COOPER ISLAND DONE RIGHT! - IN OUR AQUILA 54 YACHT!

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @scottmeredith8409
    @scottmeredith8409 Рік тому +8

    Hey Hillbilly, I've been "onboard" since you started this journey. Enjoy, what a way to be with family and friends. They have been blessed to have you in their lives. Your generosity is evident, and you are going to create memories for all. "A MAN'S WEALTH IS NOT WHAT ONE HAS SAVED, BUT WHAT ONE HAS GIVEN". You are a wealthy man Hillbilly, God bless you all.

  • @shawnsmith3621
    @shawnsmith3621 Рік тому +2

    These videos are an inspiration. My drive for financial freedom and the ability to take longer vacations with my family is boosted with every upload you make. I appreciate it, and so does my family!

  • @MkBasile-ri4bg
    @MkBasile-ri4bg Рік тому +3

    I wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. I feel like I live vicariously through you obviously you have worked hard all your life you are able to enjoy these wonderful things. I really think it's wonderful. And what's more wonderful is how you share it with all of us, thank you for that

  • @joehogan1623
    @joehogan1623 Рік тому

    My BP came down just watching. Memories of my BVI trip in January; can't wait to go back.

  • @scottharmeling1256
    @scottharmeling1256 Рік тому +2

    My countdown is on we leave 11-11-23, we are chartering with The Moorings just my wife and I. Hoping to start a new tradition, thanks for all the insightful videos.. Cheers!

  • @jg119980
    @jg119980 Рік тому

    Had the best ice cream there last November, very idilic spot 😌

  • @dougolive7607
    @dougolive7607 Рік тому

    Roman!! 😂😂😅😅

  • @LJ-jq8og
    @LJ-jq8og Рік тому +1

    GREAT WORK 💪❤as always... Thank you kind Sir ! Gave me my "WH fix" just when I needed it 🙏 Lowers my blood pressure ❗

  • @jeffreyfina7302
    @jeffreyfina7302 Рік тому

    Thanks for putting together so much content that you can distribute these week after week. Keep 'em coming!!

  • @steverobbo55
    @steverobbo55 Рік тому

    Mate 👍👍🇦🇺

  • @Nezzer57
    @Nezzer57 Рік тому +1

    Great vid..! 👍
    You should be in television... 😉

  • @18thhoursailing
    @18thhoursailing Рік тому

    Nice job on the edit. Looked great

  • @tradewinds-wb4kn
    @tradewinds-wb4kn Рік тому

    Love the table in the ocean. And thank you for acknowledging "nature" when you have drinks in the water. It's gonna happen and all a part of recycling. LOL Keep having fun sir.

  • @TravelwayneandRene
    @TravelwayneandRene Рік тому

    Amazing sunset!

  • @mikemetchikoff668
    @mikemetchikoff668 Рік тому

    Agree wholeheartedly...Cooper Island is THE BEST!!

  • @TravelwayneandRene
    @TravelwayneandRene Рік тому

    Simply amazing! Love it!!

  • @sebrofseven
    @sebrofseven Рік тому

    one word...glorious!!!

  • @delriv5238
    @delriv5238 Рік тому

    I love Cooper Island. What a beautiful spot. Really nice snorkeling out by that pile of rocks.

  • @Nate_The_Compton_Kid
    @Nate_The_Compton_Kid Рік тому

    Another GREAT video!! My wife is a boating fan because of your videos. THANK YOU.

  • @roypoe1865
    @roypoe1865 Рік тому

    What a video, well done Alan! Maybe some day......

  • @mrbuttons2065
    @mrbuttons2065 Рік тому

    I want my retirement to be just like yours! 2.5 yrs and counting down. Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery ... can't wait to see day 2, 3, 4, ....

  • @micheandmikey
    @micheandmikey Рік тому

    Mmmmmmmmmmm, painkillers followed with the Rub Bar......what could ever go wrong?!?! LOL We had a comical paddleboard incident when our two friends kept falling in......yes, people were recording. 🤣👏

  • @hollyb270
    @hollyb270 Рік тому

    Luv it!!! Cooper is paradise!!

  • @jts824
    @jts824 Рік тому

    Love the content! Thank you for taking us along; my family and I are chartering the BVI for Thanksgiving this year fingers are crossed you're around.

  • @LJ-jq8og
    @LJ-jq8og Рік тому +1

    QUESTION👋: Curious what the smallest powerboat a "solo" motorboat or "couple" could use to visit/tour the BVIs... Have you seen much of say 20-30 foot smaller (1 cabin) power boats for those of us not ready to spend the big bucks yet 😊 LOVE to get your thoughts on that issue ⁉

  • @captcav767
    @captcav767 Рік тому

    Curious, do you have a little spotlight on the tender to get back to the cat at night after dinners?

  • @jmcnulty44
    @jmcnulty44 Рік тому

    Alan ❤ your content. Question as I plan my dreams….. How practical is it to captain your vessel on your own?

    • @thewanderinghillbilly
      @thewanderinghillbilly  Рік тому +1

      Good question! takes many hours of classes and practice and experience. best thing is to take some boating courses where you live. thanks for watching

    • @jmcnulty44
      @jmcnulty44 Рік тому

      Debating on the Aquila 44 vs 54, for captaining without a crew. Thoughts?

  • @guymaas
    @guymaas Рік тому

    You're not supposed to say the "Peeing" part out loud! We all know it but it's better left unsaid! 🤣🤣

  • @stevefaulkner4678
    @stevefaulkner4678 Рік тому

    Love your videos, what charting companies would u recommend and what time of the year is best to do it? Thanku for sharing

  • @TVK830
    @TVK830 Рік тому

    BVI should give you a percent of their tourism funding..you're a spectacular BVI travel agent 😂

  • @tjherms4324
    @tjherms4324 Рік тому

    Do you also anchor out the back when using a mooring ball? Also do many bars there prefer cash or credit cards? Thanks and this video does not suck!

    • @thewanderinghillbilly
      @thewanderinghillbilly  Рік тому

      Not much anchoring in the BVI due to lack of sandy bottom and rocks. there are spots but not many. all bars take cards...cash too but prefer cards. thanks!

  • @robhtwo
    @robhtwo Рік тому +1

    This video "doesn't suck!" lol...

  • @LincolnMolin
    @LincolnMolin Рік тому

    Me: Hey Doctor I just saw an advertisement for a new blood pressure prescription, can you write it up for me so insurance covers it?
    Doctor: Sure, what is it?
    Me: An extended vacation to the BVI! Probably the only thing that will work......
    He was not amused but I thoroughly enjoyed your video so there is that at least. Pretty sure just watching and dreaming lowers my bp a bit, so thanks!!!

    • @thewanderinghillbilly
      @thewanderinghillbilly  Рік тому +1

      You should see a Dr located in the BVI. He might have a different opinion!!! thanks for watching!

  • @JBE158
    @JBE158 Рік тому

    Great video as usual. Question for you, what route method do you and your people to fly to get to the BVI? What airports, mainly.. I'd be starting in DFW.

    • @lewisr7700
      @lewisr7700 Рік тому +1

      Fly in to St Thomas and take the ferry to Tortola.

  • @brienw8800
    @brienw8800 Рік тому

    is Cooper open now?

  • @tobybaldwin
    @tobybaldwin Рік тому

    Any recommendation for who to use for a day snorkeling trip around BVI? Can’t quite afford the private charters yet

    • @thewanderinghillbilly
      @thewanderinghillbilly  Рік тому +1

      I don't really know that genre but your hotel or accomodations could help! thanks for watching

    • @tobybaldwin
      @tobybaldwin Рік тому

      @@thewanderinghillbilly thanks! We’ll be down there the last week of October. Appreciate the journey you put us on and the time it must take editing all that footage!

  • @jayfeaster5783
    @jayfeaster5783 4 місяці тому

    Your rear folding door is loose :-)

  • @Sea_Dog7
    @Sea_Dog7 Рік тому

    Great episode. I'm so bummed as our visit to Tortola on October 25 has our cruise ship in port from 7am-3pm. No sunsets for me. I've made note of the Rum Bar, I need to try this. Hope we run into each other at Soggy Dollar that day. Cheers!

    • @thewanderinghillbilly
      @thewanderinghillbilly  Рік тому +1

      thanks for watching! what cruise line are you on?

    • @Sea_Dog7
      @Sea_Dog7 Рік тому

      @@thewanderinghillbilly We will be on Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas in Tortola Oct. 25th from 7am-3pm. Had a near disaster in that I got a notification from Royal that our tour operator for our excursion to JVD cancelled. Luckily there are 3 other couples and friends of ours from Cruise Critic that had booked the same excursion. So we decided to charter a boat from Chillout Charters to take us over to White Bay. Crisis averted. I would love to meet you if you happen to be at the Soggy that morning. Love to talk about our careers in Broadcast television and life in the BVI. Cheers from Sea Dog from “Sea Dog Cruises Royal Caribbean” You Tube Channel.

  • @kencummins3048
    @kencummins3048 Рік тому

    That has got to be one of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen. Ethereal, like walking around in a golden cloud.
    "Hooker, the good kind" (There's a bad kind?) -jk

  • @Nezzer57
    @Nezzer57 Рік тому

    Where's Ronnie??
    Bring back the Ronmeister.! 👍🤣

  • @NautiGrandpa
    @NautiGrandpa Рік тому

    My wife just noticed your wife is standing on a step stool, we laughed because my wife is 5'1.

  • @JKevinWilson
    @JKevinWilson Рік тому

    I remember calling in a lunch order to Coopers over the VHF and them bringing it out to the dock.

  • @MOTORVESSELFREEDOM
    @MOTORVESSELFREEDOM Рік тому

    Actually most of the sail charter boats are under power…..lol…Your providing wonderful experiences for people…you really need a full time mate aboard…..

    • @thewanderinghillbilly
      @thewanderinghillbilly  Рік тому

      Notice I didn't mention power...I just said Sailboats. which can generally only go 5-8 knots under power...whereas I can speed up to 25 knots. so the less powerful get right of way. thanks for watching!

  • @williamconway1287
    @williamconway1287 Рік тому

    Your buddy Greg , had the perfect lead in . When you said “ say hi Greg “ he should have said “ Hi Greg “ ! Oh well better luck next time !