We are Holly and Stephane are formerly from the San Francisco Bay Area but have a home in Tahoe. Our 'someday' plan was to sell our belongings, buy a boat and with reckless abandon sail away to visit distant lands, which we did starting in 2020.
You can follow our transition and journey in our totally candid podcast, Covert Castaway, wherever you listen. Or, you can follow every stop we’ve made with pictures, blogs and stream our podcast directly on www.sailingAWEN.com.
You can also find us at facebook.com/SailingAwen and we update this most often, or our blog at www.sailingawen.com.
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I would have loved if you did some touristy stuff in Trinidad
lol, yes me too! We barely left the boat yard.
What credentials do you have to justify that this hurricane was due to climate change? More fake virtue seeking commentary. I wonder how much increase in greenhouse gases Outremer caused to the atmosphere to create a boat for you two lovely people. Yes it is very sad that a natural occurrence caused this damage.
The point is there are people who lost everything and could use some help. Can we agree on that?
Look forward to your review of the first year with Outremer Awen
Happy to have you here with us! Great to see the outboard is going up the islands to aid those who lost so much. Enjoy the time at home!
Hope you have a nice break, Thanks for the entertaining and informative videos looking forward to more in the future ❤
Thank you for all your videos, we followed each of them since the beginning. It is really inspiring since we plan ourselves to do the same kind of trip in a few years. Enjoy your break and see you soon
YOUVE DONE A FABULOUS JOB WITH YOUR WHOLE SERIES OF VIDEO<TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS ! HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND TO STAY AWAY ? YOUR LOVE OF AWEN IS MORE THAN APPARENT ! ENJOY YOUR BREAK FROM THE BOAT ! SAFE TRAVELS !
Thank you! Late October probably, we’ll still do some videos on boat topics we have wanted to cover but haven’t had time to.
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us all. What a treat! Wishing both of you a great summer! Looking forward to hearing from you ‘on the hard’.
Thank you so very much and I wish you all the best!
There have been hurricanes in the Caribbean for more than a thousand years, I don't know how long the route of hurricanes has been known and in addition, today, there is advance warning of the formation and probable trajectory of these hurricanes and year after year it comes the same thing happening. Perhaps it would be time for yacht captains to reduce their desire for fun a little and begin to behave like true men of the sea, ignoring their responsibilities.
Thank you for bringing us along on AWEN's maiden season. So many miles and so many smiles. I hope you continue making KZread videos as they are so good! What a great team you make.
Good luck and enjoy. Thanks for taking us along. Look forward to next season!
Bon vent à vous , on continuera de vous suivre sur le plancher des vaches 😊
The pseudo "climat change" is generated by the Kabbale... mainly american's activities ....
There is no issue with the "climate" change (whatever "climate" means). Warren Buffet owns Berkshire Hathaway insurance and has billions of dollars on the line in Florida and places like that. He has specifically stated that there are far fewer storms now than there has ever been in the last 100 years. The premiums are down. The claims are down. But the hype is up. If by "climate" you mean temp then there is no change that is relevant or material. Each year is always different than any other year. The temp is changing and has been changing - sometimes up and sometimes down -for the entire fossil record. We have had massive ice ages followed by massive thaw periods for the last 2 billion years. So relax. The 1900s saw a mini ice age due to unusual volcano activity in SE Asia. This made the Earth colder than usual. That volcanic ash has finally fallen and we are ever so slightly warmer and this is a good thing. The entire discussion is nonsense leftism. Just breathe. The weather is excellent. The temp is excellent. The Earth has never been better.
Regardless, there are still people who need help in these islands from the hurricane.
WRONG! The entire scientific community disagrees with the misinformation propaganda that your are posting here. And that is easily checked. Anyone reading this can just simply read the Wikipeida-article about "Scientific consensus on climate change".
@@SailingAWEN ...agreed on that for sure. They certainly need help and you are doing great on that issue! Keep up the good work! Love the sailboat - it is a dream boat for sure.
Enjoy the break thanks for the entertaining videos it’s been quiet a season ❤
Please explain the rapid change in PPM of C02 that is associated with the expansion of fossil fuels usage in the last 200 years .. every one agrees that carbon is a greenhouse gas . And the rate of change in carbon is very dramatic and unprecedented ..
Enjoy your break. We will miss you.
You might want to upgrade to a Mantus swivel, it's a better and stronger design.
empty water tanks
Thanks for the videos guys! I’ll miss seeing Awen over the summer.. have a great time in Tahoe. Always good to see the family! Cheers! ❤
I hope you have a nice, relaxing time off❤
You are a very pleasant, smart and caring couple. A technical and hard working team, enjoy your time in Tahoe ! Always look forward to your videos.
Thank you for the sweet comment ❤️
So how many MOORING BALLS have had extended lines...for rising seas. Hom many ships have hit Bridges . Climate isnt Weather manipulation.
Regardless, there are still people who need help in these islands from the hurricane.
Thanks for the ride this season! Enjoy your downtime & I will wait for the next adventure! Fair winds...
Did you remember to pickle the watermaker? Will you publish non-sailing videos until you get back in October?
love the content, that peer fruit u were eating is locally called Pomerac in Trinidad and Tobago but the rest of the world knows it as Malay Apple or Rose Apple or Plumrose.
Wow, so many different names for one fruit
Pronounced as To-bay-go
Stay safe
Hi Awen Crew! We were anchored near you during Beryl Monday. Didn’t have a chance to swing by to say hello before you relocated. We’re also hauling out here soon so maybe catch up with you down the line. Matt and Charlie on SV Matcha.
👋 we’re hauled out at Peake and will be around until the 15th. Let’s make it happen!
La houle cyclonique peut monter jusqu’à plus de 2m. Et elle prend de l’ampleur en approchant les hauts fonds près des terres. Je préfère mouiller plus exposé au vent dans 5, voire 10m d’eau. Moins de houle, moins de risque. Mais plus de chaîne. 😕
You have too put a crab in the callaloo. No beans. Carrots never did carrots in mine. You have too swizzle it or put it in the blender 🍽🍽🥗🥗
Yes but Stephane doesn’t eat meat or fish, so beans is our protein, the ingredients said carrots and I swizzled it but don’t have a big blender on the boat. It’s modified but still delicious.
Thats not excatly how you make it. You made a vegetable soup. HAPPY CALALLOO
I know, it wasn’t by the book but it was delicious anyway. 😊
Women’s intuition is a real thing. Glad you guys moved! 🤙🏼
When I saw the boats at the anchorage I was trying to figure out which one was yours. Thanks for your videos and glad you are safe. Happy belated Birthday
Thank you!
Great site.
hmmmm seems like this playlist in reverse order ie from new to old. Is there a way to binge watch all videos from the first to the most recent? It's hard to track and pick the next video in chronological order..
Thanks for the heads up! Let me get that up in reverse order, give me a day 👍🏻👍🏻
Mauby is bitter.
Holly kinda seems like a low key nightmare
lol! 🤣
Some people don’t like the idea of a spouse participating in the technicalities of sailing. There are different philosophies for sure. On our boat we like both people participating and learning.
Stéphane here: far from it… This cruising season was like jumping in the deep end with over 8,000nm in less than a year in all kind of conditions in a new to us performance cat. It takes a real badass woman to do it and persevere through all the ups and downs. Holly brings her skillset that contributes to making our cruising lifestyle a reality and she continues to learn and progress as a sailor. I am immensely proud of her.
Happy Birthday ❤❤ Bottom machine shows actual depth. Navionics is not a bottom machine, (sounder)
Yes we have our depth sounder which is I think what you mean. But where our bot was wasn’t what I was worried about, it was where the boat would turn, towards shore.
Holly - love that you made callalloo! Stephane - thanks for the old wives’ tail reminder!!! Jealous about the dasheen leaves - I usually make it with collards/spinach and of course, am in New Orleans so add crab. Enjoying your videos.
I’m so glad you are joining us with the vids! Big hugs!
Beauty❤🍾🤙
Trust in Stephane.. save yourself all the debate and stress. 😂
We are both still learning. Two heads are better than one, that’s our philosophy 🤗
God please shelter all!
Great video series...glad to hear you're safe.
Happy birthday and welcome to Trinidad.
Thank you so much!
The customs are charging you incase something happens to you and they have to come looking for you. If you are safe, they transfer the info to Trinidad who will keep an eye on you to make sure you are safe. That rumour is fake about callaloo, who told you that was telling you stupidness. Callaloo is an indigenous dish that was adopted first by the Garfuna ( half carib, half africa) ,after awhile everyone got into it.
Thanks for the clarification about the Callaloo, we heard it from one of the fisherman on the beach 🤣 so… We definitely see the intent on keeping sailors safe. It makes a ton of sense Troy at customs was AMAZING, one of the best experiences we had, even though the process is different. We don’t mind the cost, it’s more the challenge of doubling back to check out. When you are moving your home based on which way the wind is blowing it’s hard to go halfway down the island and come all the way back and then double back to the new destination. It can introduce risk and take more time than some people are willing to invest because it’s about the weather window. We chose to just stay in Charlotteville and explore the island with Junior rather than take the boat from bay to bay and then come back, so that was a good workaround for us. We adored Tobago and hope to come back! 🇹🇹 The Coast Guard here in Trinidad along with Immigration and Customs have all been spectacular. You definitely feel like they are keeping an eye out for you and they did all this with hundreds of boats coming in from Grenada. It was amazing to see everyone rally to get all the cruisers checked in and looking after people spread across all the bays in the surrounding areas. It was a heroic effort by so many people and Jesse James deserves a medal for keeping great coordination and communication going. We love this country! 💕
Oh, I forgot….Hapoy Birthday 👍🥂
AWEN will not hobbyhorse around the half-length, it will depend on the weight distribution. Chances are the longitudinal centre of buoyancy will be further aft , so the bow will hobbyhorse much more than the stern, methinks.
What about the height of the storm surge, if any? Did you account for this in your water depth calculations?
From the moment I discovered your journey with the purchase and delivery of AWEN, my heart has been captivated by your sailing channel. You have become one of my go to channels in the vast world of sailing. Your dedication to sharing your experiences through the Covert Castaway podcast has left an indelible mark on me. The way you communicate, the depth of your thoughts, and the insights you offer are inspiring. The All Together series, in particular, left me in awe of your unwavering commitment. To document every day of an Atlantic crossing is no small feat. The countless hours of videoing, editing, and sheer determination required are truly remarkable. But it is the attention to detail, the training sessions, and the heartfelt discussions among the crew that set your series apart. Holly's vivid descriptions of every aspect of the journey, from the weather to the sunrise, brought the viewers onto the boat with you. And the discussions between the Chief Safety Officer, Captain, and Skipper were a joy to witness, as they offered different perspectives and valuable insights. I am in awe of your generosity. The fact that you have chosen not to monetize your KZread channel or podcast is a true testament. Your willingness to let people ride along on your adventure is both amazing and refreshing. It is rare to find someone who shares their experiences so wholeheartedly for the sheer love of it. I must commend you on your exceptional website as well. It surpasses many commercial sailing websites with its wealth of resources, its organization, and its effective communication. Your Cost Calculator is a brilliant tool that allows dreamers like myself to envision the possibilities. There is no doubt that your designs of video post, podcast and website involved top-notch people with backgrounds in communication and software engineering. I cannot express enough gratitude for the inspiration you have provided me and countless others. The dedication, generosity, and exceptional quality of your work are truly outstanding. May your adventurous spirit continue to guide you on your journeys, and may your light continue to inspire others to follow their dreams. Admiration, from an armchair Admiral.
I can’t tell you how much we appreciate your generous comments. They are humbling. So many people inspired us and we are doing what we can to do the same. Every major life change or transformation begins with a tiny idea tickling both your heart and your head that evolves to an obsession and then into a plan. Whether it’s to make a difficult choice, pursue a passion or overcome a major obstacle, none of it happens without a picture of what awaits you on the other side. What we aim to do is give people that picture, the good and the bad. It’s definitely been hard work, many sacrifices, a ton of surprises and most importantly, discovering what we are truly made of. We both wanted to understand more about ourselves and together as a team, where our limits are and AWEN is the perfect teacher and muse; honest, demanding, and expensive! We keep our little content operation simple, it’s just me (Holly) in the video content production side. I try to edit the videos in one sitting, which is typically about 6 hours and which such little time, everything has to remain raw and unfiltered. It just is what it is. The videos for the All Together daily passage series I only had 2 hours because they were daily and editing took up my rest time when I wasn’t on watch. I cut the shorts and we both do social posts. Stephane migrated our website to Notion and we are looking forward to a little break to populate more blogs and resources on our website in the off season. We have a ton of content and drafts on hand for that. The Cost Calculator I did with a free tool based off a spreadsheet so there was no coding or anything. It may go away because they want to start charging me for it but I’m still negotiating with them about it. It’s fun to think it all started with the little anonymous podcast, Covert Castaway. I was so nervous recording the first season but so glad I did! Everyone needs and outlet for their madness 🤣 Thank you so much for joining our journey and posts like yours make the time and effort to do things like this worth it. So many inspired us and we just want to give back. 🙏🤗 -H
The link below features a storm anchoring strategy which includes two anchors and 4 aft lines tied off to the mangroves. It's another Bay Area Catamaran couple who rode out Beryl in Grenada. Thought you might find this interesting ... Happy Birthday Holly! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZqiErdpyqLCtYKQ.html