I am Indian, having no connection to sailing or might not ever be any, but your video made me cry at the end. I am going through a hard times of my life now at the age of 31 and I am struggling to see what I really want in my life, but you sir lifted my spirits and helped opening my eyes to see the blessing I already have. Like you said "something worthwhile is not going to be easy", so I am gonna try my best to get out of these hardship.
Hello Mohammed. Thank you for watching the video, and for your touching comments. I'm glad it helped you, even a little bit. That's very heartwarming. You're still very young with a long life ahead of you, and time to fulfill your dreams. Circumstances always change. Things will get better. Never give up! God bless you and thank you again for your kind words.
Hello Mohammed, peace be with my brother. I can fully relate to your situation. I am 73 and my wife died 15 years ago and I have struggled with the same predicament as you. Only today I was talking with a friend who is 93, hoping that with his greater life experience he may be able to point me in the right direction. He could not, unfortunately. The only advice I can pass on to you is do not give up, meaning may come to you unexpectedly, just be there ready to grasp it. Cheers Ron
The human spirit for adventure lives in all of us. I'm turning 42 this month and I've been thinking "I'm feeling older, getting to old to do all these dream adventures I've had', then I see this and am moved beyond measure. Hiking/camping and mountain climbing are passions, seeing this at 66 living your dream is truly moving me, thank you. I think it's time to start bumping up all my 'maybe next year(s)' and start planning for the now. My next 'mini' backpacking adventure next week, will be in your name and adventuring spirit, thank you for sharing Dale. This has forever left a positive impression on me.
Maestro, I have read this several times and it just brings a huge smile to my face. Very heart-warming. This means so much to me. These adventures last a lifetime. I still think of this trip almost every day. I can't imagine living out my days having not done this. Fortunately, I have a very supportive wife and family. That helps tremendously. I wish you the very best in your future adventures, and I hope you post some videos. I would love to see them and hear about them. Take care my friend, and thank you so much for your kind words!
im 22. my biggest fear in life is getting to be older, seeing the sunset closing in, and realizing i didnt get everything done with the daylight that was given to me. I want my friends to experience some of these adventures too, but they are too busy playing video games or find any reason to say no. Seems like its gonna be a solo journey for a while longer, and thats fine. guess you "can't wait for a bigger boat"
@@matthewcastellano9229 Plan on doing an AT thru hike; last year at age 62 it's what I began. (Having a hip replaced at 50 had me "seeing" the last 3rd of my life.) If that suits you, consider the PCT and CDT to "get your Triple Crown." Oh, and take some Spanish so you'll feel comfortable on the Camino de Santiago - Frances! This coming fall it's where I'll be, in the north of Spain.
Hi from New Zealand. That trip took guts and I'm so pleased everything went well for you. I am 76 years old and hust stumbled across this story, I was crying at the point you pulled into the slip in Hawaii. Good luck for your future Dale.
Hi Mike! Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm 68 now, wondering how long I can sail for. I'm not ready to stop yet. We're looking for a bigger boat. Need more comfort now:). Thanks for watching us from New Zealand! I want to get down there some day.
@@j_rainsgoat3929 We sold her in Hawaii. It was intended as a one-way trip for her. It was time for us to get a larger boat, and for Free Spirit to get a younger, more flexible skipper:) She served us well for so long, it was really hard saying goodbye.
Thank you... I just turned 64 bones failing after 45 years of construction. Been feeling like.... well its over. But you show me its not!! I'd love to have a boat just like yours! Maybe begin a journey. Much love God Bless you Sir.
Thank you Keith! I appreciate you watching. I know what you mean about the bones. I think that's why I felt I had to go then. I'm glad I did it. I'm not sure how long I can sail for, but I still feel pretty good. Hopefully I have some good years left. I just need another boat now! Best wishes to you. Don't give up. New equipment can make it easier for us like, in-mast furling mainsail, electric winches, etc. It's not cheap, but I think that's what I'll look for in a new (used) boat. When you're out there sailing, post a video or two. I'd love to see it. God bless you to my friend.
Thanks Im 66 and picking up a boat in France next July 23. Im from New Zealand and going sale back to NZ. Watching you has made me even more excited. Never to old bravo my friend.
Hi JG! Wow! That sounds like an amazing trip! I wish all the best for you. I subscribed to you on the chance you post some videos of your trip. I would love to see it. Thank you My friend, for watching and commenting. I appreciate it very much!
Aaaah! I did not want it to end.... Well DONE, how inspirational & thank you for taking the time to share your amazing journey, 66 and balls of steel! He, He.
Wonderful and remarkable! That almost identical trip has been my dream for 50 years. I won't make it now (76 years young) but I feel like I just did. Thank you so much. However, my wife is not pleased...she knows me well and fears and anticipates what is coming as we visit Hawaii next year. My sister moved from Canada to a coastal town in South Australia in 1972 and I promised her then that one day I would sail into her little harbour. A few years ago I made the fatal mistake of selling my O'Day 25. My plan was to look for a Flicka 20'. Maybe I will start looking again. You are now a legend!
What a wonderful comment and compliment! Thank you so much. I know exactly what you mean. We need a larger boat, so we started thinking of selling Free Spirit. It was such a tough decision, as she had been in my life, for most of my life! And four generations of our family. I was concerned that if we sold her, and were unable to buy another boat, my Hawaii dream would be gone. That's why I decided to do the trip on FS. I don't know how many more years I can sail, but we are looking for another, larger boat. Probably just stick to Catalina Island trips. But I can be happy with that now. Good luck with the Flicka. They're great boats.
@@daleabowman1747 On a related matter...for the past 24 years I have had a second career in video shooting and editing. I am very impressed with your footage selection, editing and music. I understand the time and detail it takes to edit this well and compliment either you or whoever did the work.
@@daleabowman1747 Don't sell FreeSpirit. You know her and all her attributes, the memories you have with family. Who knows what another "bigger" boat might bring. If you are going to just sail to Catalina and locally, why do you need a bigger boat - more hassle, more slip fees, bigger, heavier sails, more area to paint - Keep Free Spirit. Besides, you don't know if the person who might buy her will treasure her the way you have . Beautiful video by the way and well edited.
I grew up in Hawaii and was taken by the fact, Dale, that you sailed a trimaran that you built to the islands. With the problem with your standing rigging and relying on your head sail. You basically, completed your voyage in what amounted to be an ocean canoe with a cabin--so appropriate. I woke up this morning 3/29 at 4 am on the East Coast had my fill of world news and saw your video and dove in. At the Sunrise of day 20, I felt like you were taking me home. The other point that I love was the point about the Pacific--it is not at all like the Atlantic. Thanks for taking me along!! I am ready for what the world sends this direction, after I check my back stay.
This trip fulfilled a lifetime dream for me. It was very emotional, and I still think about it every day. Your comments brought tears to my eyes! And my wife's! I appreciate it so much. I love Hawaii. My dad was a Pan Am pilot and flew to Hawaii hundreds of times. He always wanted to sail over, but passed away at 50, having just bought the plans for a 46' Choy cat. I think it was 'now or never' for me. So I went for it. Thanks for the kind words, and I hope your day went well!
@@daleabowman1747 , we are the sum of our experiences, both great victories and sadness. I am sure that your father sailed with you. The best to your wife and entire family.
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That was really neat. Brings back many memories. BTW, my son was born September 5th, 1998, and we named him Kanoa, which means free spirit in Hawaiian. I might have known you when we were growing up in Newport. I was born in Honolulu February 8th 1957, and then before I was 2, we moved to Newport Beach right on the ocean front, about 7 or 8 houses south of the Santa Ana river jetties. My mom would take me over as a baby to watch the cranes putting the last rocks on as they were finishing it. My dad was a boat builder and surfboard builder. So upon moving back, he was shaping for Hobie surfboards and designing and building the boats for Newport boats, Cater Pyle's sailboat company at the time. He did the P-cat, the kite, the olympic fin, the flipper dingy, and the Cal cat among others and invented many new molding techniques to mass produce them. Upon arrival, in '57, Joe got a shop for surfboard and boat building on 31st and got things set up for us to move to Newport, and while he was doing all of the above, he built 3 catamaran yatchs for rudy choy, which all set records in the Ensenada race, and then he built our own 30ft racing/adventure cat, "Gusto", which had white hulls and wing with light blue decks like your free spirit. I went to Herb Hester's sailing school at the Bahia Corinthian Yatcht club, before they built the Balboa Bay Club over it, for three summers from bginning sailing to advanced racing. We sailed Gusto around california and the Channel islands, especially catalina, in the 60's. Then we shipped it to, and moved to Hawaii, in 1968, and we've lived here ever since. I'm 65 now, and my sister Katy passed away in 2016, my mom in 2017, and my dad last year in 2020. But watching your video brought back many good memories. Thanks for sharing them...
Wow. We have a lot in common. I moved to Newport (with my family) in 1968. My dad was a Pan Am pilot, so prior to that, we lived all over, like Germany, Australia, Scotland, and East Coast of USA. I love Newport. We also lived on Ocean Front, 200 E. But only for one year. I remember Newport Boats, and the P-Cats. I had a Unicorn A-Class cat, which I kept at 28th Street marina, when it was still sand! Anyway, I'm sorry for the family losses. The same happened to me and my wife. I'm 68 now, and have been the oldest member of my family for 13 years. Such is life. Back to the trip, which is one of the highlights of my life. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes to you!
Pops, I just want to take moment to affirm you. You are the most humble human I have ever met. You posted this video for the family to see your journey, however, look at how many lives you’ve unexpectedly touched. I’m so incredibly proud of you! From building Free Spirit (11 days younger than me), to safely getting her across the Pacific. Mom, thanks for setting him up for success! Missing that beautiful vessel, but am excited for the next chapter. Love you!
You played a big roll in the journey, weather routing and talking to me every day on the sat phone. Your encouragement was invaluable. Next time, you go too!
Wow! I was watching something completely different and stumbled across your video. I watched from start to finish! I'm a 56 year old guy in Fullerton, CA and sailing is on my bucket list. I am disabled but somehow, someway, I'm going to learn to sail. Maybe not all the way to Hawaii but Catalina at the least lol. I don't have the funds to do anything about it right now but God willing, hopefully it will happen. That is a beautiful little Trimaran you have built. She is obviously sea worthy and tested. The same can be said for you. You, like your little boat, are very special and capable. Well done. I digress. Amazing adventure!
That was an epic voyage Dale. Thanks for taking us along. Those were some awesome rainbows, and what looked like some of the most heartfelt hugs of all time, there on the dock. My eyes strangely got all watery and stuff....almost like I was about to cry. But we know that couldn't happen, must be allergies.
Thank you so much. Yes, I still get an occasional allergy attack when I watch the video. A lot of emotions still run through my mind (and my wife's). The rainbows, sunsets when I was lucky enough to get them, as well as sunrises were spectacular. Definitely highlights. Thank you for watching, and for your kind comments. Take care.
Thank you sir, for taking us through your. It brings me tear at the end where you and free spirit will go seperate ways. I felt like leaving best friend. Thank you for giving me courage to start again what i had left long time ago, sailing.
Thank so much Azeze! Yes, I felt the same way when we said goodbye to her in Honolulu. It was a rational decision, but the emotional part of it was tremendous. Strange, the bond you can develop with a supposedly inanmiate object. Good luck with your sailing dreams. Making the decision to do it is the hardest part. It gets easier from there.
Beautiful video. Great story! Inspiration for us middle-aged folk that hear that clock ticking. I appreciate the edit. You tell the story with few words. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
I very much enjoyed your beautiful, informative, no-hype account of your crossing to Hawaii in your self-designed and built trimaran. A small boat sailor myself, I appreciate the design specs of Free Spirit. Small, simple, fast, and, from what I could tell, surprisingly dry. And even with just the jib, you were still averaging around 5 knots. On the aesthetic side, I really enjoyed how much time you showed just the water. Most sailing videos for some reason don't do that. That's the best part of sailing, to me. The swells rolling under the boat, the white caps gently breaking in the breeze, in an endless progression. It's a religious experience. Great voyage!
The first time I returned to O'ahu was by sail. It was an emotional homecoming when I sighted Makapuu Point just like you did. I detected that same emotion in your video. Its beautiful.
As I mentioned in the video, I was last in O'ahu in 1965, with my parents and older brother. They are all gone now. Hawaii is a very special place to me. I will never forget that moment, seeing it from the boat. Thank you SO MUCH!
An amazing adventure. You can always tell how good a person is by the amount of love that surrounds them. To see your whole family wish you off, the concern and communication with your son and finally the hugs and kisses from your wife on the dock all gave me a twinge in the ol' tear ducts. I found your channel accidentally while researching catamarans and will now subscribe. Take care and I look forward to more journeys with you.
Thank you Dan, for that awesome comment! The support from my family and the ability to talk to Jason and Cindy every night on the satellite phone was a true blessing. I'm glad you found the video. We're looking for a larger boat now as well. A used 35 to 40 foot cat. Few and far between in S. California, but it will happen someday. Best regards to you and your family!
Never Ending Journey ...... for me ... I stopped the video with 200miles to go . So captivating . Haunting melodius music . I always find I'm disappointed to see land and civilization and after a dreamlike voyage of you and your boat of 30+ years .
Thank you so much Gregory. I appreciate your kind words. This was my first ocean crossing. I had cruised coastal waters, from California to Cabo San Lucas. But crossing an ocean is such an incredible feeling. I must say, I was happy to see land. The entire trip was the highlight of my life. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for a fantastic video of your voyage, we all had a tear when you saw land at the end of your trip, you showed us all that you can do when you have the guts to follow your dreams.
Dale!! You rock my friend!! I remember Carly on pins and needles worried because of the hurricanes. I kept saying “TELL HIM TO TURN AROUND!!” But you went for it…and you conquered your dream. Well done sir, so very proud of you. Thanks for sharing!
Been watching a lot of sailing videos lately, not that I'm a sailor, I would never have the guts to do that but just to see the adventurous side of others and out of all the videos I've watched the past week yours was the one that I enjoyed the most. No fancy editing, just a man and his beloved boat sailing the open ocean, what a beautiful story. Congratulations on a huge accomplishment and I hope the rest of your life is just as exciting. thanks for sharing your story with the world.
Every once in a while, I get a comment that brings a tear to my eye...like this one. I can't thank you enough Paul...that means so much to me. I truly appreciate you watching and commenting! This made my day!
Thanks for the reply Dale. My brother and I are both 70 years old and still adventurous in ways where we can manifest within the scope of our current resources. It felt as if we were on the boat with you. Really amazed how your inclusiveness and down to earth nature drew us in. I feel it safe to say that you have been and are a real blessing to all in your world! Blessings to you and your Family in all of your new adventures! Chris and Greg
Thank you again Chris. That's very heartwarming! Please give my thanks to Greg as well! We have twins as well, 41 years old now. They were born 11 days before I launched Free Spirit. Best wishes to you and Greg!
I’m leaving to Hawaii from Oregon in five weeks and your video has given me inspiration! Thank you! You have got some balls to Sail that little multihull all the way there!
@@daleabowman1747 Love your stamina with your backstay slowly losing its threads..and still continuing your journey. Donald kind of dramatically gave up, didn't he.
@@marcderveeuw Yes, he did. And he left a wife and four kids. Very sad. I believe the eventual winner of the OSTAR (Robin Knox Johnston) donated his prize money to Crowhurst's family.
Way to go! (From landlocked Colorado) I shed a tear knowing you'll never sail her again. (I'm a dad and cry all the time now, it sucks) I'm doing this someday, even if I die. I can't think of a better way to shuffle off this mortal coil than facing the massive expanse and trying to beat it head on. You qnd Christian Williams have inspired me!
Hi Jason. Thanks for putting a smile on my face! I hope you get the opportunity someday. The memories will last a lifetime. And you'll have plenty of stories (mostly true) to tell your kids, and grand kids! Christian Williams is simply amazing. I never saw his videos until after my trip. I think it would have helped me seeing them beforehand. I wish you and your family the best!
I'm sitting here in London thinking your my hero your an inspiration well done your family must be so proud of you A few times I was near to tears I'm completely in oar of you
Congratulations James Wharram would approve of you build and your voyage ... I would encourage you to look in on James at Sailing Tritaia ..his boat is a vintage Pearson monohull he rebuilt...
Thanks for this awesome account of your experience! Good on ya for making it happen. Could you share why you chose to depart in July instead of a period outside of the known summer hurricane season?
I had planned on leaving on July 4th, the traditional date for the TransPac. I figured there is more awareness at that time with shipping, more boats on the course, etc. If I had it to do over again, I would go earlier.
Thank you! I used three Go Pros (Hero, 7, 9) and a Samsung HD video camera (not waterproof). No sound equipment, mics, at all. There was a lot of wind noise on many of the clips, hence the music. Thanks for watching!
If I may, let me say this about that. Your accomplishment, is only been achieved by really a small small number people. Very few people have the courage to step out of the box, out of a comfort zone to accomplish such a task. So you're one of the few. In the history of mankind to accomplish this single-handedly.. so you should be very proud of your accomplishments. I very much enjoyed listening to your narrative watching your adventure so good for you. Even to sell back from Hawaii on a crew as crew with five people in the Swedish watch is a accomplishment and of itself not many people can never that they achieve that. So good job good for you especially on a simple hand built trimaran, was game congratulations and good for you..
Sir, you are very kind. I appreciate that more than I can say. I would like someday to make the trip on a larger boat, and with a crew. I'm 69 now, so it may not happen. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to do it this one time. It is definitely one of the highlights of my life.
This video is becoming my favorite sailing video . Great job on your voyage and how you presented it to your audience . Can you tell me which song was playing at 42:40 I can't seem to find that one . Thank you ! Great music for the occasion !
@@daleabowman1747 Wow , were just seeing Maui at this very moment in your video and your reply popped up at the same time ...too funny . Thanks for sharing your music . Its almost bringing a tear to my eye at times . I will save these tunes in case I ever make a solo voyage across an ocean . I think about it every day ...Thanks for your reply . The video is honestly very well done .
from one bowman to another, fantastic job! thanks for sharing this adventure. i am in awe of sailing. a little to slow for me, so my adventures are on 2 wheels. simply awesome!
Hi Mr. Bowman! Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've owned a few motorcycles, and love riding. But I haven't been on one in years now. Take care!
So neat! Been flying to The Big Island for 14 years now, it was so refreshing to see it from another perspective, and you're a great commentator!! Keep up the great videos and stay safe!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that very much. We went to the Big Island last year for the first time. We love it! We even talked about moving there someday. Thank you for watching, and for the kind words! You made my day.
What a Super Interesting and Entertaining vidclip .... Tinged with a Lot of Emotion .... Thanks so much for sharing with us all .... Cheers to All from New Zealand
Dude you are awesome! I can't believe I sat and watched the entire video. You hooked me in about 5 minutes. You are right nothing worth doing comes easy. Very generous of you too donate your beautiful boat. Thank you so much for documenting your journey. I'll bet you many that have watched this have gone back and watched it again. I'll do the same. Mahalo.
Stumbled upon this video looking at trimarans and thought, "an hour and twenty minutes?! I'll just turn it on briefly..." Boy am I happy I did. Your journey is the kind of romantic adventure I always think about. A grand adventure for a grand captain and his ship.
Your video popped up…and I was immediately hooked. Amazing journey..Jason was a truly a godsend …stay on course”we’re going to thread the needle”…oh my word! One doesn’t realize how big the waves are until we bobbed up and down with you! When you sailed in..that was a tearful moment..the hugs..no words needed to be said. Free spirit did an awesome job…getting you both across safely. Well done Dale….parting with your little girl had to be sad.
CJ, thank you for the beautiful words! Very heartwarming! It was the adventure of my life. I'm happy to be able to share it. And yes, my wife and I cried the last night we saw her in the slip and said goodbye. I still think of her almost every day. Take care!
Wow thank you for appreciating my comment. I just returned from Maui this week and told my wife I want to attempt the voyage from Los Angeles to Hawaii on a sailboat. I am in my 50’s and stay fit so just need to learn to sail. Thank you again
Dale, congratulations on designing, building, enjoying a large part of your life with your little ship and your epic voyage, some dreams take a little longer than others. Another achievement I’ve noticed is you have responded to nearly all comments made here, quite an achievement in itself. From an Aussie swing keel sailer (23ft) thanks for sharing your adventure. I’m 64 still running (with an occasional miss fire)
Thank you very much Ron! I really appreciate your kind words. During my trip, I recorded as I have on my other trips, not for UA-cam, but for myself, family and friends. I have 7 grandchildren now and I wanted to put something out that they can refer to long after I'm gone. I'm truly blown away by the response I've had from UA-cam viewers. It's so heartwarming. I look forward to reading comments every night and morning. BTW, I lived in Sydney in 1965. I was 12. I absolutely loved Australia. I've wanted to go back ever since. So I guess there are still a few things on my bucket list! Best regards.
Sir us “older guys” I’m 58 know better than not to be tied off. I am so happy to see another man that knows his safety is very important. I see so many folks taking chances that they do not need to take. Thanks for being an inspiration and hopefully some younger people will realize that the sea cares less that they think they are 10’ tall and bullet proof, if they go over the sea will swallow them, safety first.
Yes, I agree with you John. One thing I promised my wife was that I would not fall off the boat. You don't get a second chance. Thank you for watching sir!
Having so many memories on the pacific with friends and family, I got teary eyed as soon as I saw that American flag on the back of your boat when you set sail. Amazing accomplishment Sir, and thank you greatly for all you put into getting it on video. Amazing!
Hi Scott! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. Greatly appreciated! This was my first video edit, and it took longer than sailing to Hawaii! Thank you for mentioning it (and the flag shot!), Best wishes to you sir!
I enjoyed every minute of this video. Thank you for sharing. Such an amazing adventure. A solo journey isn't really a solo journey is it. Glad you had great support from your family.
Yes, the support was invaluable. The satellite phone was really a blessing, allowing me to speak to my wife and son on a daily basis. You're right, I never felt truly alone. Thanks for watching, and your great comment.
Thank you so much Rush! What a coincidence about the Royal Hawaiian! It's a powerful memory for me. They're all gone now. I couldn't wait to see it when I sailed in. Thanks for letting me know. P.S. I'm listening to Blackbird on your Calm Relaxing Sunday Beatles collection! And before that, Rising Seas...I just downloaded it. Thanks!
That was a true joy to watch start to finish. Glad I stumbled upon your video and thanks for sharing. These are the types of videos that inspire and keep other peoples’ dreams alive and encourage them to do big things!
Yes incredible journey very encouraging for us older than 60 peeps that still have mobility and while I watched I thought now how you getting it back( I don’t like to peek) but when you said she stayed and was being donated! A bigger slap on the back for you pal! Nicely done and well finished.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I watched until the end and It's the most inspiring video for me personally I have ever seen. Another proof how important it is in life to go out of the comfort zone between. Kudos to you!
WOW. I'm impressed by the boat. That little sail boat did it, very impressive. As you come into the harbor at the end of your journey all those boats docked just floating there. Meanwhile, your boat has sailed the open ocean. Something to be proud of.
MAC CLIFF, thank you SO much! That little boat has no quit in her. Your comment brought a tear to my eye, then I read it to my wife and she had the same reaction. I appreciate it so much...
I am Indian, having no connection to sailing or might not ever be any, but your video made me cry at the end. I am going through a hard times of my life now at the age of 31 and I am struggling to see what I really want in my life, but you sir lifted my spirits and helped opening my eyes to see the blessing I already have. Like you said "something worthwhile is not going to be easy", so I am gonna try my best to get out of these hardship.
Hello Mohammed. Thank you for watching the video, and for your touching comments. I'm glad it helped you, even a little bit. That's very heartwarming. You're still very young with a long life ahead of you, and time to fulfill your dreams. Circumstances always change. Things will get better. Never give up! God bless you and thank you again for your kind words.
Hello Mohammed, peace be with my brother. I can fully relate to your situation. I am 73 and my wife died 15 years ago and I have struggled with the same predicament as you. Only today I was talking with a friend who is 93, hoping that with his greater life experience he may be able to point me in the right direction. He could not, unfortunately. The only advice I can pass on to you is do not give up, meaning may come to you unexpectedly, just be there ready to grasp it. Cheers Ron
go sailing , bro !
The human spirit for adventure lives in all of us. I'm turning 42 this month and I've been thinking "I'm feeling older, getting to old to do all these dream adventures I've had', then I see this and am moved beyond measure. Hiking/camping and mountain climbing are passions, seeing this at 66 living your dream is truly moving me, thank you. I think it's time to start bumping up all my 'maybe next year(s)' and start planning for the now. My next 'mini' backpacking adventure next week, will be in your name and adventuring spirit, thank you for sharing Dale. This has forever left a positive impression on me.
Maestro, I have read this several times and it just brings a huge smile to my face. Very heart-warming. This means so much to me. These adventures last a lifetime. I still think of this trip almost every day. I can't imagine living out my days having not done this. Fortunately, I have a very supportive wife and family. That helps tremendously.
I wish you the very best in your future adventures, and I hope you post some videos. I would love to see them and hear about them. Take care my friend, and thank you so much for your kind words!
im 22. my biggest fear in life is getting to be older, seeing the sunset closing in, and realizing i didnt get everything done with the daylight that was given to me. I want my friends to experience some of these adventures too, but they are too busy playing video games or find any reason to say no. Seems like its gonna be a solo journey for a while longer, and thats fine. guess you "can't wait for a bigger boat"
@@matthewcastellano9229 Plan on doing an AT thru hike; last year at age 62 it's what I began. (Having a hip replaced at 50 had me "seeing" the last 3rd of my life.) If that suits you, consider the PCT and CDT to "get your Triple Crown." Oh, and take some Spanish so you'll feel comfortable on the Camino de Santiago - Frances! This coming fall it's where I'll be, in the north of Spain.
Hope you have awesome adventures bro
Hi from New Zealand. That trip took guts and I'm so pleased everything went well for you. I am 76 years old and hust stumbled across this story, I was crying at the point you pulled into the slip in Hawaii. Good luck for your future Dale.
Hi Mike! Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm 68 now, wondering how long I can sail for. I'm not ready to stop yet. We're looking for a bigger boat. Need more comfort now:). Thanks for watching us from New Zealand! I want to get down there some day.
@@daleabowman1747 did you sale the boat in Hawaii or sail it back?
@@j_rainsgoat3929 We sold her in Hawaii. It was intended as a one-way trip for her. It was time for us to get a larger boat, and for Free Spirit to get a younger, more flexible skipper:) She served us well for so long, it was really hard saying goodbye.
Incredibly inspiring and humbling. Thank you Sir for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much for watching. And many thanks for the kind words. Truly appreciated.
Thank you... I just turned 64 bones failing after 45 years of construction. Been feeling like.... well its over. But you show me its not!! I'd love to have a boat just like yours! Maybe begin a journey. Much love God Bless you Sir.
Thank you Keith! I appreciate you watching. I know what you mean about the bones. I think that's why I felt I had to go then. I'm glad I did it. I'm not sure how long I can sail for, but I still feel pretty good. Hopefully I have some good years left. I just need another boat now! Best wishes to you. Don't give up. New equipment can make it easier for us like, in-mast furling mainsail, electric winches, etc. It's not cheap, but I think that's what I'll look for in a new (used) boat. When you're out there sailing, post a video or two. I'd love to see it. God bless you to my friend.
Thanks Im 66 and picking up a boat in France next July 23. Im from New Zealand and going sale back to NZ. Watching you has made me even more excited. Never to old bravo my friend.
Hi JG! Wow! That sounds like an amazing trip! I wish all the best for you. I subscribed to you on the chance you post some videos of your trip. I would love to see it.
Thank you My friend, for watching and commenting. I appreciate it very much!
@@daleabowman1747 Thanks and youre welcome.
Aaaah! I did not want it to end.... Well DONE, how inspirational & thank you for taking the time to share your amazing journey, 66 and balls of steel! He, He.
Thank you so much sir! I appreciate it very much.
Wonderful and remarkable! That almost identical trip has been my dream for 50 years. I won't make it now (76 years young) but I feel like I just did. Thank you so much. However, my wife is not pleased...she knows me well and fears and anticipates what is coming as we visit Hawaii next year. My sister moved from Canada to a coastal town in South Australia in 1972 and I promised her then that one day I would sail into her little harbour. A few years ago I made the fatal mistake of selling my O'Day 25. My plan was to look for a Flicka 20'. Maybe I will start looking again. You are now a legend!
What a wonderful comment and compliment! Thank you so much. I know exactly what you mean. We need a larger boat, so we started thinking of selling Free Spirit. It was such a tough decision, as she had been in my life, for most of my life! And four generations of our family. I was concerned that if we sold her, and were unable to buy another boat, my Hawaii dream would be gone. That's why I decided to do the trip on FS. I don't know how many more years I can sail, but we are looking for another, larger boat. Probably just stick to Catalina Island trips. But I can be happy with that now. Good luck with the Flicka. They're great boats.
@@daleabowman1747 On a related matter...for the past 24 years I have had a second career in video shooting and editing. I am very impressed with your footage selection, editing and music. I understand the time and detail it takes to edit this well and compliment either you or whoever did the work.
@@Wizardman646 Wow! Thank you for that. This is my first video edit. And the learning curve was like sailing to Hawaii! I appreciate your kind words.
@@daleabowman1747 So long as you are breathing and on your own two feet, you can sail
@@daleabowman1747 Don't sell FreeSpirit. You know her and all her attributes, the memories you have with family. Who knows what another "bigger" boat might bring. If you are going to just sail to Catalina and locally, why do you need a bigger boat - more hassle, more slip fees, bigger, heavier sails, more area to paint - Keep Free Spirit. Besides, you don't know if the person who might buy her will treasure her the way you have .
Beautiful video by the way and well edited.
I grew up in Hawaii and was taken by the fact, Dale, that you sailed a trimaran that you built to the islands. With the problem with your standing rigging and relying on your head sail. You basically, completed your voyage in what amounted to be an ocean canoe with a cabin--so appropriate. I woke up this morning 3/29 at 4 am on the East Coast had my fill of world news and saw your video and dove in. At the Sunrise of day 20, I felt like you were taking me home. The other point that I love was the point about the Pacific--it is not at all like the Atlantic. Thanks for taking me along!! I am ready for what the world sends this direction, after I check my back stay.
This trip fulfilled a lifetime dream for me. It was very emotional, and I still think about it every day. Your comments brought tears to my eyes! And my wife's! I appreciate it so much. I love Hawaii. My dad was a Pan Am pilot and flew to Hawaii hundreds of times. He always wanted to sail over, but passed away at 50, having just bought the plans for a 46' Choy cat. I think it was 'now or never' for me. So I went for it. Thanks for the kind words, and I hope your day went well!
@@daleabowman1747 , we are the sum of our experiences, both great victories and sadness. I am sure that your father sailed with you. The best to your wife and entire family.
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That was really neat. Brings back many memories. BTW, my son was born September 5th, 1998, and we named him Kanoa, which means free spirit in Hawaiian. I might have known you when we were growing up in Newport. I was born in Honolulu February 8th 1957, and then before I was 2, we moved to Newport Beach right on the ocean front, about 7 or 8 houses south of the Santa Ana river jetties. My mom would take me over as a baby to watch the cranes putting the last rocks on as they were finishing it. My dad was a boat builder and surfboard builder. So upon moving back, he was shaping for Hobie surfboards and designing and building the boats for Newport boats, Cater Pyle's sailboat company at the time. He did the P-cat, the kite, the olympic fin, the flipper dingy, and the Cal cat among others and invented many new molding techniques to mass produce them. Upon arrival, in '57, Joe got a shop for surfboard and boat building on 31st and got things set up for us to move to Newport, and while he was doing all of the above, he built 3 catamaran yatchs for rudy choy, which all set records in the Ensenada race, and then he built our own 30ft racing/adventure cat, "Gusto", which had white hulls and wing with light blue decks like your free spirit. I went to Herb Hester's sailing school at the Bahia Corinthian Yatcht club, before they built the Balboa Bay Club over it, for three summers from bginning sailing to advanced racing. We sailed Gusto around california and the Channel islands, especially catalina, in the 60's. Then we shipped it to, and moved to Hawaii, in 1968, and we've lived here ever since. I'm 65 now, and my sister Katy passed away in 2016, my mom in 2017, and my dad last year in 2020. But watching your video brought back many good memories. Thanks for sharing them...
Wow. We have a lot in common. I moved to Newport (with my family) in 1968. My dad was a Pan Am pilot, so prior to that, we lived all over, like Germany, Australia, Scotland, and East Coast of USA. I love Newport. We also lived on Ocean Front, 200 E. But only for one year. I remember Newport Boats, and the P-Cats. I had a Unicorn A-Class cat, which I kept at 28th Street marina, when it was still sand! Anyway, I'm sorry for the family losses. The same happened to me and my wife. I'm 68 now, and have been the oldest member of my family for 13 years. Such is life. Back to the trip, which is one of the highlights of my life. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes to you!
Pops, I just want to take moment to affirm you. You are the most humble human I have ever met. You posted this video for the family to see your journey, however, look at how many lives you’ve unexpectedly touched. I’m so incredibly proud of you! From building Free Spirit (11 days younger than me), to safely getting her across the Pacific. Mom, thanks for setting him up for success! Missing that beautiful vessel, but am excited for the next chapter. Love you!
You played a big roll in the journey, weather routing and talking to me every day on the sat phone. Your encouragement was invaluable. Next time, you go too!
Wonderful! We just watched your journey and thoroughly enjoyed it. Congratulations Dale 💙
@@svbelisi7639 Thanks so much Gillian! I appreciate it!
Me
A father’s greatest achievement is to have proud children
Dale, You have always AMAZED me! You should be PROUD of yourself, As your Adoring fans we all are "PROUD" for you!!
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Wow! I was watching something completely different and stumbled across your video. I watched from start to finish! I'm a 56 year old guy in Fullerton, CA and sailing is on my bucket list. I am disabled but somehow, someway, I'm going to learn to sail. Maybe not all the way to Hawaii but Catalina at the least lol. I don't have the funds to do anything about it right now but God willing, hopefully it will happen. That is a beautiful little Trimaran you have built. She is obviously sea worthy and tested. The same can be said for you. You, like your little boat, are very special and capable. Well done. I digress. Amazing adventure!
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. Best of luck on your 'bucket list'. It will happen.
I know a guy with one arm and one leg and he’s solo sales
@@meandmybuddy964 That's amazing. When sailing gets in your blood, it's hard to leave it.
Their are some organzations like Sailability which can help you achieve your sailing dreams as a sailor with disabilities,
That was an epic voyage Dale. Thanks for taking us along. Those were some awesome rainbows, and what looked like some of the most heartfelt hugs of all time, there on the dock. My eyes strangely got all watery and stuff....almost like I was about to cry. But we know that couldn't happen, must be allergies.
Thank you so much. Yes, I still get an occasional allergy attack when I watch the video. A lot of emotions still run through my mind (and my wife's). The rainbows, sunsets when I was lucky enough to get them, as well as sunrises were spectacular. Definitely highlights. Thank you for watching, and for your kind comments. Take care.
Yes I am Also 66..Still able..❤🎉😮 Congratulations amazingly wonderderful
Thank you so much Alberto! We have a lot of living still to do!
I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Take care!
Thank you sir, for taking us through your. It brings me tear at the end where you and free spirit will go seperate ways. I felt like leaving best friend. Thank you for giving me courage to start again what i had left long time ago, sailing.
Thank so much Azeze! Yes, I felt the same way when we said goodbye to her in Honolulu. It was a rational decision, but the emotional part of it was tremendous. Strange, the bond you can develop with a supposedly inanmiate object. Good luck with your sailing dreams. Making the decision to do it is the hardest part. It gets easier from there.
Beautiful video. Great story! Inspiration for us middle-aged folk that hear that clock ticking. I appreciate the edit. You tell the story with few words. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
I appreciate the comment. Thanks very much Carl!
I very much enjoyed your beautiful, informative, no-hype account of your crossing to Hawaii in your self-designed and built trimaran. A small boat sailor myself, I appreciate the design specs of Free Spirit. Small, simple, fast, and, from what I could tell, surprisingly dry. And even with just the jib, you were still averaging around 5 knots.
On the aesthetic side, I really enjoyed how much time you showed just the water. Most sailing videos for some reason don't do that. That's the best part of sailing, to me. The swells rolling under the boat, the white caps gently breaking in the breeze, in an endless progression. It's a religious experience.
Great voyage!
Thanks so much Robert! I truly appreciate your comment. I agree with you on the water aspect. I can sit and watch it for hours.
The first time I returned to O'ahu was by sail. It was an emotional homecoming when I sighted Makapuu Point just like you did.
I detected that same emotion in your video. Its beautiful.
As I mentioned in the video, I was last in O'ahu in 1965, with my parents and older brother. They are all gone now. Hawaii is a very special place to me. I will never forget that moment, seeing it from the boat. Thank you SO MUCH!
Incredible. Thank you for taking us along.
Thank you Nick. I appreciate it.
An amazing adventure. You can always tell how good a person is by the amount of love that surrounds them. To see your whole family wish you off, the concern and communication with your son and finally the hugs and kisses from your wife on the dock all gave me a twinge in the ol' tear ducts. I found your channel accidentally while researching catamarans and will now subscribe. Take care and I look forward to more journeys with you.
Thank you Dan, for that awesome comment! The support from my family and the ability to talk to Jason and Cindy every night on the satellite phone was a true blessing.
I'm glad you found the video. We're looking for a larger boat now as well. A used 35 to 40 foot cat. Few and far between in S. California, but it will happen someday. Best regards to you and your family!
Never Ending Journey ...... for me ... I stopped the video with 200miles to go . So captivating . Haunting melodius music . I always find I'm disappointed to see land and civilization and after a dreamlike voyage of you and your boat of 30+ years .
Thank you so much Gregory. I appreciate your kind words. This was my first ocean crossing. I had cruised coastal waters, from California to Cabo San Lucas. But crossing an ocean is such an incredible feeling. I must say, I was happy to see land. The entire trip was the highlight of my life. Thanks for watching!
You brought great joy to my heart! Best line was "nothing worthwhile is easy."
I love that line too. It is so true. My uncle used to say It's a great life if you don't weaken". Have
a great day!
Thank you so much Guy, I truly appreciate it!
Thanks for taking us along for the sail! ALOHA!!!
Thanks for watching Jimmy! Aloha!
Thank you for a fantastic video of your voyage, we all had a tear when you saw land at the end of your trip, you showed us all that you can do when you have the guts to follow your dreams.
Hi Bryan. Thank you for the wonderful comments. I truly appreciate it!
Dale!! You rock my friend!! I remember Carly on pins and needles worried because of the hurricanes. I kept saying “TELL HIM TO TURN AROUND!!” But you went for it…and you conquered your dream. Well done sir, so very proud of you. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Giselle! Thank you so much for the kind words! I know I put all of them through a lot of stress. I appreciate you watching. My love to all of you!
Just a really great adventure, a real nail biter, well done, thanks for a great job filming.
Thank you John! That means a lot to me.
Been watching a lot of sailing videos lately, not that I'm a sailor, I would never have the guts to do that but just to see the adventurous side of others and out of all the videos I've watched the past week yours was the one that I enjoyed the most. No fancy editing, just a man and his beloved boat sailing the open ocean, what a beautiful story. Congratulations on a huge accomplishment and I hope the rest of your life is just as exciting. thanks for sharing your story with the world.
Every once in a while, I get a comment that brings a tear to my eye...like this one. I can't thank you enough Paul...that means so much to me. I truly appreciate you watching and commenting! This made my day!
This deserves more views. You put that tiny boat and yourself to the test, and you had me rooting for you to hold your course. Great job.
I know, I asked a lot of her. But she never complained. I appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the reply Dale. My brother and I are both 70 years old and still adventurous in ways where we can manifest within the scope of our current resources. It felt as if we were on the boat with you. Really amazed how your inclusiveness and down to earth nature drew us in. I feel it safe to say that you have been and are a real blessing to all in your world!
Blessings to you and your Family in all of your new adventures!
Chris and Greg
Thank you again Chris. That's very heartwarming! Please give my thanks to Greg as well!
We have twins as well, 41 years old now. They were born 11 days before I launched Free Spirit.
Best wishes to you and Greg!
What a fantastic adventure! I was drawn into a lifelong fascination with ocean sailing back in 1972 when I read Dove by Robin Lee Graham.
Thank you so much! I read Dove about the same time. Great story. Thanks for watching!
I’m leaving to Hawaii from Oregon in five weeks and your video has given me inspiration! Thank you! You have got some balls to Sail that little multihull all the way there!
Thank you Joseph! I wish you the best of luck on your crossing! I hope you post a video. I'll be watching for it!
Excellent risk management, and a great trip, Bravo!
I appreciate that Jenny! Thanks very much!
Great video. It’s been one of my dreams. Thank you.
A fun surprise at the end Mr Bowman.
Thank you Mr. Bowman! I appreciate it. I dreamed about it for a very long time. I'm fortunate to have made it happen.
Well done - definitely something to be very proud of - congratulations
Thank you very much!
I really like your sharing this adventure with us. Thanks, FD
Hi Francis! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you very much for watching, and for your kind words. I truly appreciate it.
Congratulations ... and thank for your share ;)
Thank you!
Ok, I’m 59 male and I got teary eyed when you pulled into the slip, what an adventure👍
Thank you Railbug62! I appreciate it very much!
hats off to your courage
Thank you sir!
No lack of inspiration or lessons in this one... Truly enjoyed it!
Thanks so much Jm. I appreciate you letting me know!
Amazing... Raw Courage... Alone! Nice...glad you're ok
Thanks Bradley! I appreciate that very much!
Impressed - and happy for you to have done what you set out to do
Thank you so much Brendan. I truly appreciate that!
Great and unique Adventure. The boat looks like the one of Donald Crowhirst.Teignmouth Electron. Cheers
Thank you Marc. I am fortunate to have had a better outcome than Donald. It's an amazing story.
@@daleabowman1747 Love your stamina with your backstay slowly losing its threads..and still continuing your journey. Donald kind of dramatically gave up, didn't he.
@@marcderveeuw Yes, he did. And he left a wife and four kids. Very sad. I believe the eventual winner of the OSTAR (Robin Knox Johnston) donated his prize money to Crowhurst's family.
Way to go! (From landlocked Colorado) I shed a tear knowing you'll never sail her again. (I'm a dad and cry all the time now, it sucks) I'm doing this someday, even if I die. I can't think of a better way to shuffle off this mortal coil than facing the massive expanse and trying to beat it head on. You qnd Christian Williams have inspired me!
Hi Jason. Thanks for putting a smile on my face!
I hope you get the opportunity someday. The memories will last a lifetime. And you'll have plenty of stories (mostly true) to tell your kids, and grand kids!
Christian Williams is simply amazing. I never saw his videos until after my trip. I think it would have helped me seeing them beforehand.
I wish you and your family the best!
@@daleabowman1747 same to you Dale, thanks!
Great trip between two hurricanes! you did it!!
Thank you Olivier!
@@daleabowman1747 You are welcome.
I'm sitting here in London thinking your my hero your an inspiration well done your family must be so proud of you
A few times I was near to tears I'm completely in oar of you
Wow Teresa; what a wonderful comment! Thank you so much! This means a lot to me.
I love that watching out a window or off the bow or planted on deck view
Me too. I wish I had done more of it.
Congratulations James Wharram would approve of you build and your voyage ... I would encourage you to look in on James at Sailing Tritaia ..his boat is a vintage Pearson monohull he rebuilt...
Thanks Clive. I subscribe to his channel. Quite an adventure he had, with the broken rudder.
Great Journey on a broken strand of line. Wow.
Thank you sir!
Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.
Thank you!
So cool to watch . Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thank you so much Kurt! I truly appreciate that!
Thanks for this awesome account of your experience! Good on ya for making it happen. Could you share why you chose to depart in July instead of a period outside of the known summer hurricane season?
I had planned on leaving on July 4th, the traditional date for the TransPac. I figured there is more awareness at that time with shipping, more boats on the course, etc. If I had it to do over again, I would go earlier.
an adventure of a lifetime, thanks for sharing …..most important in life is to live the dreams…..
Thank you Viviane! I couldn't agree more! Glad you enjoyed it...
I love most sailing videos as they take my mind far far away. I'm so glad to read in the comments that you made it and sold your boat in Hawaii.
Thank you Paul! Yes, we sold her in Hawaii and are still looking for a replacement. Hopefully by summer. I appreciate you watching!
It takes a brave person and someone with great mental capacity to do this, not to mention Faith.
Thank you Eric. Definitely Faith. I appreciate you watching.
Great little boat. Great adventure. Great Video (which gave me lots of ideas for my own). Now, let me ask, what sort of camera equipment did you use?
Thank you! I used three Go Pros (Hero, 7, 9) and a Samsung HD video camera (not waterproof). No sound equipment, mics, at all. There was a lot of wind noise on many of the clips, hence the music. Thanks for watching!
Brought tears to my eyes. Thank You!
Thank you so much Robert! I truly appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
If I may, let me say this about that. Your accomplishment, is only been achieved by really a small small number people. Very few people have the courage to step out of the box, out of a comfort zone to accomplish such a task. So you're one of the few. In the history of mankind to accomplish this single-handedly.. so you should be very proud of your accomplishments. I very much enjoyed listening to your narrative watching your adventure so good for you. Even to sell back from Hawaii on a crew as crew with five people in the Swedish watch is a accomplishment and of itself not many people can never that they achieve that. So good job good for you especially on a simple hand built trimaran, was game congratulations and good for you..
Sir, you are very kind. I appreciate that more than I can say.
I would like someday to make the trip on a larger boat, and with a crew. I'm 69 now, so it may not happen. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to do it this one time. It is definitely one of the highlights of my life.
That was something. Wow, Dale, you da man! Very gutsy thing to do at 66. My hat's off to you, Sir!
Thanks so much Phil! I appreciate it!
True free spirit. Respect for you Sir!
Thank you very much! I appreciate it very much.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us xx
I appreciate that very much. Thank you!
What a fantastic testimony to living out your dream and creating a life of passion.
Thank you so much Ericka! I really appreciate it!
This video is becoming my favorite sailing video . Great job on your voyage and how you presented it to your audience . Can you tell me which song was playing at 42:40 I can't seem to find that one . Thank you ! Great music for the occasion !
Thank you so much. That's very gratifying to hear. The song is called 'Wandering' by Marshall Usinger. I found it on Storyblocks.
@@daleabowman1747 Wow , were just seeing Maui at this very moment in your video and your reply popped up at the same time ...too funny . Thanks for sharing your music . Its almost bringing a tear to my eye at times . I will save these tunes in case I ever make a solo voyage across an ocean . I think about it every day ...Thanks for your reply . The video is honestly very well done .
@@stewtube1240 I can't thank you enough.
@@daleabowman1747 Hi again , just curious if your taking Free Spirit back to the mainland or are you leaving it in Hawaii ?
@@stewtube1240 We sold her in Hawaii. It was always meant as a one-way trip for her. We need a bigger boat. Just starting to look now.
Thankyou for the videos. Live long and prosper.
Thank you sir!
from one bowman to another, fantastic job! thanks for sharing this adventure. i am in awe of sailing. a little to slow for me, so my adventures are on 2 wheels. simply awesome!
Hi Mr. Bowman! Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've owned a few motorcycles, and love riding. But I haven't been on one in years now.
Take care!
So neat! Been flying to The Big Island for 14 years now, it was so refreshing to see it from another perspective, and you're a great commentator!! Keep up the great videos and stay safe!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that very much. We went to the Big Island last year for the first time. We love it! We even talked about moving there someday.
Thank you for watching, and for the kind words! You made my day.
Wonderful. Old man here has tears in my salty eyes. loved your journey and it's ending. Peace
Thank you Jerry. That means so much to me. Peace to you as well sir.
What a Super Interesting and Entertaining vidclip .... Tinged with a Lot of Emotion .... Thanks so much for sharing with us all .... Cheers to All from New Zealand
Thank you very much Keith! I appreciate that very much!
Dude you are awesome! I can't believe I sat and watched the entire video. You hooked me in about 5 minutes. You are right nothing worth doing comes easy. Very generous of you too donate your beautiful boat. Thank you so much for documenting your journey. I'll bet you many that have watched this have gone back and watched it again. I'll do the same. Mahalo.
Thanks very much Kilo! That means so much to me. I appreciate you watching and your very kind words. Mahalo!
Stumbled upon this video looking at trimarans and thought, "an hour and twenty minutes?! I'll just turn it on briefly..." Boy am I happy I did. Your journey is the kind of romantic adventure I always think about. A grand adventure for a grand captain and his ship.
What a wonderful comment to read! Thank you so much August. I truly appreciate it!
Nothing worthwhile is easy
Brilliant journey
Thank you so much Richard. That means a lot to me.
Love these videos. Relaxing, exciting, peaceful, stressful but always new horizons.
Thank you George! I watch many of them myself! I appreciate you watching and for commenting.
Your video popped up…and I was immediately hooked. Amazing journey..Jason was a truly a godsend …stay on course”we’re going to thread the needle”…oh my word! One doesn’t realize how big the waves are until we bobbed up and down with you! When you sailed in..that was a tearful moment..the hugs..no words needed to be said. Free spirit did an awesome job…getting you both across safely. Well done Dale….parting with your little girl had to be sad.
CJ, thank you for the beautiful words! Very heartwarming! It was the adventure of my life. I'm happy to be able to share it. And yes, my wife and I cried the last night we saw her in the slip and said goodbye. I still think of her almost every day. Take care!
I absolutely love this story.
Thank you SO MUCH! And I loved your comment! Thank you for watching!
Wow thank you for appreciating my comment. I just returned from Maui this week and told my wife I want to attempt the voyage from Los Angeles to Hawaii on a sailboat. I am in my 50’s and stay fit so just need to learn to sail. Thank you again
@@oei301 That sounds great! Let me know when you go, or if you have any questions I could help you with!
Thank you for letting me live and sail vicariously through you, simply amazing.
Thanks very much! That really means a lot to me.
You're my Hero!! GREAT JOB!!!!
Thank you SO MUCH Tommie!
Dale, congratulations on designing, building, enjoying a large part of your life with your little ship and your epic voyage, some dreams take a little longer than others. Another achievement I’ve noticed is you have responded to nearly all comments made here, quite an achievement in itself. From an Aussie swing keel sailer (23ft) thanks for sharing your adventure. I’m 64 still running (with an occasional miss fire)
Thank you very much Ron! I really appreciate your kind words. During my trip, I recorded as I have on my other trips, not for UA-cam, but for myself, family and friends. I have 7 grandchildren now and I wanted to put something out that they can refer to long after I'm gone. I'm truly blown away by the response I've had from UA-cam viewers. It's so heartwarming. I look forward to reading comments every night and morning. BTW, I lived in Sydney in 1965. I was 12. I absolutely loved Australia. I've wanted to go back ever since. So I guess there are still a few things on my bucket list! Best regards.
Sir us “older guys” I’m 58 know better than not to be tied off. I am so happy to see another man that knows his safety is very important. I see so many folks taking chances that they do not need to take. Thanks for being an inspiration and hopefully some younger people will realize that the sea cares less that they think they are 10’ tall and bullet proof, if they go over the sea will swallow them, safety first.
Yes, I agree with you John. One thing I promised my wife was that I would not fall off the boat. You don't get a second chance. Thank you for watching sir!
What an awesome video I enjoyed every moment of it thanks
Thank you very much Donald. I appreciate that so much!
That was awesome, congratulations , God bless you ,
Thank you so much Mario! I appreciate that very much.
Well done you! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Great Voyage with great EXPERIENCE 🙏❗💥👍👍👍
I appreciate that Marl. Thank you for watching and commenting. It was the trip of my life. Take care!
Really enjoy the static shots to follow the motion of the boat, water and clouds. Really loved it.
Thanks so much. I appreciate it!
Having so many memories on the pacific with friends and family, I got teary eyed as soon as I saw that American flag on the back of your boat when you set sail. Amazing accomplishment Sir, and thank you greatly for all you put into getting it on video. Amazing!
Hi Scott! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. Greatly appreciated!
This was my first video edit, and it took longer than sailing to Hawaii! Thank you for mentioning it (and the flag shot!),
Best wishes to you sir!
Best wishes to you as well!👍✨
I love the ocean,great video thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching, Gary. I appreciate it. And I share your love for the ocean. It's truly amazing.
Dale, that’s amazing, good for you !!!
Thank you so much Walter!
Small boat on big water. Wow! that was a Full Send. I loved it. Thanks for sharing.
I also loved the old-school fathometer, the old spinning light.
Thank you so much Darin. I appreciate that very much!
I enjoyed every minute of this video. Thank you for sharing. Such an amazing adventure. A solo journey isn't really a solo journey is it. Glad you had great support from your family.
Yes, the support was invaluable. The satellite phone was really a blessing, allowing me to speak to my wife and son on a daily basis. You're right, I never felt truly alone. Thanks for watching, and your great comment.
What a great video of your epic passage to Hawaii! I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
I'm so glad Kevin! Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it very much!
Amazing seamanship!
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate that.
I cried at the end. Well done sir! And to top it off the Royal Hawaiian...(I too dined with my mom, dad and grandma almost 40 years ago)
Thank you so much Rush! What a coincidence about the Royal Hawaiian! It's a powerful memory for me. They're all gone now. I couldn't wait to see it when I sailed in.
Thanks for letting me know.
P.S. I'm listening to Blackbird on your Calm Relaxing Sunday Beatles collection! And before that, Rising Seas...I just downloaded it. Thanks!
Ow I did cry amazing thank you
You made my day. Thank you again Teresa.
That was a true joy to watch start to finish. Glad I stumbled upon your video and thanks for sharing. These are the types of videos that inspire and keep other peoples’ dreams alive and encourage them to do big things!
That's a wonderful compliment Preston! Thank you so much. That means so much to me.
Amazing trip. Thank for taking me along.
Thank you very much Mike! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Yes incredible journey very encouraging for us older than 60 peeps that still have mobility and while I watched I thought now how you getting it back( I don’t like to peek) but when you said she stayed and was being donated! A bigger slap on the back for you pal! Nicely done and well finished.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you do this trip.
Thank you for sharing my friend.
Thanks so much KB. I truly appreciate it.
Such an inspiring journey!! Nothing worthwhile is easy❤❤. Thanks for uploading this video, it was a pleasure watching you..
Thank you so much William! I truly appreciate that!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I watched until the end and It's the most inspiring video for me personally I have ever seen. Another proof how important it is in life to go out of the comfort zone between. Kudos to you!
Wow! Thanks so much Roger! That truly means a lot to me. It's the hardest thing I've ever done, but I am so glad I did it.
WOW. I'm impressed by the boat. That little sail boat did it, very impressive. As you come into the harbor at the end of your journey all those boats docked just floating there. Meanwhile, your boat has sailed the open ocean. Something to be proud of.
MAC CLIFF, thank you SO much! That little boat has no quit in her. Your comment brought a tear to my eye, then I read it to my wife and she had the same reaction. I appreciate it so much...
Fantastic. Thank you for sharing this incredible adventure.
Thank you sir!!! I truly appreciate it. I