The Long To-Do List Before Sailing North - Episode 301 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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- Опубликовано: 22 фев 2024
- Steve and Robin are eager to set sail for Newfoundland later this year. However, before they sail north on their long journey to Canada, there are a few important to-dos that need to be addressed to ensure smooth sailing-and, of course, a few creature comforts.
In this episode, Steve and Robin run through their to-do list and explain the work that needs to get done before they can safely sail Arabella to Newfoundland. Luckily, the list of must-dos isn’t too bad. Steve needs to wrap up some maintenance work on the deck, reconfigure the wake speed and swap out the alternator, install the radar, sonar, and AIS systems, and complete a few other tasks. Robin’s honey-do list includes installing the hot water heater, optimizing the food storage area, and hooking up shore power. It’s all possible-ish.
It’s a tough balance finishing projects on the boat, getting work done, spending time with family, finding time to work out, and keeping Akiva entertained. But there are adventures to be had, so let’s get to work!
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Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and now sailing the boat-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that traditional wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project continues beyond the boat shop, as Steve and crew travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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Ben is taking over answering comments soon, and this is my last official week as he’s on the road, but I’ll keep popping in to answer technical questions and of course to say hello to everyone I look always forward to seeing week to week. I love the community we’ve built here. You’re an important part of making it so great! -Anne
it´s been awesome having you guiding us through arabella's journey all this time, thanks a lot! good luck in your new journey!
Anne's leaving us?! 😢
& yet, . . .
You DO have another space to fill on RUclips. 😁
&, a lovely one at that.
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I'm so excited to watch you guys adjust your lifestyle to fit your boat and adjust your boat to fit your lifestyle.
Like when you removed the wood stove. What looks good on paper and doesn't always work in practice needs to be refined. I lived in my landyacht for 6 years. You guys will find additional simple things to change to improve your environment. My recommendation is that you do every little change you want, as if you weren't already, because being comfortable in your tiny home is paramount. Meanwhile, in the famous words of Benjamin Franklin, "Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today! 😅
Thanks Anne for all your knowledge and care! Looking forward to watching your adventures on your channel.
You've been a bright breath of fresh air Anne! Always saw your smiling face and wondered how you do what you do, like you have a wee sun inside of you.
Not goodbye just ttfn :)
"Nothing is quite as permanent as a good temporary fix." Truer words were never spoken.
Do like your list of things. Practicing with you radar unit is really important. Those hatch tie downs are super needed. Also the reefing lines are so needed in foul weather sailing.
Love the progression of the show recently and really appreciate how personal, deep and inclusive the content has been!!! Thank you for all the hard work!!!!
Thanks for that!
robin's smile seems to be enough to warm all the water you´ll need and some nautical miles around the boat. i'd get rid of anything just to make space for her stuff and see her smile again. beautiful couple you are.
Might want to consider to install the hatches hold downs inside the cabin so as to allow emergency exits from the cabin!
Oh for sure, hatch dogs are always installed inside. 👍🏼👍🏼
@@frompinetopalm as well as EPIRB (s) Lots of them😮... for him!
I own a Concordia Yawl, and my forward hatch is held down with a simple hook and eyescrew, secured from the inside. It'd take five minutes to install on your boat and you'd have even more time for Robin's projects!
The truth of sailing in northern waters.Robin you are spot on with honey-do list . As much as you prepare on shore for how you live on the water are two different things . The more you sail the more you'll will get it correct .
Good luck to the both of you.
Love to see Akiva’s little nose peeping into the corner of shots❤
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Steve, you have found this woman who seems to actually enjoy putting up with you. The least you could do is give her a door or two, some latches, counter space and anything else she wants! :)
Agreed, happy woman, happy life. Steve, don't take Robin for granted. I know you don't but her "creature" comforts should be right under safety items.
Happy wife happy life springs to mind lol .. a man to build a boat women to make it a home
Robin is so funny. She says "...it'd be nice to have...", and it sounds so innocuous. At my age - and I'm a good deal older than either of them - I know when I hear an executive 'request' from my other half! It has the same force as "Do. It. Now." 😆 Robin's eyes when she asks "Do you think it's possible, honey?" Oh, man, she's such a keeper! You really are a very special couple, managing all the things you do.
Exactly. This has the tone of "please don't make me make this a big deal," which is civil, understanding, but firm.
In the British TV show 'Rumpole of the Bailey', he refers to his wife as "she who must be obeyed".
The start felt like joining a family meeting. 😄 Good luck with the to-do list!
It's cute watching Robin's suggesting of ways of turning a boat into a livable home.
That won't help in ruff seas!
@@stevenr8606 Indeed. Wishful thinking is a bear, both cuddly and ferocious; one that will snuggle up to you before it swipes you.
Wind generators have to run for hours to power a water heater for minutes. They are generally worn out, corroded or broken long before they've earned their place aboard. And shore power would be at the bottom of any sensible list for a boat heading into remote areas. A livable home is one that sustains life in the environment you actually have, not the one you wish you had.
Something to consider. Cruising couples where BOTH don’t believe they are the other’s equal creates a safety issue. You are responsible for each others very lives. There is no “Captain” and “First Mate” when there are only two of you.
Like others i love how this channel has continued to evolve it really has been taking us on a journy. Seeing Robin become more and more a part of the channel, mirroring your relations ship as it grows and developes. I really do appricaite your both allowing us to follow along and share the story with you. People like you are a great reminded of the saying "Most people are good, not great but good" and i am a strong belive in that. Steve and Robin you are the great people and the community you have built is filled with so many good people.
Both of your attitudes is awesome! Couples laughing together is all that matters! Godspeed
The final half minute or so (and especially the closing 10 seconds) is perfect! :-)
Great video. You guys were made for each other. Your personalities are very complementary and Robin, your smile lights up the room. You're a lucky man, Steve, she's a keeper. Wishing you both much happiness and praying that God continues to richly bless you both.
The things that need to get done and the things that you would like to get done all seem small when you look at the scope of how far you have come. I loved Robin's comment about how Steve thought her to dream big. I enjoy how this channel is about life and the boat and sailing is just a part of that life. Great episode.
I grew up, spent first 40 years of my life in Massachusetts. "Wicked bummer" brought a smile to my face...love the local parlance.
Steve and Robin, one of the first things you need to do before visiting Newfoundland is learn to pronounce it. The locals say "new-fun-land" and it is said rhyming to "understand"
So .... understand- Newfoundland (new fun land) -understand..
I can say this with confidence as I am a 7th (maybe 8th) generation Newfoundlander , from the capital St. John's !
Hope you have a wonderful adventure, there is much to see and do.
Robin is becoming more comfortable with the camera, and good to see her in the credits now. It's becoming more a journey of the two of you than the building of the boat, which is the next chapter that needs to be written.
In the infamous words of Brody, "You're gonna need a bigger boat" Ha!
Most cruising boats have a water heater that runs off either shore power or engine heat. Requires no batteries. My engine gets the water hot in 5 minutes. I highly recommend it.
I loved the banter in this video. You can reallybsee how much yountwo like and care for each other. 😄
The look on Steve's face when Robin mentioned getting rid of tools! 😂😂😂
Yeah that was such a moment.😅
I understand Steve's need to carry spares and fasteners just in case. Yesterday while visiting a relative in another town 60 miles away I was asked to "have a look at" a washing machine which had a leaking pipe. It just needed a sealing washer. Now I know I have a selection of different sizes and materials at home in my workshop. In fact I also have the means to make one if necessary. I spent 2 hours trying various suppliers in a strange town before I found what I needed. A simple 5 minute job turned into a marathon. Imagine the scenario if it was offshore and life depended on it.
Thanks for having us on your journey! ❤ You 2 are lovely
I have smiled a lot watching you two.
Beautiful.
She's looking wonderful. I would suggest making your hard dodger support structure out of bronze, or even galvanized pipe painted black, rather than stainless. I find that stainless really stands out in stark contrast to the more traditional materials on vessels such as Arabella. Food for thought. It's great to see this dream evolving!
Owning a wooden boat is a is like having children,everyday is a new challenge. Keep up the good work and enjoy Her,while your young.May there be cool breezes and calm weather for you and yours for years to come.
We moved into our newly built home around the same time as Arabella finally touched water.
My todo list has a similar length, while working full time. I can 100% relate to Steve 😅
As a person who did dishes in the tub for about a year during a renovation, I send you strength! Congrats on the new house!
She nailed it when she said to take some things off the boat. I’ve owned 8 boats a learned long ago it’s as important about what you take OFF the boat as what you put on the boat.
Hear hear!
Wow, interesting glimpse into the reality of life aboard. Lots of needs to balance.
What a lovely couple. You two are made for each other. Youins seen very comfortable with each other. Great thorough and well presented video. Thank you.
Looking forward to watching you make Arabella fully shipshape. One caution about your upcoming trip to Newfoundland: Beware the Bay of Fundy, which has wild currents and often acts as a funnel for rollers from the mid-Atlantic that can be challenging even for the huge cross-bay ferries.
🤔 he has yet to see what the WILD OCEAN has to offer!
One of my favourite episodes. You two have such a great relationship and it's lovely to see Robin becoming more and more comfortable in front of the camera.
Guys, married almost 40 years, we still have these conversations!
Get use to it👍There’s a lot more to come😂😂😂
You two are an inspiration for all couples! Thank you for sharing your love with us!!
Being able to power everything with straight DC is a big upgrade.
I love how there's a label maker on the boat... Yet all the screw containers had tape with written description of the content 😂
Robin is credited now! Thanks for listening to the comments!
In lieu of doors being completed, some adhesive hooks on the inside of cubby frames and stretch nets can help control stored items and is a ten minute job.
If you do that, the doors will never get fitted 😂
This site gets better and better!
Boat life seems a bit tougher than it seemed at first... A lot of eye opening details coming out....
Nice list! On the Bimini roof thing consider adding subtle curves for strength,looks, water shedding and safety. A few less sharp corners. Oh and coffee roasting? Raw beans store for months. Love the channel
Steve, take it from someone who doesn’t mind clutter married to someone who can’t stand clutter and has walked the path you’re walking now, remove the clutter. You won’t miss it and it will be a huge relief to Robin. It will look sterile to you at first but you’ll grow to appreciate living in a shipshape space. How often do you use the full workbench? Maybe dedicate some of that space to a workstation for Robin. She needs a workspace that’s setup and ready to go at a moments notice. Just like having a band saw setup and ready to go. One more thing. There’s an old saying that backpackers carry their fears on their back. I suspect the same applies to sailers. Just keep that in mind during decluttering.
This discussion helps one define what shipshape means in our world.
Blessings
Happy Friday, Don! What a sweet thought. -Anne
Are you planning on installing life lines? You made mention in passing in the episode where you were talking about insurance and your captains license. KP was onboard as an acting captain in that episode. The toe rails are great for keeping things from sliding off the deck, except Akiva, Robin and you.
with the calendar page turning to march next week, the winter will soon be history and boat season will return. it is so nice to see your plans. i have always been very impressed by your planning and thoughtfulness. arabella being a reality is the proof positive fruit of your ability to plan successfully. what sets apart wishes and successes is not desire, but rather, the planning that makes the goal a reality. every best wish.
Thoughtfully put!
Work surfaces! That's what she was trying to say. Feeding people is work. The transition from boat building/commissioning to fully operational takes a lot of work!
You two make a lovely couple; it's heartwarming to see you together. Warm greetings from Austria!
Hahaha tuning into a hoarder at least you know it will be necessary to lighten the load for safety in an emergency. On our sailboat we use the engine coming in and out of port to heat the water through the heat exchanger we have learned to work around it,water stays hot a long time. As a new wooden boat it will be fascinating to see what it looks like in a couple of years during a hull out. Another awesome video!
I am a faithful Friday morning, acorn to Arabella watcher. I follow along from here at my kitchen table in Paragould Arkansas.
Cruising off NS+NL in summer: 110% on need for working radar +AIS. Fog sits off coast in June-July. Integrated radar+ais+chart plotter even better. Also be prepared for rocking, rolling and greenies over the deck. (bad combos of wind and tide off Yarmouth can make for steep seas)
An important caveat for users of AIS and radar is to use them as secondary information to your own senses of sound and sight. I’ve heard stories about what I like to call “video game sailors” who looked down at their instruments, and disconnected a little too fully from the world around them, and got into trouble. I’m used to fog as a Maine sailor who has never had radar nor AIS.
There's a power solution I think is really good, but I'm in the small minority on it so ... for what it's worth.
Moving your old alternator from the engine to the prop shaft, and letting the prop spin when you're under way, would mean you can convert sail power to electricity whenever you're under sail. When you're not under sail, you're either motoring (and the alternator still works fine) or there's shore power.
Feathering props are great too, and let you sail a little faster. But the driveshaft alternator just a very reliable way for a sailboat to have plenty of power. It might even save you the mass of extra batteries.
Watching with subtitles on, and there was one point where Robin laughed and it captioned "[music]" ❤
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Robin has great ideas and valid points. We thought the water heater was a must have back in the day when Steve first talked about it! You're all going to LOVE Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. I'm super excited for you!
Hey Steve and Robin, I've been watching your channel since the early days with Alex. Always steamed it on my living TV and last week made the long long journey to my desk computer to subscribe and like, whew. Like a lot of old folks I'm guessing , I've lived vicariously through the episodes and enjoyed them very much. Endless best - dave
Thanks for subscribing and watching all these years, Dave. Hope you've fully recovered from the trek!
You can do it Steve! So much to do and on your mind but you can do it!
Thanks for taking us through the list--enjoyable watching how well the two of you work through it!
Robin you have the arms of my dreams, I hope Steve shows you this message. I want to look that strong! 💪
Dear Steve, Robin, Anne and all others who worked on Arabella,
It’s quite a to do list before Steve and Robin can sail northwards but WIlleke and I are positive Steve and Robin will be able to manage this. Arabella finally can compete with the most modern ships once everything has been completed.
We look forward to your next vlog and send you love from the Netherlands
Happy Friday, Dick and Willeke! I hope you are well and I owe you a note to catch up! Sending ❤ from Lamoine, Maine. -Anne
Steve's summary of his priority list resonated with me. This is life writ large (LIFE), and my best wishes that you make a majority of better decisions in the life style you are learning.
You're both just SO impressive. You would be a blast to buddy cruise with, but don't worry, I don't have a boat and never will, so I won't come knocking. LOL! Fair winds and following seas for you.
You can get by fine with just a water heater. You don't need to bother with a hot water heater, it's redundant.
Anne I will certainly miss you A2A , but looking forward to seeing you on other projects
He's not crazy about all of the fasteners. Until he's done, he'll need a wide variety for sure.
The fasteners would take a lot less space if kept in baggies instead of rigid boxes. Harder to access when needed, but worth it for the space savings. "Get rid of all the air." Extra packaging belongs on shore.
If you build shelves next to the stove, inevitably things are going to get shoved to the back and forgotten, build full extension drawers instead which allows you to see everything inside.
Great to know the specifics of watermakers. I dont intend to spend much, if any time in the tropics after my boat is done, so this is great info to have.
Make sure to add the pipe to the Newport stove and engine into the hot water heater. I also added a circulation pump on the hot water loop so every faucet is on demand hot water, instead of wasting the water getting the hot part to the faucet. If you have the space, a little fan operated heat exchanger would be valuable
Is it likely that keelhauling of Skippers might make a return if Robyn's "Honey do" doesn't get looked at,.......tomorrow?
Jokes, just jokes!
Great video .
Rebuild and save the other water pump as a backup.
Through your videos it seems to me like you two have finally started to get comfortable on Arabella. Moving into a boat, with a partner and dog, is no easy task and neither is your to-do list. Check a few things off and add a bunch more, you two will get it done! I loved this video!
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Hello Steve and Robin. I've been watching you since you poured your lead keel. Really enjoy your new adventure together. As far as your list of so many things to do, I would suggest what I do with my list, that changes and is updated frequently. Prioritize. First on the list are the essentials that must be done by summer and the first item on your non-essential list will be Robin's water heater. Happy wife, Happy life! Love you guys. Thanks for sharing your great adventure. John in Florida
Hi guys. A trip well planned is a great plan!!
Happy Friday, Bill!
Thanks for sharing this with us ❤
Robin and Steve -- you two make a great team. Keep up the great energy for each other. Anne -- thanks for all you do/have done for the project! Subbed to your channel, of course. Ben (when you're back) -- thanks for providing the ultimate storyteller glue and expertise to the whole thing. Rock on, AA gang!
Aww shucks, thanks for that. Makes my day!
That cold weather is also throwing a couple of wrenches into what you could get done, too, huh?
Cruising guides... Like Thomas Guides, but for boats?
Dude!!! Shore power! Hot water! Electric heat! Happy gal…happy pal.
I was surprised to hear he wouldn't be installing one when he first mentioned it years ago. I'm still surprised he hasn't changed his stance on it.
It's not just waves sweeping the deck that require hatch hold-downs: you have to imagine the boat being rolled through 180 deg and then something heavy falling on the hatch from the inside. It might be a bucket of chain being taken aft to shackle to a drogue. For storm conditions, fragile hatches like these need strong-backs which can be fitted internally. Francis Chichester found this out the hard way (actually it could have been harder: the boat didn't actually sink) in his trip around the world on Gypsy Moth III (a strongly built timber vessel); kind Australians, used to sailing in the Southern Ocean, retrofitted his forehatch with a strongback and resolved that particular vulnerability.
Experience is something you get after you need it
Patience x10 is necessary. You guys launched EARLY; amidst all the PR distractions, etc. It will all happen...Maintain the grace and all will be done in time. There is (will) be a season for every purpose under heaven. Take breaks, stay alive ...we are with you in your need for incredible adjustments. BTW; I think the dodger is 2 " too high IMHO.
...I've never met anyone that's been happy with a windmill on their SV TBH. Hot water tank with a built in heat exchanger from your motor..... with an electric element too, works awesome 😎
I don't know if anyone else has commented. Whatever latches you install for the forehatch must be openable from inside as well as outside. That hatch is your only exit in the event of fire in the galley area, sinking by the stern, other unlikely but seriously unpleasant occurrences. Don't lock yourselves in!
One way to save space is put all the screws in one coffee can, then when you need that ONE screw you get to dump it out and look for it. You know I’m kidding now. I use one of the devided storage cases, much more compact.
Hope your mom is doing ok.
Looking forward to seeing Arabella underway again. Newfoundland sounds great. I am a fan of the music that comes from that area. Great Big Sea's 'Excursion Around the Bay' is a good listen although I am not sure if Robin will enjoy it as much :). If you get the CBC music version, Alan Doyle does an interesting intro.
Robin is so wise.
Great fun watching you guys interact with each other. I assume you stumbled across this great chemistry we get to see, opportunity seized.
A suggestion for your reefing plan: Install a block on a strap that attaches to each reef cringle. Run the reefing line up to the block and down the same side of the sail to the attachment point on the boom. As your attachment point on the boom is ,in effect, the reef outhaul, this removes a lot of friction in the system.
i do admire the sizing down from normal living in a house to living on a boat, it is something i would have huge issues with, but it sounds like you are both adjusting very well - it was something i thought a lot about as Steve built Arabella, and indeed other boats i see on you tube
having the workshop area was a good idea, a space that can double up for other uses as well, but i also see a lot of dead space around a boat, i know, which for the benefit of being on a boat is great to see features etc, but i am sure things such as the fixtures pointed out, could easily live a spaces between ribs say in the engine roam, or by the work bench or anywhere, i'm sure the draws and cupboards are already full, but simple little shelves made into a pockets between ribs utilise more dead space
i know myself with my own workshop i have grown to loath drawers, (sure they have there place and enable pulling stuff towards you that might otherwise be out of reach, as Robin pointed out behind the stove) things neatly put away actually become hidden from sight and forgotten, so now i have narrow shelves in my workshop so that i can see everything at a glance, when i want it, there is less faffing to locate an item, because its there in front of me, i realise now how much time is wasted opening and closing drawers and cupboards to find something, but there is the clutter side to consider when you are living with it, a curtain or cover to hide it
This episode was an eye-opener for me as I live alone on my boat and I have my own quirks. Having lived in both caravans and on a boat I have a horror of unventilated spaces! My boat was refurbished by the previous owner as a leisure boat with lots of storage, more suitable for weekend use. To cut a long story short, I replaced bed-boards with slats, all the lockers had sizeable holes cut in them etc, as damp was winning. My favourite solution would be louvred locker doors, but that's a future job 🙂.
Slats are key!
i bought a house fixed up a ton…finally sat down to enjoy it but realized i needed to do a bunch of little things to finish off some projects….i sat for two years cause i was wiped out. i feel you. you just wanna enjoy it all but realize you have a ton of odds and ends to tie up. you’ll get it
One more item for the to-do list...
Remember that when under way, your best wind generator is the sails capturing a lot of wind power. Installing the Hydro-Generator to use some of that wind power from the sails to charge your batteries will be a great addition to your battery charging diversity.
Steve and Robin, When you are travelling to Nova Scotia ,do not miss sailing Bras d' Or Lake. You enter this inland lake from the north end of Nova Scotia at Point Aconi (Boularder Island). All this can be seen on Google maps. Love your videos ,have been watching for years. Happy sailing ,Laurie Williamson ,Manilla, Ontario ,Canada
A place for every thing, and everything in its place. 😁
The give and take of what is important and what is not…. You two are perfect for one another. Sounds so much like Donna and I when we are trying to figure out what is a priority. In the end each other is glue that holds the whole mess together. Good luck with the list and remember to take time for each other… the most important thing .
It’s a sweet thought you’ve shared, and so true.
Lin and Larry Pardys books fueled my never realized cruising dreams. A big part of their philosophy was to keep things as simple and low tech as possible so you could spend your time and money cruising instead of working on the systems built into a proper yacht. I keep thinking of this as I watch Tally Ho and Arabella. It will be interesting to see how hard it is to keep all this stuff working in the years to come.
? I am an avid viewer of your Journey aboard Arabella. It looks to me like you need to catch up on some much needed sleep Steve. I know you are a hard worker and have to get things done to be able do what you are doing. Good luck on your voyage and find time for a good rest for a couple of days. the only reason I point it out is the swelling under your eyes buddy unless that is just age related. Some times we have to give up doing things we love so we can get the things that need doing to be comfortable🙂👍
When you have the stainless legs built for the dodger, have them build a S.S. guard to laterally span the top, over the panels and Sky link. If you place it at the fore or aft edge of the dodger, it can double as a grab bar. Someday you WILL drop the boom too far and this will save your precious equipment and dodger!
Let’s be honest…..looks like Robin is having to almost beg to have some of the things she’d like done as part of the team. Seems to me that Steve is saying….without actually saying it that his priorities are top priority. Just an observation and I’ve been wrong a few times before. Actually liked this channel much better when the boat was being built but I’ll still keep watching cause I’m invested now.
Aw shoot, well, you’ll be glad to know that ain’t it. I think what’s being felt here (some people have commented that they note a tension) is that it’s hard to take up emotional space or precious time in a space that probably feels like it’s primarily Steve’s. In our private conversations, I can say that I think he is well aware of that possible dynamic, and works hard to make sure Robin feels at home, not to placate, but so she truly has a sense of ownership and decision-making power.
There are a good many stories I can tell about relationships where this consideration isn’t made, and hoooo, it is painful to feel like a guest in one’s own home, and to feel like your needs are always something trivial.
This episode has a purpose. I loved it because it shows every day human relations in a very condensed space. There was no acting here. It was very sincere. Maybe yes this was "building" too from another perspective.
I am anxiously awaiting to witness their travels.
They are young, healthy interesting people on a different lifestyle that I never had. It's a treat what technology can do these days. This beats any sailing book I've ever read. From built to travel almost live . Compare that to reading a book that's already15 years old.