S4E11 Solo Atlantic Crossing: Sailing the Atlantic Ocean Alone in a 21ft Home Built Sailboat Pt11

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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 encounters 35kt winds and large seas. I have to go forward to re-lash the sail after these winds. We encounter another solo sailor and discover that we have a serious electrical issue.
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@SootHead 11 часов назад

That fast foward section was trippy!

@rob56gru 9 часов назад

The Vendee Globe race is the biggest offshore solo round the world race non-stop unassisted. The boat you encountered is in a qualifying trip to be able to participate. A lot of admiration for those guys but your trio. Boat and experience. Seamanship, professionalism top that in my mind. Bravo for you

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

Thank you so much my friend

@rob56gru 8 часов назад

Hi I posted a reply but it has disappeared

@rob56gru 8 часов назад

I wondered if you would consider installing a hydrogenerator as a secondary system next time

@ende421 Час назад

@@rob56gru Hydrogens need speed to deliver power. Also on small boats they brake quite some. Not worth it IMHO.

@laser_ilca 9 часов назад

stay safe Al.

@AlfonsoRedal 10 часов назад

Scary seeing you walk on the forward deck... Following you from Spain since WaveRover I. Take care my friend. Wish you fair winds.

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

Thank you Spain.

@togle184 3 часа назад

Thank you Al for your willingness to share so many of the details of an adventure that intrigues us more day by day. All the comments that I have read, add to the understanding and enjoyment of your fabulous adventure. Those related to safety and preparedness can sometimes teeter on the boundary between constructive advice and personal criticism and judgment, but thankfully, they are all rooted in the friendship we feel towards you. Our interest in enjoying all your videos will always include concern for your safety. Duh… both you and Wave Rover share the center piece of that concern. I believe we are all edified by the additional information the comments provide. Even the small nuisances such as the electrical/charging problem you have mentioned only serve to make your trip more challenging and interesting. It reminds me of the cliffhangers we used to watch in the old movie theaters, that kept us coming back to see the next adventure of Hoppy and Topper. You’re way too young to have experienced that joy. We all are blessed to experience the joy of your salty adventures and anxiously await the next one.

@RoversAdventure 3 часа назад

What a great comment my friend...thank you.

@joekavanagh5708 9 часов назад

Two tethers. More handholds.

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

You should also mention common sense. I felt very safe. The conditions barely warranted a tether and the boat was laying ahull.

@joesnake2882 11 часов назад

GROOVY MAN STAY SAFE

@ramoncastillo8794 7 часов назад

A sailboat at 17kts OMG , caught my attention!! It turns out he did NYC - France in 10d, 3h , 44m ,30 seconds , hope he (T. Ruyant) classified for the big one in November. BTW , ur AIS shows you're in Ireland at this time. Assuming all the issues are taken care of. Can't wait to watch ur next EP. Well!! from the Mediterranean.. Buena Proa!

@j.saavedra1502 7 часов назад

Watching you scramble on the foredeck leaves me wishing for bulwarks with some nonskid on the inboard face. And a centerline grab bar on the cabin top.

@Seahorn_ 5 часов назад

He did not install them. Was waiting for something like this to happen. Sooner or later you will find another report of an abandoned yaght in the Atlantic.....

@DVolvoguy777-x7o 45 минут назад

This ain’t Alan’s first rodeo.

@davidsachs4883 10 часов назад

Watching you scramble on the front of the boat made me winder if you had practiced climbing back on board if you were unfortunate/careless enough to fall overboard. The one time I’ve seen it practiced at a moderate 3 knots the person was unable to climb aboard without help

@pgbrandon Час назад

He did mention getting back on board if he went into the water. He did put his safety harness on and tied if off properly. One problem is that he is on autohelm and the boat keeps sailing when you are in the water. I have often volunteered on the man overboard drill, but the boat was never on autohelm. We had to do the man overboard drill to qualify for long distance sailing races.

@redfox4098 3 часа назад

The speeding up of the video reminds me of my favorite martini, shaken and not stirred.....

@RoversAdventure 3 часа назад

lol

@railly1969 2 часа назад

Great to see you using a safety line, my friend 😊

@RoversAdventure 2 часа назад

Always!

@mcrumph 5 часов назад

As soon as you said 17 knots, my mind says a flying IMOCA 60. Very fast, but not at all comfortable. Good luck with the electrical. Keep that harness tight.

@japc4326 10 часов назад

Even a simple bulb type tester would help tracing an electrical line, when you do not have a meter. No solar, I would trace from the panels following the line to the controller, sounds like to power from the controller is whacky. Good luck John

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

More to come...

@davidrumsey3180 3 часа назад

Hi Alan, I was surprised when you said that you don't have a meter onboard. You have electrical systems, and they are important to your safety and comfort.. a multimeter is small and light, so even on a boat as small as yours it wouldn't be difficult to store. It should be considered a very important tool in your tool kit. Even a $10 meter will give you a huge amount of information.. I would strongly recommend that you get one and learn to use at least the DC Voltage and continuity (resistance) functions to help with fault-finding. Well done with the voyage.. it is great to see Wave Rover in her element and fulfilling the design brief well.

@peterb9038 2 часа назад

Seeing you go up front without missing a step in those choppy seas, I am thinking In years to come, your story will start with; They called him, Alan "mountain goat" Mulholand.

@cigarmann 11 часов назад

Although meeting all nutritional needs, I'm sorry......your seafood omelet does not induce my gastric juices.....

@RoversAdventure 11 часов назад

lol

@marcgatto9675 9 часов назад

@@RoversAdventure by-the-by...I've added a wee bit of iodine to my carnivore diet. Why not,eh?

@kencannuck 8 часов назад

With all due respect Allen, your "...ultimate heavy weather small sailboat ..." claim needs more time and miles to be determined. For sure, seeing you sprawled on that house without even a foothold to fix gear needs to be rectified. Even a 150 mm 6" pipe rail to brace against would be major. Pretty is good, but pretty good is way better. Once again, I would appreciate regular updates on your daily progress and location. After all, relative progress to destination is a sailing quality...no

@eddiemiller9000 9 часов назад

Im amazed how clean shaven you appear. Shaving has to be tricky in those swells!

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

It's all part of my routine

@markdewaal6678 5 часов назад

Looks like Hurricane Kirk is tracking in your direction, Alan. Models showing it's going up the middle of the Atlantic!! Be safe!!!

@jasonmcintosh2632 5 часов назад

I believe these videos are a few months behind. He's probably drinking a beer at a real German Octoberfest.

@markdewaal6678 4 часа назад

@@jasonmcintosh2632 Good. I hope you are right!!

@DVolvoguy777-x7o 30 минут назад

Great video Alan! Very glad you’re safe! I wish some folks watched you build Rover. Would have seen you install your safety gear and the like. Stay safe and have a steak and potato dinner when you can!

@eagerv Час назад

Another Thursday has arrived, always enjoy your videos Alan and this one doesn't disappoint. Was noticeable the different more uncomfortable looking motion when you dropped sail, as with all sailboats, becoming more comfortable again when you hoisted. Best wishes..

@RoversAdventure Час назад

exactly

@edmctug8800 30 минут назад

Bummer on the power issues be safe !

@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 8 часов назад

Forty five knots … what a way to start the day! One hand for the ship and hold fast! Pity about the electrical gremlin … will be interesting to know what the issue was. Have you considered a jack line for your tether? Being continuously attached to WR2 while on deck in big seas would seem sensible. ⛵️🇨🇦⚓️🌊🌞

@tonybarnes3858 2 часа назад

Two tether slings girth hitched to the belay/rappel loop on your harness. A carabiner on each sling, one always clipped in to a continuous loop or axis-anchored length of sling material (webbing won't cut as fast as round rope) attached to the superstructure. No need to re-invent the wheel.

@wyattfamily8997 11 часов назад

When you have such weather do you ever think "maybe I should have built Rover 30' long.? Following from Brisbane, Australia.

@RoversAdventure 11 часов назад

The smaller the boat the bigger the adventure!

@tomwaite4594 3 часа назад

Another wonderful installment Alan! Very wise of you to worry about the sleep deprivation with the IMOCA crowd. As professional sailors they push the boats and themselves beyond the limits at times. As this was a qualifying race for the next Global Vendee which starts next month they are attacking the challenge with everything on the line...call when you can...T

@RoversAdventure 3 часа назад

Great insights as always

@philipjohnson1103 10 часов назад

Alan, Watching you climb forward on deck makes me so nervous. Even knowing you crossed the pond safely. Your harness looks like it’s designed for hiking out in a small boat. I don’t believe it is a suitable harness for off shore sailing, particularly without a belt/chest strap to prevent it from slipping over your head if your arms are extended upward. This upward arm position is likely if you are reaching to get back aboard. Additionally the release clip should have as lanyard and be releasable under full loading.

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

I'm sure you are right but these conditions barely warranted wearing a harness in the first place.

@TootSocialTV 6 часов назад

@@RoversAdventure Wtih well earned respect, I suggest that you consider consequences in your calculations of warranting being properly tied in. "these conditions" being the middle of the Atlantic OCean! Consequences? Perhaps the worst death possible... drowning. And please consider the impact of the consequences on Mrs. Rover . I am a sailor and lifetime pilot. Unfortunately, I've lost more than a few highly capable friends who always had a reason not to be more careful. And I recognized it ahead of time.

@papounet4842 5 часов назад

@@RoversAdventure Please keep in mind that Eric Tabarly made an assumption about tethering in mild conditions that ended tragically...and he was a sailing legend, for sure. think about it before your next passage, people love you !

@johnzink3309 10 часов назад

Thx

@peterv3429 7 часов назад

Great real-life ocean sailing video - as always! 👍🙂 Tether: perhaps make it short enough, than in case it needs to hold you - you stay at the edge of the deck? Actually I saw you halved it during first trip - perhaps this is just enough 🤔

@MichaelL-o7p 9 часов назад

To ensure 100 percent tie off to vessel please wear two lanyards tie and untie one at time ty 13:14

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

You should also mention common sense. I felt very safe. The conditions barely warranted a tether and the boat was laying ahull.

@longone844 Час назад

Wave Rover has no fancy AI software; WAKE UP Advens 1! No wonder the poor guy sounded groggy. But you got to keep safe out there. I wonder when his AI would have alerted him to your presence!

@RoversAdventure Час назад

Good question

@ImnotChuck. 10 часов назад

I have zero first-hand knowledge about sailing, but those trips forward looked quite risky to me. Would dual tethers used in alternating fashion (so that you are always attached) not be a good idea? ETA: I am amazed that you didn't have a multi-meter on board. Was it forgotten or did you consciously decide against bringing one? Did you add one in Horta?

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

didn't consciously avoid it but one was added in Horta

@brianfields4479 4 часа назад

Best wishes from nz

@huntsail3727 6 часов назад

Great video. Obviously you have made several decisions based on your own comfort level and experience that some of the comments disagree with, but that just makes your journey all the more unique. Hope you solve the electrical problem, looking forward hearing more about your adventure. Are these videos current, or have you already completed the crossing?

@RoversAdventure 5 часов назад

Well said!

@marcgatto9675 8 часов назад

Lots of talk about safety. People. He went to sea in a 21' homebuilt boat. So he obviously likes risky adventures. Let him have his fun.😅

@RoversAdventure 8 часов назад

Thank you!

@kencannuck 8 часов назад

I disagree. If one sets themselves up as a model for others, they should set a high standard for safety whatever their adventure.

@MrArray1967 7 часов назад

@@kencannuck it's not only the videos on this channel. The comments are also here to read - and learn from.

@26N80W 10 часов назад

I would think a Harken cam cleat in front of the horn cleat would make raising the sail a lot easier.

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

I use my body weight and hoist it under pressure, it probably looks harder than it is, but anyone could do it

@sidneybrittain1581 5 часов назад

Hi there really enjoying the videos. Would like to suggest you use a much shorter teacher, one that does not allow you to fall over the side. A permanent centrelin3 jackline might work. You’re a great inspiration. Sidney

@DrSurf-fx4gf 7 часов назад

Oh for Gods sake keep yourself safe!!! Just Saying

@MichaelL-o7p 9 часов назад

To ensure 100 percent tie off to vessel please wear two lanyards tie and untie one at time ty 13:14

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

I feel so safe in these conditions.

@sanchezshots 3 часа назад

@@RoversAdventure Alan we all love and admire you ,wishing well

@timfreedman873 3 часа назад

Hi Alan, I have followed your progress for many years so congratulations on the passage to Horta. I am interested in how Wave Rover II is handling the conditions? Have there been any design choices that you need to reconsider or modifications that need to be made? I think the boat looks ideal for your purpose and I agree with the "build it small and build it strong" philosophy that has guided you all along. I probably find the building more compelling than the sailing to watch though I am in awe of the courage that such a journey requires. Good luck Alan and take extra care.

@RoversAdventure Час назад

I plan to do a good review after getting to Horta

@John_Smith__ 10 часов назад

On a small open deck sailboat like the amazing Rover it is indeed Crucial to be Tied to your safety harness All The Time ... not only during deck operation up the sail Mast. And I may make the only Constructive criticism ... I think you should improve your on-deck safety ... specially on high seas conditions ...attached your harness to the boat at all times! Friendly advice I tell you ... also an important question: Does your outboard engine has a connection to use the engine alternator as a generator for the boat ... if you extend a cable and start the engine outside ... then maybe you could use it as a generator for the entire boat and recharge the batteries ... ? Is that possible ?

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

Not in these sea conditions

@MrArray1967 7 часов назад

I have been thinking the same. But then either the engine had to be lowered with the propel in the water or, a cooling water system established.

@John_Smith__ 7 часов назад

@@MrArray1967 Yes, I meant to say: Lower the engine, place it on the rest and start the engine. It would be pushing the boat and supplying electric power to the batteries. This of course if weather conditions permit the operation. On sailboats with engine bay inside those engine usually even have multiple Mount-points connecting to the alternator Belt were either and upgraded alternator can be installed or even a Second one added just used for eletricity generation (less common though ).

@John_Smith__ 7 часов назад

@@MrArray1967 Sorry to insist but I've checked the page of Tohatsu and I think the outboard is a model 6. The specs say there is an Optional fitting of a 12V 60W 5A output of power. I do not know if that particular engine has the proper Alternator output option installed but in any case it should be possible to "fiddle" with the cabling inside in order to extract such 12V ... usually these alternators have a DC 12V output to charge your usual start batteries. And 60W is enough to charge the batteries it is just a matter of how long the engine has to run.

@richardmccombs617 9 часов назад

I have been pondering lately whether switching an outboard gas for an electric outboard powered by a small generator would be a better option. Generator could be stored lower in some sort of locker with weight down lower. There is quite a bit of efficiency loss but having an emergency charging supply might pay off. Efficiency is mainly going from air cooled vs water cooled, electric is near 100% so not a big factor. Just a thought

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

Wave Rover is only 21ft. I use the motor so very little

@MrArray1967 8 часов назад

Hi Alan. Now we've also seen maintenance done underway. Both lashings and circuit breakers. You might already have argued why not having a hatch on the foredeck. But wouldn't it be an advantage? Is there not enough room between the frames? Can it be retrofitted? One more thing. If you have to sleep on a safety related decision, why not go with "number safe" as a rule of thumb? Bon voyage👍🏼

@RoversAdventure 7 часов назад

What is number safe

@Andrey-z9m 8 часов назад

👍👍👍👏

@MichaelL-o7p 9 часов назад

To ensure 100 percent tie off to vessel please wear two lanyards tie and untie one at time ty 13:14

@Tarananda-mylo 9 часов назад

Surely it would be safer to run a safety line from the bow to the stern and then clip onto that? Watching you scramble about on the bow made me worried for your safety.

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

I feel so safe on board in these conditions

@TootSocialTV 6 часов назад

@@RoversAdventure "Feelings" have no place in circumstances where the consequences are so absolute my friend. Your feeling is called risk homeostasis. The more and more you get away with something, the more safe it feels. It only takes a leg cramp, a flying fish in the eye...or anything and, splash, and Wave Rover is truly solo. It costs nothing, is almost zero effort and you have all the time in the world to take every precaution. Please reconsider. We will not live long enough to make all the mistakes on our own! Best regard!!!

@MrA1582000 2 часа назад

@@RoversAdventureyou don’t look safe. Nest that tether keeps you on the boat, not dragged along side in the water.

@graplingurty 11 часов назад

I bet you will not set sail again without a VOM meter on board.

@RoversAdventure 10 часов назад

Yes, however I have to stress this was not an emergency

@reloadncharge9907 5 часов назад

No meter on a transat? Every Canadian sailor knows that a good meter is tool #3 on any sailors list…..thanks, Andrew

@Photocatchthemoment Час назад

Brilliant! quick question which I forget you to ask :-) wind turbine as auxiliary source of energy , did you consider that during the build of your boat?

@roncanizares9966 4 дня назад

Another great video! Can you please refresh my memory as to why you always add 5 drop of iodine? Thank you.

@RoversAdventure 4 дня назад

Yes, absolutely. It is a preventive measure against glandular cancers. Our food is greatly diminished in iodine.

@normankaesberg8049 3 часа назад

When you were building the boat and installing the keels, you mentioned that you hoped that the role would be dampened by the twin heels compared to your former boats would you make some comment on that thank you

@RoversAdventure Час назад

I plan to do a good review after getting to Horta

@normankaesberg8049 50 минут назад

Thank you for replying

@time.5316 2 часа назад

Fast-forwarding tends to make me seasick. Please don't.

@RoversAdventure 2 часа назад

lol

@naignildoi826 10 часов назад

when u were repairing that sail. the boat seemed to hold a constant heading. was that because the wind was propelling it via the mast only????

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

Any boat will just "lay ahull" at sea

@MrArray1967 7 часов назад

I noticed the same but was there any forward motion?

@redwood1957 9 часов назад

Did you switch the fuse on your solar panel? No vom, do you have a solar charger display,a shunt is telling you 60 %, does it not also give you load and input? Battery mgt. How long is your tether? What would slocum do? 😂 Thank you

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

Lol. Last question was my first

@redwood1957 8 часов назад

@@RoversAdventure i just ate one can of tuna 2 eggs alittle cheese with onion and green pepper on a wrap. Thats alot of food.

@alexd7466 2 часа назад

What camera did you use? the stabilizer is doing its job.

@RoversAdventure 2 часа назад

DJI Action 3

@chapter4travels 8 часов назад

When you go up forward you clip in with a tether, but that tether is long enough for you to go over the side of the boat. How do you get back on board and have you practiced that? Practiced that in cold water? I hunt out of a treestand and make sure my tether is as short as possible. If I fell past my stand, I doubt I could get back up. Of course, you have the buoyancy of the water that I don't have.

@MrArray1967 7 часов назад

Yes approximately nice times bigger as long as you are on the water. And when pulling yourself up, more and more of your body loses boyancy from the water.

@AlanKinninmonth 8 часов назад

what is the watch you are wearing looks huge !!

@RoversAdventure 7 часов назад

lol, just a cheap watch I bought just before leaving.

@frankdillon6127 9 часов назад

can you talk about your choice of foot wear a little?

@RoversAdventure 9 часов назад

Just cheap sandals.

@frankdillon6127 8 часов назад

@@RoversAdventure thanks you don't need to respond i know your having battery issues. back when i was sailing Dockers were the hot ticket for boating, they made you look like you knew what you were doing and had good grip on the sometimes slippery deck.

@delukxy 8 часов назад

@@RoversAdventure I'd feel insecure walking down the road in those!

@markbennett9787 8 часов назад

I know that we know you made it to Horta but I have commented before about how insecure it would be to have to work on the foredeck whilst underway and you seemed to think it would hardly be necessary. Well we’ve seen you having to do it , it looks very precarious and your footwear which you describe as cheap sandals look just that. I can also see from the comments that I am not alone to be concerned for your safety when up forward. You have far far much more experience than those of us who sit in our armchairs to watch you but please add an extra layer of security to everything you do.

@TootSocialTV 6 часов назад

With real respect to Mr. Rover's accomplishments and experience, after so many pleas from other highly experienced sailors already, I doubt he is going to take anyone's advice on being clipped in at all times in the middle of the North Atlantic. I've seen it too many times in general aviation. There is a personality trait amongst them that I have long ago recognized and despite my, and many others suggestions, once they make up their minds or set their course, there is no bringing them around. They simply have to learn it themselves. I've written many aviation magazine articles on the subject of 'Optimism Bias' and 'Risk Homeostasis' and realized I was preaching to the choir. Lone Wolf types love "charting their own adventure" and are resistant to accepting advice. I've been to their funerals and seen the tragedy of the lives they leave behind. Again, I highly respect Mr. Rover for his discipline, hard work, skill, determination and knowledge , so I offer the foregoing with the most caring intentions and with great admiration and respect.

@bugbunny1306 49 минут назад

Tenth day offshore what day month what year?

@luckytoastsebastian 4 часа назад

Are you gonna run into hurricane Kirk?

@RoversAdventure Час назад

Free and Clear

@kencannuck 7 часов назад

Just repeating my earlier comment, which disappeared, to the effect that that it seems .... optimistic ... to claim small boat, heavy weather sailing supremacy after a total of possibly 1000 miles under the keel on the first passage ...?

@RoversAdventure 7 часов назад

4 solo ocean crossings on small boats. But I don't claim to know everything. I'm just sharing what I'm doing

@RobertBobForsyth 5 часов назад

I assume you have an "As Built" wiring diagram of the complete installed electrical system on board. If not try and and sketch one. Every terminal and connection should be identified, Unique no, make, serial no etc. With this it will be easier to troubleshoot the system. Also the diagram should be downloaded to a responsible specialist person onshore who can assist in the fault finding exercise. Your reliance on solar dictates that redundancy and back up need to be carefully re-evaluated. All on board systems should be so described. As you are well aware, risk management is vital in an endeavour such as yours. Please review your harness and dedicated on-deck harness anchor points. Maybe it is better not to coil your harness round your neck. Are scandals appropriate? A harness centrally attached to your person with a clip at each end will allow you to be always attached to the boat by at least one clip. These are not criticisms, they are observations. Your doing a great job, looking forward to next weeks episode.

@RoversAdventure 4 часа назад

If you watch the build videos you will see the wiring diagrams. Copies are also with key people ashore. I don't understand what is wrong with sandals of in fact barefoot as I often have

@casondave 6 часов назад

Uh, you have a 12 vdc system on board (duh-of course) and you DON'T have a volt meter on board?! Really ...... !? What the hell man, you probably know better than that. Yer not gonna be able to troubleshoot bupkis with a pretty glance at the wire can you?