THE STORM VIDEO
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- Опубликовано: 9 ноя 2023
- Sorry that it's been a while folks. Im out at sea having more adventures and only made land (and internet) yesterday.
Know many have been waiting for this episode so here it is. Please note that the events featured here happen back a few months ago. Im running behind due to illness bad weather but hope to catch up soon. Hope you enjoy
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Boat:
White Shadow is a Van De Stadt ‘Seal’ 36 (11 metres). She is hand made in steel, 2004, with a round bilge (hull) and a modified coach roof. This makes her a ‘one off’ and in my opinion the most beautiful Van De Stadt 36 ever built.
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Hey Barry, I have said this to you before and will say it again. You need a PROPER squared away boat with a dependable diesel. Those old Perkins are great old engines. I put 20, 000 hrs on a 4-236. But a dependable engine with plenty of fuel, is SO important to your situation. If you had one you would have been in long before the storm, instead of sitting becalmed waiting to get clobbered. A younger person or better yet 2 on a really good sailing dependable boat ( dependable a big word on a boat ha ha ). Would have a different outcome. All of my cruising was with my wife as crew. A huge difference. And in tens of thousands of miles of cruising, my engine only broke down once ( tranny went out) that I couldn’t fix myself with the parts and tools I had onboard. I love your sprit and and your amazing videos, but more than that, I’d love to see you stay alive! Capt Fred, another old sea dog.
I can’t love this comment more! Exactly!! We are heading out south from Canada to Mexico as a retired couple and we are over preparing
@@lizgizmo1385 Yes, I love Barry and his videos. But am concerned for him. Some of these younger guy and ladies single-handing on smaller simpler boats seen to do much better. But they have one huge thing in there favor, YOUTH.
@@lizgizmo1385 Have a good trip. Have made it myself. Once past point Conception, things get a lot nicer. Loved Mexico and the Sea of Cortez. Spent 2 yrs there.
I think part of the issue is that steel boat is very heavy and therefore very slow. Steel is OK in bigger boats and/or if you plan on encountering sea ice (or colliding with coral) but it really is not a good choice if your goal is to eat up miles.
90% likely it is not the engine but the fuel. The trouble with dirty fuel is that iI sits at the bottom until it gets stirred up, most obviously in bad weather (ie in the most inconvenient time). The only solution is a stict regime of fuel additives and fuel polishing.
I'm always amazed at the risks sailors take to help each other out. Shows one of the best sides of humanity.
Glad to see your safe mate
Speaking as a lifelong sailor, having lived aboard, cruised, raced and earned a living on superyachts.
Those of us for whom the sea is our life don’t question whether we should give assistance to anyone in peril, only whether we can without creating an even more complex or life threatening problem.
If we can, we do.
The most difficult thing of all for the person in trouble is to recognise that one has reached the point of requiring assistance.
Barry made the correct decision at the right time. He could no longer keep his boat underway with directional control, his direction of drift was towards an area of steadily shallowing water in which the sea-state would become progressively worse with shorter wave periods and steeper breaking waves, likely from more than one direction due to reflections from the shoreline, he still had searoom to enable a rescue, he was becoming exhausted and his physical ability to perform the functions required had already reduced past a reasonable threshold.
Huge respect to Mark the Fisherman and to the crew and staff of the Bundaberg rescue service, they are shining examples of THE best side of humanity, selflessness.
It always amazes me how they are supposedly in such danger, or a dire situation, they still are able to record it on camera.
@@dboboc He didn’t film for many hours. Trust me, those conditions when solo, becoming exhausted and near land are not a joke.
Barry did the right thing at the right time.
I am glad to see an upload from you because that means you must be somewhere safe. I'm glad that you made it through your most recent crossing.
Recent?? I thnk Barry filmed this almost or more thn 10 months ago !!!!
@@andrewbell8050I didn't mean this passage to Australia. I meant his most recent one, when he left Australia. I checked his Facebook a little while ago and there was quite a gap in posts.
I worry about him too, he's what I want to be when I grow up.
@@andrewbell8050 If he posted it, that means he's okay. Doesn't matter when the content was created. We are worried about him, not his content.
The boat is a mess. So poorly maintained. Not surprised with his troubles.
In nasty weather, I have attached a bouy to my tow line and let it float away from the boat. It makes it possible for another vessel to pick up my tow, without risking collision. Love your videos Barry. You are the man.
That's a brilliant and simple idea. I saw my dad do exactly that many many years ago, which shows that good ideas are timeless.
You were a first responder in your younger years, you've earned a rescue! An inspiration to us all! We all live a story and yours is epic! Thank you for living it and bringing us along! A well earned tip of the hat! Glad you are safe and able to continue the story/adventure!
I am a fan of Barry but must call this out as poor seamanship... he did not need to continue his course into this bad weather... just changing course for 24 hours would have meant Marine Rescue Volunteers would not have needed to risk their lives... but full marks to Barry for his honesty
Land lover here. So I don't know strategy, but should barry have went further out to sea ?
I wondered it that was an option or ? thanks. @@sundeeradventures
@@crazywisdom2 Nothing is black and white in these situations and perhaps Barry had extenuating circumstances that he did not disclose but... if he was tracking the storm, he could have assessed the direction it was heading and its approximate speed. With that information, he could have decided to stay where he was (heave to) and let it pass, sail parallel to the path of the storm and increasingly away from it, or sail in the opposite direction to its path. Perhaps he could have chosen a combination of these options. I'm not here to preach and I wasn't there... I just felt sorry for the volunteers who came out to help him...
No worries my friend. No judgement here. I was just curious about the strategy. all good. @@sundeeradventures
nobody is aware of the situation he was in at the time
short of funds for maintenance
short of food
very exhausted from worry
no one thinks perfectly clearly at the moment
You paid your dues, Barry, you deserve the help, man. Love you, Captain!
Glad you got the help you needed. Your ordeal demonstrates the need for a fully reliable engine as well.
If offered a ride from this guy, no thanks I’ll swim.
Don't believe the bs in this video,, Life at sea can be amazing.. Too many folks on yt posting sensational crap 😢
Now this episode was certainly an adventure of an old sea dog.
Glad you made it skipper! Crazy! What an epic adventure. Sorry to hear about Capt. Mark. Hope he heals quickly.
Good onya mark Marty Yeppoon cheers n beers
Welcome to Australia. I am the skipper of "Hustler".
A big thank you to VMR Bundarberg and to all volunteer marine rescuers out there, for keeping our sailors safe. For going out to sea to rescue those in need in conditions that nobody else would dare to face. Thank you.
I understand we all love to sail, because we are sailors. But if a storm is approaching, I would be motoring, until I get to safety! Why put yourself in danger when it isn't necessary? Stay safe 🙏
That's what I was wondering too
Exactly if it is that dangerous out there and with sea state calmish before the gale surely put the Donk on for a few hours and get you out of the worst.....unless of course you have no fuel🤔
This video isn't recent, I think it was awhile ago, when he left NZ and ended up in Australia, due to the storm!
Totally agree for me it looked as though Barry was in real trouble there. I could not understand why he did not start his engine when he could have motored closer to safety. He really needs to sort that engine in particular and generally Shaddy is looking less than optimal. For me Barry is really pushing his luck recently I think he needs some R&R away from the boat otherwise his great adventure is not going to end well.
@@chris-yale I suspect that may have been the real issue. Unfortunately Barry is at the more marginal end of YT sailing channels and maybe needs some revenue generating schemes advertising, merch, etc etc.
I went through this exact scenario a few weeks ago. I tell you what though, no way on Earth could I have managed to film my ordeal. Barry, you sir are Badass!!!
I’m guessing you dont live off a RUclips channel as your income, storms and dangers get clicks.😊
Correct.@@buzz5969
@@buzz5969...as your primary income...
You've got great perseverance...but, from another ocean cruiser:
The time to start the engine was when the winds went light and you needed to get behind the headland berfore the arrival time of the front.
I'm gonna bet the engine troubles would not have shown up the same because the up/down revving of the engine is vacuum starvation from clogging filters or fuel pickup line. Fuel problems are always 90% of engine problems, and fuel polishing rarely works - it's the accumulated algal residue on the tank surfaces that start to come loose when the boat starts bouncing that clogs them up.
I regularly do heavy upwind bashing on sailboat deliveries from Florida to the Virgins, and since I learned to add the startron tank cleaner to every boat during the pre-delivery inspection at least a month before departure I have never needed to change filters.
Next point is don't be locked into a destination, always be willing to bear off and run down to an alternate - Bustard Bay may have seemed a long way off, but 10 miles bearing off is better than 1 mile bashing into steep chop.
My final point is that you really must learn to heave to. It's such a simple technique with such amazing results. I regularly heave to simply to make a meal, wait out an arrival time for tides or light and definitely for bar crossings. Play with your boat during light to moderate conditions and you will find you can heave to at a variety of angles to the wave train by adjusting jib and main angles combined with the rudder and control any forward speed - usually with easing the rudder from hard over to only partially. Again on truly nasty caribbean deliveries I have stayed hove to for days while slowly creeping forward at 1 knot but never getting thrown about in 4 metre head seas.
The winds won't always be fair - it's our job to learn to use them.
Good comment. That was my first question as I watched this. He waited for trouble
It's odd the number of sailors that are oblivious of heaving to! I once went out to a 40 ft sailboat calling mayday! I was in a 15 ft rib,,, got on board. Told his missis to put the kettle on while I hove to! They'd been sailing 10 years, and it was the first they knew of it
At least he got to taste some bunderberg,
An embarrassing situation,,
As a local south east coast of Queensland, Australia yachtsman, I have to say, All the keyboard warriors having a crack at Barry for calling out the VMR - that is exactly what they are there for. And anyone who hasn’t sailed those waters should just shut up, you can see 4 knots of tide running onto the spit off the north of Fraser that’s faster than Barry can actually motor anyway, saltier sea dogs than Barry have needed to be rescued off there, 40 plus knots of wind against tide could see 6-8 metre seas off there, anyone, and I mean anyone should never feel ashamed to call for help in those situations.
Thanks for that
Praise God that you are still afloat and breathing.
Times like this after radioing rescue call a prayer comes next.
Prayer many times changes things.
I love Bundy Rescue. Thanks for all you do...❤❤❤
Damit you made me cry..love you crazy Barry..
Thanks so much
Trichodesmium isn't sand Barry. That is what you are seeing on the surface of the sea. When we called marine rescue for assistance at Mackay, they had to return to port because it was too rough for the capability of their vessel. They don't have Severn class vessels there.
I don't fully understand your situation. Was the wind offshore or on shore? It looked as if it was offshore. Could you not heave to or run off away from shore? Do you not have a drogue? In any case, I am glad you and the boat made it.
I shuddered watching this. Being able to capture this in those conditions was amazing.
A big reach out to the Bundy VMR for their courageous work and skills. Fan(bloody) tastic!
Wow Barry, that was a very rough night. But glad you made in safely with the tremendous assistance of Bundy Rescue. Those guys deserve medals for risks they take. Three cheers for them, and very glad to know that you’re safe and well and ready for the next passage. Cheers, Dan. ✌️⛵️🇨🇦
Whenever I feel I "should have been more adventurous" with my life choices a video like yours reminds me I never had/gained the skills required to survive! I think you are braver, cleverer & altogether "more" than you give yourself credit for. I salute you!👏👏👏
Very good point Vicky. These are learned skills. If you did the training you would know how to survive out there. The average person doesn't, and you don't get this from RUclips. One the best teachers is experience. Requirements for ocean yacht racing is that a percentage of the crew must have current Safety at Sea certification. Should be a requirement for solo sailors too.
i have kept my mouth shut for quite some time but rnough is enough! You have a vessel which is falling apart. You are under powered (when there is power). How old are yur sails? How well do your bilge pumps work or do they? Time to stay close to shore and i won't say (old man) because i too will be sailing th high seas soon and am not that far behind in age. The diffeence, a properly equipped and sturdy vessel! God bless !!!!
its money. barry has little so his boat is garbage.
Lessons learned..prepare your boat well in advance, make every thing ship shape and in good fashion.
There comes a day for every sailor when he meets his perfect storm.....
Ione can’t usually outrun a storm, engine or no engine; in this case I think an option would have been to ‘Heave To’ and ride it out. As part of the Heave To mode one can ‘Fore Reach’ which is (in the heave to set up) to take in the main sheet enough to power the boat forward, up the front of waves, and then let it out on the descent; this will slow the leeward drift towards land. I suspect gunk or grit in the bottom of the tank blocked the injectors; though treble filters should catch that.
Bloody hell Barry, that was too close. We're very pleased you're able to tell the story.
Wow Barry,I’ve been following you for years now and that was the most frightening experience you’ve ever encountered. God only knows the turmoil you went through.I had a tear in my eye when I saw that Angel come to your rescue. What a journey you travel and thank you for the raw emotions you shared with us. Many blessings ✨💫🫡
Sailing too close to the wind this time eh Barry! ...Poor equipment, putting yourself and others in peril...make a wise decision ..time to find a forever harbour with a friendly bar!
Great job to the rescue guys. This video freaked me out. I can only imagine how harrowing your experience was.
In the words of Gordon Lightfoot: "Does anyone know, where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"
Oh man, that song...
@@CristiNeagu It was November 10...1975...
@@pastorjerrykliner3162 Some things never change.
It is a sigh of a wise man that calls for help when they need it. I'm so very happy that you made it a shore safely. It to rest and then repair and then continue the adventure. God's speed Barry
Good old Australian weather!
Glad you are back Barry!!
Big round of hands goes to Bandeburg rescue team. God bless them and many other Rescuers around the globe like them. This was truly a terrifying adventure Barry and you managed to come through it in one piece. Thank you for surviving the storm to tell us your epic story. You are a remarkable man and a very good Captain. I salute your indefatigability and courage. You put a tear in my eye while watching the whole rescue operation. I hope Mark will recover in no time. Happy sailing and enjoy Australia. Best wishes. 😊
The old cowboy song "Don't Fence Me In" comes to mind.
"Just give me land, lot's of land, lots of land, lots of land, and the starry skies above,
Don't fence me in, don't fence me in, don't fence me in!"
The engine searching for fuel sounds like it might be air being sucked in through an unsealed bleed nut or a loose jubilee clip. Not too hard to find and bleed at anchor with two people. In a large sea, alone - very very challenging.
Glad you are safe Barry. Hats off to the Bundy crew. Heading into danger when everyone else is heading for safety.
About time you trade in your old Perkins for a decent reliable new motor,,, you'd have been ok with a bit of reliable power on board
I had a couple nights just like yours only I was younger and didn’t call for assistance. You’re a brave man it’s not an easy life. People romanticize it and don’t realize. Even when it’s nice everything is wet. Unless it’s clear and sunny then everything is hot! 😂 god bless you and fair winds…well fairer winds 😂
No shame for seeking help, you made the right call. Better to swallow your pride and be humbled and live to sail another day :)
It's not often that a sailor is able to record what it's like to experience a storm like that when they are worried about staying alive. Well done. I guess this is also a reminder that one of the biggest safety features of a sailboat is speed. White Shadow is not a fast boat and it must have been terrifying for you to be sitting out there waiting for that storm.
Barry we all know you are a great sailor but we do worry about your safety glad you made it.
Barry glad you made it in safely. You had a lot of people worried for you. Top marks to Bundaburg rescue and all lifeboat crews around the world of which you were one 10 out of 10🙏
Dang diesel let go at the worst possible time, dag nabbit. - Surry Virginia USA
OSG, I started watching your channel when you had less than 20k subscribers. You have held that engine together with bubblegum and duct tape for as long as I can remember. I hope that this brush with disaster compelled you to rectify the situation. You were literally in dire straits. I post this with the utmost respect for you. We would like to keep you around. 😎👍🏻
just a thought but maybe it would have been safer to turn around and heave too out a t sea and wait for the storm to pass
That’s what I was thinking. Head out farther-deeper heave-too until it passes. The land is more dangerous in these conditions…glad it worked out for Barry.
That was Great !
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So Happy You Made It Barry And That Rescue Came To Help You While Being All Alone On That Big Sea, I Praised Them And You For Being Of Such Courage, Much Love And Respect, Wendy
Frightening my ass you got more balls than most sailers I know, I'm 61 yrs old and known some shrimpers and taggers that would whimper to what you do! Your an old seadog and that's a fact, love ya mate, looking for some more videos ❤
Get that engine squared away sir!! You need to have faith in it when you hit the key!
Wow Barry get that engine fixed
Happy to see you again!
Welcome to Australia Barry. You've got soooooooo much to see and do here, but, first things first, a cold Bundy rum and coke to settle the nerves from a near tragic arrival. Big love to VMR and Mark the skipper of the fishing boat, hope the arm heals quickly mate. Cheers, BobbyB.
Isn’t it great you were saved and boat wasn’t lost !!
It amazes me that anyone would go to sea without reading all of Lin and Larry Pardeys books and heck they even have videos, how cool is that! Before leaving the dock, learn ta heave-to bro
Why didn’t you start motoring towards land earlier?.
We all need a little help from time to time. Good to see you and the volunteers safe and sound.
Hiya Barry,,,, maybe next time , maybe a change of destination might help, you're a free spirit go where the wind takes you matey, stay safe Pal
The noble and courageous seafairing community live on in an age of increasing selfishness! Salute to all involved! Thanks for staying human.
thankyou for having the courage to post this - your a brave and inspiring man - so glad your safe and well
Take on an allotment Barry, much safer. ❤ Glad to see you are doing fine now. All the best.
What a tale.. I really had tears in my eyes. Hopefully in 2 years I'll be a sea dog myself and your adventures will teach me a lot. Can I ask who pays for such a rescue?
Fishing boat on the horizon but you kept your cool. If it had been me there would have been a lot of bad language for me edit out for YT. Well done Barry.
So nice to see that everything went well in the end, and thanks for sharing everything that didn't go so well. It is so educational for us who are thinking of going out and sailing like you. For example, I've learned that if the engine doesn't ALWAYS feel reliable, it will let you down just when you need it most. And that applies to all equipment from sails to self-loadings and yourself. Thank you so much for everything Berry! And fair winds 💕😄😃
Such an ordeal and such lifesavers are the VMRs. I'm very grateful you got through. I have heard you emphasize options in previous videos so i can imagine the icy feeling you felt inside when you realized you didn't have any. Thanks for posting and great camera work, considering!
THANK GOD YOUR SAFE !
Thanks to Bundaberg, don't forget the great rum made there as well!
My god that was an amazing. Log
That was incredible! And terrifying! The VMR volunteers perform such a great service at risk to their own lives. As a Queensland local and boatie I am really happy to pay my annual subscription to my local VMR. Never called on them but you just never know when you'll need them.
Your little additions of 'that night' or distance to shore really helps me follow the story. Great work, Dorset will welcome you back when you're ready. The groundwater level is +100m right now! PEACE
I get a kick out of seeing your cabin. It looks like ya put away all things neat and then tossed a grenade. Best wishes sailor!
Glad you're safe Barry, and it's so amazing to live in a country where we have a marine rescue who do such a great job.
I have a few things;
The fact that you were able to do all that while filming is amazing!
Also, how in the blazes do you get a rope over in seas like that? Is it really just a matter of throwing until it succeeds?
I've watched your channel for several years now and I'm always glad to see a new post. Those dolphins were giving you their blessing. I'm glad you made it through the storm, have fun down under!
Time to consider a mini van Barry
Cool to see the story on RUclips. I was on my boat in Bundaberg when this happened and I watched the vmr depart, listening in on the radio it sounded hectic. Glad everyone made it in safe
Hi Barry, well done to you for filming what you could in those conditions
Great to see your rescue went well and your safe!
Fellow yachtie here ive also been rescued by sea rescue, such a relief and many thanks to them all for being there for us all
Cheers mate, and fair winds
Great sailing video! Mike from Missouri
Hang in there Barry, you're a champ made of true grit, SV Skoiern IV
Glad you made it, old salt.
Wow! Youre safe and shady still floats! Thise volunteer boys are heros. The fisherman was unreal i hope hes safe
Barry you have to stop sailing yourself into trouble . Get a faster boat or get that motor fixed . You knew that storm coming well in advance. This time you put someone else's life at risk having to save you .
Well Barry you did it, you beat the odds and made it through. Sorry about that guy's busted arm. A whale of a tale. Old sailor I don't want you to be caught in another one like that. You are an o l e salt of the sca. Thanks o l e distant buddy and hope to see you soon as you are the cats meow.❤❤❤
Legend......Total Legend
Holy shit Barry. I was waiting for this video. When this happened and you posted on FB about it I donated a few bucks to the rescue org on your behalf. Seeing this, I should have sent more. So grateful for folks like this.
Glad you survived that ordeal Barry and you made it to Australia . Stay safe and i hope your having a big rest :-)
The Crapping Dolphin, good bar name
Get some line bags for the cockpit made up Baz, coiled up they'll restrict water out through the sink holes. Glad to see you got in safe.
Capt'n Barry .. You shoud be congratulated for getting all your ducks in a line in preparation .. anticipating the worst possible case .. accepting the Good Samaritan attempts .. then your experience kicked in, and called the Bandaberg Volunteers .. Good show mate ! ..
I don't know about Telegraph ? .. I'm "Old School" with technology .. Thanks for sharing your most adventurous episode to date .. Stay well.
Barry, I know it might not be my place to say it but I have been thinking it for some time. It is time to replace that old engine before you get yourself killed. It is old, worn out and unreliable. Expensive job but cheaper than your life. I am glad you got in safe!
People risked their lives, and one got seriously hurt because of that engine and some odd decisions. 😢
The engine sounds fine, if it had clean fuel, clean air and regular oil and filters changes I bet it would be fine. The ramshackle fuel system, insufficient fuel on board , breather screw held in with superglue, they all mean one thing. Fuel starvation. Ffs, do a proper job with a proper fuel tank, proper piping and filters, then keep the tank full to the brim to cut out condensation and resultant bugs. It might be sailing boat but you NEED a reliable engine and working on “well it worked yesterday” won’t wash.
Very emotional, was teary at the end with the volunteer rescue service.
Thank you. Wish I was out there with you.
Why wasn't the very elaborate (hundred drogue?) sea anchor deployed one of the times downwind was clear?
Barry, that was hard to watch. You were as close to capsizing as possible without going over. Thanks to Captain Mark and then to the Volunteer Marine Rescue. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you made it through Barry. While watching this I couldn't help but recall the quote from recently departed sailor and boat builder / designer Paul Johnson, “Heavy weather doesn’t bother me or my vessels. In fact, I rather enjoy being scared. It makes one feel alive.” And known for his motto in life: “Never be afraid to be terrified.”
Wow, this was intense. Amazed that you, despite all the stress and fear, still find time to capture these videos. Glad you made it. Fair winds, mate!
Hey Barry, if you see this, I wonder what would be your storm tactics in future? Interested to know your analysis of the event, the decisions made etc. The perspective of an experienced sailor looking at the ordeal in hindsight would be most valuable. Well done coming through, it's sobering to see the other side of the cruising life.
Well done Barry, you survived and that is what counts. I do think you should have a think and talk to people on 'lessons learned' and what you can do to stay safe, as bigger storms are out there and often so far from land that help will not turn up. My own thoughts are that you could have done more to prepare the boat: take *everything* you can down and off deck to reduce windage - no jerry cans on deck, no wind turbine, if possible get squeaky down below (or at least fully deflated), if possible no solar panels. Ideally you wanted a storm jib and trisail - and even rig those and take down the main and genoa completely. You have far too much on deck for these conditions. With a bit more preperation, you would have been fine down wind with a good drogue out the back - ideall a jordan series. With the boat set up better I *promise* you that you could have just tucked in tight, been reasonably comfortable and waited this out.
Hard not to respect and admire the Marine Rescue crews around Australia. Glad you're safe Sea Dog. Best wishes