It’s been a break of mine since a little boy to cruise Asia. I’ve got the boat I’ve got the money I’ve got the supportive wife. I’m too scared. I don’t know what I’m scared of. Just scared.
a divorce will at the time it happens will screw up your mind and it takes good family and friends to get you past it and you finally get back to excepting it and new life begins good luck i went thru it many years ago and now i live life to my expectations one day at a time work hard play hard is my motto now good luck in living your dream i know for a fact when divorce happens it take all the wind out of your sails and leaves you in the doldrums
Just finished watching all your videos (in one week, found out your channel from Sail Life). A bit mixed feelings to see you sell your boat after all this hard work you put in, but very happy to see you moving on in this last video. Looking forward to your next videos!!!
Great to see you back Bryan. When Mads referenced your channel on Sail Life, I went back to the start and I have watched all your videos. I love the way you approach everything ! Also can’t wait to watch Mads finish your old boat. Win-win for me :)
Wow, this didn't go the way I thought it was going to. I came here from @SailLife. I thought Mads was nuts for buying the Antares, and then when I saw on your channel what it was like when YOU got it, I thought YOU were nuts for buying it. Then I started to really appreciate how you were doing things and how it was all going to come together. I knew the end result -- your dream would not be completed -- but I didn't know how or why. Eventually after seeing all your work, I really wanted to see you finish the boat. I felt sad knowing you weren't going to. Then it was nice to see things evolve. You came to terms with your change in plans and handled it gracefully (at least on youtube), and you made a difficult but wise decision to part with the Antares. I'm sure we're all happy that Mads will take it from here. I'm glad you are continuing with your dreams, even in different form. I also really like your channel. Your work is excellent, and I like your explanations. I too can relate to working with a certain amount of mess. I agree that mess is related to openness and creativity. I get nervous when spaces are TOO neat. I hope you will continue with more videos of the work you've done and the work you have yet to do. Sure, a broken windlass is a pain for you, but it makes a good video for me to watch! Other stuff, too. For example, you mentioned picking up a mooring. Show us how you do it! Seriously, this is not just another boat channel. It might not take off to 200k subscribers, but I think lots of people will appreciate what you're doing and your style. Enjoy settling in to your new boat. Fair winds!
Dreams do shift. I wanted to build a wooden sailboat for my family. I did build a nice wooden rowboat, which unfortunately is now rotting in the back yard. But someone on the WoodenBoat forum gave me great advice: Why not buy a fiberglass boat while the kids are young, and I can always build the wooden boat later. That's what I did, and I was able to sail with my kids. I'm grateful for that experience! I never did build the wooden boat. I'd like to build something smaller and less complicated. But I also want to buy a bigger fiberglass production boat to do some cruising. I think the key is being involved in something. Although I don't love my job, I don't want to quit. I feel there is value in working and doing my part to provide stability for my family. The kids see me trudging through it, and I don't want my wife to have to pick up the slack. My biggest risk might be retiring on the early side and getting involved in projects.
I really like your music. I don't see it as success vs failure. You made a song, and now you have it. The fact that it didn't take off or that you're not touring might not be as important as the fact that you created something. I have thought a LOT about being an amateur musician. I spent countless hours taking music seriously, and I picked it up again as an adult. I found that I'm not really that good and got disillusioned. I'm not sure what that means. But I picked up acoustic guitar, a new instrument for me, precisely because I suck at it, and I can enjoy it more. So, not making the perfect multi-track recording of an amazing original jazz composition might represent my failure. But strumming familiar chord progressions on a guitar is music, and it can be enjoyable.
Well done you! it looks like you got yourself a good new (well new to you anyway) cat - I do like cats. Maybe the sale of your other cat has now gone through, I know from Mads, there was a bit of a hick-up re the paperwork. I trust that is all OK now in real time and you are happy and content again. All the very best. Phil (in South West England)
Oh Brian, I have just sort of 'bumped into you' through Sail Life - I have been following Mads since way before he met his now wife. I know a little bit about the cat you are selling from the other side (Mads side). I really, really hope you find your dream so - or maybe you have found it already - but in any event, I wish you LUCK, SKILLS, TIME and MONEY! All the very best. Phil (from South West England)
bonjour Byran i'm not quite sure why i'm just getting your vidéo here in france. toutes mes félicitations for your new boat; i see and feel your joy. all your projects are doable. i do remember watching hours of fiber glass work, compound, and sanding. i'm just happy you're back at it. cheers
I have been watching all your videos but never left a comment. I really enjoy watching you work and I am learning a lot. I will never do a job like this but at least I have the knowledge. Thank you.
Congratulations Bryan ..... Well done !!!!! .... She looks like a Really Solid boat .... and YES ..... 'Madds' sure won't be able to move around your New Boat ..... :-) :-) :-) When I saw that you were selling, I let Madds know Immediately, thought that 'Your Project' boat would be a Good Fit for them, after seeing just what he did to Their Boat and the Very Extensive Upgrade 'Rebuild' Best to ALL from ChCh, NZ
That was huge project and if you were not mentally prepared for it, that is soul crusher. Forget the money end of it, when you buy a project boat whatever you think is your restoration costs are, triple it and then double that. Glad to see you on your feet again and wish you the best! John
I'm happy for you. Sometimes we have to walk away and start over. It is a hard thing to do. I'm from Mads channel and he loves sanding and restoring. New subscriber to your journey! Let's go!
