A Cove Fit for a Pirate - Episode 316 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
- Steve and Robin are back aboard Arabella after a long week in Granby.
The plan is to make their way to Rockland, about 80 miles up the coast, to help with the final touches and the launch of the schooner Hindu. It will take a few days to get there, with plenty of potential stops to hit along the way.
Searching through a guidebook for the Maine coast, Robin discovers Damariscove Island located in Boothbay, Maine. It’s known to be a place of wild and desolate beauty filled with rich history-worth a visit, for sure.
It’s crazy to believe, but Arabella celebrates her 1st anniversary on the water. And while she hasn’t ventured too far just yet, she’s been able to explore some beautiful areas close to home.
While Robin and Steve continue to dream of sailing to destinations far away, there’s still plenty of learning to be done in the meantime. Right now, it’s all about being close to family and supporting Steve’s mom.
And for everyone wondering how Akiva’s adapting to life on a boat, he is still learning how to relieve himself on board. More to come on that…
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Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and now sailing the boat-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that traditional wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project continues beyond the boat shop, as Steve and crew travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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Geologist here. The darker, layered rocks at Damariscove are the cooked remains of sediments from about 500 to 400 million years ago. The very light granular rocks are "dikes" of granite that were once seams of magma that pushed into (and cooked) those sediments from magma chambers nearby about 370 million years ago. Back then, these rocks were deep beneath a volcanic arc (like the Aleutian islands in Alaska today) called Avalonia that was in the process of colliding with North America during the assembly of supercontinent Pangaea. This collision pushed up a mountain range called the Acadian Orogeny, which is now part of the Appalachians. Nice find 👍
ROCKS!
@@AcornToArabella Yes, Rocks...☺
I lost my mom to cancer in 2000 when she was 52. I don’t regret a minute I spent with her. I regret the ones I didn’t and the ones I no longer have. You’re making the right choice Steve.
Perfectly stated. My own story is about the same. It is a privilege and honour to care for our parents.
same here bud, only difference was 2010 for me
The channel is called "Journey of a Wooden Boat", I for one am here for that journey whatever form it takes. You keep putting 'em out, we'll keep watching 'em!
I am not watching this channel to see far off places, I am watching to see the day to day of life aboard a boat and enjoy the company as best I can.
We had a similar problem trying to get our dog to poo on our boat. In the end we solved it by retrieving one of her 'offerings' on shore and putting it on her 'mat'. She got the message. Nice to see how well Arabella has taken to the water. I originally tripped over the video where you were pouring the keel and I have watched every video since.
Same! That keel pour video popped up among the many other STEM and maker videos I was watching at the time. Loved it so much I watched all the videos from the very first. Loving the care with which Arabella has been built, and also loving the small fixes and final touches that come with actual daily use. ❤️❤️❤️
I really enjoyed todays slower paced video, excellent cinematography overlaid with Ben's music.
My thoughts exactly. An especially nice video this week.
That drone really is worth its weighting gold.!!!
We pronounce the island, damn-a-ris-COVE. The house was restored from an old Coast Guard Life Saving Station built in the 1800's. Most of the work was done by the Whitton family in Boothbay Harbor. Respect the entrance buoys and avoid the rocks to port of the entrance.
Akiva in the dinghy looks like he wants to say, "cut me loose dad, I can drive this thing." Steve, family is #1, cherish the moments you have with your mom and give her a hug from all of us.
The adventure can wait… Mom comes first. Godspeed Arabella family.
Un-housebreaking Akiva may be the toughest task of the adventure. 😂
Perhaps it would help if you took the special carpet with you when you take Akiva ashore and made him do his business on it there? The procedure might seem a little less unfamiliar to him. Then it would be less of a leap for him to use it in the same way on board. (I'm not a dog trainer, but I've had dogs for a very long time.)
@@gerardvila4685 Sounds like a good idea to me. Also thought of adding "scents" to the rug that would give him the idea.
Every time Akiva gets relief on shore…as he begins use a consistent command a then compliments that he is a good boy. While on Arabella when Akiva gets antsy…pull out the pad and ask him if he needs to “( your command)”.
@@gerardvila4685. Good idea… smells are on the pad
My dad died of mesothelioma in 2017. He was diagnosed in Dec 2015. I'd just started a new job weeks before in Seattle, a 1000 miles from home. I lasted until Super Bowl weekend, quit the job and went home. Best decision ever. I'm sure it cost me a lot of money. I'm equally sure it was worth it.
They don't teach that kind of calculus in school. ❤️
Take the astro-turf mat ashore every time you go for Akiva. Keep him near it and heap praise when he uses it. He'll learn a new trick very quickly!
This is exactly the kind of adventure I was hoping you guys would be finding, thanks for still having us along. (jealous)
Family is first.
Enjoying learning the ropes with you
I will still be watching from Dallas, Texas when you start your more far flung advances. Right now, you are doing exactly the right thing. You will never regret the time spent with family! 💖
Regarding dog bathroom training, what always worked for us was to fit the most expensive carpet you can afford and turn your back for a moment. Our newest rescue pooch also has a liking for sleeping bags, usually mine.
It was so great to see Arabella in Maine when we stopped even though you guys were away caring for your Mom. She and Victoria looked great and it was fun to see them. The weather was goofy during our trip and the fog you showed reminded us of our visit. The drone footage was fantastic and your panning shots were very smooth. You are getting good at this as well as confident as to how high and far away you flew. Akiva will figure out the "grass" thing... just need another dog to do it first and he'll go into instinctive "mark" mode. Continued prayers for your Mom and for you both. Thanks again for your kindness and these great videos!
Been watching since y'all poured the lead. Not here to watch for the destination, I'm here to watch your journey. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I have watched your channel from the lead pour , gone and watched from the first , seen every video . Full credit to you for building a great boat . I work on the sea , fishing …. Please consider putting a solid rail around your boat . The learning curve , the big dog , the aspiration to explore wild places … Honestly I fear to imagine you guys sorting some rigging or flogging sail in any real wind or sea without THE most basic safeguard . Cheers from Tasmania
This feels like a capstone episode.... One focused on the awesome journeys Arabella makes possible, rather than a boat build episode.
Wow Steve and Robin you have been to places I would write in my Bucket List to go to. Also happy anniversary being on the water.
That was beautifully filmed. Love the drone shots.
Thank you for posting the update. Sending strength to your mom! She raised a loving and responsible son.. Akiva looks great ! Love the aerial shots. Hope you and Robin are enjoying the coastline and your time together.
❤stunning footage, ✨️ reminds me of the many summers sailing the Maine coast.
Thxz.
Hi Steve: you are doing the right thing by staying close to Mom during her fight with cancer. You will not regret spending time with her! We will be with you thru this ordeal and when she is better. Then you can go to far flung places with a clear mind. I too, had a Mom who battled cancer and I never regretted the time spend supporting her thru that ordeal.
I feel like I have found a kind of family on this channel. As others have stated, this is the journey of a wooden boat, and I am here for the journey. Sending positive thoughts and energy to all of you as you take a little detour to do the right thing.
The small adventures are still adventures for most of us! Watching from Florida, I love seeing the NE Coast, it’s totally foreign to me!
Steve, I keep getting the feeling that you have a huge amount of pressure to go far, and I understand it. However that being said, this time you have spent close to home has given you time to find the issues with the boat and correct them getting all your systems sorted and in top working order.
When you do finally shove off and go long, this time spent now working on these things will pay dividends.
Don't stress yourself out over still sailing locally, you are learning valuable lessons and making memories you are going to cherish someday.
Praying for your Mom, Steve. It's SO hard to watch and SO painful...BE STRONG !! Thank God for Robin's support...
I'll keep it simple and just say thank you much from NL. So much looking forward to next week's update. Best wishes to your mom Steve
Family is family,
Steve is who he is,
and Steve should stay Steve!
It is interesting to find storied places you can discover while on an adventure.
Thanks for sharing.
My heart goes out to you and your family! My father is stage 4 and i know it's not a pleasant feeling having that on your mind all of the time. Stay close to where the heart lives!
Absolutely beautiful, thanks for taking me to special
Places I'm stuck in the city, can't believe it's been a year 😮 Sending your Mum and yourselves lot's of Love and light from Liverpool UK 😊😊😊
Beautiful location!! After following from just after the trees were cut and loving every video I'm not going anywhere. Bigger adventures will come when they come. I appreciate the little ones too. Peace all.
In catchinng up, as stated below, for us expats, seeing THE BEAUTIFUL PARTS OF THE NORTH EAST is far away adventures. Forgot how beautiful my country is...Thanks ever so much and hopes and prayers for your mom...richard rider
Damn! Robin is a hella jacked! Hell yeah 💪🏻
If you sailed to the far reaches of the Earth, you would not find a place for mooring, more beautiful than where you just spent the night! Awesome video and footage! DD
Absolutely stunning!!! Keep keeping on. Family first.
Family comes first. My mom beat her cancer only to struggle with Alzheimer's. She made it to 90. As an only child, long-distance adventuring was never an option during that time. I no longer have a craving for it, efforts like Acorn to Arabella satisfies my imaginations. Keep up the good work!
This is such a beautiful peaceful channel to watch. The topics are really interesting, the commentary is hypnotic. I lost my mom when I was 9, we all have to lose, everybody hurts, you will never forget but it does get easier. I’m 74 and have come to terms that all life is finite.
Life is good at giving you what you need. Glad Steve is listening to it saying, you need to stay close, learn the ropes and get more practice. It will come in handy in the future.
Far flung places are not going anywhere. Our loved ones are leaving us. I lost my dad to cancer fairly recently and losing my mom soon. Too soon. Being there now will always be something you wish you did more of when they are gone. We can wait for adventure times as long as it takes. Take care of your family first and always
That island looks like it is straight out of an Agatha Christie mystery! Great stop-over choice Robin!
You should see 'Isle of Shoals' if you want to witness a truly 'Stephan King' movie setting lol ;)
@@gilray1977 That was last week's episode.
It's really nice of you to stay close to your mum during her treatment and the only thing to do in my eyes. Your dinhgy tows so well and looks very steady. Cheers. Ian, New Zealand.
Been to Dah-mah-ris-cove island dozens of times. An iconic spot to visit in the Boothbay region. Dig deep into the history. It is rich.
Robin - Your physique is a work of art. More power to powerful women.
We’ve stayed in Damariscove many times. What a special place. I’ve heard that in the early 1600’s it was the busiest port in North America.
Simply beautiful!! Your mother is in my thoughts and prayers.
This time close to home has certainly given Steve a chance to sort out minor issues with Arabella, and, I'm sure, has been time well spent.
Looking forward to watching Steve and Robin learn and experience the art of sailing. Enjoyed learning about the area where they spent the night. From Missouri
Good morning, 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕
Living the dream guys, hope to see you on the water one day!
good stuff Steve. praying for you and your Mom. Best, Chuck
Family is family. And small adventures are still adventures to be cherished.
I never bring a mooring line on board but rather slip my own line through the loop.
Keep up the good work.
Family first. Those moments are precious and fleeting.
I recognized South Freeport harbor as you were leaving past Pound of Tea. I spent many summers near by on Bustins Island. I have lots of fond memories of that area.😊
Looking great, guys! ⚓️⛵️And the photography is amazing! 👍🤙🖖
Good Friday summer morning A2A crew. Salutations from Victoria BC. Enjoy your weekend!
Happy Friday Everyone, one positive to come out of the time spent in and around Maine, It does give you guy's plenty of time to fully discover Bella's foibles and get a bit of practical experience running her, after all practice makes perfect.....all the best wishes to your Mum and all your family Steve.
Sometimes the most beautiful nature is the one you find right outside the door.
So true.
It is good to stay close to family when they are in need. I’m sure your mom appreciates it Steve. Just think of this summer as an extended shake down cruise! Think of all the cool local places like this cove that you might have missed if you just struck out and up the coast for far flung destinations. Plus you have to get the dodger done!
We had the lofty goal of building an RV and driving it from New England to Ushuaia and back. We made it to Antigua, GT, and turned around there. There were many factors in the decision to cut short, but the main thing was that everything had suddenly gotten much more expensive than we had budgeted for. Much like you all, we had to change our plans due to circumstances outside our control. It was a real challenge for a while to accept that. I wish I had some sage advice for you. Just remain open to a new plan and have fun wherever you end up.
Short and Sweet, wonderful videography !!!! Episodes just keep getting better !!!!! Cheers dave
Excellent video! I've been following you since the keel was poured, and don't worry that you can't yet show us distant destinations! 99% of us have never visited any of the places on the east coast of the states where you've cruised so far - and it's all interesting and beautiful 🙂
Beautiful shots of the boat moored in that foggy harbor
Family first. Always.
We’re here for it all!!!
As always, thanks for the videos. Don't regret the things you do, the older you get, the more you regret the things you didn't do. And @ 9:38, hopefully Kiva gets the hang of using the poop-deck soon!
Steve bless you and your mum, she has brought up a good son, and I pray that your mum goes into complete remission.
Damariscove island is right around the corner from where I live in South Bristol. We stop in all the time for picnic lunches.
On tuesday i paddled from ocean point, around outter heron & white, then almost to this cove...b4 riding the ample rollers back. Paddled around squirrel ystrdy...it's very pretty up close
Arabella, rocks. Nice episode, quality is always better than quantity.
A turning point, it seems, in the channel. It'll be fine. Do what you need to do Steve (and Robin). Your Mom needs you.
It looks like there is potential for lots of episodes gunkholing along the New England coast. I’m looking forward to that. 😊
I've been here since the lead, and wherever you are I'll be here too. Perhaps learning the ropes around Mass isn't such a bad thing too :)
What a beautiful place !
Great photography in this episode. I know it's frustrating to stay close to home (for all the right reasons) but you and Robin are also learning to sail and live aboard with some training wheels on. A longer learning period may pay off later on when things go wrong far from home.
Really late; worked in Paris a few day great to be back home and catching up...cheers rr Normandy, Fra.
What's the saying? "It's not having what you want, but wanting what you have." In my book, Damariscove Island looked like a mighty fine adventure too. I think a person could spend a lifetime within a few hundred miles and still enjoy their adventures.
Good luck.
Family always comes first. Maybe some good ideas for videos would be packaging a cruise. Soup to nuts planning. Destinations, packing supplies, medical, mail, everyday bills, etc. the stuff behind the magic. Also maybe some in depth navigation and positioning equipment previews. Not necessarily reviews but rather how they work kind of thing. Hope it all pans out for you.
Beautiful spot! On training dogs, it’s a bit gross, but we did it with a friends dog when I was a kid using slightly warm water on their nether regions when they are on the carpet. Sometimes if they really have to go, just dipping their feet in the water will work too.
Best to both you and Robin. Dealing with these times in families is difficult, but you’re doing the right thing. Love watching the channel every week.
Robin, congratulations you have ships guns and are a wonderfull example of a vivacious sturdy girl 😎🌺..🇬🇧🧙🏻♂️ worthy of a Pirate queen.
Greetings from the Permo Triassic sandstones of Tolkiens shire. 😉😊
Just a suggestion, when picking up a mooring in Maine, use dock line and run it through the eye on the mooring line so you don’t have bring the nasty lines onto the deck
Gotta say I prefer 10 minute videos. Can always find 10 minutes. Sometimes have to say nope to longer videos. Or maybe I will come back when I have more time.
Very nice filming on this episode
Late this morning/afternoon, who would have thought it would take more than hour to clean you car of Herring Gull and Magpie droppings! Happy Friday and A2A day everybody from Plymouth UK
'Family first !'. It was nice for me to see video of Damriscove. I have never been in there due to 'solo anxiety'. If I stopped in the area I would due the extra distance up into Boothbay area for the added security during a solo sail 'hard reset' overnight. If you ever go up, in that way, Boothbay is nice for a 'look see' (some nice traditional craft like a tancook Whaler schooner, etc) but for the overnight you can't beat the quiet and calm of 'Linekin bay' next door. Here's my broken record again: get a $30.00 'Davis tiller tamer'. It is a game changer for long stints on the helm (and will teach you tons/much faster as well about sail and helm balance). I laughed at all the sea lettuce on that Damriscove, mooring pennant and thought I am so delinquent in learning which of eat makes for good salad greens ;)
Black Sam Bellamy is an ancestor of mine. so cool to hear about him
Good morning Akiva 🐺 and Crew 👋👋😸😺
Nice view, nice cove, maybe close for Steve and Robin, but far away dot my, greetings from Amsterdam Nederland
Learning to sail on that coastline with the weather, tides and fog will set you up for anywhere in the world the the time for further adventures come. I think Akiva's mat needs another dog to pee on it first.
Just wanted to continue to express my feelings about the excellence in the production of these vids. Amazing and unbelievable quality makes these the very best I've seen on RUclips. Thanks very much.
Very cool island with great history, thanks for taking us along.
Been with you since the beginning and just now you came close to my childhood summer refuge, Small Point Beach. Ah, sweet memories of youth!
*- Steve, having raised many dogs and litters, I trained them easily by taking poop and pee samples and placing them on newspaper {sent-marking} as the designated place to relieve themselves.*
*- When they missed, I just took their waste and put it on the "newspaper".*
*- They picked up on it pretty well.*
*- As an aside, when outside, I always took the puppies to somewhere there were bushes.*
*- Doing this removed the idea of peeing or pooping on someone's lawn as they would go to where their might be a hedge or flower bed at someone's home. It worked very well. [ Note, this was before there was the plastic sandwich bag idea that works so well now.]*
*- I hope this can be of some help to Akiva and you.*
scent-marking
@@NoName-zn1sb *- Yup, that is an additionally good way to look at it.*
Well having watched form the start I will be with you wherever the journey goes. Thank you for your continued sharing.
To be fair to Akiva - I don't think I could relieve myself knowing it was going to be featured on RUclips.
That’s totally fair.
Thank you