We CROSSED the BAY OF BISCAY six months after buying a sailing boat

[@itwithcarlos]

One the best things of your videos are Becka's face when talking about accomplishment, happiness and excitement. Congratulations guys!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha i am pretty transparent 😅

[@peterdobson1287]

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[@sumobear2031]

You have well and truely torn up the L plates. You must be so proud of yourselves. wishing you both,Fair winds and calm sea's

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers 😁 We are definitely feeling more confident in the boat and ourselves now!

[@paulstephens5229]

I know I am only viewing your journey but I am really so proud of the two of you, who would have thought this was only just your first proper adventure.

[@TeuluTribe]

Aw Paul, we are so glad you can be here with us, along for the crazy ride 😊

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Absolutely fantastic stuff to watch and to get an insight into life on the open sea.👋

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed us crossing the bay

[@hartfischer5509]

Wow, you are so knowledgeable, navigating in the night, sailing across open ocean. Amazing. You are great

[@carolgrant9231]

Awesome guys… hubby and I love watching you both, great entertainment for a couple;e of pensioners , we’re hooked !!!

[@Jon2503]

Your posts have become an addiction to watch for myself partner and daughter. You only live once so enjoy every minute of your voyages and explore everything you can. Can you give a big shout out to John, Tiff and our daughter Daisy on your next post please. She’s only 5 and loves your stories. Stay safe guys and good luck. ⛵️⛵️😀

[@TeuluTribe]

Hi John, Tiff and Daisy 😊 Thank you for your kind words, this has got to be one of the sweetest comments we’ve had. If you head over to our instagram (@teulutribe) we’ll post a video on our story later today 😃

[@Jon2503]

Ahh, thanks guys! Daisy, is literally addicted to your channel. We’ve all loved watching you progress throughout your journey and only wish for more adventures to come! Main thing is..stay safe whatever way/direction you go. We’re with you both! Love you guys!!🙏🙏

[@WharfRat4]

Well done you two! Crossing Biscay is quite an accomplishment and entering a foreign port in the dark is also quite a challenge. Great to see your confidence and ability growing with each episode.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks! Its definitely growing 😊

[@petemartin1526]

its amazing to see how far you've come in a short space of time? Your journey has started. Good luck and fair winds.

[@TeuluTribe]

We still can’t believe it ourselves! Thanks Pete 😁

[@joelbrown4110]

Great video. It looked like you ran water into your tank filler directly from the water source. Would highly recommend you buy/build an inline water carbon filter, at a minimum, and get in the habit of using it. The first time you don't and get some nasty water in the tank, you will regret it. Never trust the source when the filter system is cheap and easy to build. If you put a valve on it, you get added convenience of controlling the flow at the filler end. Cheers.

[@ianelwell8000]

Good advice!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Joel, we’ll have a look into that 😊 We current have a filter on our drinking water tap.

[@TheSmartodd]

You've grown so much as sailors in such a short period of time - great to hear your confidence so high :0)

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you 😊 We are feeling more confident than ever!

[@geemee248]

Hey Becka & Zak, what an achievement. You have gone from zero to blooming hero in next to no time! A boost to you confidence born out of your dedication, hard work, passion … & guts; you are really on the way to explore the world. As you say - you ‘bloody did it’!! We are now hooked in following your adventure. Love from Ella’s parents

[@TeuluTribe]

Hey guys, thank you so much for your kind words. It’s so nice to hear from you two! We’ve definitely come a long way since we last met. Hopefully we will see you two on the water again at some point 😊

[@peterdobson1287]

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[@peterdobson1287]

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[@damianhall4554]

Tea and camera fail...Laughed out loud. Fantastic !

[@TeuluTribe]

I wasn’t laughing at the time 😅

[@kjslavin]

You have quickly become one of my favourite sailing channels. ⛵️ The detail of the sailing is better than most other channels. I love watching your enthusiasm and frustration and overcoming fears to accomplish long held dreams. So many firsts in such a short time. We bought our own yacht only a week ago. A Carter 30. Owning my own boat has been a dream since I was 17. I am now 64. We have many firsts ahead of us, and you both are such an inspiration.

[@TeuluTribe]

Aw Kerry, we are so happy you can be here, living through it with us 😊 Congrats on your boat, thats incredibly exciting. Hopefully see you on the water one day!

[@PeterGrimes59]

well done Kerry! Like you, I have a dream in my early 20's that one day I wud own my own yacht. Bought an RL34 5 yrs ago, then upgraded 2 yrs ago to a Catalina C380 and have been fulltime liveaboard cruisers since.

[@trescocos]

Hey bud that broken plastic cone on your dinghy outboard is primarily a spacer. The thrust of the prop shoves it forward on the the shaft when running. So all you need to do is cut a piece of pvc pipe, or stack on some ss washers, to snug up the space between the rear of prop and the cotter pin. This would be safer than trusting your glue on rotten plastic! The only time there is force put on the pin is in reverse so as long as you dont have any slop you will be good to go! PS enjoying your show!

[@Darrenj195]

So cool going back to this newbie video. Channel 16 is English😊. How cool.

[@ianelwell8000]

Well done guys, you’re an inspiration to many people, your ‘can do attitude ‘ shines through and the raw emotion just tops it off! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us all

[@TeuluTribe]

Aw, thanks Ian! We appreciate you 😊

[@seanallam5534]

Guys I only just found your channel. We are probably at least two years behind you, learning to sail and dreaming of owning a boat and adventures. Well done getting this far and good luck. Love the videos.

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Sean, best of luck with your sailing dreams!

[@taylormatthews5692]

Your channel is my absolute favourite! Thank you so much for taking us along; it's a real pleasure watching you two :)

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much Taylor, we both work really hard on our content 😊

[@joeswinny7686]

I came here after seeing you two on Mads channel and I'm very pleased I did. Congrats on the crossing, no mean feat, I'm impressed and look forward to following your journey. All the best to you both.

[@TeuluTribe]

Mads and Ava are so lovely- we feel very grateful we got to sail with them 😊 Thanks for hopping over and seeing what we are about!

[@pieterdijkhuizen]

You guys are single handed keeping my inspiration alive!!!

[@simongear3940]

Another great achievement. Well done. You are learning all the time, and great to hear you talking about getting to know what Teulu likes and doesn’t. You should be very proud. Thanks as always

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Simon! 😊

[@beckylarsson6697]

First time I stumbled across your channel, I thorougly enjoyed it. I could feel the excitement! My husband and I learned to sail and bought a 23ft practise boat this summer. Planning to leave sweden in a few years 🤞

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you Becky! Hopefully we will see you out on the water at some point 😊

[@johnbergquist8510]

All I can say is bravo congrats you had me smiling this whole video you are so excited it made me grin and smile for you.cheers !!!!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers John, glad we could make you smile so much 😁

[@nesrodrigues9811]

fantastic work Guys! Well done... onwards with the journey. keep positing these videos... its a great inspiration

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Nes, as long as we have internet we will 😊

[@conradlogan5201]

Not only was this latest voyage an accomplishment-but equally are your video journal skills improving 👍🏻

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you Conrad!

[@superformOG]

this is so great, remember when i said you are the captain and you make the decisions, now that you have done a crossing I hope you understand more fully what it really means to be a captain. You're the captain now! Congrats!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much!

[@stevewoody63]

I am so proud of you both, I know you are learning so much more off cam but I wish that if I was your age I took up sailing and had the guts and passion that you have and where it may have possibly taken me. Stay safe you two and fair sees. xx

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you Steve! It’s never too late x 😊

[@Charliesaysz]

Congratulations! The last few hours sounded challenging but more experience under the belt, well done you two! Living the dream

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Chapati, more experience is always good 😊

[@davidallen9526]

Wonderful episode. Packed full of accomplishments and reaching new personal best. The music that you chose was very nice. I loved the way you closed this video. You two touch so many people in producing and sharing your videos. Im just one soul out here in the vast KZbin community. But your videos have the potential to make a difference in a person's daily life and that is fairly powerful when you stop to think about it.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you for your kind words David, Becka works incredible hard to edit each episode 😊

[@tomriley5790]

Congratulations guys! Well done! Have a well deserved sleep & rest!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Tom, we will 😅

[@boatman909]

Congratulations 👍. Crossing the Bay of Biscay is a challenge at anytime. Very well done!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers John 😊

[@dernolddodge]

Amazing. You two have learned so much so fast. I can’t wait to see what you find on your travels! you have became one of my favorite channels!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you James, we’ve definitely come a long wait since March 😅 You’re too kind!

[@islandman9619]

Impressed! Well done and congrats to experimenting successfully - your happiness shone through :) You're both an inspiration to others!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you so much 😊

[@judywebb8358]

Your, both you and Zach, enthusiasm is infectious!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much Judy 😊

[@philipwright7186]

Mega well done guys, you deserve to feel proud, that's a great milestone!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Philip! We kind of can't believe it!

[@TheStephanPeters]

Well done; a great achievement. A really well put together video too.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Steph! 😊

[@mattandtamsin]

Huge congrats so jealous of the huge adventures ahead of you, good luck!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Matt, we’ve definitely got a lot ahead of us 😆

[@ianscott3180]

Well done guys, the first of many passages I am sure. I have done Biscay a couple of times, the first on a Contessa 26 with no GPS, radar, auto helm to name a few things. A long time ago, I would not do that now. At seventy and ending my sailing days you brought back memories of that first Bicay and the scense of achievment. Bon Voyage. 🙃Oops rogue wave.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Ian, it sounds like your first crossing was a bit different from ours 😅 I bet you’ve got some good story’s to tell!

[@darinsalisbury1151]

Happy bunny here. There it was, had to wait all they say until the end. You bloody did it. Seriously well done to both of you.

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Darin 🐰

[@johncooper5293]

Great achievement getting in to port safely at night. Really impressed with the sailing capabilities of the ketch. Getting to warmer seas always good.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks John. Teulu loves some down wind sailing 😍

[@rjgillens2637]

congratulations... only the first of many successful passages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you 😊

[@johnburton6984]

Congratulations guys... Well done.! Keep smiling 😃 These tests are there for your learnings, embrace them.. Cheers J&G

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks J&G, we have definitely learned some valuable lessons during this crossing 😊

[@SVTONICBoatWives]

Well done you two;)

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks you two 😁

[@jonathanrussell5262]

Hey guys, love your experience on camera, it is truly a great feeling/ sense of achievement to cross big bays or oceans. My big tip, listen to advise (even if you ignore it) and keep up your sleep. Good luck

[@TeuluTribe]

Hey Jonathan, thanks for watching and for the advise 😊

[@bedford1941]

Sort of envious of both of you for doing what i always dreamt about ... love you both stay safe and take care of each other and you will last a life time happy xx

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you Richard 😁

[@brownnoise357]

Well Done, The Bay of islay is a great crossing to have u der your Belts. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 👍🙂

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Bob 😊

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Go you good things. What a way to arrive at a new country. Memories are truly being etched in your mind. Good on you. Well done ✔️

[@TeuluTribe]

They really are 😊

[@jameshoward9275]

Hey Hey Becka & Zak, If anyone could sail around the world... it is you two. In flying, its dangerous to get behind the processes required; you guys seem will ahead of sailing. Good work....Thanks

[@TeuluTribe]

Hey James, thanks you 😊 We will be taking it one step at a time!

[@davidnichols147]

Fantastic, you both must be totally emotionally drained after crossing the BAY OF BISCAY. We wish you both all the most pleasant sailing experiences in Teulu's future. Happy ailing!

[@TeuluTribe]

We did definitely feel a bit drained 😅 Thanks David!

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Thank you, uplifting to catch up with your sailing to new places. Great memories filling the life banks, good health& continuing experiences!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers George!

[@SBoots29]

I am awestruck as to how much one needs to know to sail a vessel. I will put it a different way, Sail a vessel well. Both of you have achieved that and a dream that so many others cannot do and thank you. Your journey only just begun and there will be more things thrown at you for the first time. Your attitudes and experience and ability to work together will prevail. Looking forward to adventures in Spain. Cheers

[@TeuluTribe]

Thats such a lovely comment, thanks Stephan, it sure is a journey- one with many ups and down but beautiful nonetheless 😊

[@stephensparkes7260]

Well done you heroes I can't believe that you have done something so amazing so quick in your journey and something that I would not have the guts to do my self well done x

[@TeuluTribe]

I don’t know if I’d call us hero’s, but thanks for your kinds words Stephen 😊

[@andyherbert1267]

If you are going downwind in a ketch with a following swell take the mizzen down it blankets the mainsail and tries to push the stern round, its more efficient without it !

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the advice Andy, we’ll definitely try this!

[@adammallerman8153]

I've sailed in the Pacific, Atlantic East coast, and the Med but I think the two most challenging seas I've tackled are The Channel and the Bay of Biscay, so well done guys. Now you know that you can handle anything Poseidon throws at you!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks so much Adam! They were challenging at times but we did it 🎉

[@chr15996]

Definitely running. I think walking is well behind you guys now!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks 😅

[@rogerdarbyshire5664]

Outstanding, especially the last leg, approaching a strange lee shore at night, . Thst'd give anyone some nerves, however experienced you are. Also, excellent call on leaving when you did, big systems piling into the bay leave nasty sea states for ages afterwards. It's all to do with some very weird counter currents you get along the continental shelf drop-off. Crossing that area as quickly as possible is a very good thing, as it's definitely a Place Where Bad Things Happen. All the best ...

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Roger- yes, we can definitely see that!

[@TheSwarbreck]

I didn't want this to end.......super video in so many ways.......can't wait (AS ALWAYS) for the next one. Have fun.

[@TeuluTribe]

Aw Patricia, thanks so much!

[@Mungari1]

Such an inspiration to an African who has never seen a Sail Boat 🛥. Congratulations 🎊 and thank you for taking us through your sail.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Jeff! 😊

[@johndavidson6867]

Well done "Teulu Tribe" , good planning and sticking mostly to it payed off big time. Now to plan out the rest of your sail journey may it go as well.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks John 😁

[@2299jsimon]

Well done... you had a fairly good window.

[@TeuluTribe]

It was as good as we could have hoped for 😄

[@garyseven777]

You are doing it! So very happy this is happening for you!! Fantastic 🎉🎉

[@TeuluTribe]

We are bloody doing it Gary!

[@trailingarm63]

Great film. Beautiful journey. Enjoyed Tommy Cooper trying to make a cup of tea!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks 😊 It definitely wasn’t my finest moment haha.

[@harrysheffield624]

Proud, so very proud of you two !!!!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Harry!

[@dorianzittle7710]

I am delighted to see you are following your dream., I envy you both, most people you're age don't have the ambition to attempt what you are accomplishing. Just remember that the sea is beautiful but unforgiving. Try to anticipate the unknown. I love your choice of background music. Take care and have fun the world is there for you to explore. God Bless and Fair winds . Houston, TX.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Dorian, so glad you can be here with us, following along 😊

[@Joe-zt7ef]

You guys are DOING IT!!! you know what your doing, don't let your nerves make you rethink your plans and stay true to your wants in this life, we only get one, YOU GUYS ARE AWSOME :)

[@Joe-zt7ef]

I won something ?

[@TeuluTribe]

We are!! Thanks so much Joe 😊

[@sdtok527]

This is my favorite episode so far. You guys are doing it!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers 😊

[@Arnaud58]

Well done, the first crossing beyond coastal waters!👏👌 The boat surely can take it when sailed right, and that's precisely what you did.🤗 Apart from the tea that is...🤣

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha the tea was a disaster 😅

[@flyinthebug35]

@Teule Tribe this is the 1st video of yours that I have watched and I really enjoyed it. I look forward to some binge watching to catch up on your sailing story. Congrats on completing a fairly big sail for novice sailors. New sub. Good luck with the channel.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for being here! Glad you enjoyed the vid 😊

[@norman4991]

Well done you two, love your honesty regarding your experiences. All the very best for your journeys.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thank you Norman!

[@andytaylor97]

Again I say, huge huge huge congratulations to you both… a seriously impressive feat - well done indeed and to come into a foreign port at night and in difficult weather makes it even more amazing…. I for one am super proud of you both (even though we have never met!) and can’t help but think if I could have done what you have done when I was your age - probably not!!

[@TeuluTribe]

Cheers Andrew! It definitely wasn’t the easiest port entry we have done 😅 I’m sure you could have done it too.

[@dougwilson1769]

Another great video.

[@mikethomas2138]

What a great update - I love that you don’t hide how you are feeling. Stay safe.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Mike- gotta keep it real 😊

[@charles11ification]

Yes, you did it! Good on you.

[@michaelrhodes6033]

You guys are doing so well, you are amazing. I am so looking forward to following your journey week by week. Oh yes, don’t throw those shorts away grrrrrrrrr. Love you guys.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Michael 😊

[@Lizzie-ob6nx]

for the signal flags the port side is for signal flags like the letters and numbers only but the starboard side is for anything including courtesy flags. I don’t think a country’s flag will matter to much if it’s in the port if it can’t be mistaken for a signal flag and those little ropes are signal halyards hope this helps and your boat is absolutely beautiful

[@allornothing7957]

I was about to google the answer! Brilliant!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks for the help Lizzie 😁

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Well done to you guys. Another tick. Nicely done. On a masthead boat the genoa is the power and the main is giving you pointing ability. It’s really about feeling the helm to determine the balance so knowing if you have weather help or lee helm but looks like you are working it out fine and reefing early is much better than too late. Nice to see you with Sail Life yesterday. Andy UK

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Andy! Yes, definitely learning to manage the weather helm especially!

[@kohrsthomas]

YEAH you guys didi it!!!! Congrats. Looking so much forward of how you go on further and further into "thats normal now" NO STRESS ANYMORE

[@TeuluTribe]

We did!!! Thanks Thomas 😊

[@shreksswamp9001]

Well done Kids and congratulations. Tell you what. Your videos are getting exponentially better all the time and this video was in a class equal to Delos and La Vagabond. Believe me I know, because I've been watching them since near the time they started their youtube channels. Keep this quality of story telling and videography going and I can see your channel growing into something big.

[@TeuluTribe]

Thats such a kind comment. Wow. Thanks so much!

[@Sailing_Gypsy]

A massive well done to the both of you - huge achievement :)

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks 😊

[@Sabhail_ar_Alba]

Congratulations, you're learning fast.

[@TeuluTribe]

We are! Thanks 😊

[@davidhenderson433]

Well done guys Your smashing life

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks David! 😊

[@TheRackdog]

Absolutely brilliant, well done, your both so genuine and i love that😊

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Simon, we are always trying to keep it authentic 😊

[@HelenandDave]

Well done guys, massive achievement and confidence booster. Enjoying the journey with you, Cheers Dave & Helen ⛵️

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Dave and Helen! 😊

[@chow24]

Fantastic news 👏 come so far as new bees to sailing.....Maybe try to lock your prop coupling with a spanner 🔧 ....then put remainder on engine key 🔑 to remove before starting

[@TeuluTribe]

It’s all thanks to this community and other sailors we have met along the way. We are looking into something like this for some of our bigger crossings to come 😊

[@seawench555]

Ur Bloody Doing It!!!! Well u Bloody Did It!!! Bravo Becka, Zach well done, we are so proud of ur first Nautical passage completed safely. Uve got a very strong, capable boat, and ur both just gorgeous. 🇦🇺🌈🤣🐳💙❤💜

[@TeuluTribe]

We definitely blood did it 😅 Thank you for your kind words 😍 🐳

[@donellefson5882]

Right on you guys congrats on the crossing and safe seas ahead for you .

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Don 😊

[@HerzausStahl]

I'd go crazy with the dangeling noise from the mast.

[@jbsanger696]

Well done! Love the video

[@cnc75adventures49]

Congratulations what a conference builder great job👍👍

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks! It really was 😊

[@paulwalker9423]

Aww well done both of you what an achievement,becca please tell me I was mistaken and that boy was not in the locker at the back again I was sure I saw that face lol 😂 so proud of you both as you know I love following you as you still remain you 😊

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha he wasn’t this time. Thank you so much Paul 😊

[@julesx2171]

You did it!!! You bloody did it!!!

[@TeuluTribe]

Haha cheers Jules!!

[@nickl74]

One day we will give you a whole lesson on flag etiquette. Flags, like sails have a halyard :-)Well done guys, great sailing and what an accomplishment.

[@TeuluTribe]

Sounds like a fun lesson 😉 Thanks for your kind words Nick!

[@derekpetersen7571]

Mabey one day y’all can cross the Gulf of Mexico to Galveston Tx I have faith y’all could do it that would be awesome keep up the great work it is a great sence of a accomplishment when you complete a crossing I’ve done my share that’s for sure may the rest of your travels be blessed

[@mig-ij6mg]

Just amazing, really happy for you guys

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@garrytownson7552]

A Hydrovane would be a good insurance policy, especially now you are stretching your wings.......added steering backup.

[@TeuluTribe]

Hi Garry. We would love to get one at some point!

[@topc9858]

Love your honesty about what you are feeling. Great job!

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks! 😊

[@joshbarry132]

Well done, great crossing and you handled it all superbly. Enjoying the content from NZ 🙂

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Josh 😊

[@mikemolumby56]

Congratulations, love the videos

[@TeuluTribe]

Thanks Mike!

[@stevechafer7368]

Well done you two, a great achievement and keep the videos coming. One thing that may help you sleep at night whilst sailing and not motoring is to put the gear lever into gear, this locks the transmission and stops the prop spinning. Lots of debate about this but worth a try, less wear and tear even if you create a bit more drag. (This is assuming you don't have a hydraulic gearbox of course when that trick won't work!)

[@TeuluTribe]

Hi Steve, we have a hydraulic gearbox unfortunately so nothing seems to work. Looking into getting a folding prop at the next haul out but need to save a bit more first!

[@stevechafer7368]

@@TeuluTribe I have one too, but l also have a Bruntons autoprop that is very efficient when motoring but still splays out when sailing fast, so you either need a shaft brake, ( a bit like a car disc brake, with a disc on the shaft) or go for a maxi prop that should stay folded when sailing. Either prop not cheap as you know so a shaft brake maybe worth considering?

[@stevechafer7368]

@@TeuluTribe or go for a mechanical gearbox, could be a cheaper solution....