TOO MUCH SAIL? Pushing the limits of the Outremer 55

[@KRON1990]

Possibly one of the best catamaran videos ever. The format and sound was incredible.

[@rolfsvensson5777]

I like the way it rides and sits in the water! Bow a little higher! Nice!

[@americanpatriot8402]

Really interesting to follow your channel, and where you guys are now. Hat tip to Outremer for selecting you guys to journal and document their product. For those of us who potentially will become a catamaran owner someday, this kind of content really helps us in not only determining what to consider, but how the process of purchasing the boat is, and how they help customers learn their boats and how to sail them. Good job!

[@malibuchakra]

This going to be so much fun. I hope you have starlink to upload across the Atlantic. Hope you are all healthy.

[@TheOKellys]

Yep, just installed the marine dish…

[@carsonc1272]

@TheOKellys Awesome, hope that we can get a few reviews of the marine starlink. Maybe before you leave an install, why it's different than the other dish, and subscription packages video. Then maybe a review while underway on how it's performing and why it's a game changer. And possibly some after thoughts after you make landfall. It seems like starlink is always changing for the better so getting the latest information on where it's at is always welcome.

[@jansmith3158]

Congrats on your amazing amazing new boat. Please sea "d...r..fuell..mich grand jury day 1" = cant put why due to sea sor ship...but, its' about what you were talking about in the beginning of this vid. HAPPY NEW YEARS 🍾🥂🎉💙⛵🐬@@TheOKellys

[@btrotta]

@@carsonc1272 Look at Sailing Awen. They're posting daily videos of their Atlantic crossing. It's pretty amazing to see a 10-12 minute video EVERY DAY. You couldn't do that without Starlink. And it's good stuff. Zatara have done their usual weekly videos while at sea plus daily photo updates thanks to their Starlink. And when Nahoa was doing their crossing, they too were posting weekly videos while at sea. For a sailing vlogger it really does change the whole game. Where they once disappeared for a couple of weeks at a time, or had to work their butt off putting multiple videos in the can right before departure, they can now continue to put out content in real time while at sea.

[@SailingAquamarine]

@@TheOKellys The Marine Dish? Money to throw away? Everyone installs the standard dish with Local roaming and switches on priority when they go offshore. I look forward to the video on that decision process!

[@jodymooney255]

I so can’t believe this opportunity of sailing a 55 Outremer! Fantastic video and I’m sure you will not be able to purchase a boat less than the Outremer! Just so happy for you both!❤

[@Peter_Herrman]

Hysterical to see Nick cackling w/ gleeful laughter because he's having so much fun and then the pan to the hurtin' units in the salon. :o) I mean, they probably didn't think it was hysterical...

[@TheOKellys]

There was a bucket involved…. Genuinely sorry to put them through it!

[@mikeferguson2828]

Excellent footage of the cat being pushed which is just so nice Nick. Not often one gets to be able to do this and not pick up any bills if something breaks 😉 . We always think of the repair costs and tone things done a bit but we got hit in a nasty squall sailing down from Thailand to Langkawi, Malaysia just over a month ago. We had horizontal rain and 500m vis and winds sustained between 35-42 knots on the beam. Going inside was just so quiet and comfortable compared to the roar outside. Nice to have a cat that can handle these conditions …

[@TheOKellys]

Yeh Mike we don’t push things hard like that on our boats, but good to know she can take it! Safe travels! Happy new year!

[@MuddyDuck...]

Fantastic that you are going to have a professional crew for the big crossing - not only from a safety and confidence building perspective. But the fastest way for you both to learn so much more about the boat. Am really excited for you... 👍 In the meantime am sorry to see Megan under the weather - but hope you are soon fully recovered 💪 Take care & ATB

[@TheOKellys]

Every really successful businessman or woman I’ve ever met said the key is surrounding yourself with experts and never ever stop learning. It’s a shortcut in just about every endeavor. Thanks for the note. Megan already feeling a lot better 9 days in.

[@jamesaron1967]

Amazing drone shots of this beauty at speed! I had a big sigh of relief when you said you'd be taking some crew on board for your trip. I know these yachts are about as good as it gets but they can be a handful in challenging conditions as all high-performance cruisers are. It's not only prudent but absolutely necessary given the little time you had to become acquainted with her. I also think you will learn far more with experienced crew to help you than without even if the voyage ends up being largely uneventful. There's always more to learn when it comes to sailing. Glad you are feeling better and all the best for the New Year to both of you!!

[@johnmoser1162]

I said always nothing beats an Outremer ... have fun !

[@sailingtova]

Glad you are feeling better Meghan!

[@dahak972]

4:55 mark is a great shot of what you were talking about the wind. Thank you!

[@user-sj2nr2jh1u]

Love it Nick... wish I could join those rides !!!! Happy for you guys :) Get better... its "just" a flu ! And if you need backup crew for your crossing let me know :)

[@AORD72]

Great having a skilled crew to gain knowledge for when you race Holly and Stefan.

[@TheOKellys]

They have those pretty black sails! We'll fly in the pros! LOL

[@Sommers234]

Great to see you get back on the helm! After Decades of regular sailing I took 3 years away for reasons I won't bore you with. I began to wonder if I was going to enjoy it again. For the next year I sailed as much as possible here on the Chesapeake and never enjoyed it more , with more confidence than ever.

[@itama0]

You have the best of teacher in Marc. He did our handover and I sailed back from Cannes boat show with him on our boat. Super knowledable and calm as a rock even when things gets sporty. The boats are amazing. From Cannes we had 25-30+ kn true and did multiple runs above 20kn boat speed. Full main and switched between gennaker and full genoa (aws between 15-20kn) but the boat where stable, very happy and all quiet on the inside. You will have a nice run with her to Miami. The most stressful thing we have experienced is to get back into the dock in LGM..!! Enjoy and soak up every advice Marc will give you!!

[@TheOKellys]

That sounds pretty rad! Yeh Marc seems a cool customer and we really appreciate that vibe. Hope he can come with us! We gonna cross paths with you before we go?

[@itama0]

would love to but not if you leave in a week or so. Hopefully you get back to next O-week and O-cup. We can definitely catch up then. DS the trip from Cannes, apart from a bad sea state and everyone getting a feel of sea sickness, it was fully relaxed even in 20+kn boat speed. Give Marc our regards! @@TheOKellys

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

So exciting. I’m so excited for you both. I really hope that, (given video time versus real time), you’re already feeling better❤ If not, I hope you’re feeling better very soon. Take care of each other. Big hugs. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

[@TheOKellys]

She’s feeling a lot better, thank you!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

@@TheOKellys Oh that’s so good to hear 🙂. I hope you both had a great Christmas, ate way too much food etcetera 🙂 I had lunch with my big brother at his new place in Newport (about an hour north of Sydney Australia). We walked down to Newport Beach and swam together in the beautifully brisk Tasman Sea - BEST thing EVER. Thanks again for sharing your adventures and I’ll see you on/in the next one ❤

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

@@TheOKellys Oo la la - I wonder if French c0vid is fancier ..... somehow . Makes you even fancier than you already are (obviously) 🤣

[@donhanley1339]

You are having a very intence sailing lesson from the PRO, with strong and gusting wind sailing of and back to heading, my heart would be in my mouth at 18 knots. Great work bring it on .

[@6MISFITZ]

To be at the helm learning the ropes on a new boat over the holidays, nothing better! To be sick over the holidays and not be on the boat, hell! Really hope Megan is feeling better and back on the boat soon Happy New Year

[@TheOKellys]

Truth! Happy 24 to you!

[@_Daio_]

That's a nice cat. I don't think you'll like giving that back, let's hope they forget you have it.🤞🤞🤞

[@TheOKellys]

Maybe we paint her another color…they’ll never find us…

[@gefginn3699]

Your best out-tro music critic approves of your choice on this post. Love your music selection. Take care there. Hugs ! ⛵️🌴🌞

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks. Just getting the seeds of a new track together now. It's kind of Vangelis-y. Think I am going to post a little behind the scenes on the super-secret Monkeys on a Rock channel here in a bit. Check it out and lemme know what you think.

[@TheRiseofSuperman]

Yo, Nick. I think Outremer gave you the boat because you have the late night FM DJ voice. 🤣 Safe travels, and Happy New Year🎉.

[@TheOKellys]

Lol

[@rbnhood39]

Nick it appears that you were having a blast zipping across the sea. Your new boat is a speedster. Happy to see Meg is on the mend. Poor thing, I know she really wanted to be on the boat.

[@wilsono-mt4nu]

Great sailing video

[@timwoods603]

Wow just Wow! Megan, hope you are feeling much better. Nick you handled the 55 like a pro. If given time you guys wouldn't need a crew for the Atlantic crossing but it is wise that you do. I look forward to seeing the crossing.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Tim! Gonna be a blast!

[@stude292]

Wow!!! Really well done. Rare lack of hubris, thoughtful, patient dialog, warmth and open-ness enable a shared excitement in both the educational and physical preparations. Can't wait to see more. The "interaction" between the staysail and the genoa sheet caused me real headaches- sailing single-handed, raising the staysail at the mast (instead of the cockpit- bad planning in my installation), 135's sheet prevents full hoist, gotta ease the sheet (cockpit), staysail flogging in 30+ TWS, yeah... I put the staysail on a Schaefer System 1100 (me: much smaller boat; you, of course, would choose a larger version- pick as large as possible to load as large a diameter furling line as possible (so nice in the hands) to a self-tailing winch) and wished I'd done it 4 years earlier. Delightful is an understatement. Now, if only I could truly safely and quickly reef the main significantly off wind in "real" conditions... Still trying different designs... Best wishes and, again, can't wait to see more!!! -Paul

[@FighterFred]

Wow, you've moved up one level to semi-professional. Real stuff and a great boat. Thanks for letting us arm-chair sailors come along.

[@malibuchakra]

Looks like fun. Nick is speaking English with French cadence after the sail. Very funny.

[@TheOKellys]

I can understand French if they speak slowly, so trying to return the favor. Lol

[@MiniCat.Australia]

Yep noticed the same (ha ha)

[@RebootTheCatamaran]

I do that all the time in foreign countries, it helps

[@shainester]

Enjoyed all of the traveling videos, but it’s nice to see you all getting back on the water. Looking forward to you bringing us along for the adventures to come. I really enjoy your honesty and humility that comes through in all of your videos.

[@6800891]

Love watching wisdom temporing ambition. Its the less visible ingredient to your success. Can't wait.

[@TheOKellys]

Well said! That's pretty much it!

[@vincemarco]

Great to see you push the boat with crew experienced with this boat!! Highlights what I like about your channel, and really has forced me to add the Outremer 55 to my list of top desired boats.

[@beazleteats4031]

Audacious indeed...an Atlantic crossing so soon after receiving your new boat...good idea to take along a couple of Outremer pro's. Safe sailing.

[@tomkiefer2386]

@6:04 the drone retrieval was epic! I struggle in no wind on a flat field.

[@justinstevenson5807]

Right on Nick! I could see the joy in your face while you were in the helm! Enjoy the ride sir!

[@jamespollock994]

So happy for you guys. Been watching since the beginning! Can’t believe you’re on your dream boat! Enjoy and be safe!

[@IainMcClatchie]

Okay!! Glad to hear you are bringing crew. No question this is the right decision.

[@LeeYvesMexico]

Sooo glad you're both happy! EPIC Channel for sailing folks who don't sail. Happy New Year!

[@drknight8519]

Love it! Love it! Love it!!! I have watched this video 8 times! And gives me goosebumps. ❤⛵️

[@matthewkorwel1099]

This was fantastic sailing. Love all the details and seeing that boat fly. Just as I was thinking how upwind in high winds looks fun but would never be practical with our family on actual long passage, you called it out that this isn’t how cruising mode works. Nice job keeping it real 🎉

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Stay safe O'Kelly's and keep rolling! 👍👍

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks! You too!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@TheOKellys 👍👍

[@exploranator]

Nick: "Show us the ropes" was one of the few times that that expression was used in the 21st century (by you, in this case) WHERE IT WAS ACTUALLY USED IN THE EXACT SENSE FROM WHICH THE SAYING FIRST ORIGINATED! It was a pleasure to see that little bit of etymological history in action!

[@FaithHopeLove77]

Smart move taking some crew. Safe travels and happy New Year.

[@rgmcontractors9033]

At 8:04 mark I was like… hm… that is not for me. Hopefully I won’t get in these conditions. And then at 8:50 Nick said that it is not for him either😁 I’m happy I’m not alone! Cheers!

[@TheOKellys]

lol, some people make a big deal about Windward performance….cat, mono, tri….until you do it in ocean conditions for a bit. Good to know she can, but…cruising….yeh any experienced sailor tries to avoid it.

[@RebootTheCatamaran]

We just did this in 5-8 foot seas at night and never want to repeat the experience 🫣

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Good choice on getting some crew to help you all out! 👍👍

[@SailingSisu]

Wow, this video looks like it's going to be an exciting one! Pushing the limits of the Outremer 55 sounds like a thrilling adventure. Happy sailing and safe travels!

[@chadgautier1004]

@TheOKellys - LoL! Good to see y’all out in big breeze w/ qualified professional coaches recommending great sailing practices!! Fun to see my small contribution to your script on the “bare away” subject in breeze!!! Still laughing w/ my fiancé about that. Sail on safely my friends!

[@curtishyde1842]

That was an awesome and I agree with what she said you can almost feel the spray and you could feel the excitement

[@sodunkwales7361]

What a beast that boat is, good luck loving you back on the water.

[@Four_Words_And_Much_More]

I love the way the two of you work together. What a couple/team!! Amazing. One of the key things you do so well intuitively is what I call Oxygen for life and love. There are 4 primary laws in this domain. I will not build that clock for you. Instead, I will highlight one of the laws and offer my congratulations. That law in Oxygen for life and love is simply called balancing. You executed that law with skill repeatedly in this video. Both of you did. Staying off the boat was a great balance choice of Megan . Watching Nick sail and learn, was another demo of balancing. Both of you great job! Both of you get the execution of Balancing intuitively and skillfully. I love watching the two of you live a challenging life together. Should I include the two of you in my writing about this topic? Maybe under pseudonyms? Great modeling of complex ideas. Thank you. PS: The real model for Oxygen for life and love is math and models that I will not bore you with. Few would understand what I have modeled. Physics anyone? I think a most would rather see a sermon rather than hear one. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@TheOKellys]

Don’t know the physics, but I’d say balance is about the most important thing in life. Get too far off kilter and it’s never a good thing!

[@gavinferguson]

fench sailors are just so cool in big winds crewed for afrench skipper on an 80ft maxi and we were out in similar winds and he's never stressed great feel for the boat..

[@HeidiandFranny]

Really excited for you! You are going to learn so much on your trip. Having supper knowledgeable crew is going to make the trip so enjoyable. We'll try to make it to the show to see the boat :) Safe travels!

[@kenham2323]

Proud of you guys!

[@thewedword]

Nick you haven't sailed in over a year, but you looked rightvat home in all of the wind and speed, a true pro! Loved it bruh, can't wait for the upcoming adventures ✌️.

[@timhardman4764]

looking forward to the Crossing!! Will be fun and glad you have some professional crew to help break in this boat for you.

[@rew3103]

GO'Kelly's Go! Long overdue and well deserved! All the best in 2024 :)

[@michaelneitzel5634]

WOW! Talk about OVERLOAD! I know your Atlantic crossing will go exactly as planned-but I'm looking forward to your PACIFIC crossing in the future even more!!!

[@johnvanderkieftiv7327]

You guys are cooking!!! Love that drone launch and retrieval. Robin should do instructional videos! Mike and his great accent added major coolness factor! Hope Mike and Robin crew to Miami!

[@tomriley5790]

Great video! Really interesting to watch you learning and getting accustomed to such a fantastic boat. Having the professional crew on board is a great call especially with Outremer's support, it will be a fantastic learning experience! Good luck looking forward to the videos 😊!

[@vivianeriesterer4279]

amazing footage from the sailing, love it

[@carltontweedle5724]

That looked like a great deal of fun, pushing the boat hard making sure if it brakes it does it before you are in the middle of the Atlantic. Sorry the other half could not be there I think she would be saying is this a good idea. Hope better soon.

[@jeffcossaboon5012]

What an amazing boat, and amazing day on the water. Would have loved to be there. Looking forward to more of the adventure. Blessings.

[@casmms8362]

Epic is not the word for this series, with the most down to earth people. Been watching you for years, even debating Patreon before signing up to it, yes an Amazing adventure for You and as an Outremer representing the finest crafted vessel they can deliver. Pat yourself on the shoulders, From Norway happy new year

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@Jccj93486]

Yalls channel has always been very good but this is starting to get really exciting. Looking forward to the prep and crossing.

[@nj1nj169]

You guys are great, love seeing you with this opportunity

[@kimblemooney2757]

How exciting! A dream machine - my passion for this has grown watching you have so much fun!

[@jasond8734]

So excited to follow along with this journey.

[@joeunger6106]

You guys are amazing. What a boat,!!!

[@adventuresofanamputee]

Wow that was a cool video! Love all the sailing footage. Get well soon Megan!

[@claytongillett8249]

Very excited to watch the transatlantic trip!

[@walterhiegel3020]

What a day...I really love the safety that Outremer has designed into the boat! It would be a sad day to capsize...at the same time you guys are gonna need some wind to get to Miami!

[@3tsedwards]

So much fun Thanks for bringing us along.

[@mindyourownbizness]

Wow! That looks like the MOST fun ever, navigating that a boat. Congrats on this amazing opportunity. Also, only you Megan, could look THAT good while battling Covid😷

[@peterjopson5950]

Great episode 👏I hope Covid will be kind before the Atlantic crossing …looking forward to the next episode and coming along for the ride thank you

[@maddie99377]

Looking forward to the next vid! ❤️

[@MikeC19100]

Glad to see that the covid symptoms are lessening and wishing your all the best on getting healed completely before you depart the area. I can honestly say I have some idea how it impacts your lifestyle as I caught a severe cold that almost became pneumonia the week before Christmas. Since then we had to take our full time RV Fifth Wheel home in for service and have been living in a Hotel since the drop-off day, but I still am not back to 100%. Regardless, hope you get all the kinks worked out of the voyage prep work and that you can get everything together for your cross-Atlantic voyage.

[@TheOKellys]

Hope you feel better!

[@carljohnson5006]

That looked like fun. Good move bringing quality help.

[@pleclerc1]

Nice to see you guys back on the water, and sorry to hear about Megan getting the vid, I did as well for the 1st time in October, luckily for me it was not bad at all...get well Megan!

[@TheOKellys]

Yeh Patrick, this strain seems to be getting around. A LOT of coughs and sniffles over here. Megan doing wayyy better now. Thanks for the note!

[@salasyee7020]

Fantastic seeing you like this. It's amazing how much I learnt how to DO things by watching your vlogs and how NOT to do things by watching some other channels. Thanks guys. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🙏

[@carryonsailing]

Really happy for you folks! Delighted everyone is feeling ok now too. FYI sometimes bearing off the wind when the gust kicks in can bite you in the tail as its hard to predict how strong the gusts can be. Particularly with the apparent wind at 100 deg. Generally, on Apocalypse we will turn up into the wind and put in a reef depending on the conditions. It is really helpful if you have the actual apparent wind speed limits of the mast and sails. Then you are not left guessing. Safe passage folks and best wishes in the new year.

[@TheOKellys]

We got’em! Cheers!

[@perryburgess2894]

So excited for you two!! Can’t wait to watch this awesome opportunity

[@stuartrobertson6882]

Fantastic filming, exciting views. All the best for 2024 and your crossing.

[@terrykeever9422]

Y'all have a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.

[@fredcanavan3864]

Thanks!

[@TheOKellys]

hey, thanks!! That's three croissants here and nearly one in the US! LOL. Not that I need it...need to go back to lo-carb! LOL

[@TheOKellys]

check that...it's nearly four croissants here in France!

[@fredcanavan3864]

@@TheOKellys I tried keto and it was great. I’m a pilot, and it was very easy to follow on the road. Believe it or not. But I did not anticipate is how hard it would be to follow keto at home mostly because your living with someone else, so there’s non-keto food around. my wife and I are going Mediterranean diet now so we will do it together and it’s supposedly really the best way to go. Easier because we’re doing it together.

[@juergenzenner4219]

Can’t wait that the journey starts! Let’s go west!

[@TheOKellys]

Whoop whoop!

[@captainsukycannon1167]

Great presentation! I love this boat. Enjoy the ride!

[@stephentimpe]

I really loved this, the sailing detail was wonderful. Godspeed.

[@jamestomkins3516]

Awesome vid, soo good. And great to see the Aussie sail as well,.

[@georgelasko7019]

Great decision to take a crew!!!!

[@robinchristol6319]

was fun !

[@TheOKellys]

You are amazing with the drone Robin!

[@RebootTheCatamaran]

The drone footage really shows what it’s like to sail on a catamaran-showing the size of the waves on the boat never captures what they’re really doing. We are cautious sailors and try to never let our sails get overpowered, but sometimes we’ll have full sails up in 20kts apparent, which is the limit before reefing in our Lagoon 380. Gusts up to 25 had me super anxious 😬 but we and the Reboot were fine because we were on a close reach in smooth seas. Our skill level isn’t anywhere near yours yet, and I am loving these videos because in a way you are doing beginner things as well because the Outremer is such a racehorse! Megan, feel better 🫶🏻 having the spicy crud (as we call it here) really sucks 😭.

[@docdurdin]

ADVENTURE TIME, yes. Good to see you both on the move again, doing what you love.

[@bobhaze5324]

Oh Nick, the joy in your exclamations as you were sailing was all that was needed to communicate how you felt about the sailing experience! What a wonderful Christmas present. Happy New Year and Bon voyage❣️

[@TheOKellys]

Merci!

[@TheOKellys]

Merci!

[@stephanedresler6241]

Can’t wait to see your Atlantic crossing. Happy New Year from Vancouver.

[@SailingTipsCa]

Such a great opportunity to learn in bigger breeze and flatter waters with the pros! Also nice to have some help on board for at least the first part of the journey across the Atlantic!

[@TheOKellys]

Yep, pro instruction always a shortcut to proficiency!

[@vorda400]

I think you have the right ˝machine˝ to cross the Atlantic with your knowledge, it will be a walk in the park, we are looking forward to the footage from that trip

[@defdaz]

SO EXCITING!!!! So happy for you guys

[@davidhakes3884]

Thought you were going to fly a Hull Nick. Glad it all went well, and Hope Momma feels better . Yes, Happy New year to you and your crew.

[@Prime72]

Happy New Year! 🎉 Can‘t wait to see your 2024 Outremer journey!

[@user-fl9nn1es6v]

Great to see you guys back in the game. MAYBE they will give you a really great deal on your own boat if this in fact is not it.!!!! Happy New Years and be safe out there.

[@robertmcmahon1221]

So excited for you.

[@rideluck9331]

Awesome video! Getting better and better. Enjoyed your commentary over the drone footage showing it powering up. Flying drones on Outremers under full sail takes practice. 👍 Bravo!

[@TheOKellys]

Robin is a rockstar with that thing!