Everything you do - is a notch or two - above all the other sailing vlogs. You're properly laying the bricks - and you two are going to take thousands of people on a wonderful trip that we can't go on ourselves. I can't wait to see your special perspective on the world.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Murray, Wow, Thanks so much for your comment. We know we are fortunate and treat each day as such but being an ambassador for you is an honor. I hope you enjoy all we have in store for the new season. Thanks again. Randy

Bravo. Setting such a good example for others. Being a safe and competent sailor means a lot more than just writing a check and learning how to drive the boat.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Captain, Thanks so much and we agree!!! Can't wait to keep practicing on our boat! Randy

Great for you to give exposure to this program. Many think it’s just for racers, but all boatowners and anyone spending a lot of time on the water will benefit from it. Cruisers are people too!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cliff, Couldn't agree more! Most were racers but Lennie and I can't believe how much we learned!! Randy

My sailing classes and safety classes were in 1959. I was 12 i sailed till I was 45, and sold my Morgan, I am living vicariously no joke, in my 70's. First big race was crew on a Newport to Bermuda. I miss the water. You both were stellar in your classes.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kitt, LOVE your story!! Thanks for watching. Newport to Bermuda must have been an adventure! Randy

Perfect example of why you never sell your old boat before buying a new one. Miss you guys. Start sailing soon please. ❤️

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marxt6, Agreed!!! We sold too soon. Sailing coming within the next month. Can't wait. Randy

I did my sea safety course in the UK. There was a wave machine in the pool and the instructors enjoyed hosing our faces with water. Some sea cadets where also supplied to act as scared and disobedient crew. It was no fun being in a full six man life raft in even 3 foot seas. Thank goodness I had taken some anti-sea sickness pills beforehand. the experience reinforced the saying "only ever step up into a life raft" :-)

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lotophagi, Wow that sounds like it was a serious course. All our training was in benign conditions and I can only imagine what it would be like in a gale. It reinforced for me that we need to keep the boat safe and not fall off to avoid having to use these skills. We will continue to train on our gear on our own boat. Thanks Randy

Great job - not only taking the class but spending the time to document it for the rest of us. Bravo Zulu

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bret, Thanks for watching and I am glad you liked this video! Randy

Thank u for All the killer music

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi cpzwheels, Glad you like it. Its my favorite part! Randy

Great info and video, thank for sharing

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian! Thanks Randy

I have done it many times with the Navy and recently with the Civil Air Patrol. It is great training to get familiar with your gear and getting onboard the life raft.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, thanks for your service!!!!!

Money and time well spent my friends. Always good to maintain your gear because y’all never know when it might have to save your life. As a scuba diver we always service and maintain our gear and train with your own personal gear because it will save your life. Happy Sailing ⛵️ Keep the videos coming When y’all can

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Will, Thanks so much and we agree. Also about the scuba gear part. Randy

You guys are cool ! Love it !

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck, Well Lennie is cool and I get to hang out with her soooooo.....Randy

Great video! Funny and informative.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin, Thanks so much! Randy

Good for you both in up-ing your safety game, more knowledge never hurts anyone!!!!!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tommy, Thanks so much! Randy

@tommylam2324

5 жыл бұрын

@@SailingSVHappyTogether Mona just got the chance to your this video. She said If I knew you and Lennie going to NYC for this safety course, I would have packed my bags and joined you all for sure..... Lol!!!!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahah, It was a blast!!! Randy

Awesome video guys

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alsino, Thanks so much! Randy

I am glad both of you got this training, I had to do mine for my Masters Licence. I just hope none of us ever have to use any of this training in real life.. Enjoy your boat.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Raylin, Agreed!!! Thanks for watching! Randy

Great vid again guys. Good to see that you’re doing the survival safety training. If they had done the mob drills with an 80kg dummy it would have given everyone a better idea of how difficult it can be to recover a mob that is injured or unconscious, it’s not easy. Positioning the boat is the easy part 😊. Looking forward to seeing the boat outfitting completed and you guys out on the water 👍🍻

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, Thanks so much for your comment. I agree which is why we will do some real life MOB this week in the Bahamas. Outfitting video will be launched today! Randy

Thanks again for sharing your life with us! Love you both and your adventures!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chip, How nice of you! Come to a boat show!!! Randy

I always get in such a good mood when watching your videos and all the good music.... LOVE IT !!! :)

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Michael, Well that just made our day. This is the reason we make the videos. Thanks!!!!!!! Randy

Great informational for all boaters, thank you so much for sharing.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven, Thanks and I am glad you said that! Randy

Your friends from SABI SABI, I was looking to buy the Spinlock Deckvest and now seeing it in action with you two solidified my purchase for the Baja Ha Ha. It was also great to see how the US Sailing Safety at Sea course is run and what is included. Hope to see you guys somewhere in the world again. Ron and Denae.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Guys, Nice to hear from you! So glad you are going on the HaHa, You will have a great experience and say hi to the grand Poobah for us. It was our favorite trip! The deck vest is great. Come to Annapolis boat show. Its a great town and a great time. We go every year! Randy

That course looks great! Thanks for including it in your videos. -Kimberly and Antonio

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kimberly and Antonio!!! Nice to hear from you and glad you liked it. Now go take it!!! Randy

Doing all the right things to be a cruiser! Very smart. Be blessed sail safely.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi VW, Thanks so much! Randy

This safety training is really necessary.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir and we sailed a long way without it and highly recommend it to anyone!! Randy

Great informative video. Congrats on passing that online test! Looking forward to your next vid and as always.. cheers from 🇨🇦.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Di, Thanks so much! At least I passed with the same grade as Lennie!! 😁 Randy

Very interesting and excellent as always☺️

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane, Glad you enjoyed this! Randy

Awesome video! Excellent choice of music, as usual, especially "Smoke on the Water" :D I'm still eagerly awaiting "Leopard 50 on the Water!" Oh, and congrats on passing the online exam . . . very funny!!!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi D, Thanks and yes lots of videos in the works. Did you catch the fire in the sky as the flares went up. Couldn't have been a better timed song😁 Randy

You guys are the best!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, Oh stop. We are blushing😁 Randy

That was at the same time totally informative and fun. Even heard my city of Redondo Beach mentioned from the original Beach Boys Surfin U.S.A. but sung by the Sounds of Summer. Thank you, Randy and Lennie. WHAT? Trade it all in for a RV?? NEVER!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, Ha, Of course we know Redondo! I am a California boy.....Glad you caught the RV comment! Randy

Nice exercises guys, always good to do every so often. Nice video Randy as usual. Thanks and best from HKG

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Laurent, Thanks! Randy

very interesting

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Cuznjo1, Thanks for watching! Randy

fascinating stuff even for a landlubber and music selection impeccable as ever, kind regards guys

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Moz, I actually thought about you for the music on this one! Glad you liked it Randy

I’m sure it was a good learning experience Randy and Lenny 😊 I did the full STCW95 10 day program in Cape Town 2 years ago which was great as well.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, That course is the real deal. This is just a primer but man did we learn we weren't as prepared as we thought we were...... Randy

Great video, lots of good information.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, Thanks for watching! Randy

And the amazing leadership continues !!! Randy and Lennie. Always setting the example of preparedness and ever-readiness to be, not just a quality captain, yet also an educated captain with confidence.................and a bit of "play-time" included. I (we, I'm sure) need the link to this course as now we all know what it REALLY takes to be a great captain. Thank you sooooo much. Just let me know when you need crew :-)

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, Always our biggest fan. Love your psostive energy! Go to USSailing.org to find the info. Randy

Now off the the middle of the ocean!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Mr C, Can't wait! Randy

Impressed with the content of the safety course , a lot of it similar to our TBOSIET training we have to do every three years . Your commitment to safety is exemplementry Your choice of music is toe tappingly appropriate Most of all your togetherness and love of life is infectious . Nice work R&L

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi DD, Ha I love your comments and so appreciate the shout out. So glad you are enjoying our show!! Its a love story not a sailing story and you figured it out😁 Randy

That looks like pretty useful stuff

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, It was a great seminar and we wished we had done it years ago! Randy

I am an old boy scout, "be prepared" Better to know what to do and expect and never need to use it. Heading off to a week of sea kayaking in San Juan Islands next week. I do enjoy your videos.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Thanks for your comment and have a great trip. It sounds like an adventure!! Randy

Who knew there were places like this? Great way to get your "safety face" on! You kids always make things fun for all around you and that my friends is what keeps so many of us coming back with each posting. Lennie is looking oh so very HOT in her party outfit!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Edward, I was waiting for a comment about her dancing at the rooftop party and there it is!!! Thanks so much and we are glad you like our videos. You have been with us a long time! Randy

I heard your theme song in the grocery store last night. I swear it was saying "Lennie and Me"

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, LOL, I hope it was. They say it is selling well and the band will be at our Boat Christening, Randy

Hi guys. Love your vids.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc, Thanks so much!!! Randy

Better to be safe than sorry 👍 Well done guys!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi MFSF, Thanks for watching. Randy

@YSALF

5 жыл бұрын

Sailing SV Happy Together Don’t thanks me for watching, no need to be polite. My watch is a recognition to your accomplishment having you a second chance for a new wonderful life of two great people living and sharing a dream 👍. That’s the real deal!Blessings to both

The smoke flare toss went directly over home plate. ⚾️😂😂 I love NYC. The city puts off so much energy, I have a hard time going to sleep when I'm there. Did you make a play? I'd bet the farm/boat you saw Jersey Boys years ago? Great vid. 👍👍👍

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Clay, Hahaha, I don't have an arm! Didn't catch a play but seen Jersey Boys!!! Thanks for watching. Randy

Nice......we were looking at the same vest . Glad you posted this.....sort of 🤔 We were also wondering if we should update our safety courses. Now that we see you guys doing this Sandy's insisting that, "if Lennie and Randy are we are". Ive been told......😉 Anxious to see your upgrades Fairwinds from the @captains.chair

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim and Sandy! yes you must do this course. It was fun and invaluable. Offshore racers have to do it every year. The vest are super comfortable and we will probably be wearing them more often. Randy

Hi Randy and Lenny from near Montréal love your video s so fun to Watch …..one question you guys love water how come you dont have any kayaks to explore little coners of all those beautiful places…..Stay safe may the gods of the océans Always be with you…...

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, Thanks so much for your comment. Glad you are enjoying our show! We use the dinghy to get around and do most of our exploring and we also have 2 paddle boards as well. Thanks Randy

Excellent video! There seems to be a lack of promotion of continuing education and training on sailing channels. I think that too many people are afraid to show their weak spots and address them. I love how you guys have always talked about your level of experience and comfort in situations and you've been sailing for years.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kjel, interesting comment and yes we show it all and even though we actually have a lot of experience now we still feel like amateurs!!! Thanks for watching and glad you like our videos. Randy

Of course it had to be Smoke on the Water, you just couldn't resist could you Randy ;);)

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Adippen, Been waiting to use that song for years😁😁😁 Randy

Uh huh, nothing like taking Safety at Sea seriously - very VERY seriously. Stay safe you two.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Glen, Yes and thanks! We actually were not as safe as we thought we were......Randy

SUNY (State University of New York) schools are great. They really give you a good education. Glad you had a great time in my fine state even if it was in the crappy lower part of the state. PS: it is pronounced soooney.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jtty, Thanks and it was a cool campus. Soooooney! Randy

"Is it beer thirty yet?!" 😂

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Its always beer thirty!! Randy

Waiting for you and Lennie to announce so your vlog remains competitive in the genre ;)

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lwpowers, Wait....I am confused about this......Waiting for us to announce what? Randy

@LWPowers

5 жыл бұрын

Lennie’s pregnancy ;)

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lwpowers, Hahhhahahaha, I had 2 people text me and suggest that is what you were saying. I am not as quick witted as I thought!!! Thanks for the laugh. Maybe we should do a parody on this.....Randy

@LWPowers

5 жыл бұрын

Let us know so I can short CHateau D'ESclans.

Hi Guys, Another great video. Everyone who's on the water should take some type of similar course. May I ask how you decided on SUNY Maritime College? Blue Water right near you in Fort Lauderdale also has pretty good training. Just wondering if there was something special that helped you decide.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Yes we need the US sailing curriculum and its offered 8 times a year and none were in Florida this year so it was the closest place. Randy

I would love to see how what upgrade you choose. Noticed on an older video that it seems that you do not have forward or rear looking Flir on a mast mount. I have heard that these can help you see things in the ocean or pirates. Do you have flir are you getting it?

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Maus, We will show all the upgrades on a future video. No we don't have mast mounted FLIR but we have a handheld FLIR scope which we find more functional since we can move it anywhere and point it quickly. Randy

Hello, it is very interesting and could you to tell me which is the sealant who was used for repair the water breaches

@SailingSVHappyTogether

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s called “stayafloat”. Thanks

Great video as always BTW what make or brand are those life vests

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Thanks! They are Deckvest by Spinlock and they are awesome! Randy

@millertimeeeeeee

5 жыл бұрын

Sailing SV Happy Together not USCG approved

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

No they are not but they are international offshore sailing approved and required. The coast guard approval will come eventually. You learn in the seminar why they anent and its red tape. Randy

@millertimeeeeeee

5 жыл бұрын

@@SailingSVHappyTogether Thanks for all the information glad to hear you are making safety a priority that's a very big boat you have. Love your videos

@millertimeeeeeee

5 жыл бұрын

I hate to be a pain in the a$$ but is it the VITO or the SOLAS

Randy, what was the adhesive used to plug the crack (spread with puddy knife)?

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, I believe it was "Stay Afloat" Randy

Congratulations on passing the test and training. Nice matching sperry top sider shoes. No training how you can use your pants as a floating device

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ariel, Actually they did talk about that but funny you caught the matching shoes. We get harassed about that alot! 😁😁 Randy

@aponoypi

5 жыл бұрын

@@SailingSVHappyTogether and the inflatable vest were color coordinated with the jackets

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁😁

Did you pack those in your checked luggage? I had to leave my air canister in TSA because it couldn't be carried on a plane.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Zeke, Yes and TSA let us through with them after inspecting them. Randy

What was the hood on the life vest for?

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi doomoncharlie, The hood is proven to prevent drowning from waves breaking over a persons head while in the water in rough conditions. It has saved lives. Great question! Randy

Next up Divemaster training with the in-laws!

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Arthur, Well we can always upgrade our certificates!! Randy

The Classes, the Drills, the Training is GREAT. Where it falls OFF, is WHEN Peps GET back oN they're SHip, and STOP Practiceing and Training and allow complacency to set in; Untill an emergency may happen theb........ Oh, I've seen some things about the emergency hatches sometimes having seal problems, or in some cases giving way. Have you investigated having a blank off plate made to place OVER those hatches in a case where they give way? not a frequent occurance, buuuuut....... F.W.F.S.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Daverjax, Agreed!!! We will train on our boat with our gear every year I promise!!! Keep in mind our new catamaran doesn't have the hatches but our old one did and yes we had boards made for them in case they broke. Randy

Hi Guys from Cape Town so am biased wrt your yacht choice😜😜what make of life jacket are you using looks very safe and reusable ? Am I correct in my assumption?

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Guy, They are Deckvest by Spinlock and they are awesome!!! Randy

How often is the course

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi John, They do about 10 a year around the country. We couldn't find one in Florida this year which is why we went to NY, Randy

When I hear your Intro music I Always get motivated to save money for a CAT❤️ please keep making these Videos forever✌️🙃 Etit: what's the Name of the Song?

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Der Spaiderman, Your comment just made our day. We are so glad you are getting the joy out of our channel. Thanks so much!!! The song is called "Sailing" by Leisure Cruise, Randy

@karlmarkert7065

5 жыл бұрын

@@SailingSVHappyTogether thank you🙃

How much did that course cost?

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, The course was about $350 all in for online and hands on. Well worth it! Randy

@Dr-CAPT-Bret

5 жыл бұрын

Who put on the course ?

@cliffcrowley3756

5 жыл бұрын

Bret Ribotsky stormTrysailfoundation.org

Was the class an insurance requirement?

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

HI Marc, No it was an ARC rally suggested class. I think it should be required. Randy

@windmedic

5 жыл бұрын

As a fellow South Floridian, I agree that this class as well as the Coast Guard Marine Rules should be required to operate a water craft...my dad and I love watching those who have the money but no skills operate, launch and recover all manner of pleasure craft... sometimes it’s hilarious...other times we just make bets for how long they have before a disaster... Can’t wait for your ARC videos and the break in of the new Leopard...it’s quite a dream..safe travels...

Missing the first aid.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

Hi WCR, the first aid was online and we took the Red Cross class. Randy

@wcresponder

5 жыл бұрын

@@SailingSVHappyTogether Excellent, Who got the higher mark? JK.. Safe travels and favorable winds, I'll keep watching. Cheers.

@SailingSVHappyTogether

5 жыл бұрын

@@wcresponder Actually we both got 89%! Randy

@wcresponder

5 жыл бұрын

@@SailingSVHappyTogether It's getting spooky that you two keep getting the same scores. Cheers.