Australia to New Zealand on a 37ft Shannon Sailboat | 15 Days Sailing 1800nm Across the Tasman Sea

In February 2023 we completed our first ocean crossing, sailing across the Tasman Sea in a 37 foot Shannon sailboat. Fifteen days at sea, 1800 nautical miles across one of the most notorious bodies of water in the world. This is the story of our voyage...
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  • @harryatkinson9757
    @harryatkinson975711 ай бұрын

    I was in the Royal Australian Navy and my last trip at sea was returning to Sydney from NZ across the Tasman. This is when I encountered the heaviest seas I experienced in my 10 years in the Navy, our 330 foot Destroyer was thrown mercilessly and we were rolling over 45 degrees. Crossing the Tasman is a fantastic thing to have to done in a 37 foot sail boat, I hope to do it myself some day, Bravo Zulu to you all.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    That sounds like a truly ferocious crossing! I can only imagine the sea state, that must have been a wild ride! Thank you for sharing and watching :)

  • @tanveerbutt853

    @tanveerbutt853

    9 ай бұрын

    I am also in royal pakistan navy

  • @dustycrophopper2743

    @dustycrophopper2743

    9 ай бұрын

    330 foot Destroyer being tossed 45 degrees, sounds like a cyclone or storm condition.

  • @cjuuu443

    @cjuuu443

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@tanveerbutt853what is your salary/wage ?

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Australian

  • @user-uv7nn7ob4x
    @user-uv7nn7ob4x2 ай бұрын

    Now THIS is sailing at it's best. Thank you for showing the "Actual daily ocean crossing".

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching, really glad you enjoyed it!

  • @k.scheer5to1

    @k.scheer5to1

    2 ай бұрын

    I totally agree!..... THANK YOU TO ALL ABOARD! STAY SAFE!! A GOOD CREW and A FINE SAILING YACHT, a very fascinating sailing adventure!!

  • @corvavw6447

    @corvavw6447

    Ай бұрын

    Heb altijd zo'n reis willen maken😊 Maar de omstandigheden er niet naar gemaakt. Geniet wel van deze leuke film. Bedankt en behouden vaart.😊

  • @theosphilusthistler712
    @theosphilusthistler71211 ай бұрын

    A lot of sailing channels but few have filmed the sea that well.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful compliment! Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it

  • @dougduane1791

    @dougduane1791

    10 ай бұрын

    Ok j

  • @elizaandalisa

    @elizaandalisa

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@AllisonandJamesSailing agreed you captured the sea state great video cheers n beers Marty Australia

  • @ifitistobeitisuptome
    @ifitistobeitisuptome17 күн бұрын

    I didn't plan on watching this video all the way through as it's almost an hour long! But I just couldn't turn it off until the end! AMAZING video, Incredible journey, Thank you so much for sharing & very, VERY well done!!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    16 күн бұрын

    Awe, love to hear that! Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it!

  • @egbertm.2380
    @egbertm.2380Ай бұрын

    You caught the atmophere of sailing so well in this video. Brought me to tears because I miss it so much.

  • @MarkOmara-xq1zb

    @MarkOmara-xq1zb

    19 күн бұрын

    Old mate I have a 44 footer in Fiji will be bringing the wreck back in July. Feel free to be crew

  • @MarcelVerheijden
    @MarcelVerheijden13 күн бұрын

    You have a magnificent way with words, the voice is soothing and the images are simply magic, thank you.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    13 күн бұрын

    Awe, thank you so much!

  • @sthtemp2
    @sthtemp211 ай бұрын

    Triple furling headsails. What a sailing monster. You captured the wave height better than most sailing vids. And the creaks and groans below on the audio were much more realistic than most others. Many thanks. Excellent.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    10 ай бұрын

    Landfall is quite the spiffy sailboat, we really enjoyed our time on her! So glad you appreciate those things, thank you for writing to let us know! Currently filming and hope to bring you more soon, cheers!

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Headsals

  • @thill6771
    @thill677111 ай бұрын

    A well found boat, a strong crew, and NO drama! Very well done, and thank you for the video.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes we're pretty grateful that the biggest drama on our trip really was a broken head and having to 'bucket and chuck it'. We'll save that for the extended cuts..haha. Thank you for writing! So glad you enjoyed the film.

  • @markbuskens6070
    @markbuskens60709 ай бұрын

    I have watched this over and over and it’s one of the best sailing films that I have ever seen!Very real and showing everything the way it really happened.Lots of action and the good and the bad all together nothing left out.The big blue waves and rollers called at me to come,come please.I’m certain this will get a million views in a short amount of time 😊Thanks again for taking the time and effort to film and narrate all that happened on this magical unforgettable voyage !!!!!🙏🙏🙏

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    9 ай бұрын

    Awe wow, so glad you enjoyed the film! We would be stoked if it reached a million people! Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice note, that really means a lot, cheers!

  • @q.e.d.9112
    @q.e.d.9112Ай бұрын

    I just want to add my voice to all the others. You have captured the feel of blue-water sailing better than any of the sailing videos I have watched. Your fast editing shots felt like I was casting my eyes over everything as you do on watch. I felt as if I was on board with you. The soundtrack caught the incessant noise of heavy weather, adding to that feeling. Great stuff❤

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    Awh, Really glad to share the experience with others and blown away by how much it has resonated! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us.

  • @alistautube
    @alistautube2 ай бұрын

    This looks truly Epic!!! you have alarms beeping and massive seas at 44th minute. crazy adventure doing that crossing..

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    The Tasman turned on the intensity mid-journey! Thank you for coming along on the ride with us, cheers mate!

  • @ironlady2814
    @ironlady281411 ай бұрын

    Have crossed the Tasman twice- once in a horrible storm and it lived up to its reputation of one of the most gale strewn bodies of water in the world.Excellent video and nice to see a crossing in a well equipped boat instead of a 1.5 million cat!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Gosh, what were the conditions of that storm?! Our 6pm-midnight watch was definitely the gale shift. They sky was always so ominous looking so we would prepare for the worst! Really glad you enjoyed the video! Team monohull!

  • @ironlady2814

    @ironlady2814

    11 ай бұрын

    @@AllisonandJamesSailing It was the worst storm since the queen’s birthday storm. It occurred on 6/11-12 and produced huge snowfall in the South Island and knocked all power out in the north Island. My wife was on our boat at Bayswater in Auckland and I was delivering a boat for a friend to Brisbane. I actually used a weather service for the first time and they were WRONG - when we figured it out on our own it was to late to turn back. Long story, diverted immediately to Norfolk Island ( with no chart) went around island with soundings to have a tract to follow in the night and waited. Used the island as a shield and went around it as the storm passed- but were under storm staysail for the rest of the voyage. Had I not done that we would not have survived. My boat is a custom steel Ted Brewer cutter - Ironmistress- I was on a Beneteau 39 for that trip. June was late to leave but that’s the way it goes. Again excellent video and narration.

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols14711 ай бұрын

    Fantastic cinematography with perfect editing, this passage is one you shouldn't miss.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Awh, thank you so much David! It really felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity, although we hope to cross oceans on our own seaworthy vessel in the years to come :)

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Cinematography

  • @martinjames9250
    @martinjames925011 ай бұрын

    What a fantastic boat! On many levels. 👍 Well crewed too. A sailing channel featuring SAILING! 'Liked' and 'Subscribed'. 🙂 Looking forward to more!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thanks Martin! Stoked to have you aboard, cheers!

  • @lc285
    @lc285Ай бұрын

    What a memorable experience with your mom and dad. Lovely gift of time you all gave to one another.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    This🤍

  • @Only1Feckitt
    @Only1Feckitt2 ай бұрын

    you guys definitely have the story telling skill!. You're parents and their gorgeous boat know how to cross oceans, that's pretty clear. well done guys

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @peterstace9006
    @peterstace900611 ай бұрын

    What an epic journey across the ditch. I felt like I was there with you guys minus the sea sickness, and sleep deprivation, fantastic filming. Great to see you meet the challenges of the open sea, I was not surprised to see James going up to fix the antenna. It will always be a memory you will not forget and never regret you took up the opportunity to sail the open seas. Looking forward to your next adventure. Love you guys.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    You’ll have to come on a trip with us sometime! Thanks for all the support dad!

  • @jenv9246
    @jenv924611 ай бұрын

    Wow! This was absolutely stunning...& gut-clenching! Thanks for having us aboard ❤

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Jen!! Stoked to have you join us on the (serene & scary) journey! Cheers!

  • @livingthedream669
    @livingthedream6699 ай бұрын

    Walter Shultz of Shannon Yachts would be proud to see one of his boats this far from where it was made. Well done!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Walter and the team wrote us a few weeks ago to say they enjoyed the video, which is pretty neat

  • @tomcraddock244

    @tomcraddock244

    3 ай бұрын

    Walter is just the greatest !!

  • @deanc685

    @deanc685

    11 күн бұрын

    I love Shannon boats. My dream is to refurbish one and circumnavigate the world. Walter built them to be recurbished.

  • @jankareaustinat310
    @jankareaustinat31010 ай бұрын

    Whoever made this video I love you, thanks and remember u r a world class movie maker❤

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    10 ай бұрын

    Awe thanks so much!! So glad you enjoyed the film

  • @robing9278
    @robing927811 ай бұрын

    What a treat to watch. Such thoughtful narration and beautiful cinematography. Thank you!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Robin!! So glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    A treat

  • @meestahwah
    @meestahwah11 ай бұрын

    That is one exceptionally well maintained and updated ship!! Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes a testament to Dennis’ hard work! meticulously maintained, a real dream of a ship! Thank you for joining us on the voyage!

  • @rossinnz
    @rossinnzАй бұрын

    That was good, thanks.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @6364AW
    @6364AW3 ай бұрын

    brilliant video , best wishes from the uK 👍👍

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, cheers!!!

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan66903 ай бұрын

    Happy Birthday Alison! ! You are so Beautiful!💪👩💃🏻🎉🎊

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    Awe, you’re the first person to wish me happy birthday! Thank you for your kinds words🌸💖

  • @jannasherlock2835
    @jannasherlock283511 ай бұрын

    Your cinematography and editing skills have just rocketed! Interview skills. Updates. Creativity. I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish this. You should be proud of your sail, and how much you’ve improved in your multimedia craft. Bravo!!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    10 ай бұрын

    Awe, thank you so much Janna! I appreciated your honest feedback earlier and worked to incorporate that into this film. So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for being here with us. Hope you're enjoying your Summer, chat soon! - A

  • @brianswift5814
    @brianswift58143 ай бұрын

    Well done with the videography! I just Love watching sailing bloggers. You guys have done what most haven't: I could see, fully realize the waves you sailed. Don't know if all viewers saw what I did, but I did - once more: well done and many thanks. B.Swift 😎🤙

  • @brianswift5814

    @brianswift5814

    3 ай бұрын

    You even caught a mini-rouge wave 19:36 to :39 in - too cool. Rock on - live the life. B.Swift 😎👍

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! We’ve received many kind comments with regards to the footage we captured of the sea in this film. The experience of those waves was everything, so glad that permeated for folks. Really glad you appreciate it 😊

  • @flint727

    @flint727

    2 ай бұрын

    I saw it all. Beautiful! Well done, crew! ⛵️

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed the film

  • @RockyMtnBlue
    @RockyMtnBlue7 күн бұрын

    Beautiful video. Probably the best sailing video I’ve seen. Thank you for a good show.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    17 сағат бұрын

    Wow, that’s such a wonderful compliment. So happy you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @mikiethebikie
    @mikiethebikieАй бұрын

    Great video, I am a retired sailor and I loved that you shared your experience. 🇳🇿

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    Awh, So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for writing, cheers!

  • @Anthony-rp1qc
    @Anthony-rp1qc5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loved this film👍

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    5 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @plutobottles8561
    @plutobottles8561Ай бұрын

    Loved your video. I used to Live on my Sailboat on Lake Ontario, Live on a trawler now (still own the sail boat and put about 1000nm a season on it) Best way to live your life. My wife and I plan on doing this in about 15 years when we can retire.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it, that’s awesome! Def agree, although challenging at times, it’s super rewarding. A life well spent!

  • @gillianmills5400
    @gillianmills540011 ай бұрын

    Hubby and I watched this last night. Beautiful filming and narration. What a journey! Calm seas do not make a good sailor. Lots more experience gained and lots more sailing videos to come…we hope. ❤

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Awe so glad you guys enjoyed the film! Agreed, we’re glad we got to experience some heavy weather, it was a great learning experience and excellent exercise in getting outside of our comfort zone! Hope to get back out on our little boat soon!

  • @curtkuhns
    @curtkuhns11 ай бұрын

    Yankee, Stay'sl, reefed main, even a roller reefed spinnaker! ; dodger, bimini and let's hear it for the auto pilot!! Great video. Love your choice of words and music. You seem to be the perfect couple for this kind of life. Hat's off to you from a retired marine engineer. I sailed with the US Navy for thirty years and I've been retired for a little over twenty. -Curt

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Don't forget the watt & sea! All crucial elements participating in Landfall's journey, haha! Thank you Curt! So glad you enjoyed the film. We're feeling pretty confident that this kind of life is really good for us! You sound like you have an impressive amount of sea faring knowledge under your ocean going belt, cheers to that! We hope to say the same about ourselves one day!

  • @curtkuhns

    @curtkuhns

    11 ай бұрын

    Thirty years riding US Navy warships on the sea and under the sea. Never lived the dream of my youth of a circumnavigation, but got it for free as a part of my career. I'm eighty now and strictly armchair material. Know how important you are to me and others like me. Fair winds and following seas. -Curt

  • @MaxTennant
    @MaxTennant11 ай бұрын

    This is an amazing film! I was captivated by the narrative, the sounds of the ocean and the music. You even timed the switching of scenes to the music. I really felt like I was there. The way you narrated your emotions and feelings gave me sensations of anxiety and calmness based on what was happening. Such an amazing way to share your experience. I'll be watching the rest. I really love the boat too - please keep me in mind if it goes to market.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely comment letting us know what you enjoyed about the film! So glad you enjoyed it! We struggled with the task of trying to curate hundreds of hours of footage into one hour long video that would do the experience any justice! We really wanted folks to feel like they were there with us! It was definitely an adventure that is best shared with others. haha will do! What a dream boat aye? Captain Dennis did an amazingly impressive (and meticulous) job of refitting her for his lifetime goal of sailing to Antarctica. Rooting for him to make that dream a reality in the next few years

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @JosephTMeiroseIV
    @JosephTMeiroseIV11 ай бұрын

    Artistic B roll makes me feel as though I'm on watch pulling a shift as my mind daydreams with the views. The thoughtful narration is icing on the cake.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Love this comment, thanks so much Joseph!!

  • @dilboteebaggins6147
    @dilboteebaggins61473 ай бұрын

    Terrific Video!!!!!!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome enthusiasm!! So glad you enjoyed it mate, cheers!

  • @sanghaoflove
    @sanghaoflove2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! That was an incredible video and a record of your wonderful adventure. Hope to see more. Many blessings dear Allison & James.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    Awe you're very welcome! So glad you enjoyed it, hope to bring you more soon!

  • @leswheeler2023
    @leswheeler202311 ай бұрын

    welcome to our beautiful country, enjoy your stay. I hope you venture south, and get to our wonderful Marlbourough and Fiordland parks in the Sth Island. Been sailing now for nearly 60 years, bar 1 delivery trip from New Plymouth to Auckland, all my time has been in dinghy sailing. In all those years, I cannot remember no 2 days alike, no race the same, or the weather, I guess that's the reason why sailing as a sport for me, has me drawn drawn to it. The camaraderie between fellow competitors has given me friends world wide, sharing the same passion, whether racing around cans or long distance as you have done. Congratulations on a wonderful shared trip and welcome again. Nau mai haere mai.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! NZ is incredible, especially the South Island! B&D cruised around there for a few years prior to the pandemic, they had an amazing time in the Fiordland! Life on the water certainly provides unmatched freedom to embrace life less ordinary. So happy to hear sailing has brought as much joy to your life as it has ours. Cheers and fair winds!

  • @generossano2800
    @generossano2800Ай бұрын

    Today, how I envy you all. You have just crossed an ocean, Congratulations on a magnificent achievement that you will forever enjoy remembering.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    Awh, thanks so much for your kind words! It’s an experience that will forever remain vivid in our minds, that is for sure. Grateful for that, and to get to do it with family🤍

  • @Jonoes292
    @Jonoes29211 ай бұрын

    Your film is special. Quite unique. I am a keen ocean sailor and your film captures the spirit and the magic of that amazing environment. I loved how you blended the music with the narrative and simply showed us your challenges rather than sensationalise them. I especially appreciated the anxiety narrative. So many ocean travellers feel that but so rarely is it shared. Well done and I look forward to more.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this kind comment, we really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed it, looking forward to bringing you more. Cheers!

  • @briantrenorden8633
    @briantrenorden863311 ай бұрын

    Well done to all. I am glad you all enjoyed such a great journey. May you have many more together and also on your own boat ⛵⛵.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Brian! It was an unforgettable one! Looking forward to future crossings on our own boat!

  • @raufkhalid616
    @raufkhalid6162 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, this was great 😊

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

  • @ianlambert8034
    @ianlambert80344 ай бұрын

    A beautiful film! Well edited and narrated, good choice of music. Thankyou .

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Iaapwm
    @Iaapwm2 ай бұрын

    That was awesome, brings back some wonderful memories. Very much appreciated

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, cheers!!

  • @judimandl1364
    @judimandl136411 ай бұрын

    Katie and I totally enjoyed meeting you in the Opua Marina lounge !!! THis video is amazing , what a trip ! Hope to run into you again in PNW !!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    haha hey guys! Stoked you found us! Gosh, good times in the Opua Marina lounge. We were fresh off this adventure when we met you there. Thank you for checking out the video, you guys are awesome! Would love to see you guys again on this side sometime soon, cheers!

  • @charlconradie9032
    @charlconradie903212 күн бұрын

    Amazing video, thank you so much!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    10 күн бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @cathyholt5215
    @cathyholt521511 ай бұрын

    I'm not a sailor but I recently did Southern NZ to Hobart on a large cruise ship. Bad storm with 22' swells. Terrifying at times but exhilarating. I give you guys all the credit in the world! Stay safe.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s about the size of the swell we had on that 6th night. Scary stuff, definitely gives you a different level of respect for the sea. Thank you Cathy, cheers!

  • @Jeep35able
    @Jeep35ableАй бұрын

    I sailed when in my 50s. Your video reawakened something long muted in this 89year old sailor. Thank you.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    Awh, love to hear that, it makes creating films like this worthwhile. So glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @shreksswamp9001
    @shreksswamp900111 ай бұрын

    What a fantastic video. I came across your video by chance. I'm subscribed to tens or hundreds of sailing channels and enjoy them all, but too few actually give us a long look at the ocean voyage especially the rough seas etc. Your video editing is spot on too. The music fits the scene as well. Great job guys. I am now subscribed to your channel as well.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow what a compliment, thank you so much! Really glad you found us and that you enjoyed the film! Looking forward to sharing more with you, cheers!

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Fantastic

  • @markbuskens6070
    @markbuskens607011 ай бұрын

    That was an amazing trip!!!you did a great job of making us feel like the fifth crew member 😊I’m sure there were moments of fear and also of feeling nature’s power at its best!Definently a trip you will never forget for the rest of your life’s🙏🙏❤️❤️

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Amazing, thank you Mark! So glad you got to experience it as an honorary crew member! We really wanted our community to feel like they were there with us. Definitely an unforgettable experience that is best shared!

  • @davidbrooks4131
    @davidbrooks413111 ай бұрын

    I love the way you tell a storey I fell like I was with you on your trip .Looking forward to your next voyage fair winds an followlng seas

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for that compliment David, that’s exactly the sort of film we wanted to create. Really glad to have you along with us on the adventure, cheers!

  • @sailingyknot
    @sailingyknot11 ай бұрын

    As a owner of a Shannon 38 it was nice to see Shannon out and in the wild. Very nice video.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Shannon’s in their natural habitat doing what they do best! Thanks for checking out the video Tim, where do you sail your Shannon 38?

  • @sailingyknot

    @sailingyknot

    11 ай бұрын

    @@AllisonandJamesSailing live on the east coast of the United States state of Maine planning on a month sailing trip to Nova Scotia this summer

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@sailingyknot beauty! Its lovely around there. I (Allison) lived in NS for years. We'd love to cruise around the east coast one day, especially Newfoundland (where I am from) and onwards across the Atlantic!

  • @TheExumRidge
    @TheExumRidge11 күн бұрын

    Excellent job. I am ashore waiting my next sailing season. What treat this was.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

  • @seanhanlon5867
    @seanhanlon586711 ай бұрын

    that was a great look at how intense it can get at times out there on the big blue..incredible footage of the southern seas heaving away. i really enjoyed your journey, and 'weve got enough carrots' could become my new catch phrase 😂👊👍

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Sean, really stoked you enjoyed the film! It's difficult to do the southern seas any real justice! 🥕🥕🥕hahah when the NZ customs and biosecurity folks boarded the boat in Opua and found all the carrots we were harboring they were dumbfounded. They asked us if we had any rabbits onboard 😂

  • @lisamcisaac5660
    @lisamcisaac566011 ай бұрын

    So glad you made it safe! What a spectacular journey! Much love to you all ❤

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Us too! Thanks so much for watching Lisa! Much Love!

  • @billyhinton9155
    @billyhinton915511 ай бұрын

    Alison & James what a fun time!! I love the video , y'all stay safe ok? This is Bill in the hart of Texas USA ........🤠...❤.....

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Haha howdy Bill! Thanks for tuning in all the way from Texas, cheers mate!

  • @erents1
    @erents17 ай бұрын

    Wow you are a fearless crew to sail this passage in a 37’ (an awesome 37’) sailboat, I have a 38 Morgan and no way am I experienced enough to brave those seas! Congratulations and thanks for taking us on your adventure!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    7 ай бұрын

    The southern ocean stirred up many moments of fear for me (Allison), but not our captain. Cool as a cucumber, he had full confidence in Landfall. You've got yourself an awesome sailboat there, fair winds! Thank you for joining us on the voyage, cheers!

  • @benmac940

    @benmac940

    4 ай бұрын

    And that wasn't even particularly rough for the tasman. I have been in far far worse than that in the tasman, though admittedly in far larger ships than that.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    We’re very glad the Tasman was kind to us 😅

  • @1240enzo
    @1240enzoАй бұрын

    Back in 2018 on a Halleberg Rassey 40, myself, the skipper and a friend of his, we did the cross Tasman passage but the other way. Nelson to Newcastle. The trip took 11 days and we covered 1400nm. From memory we encountered some storm conditions with winds around 30-40 kts and hove to a couple of times to allow us all to get some rest. My own boat, a 30 ft sloop built back in 1974 also did this passage, sailing from Hobart to Opua and return. The trip over took 18 days including encountering a 60 kt storm and 14 days on the return passage. When you are out there on the ocean, you certainly realise just how small you are and how alone. It’s both awe inspiring and maybe at times can be somewhat scary/challenging. But it is nice to know you have succeeded in making such a passage.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    Ай бұрын

    Amazing! You can certainly relate first hand! 60kts tho.. wow. It’s certainly a humbling experience out there!

  • @afriesen72
    @afriesen7211 ай бұрын

    Great episode guys! So stoked for you!!! Keep ‘em coming 👍

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Adelle!!! Cheers

  • @tahoesnowlion
    @tahoesnowlion11 ай бұрын

    What an incredible experience. I had to watch it three times to take it all in. Memories of bonding & learning to trust in your boat, your rigging, your sails and the realization that you are actually at the mercy of the magic of the ocean, it was so wonderfully captured on video. I too have been in the galley for a couple of days with the same thoughts as Allison but fortunately came through at the end with a sense of accomplishment and belonging to that special group of "dock rats" who feel more comfortable on water than on land or air.Very well done , all of you. Thank you for allowing us in. Here's to many more adventures. ❤

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    ‘the mercy and magic of the ocean’ very well said Tahoe. The experience felt really surreal at times. We struggled with the task of translating it to the film so really glad that all came thru for you and love how much it resonated

  • @jaygee5693

    @jaygee5693

    11 ай бұрын

    @@AllisonandJamesSailing You nailed it. First video, subscribed.

  • @jonbarlow3542
    @jonbarlow354211 ай бұрын

    WOW, a fantastic voyage you have shared! Thank you.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Jon! Glad you enjoyed

  • @tevitalaulau3298
    @tevitalaulau32988 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful video that narrates a fantastic journey across the challenging tasman sea. Certainly a experience to cherish and a archivement worth retelling.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Wonderful

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell9 ай бұрын

    That was pretty stunning scenery, love seeing the skiing, thanks heaps for sharing your adventure.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    9 ай бұрын

    Alluring Arctic?

  • @royfitzsimmons6226
    @royfitzsimmons622611 ай бұрын

    Such a venture. What a great hour video. Thank you sooooo much.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @digitalteachers
    @digitalteachers8 ай бұрын

    That was mesmerising Thanks for making a great production.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @chrispnwhite
    @chrispnwhite6 ай бұрын

    What a lovely video! Thank you for sharing - so nice to see actual sailing ;-)

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    6 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it, it was some real good sailing! Cheers mate!

  • @nivek2157
    @nivek21579 ай бұрын

    I absolutely loved watching this. Thanks.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for writing us a note to let us know! So glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @stevethurlow9059
    @stevethurlow905911 ай бұрын

    You are on one of the Best built boats in the world!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    You can’t go past the craftsmanship of a Shannon!

  • @rodhodgson2512
    @rodhodgson251211 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the blog. I used to work at Yaringa for a bit and seeing it again was interesting. Bass Strait treated you a little more kindly than when we went East but we’ve never gone across the Ditch. Well done! Great choice of music too. Rod & Lillian

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh cool! You're the second person in the comments that had a relation to Yaringa! Landfall spent three years there. B&D flew to Australia back in October to go rescue her and we joined them in December to help out. We spent a month with them living on the boat in the yard, it was interesting for sure! haha I grew fond of the resident koala and all the pretty parrots. We were very thankful Bass Strait decided to take it easy on us, especially after reading and hearing about how bad it can get! I guess James is ready to get served one because he's keen to head back for the Sydney to Hobart. So glad you enjoyed the film, thank you for writing! Cheers!

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @gwenmassey7631
    @gwenmassey763111 ай бұрын

    WOW, this was amazing. I felt freightened, seasick & excited just watching this video.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed! It was a rollercoaster of emotions for sure, thanks for joining us on the ride! Cheers Gwen!

  • @claudefinch2523
    @claudefinch252311 ай бұрын

    Epic! Awesome crew, love the double teaming.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Claude! The double teaming def made for a fun ride, cheers!

  • @generossano2800
    @generossano28005 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your epic ocean crossing with me. Your dad's Shannon reminded me of my next dock over back in 1976 when my new neighbor got a 37" Shannon ketch and sailed around the globe for 3 years while I sailed around Lake Ontario, NY & Canada.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Those Shannons were built to do big things! SV Landfall spent much of her time in the fresh water of the Great Lakes. She might even return one day! Thank you for watching, cheers!

  • @darrenayling4742
    @darrenayling47429 ай бұрын

    Very inspirational.. Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @vladimirpetrovic1316
    @vladimirpetrovic131611 ай бұрын

    Well done, great cinematography!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Vladimir!

  • @deesmith5220
    @deesmith522010 ай бұрын

    best sailing video I've seen in awhile! Lots of excellent B-roll, sailing footage. Great job!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    10 ай бұрын

    Awe, thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it! We're currently filming our next sailing season so hope to follow it up soon, Cheers!

  • @michaeltca3103
    @michaeltca310311 ай бұрын

    Oh, I love this sailboat and your lifestyle is so awesome! This is great sailing for sure.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    10 ай бұрын

    It really is! Thanks a lot, cheers

  • @VeganSuz
    @VeganSuz11 ай бұрын

    Wow, what a journey! Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Awh thank you Suzanne!! Feels good to be on the other side

  • @valsrventures
    @valsrventures11 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! Just amazing...!!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Really glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

  • @markroth9827
    @markroth982711 ай бұрын

    Great adventure. Thank you for sharing.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, cheers Mark!

  • @GFH50
    @GFH509 ай бұрын

    Amazing prose , editing and a huge step up ! You two are awesome !!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    8 ай бұрын

    Awe thanks so much, we worked real hard on this one. Cheers friend!

  • @TheBoegisJak19

    @TheBoegisJak19

    7 ай бұрын

    Amazing prose

  • @harryhicock3160
    @harryhicock316011 ай бұрын

    Very well done video, great job by the CPT and crew, I enjoyed riding along. I love the Shannon 37.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Harry! The Shannon 37 is a really beautiful boat.

  • @peternairn4474
    @peternairn44743 ай бұрын

    Thanks that was great and well put together, great journey 🎉

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @ronaldmagallanes8843
    @ronaldmagallanes88439 ай бұрын

    Im watching from Phillipines! Wow!! It was so exciting and very scary!! All of you are very brave pls. keep safe

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    9 ай бұрын

    Hello over in the Philippines! Thanks so much for tuning in. So glad you’re enjoying the film. Grateful for a safe voyage, cheers!

  • @mikemcauliffe4786
    @mikemcauliffe478611 ай бұрын

    Boy a lot different then the inland passage! Thanks for taking us on your incredibly journey!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Haha yes there was wind, swell and no land in sight! Thanks for coming along on this different adventure with us! I think we’ll venture out into the deep blue again

  • @jimdoyle8224
    @jimdoyle82244 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, that was an amazing film and an amazing journey for you all congratulations.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed the crossing with us!

  • @alistairrobinson7450
    @alistairrobinson74509 ай бұрын

    Nice yacht, well sailed, a pleasure to watch. Thank you

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    9 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate! Thanks for checking it out!

  • @baldwintheanchorite
    @baldwintheanchorite9 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed your video, and thought you wrote and spoke very eloquently. I enjoyed the shots matching the music and the endless waving of the water captured so well.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know what you enjoyed about the film! That really means so much. Hope to bring you more soon, cheers mate!

  • @sasfish1966
    @sasfish19668 ай бұрын

    Massively underrated sailboat. very soild vessels

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    8 ай бұрын

    Shannon’s are great!

  • @SmartLearningAI
    @SmartLearningAI4 ай бұрын

    Beautiful Trip, thanks for sharing.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome ☺️

  • @umumclean8161
    @umumclean81613 ай бұрын

    Excellent

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, cheers!

  • @peterb4620
    @peterb46203 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your amazing sailing adventure.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for joining the ride, cheers!!

  • @rallypojken
    @rallypojken11 ай бұрын

    Beautifully filmed and really nice people. Thanks

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @danieljnorth
    @danieljnorth11 ай бұрын

    What an incredible journey! I can only imagine how good that land looked. Well done!

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks David! After a frustrating few days trying to make it to Cape Reinga under sail, most of us were happy to spot land. It was neat to smell it well before we laid eyes on it, and I’ll never forget how vivid the colors were -A

  • @danieljnorth

    @danieljnorth

    11 ай бұрын

    @@AllisonandJamesSailing I have a nephew who lives in Tasmania. He’s from the Chicago area. He’s a computer programmer at a huge copper mine near Burnie.

  • @X10-FX
    @X10-FX11 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching your journey from our home in Mornington. Glad you had a safe crossing and we look forward to following your future journeys. Enjoyed reading all the comments also.👍⛵

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Oh awesome, we spent a day wandering around your area before we left! Lovely there! So glad you enjoyed the film, stoked to have you along for the journey, cheers!

  • @jeffpargetter9038
    @jeffpargetter90384 ай бұрын

    Nicely narrated, thanks for your efforts putting this vlog together 👌

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the appreciation! Happy New Year, cheers!

  • @reinhardtwildschut1093
    @reinhardtwildschut109311 ай бұрын

    Great sharing your desired existance and bringing me along. You are both an encouragement to others. I really enjoyed the story telling! Open ones eyes to the minds imagination. Life is worth living. That was beautiful.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, Reinhardt! Stoked to have you along. It really is a beautiful life, cheers!

  • @jorritt1
    @jorritt111 ай бұрын

    Wow. Beautiful and heart warming. I am going to tackle the Atlantic this year. Caribbean by Christmas. Your film is stunning and inspirational. Deep thanks for sharing your experience 🙏🏽❤️🌊

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Awh, thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it and stoked to hear you will be setting out across the Atlantic this year! That will be an amazing adventure!

  • @luizeduardocartolano3307
    @luizeduardocartolano33074 ай бұрын

    Well done passage over the pacific, what a challenge! Thanks for sharing this great video ⛵️

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate! Thank you for watching!

  • @demetrisdemetrious8702
    @demetrisdemetrious870211 ай бұрын

    Congratulations, That must of been taff,Grest experience and very rewarding for you all Well done Excellent video

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Demetris! It was challenging but a great experience! Was excellent to step outside of our comfort zones. Really glad you enjoyed the film

  • @lloydholland6475
    @lloydholland64752 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loved it , great perspective of the sea in your footage well donyon that. Great story feel like we came for the ride and it was a cool ride thanks.

  • @AllisonandJamesSailing

    @AllisonandJamesSailing

    2 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed the film! Thank you for coming on the ride with us, cheers!!