Spotting Land After 25 DAYS AT SEA!! (MJ Sailing - Ep 80)

[@greggronemeier1256]

Could you have hired a weather advisor to keep you in the wind ? How did your friends do so well ?

[@MJSailing]

Matt will be discussing that in a bonus episode soon, but they used the Predict Wind service, which will survey multiple different forecast and suggest the best route for you to go. We were solely reliant on what we downloaded from our Iridium Go.

[@greggronemeier1256]

MJ Sailing Could have four days of your life back ? Worth the money ?

[@MJSailing]

We actually wished we had spent more time at sea, we were only worried about the limited time we'd have to spend in the Azores. But down the road on future passages...possibly.

[@greggronemeier1256]

S R I believe they carried extra water bottles. I think I would have waited and fixed the water maker. But they did make the passage with s few gallons left over.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Still being landlocked, people spend a lotta money to get to sea finally. As soon as they are, there should be spent more money to help getting as fast as possible to land again ...? Funny concept, ain't it?

[@c00lhand2469]

Awesome to be responsible. As a boat captain myself, I don't drink if the boat is not anchored or tied up. Good job.

[@jeffb4969]

The nerdy sailor before 17:25 to the hot sailor after that is taking control of the boat, great job! Taking charge!

[@randyowens2717]

I like cloudy days! Wish that I was there!

[@toddm2028]

Many years ago I lived there in the Azores. They have not changed much. Thank you for sharing.

[@MJSailing]

Hi Todd! The Azores are such beautiful islands that we have not been able to make ourselves leave. Instead of sailing to Ireland and wintering there, we've decided to winter in Terceria instead. 😊

[@toddm2028]

@@MJSailing that is the island I lived on. I would love to go back for a visit. I will enjoy your videos from there here in the near future.

[@winelass1805]

Jessica, you took alot of grief when you put the green canvas on the boat, but I think it is beautiful. The contrast of the green and the blue water is stunning in the video and it is certainly unique. Good choice.

[@scubajackw1348]

Great video - I look forward to seeing more of your adventures on Horta - Cheers!

[@NELLIE3588]

Your Bahama Momma stir finger was great! You guys are the real sailors👍👍

[@MJSailing]

I also mix Dark'n'Stormys with that finger, lol.

[@dougschnelzer9168]

Congrats on making it to the Azores! My favorite part of the video was hearing you enjoy the last part of the sail! Looking forward to hearing about the islands.

[@soving]

So cool you are going to Ireland. Have relatives in Belfast. I don't think I have seen any of the KZbin sailing channels land there so it's going good to be great. Thx and congrats on the crossing. Clearly you make a great sailing couple.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Unfortunately, we are staying the Azores for winter and heading North to France and then Norway in late spring. Ireland will have to wait until August of 2019. Matt

[@earlklinestub2167]

Your videos make me cry ever time I watch them. Realizing how I've wasted my life when ALL OF THAT IS OUT THERE 😰😰😪😪

[@BPratto]

Getting to hear the sea, so amazing. Thank you.

[@kimtaylor6149]

coool saling, one never can predict wiind! You two are amaziing!

[@bkackman]

"That just blows" For some reason I found it cute when you said that. I could feel your frustration. Cheers, less than 500 miles to go! Drink every time you say "awesome". Actually I didn't hear you say it much, but you said you were. Welcome to land! Enjoy the view...it's a great day!

[@stormspotter7330]

Nice job guys, another safe trip over some ruff at times ocean. Thanks for letting us ride along!

[@mmanut]

What a Great Trip. Congratulations. I use to go to Ireland every year, but I flew. Ireland 🇮🇪 is just Beautiful, it’s changed a lot, be safe‼️👍🇮🇪🇺🇸 Vinny

[@chips4671]

Nothing wrong with Captain Morgan, I drink it all the time and people from West Michigan know what's good.

[@MJSailing]

Pair a Capt & Coke with a Yesterdog, and you're in heaven. 😜

[@peddlerr]

Grand Valley grad here...LOve GR

[@drx1xym154]

Captain Morgan, Private Stock is the bomb! 50% ice, 50% CMPS and 10% coke! Yes, the math is correct!

[@rickchollett]

Jessica makes the jibe look so beautiful! Awesome adventure!

[@gerardocallaghan1925]

super videos guys well done , best wisses ger from ireland

[@paulmoran3281]

Well done guys! Huge achievement!

[@simonjandrell5897]

now that is a Awsome Bottle of Captain Morgans Rum you have their.. Nice

[@chrishutchison5031]

In real time, I hope you are enjoying a pint and a lovely evening.

[@MJSailing]

Such cheap wine here....😍🙂🍷

[@lisahanlin5317]

Glad you made it and with water to spare.👍

[@chrisblore9635]

Oh, what a wonderful day it is starting out to be.. We have our favorite couple to enjoy with morning coffee.

[@skflyfish]

Glad y'all made it safe and sound. Looks like a good passage. Thx!

[@jonshannon4922]

Beautiful video. Congrats on reaching the Azores!

[@TheAtma50]

Great video Guys .... Matt needs new swimming trunks ... Pink doesn't suit him !! LOL .. As ever Jessica, You were lovely ! I can't wait for your Irish videos !! Stay safe !!

[@MJSailing]

Hahaha, funny everyone keeps thinking those are swimming trunks. They're boxer briefs. 😍

[@trailbarge12]

I noticed the head of your drifter was quite a way from the top of your forestay. I also noticed that the tack was chafing on your bow pulpit. If you were to put about 24 inches of wire on your tack, the drifter would be up where it could catch more wind plus the foot would be less crumpled out of shape from bending over the pulpit.

[@StephenLPugh1]

Excellent video. Great job capturing the sunrise and full moon, not easy to shoot low-light like that!

[@scott810]

Love following you guys...you did so much work in the yard before you set sail...would love to see a boat tour of what you did right and what you would like to change. Thanks

[@MJSailing]

It's funny, we kind of put the remainder of our boat projects on hold once we started cruising, which is why we haven't done a tour yet....the interior is still incomplete. It's one of our 'winter' projects though, so hopefully we'll have it in tour-shape soon!

[@MrRourk]

Good Old Elements made it. I remember the first images you posted of her. It was a lot of work to get Elements in the water. Now you have crossed a Ocean!

[@henrymorgan3982]

Good job guys!!

[@yeelinli1]

Well Done always a massive achievement

[@chicken_mcnugget]

Congrats on a successful Atlantic crossing you two!!!

[@atoyot123]

Great episode!

[@kevinw7044]

I used to the Merchant Navy, I remember landfall was always a welcome sight. You deserve the beer. 😀

[@Scramasax]

In todays merchant shipping you only want to get out from the bl**** port to the peaceful sea again.

[@deesandiego]

So enjoy your travels and that was a very kewl sunrise sliver

[@mikeashburn4866]

Nice video guys, it’s great to see how accomplished the co captain is with doing the videos and sailing the boat. Keep up the great work.

[@bill4nier]

Awesome sailing! Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@rayvonnesr1672]

That is sooo cool! Congrats! This video seemed to capture how tranquil and peaceful it can be out at sea.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Well I'm glad y'all finally made it safe and sound and it might be overcast but it's still beautiful have a great time be safe

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 😍👍

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video!....thanks for sharing!

[@bandulasri]

Man..ya made it ~ nice `

[@SVInLikeFlynn]

Sabre 36, FTW! Actually, I’m content with my S34. And I sure do got a lot of catching up to do.

[@joes250]

Nothing wrong with Captain Morgans!

[@roberthirons570]

hahaha, "Land sickness!" I was in the Navy for 26 years and spent a lot of time at sea on big Navy ships. We didn't have as much rocking as y'all have but I know exactly what you are talking about. My family thinks I'm nuts when I tell the story of being land sick in P.I.

[@urilevi9034]

I love all your videos. You will hit 100, 000 subscribers very soon! And you both deserve it!

[@MrRkilpatrick]

Awesome well done ⛵

[@krispress7824]

Captain Morgan is awesome

[@davidmilitz2275]

Beautiful!!!!

[@jimdylan4369]

Nothing wrong with captain Morgan 🤪

[@friarfox]

Is it strange I feel relieved that you made it safe and sound? Good self control on both the water and rum. Had it been me or Ron White it would be a toss up for filling the tanks with alcohol and carrying some jerry cans of water. Nice job on making an average section of the voyage interesting as always. Enjoy landfall!!

[@mattjohnson6716]

We met a couple in Cuba that converted a water tank into gin storage on their Beneteau. They got it for something like a buck a gallon in Venezuela. Pretty good idea! Matt

[@friarfox]

Literally lol'd. Thanks for the laugh.

[@srqlisa7881]

We had the same wire on our screen doors dad painted them and the front porch brick floor marine grade maroon paint. the screen doors from 1977 are still holding strong so good choice.

[@SoaringEaglesMountainBiking]

Captain Morgan is a sailors drink

[@rickrothstein7932]

First time crossing or twentieth time... Still pretty damn impressive if you ask me.. Congrats on the safe passage.. Oh yeah, and there's nothing wrong with Captain Morgan...

[@pmbnet]

Spiced Gold all the way. Arghhh!

[@sherrycoady2491]

Great job guys...hope you find time and parts to fix the water maker but first have a beer or two 32 degrees today in SW Michigan rain on Friday. we have started on the work list for SV Gallivant not as much as last years its a $$$ thing but always a great feeling when you get it done enjoy

[@mattjohnson6716]

I remember going to Muskegon every Friday to work on our boat under the cover of snow. That's something I don't miss :) Matt

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Well done guys love from Scotland.

[@JeffyPop247]

i'd have such a hard time sleeping during the day like that....unless i was just THAT tired, or sick. does the rocking of the boat help??

[@MJSailing]

Trust me, after one night shift, you are always *that* tired.

[@outabeat]

Seared tuna!! Season with salt and pepper and heat a pan with oil to high heat. Cook about a minute a side or so depending on how rare you want the middle. And depending on the thickness of the fillets/steaks. Once done, slice them against the grain with a very sharp knife. Good to go. Easy peasy.

[@paulpence8895]

Great vid, enjoy your layover. And.... drink whatever the hell you want!!!

[@learning2levitatethroughdr685]

Thank you for sharing the great experience. ⚓💙✊⛵⚓💙

[@greggronemeier1256]

Glad to see you made it. I had no doubt that you would !

[@guodawei4413]

good video

[@freedomrider30]

Your vids are awesome sauce! A+!!! Just about there. 👍👍👍

[@JOndercin]

I love the Captain! (Captain Morgan that is)

[@TheTactical6string]

You almost made a Goombay Smash there. I used to bartend and we had it on our menu from our travels to St Thomas. Malibu, any dark rum (supposed to be Mount Gay) banana liquor pineapple and orange juice. Basically its a Banana Mama.

[@timothyhart7173]

Glad to see all your hard work is paying off for you 2 , did the previous owners ever cross the ocean with elements or was this her first time , great video :)

[@mattjohnson6716]

Timothy, While it was registered in the Island of Jersey (UK), we don't think it's every gone further than Florida to Bahamas. Matt

[@NiallHarding]

Hi Guys, Just found your videos. Did I hear you will be heading for Ireland? Love to hear from you. I live in Donegal, but Ireland is not that big. If you do intend to visit the Green Isle have you any idea where you hope to make land. Wishing you fair winds and safe passage. Niall

[@mattjohnson6716]

Neil, Slight delay... we are staying in Azores for the winter then off to France and Norway in summer. Ireland will have to wait until fall of 2019. See you then. Matt

[@NiallHarding]

Hope to see then. Get me by email. [e-mail]

[@peternorton7665]

i like the capt morgan part!!!!

[@tomshively5419]

Very cool video..keep up the good work!

[@davidboily2424]

Good job guys! How come you didn't use the Cape Horn windvane?

[@mattjohnson6716]

We just prefer the feel/precision of the autopilot to a windvane. The vane was installed as a back-up to the autopilot, but will be used also whenever we struggle with battery charge. Matt

[@lastcasttv5380]

Your life is so awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@josephhnat2975]

I'm glad you like your Precision sail. I looked into pricing from them when you posted the video about Precision. What material is your sail made from and how do you feel it performs in relation to your old sail?

[@mattjohnson6716]

The fabric is Challenge Marblehead which we are very happy with. The old yankee was blown out and bad shape, so hard to give an honest comparison vs a well built brand new sail. Matt

[@orobiller1]

Were those Pink Lycra shorts Matt was sporting?? :)

[@MJSailing]

They're some tighty boxer briefs from the first time we were in Horta. 😀

[@jeffgriglack9624]

This was the second time doing this trip. How did it compare with the first? How do the different boats compare? Which was more "sea kindly" and how do things compare with the aluminum hull vs the fiberglass hull? I'm looking forward to the weather routing episode.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Too hard to say. Our first time was further North and filled with storms ( 4 or 5 boats were lost that year crossing), this time we didn't have wind. The new boat is much more comfortable sailing, but you pay the price of not pointing as well and it's harder to get going in light winds. We are about 20k pounds vs 12,000 in the last boat... big difference. I will say that I don't miss fiberglass. Aluminum is just so reassuring and rock solid with no deck leaks. Mat

[@archie764]

Happiness is a choice

[@capnjak69]

I Love sailing with the Cap't

[@smaarch1]

Is there some place you talk about your Sabre as a blue water boat. I'm looking at a Sabre 34 not a targa...and a Tartan 37. Any thoughts? Beers bought...solutide and enjoy your ride

[@mattjohnson6716]

Sent you an email yesterday. I hope it covers some of the info you were looking for. Good luck with the search. Thanks again for the drinks :) Matt

[@smaarch1]

@@mattjohnson6716 Thanks but not received. try smaarch1 at gmail

[@smaarch1]

@@mattjohnson6716 wooops received - thanks Matt and I will review

[@michaeltillman1147]

Good video. Looking forward to the next one where you compare with your friends. How did your supply's hold out? Particularly water? 😎

[@MJSailing]

We landed with a few gallons still in our tank, and about 20 bottles stowed away. Snack food went pretty quickly. Who knew we'd end up so hungry on our crossing? 🙂

[@michaeltillman1147]

@@MJSailing LMAO

[@cyclesingsleep]

...fantastic - especially the sea creature discovery and the rising sun with the setting moon!!!

[@MikeSantis]

Have you tried to get in contact with the plane passing overhead at 12:35? :-)

[@JayD-ot7ox]

Try Sailor Jerry's rum.. best rum I've had

[@MJSailing]

That's the rum we were gifted when we left Michigan to go cruising! Very good rum indeed. 😀

[@Gman-109]

Love you guys! Question about doing a long sea voyage with Georgie - does she acclimate to it very well and quickly? What do you do for litter/box for that amount of time at sea? We have a 2 year old Russian Blue cat which we adore, and we're going to be taking her on our boat for the first time (Vancouver, 60+ ft power yacht, not a sailboat), and I'm worried about sea sickness she could have or other potential problems. She'll have tons of space, it's a very large vessel, but other than that we're cat noobies for taking her out to sea for a week or two.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Unfortunately, it seems to depends on the cat. Georgie has gotten sick twice, but usually is completely fine and in control. But, we have friends with cats that get seasick every time they move the boat. I think you're doing it right spending shorter times at the beginning to see how your cat reacts. When at sea, and further than 3 miles away from land, we empty the litter box clumps overboard and fill as needed. The litter box is in a concealed area under our stairs. Matt

[@sailingnordicsun7199]

what are the antennas on the spreaders for?

[@mattjohnson6716]

One is a wifi antenna (Ubiquiti Bullet) and the other is a cellular boost antenna (Wilson Weboost 4G). Matt

[@sailingnordicsun7199]

Thank you matt, I suspected as much.

[@kenpole3058]

There are rum snobs out there, as there are folk who are snobby about other spirits, wine, beer and cider. We all tend to think that what we prefer is the best. Fair winds. ⛵️🇨🇦👌

[@Bacoprah]

Not sure how I missed a week... I think the people who poopoo on Captain Morgan are the same people who crap on Nickel Back :) Rum is Rum - it doesn't have to be their favorite if that what's being served for free :) Merry Christmas from PEI, Bryan.

[@lyfandeth]

All those wrinkly puckers on the drifter are like the dimples on a golf ball, they make it go faster, right? (G)

[@mattjohnson6716]

Speed dents! I had a few cars with those too :) Matt

[@daverollins1828]

Try Sailor Jerry Rum its strong 92 proof but Good !

[@justinowens7374]

New subscriber , like the channel

[@PyeGuySailing]

Was that a Portuguese man-of-war at 6:02?

[@MJSailing]

Yes, we kept seeing so many of them on top of the water!

[@jaycvu]

If you see them around , don't swim , their tentacles are hundreds of feet long. They will mess you up . You will not die but you will be wanting to die with all the pain lol.

[@peternorton7665]

kraken sucks....captain morgan ROCKS !!!!!!!now i want a drink!..you made me want to get some rum

[@Dean0017]

Hardcore.... Hardcore!!!

[@gac914]

Will you, (or have you,) be able to repair your water-maker before you depart again??

[@mattjohnson6716]

Haven't ordered the lip seal yet. I pickled it and will tackle it this spring... shouldn't be an issue. Matt

[@Isaiah0528Liqify]

LAND A' HOY!!! 🌍 Jessica you seem to be dielectric when it comes to knowing the differents from North, South, East, and West. Also I know Georgie 🐈 loves the water and can swim, but I am curious if they do make life jackets for pets does Georgie have one? And congratulations on making with a few gallons of water left. I hope you guys fixed your water tank.

[@mattjohnson6716]

We have a pet life jacket for the cat, but like us, we typically wear harnesses to keep us on the boat and only our harness/ PFDs in bad weather when we think there is a remote possibility of having to get in a life raft (we've felt the need twice). Matt

[@timerickson2141]

How much water did you use on your crossing

[@mattjohnson6716]

25 gallons in the tanks and 30 1.5L bottles.... we had about 20 bottles left over and one 25 gallon tank untouched. Matt

[@cv12steve74]

Sailor Jerry - better taste and stronger

[@rjd048]

You mentioned that you had a chance too try your drifter sail and it actually gave you more speed over the water than your primary sail. Stop and think a minute. Maybe the drifter should become the primary sail as it gave you better speed?

[@mattjohnson6716]

It's great for really low wind speeds, but anything close to 10 knts is too much for it. But, it's nice to have options. Matt

[@bird718]

any idea how much water you had left when you reached land? did the water rations get tighter before got to your destination?

[@mattjohnson6716]

about 20 1.5l water bottles and a 25 gallon water tank. We prepared for the worst, but didn't need it this time :) Matt

[@bird718]

@@mattjohnson6716 thanks, i was curious because of the long voyage.

[@ericdavi1231]

How did people do it before GPS?? Can you imagine all that time at sea without being able to see yourself on the chart-plotter slowly inching your way towards land??

[@mattjohnson6716]

We sure as heck wouldn't have started cruising without the pin point accuracy of GPS. I give the older gen a ton of credit for "exploring". Matt

[@bowlinggreenoil]

@@mattjohnson6716 We used celestial navigation and dead reckoning and it worked very well. 1984 Transatlantic Bowman 47 yawl

[@ericdavi1231]

I’m not a sailor. But I don’t think I’d go as far out into the gulf in search of grouper as I normally do without it.

[@sharonlabrecque6084]

How big is your boat?