CHALLENGING conditions on FIRST Atlantic Crossing

Come with us for the 2200 nautical mile trip from Cape Verde to Antigua. A passage that challenged us, but also showed us the true beauty of being of being out in the middle of the ocean.
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Episode 51 I Chapter 3: Lets head to the Tropics [Caribbean]
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*About Our Boat*
- Name pronunciation (Tay-Lee), its Welsh, feel free to call her Too-Loo/Te-a-lu/Teaugukug/Tulu
- 1987 Colvic Victor Ketch
- 40ft/12m
- Two Cabins
- Encapsulated Keel and Skeg-Hung Rudder
- 13 Tonnes

*About Us*
We are Becka and Zach, a couple who, in 2020, dreamt of sailing off into the big blue. Trouble is- we were in a pandemic, had a university degree to finish, on a student budget, only had ever sailed dingies, oh and didn’t have a boat. The dream seemed not only unrealistic but pretty insane.

However, we worked hard, finished our degrees, worked as many hours as physically possible, saved with all our might, got experience and in March 2022 bought our very own sailboat, Teulu. Having little sailing experience and being a young couple, we have encountered a tonne of hurdles and made plenty of mistakes! but for every downfall, there has always been a reason to dust ourselves off and carry on.

We hope you can join us as we sail around the world and keep #bloodydoingit

#sailing #boatlife

[BillChildnjoy]

I am so thrilled that you shared your adventure with us. I've enjoyed sailing all my life .. met my once wife of 30 years on a schooner vacation sailing Maine USA Penibscor Bay with hundreds of islands. I have never done what you are doing and I am 70 and fighting stage four cancer but I have had this last wish to sail the Atlantic on a 360' beautiful sailing vessel that departs Spain Nov 1st and stops in Gibraltar and Moraco and the Canaries four nights and the a 14 night sail to the Caribbeanm . 170 passengers and 70 crew and it just sounds so epic to do for my kids to remember their dad by... For Life is an Adventure... so GO LIVE IT right ?!!! I hope I can be healthy enough to do it. Not for the partying but for the wonder of Nature at its most beautiful are raw. Thank you All for your inspiration as I've seen many pond crossings on YouTube but yours was one of the best.😊

[michaelrhodes]

I can not tell you how I feel, so elated for you, almost tearful. How long have you owned a boat, not one year and here you are. Zac and Becks you are amazing and me, an old man is so envious.

[PitStopCrew]

from novices to ocean sailors in less than a year - simply awesome and what an inspiration. Brilliant video too. Someone else has already said it, but your filming of the ocean was so much better that most vloggers manage. You’ve bloody done it!

[manuelk]

Had shivers when becka was reading the poem of her Mom. Truely an inspiration what you are doing and a reminder how wonderful life on this beautiful planet can be. Thank you guys!

[rimaskalesnykas]

Brilliant accomplishment! Love the shanty and Sonja's singing was a lovely addition. 😄

[brendandbarry]

The last time I watched your channel you were going out on your first sail. And here you are less than a year later you have crossed the Atlantic! I’ve been sailing 55 years and I must say I’m really impressed how far you have come so quickly.

[derektion]

About a week ago, I found this amazing channel. After watching an episode, It was clear to me I had to go back and watch your journey from the start. So that is exactly what I did. I watched the build up to getting your new boat. Then all the repairs and upgrades that came along with boat ownership. Your infectious positive attitude and drive to make this a reality kept me glued to the TV. I have loved watching this journey unfold in a rather short amount of time. Seeing the joy sailing and being out on the water brings you is amazing to see. You guys were clearly meant to be doing this. I really can't wait to see where your adventures will take you. Be safe and keep being awesome ! Much love from Vancouver Island Canada.❤️⛵️

[duffyjas]

Greetings from Germany. Congratulations on this ocean crossing. The accompanying music was spirtual and your mother's poem was pure love. You were innocent children before the crossing. Now I don't think there will be any more tears when the wind pipes up to 25 knots. Looking forward to further adventures.

[garyseven]

What a treat! One hour of Amy and Rory and Teulu TARDIS on a passage!! With friends!!!! Reef early and often indeed…
Seriously so happy for you living the dream- you inspire me…I am 66 and will be looking at a cruising sailboat this month. Hope to be out there in the next few years on my own little Teulu. God bless you for your brave adventure. ❤🎉

[valintine]

Fantastic, so pleased for you. It seems like only yesterday that you were getting used to sailing Teulu in coastal waters, and making numerous improvements to just about every aspect of her and its culminated ( for now ! ) with an Atlantic crossing ! Again, really pleased for you.

[caromarco]

Goodness that was certainly not a trip for the faint hearted! I’ve been watching from the beginning of your videos and can’t believe how far you came in such a short space of time in your sailing journey - just wow!

[jameshamilton]

What an amazing achievement, congratulations. I also loved Sonja's vocals, and the reading of that wonderful poem. You all are truly inspirational.

[proconsumersafety]

A beautiful poem that your mom wrote. Nice video. Thank you for sharing your experience. I love sailing and being in the ocean, but as you know it can be fierce. But enjoyable once you get beyond the difficult parts. Thank you again. Cheers.

[hallbergrassy]

What an episode! Sonia’s singing was great, your true comments along the way about ups and downs, and also your choice of music framed the whole episode. It’s inspiring that you have come so far in such a rather short time (since you got the boat I mean). My boat is being prepared and I hope one day to set off. Apart from some practicalities, being healthy and having at least some savings, it’s most of all a question of making up your mind. You did, and look at you!

[salembeeman]

Just finished watching. Wow, such intrepid souls - never have such sailors been found to face the fraught and find merry. Bravo Zulu.

[davidallen]

Outstanding!
Your Mother's poem touched the heart. The music was wonderful.
You two are on your way to becoming "Old Salts" as the sea becomes part of your souls.
So proud of you guys!

[stevecrombie]

Best 54:11 I've spent in a very long time. Thank you for the extra work involved in a video that long. Great luck with the fishing. The squalls, some of us have been in situations where Mother Nature feels the need to humble us. Where we might feel like crying out....time out, I need a break to just catch my breath, to rest. Good job. I know even more about you now. I'm glad I've taken the time to go back in your journey. ❤🙏

[peterkukla]

WOW, you guys I have the highest respect for what you have taken on. INCREDIBLE

[handreaskleiser]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing. One of the most authentic and real Atlantic crossing videos I've seen (and I've watched a lot).

[Admin-kich]

This moment when you know you are close and then you spot it. You guys did a great job. Enjoy every moment. Thank you for sharing it with us.