Boarded by men with machine guns in Jamaica
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Before buying a boat, I crewed across the Pacific Ocean on a variety of different boats for the duration of about a year. I then thought I knew enough about boats, but really, I didn't. Looking back at these solo sail experiences, before setting off on long solo voyages, it would have probably been better to first get some more boat ownership experience close to shore. Which would be my advice to you. Nevertheless, I hope you learn something from the struggles I had to go through in these videos, in my learning process of becoming a comfortable boat owner
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365 days I crewed on sailboats from San Diego, USA all the way down to Panama, stopping in Mexico and Costa Rica. After Panama crossing the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand stopping at islands like the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji
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100 days I traveled by motorbike through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, then
365 days I traveled in my self-built campervan from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, then
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180 days I built an off-grid log cabin in the woods in Spain, then
180 days I restored an old sailboat in Guatemala, then
180 days I traveled with this sailboat from Guatemala to Honduras, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic
Currently I am #learntosail while #livingonaboat doing #solosailing in the Caribbean
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Hey Huub, you should have mentioned that you requested a cruising permit from Customs in Montego Bay to sail to Negril but you were found in Black River. Also your documentation for your vessel reflects a different name from what is written on the vessel itself. The name clearly visible on the stern of your vessel is "Limonada" and your registration says "Tait Tait" . It could be for these reasons your vessel was boarded by police and customs.
Good work Huub- sounds like Jamaica is a good island to avoid for sailors. Better to go where you are treated better 🙂
He would have been ok had he stayed in the tourist areas.
Thank you so much for this video, Jamaica was on my list of places to visit, But NOT any more, Thank you.
Wow, I would be furious! I would probably just leave. You have the patience of a Saint.
I was thinking the same thing. lol I would have been stressed.
I was furious hahah
@@HuubVlogs Haha.... yes, I could see that you were furious. Although, you did a much better job of handling it then I would. When I was younger, I just took stuff like this in stride... the bribes, the government red tape, etc. Now, I find I have much less patience for it when I experience this while traveling.
Forget Jamaica Huub...the universe is telling you to move on. Namaste 🙏
Good authentic stories - we all learn so much about sailing Jamaica - thanks much.
You have such a beautiful personality, very humble and you don't let all the set backs worry you. You have inspired me. Thank you. What an amazing life you have!
Very true Laura, he's an inspiration to me too. I also agree about the blasted alligators!!
@@xenu-dark-tony 👍
guess now I know why there are no other boats on Jamaica, so sad they made you go through all that.
Yes! They did
Well done Huub: whenever all the customs employees have different interpretations of their own entry rules it is best to stay calm to avoid ending in a situation that is going to cost you a lot of time and money. It will most probably happen in other countries as well that you will visit. Great to see you are doing well. Take care, have fun, and enjoy buddy.
Thanks Danny!
Your doing so well Huub you should be very proud of yourself and I'm sure you are keep pushing yourself I'm sure there"s wonderful thing's ahead for you.
Thanks Kevin
Hello Huubie,
We are all so very proud of you! You have shown such courage and perseverance. Much love and respect.
😁😁😁 yeah it was not my best week hahaha, but we'll move forward :)
Huub , you're showing us the countries not to visit due to their embezzling extortion tactics . now we know why those tourist destinations have completely died & that it wasn't ever anything to do with Covid.
Thanks !
Lol!….. what about your country???
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Yes, there's corruption but nothing like Huub has been showing , what he's been showing is complete extortion . The U.S. is where all those from these foreign country's he's been showing us run to in order to get away from their countries extortion tactics , the U.S. even gives these people checks,food , medical & housing , what about our country ? Because no other country does that . our country gives away so much money even Barrack UBAMA'S mother came over as an illegal alien and was recieving benefits and a free paycheck , again , What about our country , please do give us a comparison , I'll wait .
@@dannyandrose dude! Jamaica is one of the most struggling nation in that region under heavy debts by IMF and world bank. More than 50% of it’s foreign exchange comes from tourism industry and almost 50% of it’s employment depends on tourism. If they stop what you are referring as ‘extortion’, then you can imagine about the disaster that can occur. So instead of complaining we should motivate people to visit Jamaica and other nations undergoing the same problems and support them by paying those permits. People pay thousands of dollars on cruise ships and buy millions worth of yachts and I’m sure they won’t mind paying 35 bucks which keeps the country running.
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Perhaps you missed it then and watch Huubs other videos , he already paid his permit as he stated . they forced him to run back and forth wasting his gas so he would have to buy more .
That's just the tip of the iceberg .
Its hard to grasp why you know so much about the country debt but you don't call that extortion or you imply only I refer to that as extortion ... Its 100% extortion by force of manipulation of abusive tactics .
Perhaps this is what thousands of tourists have already succombed to and is why there's no longer yachts docked in their water or in their docks , perhaps the abuse is why so many tourists no longer desire to go out of their way to be abused any longer .
Perhaps you really fail at understanding how tourism really works .
There's only a fraction of the populace which take these tours & travels & ABUSE of tourists travels very fast among fellow tourists , we are not an endless pit of so called " Stupid Americans " .
It sounds as though you might just be the crooked official that forced HUUB to run out all his gas ...
@@halagukhan6922 why should other people be forces to pay for the corruption in the country. How much of the revenue goes to the people??, very little ill warrant, but I'm sure the " leaders " are living the high life at the expense of the people. Not everyone who owns a boat has millions in the bank, in fact most don't its a lifestyle. So enjoy your shit hole little country and the grinding poverty, cos you sure have found a winning formula to keep the boaters away
Dude, after all you've gone through, I can't understand why any one would want to visit those countries. You are a much more patient man than I am. I would not have handled it as well as you have.
Black river has an incredible rafting tour. I remember going when the rafts were made of bamboo and pushed by a worker similar to the gondolas in Venice.
Jamaica doesn't seem like a friendly or an organized place! I understand all the forms, but they don't seem to know what they are doing! Searching your boat and hassling you! It just shows other potential tourists like myself to steer clear of Jamaica! Great job staying calm! ☮🙏😎
It's sad how the world is evolving. Permits, paperwork, restrictions, taxes and fees. I'm glad I was already on the road (and on the water) in the 70s and 80s.
I bet! But i have no choice, i live now
@@HuubVlogs Of course :D and I'm still alive and traveling too :D
It helps best to keep stoic calm and be "cotton", just play a little stupid and smile.
some places are not worth the hassle, just leave those areas as soon as you can and avoid them in the future
Its important for people to know that stuff like this can happen. It sucks that you are the guinea pig but you handled it with poise and determination. We all owe you a thanks!!
Huub, you never cease to amaze me. I don't think I'd have been as patient as you. I understand there are rules and regulations, but that was ridiculous!!
I'm thrilled you didn't wait to start this adventure - you were wise to follow your dreams here and now. Growing older, as I am, our bodies and minds aren't as well equipped to handle the rigours of this way of life, especially navigating alone. When your journey ends, write a book, fill it with breathtaking photos so others can share in your experience. Never lose your excitement for life; your honesty or zest... that's what makes you so loveable!!
Thanks Ohdarn, i appreciate your words!
Damn. I’m never going to sail to Jamaica then!
My gosh! Such a hassle for them and for you. May you have smooth sailing for the rest of the week. It looks so beautiful there.
Its about power and money
I love your videos and sailing life. I lived in the Bahamas and Central America for many years. I'm now back in the UK. Your adventures bring back all the fun, excitement and dangers of living in the Caribbean. There is no understanding of some of the local rules so it's best to just accept them, ha ha. Don't feel alone babe, you have all of us sailing with you. Good luck and God bless you Huub 😘
Thanks Cameron!
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You already know the reason why you didn't see more boaters in the area... with such a stupid bureaucracy anyone is encouraged to sail around Jamaica
Agreed, Hubb you deserve a better place to discover. Thank you for confirming where not to go.
Hey Huub. ... it's like traveling in Africa lots of paperwork keeping people in jobs 😀 ... I once cleared immigration and customs. .. left Zimbabwe drove across a bridge to Zambia in a very remote part only to be told border gate closed go back ... got back to the Zimbabwean gate only to be told gate closed ... Soldiers now come as I'm on a bridge in no man's land ... They tell me I cannot stay on the bridge and will be shot at if I'm still there at sunset ... I ask how can I get back into Zimbabwe who can open the gate ... I'm told he can because he owns the bridge and a toll fee ... I'm now in Zimbabwe illegally having a beer with immigration and çustoms but they off work now ... be at the gate in the morning at 6am or they will arrest me as they start work at 6.30am ... but for now I'm OK as long as I keep buying the beers 😂😂 Didn't sleep that night ... got to love people strange creatures. .. at least when you are at sea you can avoid them ... God bless. .. loving the videos ....
Ten years living on the Zambia/Zimbabwe border, .....................tell me about it ! But actually I loved every day, it's just a game.
@@mikanfarmer yip churundu the place to be 😀
Who ever heard that guff about a permit to go up a river in a little harmless dinghy? You can feel the British influence so much there, the greed, form-filling, autocrats and bureaucracy. Only the alligators aren't a British idea (I'm British).
Now you know why nobody goes to either Cuba or Jamaica.
I get your point about feeling anxious and grateful. I feel the same every time I depart to go somewhere on my boat. It's such a great feeling though. Especially longer trips that test you
JA man, that's Welcome to Jamaica man :) They just like to see you
BRAVE AND GRATEFUL.....ATTRACTS GOOD FORTUNE .................AND WIND
Thanks!
Thank you very much Douglas 😊
Je videos worden steeds spannender Huub maar gelukkig komt steeds goed. Is wel heel gedoe daar in Jamaica, kijk weer uit naar de volgende vlog.
Dank je Bert!
I hope everything went well on your way back :)
Reminds me of the RUclipsr X-trips sailing when the Algerian coastguard stopped him...
That's just the way it is in those third world countries. I spent years working in the Bahamas and Jamaica, and never understood why people went there on purpose when there are so many better choices. Would be great if it weren't for the people.
Come visit Massachusetts, Cape Cod is so beautiful, as Newport, RI as well
Huub, you are handling extremely stressful situations very well! I can see your veins popping out of your neck when you are stressed in the same way that your arms always have a lot of incredible number of veins exposed! These weekly videos let all of us know that you are doing well.
Hahaha thank you and yes, i get frustrated when i feel like people are just unnecessary messing with me
@@HuubVlogs I definitely felt your pain Huub!
South Coast of Jamaica has A LOT of drug and gun smuggling. They will jump on anything that seems out of place including documents..
I so glad u stayed calm and just did the run around they wanted sorry sweetie just don't want you hurt or in trouble
Now you understand why cruisers don't stop to visit Jamaica.
Wow that fruit looks gorgeous.
Most of u commenting sounds so entitled, as if we Jamaica’s don’t go through the same things or even worst when we visit y’all countries. Thats if we are even allowed to. Our coast guards are very strict because most of the illegal guns enter the country via boats. Has a Jamaican it’s good to actually see them out there working because we don’t usually see them in action Every country has their own laws and regulations, Once u follow them there shouldn’t be any issues. One love 🇯🇲
well said
Lair, I’m from Spanish Town it’s just corruption, they were looking for a payoff.
They like you ! Run !!😅
They have nothing else to do. Enjoy youre stay.
You and the boat aare sitting ay a location that is a known Drug smuggling port. I am a Jamaican and I know about the drug smuggling. !!!
I’d have the same concern about the crocs even though I’ve been told they don’t attack humans unlike alligators. Still, if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time mistaken for food that wouldn’t be good!
Jamaica's fine. I spent many memorable years sailing there. I remember the JDF dock in Port Rotal being full of impounded yachts from drug smugglers. Never been boarded myself but I imagine a single young man on an old boat probably has alarm bells ringing 😄
they are everywhere..like moskitos..this world is insane..thanks for sharing..maybe better to keep his freedom not buying a boat...to much gov-shi...out there. Europe is the same..if you go in greece for example with your own boat the waterpolice will stop you somewhere and will control you for hours...lifestyle is something different
So how are you man? The engine works seems to be holding up so that’s good 👍 We’re just checking in on you. Keep your sprits high and safe sailing.
Yeah its still working! And spares are ordered...
Were those the Jamaican custom's drug sniffing dolphins?
haha
I would have sailed back at 1 knot so that they would go crazy with the swell. It's funny how tonnes of drugs get smuggled out of there and they check you so many times. It's so they look busy and have something to do.,no other boaters around..
Well done buddy, looks like a pain in the butt! Hopefully see you in the Bahamas!
We WILL meet !!! Fair winds
Waiting for their bribe
It must seem like “Groundhog Day” to you! Congratulations on your patience, I would probably be in jail... They certainly could have explained it to you the first time they appeared & it seemed like they were doing everything they could to be a pain in the ass & bullies. I felt like they were putting your boat & your life in jeopardy by demanding that you do something that they knew nothing about & then after you went, it obviously wasn’t as big a deal as they tried to make it or they wouldn’t have waited until the next morning. Law enforcement everywhere seem to act as if virtually everyone is the enemy, or guilty of something..... I hope the rest of this passage is nice & calm and that you have a great time time!
I agree, dangerous to force to immediately leave
Poor thing that's just terrible.
WOW THAT IS CRAZY BACK AND FOURTH, I WOULD MAKE THEM TOW ME , OR PAY FOR FUEL. THAT IS FREAKING CAZY ,P.S ALWAYS WATCH THEM. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE ON YOUR BOAT YOU CANT SEE WHAT THEY ARE DOING. TRUST NO ONE !!!!
Have you taken Daniela to Spain to see your cabin.
Reminds me of being in Angola - no logic red tape........!
As some other people said before me, it looks like Jamaica is not a cruiser friendly country... Cheers
You have far more patience than I have. This is frustrating and infuriating, but I guess these people have to Tey and justify their jobs in a system that clearly is incapable of joined-up thinking. No wonder people do not want to sail there.
You are so nice, Huub. Why they hassle you I don't know. How many times can they check your boat. Thank God they didn't try to get money from you or scam you in some way. Hope your luck turns around.
Thanks Jennifer!
Great video. Good luck 😃
I think Noraly (Itchy Boots) is somewhere around where you are. You two should get together and compare travel notes for that part of the world.
You kept calm well done.
Do not try to understand the illogical; it is bureaucracy.
40 years ago you would not have to suffer this bureaucracy unfortunately we have since tripled the population of the planet to 7.8bn and they have to be kept occupied. This is nothing compared to some places in the world and it will only get worse as more and more control measures are put in place, with fees, charges and duties levied at every opportunity to raise income to pay the ever growing public sector.
Freedom as experienced in the last century is I am afraid now all but gone and freely sailing the high seas (international waters) is also becoming a distant memory with ones movements being constantly tracked. Yachts are yet another easy target to raise revenue, just look at what has happened in the Med.
Once you give someone a gun and a uniform then all rules have gone out of the window, so just go along with whatever they say and keep the cameras rolling.
Please don't let them take away ur beautiful trip of exploring the world
Another nail biter and exciting video from Huub. As you indicated, when faced with doing something over and over again, or having to retrace your course, you really need to calm down - otherwise that is the perfect opportunity to make a a catastrophic mistake. Keep Calm and Carry On.
Hi Chuck, it was a bit frustrating but. What can you do!!!!!
Hey mate…see, good stories!….I didn’t know you were mates with Justin and Lynita!
Haha we all seem to know each other. You me, chris, justin.
Wel een heel gedoe, maar je bent niet alleen/eenzaam moet je maar denken. Wel eng als ze gewapend aan komen varen, hopelijk is nu alles ok👍⚓😊
Gelukkig nu wel!
They don’t want normal people snooping around because of all the TRAFFICKING they are doing. This is why they make it difficult for regular tourists.
What a nightmare.
It's all good, I'm glad, stay safe!
Thank you for the explanation.
As usual in these countries, the authorities do not work together because they cannot either.
Lying in the sun and doing nothing is what they do best.
Maybe we can learn something from this...
Reason #1,965,976 not to go Jamaica.
You are a good man Captain!
Anyone notice the “cop” holsters his weapon in the pants pocket?!?
Welcome to Government Bureaucracy at its finest!
You are quite the comedian.
How much did they charge you to enter Jamaica?
They would be towing me, or following me at 1 knot
Omgoodness!!!
(Note to myself...stay away from Jamaica!!!)
Wow Huub, if i were you, i would take the first opportunity to exit Jamaica and never return!!!!
So inhospitable there!!!
Im so sorry that you're having all this hassle just to visit a foreign country!!! I think i will just stay home...but then its growing more dangerous to do that too!!!
Has the whole world lost its mind? It seems like there is no place safe to be anymore!!!
Hugs!!!
Safe travels!!!
Be careful!!!
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Have you heard from Dirkje? (Hope i spelled that right)...wondering how she is? If you do keep in contact with her, please tell her that she is missed?? And thank you Huub!!! Please be safe sweets!!!
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I've been to crazy Jamaica a couple times and I'm never going back. Tourists and boaters should just stop going there.
Hope you are safe with love from Pakistan
that was bulls. you not. end a permit to go up the river
Everyone knows not to sail to Jamaica. It’s a damn shame too the place really needs the revenue. Sucks to suck I guess.
*If* you can keep your cool, if you hit an alligator on the top of its head, sometimes a few times, it'll back off
Really? I did not know that! But i'll try to avoid anyway hahaha
Great video! ✌️
A lot of these comments disparaging the local system is very arrogant. Hub didn’t understand the system which was the cause not embezzling and corruption. These kind of comments just show how ignorant and self important pampered westerners are. Hub dealt with it superbly and learned something along the way.
huubbiii where is the coke xp ... grapje maatje weetje wordt je alleen maar sterker van. dit heb je in sommige landen spijtig genoeg misbruikt sommige cartels jonge mensen en krijg je dit soort situaties. achteraf lach je ermee :) succes bro
Haha ja achteraf zeker!!
P.s. Come to Seaside. Oregon. USA
One day I'd love to!
they were looking for a payout!!!
Hi hub love your videos, love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Probably age discrimination, maybe it’s better to wait until you are 65 years old and most people will leave you alone😀.
A young guy there usually means trouble.
Now we know why there are so few boats in the lonely anchorages.... so rich foriegners don't want to have free(loaders) enjoying the waters and shore that they are paying for exclusive access to.... meanwhile it does give the locals a job, even though they don't know what or why they are doing it, mon lol
we have crocodiles in Jamaica. no Alligator
Note to self: skip Jamaica
You are a very brave and accomplished sailor. "Keep one hand for the boat and one for yourself." Keep safe and be wise at all times when confronted by armed government officials. Jamaica sadly is definitely off limits; it is a mixed bag , a beautiful tropical island, 'la violencia' on every corner and because of history colonialism if you are just an ordinary white dude " Wid no money to grease palms" you are made to feel unwelcome. Why ?just sheer nastiness. I know because I am a white- skinned West Indian who is ashamed of the way these Jamaicans are treating You." Yah don't hav yoh full documents." Nonsense! They are just taking their resentment out on some one who is vulnerable.The guy who stopped you from motoring up the Black River is another ignoramus.
Jamaica is the worst with boaters imo. Sad, because I love flying in... but part me just think these dudes have nothing else to do.
What a pain. I wouldn't buy anything for the boat while your there if they are going to give you such a hard time.
IS IT THE SVVIZZERA
I'm sorry you had a bad experience in Jamaican waters. We have a very bad gun and drug smuggling especially in the area that you went to. Your age, boat, your documentation (or lack thereof) makes you very suspicious to local law enforcement. If there is a next time, just stick to the north coast, Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio (the tourist areas) where you will find a lot of other sail boaters. Greetings from Montego Bay (my home)