We Hit Trouble Sailing Our Boat to St Tropez

[@KristinasTravels]

Leave your awesome 'Q&A' questions below, and John and I will be answering our favourite ones (and perhaps a few risky/dangerous, controversial ones too haha) in our next episode! Stay tuned!! And if you'd like to jump behind the scenes with us for a chinwag, join here: www.patreon.com/kristinastravels By becoming a Patreon, you'll get a copy of our personalised Google Pins from this series (and best of all, you'll also be supporting our channel) 🥰

[@scotchali]

if you ever go to st tropez again theres a place a few miles away called port grimaud that has little canals that is the most beautiful place and worth a look.

[@adrianchristopher5867]

Hey, don't feel bad. Life is not like school! You are allowed to make mistakes, because you are meant to learn from them. Your being so humble accepting it, speaks volumes. I really enjoyed this episode, so keep them rolling. Handling that wind was awesome!

[@KristinasTravels]

Thank you so much Adrian, that's so true.. we definitely learn something with every sail :) See you next time for the finale!

[@HPLKNND]

Sorry guys, an over-wind on a winch is a 2 minute job to resolve with the right know how. I've been sailing for over 40 years and done this multiple times. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. These things happen. What is important is knowing how to resolve the issue.

[@KristinasTravels]

You’re right, it was pretty stressful in that busy bay though with so many expensive boats around. It really caught us off guard, and took me completely by surprise. We only started sailing around 3 years ago, on and off, and this is the first time for me/ and us! So grateful we now have this knowledge. You’re so right, knowledge is key in this situation. I can’t believe we were’t taught how to get out of this mess during our RYA competent course actually… maybe they do in Day Skipper? I’m not sure.. Grateful it’s happened now though, so we can be better prepared for next time. And hopefully, we can get it sorted in 2 minutes 🤣🙂 It’s nice you say that actually, because in my head I amounted it to be this big mistake… thanks for making me feel better 🥰

[@HPLKNND]

@@KristinasTravels Considering you guys have only been sailing for 3 years, you've done remarkably well. The rolling hitch has to be one of the most useful knots and an important one to have in your tool kit. I don't know why these techniques are knot (excuse the pun) taught in sailing schools. I only became aware of it when I started racing keel-boats and over-winds were a common occurrence. Love your channel. Gained some really useful knowledge prior to my trip around the Greek Ionian Islands this past summer. Calm seas and fair winds. See you on the water.

[@toddhurdon2016]

Exactly

[@therealnewjorg]

it‘s not even their boat.. as the title suggests 🙈

[@johnmayer3433]

An overriding turn is done very easily when not concentrating for a moment. It happens all the time so you don't need to be overly ashamed, just a little bit lol. John did alright in what he was doing it is the preferred method. Maybe you could have put the loose end on the next winch and turn the boat into the wind iot loose the sheet's tension and haul the locked turn out. Depending on the situation that sometimes needs to be repeated until the sheet is free. It is hard on the sheet's material though. My wife and I have been there 27 years ago. The water front hasn't almost changed at all but the yachts are now three times bigger and all the hills have been way less plastered with houses back then.

[@Corrvision]

Wow what a great adventure! It always puts a smile on my face when I hit refresh on your You Tube Channel web page and you have a new episode posted. This was such an awesome series of videos, very well crafted with engaging storytelling, and what an amazing ship to film them on. Well done guys!

[@KristinasTravels]

Thank you so so very much C! Really appreciate the kind words and feedback, makes it all feel very meaningful and a pleasure to share with you :) K x

[@justinstevenson5807]

Haha.. awesome video. John’s face pretty much said it all. “STFU.. we’ll talk about it later..” lol. Luv you guys! 😂

[@KristinasTravels]

Hahaha 100% hahahahahahahhaa

[@jack62509]

I was in a race a few weeks ago. Had the same issues with the sheet overlapping itself on the winch, on the last tack before the finish. Out of urgency, I stood over the winch and pulled up. Ended up pulling the entire winch assembly off the boat and lost the winch in the lake. Happens to the best of us.

[@johnmayer3433]

Hercules 2.0 ??

[@KristinasTravels]

Holy smokessss!!!! I understand, you gotta do, what you gotta do, right!!!! Hope it wasn't an expensive fix .. but we all know what BOAT stands for.. hahaha :)

[@ThrowBackZone]

I can't believe you guys sailed into St Tropez with all that traffic and a stuck sail! 🛥💨 That rolling hitch trick was genius. I'm taking notes for my next sailing trip!

[@KristinasTravels]

I know, haha, it was quite the experience really.. quietly pooping myself (and rather confused) after it happened, but as soon as John managed to free the line, boy, what a sigh of relief!!! The lows make the highs, feel unreal!

[@skyak4493]

I will be sorry to see the 55 go. It is just so nice to have a luxury ocean apartment with huge indoor/outdoor patio and be able to have two suites for friends. Your own posh little neighborhood sailing through paradise.

[@KristinasTravels]

Truely. You captured her beauty perfectly!!!! 🙌 On to the next adventure.. 🤩🥰 Let’s see what happens next 🙂 x

[@skyak4493]

@@KristinasTravels And I should say that Beneteau group did great selecting you for this opportunity/series/promotion. Relentlessly positive, but honest. And I should also say, if they are smart and extend your contract, I would make a great addition to the neighborhood, engineer/sailor. Or If they are now selling the 55 at a large discount -I’m in!

[@MrFroglips69]

Unbelievably groovy trip through France. Thanks for taking me along. You made dreams come true for me, and I experienced it all from my sofa. LOL! You two are the best. Cute, funny, adventurous and very loving. Never stop being you. My question to you is, what is your secret for your true love for each other?

[@KristinasTravels]

Haha, ok, we can answer this one 🫢 I think! Maybe I’ll get John to answer first and I’ll answer second 🤣

[@stumeadows3849]

Your videos are soooo good! Really fun and interesting to watch. Gotta be one of best productions on you tube. Awesome keep em coming! 😎👍

[@KristinasTravels]

Awww 🥰 Thanks so much S, it's comments like yours that truly make me feel a sense of gratefulness. What did I do to deserve such kind friends?! K x

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic episode as usual, John is such a cool head under pressure, you can see the cracks on occasion. A hot tip when travelling to a ritzy destination, eat where the locals eat, generally awesome value n great food n accommodating. Particularly true when looking for the locals with low paid jobs. What was your biggest challenge, timewise, financially and personally. Keep up the awesome work, looking forward to your next challenge.

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanksss Sean!! I see all your amazing messages always, and will add this question to the Q&A! Appreciate the support always 🙂🥰 KC x

[@seanchristie7150]

@KristinasTravels much appreciated, looking forward to the Q&A

[@kurtweber7361]

Love Saint-Tropez almost in the quiet saison....! Amazing documentary! Thank you!

[@KristinasTravels]

Thank you so much Kurt! No doubt it's beautiful there right now :)

[@kylewick46]

Gonna miss that boat! Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@KristinasTravels]

Cheers Kyle! 🥰😇

[@type72able]

Next time, pro tip, try putting the end of the trapped sheet on another winch and winch the not out, usually quicker and easier.

[@InterAstefanMechanic]

12:43 😄 that little incident with the ship canvas DOES NOT ruin any thing BABY❤❤❤! I know you are frustrated, know how you feel🙂🙂 tou just have to GET OVER IT! darling 💗💗💗🙂

[@26N80W]

Hoping to cross the Atlantic and sail the med one day and your channel really inspires. Love what you guys do.

[@KristinasTravels]

What a trek that will be! Ohhh, what an adventure that awaits you. I’m so glad to inspire, and hope you get to Europe very soon! It’s changing all the time, and things are slowly getting more expensive, but what a place to be! Indulge in the food, culture, language and sunshine! ☀️

[@SlimandSophSailingNakama]

Nice lil day saver there John! Another amazing episode guys ❤ Not sure how well we would go with the crowds either 😂

[@KristinasTravels]

Cheers guys! Haha id imagine it felt similar to how I imagine you guys felt rocking up to the big smoke of freo after being in the Kimberly’s for months on end 😝

[@simonlane7817]

Kel's got the moves! She seems like alot of fun 🥰.. After all your time on th 55, I'd love to hear your concluding thoughts of the yacht. Looking foward to more adventures.

[@pmacgowan]

Great video guys, Cant wait for your next adventure 🙂

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks so much P!!! We've had a few together already haven't we hehehe! x

[@beautifulflorida]

Beautiful video! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@KristinasTravels]

Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed St Tropez ☺️

[@tonyw3250]

Glad you got your sail sorted, but you can tell John wasn't impressed at the time🤣

[@KristinasTravels]

😂 It’s written all over his face! 🤣 Thanks for watching Tony 🥰

[@GrantSt-w3u]

Overrides happen, tension on sheet/ angle you are pulling the line off winch will cause them Icicle Hitch, is better for taking tension on a line, also for changing winches etc... will slide on working line until you put it under tension and wont bind (you can actually untie it) alternatively get a floating jammer and do the same thing

[@theleanarchitect]

Johns face at 11:01. I feel you man.

[@edinmujezinovic6288]

Where will the next adventure/series take place? Love your channel. I have been a regular visitor for quite some time. All the best

[@KristinasTravels]

Got it!!! Thanks E! Really appreciate your support for so long, thank you for being a regular viewer, you’re a friend of ours now! If you see us around the traps or sailing, come say hi! 😊

[@bos6782]

The sailing to St Tropez looked challenging to say the least, nice job guys. What’s the plan for when you drop the boat back to Jeaneau

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks for the question, we'll answer this for you over the next couple of eps! :) Legend!

[@marktaylor484]

Go Kelly! And I wouldn't worry about the winch mishap, it happens to lot's of sailors'.

[@KristinasTravels]

Kelly's got the moves alright!! And thanks for your support Mark 🥹 Kind words

[@nealrosenholtz7116]

I have seen that rolling hitch great idea

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks Neal, it's a good one isn't it!! Amazing idea!

[@frankstocker5475]

If you can't do a rolling hitch bring the lazy sheet over & put it on a winch to ease the one that has the override.

[@arottie4097]

W0W!

[@bugrabasara]

Great content and a great boat!! I'm curious though: having experienced both, if you had the budget (let's say up to $1-1.5 million to avoid extreams) to buy a decent catamaran or monohull, which would you choose for your lifestyle?

[@smeralda4431]

you should see how the French park their cars. Always without a gear engaged. So that they can push the car in front or behind away if it gets too tight... haha...

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

Very good 👍

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks for watching!! ☺️

[@FighterFred]

Very nice boat for the Med. Not so sure about bluewater crossing oceans though.

[@Krzysztof-iq4vp]

I think for the med it is good. But this is not a boat I would like to go for crossing the Atlantic or pacific.. there another brands better prepared for adventure like this.

[@pieterverboven4853]

@@Krzysztof-iq4vp LOL, you should lookup Leading the Escapade in what boat they did the Atlantic crossing. This brand new 55 is perfectly capable for it.

[@Krzysztof-iq4vp]

@@pieterverboven4853 I don’t think that this brand is a good option for this adventure… small water maker.. small diesel capacity as backup.. and it is miles away from a Garcia.. Amel… Hallberg… sorry.. yachts from brand like this are for charter in med… and after 3-4 years of charter there look like a Golf 4 with 20 years and 400.000 km… is not the same standard..

[@krisvanaut]

How easy was it to sail with the 55 foot yacht, given you’re experiance on smaller sailing vessels? Did you take some training coaching upfront, or just plunged into the deep? I have experiance sailing yachts up to 45 foot, but not sure how to skill up to sail 55 foot yachts…

[@KristinasTravels]

GREAT QUESTIONS!! Thank you for sending these though K! Looking forward to spilling the beans, and you'd be absolutely fine!! The bow thruster, maneuverability on these new boats is insane. Coming from Tucana, this was a breeze 🥰

[@thomasbrasse3145]

I think you should set sail for Australia with that bad boy! I am more of a cat guy, but that is a great boat. Sure, you need a better dodger for the helms, but that is a modification that could be made.

[@mentonish]

You should return to st tropez in the winter, much better, nice to see you were close to the blacK island of TINTIN in the bay close to st raphael

[@gillima20]

I suppose you found out that the elephant ear is like a veal schnitzel? The boat seems so comfortable and easy to sail. Shame to give it back really.

[@KristinasTravels]

Hahaha! Yeh, lol.. we had to look it up 🤣 Lol! It's so comfortable G, handing back the keys is a killer. 😝

[@christianwestling2019]

If one wants to see St Tropez pre-tourism I can recommend the 1956 movie "And God Created Woman (Et Dieu... créa la femme)" with Brigitte Bardot. :)

[@KristinasTravels]

Great recommendation Christian!!!!

[@madsbredgaard5323]

Are you going to the Cannes Yachting festival next week?

[@KristinasTravels]

Unfortunately we won’t be able to make it this year! But if you visit the Jeanneau team, please make sure you say hi from me!!!! 😍😊☺️ and keep an eye out for Rohan, who joined us back in Barcelona at the start of the series 🤘

[@madsbredgaard5323]

@@KristinasTravels I will do that. We will sail a test trip in the Y55 on Wednesday, so we will spend a lot of time together with the Jeanneau team

[@KristinasTravels]

Amazingggg! How did you go with the test sail?!

[@madsbredgaard5323]

@@KristinasTravels It went really well. This is the second time we have seen the boat and have started the purchase process

[@KristinasTravels]

⁠@@madsbredgaard5323Wow!!!! 😮 Congratulations. How’s it going? Which dealer are you working with? 🎉❤ That’s so exciting! Where are you from? 😊

[@mtjoeng]

Yu start the engine and head into the wind will take the tension of the line the easy way.

[@pm1104]

Yazuuu.!

[@KristinasTravels]

Yassu! Hello there ☺️😊 hope you’re having the best day!

[@johnnycomelately6341]

A question not on this videos subject, but can you tell me what your inflatable dinghy brand is please?

[@jasonfelice9573]

Will you look at buying another boat? Or with Johns current work arrangement will that not be possible, and you will continue to do these 'partnership' arrangements with boat manufacturers.

[@KristinasTravels]

Thats a great question, will definitely cover this in the next one, have a great weekend 😊

[@user-et9ww8do4f]

I love foreigners family's friendship usa future way life, i trump connection usa future, awesome videos,cheers

[@anna-13-w]

What exciting journey awaits us next?😊❤❤❤👍

[@KristinasTravels]

Cheers Anna!! We have a lot to share, can’t wait! ☺️☺️ Thanks so much for your question!!! 😍 Sending you love x

[@anna-13-w]

@@KristinasTravels Thank you! Good health and good luck to you!💖🌹❤

[@ennounpuu8574]

2.5 times the scope on the anchor knowing that 20+ knots of wind are coming? Wow... you should go to and learn anchoring basics. At least 5-6 times of scope, ie. 60 m would be the absolute minimum to avoid dragging in the sandy bottom.

[@KristinasTravels]

Whoops, not sure why I said 2.5x scope here, definitely would have had more chain out 😂 must have been sleep deprived, ha, thanks, JT

[@OlderGuyLearningGuitar]

Love your videos. I just wish you'd pronounce the French word Saint as "San", like everyone else 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KristinasTravels]

Ohhhh, oops! 😅🙊 I didn’t realise, thanks for the correction 🥰 Will remember for next time 👏🏽 #WomanLearningFrench 🤣

[@meerec]

@@KristinasTravels on the very same topic, it would pay more respect to the owners of the yacht if you’ve figured out how to pronounce the name ‘Jeanneau’ the way it needs to be pronounced…it’s all over all your posts, and it’s a minor thing but can be disrespectful, especially for an ex television reporter 🙂

[@simonrodgers9105]

How long have you been in The Med now ? Must be over a year ?????????

[@KristinasTravels]

Great question!! Looking forward to putting together the Q&A 👌🤩

[@simonrodgers9105]

@@KristinasTravels has John found a diamond shop yet how engaging ?

[@mentonish]

You should never have left cannes, knowing the area the sea conditions can get very bad very quickly.

[@niknikmoore]

Love your videos. I have always assumed that you 2 are an item. What is next onyour agenda - back home to refresh the batteries? Maybe you 2 have a 9-5 to return to?!

[@KristinasTravels]

Hey Nik! Nice question 🙌

[@Krzysztof-iq4vp]

What will be the next adventure?? When it will starts?

[@KristinasTravels]

🤘 Awesomeee question K! 🙋‍♀️

[@aarendal]

👍❤️👍

[@KristinasTravels]

First comment! Thanks for the love so quickly A!

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍❤❤

[@mazjohansson9250]

That boat belongs to Adrian Portelli

[@itsmePassport]

I wish I had $2,000,000 for a 55 Jenneau

[@InterAstefanMechanic]

8:23 oh noo you are GYM people you can raise comme one!!

[@KristinasTravels]

😂😅🫢

[@kopeducati]

damn .. getting wet on sailboat...wow ... big adventure ...

[@Dignity4allhumanity]

Sane Tropey

[@TheRandomClimber]

Loosen the halyard and it’ll give you the slack you need to get the line off the winch!

[@HopeOfJoe]

John did just fine ✅

[@TheRandomClimber]

@@HopeOfJoe did great just another option for next time (learned from experience!)

[@R0dent15]

Secondly, the jib sheet being over ridden doesn’t prevent you from dropping the sail. You could’ve always just lowered the jib halyard instead of rolling it in. So yeah not the drama you describe. Cmon you don’t need to exaggerate the situations.

[@KristinasTravels]

I'm not sure how long you've been following us Rodent, but we have never been in this situation before, we've never been to this anchorage/bay, there are expensive boats all around us in St Tropez, John is essentially single handed sailing/motoring (fyi Kelly only has her competent crew course before joining us on this trip), and John and I only have (all up) around 10 months sailing experience on a boat. We didn't grow up on boats, in fact we learnt how to sail during covid. So this for us is not drama, this is real life. We are learning along the way and this was again, as I mentioned earlier, a situation we have never been in. It was a learning curve and I'm grateful it happened, as now we have another little notch of experience in our belts :)

[@pieterverboven4853]

For the Q&A: Are you guys (mainly Kristina since she is the lead narrator of the channel) genuinely 'shocked'/surprised with people sunbathing or sailing in the nude? If there is something which is dead normal on sailboats (especially in the Med) it's nudity. Could very well be you guys are playing a role here (and make a fuss about something that doesn't have to be) to fit better to a puritan audience but it really doesn't make much sense to me and isn't very believable either. I mean, Kristina you must have seen some of the world with your background as a reporter I reckon and John for sure with flying all over the world. Nudity is not similar to what people do in private in the bedroom, nor what adult tv plays. That nudity doesn't mix with KZbin is a whole different story and that is something I can understand (you guys being in compliance with ToS to keep monetization, not those ToS themselves as they don't make much sense imho but whatever) same goes with recording people who are minding their own business (nude) that is a big no. But sailing/being on a boat nude, there is not much better than it to be fair. Can you guys be honest and confess to have never done that? You are missing out :)

[@RainerSchrom]

Come on, this is no biggie at all. Happens to all of us now and then.

[@KristinasTravels]

This was the first for us, and me 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

[@pieterverboven4853]

I haven't watched this episode but did you guys really manage to stretch content shot over a couple weeks summer '23 to this point late summer '24? I thought you guys would be on and off a boat for couple months in sync with John working his job on and off? I.E. when are you guys sailing again (not with this 55), or is KZbin extremely behind on your real time life? It's just confusing tbh.

[@jenp]

You coulant have dropped the headsail for a bit this lossend the tension on the sheet

[@phil_j_c]

Hi my bomb(ie) girl.. So what the next adventure for you?? x

[@KristinasTravels]

Haha 🫢🥹🥰 Gosh, you are the bomb* for being with us since the very beginning of this adventure back in Aus my friend!!! I was just chatting to John last night about the fact we sailed from Melbourne to Lady Musgrave in 4 weeks with pretty much a couple weeks sailing experience, what a time to be alive. Those bombies were intense!!!! Love the question Phil, we’ll answer it in the Q&A ☺️☺️☺️☺️ x

[@phil_j_c]

@@KristinasTravels Yes i have been with you since the start. Love the vids and love you. Ok thanks. Take care 🥰

[@killer_x_elite7409]

a month later.....

[@checkeredflagfilms]

nice to see a young and down to earth couple traveling the world with a sensible attitude. funny how women always want to talk about it whereas men are problem solvers and just want to get on with it.

[@Onyourbiketoo]

2.5 scope in 20 knots ... simply NO !!

[@KristinasTravels]

Yeah I misspoke here 🤪 JT

[@joealphons5772]

That is the real sailing. Strong wind, sea spray etc. Lolibobing in marinas...meh. Get out and meet the wind.

[@paulgilliland2992]

30 hours is like almost a full work week in France so why are you moaning? Nah just messing that’s mental for a 15 minute video.

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks Paul! Haha, not complaining, very grateful to make my videos and love the process, just thought I'd share because I thought some people might think they take me 3 hours hehe xx

[@BTCxyz369]

. 💞The Greek Goddess💘 .

[@KristinasTravels]

🥹☺️ You are being way too kind! 🤣🤩

[@BTCxyz369]

@@KristinasTravels Sorry I'm only being Honest 💘

[@R0dent15]

Hey, why do you say you’re sailing at the beginning of the video when you’re actually motoring? So annoying. You should only say you’re sailing if you have sails hoisted and the engine off. Thank you!

[@KristinasTravels]

Hey there, we have the staysail out :) but before we started filming we have the genoa, but had to furl it away and bring out the staysail, which you can see in the video