We Sailed Melbourne to Sydney (Non-Stop for 4 Days)

[@darrellhendricks8225]

Ok enough of the cold weather sailing, lets get you to some warm weather sailing. Watching you makes me want to put on a jacket..

[@KristinasTravels]

Haha. I can confirm, the jackets are now in the aft cabin wardrobe... and hardly being used! 😂😂 BRING ON THE NORTH QUEENSLAND DRY SEASON!!

[@rodversozajr3431]

The pacific islands are waiting...have a safe travel.

[@KristinasTravels]

Oh my. I think I would LOSE MY MIND. That would be a DREAM. Fingers crossed. ONE DAY! ❤️🙌

[@jezzam99]

You capture the adventure so well. It's fun to watch your journey. Thanks

[@fofw337]

Whale spotting when you don't have to pay for it.... Nice!! You both certainly saw the downside and the upside of sailing on this trip!

[@malcolmwhite6144]

Malc uk thanks for note and well done you 2 nice vids , dolphins , no autohelm for a time, loosing a warp seeing a whale hey ho the adventure has already truly started great -I’ll be watching !! Lol 😂 xx

[@bennettcain635]

Wow Kristina... that's hectic. What an adventure. You and John have so much courage. Enjoying watching the journey. 👍😃🙏

[@samanderson7740]

Hi Christina and John! I absolutely loved this episode. You should be so proud of how far you have come. I cannot wait to follow along your travels on Tucana! Lots of love xx

[@KristinasTravels]

WOW!! I don’t know how you accessed this before I made it ‘live’ to the public!!! You are a very lucky ducky. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching, ‘you’re the chosen one!’ Haha x

[@samanderson7740]

@@KristinasTravels I was watching Episode 7 and the link to episode 8 popped up on my screen! When I was watching I released it was ‘unlisted’. But yes I agree I was the lucky 1st view xx

[@KristinasTravels]

@@samanderson7740 amazing!!!!!!! 🥰❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed the premiere! 🙌

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video! May I suggest you run your jacklines down the centre of the boat and that you both have 2 tethers so you can get around any rigging while remaining clipped on. Your tethers should be short enough so you can't possibly fall over the lifelines.

[@everest_CFA]

Congratulations! Great job handling the dramas, you guys are a great team! Once the sailing cobwebs are all sorted you will have the best time

[@michaelbundy3867]

The hard bits of sailing make the good bits twice as nice. Safty harnesses with 2 hooks on different length of teathers may reduce the risk of your concerns being dragged next to the boat. Have seen other you tubers using them and makes moving around safer. Just a thought.

[@zzlee14]

Look up Free Range Sailing the did the loop the other direction. Looks fun :)

[@mikebarron5805]

Nice video. Your time on stage has prepared you well for being a vlogger. Just not on your new home and not on the open ocean and not in a rough sea state.🤷‍♂️ In the beginning the learning curve is steep, (daunting comes to mind) but experience is a great teacher.😉 Assuming you live through it and don't give up.😁 I watched, I enjoyed, I Liked and I cringed a bit at all of the little details that you have looked at as you've gone about your daily lives onboard and not seen the potential that can be in different situations.😂 I'm looking forward to seeing you learn. Best Wishes from the Northern Gulf of Mexico 🙏🙋‍♂️

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

I have also been to Sydney and Perth. It's a wonderful place I can only think of your videos will be there for many memories of of beautiful places you've been. Embrace the journey it's yours for the taking. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your channel. Outstanding job both of you are doing.

[@nortonmolly]

Kristina I can see why your husband / skipper is an airline pilot, a very competent person. I could be wrong but you gave the impression that you don’t steer or drive the boat. I would think both people being able to sail the yacht as vital to your overall safety. Nice video 👍

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks so much for the love Andrew. You're right, for this leg John was at the helm for a lot of it because it was rough, pitch black at night, cold and rainy, with auto pilot issues, so I think John was just trying to spare me the discomfort! But I did a lot of day shifts, maybe I should have documented this more haha. But to be honest, in hindsight, the boat was so new to both of us. It's actually hard to believe, this was the first time we had sailed it together by ourselves! But now that we've had some practice over the past 5 weeks, I've been getting a lot of miles under my belt ☺️ Can't wait to show you what we've been up to up the east coast!

[@txvet8474]

Greetings from Texas..!! Great video and adventures. Remember that every drama is a learning experience..lol. BTW, you look great with no makeup.

[@pickmyrideusa6046]

Awesome job guys. I will watch for you when you pass the Tweed Coast ( you probably already have.) Really look forward to watching your travels. Cheers Stu.

[@KristinasTravels]

Haha Stu... you won't BELIEVE how much ground.. or should I say... SEA we've covered over the past 4 weeks since we departed. HOLY COW!!! And yes, we are out of NSW now and in QLD! 😃🙌 On the way back down we'll def give you a wave though!!

[@dannielleaus5466]

I love these - they are so honest and well put together!!! Keep safe out there!

[@KristinasTravels]

Aww, thanks Dannielle. We hope you feel like you were right here with us when you watch them, so thank you for being here and your support so early on in this adventure. We really appreciate it as our little channel slowly slowly grows ☺️✨

[@mallowe9162]

Hey good on you guys …I don’t reckon you’ll head for Melb in a very long time….. I am on a 2009 50DS as well and if you have any questions about the boat just shoot them through….after a few years I’ve got to know every square inch… have a blast hey Mal..🙃

[@rudolfrednick3938]

Safe travel. Enjoying your videos :)

[@chrisgray6988]

Inspiring story, like your music...

[@davidhulland9112]

Guys, this is my first comment ever, That was Awesome. Good job

[@katielouise5818]

Really enjoyed this episode guys. Stay safe out there. Can’t wait to follow along this incredible journey. ✨💛

[@TheClique]

Gopro Max is helping us all getting sea sick. But love the optics. Keep it up. We are all there with you

[@jptilley10]

😂 lets everyone share in the experience of the bass strait 🤢 thanks for the support and for watching 👍🏻

[@angusmcmahon4045]

Just started watching your channel and am looking forward to it blowing up. Keep up the good content :)

[@KristinasTravels]

Aww! Thanks Angus! This means the world. Thank you so so much. Appreciate the love and your very kind comment. If it blows up, I promise to go up the mast in the bosuns chair hahaha 🤣

[@callmelil]

That gray sky is threatening, you two are so brave. Glad to see things are going well, can't wait for the next episode! 🙌

[@KristinasTravels]

It was pretty gloomy, that’s for sure! A wild adventure... but that’s why I really loved the first quote I used in this ep. It really resonated with me 🙏 Thanks for the love and I’m working on the next one as we speak! Some BEAUTIFUL shots of Sydney Harbour and the Bridge coming right up! 🙌

[@mikg7783]

Well that was the whole a-z of sailing issues in 1 episode - love the ending with the whales

[@Steve21945]

I loved this vid; thanks for sharing it with us all. I watch some other sailing channels and sometimes they’ve done a six day passage or whatever and we see lots nice views and sailing and stuff but it seems like they haven’t eaten for six days. 😂 So I really enjoyed you sharing a couple of meals with your viewers - it made it seem even more real and adds to the feel of your journey.

[@lamborgardo1988]

Remember the man overboard drills from your 'duck days and you'll be just fine. It's a bit different in 28 knots and open seas compared to the calm Broadwater. Another aesome vid, always look forward to your uploads 😁

[@mskipper76]

Beautiful scenery, amazing marine life! Fantastic episode again. 👌

[@KristinasTravels]

Crazy hey! Soooo extremely beautiful. And that whale?! The seals were cute too! 🦭 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@toddscars]

Seeing the whales fly up above the ocean must have been a rush! Makes up for the harsh waters. Safe travels!

[@KristinasTravels]

Todd. You have NO idea. I was 💩‘ing myself.

[@martinbowskill5511]

Guys you really are on A life changing experience. You gal be tough but I know you'll be better for the frights and highs you two will encounter. God I envy you fair winds cheers n beers Marty Qld

[@jackvisser]

Hello from YVR and you both are Terrific👍

[@Grinchfairy]

Also the production of this video is AMAZING! So well filmed and edited even though you’re so busy trying to just stand up straight!

[@Peter-jm7zt]

Hi Kristina and John, I am really enjoying your videos. Now you are out sailing its getting very exciting. All the best to you both. Safe travels. regards Peter.

[@KristinasTravels]

Hey Peter! Thanks so much for watching and letting us know you're enjoying the journey and videos. We put a lot of love into them. So your message makes me smile! I can confirm the sailing gets a little more exciting and scenic the further we travel north! Cheers 😃

[@brianlintonjones]

Well done Kristina and John, in a few weeks time you will be so more experienced and have settled in to your boat and grown more skills, keep going and I enjoy your Metamorphous into cruising sailors..yeah

[@KristinasTravels]

Hey Brian. You’re so right. Every week that passes we’re feeling more experienced and we’re getting into a groove. It’s refreshing and the sailing experience really starts to become even more enjoyable! ☺️☺️

[@SouthernCrossGO]

Great effort first run mateys :) poor John doing long night shifts haha .

[@KristinasTravels]

He was honestly such a trooper! Makes me look like a little weakling 🤣🤣🤣 which... I guess I am... 50% of the time 😝

[@jptilley10]

Thanks mate, it was quite the journey!

[@jwm4436]

Good vid Next boat you may want to opt for a center cockpit model. Better cover from foul weather. Thanks for sharing Life is good~

[@jptilley10]

Hope that’s the last of the foul weather Jack we’re headed for the sunshine 😎🏝 but we did look at a couple CC’s and liked them but in the end, like all things sailing, we had to compromise 👍🏻

[@trevhedges]

Very cool guys!

[@KristinasTravels]

Thanks Trev! 🥰❤️

[@garyhowes7510]

Found your channel today and catching up from the start. Christina one tip for you, put your hot water bottle inside your foulies.

[@CanyonDuncan]

The Autopilot takes a lot of juice from the batteries so usually the only time I'll engage autopilot is when the engine is on, to keep 'em charged up.

[@BrianRhodes9763]

Hey Mate, those aren't dramas. Those are adventures in the journey.

[@KristinasTravels]

Hahaha 🤣😆 perhaps! 😝

[@mikeselby918]

Really enjoying your journey. Are you guys in Sydney now?

[@plus-vf1re]

Been following your journey. ❤️ From Philippines

[@SailingREHAB]

We are Super impressed with your GR8 videos. You tell it as it is and we really luv that. Soo many on YT leave out all the tough stuff. Keep up with the excellent footage as you continue North. Thx ~ Paul (AKA FOILNZ over on Insta)

[@TrekzoneMedia]

As Scotty said in The Voyage Home ... There be whales in here....

[@caromarco6315]

Goodness what an exciting sail!

[@Grinchfairy]

John is exactly how my partner would be in this situation 😂 he would sale for 18 hours straight and spend 20 mins undoing the thingy (sorry idk anything about sailing, I found you on tiktok and just thought it was so cool what you guys are doing) can’t wait to follow your journey

[@derekhickey1]

Excellent!

[@KristinasTravels]

Glad you liked it Derek! 😊😊😊

[@derekhickey1]

@@KristinasTravels Missed our window to go north by one day so living vicariously through you guy's. I hate that unpredictable stretch between Melbourne and Gabo. Keep the vids coming they are awesome.

[@faizanarif5703]

Like your honest videos. Inspiring. Stay safe you both! :)

[@vlatkonikoloski8973]

You are awesome. Greetings from Macedonia

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Hi Guys, great video but why did you not stop at dot of the lovely places in Bass Strait ? How’s the fishing going and you said something about sailing that is is how you guys know how to sail and what is your back ground in sailing, only asking because you mentioned it.

[@KristinasTravels]

Heya! There was a strong low in front of us, and another behind us (check out episode 7) so we had a tiny little weather window. We could have stopped somewhere and waited until it passed, but then, we could have been stuck for another week or two there as it’s winter at the moment. We also wanted to race up to the state of Queensland for their dry season - the weather is perfect there this time of year. But, we will only get to spent 3-4 months up there before cyclone season commences from November (we’re not covered by insurance during cyclone season) so we really wanted to get up north as soon as possible. And then.... of course... you have covid. And Victoria and New South Wales had cases, so we wanted to also go to Queensland for this reason! So many things to consider

[@KristinasTravels]

In regards to our experience, I’ll do another episode on our experience soon 😄 it’s a hot topic! 🙏🙏 thanks for watching and your support! Keep and questions coming 💕

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

@@KristinasTravels I see and understand and agree. Now it makes sense. But when you Come back down do have a look around.

[@sailingbraveheart]

Was that Sandringham Marina and boat yard you were in Melbourne?

[@KristinasTravels]

Yep thats it!! :)

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

Sometimes I wonder how many would be sailors actually understand how difficult a Man Overboard situation can be. I think everyone should start this nightmare scenario by experience the difficulty of dragging a limp person that's heavier than you 10 feet across the floor or better yet a flight of ten steps. Now, imagine dealing with someone who could potentially be passed out in the water, add in a slightly rough sea and you alone maneuvering a boat, and prepare to haul this person five feet up from the water to the deck of the boat. There are videos on this subject and frankly to this 6 foot 185 pound male armchair sailor it looks insanely difficult.

[@jptilley10]

It’s a pretty sobering thought Cesar!

[@KristinasTravels]

100% Cesar!

[@richardmartin6661]

Hahaha OMG music wise, try, I'm Coming Home, by Sheppard.

[@KristinasTravels]

Did you enjoy this change in music style for this ep?! Something a little different!! Oh, I’ll check that song out 🙌🙌 thanks for sharing

[@richardmartin6661]

@@KristinasTravelsi was commenting on the music in, I Quit. There's 2 of you on the boat, so go with the flow (mood). It's the dance you do with the music that counts hahaha. Dance scene for Joe vs the Volcano a good example.

[@itsmePassport]

Full bimini and 360 camper covers needed...

[@KristinasTravels]

Absolutely! Would be nice!! 🙂🙂😎

[@bobfitz6358]

I know its early days for you yet. But I must comment on the fact that I am hearing the engine running a lot on your boat. Can you explain why you are using the engine so much? After all you are on a Sail Boat. When you are on a passage and you split the shifts. Do you share the cooking and do you stick to a normal routine of mealtimes or just adjust to the shift change over times? Can you try and contain Ship to shore radio transmissions, so we can all learn different ways of communicating, Also show us more Chartwork and passage tracks so we know where you are while you are filming. Thanks, very interesting so far for you both and for us watching. Bob In the Philippines.

[@KristinasTravels]

Essentially the first part of the trip (Melbourne - Sydney) was a delivery for us. We had to take this small weather window as it’s winter and we didn’t always have the right winds through the Bass Strait. We had to take what we could get because their were also covid cases in Victoria and we didn’t want to leave Tucana in Melbourne where should could get stuck indefinitely. We are doing plenty of sailing now. We hate using the engine!! We actually did a 14 nm sail the other day that took us 5 hours because we were determined not to motor!! Haha 😂

[@KristinasTravels]

Ok, absolutely, we’ll make an effort to add more ship to shore radio transmissions! 😊 and re: food, we just sort of ate when we were hungry. I chose to do all the cooking and provisioning 🧑‍🍳 and John did all the boat work for this trip as it’s all so new to it all and learning along the way. Thanks for all your tips and feedback, this really helps us, as we’re new to this whole experience! Cheers

[@bobfitz6358]

@@KristinasTravels Thanks for reading my questions and replying to me. That shows me you are interested in everyones views on what you are doing. Good luck and stay clear of crowds of people. Especially now in OZ. Looking forward to your next part of Kristina's travels.

[@jptilley10]

@@bobfitz6358 hey Bob, a little piece of me dies every time I turn the key. It amazes me as new “cruisers” the winds just aren’t favorable and you end up motoring. Now that we’ve got the tricky part of the trip out of the way we are able to wait for favorable winds and take all day to get somewhere, it’s kind of nice having your schedule dictated by Mother Nature and going with the flow for a change. It’s no good if you’re on a schedule though 😜

[@richardcampbell-burns9378]

Looks like you definitely need an infill between the dodger and Bimini, good for keeping warm and dry and keeping the tropical sun off.

[@KristinasTravels]

OH MY. 100% John talks about this everyday. We got a quote... $7,500 ... just the covers (new bimini, dodger and infill). This doesn't include new stainless. Might need to make a few more YT videos before we can afford that! haha

[@svnoitalever7681]

Were you an MMJ, or did you have a PJ editing your vo, sot, vosots and packages? I work in television as well and can’t wait to pull the trigger like you did.

[@KristinasTravels]

Haha, I don’t know these MMJ and PJ abbreviations! But I was a general rounds reporter. I did do crime, court and politics in the past, but preferred general as it was a mixed bag! I also occasionally edited my VO’s and PKG’s if the editors were overloaded and needed assistance 🙏💕 I really hope you came make this sailing dream a reality too one day - take the plunge! You’ll love it!

[@svnoitalever7681]

@@KristinasTravels PJ = Photo Journalist, and MMJ I think stands for Mobile Media Journalist…. Basically a one man/woman band. You shoot, interview, and edit all your remote stuff. It’s where the industry is going (at least here in America) and it is not a good thing.Very rarely do you receive assistance in turning your product. I myself am a director……sailing is my serenity. 😂

[@birel101]

do you ever feel sea sick when it gets rougher?

[@KristinasTravels]

Yes. The first day or two are usually pretty tough for me. It sounds weird but I just want to eat and sleep. Haha. But by day three I am super woman hahaha! I'm sure I've just jinxed myself now for our next crossing, no doubt I'll be a mess. Haha!

[@birel101]

@@KristinasTravels is there anything that helps with sea sickness? like drinks or pills do you no? looking forward to the next episode:)

[@itsmePassport]

Travel calm ginger tablets 2 per morning.

[@j.j.breland1164]

☀️🌴👣🍷 JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA 🇺🇸

[@paulinebutler5186]

Put your hwbottle INSIDE your bib and bracers

[@mrmarcocecchi74]

that poor guy is basically sailing solo....

[@KristinasTravels]

You’re right - he was pretty amazing! But I definitely spent a lot of hours behind the helm too ☺️😃 He was just being cautious at the start with the autopilot issues and then a gentleman at the end ❤️

[@mrmarcocecchi74]

@@KristinasTravels well definetly travelling in heavy weather is not the best option as start... things will get better soon! Godspeed!

[@mikemcvay7537]

Love the channel but hate the fish eye view.

[@mickeykeymoaw]

So $40K in upgrades and you don't have davits, solar panels, wind generator or shade? You will fry in that huge open cockpit in the tropics.. A bit like a school girl's diary so far. Sorry.!

[@KristinasTravels]

New rigging, anti-foul, 4x solar panels, life raft, a new dingy, outboard, freezer re-gas, backing plates for stanchions, hot water system, bilge pump, water pump, new steering cables, prop speed, anodes, chain counter, sail service, new deck fittings, new halyard, engine service, coolant pump and 4x new AGM batteries... the list goes on. These safety items aren’t cheap my friend.

[@jptilley10]

Ting tong, we did get solar, enough that we don’t need a wind generator luckily. The new covers are on the wish list, but it’s still winter and temp is only in the mid 20’s at the moment. We’ve got a few quotes but everyone is booked out for at least 6 weeks so we put it on the back burner so we could get going. Davits are nice but we’ve not figured out if we want them yet as the Deck saloon version (our boat) has a raised cockpit so an arch/davits ends up looking a bit silly if not designed well as it needs to be raised up a fair way to clear the back of the boat. Plus it would have been more time in the yard.. maybe we will get this done down the track. Sailing is expensive!

[@mickeykeymoaw]

@@KristinasTravels Glad to hear that you got the Freezer, Hot Water and Chain Counter sorted..

[@ron343]

You need a bigger dodger

[@twostevensinau]

Got to say ... not a fan of John - it all comes across as your dream, not his.... but he endures to enjoy the idea of youtube cash (arrogant is another word that comes to mind) I will leave it there and wish you both well. It also it sounds like a narrated channel 9 documentary. Until you both just become real to us that watch you won't break the bank.

[@jptilley10]

😂 Thanks for your honesty Charley, what a legend.

[@KristinasTravels]

There’s a reason why my channel‘s called ‘Kristina’s Travels’ 🤣🤣 and not... Kristina and John’s Travels. Sailing is his dream, but sailing and documenting and sharing our adventure - is mine. And he is def not arrogant, far from it. He’s a loving soul, but is just a little camera shy. ☺️ Thank you for your well wishes, and thanks for watching. Cheers

[@SouthernCrossGO]

Always one negitive turkey . Why even comment

[@twostevensinau]

@@KristinasTravels It's just my feedback - I truly wish you both well and congratulate you both. I watch a lot of Sailing youtube channels and there is just something that doesn't work. I put it down to John not responding to the camera. I am very sorry if I offended you. God bless.

[@twostevensinau]

John did reply to my post.. he was graceful and I respect that. I meant no harm but gave my honest feedback. That was what my generation did to say what we see. Like it or not.