Sail Life - Atlantic crossing, the stuff and gadgets I'll bring
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- NB! I wanted to publish this video yesterday but it took forever for UA-cam to process the HD and 4K versions. On Friday, I'm leaving for Portugal to cross the Atlantic aboard Fiona. In this video, I go over some of the stuff and gadgets I'll bring along.
Hi Mads,
Have an excellent trip. I crossed the Atlantic 5 years ago aboard the Norwegian tall ship "Sørlandet" - it was a phenomenal trip. I was aboard for 4 months. Have an amazing trip.
I wish you fair winds & following seas on your trip.
Fare winds and safe travels brother!
Hi!
First of all ....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Second.... didn't you think to take a kite for aerial video? i remember i saw somebody make while sailing!
You forgot the booze! You can't go sailing without booze!! Have a safe trip Mads!
I'm sure you'll learn so much as Eric has tons of experience (250,000 miles). I can't wait to see your videos when you get back! Oh, I have a question, what will you do with your dog? Good luck and fair winds!
Wes
+Bad Sailboat - As a dog owner and cruiser, I hate to leave my dog home. So my first thought was Mads and his dog would would miss each other...
+Bad Sailboat
Hello BS, I guess it really depends on the type of dog you have. My dog will adjust to almost any condition just to supervise me. (Ha, She's a herding dog) I do highly recommend a book called "How to be your dog's best friend" , and although Caesar's (Dog Whisperer) mostly an entertainer, he has some great advise... Good luck!
Wes - Cape George 36 S/V Pearl
Happy Birthday, Mads! We wish you just the best for your upcoming sailing years and especially for your Atlantic crossing. This will be amazing and we'll stay tuned on all channels! So cool to see all the nifty gadgets you're bringing along. Don't forget your toothbrush! :-) *virtual pat on the back from Kristy*
Where did you get the sail life merchandise I wouldn't mind getting me some
Happy Belated Birthday! Wishing you an excellent year ahead. Wishing you a safe trip as well! Looking forward to hearingf ro you and seeing your vids.
Happy birthday and very best wishes for your fantastic trip :-)
Good luck Mads! and fair winds as they say! excited for you too. Regarding the gas canister, I've flown with my PFD on numerous occasions without it cause security issues. Only once was I asked to remove it ( gas canister) ..... sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission if you get my drift! Really looking forward to your first broadcast from Fiona 👍⛵🍻
CO2 cartridges are allowed in the US by the TSA. you must have them with the life jacket and you are allowed two, one in the unit the other a spare. It's not a bad idea to print out the TSA specification on it since I have been challenged on the rule before when traveling back into the US. luckily I had the print out with me!
Portugal can be cold at this time of year. I spent last winter there on my boat.
Happy birthday. I want to see two things. Did you take care of the weight of your Camera Gear? And don´t forget that it can take about 10min. longer to get it into the Plan. ( They normally test it ..) Have a great time. Mike from Germany.
+Mike Bandte (Woodworking) Thank you so much, Mike :) The GH4 is relatively light and I'm only bringing one lens along. I'm sure it'll be okay :) If they test my gear I'll be sure to include that footage in a video ;) Fair winds, Mads
Hi Mads, a belated Happy Birthday and thank you for the personal call out in the video description (NB😀👍). I can really empathise with how you are feeling right now - a whole range of excitement and apprehension... It is good to have a tangible task like sorting out the kit that you are going to take. I am surprised you are taking the laptop - could you not make do with the iPad, a card reader and iMovie just for the trip? Saves a fair bit of weight and vulnerability. Are you taking a chart set for Navionics?
Enough, already. Have a great trip - I am sure you will be one of Eric's all time fave crew members of all times. (I note he has not updated his website since return to US). Really look forward to catching up with the chronicled adventure.👍😀
Bon voyage.✈️⚓️⛵️🏝🏖🌄🏁🛬⚓️
Very fair winds and following seas! Let's see...Knife, drugs, lithium batteries, compressed gas cartridge. This should be entertaining at the airport? The patch you are wearing can be moved to thicker skin, say on the back to slow the absorption if you do have dry mouth etc. I cut mine in half (carefully). What is a buff? Luck to you!!!!
Hey Mads Happy Birthday, first time posting on your videos despite having seen most of them and travelled through all links posted. I guess that makes me a Fan :). Is the Westsail 42 Fiona the same boat that Drake Paragon sailed from Ireland to Portugal around 4 years ago? I remember seeing those videos back then ua-cam.com/video/AYsiewUqB50/v-deo.html Regarding your Kit, it all seems very well thought. I would perhaps suggest another head torch for redundancy and a hand torch with more power (pointing at mast head), a Leatherman multitool and a proper sailing folding knife (no sharp point tip). I would also suggest talcum powder, a second set of sunglasses, clothes travel wash... and that's it. Here is my kit preparation for my Atlantic crossing on the first Leg of the Clipper Round the World race 2015/16 last August. Enjoy and Fair winds. ua-cam.com/video/aCeINu-Bkc0/v-deo.html
Happy B'Day Mads !
Looks like you might have put a little thought into preparing for your trip ! LOL
I'm getting a little nervous and excited and I'm not even the one going !!! :-) :-) :-)
I hope you can get your Iron Sail reinstalled before you leave so when you get back you and Yokull can just relax and catch up without any projects pending.
Maybe you can get your parents to walk around and talk to the camera so he will think that it IS just normal behavior what you have been doing all of this time ! LOL
Fair Winds to you Mad and I'm sure you are going to have a great time !
Farewell & safe travels. After finding your channel through the Merry Christmas videos a bunch of you cruisers put together, I have just caught up to real time, just in time to see you go on a long break! (bummer for me). A video outlining your expected itinerary and trip timing would be super! Very excited for you!
I'd like to ask why you're not on Patreon? Your videos are extremely informative, educational and entertaining. I'd gladly pay to watch each one because the information is truly valuable. I encourage you to start a Patreon account so we can support you and help you continue to make great videos for us! Thank you! Fair winds!!
There going to love you at check in... Id say pick up a 2nd pair of cheep sunglasses. Its real easy to lose or brake them. Be safe..
Comments on your gear:
- bring extra sun glasses as you re likely to loose / break one
-bring wet wipes for quick wash as water is scarce
- think about warm hat at extra layers for night time on helm
- more sun cream and hydrating lotion for your skin
- ear plugs, for quite nap on squeaky moving boat
Enjoy!
After all the preparation it's sad you had to cut the trip short, 700nm is still an impressive distance, hopefully you're not disheartened.
Following you by inreach was good and I was looking forward to seeing you go the distance. I think you're going to have to build up to it though, seas first, then oceans.
Once you are underway on Fiona, is there a way your "fans" can follow your progress by viewing your location on a website somewhere? Will you be transmitting your coordinates to a website that we can view?
Be safe! Enjoy this amazing adventure! Can't wait to see your videos of what it was like!!!
Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful and safe trip! I'm very excited for you and I can't wait to see the videos of your adventures!
Mads, have a good trip to Portugal, safe journey across to the West Indies, first stop. It is best to leave the engine out till you get back, we can see the install and start up, don,t rush things, not that you have ever done.Fair winds and flat seas.
Proper planning prevents poor performance. You are ready !!! Best wishes...
Too late to help for your crossing. It is a good idea to include a desiccant in every pack, pouch or small box with electronics.
Have a great trip, have you got time to load the free Navionics app and trial it on your iPad would be great to see how it does on such a big voyage.
Safe trip. Looking forward to the Atlantic crossing episodes.
Hi Mads, could you post a link for your inner layer jacket? Wish you an awesome Atlantic crossing!
+André Schmidt Thank you so much :) Sure, it's this one: www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-nano-puff-jacket?p=84211-0
Good luck shipmate fair winds!⛵😁
Suggestion: lanyard for your sunglasses
+J. Brian Bobiak ...Happy belated B-Day
+J. Brian Bobiak ...last but not least... GOOD LUCK!!!
+J. Brian Bobiak and extra glasses even just a pair of cheap back up glasses
Shampoo? 😳😂😂 have an awesome crossing !!
Enjoy your sailing and come back healthy! Greetings from Hamburg (afaik you have to remove the cardridge from your pfd when you are flying - ask your airline before you leave to the airport)
Good luck and Happy birthday!!!
Looking forward for the videos of the Atlantic crossing.
Mads,
Have a great time.
I have done 8 Atlantic crossings delivering boats and although I do not normally suffer from seasickness I always begin the crossing by taking anti-seasick drugs for the first couple of days (you could go with your patches if they suit you better). It means I have one less thing to worry about when leaving and really, if you get seasick, the pills do not really work as a cure and might get thrown back up when taken! The pills or patches should be viewed as preventative.
I usually start taking a dose roughly 18 hours before leaving to help settle in and get the body ready. I know that nobody wants to take drugs that are not needed but, to really be effective, you need to get the protection in early!
If I am honest, I think your 10 t-shirts to 2 pairs of shorts is a bit out of whack... way too many shirts!
We saw the PFD but no tether? Spinlock recommend the loop one end and clip the other type that is cow-hitched to the PFD, but you have everything else so I guess you must have a tether as well. Most sailors I know carry their PFD in the hold luggage with the arming device connected... yep, I am sure it is not what they are supposed to do but they do, they never have a problem...
Knife with lanyard? In the hold bag is okay.
FWIW, I avoid coffee and save it for when I really need to be spiked awake... regular naps when off watch will mean you will not need caffeine anyway.
Finally, you will also need some chilli sauce because the food can need a bit of vavoom at times!
Hold on and have a great trip!
Ian
+Ian McKay Oh yes tether. Thanks for tips on seasickness prevention. And hotsauce :)
Happy Birthday, that's a good bit of electronics. Will you have any trouble with airport security with your knife? Either way - safe travels and fair winds :) - Cheers, Bryan
+formerly 987946216430 Thank you so much, Bryan :) The knife will be in the big duffel bag that I'll check at the airport so there should be no issues :) Fair winds, Mads
Mads, wishing you a safe and fun crossing. I've followed you for sometime and you are a great inspiration to sailors and non sailors alike! I enjoy both the sailing geek factor-mean this with only love and admiration- as well as the message to follow your dreams. Speaking for all your UA-cam fans- we will look forward to watching your crossing adventure once you make land fall our our side of the pod - best regards Rob Towle.
+Rob Towle Thank you so much, Rob :) What an awesome comment! You brought a smile to my face. Thank you! Fair winds, Mads
have a great trip, stay safe and fair winds
+Simon Ford Thank you so much :)
So happy for you and this adventure you are going on. I am sure I speak for all of us when I say, we will be here when you get back and look forward to hearing all of the details from your trip and seeing the videos when you edit and post them at some point in the future.
Happy birthday and good luck for you adventure Mads. Cant wait for the videos from the Atlantic crossing!
+Doc Honk Thank you so much :) Fingers crossed the videos will turn out OK :)
How exciting! And now you know why sailors are a 'superstitious bunch'. I'll pray that you don't need luck and everything goes better than hoped for.
+Wake for Me Thank you so much :) I'm crossing my fingers for a undramatic slightly boring Atlantic crossing ;)
Safe travels and I'm so excited for you Mads!! Can't wait to hear about some of your experiences. All the best!!!
+Rob Oxenham Thank you so much :)
Happy birthday Mads and good luck with the trip. You'll thoroughly enjoy it!
Are you selling your T-shirts or coffee mugs?
Happy birthday, Mads, and fair winds! I'm eager to watch your travel diary in a few weeks.
+otagi Thank you so much :) I really hope the videos will turn out okay. It'll be the first time I'm trying to document something like this. Normally it's just me on the camera. Fingers crossed! :)
Have fun Mads, we are very envious.
+funNstuff with the Foxwells Thank you so much, Hannah :)
Wow Mads, you could open a floating Pharmacy - LOL - just joking, definitely a good idea to be prepared.
Exciting week ahead, looking forward to following the crossing. Have Fun & Stay Safe :)
Spinlock has a printout for flying with your PFD....
www.spinlock.co.uk/en/deckware/flying-with-your-deckvest
Safe travels
Those boots are "friggin' awesome" as in "friggin' awesomely expensive!!!" I looked at a pair on sale at Fawcett's Marine Supply in Annapolis. They were only $400! Sheesh!
Just discovered your channel and had a quick catch up. Really enjoyable. I totally get your philosophy of life having moved onto my boat 8 months ago - I am still working and saving money for the big trip etc. I am sure that you will have a great adventure over the next couple of months. Have fun.
The re-hydration salts is also good for hang overs!....tried and tested to many times! You can also buy these wrist bands which have little buttons inside. somehow they work against sea sickness...
You should stay out where ever you sail to. The silk liner is good to stop bed bugs. I got a cotton one and its rubbish. I'm in Sri Lanka at the moment get bitten over and over again. Just brought some citronella oil spray. seems to of gotten ridden of the ants from my bed. (I go on a budget about 10 euro a night for a place)
Dont forget to take some wine.....common curtsy and all that ;-)
Great adventure coming, soo wonderful. :) A few recommendations if you don't mind. If it gets too heavy, why not leave the bigger headphones home and only use the small ones. And when I've been out in the woods for a longer periods of time, my choice for underwear is always long johns or boxer shorts and t-shirt with long or short sleeves made out of Merino wool. You can use them in cold or moderately warm environment and they don't start to smell bad for weeks. They kind of clean themselves when hang out in fresh air.
It's been so much fun following along with your journey, and although it will be weird not having my Sail Life fix I can't wait to see the content you bring back with you! Have a safe and fun trip! :)
Fiona pops up in another video right next to the boat the guy is filming..
ua-cam.com/video/04GLFor8U54/v-deo.html
small world..
Love the video, all of them. Great job. 😀. Question though; what kind of camera equipment do you use?
Safe trip and most importantly...ENJOY this opportunity. I am sure your videos will be awesome and your channel will explode afterwards. Good luck.
Hi Mads, I believe here (Australia) we can fly with the C02 Canisters as long as they go check in baggage and not carry on !! Worth checking !! You could save baggage space by taking a much smaller container of Shampoo - I would be swapping the size bottles for Sunscreen and visa versa. I didn't see your PLB - don't forget that one.... Happy birthday and fair winds on your most excellent adventure !!
Have a great trip. Can't wait to hear stories of your trip.
congrats and fair winds! I can't wait to see all the footage from the trip.
+Jacob Broadbent Thank you so much :)
Hello Mads,
Grattis i efterskott!
Good luck with your trip. When i crossed the Atlantic on the Arc race back in 1990 on our 30 foot double ender Stormfågel we took 30 days from Gran Canaria to St Lucia. We meet one boat after 27 days. Guess what? It was Danish.
We had a slow but very nice crossing. I will look out for more videos. Cheers and fair winds!
Happy Birthday and GOOD LUCK MADS!!! Cant tell you how jealous I am! Looking forward to seeing videos from the trip.
First and foremost bon voyage!
As for your question about the air canister for the PFD, airliner PFD's that're kept in case of a water landing use similar kind of canisters, so it should not create a problem. Plus, the cabin is usually pressurized equal to 5000/6000 feet, so you should check the canister's ideal working atmospheric pressures instead.
In addition to the vast list, can I make a few suggestions? A touch screen compatible dry bag/case for ipad/iphone, plenty of silica packs for moisture protection for the electronics (condensation will be a bigger problem than leaks), several backup dead cats&kittens (they drop, fly away with wind or just disappear because they feel like it you know) and last but not least, a solar charger for the portables just in case.
Well, a good e-reader is also a must...
Enjoy your trip and have safe seas all along the way!
you re welcome to portugal ;D
Always love following your channel Mads, I grew up sailing a Morgan OI 33 for a couple decades, and sadly have been away from anything with a sail on it for some time! Its great to see you going on a journey I hope to do myself at some point in the future. Wish you the very best! And honestly... TAKE the coin with you!! It could be good luck for your next boat! Best! -Mark
Don't worry about flying with your PFD, Ive never had any problems with a inflating life jacket, infact the CAA says you can carry one without informing the captain (airline) and up to two extra cartridges, the only thing I normally do is separate the cartridge from the trigger mechanism to avoid accidental inflation. Also I would take ALOT more sunscreen!! The sun is fierce in the tropics!
Mads, great job describing all the electronic and camera gear you plan to bring. I can't help wondering what Eric will make of it all, though. It reminded me of the movie "Jaws" where Hooper is describing all his anti-shark equipment to Captain Quint who maintains a somewhat skeptical look on his face....anyway, good luck to you and I'll await your videos upon your return.
Wishing you a safe and awesome journey across the Atlantic! Enjoy the adventure!
Happy Belated Birthday Mads and safe travels!! I look forward to your great videos on a regular basis so it will be sad not to see them for awhile (but totally understandable). Your vids are so detailed, thorough and helpful to understand a process, a piece of equipment, or whatever you decide to cover. Looking forward to your next update and please stay safe!
One last question...who will be taking care of Julclid? Ken from Canada
Happy Birthday Mads!!
Hopefully we won't have to wait two months for an update 😕😕😕
Anyway, Fair Winds and give Eric a big thumbs up!
Mads, I want to wish you a very safe trip. In a way we will all be with you on your crossing. I have told you in the past that I was looking to buy my first sailboat. Well, a Cascade 27 Sloop with a very heavy duty trailer fell into my lap. I plan to video my refit and learning to sail it . I have been interested in sailing for a few decades but just never took the steps to make the dream a reality. You guys and gals that I have watched on You Tube have inspired me to take those steps. At 60 , my dream of sailing waters both near and far are getting closer. Hug Jokull for me ( I just lost my friend ) , and before you go. Thank you for the inspiration, and you have done a very fine job of your refit and your videos. I enjoy watching and learning ! Fair Winds, David:
Tillykke med fødselsdagen, Mads! Bon Voyage!
"hark, now hear the sailors cry,
smell the sea, and feel the sky
let your soul & spirit fly, into the mystic..."
- Van Morrison
Hi Mads, All the very best for your trip hope all goes well and you can keep making great videos. I will look forward to your position reports etc.
cheers Steve Higgs Living the dream aboard S/V Cascade of Hamble, Scotland.
Mads happy Birthday and thanks for entertaining with your videos so far. I am somehow jealous on your wonderful opportunity of crossing the atlanic....on the other hand they spoke of waves of 10 m height in the news....So I will switch to mapshare to follow you and wish you all the best...Hope to hear from you soon...Best Regards Denis
Happy Bday! Haha cotton liner nice. What about some sort of antifungal and/or antibacterial cream? I know where does it end. Neck strap for glasses so they don't fall in the drink? FAQ: What make & model is that magic blue jacket!? #LOL #BestRubberBootsEver #BonVoyage #FairWinds
Sounds like a great adventure. Fair winds! Have a great time. Looking forward to the videos on your return.
Hi Mads, I recently flew Gatwick to Portugal for a delivery Porto to Cowes and we had PFD's in hand luggage with canisters. We did get pulled aside in the xray check but we were allowed to carry them onboard. Other airports may be different but you may be okay. I would expect the cannister and PFD to be fine if in hold luggage but I would tend to unscrew the canister and have it loose in the bag. Hope that helps. Andy
Check the customs rules for each country you plan to visit. At least one of those drugs might be OTC in some countries and considered narcotics in others. In the USA, you are OK as long as its for personal use (90 day max) and you have a prescription or DR. reference/contact info.
God Speed and safe sailing Mads, enjoy your trip, but you will be missed..........."See You "
Have a great adventure! Don't forget a good back brace and cold/hot packs and some Icy Hot for that back of yours. Maintain good hydration and stretch as often as possible. Your legs are your shock absorbers. Looking forward to your videos of "The Crossing".
Have a safe trip!
I have been watching all your videos (all videos playlist, kudos for creating it, very helpful), it is amazing to see your transition into the boat, all the building videos etc. And also how the production has improved over time. A lot of fun, and it helps smoothing my longing for the next sailing season.
Once again. Have a safe trip, with good winds and loads of fun!
I had one of those nights where something suddenly gets remembered!
In addition to the other post I made...
In your packing I think we only saw cotton shirts and cotton-mix underwear! These will be fine when the trades blow nicely and it stays dry but they are terrible under your foul weather gear at any time...
The problem is they do not dry under other garments and will stay damp and chill your body. Modern clothes technology has moved on so your are going to need a couple of the man-made breathable fabric t-shirts and underwear to breathe under foulies.
If you wear any natural fibre under your foulies they will 'undo' all the breathing qualities of that expensive kit.
With the right undergarments you can actually dry wet clothes while wearing them - very clever but absolutely freezing if you get this bit wrong!
I have long legged (in the UK Long-Johns) underwear that is light and very warm. They also work well under shorts when the air is just too chilly for shorts but does not warrant trousers. This is often the case because on many big boats shoes are avoided to ease wear on the decks and below - so we are bare-foot long before the foulies are finished with and that gets chilly quickly in the evening!
I have banged on for long enough... You will have a fabulous time!
2 months and no Sail Life, what will my wife and I do? We enjoy your videos and hope you have a safe and wonderful journey on Fiona. It will be a great adventure and we look forward to seeing your videos when you return! Happy Birthday and fair winds from the crew of S/V Sugar Magnolia.
Hope your having a good trip. Im a long time subscriber from Scotland. I've really enjoyed following your progress. Looks like your at the start of a big adventure over the next few years looking forward to watching all the vides.
The very best of luck on your journey. Really looking forward to the next video packed full of adventure. I'm sure all your fans will miss seeing your weekly updates. Happy Travels.
Great Video Mads. Very informative as always. Hope you have a great journey. ( Haribo Licorice is essential ) Fair Winds!!!
Hi Mads, good luck with your travels! Hope that head torch has a red light mode, benefit being it doesn't affect your night vision! An idea for a video on your return - a possible 'show and tell' of all of the tools you've used throughout your time of ownership? Might even be a chance for a good sort out, tools always get untidy :)
Happy Sailing
Well, a happy birthday to you. Must be nice to be so young;) It is good that you are making your first crossing with an experienced captain on a sound and seaworthy vessel. Have a wonderful time and learn much.
Fair winds Mads! I can't wait to see your videos of the crossing! Also I have to commend you on your prep work, going as far as to try out your sea sickness patch is brilliant! Have fun and congratulations.
You got it man! Go for it and have fun... crossings are a grind at times but nothing beats the sunrises a 1000 miles from shore!
Best wishes for your voyage. It appears to me that Jokull realized why you are packing about 4:26. He seems very loyal. I would like to know the brands of your foul weather gear including the jacket if you have a moment. Should be a great adventure with a great Captain and boat. Fair winds.
May this coming year be filled with unexpected blessings, and may you have a wonderful and safe voyage and return. Going for 8 weeks without seeing any of your videos is going to put me into sailing vlog withdrawals, but I know that when you get back, there will be some awesome footage from a salty sailor in the making.
Bon voyage Mads!
Fair winds and calm seas! Good luck......I'm looking forward to tons of videos upon your return.
hey mads,
get some dehumidifieing granule for your electronics. it´s very helpfull if humidity is high - just put some of it in the waterproof bags together with your electronics. was very helpfull in the past when I was filming in rainy weather ;)
have a great trip!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! And safe travels! I will miss the videos till your return.
I wish you luck, and a pleasant voyage. It's quite an adventure you're embarking on, I'm both envious and glad it isn't me, I'd be a bag of nerves by now.
Fair winds.
Have a good trip Mads! You are prepared for almost anything I would say:-) Cant wait to see all the footage! btw, I would leave the engine and its plumbing for what it is.
Wish you safe travel and fair winds!
And don't worry too much. That might spoil some of the great feeling of crossing the ocean! :-)
Have a great voyage! And Happy Birthday mads! Btw, you have some nice gear! Can't wait to see your footage of the trip. Great Idea with those garbage bags, lol.