Regarding that current: it's amazing how you can be sailing with a good wind, making x knots and getting nowhere because the entire body of water is moving the other way! I'm following you all on the map and found Steveston. It's the first place you would reach coming from where you were in Pt. Roberts and where you want to eventually get to. Welcome to Canada! Oh, as far as mooring, James over on his channel 'Sailing Triteia' is always talking about that. It should be free for you two.
I appreciate how you explain things, I’m such a newbie to sailing! When I was a teenager I had a seasonal job cleaning houseboats on lake Shasta, what a fun job. And I dreamed of living on a houseboat one day on the lake, what freedom❤ But a sailboat is a different story! Very complex, so thank you for explaining things as you go👍
You are welcome...I remember that a lot of the viewers are both expert and newcomers to sailing. A houseboat is a solid move imo...maybe that'll be next.
It was a good trip up to Shelter Island, fun sail, lessons learned, more miles gained. Your next journey has granted even more lessons and new skills, I look forward to seeing that in an upcoming video! I am thinking that most of our trips moving forward will be as buddy boats, not co-pilots, it will be a whole new experience and I am excited for the next adventure. We will have to get together and talk about what's next? (Yes, that was intentional, "Dad jokes" are hard to keep in sometimes.)
@@JohnFrasersWildLife actually I didn't mean the channel, but we can talk about that too! Look forward to seeing Vie Sauvage back here, but honestly, I hope it is a short visit and that we see her away from the dock many times this season.
COLREG, good reading. But yes keep in mind that on the water the "rule of tonnage" usually prevail! LOL. Not minding my own business I would say that my concern with the 160 is that during a tack one of the sheet could catch the fluke of your solid fuel stove, so I would suggest removing the fluke and putting a cap on while sailing. I do go to Shelter for work on occasion so we might meet in the flesh at some point!
i visited Steveston couple of times, it is very "touristic" i would say. Not very quiet place. Shelter island seems to be tiny, but i hope it will be good place for your stay. What is not good there - go sailing require too much time.. and strong tides making it even harder. Not very good for sailboats (but not a problem for power boats)
Lots of things to learn that a guy doesn't think about at all - no experience. Between that epiphany about sailing to ancestral Scotland, and just learning how to negotiate some simple sail boating...aye, that's the rub! It will test one's persistence and perseverance - which I have seen in John.
I'm so sad that we haven't had an opportunity to run into you guys and I just discovered your yourtube page this evening. We are also Canadians who moor in Point Roberts, and it is an amazing community. I'm so glad that this boat went to its original family. Happy sailing and I will keep an eye out for you guys on the water this season.
I feel like I missed a program. Who is "Dana"? For me, you just began to use her name sort of out of nowhere. Thanks John. (P.S. Who knows? this might be the case with some others too?).
Dana is someone that I was very close with. We met up in Blaine and had plans for her to join me on the boat. Those plans have now changed. We aren't together any longer. Just me and Vie Sauvage.
Just a word of warning the current shown on Navionics is not always correct. For San Juan islands and going North. Purchase the Port and Passes (The Pacific NorthwestTide and Current Guide.
I do have GPS on the phone when off-line. It works well with the downloaded charts on Navionics, Savvy Navvy, Windy, etc. I do need an ipad backup though.
Regarding that current: it's amazing how you can be sailing with a good wind, making x knots and getting nowhere because the entire body of water is moving the other way!
I'm following you all on the map and found Steveston. It's the first place you would reach coming from where you were in Pt. Roberts and where you want to eventually get to. Welcome to Canada!
Oh, as far as mooring, James over on his channel 'Sailing Triteia' is always talking about that. It should be free for you two.
It is something I wasn’t expecting. I expect it now. More of an issue here off the pacific nw
I appreciate how you explain things, I’m such a newbie to sailing! When I was a teenager I had a seasonal job cleaning houseboats on lake Shasta, what a fun job. And I dreamed of living on a houseboat one day on the lake, what freedom❤ But a sailboat is a different story! Very complex, so thank you for explaining things as you go👍
You are welcome...I remember that a lot of the viewers are both expert and newcomers to sailing. A houseboat is a solid move imo...maybe that'll be next.
Good to see people learning...
And fast.
It was a good trip up to Shelter Island, fun sail, lessons learned, more miles gained. Your next journey has granted even more lessons and new skills, I look forward to seeing that in an upcoming video! I am thinking that most of our trips moving forward will be as buddy boats, not co-pilots, it will be a whole new experience and I am excited for the next adventure. We will have to get together and talk about what's next? (Yes, that was intentional, "Dad jokes" are hard to keep in sometimes.)
What's Next? Hmmm...that will be a fun discussion. I'll be back at Shelter next week sometime to catch up.
@@JohnFrasersWildLife actually I didn't mean the channel, but we can talk about that too! Look forward to seeing Vie Sauvage back here, but honestly, I hope it is a short visit and that we see her away from the dock many times this season.
Someone like Rick is great for you!
Very much agreed
Happy to see this vid in my feed. Gonna chip away at it throughout my workday. Thanks John! Been enjoying your sailing vids.
I really enjoy making them...it is a fun process to try to get better at the story-telling and cinematography. Thank you for being here with me!
Welcome back home, it must be exciting to learn new marinas and meet new people!
It is beautiful, Eric. My wheelhouse is meeting folks and hearing their stories.
man i would be worried about every thing
Don't worry, I have a worry for every day of the week! It's a full-time job.
COLREG, good reading. But yes keep in mind that on the water the "rule of tonnage" usually prevail! LOL.
Not minding my own business I would say that my concern with the 160 is that during a tack one of the sheet could catch the fluke of your solid fuel stove, so I would suggest removing the fluke and putting a cap on while sailing.
I do go to Shelter for work on occasion so we might meet in the flesh at some point!
That would be great if you touch base via here or IG/FB messenger before you come to Shelter. What work do you do?
@@JohnFrasersWildLife I work as a marine surveyor.
@@Coyotehello ah...your opinion on things would matter then! lol
i visited Steveston couple of times, it is very "touristic" i would say. Not very quiet place.
Shelter island seems to be tiny, but i hope it will be good place for your stay. What is not good there - go sailing require too much time.. and strong tides making it even harder. Not very good for sailboats (but not a problem for power boats)
exactly.
Lots of things to learn that a guy doesn't think about at all - no experience.
Between that epiphany about sailing to ancestral Scotland, and just learning how to negotiate some simple sail boating...aye, that's the rub! It will test one's persistence and perseverance - which I have seen in John.
@@fgb3126 Thanks buddy. I know you get me. I asked for all of this...and I am getting it in spades.
I'm so sad that we haven't had an opportunity to run into you guys and I just discovered your yourtube page this evening. We are also Canadians who moor in Point Roberts, and it is an amazing community. I'm so glad that this boat went to its original family. Happy sailing and I will keep an eye out for you guys on the water this season.
I’ll be back in Point Roberts the third week of June for awhile. Would be great to catch up then?
@@JohnFrasersWildLife Drop by anytime. Qdock
I feel like I missed a program. Who is "Dana"? For me, you just began to use her name sort of out of nowhere. Thanks John. (P.S. Who knows? this might be the case with some others too?).
Dana is someone that I was very close with. We met up in Blaine and had plans for her to join me on the boat. Those plans have now changed. We aren't together any longer. Just me and Vie Sauvage.
Just a word of warning the current shown on Navionics is not always correct. For San Juan islands and going North. Purchase the Port and Passes (The Pacific NorthwestTide and Current Guide.
Roger that multiple sources of information. Agreed.
Do you have a stereo on the boat, if not why? Some Dance Mix 96 would add to the journey!
Dance mix '96 is definitely a thing here on the boat...you know me well, dude.
Do you have a GPS program on your phone? I use GAIA.
I do have GPS on the phone when off-line. It works well with the downloaded charts on Navionics, Savvy Navvy, Windy, etc. I do need an ipad backup though.
Life Rule: Never sail between a tug and his barge. Just so ya know.
That is a Pro Tip right there if I've evere heard one, Lory. I knew you came into my life for a reason!