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Boring Sailing
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Добавлен 18 апр 2023
I'm the Dread Pirate Malcolm. I'm from the US but have lived in Europe for over a decade. During the COVID-19 pandemic, like a lot of people, I fell into the RUclips rabbit hole and discovered what cruising life was. I set a 3 year plan in motion to sell all my things and move onto a sail boat. I reached that goal when in March 2023 I moved onto an Amel Sharki in Martinique, which I renamed Blooper. Since then I've been putting a lot of work into her and sailing around the Caribbean. I hope you enjoy the videos and feel free to reach out to me!
Les Sables – Les Açores – Les Sables Leg 2 Mini 6.50 Start
The day after we arrived in Horta, Azores, the second leg of the Les Sables - Les Açores - Les Sables regatta started. We were the only cruisers out there in a dinghy and were able to get close. These boats fly and seeing the spinnakers come up was really cool. Start was between Horta and Pico.
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Hurricane Beryl, boats in mangroves in Grenada
Просмотров 22 тыс.Месяц назад
Filmed in Woburn Bay, by the Hog Island bridge.
Hurricane Beryl in Grenada, INTENSE! AGAIN!
Просмотров 8 тыс.Месяц назад
Filmed in Grenada, Woburn Bay, by the bridge to Hog Island. Anchor is a Rocna 33, at the most intense point we used the motor to help the boat steer into the wind.
Hurricane Beryl in Grenada Woburn Bay, INTENSE!
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Intense moment with Hurricane Beryl. Filmed in Woburn Bay, Grenada, by the bridge to Hog Island.
Boat Projects: Mast Lights
Просмотров 3097 месяцев назад
In my question to do a night-time sail, I need my running lights working. I get the tricolor and anchor light (FINALLY). Even connected to a switch panel! Feeling high off the success of the tricolor and anchor light, I take on the steaming light. All three work! All three connected to switches! This boat is really coming together!
Boat Projects: Servicing Winches
Просмотров 2298 месяцев назад
Back in Martinique, I start working on the boat again. After years of neglect, I start with servicing two of my worst winches. I have the goal to do a night sail and need to get the boat ready, but that doesn't mean I don't have time to procrastinate with some winches.
The Race Back to Martinique
Просмотров 3998 месяцев назад
With a leak on Tropic Bird, we race back to Martinique to get her fixed. We make a dash from Mayreau, to Canouan, to Bequia, to St Lucia, and finally to Martinique. I have a lot of fun learning to sail Blooper, but I still can't catch up to Tropic Bird. I enjoy my longs sail yet: 62.5 nautical miles from Bequia to Marigot Bay in St Lucia. Max speed of 8 knots, total time 12 hours. Along the way...
Lots of fun, Island hopping in the Caribbean
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The saga to the south continues as we jump around islands in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Going in what looks like, and are, circles around Union Island, we have some fun time snorkeling and sailing. I'm slowly getting better at trimming those sails. We also are the very first people to rent e-bikes on Union Island. But, we discover a leak on Tropic Bird and have to decide where we go to haul...
St Lucia to Bequia, Engine Overheats
Просмотров 3189 месяцев назад
Time for DPM's longest sail yet: St Lucia to Bequia. Around 50 nautical miles. Unfortunately, the wind was not great so most of it is motoring. I make it there just after sunset only for my engine to overheat and shut off as I'm entering the anchorage. Luckily, my friends are there to bail me out. Also, there is a Pizza Hut on Bequia....sort of. Music By Erik Herrmann ruclips.net/channel/UCrN-j...
Small Boat Improvements
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Over the last few months the Dread Pirate Malcolm has been doing little improvements here and there. None of them big enough to warrant a whole video. So here they are, all in one blast! Music By Erik Herrmann ruclips.net/channel/UCrN-jf-03scHzJ5IODSR7nw
There and Back Again: St Lucia to Martinique
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In this episode, Dread Pirate Malcolm sails to Martinique from St Lucia for a few days then sails back. This is the first sail since being stranded in St Lucia with a broken motor. All goes well, but I need to learn my sail trim because I'm SLOOOOOOOOW.
Stranded in St Lucia No More, diesel is fixed and purring
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Planning to leave St Lucia, I started my motor only to be engulfed in smoke. This lead me on a month long quest where I fixed multiple parts of my diesel motor. Now she's purring like a kitten! Music By Erik Herrmann ruclips.net/channel/UCrN-jf-03scHzJ5IODSR7nw
Stranded in St Lucia, installing fridge and water pump to pass the time
Просмотров 14211 месяцев назад
After spending a week in St. Lucia it was time to leave until....I turned on my engine. I was engulfed in white smoke. Oil pouring out of every hole in the boat. So...I'm stranded in St Lucia until I can resolve my engine issue. Everyone is on vacation so, to pass the time, I do some projects I've been putting off: getting a fridge and getting running water on the boat again. Engine video comin...
Complete Catastrophe: First Solo Passage, Martinique to St Lucia
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
My first solo passage turns into a disaster. I made a mistake in preparing my genoa which left me with my main and mizzen, but unexpected squall after squall hit me, I end up motoring the rest of the way. Exhausted, I make it to Rodney Bay and lick my wounds. Luckily, I had a great buddy boat keeping an eye on me the whole time. I'm fine. The boats fine. I've got room for improvement on the nex...
Preparing for First Passage, Martinique to St Lucia
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I'm about to do my first passage in my 40 year old Amel Sharki. I've been in Martinique for months preparing the boat. It's still not perfect but it's good enough. I have some important prep work to do before leaving, such as getting fuel water, finishing up some projects, tying my starter battery down, and dumping my fridge. I am a little nervous going into this. Luckily, I have a buddy boat.
Finishing touches on battery & solar install
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Finishing touches on battery & solar install
Battery and Solar Installation - Success (Mostly)
Просмотров 605Год назад
Battery and Solar Installation - Success (Mostly)
Back On Board, Battling a New Alternator
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Back On Board, Battling a New Alternator
Finishing Engine Room Sound Insulation Foam
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Finishing Engine Room Sound Insulation Foam
Hey lo lograron!!! Saludos de Grenada 🇬🇩
Muchas gracias! Fue muy bien. Vamos al Lisboa ahora mismo!
great shots bro!
Really cool to be able to witness it so close.
Love love love the music!!! And i'm so happy you're on land again 🤗
Can't go wrong with Genesis!
The first boat was definitely not intentional:/ - Great channel, you got yourself a subscriber:) Building my own 36' and hope to hit the waves one day. Right now working on the 20Kw electrical motor housing if interested [ruclips.net/video/wHFoyxXglfY/видео.htmlsi=Q3GLGtmlLTdAdNiF]. Looking forward to see your next video:)
Are you building your own boat? That's quite the project!
Hi Malcolm, I have a sharki like you and in a of your videos I saw a windshield wiper. If you could send me mark and model I will be very happy. Greetings from Spain. Juan Carlos
@@alfredolopez3279 sorry but it was completely broken so I threw it out. I think investing in good glass us probably a better strategy
I encountered once similar situation, lost the bimini and the next day saved the soaked dinghy outboard (dinghy flipped at stern)
@@SeanPan100 yeah, kept the dinghy on the davits to make sure it didn't flip.
Looks like my local lake during a rain storm.
Blame the jews?..lol
I thought Grenada was south of the hurricane belt?
Grenada is statistically less likely to get hurricanes but it is possible and happens every few decades
@@BoringSailing Have you seen the Bayfield 36' "Stonecutter" or a custom, flush deck, canoe stern 44' ketch named "Outsider"? Friends last known to be moored there.
I have not but i didn't look very closely at all the boats
@@BoringSailing Please let me know if you do. And share with us your own story. I lived through Hurricane Hugo, fighting to keep boats from being destroyed and managed to save a few.
@UguysRnuts thank you. I've already left Grenada and preparing to do a late season Atlantic crossing. I will have some footage of that once it starts
Most of the yachts came to Trinidad for refuge from the hurricane.
Yes I saw the AIS view. I would say where I was very few people left. The bay looked about the same.
@@BoringSailing Could it be much different in Trinidad? It's only a hundred miles away.
@@UguysRnuts yes, much different.
Yes, Carriacou is not far away from Grenada island and was devastated and Grenada island faired pretty well.
@@BoringSailing I'm sorry to hear that about Carriacou. One of my favourite islands.
I hope JUD got the classic yacht galatea safe 😢😊
I like your shirt. Stay safe ❤
Gotta represent the Kingdom
Hope you’re staying safe somehow!
Solid anchor makes a big difference
how tall are you and what is the headroom like throughout the boat? Do you think a 6'4" human would be okay down below & throughout the boat & Center cockpit?
Good morning, can you tell me what type of metalized panels have you used on the engine. I have a boat similar to yours and I would like to know what type of insulation you have installed. Receive a cordial greeting from Spain. Juan Carlos Amel Sharki #12 of 1980
I used sound insulation with mylar and a layer of lead inside
@@BoringSailing Do you remember the brand or the supplier, any details that allow me to locate that material or something similar. What result has it given you? Thank you very much for your kind response and greetings from Spain
Brand no but supplier was Fishery Supplies. Sorry I'm on my phone so a pain to get a link but just look there and you'll find it eazy peazy
@@BoringSailing I found it. Thank you very much for your continuous support. I follow you in this channel. Best regards from Spain. Juan Carlos y Maite Sharki #12.
Good morning, can you tell me what type of metalized panels have you used on the engine. I have a boat similar to yours and I would like to know what type of insulation you have installed. Receive a cordial greeting from Spain. Juan Carlos Amel Sharki #12 of 1980
Thanks for sharing your adventures, I for one like your channel and thoughts. keep it up!!
Thank you! I have some new videos coming. I took a bit of a vacation
You could have put it off further by trimming your toenails.
Malcom, What year is your Sharki? I own #163 1988.
1983! Where are you sailing her these days?
Hy Malcom I now you from the amel sharki app Nice video’s
Thanks! It's a great chat!
I think the Beach Boys were predicting a future hell called Cocomelon, actually. Their crystal ball just revealed it wrong.
What kind of boat is your ketch?
It's a 1983 Amel Sharki. So far I've found her great for single handing.
@BoringSailing I thought it may ba Amel. I have just sold my marine service business and everything on land. I am boat shopping
If you can find one, an Amel is great! I know someone people find them ugly but not me!
When you were in Tobago Cays, did you have the lobster fest?
Hey there....how long do you plan to be in Martinique....?
I bet they used wenches to clean winches in the olden days.
Groovy video
Capt ,Malcolm ,good for you! Enjoy the islands - Love from St Lucia 🇱🇨
Thank you! I take it that you've sailed these waters??
The island’s name - it’s pronounced “ My-roe”
Thank you! I ended up learning that but for some reason the name of the mountain was in my head.
Another great video! It's cool to see how you're getting better controlling the sails with each passage. That autopilot sounds like a dying cat, though 😅 I hope for your sake that can be improved!
I really need a new autopilot..but they are just so expensive 😭 need to start a gofundme
Dolphins!
It's true!!
Wow! So cool!
It is! 😁
The way my stomach drops when you filmed from top of the mast - we definitely inherited different feelings about heights!
I have a tough time the first minutes but thankfully it goes away after I feel confident I'm not going to fall!
Thank god you saved the sunglasses!
It was a close call!
I bet that little island is fun at high tide. yikes! I’m also willing to bet that there exist more photos of the entire island than any other island in the world.
I'm on a quest to find every one umbrella island
Absolutely stunning down there in the south Caribbean. Looks like a ton of fun! I gotta say, though, I'm starting to think you got a boat to have an excuse to be shirtless all the time 😆
Do it! It's a great life and Starlink has really made a lot possible. I got into this at the right time.
You have the most beautiful friends!!! More fun times ahead.
Love it 👌👌👌🫡🫡🫡
If your goal is truly boring sailing, I think you're failing my friend. Very fun to watch your progress! Thought came to mind with your sail to Bequia - it'd be cool if you can set up a camera to timelapse those sort of trips.
Food idea! I'll set it up for next passage!
¡Que hermoso se ve el mar!... 🤩
LOL nice toot at 3:41
Gotta get it all out while you can
Nice underwater footage
It's a tough holding that camera stable
Loving the ASMR snorkel footage!
Well now I know your fetish
Dude, keep up the braveness! You got this 🎉🎉🎉!
Yo Dread Pirate Malcom, greetings! I’m Sput. Good job making it happen out there. I’ll see you one day for sure..I’m heading to the Caribbean next year. Keep up the good work. I’m your newest subscriber 🎉.
You are in a great spot to "chill out." Thank goodness.
Nice haircut!!! I also think youre doing a good job!
How bothersome is the grey water going to the bilge on the Shark in your experience? I know some folks route the galley grey water to a seacock while others do not mind all that water staying there. Is it bothering you at all, does it get smelly at all? Sorry if bothering ya with all the questions, pretty interested in getting a Sharki so any info helps!
So far it doesn't impact me much because I tend to shower on the deck. I think in long run I'm going to run the bathroom drain out directly to the sea
I really enjoy your videos and it’s really nice to see your progress as a sailor and how you’re able to cope with the challenges of boat maintenance. Good job 👍
You missed a perfect opportunity to say what’s up doc while you were eating the carrot.