I worked in the sailing yacht building business for 16 years. We had a problem with deck leaks on newly built boats. To test for deck leaks we would put a lawn sprinkler on the deck in various locations and let it run for several hours. This allowed us to discover leaks that otherwise would not have been found until the customer called us to report it - consequently costing much more for us to have repaired in the field. We switched bedding compounds to a polysulfide material and improved our construction methods. This fixed the leak problem. Incidentally I recommend not using polyurethane bedding compounds. They create an excellent seal but it you ever have to remove the hardware the bond created will tear the fiberglass( or paint, wood, etc) off of the deck.
You guys have the right attitude, as long as nobody gets hurt it's just another learning experience! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Some day when you are old salts you'll look back on these memories fondly with a smile on your face. I was told once that there are two kinds of sailors, ones who have run aground and liars! So be proud you won't make those same mistakes every again. (hopefully) You guys make a great couple, I hate to see a husband or wife yelling at each other and losing their tempers, stay calm, sail the boat and work the problem....panicking never helps! So have fun and keep the great videos coming I really love them. Hopefully, I'll see you out there some day soon! Bill S.
I subscribe to 8 or 9 cruising channels, most of them involving couples. In the few episodes you've posted you're already climbing to the top of my list. Good stuff! Keep it up😀
I really appreciate how you are sharing a personal in-depth view into your experiences planning and preparing for the live aboard life! It is so difficult to find discussions that talk about dollars spent or mistakes made! I am paying off my house next month and starting to look for boats myself. Keep up the good work, you have a lot of people rooting for you. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely! Transparency is key for inspiring others to take the leap and ultimately that's what we're trying to do. Happy to hear you enjoy the series. Welcome to the crew!!
I once went on a rafting trip and there was a bail bucket in the bow. Written in sharpie marker it said "Good judgement comes from experience ... experience comes from bad judgement". I still try to avoid what I see as bad judgement, but things happen when you get a new boat. It doesn't matter how much you read or how many videos you watch (but it helps), these are the things that make it an adventure. As long as nobody gets hurt or the boat isn't truly damaged, all will be well. You're probably already seeing your relationship get stronger. Great video by the way!
You guys have the right attitude, and you're doing this together--and seem to be having fun making memories. Life doesn't really get any better than that.
We taught ourselves how to sail and can totally relate. I had not read the chapter about reefing so when on our 3 time out the winds were gusting to over 20 and it was a white knuckle hang on to everything event while we rearranged everything in the cabin over and over again. Our first round up was a real thrill!! Luckily no torn sails and we did not run out of gas but we were taking on water. That totally sucks! Hang in there. Sailing can be a very humbling pastime and these won't be the last mistakes you make. The fact that the two of you can still talk to each other after it all says a lot about the two of you. Like my shirt says, I love to sail, but I love sailing with my wife even more! Looking forward to the next episode.
At 6:35 in it looked like the main had a pretty deep draft in it. You can remove some of the draft, and reduce heel, by placing tension on the out haul at the foot of the main and adding tension to the main halyard to bring the draft forward. I like the way you guys celebrate even the mistakes...you've added a lot to your sailing skills on just one trip. Way to go!
I second 3865ron, I have a little over 3 years to retire at the ripe old age of 49 and I'm learning so much from your videos. Bravo for jumping in feet first to become cruisers! I never even considered it until running into a couple from my town in Arizona who had cruised from Mexico to Tahiti and were staying on the dock for $5/night. Keep up the good work!
you did very good. it was a learning experience and you raised the bar on yourself. a year from now this will just be a memory.....and you will be great sailors...
Every early sailing trip, is a learning experience. Probably every sailing trip is a learning experience. I sail on a Santana 22 that I have a quater share of, and over the last 12 months, I have made lots of mistakes and learnt from every day that I have it out. I did my first solo sail a month ago and that stretched me, but increased my confidence to be able to handle the boat. Good on you both for having the courage to pursue your dream. It took me 40 years to reach my dream of owning a yacht.
Loved it ... Welcome to the boating world. You guys went right past me; I'm sitting in a marina in LaBelle, FL on the canal/river between Lake O and Fort Myers. When I bought my first big sailboat, I bought it despite the fact that it took on huge amounts of water (over the floor boards) during the TEST SAIL ... so don't feel bad! You guys are doing it instead of talking about it - so you've already won!
With you 100% Scott! Doing is all that matters - who cares about the result. Are you at the LaBelle free docks? Or is there a marina back there as well?
Good grief! I'm exhausted just hearing about that voyage! But huge admiration for your spirit; and for your honesty in relating the milestones of learning. Most of us who've been sailing all our lives just hope that no one knew how many mistakes we made in the beginning. And we certainly try to keep quiet about the ones we're still making ..... 😎 ...... good luck, happy voyaging.
Haha great point! Transparency is our thing so we gotta keep it going :) It was a little painful reliving the learning experiences but we know it'll help others get moving on their dreams!
Good for you for sharing it so honestly. Truth is, any of us who have any sailing miles under our belts have a bunch of stories we look back on now and laugh about. You got a load of things right, and you need to remember those too, not just the things you get wrong. Keep doing what you're doing. Your videos are awesome.
Your broken bottle opener is an example of the sailing life. Stuff will break when you least expect it, and when you need it most...Loved the video, especially the chuggin. "I'm not gonna stop to toast, I'm just gonna drink" LOL
Enjoyed your video. We sailed your course but in the reverse direction. Last year we purchased our Gulfstar 44 sloop in Fort Meyers to be our future home. Our mast was too tall for the bridge and we used a tipping service to help us get under the bridge. It wasn't a very professional operation, but it got the job done and kept us from having to sail around Florida on our way back to North Carolina. We believe we recognized the marina where your boat was lifted, looked like Indian head. My husband and I have been sailing for more than 25 years together and our sailing memories are some of our best memories.
Don't be hard on yourselves, guys. I guarantee if all the critics had video of every mistake they made in the early days, they'd be a little less eager to shit on someone else's. Just keep on keepin' on... and don't sink.
There's a lot of soul to your channel. I know I'm not the first to say it here. That soul is hard to capture and while at times, you guys still look semi-awkward on camera, your "soul" comes through and that's what'll keep us watching... That and owning your mistakes. Love it! Every sailor out here was sharing those beers with you!
Great job,,,,,If you learn from your mishaps they are not mistakes, only learning experiences. Keep up the good work,,,,and on a lighter side,,,hey your still on top of the water.
Thank you for the vid and the laughs! You guys have the right attitude, for sure. NO way you could know everything on your first sail! She's still afloat and you guys learned a ton. There will be more mistakes and challenges, for sure, but keeping the right attitude will make sure you learn from them and live to sail another day. Fair winds guys!
I agree with some of the earlier posters. You guys are off to a great start and have the potential to blow up on the sailing vlog channels.. Good work and good luck.
I agree with you that you learned a lot, your video shows a great and clever display of contrition. I am also quite sure that before you embark on your next training sail, you will have a significant increase in knowledge and skill. I would argue with the WTF messages from viewers that you experienced a wild and fun adventure with little or no downside. Burying the rail on as stable a boat as you posses was undoubtably scary and although you ripped your sail(s), this pales in comparison to a demasting. Or breaking the top of it over. Or sinking. Which by grace and a good deal is of luck, you did not. Keep the videos coming, they are very good. Thank you.
Hey Eric - appreciate the support as always. I agree, looking back we definitely lucked out given our vast inexperience. We learned a ton and lived to talk about it! Makes for a good story :) Thanks for watching.
Jetty? I say Jeti! No fear, more beer! So love your approach. Thank you for sharing the challenges and joy of learning on the fly. Can't wait for the next episode!
Hi guys, Congrats for all the courage shown so far. One little suggestion, do tie properly the dinghy on the bow. My (and most people) way to go is: • bow of the dinghy toward the bow of the boat, use all 3 rings you have on the bottom of the dinghy (bow side) to tie it down with tractions on the side and in front. • stern plate of the dinghy on the mast and same type of tie-down (sides and backward). Best Enrico
Good stuff guys! One thing you can do that will make you look like a pro is to anticipate the bridge openings (did you hail them on the radio or give then a horn signal?) When you get the long horn blast followed by the short horn blast is when I try time the opening so that I'm already through before the decks are completely vertical (a little mental challenge to keep things interesting). My boat is in Seattle and when going into Lake Washington from Puget Sound, I have to raise 4 bridges through downtown Seattle. Having been in a car waiting for the bridge I know the commuters really appreciate a speedy opening and closing. Keep up the great videos!
you guys are going to do great things......thanks for sharing. keep the positive attitude , it's the difference between a adventure and a ordeal. peace, jon
haven't finished watching yet, but keep smiling - that boat was a bargain! I've watched to the end now. :-) Thanks for sharing these lessons. And good on you for being this open with your viewers. I imagine this will continue, as part of your style - excellent. Don't be too hard on yourselves. You've got the right attitude and spirit, along with plenty of enthusiasm to keep the lessons rollng in, from reaching further. You'll be fine. :-)
Really appreciate the kind words and support. By sharing the downs as much as the ups we hope to inspire others to move forward with their dreams and not fear failure. Failing beats the hell out of never trying!
Love your channel, really appreciate your transparency and honesty. We just bought a boat as well and sailed it home (Port Angeles, WA) last weekend....quite a shitshow as well! We don't have plans to sail around the world....yet, but are looking forward to exploring our backyard and eventually moving back to SE Alaska. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures!
I remember that railroad bridge when I when I was bringing my boat home from North Palm Beach to St Pete. From your deck vantage point it looks like you're going to hit it. I also had dolphins take me up to the first locks from Stuart and also greet me on my way out of the last locks on the west coast. Like emissaries to the oceans they show you the way!
Wow You Guys are doing great!!! Enjoyed seeing the Lock passages. Great concept on HONESTY, PRICES, and MISTAKES!!! I wish you could have got more on film. I cant wait for your next adventure.
Early in our adventure we weren't the best at documenting it all, we've gotten a lot better. Happy to hear the videos come across as authentic and honest :) We just want to make it seem doable for others so more people pursue their dreams while they have the privilege to do so!
Just started watching your videos & looking forward to watching all of them! I am a sailor and kayak tripper in Toronto, Canada and I love your sense of adventure! Thanks for sharing!
My fastest learning experiences happen thru failure or near failure.....fear tends to open the mind. Preparedness thru study and reading about others' mistakes and experiences helps to limit our own problems.....thanks for sharing your mishaps.
Whew!! The stress of clearing that bridge.I once took my boat under a fixed bridge with a height of 58 feet, and I need 56 1/2 feet. I went the same speed as you did, but I only did it once, as it was way too stressful. Even though I knew I'd clear, cars were stopping on the bridge, and that got me really worried... I agree with the comments about the hired captain should have known the clearance height.
Wonderful! So glad to see a great couple reaching for the stars! I am also subscribed to several sailing channels as well and the nitty gritty you two put out is what I was looking for. Everyone sees the beautiful places but the devil is in the details! The how to's and the learning from mistakes will save others when they try. My wife and I have a three year plan we started last month to do this so thank you and keep these awesome videos coming!
No body injured, no major damage beyond a little sewing, seems like a good passage. like a pilot would say, "any landing you can walk away from is a good one!" maybe fuel tank leaking cause bilge fill? maybe leak in portlight is debris clamped in it when closed or unfare gasket, might not need rebed just yet. best of luck!
Your off to a great start. You will learn as you go. My wife and I had a delivery captain too when we moved our "new" to us boat from Dana Point CA to Chula Vista CA marina, and still ran aground in the southern part of San Diego harbor when the channel marking got confusing. We didn't have Boat Assistance insurance then, but our delivery captain paid the $600 fee to drag us off the sand bar. We got it the next day given the tricky channel in south San Diego Bay. After awhile, you will learn how it all works and will laugh at your early adventures. Do take the time to go through your boat to make sure you know how everything works, and what all the alarm bells are for. :)
It's the authentic approach. You guys have nailed it. We want to enjoy living through you while you're on this journey. Nice editing, music and shots. Keep it up! Perhaps one day our family will catch you at anchorage somewhere. Looking forward to more!
Ah yes. The misadventures of bring your boat home. We had our share going from Fort Laurdurdale to New Smyrna Beach. Great video and will be very helpful to new sailers.
OMG you made me laugh. I am so with you. Thank you so much for your honesty. We've all been there in one way shape or form. The fact that you still want to move forward after that slightly hair raising shakedown is a great sign. Way to learn and move on!
just watched all your videos - really really enjoyed it - subscribed - keep living that dream - look forward to future videos , best of luck to the both of you
hey..you both are genuine and sympathic..not like in money swimming multihull sailors..you are making mistakes and laughing about it BUT you are also talking about it! you both are great! have fun!
If you ask me you learned a lot. Good things went wrong and no major damage just egos busted. That is a heavy boat and the winds at max 20, I am sure the Capt thought it could handle it. But, many of those boats sail better with a reef in them with that wind. Lesson learned, reef early!
LOL this is great, I hope you dont need a bigger cooler, you guys are great! I am glad that you had a pretty good trip despite the things that went wrong. Good luck! Fair winds and following seas!
Great job, loved your videos. I've heard worst stories from more experienced sailors. You pulled it off and made it home safely. Look at the bright side, either you'll be great sailors or hopeless alcoholics. But best of all, you choose to share it with us. That puts you at the top on my list. Your title starting with the letter "A" helps. :) Keep living the dream and fair winds!
I've been at this sailing thing for close to 45 years now and I think ya'll did just fine. Capt Ron nailed it .... if it's going to happen, it's going to happen out there .... so get on out there and keep learning from what happens. I'm still doing it and have finally been at long enough that I'm starting to believe that the most fun part of this sailing thing is the endless amount of learning opportunities that only seem like mistakes in hindsight. Just don't die, keep the boat afloat and love every lesson she teaches you. Great job Skipper.
As you state its all a learning experience. First time we splashed our Nor'Sea 27, just off the lift in Bradenton Fl, wife got hit by the boom when I accidentally jibed... ouch. She learned to watch the boom more, I learned to watch the wind more. Was driving my 1968 GTO from Philly back to Fort Bragg after a weekend of fun, when my alternator went out. Battery died after a while. I was able to get a lift to a service station at 0200 and get a new charged battery. Last thing before the kind people that gave me a lift said was... you good on gas ? Of course my gas gage was broken. Had been since I bought it.. never got it fixed. Yes I said.... and 50 miles down the road, and 20 from my destination, had to leave the car on the side of the road. Was late for morning formation... ouch. Learning experiences. You grow from them. That what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. And empties your wallet.... Good start though. So what is your vertical draft ? Loooking on the net, I see the limiting vertical clearance of the Okeechobee waterway is 49 feet at the Port Mayaca RR lift Bridge. So you must be under that... but then you have to account for tide. Best measure.
There is no such thing as a mistake when you learn from the experience! From your video, I'm pretty sure you know that already ;) Keep living the dream! I admire your courage, you guys are true leaders!
Stuff happens; thanks for sharing so we can learn, too...I'm retired and saving for my first sailboat. Yes, BOAT = BRING OUT ANOTHER THOU$AND and SAILING = BOAT REPAIRS IN EXOTIC LOCATIONS --- ACTUALLY ALWAYS, AND EVERYWHERE!!!
Cool! Sailing and life one and the same. As the founder of Patagonia Yvon Chouinard said in the movie 180 Degrees South: "The adventure starts when something goes wrong" Main thing is keep on course, you guys are doing well!
My only other sailing channel I am currently watching is Sailing la Vagabonde, and I love them. I honestly don't know how I stumbled upon your first video and you got me hooked right on! I am curently watching all your videos. I love your story and your plans! I will definitely follow you as you go on in your adventure! Be sure, you have my full support! I'm from Romania btw! ;)
Hello and well done on your first trip! I must say you were literally less than a mile from my house in Cape Coral when you ran out of fuel. Too funny. My brother works for TowBoatUS but sadly that wasn't him in your video but I've been out with him on that boat. Lots of fun rescuing people. I'm sure you're in St. Pete by now but maybe someday well cross paths. If you're even back in Fort Myers let me know!! Cayo Costa is beautiful. Good Luck!!!
Something to learn early on is you will ALWAYS have people commenting on your videos critiquing you and telling you how easily they could have done it better. Don't pay attention to those, and certainly don't feel like you need to explain yourselves! We are all adults and sometimes we learn the hard way. :) Love your channel and will continue to follow your journey! Happy sails.
Aw, that wasn't so bad. I've seen lots worse first time experiences (although watching you go under the bridge even tensed me up a little). Baby steps. Take your time, and when you're unsure, slow down or stop. You're going to have a great time. Oh, and you will run aground. Prepare for that happening. It happens to everybody, sooner or later, often more than once!
Ya know guys, I don't have much experience with this but I have heard that if you let some air out of the tires it will give you a little bit more clearance going under bridges! ;-) great video...again!
Absolutely loved your video.... A bigger point well taken... Sh*t happens and there is always a learning curve..but the point , the real point, is to get out there! I just bought a 41'. Sold everything and am headed to key biscayne. I know I will think about you guys when I make mistakes and simply drink a beer or martini and learn to laugh at myself and try again. Thanks again.
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I worked in the sailing yacht building business for 16 years. We had a problem with deck leaks on newly built boats. To test for deck leaks we would put a lawn sprinkler on the deck in various locations and let it run for several hours. This allowed us to discover leaks that otherwise would not have been found until the customer called us to report it - consequently costing much more for us to have repaired in the field. We switched bedding compounds to a polysulfide material and improved our construction methods. This fixed the leak problem. Incidentally I recommend not using polyurethane bedding compounds. They create an excellent seal but it you ever have to remove the hardware the bond created will tear the fiberglass( or paint, wood, etc) off of the deck.
Good to know! Appreciate the insights and welcome to the AC crew!
You guys have the right attitude, as long as nobody gets hurt it's just another learning experience! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Some day when you are old salts you'll look back on these memories fondly with a smile on your face. I was told once that there are two kinds of sailors, ones who have run aground and liars! So be proud you won't make those same mistakes every again. (hopefully) You guys make a great couple, I hate to see a husband or wife yelling at each other and losing their tempers, stay calm, sail the boat and work the problem....panicking never helps! So have fun and keep the great videos coming I really love them. Hopefully, I'll see you out there some day soon! Bill S.
Two types of Captains - those who have run aground and those who will :) Thanks for following along, Bill!!
I subscribe to 8 or 9 cruising channels, most of them involving couples. In the few episodes you've posted you're already climbing to the top of my list. Good stuff! Keep it up😀
3865ron Really appreciate the kind words and support. Truly means the world to us!
3865ron I love you guys,you are awesome, can't wait for your next One!
I really appreciate how you are sharing a personal in-depth view into your experiences planning and preparing for the live aboard life! It is so difficult to find discussions that talk about dollars spent or mistakes made! I am paying off my house next month and starting to look for boats myself. Keep up the good work, you have a lot of people rooting for you. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely! Transparency is key for inspiring others to take the leap and ultimately that's what we're trying to do. Happy to hear you enjoy the series. Welcome to the crew!!
I once went on a rafting trip and there was a bail bucket in the bow. Written in sharpie marker it said "Good judgement comes from experience ... experience comes from bad judgement". I still try to avoid what I see as bad judgement, but things happen when you get a new boat. It doesn't matter how much you read or how many videos you watch (but it helps), these are the things that make it an adventure. As long as nobody gets hurt or the boat isn't truly damaged, all will be well. You're probably already seeing your relationship get stronger. Great video by the way!
Haha, getting towed your first time out on the boat is a right of passage! Great video!
Seems to be a reoccurring theme!! :)
You guys have the right attitude, and you're doing this together--and seem to be having fun making memories. Life doesn't really get any better than that.
We taught ourselves how to sail and can totally relate. I had not read the chapter about reefing so when on our 3 time out the winds were gusting to over 20 and it was a white knuckle hang on to everything event while we rearranged everything in the cabin over and over again. Our first round up was a real thrill!! Luckily no torn sails and we did not run out of gas but we were taking on water. That totally sucks! Hang in there. Sailing can be a very humbling pastime and these won't be the last mistakes you make. The fact that the two of you can still talk to each other after it all says a lot about the two of you. Like my shirt says, I love to sail, but I love sailing with my wife even more! Looking forward to the next episode.
At 6:35 in it looked like the main had a pretty deep draft in it. You can remove some of the draft, and reduce heel, by placing tension on the out haul at the foot of the main and adding tension to the main halyard to bring the draft forward.
I like the way you guys celebrate even the mistakes...you've added a lot to your sailing skills on just one trip. Way to go!
Thanks for the insights, Brian! Appreciate the kind words and support :)
Funny as hell and honestly, not a bad first trip in a new boat at all! Congratulations!
Thanks, Brad!! Feels good to get her to her temporary home
I second 3865ron, I have a little over 3 years to retire at the ripe old age of 49 and I'm learning so much from your videos. Bravo for jumping in feet first to become cruisers! I never even considered it until running into a couple from my town in Arizona who had cruised from Mexico to Tahiti and were staying on the dock for $5/night. Keep up the good work!
you did very good. it was a learning experience and you raised the bar on yourself. a year from now this will just be a memory.....and you will be great sailors...
Every early sailing trip, is a learning experience. Probably every sailing trip is a learning experience. I sail on a Santana 22 that I have a quater share of, and over the last 12 months, I have made lots of mistakes and learnt from every day that I have it out. I did my first solo sail a month ago and that stretched me, but increased my confidence to be able to handle the boat.
Good on you both for having the courage to pursue your dream. It took me 40 years to reach my dream of owning a yacht.
Loved it ... Welcome to the boating world. You guys went right past me; I'm sitting in a marina in LaBelle, FL on the canal/river between Lake O and Fort Myers. When I bought my first big sailboat, I bought it despite the fact that it took on huge amounts of water (over the floor boards) during the TEST SAIL ... so don't feel bad! You guys are doing it instead of talking about it - so you've already won!
With you 100% Scott! Doing is all that matters - who cares about the result. Are you at the LaBelle free docks? Or is there a marina back there as well?
Good grief! I'm exhausted just hearing about that voyage! But huge admiration for your spirit; and for your honesty in relating the milestones of learning. Most of us who've been sailing all our lives just hope that no one knew how many mistakes we made in the beginning. And we certainly try to keep quiet about the ones we're still making ..... 😎 ...... good luck, happy voyaging.
Haha great point! Transparency is our thing so we gotta keep it going :) It was a little painful reliving the learning experiences but we know it'll help others get moving on their dreams!
Good for you for sharing it so honestly. Truth is, any of us who have any sailing miles under our belts have a bunch of stories we look back on now and laugh about. You got a load of things right, and you need to remember those too, not just the things you get wrong. Keep doing what you're doing. Your videos are awesome.
Your broken bottle opener is an example of the sailing life. Stuff will break when you least expect it, and when you need it most...Loved the video, especially the chuggin. "I'm not gonna stop to toast, I'm just gonna drink" LOL
Always have back-ups on back-ups! Thanks for the support, Gary :)
Enjoyed your video. We sailed your course but in the reverse direction. Last year we purchased our Gulfstar 44 sloop in Fort Meyers to be our future home. Our mast was too tall for the bridge and we used a tipping service to help us get under the bridge. It wasn't a very professional operation, but it got the job done and kept us from having to sail around Florida on our way back to North Carolina. We believe we recognized the marina where your boat was lifted, looked like Indian head. My husband and I have been sailing for more than 25 years together and our sailing memories are some of our best memories.
Don't be hard on yourselves, guys. I guarantee if all the critics had video of every mistake they made in the early days, they'd be a little less eager to shit on someone else's. Just keep on keepin' on... and don't sink.
Not sinking is definitely a goal of ours. Thanks for the support :)
There's a lot of soul to your channel. I know I'm not the first to say it here. That soul is hard to capture and while at times, you guys still look semi-awkward on camera, your "soul" comes through and that's what'll keep us watching... That and owning your mistakes. Love it! Every sailor out here was sharing those beers with you!
Great job,,,,,If you learn from your mishaps they are not mistakes, only learning experiences. Keep up the good work,,,,and on a lighter side,,,hey your still on top of the water.
Exactly!!! Thanks for following along, Michael :)
With over 400 sailing channels on UA-cam, this fun loving couple just moved into my top ten list, good stuff guys, Good luck in your adventure.
Thank you for the vid and the laughs! You guys have the right attitude, for sure. NO way you could know everything on your first sail! She's still afloat and you guys learned a ton. There will be more mistakes and challenges, for sure, but keeping the right attitude will make sure you learn from them and live to sail another day. Fair winds guys!
I agree with some of the earlier posters. You guys are off to a great start and have the potential to blow up on the sailing vlog channels.. Good work and good luck.
We really appreciate the kind words and support, Carlton. Cheers!
Love Love Love the Lord Huron background Lyrics What good is living the life you've been given..... So appropriate !!
:) Thanks, Doug!!
Absolutely NOTHING is as instructive as actually DOING the "sailing".... You're learning curve is serving you well! God bless!
Happy to see everything turnedout.
Thanks for the support :)
Thanks for sharing. We all make mistakes, but rarely share them so readily. great learning all around.
I agree with you that you learned a lot, your video shows a great and clever display of contrition. I am also quite sure that before you embark on your next training sail, you will have a significant increase in knowledge and skill. I would argue with the WTF messages from viewers that you experienced a wild and fun adventure with little or no downside. Burying the rail on as stable a boat as you posses was undoubtably scary and although you ripped your sail(s), this pales in comparison to a demasting. Or breaking the top of it over. Or sinking. Which by grace and a good deal is of luck, you did not. Keep the videos coming, they are very good. Thank you.
Hey Eric - appreciate the support as always. I agree, looking back we definitely lucked out given our vast inexperience. We learned a ton and lived to talk about it! Makes for a good story :) Thanks for watching.
Great video. Really enjoyed the honesty in your presentation.
Awesome to hear you enjoyed it :) Welcome to the crew!
Jetty? I say Jeti! No fear, more beer! So love your approach. Thank you for sharing the challenges and joy of learning on the fly. Can't wait for the next episode!
James Gardner No better way to learn than trial by fire...right?! As always, we greatly appreciate your support 🙂
Any adventure is a matter of perspective and I really like yours! Welcome to the neighborhood guys!
Hi guys,
Congrats for all the courage shown so far.
One little suggestion, do tie properly the dinghy on the bow.
My (and most people) way to go is:
• bow of the dinghy toward the bow of the boat, use all 3 rings you have on the bottom of the dinghy (bow side) to tie it down with tractions on the side and in front.
• stern plate of the dinghy on the mast and same type of tie-down (sides and backward).
Best
Enrico
Good stuff guys! One thing you can do that will make you look like a pro is to anticipate the bridge openings (did you hail them on the radio or give then a horn signal?) When you get the long horn blast followed by the short horn blast is when I try time the opening so that I'm already through before the decks are completely vertical (a little mental challenge to keep things interesting). My boat is in Seattle and when going into Lake Washington from Puget Sound, I have to raise 4 bridges through downtown Seattle. Having been in a car waiting for the bridge I know the commuters really appreciate a speedy opening and closing. Keep up the great videos!
you guys are going to do great things......thanks for sharing. keep the positive attitude , it's the difference between a adventure and a ordeal.
peace,
jon
Absolutely!! Attitude is everything :)
haven't finished watching yet, but keep smiling - that boat was a bargain!
I've watched to the end now. :-) Thanks for sharing these lessons. And good on you for being this open with your viewers. I imagine this will continue, as part of your style - excellent. Don't be too hard on yourselves. You've got the right attitude and spirit, along with plenty of enthusiasm to keep the lessons rollng in, from reaching further. You'll be fine. :-)
Really appreciate the kind words and support. By sharing the downs as much as the ups we hope to inspire others to move forward with their dreams and not fear failure. Failing beats the hell out of never trying!
Love your channel, really appreciate your transparency and honesty. We just bought a boat as well and sailed it home (Port Angeles, WA) last weekend....quite a shitshow as well! We don't have plans to sail around the world....yet, but are looking forward to exploring our backyard and eventually moving back to SE Alaska. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures!
Haha! Ah shakedown cruises...never seem to go right. Thanks for following along and all the best to you on your adventures up in the PNW :)
I remember that railroad bridge when I when I was bringing my boat home from North Palm Beach to St Pete. From your deck vantage point it looks like you're going to hit it. I also had dolphins take me up to the first locks from Stuart and also greet me on my way out of the last locks on the west coast. Like emissaries to the oceans they show you the way!
Great to see you made it and are enjoying the learning experience. Great days ahead to be sure.
Absolutely! We're stoked to finally be living aboard her and learning every day.
Wow You Guys are doing great!!! Enjoyed seeing the Lock passages. Great concept on HONESTY, PRICES, and MISTAKES!!! I wish you could have got more on film. I cant wait for your next adventure.
Early in our adventure we weren't the best at documenting it all, we've gotten a lot better. Happy to hear the videos come across as authentic and honest :) We just want to make it seem doable for others so more people pursue their dreams while they have the privilege to do so!
We're glad the first trip went well. Nothing to major went wrong. Great vid. Thanks guys. Cheers
Thanks for the support :)
Just started watching your videos & looking forward to watching all of them! I am a sailor and kayak tripper in Toronto, Canada and I love your sense of adventure! Thanks for sharing!
My fastest learning experiences happen thru failure or near failure.....fear tends to open the mind. Preparedness thru study and reading about others' mistakes and experiences helps to limit our own problems.....thanks for sharing your mishaps.
In spite of it all you kids pulled it off... I can truly say you kids are blessed!!!
Whew!! The stress of clearing that bridge.I once took my boat under a fixed bridge with a height of 58 feet, and I need 56 1/2 feet. I went the same speed as you did, but I only did it once, as it was way too stressful. Even though I knew I'd clear, cars were stopping on the bridge, and that got me really worried... I agree with the comments about the hired captain should have known the clearance height.
Love the spirit guys! Mistakes happen to all of us, it's a learn curve , I'm learning still too! Keep the videos coming love watching you guys!
Absolutely! Thanks for the suppor!!
Wonderful! So glad to see a great couple reaching for the stars! I am also subscribed to several sailing channels as well and the nitty gritty you two put out is what I was looking for. Everyone sees the beautiful places but the devil is in the details! The how to's and the learning from mistakes will save others when they try. My wife and I have a three year plan we started last month to do this so thank you and keep these awesome videos coming!
Really appreciate the support and welcome to the AC crew! We're stoked to have you along for the journey :)
nice style You two are fun to watch open & honest about your mistakes, real people not actors.....nice! look forward to the next episode...... GRUNT
Appreciate your support, Grunt!! Stay tuned :)
No body injured, no major damage beyond a little sewing, seems like a good passage. like a pilot would say, "any landing you can walk away from is a good one!" maybe fuel tank leaking cause bilge fill? maybe leak in portlight is debris clamped in it when closed or unfare gasket, might not need rebed just yet. best of luck!
Exactly. We survived and so did the boat - all that matters!
Your off to a great start. You will learn as you go. My wife and I had a delivery captain too when we moved our "new" to us boat from Dana Point CA to Chula Vista CA marina, and still ran aground in the southern part of San Diego harbor when the channel marking got confusing. We didn't have Boat Assistance insurance then, but our delivery captain paid the $600 fee to drag us off the sand bar. We got it the next day given the tricky channel in south San Diego Bay. After awhile, you will learn how it all works and will laugh at your early adventures. Do take the time to go through your boat to make sure you know how everything works, and what all the alarm bells are for. :)
It's the authentic approach. You guys have nailed it. We want to enjoy living through you while you're on this journey. Nice editing, music and shots. Keep it up! Perhaps one day our family will catch you at anchorage somewhere. Looking forward to more!
Thanks. Great UA-cam for newbies is Captain John's Skipper Tips.Tons of 1 to 3 minute videos about sailing operations,docking,safety etc.
I like the honesty. Glad you are having fun living your dreams. You two are fun to watch. Cant wait for the next episode.
You guys and MJSailing are the best for learning and inspiring, Bums on Boats is also inspirational but in a different way!
Don't worry about it. You know what you have to do. new sending unit or recalibrate it will come in handy if tank is hard to dip
Ah yes. The misadventures of bring your boat home. We had our share going from Fort Laurdurdale to New Smyrna Beach. Great video and will be very helpful to new sailers.
Awesome adventure!! Thanks for taking us along! ~cheers!
Thanks for following along and welcome to the crew, Destiny!!!
Awesome! It seems when things don't go as planned you learn the most. Congrats!
Absolutely :)
It is weird watching folks sailing in my area on You Tube. You guys did great! Love your channel. Thanks for keeping ot real!
OMG you made me laugh. I am so with you. Thank you so much for your honesty. We've all been there in one way shape or form. The fact that you still want to move forward after that slightly hair raising shakedown is a great sign. Way to learn and move on!
Appreciate the kind words and support!! We aren't even thinking of giving up after the shakedown - we want more challenges :)
That is how you Learn. Good Job.
that is how you learn you made it no one hurt great job
Another incredible installment from this soon to take over the UA-cam world channel!
Good luck guy's, in for the journey. Been watching Delos for years now, looks like I got another channel to live vicariously through. ;-)
Woot! Stoked to have you along for the journey. Let's hope we get remotely close to Delos' success :)
I think you are well on your way!
just watched all your videos - really really enjoyed it - subscribed - keep living that dream - look forward to future videos , best of luck to the both of you
Thank you for following along, Tazong! Welcome to the crew :)
Great Job! Wishing the two of you fast learning and safe sailing!
Thanks, Doc!!
hey..you both are genuine and sympathic..not like in money swimming multihull sailors..you are making mistakes and laughing about it BUT you are also talking about it! you both are great! have fun!
Hey, like you said, those were all LEARNING experiences, not mistakes! And there will be more so, keep the beer cold....and sail on to your dreams.
Don't listen to the nay sayer's, everybody is a critic!! Follow your heart and do what makes you happy, screw everybody else 😎
That's Not Very good Advice,Or Attitude,ugh*
Having grown up in Fort Myers I have made this river trip from the locks out many, many times...and camped on probably every island on the way
If you ask me you learned a lot. Good things went wrong and no major damage just egos busted. That is a heavy boat and the winds at max 20, I am sure the Capt thought it could handle it. But, many of those boats sail better with a reef in them with that wind. Lesson learned, reef early!
LOL this is great, I hope you dont need a bigger cooler, you guys are great! I am glad that you had a pretty good trip despite the things that went wrong. Good luck! Fair winds and following seas!
You kids are doing great. Keep on going and keep the videos coming..lots of fun.
Thanks for the support, Robin! Plenty more episodes on the way :)
I love your videos. Looking forward to following you on your journey. Keep up the good work.
Great job, loved your videos. I've heard worst stories from more experienced sailors. You pulled it off and made it home safely. Look at the bright side, either you'll be great sailors or hopeless alcoholics. But best of all, you choose to share it with us. That puts you at the top on my list. Your title starting with the letter "A" helps. :) Keep living the dream and fair winds!
Love it! Keep the spirits high and your beer cold.
Love the pure honesty! Keep at it guys!
I've been at this sailing thing for close to 45 years now and I think ya'll did just fine. Capt Ron nailed it .... if it's going to happen, it's going to happen out there .... so get on out there and keep learning from what happens. I'm still doing it and have finally been at long enough that I'm starting to believe that the most fun part of this sailing thing is the endless amount of learning opportunities that only seem like mistakes in hindsight. Just don't die, keep the boat afloat and love every lesson she teaches you. Great job Skipper.
"Love every lesson she teaches you" - Love it! This is the best part of sailing :)
Not a just learn as you go to sail your first boat , lol . lesson learned for sure and now the work begins . Thanks for sharing.
As you state its all a learning experience. First time we splashed our Nor'Sea 27, just off the lift in Bradenton Fl, wife got hit by the boom when I accidentally jibed... ouch. She learned to watch the boom more, I learned to watch the wind more. Was driving my 1968 GTO from Philly back to Fort Bragg after a weekend of fun, when my alternator went out. Battery died after a while. I was able to get a lift to a service station at 0200 and get a new charged battery. Last thing before the kind people that gave me a lift said was... you good on gas ? Of course my gas gage was broken. Had been since I bought it.. never got it fixed. Yes I said.... and 50 miles down the road, and 20 from my destination, had to leave the car on the side of the road. Was late for morning formation... ouch. Learning experiences. You grow from them. That what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
And empties your wallet....
Good start though.
So what is your vertical draft ? Loooking on the net, I see the limiting vertical clearance of the Okeechobee waterway is 49 feet at the Port Mayaca RR lift Bridge. So you must be under that... but then you have to account for tide. Best measure.
Hahaha we have all been there. You are young folk. In a couple of years you will be experts at overcoming problem s. All the best.
positive attitude always beats mistakes....cant wait for your next video....Cheers
LOL well done, great video. Pitty about all the mistakes but that's how you learn. Looking forward to all the next video's. Fair winds .
you guys already know, and have done more than I have. And at least you can have a drink and laugh about it. sounds like a good time to me.
There is no such thing as a mistake when you learn from the experience! From your video, I'm pretty sure you know that already ;)
Keep living the dream! I admire your courage, you guys are true leaders!
Stuff happens; thanks for sharing so we can learn, too...I'm retired and saving for my first sailboat. Yes, BOAT = BRING OUT ANOTHER THOU$AND and SAILING = BOAT REPAIRS IN EXOTIC LOCATIONS --- ACTUALLY ALWAYS, AND EVERYWHERE!!!
Great Channel and a really nice boat. You will have lots of fun with it. Looking forward to see more videos.
Thank you, Ibrahim! Stoked to have you along for the adventure :)
I am just doing a refit to my HR38 and hopefully I will set off for my journey in 2020. :-)
Awesome!! Are you part of the HR Owners group on Yahoo??
No, I don't know about that group. I have just bought my boat 8 month ago and it is the Netherlands right now.
Thx guys. Good luck offshore
Thanks, Bleep. Stay tuned!
Ambitious trip for new sailors with a new boat. You gotta make mistakes to learn. Well done!
Cool! Sailing and life one and the same. As the founder of Patagonia Yvon Chouinard said in the movie 180 Degrees South: "The adventure starts when something goes wrong" Main thing is keep on course, you guys are doing well!
Love it. Yvon is the man. If you haven't read his book "Let My People Go Surfing" - give it a shot! Great philosophies from a great man.
My only other sailing channel I am currently watching is Sailing la Vagabonde, and I love them. I honestly don't know how I stumbled upon your first video and you got me hooked right on! I am curently watching all your videos.
I love your story and your plans! I will definitely follow you as you go on in your adventure!
Be sure, you have my full support!
I'm from Romania btw! ;)
Awesome!! We too, love SLV. Stoked to have you along for our journey, Timotei. :)
I think I may be even more excited than you are! :)) When's your next video coming?
Great channel guys! Keep up the good work!
Great adventures guys, living the dream most of us just dream of.
Dreams can always become reality. Let us know if we can help in any way with getting started with your great adventure :)
Abandon Comfort thanks guys, I'm living the dream aswel, it just seems to change daily, haha,
Hello and well done on your first trip! I must say you were literally less than a mile from my house in Cape Coral when you ran out of fuel. Too funny. My brother works for TowBoatUS but sadly that wasn't him in your video but I've been out with him on that boat. Lots of fun rescuing people. I'm sure you're in St. Pete by now but maybe someday well cross paths. If you're even back in Fort Myers let me know!! Cayo Costa is beautiful. Good Luck!!!
Something to learn early on is you will ALWAYS have people commenting on your videos critiquing you and telling you how easily they could have done it better. Don't pay attention to those, and certainly don't feel like you need to explain yourselves! We are all adults and sometimes we learn the hard way. :) Love your channel and will continue to follow your journey! Happy sails.
Aw, that wasn't so bad. I've seen lots worse first time experiences (although watching you go under the bridge even tensed me up a little). Baby steps. Take your time, and when you're unsure, slow down or stop. You're going to have a great time. Oh, and you will run aground. Prepare for that happening. It happens to everybody, sooner or later, often more than once!
Sounds like you hired Captain Ron ... Good to see you on the water!!
Learned a ton from ole Capt' Ron though! Thanks for following along :)
Thanks for sharing your journey!
Ya know guys, I don't have much experience with this but I have heard that if you let some air out of the tires it will give you a little bit more clearance going under bridges! ;-) great video...again!
Absolutely loved your video.... A bigger point well taken... Sh*t happens and there is always a learning curve..but the point , the real point, is to get out there! I just bought a 41'. Sold everything and am headed to key biscayne. I know I will think about you guys when I make mistakes and simply drink a beer or martini and learn to laugh at myself and try again. Thanks again.
Lol! You two are a trip! Love the honesty! I’ll be subscribing and following! Good luck!