In this episode I sail from Ocean City Maryland all the wat to Chincoteague Virginia. This is a sailing vlog about my trip from Toronto Canada to the Bahamas.
My fiancé and I are just starting our sailing adventure. We are currently living in Toronto and the last year we having been doing research on sailing and living aboard. We also took sailing lessons during the summer. We hope to buy our boat this spring and start living aboard full-time then. Our plan is also in a couple of years to sail down to the Caribbean and then the rest of the world - after we fine tune our sailing and maintenance skills in the GTA. It is very inspiring to see your journey and we have binged watched your RUclips channel in the last month. Good luck on your adventures an we cant wait to see the rest of your journey!
Well I'll tell you one thing. I wish I had a companion out here with me. I wish you and your wife all the best! All I can say is do it! Find your sailboat of choice and live the dream! I've met so many along the way that chose this life but didn't untie the lines and actually go. It's a hard thing to do just up and leave. But so worth it. We only live once and everyday ashore is a lost day! Every single peice of gear on this boat has needed fixing at one point. Have the right tools and be prepared to dig into your engine bay at any moment. For example my fridge defrosted this morning and seems to be inoperable. I'll have to spend the day working on that. One other thing. Get all the things your wife will need.. creature comforts.. she could get scared off quick the moment things go wrong and they will. You have to be a certain type of resilient person. Sailing will test your relationship so start with a good foundation of knowledge. But in the end this life jouney will bring you guys closer than ever. Don't just jump into the 1st sailboat you find. Get the right one. The 1st day I saw EV on the hard I was in love and she has taken care of me. To think I actually almost purchased a piece of junk. Know your boat before you go. Especially the engine!!!!!!!! The engine is the most important saftey consideration! You have inspired my next video. You have given me the energy to get up and move on. Thanks for commenting this means everything to me. I hope to see you guys out there one day soon. Fair winds and following seas. Cap'n MiKL
Nice ride … good call anchoring as opposed to pushing for Norfolk. I always stopped at TideWater marina 0 Zero mile marker 365 Pearson ketch Glory Be Fair wind - following seas RIYC …. To Skull Creek Marina Many times
Michael, Steve here from Belmar NJ. Good to see you're still cruising! Good luck going forward! Thanks again for that burger on the dock! Safe travels Cap!
No worries brother!! Sending good energy and luck towards you and yours in the coming days!! Make 2023 the year everything changes! Don't forget to dream big and follow your heart and gut it will never lead you astray!!
Doing an awesome job my friend. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Sometimes fun sometimes scary but most important they are educational. Keep it up and fair winds. Cheers. 🤘
Thanks for the inspiration! These comments mean everything to me. I've made it to Florida and are on the Palm coast. The videos are going to change a bit for the better I hope. More story telling and shots of my surroundings. Some of the best experiences in my entire life have all happened in the last bit here. I really hope that transmits to the videos. I'm so close to the day I cross the gulf stream! With in a week or so! I really like all the comments because I hate to admit I feel a bit lonely out here maybe that will change coming up! Thanks for the comment
Your opening statement in this episode resonated with me. For me I am a year behind you in terms stepping foot on a boat, but have already done a lot of reading of so many sailing books, and have made the plans to get there. Currently just slowly making my way towards that big purchase to a new course in life. Just that, recently, I was laid off temporality (I hope) from my VFX job, so there will be a delay in the purchase time frame. I cant wait to have the same smile you have going over those swells. oh boy. :-) Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos, it is much appreciated.
Vfx eh? I'm IATSE 667 camera. I need a vfx person. Looking to make some graphics showing where I'm coming from and going to on maps. Kinda like Indiana Jones or something.. any thoughts? As well maybe I shouldn't have used the word Hell in my thumbnail. Someone just unsubscribed. There has been alot of people quoting scripture in the comment section.. maybe not a great idea.. lol. If your serious about making the change and living on a sailboat I have some tips for you. We should email. I'll tell ya it's been great so far but single handing has been tough. Wish I had a woman with me... just my 2 cents..
@@sailingEV888 Hi Mike, I tried to post my email, but it was blocked, I think in my YT channel it shows my website, which leads to my business email address, so if you want to see what I can do for you, VFX wise or elsewise, try there. But, I would suggest something you can easily do now. Find OSB Studio and record your screen, and pipe in your narrations on top. You will have a clean screen capture of the maps you show and good audio for it too.
Buddy boating is pretty difficult when there is 2 different boats that need different things such as draft, height etc. I always look at what's best for my boat and crew first. Unless you know the other guys well, it's always a risk you will be following a plan you are less comfortable with. All the best.
Thanks Chris!! I'm in Charlston right now about to make the hop to Fernandina Beach! Lots of cool episodes coming up. New one put tomorrow at 9am. Fair winds mate!
It's funny you say that the next video starts a kind of new vlogging style with lots more drone footage and scenery and story telling. Will release that first new style video in the next 48 hrs! Thanks for watching!
I know the feeling. One thing I can say is find the right sailboat! So crucial! Once you untie the lines it's going to be just you and her. EV has been good to me. Don't skimp out. Get a capable proven boat with the right saftey gear. I'm here to give you tips and details all you have to do is ask. Life is good out here and I've learned a ton. Just a matter of will now and time behind the helm!!
You wondered why your friends in the Oyster were so far out, could it have been to avoid the dreaded lobster pots ? Also maybe I didn’t get it from your video but it didn’t seem like all that difficult a passage ?
Sailing at night us a mental game. When that sun goes down fear sets in. You can't see what's ahead and just have to trust your charts. It was terrifying. Looking back now that was my longest passage yet. Tomorrow I'm doing the big push to the Caribbean!! Charlston to Jacksonville or beyond!! The key is just to trust your boat and let her get you there.. Thanks for commenting
@@Inamorata.367 it's been tough. I've run aground like 50 times. I had to wait for high tide just to get through a section today. It's been fun to turn off the engine and sail through all the twists and turns. Kinda like a sailing game. I'm just happy to be somewhere warm. As Steve Cantwell one if my subs said I've paid the piper" just a matter of time now and sheer will. Long days at the helm will pay off one of these days..
@@sailingEV888 A great adventure for sure.If you're a sailor and haven't run around.....You have the mentality for the trip you are on,taking everything in stride as it comes. 👍
@@sailingEV888 if you're staying on the ICW from Charleston, be mindful of Elliotts Cut. It is a narrow channel ( 30 yrds wide ) with severe current. When we went through in 2019, I did not consider the tides carefully enough and ended up trying to motor up this narrow channel against a 5 knot current. If I lost the bow we would end up on the rocky shore. It was one of the scariest parts my our journey south. Make sure you go through it on slack tide. Happy to see you've made it to SC !
Another great episode. Glad to be along for the journey.
Welcome aboard!
The hat and sweater look warm. Down puff jackets are good, too. They pack very small and are very warm and light.
My mom and dad were cruisers. She made me that wool sweater and hat. Stats warm even when wet.
@sailingEV888 its probably wool. How cool is it that you'rmom made it. In this day of everything from China. We are losing so much knowledge.
My fiancé and I are just starting our sailing adventure. We are currently living in Toronto and the last year we having been doing research on sailing and living aboard. We also took sailing lessons during the summer. We hope to buy our boat this spring and start living aboard full-time then. Our plan is also in a couple of years to sail down to the Caribbean and then the rest of the world - after we fine tune our sailing and maintenance skills in the GTA. It is very inspiring to see your journey and we have binged watched your RUclips channel in the last month. Good luck on your adventures an we cant wait to see the rest of your journey!
Well I'll tell you one thing. I wish I had a companion out here with me. I wish you and your wife all the best! All I can say is do it! Find your sailboat of choice and live the dream! I've met so many along the way that chose this life but didn't untie the lines and actually go. It's a hard thing to do just up and leave. But so worth it. We only live once and everyday ashore is a lost day! Every single peice of gear on this boat has needed fixing at one point. Have the right tools and be prepared to dig into your engine bay at any moment. For example my fridge defrosted this morning and seems to be inoperable. I'll have to spend the day working on that. One other thing. Get all the things your wife will need.. creature comforts.. she could get scared off quick the moment things go wrong and they will. You have to be a certain type of resilient person. Sailing will test your relationship so start with a good foundation of knowledge. But in the end this life jouney will bring you guys closer than ever. Don't just jump into the 1st sailboat you find. Get the right one. The 1st day I saw EV on the hard I was in love and she has taken care of me. To think I actually almost purchased a piece of junk. Know your boat before you go. Especially the engine!!!!!!!! The engine is the most important saftey consideration! You have inspired my next video. You have given me the energy to get up and move on. Thanks for commenting this means everything to me. I hope to see you guys out there one day soon. Fair winds and following seas. Cap'n MiKL
Nice ride … good call anchoring as opposed to pushing for Norfolk.
I always stopped at TideWater marina
0 Zero mile marker
365 Pearson ketch
Glory Be
Fair wind - following seas
RIYC …. To Skull Creek Marina
Many times
Michael, Steve here from Belmar NJ. Good to see you're still cruising! Good luck going forward! Thanks again for that burger on the dock! Safe travels Cap!
No worries brother!! Sending good energy and luck towards you and yours in the coming days!! Make 2023 the year everything changes! Don't forget to dream big and follow your heart and gut it will never lead you astray!!
Doing an awesome job my friend. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Sometimes fun sometimes scary but most important they are educational. Keep it up and fair winds. Cheers. 🤘
Thanks for the inspiration! These comments mean everything to me. I've made it to Florida and are on the Palm coast. The videos are going to change a bit for the better I hope. More story telling and shots of my surroundings. Some of the best experiences in my entire life have all happened in the last bit here. I really hope that transmits to the videos. I'm so close to the day I cross the gulf stream! With in a week or so! I really like all the comments because I hate to admit I feel a bit lonely out here maybe that will change coming up! Thanks for the comment
Your opening statement in this episode resonated with me.
For me I am a year behind you in terms stepping foot on a boat, but have already done a lot of reading of so many sailing books, and have made the plans to get there. Currently just slowly making my way towards that big purchase to a new course in life.
Just that, recently, I was laid off temporality (I hope) from my VFX job, so there will be a delay in the purchase time frame.
I cant wait to have the same smile you have going over those swells. oh boy. :-)
Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos, it is much appreciated.
Vfx eh? I'm IATSE 667 camera. I need a vfx person. Looking to make some graphics showing where I'm coming from and going to on maps. Kinda like Indiana Jones or something.. any thoughts? As well maybe I shouldn't have used the word Hell in my thumbnail. Someone just unsubscribed. There has been alot of people quoting scripture in the comment section.. maybe not a great idea.. lol. If your serious about making the change and living on a sailboat I have some tips for you. We should email. I'll tell ya it's been great so far but single handing has been tough. Wish I had a woman with me... just my 2 cents..
@@sailingEV888 Yeah, that would be great for both things.
How should we exchange contact info?
@@sailingEV888 Hi Mike, I tried to post my email, but it was blocked, I think in my YT channel it shows my website, which leads to my business email address, so if you want to see what I can do for you, VFX wise or elsewise, try there.
But, I would suggest something you can easily do now. Find OSB Studio and record your screen, and pipe in your narrations on top. You will have a clean screen capture of the maps you show and good audio for it too.
@@radekdrayco we should talk. I have OBS studio.. any ideas you have call me.. you have my number via the crew list.. hope to hear from you..
@@sailingEV888 sure thing Captain, msg sent
Always fun to see your videos. Glad you made it and ticked off handling a tricky entry! See you in the next one!
See you in the Next One!! For sure Island Man!! Just a matter of will and sheer effort to get out to those Islands!!
@@sailingEV888 Well you got that! And you're a good inspiration for me to get off the hard and into the water asap! Cheers mate!
Buddy boating is pretty difficult when there is 2 different boats that need different things such as draft, height etc. I always look at what's best for my boat and crew first. Unless you know the other guys well, it's always a risk you will be following a plan you are less comfortable with. All the best.
Great episode! My wife and I are a year behind you but hope to see you in the Caribbean! Love watching your content.
Thanks Chris!! I'm in Charlston right now about to make the hop to Fernandina Beach! Lots of cool episodes coming up. New one put tomorrow at 9am. Fair winds mate!
if you’re in Ocean City Maryland, you’re Not going south to Delaware. tis a wild and beautiful beach though. Assawoman Bay is very shallow.
Pretty interesting,wish you would show more sailing and the scenery.like listening to ya though.
It's funny you say that the next video starts a kind of new vlogging style with lots more drone footage and scenery and story telling. Will release that first new style video in the next 48 hrs! Thanks for watching!
Awesome man
Thanks Mikey. Hope your well my friend.
Is there an episode 62, or did I miss something. Nice areas on the delmarva peninsula
Ha! Its funny I lost track of the actual episode number! I think Ive rectified it! I was hoping no one noticed! You are a true friend to this channel!
hopefully i'll get my sailboat this summer. then my adventures will begin.
I know the feeling. One thing I can say is find the right sailboat! So crucial! Once you untie the lines it's going to be just you and her. EV has been good to me. Don't skimp out. Get a capable proven boat with the right saftey gear. I'm here to give you tips and details all you have to do is ask. Life is good out here and I've learned a ton. Just a matter of will now and time behind the helm!!
You wondered why your friends in the Oyster were so far out, could it have been to avoid the dreaded lobster pots ? Also maybe I didn’t get it from your video but it didn’t seem like all that difficult a passage ?
Sailing at night us a mental game. When that sun goes down fear sets in. You can't see what's ahead and just have to trust your charts. It was terrifying. Looking back now that was my longest passage yet. Tomorrow I'm doing the big push to the Caribbean!! Charlston to Jacksonville or beyond!! The key is just to trust your boat and let her get you there.. Thanks for commenting
no lobster pots. crab traps. blue crabs. the only crabs
Awesome sailing weather.The ICW is wonderful but has it's tough area's. What is your position as of today,1-6?
Just anchored at the federal Anchorage at charlston SC. Beautiful evening!!
@@sailingEV888 Charleston is a great city.Savannah is it's sister city.How has the ICW been?
@@Inamorata.367 it's been tough. I've run aground like 50 times. I had to wait for high tide just to get through a section today. It's been fun to turn off the engine and sail through all the twists and turns. Kinda like a sailing game. I'm just happy to be somewhere warm. As Steve Cantwell one if my subs said I've paid the piper" just a matter of time now and sheer will. Long days at the helm will pay off one of these days..
@@sailingEV888 A great adventure for sure.If you're a sailor and haven't run around.....You have the mentality for the trip you are on,taking everything in stride as it comes.
👍
@@sailingEV888 if you're staying on the ICW from Charleston, be mindful of Elliotts Cut. It is a narrow channel ( 30 yrds wide ) with severe current. When we went through in 2019, I did not consider the tides carefully enough and ended up trying to motor up this narrow channel against a 5 knot current. If I lost the bow we would end up on the rocky shore. It was one of the scariest parts my our journey south. Make sure you go through it on slack tide. Happy to see you've made it to SC !
You’re a Bluewater sailor at this point why are you not doing an overnight passage and going right to Norfolk?
Stone up man
is your boat C&C?
Its a Sceptre 36 built in BC Canada in 1979. Thanks for commenting.