Battling the Storm of a Lifetime | Crossing the Atlantic in our 40 ft Sailboat 2023

PART 1
Join us on a heart-pounding adventure as we prepare our 40 ft sailboat to cross the vast Atlantic Ocean, departing from Florida with a hope of reaching the shores of Morocco. Our journey takes an intense turn as we encounter a massive electrical storm right from the beginning - the most significant challenge of our lives!

Like, subscribe, and join us as we explore the world's oceans!

Created By Will and Olya
Follow us on IG: @theadventurelocker @willofmine @olya_filmmaker

Graphics by Oussama Ramdane
Music by MUSICBED

Camera A: Blackmagic Ursa Mini G2 and 12k
Camera B: Panasonic GH5S
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Sailboat: 'Bonita' 1993 Beneteau Oceanis 400

Inspiring Youtube Channels we love:

______________

Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍

00:00 Introduction
00:26 Beginning
01:05 Fixing the boat
02:53 Adding new things
03:51 Beginning of our crossing
05:11 Hurricane Season
06:11 The Storm
09:16 We survived
11:53 Arriving to Bermuda

If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up 👍 and if you want to hear more videos from our channel, SUBSCRIBE 🔥 and make sure to turn on the bell icon (🔔).

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...?
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
👍 Like the video (it's quite helpful!)
💬 Leave a comment below to let us know what you think!
🔗 Share the video with anyone you think might help
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

🎬 SUGGESTED VIDEOS

▶️ Real Life In Antarctica | Travel Channel 2023

▶️ A Rare Look At The Science Of Studying Whales In Antarctica

▶️ Breaking Records: Sailing Around the World on the Smallest Watercraft - on a SEADOO! | Travel | 2023

▶️ Printing Hands and Arms in the middle of nowhere? | Travel Vlog 2023 | Documentary 2023

▶️ How A Non-profit Is Helping Guatemalans In 2023 | Documentary | Travel Vlog 2023

🌐 LET'S CONNECT

👇🏻 Don't Forget To SUBSCRIBE 🔥

#sailing #TravelVideo2024 #documentary2024

Our channel includes:
Cinematic sailboat journey around the world documentary
Inspiring global change-makers and innovators interviews
Environmental conservation efforts worldwide
Unique human stories from different cultures documentary
Sustainable living practices across the globe by sea
Behind-the-scenes of non-profit organizations helping the planet
Cinematic documentary series on global environmental heroes
Exploring remote destinations by sailboat cinematic vlog
Life-changing encounters with global leaders in sustainability
Global exploration and humanitarian stories
Sailing to discover unique cultures
Exploring the beauty of our planet through sailing adventures

[Sonny_Eclipse]

The big bold letters on your thumbnail says “Fail”, but I think if you survive adversity, it’s a success. It’s been said by the owner of a crashed airplane, “any landing you can walk away from is a good one”.

[daithiob]

You all are AMAZING!! My wife was President of Glenans Sailing Club Bera Island Ireland in the 1990's. We wanted to do an Atlantic crossing... but she passed away from Pancreatic Cancer in November of 2021... I miss her terribly.... maybe one day I will do the crossing. I will enjoy your adventures until then. Thank you.. 🍀🍀🍀
Daithi

[billhanna]

Lightning is a horror show at sea, Had fork lightning crashing into the sea 10 feet from me once, Like a cannon off East coast of NZ, Only lasted a couple of hours but i was so so glad it passed with no damage just a change of underpants, Well done .

[stephenburnage]

There's a great University of Florida paper on lightning and small boats, and how to prepare for them. Essentially, you need to make sure every significant metallic part (shouts, handrails, engine etc. and of course the mast) is tied together electrically and then tied to a good ground (I added a couple of anodes, for this purpose but they recommend multiple). Evidence is clear that you are much safer in a sailboat than a power boat (as the mast + shrouds can act as a Faraday cage) but the fatalaties or injurys that do occur on sailboats often arise not with a primary strike but when a secondary discharge occurs between (say) engine and handrail (ie if the engine is at 100kV and a handrail is at 0V, a flash over between the two can occur, which could be fatal for anyone in the way).

[SailingSVCordelia]

You did the right thing. All the upgrades and repairs will pay off in the short & long term.
You've got a really easy listening voice Will.
Another great video 🥰⛵️

[ColinWetherelt]

Everyone else said it, and I agree - I’m just posting for the bump. Respect.

[johnmorrow]

Wow. I wish I was with you. Skill over nature.

[EvanLoewen]

This was beautiful you guys. You got me a little emotional! I love your explanation of how the storm allowed you to appreciate the calmer conditions. I've felt that exact way many times. I really miss sailing. Thanks for putting me back in it for 12 awesome minutes :)

[BrizzleKoi]

So cool!!...love your boat and the journey your on. looking forward to part 2

[grimmy-nk]

isn't that feeling of being at one with nature so good .

[chadbantner]

Super inspirational. Thanks gir blazing a path for us!

[johnryan]

This is so true, when we go on a sea passage it can be beautiful and terrifying in a heartbeat.

[HarryHough-iqrq]

Wow! Guys what an amazing episode. Bring on more content! Makes me want to get out of London and go on another adventure!

[lahakai]

Very nice! We hope to see you in the water one day when we finish our construction. Love the video!
Cheers!
Sailing Lahakai

[thomas_dries]

What an incredible video! I don't know how you guy's got such good footage in that storm! As an amateur cinematographer who is really interested in sailing, I think you guy's are a perfect mix of both. You've earned a subscriber!

[brianvest]

Amazing couple and amazing footage! Good Karma coming your way from that green shirt you earned in the beginning of the video when you left Safe travels and keep up the great videos.

[morgangentle]

Some of the situations these YouTubers put themselves into is incredible

[youtubelivingonasailboat_year]

A great adventure. I hope you continue to learn and enjoy

[holodeckdragon]

wow guys!! that was insane! whenever u have electrical storms give thanks right out loud to Gaia for the energy. u will be protected.

[OrbitalAttitude]

Love the documentary style content with all the interviews and at the same time it's awesome to see and learn more about you both! It's been rare to get a sense of scale, sea state, weather in other sailing channels, thank you for bringing a film makers eye to that passage - awe inspiring.