Lets Sail to Thetis Island - Sink or Swim 157
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Music by Ralph Julian ( / julianmaee )
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- Who are you?
I'm a Canadian photographer from Ottawa who got rid of everything to travel the world. I make vlogs sharing my ups and downs, and my adventures in vans, on motorbikes, and on sailboats.
- Who is Champ?
Champ is my handsome 14-year-old Labrador, who travelled almost everywhere with me for his whole life. He loves chin scratches, fetching sticks, and scarfing down cheeseburgers and pizza.
- What camera equipment do you use?
I use a Panasonic FZ2500, a DJI Mavic Pro, a Rode video micro with Deadcat, a Zihyun Crane 3 Axis Gimbal, as well as DIY tripods and lights.
- What are your vehicles?
I drove a 1992 Dodge Ram B350 camper van all over North America for about two years.
Travelling by motorcycle made for some unique trips. I explored the Canadian Maritimes (and deserts and backroads all over the continent) on a 2002 Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa dual sport bike, and also rode my 1999 Yamaha V-Star XVS1100 cruiser with a Champion Escort sidecar across my home country twice.
From land to water travels: I currently live and work on a 1979 Wharram Oro 47 catamaran.
- What are your plans with the boat?
I will fix it up, run it on nothing but green electric power, and sail off into the sunset. Stay tuned for the growing build and the adventures to come!
- How do you find all these cool places we see in the videos?
To gain access to my complete research and the world traveller’s map I curate during my explorations off the beaten path, you need to hit me up on Patreon. Here are a few websites I frequent: freecampsites...., www.campendium..., www.atlasobscur..., www.couchsurfi...
- How do you afford your lifestyle?
I live and travel economical by using free camping and mooring, cooking my own meals, thoroughly researching products and how-to’s online, practicing a DIY approach, and being as efficient as possible with my resources. I've struggled financially for most of my life, and although I'm blessed with helpful friends and family as well as being able-bodied, white and male, I don't subscribe to the belief that you need someone footing your bills in order to pursue your passion. So, I learned that you DO need to sacrifice comfort, consistency, safety, and a traditional career but that it IS possible, worth it, and the only lifestyle that makes me happy.
I make my income almost entirely by creating content for RUclips, but it's a tight budget. Ad revenue, business sponsors, affiliate links, Patreon, Paypal donations, and merchandise sales bring in about as much as a part-time job, and I'm able to make that work. When it isn't enough, I go back to regular work such as photography, videography or construction, but that takes the focus away from my own projects.
- How does your dog fit into this lifestyle?
It's really not as difficult as people seem to think. I spend most of the day with Champ anyways, since we enjoy similar things, like eating food and being outdoors. I let the constraint of bringing my dog with me help me make decisions about where I go and what I do, so I avoid places that ban dogs, and therefore spend more time in nature instead of in cities.
- How do you make it work as a digital nomad?
My electrical power set-up allows charging my camera and laptop to film and edit almost daily. For Internet access quick and reliable enough to upload my episodes a few at a time, I use coffee shops and libraries. I also use a data package on my phone (10GB), a WiFi antenna, and a WiFi booster.
I enjoyed seeing your sister. She's a beautiful girl. And I loved hearing about the purple martins. Another great video. Thanks for taking us along. :)
Sam is so cool. Seems like she has a lot of common sense, and a git r done type chick. You're lucky to have such an awesome sister.:-)
Building stuff is fun, living life & enjoying life is better.
Go Sam...Go Sam! you tightened up his "skates" ha! great checklist accomplishments!
Simon is OK, check his twitter.
I've tried to shut my face for three days but your sister is amazing.
Well, it has been a month since your last video. I keep wondering if this is a sabbatical or the end of the boat project? None of us would blame you or find fault in that. I have changed direction & altered my life plans many times.
Yup Sisters rock. Sam knows how to make you focus .... she is a natural on camera as well - she’s probably the best crew you have had other than Champ and Honey 😁
Isn't math fun? I often use Pythagorean's Theorem myself in construction.
Looking for ya Simon hope all is well!
this video that was 3 year ago i find his facebook the pictures was April 25, 2017 facebook.com/pg/FindingSimon/photos/?ref=page_internal why he upload video so late this old video 3 year ago... i want to see new video 2019
Simon where are you, many people are missing your vids,specially me! Seriously though at least let us know that you are ok.....
I was a dick when you win't to California I thought you would quit . and was mad . that you would leave your fans . I am glad you didn't , keep up the good work . and I hope honey brings you joy .
It's been a month or so since your last video...you haven't fallen overboard and moved on to something else have you? Don't keep us hanging.
It's been over a month since your last episode... are you ok?
Agree.. Can't work all the time...have fun in the sun ☀...
Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed it.
Having Sam aboard is a definite plus.
The freshly sawed block of wood, with the Sam to Honey hand-off was sheer perfection.
Wishing you all well.
cool doggy with safety harness.
Life jacket.
Cool.
Really enjoyed having your sister in these videos! Just adds an extra sparkle ✨
Bro, where you at?
... thanks muchly .... 💛🎶 🍁 🎶💜🎵💚🎵💙🎵💛🎶 ..💖 luv n light 💖...
Your sister adds a great dimension to your videos.
Nice to watch harmonizing siblings working and having fun together. Congrats because that's not common respectively not so often possible.
Best regards luck and health to you all (including fabulous Honey of course).
Fabulous episode, summer rocks, as does the new haircut dude. I'd love to find Simon one day! In his natural habitat of course.
Hello, I have a trampoline I got to get rid of it is 154" wide at the halfway. 44 feet in diameter.can you use it for your boat. You will need to cut & sow for your boat.
Hey Simon, why not use the angle finder built into the spirit level instead of doing the math.
Not criticizing, just saying.
Cheers Eric
Honey needs some rubber-backed carpeting so she can hang on ;) (Fun video!)
Hey Simon, I see your an avid math user also! Great use of Pythagorean Theorem! A² + B² = C² Love That!
Just read up about your Purple Martins. Nice dudes glad they accept you, though who or what wouldn't. Looks like Capitaine Honey finally found the right boat and a crew she can trust.
P'tit a P'tit les oiseaux font leurs nids.
Pas trop vite le matin et doucement l'aprés midi.
Hej Simon we need more series of you fix The boat and when are you planning to sail The boat
Make the table movable or adjustable then you don't have to worry too much about where it will exactly sit.
Do you listen to your audio when editing before posting ????
What are you doing with 3 massive marine Lead Acid batteries?!
You may have less toes soon
Jeez man, bare toes and skillsaw is
bad news 😂
I wouldn't make a miter joint in the table leg. A butt joint with screws would be much more solid.
Thetis is a very beautiful destination. Good to see the water and great views
Sea Lark is looking good on the water.
love those biscuit joiner vibes
Do y'all have to tag boats there
I love the new haircut.
Cool good work Simon.
great work bro. :)
...gussets...
hi looking good
Hope all is well Simon, it's been 3 weeks since we've heard from you. Not pestering, just worried :)
I like watching your video but when you add the music too loud I cannot hear the speech.
I had to quit because I could not here for the music.
The audio levels have always been perfect to me
agreed. music even obscures the voices
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gosh, it's been almost a month, no new vids? I hope all is OK.