We didn’t expect the weather to change like this [S3E8]

One moment is champagne sailing, and the next the sky erupts into a light show.
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[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Hey guys! To clear up confusion since we've received lots of questions: collision regulations are the same no matter what language you're speaking. A sailboat with sails on port and wind on starboard is the stand on vessel. The only difference is in the terminology. This isn't that strange -- the whole point of other languages is to express the same thing in different ways. I say boat, the germans say boot, the french say bateau, but we're all talking about the same thing. This is no different. In English, a vessel on starboard tack is the stand on vessel. In German a vessel on "backbordbug" is the stand on vessel. It only gets a bit confusing when you try to make a LITERAL translation between the two languages. This is a situation where you need an "in person" translation rather than using a translation app to get the real meaning. Hope this clears things up! -Maya

[@uwerebenstorff6219]

When I was doing a sailing course in the 1980's in Travemünde, we learned "backbordbug" and "steuerboardbug". But meanwhile my daughter learned the international names during her sailing course in Warnemünde. This is how we use it when we sail together.

[@CaptRon817]

I am so happy for the both of you!! I am an old man now and can't do the things that you are doing but I am thrilled that you are and that you can. Please trust my experience here, and appreciate the moment and the millions of other 'moments' that you will one day look back on and understand just how wonderful those things were!! Please, press on with your dreams, be careful and never look back!!

[@markusdeleeuw6193]

These two are archetypal explorers; kind enough to share their rich experience with humility. They're not in 'lockdown' (a prison term) and no one stares at a phone. They're living life on their terms and sharing the beautiful world as they see it. That is art and I am impressed.

[@stashtrey1]

Agreed 100% re "lockdown"....so over it.

[@famvansprang]

Seeing your own country thru the eyes of visitors to your country is great, thank you Magic Carpet

[@johna.245]

The small details of your videos. The port/German -starboard/English story. The waffles. The pleasure Aladino took in steering Magic Carpet with the smallest of lines. Your choice of music while showing the storm rolling in. Maya you have become a master at your craft. Bravo😎

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much, this just made me really happy!

[@MiQBohlin]

Reminder: Vinegar is excellent for - dissolve corroded electrical sockets, leads, relays etc. - dissolve corrosion on rigging - cleaning away mildew - making tasty table water to double for vine (1tbsp/pint) - saving funky drinking water - for soothing pain after jellyfish or insect stings - soothing sunburn - soothing itching after fibreglass work - making your own mayonnaise - for perfecting fish ‘n chips Btw excellent time format on this episode.

[@knolltop314]

Raise the bike seat. Just slightly bent knee at downstroke. Save the knees and increase efficiency. Good luck!

[@scottharriman9419]

I almost made this same comment on the last video 🙂

[@flyinguy86]

Maya, I look forward to your storytelling every week. And a longer video this week too, what a joy. Loved it. You guys are my favorite story tellers on YT. Thank for sharing your story. We truly enjoy it and you do it so gracefully.

[@paivitiitta1884]

Living on a mediterranian island I have learned to respect the sea but I won't deny Ifeel certain fear too. I rather sail with you through youtube than try it in reality, thank you for doing these great videos, they bring me serenity !

[@earlashton1342]

Wow I was there 42 yrs ago. Yes 1979. I was 26 then. In those day's the locals still wore traditional dress & there were no stalls. But I remember this shop that sold Blue Delft. My purchase there was a Stein & today still has pride of place in my home.

[@ianmckenzie5303]

Never get tired of a good thunder storm⛈ 👍😎🐺🐾

[@stijnbelt1069]

You’re both fantastic dutch ambassadeurs. I feel Proud to be dutch sailor, when i watch your video’s.

[@2003DDJ]

Mia, you have such a nice relaxing voice in your narations, keep up the good work!

[@greggtilghman6349]

The intro of every one of these videos include a clip of Maya overlays playing the violin, singing, keyboarding and I can't help but wonder how intricately hard it must have been to overlay and synchronize the video and audio. So professional Maya! Good JOB! I've not seen another content creator include so advanced a production.

[@Bender24k]

I paused and drooled over the waffles. I really enjoy seeing the workings of the ropes and sails - thanks!

[@gisbertgoebel3806]

Well, I think, it's not possible to make any Videos more beautiful than this one. Lovely Pictures of the Landscape of the beautiful Markermeer with such beautiful music! I enjoy every Week because I know, it's ending on Friday! Thank you very much! Enjoy your Time in the Netherlands!

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Thank you Maya, another excellent video. As someone else has said you've become a master at your craft. Hope wherever you're at presently you're both in good health. Fair winds.....

[@mikkoniskakangas6825]

Thanks for sharing another beautiful episode! Brought us back nice menories of our home-exchange period in Heemstede! And thanks for your real life sailing with no brand new boats and instruments all around! This is more than any other channels just because of that! Less is more!

[@eleanorchapple8772]

What a memorable day. Couple of days. A lovely sail Magnificent storm And crispy waffles with cream and fruit. And a happy sailor lad. And a happy young woman. Thank you for a magical video.

[@joezanella8949]

At the time we are viewing this we are all sailing from A to A, going nowhere under covid lock down. For this reason it is wonderful to end the week being able to share a reminder of life as it was with these super young people, thanks U2.

[@11Djamila]

I’m so looking forward to watching your episodes week after week. I love thunderstorm and lightning and as you but it’s hard to describe how exciting and frighting it is all at the same time ...like you’ve said, it’s good to be on safe harbor to enjoy the show. Take care and thank you for inspiring me to follow my dreams...to build my own boat soon enough 🙏🏽😌

[@garrickmartin7707]

Hi there you two. I love your videos and your relationship. You're very fortunate. My wife and i built a wooden gaff cutter 27 years ago with a view to doing what you're doing but I'm afraid that it didn't come to pass and we couldn't afford to keep the boat and a house so the boat had to go. So keep sailing you pair of lovelies. From Rick in Western Australia.

[@kevinreed8041]

You are a true artist, your videos are a blend of visual perfection, the right sound track and based on your home that is a masterpiece of sailing beauty that Alidino maintains like an artist. Thank you!

[@michaelbradley2329]

Once again I am SO impressed with your video.! The photography is absolutely stunning and your commentary is so fact filled and interesting. Addictive!

[@aarondodge1913]

You have a gift! This episode is one of the best you have done. You have captured the joy and excitement boating and exploration. The music captured the feel and the video! Well you have never done better.

[@johnmikel5934]

Very nice narration Maya, love your music, it's a great season of videos in the Netherlands. You show them to be very pleasant people, kind and considerate. Great work piloting all those waterways Al...and Maya 👍😁

[@waynerudiger1756]

Lovely as usual. I really enjoyed the soundtrack. Watching other KZbinrs it's clear to see how much effort you put into into this aspect of your videos, including consistent levels.Thanks!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you so much Wayne for noticing! I usually mix the master audio track at the end to make sure it’s mostly level. I’m really happy it sounds as such to you!

[@cbecht]

@@SailingMagicCarpet Thank you so much for this. It makes a huge difference.

[@seonagren1732]

Vollendam is lovely. We stayed there about 10 years. I loved our apartment, waking up to a canal outside the door with a short walk to the quaint harbour. Enjoyed seeing it again on your video.

[@km33adv]

Your story telling is amazing. This was special taking me back to my Holland travels at 14. There is such a peace in the country along the sea. Thank you.

[@pentaman24]

Sailing Magic Carpet is like Volendam, cute and pretty and has become a (virtual) tourist attraction. Keep the great videos coming!

[@KP_1843]

You have a lovely way of storytelling. Truly you are a wordsmith Maya. Thanks for sharing your journey. #bcgirlsrock

[@nlzaaf]

And of course Aladino is right calling it port tack when the sails are on the port side. It’s what we call it in Dutch. 😀 Thanks for taking us along!

[@unjohn]

Beautiful imagery and eye candy of varying sorts, the nautical sights like the 3 masted vessel was a treat. You’re both very kind open people it seems and thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@emilybh6255]

Wonderful that you two actually sail for the sake of sailing and it is nice to see a KZbinr sailor that one knows about the advantages of backwinding the jib when tacking/coming about so that pulling in the jib on the other side is easier and can be done without a winch. Every other sailing channel I've seen pretty much, people let go of the jib sheets when coming about (instead of backwinding the jib like you showed in this episode) and then they have to wrestle with pulling in the sheet and winching it in on the other side.

[@andydawson8914]

Nice long episode!

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I'm so glad you like it! There was a lot I wanted to fit in this week!

[@shirleyboy8859]

Magic Carpet making my World just a little better.... Thank You. Love to you both, stay safe and Happy :-))))) xxx

[@corryvisser6679]

Nice to see you guys sailing in and around parts of Holland were I remember cycling on the back of my dad's scooter when I was a little kid. We lived in Amsterdam but frequently went to visit my Opoe who lived in Hoorn. I am now bedridden, having had a stroke over a year ago but I love following you around sailing and cycling in the places I can remember as a child. Enjoy your journey.

[@harriethunter8910]

Such beauty. The scenery is really lovely. What a pleasant place. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Australia.

[@georgegilbert7347]

About 40 years ago I was on a business trip to the Hague. Business being what it is I only spent a few days there. But I was lucky to have a local guide to show me the city. I did see enough to make me realize the Netherlands would be a wonderful place to visit. Unfortunately I never made that visit happen. So I am really thankful to Sailing Magic Carpet (and Sailing Uma) for showing what I was not able to come and see myself.

[@melee401]

Yes, racing grade tack on the camera. I agree with you,,,the side the sales are on is the tack despite so much from others. The side the sails are on is the tack you are leaning on.

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

I've been to the Netherlands many times. Thanks for sharing the memory's with me and my travels also. Your video's are a real treat to watch. Well done and very interesting life you both have.

[@pamyh.37]

Having watched Sailing Parlay Revival getting struck by lightning, I have to say I found the storm quite scary. However, thank you, another lovely, fascinating, picturesque episode. Stay well both, wherever you are x

[@alenawilson8912]

Oh how I miss storm watching in the summer! This video was a much needed break from the cold wintertime to recall how warm and wonderful weather is and then turns so very fun and stormy.....GREAT video and can't wait to watch the next one :D

[@leslieadair5944]

Clair de Lune then a shot of the beautiful, big moon.......subtle perfection. Love how carefully you weave the background music into your wonderful videos.

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

Love to see you enjoyed your time in the Netherlands, Happy people are always welcome

[@daroltoops9129]

I'm glad you are just enjoying the day sailing!

[@AdventuresofmrBosch]

Yet another nice episode. Weer een prachtige aflevering. Was genieten

[@stoerer]

Danke für den tollen Film. Wir folgen Euch jede Woche und ihr gehört fest zu unserem Wochenendprogramm. Fair Winds, Anke und Jürgen

[@AdrianoFonseca100]

OMH this video brought me strong memories. We were anchored in front of Marken (right in front of Volendam) we left the anchored towards Enkehuizen (I was not aware of the Storm). We tried to get in the lock with sails up and engine running but the storm got us in the Markmeer close to the Naviduct around 9PM. We lower the sails and kept the engine until the messy storm passed. It was around 1 hour with lighting, waves and seeing nothing in front of us. It was a nerve wracking experience for begining sailors that we are (me and my wife). We decided don't go ashore with that amount of wind and messy waves sailing towards the storm back to the lake. It was a dificult decision to make, between anchoring on the lake or keep the engine running (we opted for the second). Luckily we passed with no damages for this intense experience. We are big fans of the channel we were so close to see the Magic Carpet it is a shame that didn't happen. Awesome video. The one before this was an art work.. congratulations for the quality.

[@dougmacleod7241]

Another great video. Complete understanding on the summer storms, we lived in Orlando Florida for 4 years and you could set your clock, almost, by the rain storms during the summer. Somewhere between 2:00pm and 3:00pm the rain would come and dump plus the lightning was amazing and scary. As to the nettles, those are never fun having hiked a lot and work in land surveying in my early years I understand. Really enjoying catching up on the videos this weekend, Thanks for sharing.

[@bevtrue6937]

Absolutely beautiful. Love your videos and enthusiasm.

[@mikewillis2934]

Lovely episode Thanks

[@klouism1]

Such beautiful country. With all the rain it keeps it that way. Thank you for the video. Keep having fun. ⛵

[@bertoverweel6588]

Nice to see you are having such a great time in my country . Not the thunderstorm ofcourse .

[@Sp3ktral22]

What a lovely film with beautiful narration.

[@VAdu56]

This sailboat is beautifully restored, great congratulations ... !! Professional work .. !! and what warmth with wood ...! Good journey to you, I also repair violins, make musk instruments including a Nyckelharpa and guitars, but my passion has also been sailing for 50 years ... !! Yours, see on FB: Vince Guitars! the storm is always scary, you never know whether to turn off all the electronics with the lightning ... you have to wait wisely ... !!

[@kymcrowart7876]

Another wonderful video. Thank you so very much!

[@ramarkble101]

There are more deep Lakes in the Netherlands. Much of the bigger canals are deep enough for your boat. You can even let your mast on. Friesland/Overijssel have some shallow lakes and canals but in the south west most lakes and canals are deep enough. There is a lot you did not see yet. I spending allmost 45 years on the dutch waterways and lakes and i did not see them all. I enjoy your vlogs very much and this serie you have outdone youself with capturing the beauty of traveling by boat thru europes only real delta.

[@musicbyfabien6263]

Claire de Lune in the background, beautiful. Nice to see and hear how you experience the Netherlands.

[@robbywittlin1631]

Its friday its Magic Carpet Day - excellent video, thank you Maya and Aladino!

[@kathajr]

Much love guys!!! Thanks for takings us places! From Boston

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thanks for coming with us!!

[@kathajr]

Thank you guys!!!

[@sooyoungmoon6760]

Hi Maya. Thank you for creating another beautiful video. I also have to say in my childhood I would enjoy a lot hearing thunder from a distance and watching lightening comes from the dark sky to the ground. It was like a natural firework to me at that time. I love the romantic scenery of Netherlands you captured here too. :-)

[@ChrisShute62]

Love the way you the cosiness of Magic Carpet after the harshness of the storm. Warm lighting and quiet after cold/noise/thunderstorm. Stay safe in your refuge.

[@grahamball364]

Great to see you both back on the open sea .

[@johntaylor1947]

I love the glimpses of the small beautiful towns it so refreshing to see different cultures and their unique style of living and building. Thanks.

[@emlynjay8633]

Thank you. Brought back sweet memories of Volendam - minus the Summer Storms. Hoping that Texel and/or Vlieland was on your itinerary.

[@kayakamy2618]

Great to see the wind vane tacking - I'm very interested in the cool worm gear idea if you ever try it! Thanks for showing us real sailing action in such style.

[@frankzed7684]

You are so relaxing. I would love if you did audio books! Wonderful channel! Keeps getting better. Great work!

[@J-C377]

Always enjoy your videography and narration.

[@kelliemarquet5125]

I just adore Dutch life....I would love to visit for 3 months or more!

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video as always!...stay safe folks.

[@haighaj]

Wow, looks an amazing place to sail! Thanks for another great video 😀

[@sailrxsin]

Love the video as always. So happy to see Aladino excited to go see a formosa, our dream boat, we love the piratey looking boats!

[@stephenbuckle6180]

The Vindo, gorgeously restored and still at the top of my wish list.

[@lkp323]

Thanks for the episode. I can dream on...

[@neilsantos1121]

Loved the emphasis on storms and weather! I agree, being warm, cozy, and safe while watching stormy weather is wonderful! Thanks for clearing up the port/starboard tack differences. I thought Aladino had made a mistake when he said you were on port tack. I was surprised that you made note of that and explained it.

[@donaldsmith3337]

Nice day to keep up your sailing skills, thxs guys.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thanks for watching and commenting Donald!

[@wayneb7100]

Thank you for another great Video.

[@rl3898]

Thank you for the memory boost. Oh when this pan..ic ends it will be so good to go back and continue my journeys through this wonderful country. I last went through, much too quickly, in 2018 doing a yacht delivery. It was the shortest route too as the rail bridge on the mast up route had stuck, so we had to cut to the North sea from Ijmuiden instead.

[@SXMaarten01]

I know these waters very well. My boat was in Lelystad Haven for many years. I was surprised about the thunderstorms you experienced. Never seen so many there. But I advise you to go to Marken (an island) with it's monumental lighthouse (het Paard van Marken) or The Marken Horse. Enter Marken before 16.00 and try to dock on port in the community harbor. It's for free, nice harbormaster, but you have to double bang always. You will meet the nicest people then and load of tourists in daytime. At Night Marken is for the sailors.

[@tilongatao]

I also found learning to sail a mostly linguistic challenge starting with not beging supposed to refer to ropes as ropes. But I still think it´s the other way round. Loved your videos and looking forward to tomorrow‘s one.

[@williamkeily6686]

I love the technological terms. Because I can't sail yet. It's so informative.

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

Love watching the adventure and remembering the places with fond memories of days gone by.

[@jonkje]

Another great video! If you're in the Lemmer area, with or without MC (I prefer with :)) let me know (Wajer Yachts), overlooking the IJsselmeer and we have a marina at the back so... Welcome!

[@Dauberman]

What? 2 times already that u-tube doesn't show you on my front page: unbelievable! Won't happen now that i'm following though. I'm too happy to see you each week and take a big breath of air! Love u both from france ;)

[@paulsj9245]

What a joyride, and good fun with the wind vane! For a true no-touch tack, you'd need a device to preserve the wind angle on the other side, e.g. from 45° starboard to 45° port, just like a self-tacking jib.

[@harrisonandrew]

I love storm watching too. A really good thunderstorm is rare in the UK, but when it does happen I will turn off the tv and watch it instead. I have seen some amazing lightning shows in places like Florida, Lagos (Nigeria), Gold Coast (Australia) and even in Wroclaw (Poland). That one you just showed looked like a doozie. 👍

[@ilanagrandpa]

What a great use of classical music in your background I will have to make time for time to make for binge watching your videos. I am a new subscriber

[@AaronKlassen]

Reminds me of summer storms on the prairies in Canada.

[@_Willem_]

Nice to see our country trough your eyes o_~

[@svfairisle]

Loved seeing Monnikendam again, we spent a winter their on Fair Isle when we first bought her, fabulous place.

[@p8ulr3id]

In our house a waffle, cream and fruit would most definitely be a pudding. I certainly would not be allowed that for breakfast! (Dutch bargeboard earrings Maya?)

[@merryfergie]

The camera definition looked so good when maya was walking along the grass knolls, 26:××

[@jfv65]

Yes, summer thunderstorms often appear at about 16:00h and 20:00h after a hot humid summerday. The whole day surface water got evaporated forming clouds , then when it starts cooling back down late afternoon all that water seems to come back down in one big spectacular downpour. Sometimes even in the form of hailstones.

[@gratefulot360]

Truly enjoyable. Thank you!

[@gavinspring1350]

Really great episode. Love watching storms.

[@kymcrowart7876]

So excited for Friday

[@parallelkinematiker]

I like your episodes so so so so much! Thank you and greetings form Berlin

[@ewoutvan-manen3583]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy your fantastic adventures and high quality videos. Especially these current ones as I spent my childhood sailing these waters - before the Markermeer was created. I am envious of your waffles! Hope you had poffertjes too. I can't remember why you are sailing under Dutch colours?

[@michaeltaylor520]

I remember our first trip to Holland with biking all over the place. My impression? this looks like Disneyland with the towns and bike paths. I have been back 2 more times and enjoyed every visit.