35] Sailing in a SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY to SHARK RIVER | Abandon Comfort
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Hey Guys,
Nice video as usual.
Do you still have the not working 70D? because I may want to buy it off you for the right price.
Pete.
I am indeed excited to see you guys getting out there finally :)
Hey Pete we actually do! Whats a fair price? We haven't had time to list it yet but planned on doing it on eBay.
Dudenat or because viewers like you still don’t get that this channel isn’t about us being entertaining, it’s an educational channel. Comments about “vocal fry” aren’t conducive to viewers putting their dreams into action. We’re being our authentic, monotone selves and have no desires to put on a show for the camera. So if our voices are too low for you go somewhere else. We don’t want you here.
Abandon Comfort It’s because of snotty comments like these that I unsubscribed
Sailboat......sail! The thing I love most about sailing is how relaxing it can be. Sailing forces you live for the moment focusing on the elements, becoming immersed in your surroundings. You guys are living the dream. Enjoy!!
Be thankful you have that polluting reliable diesel engine for when you get in a real bind. Also, what you don't fully realize is that smaller boats come with way less comfort in long periods of higher seas. Less comfort equals higher tension among the crew which equal arguments.
Noticed a few sail adjustments for you to try. When you were sailing in those light winds it appeared that your mainsheet was centered on the traveler. I'll try to say this with a few words so it's easier to remember, also think of an airplane. "High winds, hard sails. Light winds, soft sails". When a plane is cruising (high winds) the wings are trimmed flat/tight, when the plane is coming in for a landing (light winds) the wings are trimmed loose (wing extenders & flaps) for more lift/power. Remember, Planes fly because a Boat can sail. Think of it like this, your hull is the plane cabin, one wing is in the water which is your keel and the other wing is your mast with the sails. A plane flies because of the curve on the top of the wing. That curve makes the air have to travel faster over the top of the wing and creates lift, just as the curve of your sails called the draft makes your boat sail by getting sucked into that lift/vacuum. Downwind, forget all this crap LOL your just getting blown ! You have to adjust that draft, fore or aft and depth, for different points of sail dependent on wind direction and speed. For your main sheet, the traveler is a very important adjustment. Heavy wind, adjust the traveler leeward. It will open the top to dump wind and de-power the main. Light winds, adjust the traveler windward, it will create a "draft" and power-up the main. The first "block/car" your head sail sheet goes through is another important adjustment. Run the car forward on the track and the leach gets tight and the foot gets loose good for light winds, run the car aft, the foot tightens and the leach gets loose, good for high winds. Both of these adjustments are in inches and you should have your tracks "marked" with light winds and heavy winds starting points and fine tune from there. This is where your wind speed gauge comes into play. Halyard tension also has a bearing as does backstay tension. Tip: adjust those sheet cars fore or aft on an opposite tack, then tack over and see how the adjustment worked and now adjust the car on the opposite tack. Clear as mud, easy peasy ! Oh ya nice video, get a bug net
that's good advise for these pampered pooches . hope they take it .,
justlooking2222 really appreciate the educated and thoughtful advice. Sail trim/most optimized sail arrangement is an area we’re still learning and plan to be learning for years to come. We’ve learned sailing is the easy part, it’s fixing everything and weather routing/nav that’s the tough part. In the coming episodes you’ll see some better sail shape from us 🙂
Good comments on sail trim. Another thing to try in light air is to ease your halyards and your out haul to put more draft in your sails and to move the maximum draft aft. Hopefully will increase your speed around 25%.. I also liked the comment about boat size. You will get caught out in a gail sooner or later. If you do long distance cruising you no doubt will see more. While your namesake is Abandon Comfort, lack of comfort in a blow can quickly turn into the feeling of survival. I admire what you both are doing. Best of luck.
I think having the larger boat actually allows you to stay out and be at harmony with the wind and the sea, because you can take harsher weather when it comes up, and it will. 30 knots makes a coastal cruiser a lot more work/uncomfortable whereas your boat with the proper sail plan can handle it no sweat. Also if you do find yourself on a lee shore with current against you, having a good motor can make the difference between life and death. Sure everything is a trade off, but I think the big boat offers you so much in extra water, room for more food so you can last between pit stops a greater length of time. Don't forget to practice heaving to, also a good skill to have on long passages when you just need a break. Your bigger boat, gives you bigger range, longer times between pit stops, and can handle weather that coastal cruisers struggle with or beats up their crew. If you want to go far, you have the perfect boat. if you want to island hop, and just day sail, you can go smaller.
Great Video!!! Its crazy how people still try to tell you how to live your life now that your out there doing it......... Just do what you want and how you want...... who cares what others say! Keep on Keeping on!
Taking your time and enjoying the sail is what you've striven for so sit back, relax and enjoy.
Nice video. I can't help but think that if you had started out with something like a Compac 23 for your travels instead of a HR 35 you'd be singing a different tune regarding boat size.... be thankful for what you have, especially after all the hard work you put into her!
Bob Harlow Our first apartment together was under 400sqft. Never in our lives have we once said it’d be nice to have more space. The reality is this boat fell into our laps. If we had a blue water version of a Compac 23 like a Dana 24, we’d be on that for the duration of our trip. Our ideas have evolved from taking advice from people online that say you MUST have that 35’ to cross an ocean to formulating our own opinions. We value sustainability and freedom above all things. Our current boat isn’t sustainable and the maintenance will always be that of a 35’ boat regardless of the shape she is in. So I can’t help but disagree that the tune wouldn’t be different. We’d just be on the right boat for us. Consuming less and adventuring more doesn’t equate to get the biggest boat you can afford (advice we received during the boat hunt) it’s get the smallest blue water capable boat you can feel good living on then go enjoy the thousands you’ll save on maintenance by spending more years living a life of true freedom.
The costs of a larger boat size go up much faster than the benefits. Many people do not want to confront this, and get really defensive when this fact is presented. 35' is way more room than most couples would ever need on a cruising sailboat. This was well-understood 40+ years ago, but as production costs have come down a little, and there are a ton of older sailboats on the market depressing values, while conspicuous consumption has become commonplace people have been pushed by the industry to get boats 10 or more feet larger than they would have been in a generation ago. Downsizing the dreamboat even 5 feet makes swinging the budget hugely easier.
Buy the smallest boat you can live with. Your wallet will thank you.
Watching this video brings back fond memories. My wife and I no longer sail because of age etc. but we did much of the same stuff that you are doing now. We had to go up shark river a short distance to find calm waters for two nights due to the wind. The no-see-ums were terrible each morning early but improved as the day wore on. We too were headed to the Bahamas but Marathon anchorage was our next stop after Shark river. Our launching point for the Bahamas was the anchorage at Rodriguez Key. As you will discover, waiting for weather just to cross the Gulf Stream can be long, but wait you must!! Any wind from the north is bad in the stream. Sorry, I don't mean to give advice but we have been there and done it several times and know of the many dos and do nots . We have many great memories and we have NEVER been sorry for the time and money required to do this. I imagine a lot has changed since we did this last, about 12 years ago or so now but I would go again again tomorrow if I could!! Good luck, fair winds and never look back!! Captron.
Hay, Fair winds. I am on a 27' S.V. No Refrigeration and a toughbook laptop for my electronics. I go anywhere and do anything. I am not broke, I could buy any yacht I chose. padding myself in comfort is not what being on the ocean is about for me. I can run through every corner and system of this boat in my mind. I can physically touch and inspect every corner of my yacht. My cost cruising is $750 a month. that is food and boat operation, repair and maintenance; marinas included. No booze or fun. If I am in the mood for a bit of decadence, there are resort marinas all over the world to satisfy that fancy. Small is good! As you age you may want a bit more sea kindly vessel. You can always pick one up since you will be flush with cash from your savings, besides that is what financial recessions are made for. Make a few bucks on the work you did on your boat, sock away that war chest, get some sailing done cheap and when there is blood in the water you can have your pick of vessels. As far as the pooch, don't ever admit it but when at dock, kock the pooch off the deck and into the water. Give Him a clear understanding of the outcome and you wont have to worry about him again. I sail with a springer spaniel. She is better footed with more respect for the sea then most sailers. No nets or life vests, just strong natural instincts for self preservation. She can board and disembark in every condition and she and I share a laugh watching the credit card captains wrestle their pets on and off the boats.
I enjoy your work, thanks for sharing,
David
Being a former Coastie myself from the 90's, I thought I'd shout out to you with a big "SEMPER PARATUS" ! The term in Latin, for those of you who don't know is "Always Ready". Every good sailor knows that you practice in good weather and bad. Practice is the key word. I learned to sail in the Pacific Northwest, where summers you're lucky to feel a breeze. So in the winter, in 20-25 knots in a 22 Catalina, is when I took my classes. I learned more by flying by the seat of my pants with an outstanding instructor by my side, then I ever would have slogging along under normal conditions. I've ripped a mainsails, wrapped sheets around sails and lost many of hats (many of which became a MOB drill). Every experience is practice for the inevitable moment when all hell breaks loose. More power to you guys or not if you don't want an engine. :)
Semper Paratus shipmate. Appreciate the comment and for sharing your insights!! Fair winds!
Your boat is close to the perfect size. When you start doing offshore you really feel the benefits. smaller boats have to climb every wave, while around 30 to 35 foot takes a couple of waves at a time which adds so much to comfort. I sailed a great 23 footer on the southwest coast of Ireland for over 18 years and passages took forever as the waves used to slow the boat which was a 1/4 tonner and reasonably fast. Upgraded to a Tradewind 33 last summer and the difference is great. The boat eats the waves and we make good passage times in comfort. The HR you have is a great boat and it will take you everywhere you want to go safely and in comfort. Great channel
You have a HR, that is a major awesome boat for heavy weather, might as well use it woot
I enjoy watching your videos to people that actually like being together I think that's the best part
Sailing boat size establishes a certain degree of bluewater safety in rough conditions. Read the admiralty reports on fatalities at sea and you will find most of them are on small boats. Yes there are people who take small boats all around the world but they usually end up being the fatalities when the going gets rough. I think your boat is the minimum size to take bluewater cruising.
Edward Snover 100% agreed! A 35ft is the minimum for world cruising, once they get in real seas they might learn that...
Lin and Larry Pardey would disagree with you. Well known and respected sailors for decades, who have also been on sailboats up to 100', and yet always preferred 30' and under for their own sailboat. So would many other experienced sailors, including most owners of such under 30' boats like Nor'Sea, Bristol, Contessa, Nonsuch to name just few. Most fatalities per US Coast Guard is irrelevant as they are mostly on non-ocean going craft. "Eight out of every ten boaters who drowned were using vessels less than 21 feet in length." There are very few boats less than 21 feet which I would even consider bluewater capable .. Flicka 20 is only one I can think of offhand. Most of those are not even sailboats.
This is alway a topic that generates big discussion... in my opinion and experience, i would say that anything below 35ft for circumnavigation is small. For me the perfect cruising boat sizes for that are between 35-44ft. This being said i do know people that travel in small boats and do enjoy it. I think every sailor will have different needs and objectives. For example i like a boat that travels fast in a little blow and it's fit for cruising in my case own a Westerly Typhoon 37 and i am not thinking about change to bigger or smaller in the near future...I feel she's the perfect size for 2 (also very easy to (singlehand) but 4 can go on a 20-30 days passage comfortably. It's a bit on the heavy side, strong hull so she can take a beat in big waves but she can reach 7-8knots in a 10knots breeze. It's always about the balance... i agree we don't need a lot of space or comfort items, but a good size water tank is good and space to carry all the goodies and food also a plus. You guys own an excellent small cruiser HR35 is an excellent boat she's heavy and can take a good beat and the construction quality is superb the only think i don't like in HR is the abuse of teak use in the deck... but you already worked out that issue. Teak is ok for the cockpit but as you know a teak deck carries a lot of problems and a lot of maintenance effort and expenses... 2 things you don't want when you're cruising. By the way excellent job in the replacement, hard work but apparently you resolved the issues with the water going in and it doesn't look so bad. My advice, before you move to a smaller boat is cruise in yours for awhile, get used to it see the advantage and disadvantages of the size. Cross an ocean with it! Then you will be more able to make a good decision. Opinions are like asses... everyone has one! Going smaller is always easier then going bigger... I wish safe adventures a fair winds! Maybe we will meet somewhere in the world at some point! ;)
That is my dilemna, as I feel the same about wanting boat that can sail faster in a blow, or maybe outsail oncoming one. Not all, but most of those under 30' known for its great bluewater sailing are tubs. I have no experience with, but hear 40+' or even heard 42+ are really needed for that sailpower, although are plenty around being sailed by a couple and even solo, not sure that is something I want to deal with. Let alone the bigger associated costs. Result is thinking around similar size you have. As you said, its all about balance.
AC have already stated they intend to sail their HR for a season first, enjoy efforts they put into it and get some experience first. But so far, they do not seem too worried about getting anywhere in timely fashion nor worried about extra space.
Kevin Fisher the flicka is undoubtedly a bath tub 🙂 Thank you so much for listening to us for the last few episodes and for understanding our thought process for coming about this decision. We’ve still got a bunch of episodes of us sailing on our HR before we make our decision and we’ve outlined that well in advance. The only reason we continue to share our smaller is better logic is to help others not fall into the same trap we did. It’s amazing how many people are so passionate about getting massive boats while there’s still a very small minority of “Pardey” minimalist types holding on to the facts that a bigger boat doesn’t always equate to more comfort at sea or ‘seaworthiness’. We’re just formulating our own opinions after sailing/living aboard for 2 years and sharing it.
Mosquito used to go for me exclusively. A room full of people, and they would tear me apart and leave everyone else alone... However, now that I am older, they don't like me anymore. So there is still hope Kelsey, don't give up!
Super chill Roo with his sea legs! Glad to finally see you guys getting to do some sailing!!!
We have been motor-less for 3 years, so some people definitely still do it ;) Good to see you trying to get off the mo crutch, the less you use it, the less you need it - but on a boat your size an aux. can help you get out of sticky situations. My advice for getting off the motor is crewing up for races down in FL. Cruiser-races are ubiquitous in FL and always looking for crew,. It is fun, free, and you will learn SO much about sail control and trip, and how to adjust for different situations. You'll learn to get out above that 3.5 kts in that wind.
Also, don't forget the art of motor-sailing. The sails aren't an on off switch, and you can adjust your apparent wind . You will use a fraction of the fuel that way. Fair winds!
I'm enjoying your "Voyage of Discovery". I've sailed all of my life (75+) so I've had a bit of experience. with this. Yes, sail in winds of 20-25 and get comfortable with it. In most parts of the world, that's a good sailing breeze, unless, of course, if it's on the nose. Practice anchoring and getting away under sail. At first keep the engine ticking over in neutral, as a safety blanket. You can also land a boat in a slip under sail. Again engine on as a safety 'till you are comfortable with it. Pay attention to where the breeze is from as even the rigging can give the boat headway. And finally, you've got to ease those sails in the light stuff. Ease jib halyard and find an outside lead for it. Same with main. In light air outhaul and halyard eased, traveler up and sheet out. Leach of main should assume a gentle curve. Heavy air, drop trav and stiffen the leach. Consider putting telltales on the leach at each batten. Good sailing. I Applaud you.
Looks like you were so at ease, I'm glad your enjoying what you love.
i must admit, i dont really get your need to suffer in order for sailing to be authentic. How does having hot water make the journey any less special?
I have to agree here. Don't get me wrong, I really love your channel while admiring the effort you have put into the boat so far. What I dislike though is the artificial whining about the engine and current sailing standards. It is up to you to get back to the basics (many options to do so): (1) Don't use the iPad, buy nautical charts instead and learn how to apply compass, terrestrial navigation and the sextant (à propos: what do you do if all your electronics on board die? Simulate this situation.) (2) Only use the engine in emergency situations and sit out calms, even after a storm to experience original sailing and the pleasantness of swell when not moving at all. But also learn how to land and put out to sea under sails - can be tricky sometimes! No reason to point the finger at fellow sailors who are simply sailing in their own way.
Looking forward to many fantastic videos. Fair winds and always a handful of water under the keel!
That is what young woke people think about.
@@jdl2180 We were all young once and none of us had answers. At least they're thinking, questioning, caring. Not trampling, rushing destroying.
"A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skillful Sailor...." Love that quote, but it is true.
As a recent subscriber, i've been absolutely enjoying the journey that guys have been on. I can only imagine how its been for the three of you! I always have had a great deal of respect and love of the ocean and just seeing that the lifestyle that you guys live is just truly inspiring!
Hi, I have been watching your videos for a few days and finally caught up with you guys. I am so inspired with your drive. You make a beautiful couple, working together as you do. I am 63 and I would love to sail the world , but it's probably not going to happen,lol ! one thing is my wife is not at all interested 🙄 . So I will enjoy going along with you guys, watching your videos.
Thank you for your great work letting me know what I would need to know before buying a boat . For now I will be watching your videos 👍
I respect your attitude towards all the tech... I think I'd be the same way. Having the modern conveniences available when you're in a jam... That's when it's gold. Fair winds and following seas to you.
You are true sailors.Keep the sails up :)
I too love speed as well as the peace of drifting along. You seem to be describing the difference between tent camping in the interior and glamping...simple sailing for sailing sake.
Love your channel, love Roo. You made your case for a smaller boat last week. I mentioned some limitations of a smaller boat two weeks ago and said it's your life. You want smaller, go smaller. Personally, I would go smaller than 37 feet and would prefer something in the 45-55 foot range, but that's me. I've taken cold showers before and if I don't have to, I'm not planning to. So get on with the adventure and take care of Roo! 😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵😊👍👍
I’ve been watching many sailing blogs ( uma, la vaga bond, and many others) you guys are the #1 best by far. I’m hooked!
You got the perfect attitude. We also wonder if we really need the AC (which we never can use unless at a dock), the pressure water (does not help conservation), the hot water heater (we just boil a kettle), and so on. But let me suggest in spite of these luxury items, hang on to the boat a bit longer...ie until you experience really big seas. We are from South Africa and trust me, you will really appreciate your boat in those conditions, so if you are making progress on the circumnavigation, keep this boat...if you can afford it (no offense intended). We too abandoned a much larger more complex boat for a safe comfortable 35 ft boat.
Wow. This was the best episode so far. (I am playing catch up). Its nice to hear your thoughts about life. I agree completely with everything you say. You are so lucky to "get it" while your still young.
Yes, love the one you're with, meaning the boat. Its easy to keep wanting something different but that is giving into our culture, not living counter culture which is your goal. Keep the HR. Its a solid good boat that you know well and remember, as you travel you will add more stuff on board including possibly another crew.
I think I got it... You like to sail rather than motor.. Listening to you guys go on for almost 6 minutes almost felt like you were preaching to us for some reason... Anyway, keep up the great videos and enjoy the dream..
You guys rock. Thank you so much. My girlfriend and I are 25 and planning our journey. The financial advice, life advice and life goals learned from you guys are outstanding. Definitely going to become a patreon.
Hey, Rhys glad to hear you are enjoying it!! A lot of the things we talk about come from MrMoneyMustache.com so be sure to check his stuff out as well. Feel free to fb message or email us if you have any questions and keep us posted on the dream!
This is so exciting! It was beautiful out there!
Hey guys. Nice video. I think you would enjoy two very inexpensive things. A used half ounce symmetrical spinnaker (no pole needed) for a few hundred bucks, and a big cheap camping mosquito net to toss over your bimini at anchor.
Thanks for a shot in the arm just in time for the end of the week. Wishing you all fair winds!! Cheers from down under.
All good advice. Generally when the boat feels slow, ease everything off. You still need to take out the bag in the sails if you are trying to sail close to the wind in a light air but having the sheets in too tight just kills the power.
Opposite in heavy air. Trim the sails as flat as possible and reduce sail area to reduce power.
You are so right about the tranquility and the "pure existence" of sailing. You will find, with experience, that in due course you will need your engine less and less, until it truly becomes just an auxiliary.
I always found particular satisfaction in sailing up to the anchor (to make retrieving the chain easier) and then using thd gentle forward motion of the yacht to break the anchor free from the bottom. Similarly, gliding ujp to the spot, lowering the anchor, and then backing the sails to help dig in the anchor on arrival.
As you have pointed out, our modern lives have conditioned us to believe that arriving sooner offers some advantage, whereas taking longer but savouring the journey makes so much more sense.
Thank you for the common sense! I agree with your training strategy 100% It will pay dividends!
Good practice. Do not be afraid of the wind, or else you will never cast off.
Brent Richter amen!
Pumped to see you guys finally out there and enjoying the fruits of your labour!
Glad to see you sailing after refit.
Small craft advisory means it is advised to take your sailboat out. Keeps all the power boats in!
Good source for inexpensive but good netting is sporting goods stores for soccer goals, cheap and designed to survive years of UV exposure. Some zip ties and your done!
Your interest in lower tech sailing touches on some very practical issues. If you want to roam freely, the more technology you depend on, the more vulnerable you are to failure. So, you are in a remote place on the globe and you have some kind of high tech failure- a circuit board on some kind of controller for example. There you sit, run aground on the high tech reef. There is a lot to be said for our approach and it will just take a bit of tinkering on your part to find the solution that works for you. I am following a similar approach- I have a steel cutter made in 86 and I am keeping her as low tech as possible and practical. All the best-
Please film it all if you head out in 50 knots. Sail everywhere if you can. I got the last ferry heading out the other day into a cyclone. Heaps of fun. I watch for sailing because I like sailing. I don't know of any motoring channels but I watch yours for sails.
Great video as always... And I love the thought process about going simple and enjoying the journey! And I ABSOLUTELY agree the more land "comforts" you put on the boat means more that can break or need maintenance..forget that crap !! Go simple and enjoy the journey!🍺⛵🍺
I just love the attitude, Sailboats are for sailing, if you spend more time motoring, you should have bought a stink boat LOL
If the winds were right, we used to sail our 25' Roberts, into and up the bendy creek we moored in, a distance of 2nm and right up to the jetty. Great practice in boat/sail handling in tight quarters. We often used to drop and raise anchor under sail, again great builder of skills. And if you don't have a tight schedule to keep, who cares if it takes an extra hour to get there.
the boat looks good, bravo! Worked hard for it for sure. Congrats
Hi guys, a tip for Kelsey’s mosquito problem is garlic, either eat plenty of it or buy some odourless garlic capsules and take 1 a day
Another great vid! Inspired and thankful for your videos and looking forward to the next one! Cheers!
Jason D'Amico thank you!!
So nice to see you finally out sailing !! All the hard work has paid off.
Such A Wonderful Young Couple.
"Co-existing with mother nature." That's what it's all about! You two do a great job and I can't wait to see more. Great job, guys. (Also, sweet shot of the mast & moon. A+)
Been follower here since about 20k subs, not a sailor at all but stumbled onto the channel and hooked ever since.
Didn't completely agree with getting the type of breed of dog for your lifestyle, but totally respect how seriously you guys take his safety. Always have a floating device at the right times, tied in, home again microchip (noticed the tag).
I am a veterinarian in Wisconsin, hit me up anytime you may need a bit of advice or help. Hope you never need to.
utriej awesome!! Thank you so much for the offer and for following along. Choosing a dog for this lifestyle is undeniably tough but we still feel confident we made a good decision. As long as we keep him engaged mentally, he seems happy even after not touching land for 36hours. And for the next 2 years he won’t be doing any passages longer than that. I highly doubt we’ll be crossing an ocean with him on board as we feel that’s not right to do to the boy! And we’re working on buying him some land and building a tiny house on it to spend our hurricane seasons at. I keep pitching it to him as “Roo’s Ranch” 🙂
Enjoy your videos and your taste for music is amazing
. Pls considers to add a playlist, ohh you already have. Thanks
Great video guys. No rush! Ant & Cid X
I love your sense of adventure. I agree with your take on sailing. All that said, please keep the engine and keep choosing not to use it. No rush anyway, until your lives depend on it. Sorry for the serious tone. Two cents only.
You guys made some excellent points on sailing.
Nice video guys, thank you
Good on you for getting out there and trying things! It's great to learn your boat, what it does. Get confident with it. As you say, you can't pick and choose your weather when ocean crossing.
Cool Ep.... more of this please. you both look so chilled made me feel like I was there in the moment with you , heart rate down smile on me face.... I may just crack a beer ..... Safe sail guys much hugs ....
Totally agree with you, its vitally important you know what to do how to put a reef in when it's really blowing ,how to reef down how to get your boat to be under control and stable in strong winds anyone can go out and sale in 3 or 4 knots having control of your boat in heavy winds is when it counts and is very rewarding
APPLAUSE!!! APPLAUSE!!! STANDING OVATION!!! Life isn't about all of the filler B.S., it's about connections between you three, to nature and other people. I miss growing up in a small town, Louisiana. BTW, Noseeums piss me off. Lol
Truly awesome episode ... 👍👌👏
Well... Tip my hat to you dude, you may not have a clue on how to set a blade in a jigsaw, but you have very clear what sailing is all about. Thanks for a great video.
Can't put the sails on upside down like you can the jigsaw blade :)
Yes. Enjoy the beauty of sailing.
Always good to tune in every week. Safe travels, cheers from North Florida.
Happy sailing, I noticed that your handheld radio in a drink holder next to the compass. FYI the magnet in the radio speaker is affecting your compass. Best to move the radio away from the compass. (I learned that the hard way)
Love your videos!
I really like your boat. I have always fantasized about sailing, and living abroad a sailboat. I love minimalist living. The Dutch woman Lauren Dekker said "to be honestly free in life is to not be attached to anything " that is what I want in my life. I want to be free. I want to thank you for your videos. I am going to achieve my own goals in my life too. I will buy my own boat in the future. Your instructions are great. Can you put in more references that you used to complete this project on your own. I love to read and learn. I am currently in the navy, but when I retire in 5 years I will start my journey.
Real good relaxing video and a chance to experience a passage. H.R. so in control. At 13:45 min mark topping still has tension
Long sleeves, long pants, a full brimmed hat with mosquito net annnd some deet. That's what I do when doing field work in riparian areas along the Colorado river. Still get a few bites through the clothes though. Good luck!
Nice! Glad to see you out there now! Last video I watched you were doing the deck replacement... Looked like a lot of work but you got it done! Enjoy the Keys, I can't wait to get back there sailing again ;-) Oh... that rear anchor of yours sure looks dangerous to me?! JMHO Fair Winds and Seas!
Hey guys, I’m fairly new to your channel. You are the first channel I’ve subscribed to since starting the process of planning my own sailing journey. Just like you I’m a complete novice living in MN(which Just got over a foot of snow in and in APRIL btw, no fun!) I’m also planning on documenting the whole process from beginning to whenever the journey ends. I’d love to keep in touch and hopefully share some stories and experiences with you both. Cheers for now!
I agree with your thoughts on going smaller. It's simpler and costs less and makes your life soon much easier. If I were to choose a seaworthy boat it would be around 27 -30 feet. James Baldwin sailed around the world in Atom.... a 28 foot Pearson Triton and myself I've always admired the Alberg 30 or the 27 foot Albin Vega. It's all about preference and what is comfortable for you. Myself ...i'll go smaller any day. It's about the experience and travel from point A to B .... that's what I love!!
When you're living full time on a boat, you're not in a hurry
Sometimes it's 150+ nm per day and sometimes it's 30 nm.
For me engine on a sailboat is only used when you want to reach your anchor spot and sometimes to get rid of an area without wind behind an island
Nice moments of reflection. Thanks.
Great video! I think you have a great boat which will serve you guys well. Don't get bogged down on all the other possibilities for boats. You have a great one! You guys have worked hard, sacrificed, and executed your plans. Focus more on the fun and on your future travel plans. RELAX now and do your thing!
Pastor Ramon
As well as i agree with you with learning to sail in heavy weather having speed also will help you to get away from bad weather, getting farther away from the center of a storm. I had no engine on my Pearson 30 for 2 years and I was on a mooring, not a marina, and that when I became a sailor 🙏
Thank you for another video. hope you had good week. And thank you for making are lives better.
John The Limo Driver from Kansas city
well im fitting a 5 kw motor ,wind, solar with 15 hp honda outboard ,on my parker dawson 26,and i must add you are absolutely right about size of a boat doesn't matter ,because many small craft have sailed around the world including mine.
"Slowing down" - Awesome perspective. Enjoy the moment.
hello from NJ I love your guys attitude just keep it up! 👍👍👍
Great attitude on sailing and time!
Great job guys, from Mississippi Outpost . JW. Seal Coastal Safety.
We love anchoring at Shark River............ until the sun goes down!!! Skeeter heaven.
Love 2! And eating lots of garlic seems to work but you two might not like being around each other if you eat it! LOL! Thumbs up!
Thumbed before the 3 second mark had passed... Always know it'll be some great Tube time ...
thank you for making me take pride in my 25 ericson with 9.9 outbord. im taking it as far as i can
John Dibarry heh it's a small sail boat like they said take it around the world ya don't need a big boat!!
I'll never be able to do what your doing at half my age. Wow what a great adventure you guys are on. If only to live life over again :) Thank you for your videos and allowing us, who cant do this go with you and learn allot from you too. I really like how you split up your dialog, it comes across quite good in my opinion. I hopefully will be able to support you at some point.
Just started to research pocket blue water sail boats. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks and love your channel
You guys might want to invest in a couple ThermaCell units. I used them hunting in the Carolina swamps and they are awesome for keeping the skeeters away with out nasty sprays. I never head out camping without them now.
Regarding your stern anchor. Suggest mounting it below the rail and with the pointy bits down. Above the rail with pointy bits up is a stab hazard, including eyes, teeth and jaw.
Hi guys, glad to see you out and sailing. I was wondering: do you have a Spinnaker for those low wind speed reaches/runs, or have you opted out of them? If so, why? Cheers from the (still) frozen North.
Love the vids... 2 questions. 1 how do you get wifi to upload and 2 u should sail up to Canada and taste are wind
Y’all might of said something in previous videos but what do you do for water?
Nice job
Ah sailing.....add more tell tales, check fair leads, adjust sheet, halyard and outhaul tension......endless tweaking. Oh I noticed you need to “mouse” the shackle pin on the lunch hook. Glad you’re out there. Entering wonderful cruising grounds so enjoy. Look forward to following your trip. Cheers
YO, appreciate the Yanmar. It's running great and this is the greatest stress elimination you will have (+ safe choices). Good training to take a bumpy inlet in rough conditions. So experiment; same in a small boat with little HP and see if this is less stressful. Small Boat, Small HP = small stress; Theory Busted... Real freedom and low stress is being able to safely control those unavoidable conditions; there will be times the greater HP is a sole savior. I hate the sound of an engine, however safety is first, so I also love the sound of an Yanmar when busting through a rough inlet.
Try Avon Skin-so-Soft (Original oil with citronella) as an insect repellent. Seriously, this is not a joke, a special forces soldier recommended it to me and although sceptical I gave it a try. It worked in the tropics, it even worked against Scottish Midges. It worked so well, I think Avon even market a variety as an insect repellent.