Launching His First Boat After 7 Years of Hard Work - Ep. 271 - Journey of a Wooden Boat

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  • Опубліковано 22 чер 2023
  • This DIY wooden sailboat is launched and as she floats, and the videos will continue far into her journeying. There is plenty aboard to finish, build, and perfect.
    We are at The WoodenBoat Show this weekend. Come see us at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut. We motored here on Arabella! www.thewoodenboatshow.com/
    You'll notice a talented en plein air painter at the end of this video-that's Mariah Little. See more of her work at her website: www.mllfineart.com/ or on her Instagram feed: / mllfineart
    In this video, we give a sense of the two weeks at Buzzards Bay Yacht Services, where we worked very long days so we could motor to The WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, Connecticut for this weekend. When it comes to all the detail of the work there, we'll definitely be telling you more soon.
    We even fire up the diesel engine to come around the wharf in Mattapoisett. This is a real treat. We hope you get a sense of what it was like to be there with celebratory crowds, our families, and each other. It'd be a misnomer to call this a finish line. It was definitely a milestone.
    Thank you very much for all of your support and for watching. It means the world.
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    Acorn to Arabella is a wooden boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve started as an amateur wooden boat builder building a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and beyond-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that classic wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY boatbuilding project will continue well past launch, when he and the crew will travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 1,5 тис.

  • @SampsonBoatCo
    @SampsonBoatCo Рік тому +556

    Huge congratulations to Steve and the whole A2A crew! What an amazing day!

    • @drop_dtuned6167
      @drop_dtuned6167 Рік тому +17

      Still 2 years out for TallyHo launch? Or is it more like 2 months. I think it is. So exciting…

    • @AcornToArabella
      @AcornToArabella  Рік тому +30

      Cheers!

    • @pmiller7886
      @pmiller7886 Рік тому +21

      Two amazing wooden boat builds, completely different yet the same spirit, cheers Leo!

    • @johnjewell219
      @johnjewell219 Рік тому +1

      Congratulations to you all great work greetings from east coast Australia
      JJ

    • @jannerkev
      @jannerkev Рік тому +5

      Looking forward to Tallyho's launch as well..

  • @nathanaelhughes1865
    @nathanaelhughes1865 Рік тому +290

    I watched the keel being poured. I can't believe it's been 7 years. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. May you have many a lovely voyage!

    • @griflet1
      @griflet1 Рік тому +12

      It all started with that keel. That damn keel.

    • @stephenstevens6573
      @stephenstevens6573 Рік тому +11

      I joined the journey at the same time. I cannot believe that it's been 7 years, either. Time flies.

    • @VenturiLife
      @VenturiLife Рік тому +9

      7 years? Wow. Time flies.

    • @nathanaelhughes1865
      @nathanaelhughes1865 Рік тому +9

      @griflet1 I remember thinking, "cool, I'll watch a boat being built in a few months." 😆

    • @jeffjames3111
      @jeffjames3111 Рік тому +5

      Same, every Friday like clockwork. I have vicariously enjoyed the process throughout but the main thing I think I took away was what lovely, lovely people.

  • @frankpainter7571
    @frankpainter7571 Рік тому +179

    Three cheers for Ben Fundis, who takes raw footage and adds narration, music and so much more to make the journey so enjoyable to watch.

    • @prankishsquire2663
      @prankishsquire2663 Рік тому +7

      Hip, Hip, Hooray.

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 Рік тому +3

      Dear frankpainter7571
      👍👌👏 Yes, yes, yes! 🙌🙌🙌 Three times Hooray! 2) Ben Fundis is soooo much better than the bad host who was doing the live launch. She obviously had not much clue about anything. This whole, unique spectacle about launching Arabella and the team/crew definitely deserved better. Any of the crew could've done a better job (especially Ben and Anne Bryant).
      Best regards, luck and health in particular.

    • @nick.caffrey
      @nick.caffrey Рік тому +8

      @@Chr.U.Cas1622 Totally unfair. Ellen had limited bandwidth on the upload, and it was live. It's not as simple as it seems. Don't diss people gratuitously. Better to stay silent.

    • @MrCombic
      @MrCombic Рік тому +4

      And a huge thanks for picking the Victoria song for the launch! That is the most beautiful song Ben composed! I loved it in every episode :)

  • @maitai1180
    @maitai1180 Рік тому +60

    Alix, you are such a class act, and I'm really proud of you for attending the launch of Arabella as the OG of the project. It speaks to your maturity, grace, and dignity. You owned your greatness and place on launch day, and you need to know that we support you. I was especially happy to see and hear the crowd applaud the loudest of any other time during launch. Beautiful baby!

    • @nathanchalecki4842
      @nathanchalecki4842 Рік тому +2

      What's the backstory here? I think I have watched every episode since the start but have somehow missed any detail on his departure

    • @sparkyenergia
      @sparkyenergia Рік тому +12

      @@iridium8341 No. Steven paid Alix a salary to be part of it. Alix had life stuff come up with his father, and started his own family. It was no longer possible for him to be part of it.

    • @maitai1180
      @maitai1180 Рік тому +1

      @@sparkyenergia Please. The first time Steve saw Alix's baby was on the deck in this episode - just look how Alix introduced him to the baby for the first time, on deck. It also appears that it's the first time in years since Steve and Alix have seen each other or been in contact. Steve and Alix are not friends anymore. If they were, Alix would not have vanished and would have, at a minimum, been around and been in touch. Steve's excuse was Alix's dad, girlfriend, and he was "building his own workshop." Those were all convenient ways to cram a round peg into a square hole instead of just coming out and saying the truth. Alix put in way more than he got out of it, and in my opinion, likely got turned off when Steve came out with his "me, mine" attitude - no matter who owned the boat in the first place.

    • @maitai1180
      @maitai1180 Рік тому

      @@nathanchalecki4842 Hi Nathan, here's a post I left a couple years ago:
      ua-cam.com/video/3yGe_kyA53U/v-deo.html&lc=UgzpHRn4LDBY_4PKxlR4AaABAg
      If that doesn't work, I can cut and paste. More later if you have questions.

    • @nathanchalecki4842
      @nathanchalecki4842 Рік тому +1

      @@maitai1180 wow. Gotta say it's a bit fuckin weird how you assumed so much and became so opinionated about Alix leaving. I mean, I was curious, but really couldn't care less. I think you may be a little too invested in the project, kinda seems unhealthy.

  • @movingchips
    @movingchips Рік тому +106

    Alex had a baby! Congrats to him and the whole Arabella team. I have to say, I teared up a bit with Steve's speech thanking his grandfather for planting the trees. Congratulations once more! Been watching since the lead pour, simply amazing.

    • @SteelCityPGH
      @SteelCityPGH Рік тому +20

      Yeah, so glad to see Alex made it!! While the realities of life may have had to take him in a different direction, he put a LOT of blood, sweat and tears to help make Arabella a reality!

    • @JustSomeVideos0
      @JustSomeVideos0 Рік тому +5

      @@SteelCityPGH Amen. He was an important part on this journey for so many of us and to see him at the launch was very special. It was clearly a bitter sweet time for him but as much as I love boats a baby is a whole new ball park of creation!!! I hope both Alix and and Steve are at peace with the path of the last few years.

  • @thadthurlow
    @thadthurlow Рік тому +78

    I stumbled upon this channel when the keel was poured. I've never been sailing. I don't live anywhere remotely close to a coast. I know nothing of woodworking. And yet I've never missed an episode. It's amazing and inspiring to see Arabella in the water. Congratulations on this milestone, Steve, and thanks for taking us all along for the journey!

    • @fordfan3179
      @fordfan3179 Рік тому +1

      Lol, me to. I remember thinking "this is gonna take a year or more"

  • @jimanderson3549
    @jimanderson3549 Рік тому +24

    I was 70 when you cut the first tree and 77 when you launched. I have loved every minute and learned so much about everything! Thank you and all who worked so hard to make it possible! I salute you ALL!!!

  • @mikef.1000
    @mikef.1000 Рік тому +78

    I have got to say, Steve, that was such a well-composed speech... "the most liberal of liberals, and the most conservative of conservatives", those words are going to be ringing in my ears for quite some time. In a world which boasts diversity but rarely practices it, you and everyone on your team are are a great example of what unity (as opposed to uniformity) looks like. I wish you and your family many great adventures in Arabella!

    • @paulswan1965
      @paulswan1965 Рік тому +1

      I could not have said that better myself. We said. 🍾🍾🍾

    • @MakeSpaceByKP
      @MakeSpaceByKP Рік тому

      His words are few and always well chosen. ❤

  • @themoondoggie1
    @themoondoggie1 Рік тому +328

    The Man built a BIG sailing boat in the rough over a 7 year period, filmed the journey of doing it and shared it with the world! An Extraordinary Man.

    • @Alic3IiWL
      @Alic3IiWL Рік тому +7

      Rugged individual

    • @TheRealDogfart
      @TheRealDogfart Рік тому +9

      Extraordinary Men.

    • @nick.caffrey
      @nick.caffrey Рік тому +8

      Extraordinary people all!

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 Рік тому +4

      Yep, and look what he did before the boat came along. As you say, ‘an extraordinary man’.

    • @mrwaterschoot5617
      @mrwaterschoot5617 Рік тому +3

      ​@@Alic3IiWLand ateam of helpers

  • @charlie15627
    @charlie15627 Рік тому +131

    It was good to see Alex there.
    He was there when it all began and its hard to see how Steve could have done this without him. At the very least, it would have taken a lot longer.
    Thank you Alex, for helping to make a dream into a reality. 👍

  • @rong1924
    @rong1924 Рік тому +46

    Ben has done an awesome job producing the videos, but to a large extent he's standing on Alix's shoulders. It was Alix's work on the videos that built the community that made all this possible. I'm glad he made it to the launch.

    • @prankishsquire2663
      @prankishsquire2663 Рік тому +4

      Hip, Hip, Hooray.

    • @AcornToArabella
      @AcornToArabella  Рік тому +24

      If this channel isn’t a testament to the fact that nothing great is ever done alone, we don’t know what is! 🤘

    • @LeCharles07
      @LeCharles07 Рік тому

      @@AcornToArabella 🥲

  • @davidward9935
    @davidward9935 Рік тому +82

    For seven years it was said, “It is looking more like a boat.” It is now a boat and it floats. Congratulations to Steve, the man with a dream, and all who contributed their time, knowledge, blood, sweat and tears to this beautiful vessel. Arabella looks majestic in the water. And Bob, beautiful work on Victoria. Long live Victoria.

  • @Gorgmeister
    @Gorgmeister Рік тому +106

    How could you not shed a few tears after all these years? I'm proud of you and your crew, and greatful to have been a part of your journey! ❤️

  • @scottwooster4102
    @scottwooster4102 Рік тому +49

    So good to see Alix and his baby!

  • @kingani
    @kingani 9 місяців тому

    my dad loved this channel so much. unfortunately he passed away in feb 2023 before he could see the completion of the boat. he built many things in his life himself like our home, all the furniture, pocket watches, bicycles and machines, but in his ailing old age, he no longer had the physique and dexterity to do those things anymore. he found so much pleasure in this channel though. it was one of his dreams when we were little to boat around the whole world and live life out on the seas, but he was able to live vicariously thru each video and follow along with the project. he mentioned you guys a lot over the years and i could see the joy light up his eyes whenever he did. so thank you very much and congratulations

    • @AcornToArabella
      @AcornToArabella  9 місяців тому +1

      Deep condolences and thank you so very much for sharing the memory of your dad. It means the world. Cheers to you and your family. 💌🏆

  • @heyheyjc
    @heyheyjc Рік тому +27

    "Skipper Stephen Denette"... and I was already weeping like a child. Thank you, all of you, for sharing this incredible journey with all of us. It's been a shining example of how to lead a life well-lived.

  • @Scott64T
    @Scott64T Рік тому +36

    Watching KP help bend the chain plate made me smile. So glad to see her back to her old self. Being sick sucks.

    • @MakeSpaceByKP
      @MakeSpaceByKP Рік тому +1

      I just laughed, too! It wicked sucked. So happy to be back!

  • @bigups43
    @bigups43 Рік тому +132

    Ive been watching the channel since inception, and watched the launch live! So proud of you all!
    Edit: IM NOT CRYING YOURE CRYING

    • @ladydi4runner
      @ladydi4runner Рік тому +3

      Exactly! 😭What aThrill to see her in water! Got the major CHILLS! Been here 38:12 😅since the keel pour.

    • @carlsmith6613
      @carlsmith6613 Рік тому +2

      same here... it's been a grand journey so far; looking forward to videos of arabella sailing and steve's journey learning to sail... 👍

    • @SeanBlader
      @SeanBlader Рік тому +1

      Watched since the lead pour.... and hell yeah I'm crying.

    • @terrybullock3140
      @terrybullock3140 Рік тому +1

      definitely not me, Gen X don't cry. My eyes may possibly be leaking on your behalf though, lol

    • @nick.caffrey
      @nick.caffrey Рік тому +3

      I'm not crying. You are blurry.

  • @MrMichaelcurran
    @MrMichaelcurran Рік тому +46

    To Steve, family, and crew (all 500) of you. Thank you all for sharing with those who love sailing, builders who do both, and viewers inspired to do. God Bless All!

  • @Rootcauses451
    @Rootcauses451 Рік тому +7

    I'm an immigrant to the United States for 25 years and this story is what America is all about and truly ignites hope and faith in its true asset, its people. Dreaming big, community and achieving goals. We have more in common than what politics make us believe. I followed this channel from its keel casting days until now, if you have as well I can can safely assume you have shed a tear as well. This project honors so, so, so many things from history, craft, work ethic, tradition, art, speciality trades, community, learning, technology...it is hands down the classiest build project on youtube. Steve is my hero and inspiration for being a reserved down to earth no drama just do juggernaut. Bravo my friend, I'm so proud of the Arabella team!

  • @Ayns.L14A
    @Ayns.L14A Рік тому +22

    Great to see Alix again ,Congratulations on the Baby!!!!!

  • @CharlieDoubleWhiskey
    @CharlieDoubleWhiskey Рік тому +27

    I'm sitting here with my copper rivet in hand, tears streaming down my face (for the second time as I watched the live launch). I'm so proud of all of the folks who had a hand in building Arabella. Having watched every episode since the keel pour within an hour of it being posted, I feel invested in her. I'll likely never see her in person, yet I can't wait to see where she sails to.

    • @nick.caffrey
      @nick.caffrey Рік тому +4

      I totally understand. Unless Arabella sails to Ireland, I'll probably never see her. But I travelled the same journey as you.

    • @MakeSpaceByKP
      @MakeSpaceByKP Рік тому

      You never know…

  • @Zeekstuff
    @Zeekstuff Рік тому +5

    I am so happy to see Alix at launch. He looks like he is doing well and now has a little one. I started watching when you guys poured the lead keel and I have been hooked since. It has been an amazing journey! Well done Steve and heres to the many more adventures that lay before you. Cheers!

  • @jannepeltonen2036
    @jannepeltonen2036 10 місяців тому +1

    I loved seeing Alix in there. His videography and editing was something I really missed for a long time.

  • @a.m.v.6938
    @a.m.v.6938 Рік тому +51

    I’m a 63 year old man setting here watching this crying like a 5 year old, what a emotional moment. I started watching when the lead was being poured been watching ever since. I am so happy for everyone but also sad that the build is coming to a end. Bon voyage Arabella.

    • @Poppi2006
      @Poppi2006 Рік тому +3

      What is it about us men and liquid lead?

    • @ScottRottenFPV
      @ScottRottenFPV Рік тому

      Me, too. Same here. So proud of all of your accomplishments! 😂. Fair winds and God speed. May the dolphins play in your wake and the flying fish leap for joy in front of your bow. 🎉🎉

  • @durkus
    @durkus Рік тому +16

    I got remarried 7 years ago in June. It’s gonna be difficult to remember how many years now that boat has been launched. Congratulations to all. It’s not just a boat. It’s a masterpiece.

  • @VinceSamios
    @VinceSamios Рік тому

    "We all came together, and we all built this" - great speech dude... Really good!

  • @corysafford
    @corysafford Рік тому +2

    So happy to see Alex there.

  • @TheRickpfarr
    @TheRickpfarr Рік тому +9

    The greatest gift of all was Bob showing up with VICTORIA!

  • @sunny71169
    @sunny71169 Рік тому +15

    KP, I add my voice to the many who are SO pleased and relieved to see you back in harness and doing what you love. No doubt many were worried for your eventual recovery after your battle with long COVID. Best wishes for fair winds and following seas going forward.

    • @MakeSpaceByKP
      @MakeSpaceByKP Рік тому

      Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t describe how happy I was to be back, just in time.

  • @horatiohornblower868
    @horatiohornblower868 Рік тому +17

    I was really overwhelmed by a tsunami of emotions when I watched this video, the 271st in a seven year row. As long as courageous individuals have the bravery to pursue their dreams, mankind will not be in danger. Thank you Steve and all who took part in the building of this beautiful sailing vessel for letting us be a part of it! I am already looking forward for the launching of the sailing channel in a couple of weeks

  • @leewarren5102
    @leewarren5102 Рік тому +22

    Great to see Alex being there after all the years he was involved

  • @prereed
    @prereed Рік тому +26

    A most exceptional video Ben. You are truly a master of your craft, and a truly fine person. Congratulations to Steve this is a journey of a lifetime. Well done!

  • @jlloyd2004mcs
    @jlloyd2004mcs Рік тому +16

    I have to say, this was more emotional for me than I thought it would be. I started getting misty when Grandpa’s dandelion wine was mentioned and things just got more emotional from there. What an incredible accomplishment you’ve all achieved. Just amazing. Bon Voyage, Arabella, Victoria and their crew!

  • @mikescheve429
    @mikescheve429 Рік тому +4

    So happy to see Alix who was so involved from the beginning. I've been following Acorn to Arabella from the beginning, have made the trip to visit in the early days when the first planks were going on, and have enjoyed every video since. Thank you for everything you publish and accomplish. It's been such a pleasure to accompany the team on this journey! Cheers!

  • @stephendavies923
    @stephendavies923 Рік тому +32

    I wonder how long Ben has been waiting to title Steve as "Skipper", a well deserved moniker. This was just as emotional as the launch itself. Well done to you all.

    • @KingdaToro
      @KingdaToro Рік тому

      Skipper isn't even the final goal. That would be Sailor.

  • @patmancrowley8509
    @patmancrowley8509 Рік тому +12

    It is GREAT to see Alex and his family!

  • @MikeFloutier
    @MikeFloutier Рік тому +23

    Surely the greatest episode of the greatest channel on UA-cam; very well done Steve and everyone, congratulations and love! ⛵️🍾❤️

    • @DrRusty5
      @DrRusty5 Рік тому +2

      Well, until we see the episode of Arabelle under sail for the first time!

    • @MikeFloutier
      @MikeFloutier Рік тому +1

      @@DrRusty5 you are so right! 🤩

  • @PoplarvilleMan
    @PoplarvilleMan Рік тому +20

    As I sit at home so far away from the bay where Arabella now resides, it seems rare to witness and share in the joy of such a momentous and arduous undertaking as Steve, and his crew, have now accomplished. An emotional day for any of us who have followed the progress of Steve’s dream. With tears I sat and watched as Arabella’s rudder touched the ocean for the first time. Lesser men of dreams would never have accomplished such a task. Congratulations to those who had a hand in the fulfillment of this dream but mostly thank you for giving me something to look forward to during the long months of confinement due to the pandemic. I look forward to future adventures on the seas with Arabella and Victoria. Enjoy your success and go with the wind.

  • @islandonlinenews
    @islandonlinenews Рік тому +2

    Rumour has it that when Arabella launched even Chuck Norris shed a single tear.

  • @hansg4933
    @hansg4933 Рік тому +12

    how much nicer the world would be if it was a bit more like the community around Arabella. I watched every week for 7 years and enjoyed every episode. I look forward to the next 7...

  • @user-eo6nb7nx2b
    @user-eo6nb7nx2b Рік тому +3

    So amazing to watch a master arborist who happened to be a master carpenter become a master wooden boat builder. Not only that, he is a master humanist who created a village of people, all different as he described, bringing their varied talents to build and launch Arabella. Being at the launch was an amazing experience and reliving it in this episode was very touching. Congrats to you all!

  • @nick.caffrey
    @nick.caffrey Рік тому +3

    Amazing to watch Rebecca doing the wire splicing! So adept, obviously a professional. This video made me feel quite emotional. Not going to stop watching now!

  • @tl4ever262
    @tl4ever262 Рік тому +5

    Acorn to Arabella is the true American spirit. May God bless you on all of your adventures.

  • @jonnyskray3000
    @jonnyskray3000 Рік тому +40

    Damn, seeing Steve on the bow passing the crowd on the docks was heart felt. So many people to finish the journey from starting with just 2 guys. Incredible!

  • @stephenstevens6573
    @stephenstevens6573 Рік тому +8

    The biggest takeaway for me, is how huge Arabella looked in the boathouse, and how small she looks on.the water. As in all things in life, it is all a matter of perspective..fair winds and following seas.

  • @guido1534
    @guido1534 Рік тому +2

    It has been a long journey crew. My biggest fear since that lead pour was this will end one day. I once got a reply on my comment from you guys reminding me the build is only part of this journey. We will get to travel the world with you guys one day. I will forever follow every video just as I have from the start. God bless all of you!

  • @mrmudslide5676
    @mrmudslide5676 Рік тому +29

    The boat is obviously amazing, but the editing on this series is award winning. Thank you all so very much for all of your hard work. What a beautiful project.

  • @RandalfStudio
    @RandalfStudio Рік тому +23

    Я пришел на этот канал где-то года три назад. Читал книги о пиратах, морских путешествиях. И вдруг решил что хочу сходить в плавание. Изучал разный контент по морской тематике и как-то наткнулся на ваш канал, казалось что пройдет вечность прежде чем судно выйдет в плавание, но этот день наступил и рад за вас. Это лучший пример того что нужно стремиться к свой мечте.

  • @paulschena8493
    @paulschena8493 Рік тому +3

    Never in my life do I contribute to anything or anyone other than a couple of Charities & my Church, but this project reached out and grabbed me from the very first video. I can’t wait to see Arabella sail into Newburyport, MA. That will truly be one of the highlights of my life.

  • @myfatboy1234
    @myfatboy1234 Рік тому +11

    From a 66 year old non-sailor. This has been one of the most fascinating journeys I have ever seen. The challenges, the successes, the craftsmanship, the people... Most excellent!

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R Рік тому +1

    Glad to see her finney in the water and I am looking forward to seeing you finish her and what you do after that.

  • @felipericketts
    @felipericketts Рік тому +3

    Congratulations to the the crew and congratulations to Alix who had a beautiful launch of his own! Now matter what each one of us believes, the humanity in us is the same in all and is is what really maters! 🙂

  • @bvalt1
    @bvalt1 Рік тому +3

    I was so happy to be able to be there for the launch, it was definitely New England full-on snotty, but no one cared, it was a special moment to be able to see first hand. I live only 20 minutes away, how lucky for me and my friends who were there to take part in this epic journey!!

  • @glacierwulf26
    @glacierwulf26 Рік тому

    Steve, you remind me of my Grandfather. Thank you, Greg.

  • @mcc19606
    @mcc19606 Рік тому +1

    That wasn't rain falling, but tears of joy from the heaven's. Thanks for the many many years of sharing your journey. Mike 🇦🇺

    • @whitecap308
      @whitecap308 Рік тому

      Both are happy and sad at the same time.

  • @michaelhill7471
    @michaelhill7471 Рік тому +6

    As beautiful as Arabella is so is the launch, Victoria. Steve gave a beautiful “inaugural “speech. I am so glad to have witnessed this journey to this point.I am looking forward to to sailing ventures now.

  • @FT4Freedom
    @FT4Freedom Рік тому +24

    This series will be used for education for generations to come. Not just in boat building but dream making. Perseverance, endurance, vigilance, unity, kindness, mentality, and completion.

  • @jz9985
    @jz9985 Рік тому

    Steve thanks for letting me share your adventure over the last seven years. Joe

  • @tincancottage
    @tincancottage Рік тому +1

    So nice to see Alix there for the launch as well. Congratulations!

  • @alessandropezzo7661
    @alessandropezzo7661 Рік тому +4

    I usually never comment youtube's videos, but this time i really want to say thank you to all of you for this amazing journey. I was at the second year of university when i found this channel on youtube. You have been a huge source of inspiration to me and today that i'm struggling to find a job after my degree this video give me the strength to never give up! Thank you again to sharing this journey with us

  • @citizenone3442
    @citizenone3442 Рік тому +15

    I was skeptical of how this boat would look when I started watching a few years ago. You exceeded my expectations. The boat looks fantastic. Very proud of you and your team.

  • @loken67
    @loken67 Рік тому

    One journey comes to an end to be the beginning of the next journey of a wooden boat and it´s crew. Godspeed to you all.

  • @davidhartmann5492
    @davidhartmann5492 Рік тому +10

    I am completely blown away not just by the boat that you built but the community you created. Well done is an understatement.

  • @calteran
    @calteran Рік тому +4

    Congratulations, Steve and Crew! Fair winds and following seas!

  • @SuperRaymondh
    @SuperRaymondh Рік тому +3

    The launch was an amazing, heartfelt gathering of like minded people. Thank you to Steve and the crew, cant wait to see the adventures to come.

  • @bashful3009
    @bashful3009 Рік тому +9

    Holy moly this was a tearjerker. I started watching this channel less than 2 years ago when I saw a news story about a local man who was determined to build a sailboat from scratch despite having no shipbuilding or sailing experience. I subscribed because I felt like I needed a role model - someone chasing a crazy dream and making it happen. Seeing Arabella launch was a thing of beauty, and I’m inspired to keep working hard and live to my potential. Thank you Steve and team for documenting this moving achievement. This was truly one of the most uplifting things I’ve seen.

  • @SailingYaba
    @SailingYaba Рік тому +7

    Huge congratulations! The time and effort you have spent has paid off. She is a stunning boat. Enjoy sailing her now !

  • @Dronston
    @Dronston Рік тому +4

    What an achievement! Really looking forward to the metamorphosis this channel will go through. I am a WSLP (watching since lead poor), been watching ever since and saw her launch live. I feel a bit a part of this project. Have recommended the channel to some people and made a very modest contribution once. Would not have paid for probably more than a few bronze screws, but it's a few screws 🙂 I hope that at some point in my life I line up with Arabella's position in the world and maybe see her for real. Cheers team!

  • @willybeeish
    @willybeeish Рік тому +5

    I binged on the first episodes 'til I caught up with real time. What a journey. Many congratulations for a special launch. As an old salt I surprised myself by shedding a tear watching Arabella enter the water. Bon Voyage from the UK and thank you for a masterclass in boatbuilding.

  • @richardsiddon610
    @richardsiddon610 Рік тому

    Made up for you lad.
    Both about time and well deserved.
    Joy to you.

  • @argh02
    @argh02 Рік тому +15

    She is so beautiful in the water.
    Beautiful editing and scoring, Ben, the second part of the video was very emotional. Got me all clogged up.
    A special channel, always close to my heart, from the very beginning of its existence.
    Congratulations, Steve, for your resilience, calm, and tenacity to see this through over 7 years.

    • @nick.caffrey
      @nick.caffrey Рік тому +1

      She is a stunner afloat. And yes, I agree with everything you said.

  • @pfalzgraf7527
    @pfalzgraf7527 Рік тому +5

    c'me on! I thought the live stream was moving - but this edited version is just amazing!
    And to see Victoria launched - another highlight!
    It has been an incredible journey to this point! And I am really looking forward to following the further journey with just as much joy from just as afar as I have been up to now.

  • @horseshoejerry
    @horseshoejerry Рік тому +1

    Episodes, T-shirts, laughter and tears. Problems, solutions ,ideas and dreams. Well done Steve and all! Fair winds and following seas.

  • @dylanwebb421
    @dylanwebb421 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations. So good to see Alix (and family!!) there.

  • @billmeldrum2509
    @billmeldrum2509 Рік тому +3

    I’m also a long term viewer. No dry eyes here. I can’t wait to see what adventures await. Bon Voyage! 🇨🇦 And a massive thanks to all who took part in constructing her.

  • @philparmenter53
    @philparmenter53 Рік тому +11

    Thanks for the live broadcast of the launch. Greeting to all and Happy Friday and A2A day from Plymouth UK

  • @bernhardjordan9200
    @bernhardjordan9200 Рік тому

    Seeing the boat finally on the water, it brought tears to my eyes

  • @imrich884
    @imrich884 Рік тому +1

    It was nice to see Steve's title finally changed to "Skipper" It was a long time coming. Enjoy your week off cast and crew. If only for an episode, it is well deserved. I guess I'll have to come up with something else to do over Friday morning coffee next week. Perhaps I'll go fishing.

  • @dennisdownes9319
    @dennisdownes9319 Рік тому +3

    Steve, your crew is amazing; working so hard as usual. I remember so many late nights in the boat yard before launch trying to get work done and praying the neighbors didn't call the police for me being too noisy! Anne......so right about "this is how it always is" with the hauler. It's incredible more of us didn't have our heads jammed between the lifting pad and hull trying to do "one more thing!!" Congratulations!! DD

  • @bubblez_x_beast8721
    @bubblez_x_beast8721 Рік тому +3

    I think this video represents every craftsman's dream. To have you work be appreciated by so many and have so many understand the literal blood, sweat, and tears you put into a project. Priceless.

  • @acblack1032
    @acblack1032 Рік тому +1

    Looked really good, seeing Arabella have her first wash while getting her first dip. Her water line was perfect. Well done Steve and crew made me cry watching her slip into the water.

  • @leokeffalas3143
    @leokeffalas3143 Місяць тому

    from trees to floating me and my dad watched your channel. this is and will always be my favorite youtube series.. its a shame my pops never got to see it float we watched every episode

  • @rolanddunk5054
    @rolanddunk5054 Рік тому +3

    Hi, having served my apprenticeship as a fitter I have watched the work of shipwrights,riggers,blacksmiths,pipe fitters and electricians.I can really appreciate the skills of the people building Arabella.I was very happy to see so many people attending the launch ceremony.thank you.Roly🇬🇧.(retired marine engineer).

  • @user-ux1qv8rw6y
    @user-ux1qv8rw6y Рік тому +5

    So good to see Alix and his baby!. Congratulations to Steve and the whole Arabella crew. What an incredible accomplishment..

  • @nathanokun8801
    @nathanokun8801 Рік тому

    To Steve, the Master Shipwright, who solves problems without missing a step and finished his dream on schedule. Hip-Hip-Hurray!!

  • @uwepelz
    @uwepelz Рік тому +3

    Had to watch this right as it was published, but am gona rewatch with the whole family later! You have come a long way and taken us all for an wasome ride! Thank you for that and congratulations! We are looking forward to what comes next - after a well deserved break for Ben and everyone! Greetings from Germany!

  • @davidaylsworth8964
    @davidaylsworth8964 Рік тому +3

    Wow! It’s afloat and I’m really glad to see this happen. Congrats to all who made Arabella a reality!

  • @Bruin4Life
    @Bruin4Life Рік тому +2

    I look forward to videos of Arabella at sail after watching her being built from the keel up. Great job to Steve, all of the shipwrights, volunteers, electricians, sailmakers, etc. as I have learned many things about boat building just by watching the videos every week or so. Wishing you fair winds and following seas throughout your journey and pray that your mom’s cancer goes into remission and stays there for many years as I follow your journey.

  • @cyclingbutterbean
    @cyclingbutterbean Рік тому

    This is proof that DREAMS do come true!

  • @simonmaton
    @simonmaton Рік тому +5

    One hell of a journey. Thank you all, travelers!

  • @jryan3906
    @jryan3906 Рік тому +4

    Congrats again to Steve, Anne, Ben, KP, Adin, Aaron, and the rest of the build crew and volunteers on a magnificent job! It was an honor and privilege to be at the launch and I will remember it forever. Best of luck at the boat show and fine sailing ahead! Thanks!

    • @AcornToArabella
      @AcornToArabella  Рік тому

      Is that you, Bill? HAHAHAH 🫠 thank you sooooo much. -Anne

    • @jryan3906
      @jryan3906 Рік тому

      @@AcornToArabella It is! LOL. Your so very welcome! It was an honor. Be safe.

  • @joshliberman659
    @joshliberman659 Рік тому +1

    Am I the only person who felt a sense of loss this Friday morning? Coffee tasted a little less sweet without a new A2A video. Take a well deserved rest.

    • @AcornToArabella
      @AcornToArabella  Рік тому

      We’ll be back, and we’re so glad you’ll be there with us!

  • @deanlindholm1957
    @deanlindholm1957 Рік тому +1

    That tender is stunning

  • @thelankyjim
    @thelankyjim Рік тому +3

    Love that this is something that we can all get behind, and provides unity. I've been watching since before my children were born, first watched the videos in the UK, then Iraq, East Coast now SW; and the content has always been informative and entertaining. Thanks, and happy sailing!

  • @janote641
    @janote641 Рік тому +3

    Seven years since I 've started to watch this amazing channel, it is rewarding to see Arabella in the water...my best wishes to all of you...greetings from Quilpue, Chile

  • @OneEyedOracle
    @OneEyedOracle 10 місяців тому

    Watched this epic journey for years, so thrilled to see her finally resting on water, congratulations and may the wind always hold you in its heart. :)

  • @Ormek70
    @Ormek70 Рік тому

    4:50 The splicing needs "someone who knows what she's doing". She definitely is. This looks amazing. She might also work as a magician doing that. Kudos!

  • @nathandenny5575
    @nathandenny5575 Рік тому +7

    What a wonderful event. Steve has shown himself to be an extraordinary visionary, craftsman and leader, so similar in spirit to Leo Sampson out in Port Townsend. Now just imagine if our societies would value men like this more, thoughtful, gentle and cooperative, instead of lionizing the vicious and brutal win at all cost types.

    • @MrEspaldapalabras
      @MrEspaldapalabras Рік тому +2

      I feel like we should add having built a wooden boat a requirement for President.

  • @TacoBell84
    @TacoBell84 Рік тому +3

    It’s been an honour watching this channel over the last 7 years. She’s a beauty.

    • @dboboc
      @dboboc Рік тому

      Yes, shows what a lot of e- begging can get you.