Launching His First Boat After 7 Years of Hard Work - Ep. 271 - Journey of a Wooden Boat

Подписаться 178 тыс.

Просмотров 278 тыс.

50% 1

This DIY wooden sailboat is launched and as she floats, and the videos will continue far into her journeying. There is plenty aboard to finish, build, and perfect.
We are at The WoodenBoat Show this weekend. Come see us at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut. We motored here on Arabella! www.thewoodenboatshow.com/
You'll notice a talented en plein air painter at the end of this video-that's Mariah Little. See more of her work at her website: www.mllfineart.com/ or on her Instagram feed: / mllfineart
In this video, we give a sense of the two weeks at Buzzards Bay Yacht Services, where we worked very long days so we could motor to The WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, Connecticut for this weekend. When it comes to all the detail of the work there, we'll definitely be telling you more soon.
We even fire up the diesel engine to come around the wharf in Mattapoisett. This is a real treat. We hope you get a sense of what it was like to be there with celebratory crowds, our families, and each other. It'd be a misnomer to call this a finish line. It was definitely a milestone.
Thank you very much for all of your support and for watching. It means the world.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sign up for our email newsletter: eepurl.com/hn3Qyv
Acorn to Arabella is a wooden boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve started as an amateur wooden boat builder building a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and beyond-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that classic wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY boatbuilding project will continue well past launch, when he and the crew will travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are interested in supporting/helping here are a few ways:
www.acorntoarabella.com/how-t...
Acorn to Arabella's wishlist:
www.acorntoarabella.com/wishl...
TotalBoat supports A2A! Please consider using our Total Boat referral code. Click here, then shop: www.totalboat.com/acorntoarab... They'll kick 10% our way!
To offer recurring support via Patreon, CLICK BELOW. Just $5 a month gets you an invite to our monthly patron-only livestream Q&A sessions!
/ acorntoarabella
Original Soundtrack available at benfundis.bandcamp.com
FOLLOW US:
Patreon: / acorntoarabella
Instagram: / acorntoarabella
Facebook: / acorntoarabella
Website: www.acorntoarabella.com

Опубликовано:

22 июн 2023

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 1,5 тыс.

@SampsonBoatCo 11 месяцев назад

Huge congratulations to Steve and the whole A2A crew! What an amazing day!

@drop_dtuned6167 11 месяцев назад

Still 2 years out for TallyHo launch? Or is it more like 2 months. I think it is. So exciting…

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

Cheers!

@pmiller7886 11 месяцев назад

Two amazing wooden boat builds, completely different yet the same spirit, cheers Leo!

@johnjewell219 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations to you all great work greetings from east coast Australia JJ

@jannerkev 11 месяцев назад

Looking forward to Tallyho's launch as well..

@nathanaelhughes1865 11 месяцев назад

I watched the keel being poured. I can't believe it's been 7 years. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. May you have many a lovely voyage!

@griflet1 11 месяцев назад

It all started with that keel. That damn keel.

@stephenstevens6573 11 месяцев назад

I joined the journey at the same time. I cannot believe that it's been 7 years, either. Time flies.

@VenturiLife 11 месяцев назад

7 years? Wow. Time flies.

@nathanaelhughes1865 11 месяцев назад

@griflet1 I remember thinking, "cool, I'll watch a boat being built in a few months." 😆

@jeffjames3111 11 месяцев назад

Same, every Friday like clockwork. I have vicariously enjoyed the process throughout but the main thing I think I took away was what lovely, lovely people.

@frankpainter7571 11 месяцев назад

Three cheers for Ben Fundis, who takes raw footage and adds narration, music and so much more to make the journey so enjoyable to watch.

@prankishsquire2663 11 месяцев назад

Hip, Hip, Hooray.

@Chr.U.Cas2216 11 месяцев назад

Dear frankpainter7571 👍👌👏 Yes, yes, yes! 🙌🙌🙌 Three times Hooray! 2) Ben Fundis is soooo much better than the bad host who was doing the live launch. She obviously had not much clue about anything. This whole, unique spectacle about launching Arabella and the team/crew definitely deserved better. Any of the crew could've done a better job (especially Ben and Anne Bryant). Best regards, luck and health in particular.

@nick.caffrey 11 месяцев назад

@@Chr.U.Cas2216 Totally unfair. Ellen had limited bandwidth on the upload, and it was live. It's not as simple as it seems. Don't diss people gratuitously. Better to stay silent.

@MrCombic 11 месяцев назад

And a huge thanks for picking the Victoria song for the launch! That is the most beautiful song Ben composed! I loved it in every episode :)

@maitai1180 11 месяцев назад

Alix, you are such a class act, and I'm really proud of you for attending the launch of Arabella as the OG of the project. It speaks to your maturity, grace, and dignity. You owned your greatness and place on launch day, and you need to know that we support you. I was especially happy to see and hear the crowd applaud the loudest of any other time during launch. Beautiful baby!

@nathanchalecki4842 11 месяцев назад

What's the backstory here? I think I have watched every episode since the start but have somehow missed any detail on his departure

@sparkyenergia 11 месяцев назад

@@iridium8341 No. Steven paid Alix a salary to be part of it. Alix had life stuff come up with his father, and started his own family. It was no longer possible for him to be part of it.

@maitai1180 11 месяцев назад

@@sparkyenergia Please. The first time Steve saw Alix's baby was on the deck in this episode - just look how Alix introduced him to the baby for the first time, on deck. It also appears that it's the first time in years since Steve and Alix have seen each other or been in contact. Steve and Alix are not friends anymore. If they were, Alix would not have vanished and would have, at a minimum, been around and been in touch. Steve's excuse was Alix's dad, girlfriend, and he was "building his own workshop." Those were all convenient ways to cram a round peg into a square hole instead of just coming out and saying the truth. Alix put in way more than he got out of it, and in my opinion, likely got turned off when Steve came out with his "me, mine" attitude - no matter who owned the boat in the first place.

@maitai1180 11 месяцев назад

@@nathanchalecki4842 Hi Nathan, here's a post I left a couple years ago: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3yGe_kyA53U.html&lc=UgzpHRn4LDBY_4PKxlR4AaABAg If that doesn't work, I can cut and paste. More later if you have questions.

@nathanchalecki4842 11 месяцев назад

@@maitai1180 wow. Gotta say it's a bit fuckin weird how you assumed so much and became so opinionated about Alix leaving. I mean, I was curious, but really couldn't care less. I think you may be a little too invested in the project, kinda seems unhealthy.

@movingchips 11 месяцев назад

Alex had a baby! Congrats to him and the whole Arabella team. I have to say, I teared up a bit with Steve's speech thanking his grandfather for planting the trees. Congratulations once more! Been watching since the lead pour, simply amazing.

@SteelCityPGH 11 месяцев назад

Yeah, so glad to see Alex made it!! While the realities of life may have had to take him in a different direction, he put a LOT of blood, sweat and tears to help make Arabella a reality!

@JustSomeVideos0 11 месяцев назад

@@SteelCityPGH Amen. He was an important part on this journey for so many of us and to see him at the launch was very special. It was clearly a bitter sweet time for him but as much as I love boats a baby is a whole new ball park of creation!!! I hope both Alix and and Steve are at peace with the path of the last few years.

@Gorgmeister 11 месяцев назад

How could you not shed a few tears after all these years? I'm proud of you and your crew, and greatful to have been a part of your journey! ❤️

@MikeFloutier 11 месяцев назад

Amen and Amen! ⛵️🍾❤️

@kingani 7 месяцев назад

my dad loved this channel so much. unfortunately he passed away in feb 2023 before he could see the completion of the boat. he built many things in his life himself like our home, all the furniture, pocket watches, bicycles and machines, but in his ailing old age, he no longer had the physique and dexterity to do those things anymore. he found so much pleasure in this channel though. it was one of his dreams when we were little to boat around the whole world and live life out on the seas, but he was able to live vicariously thru each video and follow along with the project. he mentioned you guys a lot over the years and i could see the joy light up his eyes whenever he did. so thank you very much and congratulations

@AcornToArabella 7 месяцев назад

Deep condolences and thank you so very much for sharing the memory of your dad. It means the world. Cheers to you and your family. 💌🏆

@Rootcauses451 11 месяцев назад

I'm an immigrant to the United States for 25 years and this story is what America is all about and truly ignites hope and faith in its true asset, its people. Dreaming big, community and achieving goals. We have more in common than what politics make us believe. I followed this channel from its keel casting days until now, if you have as well I can can safely assume you have shed a tear as well. This project honors so, so, so many things from history, craft, work ethic, tradition, art, speciality trades, community, learning, technology...it is hands down the classiest build project on youtube. Steve is my hero and inspiration for being a reserved down to earth no drama just do juggernaut. Bravo my friend, I'm so proud of the Arabella team!

@prankishsquire2663 11 месяцев назад

Hip, Hip, Hooray.

@thadthurlow 11 месяцев назад

I stumbled upon this channel when the keel was poured. I've never been sailing. I don't live anywhere remotely close to a coast. I know nothing of woodworking. And yet I've never missed an episode. It's amazing and inspiring to see Arabella in the water. Congratulations on this milestone, Steve, and thanks for taking us all along for the journey!

@fordfan3179 11 месяцев назад

Lol, me to. I remember thinking "this is gonna take a year or more"

@themoondoggie1 11 месяцев назад

The Man built a BIG sailing boat in the rough over a 7 year period, filmed the journey of doing it and shared it with the world! An Extraordinary Man.

@Alic3IiWL 11 месяцев назад

Rugged individual

@TheRealDogfart 11 месяцев назад

Extraordinary Men.

@nick.caffrey 11 месяцев назад

Extraordinary people all!

@johnnunn8688 11 месяцев назад

Yep, and look what he did before the boat came along. As you say, ‘an extraordinary man’.

@mrwaterschoot5617 11 месяцев назад

@@Alic3IiWLand ateam of helpers

@jimanderson3549 11 месяцев назад

I was 70 when you cut the first tree and 77 when you launched. I have loved every minute and learned so much about everything! Thank you and all who worked so hard to make it possible! I salute you ALL!!!

@heyheyjc 11 месяцев назад

"Skipper Stephen Denette"... and I was already weeping like a child. Thank you, all of you, for sharing this incredible journey with all of us. It's been a shining example of how to lead a life well-lived.

@charlie15627 11 месяцев назад

It was good to see Alex there. He was there when it all began and its hard to see how Steve could have done this without him. At the very least, it would have taken a lot longer. Thank you Alex, for helping to make a dream into a reality. 👍

@howardbodiford7130 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations , she’s beautiful

@scottwooster4102 11 месяцев назад

So good to see Alix and his baby!

@casterman2 11 месяцев назад

Ben you made this old man cry. Thanks for your vision and creativity

@joshliberman659 11 месяцев назад

Am I the only person who felt a sense of loss this Friday morning? Coffee tasted a little less sweet without a new A2A video. Take a well deserved rest.

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

We’ll be back, and we’re so glad you’ll be there with us!

@Scott64T 11 месяцев назад

Watching KP help bend the chain plate made me smile. So glad to see her back to her old self. Being sick sucks.

@MakeSpaceByKP 11 месяцев назад

I just laughed, too! It wicked sucked. So happy to be back!

@a.m.v.6938 11 месяцев назад

I’m a 63 year old man setting here watching this crying like a 5 year old, what a emotional moment. I started watching when the lead was being poured been watching ever since. I am so happy for everyone but also sad that the build is coming to a end. Bon voyage Arabella.

@Poppi2006 11 месяцев назад

What is it about us men and liquid lead?

@ScottRottenFPV 11 месяцев назад

Me, too. Same here. So proud of all of your accomplishments! 😂. Fair winds and God speed. May the dolphins play in your wake and the flying fish leap for joy in front of your bow. 🎉🎉

@nathanokun8801 11 месяцев назад

To Steve, the Master Shipwright, who solves problems without missing a step and finished his dream on schedule. Hip-Hip-Hurray!!

@mikescheve429 11 месяцев назад

So happy to see Alix who was so involved from the beginning. I've been following Acorn to Arabella from the beginning, have made the trip to visit in the early days when the first planks were going on, and have enjoyed every video since. Thank you for everything you publish and accomplish. It's been such a pleasure to accompany the team on this journey! Cheers!

@bigups43 11 месяцев назад

Ive been watching the channel since inception, and watched the launch live! So proud of you all! Edit: IM NOT CRYING YOURE CRYING

@ladydi4runner 11 месяцев назад

Exactly! 😭What aThrill to see her in water! Got the major CHILLS! Been here 38:12 😅since the keel pour.

@carlsmith6613 11 месяцев назад

same here... it's been a grand journey so far; looking forward to videos of arabella sailing and steve's journey learning to sail... 👍

@SeanBlader 11 месяцев назад

Watched since the lead pour.... and hell yeah I'm crying.

@terrybullock3140 11 месяцев назад

definitely not me, Gen X don't cry. My eyes may possibly be leaking on your behalf though, lol

@nick.caffrey 11 месяцев назад

I'm not crying. You are blurry.

@TheRickpfarr 11 месяцев назад

The greatest gift of all was Bob showing up with VICTORIA!

@mikef.1000 11 месяцев назад

I have got to say, Steve, that was such a well-composed speech... "the most liberal of liberals, and the most conservative of conservatives", those words are going to be ringing in my ears for quite some time. In a world which boasts diversity but rarely practices it, you and everyone on your team are are a great example of what unity (as opposed to uniformity) looks like. I wish you and your family many great adventures in Arabella!

@paulswan1965 11 месяцев назад

I could not have said that better myself. We said. 🍾🍾🍾

@MakeSpaceByKP 11 месяцев назад

His words are few and always well chosen. ❤

@jannepeltonen2036 8 месяцев назад

I loved seeing Alix in there. His videography and editing was something I really missed for a long time.

@Ayns.L14A 11 месяцев назад

Great to see Alix again ,Congratulations on the Baby!!!!!

@durkus 11 месяцев назад

I got remarried 7 years ago in June. It’s gonna be difficult to remember how many years now that boat has been launched. Congratulations to all. It’s not just a boat. It’s a masterpiece.

@jz9985 11 месяцев назад

Steve thanks for letting me share your adventure over the last seven years. Joe

@horatiohornblower868 11 месяцев назад

I was really overwhelmed by a tsunami of emotions when I watched this video, the 271st in a seven year row. As long as courageous individuals have the bravery to pursue their dreams, mankind will not be in danger. Thank you Steve and all who took part in the building of this beautiful sailing vessel for letting us be a part of it! I am already looking forward for the launching of the sailing channel in a couple of weeks

@CharlieDoubleWhiskey 11 месяцев назад

I'm sitting here with my copper rivet in hand, tears streaming down my face (for the second time as I watched the live launch). I'm so proud of all of the folks who had a hand in building Arabella. Having watched every episode since the keel pour within an hour of it being posted, I feel invested in her. I'll likely never see her in person, yet I can't wait to see where she sails to.

@nick.caffrey 11 месяцев назад

I totally understand. Unless Arabella sails to Ireland, I'll probably never see her. But I travelled the same journey as you.

@MakeSpaceByKP 11 месяцев назад

You never know…

@sunny71169 11 месяцев назад

KP, I add my voice to the many who are SO pleased and relieved to see you back in harness and doing what you love. No doubt many were worried for your eventual recovery after your battle with long COVID. Best wishes for fair winds and following seas going forward.

@MakeSpaceByKP 11 месяцев назад

Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t describe how happy I was to be back, just in time.

@spitefulwar 11 месяцев назад

YT algorythmics led me to 2 guys pouring tons of lead into a ballast keel. Watching ever since. 7 years what a journey and this is only the first of many!

@stoneshrink 11 месяцев назад

I made one informative comment way back when you were pouring your keel (along with a picture of a famous Hot Rod icon) and suggested that you may wish to consider protection from the lead. You took the advice and ran with it - it was then I knew this day would come. No one knows everything, but the ones who listen can conquer the world. Congratulations.

@Zeekstuff 11 месяцев назад

I am so happy to see Alix at launch. He looks like he is doing well and now has a little one. I started watching when you guys poured the lead keel and I have been hooked since. It has been an amazing journey! Well done Steve and heres to the many more adventures that lay before you. Cheers!

@jlloyd2004mcs 11 месяцев назад

I have to say, this was more emotional for me than I thought it would be. I started getting misty when Grandpa’s dandelion wine was mentioned and things just got more emotional from there. What an incredible accomplishment you’ve all achieved. Just amazing. Bon Voyage, Arabella, Victoria and their crew!

@corysafford 11 месяцев назад

So happy to see Alex there.

@prereed 11 месяцев назад

A most exceptional video Ben. You are truly a master of your craft, and a truly fine person. Congratulations to Steve this is a journey of a lifetime. Well done!

@rong1924 11 месяцев назад

Ben has done an awesome job producing the videos, but to a large extent he's standing on Alix's shoulders. It was Alix's work on the videos that built the community that made all this possible. I'm glad he made it to the launch.

@prankishsquire2663 11 месяцев назад

Hip, Hip, Hooray.

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

If this channel isn’t a testament to the fact that nothing great is ever done alone, we don’t know what is! 🤘

@LeCharles07 11 месяцев назад

@@AcornToArabella 🥲

@richardsiddon610 11 месяцев назад

Made up for you lad. Both about time and well deserved. Joy to you.

@davidward9935 11 месяцев назад

For seven years it was said, “It is looking more like a boat.” It is now a boat and it floats. Congratulations to Steve, the man with a dream, and all who contributed their time, knowledge, blood, sweat and tears to this beautiful vessel. Arabella looks majestic in the water. And Bob, beautiful work on Victoria. Long live Victoria.

@paulschena8493 11 месяцев назад

Never in my life do I contribute to anything or anyone other than a couple of Charities & my Church, but this project reached out and grabbed me from the very first video. I can’t wait to see Arabella sail into Newburyport, MA. That will truly be one of the highlights of my life.

@patmancrowley8509 11 месяцев назад

It is GREAT to see Alex and his family!

@Ormek70 11 месяцев назад

4:50 The splicing needs "someone who knows what she's doing". She definitely is. This looks amazing. She might also work as a magician doing that. Kudos!

@brucemannjr 11 месяцев назад

I like to pass this to Steve and all were there in Mattapoisett Ma. Thank you for taking my brother Joseph daughter Kendra and I on the journey for the past 7 years. I remember from when you and Alex started it and I’m grateful I met you on Arabella, I will cherish this memory forever. Also can’t wait to see when you sail up and down the east coast take care from my brother Joseph Benesh daughter Kendra Mann and I Bruce Mann Jr.

@MrMichaelcurran 11 месяцев назад

To Steve, family, and crew (all 500) of you. Thank you all for sharing with those who love sailing, builders who do both, and viewers inspired to do. God Bless All!

@jryan3906 11 месяцев назад

Congrats again to Steve, Anne, Ben, KP, Adin, Aaron, and the rest of the build crew and volunteers on a magnificent job! It was an honor and privilege to be at the launch and I will remember it forever. Best of luck at the boat show and fine sailing ahead! Thanks!

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

Is that you, Bill? HAHAHAH 🫠 thank you sooooo much. -Anne

@jryan3906 10 месяцев назад

@@AcornToArabella It is! LOL. Your so very welcome! It was an honor. Be safe.

@VinceSamios 11 месяцев назад

"We all came together, and we all built this" - great speech dude... Really good!

@stephendavies923 11 месяцев назад

I wonder how long Ben has been waiting to title Steve as "Skipper", a well deserved moniker. This was just as emotional as the launch itself. Well done to you all.

@KingdaToro 10 месяцев назад

Skipper isn't even the final goal. That would be Sailor.

@leewarren5102 11 месяцев назад

Great to see Alex being there after all the years he was involved

@RandalfStudio 11 месяцев назад

Я пришел на этот канал где-то года три назад. Читал книги о пиратах, морских путешествиях. И вдруг решил что хочу сходить в плавание. Изучал разный контент по морской тематике и как-то наткнулся на ваш канал, казалось что пройдет вечность прежде чем судно выйдет в плавание, но этот день наступил и рад за вас. Это лучший пример того что нужно стремиться к свой мечте.

@sassafrasvalley1939 11 месяцев назад

Well said. Thank you.

@nick.caffrey 11 месяцев назад

Хорошо сказано!

@glacierwulf26 11 месяцев назад

Steve, you remind me of my Grandfather. Thank you, Greg.

@user-eo6nb7nx2b 11 месяцев назад

So amazing to watch a master arborist who happened to be a master carpenter become a master wooden boat builder. Not only that, he is a master humanist who created a village of people, all different as he described, bringing their varied talents to build and launch Arabella. Being at the launch was an amazing experience and reliving it in this episode was very touching. Congrats to you all!

@PoplarvilleMan 11 месяцев назад

As I sit at home so far away from the bay where Arabella now resides, it seems rare to witness and share in the joy of such a momentous and arduous undertaking as Steve, and his crew, have now accomplished. An emotional day for any of us who have followed the progress of Steve’s dream. With tears I sat and watched as Arabella’s rudder touched the ocean for the first time. Lesser men of dreams would never have accomplished such a task. Congratulations to those who had a hand in the fulfillment of this dream but mostly thank you for giving me something to look forward to during the long months of confinement due to the pandemic. I look forward to future adventures on the seas with Arabella and Victoria. Enjoy your success and go with the wind.

@nick.caffrey 11 месяцев назад

Amazing to watch Rebecca doing the wire splicing! So adept, obviously a professional. This video made me feel quite emotional. Not going to stop watching now!

@scothunter3221 11 месяцев назад

I just stumbled on this via a CBS News article. I kept looking at the boat in the video, not knowing much about it, but thinking that it looks so incredibly familiar. I was sure it was an Ingrid. For 10 years in the early 2000’s I lived and sailed on an Ingrid ketch in the Pacific Northwest, based in Port Townsend. My Ingrid was built in the early 50s on the Fraser river outside of Vancouver, BC. She had a unique heritage with the original Atkins design having been updated by famed Marine architect, Laurent Giles. She has a colorful history including 10 years in the South Pacific, movie, stars, bank, robbers, and more. She still lives in good hands in the Pacific Northwest. The happiest days of my life were spent on that boat. I am so incredibly envious. BTW, her name is originally Christian is and greet was and remains Jaga.

@hansg4933 11 месяцев назад

how much nicer the world would be if it was a bit more like the community around Arabella. I watched every week for 7 years and enjoyed every episode. I look forward to the next 7...

@tl4ever262 11 месяцев назад

Acorn to Arabella is the true American spirit. May God bless you on all of your adventures.

@guido1534 11 месяцев назад

It has been a long journey crew. My biggest fear since that lead pour was this will end one day. I once got a reply on my comment from you guys reminding me the build is only part of this journey. We will get to travel the world with you guys one day. I will forever follow every video just as I have from the start. God bless all of you!

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for being on the journey with us!

@bernhardjordan9200 10 месяцев назад

Seeing the boat finally on the water, it brought tears to my eyes

@bvalt1 11 месяцев назад

I was so happy to be able to be there for the launch, it was definitely New England full-on snotty, but no one cared, it was a special moment to be able to see first hand. I live only 20 minutes away, how lucky for me and my friends who were there to take part in this epic journey!!

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for coming!

@SuperRaymondh 11 месяцев назад

The launch was an amazing, heartfelt gathering of like minded people. Thank you to Steve and the crew, cant wait to see the adventures to come.

@Rsama60 11 месяцев назад

„If you want to build a ship, don't round up men to collect wood, to prepare tools, to allocate jobs and to split up the work, but teach the men the desire for the wide endless sea.“ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry I’m watching since the lead pour and never missed an episode. It was nice to see some faces that joined into that journey, mainly Alix. Steve steer Arabella go to some nice adventuers. May you always have wind in your sails and a hand-width of water under your keel.

@horseshoejerry 11 месяцев назад

Episodes, T-shirts, laughter and tears. Problems, solutions ,ideas and dreams. Well done Steve and all! Fair winds and following seas.

@alessandropezzo7661 11 месяцев назад

I usually never comment youtube's videos, but this time i really want to say thank you to all of you for this amazing journey. I was at the second year of university when i found this channel on youtube. You have been a huge source of inspiration to me and today that i'm struggling to find a job after my degree this video give me the strength to never give up! Thank you again to sharing this journey with us

@MikeFloutier 11 месяцев назад

Surely the greatest episode of the greatest channel on RU-vid; very well done Steve and everyone, congratulations and love! ⛵️🍾❤️

@DrRusty5 11 месяцев назад

Well, until we see the episode of Arabelle under sail for the first time!

@MikeFloutier 11 месяцев назад

@@DrRusty5 you are so right! 🤩

@adinbaird2076 11 месяцев назад

Has me crying all over again. Grateful to have been a part of this project :)

@johnnunn8688 11 месяцев назад

Thank you SO much. I’ve only been captivated for a couple of years but it’s been great catching up, from day one. Hope I live to see the next 7 years. 🤞

@billmeldrum2509 11 месяцев назад

I’m also a long term viewer. No dry eyes here. I can’t wait to see what adventures await. Bon Voyage! 🇨🇦 And a massive thanks to all who took part in constructing her.

@stephenstevens6573 11 месяцев назад

The biggest takeaway for me, is how huge Arabella looked in the boathouse, and how small she looks on.the water. As in all things in life, it is all a matter of perspective..fair winds and following seas.

@theafro 11 месяцев назад

Worthwhile endeavours are seldom easy, True happiness can only be earned. Sail forth Arabella!

@BrownianMotionPicture 11 месяцев назад

This project was a TRIP. When this started I was just starting to dream about sailing and these days I think about it almost every day.

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

Wow, that’s amazing to hear! Thanks for watching and we hope you keep on coming along with us on the journey!

@user-ux1qv8rw6y 11 месяцев назад

So good to see Alix and his baby!. Congratulations to Steve and the whole Arabella crew. What an incredible accomplishment..

@bubblez_x_beast8721 11 месяцев назад

I think this video represents every craftsman's dream. To have you work be appreciated by so many and have so many understand the literal blood, sweat, and tears you put into a project. Priceless.

@islandonlinenews 11 месяцев назад

Rumour has it that when Arabella launched even Chuck Norris shed a single tear.

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

🤣

@kingjohn1974 11 месяцев назад

Little acorn is a big girl now.I wish her a wonderful and happy life.

@rolanddunk5054 11 месяцев назад

Hi, having served my apprenticeship as a fitter I have watched the work of shipwrights,riggers,blacksmiths,pipe fitters and electricians.I can really appreciate the skills of the people building Arabella.I was very happy to see so many people attending the launch ceremony.thank you.Roly🇬🇧.(retired marine engineer).

@argh02 11 месяцев назад

She is so beautiful in the water. Beautiful editing and scoring, Ben, the second part of the video was very emotional. Got me all clogged up. A special channel, always close to my heart, from the very beginning of its existence. Congratulations, Steve, for your resilience, calm, and tenacity to see this through over 7 years.

@nick.caffrey 11 месяцев назад

She is a stunner afloat. And yes, I agree with everything you said.

@mozkitolife5437 11 месяцев назад

Tear-jerker, indeed. I watched from the very beginning. My children and yours have been born and grown somewhat since then. Life for me became hard in recent years and I lost touch with this project but I never stopped thinking about it. I decided to check in and something must have been calling because only 2 weeks have passed since this was uploaded. I don’t really feel a part of any community but this I am fully invested in emotionally. What an incredible gift you have to bring everyone together and apply the skills we have evolved to use. Bon voyage and I hope you continue to upload your travels with Arabella. I wish I was there with you.

@AcornToArabella 10 месяцев назад

Yup! We’ll have a new video this coming Friday.

@FT4Freedom 11 месяцев назад

I'm looking forward to a lifetime of episodes.

@banjopaisley1021 11 месяцев назад

Sometimes I wish I had parents or grandparents growing up. Great job to the selfless helpers and people who donated.

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

I want to be super clear that a vast majority of our crew was compensated because they are working class people who can’t work for free. We did have many short-term (few days at a time) volunteers, but selflessness wasn’t required to be a part of this at all. That’s so important for us to communicate… no one had to take a hit to get Steve across the finish line. The rising tide took all boats higher. -Anne

@michaelhill7471 11 месяцев назад

As beautiful as Arabella is so is the launch, Victoria. Steve gave a beautiful “inaugural “speech. I am so glad to have witnessed this journey to this point.I am looking forward to to sailing ventures now.

@bashful3009 11 месяцев назад

Holy moly this was a tearjerker. I started watching this channel less than 2 years ago when I saw a news story about a local man who was determined to build a sailboat from scratch despite having no shipbuilding or sailing experience. I subscribed because I felt like I needed a role model - someone chasing a crazy dream and making it happen. Seeing Arabella launch was a thing of beauty, and I’m inspired to keep working hard and live to my potential. Thank you Steve and team for documenting this moving achievement. This was truly one of the most uplifting things I’ve seen.

@kadinhart7085 9 месяцев назад

Wow, from having a random video about a lead keel pop up in my recommended to then binge-watching from episode 1, this has truly been a journey.

@AcornToArabella 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you’ve enjoyed the journey, which is continuing on the water!!

@RonaldJHElzenga 11 месяцев назад

Following seas and a lot of joy and pleasure with the result of this incredible project!! Sail on today's wind.. Yesterday's wind won't take you forward.. Tomorrow's wind may stay out.. Sail on today's wind..

@TacoBell84 11 месяцев назад

It’s been an honour watching this channel over the last 7 years. She’s a beauty.

@dboboc 11 месяцев назад

Yes, shows what a lot of e- begging can get you.

@jonnyskray3000 11 месяцев назад

Damn, seeing Steve on the bow passing the crowd on the docks was heart felt. So many people to finish the journey from starting with just 2 guys. Incredible!

@anthonymiller8989 11 месяцев назад

Tony and Susan here, God speed on your journey

@AcornToArabella 11 месяцев назад

🙌🏆

@tmscheum 11 месяцев назад

Felling and milling the lumber. Pouring the lead keel. The first boat house. The rebuilt boat house. The massive backbone timbers. Putting up the molds. Steam bending the frames. Disassembling Victoria. The bronze floors. The cedar planking. The oak planking. Alix, Steve and Kiva. The diesel engine. The first bulkhead. So many milestone events that we have been privileged to be part of. Congratulations Steve!

@myfatboy1234 11 месяцев назад

From a 66 year old non-sailor. This has been one of the most fascinating journeys I have ever seen. The challenges, the successes, the craftsmanship, the people... Most excellent!

@Dronston 11 месяцев назад

What an achievement! Really looking forward to the metamorphosis this channel will go through. I am a WSLP (watching since lead poor), been watching ever since and saw her launch live. I feel a bit a part of this project. Have recommended the channel to some people and made a very modest contribution once. Would not have paid for probably more than a few bronze screws, but it's a few screws 🙂 I hope that at some point in my life I line up with Arabella's position in the world and maybe see her for real. Cheers team!

@timothywhieldon1971 11 месяцев назад

There have been MANY great channels that do great things like this in the making of something extraordinary but FEW of them actually finish. Its bitter sweet for sure to see this and i wish the last 6 months were drawn out in the old way you did videos showing the entire processes, so much got hardly a gimps at what got done and how.

@risun71 11 месяцев назад

followed this build on and off for so many years. So happy to see it finally being launched. It is truly beautiful. To all the people building it and supporting the build, thanks for the journey.

@felipericketts 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations to the the crew and congratulations to Alix who had a beautiful launch of his own! Now matter what each one of us believes, the humanity in us is the same in all and is is what really maters! 🙂

@prankishsquire2663 11 месяцев назад

Well said.

@FT4Freedom 11 месяцев назад

This series will be used for education for generations to come. Not just in boat building but dream making. Perseverance, endurance, vigilance, unity, kindness, mentality, and completion.

@evanschwartz3030 11 месяцев назад

Exactly correct!

@OneEyedOracle 8 месяцев назад

Watched this epic journey for years, so thrilled to see her finally resting on water, congratulations and may the wind always hold you in its heart. :)

@PontusWelin 11 месяцев назад

And so the acorn grew into a tree. A beautiful oak with roots in all corners of the world. And wherever her roots grew she dropped new acorns Full of her heart and soul

@davidhartmann5492 11 месяцев назад

I am completely blown away not just by the boat that you built but the community you created. Well done is an understatement.

@citizenone3442 11 месяцев назад

I was skeptical of how this boat would look when I started watching a few years ago. You exceeded my expectations. The boat looks fantastic. Very proud of you and your team.

@Bruin4Life 11 месяцев назад

I look forward to videos of Arabella at sail after watching her being built from the keel up. Great job to Steve, all of the shipwrights, volunteers, electricians, sailmakers, etc. as I have learned many things about boat building just by watching the videos every week or so. Wishing you fair winds and following seas throughout your journey and pray that your mom’s cancer goes into remission and stays there for many years as I follow your journey.

@outhous3 11 месяцев назад

Came for a lead keel. Stayed for the amazing journey. Its been a fun couple of years watching this boat get built

@janote641 11 месяцев назад

Seven years since I 've started to watch this amazing channel, it is rewarding to see Arabella in the water...my best wishes to all of you...greetings from Quilpue, Chile