A few hair raising moments there 😩. You all coped very well and Atlas looked like she was enjoying herself.⛵⛵🤣. Take care and keep living the dream. Your transit through the Panama canal will bring back some great memories for me......I can't wait.🙏🙏
Tested the boat, tested the crew too i think. Hark at you 'Just leaving Jamaica' 😁 What a transformation for two lads from Wales out on the open ocean with just their own skills and Atlas to rely on. I am in awe and will be happy to have half the skills and knowledge that you two have gained. 'Infinity and beyond' 👍
Definitely tested us and the boat ⛵ It is absolutely crazy how far we have come since leaving Cardiff. I do think we both have grown as sailors and we still have a lot to learn. Everyday is a school day out there ⛵😁
Tuckin' into them Beans...with a serious purpose! Don't lose your will to live...at the end of days there will be a very small Chapter in the Book Of Life of blokes that lived life well...most Souls will not be in that Chapter, you 2 will certainly be in that tiny Chapter.... thank you so much for sharing your Adventures!
Well done lads. I think you are both handling it all very well. Rough weather can be just as much a mental thing as well as a physical thing and your bunk is your friend. Better in bed than flying across the cabin and breaking bones. Am so impressed by these Rivals and Atlas in particular. Stay safe. 🐟 😁
Hey Richard We did ok but Atlas is a 🏆. The bunk is the best place to be, safest and most comfortable onboard. It was challenging and very rewarding being out there ⛵
I love your videos guys, I don't think there's another sailing channel that's as down to earth as you two or gives such an accurate idea of what it's really like to be out on the open water. Fair winds and stay safe! Best wishes from Canada!
Thank you so much John We keep everything real and it's like all the viewers are on board with us. It's an absolute pleasure sharing this adventure with you. Thanks John ✌️
How far you boys have gone! You guys show what is possible if you decide to do something and just do it. I'm sailing to Alderny from Southampton this Easter and I think that's a big adventure. 😂 love your channel!
Amazing episode guys! You captured, perfectly, what is so enticing about the sailing/cruising life. Out in the void, with no help anywhere but each other, just riding the fine line between fear and triumph! Awesome job!💪❤️⛵
Well done lads, just a thought as you are off to Panama, we did that trip in 2008, and we went from Ecuador then on to galapagos, I know you love wild life, once in a lifetime trip then on to Polynesian islands. Now a pensioner you are bringing back so many memories. Stay safe, fair winds.
Hi Steve We would love to pay the Galapagos Islands a visit but it's way out of our league. We just haven't got the money to go there. However we will be sailing very close by on route to French Polynesia. That we can bring back fond memories
We will probably see bigger waves somewhere around the world. I think it was a mixture of strong winds and a lot of current. Made some pretty cool footage though Andy 😁
Hi Bruvs, what an epic voyage, I would have been terrified by those huge waves. You have showed your real true grit by handling the situation like heroes. Can't wait to see the Panama canal.
Amazing video lads, you have come on a long way since sailing around the uk. Those waves were huge and you just took it in your stride. Rock on Gwynfor 👍
Well done atlas truly has bonded with you two . Let fear be your friend and not your enemy. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish. And now I have to wait another week for next episode. You both are doing amazing x
Well done, chicos! Skills plus guts, winning combination. Great choice of music too-those soothing piano notes oddly underscore the formidable seas besieging you. Greetings from Spain
If you checked everything you should check every time before you left port, you'd never leave. Like the old Zig Ziglar saying, If you stayed at home until all the lights were green, you'd never leave home. Another great video guys! Thank You for sharing your skills with us! The will to live is easy when you're sipping a marguerita on the beach, but you have to get through some stuff to get there :)
Yo , what a ride guy's , looks serious fun . Roll with it Adam , that boats built for it mate . Always wear a harness outside . In those conditions , the risk of a knock down is pretty high , you may also like to prepare some meals before a blow . It saves trying to cook when the boat is bouncing around . The problem with the nav light is quite common . I've replaced a lot of lights on vehicles , for exactly the same reason . You can't repair them , well only on very rare occasions , so you are forced to shell out on a new one .
It was a wild ride and very uncomfortable in parts. We were just waiting for that one wave to knock us flat. Preparing meals before those kinds of conditions is a very good idea 💡 we have replaced the navlight on the bow. We tried to fix it but to no avail, it was rotten
@@TheSailingBrothers Yeah , somehow i don't doubt it . That boat of yours is built like a battleship . The hull at the turn of the bilge will probably be something like three quarters of an inch thick , even the tumblehome is around half inch . Early fibreglass boats were often overbuilt , because the builders were unsure what they were working with , and the keel was more often part of the moulding , so won't fall off . Unlike their modern lightly built counterpart . If ya carry a flask , ya can have that all important cuppa tea , (jeeze , only the Brit's , huh) , but there are flasks that will keep things like a stew warm . I've got one , and it's seriously handy . Like my work flask it's stainless , so unbreakable , and good for about 8 hours . Even has a fold up spoon in the lid .
Yes he's older boats are exceedingly strong. You're not the first person to say they were over-engineered so to speak with fiberglass. We have been in some strong winds and taking some big waves and Atlas just laughs. Us Brits love our tea 😁. I used to take a flask with me to work when I used to work on the site years ago
Wow boys, that footage of the massive waves really made me anxious! (I think your reactions helped that to be honest lol) - And watching i thought i bet the camera hasn't captured the real size! Glad it all went well :)) Cheers!
You really captured what it can be like out there, thamks. I had similar conditions between French Polynesia and Beveridge Reef last year, had to run off under staysail only for two nights. Triple-reefed main was too big.
Awesome… I love Sunday’s Insane waves. I could really sense your fear Adam… I would have been super stressed. The world is so much less scary once the sun comes up.
@@TheSailingBrothers I’m not surprised you were worried. It’s all very well people saying where you should let the waves hit you… but I imagine dark and the wind make it very hard to know where the waves are. I have never sailed in the dark.
To Experience, a Rogue wave in the daylight is bad enough. At night it's terrifying. I believe you are Spot On the current and winds witches brew caused these terrifying heights; especially broadsides!! Add your sleep deprivation is another matter. Great Videos!! THUMBS UP!
We were just waiting for that's one way to knock us flat! The problem was we were saying it across them. There was a lot of current in that Caribbean Sea making the waves very steep. Thanks for the thumbs up Bernard 😁✌️⛵
Somewhat late in commenting this week. You boyos had me worried with those big breakers coming in. Atlas seems to be great in those conditions. I did have a look on the webcams of the Panama Canal but didn’t see you, will look forward to your uploads. Had more adverts today so hoping you are moving up in the RUclips algorhytm. Sure that lots of us sharing your adventures are crossing their fingers for a wonderful, stress free, trip across that whopping big ocean. And looking forward to your footage . Stay safe lads.
Very late Robert 😭😭🤣🤣🤣 She did a fantastic job at looking after us. Dave S Wheatley took loads of still shots of us going through the canal on webcams. Check out our last Facebook update post. Apologies for all the adds they are a complete pain but it gives us so much needed revenue. We already looking forward to setting off across the Pacific 😎⛵😁😁
you do a great job supporting your brother, i notice the little things you do and when to pull back, like when you said, check the wiring before you leave, your brother took that as a slight against him, you picked up on that, either consciously of unconsciously and quickly changed your tone to ease his mind. Good stuff. I couldn't do it, my brother would be getting towed behind on the sup.. haha
I suppose I do that unconsciously lol We do look after each other and get along really well. You have to what you're living on a small boat together. Maybe I could tow him behind the boat 🤔😉
Maggi commented that you seam to have eternal youth and haven’t aged since you stated. I said they just looked hagged when they started😅😅 great to see how you navigation skills have really improved. Love the repair in the night. I find one of the metal glues like liquid solder good for jobs like that. Well done though. Glad you made it through. As your used it now a big big wave from me 👋👋👋
I think that's the case we did look pretty hagged once we started 🤣🤣 That's very interesting indeed regarding metal glue that would have saved our bacon. Maybe it's something we can get before we cross the Pacific. Thanks for the wave 😁
I cannot believe I did something B4 you guys. Back in December we chartered a yacht (with a skipper, coward I know) & sailed from Cartagena to San Blas then on to Panama. Leaving Cartagena around midnight, we had a gentle chug east for 5 hours B4 hitting current, 20+ easterlies & climbing seas. We maxed out at consistent 4-5m waves for a whole 30 hours. It was remorseless & exhausting despite short watches. The pay off was the SB islands. I remain blown by the today, some 4 months or so later. After SB the sea moderated but the wind remained in that 20-30kts ark which had you constantly looking over your shoulder. BUT, never mind me guys, loved the vid ……. yet again. I’m running out of expletives. Just keep ‘em coming.
Sounds like you beat us to it John 🤘 You had similar conditions to us then. Since we have spoken to other people and they have had similar conditions it's always a rough passage. We would have loved to go to SB Islands but chose not to because we didn't want to pay the cruising permit. Maybe we should have paid for the permit 😭
Hi Adam Hi Luke, that must’ve been so hard working on that bow light, but we’ll done Luke. But when under sail, you should only be using the the masthead tricolour, the bow & stern lights are for motoring (under power). Also, when sailing at night, always have a powerful torch 🔦 to play on the mainsail when close to other shipping, so effective. Wherever you are at the moment, it’s Good Friday tomorrow, so may I wish you both a Happy Easter. 👍👍
Hey Bernie Well I never knew that. We have always used the bow and Stern lights at night. We have a very powerful beam torch which we use for anchoring in a dark it's very bright. Wishing you a very happy Easter back home 😁👌
@@TheSailingBrothers That thing about nav lights, the masthead light only uses 1 bulb. as opposed to bow & stern using 3. It’s all about saving power. I have heard ocean going sailors (which you are now) say they don’t bother, except when other boats are about. Keep safe, you Ocean Going Brothers you 👍👍
Great video guys I bet your glad you didn't get conditions like this on your first sail ! Would it have put you off ? It's like being on a rollercoaster that you can't get off & just have to push through' you definitely have chose the right boat What a great advert for a rival
Great to Hear from you Guys in Panama Yeh Very very Well Done. Atlas is doing great with Her Deep Long Keel; That Swell was Heavy with a short frequency I personally would Reef right down to storm jib. Sailing on a beam reach's are the swells that Roll & turn other yachts turtle. Those were heavy waves but starter swells compered to Ocean Lows significant wave heights. If you spot whilst watching the Swell, Notice The Waves Come in 8ths, Every 8th wave is the Biggest they come in 2 sets of 4 ie 8th being the biggest wave then the next slightly smaller, 8-4 and so on until the next set of 4 start to increase until rounding back to 8th wave. The Biggest of all the Wave Sets as you know depend on Moon phase tide time + weather. You Both are Excellent Sailors & Atlas will Ride head to Wind with a Sea Anchor the Biggest swells. All the Very Best for the PACIFIC You Guys, Great Videos as always, Be Safe.
Hey Atlas did a fantastic job at looking after her crew as always, she is such an exceptional little yacht. We were nervous of one of those waves knocking her flat 😲 We noticed the waves coming in sets but didn't realize it was 2 sets of 4. It's fascinating to sit there and watch the waves coming like kind of hypnotic. If we were in a storm I would be happy to be aboard Atlas ⛵
@@TheSailingBrothers Yes I totally agree, Atlas is Living Up to What She Was Designed to Do; You've Both made Good calls on Rigging upgrades & other Deck Upgrades Atlas is well past Her Open Ocean trials, Your Right Atlas is Ready for the Pacific, As too You both are. Ye them Swells can build and out of all the sets there will be the Largest, You are right they have some presence as seen from Your Port Quarter as Atlas is Hand Steered, Good Call. Them seas come heavy at times but You Both have the Skill Atlas needs; All the Very Best Adam & Luke, And Yes I too would feel safe aboard Atlas in Heavy Seas. Fair Winds wished for you Guys⛵🌎 ❤
I re-watched your first sail in the Bristol channel…. You said its a bit rough here !! Compare that to where you are now, or what you’ll get in the Southern ocean !
Good sailing in prep for the pacific lads. But where were those life jackets and safety lines lads? Youve done so well, just please please please get them jackets on especially for those pacific swells!
We are just not ones to wear them all the time. We always wear them at night with harnesses. We should really get into the habit of wearing gear more often
Another great video lads....those seas were big lumps for sure......just out of interest...you mentioned the fishing boat with the outriggers....the Cornish guys use the same method to catch line caught bass....it keeps the hook lines apart....good luck on the passage through the canal....get well fendered up.....👍
Hey Chris I didn't know the good old fishing boys use the same method to catch bass. I assumed it was just something the locals did in Jamaica, it's very clever. Super glad you enjoyed the episode ✌️
You guys may or may not know this but your wire stripper tool should have a crimper on it instead of using the needle nose pliers to crimp on "stake ons"
Great Passage fellas. Them waves will get ya talking to Jesus...! Not for the faint hearted. " Hey, this was supposed to be a Pleasure Cruise?" Lol. I would get a new bow light and heat shrink the wire connections and use liquid tape ontop of THAT!...Seal it forever. This is the the point that gets buried in waves...driving rain.
Cheers Ray We thought it was meant to be a pleasure Cruise as well 🤣🤣 we have recently bought a brand new navigation light, it sealed and hopefully will not have any issues but I will check on its regularly
In November 2010 I sailed into tropical storm Tomas fifty miles east of the canal. In thirty years of sailing I'd never encountered a storm like that. One meter of rain fell. In Columbia over two hundred people died when the hills caved in. Twelve people were killed in Portabello when a hill caved in. It filled the old Spanish Fort with mud. The wind was so strong we had to crawl around on the deck. We couldn't stand up. And we couldn't face into the rain. I think the seas were running about thirty feet, more or less. We were stuck in the storm for four long days. Couldn't raise any sail. I ran the boat off under bare poles on one occasion and we were doing eight knots.
Wow Harry What incredible story! That is absolutely crazy. All those poor people that perished such a tragedy. It must have been quite the horrifying experience being on board in that. Really couldn't imagine being at sea for 4 days hammered by a tropical storm. Can't believe it's 1 m of rain fell, that's a lot 😲
Yes that is it for the Atlantic now the Pacific Ocean is calling. Most of those ways were around 3 m. The largest sets were maybe 4 m and those two rogue waves were in another League 🌊
Well guys, my friend set me off following your New York special then between following you all the way to Jamaica, I saw you go right around the UK. Now I have run out of episodes, how am I going to cope with just 1 a week?😮 safe passage to Panama looking forward to the canal and the Pacific. Love your fantastic channel, stay safe 👍
Hey Mark Sorry to hear you have run out of episodes. Maybe counseling can help you 😂😂. Sunday's coming with a brand new episode. When we cross the Pacific unfortunately we will run out of episodes on a Sunday until we reach French Polynesia 😭
@@TheSailingBrothers Thanks Adam & Luke I will get the counselling you suggested. When I go in the office I have started saying ‘Good morning everyone’ and have started to put a reef in some of my jeans. Nepi doesn’t work on cars either 🤪
Just got bk from good Friday church services. You mate's be safe, and I'll leave a nice thick slice of Easter ham for both of you. Mashed potatoes and gravy and yams and hot oven fresh rolls. I'll be thinking of you lads
@@TheSailingBrothers "The green flash is a phenomenon that occurs at sunset and sunrise when conditions are favorable, and results when two optical phenomena combine: a mirage and the dispersion of sunlight. As the sun dips below the horizon the light is being dispersed through the earth's atmosphere like a prism. " Not Jamacian ganja!
While sailing from the Bay of Honda on the north coast of Columbia SA around to Santa Marta, Columbia SA we were hit with Christmas winds so strong that the seas were horribly confused. Our auto pilot could not handle the conditions. We had to hand steer for 12 hours. You could only stand for about 1 hour at a time until your arms were exhausted. It was nearly impossible to keep our course. Once we finally reached port I did not want to think about sailing under those conditions again. That was the worst I had ever seen. Our weather router had given us calm seas and gentle winds in our forecast. No way to know what we had to face till we were stuck in it. ⛵. ⚡. 💦. 🌩️. 🌊 🥺
That sounds like a nightmare. Some real tough conditions. That is something I bet you will never forget! You never know what you're going to get until you're out there experiencing it 😭🤘🌊🌊⛵⛵💨💨💨
Nice, I'm gonna follow this. I'm beginning to think I was very unlucky in my year in the Norwegian Navy. The best passage Bergen-Skagen looked like that, and the others were like being in a frothy washing machine, never less than 45 knot winds. The worst one was Edinburgh-Bergen with a 60 knot Northerly against the current. I was stood 45 feet up on the bridge and looking UP at the rogue waves. I can't imagine sailing in that, but sailing is what I want to begin with so I suppose I can't outrun it and it's bound to happen? But where are the videos of people who did?
Hi Steffen Sounds like you encountered lots of bad weather during your time in the Norwegian Navy. Unfortunately honestly they both you cannot outrun bad weather so you are bound to encounter it sooner or later. Dealing with bad weather is what makes you a great sailor 🌊💨⛵😁
So did you have to get a new sim card for every little island nation you stopped at or how does that work exactly? Just wondering how you got Windy update after you had shoved off...
We have to pick up a SIM card for each new country we visit. Pop into a local phone shop and get a data only plan that's the only way unless we get starlink which is way out of our league 😭
Well done lads - great after all those miles under your keel - that you trust your boat -look after her - she'll look after you. Beam on seas are a bitch... so good onya. Speak to me - you have AIS on board? What systems are you using for weather and texting Iridium Go - or Garmin in reach. You must be going through the PC about now - keep it up you are doing so well. Think of what you have done and what you have achieved - I raise my beer in a toast..
Thanks Dirk If you look after your vessel she will look after you. Those waves on the beam were a little worrying for a knockdown. Yes we do have AIS transpond to and receiver. We have Garmin inreach and are in contact with two weather guys. We have been to so many places in the last two years it's totally bonkers. Cheers Dirk 🍻
A few hair raising moments there 😩. You all coped very well and Atlas looked like she was enjoying herself.⛵⛵🤣. Take care and keep living the dream. Your transit through the Panama canal will bring back some great memories for me......I can't wait.🙏🙏
Atlas coped really well with the conditions better than us. She is such a fantastic ⛵ we hope you enjoy the upcoming Panama canal videos mark 😉👌⛵😁
Tested the boat, tested the crew too i think. Hark at you 'Just leaving Jamaica' 😁 What a transformation for two lads from Wales out on the open ocean with just their own skills and Atlas to rely on. I am in awe and will be happy to have half the skills and knowledge that you two have gained. 'Infinity and beyond' 👍
Definitely tested us and the boat ⛵
It is absolutely crazy how far we have come since leaving Cardiff. I do think we both have grown as sailors and we still have a lot to learn. Everyday is a school day out there ⛵😁
Wow for waves to look that big on video they must have been really impressive in real life. Well done fellas!
Normally they look pretty small on camera but these were absolutely huge 🌊
Tuckin' into them Beans...with a serious purpose! Don't lose your will to live...at the end of days there will be a very small Chapter in the Book Of Life of blokes that lived life well...most Souls will not be in that Chapter, you 2 will certainly be in that tiny Chapter.... thank you so much for sharing your Adventures!
Thank you Freddy 👌
It is an absolute pleasure sharing this adventure with you all ⛵😁✌️
Well done lads. I think you are both handling it all very well. Rough weather can be just as much a mental thing as well as a physical thing and your bunk is your friend. Better in bed than flying across the cabin and breaking bones. Am so impressed by these Rivals and Atlas in particular. Stay safe. 🐟 😁
Hey Richard
We did ok but Atlas is a 🏆. The bunk is the best place to be, safest and most comfortable onboard. It was challenging and very rewarding being out there ⛵
Incredible run guys stay safe
Thanks Hillary ✌️😁🤘
Good sized waves, and steep too. Almost don't wanna look past a big one. Great sailing boat and crew. All the best for the pacific
Thanks Lonestar Sailing ⛵😁✌️
I love your videos guys, I don't think there's another sailing channel that's as down to earth as you two or gives such an accurate idea of what it's really like to be out on the open water. Fair winds and stay safe! Best wishes from Canada!
Thank you so much John
We keep everything real and it's like all the viewers are on board with us. It's an absolute pleasure sharing this adventure with you.
Thanks John ✌️
Brilliant job guys in some monster seas 🌊
Thanks buddy 👌😁
How far you boys have gone! You guys show what is possible if you decide to do something and just do it. I'm sailing to Alderny from Southampton this Easter and I think that's a big adventure. 😂 love your channel!
Hey Darren
We took a chance, went for it and it's paid off. Really anyone can do it! Have a fantastic passage to Alderny this coming Easter 😁⛵⛵
Gutsy....friggin terrifying....safe travels you two
Cheers 🥂
Tony
Was a crazy experience Anthony ✌️😁😁
Man do we relate! Those massive waves smashing over you can be pretty horrifying. Especially at night! Thankfully our boats an take more than we can🙏🏼
Yes the older boats can really handle those conditions. It's amazing how strong they are ⛵
Wow... great episode guys! What an experience you are having. Savour every moment.
We are having The Best Time of our lives!! ⛵⛵
Excellent stuff. Thanks.
Cheers Matt ✌️
AMAZING VOYAGE!!! You guys have really come a Long Way!!! Can not wait for the next Video!!!! Keep Safe!!!!
I think it was up there in one of the craziest passages we have done. It's amazing how far we are coming 2 years. Now the Pacific Ocean 😁
Those waves were so big the camera actually caught it a bit as it was. Im so glad you have a good boat. Thanks for the videos. Amazing filming
They did look pretty big. The camera normally flattens it out. So glad we are in Atlas ⛵
Watching this I just noticed that Windy has currents! Thanks for the video. I'm exhausted by hanging onto the couch when the waves come past.
Windy does so much more! We use it all the time it's fantastic. Would be nice for the sponsor 😜. That was a challenging passage
Absolutely amazing. Well done, lads. Stay safe out there!!
Thank you so much Robert 🤘
Amazing episode guys! You captured, perfectly, what is so enticing about the sailing/cruising life. Out in the void, with no help anywhere but each other, just riding the fine line between fear and triumph! Awesome job!💪❤️⛵
Thank you so much SV Persephone ✌️⛵. It was a crazy first half to the passage, big waves, blustery winds and a fantastic boat to keep us safe ⛵
Well done lads, just a thought as you are off to Panama, we did that trip in 2008, and we went from Ecuador then on to galapagos, I know you love wild life, once in a lifetime trip then on to Polynesian islands. Now a pensioner you are bringing back so many memories. Stay safe, fair winds.
Hi Steve
We would love to pay the Galapagos Islands a visit but it's way out of our league. We just haven't got the money to go there. However we will be sailing very close by on route to French Polynesia. That we can bring back fond memories
Scary stuff gentlemen, they were big waves 🌊🌊🌊 🤞🏻 the rest of the journey was better for you.👍🏻👍🏻
We will probably see bigger waves somewhere around the world. I think it was a mixture of strong winds and a lot of current. Made some pretty cool footage though Andy 😁
You still have a healthy respect for the sea....very sensible. Lovely episode guys.... keep it coming.
The ocean can be very very forgiven! Demands big respect super glad you enjoying the episode ✌️⛵
Those were some impressive waves, holy bananas! But the Rival can take it - and the brothers, too, by now ;) Great episode!
We were very worried but Atlas was loving it ⛵😲😁😁😁. She can take it but can her crew
Hi Bruvs, what an epic voyage, I would have been terrified by those huge waves. You have showed your real true grit by handling the situation like heroes. Can't wait to see the Panama canal.
Hey
It was pretty damn scary at times. Also at night when you can't see the waves but you can hear them. Atlas did fantastic job looking after us ⛵
Perfect 🥰💞👌. Good morning and stay warm and safe. Yes the ocean can be rough.....from the Ozarks
We started watching the first series of the Ozarks again last night 😁
Oh my goodness I was gripping my seat watching those waves . Stay safe x
It was pretty scary for us. Especially being like that day after day 😲
Amazing video lads, you have come on a long way since sailing around the uk. Those waves were huge and you just took it in your stride. Rock on Gwynfor 👍
It is crazy how far we have come since sailing around the UK. Atlas saved our bacon 😁
Well done atlas truly has bonded with you two . Let fear be your friend and not your enemy. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish. And now I have to wait another week for next episode. You both are doing amazing x
Atlas means everything to us! What scares you makes you stronger. It's only another 5 days Joannar. Thanks for your very positive feedback 👌
Well done, chicos! Skills plus guts, winning combination. Great choice of music too-those soothing piano notes oddly underscore the formidable seas besieging you. Greetings from Spain
Greetings to you in Spain
Super glad you enjoyed this week's video 🤘 really glad you liked the piano music 🎶
Love watching your series ! "Bonjour" from the South of France ! Well done ! 👌🐟🙏⛵👏🏝👍🌊😀
Greetings to you in France 😁🤘⛵😎👌✌️🧀🧀🧀🧀
Well done lads, scary stuff, but you handled it great. Super, excellent video, well made with cool commentary....really nice film-making...
Thank you so much indeed that is really kind of you to say 😁
If you checked everything you should check every time before you left port, you'd never leave. Like the old Zig Ziglar saying, If you stayed at home until all the lights were green, you'd never leave home. Another great video guys! Thank You for sharing your skills with us! The will to live is easy when you're sipping a marguerita on the beach, but you have to get through some stuff to get there :)
You are right you would never leave! Sometimes you just have to go for it 😉
You boys have a way to capture the oceans fury! Not many channels have done that!! Stay safe!!
Thank you Judy ⛵👌😎
Many Thanks Guys Keep Sailing X
Cheers RF33
Great episode gents! Stay safe and keep rolling! You guys got this no problem! 👍👍
Thank you Matt mate oh yeah ⛵😎👌🌊✌️
@@TheSailingBrothers 👍👍
Wow! Really across the other side of the world!! Fair winds boys ❤
Once we get to New Zealand we'll be slowly making our way home 😭
That Rival just incredible in those heavy seas... amazing.
Those are the conditions she was built for ⛵
Well done guys, as you say the camera never does justice to the size of the waves. Looking forward to part 2. Stay safe.
Yes the camera always flattens them out 🌊. Part 2 next Sunday 😁
Thanks for sharing the ocean 🌊 can be rough. Stay safe
The ocean can be very unforgiving
That’s some pretty rough conditions guys . Well done for staying calm and in control. 👍
If it's got any worse we would have just run with it Mark. It's so lucky we have good old solid Atlas ⛵
Another great video guys!
Cheers 🌊😎
Yo , what a ride guy's , looks serious fun . Roll with it Adam , that boats built for it mate . Always wear a harness outside . In those conditions , the risk of a knock down is pretty high , you may also like to prepare some meals before a blow . It saves trying to cook when the boat is bouncing around .
The problem with the nav light is quite common . I've replaced a lot of lights on vehicles , for exactly the same reason . You can't repair them , well only on very rare occasions , so you are forced to shell out on a new one .
It was a wild ride and very uncomfortable in parts. We were just waiting for that one wave to knock us flat. Preparing meals before those kinds of conditions is a very good idea 💡 we have replaced the navlight on the bow. We tried to fix it but to no avail, it was rotten
@@TheSailingBrothers Yeah , somehow i don't doubt it . That boat of yours is built like a battleship . The hull at the turn of the bilge will probably be something like three quarters of an inch thick , even the tumblehome is around half inch . Early fibreglass boats were often overbuilt , because the builders were unsure what they were working with , and the keel was more often part of the moulding , so won't fall off . Unlike their modern lightly built counterpart .
If ya carry a flask , ya can have that all important cuppa tea , (jeeze , only the Brit's , huh) , but there are flasks that will keep things like a stew warm . I've got one , and it's seriously handy . Like my work flask it's stainless , so unbreakable , and good for about 8 hours . Even has a fold up spoon in the lid .
Yes he's older boats are exceedingly strong. You're not the first person to say they were over-engineered so to speak with fiberglass. We have been in some strong winds and taking some big waves and Atlas just laughs. Us Brits love our tea 😁. I used to take a flask with me to work when I used to work on the site years ago
Jaysus boys! That sucks! Glad you're ok, since you must be if you uploaded this vid. Hang in there! Beautiful footage.
It was pretty dam crazy but yes we made it safely 😁
It will take your breath away!!!
Awesome, I don’t want each video to end. :-)
Sorry Greg 😭
Those waves looked scary 😬 hope you enjoy Panama!
Panama is really cool. But also extraordinarily hot 🥵🤣🤣
Hey, I'm first! Thanks for the videos guys.
Yes congratulations Sean 😁😁😁😁😁
Wow boys, that footage of the massive waves really made me anxious! (I think your reactions helped that to be honest lol) - And watching i thought i bet the camera hasn't captured the real size! Glad it all went well :)) Cheers!
It made us very anxious 🤣🤣, the camera always flattens the seat out 🌊
Cheers 🤘
Delicious!!!
You really captured what it can be like out there, thamks. I had similar conditions between French Polynesia and Beveridge Reef last year, had to run off under staysail only for two nights. Triple-reefed main was too big.
It's a pleasure Hugh
You must have had some serious conditions to be running under staysail alone! Wow 😲
Awesome… I love Sunday’s
Insane waves.
I could really sense your fear Adam… I would have been super stressed. The world is so much less scary once the sun comes up.
We were worried in case one of those large waves hits Atlas directly on the beam and rolled us. Things seem much better in daylight 🤔
@@TheSailingBrothers I’m not surprised you were worried.
It’s all very well people saying where you should let the waves hit you… but I imagine dark and the wind make it very hard to know where the waves are. I have never sailed in the dark.
Excellent video. Rough as a cob, but you did it.
We sure did Rauf ⛵
To Experience, a Rogue wave in the daylight is bad enough. At night it's terrifying. I believe you are Spot On the current and winds witches brew caused these terrifying heights; especially broadsides!! Add your sleep deprivation is another matter. Great Videos!! THUMBS UP!
We were just waiting for that's one way to knock us flat! The problem was we were saying it across them. There was a lot of current in that Caribbean Sea making the waves very steep. Thanks for the thumbs up Bernard 😁✌️⛵
Somewhat late in commenting this week. You boyos had me worried with those big breakers coming in. Atlas seems to be great in those conditions. I did have a look on the webcams of the Panama Canal but didn’t see you, will look forward to your uploads. Had more adverts today so hoping you are moving up in the RUclips algorhytm. Sure that lots of us sharing your adventures are crossing their fingers for a wonderful, stress free, trip across that whopping big ocean. And looking forward to your footage . Stay safe lads.
Very late Robert 😭😭🤣🤣🤣
She did a fantastic job at looking after us. Dave S Wheatley took loads of still shots of us going through the canal on webcams. Check out our last Facebook update post. Apologies for all the adds they are a complete pain but it gives us so much needed revenue. We already looking forward to setting off across the Pacific 😎⛵😁😁
The will to live is the single most important tool for survival
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Tack!
Thank you for the superthanks😁😁😁
Big seas! Go go go Atlas
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you do a great job supporting your brother, i notice the little things you do and when to pull back, like when you said, check the wiring before you leave, your brother took that as a slight against him, you picked up on that, either consciously of unconsciously and quickly changed your tone to ease his mind. Good stuff. I couldn't do it, my brother would be getting towed behind on the sup.. haha
I suppose I do that unconsciously lol
We do look after each other and get along really well. You have to what you're living on a small boat together. Maybe I could tow him behind the boat 🤔😉
Maggi commented that you seam to have eternal youth and haven’t aged since you stated. I said they just looked hagged when they started😅😅 great to see how you navigation skills have really improved. Love the repair in the night. I find one of the metal glues like liquid solder good for jobs like that. Well done though. Glad you made it through. As your used it now a big big wave from me 👋👋👋
I think that's the case we did look pretty hagged once we started 🤣🤣
That's very interesting indeed regarding metal glue that would have saved our bacon. Maybe it's something we can get before we cross the Pacific. Thanks for the wave 😁
I cannot believe I did something B4 you guys. Back in December we chartered a yacht (with a skipper, coward I know) & sailed from Cartagena to San Blas then on to Panama.
Leaving Cartagena around midnight, we had a gentle chug east for 5 hours B4 hitting current, 20+ easterlies & climbing seas. We maxed out at consistent 4-5m waves for a whole 30 hours. It was remorseless & exhausting despite short watches.
The pay off was the SB islands. I remain blown by the today, some 4 months or so later.
After SB the sea moderated but the wind remained in that 20-30kts ark which had you constantly looking over your shoulder.
BUT, never mind me guys, loved the vid ……. yet again. I’m running out of expletives.
Just keep ‘em coming.
Sounds like you beat us to it John 🤘
You had similar conditions to us then. Since we have spoken to other people and they have had similar conditions it's always a rough passage. We would have loved to go to SB Islands but chose not to because we didn't want to pay the cruising permit. Maybe we should have paid for the permit 😭
@@TheSailingBrothers Send me an email address & I’ll forward some of the pics, taken with a bad back too I will add.
Decent F7 waves there you guys are unbelievable enjoy it fellas
It made it all the more because they were on the beam 😲
@@TheSailingBrothers i could see! I'd have pooed my speedos there and tried to run with em more, did look like freak waves.
Hi Adam Hi Luke, that must’ve been so hard working on that bow light, but we’ll done Luke. But when under sail, you should only be using the the masthead tricolour, the bow & stern lights are for motoring (under power). Also, when sailing at night, always have a powerful torch 🔦 to play on the mainsail when close to other shipping, so effective.
Wherever you are at the moment, it’s Good Friday tomorrow, so may I wish you both a Happy Easter. 👍👍
Hey Bernie
Well I never knew that. We have always used the bow and Stern lights at night. We have a very powerful beam torch which we use for anchoring in a dark it's very bright. Wishing you a very happy Easter back home 😁👌
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That thing about nav lights, the masthead light only uses 1 bulb. as opposed to bow & stern using 3. It’s all about saving power. I have heard ocean going sailors (which you are now) say they don’t bother, except when other boats are about. Keep safe, you Ocean Going Brothers you 👍👍
Bangin....
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Great video guys I bet your glad you didn't get conditions like this on your first sail ! Would it have put you off ?
It's like being on a rollercoaster that you can't get off & just have to push through' you definitely have chose the right boat
What a great advert for a rival
I don't think it would have put us off just made us more determined. She is such a fantastic boat seems like she can handle anything ⛵😁👌
Incredible waves…😮
Absolutely monstrous 😲
Great to Hear from you Guys in Panama Yeh Very very Well Done. Atlas is doing great with Her Deep Long Keel; That Swell was Heavy with a short frequency I personally would Reef right down to storm jib. Sailing on a beam reach's are the swells that Roll & turn other yachts turtle. Those were heavy waves but starter swells compered to Ocean Lows significant wave heights. If you spot whilst watching the Swell, Notice The Waves Come in 8ths, Every 8th wave is the Biggest they come in 2 sets of 4 ie 8th being the biggest wave then the next slightly smaller, 8-4 and so on until the next set of 4 start to increase until rounding back to 8th wave. The Biggest of all the Wave Sets as you know depend on Moon phase tide time + weather. You Both are Excellent Sailors & Atlas will Ride head to Wind with a Sea Anchor the Biggest swells. All the Very Best for the PACIFIC You Guys, Great Videos as always, Be Safe.
Hey
Atlas did a fantastic job at looking after her crew as always, she is such an exceptional little yacht. We were nervous of one of those waves knocking her flat 😲
We noticed the waves coming in sets but didn't realize it was 2 sets of 4. It's fascinating to sit there and watch the waves coming like kind of hypnotic. If we were in a storm I would be happy to be aboard Atlas ⛵
@@TheSailingBrothers Yes I totally agree, Atlas is Living Up to What She Was Designed to Do; You've Both made Good calls on Rigging upgrades & other Deck Upgrades Atlas is well past Her Open Ocean trials, Your Right Atlas is Ready for the Pacific, As too You both are. Ye them Swells can build and out of all the sets there will be the Largest, You are right they have some presence as seen from Your Port Quarter as Atlas is Hand Steered, Good Call. Them seas come heavy at times but You Both have the Skill Atlas needs; All the Very Best Adam & Luke, And Yes I too would feel safe aboard Atlas in Heavy Seas. Fair Winds wished for you Guys⛵🌎 ❤
Best video yet! You two are THUGS
Oh yeah 🤘
Massive, massive seas! 😳
That's part of the Caribbean Sea is known for big waves 😲
@@TheSailingBrothers Scary! 😳
I re-watched your first sail in the Bristol channel…. You said its a bit rough here !!
Compare that to where you are now, or what you’ll get in the Southern ocean !
Yes nothing compares to what we have seen and what is to come. We often look back on our early episodes and smile 😁
Good sailing in prep for the pacific lads. But where were those life jackets and safety lines lads? Youve done so well, just please please please get them jackets on especially for those pacific swells!
We are just not ones to wear them all the time. We always wear them at night with harnesses. We should really get into the habit of wearing gear more often
Another great video lads....those seas were big lumps for sure......just out of interest...you mentioned the fishing boat with the outriggers....the Cornish guys use the same method to catch line caught bass....it keeps the hook lines apart....good luck on the passage through the canal....get well fendered up.....👍
Hey Chris
I didn't know the good old fishing boys use the same method to catch bass. I assumed it was just something the locals did in Jamaica, it's very clever. Super glad you enjoyed the episode ✌️
You guys may or may not know this but your wire stripper tool should have a crimper on it instead of using the needle nose pliers to crimp on "stake ons"
No we didn't know this Jay. I will have a look at them 🤔
Great Passage fellas. Them waves will get ya talking to Jesus...! Not for the faint hearted. " Hey, this was supposed to be a Pleasure Cruise?" Lol. I would get a new bow light and heat shrink the wire connections and use liquid tape ontop of THAT!...Seal it forever. This is the the point that gets buried in waves...driving rain.
Cheers Ray
We thought it was meant to be a pleasure Cruise as well 🤣🤣 we have recently bought a brand new navigation light, it sealed and hopefully will not have any issues but I will check on its regularly
In November 2010 I sailed into tropical storm Tomas fifty miles east of the canal. In thirty years of sailing I'd never encountered a storm like that. One meter of rain fell. In Columbia over two hundred people died when the hills caved in. Twelve people were killed in Portabello when a hill caved in. It filled the old Spanish Fort with mud. The wind was so strong we had to crawl around on the deck. We couldn't stand up. And we couldn't face into the rain. I think the seas were running about thirty feet, more or less. We were stuck in the storm for four long days. Couldn't raise any sail. I ran the boat off under bare poles on one occasion and we were doing eight knots.
Wow Harry
What incredible story! That is absolutely crazy. All those poor people that perished such a tragedy. It must have been quite the horrifying experience being on board in that. Really couldn't imagine being at sea for 4 days hammered by a tropical storm. Can't believe it's 1 m of rain fell, that's a lot 😲
The southern ocean awaits, if you thought those waves were big
I don't think we will be going anywhere near the Southern Ocean this time Phil. However I would love to sail down there one day and experience it
Well done lads !! thats the Atlantic for now , the Pacific awaits now , what wave heights do you estimate in this episode guys ? Fair winds !!
Yes that is it for the Atlantic now the Pacific Ocean is calling. Most of those ways were around 3 m. The largest sets were maybe 4 m and those two rogue waves were in another League 🌊
Well guys, my friend set me off following your New York special then between following you all the way to Jamaica, I saw you go right around the UK. Now I have run out of episodes, how am I going to cope with just 1 a week?😮 safe passage to Panama looking forward to the canal and the Pacific. Love your fantastic channel, stay safe 👍
Hey Mark
Sorry to hear you have run out of episodes. Maybe counseling can help you 😂😂. Sunday's coming with a brand new episode. When we cross the Pacific unfortunately we will run out of episodes on a Sunday until we reach French Polynesia 😭
@@TheSailingBrothers Thanks Adam & Luke I will get the counselling you suggested. When I go in the office I have started saying ‘Good morning everyone’ and have started to put a reef in some of my jeans. Nepi doesn’t work on cars either 🤪
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 bloody brilliant
Hi boys are you making progress, is it land ho time. Can't wait to see your Panama canal story-rick
Oh yes it was land ho Rick. Luke has been editing the Panama canal passage
Omg you boys have done it congrats. I can't wait to see the royals in the canal. Wow I knew I'd push you boys along lol. So very proud of you lads
Thank you Rick mate you are a ⭐ 😁😎😉
Just got bk from good Friday church services. You mate's be safe, and I'll leave a nice thick slice of Easter ham for both of you. Mashed potatoes and gravy and yams and hot oven fresh rolls. I'll be thinking of you lads
Sounds bloody delicious thanks Rick 😋
Great episode! Wild sailing. Have you ever seen the 'green flash' at sunset?
Never seen a green flash at sunset 🤔
You only see the Green Flash - when you smoke wacky weed..
Oh right 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@TheSailingBrothers "The green flash is a phenomenon that occurs at sunset and sunrise when conditions are favorable, and results when two optical phenomena combine: a mirage and the dispersion of sunlight. As the sun dips below the horizon the light is being dispersed through the earth's atmosphere like a prism. " Not Jamacian ganja!
Yeah its amazing how unjust video shows the size of the waves
The camera flattens it out but it still looked pretty impressive 🌊
While sailing from the Bay of Honda on the north coast of Columbia SA around to Santa Marta, Columbia SA we were hit with Christmas winds so strong that the seas were horribly confused. Our auto pilot could not handle the conditions. We had to hand steer for 12 hours. You could only stand for about 1 hour at a time until your arms were exhausted. It was nearly impossible to keep our course. Once we finally reached port I did not want to think about sailing under those conditions again. That was the worst I had ever seen.
Our weather router had given us calm seas and gentle winds in our forecast. No way to know what we had to face till we were stuck in it.
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That sounds like a nightmare. Some real tough conditions. That is something I bet you will never forget! You never know what you're going to get until you're out there experiencing it 😭🤘🌊🌊⛵⛵💨💨💨
4.21. Van Gogh would have screamed “Plagiarist” at the sight of that chart!
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Nice, I'm gonna follow this.
I'm beginning to think I was very unlucky in my year in the Norwegian Navy. The best passage Bergen-Skagen looked like that, and the others were like being in a frothy washing machine, never less than 45 knot winds. The worst one was Edinburgh-Bergen with a 60 knot Northerly against the current. I was stood 45 feet up on the bridge and looking UP at the rogue waves. I can't imagine sailing in that, but sailing is what I want to begin with so I suppose I can't outrun it and it's bound to happen? But where are the videos of people who did?
Hi Steffen
Sounds like you encountered lots of bad weather during your time in the Norwegian Navy. Unfortunately honestly they both you cannot outrun bad weather so you are bound to encounter it sooner or later.
Dealing with bad weather is what makes you a great sailor 🌊💨⛵😁
I can smell Cologne (sic) already
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Mate I've experienced bigger waves in my sailing dinghy down here in South Australia
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Wait until you get to the Pacific Ocean, that's what I call BIG. Same for the waves ....
We will be heading across the Pacific very soon 😁⛵
I live in South East Asia and at times there is so much plastic in the sea it is difficult to swim!
That sounds absolutely awful.
Feb 2022 lol I hope not haha Love all your vids I have watched from the start and keep going and be safe
I got the date wrong 🤣🤣
So did you have to get a new sim card for every little island nation you stopped at or how does that work exactly? Just wondering how you got Windy update after you had shoved off...
We have to pick up a SIM card for each new country we visit. Pop into a local phone shop and get a data only plan that's the only way unless we get starlink which is way out of our league 😭
My brother hit 20 ft seas in that area!!!
Holy cow
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Surely when electrics are that important you'd have a soldering iron on board, even if a gas one.
It's on the list!
Hows the cheese situation ?
Have you restocked ?
Jamaican Cheddar ?
We have restocked Atlas with cheese in Colon 🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀
God's speed yacht 3977Y.
Thank you Bruce
It's a shame the camera can not transfer the moment as you see and feel it. We're your below decks secured for you to roll?
It is a bit of a shame. We were all prepared to be rolled 😲
Randywhorton show me your channel and look forward watch more yall videos
Well I must thank Randy 🙏
Cheers Jamie ✌️
We hope you can join us across the Pacific
Do you have AIS? If no, get it.
We have AIS transponder and receiver
Well done lads - great after all those miles under your keel - that you trust your boat -look after her - she'll look after you. Beam on seas are a bitch... so good onya. Speak to me - you have AIS on board? What systems are you using for weather and texting Iridium Go - or Garmin in reach. You must be going through the PC about now - keep it up you are doing so well. Think of what you have done and what you have achieved - I raise my beer in a toast..
Thanks Dirk
If you look after your vessel she will look after you. Those waves on the beam were a little worrying for a knockdown. Yes we do have AIS transpond to and receiver. We have Garmin inreach and are in contact with two weather guys. We have been to so many places in the last two years it's totally bonkers. Cheers Dirk 🍻
Ye ha South Pacific - Marquesas - Fiji - Toumotos - here the lads come..
You boys should lern to hevto so you can rest safely
Our boat can heave to great. We did this in a force 9 sailing from Nova Scotia to Bermuda.
Only 10 days? Never mind lads Jamaica is not known for its cheese. 😂
I don't think we could have stayed much longer as the cheese wasn't the best 🤣🤣🤣