Thank you so much for your kind comments everyone - I have read every single one of them! If films like this are worth something to you and you’d like to support the filmmakers/sailors behind them, please check out www.patreon.com/user?u=13249792. Even $2 a month goes a long way.

@ergaomnes6221

4 жыл бұрын

I grew up on 3 of the eolian Islands, eh-eh :). no regrets in sailing ever !

@Thuddriver01

4 жыл бұрын

I'm totally freaked out over pirates and boat security while in a harbor. Most countries seem to be intent on removing your ability to protect your selves and your boat. Any experiences in this area? Or advice?

@mrhankey8260

4 жыл бұрын

My buddy call me yesterday when I was drunk told me to buy a sailboat all the way across Canada so I did today I quit my job got a plane ticket never seen the sailboat only on FaceTime it looks nice for a 1969 it in the water and not at the bottom good enough I don’t even know how to sail but I’m so excited to go out there and start a new life on the sea

@myhillslife27

3 жыл бұрын

I feel all your videos are very realistic yet romantic and dreamy balanced. Thats why I love your videos. I related I enjoy my own space and time

As a 50 yr experience sailor, I fully share Maya's thought-ful advices...... Congratulations for your artistic filming and excellent music on the sea. Keep up !! Buon vento

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for commenting Carlo! -Maya

"the boat is there to take you where you want to go, but the real journey does happen in your mind." I don't care what your lifestyle is, if that statement didn't grab you.... you didn't get it. Thank you for that. It's words to live by.... no matter who you are or what you do.

@IteKLF

4 жыл бұрын

I totally got a "Wow" moment from that sentence.

@janisripple754

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Dent Yes, we are seniors can’t travel due Family- Health -Stuff🙁 But Watch Sailing Adventures , World Travels not fancy But adventures in my Head is Very satisfying all the same .

@montgomeryhomes09

4 жыл бұрын

Very g00d video you are really down to earth from a fellow sailor and liveaboard simplicity is the key keep up the good video always be honest and keep it simple the good life

@ericgfx01

4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Yours?

This episode contains the best information that everyone should be aware of prior to setting off in the life of a cruiser. I wish it had been available 20 years ago. Thank you for giving new and not so new cruiser an intelligent and digestible guide to the realities of living on a small and often wet home.

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing such kind words Don, I’m so glad the video spoke to you! -Maya

Clear, concise, intelligent and well presented. I must for anyone considering the lifestyle! Great job and one of the best video's I have seen in a long time. Well done.

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a positive review!

Finally, your sailing channel that actually goes beyond the glitz and glammer and focuses on reality. Great video, it gave me lots to think about.

This may be the single most insightful sailing video - for those thinking about the lifestyle - I have ever watched.

I have been living on a narrowboat alone for six months, that statement of the real journey is in your mind rings so true having anxiety and depression myself. I am in a better place now mentally but the underlying issues are not addressed by being on the boat alone but I have given myself more time to deal with and be in control of my head space. Godspeed and happy new year.

@Onlinesully

4 жыл бұрын

I am guessing that a barrow boat would be a lot less stressful ?

An absolutely terrific edition this time. Thoughtful, personal, provoking. Excellent advice.

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice comment William! -Maya

@robertthompson9111

4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed listening to your message! Thanks ;)

Probably the most real and relatable sailing channel out there , keep it up guys

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏼 you are the kindest!

All that you have related is very true, you must have put a lot of thought into this vid. Currently I own a 43' cruising cat, and for the last 8 years I've been cruising in the Caribbean for 3 months of the year, and working the other 9, so I can kind of relate. One of my biggest problems is budget... invariably something always comes up that blows the plan out of the water, and I tend to spend more than average on berthing, hotels, dining at restaurants, and paying to have some of the drudgery work done. When the weather is nice with a fair wind from the right direction, and everything on the boat is turnkey, I can't think of a better way to spend my time, and I contemplate putting the house up for rent and cruising full time, however sometimes there are those days when I feel perhaps I should have my head examined.

@AlA-ok5jh

4 жыл бұрын

Sell the house & get a 100 ft sailboat. Hire a crew of 4 that ask nothing less than 7 bananas a day each. Oh ya a hot tub on board for those tired muscles.

@SailingSarah

4 жыл бұрын

That closing statement is CLASSIC LOL HAHAHAHA! 🧐😂🤣🤯🚣🌮🙃🤪🤕

I've said so many times, "hours and hours of relaxing with minutes of intensity with moments of sheer terror..", even on a 42 footer.. and I always kept a big bag of chocolate chip cookies down in the hold..

One of the most honest, thoughtful and informative videos on the real life of boat life. There is also the endless maintenance, the time spent on visas, etc. Many people now watch a KZread channel, see a few hours touting the great things about boat life, and they don't know the reality until they're well into the stresses. If they are aware of the things you talked about, and they have plans for how to deal with these problems, sailing/boating is incredible. And not everyone needs to sail around the world. Just having a boat at a marina for a few years while learning to sail/motor, venturing further and further away can be a totally fulfilling lifestyle of boating. That eliminates many of the problems, but takes away much of the adventure/discover of new lands. Everything is a choice. Thanks for these beautiful, literary videos!

Your wise words and insights have convinced me even more ... that I want a life shaped by the waves, the wind, and the coast line. Very well said and sailed . Fair winds : )

Thank you for your down to earth advice, I would say that much of this advice is applicable to life in general, but it was great to hear it so neatly packaged. fair winds to you!!!!

I was an owner of a boat once. All you've told here is so true. Very worthy content

As I have been considering the cruising life recently and watching many videos, many of the thoughts and questions I have been facing, you discussed brilliantly in your video! Thanks from us all!!!

"Perhaps a different kind of alternative lifestyle..." There are people (not me) who go on a bicycle tour and end up selling their houses and living on the road, circling the globe. Also #vanlife.

"The real journey is in your mind " wow - thats a big Keeper thought 🌻 thank you

Thanks for this. I'm nearly 40 and have this really idyllic idea of how my liveaboard lifestyle is going to pan out. The part where you talk about the health and mental health implications of living a cruiser life has sobered my eagerness. Genuinely appreciate and needed to hear this.

CHOICE is a very powerful word and you explained it so well. You are a very mature person Maya, well grounded and humble for or age. Love you both. Bon voyage et bon vent.

Finally, a meaningful and excellently presented discussion of the realities of living aboard. Thank you.

Love the heart-felt honesty of your advice. Your video's are beautiful to watch but it's the integrity and genuine warmth shining through that makes them really special. Hope you have many more wonderful adventures.

love this video, talks about life, work, feelings , the most you love to do as sailing, achieves, problems, thinkings, to nice..lovely such a blowing fresh salted wing on face...thank you guys!

Amazing video! I bought a big boat once and was not prepared to go off grid yet. Your explanations totally cover the fears that I've felt. Very accurate affirmations!

I started watching your videos when you got your first boat back in Canada. I admire your spirit, and Aladino is a lucky man. In fact, you are two very lucky people, and I wish you both a wonderful life, and lots of happy babies.

Thank you SO MUCH for this candid and honest video. We've been exploring the idea of boat life for quite some time now, once the kids are out of HS (2.5 years from this writing.) We knew the online videos were, as you said, "mostly highlight reels," but video accounts of some of the harder times cruisers have living on the water are significantly fewer in number. Having ones like this to reference, are so invaluable for those of us in the process of making the decision. Kudos, and THANK YOU!

Great video! My biggest problem is finding someone to sail with. I think those who find a partner or a friend to share the adventure has gotten really lucky. Most people would never give up shopping, netflix and a boring job for a chance to see the world from a boat.

Beautifully expressed. Thank you for your thoughtful, honest, and wise words!

I'm 3 years in as a liveaboard, and a lot of the information you've presented here resonates. So far, my longest trips have only been up to a month, but hopefully next year it will be more like 5 or 6 months in the year, and work the rest, maybe in a different place to over-winter than usual. Your videos are well shot and very enjoyable, and your boat is gorgeous. I wish you many miles of happiness in her.

What a beautiful cozy boat........my very first sail was in a very similar boat. Thanks for the honest advice. It's the true facts of boring and you simply have to be on your alert and have to learn to monitor what is happening around you.

Wow! Thank you for publishing this extremely well thought out advice. It's HUGELY insightful and rock honest. It's clear you've thought about this for quite some time as your wording is so precious without waste. Brilliant! Well done!

Great and realistic advise! Love the way you organized the whole idea, the expeience you share, the way you present it and the background videos. Love your videos!

You’re one hell of a writer from someone who spent a better part of life writing technical pieces. Very nice work.

For your sheer transparency & honesty; you have a new subscriber. I am impressed.

A very good video! I'm 63 and your comments still ring true for me and my sailing goals. Thanks so much....

I found that this calm and very realistic guide covered my apprehensions about long-term sailing very well. I'd like to follow your future boating advice and adventures.

Only been watching sailing videos for a few months but this is the most insightful I’ve found yet. You now have a new subscriber watching from Italy.

These excellent advices are not only about sailing it’s about key issues in anyone’s life be it at sea or on land. I thank you! 🍒

Great great great video. Watching sailing blogs I've often wondered if I 'd be able to adopt the cruiser lifestyle. The answer lies in finding a balance that is right for me. Thanks guys! Keep up the great work!

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

So so glad you enjoyed it Devorrah! You are SO right - it all comes down to finding the right balance for you. There are so many ways to sail.

Wow, you have a talent for writing and telling your story. Thought provoking, wonderful advice!

This video held my attention to the end. I liked the advice about living on the boat on land while it's being fixed up.

Thank you so much for this video. It greatly helps me in examining my feelings about sailing. I believe you hit all the questions I've had. God Bless

Not at all cheesy, beautifully written and presented. So well narrated and thoughtful and thought provoking. Thank you.

Its always great to see yall again! I really enjoyed the music in this video. Both of you have such beautiful souls. I feel like i know yall because of how open you are. Thank you for giving me a moment of happiness in a world of realities that can very harsh? I am proud of how your hard work has paid off. May the Lord breathe happiness upon your souls and let it be shared with others on your journey. Art in W. Tennessee

I loved my time in Navy mostly at night at sea, and the relative solitude of it! Loved the video. I also love to sail in storms! I love it!

Best sailing video addressing the real questions as none have done before. Congratulations for such a good work. Henri

Extraordinary wisdom and maturity in somebody so young. One of the best presentations of the realities of full time sailing and live aboard life that I have seen on You Tube. Well done and keep going - you are and will be such a success! I’m subscribed.

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this extremely kind comment Michael! -Maya

I haven’t watched the whole vid, just landed on it and saved it as I am constantly considering a boat. The very first thing that was discussed is probably.y my biggest concern. Loneliness. Fantastic that you are discussing this topic where so many don’t. Can’t wait to watch the whole thing.

My new favorite non-racing boat channel. Wonderful visual imagery, inspiring narrative. Thank you.

Thank you so much! I'm doing a tiny boat, still trying to crack KZread. These are really thoughtful and kind words, thanks so much. A very human film

Thank you Maya for your excellent words. Every word and every sentence is well-spoken and means a lot to an undecided - new beginner and seasoned sailor. I am a passionate sailor for ten years and you have answered some of my deep and profound inner questions in this video. Thank you both. Fair Winds.

Us newbies totally appreciate this!!! Such a lovely young lady, Thank you!!!

For a young lady you have gain a fair amount of wisdom and you offer sound advice that everyone should consider before venturing into a life period let alone sailing. Just a lot of practical sense if you ask me.

Wow! Another beautifully made video production. Love the landscape, seascape and natural world (dolphins!) shots. The BEST part of these videos is how you manage to express how you FEEL about your life and sailing. I'm writing this seven months later but I just watched it, so ......

Wow! Wisdom beyond your years! Much of what you said can be applied to any lifestyle or decision! All nicely stated! Well done!

FINALLY! I've been watching sailing videos for about a year and a half now with the idea that I can learn something useful. With the exception of some maintenance tips and a little DIY motivation, nothing. Until now. I've seen a few people hint at some of the trials of life on the water, but your laying it out there. Thank you! Having only seen this one video of yours I'm hooked and am subscribing now in the hopes that you'll give me more jules for thought. I want all the information I can get. If this was a 1 off please think about doing more like it. Again - thank you. 😎

Wow! What a great video! Its such a great explanation of life on the boat, I've always wondered about those things you explain. Also the music was perfect.

Well done for explaining so clearly the reality of this fantastic way to live, which I have also done!

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Daniel! -Maya

I am a musician and i truly enjoyed your choice of music for your video. You both are living your life and that's so beautiful. I wish you the best and thank you to share your passion with us here.

Really appreciate the open, honest and authentic assessment here ... thank you

Dear Maya, as I would put it in a proper letter... WOW! This is, by far, the most honest, truthful and down-to-earth reflection on sailing I've ever heard. The deepest reflection, in fact, I've ever heard from a sailor. Keep on your fantastic work!

That was one of the best you tube videos that I have watched in a long time. Thank you so much it has been very helpful. cheers thor

Very informative video, thank you for enlightening us. Sailing was and is still my dream since I was a kid. But when I listen my inner voice , my savings are not enough to take that risk. As you say "the real journey does happen in your mind" Excellent video!

Ahhhh- what a REAL and refreshing video✨ The lifestyle sure is something special... the sunrises can't be beat!!

I like the way you talk about the sailing problems they are very real and also touching.

One of the best 'perspective' videos on the sailing life ever!

Well said, well thought out and the truth sometimes doesn't hurt. Thank you.

Thank you very much for this video you made me realize how financially and emotionally prepare myself for for boat life as all video I watched so far not most realities of sailing life and for this honesty you gonna gain another patron

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I am so glad the video helped you, and thank you so much for deciding to become a patron!! It's people like you who make it possible for me to make these videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you -Maya

Much respect for your liftyle and courage to do this. You changed my thinking of beeing a sailor nonstop on the water mostly.

I’m so glad my bf sent me this video. I really enjoyed the information and just hearing your lovely voice. Great advice for a girl thinking about setting off to sea with her forever guy. 🦋

Maya, for the most part, I truly believe that wisdom comes from experience, and for that to accumulate, it normally takes time, Talent as opposed to ability I believe a is birth gift rather than a learned endeavor. I have enjoyed all of your videos, to use a cliched phrase you project wisdom beyond your young age, you have obviously learned much along the way, yet I am of the opinion that most of you is the result of birth gifts. Your physical beauty, your soothing voice, and your beautiful music are but a few of those gifts, your outlook on life, and your pleasant demeanor are enticing and captivating. Aladino is a very lucky man, and SO ARE THE REST OF US from afar. Thank you for sharing yourself.

What a way with words and how you deliver them. Your insights are so understandable and helpful. Warm wishes to you both and fair winds.

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for commenting Niall, I’m so happy you enjoyed the film! -Maya

What a narrative. Thank you for sharing real stuff to consider besides the excitement of nature adventures. Ill keep on checking your stories!!! Meanwhile keep on enjoying your journey.

I loved this, it was exactly all our thoughts right now, thank you for the honesty and passion. I’d love to visit sometime if you have free time.

Hi Maya, There are many family sailing videos on youtube, but your picturisation, background and narration is awesome. Your video presentation forces me to watch only your videos more than others. Keep up your work and enjoy your boat journey...!

Sound advice and well put together, this is now my 3rd year of living on board and you are dead right with all your advice, fair winds and happiness to you both

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andy, and I’m really glad this video resonated with you as a fellow boater!

Incredibly well done. Good well thought out advice. Thanks for your great videos. We are older part time cruisers, with a home land base. We recently spent 6 months aboard cruising the Bahamas.

I love this video! Such very grounded advice. Thank you, gave me a few things to think about with my plans (all good).

This was a truly excellent video but with one exception. You stated that one can never really relax on the water. Some of us never really relax until we are on the water.

Thank you for being honest. I love the outdoors and I love diving, spear fishing and lots more, but wow, I could never found my way around seasickness.

Thanks for the adventures, I've been a 'stowaway' on 'Delos' and 'Gone with the Wynn's' for a little while now and totally enjoy the different destinations in which you take me, keep up the informative very much appreciated travels.

Thank you for adding prospective to my hope of living aboard a sailboat. Very beautiful narration.

I really love your videos. You guys make the dream seem possible with your down to earth approach. That is one beautiful boat guys. Good job

This might be the first youtube video I've commented on, but after getting a small 50 year old sailboat for free recently, and fixing her up to cruise my local waters, I've been having a lot of thoughts about living onboard (a larger boat). Not only has this video made me feel like I might be making the right choice by wanting to live onboard, but it's also put my working life into perspective too. I've spent the last 6 years sailing cruise ships as a junior deck officer, and the constant stress and anxiety used to really bother me. Your description of your own experiences has helped me to understand the feelings that I've had throughout my career so far. So thank you. For two reasons.

Thx a lot for sharing the lesser known side of life aboard a boat. Puts things into perspective and will definitely one day help shape my decisions :)

Maya, that video was absolutely fantastic. Such honest and great advice. One of the things that would worry me about living on a boat would be security. I would worry someone would break in whilst I was onshore or, worse still, whilst I was in bed. I’m sure that its only as likely as someone breaking into a house, but it would prey on my mind.

Excellent advice: you hit all the key points in a very charming way.

That was so freaking insightful! Thank you so much for your efforts to get people to look at this from many angles. Brilliant, just brilliant.

@SailingMagicCarpet

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Maya have you been following me around? You described it all exactly as it is. I'm very much an introvert and love my alone time but I get lonely when other people arn't around. When will something break, will I be able to fix it. Getting anxious is real. As always you put together an exceptional film.

Wow such a great video! Very well put together, very informative, calming and exciting at the same time. Thank you for all your efforts and sharing with us.

This was very well done Maya. Your video content mixed with your thoughtful and meaningful narration really got my attention. You did a good job laying out all the issues that most people never consider unless they are in the middle of them. Your advice was not only good advice but your advice pointed out simple common sense ways for a person to keep grounded while they are on the water. Do ya see what I did there? GROUNDED on the WATER... At least I can still crack myself up! *(grin)* :-I

Well spoken.... point on... really enjoyed the honesty of this video.People need to realize it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.

You’re such a thoughtful and articulate young lady. Mature and wise for your years. Well presented video and good advice. I’m a senior female and thinking seriously of becoming a live aboard, though I wouldn’t be able to travel as much as you. But choosing a lifestyle like living on a boat, or anything that may bring with it periods of isolation, you’d best know whether or not you enjoy your own company. And, as stated, you can’t run away from your demons. Reminds me of a wonderful book on meditation called “Wherever You Go, There You Are” - with the key point in the title!

Great advice. You are wise beyond your age.

Excellent advice. Sailing is an adventure and sometimes, another word for adventure is ordeal.

Love your honesty Maya. 🙏Thanks for sharing.

CATCHING UP WITH THE BACKLOG OF PAST EPISODES -- THEY ARE SO ILLUMINATING! THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO.🌍🌅⛵

It's always a pleasure watching your clips very informative as usual. Thank you!

Great reasoning, I am on the brink of selecting this life style. It helped me a lot. Thanks for the efforts