We SWITCHED BOATS! | Dutch boats are different [S3E13]

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

Yeah - this is the episode that (eventually) inspired the tune "On The Waddenzee". And your 'onboard music studio/productions' led to me becoming a subscriber to your channel. And how you're 4 years closer to putting SMC II back into the water. What a journey!! Came for the music - stayed for the sailing AND the music.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

And today's episode sailed/rowed you right into a live performance; how awesome that is! (Thanksgiving 2024!! WOW!!)

[@Arnaud58]

Huub's Maud, the lemsteraak is really beautiful, as is this episode (again). A few additional details: The way the mainsail is attached to the boom is called "een losse broek" (loose trousers). And the 'aids' at 17:34 are called "kloten" (balls, as in cojones), which Aladino held in admiration... ;-) The lee-boards are called "zijzwaarden" (side-swords). The ones on Maud are actually "zeezwaarden" (sea-boards) as they are long and narrow. Inland boards are normally maybe a little shorter (not necessarily) but surely much wider (twice ore more). Looking forward to your next episode!

[@57berg]

17:54 That's my sailboat there in the background! That day in October there were few ships on the water, despite the fact that there was a nice breeze and it only rained for 15 minutes. Like you, I took shelter inside and after you left, I too went sailing again. If I had known you were on board that Lemster barge, I would definitely have come and have a chat, because I'm a big fan of your KZbin channel! I wish you a safe journey!

[@swm-sm6cu]

That is amazing that you just happened to be there that day and then saw your boat in their video on KZbin!

[@locksnkeys]

Look at that bent gaff wonderful craftsmanship

[@waynerudiger1756]

Thanks so much for bringing us along on this wonderful adventure! Aladino's smile after sailing off the dock is priceless.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Thank you as always for the comment Wayne! Yes, Aladino's smile when sailing is a joy to see :) -Maya

[@terrylarkin690]

Did I miss the interior tour?

[@christopherstube9473]

@@terrylarkin690 I saw just a glimpse of the interior, but it looks like it is larger on the inside than on the outside. Huub has wrought well.

[@bevtrue6937]

Aladino's smile is always beautiful. As are both of your personalities, too.

[@rl3898]

Oh that brought back such memories .. I used to sail a similar boat built 1904 and 63ft long in the east coast of England and some inland waters too. She was an original trading boat. They are gentle giants, very heavy on the helm but everything you want to do happens steadily and with grace, even when you are learning. A lovely portrail of what I remember, thank you.

[@tyroneshulace3203]

Very interesting. What was the name of the boat? I am following a couple of them. What happened to your boat? 1903 boat in Scotland www.grabauinternational.com/brokerage/traditional-24m-dutch-iron-sailing-barge-1686742/

[@rl3898]

@@tyroneshulace3203 Vrouwe Jantina. When I skippered her the first time She was in the Sailing Barge racing group, based in Faversham. The last time I saw her she was still on the mooring I used to take her from, at East Farleigh, on the River Medway.

[@ianallan2337]

Lovely episode folks! Only wish we had seen a little more of the barge's interior. It looks huge! And that was real seamanship all day. Charming owner.

[@sailingobelix1535]

I think the interior is the private space of Huub and his family. He must not share this with everyone.

[@ianallan2337]

@@sailingobelix1535 Understood, I should have added with the owner's permission. Good point.

[@sailingobelix1535]

@@ianallan2337 No problem. I just wanted to point out that in times of facebook and twitter, not everything has to be shared with everyone. People sometimes forget this. But you are right, these Dutch barges have a lovely and cosy interior.

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

This was a brilliant episode. Thanks to Huub too! He was so calm and unflappable as you steered his boat into the bank!!!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

I would shave my head and give up ice cream to spend a few hours with you both and thank you for sharing your story with us that watch your channel. Outstanding balance of harmony and humor in a world full of love. Outstanding job. Well done.

[@hansb.8]

Thanks for sharing this little Adventure! These Flat bottom sail boats are very good to explore the North Sea along the Netherlands and German Coast where vast areas of Sea falls dry. That's time to explore and when the tide brings you to float again and simply move on. 👍🇫🇯😄

[@melaniehaggert2965]

My husband and I absolutely love your videos! Your story telling is absolutely top notch, each and every video you put up is a beautiful homage to where you are exploring. The dashes of your own music, personalities and visuals are wonderfully unique. Your channel is one of our favourites! 💜

[@FedericoLucchi]

The more I watch these traditional crafts, the more I love them. The simplicity of the rigging is amazing, and it definitely allows for more simple and cheap repairs.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

13:18 - "If you want to dock the boat on Thursday, you begin your turn the Wednesday before." :0/ Can you tell I still really like this episode? The music channel that sails too. "And here you are!"

[@guliver1950]

I was, and still am, admired with the musical diversity of the channel's soundtrack, moving smoothly from a brazilian bossa nova cozy stile towards the antique mood of celtic irish and beyond. Well done guys!

[@TheBarretNL]

I sailed for quite some time as a kid (10~ years), i can tell ya there is nothing more satisfying then sailing away with a sun and a breeze in your face and the power of the wind. its pure freedom and joy.

[@sun-days-fun]

One of the best documentary of classic boat. Thanks for sharing.

[@flossey100]

Such a gentle powerful vessel.....thanks for taking me along.

[@maripaes]

Wow the boat is soooo pretty and it looks like it came out if a fairy tale ❤️ Fascinating. The shape of the sales, the woodwork... a piece of art. And the soundtrack of the video is perfect, guys!! It transports us to your experience ❤️

[@johnstarkie9948]

Sails.

[@marcryvon]

@@johnstarkie9948 Nag.

[@callumduncan6728]

i love these gentle informative cinematically lovely videos such a pleasure to watch, have been watching from the beginning , and am in awe of your creative growth , bravo, fairwinds young lady

[@davidmeyer3256]

Thank you for this video. As a Dutch expat, it took me back to my ill spent youth.

[@lavejim11]

I had the good fortune to make several trips to the Netherlands in the 1990's and 2000's, and fell in love with the country and the way the Dutch co-exist with the sea. All my time was spent down in Zeeland, and I never got the opporunity to go sailing, but it is a beautiful country with beautiful, clever people.

[@lindavan7497]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Thank you from Australia

[@bobcathey8903]

Very much enjoyed your video! My wife and I once spent a week on vacation from the US aboard a UK narrow boat about 20 years ago. Seems most of the time the locks were self operated. Wonderful experience. Hope that it is still as nice today as it was back then. Cheers!

[@axebjo]

Your videos are so aestetically composed, poetic and interesting. Best sailing channel in my opinion.

[@martijnb5887]

I cannot wait until the end to say how much I like this episode! A soon I saw Maud, I knew this would be an exceptionally nice episode. Nothing beats the beauty of a Lemsteraak. Oh, and the music is beautiful as well, as alway, even if you did not play yourself. (At least not in the first 15 minutes). At first I wondered why Maud does not have a bowsprit, as a Lemsteraak commonly has, but at the end I understood. My smile was as wide as Aladino's. I love to see you enjoying our country.

[@ronaldstegers4711]

Smiling throughout this whole episode😊 both from the view, the boat, the excitement from the crew 😃 epic sailing!

[@Nerd3927]

Thanks Huub! That is a wonderful vessel! What a lovely film this has become! I could not help but smile all the way through. I will remember this one, come back to it when ever I need a pick-me-up.

[@geraldinepluyms5935]

Love Love Love! Being a Dutch South African Canadian girl myself I can really relate to you Maya

[@garykuiken6191]

I was born less than hour north from there almost 70 years ago so this was a fun visit. Thanks and stay safe you two.

[@walterthorne4819]

I recall the Netherlands c1970s….lovely, humanistic & sophisticated people. Beautiful Sophisticated county and one to emulate.

[@johntaylor1947]

I have never raised my sails while tide off. Thanks for the unique experiences of the Dutch and the Netherlands and Hoop.

[@chshrkt]

What a fantastic adventure! I have always loved the look of Lee Boards and wondered if they would work on a Blue-Water boat. Thank you for another wonderful film.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

My understanding is that they're less well suited for blue water boats, but now that I think of it that may be just the overall design of these boats themselves rather than the leeboards in particular. Perhaps someone else can weigh in? -Maya

[@ajknives4192]

Yes they are more likely to sail in shallower waters and maybe some parts of the Northern sea. But an Ocean crossing I would not recommend in such a boat. Most or all Blue water boats have a very low point of balance (below the waterline) but boats like this are more stable due to the large area that's touching the Water (like a Catamaran)

[@wimmol]

@@ajknives4192 . As a matter of fact . The eel barges that sailed from Friesland to London , they had there own mooring close by the tower bridge , where also flatbotom ships with leeboards . Also the Thames barges that sailed with cargo all around the North sea . And the realy big "Groninger zee tjalken" where going as far as Newfoundland . They also had leeboards . And in the 1600's all Dutch fleets employed one or more jachten mainly for carrying people between the ships of the fleet . All over the world and with leeboards . Sailing with leeboards is very different than sailing on a keelyacht . But when handled with respect and good sailorship a lot is possible .

[@ajknives4192]

@@wimmol But are you confident that you could take a flatbotom ships around the Word? Even a small one like seen in the Video?

[@jerrym3261]

Sailboats with a deep, heavy keel sail to windward better than other designs. I had a Irwin 10/4 when I lived in SW Florida (shallow water). It had a shallow draft keel with a centerboard and 2000lb ballast but, it was wide for it's length, 10'4" beam on a 25' LOD boat. The 2'9" draft made it good for the shallow water but, it gave away a lot in upwind ability. There was a small boat design that some people built in the 60s that had lee boards but, Google won't find it for me. There are some rather beamy, shallow draft, twin keel boats, Westerly made several (Centaur 26' was most popular) but, I think the main advantage for them is they stay upright when the tide goes out and leaves them aground.

[@dviate3242]

A great sail, thanks for sharing you day. Wishing Huub many more outings on the beautiful Maud.

[@itsalwaysnow4098]

Really enjoyed all of your videos. Thank you HUUB, MAYA & ALADINO and MAUD. Norman, Victoria, BC.

[@JCs-Music]

one of my favorite videos. would have liked to have seen more of the interior craftsmanship

[@irober02]

Gorgeous - the boat, the skills, the light, the advancing seasons, the watery landscape, Huub's accent... (The weather must be getting fresh since Maya had to wrap her Canadian hands in her jacket sleeves,)

[@KymHammond]

Wonderful story: intriguing boat and its Captain. I’d love to know more of his trip to Stockholm, presumably a Bluewater voyage.

[@stubluesjhb1]

What a wonderful day you had on a super boat with such a lovely man

[@pamyh.37]

I love the joy Maya derived, watching Aladino having such a good time. The epitome of a loving partnership, on my view ♥️

[@tboice2535]

You can tell from the video Huub is a nice person and a really good knowledgeable sailor.

[@ObsessiveScientist]

I was already in love with the Netherlands, but with this episode, I am crazy in love. So generous. Thanks Huub.

[@DenUitvreter]

A funny thing with these flatbottoms is that if you're in the tidal area of the Wadden Sea in one with very low draught and you sail while the other flatbottoms are already stranded by the low tide there's a little envy, and a lot of respect and interest in the boat. Of course it doesn't matter, it's only half an hour of sailing extra and beeing stranded on the Wad is no problem for a flatbottom at all. Nor is it a bad place to stay the night and step out to find some mussels and oysters. It's not a competition, but in low draught boats the draught can't be low enough.

[@carlworrall]

Not long until the 100,000 subscribers, Good luck to you both

[@Hairnicks]

What a lovely experience for you both, so glad you had such a delightful day out and took us with you.

[@cluelocker]

What a beautiful episode! You got a unique opportunity and made a nice documentation of it. Your engaging personalities are the key ingredient to get this chance. I enjoyed!!!

[@keebearfull]

Impressive ! ! ! What a joy to be brought along on this adventure in the lumberingly graceful Dutch barge sailing vessel, MAUD! I enjoyed Maya's concentration @14.14! It is clearly spelled out on her face as she guides 20 tons of barge to the island dock.

[@Triloboats]

Beautiful vessel, music and people... thanks!

[@brianar55]

HEY. Love the drone shots. You have a drone now? Awesome!!! I have to say quality and entertainment of your videos are excellent. love the scenery, the music, the story line. It's always my great pleasure to tag along on your adventures, the places you go, the people you meet. More people please, I'd love to meet more locals. also more of Mia's music if I may ask. Anyway i watch a lot of sailing-couple videos and you guys MY FAVORITE. oh also I like Aladino's humor he makes me laugh. LOVE YOU GUYS!!

[@kayakamy2618]

Loved this. Thank you Huub! Great sailing episode. What a civilised country.

[@Alicatt1]

We were in Lemmer last summer, lovely place and great food sitting by the canal side and watching the boats go by, next summer we should be on the water there cruising on the canals lockdown permitting. Thank you for making these wonderful videos I am playing catch up following your trip from the Med northwards.

[@Alicatt1]

Ah looking at my charts, I thought I recognised where you were, you passed by where we were based at De Kuilart in Koudum

[@ianmclelland1503]

You docked like "Captain Jack"! LOL well done!! Wish you did an interior walk through....!!

[@jocummins8889]

Yet another great video about a fascinating area with a taste of the people and boats too. Nice touch, allowing Huub to show us his boat and tell his story, without needing to place yourselves in the middle of it all the time.

[@seatalf]

Great show. You did it again

[@josephlai9759]

What an unique experience and a million thanks getting us aboard as well!

[@baswit514]

You were sailing on a lake. Last weekend we were on the same lake ; skating and iceboating, Friesland is the place to bee, greetings from Amsterdam

[@malloott]

This week i went swimming where i skated the week before... fun times this straalstroom

[@chriscorr9124]

Great choice of Music: reminds me of our sessions in non Covid times :-)

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Lovely episode filming again ,many thanks .I like it classic wooden boats designed 👌 superb quality looking sailboats ⛵

[@DFX2KX]

This form of boat honestly seems like it'd be an ideal sailing houseboat. You've got plenty of space to live on, without the deep draft you'd expect from it's weight. I was just about to mention that I was curious how well Maud would do in blue water, but I see you've mentioned that. It surprises me that she'd not be good on the ocean because she looks the part, even if not being the fastest.

[@PatrickPoet]

That's someone that really understands their boat that can direct you to such a neat landing on a first try. Cool. Cool. Cool.

[@ianscott3180]

Just like Magic Carpet Maud is lovely, they don't make boats with character any more. Maud has character in bucket loads.

[@polderfischer8565]

So nice in the Netherlands!! Looking forward to my summer holidays at our western neighbours. Just fishing and relaxing...

[@Paul-ow6of]

That was fun! Thanks for taking us along.

[@jameshamre8778]

Aladino's joy at sailing on this craft was palpable. Thanks as always for a wonderfully produced story. Great comments from your fans.

[@liekeledijkstra]

What a beautifull Lemsteraak! Der mei Huub grutsk op weze!

[@stevenhaldane5910]

That looked so much fun and its fascinating to see how these beautiful traditional dutch boats sail, Wish i was there

[@brentbauer8258]

What a beautiful day on a very different beautiful boat

[@ReinierMayer]

Welcome to the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@klouism1]

What a great adventure. Lovely boat. ⛵

[@WarrenLongCanada]

Nice to see someone on a big boat actually sailing away from the dock. Everyone seems to motor all the time nowadays.

[@SailingMarieholmIF]

Many thanks to Huub for making this possible.

[@wjhann4836]

He's a real ambassador of Dutch sailing 😃

[@Clime5LEDinc]

Loved this episode!!! Thank you! My family and I have been watching your journey for some time now and we all agree you two have definitely become one of the best sailing channels on youtube--storyline, narration, videography... Please keep it going!

[@williambunting803]

Ohh, that was wonderful. What a great experience, and thanks to hook for letting us be on a wonderful boat. Hook always is an impressive instructor, calm and confident.

[@Jin-pt4en]

This channel is so underrated.

[@ColinHarvey78]

Lovely video - and thanks to Hueb and his glorious boat! Mooi!

[@Jmmondeau]

Great illustrations for those boats. The joy of shallow draft boats.

[@lynnagnew4920]

Wonderful post! We had the special opportunity to cruise the canals/lakes of Friesland a few years back on 1908 steel barge. We just loved these sailing vessels - their beautiful lines, very utilitarian and capable. Your post brought back many memories! Thank you.

[@oceansquatch1481]

What a special treat sailing on Huubs beautiful barge! I remember reading Ernle Bradford’s books about his travels on Mother Goose (a Dutch steel boat of similar design) in the Med. These boats have always captivated me. Thanks showing one in action.

[@kayherman3162]

How wonderful to see this beautiful boat and the pure joy on your faces as you sailed! Thank you so much for always taking us along for a beautiful sail.

[@danmcbride6258]

A beautiful experience sailing through the Canals to open water.

[@fransdriesen1311]

These "platbodems" are my favorite.. I used to sail a "school/training" talk on the South Netherlands Delta..We trained kids the "on board" discipline and the hard work of sails and leeboards (zwaarden) handling ..

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

The lemsteraak is the ultimate boat and the Dutch are geniuses. They are jaw droppingly beautiful.

[@ronaldv_tm]

Excellent episode. What I like particularly, is that you've opted to not only show the sunny side of the Netherlands, but also the gloomy grey weather version. It is wonderful to see you both enjoy a tip like this to the fullest, and I absolutely loved Huub speaking Dutch to you on occasion. He must've been well within his comfort zone to forget he had brought foreigners on this trip. Thank you for getting us through the Corona winter. I've found I am increasingly looking forward to your weekly episodes.

[@higamerXD]

Netherlands gang! best country for looking and enjoying boats, we also have more historic boats then anywhere in the world. the best part of OG dutch boats is you can beach em go to the store to buy food come back and sail away, great fun.

[@daniipeace1999]

What an amazing journey you are making and welcome in the sailing nation number 1. Great to see you have already enjoyed sailing here on these amazing waters of Fryslân, on the Waddensea as much as on the inland waters! I myself am the proud owner of a Samourai MK2 small sailing yacht and am a youth sailing instructor in Arnhem, where my son has learned to sail from his 7th year on. Now he has his own refurnished Flying Junior. Enjoy your stay here.

[@Duh6666666]

Brilliant narration, as usual, your world is all pastels and allegory, so refreshing, I love it.

[@kevinreed8041]

Between your adventures, Uma, Ran, and MJ Sailing I have found that area of Europe to be amazing and very interesting!

[@kevinreed8041]

@@charonstyxferryman I forgot to mention Nick & Theresa of Ruby Rose. I was fascinated by their canal trips and sailing on the coast of Brittany

[@johnmikel5934]

So calm, beauty of an inland waterway boat, and hand crafted as well. You both, including Huub, did a fantastic job showing the old way can be so much fun and enjoyment. 👍 Thank you so very much!✨😁

[@paulsj9245]

14:57 A most elegant flip of the foot - followed by most excellent drone footage!

[@ironicallyvague1265]

Enjoyed the video very much, the Captain & his Boat are awesome

[@andrew097]

He is a really good guy letting you play with his boat. Nice days sailing

[@majellamolenaar7773]

What a nice trip on the "platbodem" on the fluessen. Lovely to see you two enjoy the trip and huup also. We enjoyed it.

[@tymeryder7264]

What a lovely adventure. The narration remains mesmerizing. Well written script delivered in lyrical tones. Thank you for sharing

[@bobwarner9952]

Thank you for sharing a small portion of your adventures. Enjoy them every so much.

[@alberto798]

Huub is such a great guy

[@ajknives4192]

Oh, it's so funny to see you on the Lakes where I learned sailing myself. The Island you landed on we called as child's "Mülltonneninsel" cause the trash cans were always the first things we recognized. Have a nice time in Friesland!

[@larrymisiak915]

We missed our chance to enjoy this part of the world thanks to COVID. Thanks for this two dimensional experience. What extraordinary crafts. So glad you got the chance to have this experience and could share it with us. Larry Misiak Houston, TX

[@ertanserwt2611]

What a beautifull video! Thanks to Huub for making this possible. I actually met him once in Stavoren and heared his amazing travelling stories. Already in the seventies he build his fist yacht a ‘tweemaster’ called the ‘Unicorn’ and soleley sailed to the faroer islands. To see him now with his own finished build aak ‘Maud’ shows how the Dutch are brought up with Sailing! Amazing Experience and so Friendly. Next time in Stavoren hope to meet you again Huub. Regards JD!

[@AdrianVicker1]

Just beautiful I had many sailing trips out of Muiden on the sailing barge Libert’e the skipper Wilhelm Griff an amazing man who played many instruments. The hospitality of the Dutch people the whole experience crewing Libert’e was like no other. I understand your joy sailing this boat.

[@carloswsiqueira]

Beautiful video. Amazing view. Very nice boats.

[@darrenstarling3975]

What a very special experience that was. It is an incredible and diverse world of people and places that we live in; thank you for sharing.