I think its OK to be vicariously happy sometimes, I'm today!

Never seen you guys both look so happy. Well earned wonderful day of sailing. Boat seems to handle just as expected. Nice work and well earned reward.

I've waited 5 years for that closing kiss. Congratulations!!!

When seen from far under full sail... She strikes a chord in every man's heart! Nothing more beautiful has been seen in ages, handcrafted, handmade slipping thru the waters...a mini-ship from an bygone era! Well done! Goodonyas! Go get'm tiger (s)!

Rediviva is so beautiful! Thank you so much for taking us along to watch her come to life! I'm amazed you can keep up with providing video content while doing your sea trials... don't you ever sleep? lol! Sailing vicariously through you guys has definitely given me the 'bug' and I've received my own plans for a sailboat. May you have fair winds and following seas.

@thomasarussellsr

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May you keep the dream alive to see the build through, and it not be too much a drain financially on the rest of you living. (Wood prices being what they are.) Good luck, and dream well.

I build guitars. Every now and then, I get to see a really great player playing one of my guitars on stage, and it's just the best feeling in the whole damn world. Watching you guys taking that tack, and the power and movement coming from those sails; I got just a bit of that same feeling, and I can easily imagine how it feels for you guys. Congratulations.

@larrimos

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Gabriel, I play guitar. Really I play anything with frets. I did a little digging and I think I found examples of your dads guitars and some of your electric guitar builds. I just had to tell you what I saw was stunningly beautiful sir. There is a black electric guitar with gold hardware (neck through) on a website that is quite possible the most attractive instrument I’ve seen. Well done. Are you still building?

@lightaces

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@@larrimos Dad's pretty much retired, but I have taken over the shop and am building the acoustic guitars these days. The electrics weren't really stylistically in vogue while I was making them, and between acoustics and repair work I don't really have time for them any more. But yes, absolutely still building. I'll be at the Fretboard Summit in Chicago next month, if you are in the area.

@paulbuhler3615

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Gabriel: What a great way to extend a congratulatory comment. One craftsman to others. Well done.

Oh that sound when you turn off the engine, priceless.

So happy for you both. Your hard work and perseverance is paying off for you. Salt spray and sails stay between the rails and make many of your dreams a reality.

Thats what I call sailing... no need to watch your coffee for falling over 😀

I am itching for you to sail the hardest you can on Rediviva, just to give her a real test. Then just suddenly it made so much more sense to get into her rhythm gradually, to slowly learn how she behaves, how the gear holds up, and to quietly gain confidence in your creation. Loving what you two are doing!

And that's the perfect way to shake down the rig and systems. Nice and easy.

Ep-202 - WOW - I am so happy for you. You built a boat and made a home on the water and now you are sailing. Prayers for safe travel and much adventure. You did it as a team. No greater joy. The journey is the reward. Enjoy.

So happy for you two to be out of the "yard". Congrats on a Fantastic First Sail!!!

@16:14 That is always 'The Happy Moment'.

There is nothing so wonderful as the silence after you raise your sails and turn off the engine.

Very exciting to see her first baby steps and the journey of her crew to stretch her wings.

First - Congratulations!! First real sail under all sails. Seven years in the making. I have to say that I binged watched the first 200 episodes. Took about a month. Then had to wait for this one. Total withdrawal pains. 😉😉I applauded you strength and fortitude. I only wish I had been aware of you and your project at the start. Many times you said you were hampered by a lack of knowledge or skill. But what you both possess is good common sense and a keen sense for problem solving. Keep on keeping on and may your sails be full. Thanks for sharing you adventure with this old man. ❤️❤️

@kevinhaney293

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Man I love that boat , you guys did a fantastic job!

Rediviva is showing the comfort benefits of a relatively heavy displacement vessel. The proof for me was how she remained so steady and upright in those big swells and at other times also. You will thank her for that in the years ahead! The boat is so together that I'm hard pressed to think of any ideas to offer you. I do have one small suggestion of only small aesthetic value which is actually an old idea I thought of several episodes ago. I notice that you are securing both the main and mizzen sails to their masts with ropes wound around the masts and it occurred to me that perhaps the traditional wooden hoops could add to the ambience of the boat. I'm sure Garrett will know what I am talking about. Hoops are still in use today on historical and traditional yachts thanks, I suspect, to the old sea salts of yesteryear. Heritage values are something I'm very passionate about! Happy sailing you two, and leave the world's problems far astern!

I knew ya'll could do it...Thank's for sharing

Congrats on the light air shakedown under full sail, she glides thru the water impressively cant wait to see her in 10 to 15kts with a bone in her teeth.

Really liked that last shot of Swab.... John and Penny, Ontario, Canada.... Safe Travels....

Whooo HOOO! Your first sail looked like an epic success. light winds are really smart way to go, for first shake down. I couldn't be more proud of you guys and all your hard work and diligence.

Cool thank you for the video

She looks so great with sails up

After all those years of watching you 2 Scamps 😸sweat , bleed and labour over building your home , it is just so immensely gratifying to see Rediviva with all Her Sails up and you 2 following the calling of your hearts . Dreams do come true ! 😻😸😺 ( post comment edit : so there in the bloopers : Garrett's bleeding again 🙀😸 and Swab did a quickie - I was thinking about him while you were sailing / thanks for that Ruthie 😸 )

I always save watching your videos when I can really concentrate and take all the vibe in. Thanks. Glad to see the smiles on your faces.

Bravo ! You two deserve mucho respect. All these years of such hard work are now paying. I must admit that watching you working so hard on a wooden boat, sometimes I thought " Why all that asle when a modern fiberglass boat would be so much easier and faster to build ?" 🙄 **Now, I know.** What a feeling you must have, knowing every inch of Rediviva, every detail ! She's magnificient ! Be proud of yourself, young ones ! 🤗

Unbelievable she is sailing with four sails up!

After sailing on the bay for 5 years every weekend I think I can say that is the calmest I have ever seen it.

As soon as you turned the engine off .....that made my day ....rediviva under sale .....just outstanding ....

What a journey you guys have been on, have to say one of my all time favorite channels!! Seen every episode since you poured the ballast, when I think about it I can’t believe it’s been that many years, looking forward to the next chapter!! Cheers

@SaltandTar

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Thank you! Love your user name btw haha that's what our neice calls Garrett, Uncle Knucklehead

transforming.. to a sailing channel! bottoms up, cheers!

Guys! This is so fun to see you SAILING! After watching the build channel for years, I’m so stoked to see you in the salty water!

Love the Swab clip.

Oh my god!! In spite of all the nay sayers she sails well, who'd have thunk?😉🤙

You have are you done so well with building such a great little ship.

Charts and coffee go together really well. Great way to start the day.

Yea guys that boat looks stable as heck. And it's cool you put the short clip of Swab at the end with your sister.

Wow that short sail even made me feel good.

Was so happy when you turned the motor off for the first time, 🥲

That look you gave Ruth after you cut the engine made me tear up.

Clear day on the SF Bay! I grew up in the SF Peninsula, so know that fog-free days are precious!

Can't even imagine how happy you 2 are.

Solid heavy boat and great craftsmanship. I'm not surprised she handles so well. Props to you two.

Love seeing how happy you both are when you guys open all four sails. Drone shots would have been great, seeing Rediviva fully opened up. I just enjoy watching ya'lls videos. Enjoy the cruising life again, you guys earned it. And I knew you both had a screw loose, lol.

Well, what can one say, after all the well wishes for you two except, well done it's so great to be able to see all your hard work through the years now sailing with the wind and ready to take you wherever you wish to go. Fair winds and safe travels.

At 16:16..... That sound... Those smiles..... Says it all......Beautiful!! Well done ......All the best Richard.

A day of firsts! Congrats!

I was briefly alarmed to see your tender with no chain on it. I live in the Caribbean where, in many places, if you don't chain the dinghy you're a yachtie that used to own a dinghy.

SWAB! Looks so happy and content, like you two do as well. Well deserved all around.

So good to see you both smiling with happiness -- the boat looks so good and ready to get going and enjoy what it's been built for - - - - sail and experience power of mother nature.

Thank You for taking us along on your first sail. Good to see you two shake out the wrinkles in those sails. Fair Breezes and Following Seas! I hope to be with you on your future adventures.

Ok it's going to take a wee bit of time for me to get into the groove of no boat yard clips . But to see you two under sail running her thur the paces is all good . Looking forward to see you on some open water with some heavier winds.

Just the best! Wonderfully authentic. Thanks for sharing …. and go Swab, too! 🍻🎉👌🏽

dear Ruth and Matt and shwab, I cried a couple of tears of joy watching this vid, my contribution to the salt!, I have been watching you since the concrete, must be a couple of yers ago! and your dedication to each other your shared mission is heart warming, Diligance is the mother of good fortune, and you two deserve all the fair winds and sheltered anchorages you visit, Rediviva is just so bonny and beautiful, ballanced and perfect with the sails out she is just the epitomy of a Mighty fine cruisin vessel, we done you two and swab !!! youve made an old man (70) very happy thank you, Jim

Epic! All that canvas up, and smiles all around.Makes so proud after hanging around all these years. Great Job!

have been following Salt & Tar for a few years now , and have to say how nice it is , to see you enjoy the fruits of all the labor . what a great feeling it must be . i mean you all have worked your butts off for this , great job

Prices at the market were off the charts high.

NICE! What a reward for all of the years of hard work. BRAVO you two!

Waited so long to see Rediviva under sail, and you both made it happen. Keep those smiles and hugs going forever.

Sweet! First sail and first broken part. That's cruising, repairing our boats in remote locations.

@SaltandTar

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Exactly!

Glad to see y'all out having fun and enjoying the fruits of your labor.

Great to ur dream come true. Looking forward to ur new adventures.

Thanks for the Swab shot at the end.

what a beautiful look on the water!

When you have put your heart and soul into her for the last 5 years its completely understandable to take a more conservative approach to the initial sea trial. Also, you needed to understand how she performs and reacts to the wind, tides and weather, and listen to her speak to you and work out the minor rigging issues. My heart leaped for joy to see what first started out as some planks and concrete turn into a magnificent sailing vessel moving through the sea with such yar. I cant wait to see Rediviva tacking against a 20 knot wind and beating her heart out as she pitches and crashes through the waves, and the two of you at the helm manning the tiller, what a sight that will be. I do admit I was looking for the wind vane, auto pilot and depth sounder, lol. Had a chuckle when I saw the makeshift digital sounder device being being dipped into the water to determine the depth for anchoring. At first I thought you were useing a special measuring stick with a line attached or something, lol. But then recalled this is a true to form sailing vessel built by hand from the ground up to sail as seaman of old used to sail her. A finger in the air to determine wind direction , feeling the air whisk across your cheek for wind speed, and its all done by feeling the boat respond to the elements. I recall as a young lad out on the Narraganset bay under 20-30 knots on a 16 foot sailboat, with no other indicators other than my own intuition and feel for the boat. Feeling the power and strength of the wind heel us over and the sea running over the gunwale's was thrill for sure and something every seaman never forgets. However, I still wish there was some sort of bench or chair to sit on while at the helm, but I am sure you two young kids can surely handle the effort with barely a struggle or creak in your backs, lol.

Almost in tears I'm so excited and happy for you both. You're obviously already long gone. But I'll DEFINITELY enjoy such amazing history on the channel. First sail !!!!!! YAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!

Total enjoyment watching you guys get under sail for the first time congrats!

Was I the only one screaming DRONE get the drone out ? Really want to see her in full sail !!!! Well done guys another milestone passed.

I think it would be a good idea to move the anchor roller down to the deck, instead of the bowsprit. The way it’s now I am afraid it might cause some dangerous situations when you get wind combined with waves. There will be some serious forces going through the anchor roller.

Looking good, she looked marvelous, for her first sail.

No better sound than the sound of silence (under sail).

Great sail. Nice to hear the sheets and waves working the boat. Go for more.

I'm Glad you made it there today too. Wonderful, peace n calm to you both with fair winds.

Becalmed on the first day of a new boat must show it's going to be smooth sailing from now on.

Blessings to you both. Sail on sailor ❤️

Not even there but she has a kindly fore-aft motion that is so solid. As a bonus, you BROKE something!!!! For non-sailors, this is encouraging :) SOOOO Psyched for you!!

You guys must be so proud. What a great accomplishment. Although not my style of vessel, she is very much appreciated for how smooth she looks to sail. And Garrett you have done a phenomenal job in everything. She's beautiful. And Ruth, you are such a great first mate, you make a great team. Well Done!

You're going to want an Auto Pilot Steering System because Hanging on to that tiller for days and days is going to get Old.

Congratulations on your first real sail!

She is a beautiful boat and sure looks fantastic under sail. Great to see the fruits of all your hard work!

Great to see all your sail up and the iron horse off, albeit for a short time. Next you'll be showing her heeled up in a decent blow, good work.

As the main went up all I could think of was a pirate from an unknown movie yelling “ Ahoy mates. Hoist the main and let make for the breakwaters “.

I've followed you two since the beginning. What a nice feeling it must be to have achieved your goal. Fair winds and best wishes.

Hi Guys - I always thought one of the advantages of a Ketch is that you could put a sliver of sail on the mizzen so that you turn to the wind....Have you guys ever done that?

@sailingsomeday5975

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@@ralphgesler5110 Yes - I did - but I did not see the mizzen up while anchored during the storm - Maybe I missed it - But .....

I wonder what the aroma of all the wood, sail, rope and metal is like in the heat of the day. I can only imagine it is amazing! Its an impressive feat you both have achieved! Congratulations!!

as a long time follower and a 57 year old , its like being a proud father watching his kids getting out on there own , what you have both achieved is brilliant , ive been watching since the start , i wish you where uk based because i would have pitched up my tent and helped you from day 1 , bless you both , your videos would make a great tv series i think #discoverychannel , because of you skills and the knowledge and experience you and your viewers have gained , a totally entertaining , interesting , educational , and in my experience i could not wait for the next video ,carry on the good work , best wishes , Richard UK

You two made a beautiful boat home and future I love the team work and joy y'all share, I've been a watching since the making of the keel much💚

I was out in Avila Beach on Tuesday, I could swear I saw Rediviva anchored right of shore. It looked beautiful. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

Beautiful to see how stable Rediviva is. Safe journeys !

Well, thanks for clearing things up! I was beginning to think you had cold feet or that you actually didn’t know how to sail! Best wishes as always! Keep up the good work And your head below the boom until you get your sea legs! JIM 🥰

She's looking a million bucks ❤❤❤

So cool following You guys ❤ What a relief when the engine turned off. Perfectly understandable that Skip want her first sailing with safe winds 🤩🤘❤️

Excellent San Rafael Farmers market PC land of high priced your lucky we are selling to you anyway - so be glad that loaf of bread was $20.00 lol

Welcome to San Francisco Bay with its summer breezes. With my 12 foot sharpie skiff I do the same thing: look at the wind and look at the map. This summer has been a bit windier that I'm used to seeing, so instead of rowing I get back to the clay studio.

It was a very nice day the one water. it was also very nice to see that everything comes together and you are sailing for real. 👍🌺😍👍

Gah DAMN it's nice to see Rediviva sail!! That is a fine boat you two have put together! Congratulations!

So happy for you both, doing what you've planned and waited 7 years for. Fair winds!

I've learned more about anchors than I ever knew from you guys.

Great first sail. You should send that Coors footage to their commercial maker. You never know. I got up and grabbed one !