Watch out for the green eyed monsters. Envy and Jealousy Hope to see you there soon. I'm still working at it and learning from your experiences. Love your channel.❤
I loved this video. Your openness to share comments good bad and ugly was eye-opening. How someone could not look at your story in totality and be insanely happy for you tells you way more about them than it does about you. When you talk about being successful, my definition is; “to be able to live life on your own terms.” You have worked hard your whole and this the life you now get to live. Your an inspiration! Please keep doing what you are, we love it!
After years of sailing the BVI, we went to the Exumas this past winter. This was ALL because of YOUR videos. We didn't even know the Exumas existed as a sailing destination. Also know what it was like to build our own success. Grateful to live in a place where hard work does pay off. Keep the videos coming sir!
@@jaybangert1066 hi Jay, so we used a charter group out of the Bahamas. Things that stuck out in comparison to the BVI: lots of coral heads! Tons. So you have to be comfortable motoring, or sailing, around coral heads in 12 feet of water. Sometimes less. If you are good with that then head five hours south (sailing time) to the areas in the Exumas you have heard about on Alan’s prior videos. We loved Stanley cat where you could do the James Bond grotto right off the boat and then dinghy up to the pigs. The food at the local pub was great too. You have to do Warderick Wells as the hiking and views and anchorages are incredible. Definitely don’t miss Shroud Cay and floating from the west side to the east. My fave! So much to see and do!
That video was absolutely beautiful and one of your best ones. Yes, people are people!! We choose to be happy. Our real wealth is our health....and you are working hard at it and it shows. Bravo!! Keep the videos coming. I love all of them especially the boat learning ones. I live in So CA, love it, am a boater, and have her in Newport. Safe travels and voyages. God Bless you and your family.
I was told at 18 that if you surround yourself with losers, you'll be a loser. If you surround yourself with successful people, you'll be successful. 25 years later I find myself reaching goals I never thought possible, surrounded by some of the most successful people out there. I owe it all to working my ass off with people who have similar goals and an old man who didn't accept excuses. Happy motoring and continued success my friend!
Kuddos to you for sharing them and addressing them. We constantly get negative comments on our vacation vlogs and I just delete them as they come in. Also, my abusive father passed away when I was 11 and my mom worked her butt off in a fish factory to make we had a roof over our head. Ashley and I have worked our tails off to be able to afford to travel as often as we do and give our 3 sons a life some people would dream about. You are one of our favorite channels, keep the videos coming and if you need me to go beat anyone up for you, let me know.
You have a gift ~ my friend ( you also have way more friends than you can imagine globally ). Your vids are an art form ! I have thin skin ~ I could never do anything close to these vids because I would pay too much attention to the haters ~ HATERS ARE GONNA HATE . Thank you for not giving them 2 seconds of your thoughts. Please keep up the great freedom lifestyle vids. A big Florida HUG from all of us. ❤
I love when people say “it must be nice”. I always say it is nice because you can take the same vacation I do and have what I have but you choose different paths than my wife and I. Instead of must be nice they should say, I will be in your position one day soon. Great videos, loving the content, hope Nebraska is treating the family well
My favorite video of your series because you are spot on. Enjoy your trips and as I tell my kids, go make a memory. You own the memory forever. It is a pleasure to follow along with you. I wish nothing but safe travels. Scott
I’m shocked to hear that people leave negative comments. You and your channel are the highlight of our day. We are both cancer nurses working long shifts and it’s so refreshing watching you because you are always so positive in the face of adversity and also funny. Good luck with all your endeavours. X
Thank you so much for your videos, for they allow me to experience your journeys vicariously since I’m a disabled Vietnam veteran who is also my wife’s caregiver. We so much look forward to your next installment!
These negative commenters must have never been told that, " If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." This is a great channel and I thoroughly enjoy every episode.
I remember as a child that my mom dished up my dinner but nothing for herself. I didn't understand that at the time we could afford enough food. Our orchard had been decimated by hail 3 years in a row so no income for 3 years. My mom was a legend. This gave me the motivation to push myself as you have. I'm 65 now and live a comfortable life like yourself. Some people will try to bring you down to their level because they are too lazy to rise up. BTW I love your videos.
We just discovered your channel before our trip to the Exumas on our 48 Leopard. Your itinerary was amazing, we followed every step and absolutely loved it! By day 2 “find a beach and make it your own” was our mantra, lol. We really appreciate your videos. Even though we are experienced boaters, it’s always great to learn from others. Don’t worry about the haters, you’ve earned every right to enjoy your life. Keep making awesome videos and loving life! See you on the water! The One Love Crew
Great video! You’re right, success is much more than a large balance in your bank account. Also, congrats on all your achievements! I came from a background as you did where I had to earn every penny. And yes, I get some of the same treatment as you get from those who think everything was simply handed to me. I work my ass off for what I have and desire. There’s a saying “Some lay in bed and dream while others get up out of bed to chase their dreams”.
Cuz, I like watching your videos during my office lunch break. I'm glad you are doing something that you enjoy and living your best life! Sending love!
I came to your channel because of the Aquila, but must say I am enjoying the videos more each time you post. Success and wealth can be measured in so many different ways, we the viewers are enjoying the way you have decided to celebrate yours and share it with us. Thanks for showing both sides of being on RUclips, looking forward to more boating adventures. Julian
Throughout my life I’ve learned that typically the people who make negative comments are one of three types of people: bullies, jealous, and/or failures (at whatever it might be) who need and/or have to try and bring other people down to their level of miserable. Keep learning. Keep loving your life. Keep sharing the videos of the good, the bad, and everything in between! A hell of a lot of us are living vicariously through your videos because we don’t have the resources to live that life…yet! We are also learning at the same time.
I am glad you are enjoying this next phase of your life! I have an older sprinter van that I am learning on as well. Much different set of challenges but somewhat similar situation. And life continues to be grand. So glad I gave up the anger and resentment towards others! "AMOR FATI"!!! Safe travels!
Kudos to you my friend for handling the negative comments with so much grace! Love following along with your adventures, maybe see you out there some day!!
I truly enjoy your channel and totally understand how aggravating the negativity can be. I’m in the entertainment industry and also spend an enormous amount of time pretty much living on my sailboat. I’ll buy you beer one of these days I’m sure we’ve already crossed paths..
Love your videos! Appreciate the time and effort it takes to make them. Been a follower since your BVI itinerary videos. Will be in the BVI with my family August 4-12. Maybe we will see you. Safe travels!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Well said! Love to you and Mrs. C. Hope you all are happy in Nebraska/California and BVI’s. ❤❤❤ Keep making these great videos and enjoying the dream you all have worked so hard to attain!
Alan, congratulations on realizing your dream. I love that you allow us to participate by putting out these videos. I always knew you worked your ass off. Your level of career success doesn't come with out that. There is too much competition out there. Cheers. PS sorry about Snowflake.
I am from Israel and follow your channel regularly and enjoy it very much. In Hebrew we have a saying "may the jealous die" and then we add "on second thought, may they live and suffer". May you always have calm seas and clean fuel
You’re one of the most positive people on RUclips! No reason to even acknowledge the negativity that people spew these days….. you do you! Thanks for the content as always!
Alan, you are a wonderful person. I love your candor and honesty. I also appreciate that you are sharing your experience with us. It's unfortunate that there are people in this world who cannot take joy in another person's happiness. Don't let the goofballs get you down. You rock my friend!
No surprise you’ve had more positive feedback than negative. I’ve been with you since your channel’s inception because I’ll be following in your footsteps! Like you, I’ll charter first to be sure it’s the right choice, but I’m in love with the boat! Ignore the naysayers, as ones jealousy speaks of their soul condition.
I've never understood how people online can be so indignant and still play the victim. I don't know you, but it doesn't take a lot to tell that you are self made, happy, and enjoying this stage of life. So you have some money. I would certainly hope so. I'm 20 years younger, and while i may not ever have a boat at the level of yours, I will never be unhappy about that. I'm just happy FOR you. Enjoy the life you've built. Hell, I'm enjoying watching the life you've built. Lol Keep it up! Oh, you kinda commented on flying in and out of the islands when I asked last time. But could you maybe cover the logistics, pricing , schedules, ease or lack there of?? 😂
I recently started watching your channel and find it so entertaining and educational. My wife also enjoys watching so that should say allot about your videos! We love boating and the BVI's so lots in common and we too are a little more mature in years so we relate well to many of your conversations/jokes and situations. Social media can be such a blessing but it is fill of negative people who hide behind a keyboard to throw hatred and discontent. Eventually, Social Media will be the downfall of society but that is a whole other topic for another time. Keep doing what you are doing and do not pay any attention to the negativity. We are currently in the process of purchasing a 40-50ft MY so hopefully we will see you on the water in the near future!
Thank you for taking the time to let us learn with you. I dream of the day I can do what you are and not too many RUclipsrs have motor yachts, obviously because you have to be rich, right?!!😂. You and your family are so fun to watch, thanks again!!
Amen! I love watching your videos! I, too, am new to owning a larger vessel, and I am learning my way through the process as well. As for wealth, I hear the same comments and I can assure you that my wife and I have worked out butts off to get where we are today. Best of luck! Happy boating!
I surely do enjoy the boat vids, but this was one of your best (for the channel), in my humble opinion! Bitter and stupid is worse than Covid or the plague ever was....! But fun to hear you address them directly - I wish more people would. You are living my dream and I'm only about a decade behind you so look out! God Bless and keep up the good work!
I am Nearing 50 and starting to think about retirement or after 60 life. Yacht living has becoming appealing to me and spending time in the Caribbean is a shared idea between my wife and I. Your videos about the process has become a "how to" learning experience. I am a fan of Aquilas, which makes your videos more interesting. It's not just a boat tour video, you show what it takes to transition to living a yacht life. Keep on keeping on and live the best life you can. Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoy sharing your adventures. Nothing finer than working hard and working smart for many years, then using what you've saved to enjoy an exciting, challenging, satisfying hobby like cruising on a capable yacht. Even better to share the adventures, good and bad.
I gotta tell you ya. I love sailing and catamarans in particular. Even though you have a power cat your shows always entertain me and I learn stuff. Keep it up. Your channel is great!
Alan, only thing that goes through my head is how awesome it is to see folks that are happy and enjoying themselves by celebrating the fruits of their labour. I really enjoy watching one of your videos on a weekend morning with a coffee in hand, puts a smile on my face. I like the boat content as well as I am learning about boats prior to my purchase in a few years. Looking forward to more videos, keep up the great work and have a great summer touring around the BVI! Cheers.
My wife, 6 children and I recently returned from a bareboat charter in the Exumas. We had an amazing time and I wanted to thank you for posting your Exuma itinerary videos. I must have watched them several dozen times while planning our trip. You have, by far, the highest quality and most informative videos. I was actually shocked by the paucity of good videos out there on the subject. We took your advice and used your itinerary as a guide but did our own thing too. Despite a bad storm and mechanical issues on the boat, we had the best vacation. Once again, thank you.
What you do is an inspiration to us. My husband and I have similar plans, still on the working our ass of stage of life 😂… will get there 🛥️ in a couple of years. ❤
Don't let a few Skunks scare you out of the forest. We were in MarineMax Saint Pete! Endeavor 440 loaded with solar panels... Thanks for your great channel and honesty! God bless you and your family too... Gary & Donna.
Thank you for sharing your life experiences with us and behind the scenes of one of the most successful people in your profession…you are graciously generous to share this…my late mother loved your show and would have been ecstatic to follow this journey….trolls are trolls…thank you for a wonderful and inspiring story
I thought that the pursuit of happiness was part of the American ethos, everyone’s happiness goals are different and yours is as sacrosanct as the next persons. The breadth of boat types and ways to enjoy those boats is immense, so if you are in a position to have a nice boat and enjoy it with family and friends that’s fabulous. Keep on enjoying the fruits of your labor and thank you for sharing your journey and all of the ups,downs and lessons learned
Wow, it's really crazy that so many trolls make these these comments. Good on you for all of your success! I sure hope I bump into you at Willy T's or the Rum Bar! Cheers!
We love you and your family adventures. Please keep your positive journey alive and do not focus on the negative people. We run one of the largest boat rallies, the Panama Posse, and know your experiences help bring so many other boaties from all income levels to get out and live their dreams.
Keep doing what you're doing. The journey is inspiring and well deserved. See you at Bitter End on June 26. WE CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!! Safe travels Alan!!
Screw those dummies!!!! You owe them nothing and if they don’t like how you move, too bad! Your videos are FANTASTIC and I hope you make more! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Thank you! Great video If back in Omaha and feel like a low key, great beer, try the Crescent Moon! Maybe its changed since I was living there many years ago, but very good memories! Looking forward to BVI videos as well!
Love your answers to the comments. You use common sense. You look to have earned your success so congratulations. Good journey so far. Wish you the best journey for the future. Learn as you go. Thank you for sharing. It's a pleasure watching
My Mama and I have a dream to charter a BVI adventure. We love living vicariously through your videos. Thank you for sharing your dream with all of us! Haters are nothing but motivators.
I'm sorry people can be shitty, even if it's only 5%. Up until a few years ago, we didn't know what zinks were either, but we're on our boat every weekend, and with the help of other boaters, we learn something new all of the time. My father was successful, he grew up in an orphanage in West Philly in the 1930's and had not a dime when he reached 18 and got out. But in their middles ages, my parents vacationed every winter in the USVI-he earned it!!! He measured his success by how much his 3 kids loved him. ❤ Love your videos, Hillbilly and looking forward to more!! One ❤ BVI Strong!!
Oh…..Those unhappy internet trolls…..Not worth a second of mind space! These are very miserable people who have no life, ambition, and cannot enjoy those that do period. You are an amazing and positive energy just be you for the many of us who appreciate you. Thank you.
Love your videos & always look forward to the next. You give honor where it's due, even when struggling with disappointments. You help us envision the journey & dream of making the most of our opportunities to do the same. Thank you for putting a window on your experiences. Love it & appreciate your candid commentaries.😎
Loved this one, you are very inspirational... your videos to me are all about "escapism"... you take me to places that I dream about... keep doing what you are doing as I Love going along for the ride...
I I appreciate your videos, your ideas and above all your openness. You do not belong to the category of people who are stubborn. Cheer. When I watch your videos I always feel like I'm going to learn what it's like to be a boat owner.
For what it is worth, I am a Brit and lifelong sailor, but absolutely love your channel and all it’s content…..thankyou for sharing your life and keep it coming!
You can't control in life what other people think or say about you. But you are 100% in charge of what you think about what they say. So don't get upset, infuriated etc. Just decide (yes, you decide!) to know that when people spew negativity they speak only of themselves, not the target of their negativism. You are doing awesomely; I am sure you are a force for good in the lives of people you love and who love you. And that's worth celebrating!
Interesting to see how different of an experience watching the same video can be thru another humans lens. One is inspired, while another feels less. I feel your approach has been extremely even keeled :) and never a flaunting of wealth. I also live in California, boat in bahamas/fl area. As you know, even with an incredible brand new yacht like yours, you can be dwarfed by the size and cost of other yachts around you, depending on the marina. A big trick in life seems to be being happy with what you have aka, taking ownership of where you are. Hope you keep it up! I have really enjoyed your videos.
Don't understand why miserable people want others to be miserable too. I enjoy your videos. Without a miracle, I'll never be able to sail on any boat so I live vicariously through channels like yours. Fair winds and smooth waters.
True story: I found your channel a while back and got inspired by the trips you take your family on, so earlier this year I completed the ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114 certifications so I can take my family on those adventures too. We have our first charter booked out of Nanny Cay in a couple of weeks, and plan to make it to BEYC for your happy hour! Don't listen to the trolls, and keep doing what you're doing. Cheers to you!
I'm impressed that you can remain so composed to do this kind of video. You have a great channel! You're living my dream. I will do that in about 7 years. Hope to see you live!
Love your channel. I grew up on the Texas coast commercial fishing now living in San Antonio. Can’t wait till my blood ($) sucking 6 kids get off my payroll so I can see u n the BVI!lol
I just started watching your channel, think I've watched 15 videos today alone. Been interested in yachts, more so Power Cats, for a while. If I'm fortunate enough, one day I'll have as well. Don't listen to the negativity man, they're just haters. And some us need to be able to live vicariously through others lol... Keep up the good work, love the videos, they're like little TV episodes.
Thank you for sharing your travels and adventures. I'm positive that the vast majority of your viewers feel the same way. Wishing you and yours all the best and safe travels.
I for for one think it is great that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Envy will eat their souls. Please consider the source when dealing with those who have their souls devoured. Enjoy the BVI and thank you for sharing. Enjoy a pain killer for me at the Soggy Dollar.
People man....anyway...thank you for the content we just got home from our rookie trip to the BVI on a 51 power cat. We followed your 7 day itinerary counter clockwise and I can say we'll be back. After watching your videos it made the trip feel way less intimidating. Wanna start a shoelace ironing biz with me down there!?😂 Thanks again!
Your channel is awesome, keep it up. It’s nice to see someone being so honest about boat life rather than the unrealistic interpretation that people often present on social media
Wanted to reach out and thank you for sharing what you do on your channel. I am a firefighter and will retire in about 18 months. I tell you this because you give me inspiration to follow my dream of boating the BVI’s, looking forward to buying you a drink 👍
Your deportment and carriage in this VID are quite refreshing...really enjoyed your positive and encouraging comments to the "harsh comments" proffered. What it says about you speaks volumes about your character and world view...great responses. Look forward to meeting you, some day. I am currently looking at an Aquilla 54 for sale in Thailand and if it appeals will purchase and motor it down to Lombok, Indonesia where it will put-put between the islands... I am like you, one whom has worked his ass off to be where I am...no silver spoons, inheritance nor windfalls got me here...presently living large and loving and enjoying life. Lets charge on!
this was a refreshing video. have loved following your channel. we have been going to BVI's the last several years with the family renting a cat. we will be down again but with another couple for the week of the 4th of July. celebrating my wife's 50th and out 25th anniversary. would love to run into y'all. where from Chattanooga. all the best keep the great content coming! Drew
1. Re: Captain Dave. Having a mentor is probably the height of learning. 2. I honestly you would be just as “rich” with less money because your are so grounded and humble. I love you videos and the production quality is wonderful. Take care, be safe and continue to be “rich” regardless of social media haters. Love you man.
Please know that I for one find inspiration in what you are doing. It is wonderful and you motivate me to work harder and smarter so that get to do some of these things. I understand why you took the time to address some of the negative comments, but don't give them air. Let the haters hate. You keep doing you! Kudos to your mom and you. What a change in just one generation!
I’m shocked anyone leaves negative comments on your channel. You are the most positive guy I know on RUclips.
👆👆👆 What he said
Watch out for the green eyed monsters.
Envy and Jealousy
Hope to see you there soon. I'm still working at it and learning from your experiences. Love your channel.❤
Haters gonna hate. They’re just jealous of the fact that you’re living your best life.
Miserable people want everyone else to be miserable too. Jealousy also fuels many.
We are all enjoying the ride. Thanks for taking us along!
Love the boat content, keep it coming. Some people are miserable and want to make others just as miserable.
Just sour grapes. That’s what they are. Bunch of negative minded folks
I loved this video. Your openness to share comments good bad and ugly was eye-opening. How someone could not look at your story in totality and be insanely happy for you tells you way more about them than it does about you. When you talk about being successful, my definition is; “to be able to live life on your own terms.” You have worked hard your whole and this the life you now get to live. Your an inspiration! Please keep doing what you are, we love it!
After years of sailing the BVI, we went to the Exumas this past winter. This was ALL because of YOUR videos. We didn't even know the Exumas existed as a sailing destination. Also know what it was like to build our own success. Grateful to live in a place where hard work does pay off. Keep the videos coming sir!
Jen, I am thinking of doing a Bahama Sail. Never done it and have sailed around BVI 7 times. Any lessons learned to share or goo itinerary?
@@jaybangert1066 hi Jay, so we used a charter group out of the Bahamas. Things that stuck out in comparison to the BVI: lots of coral heads! Tons. So you have to be comfortable motoring, or sailing, around coral heads in 12 feet of water. Sometimes less. If you are good with that then head five hours south (sailing time) to the areas in the Exumas you have heard about on Alan’s prior videos. We loved Stanley cat where you could do the James Bond grotto right off the boat and then dinghy up to the pigs. The food at the local pub was great too. You have to do Warderick Wells as the hiking and views and anchorages are incredible. Definitely don’t miss Shroud Cay and floating from the west side to the east. My fave! So much to see and do!
That video was absolutely beautiful and one of your best ones. Yes, people are people!! We choose to be happy. Our real wealth is our health....and you are working hard at it and it shows. Bravo!! Keep the videos coming. I love all of them especially the boat learning ones. I live in So CA, love it, am a boater, and have her in Newport. Safe travels and voyages. God Bless you and your family.
100% agree
I was told at 18 that if you surround yourself with losers, you'll be a loser. If you surround yourself with successful people, you'll be successful. 25 years later I find myself reaching goals I never thought possible, surrounded by some of the most successful people out there. I owe it all to working my ass off with people who have similar goals and an old man who didn't accept excuses. Happy motoring and continued success my friend!
Kuddos to you for sharing them and addressing them. We constantly get negative comments on our vacation vlogs and I just delete them as they come in. Also, my abusive father passed away when I was 11 and my mom worked her butt off in a fish factory to make we had a roof over our head. Ashley and I have worked our tails off to be able to afford to travel as often as we do and give our 3 sons a life some people would dream about. You are one of our favorite channels, keep the videos coming and if you need me to go beat anyone up for you, let me know.
You have a gift ~ my friend ( you also have way more friends than you can imagine globally ). Your vids are an art form ! I have thin skin ~ I could never do anything close to these vids because I would pay too much attention to the haters ~ HATERS ARE GONNA HATE . Thank you for not giving them 2 seconds of your thoughts. Please keep up the great freedom lifestyle vids. A big Florida HUG from all of us. ❤
I love when people say “it must be nice”. I always say it is nice because you can take the same vacation I do and have what I have but you choose different paths than my wife and I. Instead of must be nice they should say, I will be in your position one day soon. Great videos, loving the content, hope Nebraska is treating the family well
My favorite video of your series because you are spot on. Enjoy your trips and as I tell my kids, go make a memory. You own the memory forever. It is a pleasure to follow along with you. I wish nothing but safe travels.
Scott
Love your response to the last guy . Love your videos! Keeps my wife and I chasing our dream and fixing up our old trawler. Thank you !
I’m shocked to hear that people leave negative comments. You and your channel are the highlight of our day. We are both cancer nurses working long shifts and it’s so refreshing watching you because you are always so positive in the face of adversity and also funny. Good luck with all your endeavours. X
Omgosh... Thank you for sharing.♥️ It's not you, it's them . 😂😂😂 opinions are like but-t holes.
Thank you so much for your videos, for they allow me to experience your journeys vicariously since I’m a disabled Vietnam veteran who is also my wife’s caregiver. We so much look forward to your next installment!
I love your videos. You just keep it real with no BS. Don’t change a thing. You put a smile on my face every time I watch. Thank you.
These negative commenters must have never been told that, " If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." This is a great channel and I thoroughly enjoy every episode.
I remember as a child that my mom dished up my dinner but nothing for herself. I didn't understand that at the time we could afford enough food. Our orchard had been decimated by hail 3 years in a row so no income for 3 years. My mom was a legend. This gave me the motivation to push myself as you have. I'm 65 now and live a comfortable life like yourself. Some people will try to bring you down to their level because they are too lazy to rise up. BTW I love your videos.
We just discovered your channel before our trip to the Exumas on our 48 Leopard. Your itinerary was amazing, we followed every step and absolutely loved it! By day 2 “find a beach and make it your own” was our mantra, lol. We really appreciate your videos. Even though we are experienced boaters, it’s always great to learn from others. Don’t worry about the haters, you’ve earned every right to enjoy your life. Keep making awesome videos and loving life! See you on the water! The One Love Crew
Great video! You’re right, success is much more than a large balance in your bank account. Also, congrats on all your achievements! I came from a background as you did where I had to earn every penny. And yes, I get some of the same treatment as you get from those who think everything was simply handed to me. I work my ass off for what I have and desire. There’s a saying “Some lay in bed and dream while others get up out of bed to chase their dreams”.
Cuz, I like watching your videos during my office lunch break. I'm glad you are doing something that you enjoy and living your best life! Sending love!
I came to your channel because of the Aquila, but must say I am enjoying the videos more each time you post. Success and wealth can be measured in so many different ways, we the viewers are enjoying the way you have decided to celebrate yours and share it with us. Thanks for showing both sides of being on RUclips, looking forward to more boating adventures. Julian
Throughout my life I’ve learned that typically the people who make negative comments are one of three types of people: bullies, jealous, and/or failures (at whatever it might be) who need and/or have to try and bring other people down to their level of miserable. Keep learning. Keep loving your life. Keep sharing the videos of the good, the bad, and everything in between! A hell of a lot of us are living vicariously through your videos because we don’t have the resources to live that life…yet! We are also learning at the same time.
I am glad you are enjoying this next phase of your life! I have an older sprinter van that I am learning on as well. Much different set of challenges but somewhat similar situation. And life continues to be grand. So glad I gave up the anger and resentment towards others! "AMOR FATI"!!! Safe travels!
Love your content. Was great prep for our trip to BVI last year. I enjoy your approach and personable style! It’s cool listening to some Voice BTS too
Kudos to you my friend for handling the negative comments with so much grace! Love following along with your adventures, maybe see you out there some day!!
I really enjoy this channel, great mindset and positivity keep goin !!
I truly enjoy your channel and totally understand how aggravating the negativity can be. I’m in the entertainment industry and also spend an enormous amount of time pretty much living on my sailboat. I’ll buy you beer one of these days I’m sure we’ve already crossed paths..
Love your videos! Appreciate the time and effort it takes to make them. Been a follower since your BVI itinerary videos.
Will be in the BVI with my family August 4-12. Maybe we will see you. Safe travels!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Well said! Love to you and Mrs. C. Hope you all are happy in Nebraska/California and BVI’s. ❤❤❤ Keep making these great videos and enjoying the dream you all have worked so hard to attain!
Alan, love you’re genuineness. Thank you for sharing your experiences and your journey.
Alan, congratulations on realizing your dream. I love that you allow us to participate by putting out these videos. I always knew you worked your ass off. Your level of career success doesn't come with out that. There is too much competition out there. Cheers. PS sorry about Snowflake.
I am from Israel and follow your channel regularly and enjoy it very much. In Hebrew we have a saying "may the jealous die" and then we add "on second thought, may they live and suffer". May you always have calm seas and clean fuel
You’re one of the most positive people on RUclips! No reason to even acknowledge the negativity that people spew these days….. you do you!
Thanks for the content as always!
Alan, you are a wonderful person. I love your candor and honesty. I also appreciate that you are sharing your experience with us. It's unfortunate that there are people in this world who cannot take joy in another person's happiness. Don't let the goofballs get you down. You rock my friend!
No surprise you’ve had more positive feedback than negative. I’ve been with you since your channel’s inception because I’ll be following in your footsteps! Like you, I’ll charter first to be sure it’s the right choice, but I’m in love with the boat!
Ignore the naysayers, as ones jealousy speaks of their soul condition.
I've never understood how people online can be so indignant and still play the victim.
I don't know you, but it doesn't take a lot to tell that you are self made, happy, and enjoying this stage of life.
So you have some money. I would certainly hope so. I'm 20 years younger, and while i may not ever have a boat at the level of yours, I will never be unhappy about that. I'm just happy FOR you.
Enjoy the life you've built. Hell, I'm enjoying watching the life you've built. Lol
Keep it up!
Oh, you kinda commented on flying in and out of the islands when I asked last time. But could you maybe cover the logistics, pricing
, schedules, ease or lack there of?? 😂
I recently started watching your channel and find it so entertaining and educational. My wife also enjoys watching so that should say allot about your videos! We love boating and the BVI's so lots in common and we too are a little more mature in years so we relate well to many of your conversations/jokes and situations. Social media can be such a blessing but it is fill of negative people who hide behind a keyboard to throw hatred and discontent. Eventually, Social Media will be the downfall of society but that is a whole other topic for another time. Keep doing what you are doing and do not pay any attention to the negativity. We are currently in the process of purchasing a 40-50ft MY so hopefully we will see you on the water in the near future!
Cant wait to see Marina Kay and Bitter End!! Awesome content and remember " never go into a battle of wits with someone un-armed"
Thank you for taking the time to let us learn with you. I dream of the day I can do what you are and not too many RUclipsrs have motor yachts, obviously because you have to be rich, right?!!😂. You and your family are so fun to watch, thanks again!!
As my late mum used to say. If they go low you go high. Loving the vlogging. You are tempting us as a family to explore the BVI.
And I didn't think I could love your channel even more; you do that mic drop at the end! Nailed it right on the head brother!
Amen! I love watching your videos! I, too, am new to owning a larger vessel, and I am learning my way through the process as well. As for wealth, I hear the same comments and I can assure you that my wife and I have worked out butts off to get where we are today. Best of luck! Happy boating!
I surely do enjoy the boat vids, but this was one of your best (for the channel), in my humble opinion! Bitter and stupid is worse than Covid or the plague ever was....! But fun to hear you address them directly - I wish more people would. You are living my dream and I'm only about a decade behind you so look out! God Bless and keep up the good work!
I am Nearing 50 and starting to think about retirement or after 60 life. Yacht living has becoming appealing to me and spending time in the Caribbean is a shared idea between my wife and I. Your videos about the process has become a "how to" learning experience. I am a fan of Aquilas, which makes your videos more interesting. It's not just a boat tour video, you show what it takes to transition to living a yacht life. Keep on keeping on and live the best life you can. Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoy sharing your adventures. Nothing finer than working hard and working smart for many years, then using what you've saved to enjoy an exciting, challenging, satisfying hobby like cruising on a capable yacht. Even better to share the adventures, good and bad.
Respect for you and the channel. Met your buddy Charlie at the Soggy Dollar back in March. Nice guy!! Best of luck!!
I gotta tell you ya. I love sailing and catamarans in particular. Even though you have a power cat your shows always entertain me and I learn stuff. Keep it up. Your channel is great!
Alan, only thing that goes through my head is how awesome it is to see folks that are happy and enjoying themselves by celebrating the fruits of their labour. I really enjoy watching one of your videos on a weekend morning with a coffee in hand, puts a smile on my face. I like the boat content as well as I am learning about boats prior to my purchase in a few years. Looking forward to more videos, keep up the great work and have a great summer touring around the BVI! Cheers.
Just popped in to say I'm loving the content and following along with your learning experience. Thanks!
Love your channel and your sense of humor, about life. The boat is beautiful, stay safe and enjoy. I think most of the negativity, is really jealousy.
My wife, 6 children and I recently returned from a bareboat charter in the Exumas. We had an amazing time and I wanted to thank you for posting your Exuma itinerary videos. I must have watched them several dozen times while planning our trip. You have, by far, the highest quality and most informative videos. I was actually shocked by the paucity of good videos out there on the subject. We took your advice and used your itinerary as a guide but did our own thing too. Despite a bad storm and mechanical issues on the boat, we had the best vacation. Once again, thank you.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching!!
What you do is an inspiration to us. My husband and I have similar plans, still on the working our ass of stage of life 😂… will get there 🛥️ in a couple of years. ❤
Don't let a few Skunks scare you out of the forest. We were in MarineMax Saint Pete! Endeavor 440 loaded with solar panels... Thanks for your great channel and honesty! God bless you and your family too... Gary & Donna.
Thank you for sharing your life experiences with us and behind the scenes of one of the most successful people in your profession…you are graciously generous to share this…my late mother loved your show and would have been ecstatic to follow this journey….trolls are trolls…thank you for a wonderful and inspiring story
I thought that the pursuit of happiness was part of the American ethos, everyone’s happiness goals are different and yours is as sacrosanct as the next persons. The breadth of boat types and ways to enjoy those boats is immense, so if you are in a position to have a nice boat and enjoy it with family and friends that’s fabulous. Keep on enjoying the fruits of your labor and thank you for sharing your journey and all of the ups,downs and lessons learned
Wow, it's really crazy that so many trolls make these these comments. Good on you for all of your success! I sure hope I bump into you at Willy T's or the Rum Bar! Cheers!
We love you and your family adventures. Please keep your positive journey alive and do not focus on the negative people. We run one of the largest boat rallies, the Panama Posse, and know your experiences help bring so many other boaties from all income levels to get out and live their dreams.
Keep doing what you're doing. The journey is inspiring and well deserved. See you at Bitter End on June 26. WE CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!! Safe travels Alan!!
Screw those dummies!!!! You owe them nothing and if they don’t like how you move, too bad! Your videos are FANTASTIC and I hope you make more! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Bro. Enjoy your life, your family , your boat and California. God bless!
My Mother always said "If you don't have something good to say, shut up". Followed by a cuff to the back of my head. At 72 I still live by that!
Thank you! Great video If back in Omaha and feel like a low key, great beer, try the Crescent Moon! Maybe its changed since I was living there many years ago, but very good memories! Looking forward to BVI videos as well!
Love your answers to the comments. You use common sense.
You look to have earned your success so congratulations.
Good journey so far. Wish you the best journey for the future. Learn as you go.
Thank you for sharing. It's a pleasure watching
We are planning on doing the same episode. It's sad so many couch warriors are so mean. We love your channel!!
Welcome to Omaha! Your BVI content is what lead us to your channel months ago! We have an upcoming trip and our group is very excited!
My Mama and I have a dream to charter a BVI adventure. We love living vicariously through your videos. Thank you for sharing your dream with all of us! Haters are nothing but motivators.
Thanks for bringing us along for the adventures, your channel has inspired me to make new goals for myself. Cheers!
I'm sorry people can be shitty, even if it's only 5%. Up until a few years ago, we didn't know what zinks were either, but we're on our boat every weekend, and with the help of other boaters, we learn something new all of the time.
My father was successful, he grew up in an orphanage in West Philly in the 1930's and had not a dime when he reached 18 and got out. But in their middles ages, my parents vacationed every winter in the USVI-he earned it!!! He measured his success by how much his 3 kids loved him. ❤
Love your videos, Hillbilly and looking forward to more!! One ❤ BVI Strong!!
That was cool, I made the cut. Eagles fan here , enjoying your vids.
Oh…..Those unhappy internet trolls…..Not worth a second of mind space! These are very miserable people who have no life, ambition, and cannot enjoy those that do period. You are an amazing and positive energy just be you for the many of us who appreciate you. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this journey. Your comments on this episode "spot on", keep it up for us that enjoy watching...
Love your videos & always look forward to the next. You give honor where it's due, even when struggling with disappointments. You help us envision the journey & dream of making the most of our opportunities to do the same.
Thank you for putting a window on your experiences. Love it & appreciate your candid commentaries.😎
You are our favorite travel guide!!!!
Loved this one, you are very inspirational... your videos to me are all about "escapism"... you take me to places that I dream about... keep doing what you are doing as I Love going along for the ride...
I I appreciate your videos, your ideas and above all your openness. You do not belong to the category of people who are stubborn. Cheer. When I watch your videos I always feel like I'm going to learn what it's like to be a boat owner.
For what it is worth, I am a Brit and lifelong sailor, but absolutely love your channel and all it’s content…..thankyou for sharing your life and keep it coming!
Wow, thank you!
You can't control in life what other people think or say about you. But you are 100% in charge of what you think about what they say. So don't get upset, infuriated etc. Just decide (yes, you decide!) to know that when people spew negativity they speak only of themselves, not the target of their negativism. You are doing awesomely; I am sure you are a force for good in the lives of people you love and who love you. And that's worth celebrating!
Interesting to see how different of an experience watching the same video can be thru another humans lens. One is inspired, while another feels less. I feel your approach has been extremely even keeled :) and never a flaunting of wealth. I also live in California, boat in bahamas/fl area. As you know, even with an incredible brand new yacht like yours, you can be dwarfed by the size and cost of other yachts around you, depending on the marina. A big trick in life seems to be being happy with what you have aka, taking ownership of where you are. Hope you keep it up! I have really enjoyed your videos.
Don't understand why miserable people want others to be miserable too. I enjoy your videos. Without a miracle, I'll never be able to sail on any boat so I live vicariously through channels like yours. Fair winds and smooth waters.
I guess we can't forget the world would be boring if we didn't have a bunch of a-holes in it! Keep the videos coming Alan! I love your channel!!
True story: I found your channel a while back and got inspired by the trips you take your family on, so earlier this year I completed the ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114 certifications so I can take my family on those adventures too. We have our first charter booked out of Nanny Cay in a couple of weeks, and plan to make it to BEYC for your happy hour! Don't listen to the trolls, and keep doing what you're doing. Cheers to you!
That is AMAZING. Please remind me of this when we meet. Wow
I'm impressed that you can remain so composed to do this kind of video. You have a great channel! You're living my dream. I will do that in about 7 years. Hope to see you live!
Love your channel. I grew up on the Texas coast commercial fishing now living in San Antonio. Can’t wait till my blood ($) sucking 6 kids get off my payroll so I can see u n the BVI!lol
Haters gonna hate. You keep doing you!! 99% of us love your videos and look forward to seeing them when you post them.
I just started watching your channel, think I've watched 15 videos today alone. Been interested in yachts, more so Power Cats, for a while. If I'm fortunate enough, one day I'll have as well. Don't listen to the negativity man, they're just haters. And some us need to be able to live vicariously through others lol... Keep up the good work, love the videos, they're like little TV episodes.
I look forward to your videos! Don’t listen to the negativity. Ever. Keep up the great content. Most of all keep having fun!!!
Thank you for sharing your travels and adventures. I'm positive that the vast majority of your viewers feel the same way. Wishing you and yours all the best and safe travels.
I for for one think it is great that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Envy will eat their souls. Please consider the source when dealing with those who have their souls devoured. Enjoy the BVI and thank you for sharing. Enjoy a pain killer for me at the Soggy Dollar.
People man....anyway...thank you for the content we just got home from our rookie trip to the BVI on a 51 power cat. We followed your 7 day itinerary counter clockwise and I can say we'll be back. After watching your videos it made the trip feel way less intimidating. Wanna start a shoelace ironing biz with me down there!?😂 Thanks again!
Don't let the hate of the 5% bring you down. Let the love of 95% lift your spirits. Another great video, thanks!
Your channel is awesome, keep it up. It’s nice to see someone being so honest about boat life rather than the unrealistic interpretation that people often present on social media
Wanted to reach out and thank you for sharing what you do on your channel. I am a firefighter and will retire in about 18 months. I tell you this because you give me inspiration to follow my dream of boating the BVI’s, looking forward to buying you a drink 👍
Enjoying the ride brother ❤
Your deportment and carriage in this VID are quite refreshing...really enjoyed your positive and encouraging comments to the "harsh comments" proffered. What it says about you speaks volumes about your character and world view...great responses. Look forward to meeting you, some day.
I am currently looking at an Aquilla 54 for sale in Thailand and if it appeals will purchase and motor it down to Lombok, Indonesia where it will put-put between the islands...
I am like you, one whom has worked his ass off to be where I am...no silver spoons, inheritance nor windfalls got me here...presently living large and loving and enjoying life. Lets charge on!
this was a refreshing video. have loved following your channel. we have been going to BVI's the last several years with the family renting a cat. we will be down again but with another couple for the week of the 4th of July. celebrating my wife's 50th and out 25th anniversary. would love to run into y'all. where from Chattanooga. all the best keep the great content coming! Drew
The last comment sums it up. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride. Hope to be there one day!
You are so well grounded and centered. Love your videos!
1. Re: Captain Dave. Having a mentor is probably the height of learning. 2. I honestly you would be just as “rich” with less money because your are so grounded and humble. I love you videos and the production quality is wonderful. Take care, be safe and continue to be “rich” regardless of social media haters. Love you man.
Please know that I for one find inspiration in what you are doing. It is wonderful and you motivate me to work harder and smarter so that get to do some of these things. I understand why you took the time to address some of the negative comments, but don't give them air. Let the haters hate. You keep doing you! Kudos to your mom and you. What a change in just one generation!