So happy I found this channel currently watching watching and learning plan to buy a boat end of year. Liking the moody 33 so hopefully can get one for the right price I'm 48 and want to do this journey before I'm 50. Keep up the great work fantastic stuff.
Great way to spend an hour watching Wave Rover cross the Atlantic. One day I hope to do the same crossing. Just have to get more time on the water sailing this summer.
@38:00... "PAPER CHARTS!!!" Hello??? You're not a kid, I'm sure you remember "paper" unless you set them on fire... They will ALWAYS be powered up and never crash!!! ALWAYS HAVE A PAPER BACK UP! I may be picking a bit here a bit about the charts... But all in all, I have really enjoyed your videos, Very detailed. I think all who have watched your videos have learned something from you. It's been quite an experience to follow. Thank you very much for taking the time to share it with us.
You are not incorrect and I did have a paper chart on that voyage that covered the area I was sailing. Check out Min 10:50 where I give a detailed explanation of how paper and e charts work together on a small boat. ua-cam.com/video/eWnhYMKIA6Q/v-deo.html
As always, very educational and most definitely leave us with wishing more of wave rover episodes! Please thank Mrs Wave Rover for this amazing expedition taking you away from life on land. Can’t wait to your your progress on your new home and use of the snow blower. Thank you Stay safe :)
Just saw my first ad on your videos, for once I'm happy to see one as I know the money is going to you/charity. Haven't skipped ahead yet so keep them coming mate.
I dont know anything about sailing but this is so cool and relaxing to me. Would love to do something like this at some point. I just turned 26 so maybe i still have some time to make it happen.
I also finely this so relaxing I could fall asleep to it, but very entertaining, encouraging, & insightful as well. I'll soon be 22, & by my 25th I hope to have a Wave Rover 650 & sail to the Caribbean. Hope you make it out there too, Mike! Just have to get organized & set your mind to it. Nothing to it but to work hard & do it.
I love everything you are doing and have the upmost respect for your adventures. That being said the meal you just prepared was horrifying to me 😂 runny rice with eggs and sardines. I’m tempted to make this myself just to see if maybe it’s delicious.
Feeling pretty nervous about becoming a skipper as a 20 year old, but watching you crazy man makes me feel a bit more confident :) good content keep it up
This is great. What an amazing thing to vlog. I'm sure they're others on YT but yours is the first that came into my recommendations. Plus Canadian so that's cool. Greetings from BC!
Knock over is a heck of a thing to deal with at midnight. Good thing you were able to sort it out. Interesting how much wind there is at night there. I learned a bit about weather to paraglide but, everything we deal with is coastal or inland where winds usually shut down at dusk. Maybe a solid steel or aluminum backing on the solar panel would have kept it from bending and breaking around the mounts.
Liked and subscribed. Excellent informative video of your experiences. It’s clear your attitude and forward planning paid off for you. I wish you calm seas and fair winds 👍
I changed my picture but I still have the same account. Anyway I really enjoyed you sharing your journey and I enjoyed the feeling I got when you were traveling. You really inspired me no I don't think I am a sailing person. Thank you so much
Well 1am here so thats a cup of Tea and a bacon sandwich to watch this in the morning... GMT baby GMT..one of life's tribulations for inventing time :D
Cap'n Alan's Sea Worthy Ingredients (41:11): 1) 42:39 Rice 2) 44:18 Vaseline covered eggs (which lasted 3 months, roughly half of which was in the tropics) 3) 45:56 Quality sardines (in water or olive oil, not highly synthesized "vegetable" oils [¿DIY?] 4) 47:37 Nutritional [Brewsr's] Yeast (contains B vitamins ) 5) 48:28 Soy/ Hot sauce (¿alternatives?) 43:16 Don't forget a sea worthy cooking set up! Thank you for all the great wisdom! Any books you recommend for learning what foods to take & possibly how to ration them at sea?
Alan, how do you get past the sheer terror of being alone and so far away from help? I dont think I have the mental strength to keep it together like you did through the knockdown.
I had built 2 boats from the keel up and sailed one of them solo across the Pacific (26' Brent Swain) from Vancouver Island (West coast of Canada) to Australia.
Have you thought about making windvanes for people that are wanting one ?I love your homemade windvane have you thought about making more to sell because I would buy one .....
Cool videos and quite the challenge! Curious as to why is your camera swaying inside the boat when you aren’t holding it? Is it in a net or something?!?
Haven't watched all this video yet Alan but whilst its in my mind, will you talk some on your sleep patterns. For example do you sleep short catnaps all day 20 mins catnaps 40 mins on watch or do you sleep for hours at a time whilst sailing away from shipping lanes . I along with other sailors planning long voyages like you do will appreciate your experience. Cheers Alan!
I adore your experiences and teachings at sea. How do you do to get enough time to spend weeks at sea? I would like to do the same but to much compromises at land. wish you fair winds
Well the short answer is that I have been very lucky and managed to be self employed as a carpenter over most of my life. This is not a path that you want to follow if you want to be financially wealthy but it's the path I chose to live and feel alive.
Thanks for the comment. I will have a video coming out in a few days where I want to share Safety at sea measures I take on Wave Rover. Concerning money, there is a PayPal option located in the video description. It's very kind of you to offer.
I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you for sharing. But why so many adds? Almost every 2 minutes the commercial kick in. Little bit excessive , I think.
I have very little control on this. I'm signed up for the minimum number of ads and requested that they are all skippable. I've noticed that a day or two after release UA-cam reduces the number of ads. substantially.
Very good comment. When I crossed the Pacific solo back in 1995, I did just that. Now I'm a little concerned with the micro plastics that are in the oceans. I will still use ocean water for boiling eggs, washing dishes and such
The tablet may be recoverable,Samsung tablets are prone to internal connectors coming undone. Take the back of and look for the one that supplies the screen.
@@RoversAdventure I’d imagine days on end with only getting sleep in couple hour increments is exhausting? I watch all the technology you have and respect mariners using a sextant and compass and luck.
Season 2 is all about building a 21' bilge keel boat called Wave Rover 650. Season 1 was all about sailing a 26' Contessa called Wave Rover around the Atlantic ocean.
So I myself is getting ready to set sail "Solo" and I am nervous as hell. But after building boats for over 20 years it's my time to do the deed. So what advice do you give me? And what app or program do you use for editing? And BTW I am a 60 year old male. Don't let my name trick you. Lol.
I use Filmora 9 for editing. My advice is to get in the best physical and mental shape you can before leaving. Know how to repair everything on the fly or at least have a general idea of how to go about it. Tell yourself that many have done this before and you can also. Your mental strength will be tested more than you might think but should be considered your best asset. Good luck and fair winds
@@RoversAdventure I watch you because you are around my age, a little younger. But anyway I like how you can look at the best even at the worst. Like me a positive attitude is a must! I will start doing a youtube channel in awhile and I wanted to know what app is the best for editing. I'll check out the one you told me about. So good sailing and until next time, be safe and smile! A lot!
I haven't been there on a sailboat. I was about 40Nm off Halifax when I closed in on NS on the return passage (coming up on Part 3 of the Wave Rover Story).
@@RoversAdventure cool I remember a couple years ago when lobstering fishing open up there was a solo sailer out off cape sable island I wondered what he thought when the dark sea became full of lights 1000 + fishing boats leaving at the same time ! I think he called the coast guard for a tow !
Boiling point of liquid is elevated by impurities so, adding salt to water makes it boil at a higher temperature. Although it will take longer to boil, salty water will boil at a higher temperature, thus cooking faster. No matter how much heat you apply, the temperature of the water will not raise above the boiling point.
@@RoversAdventure thank you for these videos. I love the feel of them: so careful, deliberate and neat. I think that’s the core of your seamanship. That “fish stew” on the other hand… don’t knock it if I haven’t tried it I guess 😜
These videos remind me of the saying 'Don't go to the grave with a song in your heart'.
You made me so want to sail around the world. Love your video. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So happy I found this channel currently watching watching and learning plan to buy a boat end of year. Liking the moody 33 so hopefully can get one for the right price I'm 48 and want to do this journey before I'm 50. Keep up the great work fantastic stuff.
Great way to spend an hour watching Wave Rover cross the Atlantic. One day I hope to do the same crossing. Just have to get more time on the water sailing this summer.
You should! Looking forward to following along when you start you voyage.
You explain everything so clear.
@38:00... "PAPER CHARTS!!!" Hello??? You're not a kid, I'm sure you remember "paper" unless you set them on fire... They will ALWAYS be powered up and never crash!!! ALWAYS HAVE A PAPER BACK UP!
I may be picking a bit here a bit about the charts... But all in all, I have really enjoyed your videos, Very detailed. I think all who have watched your videos have learned something from you. It's been quite an experience to follow.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share it with us.
You are not incorrect and I did have a paper chart on that voyage that covered the area I was sailing. Check out Min 10:50 where I give a detailed explanation of how paper and e charts work together on a small boat. ua-cam.com/video/eWnhYMKIA6Q/v-deo.html
Really enjoying this, just started part 2 , what an adventure !
Welcome aboard
As always, very educational and most definitely leave us with wishing more of wave rover episodes! Please thank Mrs Wave Rover for this amazing expedition taking you away from life on land. Can’t wait to your your progress on your new home and use of the snow blower. Thank you
Stay safe :)
Very very lucky to have such an understanding and open minded/tolerant wife for sure. Couldn't do half these adventures without her support.
Just saw my first ad on your videos, for once I'm happy to see one as I know the money is going to you/charity. Haven't skipped ahead yet so keep them coming mate.
Thanks so much for the support my friend 😊
I dont know anything about sailing but this is so cool and relaxing to me. Would love to do something like this at some point. I just turned 26 so maybe i still have some time to make it happen.
Go for it! I didn't do my first big voyage until I was 30.
Cool and relaxing 😄 I'm watching this to prepare for a crossing and i see : wet, cold, windy and dangerous 😁👍👍
I also finely this so relaxing I could fall asleep to it, but very entertaining, encouraging, & insightful as well. I'll soon be 22, & by my 25th I hope to have a Wave Rover 650 & sail to the Caribbean. Hope you make it out there too, Mike! Just have to get organized & set your mind to it. Nothing to it but to work hard & do it.
You're the man. Love the journey. Safe travels
I appreciate that!
Wave rover the movie. I'll watch it when I'm making my new sail
Great to hear from you as always Jeff. Enjoy
I love everything you are doing and have the upmost respect for your adventures. That being said the meal you just prepared was horrifying to me 😂 runny rice with eggs and sardines. I’m tempted to make this myself just to see if maybe it’s delicious.
Make sure that you are really hungry before trying. lol
Feeling pretty nervous about becoming a skipper as a 20 year old, but watching you crazy man makes me feel a bit more confident :) good content keep it up
I became Captain at 27. My first ship as Captain was a forty thousand tonnes oil tanker.
I did notice a shark waiting for you as you pointed out the halyards in the water . LOL Good luck on your voyages .
Thanks 👍
My goodness. Take care and thanks for sharing. Bon voyage.
Thanks
This is great. What an amazing thing to vlog. I'm sure they're others on YT but yours is the first that came into my recommendations. Plus Canadian so that's cool. Greetings from BC!
Welcome aboard
Knock over is a heck of a thing to deal with at midnight. Good thing you were able to sort it out. Interesting how much wind there is at night there. I learned a bit about weather to paraglide but, everything we deal with is coastal or inland where winds usually shut down at dusk.
Maybe a solid steel or aluminum backing on the solar panel would have kept it from bending and breaking around the mounts.
Liked and subscribed. Excellent informative video of your experiences. It’s clear your attitude and forward planning paid off for you. I wish you calm seas and fair winds 👍
Welcome aboard!
I changed my picture but I still have the same account. Anyway I really enjoyed you sharing your journey and I enjoyed the feeling I got when you were traveling. You really inspired me no I don't think I am a sailing person. Thank you so much
Awesome! Thank you!
Well 1am here so thats a cup of Tea and a bacon sandwich to watch this in the morning... GMT baby GMT..one of life's tribulations for inventing time :D
That means you were probably the first to see this video. Thanks for the comment my friend.
Really enjoyed that !
Cap'n Alan's Sea Worthy Ingredients (41:11):
1) 42:39 Rice
2) 44:18 Vaseline covered eggs (which lasted 3 months, roughly half of which was in the tropics)
3) 45:56 Quality sardines (in water or olive oil, not highly synthesized "vegetable" oils [¿DIY?]
4) 47:37 Nutritional [Brewsr's] Yeast (contains B vitamins )
5) 48:28 Soy/ Hot sauce (¿alternatives?)
43:16 Don't forget a sea worthy cooking set up!
Thank you for all the great wisdom! Any books you recommend for learning what foods to take & possibly how to ration them at sea?
I don't have any books on that subject other than "Sailing the Farm". A very interesting read pertaining to independence and living on a boat.
Awesome adventure Alan!
Thanks 👍
Alan, how do you get past the sheer terror of being alone and so far away from help? I dont think I have the mental strength to keep it together like you did through the knockdown.
I think that we are all wired a bit different to start with. Not better or worse just different.
You hinted at a future boat project. Have you read about the Class Globe 5.80 CNC cut kits that are out? Cool looking Mini Transat.
I took a quick look. Quite impressive and I like the size. But it's not really my style.
👍
Another great video of your fantastic adventure. Thanks.
What was your sailing experience before the Waverover journey?
I had built 2 boats from the keel up and sailed one of them solo across the Pacific (26' Brent Swain) from Vancouver Island (West coast of Canada) to Australia.
@@RoversAdventure that's great! Are they on UA-cam?
@@mattg7660unfortunately, they predate my UA-cam Channels
@@RoversAdventure what a shame. If you have enough stills or small video clips might you be able to put a small show together for us?
Have you thought about making windvanes for people that are wanting one ?I love your homemade windvane have you thought about making more to sell because I would buy one .....
I'm just in the final stages of putting out high quality building plans and directions. Should be out in the next 2-3 weeks.
Stay pretty warm inside wave rover?and I would watch telling strangers how many are on board!
It's cozy inside WR. But it's only Wave Rabbit and me onboard.
@@RoversAdventure I just don’t want some squirrely pirates to get on board
Would someone please explain how this boat stays course? I know nothing about saying, this is fascinating. Thank you!
Cool videos and quite the challenge! Curious as to why is your camera swaying inside the boat when you aren’t holding it? Is it in a net or something?!?
Just a flimsy attachment clamp I think.
Haven't watched all this video yet Alan but whilst its in my mind, will you talk some on your sleep patterns.
For example do you sleep short catnaps all day 20 mins catnaps 40 mins on watch or do you sleep for hours at a time whilst sailing away from shipping lanes .
I along with other sailors planning long voyages like you do will appreciate your experience.
Cheers Alan!
I get a lot of questions about this. I will do a video dedicated to this topic next. Thanks for suggesting it.
Great Adventure. It doesn’t appear you have any case on your tablets? Could be worth it. . .
I adore your experiences and teachings at sea. How do you do to get enough time to spend weeks at sea? I would like to do the same but to much compromises at land. wish you fair winds
Well the short answer is that I have been very lucky and managed to be self employed as a carpenter over most of my life. This is not a path that you want to follow if you want to be financially wealthy but it's the path I chose to live and feel alive.
Well said! My life is “now” seconds tick by for all of us, you can never get them back regardless of how big your bank account.
@22:50 The moment you realize you don’t really need your tablet, just a bigger boat..
One question. How do you know what time to keep on an ocean passage?
The GPS in my Inreach, VFH, and Cell phone can all be switched to local time.
Hi, great video! What was your average speed?
about 4 kts
Love your channel, I just wish you would do a weekly video ?? Also is there a way to send you some money to put towards your travels ? 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for the comment. I will have a video coming out in a few days where I want to share Safety at sea measures I take on Wave Rover. Concerning money, there is a PayPal option located in the video description. It's very kind of you to offer.
What would happen if you hit some sort of storm on the way?
I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you for sharing. But why so many adds? Almost every 2 minutes the commercial kick in. Little bit excessive , I think.
I have very little control on this. I'm signed up for the minimum number of ads and requested that they are all skippable. I've noticed that a day or two after release UA-cam reduces the number of ads. substantially.
instead of adding a teaspoon of salt start with 150ml of salt water and save half a cup of water.
Very good comment. When I crossed the Pacific solo back in 1995, I did just that. Now I'm a little concerned with the micro plastics that are in the oceans. I will still use ocean water for boiling eggs, washing dishes and such
The main takeaway I got from this is that people have vastly different ideas of what's edible
The tablet may be recoverable,Samsung tablets are prone to internal connectors coming undone. Take the back of and look for the one that supplies the screen.
It's a great idea but I wouldn't know what I was looking at I'm afraid.
Try this: www.fonelab.com/resource/fix-a-samsung-tablet-with-black-screen.html
How do you get service?
I shoot the video at sea, but I edit and post the video after each passage.
I have to ask....what is your occupation that allows you to do this?
Just a humble carpenter
@@RoversAdventure I’d imagine days on end with only getting sleep in couple hour increments is exhausting? I watch all the technology you have and respect mariners using a sextant and compass and luck.
So the boat isn't a bilge keel 21 foot? so confused?
Season 2 is all about building a 21' bilge keel boat called Wave Rover 650. Season 1 was all about sailing a 26' Contessa called Wave Rover around the Atlantic ocean.
So I myself is getting ready to set sail "Solo" and I am nervous as hell. But after building boats for over 20 years it's my time to do the deed. So what advice do you give me? And what app or program do you use for editing? And BTW I am a 60 year old male. Don't let my name trick you. Lol.
I use Filmora 9 for editing. My advice is to get in the best physical and mental shape you can before leaving. Know how to repair everything on the fly or at least have a general idea of how to go about it. Tell yourself that many have done this before and you can also. Your mental strength will be tested more than you might think but should be considered your best asset. Good luck and fair winds
@@RoversAdventure I watch you because you are around my age, a little younger. But anyway I like how you can look at the best even at the worst. Like me a positive attitude is a must! I will start doing a youtube channel in awhile and I wanted to know what app is the best for editing. I'll check out the one you told me about. So good sailing and until next time, be safe and smile! A lot!
What is the fastest speed you can go?
Ever been around cape sable island shelbrune Nova Scotia
I haven't been there on a sailboat. I was about 40Nm off Halifax when I closed in on NS on the return passage (coming up on Part 3 of the Wave Rover Story).
@@RoversAdventure cool I remember a couple years ago when lobstering fishing open up there was a solo sailer out off cape sable island I wondered what he thought when the dark sea became full of lights 1000 + fishing boats leaving at the same time ! I think he called the coast guard for a tow !
Boiling point of liquid is elevated by impurities so, adding salt to water makes it boil at a higher temperature. Although it will take longer to boil, salty water will boil at a higher temperature, thus cooking faster. No matter how much heat you apply, the temperature of the water will not raise above the boiling point.
Thank you for explaining that!
@@RoversAdventure thank you for these videos. I love the feel of them: so careful, deliberate and neat. I think that’s the core of your seamanship. That “fish stew” on the other hand… don’t knock it if I haven’t tried it I guess 😜
Hey
What’s not sinkable is a Boston whaler unsinkable because obviously what keeps me away is sinking
Your in pirate 🏴☠️ territory!