We Bought A Sailboat... Our Crazy Journey Begins! 🌊⛵

Why Am I Stranded in the Middle of the Ocean? Our Crazy Sailing Journey Begins! 🌊⛵
Ever wondered what it feels like to be floating powerless in the middle of the ocean? Join us in this first long-form episode as we rewind and dive into the whirlwind adventure that led us here. Six months ago, I stumbled upon the exact same 1989 36ft sailboat my parents had owned years ago. From casually browsing a brokerage site to road-tripping across Mexico with my parents, the journey to owning this boat was nothing short of serendipitous!
Our Story Unfolds:
Finding Our Boat: A chance conversation with my mom led to discovering our family's old Catalina sailboat for sale. Despite not planning to buy a boat for another year, the stars aligned, and I couldn't resist this massive coincidence.
Survey and Purchase: With my dad's expertise, we conducted a thorough survey of the boat. After a few intense days, I made an offer, celebrated with margaritas, and she was officially ours!
Moving Onboard: Transitioning to boat life was fast-paced. From saying bittersweet goodbyes to friends and packing our lives into boxes, to booking a one-way ticket to La Cruz, the journey was filled with emotions and excitement.
First Impressions: Arriving in La Cruz post-hurricane was daunting. The town was desolate, but stepping onboard our boat felt like coming home. Despite initial doubts, we knew we were ready for this new chapter.
Meet Us:
Sage: Growing up in over a dozen countries and sailing on four different boats, my life has been a series of adventures. From Japan and Argentina to the American South and the Philippines, I’ve experienced diverse cultures and incredible journeys. Now, all grown up and years later, I’m stepping back into the sailing life as the owner and captain of my own boat.
Petra: My partner in crime, Petra, hails from the Czech Republic. After years of working on cruise ships, she found herself in Mexico, hosting tours on catamaran expeditions and private yacht excursions. Despite her love for the water, living on a boat presents new challenges and adventures.
Our Sailing Adventure:
Challenges and Preparations: Like any boat, ours needed work, gear, money, and time. Living and fixing a sailboat is a constant compromise-spending more time and money now or later. We dived into boat projects with the goal of setting off in six months. We ended up leaving five months later!
Learning and Growing: Follow along as we navigate the challenges of boat ownership, learn how to sail, and race against the clock to untie and head out for the season.
Why Watch?:
Real-life Adventures: Our episodes showcase the highs and lows of transitioning to life on a sailboat.
Sailing Tips and Tricks: Learn from our experiences and get practical tips for sailing and boat maintenance.
Beautiful Destinations: Explore stunning coastal destinations and enjoy breathtaking ocean views with us.
Subscribe and Join Us: This is just the beginning of our long-form sailing adventure series. Subscribe to our channel and follow us on this incredible journey as we explore the world, tackle boat projects, and embrace the ocean's challenges.
Music by Michael JayK : • Leanin'
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[@WhiteRavenSong]

This is exactly what i want to do!! Can’t wait to see how your adventure unfolds!

[@sailingtengai]

You can do it too! We are definitely learning every day as we go!!

[@juliedouglas2888]

Great first vlog, well done.

[@sailingtengai]

Thank you! 😀

[@manyworldsvideo]

Love watching you take this journey! Hope you see you again one day, my impressive friend

[@sailingtengai]

Thank you!! Shoot me your directive eye feedback on how I can improve anytime!!

[@southernpaths2986]

I just wanted to be on record as being one of the first 100 subs, lol!! This channel is going to grow quickly, I predict. Making videos that are engaging, watchable and not over-edited is hard, harder than many folks realize but y’all have really nailed it right out of the box.

[@sailingtengai]

@@southernpaths2986 woot! Well that’s some motivational speech to get my butt into gear for the next one 😆🤙

[@mankrouttravelvideos9249]

So proud of you both for this much dedication ! Loved to see this vlog and hope there will be many more ! Love you and miss you everyday ❤️

[@pj_aroundtheworld]

Thank you! Love you too! 💙⛵️ we miss you onboard!

[@airframedent]

I'll follow along. Subscribed.

[@sailingtengai]

Thanks and happy to have you along for the journey!

[@TheSaltSirens]

How special! So serendipitous that this boat came back to your family

[@sailingtengai]

@@TheSaltSirens what are the odds? Had to take the leap at that point

[@VeroniqueGironne]

Amazing journey, xan’t wait to see another video of your adventure!!!!

[@sailingtengai]

Thank you! Just waiting to the upload from out here in a remote anchorage, be going live tomorrow 🤞

[@StaacyCannon-t4o]

I’m stoked for you two beauties! And super jelly! I can’t wait to sail up next to you one day!

[@sailingtengai]

Can't wait!

[@dionycos167]

Yeaaaah girls !!!! Can't wait to see more videos ❤ you are the best ! Good luck for the rest of that marvelous adventure ✌️

[@sailingtengai]

Woohoo! Thank you!! New video dropping tomorrow 🤞

[@1lsummers]

🎉Love it

[@pj_aroundtheworld]

Time to visit us! 🥰

[@SailingWithVampires]

What an awesome video! Great narration!

[@sailingtengai]

Yay! Thank you!

[@SailingQueenJane]

Cute “origin” story! Yay - on your new channel!

[@sailingtengai]

Thank you!! We will work on putting ourselves out there more with stories and our goofy selves 😁

[@Gokellylewis]

So cool!!!! What a journey. Can't wait to see this unfold!

[@sailingtengai]

@@Gokellylewis thanks Kelly! We’re always on one adventure or another haha

[@michaelkilday9199]

Good boat, good skipper,good crew and many adventures await. Fair winds and more videos!

[@sailingtengai]

You'll be making an appearance again next one ❤️

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Great video friends 👏🏼👏🏼 Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽✌🏼🥰

[@sailingtengai]

@@2GringosOnTheGulf 👋👋 cheers! Where abouts?

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

@@sailingtengai hi guys we spent 2+ years in the Yucatan, now we are in Xalapa Veracruz. Soon we will spend the winter on the coast of Oaxaca. ✌🏼❤️🇲🇽 Great content friends.

[@sailingtengai]

Also spent many years in the Yucatan ❤️🇲🇽

[@tanatkadlecova3943]

Amazing!!❤❤

[@leonaessens4399]

A new channel. I like it. Vaya con dios!

[@MeganHargroder-m4p]

can't wait to see where yall go next!

[@sailingtengai]

Can't wait for our extra crew to arrive 😉

[@sailingkeylimepie-pirateflag]

Hello sailors. congratulations. I just left Mexico after 3 years. On my way to Panama. Currently in El Salvador waiting out the storm season. Safe travels and fair winds. Maybe we’ll cross paths sometime

[@sailingtengai]

@@sailingkeylimepie-pirateflag I’m sure we will! We follow along your adventures on IG as well!! 🤙

[@waltobringer2928]

I like the way you tell your story.

[@braziliansailor1]

Amazing! Fair winds

[@sailingtengai]

Thank you! Fairwinds as well!

[@pj_aroundtheworld]

Here we go! 💙⛵️

[@Cazador60140]

And down we go , go, go Down we go oh! oh!

[@AdamListon-i7w]

Amazing!!

[@sailingtengai]

Thanks!!

[@wanderinglimma]

I have come to join the party!

[@sailingtengai]

Welcome to the party! We play hard we work hard!

[@Cazador60140]

You lucky evils quiet retirement was not enough now with the sardine can the problems are here to stay . Broken down engine, belts , batteries, water system , keel, rudder , GPS and solar panels breaking down . No more time for lovemaking and rest its all downhill from here , tell us more on the next stream

[@SVBlownAway]

YTSC FB. IAN subbed