Hi, this is Andrii. It was great to meet you! Jayden and I, crab trap weavers from Pacific Quality Traps, wish you an incredible journey around the world!!!
“Where there’s a will there’s a way, so I figured out a way” - and this is how you’ll figure out the online realm too. That call with you helped make my journey toward a homestead a lot clearer and more adventurous than I originally dreamed. I’ll forever be thankful to you for that, and for your friendship.
Just came across your channel and was immediately pulled into your story. Super inspirational and familiar in so many ways. I sail on the Chesapeake and love seeing how other sailors set goals and manifest their dreams. I’m really looking forward to all your updates.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife I sail a Pearson 36.2 out of Rock Hall Maryland. About 8-9 years ago, I had an opportunity to pick up a 1978 Hunter 27. I hadn’t sailed since my childhood, growing up on Lake Erie but was in desperate need of something that took my mind off work and gave me a creative outlet. A few years later and I was completely gripped by the sailing bug and started to think about what I might do with this new found addiction. The Pearson came into our lives as organically as the Hunter did so I considered it nudge from the Universe to start expanding my experience. Sailing has opened me up to so much more than just sailing and the skills required are translatable to a myriad of life skills. I could go on but this is your channel! 🤣🤣 I’m really excited for you and Inspired to see another person at a similar point in life doing some really cool stuff. Nicely done!
@@jonelliott9553 not at all...this is our channel. I love hearing stories from folks, getting advice, and forming this community. It sounds as though you've had a transformation of your own with regards to sailing. I'm always anxious for stories. Cheers Jon!
Looking good John, more time on the water is great medicine. Anna and I are reminded why were are here and doing this everytime we get out. On the dock it is easy to get caught up in other things and start to loose the passion for our adventure.
A great chat with Dana tonight, she’s aiming to be out here mid-June, and we’re really looking forward to start that adventure. The next 4 weeks can be spent getting the boat prepped even further…and of course some excursions in between!
Hey man! I live on a Hunter 27 in Virginia. I bought a fixer-upper and worked on it for a while and live on it now. Fell in love with the water and wanted the adventure similar to you. Much love and thanks for bringing us along on the adventure. Such a cool adventure. If you're ever on the east coast of the USA stop by VA.
Hey Daniel...we will indeed be on the East Coast this time next year...maybe a touch later than now. No set plans, but I have something loosely figured out in my mind. It you stay subscribed, we'll announce where we are and would love to meet up with folks!
@@JohnFrasersWildLife Awesome man! I will be looking forward to it. And yeah the Hunter is actually a great boat. She's an older one so built really soundly. Very roomy inside and a blast to sail.
Just from the many years I have read (and listened to) Patrick O'Brian's books, what are called the "'Sea-faring Tales of Aubrey and Maturin", I've picked up quite a bit of information on sailing, without ever actually doing it! The principle is the same whether you are sailing a small boat like yours, or a 150 ton frigate. The wind is still the wind. One of the difficult operations in the O'Brian books is always tacking. Whereas its opposite is "wearing". That is easy, you take the boat in the direction the wind wants you to go. It does take up a lot of sea room but less wear and tear on the sailor. Of course sometimes you need to go against the wind, so to speak, and that's when things get dicey! The biggest challenge in tacking is in "not missing stays". At least that is what it was called in the Royal Navy of the late 18th - early 19th century. You are tacking the boat and as it comes around it doesn't make it. It "falls off" from the direction of the manuever, and that's called "missing stays". Very bad 😋. And of course there's plenty of hauling on ropes. Which is to say I am enjoying "testing" my understanding of simple sailing by watching you 'learn the ropes".
"missing stays", or as I call it "Sh!t". Actually, I am getting decent at the actual maneuver with the boat. It took me awhile. And with the tip from Alain, I think I'll be able to figure out the sail management a lot better. "Sea Faring Tales of Aubrey and Maturin"...is that the book that the movie "Master and Commander" was based on? I would love to read those books.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife Yes! Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin. 20 books in all which comprise a "canon" of these novels, what are called by many, the "best historical novels ever written". They are also available as audio books, etc. I've read these books many times and always find something new even after 19 years.
Congratulations on getting out there, and learning new things, that awesome as I’ve never farmed, I only know sailing!🤷♂️ happy to take it out in our racer, cruiser and teach you a few things over here on Vancouver island
Just start heading south, more enjoyable conditions, you will learn a lot on your passages. Break them out into small segments, and invite others to join you. Obviously safety and health should be the first priorities. By the time you get to your final destination, you will have more experience than most.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife I think you do keep my attention through your good times and have a great time with companion you have. Think forward deal with only the future be safe my friend
Hi John, so in light wind for easy living (or if racing, for gaining a few degrees) Leave the jib tacked on port while tacking this will turn the bow around, then tack the jib. No "problems" on a sailboat, only challenges. Cheers, a.
Right. I get exactly what you are saying...funny that that was my intuition...but I still would've been too early based on what you are saying. Thank you for the great tip!
Pretty weird John we are in the same boat. Literally I have a 28 foot Newport I just bought from Friday Harbor to Fridays ago. What a wonderful show of the northern lights right now I am here near anacortes living on my boat as well. Cool boats holler at me let’s meet at sucia island
@@JohnFrasersWildLife also pro tip when sailing. If you have a ZF 5m or 10m transmission ( the one with plates not cones) make sure you lock it in reverse when sailing. I had to pull my engine by myself and rebuild it on the table. If it spins when under sail you will wear out the forward clutch plates.
Hi, this is Andrii. It was great to meet you! Jayden and I, crab trap weavers from Pacific Quality Traps, wish you an incredible journey around the world!!!
Thank you so much guys! You got me back out onto the water!
Jayden and Andrii are the ones who hooked me up with a quick welding job on the backstay bracket!
“Where there’s a will there’s a way, so I figured out a way” - and this is how you’ll figure out the online realm too.
That call with you helped make my journey toward a homestead a lot clearer and more adventurous than I originally dreamed. I’ll forever be thankful to you for that, and for your friendship.
🙂That is true...I will indeed figure out a way. My own quote used against me. I am loving the challenge...already spending the money in my mind.
I can't wait to see you live that dream, buddy.
Just came across your channel and was immediately pulled into your story. Super inspirational and familiar in so many ways. I sail on the Chesapeake and love seeing how other sailors set goals and manifest their dreams. I’m really looking forward to all your updates.
That is great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to drop me this note. What boat do you have?
@@JohnFrasersWildLife I sail a Pearson 36.2 out of Rock Hall Maryland. About 8-9 years ago, I had an opportunity to pick up a 1978 Hunter 27. I hadn’t sailed since my childhood, growing up on Lake Erie but was in desperate need of something that took my mind off work and gave me a creative outlet. A few years later and I was completely gripped by the sailing bug and started to think about what I might do with this new found addiction. The Pearson came into our lives as organically as the Hunter did so I considered it nudge from the Universe to start expanding my experience. Sailing has opened me up to so much more than just sailing and the skills required are translatable to a myriad of life skills. I could go on but this is your channel! 🤣🤣 I’m really excited for you and Inspired to see another person at a similar point in life doing some really cool stuff. Nicely done!
@@jonelliott9553 not at all...this is our channel. I love hearing stories from folks, getting advice, and forming this community. It sounds as though you've had a transformation of your own with regards to sailing. I'm always anxious for stories. Cheers Jon!
Looking good John, more time on the water is great medicine. Anna and I are reminded why were are here and doing this everytime we get out. On the dock it is easy to get caught up in other things and start to loose the passion for our adventure.
A great chat with Dana tonight, she’s aiming to be out here mid-June, and we’re really looking forward to start that adventure. The next 4 weeks can be spent getting the boat prepped even further…and of course some excursions in between!
Hey John, glad to subscribe. My buddy Lory says that you are off on a grand adventure. Sounds like fun.
Lory is good people!
I'm looking forward to following your journey. Thanks for sharing
The real adventure-travel stories are about to start here shortly!
Hey man! I live on a Hunter 27 in Virginia. I bought a fixer-upper and worked on it for a while and live on it now. Fell in love with the water and wanted the adventure similar to you. Much love and thanks for bringing us along on the adventure. Such a cool adventure. If you're ever on the east coast of the USA stop by VA.
Hey Daniel...we will indeed be on the East Coast this time next year...maybe a touch later than now. No set plans, but I have something loosely figured out in my mind. It you stay subscribed, we'll announce where we are and would love to meet up with folks!
I love Hunters. If I didn't need a blue water boat, a hunter would be way up there on my list.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife Awesome man! I will be looking forward to it. And yeah the Hunter is actually a great boat. She's an older one so built really soundly. Very roomy inside and a blast to sail.
Hey, John, where are the safety lines on the starboard side, eh?!!!! :) Looking forward to seeing you on the foredeck of Opus.
Yes…you are correct! An early mistake that luckily didn’t cost me.
Looking forward to following along on your big adventure. You've got this!
Thanks! I do got this...🙂I hope you are following along for the rest of this journey...it is about to get good!
Hey John, hello from Scotland and good luck with your dream!
Thank you so much. I will need the luck I’m sure. ✌️
Just from the many years I have read (and listened to) Patrick O'Brian's books, what are called the "'Sea-faring Tales of Aubrey and Maturin", I've picked up quite a bit of information on sailing, without ever actually doing it! The principle is the same whether you are sailing a small boat like yours, or a 150 ton frigate. The wind is still the wind.
One of the difficult operations in the O'Brian books is always tacking. Whereas its opposite is "wearing". That is easy, you take the boat in the direction the wind wants you to go. It does take up a lot of sea room but less wear and tear on the sailor. Of course sometimes you need to go against the wind, so to speak, and that's when things get dicey!
The biggest challenge in tacking is in "not missing stays". At least that is what it was called in the Royal Navy of the late 18th - early 19th century. You are tacking the boat and as it comes around it doesn't make it. It "falls off" from the direction of the manuever, and that's called "missing stays". Very bad 😋. And of course there's plenty of hauling on ropes.
Which is to say I am enjoying "testing" my understanding of simple sailing by watching you 'learn the ropes".
"missing stays", or as I call it "Sh!t". Actually, I am getting decent at the actual maneuver with the boat. It took me awhile. And with the tip from Alain, I think I'll be able to figure out the sail management a lot better.
"Sea Faring Tales of Aubrey and Maturin"...is that the book that the movie "Master and Commander" was based on? I would love to read those books.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife Yes! Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin. 20 books in all which comprise a "canon" of these novels, what are called by many, the "best historical novels ever written". They are also available as audio books, etc. I've read these books many times and always find something new even after 19 years.
@@fgb3126 I need those books in my life!
Congratulations on getting out there, and learning new things, that awesome as I’ve never farmed, I only know sailing!🤷♂️ happy to take it out in our racer, cruiser and teach you a few things over here on Vancouver island
That would be great!
What boat do you have. Just curious.
Just start heading south, more enjoyable conditions, you will learn a lot on your passages. Break them out into small segments, and invite others to join you. Obviously safety and health should be the first priorities. By the time you get to your final destination, you will have more experience than most.
Interesting concept Doug. I think I agree with that line of thinking. Thank you for speaking your mind with that suggestion...keep those coming! 👊
great video John
Thank you Rodney...am I on the right track with these videos? Anything else you'd like to see?
@@JohnFrasersWildLife I think you do keep my attention through your good times and have a great time with companion you have. Think forward deal with only the future be safe my friend
@@rodneywroten2994 Thank you for being here my friend.
Hi John, so in light wind for easy living (or if racing, for gaining a few degrees) Leave the jib tacked on port while tacking this will turn the bow around, then tack the jib.
No "problems" on a sailboat, only challenges.
Cheers,
a.
Right. I get exactly what you are saying...funny that that was my intuition...but I still would've been too early based on what you are saying. Thank you for the great tip!
Congratulations on +2000.
It is working, isn't it, Lory?!
Pretty weird John we are in the same boat. Literally I have a 28 foot Newport I just bought from Friday Harbor to Fridays ago. What a wonderful show of the northern lights right now I am here near anacortes living on my boat as well. Cool boats holler at me let’s meet at sucia island
That could be a thing! Lets stay in touch. I'm at Maple Bay right now trying to figure out my rigging solve.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife either that or Stuart island. I can try to make it your way. Be safe and stay in touch
If you are ever around Nanaimo, hit me up i would love to have a buddy boat to sail with!
I may be headed there sooner than later! We’ll see. I will let you know!
The way i look at it is. . People have been doing this for 10's of thousands of years. No reason i cant do that.
Yes! That is exactly how I feel. On boats a lot more primitive than this one. There is a balance to it all...I am going to find it eventually.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife do you watch Sam Holmes sailing or wind hippy or Life is like sailing?
@@JohnFrasersWildLife also pro tip when sailing. If you have a ZF 5m or 10m transmission ( the one with plates not cones) make sure you lock it in reverse when sailing. I had to pull my engine by myself and rebuild it on the table. If it spins when under sail you will wear out the forward clutch plates.
@84Rabbitz ah…I understand. I don’t have a vf transmission. Thanks for
@84Rabbitz I sure do watch Sam Holmes and Sailing Trites…and a few others.