WHY we sail & HOW we pay for it: Tuamotu Truths! [🎥42🇵🇫]

[@TheSailingFamily]

Hello all. To answer a few questions: the little sailboat is an o'Pen Bic sailboat. It's 100lbs and stows nicely under our boom. It's a great way for the kids to learn to sail as they probably won't on Archer. The Drone we use is a DJI Mavic Pro 2. And yes, this is before Covid, so it's a little old. We are trying to release videos weekly and to catch up to present day within 6 months. The good news is we can skip our boring weeks. Thanks for watching!

[@jackchen5290]

Love the idea of having a small sailing dinghy. I’m looking at the OC tender’s OC300 that can do both

[@chucklee4446]

Boring? Weird as it seems, the boring stuff is interesting to me. I loke learning how stuff works. What seems day to day in the south pacific is anything but routine for a guy living in the cold in Central Colorado.

[@cleangreenearthforall9405]

Great job on this one guys, you had me in tears, your children are very lucky. :)

[@waynefederico9396]

Seth put it all out there we don't mind boring, just to be with you guys is best timeout ~~ Carry-on

[@netook8]

Given where I've made money in my life, all I'd need is a Starlink dish and my income is secured. I would be able to monitor the markets. The other source of income is the "turnaround season" here in Alberta, Canada that runs from Spring into early Fall with it being quite barren for work during the winter. I can snowboard but I'm not super obsessed about snowboarding which is really the only Canadian winter activity I ever found "fun". So every winter I end up piling on the pounds and have to burn them off every spring.

[@wishusknight3009]

I did something similar with my 2 sons. Sold everything, and did a multi-year road trip with my old ford pickup, a camper and small enclosed trailer. 2 years in north America and now in Europe for the last 4 where we now have a permanent residence. I am a single father with 2 adopted sons, and the main reason for doing this initially was to find a way to bond with the older boy who suffered from moderate attachment disorder. And it has worked beyond all wild expectations, and we have both made lifetime friends and made lifetime experiences. Worth every sacrifice and risk made.

[@michynature]

You are a beautiful person, heart and soul. 💓

[@stevenwalker232]

You should make your own videos with your boys.

[@geezergamers7101]

I got my girls PADI certified in Bequia when they were 10 and 12, they still love to dive at 16 and 18. A great choice to introduce your boys to it. Our catamaran is the best "bad decision" I ever made. So many told me it was a foolish choice. Yet, it has taken me and my wife, my girls, my extended family, and our friends to amazing places we would have never seen without it. Yep it's a lot of work some days, but the rewards far outweigh the work. Cheers to you fellow fool, you've also made a great "bad decision"!

[@senjuchidori9448]

I am not sure if you were the guys sailing zatara mentioned but I am grateful to find this channel for my daily KZbin surfing thing :)

[@TheSailingFamily]

Yes, they're friends of ours. Welcome!

[@senjuchidori9448]

​@@TheSailingFamily kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGiZnHV4rK2Wn5o%25t%3D707 this was the video I recently watch here in the Philippines, when he mentioned you guys, KZbin algorithm somehow introduced you're channel, love you guys, keep safe, I'm excited for you're up coming videos :)

[@owenbreward4974]

Happy Birthday Hale. Don't worry about not getting very many gifts. You don't remember those. I can't remember what I got for my 9th birthday (back when dinosaurs roomed the Earth). But I do remember the quality time I spent with my parents and my brothers and sister as far back as 4 years of age. And those are the important memories that will last your whole life.

[@TheSailingFamily]

New best comment award.

[@grampsgramps4516]

Just love your interactions with your kids.Not only do you love them,you respect them.This,for me is agreat lesson to all parents out there.

[@JamesNewsomeCaiLeighAnna]

Great idea of having an "experience" birthday. Toys will not be forgotten and left behind. Experiences will last a lifetime.

[@josephnelsoncanaya3494]

I love when Elizabeth narrates👍. Love watching your videos Sailing Family. Happy Birthday Hale🎂🎂🎂

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Great video and Birthday Party! I’m glad that you were in the quarantine room next door to Zatara in Australia.

[@ArunPrakash23]

I found your channel late in my sailing video watching/time wasting/dreaming youtube rabbit hole activities; and you guys are the closest phenotype I could identify with; a lovely family and focused on all the right things... I know how much work goes into the videos, so thank you for them - the one in Fiji in the remote island brought tears to my eyes when I remembered how lovely the people were when we visited Fiji; and why as lovely as FP is, Fiji is still somehow more special... Your kids are amazing; they are lucky to have you as their parents.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Thanks Arun, appreciate you taking the time to let us know!!! Safe sailing!

[@tedboender]

Absolutely incredible! Seth, you are the OG of sailing channels. You started it all for me. Thank you. Ted

[@TheSailingFamily]

Haha. Thanks Ted!

[@brodysprinkle6686]

This was truly one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. I’m 22 and this is all I dream of for my life. Incredible.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Best comment award!!! :)

[@karenbarrett4734]

Thank you for posting videos regularly again! I started watching when you purchased Archer in Annapolis. I know you’ve had quite the year, so I’m taking it as a good sign the videos are back on a weekly basis! My husband and I have 3 boys as well, and hopefully we’ll be out there someday too!

[@TheSailingFamily]

All is well! Thanks for watching!

[@khai4071]

I am a parent of 4 boys haha and I couldn't agree with you guys more. I think your boys experiencing what they are in their most cherished years is best decision ever!!

[@ve2vfd]

I haven't dived the Caribbean since everything shut down in March, that nice father/son dive really made me smile!

[@goleafsgo8496]

Good for you, the reason you state as Number 1 for heading out to sea is so true. Kids develop and grow so quickly and many leave this development to "babysitters" in pursuit of money and the next greatest must have item. Its not their fault it sadly is the conventional way of doing things. You will NEVER regret your decision to devote your young lives to raising your children! CONGRATS for realizing this before its to late and I wish you all safe travels and an incredible adventure.

[@robc6469]

Great video ! Just found your channel earlier this week and haven’t been able to stop watching your old vlogs !!

[@TheSailingFamily]

Thanks for watching!

[@sailorjmp1]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. Your videos just get better and they were excellent when you started! You provide a unique blend of story telling, videography, humility, and obvious love of family. The Sailing Family is one of the best sailing channels on KZbin!

[@TheSailingFamily]

You are so welcome!

[@rodneylacy]

This will be remembered for a lifetime. Money can not buy the memories you are making.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Agreed!

[@lovelightshining4444]

Having grown up in the Crystal Blue waters of the Caribbean as a child, Believe when I say " they will carry these memories with them " forever! Even in their dreams! Great life! Bravo~~~

[@andrewriggs8200]

Archer looked great today at Manly, welcome to Sydney.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Thanks! We LOVE it here.

[@leopardsgowild]

Some stunning scenary... Those waters are incredible. Out family are hoping to do something similar with our kids in 2022 but caravanning. We've been planning for a few years as well. Hope to live our dreams. Thanks for inspiring.

[@biblicaltheologyexegesisan9024]

this is so awesome to be with your kids and scuba diving on Hale's birthday thanks for sharing your adventure I lived in Samoa for years but on land

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I just started watching your first SV Honeymoon videos on this channel! You both have worked so incredibly hard to make your dreams come true. I love watching your Love Story unfold before our eyes and I’m glad that I didn’t have to endure the years in between when your boys were born and there were no sailing videos.

[@TheSailingFamily]

We should have kept uploading videos. KZbin went crazy after we stopped posting!

[@danjenkinsdesign]

Watching your family and many of the others in youtube sailing community has completely inspired my wife and I to do this too! We are now just a few months away from setting sail with our 2 boys and could not be more excited for the adventure ahead. Thanks for the push we needed.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Wow. That’s amazing! Good for you guys!!! See you out there!

[@leoandlola840]

I saw all your videos in a week. Can't stop watching it. Thank you guys for sharing your amazing journey! U literally gave those Great boys the world! They'll treasure it even more when they grow up. You are the best parents!

[@latitudeash]

Loving the longer vids. We can really get into how you are experiencing the adventures

[@sukhinijjar9132]

Happy birthday! Beautiful family and amazing to be spending time and experience the world together as a family!

[@nuttytraveller2175]

Thank you for showing me Rangiroa - both the pass and what the lagoon was like inside. Not getting to go inside the pass on a cruise 4 yrs ago always was a big disappointment for me...just too rough that day for the cruise boat to go in and it waited nearly 6 hrs on the outside before cancelling the stop. I've sailed for 35yrs the west coast of Canada. Thanks once again - you made my day.

[@gabrielstempinski9274]

I watched the accident video earlier last year and my heart absolutely broke for you guys. I'm so happy to see these videos leading up to it to see how much fun you were able to have before that setback and now know that ultimately everything turned out ok in the end.

[@tvonzweck]

Outside the box thinking and action leads to some pretty wonderful places and experiences in life. We did a year backpacking trip around the world when are kids were 9 and 11 years old. Like you said... when they still want to hold your hold your hand and just hang out with their parents. Our budget meant hostels in Asia, So America and Africa with no Europe visit. We trekked the Himalayas, saw the pyramids in Egypt, walked Iguazu Falls in Argentina and so much more. But, in the end it was simply having that time together that was the greatest experience. Now I hope to have those grown kids join sails in whatever part of the world they can catch up to me in. Love watching you guys soak up time with each other.

[@chucklee4446]

Elizabeth seems to be enjoying things more. In some of the earlier posts of this trip, mostly on the Caribbean side, she seemed annoyed from time to time. Assuming it had to do with being cooped up with 3 boys for extended periods of time. Now she seems at peace and happy.

[@MrMarkymark005]

This was a fantastic upload guys!! Thank you for sharing & being so transparent about how you're able to do this financially.

[@jorgeborrell81]

Absolugely amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!!

[@ajhubbell3754]

Thank you for sharing. I have a strong desire to do something similar with my family. Good luck and God bless.

[@TheSailingFamily]

You can do it!

[@Driv200mph]

Took your advice from previous episode post-reply and made that call to sunsail for sailing school. Getting the family from lake to blue water has begun. So far, I’m the lonely captain with a dream. Family supports my week of licensing then chartering after. This episode of “how you do it” landed nicely with me. With my interest level, I’m wanting more facts....cost of built catamaran like yours versus all the other catamarans, running costs, etc. Even if I sell the cars, furniture, and stop the memberships, I’m still convinced you already made it big in your careers and have financial confidence. I got the dream....need help with long term vision. Helps with my reality check with what’s possible. Love the vids. Love the content. Love your music and editing. And love the happy family time. Be safe. I’d ask for a video showing all the tough days, but sounds like thats coming.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Good on you! That’s fantastic to hear. And maybe your question helped us make this video as you’re not the only one who wants to know these things. They say the average cost is about 10% of the value of the boat. For $300k you can get a decent used catamaran, so budget for $30k/year to maintain it (upgrades, repairs, insurance, etc). Obviously it varies on where you go, but that’s a good guess. Our biggest expense is food. We anchor 99% of the time and that’s free. We have some toys (surf and kite and scuba gear), and we keep touristy stuff as a special occasion. To start you should think about staying in the Caribbean. It’s short day hops and you can pick cheaper counties (Bahamas, Spanish Virgins, etc). Lots of ways to do this on a budget. Shoot Seth an email via our website and happy to chat. Cheers!

[@jessicanaser2939]

What a great Birthday....scuba diving with dad what a moment to cherish and remember forever. I loved that moment so heartfelt. Also what a BEAUTIFUL place to be💙💙💙💙Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Thanks for commenting!

[@gebi4pejo1]

How beautiful and your kids will always remember this wonderful life experience

[@johnstath9666]

It’s a good way to teach kids sustainability. A hard way but a good way. Also a good way to teach kids we are not the only ones on this planet. Wish you all quick passages, good winds, no storms.

[@PN_48]

Another great vid Seth & fam. Hope you’re enjoying Aus and all that awesome sunshine!

[@dyrectory_com]

You've packed a lot in this episode. Wish birthday boy a belated, Happy Birthday! 🎂 You're lucky to have children and the children are lucky to have you both as parents! 👏🏻

[@jimjefftube]

Great job Sailing Family! Happy Birthday Hale!! I love the choice you made to take this time and enjoy every moment with your family. Bravo and no regrets!!

[@joycescott6066]

Just beautiful . . . had 3 snowstorms in a week here in Connecticut ❄ still digging out. Watching this again later with a bourbon & blanket by my side just to warm up ♨ TFS ✌

[@TheSailingFamily]

Oh wow! Stay warm!!!

[@Babygrumplin55]

Excellent video, loved Hale's birthday commentary, what a well spoken young man. Glad to see you are all safe in Australia.

[@dustintodd]

Our little family can't wait to follow in your footsteps.

[@waynefederico9396]

Hey guys, I want to say thank you for showing us that when you take the time to spend with your kids sharing life together as you watch them grow each day. Just take the time to do things together and share that moment, it all goes by so fast and in 20 years from now you'll wish you did....

[@alessandrocristofani6975]

magic place I have been ther 20 ys ago...great to dive in the Tiputa pass...

[@AussieFamilyLiving]

Thanks for sharing, inspires us to travel our country Australia with our three boys. Keep up the great work.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Our pleasure!

[@leonardcullip3877]

Such wonderful parents. Days and experiences you will Never forget or regret Cheers!!!

[@camtndawson]

So awesome to see your kids appreciating even the smallest of things.. great parenting right there! :)

[@TheSailingFamily]

You are so kind

[@mikeanderson6626]

Thanks for the beautiful views and Happy Belated Birthday!! Not sure the Date your are at!! Still waiting for a Sticker of Archer!!!

[@ChelseaLampinen]

Love how you explained it! We have 2 boys (10&7) and a baby on the way and have taken our boys all over the world and plan to with this one. We own a power boat but I’d love to get out of Michigan, and see the world by sea!

[@TheSailingFamily]

Congrats!

[@svechappe6075]

Really like the explanation on the finance/lifestyle equation. Thanks for sharing.

[@4therush]

This is my dream. I am 50 now and want to retire on a sail boat in 5 years.

[@JrR-fw5ph]

I’m 60 now and would love to do it. I envy these guys...what a way to raise a family. That is so cool....

[@4therush]

@@JrR-fw5ph Totally agree!!!

[@HopeOfJoe]

@@JrR-fw5ph DO IT !!

[@dc71vwvw]

@ michael wade. Same here except the wifey isn't interested in sailing at all. RVing yes, sailing maybe

[@Driv200mph]

48 and ready to upgrade my lake captains license for blue water license. $6000 week long class gets all the licensing you need. I need some captain friends.

[@videospa]

What an amazing gift to your kids! Unforgettable memories!

[@michaelryan5160]

I appreciate the technical side of your story. Zatara and the Wynns are good with telling you how to repair the boats, but they don't lend much to the actual sailing part. Thanks for that!

[@debbiecollins1154]

Awww that was an awesome birthday. Happy Belated birthday and I loved watching you scuba diving with dad. Loved this video. Sending lots of love from VA. Please stay safe and excited to see your next adventure.❤️❤️

[@marceld6061]

The best "Bad Decision" anyone has ever made.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

What a wonderful journey and adventure. The memories are priceless ❤

[@traderduke1880]

So happy to see new vids from you guys. Thank you for sharing your purpose. Its very meaningful and inspiring. Wishing you and your family fun adventure and safety. And I hope you can figure out a way to get sponsors so you and the boys can continue this life and lifestyle forever...and take us on your journey. MUCH LOVE.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Thank you! You too!

[@pmorph]

Hey, just saw you guys sailing up the Hawkesbury River --we were the ones yelling "great boat" welcome to Australia! I thought you were keen having the code 0 and full main up in those winds. My last cat was a 11.9 Mark Pescott--basically a smaller version of yours--light and fast..

[@TheSailingFamily]

So cool - thanks for saying hi! Yes, we were keen! We broke our Genoa so we flew the Reacher. Little did we know it was blowing 30 knots in the channel! Pretty spirited sailing to say the least. What a great day! Next time you’re around, come say hi!

[@pmorph]

@@TheSailingFamily I will, I saw you in the Basin this morning as I was battling against the 30 knot headwinds in my very small boat with even smaller engine.. Let me know if you need any help in Sydney--I keep the boat in Newport but live in city. Phil

[@johnhall942]

Good job mom and dad. Experiences they keep for a lifetime rather than stuff that goes away. We are on a similar 4 year plan as yours. Maybe we see you out there :) Fair Winds!

[@TheSailingFamily]

That is awesome! See you out there!

[@Zcoop18]

Time with your children, precious memories & travelling the world are utterly priceless. We can’t take fancy cars or houses with us when we depart this world. 😍

[@Dallas88888]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your lives with us...

[@FreedomForce100]

Congratulations on making your dreams a reality to you and your family and at such young age too!

[@fxpthl]

Hale turns 9 and I can’t believe how fast the time has gone by! It seems like yesterday that I was watching the “Honeymoon” sailing these waters with just you two newlyweds! Thank you so much for giving this old fart lots of warm fuzzies!

[@davidpaddock362]

Happy Birthday Hale !!! Yay 😀 Absolutely love this episode, the editing and story telling is really getting better...love this place you’re in! You’ll have to tell Keith and Renee to step it up Seth, you guys are getting close to becoming my favourite Americans! 😉 Oh and Seth 7:10 lucky man😉 Safe sailing guys 🇦🇺

[@TheSailingFamily]

Love this comment. We'll let them know! :)

[@michaelmoore3099]

Awesome video , what a amazing part of the world , sitting in the shallows surrounded by blacktip reef sharks ....wow !! Soo cool 😁

[@NiclasLinden]

Oh my God! What an absolutely wonderful video! I was just smiling the whole time watching that amazing lagoon adventures. This is paradise for me. 💙🌴🌞

[@WilliamPozo]

Would really like to get a boat and do something like this. Wife is onboard but three kids not sure since one is already a teenager.. A bit scared to just leave our home.. jobs.. schools. Totally impressed that you guys were able to do it. Very cool. congrats.

[@yvettedale6072]

Wow come to you from Zatara. I loved your video & such beautiful sea & lovely to see the kids happy & doing all sorts in the ocean. Where was it when the kids were dancing? Just reminds me of the Maldives? Love your camera & drone footage footage. Well done guys. Sending love from the U.K. xxx

[@TheSailingFamily]

Welcome!

[@lorrynortheastguy4787]

Looks like the kids are having a blast

[@Cptstokes]

You came in the easy pass I came in the weird pass but it turns out we both anchored in the same place. I stayed there for 5 days to reprovison and check out the towns. Early morning baguettes are the best, like 6 am. The quay is perfect for dinghys and the stores just up the "street'. Fuel was cash only.

[@stevegrider5700]

Love what your doing!! Owning our own business allows us a lot of time to travel. Admire what your family is doing!!! I remember diving with my son when he was 12 for his first scuba dive. What a great moment!!! I do not usually subscribe to channels, but you got me on this one!!!

[@iamdeminimis]

Well done. Would have loved to take your approach, but have to save the sailing for the end of our careers. Perhaps we'll have some grandkids to bring along when the time comes (not too soon, hopefully).

[@ctaylor1655]

Amazing! Enjoy the longer videos

[@jefflukowski9246]

Love the video as always. One thing I never hear about on sailing channels is health care coverage. When we work we are accustomed to our employers providing coverage programs. But what do you do with a family sailing the world without an employer’s program?

[@TheSailingFamily]

That’s a good question. As Americans, our health care system is a disaster and, we had to find some type of “travel insurance” coverage. We landed on the IMG plan called the “Patriot.” It’s roughly $350/mo for our entire family and ensures we have pre-existing coverage if something really bad were to happen. But all the doctors visits and dental work is out of pocket. Thankfully, costs are quite reasonable elsewhere, even in NZ and Australia. Hope that helps!

[@jefflukowski9246]

@@TheSailingFamily Fantastic, that is exactly what I was looking for. Take care.

[@shawndonohoe2789]

I'm Canadian, what is this health care coverage you speak of?

[@kb1esx]

Loved your comments around the 6:00 mark. My 2 boys are both adults now. Truer words never spoken. Then I look up to you sending the boys into the sharks. 🤣

[@TheSailingFamily]

Hahahaha. Parents of the year award! 🤣

[@kb1esx]

@@TheSailingFamily they got through it alive

[@stevenwalker232]

This has to be my favorite of your videos. You kids circled by sharks was amazing!

[@TheSailingFamily]

That was amazing!

[@douger1517]

Hi I wish you would catch up ...I see you in Australia with the other sailing family in lockdown in their channel. Be good if up to date. By the way you guys are the best to watch.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Yeah, we’re behind. We haven’t been taking the whole KZbin thing seriously, but we’re starting to. Thanks for watching!

[@ck4599]

That was the best "leaving everything and buying a boat" story I've ever heard. I just started watching you and I love u guys. You create great videos. Do you edit them yourselves? I also love how you explain things. I got another fan!

[@TheSailingFamily]

Welcome aboard! We film and edit all the videos ourselves. It's hard work but great memories. Thanks for watching!

[@tedconroy5074]

Watching Hale completely surround by sharks made me uneasy...then Pierce just walked through them. I got a good laugh from that. Another day the boy's will never forget!

[@ColinWetherelt]

Y'all are getting better and better!!! Just a observation as a fan. In your earlier videos you were coaxing the kids with the "One to Ten" rating thing. Not anymore. They've grown so much and so have you! Thank you for bringing us along and showing us your adventure. (From a landlocked Ol' Cowboy who will likely never see what you've seen)

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

Just found the channel. Don’t generally like “family” videos (everyone thinks their own kids are cute and fun to watch) but enjoyed it. First dive with dad was super cool. I am amazed the the number of bathing suits your wife wore on this one episode.

[@TheSailingFamily]

Ha. We love that comment. She sure does have a lot of cossies!

[@algarcia1442]

You guys are amazing and you’re logic is without flaw. The experience that you’re giving your children cannot be experienced in a conventional classroom 👍

[@jpbbelloir4901]

Ça fait rêvé je me réveil à paris il fait -2*c le 07/04/2021 il et 06 heures 06 voir votre vidéo ça réchauffe 👍🏻😀

[@JrR-fw5ph]

No dealing with the day to day of crazy city life. God bless you guys. Make the best of it....

[@irwfcm]

I love that your kids go to a fancy tropical resort restaurant, and order burgers and fries! You like what you like!

[@TheSailingFamily]

Our kids are a little picky. Still that age!

[@chachi1972ful]

very well said, your time is such a big part of the gift

[@lucianaatalig922]

Come visit northern Mariana island Pacific Ocean.. someday

[@captainsirjackchucklebutty6147]

I am a qualified teacher and specialised in Outdoor Education. So I totally agree with you about the potential benefits for kids to do this. It would be good to come back in 20 years and see if it worked ,,,

[@BrienDunn]

Nice! Some great camera and drone shots as well as creative editing. Beautiful scenery. Hope you guys do some collaborations/excursions with other couple and family boats. Saw you guys pop up in a few of the Zatara vids.

[@Dran268]

love your videos..you guys rocks!! awesome parents and wonderful kids...

[@maximac222]

Enjoying all these experiences vicariously through y'all!

[@jerrygengler9515]

Currently -5 degrees Fahrenheit...2 things come to mind. Why am I not living some place warmer and why have I not taken up that lifestyle!!!

[@TheSailingFamily]

😁😁😁

[@RagtopDazed]

Haha. I remember being in Rangiroa years ago and swimming to a mega yacht who’s owner I worked for ... big audience for the swim ... captain says well, you just swam through the largest population of sharks and its feeding time ... we took the launch back to the resort. Loved our time there, such a beautiful place! Enjoyed watching your video, thank you for sharing.

[@rickdaniel8478]

Great video Thanks for sharing 😀 You guys Rock ! Sail on !

[@billfournier439]

Yeah, the experience you guys are gaining is pretty magical! 👍👍👍👍👍⛵☺

[@josemadarieta3]

Loved the product placement at around 7:30. Hope you are getting compensated for that.

[@TheSailingFamily]

The boat? Nope, in fact, we have never once done a product sponsorship or placement. We did receive free berthage once at a marina, but that's it!

[@geneself307]

Where you guys hiding. Been waiting for new videos but so far nothing. Am I missing something. Your videos have been great at showing your travels. Have you acquired a new HH Cat yet? Be blessed and I hope to see more videos soon.