1/30/2024 Hi all, the crew is doing well and waiting out a storm. They will be on the move again in 5-7 days. Sea anchor is deployed and they are paused at this time. Tofer is sorry he can't upload videos, there is too much motion and STARLINK can't upload. he has 4 videos at this time.. more to make as well. They hope to be in Hawaii by the third week in Feb. Stayed tuned and thank you for your support. Becky @ home base.
Recognized the marina VWM. Looks like C dock. Since this is 8 days old, I missed you guys. I was on a boat delivery from San Diego to Ventura. Damn it was cold. Sail on you three. I did Hawaii from Ventura in a 27 footer in 20 days. You can do it! 🎉
Never friday.youre daughter is a champ. You really are blessed to have her love the sea like you do. I went to fanning island in the line islands in 91 on my 30 footer. Its amazing you should go. Then i was in western samoa. Then neutabutabu. In tonga before vavau and fiji. pretty awesome places no sailing youtubers have filmed yet. Neutbutabu
I respect you for wanting to circumnavigate on such a small boat and hats off to Norman and Emily Ann for coming along on your crazy adventures.. for me there's not enough room to be a comfortable. I'm used to living most days in a semi truck with a small flat top bunk. Meaning you can't stand up and get dressed so its not that i don't handle small places. I just couldn't get comfortable with 2 or 3 people plus everything you need for your travels.. seen a video from a young man who is autistic and is planning on doing a solo circumnavigation. He did a boat tour of his 33ft Amel sailboat and i was blown away by the amount of room that his 33ft Amel had... name of his small channel is Johannes Li Salty Nomad...
We set off for the marquesas, but were greeted by the earliest named storm to hit Mexico. So we ended up going to Hawaii, then south through Samoa and Tonga, and on to New Zealand. That trip to Hawaii was pretty epic. I hope your journey is uneventful!
I think your drogue will need to have some weight added to keep it from skipping on top of the waves. Probably about 10 lbs of chain would be enough. Also triple strand tends to knot up on itself when twisted in the tight direction and alternatively can lose the lay of the strands if it twists in the opposite direction. So, if it comes down to it, I'm glad you have experience in using a drogue as a sea anchor if it doesn't work well for you as a drogue. All the Best, from Steve Gross from Spirit Quest in Blaine.
Hopefully Capt Topher and crew will run across some interesting homebuilt or special one off sailboats that they can take us on a boat tour of.. I really enjoy seeing different boats.. you might run into a Wharram catamaran down in the pacific Islands.
Do ya'll have starlink? And is there eny way we can track ya'll? And Never Ever leave on A Friday! And NO Bananas on the Boat. Aloha from Ocean View Hawaii on the Big Island. I should if waited to the end of the video 📹. Befor I asked about the star 🌟 link. Lol 😂😅😂 Ok Aloha
@@SV-Mig they most likely have another 25 to 26 days before they get to see any of the Islands. But I will keep a eye out for them. But if they are going to Oahu, I can't see that far. Lol . We are on the Big Island. About 300 miles away. But if they change there minds. Hilo is the closest land from California. And about 74 miles from our house here in Ocean View Hawaii.
So found this because I like sailboat adventures so it was recommended. The good news to start is I subscribed and upvoted. I may however be a pain in the comment section, in which case simply ignore me. First comment. I saw 27ft and thought , how insane must you be? But then I saw the boat and really it's an under rated small vessel. Reminds me of a Hans Christian 33. Still that is not very much real estate in a blow. I followed a couple of channels where the owners were solo on this size boat and even then , like living in a sardine can. One of them suffered a couple 3 knock downs in heavy Atlantic seas but I must say he was a cool character who took it in stride. So the Pacific. More stable as a rule anyway. I look forward to seeing the progress of the trip and best of luck to you.
Im not superstitious either but those superstitions started for a reason and after you left on Friday and had a not so pleasant trip, I don't think I'd be leaving on a Friday
I hope that you will take this as constructive criticism - not blind nastiness -but what were you doing different in the way you held the camera this week? At first I thought that you had set it on top of one of the dryers. But your arm position suggests that you were holding it on a selfie stick. And it was happening, though less so, outside of the laundry. There was something happening that I've never noticed in other videos. Whatever the case may be, it was great video to listen to...
She's going to keep you 2 trouble makers in line.. as a dad myself capt Topher how did you deal with your little girl coming home with a ring stuck thru her nose like a bull has?? I'm not hating or being disrespectful I'm honestly curious because it seems that I also have a daughter who is almost 16 now and dares to be different and walks to the beat of her own drum..
Garrett's adventures is infront of you somewhere in the same boat as you only he doesn't have the aft cabin.. he's got a small channel and he hasn't posted anything in a while probably because he's been out sailing in the pacific..
The only other thing that I find very strange is that nobody has swept such a wonderful young woman off her feet??? I'm in my 40s and I just can't imagine meeting someone like Emily Ann when I was in my late 20s early 30s and not noticing that she is a really cool person who would be fun to spend time with.. guess the younger generation doesn't realize what they're missing..
1/30/2024 Hi all, the crew is doing well and waiting out a storm. They will be on the move again in 5-7 days. Sea anchor is deployed and they are paused at this time. Tofer is sorry he can't upload videos, there is too much motion and STARLINK can't upload. he has 4 videos at this time.. more to make as well. They hope to be in Hawaii by the third week in Feb. Stayed tuned and thank you for your support. Becky @ home base.
Bon voyage boys and girl+, I'll be following. Great video.
thanks for following along.
Hi all, Captain and crew are doing well. They will be at sea for 30 plus days. Thanks for watching.
This is home base. Rebecca
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Good for you guys! We'll be following along on your adventure. All the best for a safe and enjoyable crossing to Hawaii ❤
thank you
Love you! Fair winds Dad and Sis!
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Recognized the marina VWM. Looks like C dock. Since this is 8 days old, I missed you guys. I was on a boat delivery from San Diego to Ventura. Damn it was cold. Sail on you three. I did Hawaii from Ventura in a 27 footer in 20 days. You can do it! 🎉
We just missed you when we were there!
Have Fun you guys---- Vaya Con Dios !!!
We had a great but long trip! 56-Days!
Never friday.youre daughter is a champ. You really are blessed to have her love the sea like you do.
I went to fanning island in the line islands in 91 on my 30 footer. Its amazing you should go. Then i was in western samoa. Then neutabutabu. In tonga before vavau and fiji. pretty awesome places no sailing youtubers have filmed yet. Neutbutabu
I'll pass it on. I am sure when he gets to Hawaii, he will have questions. Becky (Home base)
We almost always start a passage on a Friday with a big bunch of bananas, and sometimes we drag anchor… 😉
Captain does everything in his power NOT to leave on Friday.... and No Bananas!
Oh, bad luck to leave port on a Friday.
I respect you for wanting to circumnavigate on such a small boat and hats off to Norman and Emily Ann for coming along on your crazy adventures.. for me there's not enough room to be a comfortable. I'm used to living most days in a semi truck with a small flat top bunk. Meaning you can't stand up and get dressed so its not that i don't handle small places. I just couldn't get comfortable with 2 or 3 people plus everything you need for your travels.. seen a video from a young man who is autistic and is planning on doing a solo circumnavigation. He did a boat tour of his 33ft Amel sailboat and i was blown away by the amount of room that his 33ft Amel had... name of his small channel is Johannes Li Salty Nomad...
So glad they were with me on this long voyage!
First video I've seen. Cool boat, never seen that layout
thank you, for checking us out. Becky (Home base)
Sounds exciting, amazing job stowing for 3, Fair winds and enjoy!
Captain Tofer is a Master packer. Thanks for the note. Becky
We set off for the marquesas, but were greeted by the earliest named storm to hit Mexico. So we ended up going to Hawaii, then south through Samoa and Tonga, and on to New Zealand. That trip to Hawaii was pretty epic. I hope your journey is uneventful!
I will pass on you information to the crew. Becky
I think your drogue will need to have some weight added to keep it from skipping on top of the waves. Probably about 10 lbs of chain would be enough. Also triple strand tends to knot up on itself when twisted in the tight direction and alternatively can lose the lay of the strands if it twists in the opposite direction. So, if it comes down to it, I'm glad you have experience in using a drogue as a sea anchor if it doesn't work well for you as a drogue. All the Best, from Steve Gross from Spirit Quest in Blaine.
Hopefully Capt Topher and crew will run across some interesting homebuilt or special one off sailboats that they can take us on a boat tour of.. I really enjoy seeing different boats.. you might run into a Wharram catamaran down in the pacific Islands.
I’ll look!
Have a safe trip
They are having a blast, they can finally get meals in the cockpit. Becky
Do ya'll have starlink? And is there eny way we can track ya'll?
And Never Ever leave on A Friday! And NO Bananas on the Boat. Aloha from Ocean View Hawaii on the Big Island.
I should if waited to the end of the video 📹. Befor I asked about the star 🌟 link. Lol 😂😅😂 Ok Aloha
yes, starling. haha. maybe crew can meet you once they are there. Becky (home base)
Have a safe trip. And Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii.
I will keep an eye out for ya'll from our lanai. So watch out for the whales 🐋.
I will keep you posted when they are close. Becky (home base)
@@SV-Mig they most likely have another 25 to 26 days before they get to see any of the Islands. But I will keep a eye out for them.
But if they are going to Oahu, I can't see that far. Lol .
We are on the Big Island. About 300 miles away. But if they change there minds. Hilo is the closest land from California. And about 74 miles from our house here in Ocean View Hawaii.
Good sailing.
things are going well, stay tuned
Can’t wait to follow you,just watched sailing Post Time make that same passage.Should be good content to film and post ! 👍👍
thank you
So found this because I like sailboat adventures so it was recommended. The good news to start is I subscribed and upvoted. I may however be a pain in the comment section, in which case simply ignore me. First comment. I saw 27ft and thought , how insane must you be? But then I saw the boat and really it's an under rated small vessel. Reminds me of a Hans Christian 33. Still that is not very much real estate in a blow. I followed a couple of channels where the owners were solo on this size boat and even then , like living in a sardine can. One of them suffered a couple 3 knock downs in heavy Atlantic seas but I must say he was a cool character who took it in stride. So the Pacific. More stable as a rule anyway. I look forward to seeing the progress of the trip and best of luck to you.
hello, thank you for your note. Mig is little and Mighty... stay tuned. Becky (Home Base)
Subscribed from Seattle - good luck on your journey!!!👍
Thank you for subscribing.
“We can do it.” Go Norm!
Thanks for the note, they are having a great time. I will pass on the note. Becky
Im not superstitious either but those superstitions started for a reason and after you left on Friday and had a not so pleasant trip, I don't think I'd be leaving on a Friday
Hey we have yet to leave on a Friday!
I hope that you will take this as constructive criticism - not blind nastiness -but what were you doing different in the way you held the camera this week? At first I thought that you had set it on top of one of the dryers. But your arm position suggests that you were holding it on a selfie stick. And it was happening, though less so, outside of the laundry. There was something happening that I've never noticed in other videos.
Whatever the case may be, it was great video to listen to...
thanks for the note, we are still learning. Becky (home base)
She's going to keep you 2 trouble makers in line.. as a dad myself capt Topher how did you deal with your little girl coming home with a ring stuck thru her nose like a bull has?? I'm not hating or being disrespectful I'm honestly curious because it seems that I also have a daughter who is almost 16 now and dares to be different and walks to the beat of her own drum..
Garrett's adventures is infront of you somewhere in the same boat as you only he doesn't have the aft cabin.. he's got a small channel and he hasn't posted anything in a while probably because he's been out sailing in the pacific..
The only other thing that I find very strange is that nobody has swept such a wonderful young woman off her feet??? I'm in my 40s and I just can't imagine meeting someone like Emily Ann when I was in my late 20s early 30s and not noticing that she is a really cool person who would be fun to spend time with.. guess the younger generation doesn't realize what they're missing..
I love her nose ring. She says it’s so she can smell old man bullshit 🤣🤣
He’s a friend of mine too.
Oh they’ve tried.
Floating death traps with petrol and alcohol, making a nice cocktail
Well the only alcohol we carry is whiskey and rum. 🤣. Petrol is terrible but unfortunately we need a couple of jugs of it on deck.
Tripod or stabilize your camera please! Your cool vid is very hard to watch. Cheers!
I'll pass it on, still learning. Becky (home base)