what it's like to pass the strait of Gibraltar | Ep.70

[@seethelittlethings]

Old film is called “Beyond the west horizon” 🙂

[@Gieza-Brake-Pahl]

Gosh! It was the Hiscocks, now I feel like I have blasphemed.

[@seethelittlethings]

@@Gieza-Brake-Pahl hahaha just don’t tell anyone. No one reads the comments anyway 😁😁

[@davidmoore5021]

@@Gieza-Brake-Pahl I seen it..... I promise I won’t tell anyone 😜

[@bobrose7900]

Love the historical clips! Don't be stressed at low speed, it's sailing... you got there and in one piece! Great video.

[@seethelittlethings]

That’s true ! We did :) and after the strait the sail was magical. So that’s worth a lot too!

[@sharonb6751]

Loved this video. Great music. “Come back - we have obligations!!” 🤣🤣🤣 Love the humour - favourite sailing channel by far ❤️

[@japemerson684]

Why do you not have a million subscribers?!!?!! Another video master piece. Thank you so much for sharing your lives. Thank you for all the hard work to make such quality videos... tough enough to sail by itself. Be safe, well, and happy!

[@davidking1501]

Thankyou Mandy for the smiles which do brighten up my day very time.

[@brucejohnson949]

I liked the video... No really! You have a genuine feel to your episodes. Don't ever change.

[@joeltatham5673]

Love the absolutely shameless promotion of the tee-shirts! 😂😂. Well done you two, great video.

[@harveyg845]

I really like the longer videos . I have always wondered why wake up the guy below who is sleeping for watch duty when the guy on watch is not tired, then the guy going off watch lays there watching the ceiling rock back and forth because he went down below when he wasn't tired, just for the sake of a schedule. Then all any one can do is talk about how tired they are and how they cant sleep on a passage. I think I like the way you do it Alex.

[@chrischapman2955]

Thanks for the video. Your self-deprecating humor is hilarious. Totally agree with the autopilot; we look like a bunch of drunks when we hand steer our boat, lol.

[@seethelittlethings]

I know right 😅🙈 I (Mandy) often think I’m doing great until I look at the track and think.. well on a street in a car I defo would’ve been in trouble haha

[@dougberrett8094]

You are quickly becoming one of my favorites. Keep up the good work.

[@SailingABSea]

Loving the humour. 😀 Great episode and interesting information about the strait. Cheers. 👍

[@crazyirish__2171]

I love your channel.

[@carlray7224]

The sea surface vision really conveys the sense of being out on the sailboat sooo well. Just agree with Mandy Alex because she watches everything - your life will be much less 'complicated' lol!

[@PuntBamaPunt1972]

Keep up these great videos and you will be youtube sailing royalty for sure.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Ward!

[@goeasy1232]

@@seethelittlethings Yup! La Vag's days are numbered.

[@PuntBamaPunt1972]

@@goeasy1232 LA Vag who? ;-) They were dead to me the day they jumped on a million dollar catamaran.

[@richsander1118]

Such a glamorous couple. Jealous! Keep up the humor! Go exploring! Take us along!

[@michaeldobson8859]

Absolutely true about the autopilot I sailed a season on my 393 in the Chesapeake and it was a chore being the only helmsman. I’ve repaired the autopilot drive unit and I’m truly enjoying the sail now.

[@rickytapper9779]

I really like your channel. I enjoy how you don't take yourself so serious and really like what you are doing.

[@jamiesquash8776]

So great to see you sailing again. I’m looking forward to the Atlantic adventures.

[@seethelittlethings]

As are we eh! So excited 😁 been dreaming of that since we thought about getting a boat. Patience is a virtue right.. just not one of my best qualities 🙈 (Mandy speaking btw. Alex has the patience of a rock, don’t know how he does it 🤷‍♀️)

[@lesstoddard6779]

I like your channel a lot. This video especially. Nice job! Love from the Maine coast

[@richardp1522]

Greetings from Canada. Very entertaining posts you guys are a great couple, work together and never take yourselves too seriously. Appreciate your efforts in producing content I look forward to viewing. Can't wait for that Atlantic crossing. Happy scraping. Ciao

[@legend343]

I liked this video..👍⛵️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@svamanda2319]

You've come a long way. When you first started your videos were serious and straight, now they are so professional and funny. Alex with humour. Keep them coming xx

[@crazyirish__2171]

I liked this video. 👍🏼

[@Warren7111]

I like that you are tackling bigger, more complicated boat projects, and pushing yourself to do a massive ocean crossing. Courage and competence levels are growing exponentially. Thrilled to observe your progress from Day 1. All the component parts are there for a large increase in subs over the next year, as the peer mentoring and “cross contamination” happens as you interact with other sailing vloggers in the Carib with a larger sub-base.

[@johnshobbies4224]

My two favorite dependents😀. Great video. Love the dolphins. So much for a buddy boat. Looked like a nice sail out of the Mediterranean. That poor bottle of wine didn’t stand a chance 😃. Take care of yourselves and stay safe.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks John! Happy you enjoyed it again. Yeah buddy boat went out of sight pretty darn quickly 😂 but at least we got the wine 🍷

[@markrushton4631]

Yes you guys are REAL cruising sailors.

[@seethelittlethings]

Aka slow 😁😁😂

[@thetravellingchilli]

You guys remind me of the way my wife and I travel Africa in our 1998 Landrover Defender, slowly. Pulling out of La Linea and being overtaken by all the other boats is pretty much how we roll on land when we leave a campsite, all the short term tourists come flying by in their modern rentals with us being only too happy to eat their dust as they are soon gone. There is so much otherworldly scenery to be enjoyed in places like Namibia. Should we one day take to the water I doubt anything will change in that regard.

[@davyp2993]

As the song says.: You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.! Make videos which interest you. I enjoy being educated about things that I might never use, but found it interesting seeing how the mechanics of the vain worked. Keep up the good work. PS. I've seen on another sailing channel that they put the date of the actual sail in subtitles at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds, even though it might have been a couple of weeks precvious to being uploaded. It's only a suggestion.!!

[@SailingChannels]

I love the intro for a second there I thought you were about to do an Atlantic ocean crossing!

[@seethelittlethings]

Us? Never! 😂

[@erikvanprooijen1940]

Been bingewatching you guys this week. Wonderfull entertainment in lockdown. Mandy: that guy from Germany that‘s on your boat? He‘s a bit like Hans Teeuwen. Sometimes. In a good way. Keep it up.

[@ajhillier1]

great video and have enjoyed seeing the wind vane install. thank you

[@joedonnelly9487]

Outrageous excellent video!!! You two do sailing really well - I learn alot from the narratives and explanations handling that....that current coming through the strait looked very unfriendly.... I sense Mandi is a knowledgeable sailer, she seems very comfortable handling the boat and ropes. You folks also have a tremendous sense of humor!! This vid was among the MOST enjoyable!

[@alofns]

As instructed...I liked and am commenting on the video. Thanks and congrats on getting into the Atlantic.

[@seethelittlethings]

That deserves some love 🌹❤️ thanks Alan!

[@ianb4801]

Best name I've ever come across for an autopilot is "Brittney" - as in "Brittney Steers"!

[@liongod1000]

@Ian B *_ Better one for AUTO-PILOT is "OTTO PILOT" _*

[@simontaylor3492]

@@liongod1000 we have Pontius, he is pretty much holding our fate while under sail.

[@DirkJacobsz]

Loved the video and the dial tone working out .5 kt boat speed. happy birthday as well auguri....

[@CarBjorn]

Nice editing as usual =) Fair winds and good beer !

[@michaelhamm861]

Congratulations on making it out. Get video as always. You guys are amazing.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks! Been looking forward to this moment for quite a while. Feels really good :):):)

[@davidmoore5021]

I love this video..... it was your very best one. Ever. Thanks for sharing. Okay I’ll call my mom.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks David! Means a lot reading that 🌹 give your mom our love ❤️

[@nige8575]

Wouldn't worry about your speed to much, hull scrub and antifoul and she will feel like a new yacht. Great video, look forward to the upcoming passages

[@colefox9993]

Your videos get better and better every time i watch one , And I am thoroughly enjoying the the cheeky humour . You guys are doing a great job sailing and filming your journey

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Cole! Happy you enjoy the humor! And sailing of course 😁

[@ericdenengelsman8959]

I enjoyed your humour... Thanks

[@barrymccrae7242]

Nice to see Mandy back, last 2 episodes we've had some dude telling us all about windvanes. Seriously, great video.

[@ryanjennings8132]

Love the humour around the shop promo stuff, very lighthearted, reminds me of linus tech tips style. We ended up getting a v shaped airdeck dinghy in the end after the previous comments. Just waiting for lockdown to be over so we can go spend some time over in the Ionian :)

[@martinrouen]

I liked this video ;-)

[@henrirotthier5710]

What a beautiful episode. You both are so witty! By the way, having 2 plotters at the same time is very intelligent. Set on different zoom levels, this can prevent a lot of problems. You have become awesome sailers.

[@cliffterpher]

Another wonderful gift for Saturday viewing during lockdown here in Ireland. Your videos get better and better. Thank you so much and keep smiling.

[@michalwilk8135]

You are going up and up on my sailing channels ranking. And this leather jacket... is it Musto, HH, or Gill :) Let say ... unconventional :) Love You guys :) God bless You !

[@seethelittlethings]

Haha you know what! It’s Only! How about that ;) fake leather, 30€ 😂 who says you need expensive things to look awesome 😁

[@michalwilk8135]

@@seethelittlethings :)

[@jerrybailey3095]

Excellent video guys, I watched the video when you installed Windvane...good job also. It's not how fast you go as long as you get there safe.👍Take care, love your channel.😎

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Jerry! Yeah that’s true! We often hear the most awful sailing experiences and than we hear in what weather they went out and we’re like.. 😳🙈 if that’s the prediction we stay put and wait till it’s nice again haha. Will make you slower. But at least sailing is enjoyable then!

[@rdwise4513]

You have a wind vane? Cool! 😉

[@bertram5798]

Ok Boomer. Would be so great if they did a vid about the wind vane ...

[@Chris97302]

I love your humor!!

[@sailingtroublemaker]

Another very good quality entertaining video!! Thanks for sharing!

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Tiago! Happy you enjoyed it ❤️🌹

[@mquadrelli121]

Great video! Enjoying the channel. By the way, the guy trying to sell you the t-shirt had really a good sales pitch. Got mine.

[@fredicart6984]

I love this show🙂

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Fred!

[@danf3607]

Love your persistence! And humour. (I subscribed. 👏

[@rundown48]

yes...it was a very good video... i enjoyed it tremendously ·. Best wishes and ............................Cheers

[@seethelittlethings]

Many thanks!

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

You two have definitely come a long way! As sailors and content creators. I really get a kick out of watching you two.

[@SteveWashington]

You guys are so funny! And good sailors. Only recently came across you and am now a subscriber.

[@seethelittlethings]

Awesome you enjoy it. Welcome to the STLT Sailors club ⛵️ 😁

[@justlooking2222]

Another fun video to watch ! Love the third person and pop-up comments. Thanks for all of your time, energy and work you both put into the show and especially thanks for taking us along. Was the video towards the end your bottom after or before pressure washing ?

[@jelly-johnbobster2283]

I like this video. This is a totally unprompted and spontaneous comment. Really.

[@shedstudioszimbabwe9658]

Loving your humour. Living the dream I missed out on years ago (before KZbin of course). Great vids too. Enjoy.

[@judywebb8358]

I like this video. Love the humor!!

[@dreadnoughtb3364]

👍good videos bring more subscribers. Good content and good humor and good editing makes for good videos.

[@user-ib3lb7ih7f]

Happy Birthday!

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

some late night sailing poetry here

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Greg 😊🌹 happy you enjoyed it so much.

[@ovidiupantea3632]

Love your content! I learn new things everytime I watch your videos, it will help me for when I purchase my boat 🙂

[@bruce5285]

Oh, yeah. Gotta call my mom. Thanks for the reminder. ;)

[@ralphjansen9205]

You guys are delightful to watch. Great video

[@thefullmonte1902]

Be careful of the wind vane when you are close to land. A sudden windshift can cause problems :)

[@SVImpavidus]

Straits of Gib, number one on the things you should know about the Med. At least you did not get attacked by Orca's! What was the old footage you showed as B roll? Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.

[@seethelittlethings]

Beyond the west horizon 🙂

[@ABeriault]

Fun as usual...great windvane lessons!

[@seethelittlethings]

Nice! Thanks André:) awesome you like the wind vane lessons !

[@leww1982]

love you guys! You have such good vibes!

[@petereisch7613]

"I want to see you kill a fish today." Nope, but you killed that bottle of wine! The bottle of wine couldn't see the danger so there was no danger. Very nice, very nice.

[@donzones1367]

Always love your videos and especially the humor that you mix in with them.

[@johnhayford5946]

Hay don't sweat about your speed in the straights, we had the same problem and we are usually a fast boat. We also timed it perfectly and stuck to the north side, after some discussion with some locals we were told that there are all sorts of different tidal streams running at different speeds the trick is, if you are going slower than surrounding boats try to find a different stream, or watch the fishing boats (assuming they are not fishing) they seem to know the trick.

[@Cheshnjica]

I liked this video!

[@bethlef5168]

It was great fun! Awesome video

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Beth:) happy you had fun with us 🌹

[@dawnhornsby7215]

Loved it❤️ love you guys 💞

[@scottgenius9189]

Well done guys you have come a long way ,as always great videos stay safe

[@randallthrift1249]

Would love to call my parents but not sure if there's cell service up there. :-) Long gone but always loved and remembered as are my two oldest brothers. Happy sailing.

[@normanrubenis7283]

You guys are funny. Great episode (again). Thanks for sharing.

[@our4feettravelers760]

good video looks like a grate trip

[@crimsonpride48]

Great video 👍 keep them coming 👍 need to get the hull sorted out your speed will increase.

[@ericfermin8347]

What a great episode.

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Eric!

[@rmhollin25]

Love your channel, y’all crack me up!! Can Mandy say “ I didn’t know it would be so big “ more often please.😛🙄😘

[@seethelittlethings]

I most definitely do. We just rarely manage to get it on camera 😂🤣

[@northeden8661]

This video was pretty funny. Thanks for the laughs.

[@seethelittlethings]

Love hearing we made you laugh. Sounds cheesy but it’s why we do it 😁

[@anthonybeck2384]

Very enjoyable as per usual- love your work ( and the humour) ps rang my mum 👏🏻❤️

[@seethelittlethings]

very good 👏

[@francismontocchio9910]

Thanks for another great video!!

[@TheCraigBlakeley]

Mandy!!!

[@SailingBakoua]

I wish there was "Love" button.. I would SMASH it! Awesome video as always!

[@seethelittlethings]

Ima write KZbin a ticket so they can put it in their feature list! 😁 I like the idea. They SHouLD do that!

[@ErnestV]

T'was nice to relive the route I sailed two years ago, albeit in the opposite direction coming in from Madeira. And guys, your videos, the story telling, the cuts and insets from other producers or own episodes, the whole stuff gets better and better from one sequence to the next. Wonder when you stop improving - you'll probably be ready for the golden statue, then :-) Keep it up (the mast and the spirits, I mean). Too bad we will not meet for a long time, probably never, as I just start with the new-to-me boat in the Med (Croatia), but I'll be keeping on stalking you via your KZbin posts. Bis zum nächsten Mal, goede reis, Ernest

[@seethelittlethings]

Nice! The other way around does sound better, at least you got the current with you! It’s incredibly nice to hear you appreciate the quality of the editing and story telling 🌹 Alex is brain storming all kinds of crazy stuff. So if he gets around to learn these things.. it’ll be amazing hehe (oh not to set to high expectations though 😂 he might not thank me for it 🤫)

[@seethelittlethings]

Oh and enjoy Croatia! We only spend little time on another boat there but it was epic. Even in the cold november month :):)

[@mrmarcocecchi74]

Godspeed guys!!

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Marco! Right back at ya:)

[@nealeburgess6756]

Maybe you could fit a turbo to keep up with the other boats!

[@TheFluffyFreak]

My Dad and I sailed the Atlantic and hand steered the whole way... because the autopilot broke 🤣 I can laugh about it now that enough years have passed!

[@davidnichols213]

great video guys

[@DougVarble]

I liked the opening humor... when will you cross the Atlantic?

[@williesful]

I did like it, thank you

[@seethelittlethings]

Thank you 🙏 happy you did!

[@ianb4801]

Good thing you sailed past Barbate, the place is so depressing; it's like a marina development that failed to take off and is just rotting away into oblivion.

[@eddieohearn17]

That mess on the bottom that slowed you. That is why we haul out or dive on the bottom.

[@chriszanf]

Where are the clips from of the old English couple with the dundee cake & a 9 day passage through the straits?

[@seethelittlethings]

Beyond the west horizon 🙂

[@Gieza-Brake-Pahl]

Love your channel but perhaps you can give a link to the lovely old video that you featured, I tried searching, you know "Posh couple sailing straights" or "man with plummy accent comments on wife opening tinned Dundee cake" but I just can't seem to find it.

[@seethelittlethings]

😂 it’s “beyond the west horizon”

[@marafade13]

I liked the video