absolute fantastic resource, for those in the early days of researching sailing. started at the the beginning, only 6 vids in and learning so much. much appreciated!!!
My daysailer I sometimes go out without using the engine, well most of the time. Sailing on the inland waterways makes it challenging to go without a motor as littered as possible
Hey Kevin, so interesting as always. Really enjoyed you showing the 'old school' nav lights. Hope you are having a great passage without too much heavy weather.
I recently found your channel, and it is by far my favourite sorce for learning about 'things to know onboard'. Thank you, keep on posting and fair winds :-)
Thanks for the great video. Very good info. I had Kerosene lighting on my first boat for the same reason, before solar power and no way to charge batteries. And yes, they work! I also had Kerosene stove for cooking. Easier to just have one fuel to do all. Man, the new internet weather tools are wonderful. I used Herb in Bermuda on South Bound II for weather routing on SSB. He was great. I made the trip to the Virgins once in May. It actually worked out well. My boat, a K Peterson 44 had nearly 200 gal of diesel so enabled me to get a lot of southeasting in with light winds for the first 3+ days. (From Moorhead) got out into some good winds and hauled butt to Tortola. The latter half a wonderful broad reach at 8+ kts. Amazing what a 39 foot waterline will do for you! No I,m not a purist. That old Perkins is an important part of my boat. Did my share of at least semi-purist early on with just an Out Board and kerosine, lead line, sextant etc. But got the goodies as they came along. And didn’t feel bad about it. Ha ha. My hats off to you on going engineless. Takes more skill and patience!. And you do it while making videos too! Also I went double handed with my wife. yes, she loved it! Not doing anything long range anymore but REALLY do enjoy your videos. PS. Being from the Chesapeake ( I was based in Mayo for a couple of years). Did you know John Kaiser. (Kaiser Gale Force 34 ), a boat not unlike yours, lovely. This boat was his dads creation.
With videos that teach you something you will always go back and rewatch them so you can brush up on the information. That's what I have been doing makes me happy also knowing your from Brunswick Maine my father was born there and I live in Portland Maine so the Maine sailing channels always get extra love from me. Keep up the awesome job
Great work, Kevin. Low key, all about sailing, great, pleasant, understated company, informative and entertaining. I really love these videos. Thanks for posting. It really is an inspiration to see someone sailing without an engine, old school.
Small world! I thought to myself that I have to have some oil nav lights, who would have thought that your recommended retailer is just down the river from me in Ipswich. Thanks! Love your videos by the way.
Kevin I’ve been watching your show for a little while , I appreciate And enjoy your episodes. I’ve been sailing Now for three years So it’s all new to me and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since my first time out so thanks and keep it up
I'll be following you down be it a week or two after you leave... I'm currently off the end of Langley AFB runway, doing best to get out if here before winter arrives... if I'm lucky...
Keep making the videos Kevin I too like the simplicity of your videos I don’t even care to watch the other sailing videos I don’t need to say the names I like your videos and there full of knowledgeable information as I’m preparing to leave soon and head to the Bahamas and island hope all the way to the Caribbean’s from port author Texas on a hunter 30’ but a very sea worthy boat oversized everything,, I’ve actually been looking at a couple of southern cross boats off the east coasts that I’m eventually leaning towards thanks Kevin cheers oceancowboy from Texas
Ahoy Kevin Boothby! You do the music as well? Really enjoying the vids. Can you do one on your approach to Passage Planning? Keeping a log etc. In fact just keep making more! Looking forward to hearing how the trip went. Take care.
I noticed that after I commented. I am planning a delivery to STT and will depart Beaufort where the stream is just a day away. From New England the Stream is three cold days away. I am going to try a new route this year. Anyway, I like your plan. We have a personal boat that is pretty simple. It is an Aphrodite 101 named Averisera... blog of same name. Hope to see you down South.
Really love your videos, so much more helpful than the bikini and restaurant ones! I sail an Alberg 35 singlehanded out of Anchorage Marina, Baltimore..with an engine, I must confess. I have to say the challenge of just singlehanding is enough for me, I really respect how you handle your boat.
Hi Kevin, Great video, appreciate the detailed narrative you provide. Do you use Jimmy Cornell, sailing routes publication at all?, do you have a sextant as a back up, to at least do sun lines?, would like to hear about your navigation routine and plotting schedule on passage, be safe, Mark
Found your channel only a week ago. I've probably watched close to thirty episodes... AMAZING content. I have a 22ft swing keel boat that I live on in the summer. In the past, I have used 12 V batteries to power a masthead light, but my battery died for good last year and it was a pain having to charge the battery almost every day from public power outlets in town. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a masthead light? What have you used and what worked? I am open to any info from anyone that could help me out here. I might get a kerosene lamp for the cabin (only when I can leave hatches open). But what would be the most economical solution for the mast? Thanks,
Hi Noah, get an LED tricolor for the top. They draw very little power, a 50watt solar panel would surely power it unless you are living in the high lattitudes. I recommend using AGM batteries, those vmax solar batteries have been in for over five years and still going strong. I use the DenHaan Trawler lamp for the cabin, it puts out a much nicer light than LED.
Not to be an idiot, but sounded some Mainer and not a learnt language, but a first language, and very easy on my ear. An old lingo that's stood the test of time and storm...
None other than it's usually better to have a favorable tidal current--it really depends on where you are sailing. Offshore tides seldom matter, only significant currents like the Gulf Stream do.
Back then I was using GRIB files, which is the GFS model. Lately I've switched to Windy.com. I'm finding the ECMWF model to be very accurate. Offshore I only have an SSB receiver, and I use the USCG HF marine weather, which is good for a general idea of what's going on, nothing like Windy though.
Thanks, Kevin. I remember being in 50-70 knots off of Cali coast for 3 days and all the while the USCG was calling it 10 knots. I'll check out windy.com and I love the channel. Thanks for all the great content, really appreciate it and I have great fun watching.
Yes, never set out on a voyage (where you go somewhere and eventually come back to the same place, e.g. an around the world voyage) on Friday, but that doesn't apply to passages. Although here I am starting off on a voyage. Or you can just write the whole thing off as superstition, I know plenty who do ...
That's just a squirt bottle I use for filling the lamps. Typically each year I will buy two 2-gallon jugs of Kleanstrip Kerosene at Walmart and pour it into what would be the fuel tank if the boat had an engine. My Trawler lamp in the cabin burns most of it.
Kevin - hope you have smooth sailing to USVI. Your videos have so much nautical 'hands on' that the usual trust fund kids on the $300K boats should STUDY yours, just to know what to do when the $$$ toys go bad. Your 'Ahs' and "Ums" don't bother me at all. In one of your videos, could you please take a minute or two and explain how you got your yacht and into the cruising lifestyle? I think most of your subs would like to hear "Boothby's Tale Of The Sevens Seas".
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absolute fantastic resource, for those in the early days of researching sailing. started at the the beginning, only 6 vids in and learning so much. much appreciated!!!
My daysailer I sometimes go out without using the engine, well most of the time. Sailing on the inland waterways makes it challenging to go without a motor as littered as possible
Just started watching your channel, and catching up on your video’s. Really enjoying them, Thankyou!
Impressed by your smooth delivery i doubt you have a detailed script, a great exposition of the planning process. keep em coming!
Thank you for your videos .
Great video. Thanks.
Hey Kevin, so interesting as always. Really enjoyed you showing the 'old school' nav lights. Hope you are having a great passage without too much heavy weather.
Hi Paul, still at anchor, still looking to head out tomorrow ... thanks for the well wishes. Glad you enjoyed the vid.
I recently found your channel, and it is by far my favourite sorce for learning about 'things to know onboard'.
Thank you, keep on posting and fair winds :-)
Thanks for the great video. Very good info. I had Kerosene lighting on my first boat for the same reason, before solar power and no way to charge batteries. And yes, they work! I also had Kerosene stove for cooking. Easier to just have one fuel to do all.
Man, the new internet weather tools are wonderful. I used Herb in Bermuda on South Bound II for weather routing on SSB. He was great. I made the trip to the Virgins once in May. It actually worked out well. My boat, a K Peterson 44 had nearly 200 gal of diesel so enabled me to get a lot of southeasting in with light winds for the first 3+ days. (From Moorhead) got out into some good winds and hauled butt to Tortola. The latter half a wonderful broad reach at 8+ kts. Amazing what a 39 foot waterline will do for you! No I,m not a purist. That old Perkins is an important part of my boat. Did my share of at least semi-purist early on with just an Out Board and kerosine, lead line, sextant etc. But got the goodies as they came along. And didn’t feel bad about it. Ha ha.
My hats off to you on going engineless. Takes more skill and patience!. And you do it while making videos too! Also I went double handed with my wife. yes, she loved it!
Not doing anything long range anymore but REALLY do enjoy your videos.
PS. Being from the Chesapeake ( I was based in Mayo for a couple of years). Did you know John Kaiser. (Kaiser Gale Force 34 ), a boat not unlike yours, lovely. This boat was his dads creation.
With videos that teach you something you will always go back and rewatch them so you can brush up on the information. That's what I have been doing makes me happy also knowing your from Brunswick Maine my father was born there and I live in Portland Maine so the Maine sailing channels always get extra love from me. Keep up the awesome job
Your an amazing sailor!
Hi Kevin, just found your channel today. I love the boat and the simple philosophy. Fair winds!
Thanks, glad you are enjoying the vids.
Great work, Kevin. Low key, all about sailing, great, pleasant, understated company, informative and entertaining. I really love these videos. Thanks for posting. It really is an inspiration to see someone sailing without an engine, old school.
just to add my vote of appreciation, learning a kot.
Hey Kevin enjoy the channel. Keep up the good work.
Small world! I thought to myself that I have to have some oil nav lights, who would have thought that your recommended retailer is just down the river from me in Ipswich. Thanks! Love your videos by the way.
Happy to help, thanks for watching.
Great video, thanks again. Fair winds and safe passage!
I'm vicariously learning a lot from your channel. Many thanks.
Thanks for watching
Kevin I’ve been watching your show for a little while , I appreciate And enjoy your episodes. I’ve been sailing Now for three years So it’s all new to me and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since my first time out so thanks and keep it up
Great to hear that you are getting out on the water! Fair winds, and thanks for tuning in.
I'll be following you down be it a week or two after you leave... I'm currently off the end of Langley AFB runway, doing best to get out if here before winter arrives... if I'm lucky...
Great videos, Kevin! Watching you handle your sails has been a great learning experience for me (a non-sailor wannabe).
Keep making the videos Kevin I too like the simplicity of your videos I don’t even care to watch the other sailing videos I don’t need to say the names I like your videos and there full of knowledgeable information as I’m preparing to leave soon and head to the Bahamas and island hope all the way to the Caribbean’s from port author Texas on a hunter 30’ but a very sea worthy boat oversized everything,, I’ve actually been looking at a couple of southern cross boats off the east coasts that I’m eventually leaning towards thanks Kevin cheers oceancowboy from Texas
Ahoy Kevin Boothby! You do the music as well? Really enjoying the vids. Can you do one on your approach to Passage Planning? Keeping a log etc. In fact just keep making more! Looking forward to hearing how the trip went. Take care.
Sorry scratch that. I haven't seen your first vid, I'll watch it now sorry.
Why not depart from Beaufort, NC, below Hatteras? Yeah, the ditch is a chore. I've been off Hatteras a bunch of times, Fall seems the worst.
Oh yeah.... no engine. Never mind the question.
Hi Norm, I am engineless so the ditch is not an option, and either way you still have to cross the Gulf Stream ...
I noticed that after I commented. I am planning a delivery to STT and will depart Beaufort where the stream is just a day away. From New England the Stream is three cold days away. I am going to try a new route this year. Anyway, I like your plan. We have a personal boat that is pretty simple. It is an Aphrodite 101 named Averisera... blog of same name. Hope to see you down South.
Really love your videos, so much more helpful than the bikini and restaurant ones! I sail an Alberg 35 singlehanded out of Anchorage Marina, Baltimore..with an engine, I must confess. I have to say the challenge of just singlehanding is enough for me, I really respect how you handle your boat.
Just this past summer I was anchored between Anchorage and BMC ... thanks for watching and fair winds.
Hi Kevin, Great video, appreciate the detailed narrative you provide. Do you use Jimmy Cornell, sailing routes publication at all?, do you have a sextant as a back up, to at least do sun lines?, would like to hear about your navigation routine and plotting schedule on passage, be safe, Mark
Yes, I have Cornell's book on board and still refer to it. There will soon be a vid on celestial nav ...
Hi Kev,
You seem like a happy guy doing what you do.
Why do you do it?
I think you answered your own question ...
Fellowship of the gaff
Found your channel only a week ago. I've probably watched close to thirty episodes... AMAZING content.
I have a 22ft swing keel boat that I live on in the summer. In the past, I have used 12 V batteries to power a masthead light, but my battery died for good last year and it was a pain having to charge the battery almost every day from public power outlets in town. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a masthead light? What have you used and what worked?
I am open to any info from anyone that could help me out here. I might get a kerosene lamp for the cabin (only when I can leave hatches open). But what would be the most economical solution for the mast?
Thanks,
Hi Noah, get an LED tricolor for the top. They draw very little power, a 50watt solar panel would surely power it unless you are living in the high lattitudes. I recommend using AGM batteries, those vmax solar batteries have been in for over five years and still going strong. I use the DenHaan Trawler lamp for the cabin, it puts out a much nicer light than LED.
@@howtosailoceans1423 Alright, I'll look into it. Thank you for the advice! Love your videos!!
Great vids. One question...Did you grow up on/near the water? Tipping my hand, I'm guessing you did...
Yes, been a water dog from the start. Glad you are enjoying the vids.
Not to be an idiot, but sounded some Mainer and not a learnt language, but a first language, and very easy on my ear. An old lingo that's stood the test of time and storm...
I'd reckon so,eh? Bikini kids can't just exude the skill this fellow has learnt thru is life & ancestors as well!
Thanks for the weather lesson. Do you have something on tidal sailing too?
None other than it's usually better to have a favorable tidal current--it really depends on where you are sailing. Offshore tides seldom matter, only significant currents like the Gulf Stream do.
Hi Kevin, love the channel. Can you tell me what weather modeling software you are using? And if you can kee it updating off shore. Thanks.
Back then I was using GRIB files, which is the GFS model. Lately I've switched to Windy.com. I'm finding the ECMWF model to be very accurate. Offshore I only have an SSB receiver, and I use the USCG HF marine weather, which is good for a general idea of what's going on, nothing like Windy though.
Thanks, Kevin. I remember being in 50-70 knots off of Cali coast for 3 days and all the while the USCG was calling it 10 knots. I'll check out windy.com and I love the channel. Thanks for all the great content, really appreciate it and I have great fun watching.
They say never set out on a Friday
Yes, never set out on a voyage (where you go somewhere and eventually come back to the same place, e.g. an around the world voyage) on Friday, but that doesn't apply to passages. Although here I am starting off on a voyage. Or you can just write the whole thing off as superstition, I know plenty who do ...
How to Sail Oceans it seems it is an ecumenical matter
A Solo, Linn and Larry...
Couldn't see a label on your kerosene bottle..?
That's just a squirt bottle I use for filling the lamps. Typically each year I will buy two 2-gallon jugs of Kleanstrip Kerosene at Walmart and pour it into what would be the fuel tank if the boat had an engine. My Trawler lamp in the cabin burns most of it.
Kevin - hope you have smooth sailing to USVI. Your videos have so much nautical 'hands on' that the usual trust fund
kids on the $300K boats should STUDY yours, just to know what to do when the $$$ toys go bad. Your 'Ahs' and "Ums"
don't bother me at all. In one of your videos, could you please take a minute or two and explain how you got your yacht and
into the cruising lifestyle? I think most of your subs would like to hear "Boothby's Tale Of The Sevens Seas".
Thanks, yes, have arrived safely in St. Thomas. At some point will do a boat tour and history, been getting quite a few requests for that.