Last Indian Ocean Passage…Victoria Seychelles to Tanga Tanzania. I can't wake up Captain Ken

[@disneydorks6396]

Great job Captain & Crew! Trying to function when you are that sick is next to impossible. Love your adventures! Thank you for sharing. You always make it feel like I'm onboard for the trip with you . I love it!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kevin-xs6oj]

You are among the few true sailing channels out there. You guys rock! I absolutely love your very honest, straight forward , informative & entertaining presentations. Top marks!!!! Thank you for sharing your incredible lives with us.

[@sailingsolo5290]

So youre saying what? I have been sailing 30 years. But sometimes life gets in the way.

[@Invertmini1212]

Zanzibar was unforgettable when i lived in Tanzania for two years.. Mother Africa is truly a special place.

[@SailingAquarius]

I absolutely agree with you!

[@nffremote]

That's one special boat with a great captain and crew.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you for kind words and for watching 🙏☺️

[@plywoodwood6998]

Wow amazing so nice to see a happy couple who help each other

[@zivile5762]

☺️

[@SailingAquarius]

We try 😊

[@robertpitts6041]

Captain Z, you rock, outstanding job running everything! The part of the passage when Ken came back looked really perfect, made up for the prior headaches. Thank you for sharing! Great job with Day 7 and night. Am looking forward to the heavy weather video!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Robert ☺️

[@larrylegg8245]

Good job You two Captians.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!!

[@philipmayo4865]

New subscriber!😊 This was a great video in showing what it's like doing an ocean crossing. Thank you so much for sharing! That's got to be just terrible dealing with being sick while trying to cross with all the responsibilities that go with steering the boat. Horrible feeling like that. I'm new to sailing but I've always wanted a sailboat ever since I was a kid and used sunfish sailboats on a lake when I was in the Boy Scouts. I'm 53 now and a professional chef so been very busy all my life. Never had much time for myself. I've owned my catering business for 30 years now, semi retired and I'm seriously considering purchasing a used sailboat. I've been reading about sailing and being an old Boy Scout would never go out on my own without being properly trained. I'm good with my hands fixing things. Like to work on old cars and motorcycles in my spare time. I think I would really enjoy doing what you're doing. I'm married also so would be together with my wife. I'm planning on taking some online courses to get certification along with learning the ropes (pun intended) on another person's boat first. My biggest question is how do I go about finding a 40'+ used, bluewater sailboat that doesn't need too much work done to her without really knowing what I'm looking at because I'm a novice? I don't want to be sold a lemon and I'm not a rich guy so this boat must be under 150k. I've been looking on and off for a year or so now on Craigslist, FB and of course all the known boat selling sites online. There are so many brands and styles. I love the old, beautiful woods and cabins of the older boats from the 70's and even the 80's but how does one know if it's not going to fall apart once I get her in the water? Just joking but you know what I mean. I don't mind owning an older boat as long as she's seaworthy. Is it best to stay away from older boats? I realize there is a lot to this but just wondering if you could steer me in the right direction. In your opinion is it better to have a 50'+ boat for ocean crossings vs a 40'+ boat? I noticed your boat is a Ketch with 2 masts. Is there a big difference sailing this style vs say, a sloop? What are the good and bad things having this style boat? Would that be a good boat for a beginner like me or doesn't it matter? May I ask what year and make your boat is and how long you've owned her? Do you think at my age of 53, I'm too old to get into this hobby? I'm asking because I feel at my age I don't have the opportunity to start with a small boat and keep graduating upwards to bigger boats like a younger person would naturally do over time. So my dilemma is that as a novice I want to buy what would normally be my last boat or the biggest one I can afford with my budget and take good care of her until I'm finished sailing or until I expire lol. Since I'm already starting out at an older age I won't have the time to wait. Does that make sense? I look forward to hearing back from you with any advice you would be willing to help me with as a novice but with a dream and drive to do what you're doing eventually. I would love to sail around the world slowly over a few years time and make some wonderful memories with my wife. I just want to make were safe amd have a good boat to take us there. Thank you again for your videos and look forward to seeing more! Take care and God bless!

[@SailingAquarius]

Hi Philip, welcome ☺️ It’s not up to us to tell you what you should do in your life, but I’m sure you will figure it out yourself 😁 There are many blue water boats between 40 and 50 feet you can get for under $100K. Just understand that after you get the boat you may have to spend and additional $50K to get it ready to cruz. I think a ketch is much better for two people to sail. Smaller sails! You are never too old to do anything. I didn't start sailing until I was 52 or so.

[@philipmayo4865]

@@SailingAquarius Thank you for your thoughts and makes me feel a little better knowing you started sailing later in life also. I didn't realize a ketch has smaller sails. That's interesting. Does that mean the boat doesn't heel over as much or am I thinking wrong? How would I know if a used boat I found was a good buy since I'm a novice and I don't have any friends that know about sailing? I'm good with old Chevys and motorcycles but right now I'm kinda lost what to even check or how to know if one I'm looking at is a good buy or not? I've heard you can pay to have a boat surveyed? not sure if that's correct but I can't afford to have 5 different boats checked our professionally. I wouldn't want to wait too long to make a decision if it's a good buy and I also don't want to jump the gun and spend my savings on what turns out later to be a lemon. How did you learn to sail? Did you buy your boat new or used and if used, how did you know it was a good deal? Would you have any thoughts or wisdom you would add to help a newbie in this hobby? Thank you so much for your time and your advice as an expert sailor to someone who's heart is out there with the sea.

[@edferculo8887]

REALLY REALLY LIKED THIS VIDEO. BUT THEN I LIKE THEM ALL. KEEP SAILING AND ALL THE BEST TO YOU BOTH

[@SailingAquarius]

The you. ☺️🙏

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

How frightening to be sick so far from land. Glad you feel better!

[@SailingAquarius]

I knew I would get better! Just hoping that I was OK for the PCR test in Tanzania.

[@janicechilders4885]

Feel better Ken! Good job helping Ms Z.👍

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you

[@stevenplancich6449]

Another Good Example of Teamwork & Why I think Solo Sailing is Crazy…Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy😎

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you Steven 🙏

[@paulklebaum1682]

That looked like a rough passage! Lucky that the first mate is up for the task!👍😀

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes… well it ain’t always easy! ☺️

[@paulklebaum1682]

@@SailingAquarius Certainly cannot argue against that fact!!🙃

[@abderrahmanegouasmi7556]

Woman is stronger than man in most of the time hen facing sickness. Courage captain.

[@nortonmolly]

Always enjoyed watching your videos, thanks for putting this together 👍👍

[@SailingAquarius]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TradeWindgng]

Great job well done both Hope the PCR test comes negative , but even if positive at least you both arrived safe and sound. keep them coming tk care for now

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

THANKS for Sharing all the Great Videos...as well as the Not So Great...Sorry you were Sick Ken HAPPY that you were not REAL BAD!!🙏🙏 and VERY happy that Admiral Z was there to Take the Helm😁🙏👍

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, we both happy we arrived safely and alive 😁

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

@@SailingAquarius 🙏🙏

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@SailingAquarius]

☺️

[@koehf405]

Thanks from Florida. Please Be Safe.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you so much 😊

[@phillippurdy5893]

May God bless the true sailors of the world.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you!

[@salehuddinabdulrazak6793]

I like sailing &studying with you..good job,nice video....

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you! 😃

[@russelnuzum6036]

I’ve got got Covid now I’m picking you had it great work crew to make it safely across in difficult circumstances

[@SailingAquarius]

Hope you get better soon! It's so nice to hear from you, and hope the rest of the family is doing well! Love NZ!!!!!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Absolutely fantastic videos ,congratulations Great episode filming , enjoying to watch with my heart ,sailing around the world ⛵ 🌎 the best education. May you have fair winds and following seas on you ocean passage you are , by far ,my favorite channel.

[@SailingAquarius]

Many thanks! You just made my day!

[@dennismacdonald2003]

Great job , happy see everything ok, title scared me. Cheers

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes it was scary for a while. But we made it! … Again ☺️

[@dennismacdonald2003]

@@SailingAquarius I so happy

[@ИгорьДалинин]

Very beauti crew))good luck

[@SailingAquarius]

👍

[@Jack-gb1rl]

Another great video

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks again!

[@xtransam9970]

Great job captain being sick makes the saling crossing difficult...

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks !!

[@besteteacher9894]

Great video. Safe sailing dear captain. We are new subscribers. I wonder what was wrong with the "mouse"?

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for signing up for the ride! We are headed for the Red Sea, so buckle up. The mouse broke, but we have spares.

[@hippo9778]

Hope you are feeling better

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, much better now

[@DD-xx8wh]

what a passage, well done video and editing !!...reminds us it's not always fair winds and following sea's- well earned high five's all around!!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you!

[@TheKandyGuy]

Grumpy Skipper lets gooooo!!...

[@SailingAquarius]

oh yeah...

[@curbstomp3126]

I've always found when out flapping around and not feeling well fire the engine and drive the boat. Dont use auto pilot it gives you something to do. It's always helped me.

[@dominicboyle1672]

the coolest sailing couple on the planet..you guys rock.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you Dominic! 😁

[@braveheart8134]

Safe Sail family..❤

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you 🙏

[@jorgemontefusco650]

Gotta admit sailors are just ballsy.

[@SailingAquarius]

We are? Don't really think so!

[@jorgemontefusco650]

@@SailingAquarius In the army we had a phrase. When “shit goes kinetic.” Better have your head on straight when it happens. Sailing into a hurricane is the same thing.

[@jorgemontefusco650]

@@SailingAquarius Everybody but the women.

[@praeliora]

Monsoon season is drawing in fast

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes indeed…

[@michaellafferty1960]

Ken hi ~ are you headed to SA (Durban) at all. If so,land accommodation is available. Best,Michael.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you Michael! Will keep in mind if we visit Durban. Very kind of you ☺️🙏

[@coulsyjoinery]

First time watcher of your channel. Great interesting video. Can I ask what’s the nav app you are using on the iPad thanks.We are in the process of sourcing a yacht and joining the cruising lifestyle. Appreciated.

[@SailingAquarius]

Navionics. But you should also get OpenCPN on your computers.

[@coulsyjoinery]

@@SailingAquarius Much appreciated for the information. I’ll do just that and get playing around with them. I’ll have to check out your channel in more detail and start from the beginning. I am also looking for a ketch rig mainly a HR 49 but they are scarce. Thinking about living space mainly, Nauticat have some vessel’s but not too sure if a pilot house is the way forward in warm climates. Also the. Amels may be a fit oh and also the larger tayana but when older they seem to have some issues. Not sure.

[@SailingAquarius]

You need to get a hold of me so I can get you some maps for OpenCPN. What City do you live in?

[@coulsyjoinery]

@@SailingAquarius Currently a long way away in Halifax uk. House is being listed in two weeks. Probably rent in France or Spain for three months to source the yacht properly. I have seen a HR49 listed in France but it’s a sloop albeit it’s had quite a lot of maintenance done. We’d refit the electronics , power supplies for a fresh start. But tbh I probably need the ketch as the wife would find it easier should i not be fit,

[@murrayspiffy2815]

Every time I get this feeling to go - a real life video comes out. Being sick at sea - is not for me. Keith passed a 9mm kidney stone over nine days. My stone was 4.2mm and I thought I was going to die. Ken - Covid makes you really sleepy.

[@SailingAquarius]

Don’t give up Murray! After all we made it alive - so will you. Being sick is no fun no matter where you are…

[@stephenward3468]

So you guys are following Zatara to Tanzania.Will you be visiting Mt.Kilimanjaro?

[@SailingAquarius]

Maybe, don't know yet what the schedule in Tanzania will be.. Fair Winds

[@offgridmangogrower]

Has the electric or solar troller put out enough force to negate the rigging and rock and roll…? Days of diesel and engine smoke must be almost over….I’d cover that boat with panels…..just like my off grid solar trackers ….having 4-5 k watts on tap gives us tremendous day time freedoms….

[@SailingAquarius]

I would imagine you have a lot of Freedom to start all the electronics you want! Water heaters, Aircon, etc... Makes for maximum comfort. 4 to 5 KW is a lot of power! But, you always need backup for those cloudy weeks. Cheers

[@coisalinda2424]

You can do a good sailing, just traveling hogging the African coast or Mediterranean coast, the United States coast, European coast. Just imagine the time and the pleasure and the time that you can you spend the need to please without having to Jewel search a time consuming Crossing.

[@62vette]

Yo Kenny.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yo 62 VETTE, How is SD Treating you?

[@edwardfinn4141]

Looks like Covid Ken, sorry , hope you are better.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, much better now, thank you

[@juanangelpadilla3978]

Todo muy lindo pero faltaría sub titulos en castellano, mucha gracias

[@murattoksal3377]

❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@coisalinda2424]

you made very good videos. Your girlfriend is excellent she’s really pretty, but sometimes I wonder does she understand some of your limitations as far as doing crossing all the time you guys can have a perfect life in there, without having to do crossings as much but again, I think she’s a nice lady.

[@audentesfortunajuvat3297]

it must be a case of mild covid

[@donzie13]

Covid.Yes or no?

[@SailingAquarius]

You will have to find out in the next episode 😉

[@liongod1000]

@Sailing Aquarius Around The World *_ Our Coastline is not for "SISSIES" .... Welcome to AF-RI-KA !!! Just how in the hell are you planning to go to the Suez Canal from Tanzania...... there's the biggest Pirate zone just north of where you are...Somalia!!!!!!!!!!! _*

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, and there has not been an attack on yacht since 2011. We feel pretty good about not encountering Pirates, just trying to figure out weather issues.

[@liongod1000]

@@SailingAquarius *_ The ONLY reason why there hasn't been any attacks on any sailing yachts is that 99% of sailors have clearly avoided that route so don't push your luck.... you're an American flying flag boat and we all know how the Somalis "LOVE" Americans...... I live in Africa so can speak with experience! _*

[@liongod1000]

@@SailingAquarius *_ Come ask the Somali Refugees that live around the corner from me here in Cape Town why they fled and how bad it is in Mogadishu! _*

[@SailingAquarius]

The yachts are starting to move through the Red Sea again. We personally know several that have recently gone through, and more planning to go through with us. Ken

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, we heard it is bad in Mogadishu, but the Northern part is safe. We plan to stay out over 200nm, we have heard this is safe. Ken

[@barryholiday8998]

👍🏻👏

[@SailingAquarius]

☺️

[@koosvanleeuwen6340]

Moet bier bij.

[@offgridmangogrower]

Barracuda safe to eat Off Panama…they are loaded with worms….

[@SailingAquarius]

There are many places that you can't eat Barracuda. Caribbean is one place, I wouldn't eat Barracuda.

[@billhanna8838]

Please dont take the booster . fair winds & following seas .

[@SailingAquarius]

No plans for that... :)

[@walterwinn2842]

Hope you are doing better Ken, please see a doctor.

[@SailingAquarius]

I'm feeling better now! Thanks.

[@wallyklw5]

Not a Tarpon

[@SailingAquarius]

What was it?

[@allanmoore7790]

Could your sickness have been a result of ciguatoxin poisoning? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) places barracuda at the top of its list of predatory fish consumers ought to avoid. This is because large, predatory fish that live near reefs, like barracudas, have a greater chance of passing along ciguatera fish poisoning. As its name implies, the poisoning is caused by a substance called ciguatoxin. Though ciguatera fish poisoning can stir up a highly uncomfortable spectrum of symptoms, it's rarely fatal. The ciguatoxin doesn't harm the barracuda, but almost everyone who eats infected barracuda will reap unpleasant consequences. Within 24 hours, the poisoning provokes extreme nausea and vomiting that often lasts for a couple of days. A tingling in nerve endings, or parethesia, may persist longer. Other symptoms include headache and a metallic taste and feeling of loose teeth in the mouth. In atypical cases, ciguatera fish poisoning can produce permanent nerve and cardiovascular damage.

[@SailingAquarius]

I was sick before we caught the fish. Best, Ken

[@allanmoore7790]

@@SailingAquarius - Hope you’re better now Ken and maybe you’ll relate prognosis in later video. Hope medical care in Tanzania is adequate.

[@execproducer100]

Careful for toxic fumes from the engine and equipment (electromagnetic pollution) that you have on board that accumulate in your body over time.. I don't think living on sailboat for long trips is all that healthy, you often hear of sailors selling their boats due to poor health! Take care

[@SailingAquarius]

That’s interesting assumption, we will see. Thank you!

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

@@SailingAquarius Hmm...🤔

[@tynubernard]

I've been in Tanzania,nice people ,but they corrona bring a lot of poverty with the lack of tourism and they fish evething,on scuba diving i see nothing. In Zanzibar its ok.

[@SailingAquarius]

There are a lot of places like that in this world. But, I have found Tanzania to be a good destination so far!