waste of time to see someone open a box, hold each little baggie and yammer on about it. Or they're doing something simple and fumbling every step because they've never done anything like plumbing before. This teaches people how to fumble. I've learned so many things just watching someone who really knows what they are doing, doing it. There is a very intelligent guy on YT, great sailor, who has an amazing boat, whose videos are usually 14 minutes of doing something that doesn't work and then 1 minute of it working with an incomplete explanation of what he did that did work. I just can't watch that channel. Capturing sea state. This is a real puzzle. I pointed my phone off the back of the boat in 4 meter seas during a crossing and thought, eh, just okay... The owner asked for a minute of it he could post on Facebook. In the end it was a pretty good clip... best of 7500 nm. But it should've been better. KZbinrs struggle with this, Hollywood fakes it. It's hard. (I can watch videos of Mavericks, 15m waves and think 'wow!', being there, on the shore. I'm sure I'd throw up at least once, or it would trigger my PTSD. It's hard to capture sea state. Some things that work: Shooting across the center of of the boat, the CGs either across the beam or looking forward or aft with boat parts in the frame. (Sailing Sweet Ruca just put up an amazing video of just sailing around Cape Horn. What's nice is that it's long clips, so your mind can settle in on what you're seeing, and they cut out the music. (Music is often a mistake. Great if you get it right, but interfering if you don't. I never play music when I"m sailing, it's so sensual all by itself. Music is often used to cover up different sound levels that don't edit together very well, or it's an attempt to energize the clip. It's not necessary. Gunboat? Great videos, amazing boats, stupid music. We see more when it's quiet. Want to really SEE a clip? turn off the sound.) So longer clips are usually better for putting the viewer into that place. Great Hollywood directors know this (Joseph H. Lewis in Gun Crazy, put the camera in a car. Women gets out walks around the corner to rob a bank. The camera stays in the car. One of the most nail biting scenes you'll ever see. Sailing? Maybe keep the camera in the cabin. Everything is moving a bit. Sailor in dry foulies, dry face, combed hair, opens the companion way - it's stormy up there. Through the companion way, you see them thrown from one side to the other out of frame...... a minute passes. They reappear and re enter the cabin - drenched.) Keeping the sea level. I notice this from the helm if I bend my knees and keep myself vertical. The boat is really moving around. James on Sailing Triteia has a video where his camera is on a gimbal, keeping level. He's in the frame but the ocean behind him is showing how much the boat is moving. This is where I figured out to shoot across the center keel, CG... (Lowest possible angle, which is determined by the deck. I just know from sea kayaking, waves appear a lot bigger, and more interesting from 60cm off the water. (If you sea kayak off California, so usually calm, for about 16 hours, so 4-6 paddles, you will see a rogue wave. It'll be 200cm in 50 cm waves, so not a monster, not dangerous, and you won't have to do anything to not tip over. And technically not a rogue wave. In a boat you'd never notice it. So lower is better. But if you do pay attention to the sea, especially on rough days, you will see some unusual waves. I've seen solitons dozens of time, but on very calm days, a single wave miles long heading towards the coast. Never a ship anywhere in sight. Also put some height marks on your mast. Find a place to put a camera. I was standing on the deck of a catamaran watching the owner at the mast doing something. He's almost 2m, the waves that day were 3m, I'm 1.73m, the deck is about 1.5m. Behind him I saw one wave about 25m off our bow quarter at least a meter over his head. So 5, 6? I only noticed because I had all these reference points, and I made sure to note that the boat was level when I saw this. So on a rough day, set up a camera, ideally on a gimbal to keep it level and just let it run with the mast and the marks in the frame (focus on infinity) . You'll get something. So I guess if I get on a delivery crew, this will be my challenge. Bring a gimbal. Capture sea state. Okay. I'm supposed to be working. Hope this isn't too annoying.

[@followtheboat]

Not annoying at all, Will, we appreciate you taking the time to write, especially with the filming sea states issues. The only time I pulled it off was a short clip across the Indian Ocean, and that was before we were putting out videos. I can't watch cooking channels, but only because they make me very hungry too!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

@@WillN2Go1 No one films sea state like Sailing Florence. Matt and Amy have it figured out.

[@philipwright7186]

I'd say most of that is down to using a proper camera with a telephoto lens.

[@jaredcolahan759]

I would love to see the phillipines ans go back for a longer visit to Vietnam

[@followtheboat]

We'd love to do both, although I hear taking a boat into Vietnam is an adminstrative nightmare!

[@CharlesHeberle-r8w]

Zatara and vagabonde horrible. Somehow Delos is still kinda fun. Catalpa is good

[@followtheboat]

Yes, Delos. I have a lot of respect for Brian's skills as a skipper, and Karin is a sweetie. Liz 🤓

[@SVFresh2Salty]

That’s so true ! Latrell and I argue more when we are stuck some place rather than exploring and sailing. We are also pet people but we won’t have an animal on the boat. It’s just so difficult with the upkeep and to be honest the boat keeps you busy enough. Great video ! Interestingly edited with you both on different sides of the world

[@followtheboat]

Thanks, guys. Yep, keep yourself busy and the rest should fall into place.

[@philipwilkie3239]

I make a point of never criticising someone in public, or saying something I would not say to their face. Nor running down people who are attempting something I have not done, or would do myself. If someone is producing content I don't like - well the great privilege of the streaming video 'pull model' is that I do not have to watch.

[@followtheboat]

That's a good way to be. We were asked the question, so we used it as a hook for this episode. As Jamie says in the vid, he's thrilled there are so many channels out their working hard to bring this way of living to everyone, you don't have to like them all. I stop subscribing once I can't get behind the channel any more, but I always feel some level of guilt. Liz 🤔🙏

[@laurapitre5797]

The sailing channels that promote electric propulsion without telling the truth about range and the difficulty keeping the batteries full. So many naive sailors are wasting hard earned money on a pipe dream because these KZbinrs are being deceptive for personal gain.

[@followtheboat]

Good point. When we repowered we had so many viewers tell us to go electric. We looked into it but, in addition to the cost, we just couldn't see how it's practical for long range cruising. The technology is still not there yet and any solution that comes close is prohibitively expensive.

[@Mike-y3r6q]

I very strongly believe that Theros with their repurposed car battery pack had a cell failure and complete lithium battery meltdown which ultimately ended in disaster. True blue water sail boats should not have humongous, very explosive lithium batteries on board. Period

[@FeelItRising]

although 90% of some sailing channels is fixing their diesel engine.

[@johnrathbun2943]

I don't want to use the word despise. But the one that I like the least would be Gone with the Winns.

[@gogogaga7441]

They do have a bit of an "Instagram" feel, but I have to give them kudos for actually engaging with the local communities, and giving them a shoutout. Not many do!

[@followtheboat]

The cinematography is good. Liz

[@AnthonyParr-do5jk]

I think they are a bit cheesy but fine the yellow tri on the other hand.​@@followtheboat

[@MHow1900]

Sailing with Thomas is great. My least favorites are the solo women sailers, not because they are women but because they pretend to fix things but in reality there is some unknown guy doing all the work. Also happy to see Zingaro off the ocean. Not because I don’t like him, I do. I am afraid he is going to die at sea.

[@followtheboat]

Well now, saying women "pretend to fix things but in reality there is some unknown guy doing all the work" is a wind-up, isn't it. Liz 🤔🤓Liz

[@robertpendzick9250]

Zingaro was IMHO, one of the most dangerous sailors on KZbin. Can't always blame the problems he encountered on bad luck, some where bad sailing.

[@pmnfernando]

Zingaro was outright horrible. no place being at sea especially with ppl who have little to no knowledge at all of whats going on, he should have gone ashore years ago. glad to see him out.

[@deerfootnz]

My pet hate is KZbinrs who advocate for staying in the cyclone/hurricane areas during storm season.

[@followtheboat]

Fine if you've found a hurricane hole, but otherwise stay well away!

[@geezenslaw]

YT cruiseers I"m not fond of I don't watch at all... YT'r previously watched now no longer (Doodles) is because the original couple started out as cruisers and now (Bobby) hops from one vessel to the next with as many bikini clad women as the boat will hold... Laff...

[@followtheboat]

Yes I agree, not watching is best. Liz

[@geodesy2009]

Ruby Rose (too snarky & whiny) and La Vagabond (SO too much and self important-and the new boat is a joke).Stopped watching most including you two good people. But like you both and wish you well.

[@BrianM0OAB]

Extreme music, how extreme are we talking here, I like to think I have a wide spectrum in music taste so that comment perked my interest.

[@followtheboat]

Techno. Like, proper techno. Not nosebleed euro techno, just good techno.

[@BrianM0OAB]

@@followtheboat something like street sounds electro 1 ? 1980's

[@followtheboat]

Funnily enough I had included electro in my original reply to you. Love my electro!

[@BrianM0OAB]

@@followtheboat I did the wiggy wiggy wiggy back in the day, I'm more rock music than anything else but have listened to nearly everything, gotta try it at least once, my dad was a DJ in the 70's so I grew up with music.

[@AnthonyParr-do5jk]

Your Tokays speak a different language our one's say puckyou.😉

[@followtheboat]

😅😉 maybe they don't speak Bahasa

[@AnthonyParr-do5jk]

@@followtheboat correct Tagalog.🙂

[@lazzj4995]

Its easy right - if u despise then dont watch. I dont watch a channel that now keeps using a rotation of bare butt bikini clad young ladies. On other hand quite fond of yacht-umentaries that share a broader story of where they are. I would put Wynns, Project Atticus and Madison boatworks in this list. All have great cinematography and editing- just like yourselves.

[@followtheboat]

I agree so much with the documentary style (love "yacht-umentaries")! Cheers, Liz 🙏

[@humanafterall2076]

I’m not going to name and shame other channels or what the “community” calls creators as it would be very disingenuous and somewhat hypocritical as we still tune in and watch every now and then as most of us are in need of humour or horror. The simple fact is that TV (KZbin) for the visually confused and socially concerned citizens out there has its fair share of narcissistic and Machiavellian personalities. There are those that entertain and those that profess. It’s not up to them to choose their audience, on the contrary it is us that determines the void of their imaginary self worth. But they do create the void. That hole they wish to inhabit or for some, inherit! If your thing is to be a smiling laughing contrived set of teeth happily giving your orthodontist kudos for the perfectly arranged set of pearly whites whilst wondering where his nitrous oxide has magically disappeared to is you thing. Go ahead. There’s Vegemite, Marmite and the never ending bikini clad false smiling forced laughing vaginamite gen zer with a fella who’s never tried a steak telling us how difficult your life is. But we all tune in and watch. It’s not the fault of the creators, it’s us. We watch the train wreck of a grifting couple buy a couple of dogs that really need to run, the office boy and the medic informing us of the only way to anchor years before whilst almost losing a new boat to the sea. There are some train wrecks out there that aren’t sailing or enjoying themselves but we still watch. I’m not going to start a list but will get to the point. Don’t be shocked by what you’re watching and get all angry and disgusted, it’s not them. That’s their job. Tune in or tune out. That’s all you have to do. Remember the armchair only gets wet when you choose, they’re out there doing it wether you like it or not.

[@followtheboat]

"Tune in or tune out. That’s all you have to do" True. Liz

[@Jim-jh9bd]

We Sail too much crying about boat work , looks to cut into the drinking Sailing One Live , whine about pricing in the middle of the Pacific, I can get it cheaper in the US wa wa wa Plus it looked like they just dumped recycling where there was none on a small island Sailing Doodles is click bait and drinking every show we don't watch removed my sudscribed I am sure you will get a long list Just to name 3

[@Rottingboards]

Those that use their wives as clickbait, loud music, drama over little things, and buying over a million dollar boat or catamaran. Hey...Maybe I'm jealous?

[@BrockLanders-u9g]

Sail Life is my least favorite. This guy spent 7 years refitting only to really go on one voyage and then haul his boat for 10 months. That guy has some serious OCD, what with all the ridiculous techy crap he puts in. He is a serious marina queen and I feel suckered for following all that time. He never sails anywhere!

[@toggtlas7099]

Arguably they went with too small of boat to begin with but I get your point. 5 years of rebuilding to sail 2 seasons... And now onto a new multi-year rebuild? I think "Marina queen" is fair. The man likes the thought of sailing more than actual sailing. 😅

[@BrockLanders-u9g]

@@toggtlas7099 Yeah, I called him out on it. I, honestly, was simply trying to give him some positive criticism, but he sure got butt hurt in a hurry. Sailors sail and engineers play with themselves.

[@mlegge]

@@toggtlas7099 Oh, it isn't too small - but all the gadgets and gizmos just doom him to a life of eternal fuse changing, repairs and expense.

[@perfstaas7188]

I belive you but not your man. LOL LOL LOL

[@followtheboat]

Story of my life 🤭

[@curtiscarpenter1069]

Is this a Kevin and Karen channel? It seems to me this channel caters to the Kevin and Karen's of the world. I think in my humble opinion, this channel need to focus on your own content rather other the other channels content. Thank you for your opinion. I will give it the consideration it deserves.

[@followtheboat]

Another person who did not watch the video. Please, comment after watching it, not before. It saves embarrassment.

[@curtiscarpenter1069]

@@followtheboat I read your response to my comment. My retort to your response is, why would I continue to watch a channel or episode that is pure rubbish. When you reply (Another person who did not watch the video) makes you and your channel sound condescending. Do you not value your viewers or subscribers? I tried to comment to your channel with respect but you didn't give me the same respect with your comment. Please have a good day.

[@ZingDaBin]

@@curtiscarpenter1069 I think you're rating yourself a bit too highly here. You started giving unsolicited feedback on what kind of content they should be producing. Clearly rooted in a sense of entitlement; That you as an almighty viewer should be catered to personally. And then at the slightest pushback your drop your "nice guy" mask and starts going off on content being "pure rubbish". Didn't take much to reveal your true self, did it? No matter how much you tries to mask your persona in hollow "politeness". I assure you not a single person reading your comments gets fooled the "Please" and "Thank you".

[@curtiscarpenter1069]

@@ZingDaBin Wow!!! you didn't waist any time in making a personal attack on me. I must have threatened your sense that your content is good. It is mediocre at best. If you don't want comments (whether good or bad) then turn off the comments button on your screen when you upload a video. I'm sorry that you have to resort to a personal attack on me but if you felt that you were producing good content. then you wouldn't have to. Good luck in your future endeavors and have a nice day.

[@ZingDaBin]

@@curtiscarpenter1069 Now you're just being a clown out in the open. This isn't my video. You ranting about "My content" has once again revealed how unserious you are. I just saw your incredibly rude and entitled comment and felt you should be called out on it. I'm delighted to see you jumping up and down in this hysterical fashion while replying to the wrong person. Not your brightest moment in time, is it? On the bright side; It's never too late for you to delete your comments and save whatever little dignity you got left.

[@wayneanderson1641]

I feel bad for the owner of Ruby Rose. I think he needs a divorce!

[@followtheboat]

😮 1. How do you know the owner isn't Terysa? Or both of them? 2. How do you really know what's going on when you only see 15 minutes of carefully-curated video every week? And that's the same for every channel, including us! 😀🤔 Liz

[@lyndeebrider2340]

But it how they present themselves in that 15 mins that we see is how we judge them.