Stingray City On Cayman Island - UNTIE THE LINES II #54

[@SailingUma]

Thats great! It's always nice to sit back, relax and be a tourist for a change. Best of luck getting your motor back working properly! Can't wait for the next episode. Cheers from Haiti!

[@unclemuir]

Hi Kika and Dan, I read your post about your Mom and it was very touching, and fitting. I was aware as Dan and I were emailing about something else. That problem is now solved. I follow both you and Nike (and many more) But to see where both of you started and what you have accomplished gives me hope. Take care guys.

[@seriousviewer5528]

This comment is a bit late, but....I lived in Grand Cayman in 1975-76. "Stingray City" had not yet been discovered. Last visited in 1992. The rays were just becoming popularized. Your videos are interesting for glimpses of how much things have changed there. Such is the way of the world.

[@mattn7415]

Small world - we must have been there the year before you - underwater hockey is a lot harder than it looks but a fun night with a great bunch of people.

[@justininvestor]

your music is so chill , I love it.

[@mazdarx7887]

Underwater hockey is a blast. We used to play hockey upside down under the ice

[@dalegraham4058]

So Karl takes a few spa days knowing you have enough distractions that he needn't worry after you. Excellent turn of events by the curious crew. Cheers.

[@timbomuffin]

Very nice hope Karl gets better soon.👍

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Getting a house, with a view of the horizon is just beautiful. He's right, the horizon is very calming. House, boat, beach doesn't matter. Find it, you'll never regret it; try not to spend your life in a box with no horizon.

[@mdstephensv]

Nothing like a good game of underwater hockey to bring out that southern British accent...

[@todloeffelholz5815]

Good luck with Carls engine. Good to see you ! Happy trails: )

[@markwadsley7956]

Its a good day for me when your video appears on my KZbin account keep it up.

[@lifeislikesailing]

Sometimes it would be nice to be a passenger. :) Looked like you had some fun days!

[@mikeskor6230]

The stingrays are so tame after being fed so much. Engine trouble is a recurring theme. You must get a new engine. Have you thought of getting an electric engine which are made for yachts?

[@tjpanbiker4135]

I'm amazed that they aren't more afraid of people getting stung by the rays?!

[@skyrise4827]

I think thats Sting ray, rather than a Manta ray.. The size differance (on youtube) is huge, don't know about in real life :)

[@skyrise4827]

Like this one, Thank you.. :).. I bet your usual German ocd precision for fixing things will shine through in the next video...

[@dholtman5977]

You should visit the turtle sanctuary. Very interesting! Our tour guide at stingray city but a barb in his mouth! Crazy nut!

[@chrisphinney6430]

me and my kids loves petting and feeding sting rays in florida

[@ricgaston6503]

Never had Jerk Chicken? WOW!

[@unclemuir]

How did you like the catamaran? I hope all is well at home. Don't forget to video when at home to give us a look at how much different your life is at home that is not floating. Have fun Nike.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

The catamaran was ok...not my cup of tea, but fun to be at the helm for a while. Being home is a nice and well needed change for a while. It's beautiful to be with family and friends and it's a relief nit having to worry about my floating home for a change ;). Looks like I might have the engine problem figured out, too :). Well, in my head, still a lot of work ahead for the repower itself, hehe. Thank you for your ongoing support, Muir! Ahoy, Nike

[@unclemuir]

PM me with your idea. That is what I have done my whole life. I can steer you in the right direction. Let me know if your coming to L.A. on your way back.I am a great tour guide.

[@johnasumaa9662]

Another excellent video. A question, though: were you cautioned about the stinger, or barb, on the rays?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi John, they said to shuffle your feet in the sand not to step on them which is what makes them sting aparently. I asked if many people get stung by accident but they said not really. Fingers crossed I guess ;) Ahoy, Nike

[@Mary-td8ob]

Found a recipe for the jerk chicken and I have to say it was amazing! Care to share any of your favorite recipes of dishes you make onboard Karl?

[@edwinodus]

Do the stingrays still have their sting?

[@jamesedwards1588]

My buddy and I were just talking about water, rain catchment systems, on board storage of water, showers, how to heat the water, power consumption to heat water and power consumption to make water. How much water do you use, say for showers, cooking, cleaning and drinking? How do you heat water for showers? How much water does your water heater hold? Can you share some info on how you deal with the subject?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi James, water is always an important topic for sure. First for tanks I have 200l in plastic tanks, 2x200 in flexible bludders. I have a raincatcher but no watermaker. For showering I use a 5 liter fumigation tank that lasts for 4-6 rinses (depending on how much I allow myself a little splurge ;)) I usually jump in and do all the soaping wi salt water and ten just rinse with fresh. Dishes are done wi salt water and rinsed with that fumigation thing, too. I have three jerry cans and the flexible tanks for shower water and laundry and the water from my tanks is used for cooking and drinking, where I would say I use 3-4 liter a day maybe (if there is no rain, I refill my tank with the flexible tanks). Hope this helps :) Ahoy, Nike

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oh, and no water heater...warm water, what's that ;)? But will need to figure sth out once I get to colder regions...

[@unclemuir]

I used to have a solar heated shower bag that worked ok.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

oh, true, I have one of those somewhere as well. But never had to use it so far

[@jonathank5289]

The last thing you want on a boat in the tropics without AC is a hot shower. A cold fresh water shower is heaven! Only the super rich run a genie all the time with the AC on and take hot showers.

[@MrFergusferret]

underwater hockey is called octopush

[@bill98465]

thank you. same statement as islandpacket. how are things at home? i'm sorry I didn't have the nerve to hit the buy button and visit you in Miami.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

No worries, maybe I will come to California on my way back...so u can practice ur "buy finger" till then ;). Home is cold and busy but lovely to be with friends and family for sure! Ahoy, Nike

[@bill98465]

i'm happy for you. you can't believe how many people I have told about you...all good things. I promise I (a VERY) old man will be there. thank you very much for responding so quick.

[@dougmanatt4317]

Underwater hockey is the best, known as Octopush in the UK. Be sure to wear a mouth guard, the puck can knock out your teeth !

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Ah, motor problemen, viel Glück damit.

[@grahampetersen335]

Hi Nike, I aspire to learn to sail bigger boats than my lightning and adventure like this, if you don't mind how much did you initially pay for Karl?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Hi Graham, good luck with that project! You can find info about Karl's purchase price in the FAQ section of my website whitespotpirates.com/faq/. Please be aware of additional costs to get the boat seeworthy after the purchase...ouch! ;) Ahoy, Nike

[@TheMonkeyrock77]

Be careful what oil you use in your Engine. Some oil's you buy off the shelf will take your engine out. Rings. Get Dura Lube for your Engine as well. duralube.com

[@theislandpackrat]

Do I sense Nike Thinking about a multihull?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Aaaaaaah, nope ;) I am sticking with my boy! Think I am not a catamaran person...each for their own and Karl for me, hehe. Ahoy, Nike

[@razzorbladz]

did you know we both have bilge keels and you were born only 1 day before me

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

ehm, no, I don't think I knew that ;)

[@razzorbladz]

WhiteSpotPirates :) I was surprised,mine is steel I have vids on my channel of her,if you ever sail to Australia look me up,or if you fly here for what ever reason look me up and come for a sail

[@razzorbladz]

WhiteSpotPirates waiting for another video please :) hows things going up there?

[@taftmimarlik5743]

:)