Nobody looks back at their life and says "I wish I would have spent more time working" I love what you're doing man. I admire you for having the courage to do it.
I think sometimes, work is fun for some people and when you derive that much satisfaction from feeling like you've done a good day's work, it does give you happiness. Don't be hard on yourself, just enjoy every moment, whether it's relaxation or work, if you are deriving pleasure from it, it's right for you :)
Yes I agree Huub, being in the moment without being concerned about the next moment is the way life is to be lived, glad the 'programming' of 'competition' and 'should be doing' is beginning to fall away for you💖 Sending Love, Light and Joy in all you do 💖☀️😁
Yes, considering all the hassles of the authentic Jamaican experience one can understand why you feel slightly bewildered to be cruising one of the best areas in the world for cruising. The Exumas in particular are beautiful.
Enjoy yourself Huub. Take the time to appreciate all the beautiful people, places, and adventures. There should never be a sense of guilt associated with living life to the fullest. Others only dream of taking the path you're on. Make every minute count. 💙
It's all about staying present in the journey. In the present, it's important to *balance* creativity/work, connecting with others, having exciting experiences, and most importantly to help others when you're able. To freely live as we want, we first have to learn to let go of all the bs false beliefs that we were taught growing up. Hope you have lots of fun and love in the Bahamas Huub! 💙
The Bahamas is the best island chain on the planet, having circumnavigated once I think you will catch enough fish to offset the permit's cost. We are presently cruising the Berry Islands in the north Bahamas.
I've really enjoyed watching your transformation to a more experienced sea faring young man. You're more introspective and intriguing than so many other youtubers. Continue the excellent work and sail safely.
I'm not a sailor yet however I've ridden my Harley with my buddies all over the USA and the first thing I realized is that the destination was fun but the real enjoyment came from the journey.. there's no feeling like the sun at your back and your knees in the breeze..
I guess the point of us watching you do what you do is a lot of us want to be there with you living your life! We want that relaxation that goes with being on those incredible islands. You need to find a chill spot and stay there for the whole summer (hurricane season) and totally relax! Don’t do anything! Except of course to make these videos! LOL!
I love this video and adventure.. Beautiful and no boat issues. My girlfriend in Florida USA told me they don't have solar panel because of hurricanes. Have more fun sweetheart.
It's so good to see you finding your sea-legs and also to watch your healing progress. You've struggled up the wave, now you glide with a smile on your face. The philosophical issues you discuss are worthy and healthy. Another great video.
Best thing about Bahamas, logistics wise, is that you are not hassled by authorities and don't have to check in or out of the different ports/stops you make. That is worth it's weight in gold. Happy cruising
Slow it down you've got nothing to prove ,enjoy life and take it 1 day at a time.Youve come a long way Huub in a short space of time and achieved a lot more than most,so relax. God keep you safe young friend
As Always, Thanks for sharing your adventures Huub. The Hero's journey continues! Keep living your dream. I understand the attitude of always having to get something done. It can be tiring though. Sleep is essential. I'm glad to know you are connecting with other adventurers as well. Take care and don't forget to have fun out there.
Thanks for sharing...your friends have a nice Cat..they must have owned a business and retired to enjoy the good life of sailing around from island to island ....go friends to have...relax and enjoy.
All of your videos are beautiful! It is very apparent that you work very hard at everything you do! From your cabin in Spain to your boat. Enjoy your moments in each destination. It's a gift and a blessing! Stay safe and enjoy your adventures! 🎉🌎☮🌺🌴💗
Agreed, try take more time for yourself without guilt, it’s not easy if you have that mindset, but doing it can change your mindset. We were the same always wanting to be doing something instead of enjoying what we have but are changing slowly. Nice vid, thanks 👍🏻✌🏻😁
Absolutely Wonderful HUUB ! Very Glad to see you happy with your travels ! PLEASE DO KNOW HUUB ; I have talked to a few of those container ship boats & have asked them specifically what they do if they are inline with a sailboat , they all replied the same ; " We run over it " . I asked if they recourse or diverted and they all said " No " , I asked why , they all said " We are so big of a boat that we can't reroute , it would take to long and throw us to far off course ." .. I asked these questions a while back because of your troubles with your auto-pilot & auto-pilot problems . There's A LOT of those cargo container ships on TIKTOK LIVE & is where I spoke to a few of them , they're nice guys but they will definately , 100% stay course & will admittedly destroy a boat such as yours . There's famous actors that live at the Bahamas . This place is very beautiful . I hope you have an alarm for those big ships getting to close . You be careful & enjoy your hammock time .
Nice! Now you are in Paradise! Don't feel bad for enjoying life! It will always throw you a curve ball, so you might as well enjoy the moments life lets you relax :) Have fun!
The questions that you ask have no real answer, so relax, enjoy and be grateful for it. If one day, you happen to have too much of it. you can always go on shore and sweat in every possible job you choose.
Very good trick for cleaning brass props, use CLR. You dive down with a bread bag, pour the CLR in the bag holding it tight to the neck. The CLR is heavier than water so it will fill the bag and displace the saltwater. It's completely non-toxic, but you should be able to do this with almost no spills, despite being underwater. The best trick is when you're going to be moored for a few days, dive down and tie the bag around the prop on the first day. It will be almost completely clean within 24 hours. If you can, leave it for at least 48 to 72 hours. I don't know the chemistry behind it, I only discovered it by trial and error, but it seems to leave the surface less prone to Future barnacles. There's also a product that is a spray, very cheap, works awesome but it has to be on land. It's designed as a anti mildew spray, it's made by zep, and you will see advertising that it is made from crab shells. I presume this makes it safe for a marine environment. Stuff works incredible! But you have to work on land
Having fun. heh something that will help is water gear. The reef's in the bahamas are amazing, as well as having a lot of sunken things to explore. Sunken statues, boats, caves, reefs etc... Fishing gear, I dont know what you have on hand. But its a good time to get into lobster hunting when in season "per location" and spear fishing, pole fishing. Free food from the sea is always a good thing to have. Your in Mahe-mahe and RED SNAPPER HEVEN between the Bahamas and the florida keys. As to feeling like your always working, see to one of my last message. Also just a heads up, dont leave the Bahamas with out checking out, they have heafty fines for doing so.
Yes Huub...we Americans have an expression, "take time to smell the roses " which means of course, Take time to notice, enjoy, and appreciate the beauty and joy of life!!! One day, that choice will be taken away from you. Enjoy it while you still can. And get more sleep bub!!! Safe sailing and ENJOY!!! 🍃🤗🍃
Hello. Congrats on the refit and preservation on your travels. A proper main sail and use instead of a head sail might became necessary with more challenging weather…keep up the videos
Huub I also felt the same way about life. I left UK 50 yrs ago I chased my dream to be a top printer on a national daily newspaper at 35 I achieved my dream Post Courier Papua New Guinea. Loved. The pacific islands bought a sail boat after that I spent my life in Australia last adventure did 15000klm with my red dog Murphy in a 30 yr old Holden ute. So live life to the fullest huub don't think ah hell live your life to the fullest mate Marty Yeppoon Queensland Australia
Well that's fascinating! The food prices are shockingly low. I suppose inflation has not quite caught up in the Bahamas? Those prices are lower than suburban Seattle! I spent a great deal of time in the Bahamas about 20 years ago, at that time food was typically three or four times the price of mainland. The one exception was locally grown fruit.
There is a special type of scope, you can find very cheap ones at marine stores, it's called a distancing telescope. It shows the image doubled and magnified. You stay looking through it for a count of 15. If the images start to overlap, the ship is moving towards you. If the images separate further, it is moving away from you. You can find $10 versions of these, I think they're a very valuable thing to have on board. It's not just about ships, floating logs, all kinds of flotsam. Most useful, should you lose radios and compass, it can be used for very rough navigation; if you happen to be within a view of land, it helps to work out your speed in regards to the tides.
I don't know if you took my advice or if there is less petrol on the foredeck, whatever change you made was for the good. At 9:04 you get a real good sense of her gait. I know you disagreed, but she was by the head. Plunging the forefoot on every rise. But now you're going downwind, and she is sailing easy. Take careful note of the water line. Either make a permanent mark or take multiple measurements. Also port to starboard. It's a quick and dirty method for getting your ballast somewhat better situated. You would know better, but to my eye she is sailing much better than ever before. Hard to tell from the shot, perhaps you're running with no head sails? What is the story on your jib by the way? Do you only have the one? I've seen you with a very stiff storm jib, an Alberg in the Caribbean should be wearing a Genoa 90% of the time, no? I know funds are tight, you might want to investigate swapping sails. If your sails are decent quality, it's not unheard of to do a straight trade for a larger headsail with a few more years on it
Huub, dat is echt iets waar ik zelf ook mee ben opgegroeid. Werk is iets wat ik nu pas echt begrijp. 3 weken heb ik mijn vader begraven, en nu ligt mijn tweelingbroer in het ziekenhuis met de beginnende klachten. Waar mijn Vader aan overleden is. Ik was 22. En kocht ons eerste huis, op de verjaardag van nu mijn vrouw. Wij hebben altijd hard gewerkt. Maar NU komt het binnen. Je moet ook LEVEN!!! GROETJES uit Spakenburg Nederland.
Your boat is a Cape Dory? (I suppose I should have recognized that-having worked for a division of CD back in the early 80’s) The weather looks perfect!
Huub! How's it going? We met last year in Bocas and hung out on Delos. Just saw you are in Bahamas. I'm anchored in Morgan's Bluff, North side of Andros right now. Heading south to West Bay in New Providence, then on to Exumas. Hope to see you along the way!
Hey Brandon, how are you? Write me an email if you like hpwvandermark@gmail.com can exchange phone numbers. I'm in the abacos waiting for boat parts to arrive
Glad you got to the downwind sailing areas! Life on the water is good in the Bahamas but you absolutely must not be there for June through Nov!!! The county is poor and certainly is in need of help for alternative energy etc so your money is going to get some milage there.... by staying on the hook. Restored the name of your vessel and making new friends.... the beagle is adorable! All is well and enjoyable once you find a way to pass the time.... between 15 minute snoozes.
I wasn’t a huge fan of the Bahamas the prices were very expensive. The people are genuine and friendly especially in Inagua. I missed Huub in Matthews town by a week or two.
It was funny when you started talking about relaxing. Two or three minutes into the video I was thinking you are one of the hardest working guys on UA-cam. It seems like you’ve had some really tough challenges in the past. I was hoping you’d have some down time to relax and enjoy yourself…then you start talking about not being able to relax. I think if you embrace the challenges, like you have, you will feel fulfilled/accomplishment in later years. I mean why not, you’ve been around the world once already. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s only going to get better from here. 👍👍✌️✌️
Hoi Huub, wat een prachtig avontuur. Schitterend om de Bahamas te zien geweldig mooi water en strand. Denk je dat Dirkje ooit nog eens langs komt? Mis haar gezelligheid op de boot. Huub doe voorzichtig met het slapen tijdens het varen. Groeten Michiel
Je bent goed bezig Huub. Probeer zoveel mogelijk toch, een oversteek te doen samen met een andere boot. En hoe gaat het met Dirkje, in Nederland? Hebben jullie nog kontakt?
Yes you should work more mate...a young bloke like you should be fishing/catching squid and diving for lobsters and that is how you eat like a king , oysters mussels and other shellfish as well.
Great video! Love to see your Alberg 30 in the the Bahamas!. Hope to get mine there in a few years. I am still working at 65, so enjoy your "working/sailing" time while you are young! I think you would enjoy the U.S. east coast this summer! Work your way to New England by July, and in September start heading south to be in Florida or the Bahamas by Christmas.
Oh no Huub, I wasn't responding to you. It was another poster here that was being a bit testy (for no good reason). - That said... Do you have the Explorer Charts for the Bahamas? If not, I'd like to donate that to you. They are hands down the best for Bahamas navigation, way better than Navionics. I just got back from Staniel yesterday, after comparing Navionics to Explorer Charts for 8 days, there's no way I'd travel The Bahamas without them!
Hoi Huub, sorry maar ik schrijf het even in het Nederlands, ik volg je nog maar een paar weken ben jaloers dat ik nooit op jongere leeftijd dit heb gedaan wat jij doet. En dat is in mijn ogen je leven ,leven die je zelf bepaald en niet door een baas of een keurslijf. Jou gedachte herken ik en is iets waar je mee opgroeide bent ik noem het maar iets Nederlands, ga naar school haal een goed diploma en daarna een goede baan en werk tot je neer valt en als het je dan gegeven is ga je op je 65 levensjaren genieten van het leven en ga dan leuke dingen doen. Ik wil je zeggen je doet het goed geniet nu en niet later en hangen in een hangmat is ook genieten. Topman ga zo door blijf wel uniek zoals jij bent en veilig in alles wat je doet. Dikke knuffel groet René
I am worried you aren't living off the sea for food, are you catching fish and creatures to eat? Bro you gotta enjoy some food from the sea, we never see you fishing!
I just want to address everyone watching, if like us you cant afford to contribute to Huub’s patreon then what you can do is “not skip the ads” they are not on for long and it can be your contribution to help fund this channel. If everyone who watches did this it would be a massive help to Huub.
need to start spending time for your self and leave this youtube addiction. understandable if you have money coming from here but you are handy guy can fix stuff make money or you have several languages can work in those restaurants for temporarily to make money. we are European we can survive anywhere in the world . just feel free and live your life ..
It's the dumbest shit in the world, no? Maui does the same. Second windiest Harbor on the planet, excellent sun, and until very recently strictly burned diesel to generate electricity
Whilst it's awesome that you're getting out there and doing things, your approach froma safety aspect is frankly, f**king terrifying, your approach to sleep, the lack of VHF, how you communicate your position to passing cargo. You seem to encounter issue after issue with the boat systems. I would strongly suggest that you get yourself on the hard, get a proper refit done and install a radar system to address your 20 minute sleep issue as well as your general safety, by setting guard zones. You can quite easily turn that routine into 3 hour periods if you aren't coastal. You're out of step with some really important aspects of modern sailing and whilst you can operate on older methods it's like leeches vs medicine. Spend the money. Living the life you want should not come at the expense of the people you share the seas with and I have serious issues with some of the attitudes you display and impart to the people who follow you. You've made some questionable choices in some of your videos and if someone who doesn't know any better follows suit and it goes badly, that'll be on you. You're promoting a way of life and if you influence someone enough that they want to do this too, you're doing a them disservice. Thousands of people a year die at sea. Tens of thousands have to be rescued each year. Don't be part of the problem. You're doing good things with your life, don't tarnish it with poor admin.
Nobody looks back at their life and says "I wish I would have spent more time working" I love what you're doing man. I admire you for having the courage to do it.
I think sometimes, work is fun for some people and when you derive that much satisfaction from feeling like you've done a good day's work, it does give you happiness. Don't be hard on yourself, just enjoy every moment, whether it's relaxation or work, if you are deriving pleasure from it, it's right for you :)
Yes I agree Huub, being in the moment without being concerned about the next moment is the way life is to be lived, glad the 'programming' of 'competition' and 'should be doing' is beginning to fall away for you💖
Sending Love, Light and Joy in all you do
💖☀️😁
Yea, relax, meditate and enjoy the moment.
Wow! This must be your first boat vlog with no boat issues. Incredibly clear water at your anchorages. Be safe, take care.
Hahahaha, let's hope it continues Chuvk!
Sorry, accidentally wrote your name wrong, Chuck
Yes, considering all the hassles of the authentic Jamaican experience one can understand why you feel slightly bewildered to be cruising one of the best areas in the world for cruising. The Exumas in particular are beautiful.
Thank you for your comment. It's Better in The Bahamas.
Enjoy yourself Huub. Take the time to appreciate all the beautiful people, places, and adventures. There should never be a sense of guilt associated with living life to the fullest. Others only dream of taking the path you're on. Make every minute count. 💙
Thank you Sherry 😊😊😊
Glad you are starting to have some fun.
It's all about staying present in the journey. In the present, it's important to *balance* creativity/work, connecting with others, having exciting experiences, and most importantly to help others when you're able. To freely live as we want, we first have to learn to let go of all the bs false beliefs that we were taught growing up. Hope you have lots of fun and love in the Bahamas Huub! 💙
Yes marie, i agree, we first need to be untaught. I think I'm quite there!
The Bahamas is the best island chain on the planet, having circumnavigated once I think you will catch enough fish to offset the permit's cost. We are presently cruising the Berry Islands in the north Bahamas.
You are here! So cool! Im in love with the bahamas. Not expensive at all if you take in account how many places there are to see
Sail on Huub! Wishing you peace and safety. ❤️
Thanks Kimberly!
I've really enjoyed watching your transformation to a more experienced sea faring young man.
You're more introspective and intriguing than so many other youtubers.
Continue the excellent work and sail safely.
Thank you Musa!
I'm not a sailor yet however I've ridden my Harley with my buddies all over the USA and the first thing I realized is that the destination was fun but the real enjoyment came from the journey.. there's no feeling like the sun at your back and your knees in the breeze..
You live the dream most yearn for so yes enjoy the moment and soak life in. We want to.....
I guess the point of us watching you do what you do is a lot of us want to be there with you living your life! We want that relaxation that goes with being on those incredible islands. You need to find a chill spot and stay there for the whole summer (hurricane season) and totally relax! Don’t do anything! Except of course to make these videos! LOL!
Hahaha!! Thanks Graem!
The CD 31 is one of the best boats I have ever sailed..our charter fleet had CD from 19 to 36 and inside the 31 felt like a 36
I love this video and adventure.. Beautiful and no boat issues. My girlfriend in Florida USA told me they don't have solar panel because of hurricanes. Have more fun sweetheart.
It's so good to see you finding your sea-legs and also to watch your healing progress. You've struggled up the wave, now you glide with a smile on your face. The philosophical issues you discuss are worthy and healthy. Another great video.
Thanks Bart! Its been a ride hey! Can't believe its over 5 years now!
Enjoyed the video! Yes, relax and have fun! You may never pass that way again.
Very true Melinda!
Never wait to start to enjoy life. It is the moments of joy that will stay with you later in life.
I agree !!!
one of the best sailing channel , actually you should upload more videos. hope one day to see you in the Mediterranean sea ...
I would love to upload more! Not always enough internet...
Huub, relax a little more and enjoy much more!
Best thing about Bahamas, logistics wise, is that you are not hassled by authorities and don't have to check in or out of the different ports/stops you make. That is worth it's weight in gold. Happy cruising
So true
Slow it down you've got nothing to prove ,enjoy life and take it 1 day at a time.Youve come a long way Huub in a short space of time and achieved a lot more than most,so relax. God keep you safe young friend
Just enjoy yourself and the sea is beautiful shade of blue stay safe when your island hoping beware of your surroundings have fun x
Will do!
There is a time for work and a time to relax, don't feel guilty for enjoying the fruit of your hard work. Cheers
Thanks :)
Your videos are getting cooler all the time and it's great meeting your friends
Thanks Havelon, i am doing my best!
Happy days it's so beautiful where you are happy 😊 times
Yeah, joy is the key
Great to see you are going through, experiencing, and enjoying a well deserved purple patch! AND, on a boat, you are 'in the groove!'
I guess i am! Thanks Rob. Drive safe ;)
As Always, Thanks for sharing your adventures Huub. The Hero's journey continues! Keep living your dream. I understand the attitude of always having to get something done. It can be tiring though. Sleep is essential. I'm glad to know you are connecting with other adventurers as well. Take care and don't forget to have fun out there.
beautiful waters and what an adventure!
Thanks for sharing...your friends have a nice Cat..they must have owned a business and retired to enjoy the good life of sailing around from island to island ....go friends to have...relax and enjoy.
Cozumel is my favorite
yes, I am the same. Need to learn to relax now before it's too late. x
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All of your videos are beautiful! It is very apparent that you work very hard at everything you do! From your cabin in Spain to your boat. Enjoy your moments in each destination. It's a gift and a blessing! Stay safe and enjoy your adventures! 🎉🌎☮🌺🌴💗
Thanks Georgia!
Agreed, try take more time for yourself without guilt, it’s not easy if you have that mindset, but doing it can change your mindset. We were the same always wanting to be doing something instead of enjoying what we have but are changing slowly. Nice vid, thanks 👍🏻✌🏻😁
Thanks guys!
Oh yeah…you need to relax and enjoy more!!
Beautiful..very artistic this one!
Videos are getting better i think! Thanks Betty
Absolutely Wonderful HUUB !
Very Glad to see you happy with your travels !
PLEASE DO KNOW HUUB ; I have talked to a few of those container ship boats & have asked them specifically what they do if they are inline with a sailboat , they all replied the same ; " We run over it " . I asked if they recourse or diverted and they all said " No " , I asked why , they all said " We are so big of a boat that we can't reroute , it would take to long and throw us to far off course ." ..
I asked these questions a while back because of your troubles with your auto-pilot & auto-pilot problems .
There's A LOT of those cargo container ships on TIKTOK LIVE & is where I spoke to a few of them , they're nice guys but they will definately , 100% stay course & will admittedly destroy a boat such as yours .
There's famous actors that live at the Bahamas .
This place is very beautiful .
I hope you have an alarm for those big ships getting to close .
You be careful & enjoy your hammock time .
Thanks Huub. This is certainly my favourite you tube channel.
I'm an old sailor and this is perfect for me! Xxx
Thanks Elizabeth and welcome aboard!
THE WATER THERE IS BEAUTIFUL, ENJOY EVERY MINUTE , OF EVERY DAY YOU CAN. I WOULD BE FISHING AND SCUBA DIVING LOL
Yes!!!!
good work, nice to see you relaxing as well
Thanks Dan
Love it . Be safe
You do have an amazing life, yes , work hard but don't forget to enjoy the journey.
Looks like a fun time👍
Nice! Now you are in Paradise! Don't feel bad for enjoying life! It will always throw you a curve ball, so you might as well enjoy the moments life lets you relax :) Have fun!
True Michele
The questions that you ask have no real answer, so relax, enjoy and be grateful for it. If one day, you happen to have too much of it. you can always go on shore and sweat in every possible job you choose.
True
Very good trick for cleaning brass props, use CLR. You dive down with a bread bag, pour the CLR in the bag holding it tight to the neck. The CLR is heavier than water so it will fill the bag and displace the saltwater. It's completely non-toxic, but you should be able to do this with almost no spills, despite being underwater. The best trick is when you're going to be moored for a few days, dive down and tie the bag around the prop on the first day. It will be almost completely clean within 24 hours. If you can, leave it for at least 48 to 72 hours. I don't know the chemistry behind it, I only discovered it by trial and error, but it seems to leave the surface less prone to Future barnacles. There's also a product that is a spray, very cheap, works awesome but it has to be on land. It's designed as a anti mildew spray, it's made by zep, and you will see advertising that it is made from crab shells. I presume this makes it safe for a marine environment. Stuff works incredible! But you have to work on land
Having fun. heh something that will help is water gear. The reef's in the bahamas are amazing, as well as having a lot of sunken things to explore. Sunken statues, boats, caves, reefs etc... Fishing gear, I dont know what you have on hand. But its a good time to get into lobster hunting when in season "per location" and spear fishing, pole fishing. Free food from the sea is always a good thing to have. Your in Mahe-mahe and RED SNAPPER HEVEN between the Bahamas and the florida keys. As to feeling like your always working, see to one of my last message. Also just a heads up, dont leave the Bahamas with out checking out, they have heafty fines for doing so.
Thank you!
Yes Huub...we Americans have an expression, "take time to smell the roses " which means of course, Take time to notice, enjoy, and appreciate the beauty and joy of life!!! One day, that choice will be taken away from you. Enjoy it while you still can.
And get more sleep bub!!!
Safe sailing and ENJOY!!!
🍃🤗🍃
I will try Donna!
Gewoon blijven genieten Huub.
Hello. Congrats on the refit and preservation on your travels. A proper main sail and use instead of a head sail might became necessary with more challenging weather…keep up the videos
yes. adding main sail to the first reef will help speed a lot.
Thanks! Its on the list of future investments
Huub, slow down a bit to enjoy life, but push hard, because as you get older, it makes for great experiences!
Huub I also felt the same way about life. I left UK 50 yrs ago I chased my dream to be a top printer on a national daily newspaper at 35 I achieved my dream Post Courier Papua New Guinea. Loved. The pacific islands bought a sail boat after that I spent my life in Australia last adventure did 15000klm with my red dog Murphy in a 30 yr old Holden ute. So live life to the fullest huub don't think ah hell live your life to the fullest mate Marty Yeppoon Queensland Australia
What an epic adventure!
No good I reckon you and Holly be a great match never no it's a small world!
Hey Huub, nice video man! Stay strong and enjoy your time!
Thanks Napo
Well that's fascinating! The food prices are shockingly low. I suppose inflation has not quite caught up in the Bahamas? Those prices are lower than suburban Seattle! I spent a great deal of time in the Bahamas about 20 years ago, at that time food was typically three or four times the price of mainland. The one exception was locally grown fruit.
There is a special type of scope, you can find very cheap ones at marine stores, it's called a distancing telescope. It shows the image doubled and magnified. You stay looking through it for a count of 15. If the images start to overlap, the ship is moving towards you. If the images separate further, it is moving away from you. You can find $10 versions of these, I think they're a very valuable thing to have on board. It's not just about ships, floating logs, all kinds of flotsam. Most useful, should you lose radios and compass, it can be used for very rough navigation; if you happen to be within a view of land, it helps to work out your speed in regards to the tides.
Good idea
I don't know if you took my advice or if there is less petrol on the foredeck, whatever change you made was for the good. At 9:04 you get a real good sense of her gait. I know you disagreed, but she was by the head. Plunging the forefoot on every rise. But now you're going downwind, and she is sailing easy. Take careful note of the water line. Either make a permanent mark or take multiple measurements. Also port to starboard. It's a quick and dirty method for getting your ballast somewhat better situated. You would know better, but to my eye she is sailing much better than ever before. Hard to tell from the shot, perhaps you're running with no head sails? What is the story on your jib by the way? Do you only have the one? I've seen you with a very stiff storm jib, an Alberg in the Caribbean should be wearing a Genoa 90% of the time, no? I know funds are tight, you might want to investigate swapping sails. If your sails are decent quality, it's not unheard of to do a straight trade for a larger headsail with a few more years on it
Only 1 sail sadly. But its on my list!
Please enjoy your moments/hours/weeks when you can to offset your challenges! ❤
This is fun I love the water 💦
Thank you for sharing interesting and useful information. Finally. found what I was looking for ^^'
😊😊😊
Is this the Bluest water in the world? Very beautiful.
Huub, dat is echt iets waar ik zelf ook mee ben opgegroeid. Werk is iets wat ik nu pas echt begrijp. 3 weken heb ik mijn vader begraven, en nu ligt mijn tweelingbroer in het ziekenhuis met de beginnende klachten. Waar mijn Vader aan overleden is. Ik was 22. En kocht ons eerste huis, op de verjaardag van nu mijn vrouw. Wij hebben altijd hard gewerkt. Maar NU komt het binnen. Je moet ook LEVEN!!! GROETJES uit Spakenburg Nederland.
Ja! Blijkt toch echt in ons te zitten. Maar ga ik proberen te veranderen!!! Gecondoleerd!
Your boat is a Cape Dory? (I suppose I should have recognized that-having worked for a division of CD back in the early 80’s)
The weather looks perfect!
Alberg 30, same i guess!
Huub! How's it going? We met last year in Bocas and hung out on Delos. Just saw you are in Bahamas. I'm anchored in Morgan's Bluff, North side of Andros right now. Heading south to West Bay in New Providence, then on to Exumas. Hope to see you along the way!
Hey Brandon, how are you? Write me an email if you like hpwvandermark@gmail.com can exchange phone numbers. I'm in the abacos waiting for boat parts to arrive
Glad you got to the downwind sailing areas! Life on the water is good in the Bahamas but you absolutely must not be there for June through Nov!!! The county is poor and certainly is in need of help for alternative energy etc so your money is going to get some milage there.... by staying on the hook.
Restored the name of your vessel and making new friends.... the beagle is adorable! All is well and enjoyable once you find a way to pass the time.... between 15 minute snoozes.
It is good indeed!
Huub lookout for the wind hippie me thinks she's out your way cheers n beers Marty Australia
I think she's in french polynesia
15:35 best of Huub's
I wasn’t a huge fan of the Bahamas the prices were very expensive. The people are genuine and friendly especially in Inagua. I missed Huub in Matthews town by a week or two.
Its expensive but if you stock up well, theres so many places to see. And cruising is so easy here!!! Shame i missed ya!!
It was funny when you started talking about relaxing. Two or three minutes into the video I was thinking you are one of the hardest working guys on UA-cam. It seems like you’ve had some really tough challenges in the past. I was hoping you’d have some down time to relax and enjoy yourself…then you start talking about not being able to relax. I think if you embrace the challenges, like you have, you will feel fulfilled/accomplishment in later years. I mean why not, you’ve been around the world once already. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s only going to get better from here. 👍👍✌️✌️
Thanks Clay! And i will absolutely do that!
Hey Brother, uou should RELAX a little more and ENJOY a little more, peace, love and fruit!
De boog hoeft niet altijd gespannen te zijn, neem tussen door een dag vrij van werk👍⚓😊
Haha, we zitten in dezelfde boot :)
Hoi Huub, wat een prachtig avontuur. Schitterend om de Bahamas te zien geweldig mooi water en strand. Denk je dat Dirkje ooit nog eens langs komt? Mis haar gezelligheid op de boot. Huub doe voorzichtig met het slapen tijdens het varen.
Groeten Michiel
Dank je Michiel, doe mn best! Dirkje weet ik nog niet, ik hoop het!
Hey Huub , love you and these stories! 🥰 Question is your boat now registered in the Bahamas ??? I’m curious how that works, for me when I get a boat?
Je bent goed bezig Huub. Probeer zoveel mogelijk toch, een oversteek te doen samen met een andere boot. En hoe gaat het met Dirkje, in Nederland? Hebben jullie nog kontakt?
Where are you and boat spending 🌀 hurricane season?
Not sure yrt
Wow! Groceries are expensive.
Yes!
Yes you should work more mate...a young bloke like you should be fishing/catching squid and diving for lobsters and that is how you eat like a king , oysters mussels and other shellfish as well.
you will be able to write a best seller book someday.
Maybe yes Mattie! But im beter with videos than writing..
awesome :-)
Why are you not using your main?
Great video! Love to see your Alberg 30 in the the Bahamas!. Hope to get mine there in a few years. I am still working at 65, so enjoy your "working/sailing" time while you are young! I think you would enjoy the U.S. east coast this summer! Work your way to New England by July, and in September start heading south to be in Florida or the Bahamas by Christmas.
Visa for the states is almost impodsible at the moment. Grest to hear! Look forward crossing paths!
Oh no Huub, I wasn't responding to you. It was another poster here that was being a bit testy (for no good reason). - That said... Do you have the Explorer Charts for the Bahamas? If not, I'd like to donate that to you. They are hands down the best for Bahamas navigation, way better than Navionics. I just got back from Staniel yesterday, after comparing Navionics to Explorer Charts for 8 days, there's no way I'd travel The Bahamas without them!
Ah haha okay. I dont have them but navionics is doing a pretty good job till now :)
I sent you an email Bryan. Thank you my friend!
I'm assuming you have AIS. What system do you use? Display on pad?
Vesper xb 8000
Hoi Huub, sorry maar ik schrijf het even in het Nederlands, ik volg je nog maar een paar weken ben jaloers dat ik nooit op jongere leeftijd dit heb gedaan wat jij doet. En dat is in mijn ogen je leven ,leven die je zelf bepaald en niet door een baas of een keurslijf. Jou gedachte herken ik en is iets waar je mee opgroeide bent ik noem het maar iets Nederlands, ga naar school haal een goed diploma en daarna een goede baan en werk tot je neer valt en als het je dan gegeven is ga je op je 65 levensjaren genieten van het leven en ga dan leuke dingen doen. Ik wil je zeggen je doet het goed geniet nu en niet later en hangen in een hangmat is ook genieten. Topman ga zo door blijf wel uniek zoals jij bent en veilig in alles wat je doet. Dikke knuffel groet René
Dankjewel René, ik hoor inderdaad steeds meer dat het iets is waar veel van ons nederlanders mee opgegroeid zijn :)
We ALL should relax a bit more..
Yes!!!
@@HuubVlogs I'm happy that you started to read the comments. They contain loads of advice and information and ideas for future videos.
Aapka Vlog to bahut accha hai Full Support Ji !
Main bhi Vlog banata hun dekh kar bataye kaisa hai ?
What kind of boat is Limonada?
Alberg 30
@@HuubVlogs Beautiful boat. Carl Alberg knew what he was doing when he designed that boat.
@@TrevPulver thats what i understood before buying the boat!
Stop trying so hard to please others have fun and keep doing you and stop with the sad music its supposed to be fun lol see you next week enjoy🤪🤪🤪😊😊😊
I am worried you aren't living off the sea for food, are you catching fish and creatures to eat? Bro you gotta enjoy some food from the sea, we never see you fishing!
I just want to address everyone watching, if like us you cant afford to contribute to Huub’s patreon then what you can do is “not skip the ads” they are not on for long and it can be your contribution to help fund this channel. If everyone who watches did this it would be a massive help to Huub.
need to start spending time for your self and leave this youtube addiction. understandable if you have money coming from here but you are handy guy can fix stuff make money or you have several languages can work in those restaurants for temporarily to make money. we are European we can survive anywhere in the world . just feel free and live your life ..
i mean Turkey still not considering as EUROPE :))))
It would be nice to meet Elayna and Riley from "Sailing La Vagabonde". They are in Bahamas too!
I would love to
Glad you made the transit safely.
Am embarassed that you were treated so "officiously" in Jamaica but glad that The Bahamas are being less stressful.
Thanks Mike!
It's the dumbest shit in the world, no? Maui does the same. Second windiest Harbor on the planet, excellent sun, and until very recently strictly burned diesel to generate electricity
Relax Mon, you be jam,n
Hahaha
Your life sucks Huub, I think I better take over from here!!!! lmao
Hahaha
Whilst it's awesome that you're getting out there and doing things, your approach froma safety aspect is frankly, f**king terrifying, your approach to sleep, the lack of VHF, how you communicate your position to passing cargo. You seem to encounter issue after issue with the boat systems. I would strongly suggest that you get yourself on the hard, get a proper refit done and install a radar system to address your 20 minute sleep issue as well as your general safety, by setting guard zones. You can quite easily turn that routine into 3 hour periods if you aren't coastal. You're out of step with some really important aspects of modern sailing and whilst you can operate on older methods it's like leeches vs medicine. Spend the money.
Living the life you want should not come at the expense of the people you share the seas with and I have serious issues with some of the attitudes you display and impart to the people who follow you. You've made some questionable choices in some of your videos and if someone who doesn't know any better follows suit and it goes badly, that'll be on you. You're promoting a way of life and if you influence someone enough that they want to do this too, you're doing a them disservice.
Thousands of people a year die at sea. Tens of thousands have to be rescued each year. Don't be part of the problem. You're doing good things with your life, don't tarnish it with poor admin.
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