I am glad you are enjoying the clarity of the water, the sunsets and the simple things....I just spent 3 months in Bahamas and it is so difficult to really photograph and video what your eyes really see......Great job guys...
I am so excited for you two for going on this adventure. I have sailed since I was 15 years old and have always wanted to untie the lines and take off. I am 59 now and still haven't done it. I keep saying I am doing the responsible thing but I think the truth is, I am just missing out on life! ENJOY EACH DAY!
sachamo100 Hope to see you out there, I'm sure you've had some great memories with much more to come! My dad is 63 and single handed from the Abacos, Bahamas to Charleston this past month. You still got it!
I'm so happy you made is safe and sound to the Bahamas. I just finished watching all of your videos and am in awe of the journey you have taken. I will see you out there some day!
One last comment on the sunset which is just amazing BTW: Near the end, you can really get a feeling for the Earth's rotational speed. I looked up your approximate location and the Tangential Speed is around 1,000 MPH where you are. That is why you can literally watch the sun set so quickly where as in other locations on Earth where Tangential Speed is only a mere 150 MPH, its like waiting for water to boil. Again, thanks for another great video.......
watched all your vids, looks great! quick tip, boat will be much faster sailing with boom to leeward of centre when sailing upwind. noticed you've had it to windward, acts as a handbrake that way ! happy sailing
Things I wish people would have told me: Use a filter when pouring diesel into the tank (especially when fuel that is purchased on the grey market in the Bahamas). Always have a spare anchor...Spare GPS...and learning to scuba and getting a kit is not just for recreation. It's great for working on the boat! Scrub that hull! and clear a fouled prop.
Wes, You know I have been following your voyage since the conception up in Newport. In fact I was just at Fort Adams to watch the start of the Volvo Ocean Race. Newport did a great job. Well you have put yourself in the Cay's during a very interesting pert of the year. Hurricane Season. Runs from now until sometime in October. You should start putting together a plan for Hurricane Holes (places to go ) in the event of a hurricane comes into your cruising ground. So if you decide to visit an island also check the chart and cruising guide if there is a good hole around that you could ride a storm out. Also check over your ground tackle and make sure you have plenty of stores on board and extra cash. Something to place in the back of your mind is that areas around the equator are relatively quite during the hurricane season. It ight be fun to head down to Costa Rica for the summer. Hang 10 !!! Just remember Captain Manning is watching you. Congratulations on yor voyage so far !!FANTASTIC !!
Fantastic views. Cant wait to explore the area. Have you had any un-gluing of your inflatable seams yet? I have a couple Zodiac's and the tropical weather heat/humidity, when the boat sits on your bow gets baked and breaks down the clue. If you do get this problem with the floor letting go or transom order some HH-66 glue, the best stuff to do a repair on your inflatable. Happy sailing, keep up the good work and keep the smiles flowing....
on the sunset part of your vlog it does seem to have a slight quick green flash or it may be just my imagination. I know that super fast action sometimes doesn't show up completely but it did seem ever so slight. Nice tunes with the vlog also, fair winds to you Wes, Kate,+ Lola
What awesome footage. That water is extremely clear. Gonna have to sail there. The girlfriend and I just bought a 30 foot sailboat, but right now it's moored in Portland. Keep up the amazing work can't wait to see some more videos
Can my wife and I come and sail with you? We are here in shelton wa. We are coming down there all this week. We are looking for our 30 ft sailboat. We would love to see your boat.
RocketRadioShow1 the one in Portland didn't work out. We actually ended up buying a Morgan 33' down in Florida! Our plan is to live there, then eventually sail the gulf to Mexico, then CA, then up to Portland... Let me know if you find a boat! Try and buy one in the city of Portland, so you don't have to pay taxes!!!
You sure have found the best crusing part of the world. Hope you plan on the bvi's also. The exumas is where I want to live. Check out the Kayu Maya estate on Staniel Cay on the ocean ridge accross from the airport. It is for sale, my dream home, you guys will love it. A true oasis/party house ! I look forward to your next vlog, cheers!
I watched the vlog again and didn't see a green flash like i thought was so slight the first time i watched it, oh well. I guess the sky has to have no haze or clouds on the horizon to see one, just my guess. Have you tried to do an all night timelapse of the sky? I think it always looks cool to see those in fast motion especially when they have meteor showers in them. fair winds to you guys. P.S. I liked the way you ended the other vlog with a Lola bark at the very end when you showed the Wicked Salty logo, It put a smile on my face :-)
For the most part I have never spent any time on the water outside of Lil Rhody. I was in Australia a bit ago for a trip and wedding (mine) and was completely shocked at visibility off Great Barrier Reef. We get used to 10 feet being good in RI. Keep the videos coming and if/when you return to EG/Warwick I'd be happy to get ya a cold one.
Wow looks warm and super clear! Much warmer water than our current cruising grounds of the inside passage. Keep up the Great Videos and fair winds! Ronnie and Alexa S/V Lolita
Heading from City Island Bronx NY to Newport for 4th of July for a two week trip this year. I would love to cruise and meet up next year for a few days. You look like you are having so much fun eating hot dogs and beans and exploring different places. We have a little Yorkie too that is getting her sea legs. I appreciate the videos and understand the "camping on a boat" experience that we all do unless you have big money. Be safe and keep doing what you are doing.
Red sky at night, sailors delight. That is some beautiful water. Have fun but be careful. Don't trust anyone pulling up on you. I had problems with that very thing.
Love your videos. I am in the process of boat shopping and your insight is helpful. How is your puppy on the boat? What kind of safety gear have you installed? What is the life jacket brand? Thanks.
Question regarding boat speed: Are you guys free wheeling your prop or locking it in place. Just saw the latest video on freewheeling vs. locking and freewheeling can add up to 10% boat speed. I am also researching dripless couplings and if you should freewheel or not due to possible lubrication issues. Provided you have a traditional stuffing box however, free wheeling is the way to go.
A few qustions, what kind of boat is that, does it have an engine on board or is it all powered from the outboard? Really enjoyed the short films... Cheers from Scotland
If you think the water off of Chub is nice, wait till you hit the Exumas. Theres a beautiful anchorage off of Normans Cay. I call it the whales tail. Northern end. Just gotta navigate the round coral heads. Langosta...
hey thanks for an amazing video, i really love to hear what its actually like to be cruising through these parts, very informative videos, and your gf is super cute,lol
Love, love , love your videos, it would be great if you spent just 30 seconds or so on your map/charts and tell us exactly where you are and where you're anchored.
Jack Hoffman Maybe we'll be releasing our entire trip and stops/anchorages when we are back home. We're about to cross the gulf back to Florida these next couple days. Hard to do all this work while living aboard on the move. Keep a lookout, they'll be much more to come.
Wicked Salty Great, love your stuff. I grew up in Boston too. Been gone for years, living on a 38 ft Sabre in Long beach, CA. Thanks for replying to my comments, not trying to be critical, just trying to help a fellow Sox fan...
Keith Pereira The mortgage is fairly easy to get out of, if you're willing to downgrade for a while. I just moved into my RV and sold my house... I'll save up a couple of years and buy my own floating home.
hey wes and partner in crime, loved your vids to date, thanks for sharing from new Zealand. whats happening now I see this vid was published 4/6 so ar you still out there doing it?
Love your vids and subscribed. Just curious? Are you and Kate Brother and sister or just cruising buddies? I have watched this series since Atlantic City and I see no romance. I can't tell.
Len Farneth I haven't gone to the bathroom on camera but that doesn't mean I have not done that yet on this trip either! I guess you didn't read the about tab, what are you trying to do throw me in the dog house?! Check out "Down the East River" or "Failed crossing the Gulf Stream" maybe that will qualify?
Wicked Salty Touche! Now that I have spent the entire day binge watching your entire voyage I must say I owe you an apology. You and Kate (and Lola) make a wonderful team. I have watched you both evolve, I've seen the highs and lows. I look forward to seeing a lot more. Have you decided where you are going next?
Make sure you plan on making a "budget video" in the next few months. Everyone that is planning to do this same thing will be very interested in costs! Thanks for all the updates. I know it is hard to do once your there and having fun. Look forward to watching every video.
Cleo Torris There are numerous sources and books that let you know what the costs are to do what we are. There's a great book out there called "The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat" and it realistically lays out all costs of the process, boat buying, size boat, dock fees, insurance etc. I read it before I left and after experiencing a year of the lifestyle it is pretty accurate.
Cleo Torris this is the author's channel of the book the Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat... interesting stuff... hope this helps. Wicked Salty thanks for recommending the book!
I am so jealous! I haven't had a vacation overnight let alone what you two are getting. Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn sooooooooooooooooooooooooo jealooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuussssssssssssssss..
+Chris Houston Click "Wicked Salty" then click "videos." If you look for this one in that screen, you'll see "boarded by the coast guard" (#40) before this one and "Coconut cutting fail" (#42) after this one. It's called "cocounut cutting fail" Feel free to click on any video in the playlist "wicked salty from the start" and the next sequential video will continue to play back to back.
Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us. While I wait for my own sailing adventure to start its great to see yours unfold. It would be nice if you had a place where some of us old timers had a place to kick down a few bucks for your adventures. One of my other friends uses a site called Fundy. If you get an account going i will chip in. here is a link to Fundy. fundly.com/campaigns/new Good luck and smooth sailing. Jean
I did subscribe and donate to wicked salty. I love their videos and small cute dog Lola. I think they finally sold Parady. I hope they continue to sail on a new boat but I understand if they need a break. Its a different life style.
Guys I like your videos but the last couple of videos seems you have an issue with Florida water .... it is continental USA, isn't an Island like the parasite Island of Bahamas that produce just nothing but tourism... Be proud of your land !
Alejandro Henao The water and natural beauty of the Bahamas is nothing compared to continental U.S. especially comparing to the Exumas. I'm a proud American but I also very much identify with our world as a whole. Cheers
You almost look bored. So being on the boat for periods at a time do you find you have to be creative to entertain yourselves? Hobbies and such. Although I can image when you make it to a port your first thought is to get off the boat and going exploring. Great videos keep up the work, Thanks. Future S.V. Revolution Out!
More Yorkie Please. I'm wondering how your dog faired. I just bought a boat and Are there anythings I need to pay attention to about her? She's about twice the size of your yorkie.
