The Dark Side of Cruising: Why This Sailing Family Finally Gave Up the Dream

The Dark Side of Cruising: Why This Sailing Family Finally Gave Up the Dream | BTS Podcast 14

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@shoop4040 4 ай бұрын

I was born in Cali, Colombia, but I moved to the United States when I was around 10 years old. The last place I remember being in Colombia was Cartagena. I've been following your journey and I once compared you to the Bon Jovi of the water. You've had an amazing life sailing the world, experiencing both good and tough times. You've accomplished something that very few people have. I just wish both of you safe travels and the time of your lives. Actaually to every one.

@melinda5777 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, Bon Jovi of the sea! That's very good! 😂😊❤

@robertlaird6746 4 ай бұрын

Between 2 sheets is alive once again. Great interview!

@sauljurkunas2905 4 ай бұрын

Best of luck to all three of you. James your early escapades were exciting and watching you mature and find happiness was joyful to see. Good luck sailor!!

@rew3103 4 ай бұрын

Excellent! Very well done all of you! Reality presented in a very real way. Perhaps the best I've seen yet. Thanks for that, love and best wishes for you all.

@gilbertdavies1182 4 ай бұрын

Stunning interview, again a "James" thing, say it as it is, good, bad and ugly. Dini and Pablo also the same, highly intelligent and down to earth, real people that one can trust advice from. 🙏🏻👌🏻💎😉

@carlhill3554 4 ай бұрын

How generous of all of you to share your life experiences, thanks .

@lazzj4995 4 ай бұрын

Loved this interview - keeping things real. Always so much for families to think about - no right or wrong way

@Andyfunsail 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the realities of sailing

@ES-xc6fk 4 ай бұрын

That was exactly like having a conversation as your friend said. It was very interesting from begining to the end. James you always do great podcasts with great content. Happy for your family and theirs!

@trumpetmano 4 ай бұрын

Boy, she was CLEAR on what she wanted her life to be like....

@hectorcyre7664 3 ай бұрын

I subscribe to a bunch of sailing channels on KZbin to vicariously experience voyaging. This is the best episode I have watched - bar none. And there was no boat or sailing involved. Go figure. Thanks for all you have given us. Please try to do at least one or two of these sorts of interviews / conversations every year. You are REALLY GOOD at it.

@thelastpirate 3 ай бұрын

Ah thanks man. That’s sweet. Glad you dug. Much love from Azores.

@flatflyeroz 4 ай бұрын

This is the best episode you ever made!! love the open discussions

@christyhanlon554 4 ай бұрын

James, I loved this episode. The honesty of this conversation really puts a light on this lifestyle. Curiosity gets the better of me here, it appears that a balance of land life and exploration, by whatever means, is possibly the solution to living life?? Really enjoyed this discussion 👍👍❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪

@thelastpirate 4 ай бұрын

I think you got the point. :) Balance is key. Thank you for watching, and much love from our family!

@donnasingleton6320 4 ай бұрын

Great interview. I can see why you connect with this couple. They are very relatable and easy to talk to.

@Charlie-Oooooo 4 ай бұрын

The 4 of you are so beautiful and real! 🙏 Thanks so much for sharing! Especially love the idea of "family time-share"! LOL 😂❤

@melinda5777 4 ай бұрын

YES! PERFECT! ❤❤❤

@cmonster7832 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this honest talk. They seem like a great couple with a lot of wisdom from actual experience. Thanks for this interesting perspective.

@julesmoto9022 4 ай бұрын

Good interview James. Enjoy listening to them and you. Have followed you for a few years now. Lot of good insights into how us sailors are :). Julian (in Sydney)

@jud2820 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview James, I love how You and your family are transitioning to land life and love the perspective and that you bring with this couple to what is really important.

@AustinBoil 4 ай бұрын

As in the Cheryl Crow song: "It's not having what you want...It's wanting what you've got". I've found in my 78 years so far, it rings so true.

@CaptainJohnmaddux 4 ай бұрын

Food for thought! Frist of all people. I love this interview James . I think this couple should do their own KZbin channel. So though I have is ; sailboat racing in small sailboats . Or sport sailboat. It about the same as sailing on a 3 hour cruise and you get a work out .? Thanks for making our lives better John the sailing instructor; and school bus safety trainer from Kansas City

@t590-j3z 4 ай бұрын

on a boat your mind is always thinking is this right, is that right ,whats the weather doing , how much power have we got , how deep is it , how much fuel do we have, do we need food, are we pulling anchor , never a real rest but thats the way you climatize your self to be a safe and competent and confident able seaman or woman .but yes it would at times be draining , love in insight and realistic story .

@firstlast1047 4 ай бұрын

ZATARA is the benchmark for sailing/land integration. They started from absolute scratch without sailing exoerience. But, they had some critical elements: Money, money, money. Close family. Mechanical skills. Ability to take extensive land vacation/breaks. Not dependent on paying "guest". Nohoa is an example of making major adjustments with "two" oops.

@smulismuli7976 4 ай бұрын

Love the honesty and genuinity

@Wedontwantnowarnomore 4 ай бұрын

That was a really good conversation to listen to. I had some sweet laughs. Such a great ending with Time share 😅😂

@murrat 6 күн бұрын

Great interview. Always wondered about Columbia and how I could also have a small sail boat close. I see your featured couple has their boat 6 hrs away from their farm, which is so far to head for the weekends.

@charleykanieski7242 4 ай бұрын

I’ve enjoyed sailing Alaska all summer and bicycle across Colombia last winter. That schedule seems great to me. I, as well, love the Colombian people

@stoneskipper7625 4 ай бұрын

Capt Cousteau told a friend of ours that planning to go around the world in one planned big bite was not realistic, but that many journeys were. I later thought that maybe each journey is it's own life..and that a life without tides or wind in the sail is like, well..the doldrums. A happy living death.

@maryfogleman8883 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Hugs to Dini and Pablo from SV Amani 😊

@nicholasfleetfoot1158 4 ай бұрын

Best episode ever, much love

@patrickjames1080 4 ай бұрын

Brilllllliant - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍

@bobsharp6489 4 ай бұрын

James you need to do voice overs. Your narration on your video's is excellent.

@jp3503 4 ай бұрын

Hey James. JP here. Met you with Rick in the San Blas and Cartagena. Your friends in this video mentioned driving to Sapzurro from Medellin. You might want to let them know there are no roads to Sapzurro. It’s in the Darian Gap. Spent a few days there. They can fly into Capargana and take a lancha to Sapzurro. The only other way is to take a ferry from Necocli or Turbo. All of their supplies come by boat. It’s like being on a remote island but it’s on the mainland.

@pemman 4 ай бұрын

Great to hook up again James with you both plus new addition. Last time I saw you was with Plukky talking about different types of boats. Enjoyed your friends, very interesting and a lot of fun. Thanks. 😊

@markhottman2652 4 ай бұрын

United States 🇺🇸 Navy Sailor treasure your time with your Bride and your Family. Blessings to your Family.

@davidpercival9239 4 ай бұрын

What a perfect story adventure,

@Michael-cf9lf 4 ай бұрын

You just need to seek comfort most boat owners live on land and use the boat a few times a week for fun, but you just need to do what is reasonable and fun for your family

@Corey-pd3mi 4 ай бұрын

Sailing is not sustainable without significant funding. You buy a boat, pour buckets of money into it for maintenance, all while the value of your ‘home’ depreciates and you end up with substantially less than you started with

@juliagregory5696 3 ай бұрын

one thing is for sure It is a hole in the water

@shadowzen28 4 ай бұрын

The loud static noise that happens sometimes makes this really hard for me to watch :(

@Septix 4 ай бұрын

Especially with headphones hurts my ears :(

@Markedwinross 2 күн бұрын

Maybe have an adventure triangle. A monohull, a catamaran and a house (or) house, apartment and catamaran. Three groups rotating every four months. Set it up so everyone gets some of the good seasons. But could switch up rotations from time to time to six months or year. Probably have to have a buyout or rotate out plan. This may not resolve the thirteen year old's desire to be in a school and keep a group of friends. Maybe better for someone like me approaching retirement. Need to appreciate, respect and assume the best of each other. I wonder if a two group or four group rotation would be better. Some people want more stability, some want continual stimulation. It would be nice if members took on the spirit of not just trying to do the minimum for getting the adventure location ready for the following party, but instead envisioned doing something special for those who followed like screening in the porch after remembering a comment that they did not look forward to the mosquitos or a husband and wife volunteering, without being solicited, to modify the rotation because of a life event for another family, that made sailing less than practical for a period of time. Sounds like a provocative title for a Reality KZbin channel "Couples Swapping".

@sailinghorus 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insight! ❤ They seem like cool people!

@ChristianHoldenMan 4 ай бұрын

Lovely interview :-) Thanks for sharing

@deerfootnz 4 ай бұрын

I never did transition to land. I tried for 20 years but it never worked and I have been back on the ocean for the last 12 years. I will give up when I die.

@melinda5777 4 ай бұрын

Great Video/Interview/ Conversation!!! Anna looks great in the Navy Blue sweater! I've still got some of my old sweaters from living in Maine! I'll Time Share with you there and Portugal!!! HINT HINT HINT!!! I'm looking at 20 acres with water down to the Penobscot River, leads to the Atlantic........ Enough land for two cozy cottages or 3. Whatever I do either here or there, I'm having an outdoor kitchen!!! And a smokeless fire ring!!! Luna would love the adventure! ❤❤❤❤

@jaimer190 4 ай бұрын

Saludos desde San Andrés

@moleisrich1 4 ай бұрын

Nice shirt btw James. We just sold our beach house on the outer banks! So depressing. I’ve seen the name at the east coast surfing championships. Awesome.

@jefflukowski9246 4 ай бұрын

Why did The Captain's Log get such low views? We loved watching them. Great story telling and cinema.

@andresinnett4319 4 ай бұрын

So wonderful to hear adventures stories , ps , my father instilled in me when I was young .don't get involved in others dreams , I met one of the origanal Nimbin founders in the 80s and he told me , he felt it was a failed experiment , but being a founder gave him respect, he basically told me , do ure own thing , and I have ever since , it's sad , but I could never let another person smack my child ! , this conversation vlog is wonderful 💖

@stevennikolopoulos7070 4 ай бұрын

You and Wife to be a very positive couple, Ustedes son una familia muy bacana !!!We understand ( Wifey and I) the narrative and purpose of the video. That being stated, we did not really appreciate how the Argentine/Aussie couple were trying to covet insider stuff during the interview even telling you to hush once or twice. Not cool at all. They came off as selfish not wanting to share information with others. You had us sold when you altruistically rescued those French mariners in the Pacific. That other couple had such a negative vibe about them. I don't think they would of done it. Those are the types of sailing people we want to stay far away from. I'm glad there hanging up. On a positive and bright side best wishes to you and family.

@Placebo6 Ай бұрын

Real but vague question, assuming i want to do like two year journey and get out. What is the expense i will incur after selling it all after? From Vancouver, Im looking to hit Hawaii, Australia, and Mediterranean sea all around, then back to Florida and sell the boat there. 200 grand on boat is decent shape? 50 grand on preps of boat? 2 grand a month on living roughly? How much back i recover after? Like 175 grand back? (2x24)+50+200-175=125 grand. Is this realistic? Also, is it more affordable the longer you do it? Thanks.

@moleisrich1 4 ай бұрын

Oh btw I was so close to seeing your boat last week. We have a house near Solomon’s island. Not far from rt2 to Herrington harbor. So tempted to drive up there.

@TUPELO_HUNNY 4 ай бұрын

The dog ❤❤❤

@richardrichard508 3 ай бұрын

James was it early evening when you did this interview as it appears the bugs were biting you?

@edwardwerthner7717 4 ай бұрын

Never give up

@573998 4 ай бұрын

Lovely interview.

@eugenio1542 4 ай бұрын

Awesome 🎉😊

@moleisrich1 4 ай бұрын

Yea man. Keep it up.

@HM-vo1jf 2 ай бұрын

Sound issue for me, maybe just me. Static sound between some cuts.

@antikytheramechanism7909 4 ай бұрын

I was lucky to just ignore the "pandemic" in North Carolina and never wore a mask or listened to anything about it. Their story was so interesting to listen to.

@fosterbrower4116 4 ай бұрын

That was a great conversation, is that in Colombia? PEACE!!!

@fosterbrower4116 4 ай бұрын

I got it, watched again and paid attention

@williamstreet4304 4 ай бұрын

James, I have really had trouble accepting your transition to land. But this may be your best video ever. I love the way it was presented. Deeney and Pablo are such great story tellers. And they have a great story to tell. (Apologies if I misspelled their names) Anna, it is so good to see your smile again. But there is a problem. Luna obviously needs some more time with me. And I could use some with her. And, I need to be back on the water.

@andy-339 4 ай бұрын

I'll be back when you start sailing again good luck

@timlees660 4 ай бұрын

James, good luck. I suggest you buy a plot in Columbia, forget Europe because the planning laws are tricky especially not knowing the language. Also you could get help with the child care here….

@AlsinoFerreira 4 ай бұрын

😎

@paulgilliland2992 4 ай бұрын

That’s such a cynical attitude from your guest . I remember when I started traveling years ago before it became so popular with major destinations being overrun with tourists. I was delighted to meet other travelers from all over the English speaking world and spend time with them . Now if you find a gem you become overprotective as if it’s yours and don’t tell anyone else how great it is and how it’s super affordable. She said cut that part out three times and was dead serious .

@lorentosi 4 ай бұрын

What a depressing episode...hope you James get out from this trap named family and responsibilities get another boat and restart adventuring

@firstlast1047 4 ай бұрын

Trap?? Sounds as if you never had any committed relationships, or the ones you did have you couldn't abide the closeness. Remember, what you want someone to do, it's what you want.

@melinda5777 4 ай бұрын

@@firstlast1047AMEN!!!😊

@kdl0 3 ай бұрын

Ahhhh the audio static is jarring

@melinda5777 4 ай бұрын

I forgot to ask, if you don't mind answering. Where is this interview taking place? Not Portugal, its to hot! LOL😊😊😂😂😂

@caledoniawarrior 4 ай бұрын

The drowning man syndrome. Because you gave it up you shouldn't drown everyone else's fun.

@maxifenix9979 4 ай бұрын

Krasse frise

@johnhopkins6731 4 ай бұрын

OMG THE STATIC WTF

@espenbjerke665 Ай бұрын

scandinavia is agood boat place..cheaper. they are only used a few weeks a years and people have money to take care of them

@Xkursion2009 4 ай бұрын

I've watched ya since you started ,and seeing you getting grounded is ( and I am not gonna sugar coat it ) Sad and you not sailing and having fun and seeing the world is going to Freaken Suck . so since you are moving to land and Sailing Zingaro will be no longer sailing . I will bow out .and say good bye . I hope you all the best wishes and good wishes for the rest of your lifes :) . take care and Thank you James :) Maybe I'll see a viseo here and there . take care .