Single Handed Sailing New Zealand to Fiji

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2015
  • Sailing single handed for New Zealand to Fiji in May 2015. The boat is a 1986 Tashiba 40, that was sold in Fiji Sept 2015. I'm currently a land lubber, watching UA-cam sailing videos and saving for the next boat!

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  • @carlfreeman6687
    @carlfreeman6687 3 роки тому +4

    Less music and more narration...loved your underwater pictures.. living the life brother ❤️

    • @steveburke7675
      @steveburke7675 Рік тому +1

      I found the music very distracting too. Cool vid otherwise. I only follow solo sailors now...not interested in fake "WE ALMOST SANK OUR BOAT!!!!!!" BS.

  • @blueraiderfn
    @blueraiderfn 8 років тому +2

    This was fantastic! Thank you for posting this! I have been dreaming of doing some sailing, but would never be brave enough to do such a long trip. I am happy that I got to live it just a bit through your eyes.

  • @mrsymor
    @mrsymor 4 роки тому +5

    I discovered Jon & Roy through this video, now I listen to them pretty much every day. Loved watching your other vids, have fun out there! Hopefully you'll grace New Zealand's shores again soon

  • @rainmechanic
    @rainmechanic 8 років тому +35

    You're an extremely talented Cinematographer... Very high quality product.

  • @roberthperry
    @roberthperry 8 років тому +17

    Thanks you for making my design look good.

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  8 років тому +4

      +Bob Perry
      Thanks Bob! She's a fine boat, so it wasn't hard work!

  • @seanmcprawn8203
    @seanmcprawn8203 9 років тому +1

    A lovely watch. About to buy a boat for first time in over 20 years. Vids like yours have inspired me to do so. Fair winds mate!

  • @airlove
    @airlove 8 років тому +1

    Thank you for taking me with you on this trip, enjoyed it a lot!

  • @robgw
    @robgw 8 років тому

    Watched this a few times now and just shared on Facebook. A wonderful short film, beautifully shot and great music. Looks like you had an amazing time!

  • @LoveShackBBQ
    @LoveShackBBQ 9 років тому +2

    Great Vid Mike. I like how you captured the rolls in the Ocean. It shows a realistic point of view, that's not for everybody. I hope to see more Video from you. Live the life Brother. Tight lines, Full sails and dang it, that was a flippin' incredible looking salad !!!

  • @JonDavidCroel
    @JonDavidCroel 8 років тому +3

    Very nicely done Brother! I watch a lot of these sailing and Livabaord videos and it's amazing how you can pick up on people's vibes....great channel! See you on the high seas!

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  8 років тому

      +Jon David Croel
      Thanks David. I hope our paths cross one day!

  • @DaliborLabudovic
    @DaliborLabudovic 8 років тому +1

    Great video, thanks for taking the time to share your experiences.

  • @granta27
    @granta27 8 років тому +2

    Amazing video, awesome trip! That's living life at its finest
    .

  • @FitOutPost
    @FitOutPost 6 років тому

    Great camera angles! Thanks for sharing the story of this journey.

  • @SVSouthernCross
    @SVSouthernCross 8 років тому +2

    Amazing! loved it, thanks for sharing!

  • @BandM404
    @BandM404 8 років тому +1

    Great video, excellent camera work. Lovely yacht as well. Amazing how clear the water is there.

  • @katelynnmartin7284
    @katelynnmartin7284 8 років тому +1

    Loved this so much! Thanks for sharing this incredible experience, and with such cool shots as well! Hopefully you'll be putting more up soon :)

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  8 років тому

      +Kate Martin
      Thanks Kate! I'm boatless right now, but hope to remedy the situation ASAP!

  • @ufozencom
    @ufozencom 8 років тому +1

    Awesome man... so competent. Fearless. Love it. I'm not so sure I'd jump out of a perfectly good boat to go spearfishing when nobody is topside. I think that would take some getting used to. Hell, just going out of sight of land would take a major change of mindset in this landlubber. Love the video. Will subscribe now. Cheers from Thailand!

  • @iankim3953
    @iankim3953 5 років тому +2

    Music is awesome! mountain town - jon and roy thank you. lovely

  • @Jakfilm
    @Jakfilm 9 років тому +1

    Really good video, great pace, nice shots. What a great single handed sailing trip

  • @whitecloudgroovin2005
    @whitecloudgroovin2005 8 років тому +2

    Awesome trip Mike. Thanks for the share.

  • @brucemcnair2
    @brucemcnair2 8 років тому

    Great vid, love the editing too.
    Thanks for taking the time
    Cheers

  • @paulwycka3393
    @paulwycka3393 7 років тому

    Great Video Well done.. Thanks for letting us Ride Along.. Looks like fun.

  • @DukerC
    @DukerC 9 років тому +1

    Great video man thanks for sharing such a great experience.

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  8 років тому

      +Doco
      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @wjskyout
    @wjskyout 7 років тому

    Mate that is a great vid. Thanks for posting!

  • @MrFruitstick
    @MrFruitstick 5 років тому

    Awesome video mate! Suprised you havent put out more, id gladly tune in. Good luck with all your dreams and adventures :)

  • @wildirishpirate
    @wildirishpirate 9 років тому +1

    Yes, excellent video. Thanks!

  • @garycleaves5116
    @garycleaves5116 8 років тому +1

    Great video! In the process of doing the same! Hopefully sooner then later! Just really like seeing people taking the leap! Great job! Your Boat looks super nice as well! Really a good size boat! And to be single handing But, hey it's nice to have the space! Anyway keep enjoying the life, and be safe! Maybe we'll cross paths someday!

  •  4 роки тому +1

    43 years ago this voyage was far more dangerous. Then there were no weather faxes, weather forecasts were unreliable, and you didn't know where you were, due to the lack of GPS. The voyage nearly killed us, and it did kill the friend I towed out of harbor.

  • @MichaelReeser
    @MichaelReeser 6 років тому

    Nice editing. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BlueyesBelow
    @BlueyesBelow 8 років тому +1

    What a good video man, Nice edits. Very entertaining

  • @dkonu2b
    @dkonu2b 9 років тому +2

    great video, especially the underwater and masthead shots. well done!

  • @grahamshamrock4424
    @grahamshamrock4424 7 років тому

    Awesome video Mike! Would have bee great to see some footage of the surf in Fiji though...
    Thanks for the addition to my inspiration files while I save up...

  • @deathcogunit106
    @deathcogunit106 6 років тому

    I've been building sailboats for years, and never had any interest in sailing until recently. This looks comfy.

  • @kimberly1567
    @kimberly1567 6 років тому

    Great Video. Great editing. Safe and happy travels.

  • @anguspure
    @anguspure 4 роки тому

    A few years down the track but thanks for the video man, and thanks for the music as well.

  • @venomguysydney
    @venomguysydney 8 років тому

    Great Video, wonderful sailing

  • @ZoneTelevision
    @ZoneTelevision 7 років тому +2

    Beautiful boat too.

  • @psmelch
    @psmelch 8 років тому +1

    Great vid!! Nicely done.

  • @AdventuresofanoldSeadog
    @AdventuresofanoldSeadog 8 років тому +1

    Enjoyed your video.

  • @leoniewellesley6684
    @leoniewellesley6684 5 років тому +1

    What a beautiful yacht you have. Brave of you to sail alone.
    What a wonderful adventure though. :)

  • @filmemacher9876
    @filmemacher9876 4 роки тому

    Beautiful sail Sir! Nice Footage from the uunderwater boat. You are a very brave man. Good luck. Take care. Best Regards from good old Germany 🇩🇪

  • @caioschendel1479
    @caioschendel1479 6 років тому

    beautiful boat beautiful video mate!

  • @Shearwater6
    @Shearwater6 8 років тому +2

    Snap!! I'm also a land lubber drooling over sailing videos, but am saving for my first boat!.......

  • @henricklindstrom3780
    @henricklindstrom3780 8 років тому +1

    Great! Inspiring and good filming. I planning to do the same trip next year :D

  • @Damian-Church-NZ
    @Damian-Church-NZ 6 років тому

    thats soo cool man, I live in New Zealand and just brought my first yacht, Its in Warkworth just south of Whangerei. so im looking forward to sailing to fiji. stay cool..

  • @SailingPivo
    @SailingPivo 3 роки тому

    Wow! Impressive! We hope to sail to the islands soon!

  • @dimab8753
    @dimab8753 9 років тому +1

    amazing VID my friend, are living my dream...

  • @AmandaCaldwellDodds
    @AmandaCaldwellDodds 8 років тому

    I love that you used a Jon and Roy song :D They are my home town talent! I am heading from Vancouver to Mazatlan then sailing down to Panama and onto Tahiti :D Never been on a sailboat before and leaving in 10 days... wish me luck? You are making it look pretty great! Very inspirational that you did this alone! -Amanda

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  8 років тому

      +Amanda Cindy Rose
      I met a bunch guys sailing across the Pacific a couple year ago from the same area as you. They introduced me to Jon and Roy's music. I would listen to them all the time on the boat!

  • @Jobbazz
    @Jobbazz 9 років тому +3

    Amazing keep sailing brother!

  • @philo5096
    @philo5096 5 років тому +3

    Great vid dude, thanx.

  • @jamesgraves6567
    @jamesgraves6567 9 років тому +1

    very nice great video love your boat take care of yourself Jim.

  • @joshua986767
    @joshua986767 8 років тому +1

    awesome adventure man!

  • @garyhughes4326
    @garyhughes4326 4 роки тому

    Well done. Loved your camera work.

  • @tawathomas
    @tawathomas 8 років тому +1

    What a great video .

  • @SomewhatNiceFellow
    @SomewhatNiceFellow 6 років тому

    Great camera angles, Captain!

  • @MichaelReeser
    @MichaelReeser 5 років тому

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @islandonlinenews
    @islandonlinenews 6 років тому

    I love the shots under the boat.

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  6 років тому

      islandonlinenews thanks! Sailing single handed gives a lot of time to contemplate about different camera angles.

  • @chipsellarole267
    @chipsellarole267 7 років тому +2

    Well done skipper, thats a great boat. Great vid. and music Cheers,

  • @TheBlackstag1
    @TheBlackstag1 6 років тому

    bloody nice trip bro great vids,ill be doing it soon

  • @rayharkins14
    @rayharkins14 7 років тому

    very nice video Mike. looks like a lot of fun. you really look small on that big ocean.

  • @BlankCanvasArts
    @BlankCanvasArts 8 років тому +42

    Kurt Cobain - He didn't die, he is out sailing.

    • @hkm_865
      @hkm_865 8 років тому +1

      Lol

    • @leoandwiz
      @leoandwiz 6 років тому +2

      Ha ha. Was thinking the exact same thing!

  • @KeepTurningLeft
    @KeepTurningLeft 8 років тому +2

    well done - enjoyed that muchly

  • @BillionPlusOne
    @BillionPlusOne 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful!!

  • @oceancowboy6981
    @oceancowboy6981 5 років тому

    Awesome video dude I hope you get another awesome blue Water Boat I’m in the process of buying a ta shing baba in the Caribbean’s cheers oceancowboy from Texas 🤠⛵️⚓️

  • @passmeby9398
    @passmeby9398 8 років тому +1

    Just ran across your channel. Good stuff!

  • @mannagh01
    @mannagh01 8 років тому +2

    thought i recognised that coastline.... i live in whangarei, awesome video dude

  • @thinkjeremiah
    @thinkjeremiah 8 років тому

    Great video. Nice boat setup. Make more videos

  • @dannyboyspace
    @dannyboyspace 8 років тому +1

    Cool video!! I'll do doing a similar leg on a yacht delivery this May 2016 ...

  • @danaxe1
    @danaxe1 8 років тому

    Great video!

  •  6 років тому

    hey mike, very nice video and pretty sweet job doing it all by your own ;)

  • @kurtbrown9618
    @kurtbrown9618 4 роки тому

    Some good camera work - nice job re the film and edits!

  • @Herofromzer0
    @Herofromzer0 8 років тому

    İ found windyty by your video thanks Mike. İts also hell of a voage

  • @ZoneTelevision
    @ZoneTelevision 7 років тому +1

    Awesome !

  • @pt9685
    @pt9685 8 років тому

    Cool vid man !

  • @NautilusYachtManagement
    @NautilusYachtManagement 7 років тому

    Just loved this and watched it twice. Planning to do the same next may so thank you so much for making this video! Its excellent by the way! Are you still in Fiji?

  • @legend343
    @legend343 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, real nice calm vid...
    Warren s/y Legend

  • @jpthomason
    @jpthomason 8 років тому +2

    And the Sea Will Grant Each Man New Hope, As Sleep Brings Dreams of Home

  • @kevankoya
    @kevankoya 8 років тому +1

    Wow! this is the life....Perfect. ))

  • @CaptainJohnmaddux
    @CaptainJohnmaddux 7 років тому +2

    Wow you are a video maker ; why did you stop? Well anyway just want to say thank you for making my life better.
    John The Limo Driver in Kansas city.

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  7 років тому +3

      Thanks for the kind words John! I had to sell the boat and work for a bit. Hopefully I'll be back on a boat in the next year.

  • @Ben-mv7xb
    @Ben-mv7xb 8 років тому +1

    suuuppppppppper cool, man!!!!

  • @cdac16
    @cdac16 7 років тому +1

    damn Mike, stumbled on your channel the other day, came up on my recommend list, kick ass videos,. ready to get some good Noreast kiting in, dude we gotta get out on Hellcat Maggie soon

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  7 років тому

      It's looking windy this weekend. Unfortunately I have to go to NY for a wedding. I'd love to go for a sail on Hellcat Maggie.....I haven't been sailing since I sold my boat :(

    • @cdac16
      @cdac16 7 років тому

      +Mike Rybas, yeah weddings always a good wind forecasting indicator

  • @alhester7159
    @alhester7159 3 роки тому

    I enjoyed 2 of your videos. Not sure if you have any more.
    Great to see your Toshiba 40 under sail and cruising at hull speed.
    5 years have passed. Are you back on the water in a new boat?
    AL
    C&C 35
    Vancouver, BC.

  • @animalover9000
    @animalover9000 5 років тому

    That must of been such a pain to get some of those shots, like the under water ones looking up at the sail.

  • @lawrencepratap9957
    @lawrencepratap9957 7 років тому

    beautiful

  • @Crispkingguy
    @Crispkingguy 7 років тому +1

    Nice vessel you have there Mike!

  • @kmmining1359
    @kmmining1359 5 років тому

    Living the dream

  • @davandstudios
    @davandstudios 8 років тому +1

    OMG. I love downloading weather

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  8 років тому +1

      +Urban Deployment
      almost as fun as stubbing your toe on a cleat!

  • @ronlister4033
    @ronlister4033 8 років тому

    Sailing alone is always nice.

  • @FamilyKern
    @FamilyKern 8 років тому +1

    Great camera work - unique views!

  • @manjildarr
    @manjildarr 6 років тому

    Excellent cinematography.
    Enjoyed your video.
    Do you need to wake up all night when alone??
    What does sailor often do when there's no visibility??

  • @Grimbilandfriends
    @Grimbilandfriends 4 роки тому

    hi Mike, I watched your video , its 2020 , March already. pretty cool your video or better , your trip as such.
    I am very interested to see more of it , hopefully soon. By the way, I consider the Tashiba 40 my choice , if sailing blue water.What were your impressions, why look for another vessel? It seems perfect for a single hander.
    wish you all the best , hope to hear. thanks for sharing!

  • @wanaraz
    @wanaraz 8 років тому

    Nice.

  • @MrLaige
    @MrLaige 5 років тому

    Bula...nice video bro.

  • @taratravelta1483
    @taratravelta1483 4 роки тому

    I just saw your channel and subscribe quickly.. YOLO😊😊

  • @Poghmahone
    @Poghmahone 7 років тому

    great video. binaca. you must have sailed through the Yasawas. how was the sea waves. how much fuel u burnt one way.

  • @nachowind1683
    @nachowind1683 8 років тому

    awesome.i always wonder which bout is fasster..a big one or 24 26 feet? how many days it takes get fiji with a small one?

  • @svgitana2499
    @svgitana2499 6 років тому

    Hey mike, late to the party but wanted to ask you. How do you like your baba 40? Wife and I are looking at a baba 40, hans christian 38 and a Mason 44. Quality wise I think the tashing built boats are a bit better then the HC. I currently own a HC 33, love it but need more space..... I'm leaning towards the baba, just wanted to get your opinion on it since you own one

  • @cvcoco
    @cvcoco 8 років тому +2

    Tour of the boat would have been nice, and your thoughts about how it handled, if you had a preference for that keel design, etc. Also, whats the camera you were using? And for underwater shots its dragged at the end of a stick? If you sailed alone, who were the people who suddenly appeared for dinner?

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  7 років тому +1

      The boat was solid and easy to sail single handed. I don't have a lot of experience sailing other boats, so don't have good references for comparison. Cameras were a Gopro, entry level Nikon DSLR (forget the model), and I-pad. The underwater shots were a GoPro mounted to a telescoping boat hook pole.
      The sudden appearance of people was when I anchored at Minerva Reef and met up with friends aboard SV Cavalo: facebook.com/cavaloatsea/ I had a bunch of diving for lobster and kiteboarding footage from Minerva, but the GoPro took a shit and lost all the video :(

  • @davincifpv3983
    @davincifpv3983 9 років тому +1

    Great video, really!! What video equipment (hardware and Software) do you use please?
    Also, make some more!!!

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  9 років тому +1

      Thanks Andres. I use a gopro and Nikon D5300 and edit with iMovie.

  • @raynic1173
    @raynic1173 8 років тому

    Mike, nice video. A good variation of shots and scenes, I was hoping for more vid's. That Tashiba 40 looked like a nice boat, I'm real curious on why you didn't keep her? Also, what type of roller boom was that and did you like the way it operated?Cheers, Ray

    • @sailwest6462
      @sailwest6462  8 років тому

      +ray Nic
      Hi Ray. I only owned 1/2 of the boat, the other owner (brother) hadn't been on the boat in a couple years, so it was time to sell. The boom furling was a Leisure Furl, installed by the previous owner. It worked quite well.