S4E10 Solo Atlantic Crossing: Sailing the Atlantic Ocean Alone in a 21ft Home Built Sailboat Pt10

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Wave Rover has departed Virginia Beach, USA and is en-route to the Port of Horta in the Azores. In this video Wave Rover enjoys 26kt winds and 3m (9ft) seas but is penilitized for going too fast.
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@michaelhamway2776 6 дней назад

Loved that the passing ship recognized you. What a great greeting from the captain 👍

@RoversAdventure 5 дней назад

Yes it was! Thanks for the comment Michael.

@MrArray1967 2 дня назад

😂🎌

@SavingMaverick55 День назад

Lol. I recognized that as sarcastic dry humor the moment he said it.

@bernardszirth9665 6 дней назад

Loved to go back in time and hear about Gabriola Island in BC…. What an amazing adventure you have both forged :)

@RoversAdventure 5 дней назад

It was a long time ago but one of those moments that is crystal clear in my memory.

@rima9046 2 дня назад

Wave rover is now your tent. It gives you safety and comfort.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Exactly

@Michael-f6g3m 2 дня назад

We appreciate you sharing your adventures. We are bracing for Hurricane rain and wind here in Georgia. Be safe friend. Thoughts and prayers 🙏 from Georgia. GaMike

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Hunker down my friend and be safe

@harryminaker6037 2 дня назад

Good Day - Excellent segment, particularly your sharing the AIS system in operation. Greatly appreciated. Best of all luck!

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Many thanks!

@cpobyrne1 2 дня назад

Hope your wife's rhododendrons are doing ok! ~~~_/) ~~~

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

She's a great gardener.

@peterb9038 2 дня назад

Foxtrot Yankee Oscar Alpha

@sailawayteam 2 дня назад

Having a strong boat in the ocean is comforting, but having a Mrs. Wave Rover back home taking care of the rhododendrons is at least equally comforting!

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

I'm a fortunate man

@japhillipscpa День назад

Even if you think it is safe in the cockpit area, you should always be wearing a safety harness in the open ocean. Especially since you are sailing solo. May you always have fair winds and following seas.

@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 2 дня назад

Brilliant view of that sunrise! Loved your camping story … my wife and I had a similar experience when we had our first canoe camping adventure … once that first portage is behind you the experience becomes magical. Very interesting to see the ship alert system in action and how about her WR salute … very cool. Thanks for the self steering top tip … well described. Speaking of the Mk lll, my OCD gets triggered every time I see those two shackles on the control arms … why are they hooked on differently? Probably just me but one of them could do with being repositioned. Hold fast! ⛵️🇨🇦⚓️😄

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

I should have seen and fixed the shackles

@jamesadams1064 День назад

I’m curious as to what you feel the differences are between the new Wave Rover and the Conteesa? Fair winds and following seas, Captain.

@RoversAdventure День назад

video coming after this passage

@Paco-p6e 2 дня назад

Having spent most of my adult life at sea, I enjoy the sailing, but what is priceless to me are your perspectives on life in general. Thank you for sharing . I grew up off the grid in a remote fishing village, your comments are spot on.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Thank you very much for this comment

@brianfields4479 2 дня назад

Thanks for sharing, as always, a very enjoyable video. Best wishes : brian in nz.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Great to hear from NZ

@wyattfamily8997 2 дня назад

@@RoversAdventure Following from Brisbane, Australia.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

@@wyattfamily8997 I have so many fond memories of my time back on the Brisbane river

@hstrinzel 2 дня назад

FANTASTIC journey. Thank you so much for sharing! Your spirit of adventure colors over into my own life. Thank you!

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@roberth7894 День назад

You remind me of Sven Yrvind, another solo sailor who has been hand building his boats for many years. Fair seas to you!

@asd67lkj День назад

Amazing that both you and the other ship used and could understand semaphore.. Bit of a lost art these days. Must have been great to be recognized . The AIS would have given them your name...

@claverton 2 дня назад

A good choice of music you chose to put with the segment where you were talking about camping at Gabriola Island. Beautiful tones.

@CowboyStag 2 дня назад

Groovy action on the Atlantic -- From Mousetown Florida where the Gulf comes to us

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Fantastic. Gulf comes to us

@markgallagher1376 2 дня назад

So cool the ship crew were fans of yours.

@Cptnbond 2 дня назад

Consider your food strategy, what was your body starting weight, and do you expect to gain or lose weight when you finally arrive at Horta?

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

I expect that I will lose a little bit, but nothing like previous voyages

@shawnlund 2 дня назад

I can eat the same thing everyday as well. Makes meal prep and planning pretty simple. Thanks for sharing your adventure, I’m completely hooked on the idea that you can travel the world being pushed by the wind.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Thanks for watching!

@sebinasia 20 часов назад

Just beautiful. It's as though you, your ship and the environment are becoming as one. In my sailing experience, adverse weather conditions have always felt like something negative that needs to be tackled and overcome, you seem able to embrace it as part of the larger experience of sailing, it's wonderful to see.

@RoversAdventure 20 часов назад

Thank you. Adapting and embracing to the changing faces of the sea has been a theme of my voyages.

@Paul3364 2 дня назад

Another great video Alan. Does your wife ever join you on your adventures ?

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

She doesn't like sailing but will be joining me in Ireland

@hecdc7703 2 дня назад

She handles very well in the rough seas. The extra work you did on the keels is paying off now. Be safe and thanks for the video.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Absolutely

@redwood1957 2 дня назад

Looks like there is not a bit of stress on the rigging nice. What ais program was running on you tablet? Thank you God bless

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Vesper 8000

@tamar5261 2 дня назад

Looks awesome Allan, almost makes me want to get a boat..

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

lol

@MrArray1967 2 дня назад

Forge your own adventure 😂

@karlberardi4351 2 дня назад

I would be craving some ketchup by now.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

You can break any habit in 3 weeks

@MrArray1967 2 дня назад

That's where the Danish tin mackerel comes in with its tomato sauce.

@ianjones1118 10 часов назад

Your organization, preparedness and the cleanliness of Wave Rover are so calming in such an unpredictable environment. Great video!

@RoversAdventure 30 минут назад

In my opinion it's all part of seamanship

@alanbutterworth4219 2 дня назад

Hey Alan, I presume Waverover is not dancing about on Francopan's AIS monitor?

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

It would look steady

@chuckdebian2205 День назад

Whats the range of positive stability for the Waverover? I notice that the class 5.8 has a range of positive figure of 140 degrees which is excellent. The Contessa 26 also had a very high number which I cant recall and likewise the contessa 32. Was self righting test done on Waverover? Are you running radar detector like the CARD?

@RoversAdventure День назад

About 130 degrees. But in a dynamic situation such as wind and seas this isn't really that important of a metric.

@54Berra День назад

It is hard to imagine a better boat than yours for solo ocean sailing. If anything at all could improve I guess it would be insulation. Maybe possible to build a similar boat using 7 cm divinycell board instead of marine plywood? About this off-grid stuff I feel that the real reason you can be off-grid at all is actually the grid. Your boat is built and in most details consists of material imported to you from the grid. The boat is an idustrial product put together by you and I feel you have made a beautiful job doping that. I love your videos. Many thanks!!

@RoversAdventure День назад

The boat could easily be built of other materials. We spoke of that during the planning phase of the design but discounted it due to the cost. The design was to be accessible to builders of limited means.

@johnlawrence7268 День назад

I have a friend who lives on Mudge Island just off Gabriola Island. To get there from Vancouver you first get a ferry to Nanaimo, then another ferry to Gabriola Island then row over to Mudge Island. What a journey but not half as exciting as you're experiencing at the moment.

@RoversAdventure День назад

Many's a time Mrs Rover and I made that journey from Nanaimo.

@DecathlonG-BTXX 2 дня назад

You look hardened or wiser than when you was in ya 26footer!

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

I worked on getting into better shape for this voyage

@japeltoni День назад

Excellent video Alan again! Your rhythm of shooting calm passage in story telling while there are 10ft waves in the background is just hard to beat from the dynamic drama point of view. Your professional approach to issues, whatever they are, must come only from years of experience and iterative self-development, not forgetting God’s leading and protection. Stay well and healthy as you are 🙏. With high respect, Janne/Finland

@RoversAdventure День назад

Thank you for another terrific comment my friend.

@richarddaken6770 2 дня назад

Great video 💯... Always looking forward to the next!

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

More to come!

@nessuno1948 2 дня назад

You should switch to relative motion, not real. Relative gives what you see in real life if you are moving. If the function is possible with AIS, though.

@thomasplower367 2 дня назад

He is a trained Naval Officer. Navies use true North presentations on all radar repeaters and tactical displays. It's what he's used to. Relative motion is just as good, it all depends on what you are comfortable with.

@chrismazuzan2427 День назад

Much, much more than the best sailing channel, this is stunning in its production values and poetry of life! ❤️☮️🌈⛵️

@RoversAdventure День назад

Wow, thank you!

@OnToCamping 2 дня назад

Out there living the dream!

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

I'm very lucky to be able to do this

@roberthead3984 День назад

Hi Alan im a huge fan such an inspiration. Was wondering. I know the reasoning behind your diet, but do you get sick of it.

@RoversAdventure День назад

Not at all

@DrSurf-fx4gf День назад

Oh man you have to change your breakfast choice, I gave it a try and figured out that I'm not a big fan of canned mackerel.

@RoversAdventure День назад

lol, I love it

@39Thorns 2 дня назад

You've clearly done your homework on nutrition, perfect strategy for sustaining yourself during a passage where mealtimes might be irregular for whatever reason. Fish oils, tallow, eggs...this squares with everything I've learned too. If you ever get the chance, please speak on your previous experience with a metal boat and why you chose to go with plywood for this build. Because as with nutrition, it seems you've put a lot of consideration into the whole thing and I'd like to follow the paths of your reasoning. I myself would like to build (something sized more for a couple to spend whole seasons on), but am still up in the air about steel vs plywood. I keep circling back to a Brent boat in my thinking, or a larger Wave Rover style if one is on the horizon.

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Good idea for a video. Will try to do something when I am in the Azores

@alangurley4152 2 дня назад

AHOY CAPT. ROVER, REALLY ENJOY LIVING THE ADVENTURE THROUGH YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS....I HAVE BEEN DYING TO ASK YOU WHY YOU COVER YOUR SHIP STORES EGGS IN VASELINE??? YOU POINTED OUT A FEW VIDEOS BACK, BUT DID NOT EXPLAIN WHY....PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU CAN....BE SAFE...AND STAY SHARP!

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

if eggs are washed then the protective coating that the hen puts on the egg is removed so I coat them in Vaseline. This preserves them.

@sanchezshots 2 дня назад

Learn to cook rice and bean ,share with yours omelet .Nut maket a good snack Keep up with the good sailing Saludos desde Marina del Rey California.

@RoversAdventure День назад

I don't eat carbs and I'm happy and healthy with my diet

@stephanswart3981 2 дня назад

Sorry, South. 😂

@Andrey-z9m 2 дня назад

👍👍👍👏

@naignildoi826 2 дня назад

do you carry a spare sail on these trips ?????

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

No but I carry repair supplies

@stephanswart3981 2 дня назад

How I envy you. Fair winds my friend from Soyth Africa.

@mcrumph День назад

I admire a great many things about what you are doing. However, I, personally, could not eat the same thing day in, day out. No hot sauce? Peppers, jalapenos & otherwise? Onions, olives, artichokes, tomatoes? Cheese, Oh, the cheese? & don't get me started on bread (or lack there of); I could not take it. & is that the only meal you eat in a day? Anyway, I'm glad you are enjoying yourself. Cheers.

@RoversAdventure День назад

lol.

@captainjimolchs День назад

Condiments encourage overeating. If the food is of good quality, it tastes good. Sven Yrwind goes hundreds of days eating the same thing, once per day, without cooking.

@Trevlead День назад

How is your solar power holding up on cloudy days?

@RoversAdventure День назад

covering that in the next video

@eamonpif День назад

AIS last south the baily where you now , ?

@RoversAdventure День назад

All will become clear soon enough

@EricMilewski 2 дня назад

Cool Which app are you using on your tablet in this video for AIS ?

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Vesper 8000

@EricMilewski День назад

@@RoversAdventure Thanks!

@bilbywalkabout2969 2 дня назад

With that diet does it provide enough vitamin C dont want you to get scurvy 😊

@RoversAdventure 2 дня назад

Scurvy doesn't affect folks who are on a low carb diet (or no carb like me)

@bilbywalkabout2969 2 дня назад

@@RoversAdventure thats interesting

@richarddaken6770 2 дня назад

So true.... I've been strictly beef and pork carnivore for about 5 years now and I'm doing better in my 40's than than any other time in my whole life (lighter, stronger, and more/better energy than ever could have imagined!)@@RoversAdventure

@cgnicolis День назад

@@bilbywalkabout2969 Lack of carbs is not known to be protective against scurvy.

@bilbywalkabout2969 День назад

@@cgnicolis actually it is apparently, the carbs inhibit the body absorbing vitamin C and meat actually contains sufficient vitamin C to supply the body’s needs - I did a bit of research

@boathemian7694 День назад

Ever been to Montague harbor?

@RoversAdventure День назад

I have been there but not by boat.

@marcgatto9675 2 дня назад

Yer funny t'day b'y😅.

@williamwithrington7937 День назад

Did you watch Sven’s Yrvinds clip today. He mentioned your air system.

@RoversAdventure День назад

I don't follow his channel. Will try to find it.... Just found it. Lol, I didn't ask him about his system, he had contacted me but I felt that his system was inadequate for air flow so I went with the air only system. I didn't realize that his feelings were hurt about this. This is not the first time that he has been negative about me sadly as others have mentioned his comments in the past.

@williamwithrington7937 День назад

@@RoversAdventure That's a shame that he has been negative. I think you have it right - he might be a bit envious of your path. Like I said before, you are my favorite sailing channel. I also follow Sam Holmes. But your channel is comprehensive - master carpentry, adventure, nutrition/lifestyle - I learn so much! Sven is interesting to follow for his inventions, but it's more like watching Dick Van Dyke in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang... He loves Divinycell for it's strength and insulation factors.

@RoversAdventure День назад

@@williamwithrington7937 Thanks for saying that. Inciteful comment.