Raising all the sails on Our £17k eBay find 😱

We're under full sail at last. We still can't quite believe this boat only cost us £17k.
But here we are and we're spinnaker sailing along the south coast of England.

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[davidstiglitz]

It is inspiring. No matter how much or how little you spent, you're out there doing what you love. Every day together with the ones you love. I don't care what the negative responses put out there. you are living your dreams. Great job.

[shelleyrichards]

Melissa, you have such a lovely way with words. And a soothing voice to deliver the message!

[davideve]

It's days like this that makes it all worth while. ❤️👍

[davidnichols]

Melissa, truly a magnificent editing job on this absolutely perfect episode. We are all so proud of Andy and yourself for the exceptional theme and breathtaking cinematography. Captain Jack and Ollie are experiencing things they will write about as adults.

[solskengroupllp]

Right time, right place, right people. Sunshine and happy times!

[richnauer]

I'm still blown away by her awesome sailmaking ability!!!!

[timothyoshea]

The tack of the mizzen staysail should be set on the weather side of the centre line of the boat.

[davidbroman]

She’s magnificent under sail! Such a joy watching Ollie get his sea legs. Fantastic video.

[huwowen]

So nice to see you all enjoying. I can see the past tensions melting away, It comes over clearly in the videos. Happy sailing and best wishes to you all.

[White_Rose_Al]

Looks incredible on the water with all sails up

[huwowen]

Brilliant video lovely footage and accompanying music.

[johnnybuss]

Fantastic and cozy video you can really feel the sea 🥰

[rogerhiggins]

what a lovely Family and amazing what you have done to Ocean Melody, saved her gr8 job guys

[timevans]

Try setting the mizzen staysail without the mizzen. You can sheet the mizzen staysail to the end of the mizzen boom. It works well on our boat

[davidstiglitz]

Now that's how to start a great day

[lvid-rocz]

The smile at 19.47 says it all great stuff, I am green with envy that looks amazing, thanks for the video 👍

[johnbrightman]

i was born and bred in Poole harbor area, you are making me homesick, now retired in Australia, encounter bay, south aust. sailed in dingy cadet racing, owned my own trailer sailor. rigged for single handed sailing, all from cockpit, am vicariously with you. Thanks.

[dr.duly.]

I worked the makrel boats in Brixham back in early 1960's and Have had family in Torquay alas they have all past awaway and I am living in Denmark. Good wind for your future adventures.

[Kosty]

Very cool that You were able to give this nice boat a new life for a reasonable price. Under full sails she looks awesome! Great background music as well! Fair winds!

[donaldlovegrove]

Happy sailing is just reward for all your hard work.