Stir Crazy Sailing and Adventures - Episode 49 - Open Ocean Sailing from the Bahamas  

Hey, thanks - having someone with whom to share this story has made the adventure a lot more meaningful - and fun - thanks for joining in.

You give me more credit than I deserve, Luke - but I'll take it. Yes, the grey lady was kickin' it through six footers and only smirked at a few eights. Nice to hear from you and I want you to share your adventures with all of us when you feel like it. Any pictures will be great, Bud. Thanks again for leading the Crew base for the southern hemisphere.

I'm glad you like this journey Andre - I really appreciate you checking in along the way. Seriously, I'm not big time on RU-vid, so comments aren't feeding the algorithm around here 😊 And I'm grateful for the your support.

Good company online made the difference - thank you for being part of the Crew.

14.5 is a rocket!!! Cats are nearly ski boats. Holy smoke. Thank you again for all of the encouragement and great company.

@@dennismckee7934 , we're a mono. Met you at West End. County Girl. 😆

You have been soooo great as a Crew member, Jennifer. I hope you also enjoy the adventures ahead. 😊

Yeah, thank you for remembering me - that was in Titusville - and you had a bad breakup story . . . Worst ever, actually. To travel aaaaallll the way to the U.S. to have your heart broken. Wow. Anyway, you were already bouncing back and I imagine you are doing great. Thanks for jumping aboard from Denmark and expanding our Crew. Stay well.

@@dennismckee7934 im definitely bouncing back, going back to college to finish that, started bouldering (indoor climbing), found a nice friend group to keep my smile going and just overall getting back on track ^^

I get it - a hurricane can be a pain. Sweet sails to wonderful waters to you. Thanks again for joining me on this journey.

Hey, Sue - There are always small challenges that pass: financial, weather, maintenance, etc. Those pass. Every day, your skills will grow - so that the hindrances will not be you . . . Never will you feel you know all that is necessary - but taking each day as it comes, eating the elephant one bite at a time, makes a long journey more easy to imagine. Finally, get a great companion or take out a boat on your own. Either way, your first step will have been taken - and the first step is the toughest. I hope this helps - if I can do this, you can - trust me on that one. On the job training is typical in all sorts of boating. When you hit the Chesapeake and want a protected and longer-term anchorage, Deltaville Virginia is tough to beat. Good luck and kick a bit of caution to the wind. 😊

One more thing - order a regional sailing book - like Waterway Guide to the Chesapeake Bay - if you haven't already. Places to visit, distances between ports, fuel stops, and watering holes will all be in there. Planning a trip is easier with some of the mystery removed. My favorite app is Predict Wind for betting on conditions - not perfect but a necessity. Let me know if you need more info. The adventure is worth navigating all the uncertainties.

Excellent! Thanks so much. I've been studying the Bay (and Florida) for months now, while traveling around. I have the WWG and have studied things like PredictWind. Very anxious to get started! I should be back in the States by September. I will *not* be on a 42 foot boat though. 😀😋

Wow -sounds great, Derek. I'm looking at Gore Bay in a couple days and Little Current in about a week, I think. On Drummond now.

A quick chat with you in Little Current yesterday, what an adventurous spirit. Best of luck!

Good day Dennis Will there be a follow up video. I understand if there won't be, always looked forward to the motivation igot from yours. BTW the stretching and workout have greatly improved my back pain.

Fair question, Andrew. I am safe and on high ground. I have a few items to juggle before I make more videos - but I'm getting there. Kraken consume so many mariners, it was a good guess 😅

Hope your baby is safe. Watching this first hurricane. Good thing you weren't heading to Granada. Hope all is well.

Oh, and the flying fish were freaking awesome! My girlfriend saw them in real life and she said they were pretty cool too. She watched with me 🩷

Yep - GH is on the back of my boat. Those piers are always a nice site - except when the lighthouse is being beaten in winter by 15 footers. And the head . . . It recovered. 😂

Hahaha!!! 😂