Updated Boat Tour on our 1979 Hans Christian 43 Ketch

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Alfy & Devlin
s/v Northern Dancer V

[@drothers999]

I think most of us would like to see more videos. Great to see you again. Looking forward to seeing you and Devlin cruising this summer.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Looking forward to getting back into the filming while out adventuring on the water! Of course the best adventures are with Devlin by my side. :)

[@stupedcraig]

The craftmanship and quality is amazing. Thanks for sharing!

[@AthelstanEngland]

What a nice unassuming chap! Pretty much my dream boat I think. Just enough room to hide from the Mrs on those occasions that demand it! But still sailable by a couple.

[@scottflicksailing5275]

Absolutely beautiful. It’s great to have you back! I look forward to seeing your new adventures.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! So happy to be back on the coast and ready for some more on the water adventures to share. :)

[@CruisingTheCut]

So good to see you again and looking so happy. Such a beautiful boat too 👍

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you David and so nice to be back on the BC coast. You will get a personal tour of s/v Northern Dancer V if we ever make to the UK! 😁

[@CruisingTheCut]

@@lifeislikesailing That would be great! 🙂

[@20111111jorg]

Wide angles for this type of work is great!

[@overbuiltlimited]

I think you're the first sailing channel I've seen that doesn't beg for donations. KZbin is rife with sailing panhandlers that want others to pay for their sail bum lifestyle. And no ads too! Good on ya. Love the Hans Christian! My favorite thing about is is the beautiful solid teak everywhere. Just amazing.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you found our channel and yes, there are a lot of people out there looking for financial return for making this type of content, but we just do it for fun and our 'payment' is getting to connect and meet like-minded people who share the same passion for sailing as we do. 😁 We love our HC and love the amount of teak she has on board, a vessel that we waited a long time to find! :)

[@overbuiltlimited]

@@lifeislikesailing Yes, a 43 HC is on our short list. Also, subbed. Fair winds.

[@lifeislikesailing]

@@overbuiltlimited Thank you for subscribing and good luck with finding an HC or other short listed vessel! :)

[@SVZonda]

So glad you have moved closer to your boat, cos that means more videos! I love the way Northern Dancer V looks down below & topside, as it just go to prove, that even a 43 year old boat can look FABULOUS!! Looking forward to more "No Patreon and no ads, just content for US to enjoy"!! All the best, Richard

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks Richard and we also love our 43 year old classic. I don't think you can find many boats like this anymore and we got very lucky with the great condition she is in. :). Stay tuned for more content to enjoy! :)

[@user-ef9fd7fv5f]

She's a beauty and thank you for sharing! Looked at one for sale about 20 years (?) ago at the boat show in New port, RI - an elderly gent (german, if I remember correctly) was selling her and was willing to live on board with us for awhile while we learned how to sail. He served us Moet! Good memories ad we often reminisce about how our lives would have turned out had we bought her. Anyway, good luck with her -Darcee

[@lifeislikesailing]

A wonderful memories for you and nice story you shared, thank you. :) It took us a while to find our Northern Dancer V, but we are so glad we finally did. :)

[@johnwishart7950]

you seem to be a very lucky person to live in such a wonderful place. and know such wonderful people great video again

[@lifeislikesailing]

I feel very lucky to live and cruise in this part of the world. : )

[@speedygonzales9090]

Nice to see you back Alfy !!! About that raise you wanted $$$.$$... forget it, you kept us on de hard for way too long.🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, for sure Alfy, we want more of your videos and don't forget the nice music you always play in the background👍🇨🇦

[@lifeislikesailing]

haha, guess I'll have to keep working. ha. Stay tuned for more to come. (with music of course) :)

[@ericvuille1956]

She's beautiful...shower outside on the deck..good for health!!"Thank you!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you. :)

[@billholcomb2730]

It's great to have you back and filming. Can't wait for more.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad to be back and blow the dust off the camera equipment! :)

[@fiskarlaurits]

1978 Hans Christian … Cadillac construction with an eye for global cruising. To see an example of a 44 year old Hans Christian in her condition is beyond impressive. How proud you must be … and rightfully so. I hope to sit and see her on the hook one of these years (å ligge på svei) … it would be a gift to enjoy her beauty. Keep her well … fair winds & cheers, Øre af Isefjord

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and yes, we feel we found a beautiful classic sailing yacht that has been very well cared for during its lifetime. We will continue to maintain her and improve her. If you ever see us out on the water one day, be sure to say hello. :)

[@donb4386]

I said it before and I’ll say it again, beautiful, classic vessel. Terrific to see these classics in good hands where they’ll last for a few more generations. Also good to see you back.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we agree, she is a vessel that I will never get tired of looking at. :) We are very lucky that she is is such great shape and we'll do our best to improve on her even more of course! :). Glad to be back and stay tuned!

[@adamholledge7279]

you are amazing and inspiring the dedication you have to your channel and you viewers is unseen great job

[@MalloyUnfiltered]

Beautiful boat, and well deserved ...

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we are excited to get out cruising more with her!

[@MrNickstevenson63]

Yes please! More videos. I have a HC38T. S/V Anatine. Hope to see you out there.

[@lifeislikesailing]

The 38 is a beautiful design as well!

[@philgray1023]

What a top quality fit out. Beautiful workmanship. There is no comparison to some more recent builds.

[@lifeislikesailing]

We agree that it would be hard to find a new boat with this kind of workmanship, we think we found a classic and we plan to keep her for a very long time. :)

[@mikepatton1489]

I think everyone would enjoy videos of your short trips. I’ve missed your videos.Every video in BC is good.Thanks for the video

[@lifeislikesailing]

I do love sharing our on the water adventures so stay tuned for more BC content. :)

[@ChadThomasOconnor]

Wow! Great to see you again. Love the videos

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad to be back on the coast! Great to hear you enjoy the channel content. :)

[@bryanl5721]

Gorgeous. Congratulations.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! :)

[@jornantrillsark1437]

Great to see you again!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad to be back!

[@tanyasoroka3314]

Glad to see you back!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad to be back!

[@peterskebo]

Alfy, it’s great to see you back online, and congratulations on completing your commitment up north. Northern Dancer is an absolutely beautiful boat and I’m looking forward to the videos of your excursions. Please do keep posting them!

[@johnshoureas1629]

WOW !! Welcome back.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad to be back! :)

[@sadfacts7751]

Absolutely a yacht. Love the HC)

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! 😁

[@TheBghunt]

WOW what a beautiful boat Love it

[@Nerd3927]

Happy to see an update! Your videos are always the best cinematography quality and very enjoyable so if you feel inclined to film your outings and preparations it will be appreciated. On the other hand, I think it will take many many hours of shooting and editing to get to that standard. Feel free to just enjoy sailing, life, family and friends without always waving a camera around. An update with the GoPro once in a while is good too.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks so much for your kind words and we really enjoy making the content so others can see our sailing adventures through our lens. We will find the right balance as we always do. :)

[@oiludder]

Nice tour thank you.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed the tour. :)

[@pgreenx]

Beautiful boat! Thanks for the tour and glad to see our vid pop up in my feed

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed the tour. :)

[@windonwater3895]

Yes - we want to see more videos. Welcome back and thank you!!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and great to be back. Stay tuned!

[@BrotherHoodofTheDogxix]

That’s a nice boat.

[@potterkelly487]

Thank you! fantastic news your back in BC, in my old homey beautiful area! Dream boat, gorgeous!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we love our HC as well. :). So happy to be back on the coast!

[@sailingfordummies.capt.sli4811]

This is such a delight 😊. You can be very proud to own such a beauty. Congratulations sir and always fair winds....

[@lifeislikesailing]

We are defiantly very proud to have our Northern Dancer V in our lives. Thank you and fair winds to you as well!

[@HG23456]

Magnificent vessel 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻💯

[@ronpyke8377]

This is maybe the most beautiful boat I have ever seen. Glad I found your chanel!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you so much for you kind words. We just love our Hans Christian and so happy that we found her. Great to hear you found our channel and hope you enjoy the content. :)

[@danevann1]

Beautiful boat

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! :)

[@thecastman12]

Yes, please. More videos.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Stay tuned. :)

[@earnestborg9909]

Congrats on coming down south ✌️🙂 it'll be like the tropics by comparison.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad to be back on the coast for sure! 😎

[@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria]

Welcome back to the Island!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! So glad to be back on the coast! :)

[@thayward65]

beautiful and spacious love the teak

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we love all the teak as well! :)

[@philipatkinson1319]

Beautiful boat and meticulously maintained by loving owners thank you

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we are very lucky to have found a boat like that has been loved and cared for all these years. :)

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Good to see you back. Looking forward to seeing your trips, no matter how short they are.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and glad to be back. Stay tuned for some local cruising. :)

[@billmichealoff9549]

Thanks for doing this. You have what I want! This might be the only thing on the planet more beautiful than a woman. I am about to purchase a HC 38T but only because I can not find a HC 43.

[@lifeislikesailing]

They sure are beautiful vessels and we waited a long time to find this HC 43 so I know what you are saying. Congrats on the purchase!

[@kaakeith3772]

glad to have you back, missed the laid back and chill attitude you carry into one of the most dynamic environments on earth

[@V2106U]

Greetings Alfy, great to have You back.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and very happy to be back. :)

[@lassepeterson5092]

🇸🇪 Nice to have you back on your KZbin Chanel and onboard your lovely boat. /🇸🇪 Lasse from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad to be back! :)

[@01ariti]

Great you are back on your boat and looking forward to your adventures,

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad to be back. Stay tuned!

[@gregg6282]

I was thinking just yesterday that it would be nice to hear from you again and here you are. Thank you for coming back. I look forward to your upcoming videos.

[@lifeislikesailing]

You must have a keen sense to know I was busy filming and editing this past week! ha. Stay tuned for more. :)

[@PyrotechnicsNL]

beautiful ship!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! 😁

[@cnc75adventures49]

Great to see you back at it , take us cruising with you 👍👍

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and very happy to be back. :)

[@jeffzee]

Would love to see some of your cruising! Keep the camera rolling :)

[@lifeislikesailing]

Stay tuned! :)

[@johndavidson6867]

Nice to see you back Devlin, will be wonderful when Alfie is back and we get to see you out crushing the waves. Hoping you have an awesome summer enjoying your time on the water.

[@drothers999]

Unless your comment is an “inside” joke, I think you’ve got it backwards. Great sentiments though.

[@johndavidson6867]

@@drothers999 Typically I got the names backwards, always transposing numbers too.

[@lifeislikesailing]

We will be happy to both be back together again for sure and Northern Dancer V will get a lot more use this summer. :)

[@rgbent4359]

Great to see you again! Welcome back to the island 🏝️🙂

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad to be back!

[@svkoukla9842]

Haven't watched in a while. You have a fantastic boat. The saloons on HC/Christinas are the best.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we sure do love our HC. :)

[@wendymcdaniel7129]

So nice to see you back on the boat. Thank you for the refresher on the boat - it’s gorgeous! Yes, we’d love to see your adventures small and large, and will look forward to visits from Devlin too.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and happy to be back on the coast for sure. Glad you enjoyed the tour and stay tuned for more content with me and Devlin for some of it too of course! :)

[@alexander5207]

Wow! What a beautiful interior. Thanks for sharing.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed the tour. We love the cabin as well. :)

[@davidbamford4721]

It is marvellous to se your happy smiling face again. I’m very pleased at your transfer to Vancouver Island. That will make life a lot more pleasant. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and definitely happy to be back on the BC coast! Stay tuned to more. :)

[@johnmccormick175]

Great to see you back Alfie.Northern Dancer is absolutely beautiful and thank you for the tour.Looking forward to your videos and seeing more of you and Devlin....take care and stay safe!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad to be back. :). Glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and stay tuned for more content to come soon! Stay safe as well. :)

[@stoneskipper7625]

Most definitely . I would love to see some footage. Thanks.

[@michaelosmon]

Beautiful boat sir

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you!

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

A fine boat, great to see you online again.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad to be back!

[@whitneylake2107]

Thank you for the tour. Gorgeous wood !

[@lifeislikesailing]

You are welcome and glad you enjoyed it. We just love all the teak as well!

[@williamhoskins2300]

my goodness Alfie , what an incredible vessel , youve done some Beautiful work on her , i just love the H,C, products .so happy for you.

[@craigweaver583]

gorgeous !

[@johnsatzinger61]

I was so excited to get the notification of your new video and then to hear you are back from the North! Beautiful boat. Yes, please make more videos. Thx, John from Anacortes, WA.

[@lifeislikesailing]

So glad you enjoyed seeing that notification. :). We'll keep filming for sure so stay tuned.

[@jimmcdonald9244]

Lovely to see you again Alfy, thanks for posting. Perhaps with Devlin next time. Good on you mate.

[@lifeislikesailing]

So glad to be back and you will all see Devlin for sure! :)

[@svZia-Switch51]

I just realized the last update I saw of yours was 4 years ago while installing a Dickinson stove. Apparently much has changed! Congratulations on the new boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Oh yes, a lot has changed since my stove installation on s/v Moonshine! ha. Thank you and we are very excited to continue cruising the BC coast with our Northern Dancer V. :)

[@timmoore7282]

Absolutely a beautiful boat. So glad you're back. looking forward to more videos!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad to be back on the coast! Stay tuned! :)

[@theislandpackrat]

Great that your back and stationed on the island. Look forward to many sailing videos!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Happy to be back Vern!! :)

[@icehog3454]

Glad your posting videos again. Your sailboat is beautiful. Must feel great to be back on the island. Cheers from Nanaimo.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and it sure does feel great to be so close to our sailboat and the ocean again!

[@pjaaske8031]

Wow! What a beautiful boat!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! :)

[@kenlynch6332]

Great to see you back,on the West Coast - looking forward to seeing more excellent sailing vlogs ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and so glad to be back on the coast! Stay tuned for more! :)

[@tWoforgamenot1]

:) cool yes long time .

[@lifeislikesailing]

Too long!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@lifeislikesailing yep hug :)

[@shawnbeckmann1847]

That is truly a beautiful boat Alfie congratulations look forward to many more videos on it. 😉

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and we look forward to making more content for everyone to enjoy so stay tuned. :)

[@w.mozart3048]

Welcome back! Finally, I've been waiting all the time for it, nearly given up😉. Now if Devlin could come back.... Your boat is grrreat! Love, love it, love it. And yes, let us participate in your activities again. Last not least, I have exactly the same hanging lamp as you have in the saloon... Looking forward to.... 😀

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so glad to be back! I can't wait for Devlin to be back too, but she needs to get some work things done before that can happen. :). So glad to hear you like the boat so much, we just love her also! Fun that you have the same lamp! :)

[@nledelnr]

Such a gorgeous boat. Love your channel and your vibe.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you! So great to hear you enjoy the content and how we present it. :)

[@jamessandman3708]

Damn good to see you again!! Love the boat tour as it is one of the most beautiful of all and my dream vessel! I would be happy just to have a camera perched on the side while you cruise those beautiful waters! Your video work is always epic but if less effort gives us more opportunity then I vote yes! One more thing, if you video call with Devlin then maybe we could see an occasional one of her "light up the world smiles too?" Hi Devlin, stay warm up there. We miss you too! Thanks Alfy!!!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and so glad to be back on the coast! I really enjoy filming so I am sure there will be more content for each trip out. :). Devlin will be down and that is a good idea for the phone video chat. :)

[@davidmacomber1614]

Boat’s looking good. Thanks for the update.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the update. :)

[@dgourdine50]

She looks great and it’s great to have you back on “The ‘tube” as well Love to see a video of you sailing her single-handed. If you have a drone that would be awesome as well Tell Devlin we miss her as well Fair Winds my friend

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and great to back on the coast closer to Norther Dancer V. :) Also fun to have the camera out again. I have single handed this boat a couple time under fulls sails so you will se that in future episodes for sure! I miss Devlin lots, but we will see each other often! Fair winds to you as well! :)

[@karstenboyenielsen4576]

Please send more videoes. Beautiful boat.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and stay tuned! :)

[@Every_Day_Adventure]

Its always nice to see you, thanks for checking in. As much as I enjoyed Moonshine, Northern Dancer is such a beautiful boat, I have always loved HC's. If you were to film your cruising adventures and put them here, I'd watch them. just saying. See you around

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and we love Northern Dancer too. The HCs have great line and are classics we think. :). Stay tuned for more content. :)

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Welcome back Alfie! She gorgeous mate. I'm really looking forward to more adventures on the nw coast.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and happy to be back. We also love Northern Dancer V very much, stay tuned for more!

[@jsvno]

Welcome back!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you!

[@paullapper8702]

Good to see you back buddy

[@ashley-tm1uk]

Glad you’re back at it…hard to believe ND is a 70 vintage yacht…the teak decks even look great!…below she looks like she’s hardly seen use…beauty ! I am looking forward to seeing you finally put her through some of the paces she was built for…cheers!

[@lifeislikesailing]

We definitely got very lucky with finding Northern Dancer V! We are excited to get some miles under the keel for sure! :)

[@massoud999]

Long time no see. Happy to see you again.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Yes is has been too long, but there will be more content more often now I am sure. :)

[@jeffmayart]

She looks to be a wonderful Lil ship ! Look forward to seeing more episodes…

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and she sure is! Stay tuned for more. :)

[@justsomebloke6784]

I have come to admire the Hans Christian design ethos, but this is my favourite of all.

[@dianeswift]

Incredibly beautiful boat, gigantic interior. What about solar energy? So glad that you and Devlin are well. Keep your videos coming!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and yes, the interior feel pretty massive compared to our C&C 34! We are both great and glad we could share that with everyone and stay tuned for more! :)

[@lifeislikesailing]

Oh yes, solar is in the future. :)

[@tWoforgamenot1]

i wanna see more ! :)

[@lifeislikesailing]

Great! :)

[@tWoforgamenot1]

@@lifeislikesailing :)

[@coffee6783]

She's a beauty!

[@Al.W7263]

Welcome back Alfy. Now that you're farther south in a warmer climate your beard may darken although mine doesn't.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thanks and I'll keep my fingers crossed for that to happen! haha

[@jwrappuhn71]

It's good to have you back making vids again Alfy, boat looks gorgeous, how's your father doing?

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad to be back with the camera again and thanks, we love the boat too. :). My dad is doing well and we saw him on the drive down, he plans to come out for a sail this summer so watch for that. :)

[@mcr215]

Enfin...Merci

[@lifeislikesailing]

😁

[@IngeSHagan]

Welcome back.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and glad to be back! :)

[@mangore623]

Looks like that NWT posting was a real learning experience. It must be like Manna from Heaven to be back. It's expensive to live on the west coast, and certainly not perfect, but once it gets into your soul, you cannot get it out.

[@lifeislikesailing]

The north was great, but very happy to be back on the BC coast for sure!!

[@rickczainski9856]

Glad to see your back on the coast Alfie. I'm looking at moving to the Island myself. Just spent a week there cruising and I re watched many of your early videos to help as I'm a noobie. I'll be based out of Nanoose Bay, maybe we'll cross paths. I'm assuming Mads will eventually be heading into these parts. Keep the vids coming, they are very helpful.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Thank you and so nice to be back on the BC coast. Glad to hear some of our content is helpful and good luck with the move to the Island and if you see us out on the water be sure to say hello. :)

[@JoelWelter]

It's great to see these types of videos again! The BIG question is when can we expect to see the long distance cruising videos where you're sipping tropical drinks and commenting on the colors of the water where you are anchored? Cheers!

[@lifeislikesailing]

Glad you enjoyed this one and we'll try to document as much as we can, maybe even one day from a tropical location! :)