SSL700 ~ the moment we all feared most..

Yes guys, I'm back! It's been a while but hey, after 12+ years with a camera in my face, and doctor's orders to tone down on all activities including sailing until after my surgery and recovery times, it was easy to decide to finally take some downtime with just family and friends.. but now I am feeling ready to get back in the game, and we've got lots to catch up on, so let's get started!
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Captain Rick
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[@defel1]

It's a relief to see your videos again and know you and yours haven't sailed off the edge of the earth or been abducted by little green men. Your video reminds me that you are the best ship captain--you really know your stuff. So, thanks for sharing these moments of your life, your knowledge, and the people you hold close.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks so much for your great comment!

[@remistrijbis17]

Couldn't have said it any better 👏

[@cammy2100]

Absolutely perfect answer, great to see the captain back.

[@astro_jimmy3000]

It's tremendous to see Capt Rick back.🎉

[@Veatcher]

You have the best lead in video of all the sailing videos I’ve been watching for past 13 years!! The music is a joy. 👍⛵️

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks so much! 👍

[@starlance5963]

@@SailingSophisticatedLady its good to see u back on ur feet !!!

[@user-pv8hh2cj7d]

I’m so glad y’all are back and you are doing better… miss you guys…

[@donnamlake6303]

It was a good thing to learn that your medical issues are resolved and you are doing so well. Ricardo has grown a LOT. We're looking forward to your continuing adventures.

[@rajuncajun121]

Love the table…very nice addition. Now that your surgeries have been completed successfully you can again enjoy your passion. Welcome back Rick, Maddy and Ricardo!

[@Dwade689]

Can’t have a SSL video without a new gadget

[@versatec1]

Lovely table! Lovely wife, lovely life...Glad your ok! ❤

[@mronlyjeanshp]

Missed my SSl intro song.We're back baby

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Yep, we back!

[@susanking9733]

adorable son with beautiful mother and wife of the best capt ever!

[@firstlast1047]

I was waiting for your post-op comments to appear. A dear friend, an experienced pharmacist and anesthesiologist, told me, no matter how minor or trivial the procedure may be, when general anesthesia is induced, there is a risk of complications during the procedure. Glad 😊 to see you walking about post-op.

[@darleneparker1409]

Gosh, I missed your videos. So glad you are all doing well. ❤

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thank you!!

[@dona4him942]

Hey Captain Rick! I'm so glad you're ok. I just had breast reconstruction surgery April 17th from a cancer battle myself. Today is Sunday the 21st and I'm so ready to go home!

[@benrusi2289]

It is all about how much $$$ one can spend on yr boat, never mind sailing!

[@lshvartsberg]

So glad to see you back, captain. Wish you full and fast recovery. All the best, as always!

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍👍❤ Glad to see you up and about! The mantas dive compressor will be a great addition to ALWAYS having full tanks!! This means many different things. Fun, safety, underwater maintenance, just checking the anchor, etc. Thanks for posting again. Bye for now from another boat owner in Seattle, WA. (Northwest USA)

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Yep, many new things opening up for us! :)

[@juans3728]

Remember a prayer of thanks everyday. Peace

[@brentclarke1841]

Glad to see you on the mend...........👍⛵👍

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks 👍

[@lvgeorge]

Hope all went well, is well! Many of us have been there and pulled through,,, just another 'Bump in the Road' on Life's Journey. Regarding your Wife Maddalena, she's Quite the Trooper, taking care of 'You-All' during any crisis,'Humbly' working in the background! Most of us should be so lucky. Be Well, See ya in the Next Video! LVGeorge

[@pbear6251]

Glad to see you back Captain Rick. I hope your next surgery goes as well as this one has. Good to see you haleand hearty again. Salute!!

[@neilgibbs3880]

Watching you in the last video and this video how it’s really obvious how “nervous” you were about the whole medical situation. Hopefully this will be the end of it and you’ll get stronger and back to the amazing you. Wishing you a speedy recovery and calm seas. Much love to Maddy and Richie too.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

It wasn't so much nervous as in fear, but an overwhelming sad feeling if I wasn't to see my family and kids again.. never know what happens once they turn your lights off for a procedure... :)

[@jimmarshall5453]

I'm so pleased to see the new compressor. The one thing I have missed on your channel is enough time under water for us all. Being on the water is one thing, being in the water is better, and being under the water in warm and clear water is the best of all. I think I only knew about the throat surgery so didn't know about the other one. Hernia? Been there, done that. I love your table design and thought you might make a flush drop in plug for the top hole when it wasn't in use, for more table space. It's going to be beautiful when finished. What a great wood shop the island is blessed with. I wish you'd invite your Rasta friend out to the boat to chill every once in a while. You have met a lot of wonderful characters there. The lady with the beach restaurant too. RASpect from the Reggae and Ethiopian Archives.

[@Tonycarguy]

I missed the ambient sailing asmr. Thank you El Captain

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

It was there just for you, glad you enjoyed! :)

[@Scrambler49]

It has been 3 years since I was last on San Andres, so nice to see it has returned to the wonderful tropical paradise and excellent vacation get a way spot. So happy for your recovery from the surgery and much hope for excellent results on your next surgery.

[@primolilla]

Back to paradise. Good to see you again sir!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thank you kindly!

[@thehopulusexperience995]

That mantus dive compressor looks amazing ;).

[@GoPoundSalt]

Nice job, get well soon! 20:36 here is an option, you need a router. Route 6mm off the square surface where the 4 cup are. Remove the 4 cups, route each holes by the thickness of each cup's edge. Place a cover on the top of the square. There, you have a flat table, remove the square, and here the 4 cups underneath. You have done the hardest. That's the easy custom part.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks for the tips! and yes we have a router, used it a lot on this table! :)

[@chickendanny]

Glad you are doing better Rick. Now I want your viewers to check out my favorite music selection you made, it's on SSL 216 starting at 3:03 into the video! I've been subscribed for almost 10 yrs. to this channel, still watching, have seen it grow exponentially, glad you have a great family and great family of viewers!

[@SFCISME]

Welcome back Rick, we have missed all of you.

[@larryoutdoor]

I wonder if Columbia is the best place for coffee? Best of luck Rick i was on the edge of my seat on the last two videos.❤😂🎉😊

[@mrjbbarker1947]

Welcome back. After your next surgery you will be 100%. My wife had the same one. Change for the better.

[@henrypaulpierce4160]

Wow...I've checked everyday and on the internet..wondering what happened to my Favorite Sailing Family. Thank God you showed up to let us know. Sending All my Thoughts & Prayers to you and your family. Looking forward to many Caribbean Sailing excursions. -VAYA CON DIOS-

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks mate!

[@Tenright77]

@Rick, Glad You're Good... Mobility, Oral Health, and Mental issues are the easiest to take us out as we age... Fair Skies...

[@kennethmoore5629]

Good to see you and family back online again. Can't keep a good man down!

[@hydrasallknight9456]

Great to see you and the family again Capt Rick!! Safe travels!

[@davidholland1137]

Its Great to see El Capitano back in Action Now don't overdo things Rick slowly but surely Mate !!

[@Nygle123]

Glad to see you getting those health issues taken care of Rick. Welcome back!

[@AG-so4gl]

Get well live life to the full with your precious family

[@byronthayer8990]

Capt. Rick.....missed not seeing your videos. Must have missed the one you told us your health problems? What exactly was the surgery about? Kindest Regards, Big B from Tennessee/Florida. 🌴

[@jonathanvince8173]

Wonderful Rick Moore Maddie and Ricci so glad all friends back.

[@jamespower9566]

It's great to see you back, Rick! Love the new table!

[@robertgrennan2824]

So glad your getting back to better health, your rite, it's gonna be a good year, cheers Cap !

[@johnmurphy6366]

Its good to see you came through the first surgery,on to the next!

[@SVImpavidus]

Having had major surgery (new heart valve) recently I can really sympathise with your pre and post op thoughts to get back sailing ASAP. It great to see you back in the swing mate. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@LuisGonzalez-em3vd]

Really Glad to start seeing new videos, you are the BEST!!!!!

[@petermabee9411]

Thanks for the sneak peek; the new table looks awesome. Good to hear you are getting your health issues attended to. Looking forward to next chapters.

[@wt1299]

Glad to see you are still on the green side of the grass!

[@gkeyman565]

Great video, and news on continuing healing, and it's nice to have a tank refill compressor, and if you ever wanted to shoot a high pressure air rifle or paintball you can fill them too. Have a great day to everyone.

[@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp]

Glad you are back. Been checking all the time for you. Hope you are doing well.

[@stemtostern7611]

Great news to see you up and kicking..Capt Rick!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

for me too! ;)

[@zviruga]

Great to see you captain! Stay blessed!

[@neilscully7930]

Best of luck love to all

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

I've been watching for so long. We wish you all the good health and best wishes.

[@HoosierPete69.]

Good to see back Captain.

[@user-uf1cm3to7m]

Like the different music, glad you're back 😊

[@jamesbillington5058]

So happy to see you and the family again Captain. I was getting worried. Thank you for these last two updates.

[@flyingcheff]

Maddie is a dreamy woman, partner, and mate! Nothing you don't know, Rick!! I'm happy you have each other! It's SO GOOD to see functional love relationships!

[@darenhamill9881]

Hi🎉

[@brianrousseau661]

Awesome video! Compressor is great thanks again 😊

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Glad you like it!

[@javierbetancourt9388]

Hope u get well soon my friend

[@rajuncajun121]

Brings back good memories of San Andres and my past visits to SVSL. The important thing is your surgery was successful so that you can get back on track and enjoy life again. Loved the video and miss you, Maddy and Ricardo ! Cheers Mate !

[@christip20]

I’m so glad that you’re taking care of yourself and you’re on the road to recovery now, you even look better, all red-cheeked” & healthy! The new Kitten has grown even more than Richie, it’s turned out to look like the ugly little Duckling, turned into a Swan! I was amazed at how agile & “graceful” it was compared to the little muddy, mewing kitty that you brought home! The new table is great, there’s such great tree’s and wood available for “reasonable” prices outside the states. I have a friend on a Island off of Belize, & the last time I was there they were using Teak for their flooring in the house, which would probably cost more than the house here! There were many things that they used Mahogany for too that I’ve never seen anywhere else. Again, So glad the hardest surgery is over and you’re feeling & looking like yourself again!! 🍀

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Yes, and wait till you see the table finished! :)

[@michaelschaefer1943]

Glad you are feeling better Captain.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks!

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Great to see you back in action

[@simonlawlor3682]

Glad you’re back,you had me and half the planet worried for a while😊 much love to all

[@javier5511]

Stay strong Rick get after it yeeeeee

[@donquesenberry]

Rick, I'm glad your back and doing better..

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks, me too! :)

[@annabellegettingwell1531]

New to the channel

[@kennethjmcarthur2428]

Missed the videos and intro music. Glad you are doing well.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks, and welcome back! :)

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

Have you done an episode about health/dental insurance as an international live-a-board?

[@jasonmeunier7648]

You are an inspiration Rick, I’m learning to sail I’ve got myself on a race crew and I’ve stopped buying shit I don’t need, instead I’m selling the shit I don’t need, the business is nearly sold and it’s all your fault 😂 Really pleased you are back, stay safe and well matey !

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Nice to hear from someone that's been paying attention! :)

[@svZia-Switch51]

I have been looking at the Mantus compressor for some time now but I'm still not 100% convinced how practical it is for actual scuba diving. Given the size of the small tanks, it appears you could get around 20 minutes of mixed diving depending on your depth of course. Depending on your depth, you still need to spend 3 minutes of that for your safety stop before you can ascend and swap tanks for another 20 minutes. That doesn't sound very practical to me (yet). Of course it will fill a normal 80CF tank but that will take a full hour per tank. I'm pretty sure it would wipe out my battery bank running a full hour per tank! ha. So much to consider with this. Best of luck!

[@BigDThatsMe]

Welcome back. I am 6 Months out of open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement. Feeling great!

[@user-kw8hs4tx4h]

Hope it goes well Swab.

[@finpainter1]

Hope all is well with you and glad to see you sail again.

[@larryhill7563]

Good to see you back

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks!

[@kochykoo]

Yeah are captains back... ❤🍻❤🍻❤

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Salude!

[@kochykoo]

@@SailingSophisticatedLady Give momma lots of love and get Danny out showing you how to break them cameras back in...

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

speed recovery captain.

[@who-cares182]

that table looks great, i just got an idea, why not put a gimble functionality in there with heavy counter weights on each side on the inside of the cabinet, that you can enable when under sail, and when not have it fixed as a it is now..

[@K_R_W]

Well done hope you are back to your norma asap.

[@lesb3481]

Glad to see you're back in action Rick. 👍 I'm in the same place you were a few months ago, because I'm currently mobility impaired and waiting for a surgery to rebuild my accident damaged hip, so I'm not-so-patiently waiting for that to occur in May. I'm going to be going crazy by then, because it'll be well into my boating season and this will be the first year in decades that I'll not only miss the opening, but the entire first portion of the season due to the required post-op physical therapy. Oh well, the hazards of getting old, I guess. 😄 Hope to see you back at your travels soon, as I plan to be on mine later in the Summer.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Sorry to hear but we hope that all goes well and you get back on the water later in the season! :)

[@lesb3481]

@@SailingSophisticatedLady Thanks! Until then, I'll have to live vicariously through you, so I hope you have extra exciting adventures planned in the near future.🤣

[@user-tj2kf1ed6g]

Looking Good Team !!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks!

[@outlawjjsmith]

Glad too see you are doing well

[@stevenplancich6449]

Good Things often Happen to Good People…Yes, I’m talking about our Captain👍 Please follow the Docs orders😜 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎 P.S. I’m continually amazed on all the “Stuff” ya fit on SSL😂

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Luckily we leave most gear onshore when we finish with them or we'd have a big problem! Lol

[@salvadorreis3775]

Já com saudades dos teus vídeos tudo de bom para vocês um bem haja quê á nossa senhora de Fátima vós proteja ❤❤❤🙏

[@mgraham_Indiana]

To all…live your best life and be kind to one another. In the end you’ll be content.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Good words!

[@scottkahler4722]

a rick. just rewatched ssl405 last sail

[@MausMasher54]

Love that compressor, no need to have tank submerged in water to keep it cool, while filling is cool....New Flags????? Trip to Italy in '25????

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

All good things.. and still trying to figure out what horizons we want to cross next! :)

[@clide427]

Just thought about this: What does Tiki think of the new addition to the boat ? And we're all super glad you're back...

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Tiki flew off and became a permanent resident of San Andres last year.. so now just us and Boots :)

[@clide427]

@SailingSophisticatedLady dude, that's horrible. I'm sorry. I hope she's doing okay.... reminds me of my friend back in Pennsylvania who had his Macal outside, and as I was asking, if he was worried he'd fly away, he took off.... it was funny but not cause they can't live there and he's had him for like 13yrs.... but on a lighter note, I'm glad you found another shipmate that the little one can enjoy.... I'm glad you're back, Rick

[@nicholaspatton1742]

Rick, where are you going to put it?????😅😂 Lol.👍👍 Good Luck!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Plan to put it in the locker in the cockpit floor where the old backup generator was that we removed a couple years ago

[@gfimadcat]

Glad to see you back Capitan! You still sound a bit rough, is that going to disappear or is it going to be a permanent thing?

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Only time will tell.. but the surgery for my voice is the next one to come!

[@NA-xm7wj]

What’s goin on I’ve been working nonstop for quite awhile. Can someone tell me what’s goin on with captain here. Captain hope all is well

[@gregvee2930]

Skol!

[@currentfaves65]

9:55 The moment feared most - can The Captain still get on the boat ?

[@Guywithcrazyideas]

I love your videos, but there is one thing that can be improved. Any time you play music, it's like twice the volume for some reasome and I constantly have to adjust my speakers. Just turn it way down while editing and thank you so much for what you do to entertain us all., Peace

[@LAP1050]

Capt glad to see you’re back. Knew about the surgery to address the voice issue, then you mentioned hernia. Was that the mobility issue?

[@cyb3rdecker]

That girl looks like Shascha, I hope I’m wrong. 😮😮😮

[@joejuska5390]

No helmets even Richie

[@patriciawhitehead1976]

❤

[@cunamara01]

What was the surgery for. Anybody know.

[@currentfaves65]

18:15 Next surgery is in Columbia - a hiatal hernia affecting his voice