Other People's Race Boats - Episode 280 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

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Solo ocean racing, and the types of boats people use for them, is a world apart from Arabella and our crew here. We're getting ready for our own big adventure in 2025-climbing huge walls in Baffin Island-and see similar care and consideration applied to the preparations of a Hawaiian sailor we met in Portland, Maine. Hear his story here and take a tour of the boat with Steve and Satchel.
A boat sinks at the dock in a big blow, Robin docks Arabella, we arrive in Rockland, Maine, and we finally get the final three pins we need to complete the pinrails. Thanks Ron!
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Acorn to Arabella started as a wooden boat building project in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve began the journey as an amateur wooden boat builder crafting 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 now sailing the boat-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that traditional wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project continues beyond the boat shop, as Steve and crew 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.
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@doughudgens9275 8 месяцев назад

For those of us that don’t live in New England, I vote for Ben to add a shot of a map showing Arabella’s voyage on this week’s video.

@gerardvila4685 8 месяцев назад

Seconded.

@shaunbarta7990 8 месяцев назад

Agree

@DougLynch-xp6zl 8 месяцев назад

Very good idea!

@paulmcmanus6222 8 месяцев назад

Hear, hear!

@colingrey9326 8 месяцев назад

All maps all the time❤

@themerrigans2734 8 месяцев назад

Content of Steve's videos going forward. 30% sailing and fixing stuff, 40% socializing, 10% cooking. Then again more socializing with sailing folks and the visits to marinas, about 20% of that. I enjoyed the build from day one, glad it's done. Now some traveling vids to watch. Thanks Steve.

@pfalzgraf7527 8 месяцев назад

There's just one word for it all: "Sailing" But man, can "sailing" and "sailing" be worlds apart! Very nice one! Thanks!

@stevenordyke5990 8 месяцев назад

Ronnie is amazing. He has a real chance of winning the Global Solo.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

His preparedness is admirable, and his generosity with his time is so very appreciated. -Anne

@georgefrench1907 8 месяцев назад

Tip of the hat to Ron. Beautiful work.

@luuk341 8 месяцев назад

Grade A machine work on those pins. They look lovely

@jamesisaphotographer 8 месяцев назад

What a life...

@raybame5816 8 месяцев назад

Great idea Resourceful Ron had repurposing old prop shafts into beautiful new Monel belaying pins. Yah gotta respect good old Downeast ingenuity. It seems to be totally consistent with Steve's approach to Arabella.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

We’re grateful for his time and talent!

@terrygrotefeld4814 8 месяцев назад

What a great little episode, "you made the toy, now you can play with it" so nice to see you and Robin "on the rocks again", have fun, cheers from the UK

@glencrandall7051 8 месяцев назад

Another vote for a chart of Arabella's voyages. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@bobbell2555 8 месяцев назад

Though I only have a 19' ski boat that stays on a lake, I tell people, that anyone can go fast, but it takes skill to go slow! Get docking Robin!!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Slow is pro! 🏆

@fonhollohan2908 8 месяцев назад

I've got a huge smile on my face Steve watching you both begin to live your dream to venture onto many adventures.

@mgmcd1 8 месяцев назад

It’s awesome to think back on that lead keel episode and knowing it’s keeping you right side up.

@myboatprojectaquaris 8 месяцев назад

Ben, you have a smooth and soothing voice. I’m glad you are narrating these vids. Please stay on. Maybe, you want to read audio books? 🤗

@DrTheRich 8 месяцев назад

Love how rest and relaxation for Steve and Robin means, climbing cliffs with tons of gear...

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

😁

@dickdegraaff5452 8 месяцев назад

Dear Steve and and all others who worked on Arabella, It’s really a pleasure to see Arabella sailing over the ocean and even with som tough weather she seems to be very stable what’s amazing for such a relatively small boat. Willeke and I still hope to see her sailing with full sails including a spinnaker because that must be awesome to watch. We wish you and others who are joining a trip with Arabella a safe journey and look forward to your next vlog plus we send you love from the Netherlands

@d-rot 8 месяцев назад

Top Roping sport routes is pretty chill as rock climbing goes. You can just focus on the climb itself with little fear since any fall off the route is only a few inches to a few feet at most. There are no whippers as long as the belayer is on point and hasn't given you tons of slack.

@DrTheRich 8 месяцев назад

@@d-rot Still sounds less relaxing to me than floating in a hot tub with bubbles...

@buellb0y 8 месяцев назад

@@DrTheRich Ironically, one can do both. On the same day no less.

@peem1244 8 месяцев назад

Hi Steve, Robin & Akeiva, hope you are all well. From the peace that was the boat shed to the peace of the wind and water. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. PS. Good luck Ronnie. 👍✌

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Cheers!

@davidantill6949 8 месяцев назад

I'm so pleased Akiva gets to share life aboard with you. I was not sure how long the build would take but he is now definitely part of the crew 👍🏻

@scottmckenzie2289 8 месяцев назад

Thats what i keep thinking about David, How is Akiva adapting to life on the water, it must be very strange for him/her but seems to be doing okay. Ive watched the build from the start, they are all amazing.

@bartramdilks26 8 месяцев назад

"wicked thin", spoken like only a true New Englander can. I lived 300 yards from the Rockland dock for 12 years and went to many a wooden boat show while there, and used to moor my little sailboat in that cove, it is a beautiful little town. I have enjoyed the build and the journey. take care.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Cheers!

@lincolngrove2808 8 месяцев назад

It's really nice to see Steve looking so much more relaxed aboard Arabella. It was no surprise that he was so stressed just after launch and I'm pleased to see him past that difficult transition.

@randyclyde4939 8 месяцев назад

The sights and sounds and views from the boat while underway... awesome. Reminds me of earlier times with family on the Chesapeake Bay aboard our cutter-rigged 36' sloop, Golden Shadow. Times that are gone but still strong in my memories. Thanks for taking us along. I've already replayed sections and will for the coming week. Be well, be safe!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your memory with us.

@worldexplorer75 8 месяцев назад

Waking up to a foggy morning is wonderfully surreal, particularly after a stormy night. It is usually so quiet you can hear a pin drop a mile away. I always was reluctant to break the silence the motor to get under way. I could easily get hypnotized with the wake rippling away, adding the first texture to the still waters. Slowly earth wakes up, and before you know it, it is back to normal conditions.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

It’s really, really great. I sail (drift?) off anchor in those conditions, too. ☺️ -Anne

@johnfitchyouttube 8 месяцев назад

Sorry we missed you while we were away - we're within sight of the Dolphin. And our child's middle name is "Stover" after their ancestor and your "safe harbor". Glad Arabella got to enjoy some of Harpswell.

@MrMichaelcurran 8 месяцев назад

Ya never know who you'll meet on your travels. That to me adds such spice to the life of one who travels. All the best to Steve and crew.

@C0N72 8 месяцев назад

Ronnie's boat is much more like what I'm used to! I have the same dream to solo race around the world. I'll be watching his race closely

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the tour.

@robertiddon9270 8 месяцев назад

Sending you love from Liverpool, thanks for the excellent content 😃😃

@johnnunn8688 8 месяцев назад

Very interesting. Just wondering, Steven. Both you and Robyn are super-fit and adventurous people. Aboard the relatively cramped conditions aboard Arabella, how do you keep your strength conditioning up. I would love to see a video on that.

@fireroadie6654 8 месяцев назад

Way cool seeing Steve meet new people/captain and meeting up with the guy who made the pins. Way cool. I can wait to see who they meet and places they go 2 years from now. Big fan from Texas

@joecioe8566 8 месяцев назад

Great job piloting and docking the boat, Robin. Watch out for Hurricane Lee in the coming weeks. Its great watching you living your dream.

@TheGahta 8 месяцев назад

That raceboat looks slick af Especially the starmap in the dome 😮 Best of luck to him

@russwabuda1556 8 месяцев назад

once again breath-taking views, excellent intelligent content and warm and friendly dialog. thank you. please believe me your efforts are well appreciated.. best wishes

@Chr.U.Cas2216 8 месяцев назад

Dear Arabella Crew 👍👌👏 I'm somehow blown away that I like the sailing episodes even more than the building videos. All have been nicely done vids but the sailing episodes are simply something special. I'm not even a sailboat guy (don't like all the aslant stuff) but I'm nevertheless totally fascinated by Arabella's journey. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people and smiling Akiva. Post Scriptum: Ron, you're a great guy. Kudos.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Glad you’re enjoying them!

@jeremyames2689 8 месяцев назад

So nice to see Arabella in Rockland! My grandmother has a 1 room cottage on the ocean just up the road in Owl's Head. Such a great place to enjoy life.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

It’s a wonderful place in the world.

@billlippincott3937 8 месяцев назад

Such a chill episode!! Captian Robin...look'n great!!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday, Bill!

@krispress7824 8 месяцев назад

Cool Ron for helping. Here’s hoping Hurricane Lee stays away from you.

@ryan_mcme 8 месяцев назад

G' morning, 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday!

@rusticthumper5500 8 месяцев назад

Arabella has that beautiful classic design and build quality. If you did not know she was built in the last 7 to 8 years you could easily be mistaken for thinking she was made back in 1920's to 1930's.

@garyfairbrother5532 8 месяцев назад

Nice little video. Good to see a relaxed and uncomplicated day once in a while on a sailing/ fine-tuning channel. Felt like I was standing next to you most of the time. I like the overcast foggy days on the water…they feel cozy to me.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Excellent, mission accomplished.

@Greyskyy151 8 месяцев назад

Love getting this notification every Friday morning!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Aw that's so awesome to hear. Happy Friday!

@RossWilliamsDC 8 месяцев назад

Good luck Ronnie. Best wishes for your friends, family and community in Lahaina.

@avoirdupois1 8 месяцев назад

Speaking of blustery weather, I hope everyone was safe in the storm.

@Gorbyrev 8 месяцев назад

I am liking the seaborne correspondent direction the channel is taking. Much appreciated. Keep telling stories.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, that’s so nice to hear.

@Satorisails77 8 месяцев назад

Life goals to be the guy who machines belaying pins in retirement

@MrConverse 8 месяцев назад

Ronnie (I hope I spelled that right), I heard in the video that you are from Lahaina. I live in Hawaii too. On Oʻahu. I hope anyone you know back home is healing from the devastating wildfires. Aloha!

@passinthru4328 8 месяцев назад

Sailing and hugging a rock wall seems a good balance.

@luuk341 8 месяцев назад

What an awesome raceboat! Best of luck to her and her skipper!

@AndrexT 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful skies at 15:00 and then you found a mooring with my name on it. 😀Great docking by Robin.

@Smokkedandslammed 8 месяцев назад

Hell yeah Ron! Even rockin the A2A shirt!

@brianking5058 8 месяцев назад

I can only add to so many other people's admiration for the project, and the videos of the sailing off the New England coast. But, while I'm here, please can we get you to reconsider the guard-rails. You saw them, as absolutely standard, on the ocean racer. Those guys are so well adapted to the motion of a boat in rough weather, but most of us are not, even if we sail a lot. I can guarantee you will slip and fall, thrown off balance, at some point. You will probably not survive in cold water unless you have a strong crew able to do an instant MOB manoeuvre. We don't want to lose you!!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Most of those are put on for insurance or even for race rule purposes, and aren’t at a height that is particularly useful. We have jacklines higher on the to-do list than lifelines, but both are coming. Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching! -Anne

@alansimpson565 8 месяцев назад

Hope Ronnie is good at dodging hurricanes. Tough time to be crossing the Atlantic.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Weather routing is key.

@charlesmoore456 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday, Gang! Another great show.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday!

@vgaulin 8 месяцев назад

Amazing achievement! I watch you video on amd off from the beginning and I am very impress with the end result! So many don't even get to the end and you did! Amazing you should be proud of yourself....

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, glad you’re checking in from time to time. Thanks for watching!

@micahgerdis1008 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful scenic shots this video. Really nice...

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@jamesboardman609 8 месяцев назад

Harps well!, nice port! I used to pick up lobsters there a few decades ago for sale down on the cape. Safe travels to you guys!

@christyhanlon554 8 месяцев назад

Great work Robyn!! 10 out of 10

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

🙌

@MikeFloutier 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for another delightful video. The shot at around 15 minutes in is glorious! ⛵️🍾❤️

@jaydubya4727 8 месяцев назад

Another excellent quality video with great content, makes me feel like I'm there with y'all. Sparrow's clean lines and utilitarian look seems very efficient and I bet it's a hoot to be on board when she's flying!!

@gilray1977 8 месяцев назад

I realize the two boats are worlds apart, but what Sailor doesn't love all the variations and lore ? The sails are 'Elvstrom'. If you are not already aware of Paul Elvstrom's iconic legacy, then check him out on a 'deep dive' . Elvstrom was a visionary ! As a kid I had the finest dinghy racing PFD (an Elvstrom) and the now out of print Elvvstrom ratchet blocks were on par if not superior to the Harkens. I could go on and on from that start but will leave the exploration of his legacy to you :)

@gilray1977 8 месяцев назад

I just started watching and had to pause. Plz, plz, plz put end caps / chamfered blocks on both ends of the jib sheet tracks. I installed and left them off for a few weeks until I almost laid the ball of my foot wide open. A millimeter lower on my step and I would have really done a job on myself !

@jackdotzman2908 8 месяцев назад

Another great video, most enjoyable viewing to see what’s happening on Arabella. Thank you

@user-eq4zy8we1i 8 месяцев назад

Enjoyed watching, as it is great to see Arabella and crew off on a new adventure. One note, the website for the around the world race is “global solo challenge”, not “global ocean challenge”.

@ProjectDimeBag 8 месяцев назад

Is there map of what you have guys sailed so far. Would love to see where the boats been from a water map. Such a beautiful boat.

@ozwhistles 8 месяцев назад

I am enjoying the side story of the Steve/Robyn dynamic. It takes a strong man to keep up with a strong woman. When 2 strong people unite? They become more powerful than 4. And that is only the start - strong people are attracted into a strong team, and with each who joins? The person-power of community advances exponentially. And much can be achieved.

@jannepeltonen2036 8 месяцев назад

Rock climbing and sailing. Doesn't get much better :)

@Neptune730 8 месяцев назад

Cool video! Good luck Ship Yard Brewing!!!

@americanbaldguy4238 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday!! Boat show, woot!

@snowstrobe 8 месяцев назад

If anyone wants to read about the first single-hand , non-stop, round the world race, the Golden Globe, there is a brilliantly written book called A Voyage of Madmen, by Peter Nichols. A hand-built boat designed by Atkin won the race, but it was a truly bizarre event, and a fascinating read.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

It’s an amazing book, for sure.

@MrCanadianGoof 8 месяцев назад

Way to be Ron!!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

We’re so grateful!

@kevinmartin3859 8 месяцев назад

Nice one Steve and Robin 😊😊😊

@DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA 8 месяцев назад

Graduated from Camden-Rockport High… I see familiar shore and am grateful! Rockland is missed!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Glad to bring you there for a visit. 😊

@brennansmith6126 8 месяцев назад

Dang, Ben. You play banjo too?! Love that climbing / closing credits music. Great work as always.

@NoiseMakerX 8 месяцев назад

@12:08 That is a great shot!

@ronaldjackson5418 8 месяцев назад

great episode, this is such an awesome channel

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so very much!

@immaculatelation 8 месяцев назад

Yay! Good morning!

@mozkitolife5437 8 месяцев назад

I love your videos so so much. It calms the soul. I wish I was doing the same.

@stevedunford7632 8 месяцев назад

Seeing you guys climbing reminded me of watching another climber practising negotiating the underside of a large rock overhang. This was in Cheddar Gorge UK. I say 'practising' because the overhang is no more than 6 feet off the ground, in a car park, with his wife sitting in a chair alongside him reading a newspaper.

@badcat4707 8 месяцев назад

Good morning Akiva 🐺 and Crew 😸😺

@talegunner4414 8 месяцев назад

I used to service medical equipment in Maine. The lobster was fantastic. I really don't know how you get rest and relaxation from climbing. LOL

@mwhelan53 8 месяцев назад

Steve rockin the salt water beard. 😅

@kathywrightjohnson6804 8 месяцев назад

Hello crew! Good to see you again.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday, Kathy!

@danweyant4909 8 месяцев назад

Ronnie was delivering a Mount Gay30 back to California from Oahu WHEN THE KEEL FELL OFF a couple days out from the coast, and they still brought it home.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

HOOOOO!! It’s amazing what you can fix for yourself out there, and that’s the only option.

@markalton2809 8 месяцев назад

Please make preparations for potentially some very heavy weather heading Arabella's way September 17th - 19th, get her somewhere safe and sheltered, all the anchors out, etc, etc.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

We’re aware, thanks. There are lots of hurricane holes around Penobscot bay. It’s a good place to be. -Anne

@fireantsarestrange 8 месяцев назад

Heading North when winter is approaching... yea. Probably not the best idea.

@philparmenter53 8 месяцев назад

Greetings all and Happy Friday, not in Plymouth UK for the next couple of weeks, holidaying in Corfu Greece

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Oh wow, Phil, have a great time and safe travels. Happy Friday!

@KingdaToro 8 месяцев назад

Speaking of boat names, any plans to put Arabella's name on her? Seems a shame for it to be missing, especially with Victoria having those gorgeous bronze letters!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Yes, it’s just not a huge priority right now.

@rick91443 8 месяцев назад

Caught up now, after chores, catching up after two weeks away....rr Normandy, Fra.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Hope your trip was sweet, Richard!

@williamschmidt8944 8 месяцев назад

Good morning crew!

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Good morning and happy Friday!

@melshea2519 8 месяцев назад

Good morning Atlantic Ocean! 😊

@JakobEngl 8 месяцев назад

Great Video !

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@tdiron5277 8 месяцев назад

The Black Pearl sunk and Jack Sparrow has taken Arabella as captain 😂 😎

@richardsiddon610 8 месяцев назад

Looking good guys. Thankyou.

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Cheers!

@nrgspike 8 месяцев назад

I nearly spat out my coffee when he said 2008 was 15yrs ago - I refuse to accept this reality and wish to substitute my own please?

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Indeed, I’m with ya! -Anne

@kenthresh3350 8 месяцев назад

That was a nice docking

@Ayns.L14A 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday everyone, great to see Steve and Robin having some much needed R+R, that race boat was very Impressive but not half a pretty as 'Bella.............

@taylor.... 8 месяцев назад

That's why it has my flag on it, 🇦🇺 claiming a little pride

@rodneywroten2994 8 месяцев назад

great video

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@budschermerhorn6062 8 месяцев назад

Good Morning from Sandwich, MA

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Happy Friday, Bud!

@Redeye5978 8 месяцев назад

Good Morning y'all

@AcornToArabella 8 месяцев назад

Belated happy Friday! Yesterday was a busy day!!

@kathywrightjohnson6804 8 месяцев назад

I love how the boat pukes out an Akiva. Does someone have to give him a boost getting back on deck?

@sracer42 8 месяцев назад

10 miles from my house. Wish I had known you were there!

@paulrollinson7604 8 месяцев назад

GM... starting to look more like fun than work. Since you're near Rockland, will have to wait until you move further south to test VHF capabilities. Even with a tuned high power station, VHF from CT would be tough. Enjoy the fall..... It's absolutely beautiful on the ME coast in Sept and Oct.