Vixen's Voyage

An inspirational family sells everything to buy a wooden sailboat who then set off to travel the world for 10 years. This is their story of how they chose to turn away from a conventional lifestyle and explore on their own terms, one without the inconveniences and stress of modern living.

[@rodolfoperez188]

In my opinion is the BEST sailing voyage I've ever seen: A real CLASSIC BOAT, a nice family, that increases during the history is narrated. Relaxed and peaceful, with the sweetness of a happy family, looking for a great quantity of countries and cultures, taking the real time that is needed... I think is also the best education for the twoo beatiful girls! Congratulations, and thank you very much by let us know this nice experience!

[@Fritz-jk3nr]

The most underrated video i have ever seen on youtube. A wonderful story and also a filmographic masterpiece. Chapeau.

[@dannyroberts5056]

Spending time with your family is never a waist of time. Your girls have seen and experienced more than most adults see in a lifetime. What wonderful memories you all are making together. We need more sailing videos like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewmorton3511]

Spelled waste wrong. Sorry. It's the English teacher in me. You're totally correct. Love that you found a partner who'd raise your kids like this. Pretty enviable. Amazing travels

[@romandybala]

How beautiful to sing a duet with your daughter. How beautiful to sing a duet with your dad.

[@jamesb.funkiii5647]

What a wonderful video thank you! I have 3 and 6yr old grandsons. They were born in and live over in Sweden which makes me very happy. My Dad used to work for John And Billy Atkin as a boatbuilder. Then he had kids( us) and the dream came to a stop. Oh well. Thanks again.

[@lovebaja]

What are the chances that in 20 years when the kids are adults, you'll reflect on your choices and say with a heart full of regret "oh, if only we had spent more time when the kids were little making money!" Thanks so much for taking the time to share. If you want to bring the kids down to Baja California for a visit (like I did when ours were little), send me a message!

[@svgenie3295]

Now THAT is a sailing video. Truly a cut above 99 percent of other Sailing videos. Well done and thank you for posting. 🇨🇦

[@rorytennes8576]

That's exactly what I thought. Better than 99% of other family boat life videos

[@rorytennes8576]

One of the very best family boat life vids. By far one of the best.

[@surtrpicks]

A wonderful video…..applause to your travels

[@ashley-tm1uk]

probably the sweetest sailing video ive ever seen...what a beautiful family , boat, experience...ill put my money on the bet that you are raising very well adjusted , self reliant, and future successful ( based on personal fulfillment ) adults....my hat is off to you all...

[@guyfitter3006]

Couldn't of said it better. I had to sit my young family down and watch it with them. My 2 and 5 year old and wife were captivated. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous story.

[@ashley-tm1uk]

thanks for your kind words...obviously, you want the same for your family...i hope you find a way to do this...when my kids were 5,3, and 1 i bought a 42 vagabond...i completed major refit and planned to shove off...everything was in place after shake down, and we were set for our first real cruise over the thanksgiving holiday from new orleans to the tortugas...katrina hit 2 week's after our weekend shakedown....i haven't given up on the dream , and my kids are older, but are ready when i am... we've had to find different ways to seek adventure , escape the norms, and get on with life....best wishes for you and yours...

[@alanmountford5574]

Just came across your video. I dreamed of doing some extended cruising - but before I got my Sparkman and Stevens 24. restored to achieve that I developed a medical condition that prevented me. I had done a lot of local sailing before that and met numerous couples with young children aboard. I found these children always well behaved, self reliant, balanced and happy. Probably one of the best ways for children to be brought up in my opinion. So totally different to city kids who are often cheeky, undisciplined and spoilt.

[@andregeorget3712]

totally agreed to all that

[@claudesmith8458]

@@ashley-tm1uk You sound like and kind and caring father. Never give up, you can still make it happen.

[@henktulp4400]

I suppose the growing up of your daughters is like one out of a billion..... IN A VERY POSSITIVE WAY!!! I love your vid,I envy you lifestyle.... The four of you sailing Vixen around the world.... in such nice harmony... Good on you!! Greetings Henk Tulp,the Netherlands.

[@rudyo8409]

I very much enjoyed every thing about your video" thank you for sharing and sail on Cap'n.

[@yusufbych6308]

So good to watch your trip and that is truly the way to go around the world. Not a life of luxury but a real-life- İ did live off the grid out in the forest for many years and no running water no electricity but close to nature and me and my two little boys were happy without all those things, no TV/PC/TLF but the sound of the birds and the smell of the forest, the wind in the trees and so on, and in the evenings the open fireplace-it was the best years of my life. Thank you for the upload.

[@FranciscoRam]

Nice! ❤ Thanks for so charming video... 🤗

[@trebor1263]

What a great sailing family/story!!

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

fantastic. pure. beautiful.

[@MrFroglips69]

What an amazing journey your slowly growing family has taken. So beautiful, so eye opening. Such a meaningful, positive learning experience. I grew up in the open minded, avengers hippie era, so I think it is easy for me to say with somewhat truth that your family lives a hippie style life style. Sort of hippie sea gypsy way of life, that is truly peaceful, sharing and always loving. Stay safe and stay groovy.

[@chasx7062]

Wonderful video, thanks for sharing your family and journey with the rest of us....Very Jealous

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

Wonderful just wonderful 🌹

[@jerryclinton2117]

Hi, I sail Marihøna, her young sister built in Norway in 1957. Great boats! Fair winds to you, Jerry.

[@dahak972]

Great video. The Internet needs more of these.

[@philbox4566]

Now there is a mum and dad who are investing time and experiences into their kids. That is how you build resilience into them. One adventure at a time.

[@sardinanchois]

Un beau voyage, une famille adorable, un magnifique bateau, un bateau qui fait rêver!

[@drewgibbons4799]

Have just smiled for 10 min straight, thanks to all of you, and the sea turtle too.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Great wooden sailboat ⛵️! Mike from Missouri

[@tinybusinesses1566]

Wow, wow, wow!!! Very, very nice. Thank you for sharing your life and your experiences. I explored a big part of the world when I was 18 and 19, on my own. Traveling and exploring was so much simpler when I was young and didn't have much money. I've visited some of the islands this family has. So many people wait until they retire or have a lot of money, but by then, you may be too old, too frail, too bogged down with possessions, jobs, kids, house, school, debt, cars, worries, or life in general, to be able to travel and explore the world, and enjoy it without worrying about all of the above. It's been 48 years since I left on my first, big adventure. Yes, I left friends behind, yes I quit school, yes I sold everything I owned, yes I became homesick, yes I had to do some catching-up when I returned to the life I left behind. But it was SO worth it. I made friendships that I still have to this day. I became fluent (almost) in another language. I worked in other countries. I learned so much about the world beyond my little town in the USA. I met so many people who were good to me and helped me function in their countries. I learned to deal with the unknown, and to trust myself, and to trust strangers. I matured so much in a year's time on my own. I learned stuff that you can't learn in school, that you can't learn and experience in your home country, city or neighborhood. I learned to relate to people from many parts of the world, and to appreciate and understand their way of life and how they think. Most people will only have this short opportunity, this window to time to be free to explore the world, when they are young. If you don't grab this opportunity when you are young and carefree, you'll probably never have the opportunity to do so again. Although later, I continued to explore the world, with my wife, and then with our kids, it was so much more complicated and costly. Young and single is hard to beat. Just taking "a vacation" can NEVER compare to exploring the world, like this young family has done.

[@graemecook2548]

Vixen is a beautiful boat. What great memories she must have.

[@alexandrefontes4828]

This is the most beautiful video I watched here on youtube. What a story, what a beautiful family ... I know I won't be able to live in the sea like you, but I strive every day to teach my daughter that the best things that life can give her will be the simplest ones ... I hope from the bottom of my heart that your story inspires more and more people to understand the true beauty of life, just as you inspired me.

[@bjbrown]

I will join in with everyone else and say that this is what sailing should be and how it should be done. Well done!

[@b.b.grenade1407]

Watching for the 6th time. Wish I could Binge your last 10 years of adventures.

[@sharpfocus5]

Charming, gentle, real, adventurous, harmonious, bright, curious and loving...bravo!

[@SaveWesternCivilisation]

By Jove, what glorious stuff! I can't think of any better way to bring up children, and I truly believe this is about as good as life can get. The world is a vast, vast place, may we all inspire many others to live a life of discovery and adventure! Cheerio!

[@bluewaterpines2santarosabe398]

Oh what a voyage. I grew up on Cape Cod with an old wooden catboat gaffer. I'd do anything to see my home in the Azores, where it is recorded in Belmira Tavares book , Portuguese Pioneers of the United States, how my Great Grandfather sailed on his ship, propelled by sails alone to the US. Later my Papa,from Pico would travel with his brother as 2 young boys to America, with my Papa leaving his brother in California then heading to New England. He never saw any of his family again. How I know this feeling. Someday I will make it to the Azores. K from the sea. Your family is lovely. Blessings.

[@MrSpring1310]

That is interesting to me because in 1996 I worked with Joao Tavares of Pico to build a whaleboat and still count him as a close friend.

[@stuc322]

What a beautiful and inspiring video. I Particularly loved the duet with one of your daughters and the voyage summary at the end. Great stuff and you're living a lovely life. Hat off to you all

[@_Briegel]

What a happy childhood. All the impressions and experiences they could gather and that too on a traditional and very beautiful boat.... something like that is priceless! Oh yes and the film itself was also one of the most beautiful I have seen so far in the field of sailing! I would like to see more of it!

[@nicphoenixx8588]

By far one of the best sailing videos I've seen. Please make and post more of your sailing adventures!

[@avanilcedelourdesdaleprani1474]

really the sweettest sailing video I have ever seen. A lovely family!

[@alexanderfoster3628]

Great video. it is so nice to see a channel with an old school wooden boat instead of a super duper new GRP with all the mod cons.

[@learnfix5725]

One of the most pleasant sailing videos I've seen on YT. Where it matters, the author is a very rich man.

[@timshaw8187]

What a great mum and dad, I salute you both

[@rosslocincam9916]

Uplifting and vivid movie- family-adventure and obvious love. What a combination - so skilfully filmed, edited and you folk- being yourselves are the stars. Seriously calming- enlightening and engaging. Big plaudits to you- the Whanau- family- Much aroha- love from Aotearoa- (New Zealand)

[@theyacht40]

Just found this on You tube and it really is wonderful I actually watched it twice !!,I unfortunately I am one of the people that sacrificed my time to my career !! although a weekend sailor I could only dream of what u have achieved !! Love the kids singing at the end !!! Cheers from Ireland

[@victorhex6380]

I had to subscribe. The world needs more of this.

[@christianlafont5907]

Bonjour je suis en admiration de la simplicité de votre voyage grande et belle expérience d'une famille unie on peut vous envier un peu

[@orglancs]

Thank you and your family for this beautiful, uplifting glimpse into some real happiness. What beautifully confident and competent children you are making. The singing at the end was so full of life. It's so cheering to know that people can do this. I once hoped to bring up my own daughter like this, but a devastating divorce shattered the dream and she went to school and learnt obedience and how to be miserable. I noticed how safe your daughters looked on the boat. Have you been influenced by 'The Continuum Concept'? May the winds be with you!

[@guliver1950]

Your trip is admirable. Low tech, high spirit. Life in fact can be beautiful when looked at from the right angle. Cheers!

[@pramodkaranjkar3134]

Really very beautiful journey 🙏

[@sailboatbob3969]

I'll have to agree with you that trip around the world, that experience is priceless. I just hope your kids even thou they were so young never forget those memories

[@stefflus08]

Oh wow, thank you for existing, you are living my dream. Our family is not quite ready to be that independent yet, and before we know it our kids will be grownups.

[@danmarsh1337]

Well done :) The bug sprayer was a genius idea. And yes one of the best sailing vids.

[@jdgetcbzhjsjeklas]

What a lovely calm story, full of spirit and adventure too!

[@andrewwilliams9419]

What an awesome journey to see the world and safely return to your home by sailboat. Most of us can only dream of doing this. I really enjoyed this video...well back to work for me to pay my debts.

[@HowesAero]

Lovely film and a wonderful boat. Boats like this were developed for people who live at sea. They look after their crews.

[@derekjanzen9745]

What an inspiring video. I agree, you haven’t wasted your time.

[@crbsmocambique7180]

A cut above the rest! A very enjoyable peek into your enviable journey around the globe. Some of us look onwards, dreaming of an adventure like yours. Well done indeed!

[@L5man]

the nicest sailing vidoe ever. captures the best without trying.

[@colinsmith4385]

What an amazing life you and your family have,and the things your little girls can do and the things they have seen and done,take my hat off to you

[@steinrich56]

Great vid..! Those kids have the childhood I have often wished I could have had - a loving mum and dad, and a voyage of discovery around the world. They are sooooooo lucky......!

[@michigreen8943]

Impressive ocean passages. Beautiful, calm, well-balanced children... nicely done.

[@marktracey387]

That was a great story .....thanks

[@ThGoSies]

Thank you so-so much for sharing with us! Just seeing it is an amazing experience - Peter (a yachtman and dad) ... and all the best for your Family, anywhere you cruise

[@manuelantonioserodio5932]

Wonderful Family. May God orotect you and continue to give youfreedom anth health. Tank you for sharing these moments of your jouney, of your life.

[@timfleck370]

Wow. What a wonderful, sweet family. Great job.

[@ainenibharra5176]

Best sailing video I've seen

[@faqtum]

beautiful production. Thank you

[@johnfahy6353]

Very nice boat , beautiful family ! Safe sailing

[@TheMarklongboard]

you are doing what my family did 1 love

[@yru435]

Nice. Wonderful Story. Great Video. My morning just became brighter and more promising.

[@charliemcgrain]

So beautiful The soul of the sailing existence. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@snakeplisken4278]

A dream! Beautiful!

[@Valeriolopes1967]

What an inspiration !!!!

[@peetyw8851]

Absolutely a wonderful demonstration of so many life decisions. And, such a relatively simple craft!

[@zbranesoukup]

Very nice story , good luck in the life.

[@justinjohn2206]

Beautiful family. That is real wealth.

[@ABeriault]

What a lovely song with the lovely story!

[@josephlai9759]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey.

[@nederlander66]

you enjoy life with your family...one can only be jealous and try to do so by one self

[@Kefoo_]

-- Excellent composition and editing (first view)! Thank you.

[@vanveen8472]

thank you for sharing, a lovely journey in a simpler time

[@EITURKEY1]

That has to be the most amazing video I have ever seen....

[@4sammyboy]

So beautiful , what a great life you live.rob.

[@KirkThomson]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. What a great experience for your family to share.

[@johnthorn923]

Excellent, lovely happy crew, fair winds and best wishes from NZ.

[@netteypatch]

A wonderful video. I don't know if you're still sailing the BC coast, but I shall keep my eyes open for Vixen! Would love to hear more of your advnetures

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Absolutely excellent video you have released! What a wonderful 13 minute escape from reality you have gifted me!

[@starcatify]

Thanks for the beautiful movie and wish you well!

[@q.e.d.9112]

Brilliant opening shot! Actually, brilliant full stop.

[@changeurlife3471]

Wow !! What a great job guys thanks for sharing it

[@XboxGamersAndMore]

Really inspiring and uplifting. Thank you for sharing this.

[@alainroy3371]

Well done. And fully agree with you (most people on this planet are more than decent), and your lifestyle. You testimony inspires serenity. Thanks for sharing.

[@timallen6025]

Perfect in every way So many memories So many lovely people encountered 😊👍

[@alestavira4648]

What a simple and lovely life style. ⛵⚓

[@pauleohl]

This video deserves more likes, more subscribers and more views.

[@grahamovenden9007]

Thank you , there is hope & beautiful people in the world still .

[@ashley-tm1uk]

Any updates on this family?…id really enjoy hearing from them again…

[@marcelolinhares8233]

Love you! God bless you!

[@b.b.grenade1407]

I heard the music and subbed right away. On another note I think I saw this boat in Hawai'i when I lived out there. I saw the name 'Atkins' and thought that to be the designer. A family of Marine Architects that lived in the town I grew up in. Atkin was my dad's surveyor for all the boats he looked at to buy.

[@peterhuskinson4111]

Excellent stuff. Most refreshing. Thank you. Fair winds and fine sailing for you and your exceptional family..

[@daveharringbone8512]

Great concept “more sailing and less work” High five!!!

[@martinhealy2902]

Lovely! Thanks Nicole. I hope you all live long and joyous lives.

[@theresadavies2017]

Oh wow, Bruce and Tiffany, how your girls have grown! It's so lovely to see this beautiful video of your voyage. Long time since you were here in Cape Town, 2010! Fair winds always xXx

[@MrSpring1310]

Hi Tess, Good to hear from you! You should see the girls now.

[@franciscusjohannesburger3720]

Thanks for the video !

[@henryhanson505]

Beautiful family !!