When I was a kid we used to go every year to a seaside resort. The thing was that the only way to get there would be on a boat. So you'd drive there, put your bags on the boat, it would take you there, and then a few weeks later take you back. And we had loads of friends there that we'd only ever see there, and only once a year. You saying goodbye to your friends on that boat reminded me of that. Of sitting on the dock, waiving goodbye to your friends, knowing that there will be so much time until you see them again... Knowing that soon enough it will be your turn, and people will wave at you from the dock, wondering when they'll see you again.
There's a noticeable mood improvement in this video Barry, you seem to be getting back to your old self again and the leg appears to be much better too ! 👍
I've never seen a yard like that.. I love the idea. You don't have to worry about stands and blocks or tipping over completely on its side... pretty cool
We did a holiday to Fiji years ago (not sailing unfortunately) and had a look at Vuda point marina, definitely a WTF moment seeing boats sitting on the ground.
In the even of a tsunami, no the boats would not be safe. They appear fastened down so they would be swamped with the incoming water. But worse all of the "loose" boats would be carried up like battering rams. Then the destruction when all of the water recedes carrying trees and debris from inland. Best place for a boat is deep water on the other side of the planet. Love seeing the various boats.
great stuff Barrie. What a fantastic place. I know you only stop over in these places to re stock, and make ready for the next move. But like you said, to spend a little more time in places like this would be great. Stay safe Barrie.
I went to Suva, Fiji in a big boat many years ago. The channel into the harbor was marked by sunken vessels which sank either by grounding or cyclones. It was passing through a ship graveyard to get into Suva, very eerie
Brilliant video Barry as always, that looks an amazing marina. Loved the yachts being buried to avoid the cyclones! Take care love Malcolm and Eileen XX
I always thought a steel boat was the way to go in my early years. But a westsail 32 it's been my 2-year rebuild. I'll be leaving Washington State USA this year hope to see you out there someday.
With sailboats, steel only makes sense in high latitudes (because of ice), otherwise the benefits do not justiify the significacant additional maintenance.
From that flight taken to see White Shadow that first time I knew you made a great decision. Halfway around the world solo testing how hard the bark is when the going gets tough, good job Barry. May all the passages be safe, filled with mugs of beer, smiles, and pizza after the anchor drops. Be well.
Oh wow - just found you - very interesting - now I can follow & learn all about how you do this boating thingy ! Not something I will ever be doing since I'm way too old for adventures now, but I will enjoy your adventures instead !
In 1964 a Tsunami passed into Cresent City, CA. We went there a few days after and ships are almost 2 miles inland. Even roads just go around them. Still there in 2023.
I'm always jealous when I see the fantastic places you travel to Barry but nice shout out to SV Delos but I reckon you should definitely get an actual US flag too (the manager of the place I used to stay in Auckland was from Fiji and absolutely top bloke so Fiji's definitely on my list!).
I always look at pleasure boats as I do RVs, very few are used more than ten days a year. In Fiji, the suns effects look powerful, returning the bits and bobs back to the earth.
Loved the scenes of the derelict steel boats - you only see 25%. And great to see boat "trailor park" living and so much and many boats dieing for want of attention and basically cash. But Barry, next time..... go aluminium and no through holes. Plastic ain't so fantastic.
Brilliant Barry... we love Fiji - go there (Castaway Is) every year but you show a different Fiji - as good of course...safe travels.. few Fiji Bitters there will help the passage !
Not sure if you ever saw the movie Dove, about Robin Lee Graham, but pretty sure the market you were at was in that film! Great episode - as always. Thank you Barry!
I was last in Vuda Marine in 1997 - the spectacular Wahoo on the menu and the most amazing locals. A fantastic lady at Waya Island with her tame lizard... and best of all, the Widow Va out on Nanuya Lailai near Turtle Island. Her invitation to much clapping and consumption of Kava with the local chiefs - an illuminating evening when the insect repellent was left on the boat!! How I have missed the place! Happy Sailing Barry
Barry, i have followed you in this channel for maybe 2 years, and since your search for a boat in the UK. I enjoy your videos and your personality. You are a great and brave old man (no offense, i am.old too). I have sailed a little and love it, though knowing that it is not seating on the rail enjoying enjoying the wind and a beer all the time. Fair winds my friend and go far.
That's awesome, no stands....😅 3rd world Ingenuity a forgotten art.... I think back to my younger years and what my dad and Grandpa did to get by kids today just wouldn't understand.
There are a few horrors there on death row. The glimpse of Fiji Bitter reminded me of nursing a crate of on the way home to NZ. One every lunchtime and rather good.
It's a great idea. I have seen this done in some places. Easy to access the boat as well. Think of all the ladder climbing you do when on stands. Looks like a busy place but nice
Barry... Barry.. Barry Plastic boats are made for children to play when bathing. Knowing the strength of the sea and its depths, I always prefer to go in a steel boat! All you need is a little patience and a good brush.
Barry wish you will come sailing to the other side of our small globe NORWAY. We got the best deapest longest fjords the stepast mountains and the best weather at least in summertime. You will be so welcomed by us all. Fair wind from Norway.😊
Seadogs supplies = 90% beer & 10% food :-)
I Always Watch Your Videos From Northern California Bay Area.
When I was a kid we used to go every year to a seaside resort. The thing was that the only way to get there would be on a boat. So you'd drive there, put your bags on the boat, it would take you there, and then a few weeks later take you back. And we had loads of friends there that we'd only ever see there, and only once a year. You saying goodbye to your friends on that boat reminded me of that. Of sitting on the dock, waiving goodbye to your friends, knowing that there will be so much time until you see them again... Knowing that soon enough it will be your turn, and people will wave at you from the dock, wondering when they'll see you again.
Great 👍 Video.
I hope to have it figured out one day like you Barry.
A cold beer and a hot woman,I like your style there Barry 😊. Excellent work as always thanks ✨👏🫡
There's a noticeable mood improvement in this video Barry, you seem to be getting back to your old self again and the leg appears to be much better too ! 👍
This is before the leg !
What a life you’re living!
I Have Been Watching Your UA-cam ,I Love It Great 👍 Job.
Hello Barry, nothing like good friends❤
Always sad to see them leave!
Aaaaaa Fiji! It’s so amazing to see you having fun with friends every where you go. You are surely living the dream… be well!
I've never seen a yard like that.. I love the idea. You don't have to worry about stands and blocks or tipping over completely on its side... pretty cool
Storm surge will carry them all out to sea.
Bolted down though 😂
You did it again ❤ wonderful episode 🎉
Great having a reunion with you Berry. Brings a smile to my soul and beer to my glass 🙂 Keep up the good work.
Fair winds and take care
Good to see you having a good time after your spat of challenges.I hope there's a tell all book in the future!
Careful with the hot sauces Barry,the song "Ring of fire"springs to mind.
Amazing chapter!
Your candystriped cover allways reminds me of a viking ship sail ;)
Looking forward to the next adventure Barry! Keep it up, stay safe and healthy and cheers!
Allways so great, good ol' Barry.
Many good memories from Vunda & that little bar . Steaksalad & fys 10 Dollars , 13 years ago .
I really like the looks of that Hans Christian.
Fair winds Barry ⛵️🍕🍺
Always good to see your videos
Thank you very much for nice video.
I'd always thought about getting a sailboat, but then I realized it would never work out as I don't drink...
Don't worry, you can bring a mate with you who drinks for two instead!
Perhaps a good reason to start drinking. And there are always alcohol free beers! 😆
Don't worry Don, there's lots of sailors that don't drink (like me), it gives you more time to enjoy the sailing 👍
@@daveamies5031 one should drink as our body needs to be hydrated. You talk about alcohol?
@@rensvanderploeg1945 Yes I don't drink Alcohol, I do drink tea & coffee in small quantities and lots of water.
Yet another brilliant video I'm so jealous of you being in Fiji 🇫🇯 it's #1 on my bucket list 😀 stay safe and down a cold pint for me 😉
Another chillaxin' video - thanks Barry! You're the only sailing vlog I've been consistent with.
We did a holiday to Fiji years ago (not sailing unfortunately) and had a look at Vuda point marina, definitely a WTF moment seeing boats sitting on the ground.
In the even of a tsunami, no the boats would not be safe. They appear fastened down so they would be swamped with the incoming water. But worse all of the "loose" boats would be carried up like battering rams. Then the destruction when all of the water recedes carrying trees and debris from inland. Best place for a boat is deep water on the other side of the planet. Love seeing the various boats.
A haircut is due. 😆 looking a little shaggy in back.
Thank you for the video. You always make them fun. Safe travels. ⛵
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Sad to see dreams rusting away!
great stuff Barrie. What a fantastic place. I know you only stop over in these places to re stock, and make ready for the next move. But like you said, to spend a little more time in places like this would be great. Stay safe Barrie.
I went to Suva, Fiji in a big boat many years ago. The channel into the harbor was marked by sunken vessels which sank either by grounding or cyclones.
It was passing through a ship graveyard to get into Suva, very eerie
So glad you have had a good time and a drink or two, Enjoy enjoy, and thanks from Buxton England. 🍺🍺
Thank you Barry for Fiji...
Brilliant video Barry as always, that looks an amazing marina. Loved the yachts being buried to avoid the cyclones! Take care love Malcolm and Eileen XX
I always thought a steel boat was the way to go in my early years. But a westsail 32 it's been my 2-year rebuild. I'll be leaving Washington State USA this year hope to see you out there someday.
Congrats on the boat, enjoy the rewards.
Think steel is best on motor yacht but not a sailing one.
With sailboats, steel only makes sense in high latitudes (because of ice), otherwise the benefits do not justiify the significacant additional maintenance.
Great timing Barry!
Bula bula👍
From that flight taken to see White Shadow that first time I knew you made a great decision. Halfway around the world solo testing how hard the bark is when the going gets tough, good job Barry. May all the passages be safe, filled with mugs of beer, smiles, and pizza after the anchor drops. Be well.
Cheers old dog
Old seadog - good luck from old dreamer
Oh wow - just found you - very interesting - now I can follow & learn all about how you do this boating thingy ! Not something I will ever be doing since I'm way too old for adventures now, but I will enjoy your adventures instead !
I have a 40 year old Hans Christian here in the Med. Very few of them around in this region.
Great vid, I didn't know how hot it gets there. No AC on shady, thats a bummer. Thanx Barry.
In 1964 a Tsunami passed into Cresent City, CA. We went there a few days after and ships are almost 2 miles inland. Even roads just go around them. Still there in 2023.
A great episode of the old sea dog. thanks for sharing Barry! Cheers!
I'm always jealous when I see the fantastic places you travel to Barry but nice shout out to SV Delos but I reckon you should definitely get an actual US flag too (the manager of the place I used to stay in Auckland was from Fiji and absolutely top bloke so Fiji's definitely on my list!).
I always look at pleasure boats as I do RVs, very few are used more than ten days a year. In Fiji, the suns effects look powerful, returning the bits and bobs back to the earth.
Seen a lot of that Marina Sailing NV did a 2 year refit there, think you would get on well they like to play their own music too.
I am sure i saw your boat sit lower in the water after you loaded all that beer on 🤣🍺🍻 Great video and keep smiling
Another great video Barry, Fair Winds mate✌️
wander my friend, wander
thanx for ringn my bell every week barry..u always make my wkend alitttle better.
Loved the scenes of the derelict steel boats - you only see 25%. And great to see boat "trailor park" living and so much and many boats dieing for want of attention and basically cash. But Barry, next time..... go aluminium and no through holes. Plastic ain't so fantastic.
Brilliant Barry... we love Fiji - go there (Castaway Is) every year but you show a different Fiji - as good of course...safe travels..
few Fiji Bitters there will help the passage !
Remember Barry, it's never good bye, only see you later 👍sometimes it's only a little later, sometimes its a lot later but always see you later
Good to see you looking well! Love the video!
Love the new font on your logo AOAOSD
Not sure if you ever saw the movie Dove, about Robin Lee Graham, but pretty sure the market you were at was in that film! Great episode - as always. Thank you Barry!
Love this sailing channel .
Great video, thanks Barry. Safe onward passage.
Nice
I was last in Vuda Marine in 1997 - the spectacular Wahoo on the menu and the most amazing locals. A fantastic lady at Waya Island with her tame lizard... and best of all, the Widow Va out on Nanuya Lailai near Turtle Island. Her invitation to much clapping and consumption of Kava with the local chiefs - an illuminating evening when the insect repellent was left on the boat!! How I have missed the place! Happy Sailing Barry
Thank you for great videos and your amazing humor. Take care and God bless.
Yeah it would be great to meet Berry.
👌👍enjoyed this
Great show thanks buddy
Happy to see the Sea Dog
God I love this channel.
Looks like your having a great time Berry. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thanks Barry…love Seadog
Barry, i have followed you in this channel for maybe 2 years, and since your search for a boat in the UK. I enjoy your videos and your personality. You are a great and brave old man (no offense, i am.old too). I have sailed a little and love it, though knowing that it is not seating on the rail enjoying enjoying the wind and a beer all the time. Fair winds my friend and go far.
Thanks
Another good one Barry; thank you.
I worried for your safety walking under the sailboats on stands. Thanks for sharing. 🍻
You really going to buy a plastic boat next Barry ? :)
Keep Sailing Dog
Blessings mate.
Mate love your shows, you have balls doing what you do, keep it up!
Paul from DownUnder
Great video Barry
That's awesome, no stands....😅 3rd world Ingenuity a forgotten art.... I think back to my younger years and what my dad and Grandpa did to get by kids today just wouldn't understand.
That makes complete sense to me with my 6 ft fin
There are a few horrors there on death row. The glimpse of Fiji Bitter reminded me of nursing a crate of on the way home to NZ. One every lunchtime and rather good.
Super video. Thanks
Nice good job dog.....lol
Pretty slick Barry. Terrific video.
Was nice to meet you there Berry!
Looks lovely Barry have a good passage to Australia👍👍
Nice area in town ! 😘⛵️⛵️😀 Mike from Missouri
It's a great idea. I have seen this done in some places. Easy to access the boat as well. Think of all the ladder climbing you do when on stands. Looks like a busy place but nice
Barry... Barry.. Barry Plastic boats are made for children to play when bathing. Knowing the strength of the sea and its depths, I always prefer to go in a steel boat! All you need is a little patience and a good brush.
Thanks mate amazing work ❤
Great video, thanks
That amel super Maramu was in Exmouth wa a month ago few German blokes
Barry wish you will come sailing to the other side of our small globe NORWAY. We got the best deapest longest fjords the stepast mountains and the best weather at least in summertime. You will be so welcomed by us all. Fair wind from Norway.😊
Takk
look into ferro cement boat next time , you wont be disappointed
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