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Cruise the Welland Canal to Toronto by boat - No Hurricanes Here!
Wow what a trip! Started out from Erie, Pennsylvania, USA on June 26th 2024 and didn't get back until July 21st. Most of the trip was solo; I was able to trick some old friends to come along for a few legs of the ride. You can see how much fun we had.
Going through the Welland Canal was incredible. All vessels are required to have 2 passengers going down, and 3 up. I was extremely lucky to find some amazing people on Facebook to help. Going down was easy and took only 7 hours. Heading back up was a serious power workout holding the boat off the slimy cement walls. In the vid you can see how the rising water pins the boat to the wall.
I spent a week exploring Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Awesome city, met some great friends and saw all the sights. Unfortunately there really is no protected anchorage. I stayed most nights at Cherry Beach, but was exposed to the prevailing winds. Hanlan's point mooring wall did the trick for windy/ stormy nights but cost $2/ foot/ night!
@rollinon Joined for the 5 day sail from Toronto, up the Welland Canal and home to Erie. It cost him a hair cut, I hope it was worth it.
Next year we sail north to the Northern Channel along the north shore of Lake Huron....
Ports (marinas):
Dunkirk NY (municipal pier), Westfield NY (Barcelona Harbor municipal dock), Buffalo NY (Canal Side) , Crystal Beach/ Point Abino Ontario Canada (Buffalo Canoe Club), Port Colborne (Custom Dock and Sugarloaf Marina), Port Dalhousie Ontario (municipal pier), Toronto (Harlan's point mooring wall, and Crystal Beach anchorage).
Last years adventure to Put-in-Bay:
ua-cam.com/video/Mp0-eKh4_WI/v-deo.html
Check out my other channel regarding some cool musical synths:
@jakescustomshop
jakescustomshop.com/
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Solo Sailing Lake Erie
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First Solo sailing trip aboard my Bristol 35.5CB sailboat. Went from Erie, Pa to Put-in-Bay Ohio and back.
5-Points Mountain Bike Park
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Semi-Pro mountain bike riders Jake and John Lehotsky shred some fresh pow.
What is and Should Never be (Led Zeppelin) - Covered by Discord @ Sloppy Duck 2017
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What is and Should Never be (Led Zeppelin) - Covered by Discord @ Sloppy Duck 2017
Rocky Mtn Way - Covered by Discord @ Sloppy Duck 2017
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Rocky Mtn Way - Covered by Discord @ Sloppy Duck 2017
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Highway tune (Greta Van Fleet) - Covered by Discord @ Sloppy Duck 2017
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HoundDog
DazedAndConfused
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WhatIsAndWhatShouldNeverBe
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WhatIsAndWhatShouldNeverBe
Blue on Black - Discord @ Jr's October 2016
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Blue on Black - Discord @ Jr's October 2016
Creep - Discord @ Jr's 2016
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Creep - Discord @ Jr's 2016
Twice as Hard - Discord
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Discord @ Jr's Last Laugh 2016
How I killed Your Cousin
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How I killed your Cousin. Based on a true story. -Caulen Wargo -Nick Alexander -Jake Lehotsky -Joe Lehotsky -Jake Hurely
Dazed and Confused - Discord
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Discord Prefomrs Dazed and Confused by Led Zepplin at the Sloppy Duck in Erie, Pa on 8/21/16
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Cumbersome - Discord at The Sloppy Duck
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Discord - Cant You See at The Sloppy Duck
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Discord - Cant You See at The Sloppy Duck
Dazed and Confused - Discord @ McKean Days 2016
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Cant you see - Discord @ Mckean Days 2016
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Creep- Discord @ McKean Days 2016
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Jumpin' Jack Flash - Discord at RibFest 2016
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Ocean Avenue and Everlong - Discord at RibFest 2016
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @marcvandoren9011
    @marcvandoren9011 3 місяці тому

    Jake, looks like an awesome trip!! Love the adventure!!!

  • @deborahlehotsky2355
    @deborahlehotsky2355 3 місяці тому

    Incredible!!!!

  • @zacharywortman813
    @zacharywortman813 3 місяці тому

    Looks like fun! I'd love to come along sometime!

  • @shakyhandpictures2185
    @shakyhandpictures2185 5 місяців тому

    Well done! Sub’d!

  • @NaomiEckhardt
    @NaomiEckhardt 7 місяців тому

    There is no sound

  • @Churm71
    @Churm71 Рік тому

    Nice video man. Glad to see that you made it back in one piece. Hope you enjoyed your short stay in Ashtabula. -John of Easyrider, home port Ashtabula

  • @JohnBraman413
    @JohnBraman413 Рік тому

    any plans of doing bahama trip?

  • @JohnBraman413
    @JohnBraman413 Рік тому

    do more of these sailing videos.

  • @HearthingTV
    @HearthingTV Рік тому

    Love the vid! I'm thinking of buying a liveaboard on Lake Erie sometime next year. Any word of advice? Is there an app for finding moorages?

    • @jakescustomshop
      @jakescustomshop Рік тому

      Thanks! I used Navionics and Waterway Guide. Both are OK, and got me enough info. Some of the smaller ports can be shallow, so make sure have a good depth sounder.

  • @achmed2pac
    @achmed2pac Рік тому

    Amen Brothie has a Good Sailing 🙏❤

  • @David_Blong
    @David_Blong Рік тому

    It's so relaxing watching the video it's like bren on board with you cool keep making them ...

    • @SkiTechVFX
      @SkiTechVFX Рік тому

      Exactly what I was going for, thanks!

  • @ClaytonDeeringC3D
    @ClaytonDeeringC3D Рік тому

    Dude love the flip phone! Great video looks like you got some great sailing in. How much solar in watts is that you have running?

    • @SkiTechVFX
      @SkiTechVFX Рік тому

      Great conditions for sure! I have two flexible solar panels each rated at 100Ws. This is more than enough to run the CPT Autopilot and refrigerator when it's sunny.... Not quite enough in overcast skies. My understanding is that flexible panels really lack in anything but clear skies.

  • @gradywells4678
    @gradywells4678 Рік тому

    Enjoyed video. I am 60 and would love to do what you do.

  • @stardustandgolden1
    @stardustandgolden1 Рік тому

    Awesome video, and fun I love the guitar at the end, my boat was purchased and restored from my touring and music so I can certainly appreciated the jam and love Zepp. Thanks Jake

    • @SkiTechVFX
      @SkiTechVFX Рік тому

      Thanks! Nothing better than fueling one passion with another!

  • @andysangels1970
    @andysangels1970 Рік тому

    Sweet man! Live life! My sailboat is on a lake but we go out and sail every chance we get!

  • @deborahlehotsky2355
    @deborahlehotsky2355 Рік тому

    Love this video ! Make more !

  • @stinkintoad
    @stinkintoad Рік тому

    Nice. What kind of boat do you have?

  • @jakehurley9394
    @jakehurley9394 Рік тому

    So cool man! Makes me wanna get a boat of my own and sail with ya!

  • @zacharywortman813
    @zacharywortman813 Рік тому

    Excited to see your dream coming to fruition! The hard work has paid off!

  • @janiceenglish8279
    @janiceenglish8279 Рік тому

    Awesome John!

  • @MaxCoXD
    @MaxCoXD 3 роки тому

    How come my cousin isn't ded

  • @EpicNo2918
    @EpicNo2918 3 роки тому

    Such camera work. Much shake. Wow

  • @noahvandamia4167
    @noahvandamia4167 4 роки тому

    Jake youre a machine

  • @dodgev142
    @dodgev142 5 років тому

    Caulen looks like Munky

  • @dodgev142
    @dodgev142 5 років тому

    Caulen is munky

  • @christopherbuskirk2520
    @christopherbuskirk2520 6 років тому

    Like I’m watching bad karaoke. Let it flow more relax.

  • @EpicNo2918
    @EpicNo2918 7 років тому

    Studly

  • @jeffreyphillips6705
    @jeffreyphillips6705 7 років тому

    I’m sorry but that was awful ☹️

  • @EpicNo2918
    @EpicNo2918 8 років тому

    We want part 2!!

  • @54sloth
    @54sloth 8 років тому

    This is, without a doubt, the greatest project I have ever been a part of -Nick Alexander

  • @SkiTechVFX
    @SkiTechVFX 8 років тому

    Best Cinematic Masterpiece of this Generation - Erie Times News

  • @chandlererway7827
    @chandlererway7827 8 років тому

    Sounds Great!!!!

  • @chandlererway7827
    @chandlererway7827 8 років тому

    You guys are amazing!!!

  • @annalisevaughn6809
    @annalisevaughn6809 8 років тому

    I love how I stand there like an idiot during your solo jake.....real attractive.

  • @relaxhub2705
    @relaxhub2705 8 років тому

    Wow amazing work

  • @brennalehotsky2547
    @brennalehotsky2547 9 років тому

    and who could that be on the bass..... hmm.

  • @54sloth
    @54sloth 9 років тому

    9.34/10- Needs more Joey.

  • @54sloth
    @54sloth 9 років тому

    You my friend are going places

  • @EpicNo2918
    @EpicNo2918 9 років тому

    Wow how did you make that sail so accurately?

  • @AtomicBomberFTW
    @AtomicBomberFTW 9 років тому

    Power bank.

  • @54sloth
    @54sloth 9 років тому

    Tres oui

  • @AtomicBomberFTW
    @AtomicBomberFTW 11 років тому

    under 300 club!!!

  • @EpicNo2918
    @EpicNo2918 11 років тому

    This is Freaking amazing

  • @tufftim1HD
    @tufftim1HD 11 років тому

    Cool

  • @MrfuckinBeilke
    @MrfuckinBeilke 11 років тому

    Fake

  • @kennymccall3203
    @kennymccall3203 11 років тому

    SkiTech will slowly take over the worldi mean what?

  • @FrankoTheMango
    @FrankoTheMango 11 років тому

    Show how to make

  • @FrankoTheMango
    @FrankoTheMango 11 років тому

    Epic

  • @EpicNo2918
    @EpicNo2918 11 років тому

    Dude This is Amazing! you did nothing wrong! Keep it up bro!!!!!