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SailingBareFeet
Добавлен 11 май 2017
We are Chris and Elissa, an Aussie couple sailing from Greece back to Australia on our 38ft catamaran "BareFeet". Despite limited sailing experience, we decided to take on this life-changing adventure, packed our bags in Sydney and headed to Preveza, Greece to pick up the boat.
After a (too!!) short preparation of the boat, we launched in April 2017 and got to know BareFeet as we sailed the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic in December. After a blissful 2 months in the Caribbean we are through the Panama Canal and about to embark on our next big ocean crossing...the Pacific!!
After a (too!!) short preparation of the boat, we launched in April 2017 and got to know BareFeet as we sailed the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic in December. After a blissful 2 months in the Caribbean we are through the Panama Canal and about to embark on our next big ocean crossing...the Pacific!!
We make it home...our last episode!!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep46)
After 18,000-odd nautical miles, 19 months on the ocean and 20 countries later we arrive on home soil!! It's an emotional end to an incredible journey as we sail into Coffs Harbour. After relaxing in Coffs we hop down the coast to Port Stephens before our final leg into Pittwater. We hope you enjoy our final episode and thanks for sharing our journey!!!!
Music:
Intro: Bumble - Fabulon
Body: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Over the Rainbow
Music:
Intro: Bumble - Fabulon
Body: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Over the Rainbow
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The final stop before home!! (Sailing Barefeet Ep45)
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We leave Fiji and head for New Caledonia, the final country on our adventure before home! It's a fast and furious passage to New Caledonia, not the most enjoyable trip but once we are there we are treated to underwater marina delights in Noumea, white sands and soaring pine trees of Ile de Pine and the sparkling turquoise waters of the south lagoon. A fantastic end to our sailing adventure befo...
Island hopping across Fiji (Sailing BareFeet Ep44)
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Where we arrive in Fiji is a hotly debated topic, decided enroute to Fiji as these things sometimes are! First off is Savsavu in the island of Vanua Levu, a place where tourists are few and local culture shines (even when the sun doesn't!!). Then it's a few solid days to cross the reef strewn northern coast of Viti Levu, ending up in sunshine, pool time and cocktails of Musket Island. It's a cr...
Hanging with whales in Tonga (Sailing BareFeet Ep43)
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It's time to check out Tonga! We spend a few weeks in Vava'u, cruising the protected waterways and beautiful anchorages. We finish our stay with a much-debated humpback whale swim, getting to witness these majestic animals up close while reflecting on the ethics of this type of tourism. Music: Intro: Bumble - Fabulon Body: Rude - Eternal Youth
Sailing the isolated atoll of Suwarrow (Sailing BareFeet Ep42)
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After an incredible three months in French Polynesia, it's time to continue west to the Cook Islands. We chose to head to Suwarrow, an isolated and uninhabited atoll in the Northern Cook Islands. Suwarrow is also the largest national park of the Cook Islands, teaming with bird and marine life. It's a challenging week-long sail to Suwarrow, and another week onwards to Tonga, but worth it for the...
Saving the best till last...Bora Bora (Sailing BareFeet Ep41)
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The final stop in French Polynesia is the much raved over Bora Bora. With high expectations and a craving for a little sun we sail to Bora Bora...and are not disappointed!! The soaring peaks of Bora Bora make for a spectacular setting from all angles, as we are treated to local Heiva performances, glide along underwater with tropical fish and manta rays and kick back in what is often described ...
Sacred sites, coral gardens and rainy days (Sailing BareFeet Ep40)
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After the stunning scenery of Moorea we sail to the Society Islands of Huahine, Raiatea and Tahaa. Rainy weather and strong winds accompany us for most of this time, leading to a few days confined to the boat and rushing to grab the sunshine when it was out to check out the ancient site of Taputapuatea, the brilliant coral gardens of Tahaa and the lush vegetation of Huahine. Music: Intro: Fabul...
Exploring the Societies...Tahiti and Moorea (Sailing BareFeet Ep39)
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It's time to explore the Society Islands of French Polynesia, starting with the sister islands of Tahiti and Moorea. We get involved in our first sailing regatta, see amazing local dance performances and swim with the stingrays, while getting to check out more stunning anchorages and island vistas. Music: Intro: Fabulon - Bumble Body: Zimzilla - Mad Q
Cruising the spectacular Tuamotos (Sailing BareFeet Ep38)
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Next stop in the Tuamotos after stunning Kauehi is the atolls of Fakarava and Toau, which continue to amaze with crystal waters, vibrant underwater life and dramatic sky-scapes. The Tuamotos quickly becomes our favourite sailing destination of the trip, as we dive, snorkel, spearfish and SUP our way through the turquoise lagoons in this paradise. Music: Intro: Bumble - Fabulon Body: Bonobo - Si...
Marquesas....the most remote islands in the world!! (Sailing Barefeet Ep:36)
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We land in paradise after our Pacific crossing and are blown away by the beauty of the Marquesan islands and their people. Our first taste of French Polynesia delivers jaw-dropping vistas, passionate Pentecostal celebrations and the ever welcoming Pacific smiles, as we visit the islands of Nuka Hiva, Hiva Oa and Tahuata. Music: Intro: Bumble - Fabulon Body: Pulefano and the Polynesians - Ta'a Roa
23 days across the Big Blue...(Sailing Barefeet Ep:35)
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It's time for BareFeet and her salty crew to embark on her longest passage yet...3000nm across the Pacific Ocean from the Galapagos to the Marquesas!! The journey is packed with the exciting and the tedious, from unsettled weather, gear failures, big fish and incredible sunsets, to keeping ourselves entertained for 23 days with coin footy, Kon Tiki tales and cocktail hour... Music: Intro: Fabul...
Lava tunnel abseiling and other adventures!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep34)
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Our Galapagos travels continue to sleepy Isabela island, where we check out all that's on offer from lava tunnel abseiling, to snorkelling with giant sea turtles and climbing volcanoes! It was supposed to be a chilled island experience but we couldn't help wanting to try it all before heading out into the big blue for the Pacific crossing... Music: Intro and Body: Bumble - Fabulon
Seals, seals, seals in San Cristobal!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep33)
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Our first stop in the Galapagos is San Cristobal island, where sea lions rule!! They're gorgeous though rather cheeky and we find that trying to outsmart them is futile. San Cristobal is also home to many other intriguing species including land tortoises, marine iguanas and a whole host of incredible sealife which we have opportunity to meet over our visit to this fascinating island. Music Fabu...
Our first taste of Pacific waters enroute to Galapagos!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep32)
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We leave for our first sail in the Pacific, stopping briefly at the beautiful Islas Las Perlas before heading to the Galapagos! It's another mixed bag of sailing including giant tuna, crazy currents and not much wind. Sorry for the delays in getting this up, wifi is hard to come by in the Marquesas!! Music Fabulon by Bumble Dunja by Karauan
Transit fun through the Panama Canal (SailingBareFeet Ep31)
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Transit fun through the Panama Canal (SailingBareFeet Ep31)
Mahi Mahi and motoring mayhem enroute to Panama!! (BareFeet Episode 30)
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Mahi Mahi and motoring mayhem enroute to Panama!! (BareFeet Episode 30)
Carnivals, deserted anchorages and crazy bridges in the ABC islands (Sailing BareFeet Ep29)
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Carnivals, deserted anchorages and crazy bridges in the ABC islands (Sailing BareFeet Ep29)
Lifting out in lush Grenada (Sailing BareFeet Ep28)
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Lifting out in lush Grenada (Sailing BareFeet Ep28)
Halfway celebrations in Caribbean paradise!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep27)
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Halfway celebrations in Caribbean paradise!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep27)
Tobago Cays paradise and beautiful Bequian hospitality (Sailing BareFeet Ep26)
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Tobago Cays paradise and beautiful Bequian hospitality (Sailing BareFeet Ep26)
Caribbean chill, pirate boats and rainy days! (Sailing BareFeet Ep25)
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Caribbean chill, pirate boats and rainy days! (Sailing BareFeet Ep25)
Squalls, flying fish and Christmas in the Atlantic!!!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep24)
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Squalls, flying fish and Christmas in the Atlantic!!!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep24)
7 days of crazy weather rockets us to Cape Verde!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep23)
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7 days of crazy weather rockets us to Cape Verde!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep23)
Preparing for the Atlantic Crossing in Las Palmas!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep22)
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Preparing for the Atlantic Crossing in Las Palmas!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep22)
Cruising the Canaries…Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria & Tenerife!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep21)
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Cruising the Canaries…Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria & Tenerife!! (Sailing BareFeet Ep21)
La Graciosa and Lanzarote's lava fields, beaches and underwater galleries (Sailing BareFeet Ep20)
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La Graciosa and Lanzarote's lava fields, beaches and underwater galleries (Sailing BareFeet Ep20)
A little bit of TLC for our Honda BF10 (Sailing BareFeet TECH Ep02)
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A little bit of TLC for our Honda BF10 (Sailing BareFeet TECH Ep02)
Super tankers, giant rocks and a crazy fog storm! (Sailing BareFeet Ep18)
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Super tankers, giant rocks and a crazy fog storm! (Sailing BareFeet Ep18)
Heaven … where are you now ?
Omg it’s a place I need to go to….
Nice one! I have a BF10 ... the manual is so basic!
Only just found your channel via @Cat Greatcircle youtube channel Just done a 3 day binge as got the dreaded Covid and why you two never got biigger on RUclips is beyond me ??? Its been great following your adventure especially on something under the 40ft range and how well she handled it all Always great following another Aussie channel and just wanted to take the time to say Cheers really enjoyed that Mal
One of your videos just showed up in my feed. What are you guys up to now?
Poor fishes 😢
Channel locks for filters. Get big ones. You’ll never regret it. Shocked to see the oil change over open water. 🤕😒🤐
Thank going do my honda 10 outbound motor thanks
Yağ denize doküldu 🙄
So, 3 years later, has Dave bought a boat yet? He seemed to really love it and dive into cruising! Croatia seems gorgeous. I always wonder how people don't end up spending most of the season just cruising and wandering inland in that one area.
Great job. Thankyou so much
island is beautiful
Great job .did the gear oil a little water a bit worried any help
Co za fuszerka !!
Try Mogan in Gran Canaria!
Cool Cats !
Porto colon ??? Sounds shitty to me ??💩💩💩
Something tells me those 2 are from Greece migrated to Australia and now they wanna claim apollonia topical Greek attitude
video woch ok ,but mjusikkkk?
Fantastic Albania
this country is a total shithole*
Za to gdzie to robiłeś należy ci się żółta kartka. Olej nie jest składnikiem który powinien pływać w wodzie.
Hi Kids, hope all is well. We’re still New Zealand.
Hi guys, sorry we missed this. All is well, settling back into land lubber life :) Are you still in NZ? Enjoying things there we hope!
Still in New Zealand, getting ready to sail north back to Tonga. We some unfinished cruising inTonga. Then off to Fiji for the season with a return to New Zealand in November.
I just found you guys - thanks for making the videos and inspiring others.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the vids :)
I do appreciate the home movies , but you may want to keep the home movies at home... I tried , I really tiered , I just keep falling asleep.
Thank you very much for the places you had stop and for the great episodes. Good Luck.
Thanks Bob! Cheers for watching :)
Loved your videos. Very inspiring sad to see it end. Would have loved to have had a beer with you in Shoal Bay where I live (Where my boat is moored and in your video.). Good luck with your future and I hope to recreate your voyage some day in the not to distant future.
Hi Rod, thanks for your message! We were only in Shoal Bay for 1 night, sadly not longer!! All the best with recreating the voyage....do it!!! PM us for any tips :)
Really enjoyed following your journey, thanks for sharing it. All the best in your next adventure.
Cheers for all of your comments along the way!! Still working out what the next adventure will be :)
Thank you for sharing, I hope to see the Q flag raised again by you both.
Cheers Daniel! Chris kept the Q flag for future raises :)
thanks for the videos.....with amazement from texas....
Thanks for following us along the journey from Texas!!
Wishing you all the best as you reintegrate to life on land - thanks for sharing this journey
Thanks Anne! Reintegration has been a challenge but we're slowly settling back into society :)
Wow. Quite sad too to see the 'last' episode. Thanks for the whole series. Good luck with your futures. As a NSW 380 owner you have been an inspiration and I am now ready to tackle my boatyard stay at Port Stephens!
Thanks David, we are a little sad too its over! We hope our adventure has given inspiration to all of the 380 owners out there to stretch the legs of their cat!!
Welcome home! Sorry to see you go:) After living on a yacht for 7 years, I enjoy seeing travels through others eyes as I never forget all the work that it takes. Live in Oregon, USA now and its great to get out of the rain if even just for 20 minutes at a time:) Still a member of Blue Gavel (Past commodores) but never use it. I have friends in Sydney and Melbourne that I talk to a few times a month. Good luck to you both and thanks for all the enjoyment!
Hi flybird141, glad to hear you enjoyed our travels!! It was definitely harder than we expected but well worth it!
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers Robby!
It was nice sailing with you on your videos... hope to see you again.
Glad to hear you enjoyed them!!
Well done and thank you for sharing your journey. Ours is just beginning, you guys have been inspiring! Thank you!
Thanks guys...we were inspired by other sailing blogs to take the leap (and it definitely convinced Elissa to come), so glad to have passed it on!! Have an amazing journey :)
It was a great run. Thanks for bringing it to us. I use this channel as an example of one that deserves tens of thousands more subs. Good luck.
It was a great run!!! Thanks for joining us every step of the way :)
Thanks Guy's, Hope the rest of your adventures in life are as rewarding as this adventure was for us. Thanks for sharing
Cheers Al, that is a lovely comment!! We are stoked to have these videos as a reminder of this crazy adventure.
Thank you for sharing and taking us on your adventure! Good luck in your next chapter of life and may your life be filled with love and treasures.
Thanks Sea Travel! Love and treasures sounds like a great next adventure :)
Cheers....
Thanks David!
We're going to miss you guys. Please don't take down the videos and maybe even consider doing a "best of" or "favorite days" (or both). Thank you and best wishes.
Aww thanks Bill!! We are thinking about a best of vid...stay tuned!!!
Thank you and good luck!
Thanks Raytown!
AMAZING VIDEO!!
Hi, does the sea water go through a strainer before it enters the engine? If not might be wise to fit one. All the best...
Have to say, I don't know why your channel isn't more popular (as sailing channels go). You've been through an amazing voyage, your video quality is quite good, and you seem like good people. I hope you keep at it!
Wow. I thought I had seen all your episodes, then discovered this which is cool since we used to live in Gib. Surprised to see so many cats in Alcadiesa now. Love your photography and your honest, straightforward style. Yes long passages can be boring but not many admit to it! Also very rewarding of course.
Cheers David :) This was our first big passage, some scary moments and also boring ones...we found out after arriving in the Canaries that the lack of wind was due to Hurricane Ophelia elsewhere in the Atlantic hitting Ireland!!.
More snorkeling! Great video
Cheers!!
Amazing surroundings and such a relaxing edit, thanks guys!!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Hi Guys really enjoyed your adventures . My husband and I are from Sydney and are thinking of doing something similar. Looks to me starting off in Greece was a pretty good idea. Just wanted to know if you were happy with your boat and would you have liked something a bit bigger?
Hi Karen i have a52 foot lagoon its hard to sail with 2 people i should have got a 40ft boat I hope this helped
Hi Karen, glad to hear you enjoyed it! The 380 has been perfect for us on our trip and met what we were looking for - a very comfortable boat which was small enough to be easy to anchor, tie up in marinas etc but big enough for ocean crossings...perfect for 2 people! We would definitely echo the sentiment below that a 52 foot would be very hard for 2 people to sail, and also a lot of space for 2 people. Greece highly recommended as a starting point :)
Great Vid Guys. Back to the grind, now thats going to take some adjusting i'd say. It has been a pleasure watching your adventures unfold.Im based in Newcastle NSW and might reach out to you both to discuss possibly catching up in Sydney to discuss your adventures and get an insight into what i may encounter on my sailing adventure in the future. Best of Luck.
Cheers David. Yes, it is taking some adjusting to normal life!! Always happy to chat, give us a shout and we're happy to share insights from our trip, both the ups and downs ;)