IT'S GO TIME!!! Crossing the South China Sea in a brand new Diesel Duck 462.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มิ.ย. 2023
- Years, months, weeks and days of preparation have led to this day, and we are so happy it has finally arrived. We spent nearly a month in Hong Kong, which was two weeks longer than we originally thought we would be there.
I can't give Steve enough credit for all of the tasks he had accomplished in order to make this trip happen. Like I say in the video, there aren't really enough words to properly explain how much work this has been for him.
But alas, here we are - leaving Hong Kong and headed for Japan. Of course, there are many more details and troubles throughout the way that occur, but those are best kept a secret. 😊😉
Things were going well on day 2/3, but slowly but surely the true traits of the South China Sea emerged and we were making arrangements to get to safety in the wee hours of the night...
Thanks so much for watching, and I will see you in the next video!!
M 💕
That was a nice moment, saying that your #1 job is to take care of Steve. Very sweet.
Not a massive surprise that the nurse has the ability to work through the tough shifts making good decisions whilst tired. Well done team.
yeah Michy is the only one awake .
I thought the same thing. Long hours, not enough to eat, always thinking of others. Goes above and way beyond.
@@johnchance1959 I agree she's an intelligent woman .
I don't think they will know how lucky they were to have a nurse on board. Not only medically, but one who knows how to operate without sleep. Proud of you all. Stay safe.
It’s true. Years of night shifts and shift work!
I really enjoyed this video, Michelle and Steve! I am glad you made it out to the sea. This is quite an adventure you are sharing with us. Thank you! Take care and be safe! Steve
Hi Michelle and Steve! It is a joy to see you both again! Steve, TY for all you do! For being an EPIC husband, hard worker, boat guy :-), and just all around great gentleman! You two are such a lovely couple. Truly there is an amazing love between you. I smile every time I see you both. I continue to pray daily for everyone's safety and for a trouble free journey. I loved seeing the Canadian flag with the sun shining through it. I found myself wishing you were home...back to the familiar...back with the fur babies. Michelle ain't it something when we are blessed with these new adventures, memories, and stories yet to be told? You did such a superb job helping out and being there for support, Michelle. You are a blessing! TY, TY ever so much for sharing this adventure. God bless you and so much love in Christ to you both! ~John
I think I go watch it again. Dashboard lights at night. Many sharp colors. I love it. Thank you and have a safe time on the big ocean.
Better you than me, lol! I spend a lot of time on the water. What you're doing can be dangerous, especially with a new and unproven vessel. Once you get to open water the weather and conditions can change rapidly and that's a small boat to be out there in it... especially when there may not be any other boats anywhere in the area. Be safe guys and don't take chances!!!
Thanks for sharing all ,you and Steve do .. , You both are a sensation to my days to feel welcome. It makes everyone feel welcome .. Keep doing what you do .. The laughs are good ,,
May the Force Be With You Always. Safe Travels Steve & Michelle with Crew! And Michelle you are diffidently not a weak link in anything you do, but a asset to all above. My 7yr old Nephew watches your work you do, and he is very smart for his age, he said one day, while watching you, that is the type of girl he wants to marry! I said don't rush it! LOL! Brady has a crush on you. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
😂😂😂. Lots of time Brady!!! 💝
Steven would be a good boss to work for, he always keeps his cool under stressful situations, It would be awesome to see the dogs again. Thanks for sharing the adventures again Michy boo
Captain Michelle, you're not just the Beauty, you're also the Beast! 😁
Taking care of the guys, taking the most difficult watches, and pretty much keeping everything shipshape.
Those guys are lucky to have you aboard, and I'm sure that Steve is super proud of you, even though he knows you can handle anything that's thrown your way. 👍😁
I have been looking forward to this video to finally see it and enjoy it. I am a U.S. Navy Veteran of 6 years. I had spent many hours behind the helm. I have spent many of those years on the Destroyer U.S.S. Ozbourn DD 846 and have taken the helm going into Hong Kong and many other ports in the South China Sea. Kaohsiung was one of my favorite ports to visit. So, you can imagine my excitement to watch this series. I will have to agree, Steve is an amazing intelligent man and seems to have a lot of patience in doing everything he does. You are amazing as well, you seem to be the perfect couple. Thank you for sharing this part of your lives with us. Wishing you safe passage.
OMFG Michelle YOU are a Trooper! You're cat like sense and awareness is incredible. GOOD job.
Hello Michèle, it's D-Day for adventure. Despite good preparations, there are always unforeseen events. The crew can count on you to keep an eye on things. You've earned your captain's stripes. Have a good trip to Japan and may the winds be favorable to you. See you soon Michele 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋
Once a Nurse...Always a Nurse. God Bless...Just Doing The Necessary.!!!
I like Steve, a real man's man. You two are very lucky to have each other. Be safe, steady and cautious.
Thank you Michelle and Steve, excited to see your journey.
I’ll look forward to seeing more next video.
Stay safe and enjoy. 🙋♂️🐈🐈
Steve really is amazing. I can’t imagine the details he has attended to and the red tape he had to work through. I am touched by your praise of your husband. Oh and you are just as amazing.
Wonderful documentation Michy, huge thanks for taking us along. That's quite the adventure you're all on, and huge kudos to Steve for keeping so calm, a truly remarkable fellow indeed. Stay safe...and enjoy the trip!
Amazing documentation of the trials and travails of the maiden voyage of the Pelagic with Steve and crew. It is also very evident how much you love Steve. Your honest descriptions of the daily events and of your feelings are refreshing. Keep it up, Michy!
You by far are not a weak link , you are the quiet under boss aka the real star 💫 the true captain along side your equal captain your Yang to your Yang
Another breakfast with Michy and crew. The controls seem a little bit more complicated than the sawmill! As Steve checked the fuel it reminded me of this little old lady who flew
a plane who before take off she would visualize the fuel gage then check it with a stick to verify that it was full! Take care my friends!
Michy this video highlights your powers of observation when it comes to the health and well being of others. it is your strengths that allow the others to carry on. Steve is interesting to watch. He has a cool approach to this adventure that can only be the result of knowledge gained from past experiences. This approach shows his deep respect of everything involved and the confidence to make sound decisions. The two of you make the ideal team. Thank you for sharing. May your continued journey be a safe one and show the strong team you are.
Steve looks familiar. Has he appeared on other videos or otherwise been in the public eye?
Bonjour Steve et Michelle. what an adventure so far. what challenges. dealing with a lack of sleep is a challenge in itself. just be safe, and see you in the next vidéo. Steve you are the man !!
I'm glad your sailing along as you are.. But now I know that Cape must be ordered! Your an amazing young woman! And together you will all make it safe. Keep us all posted..
As a former officer in the UK SAS, Steve reminds me so much of a Sgt. Major in my unit, No nonsense just getting things done. A rare trait.
OhMy Mommy Michelle, taking care of her fellows❤The South China Sea, I’ve seen it look like Glass and then a Rollercoaster. Know you are in our Prayers for Safe Seas and Crossing. I really think you should write a “Book”. Wilber & Margaret, from the Lower 48! ❤❤❤
Of all of you, that's awful. Big bathtub out there. We are all with you. Praying for safe passage. Kenny from Western North Carolina.❤
Steve what a woman you have, I know you know what a powerhouse you have!!!! Lucky man.
awesome!!
Your a hella first mate. Steve has a passion for this and patience (he puts of with you) just picking on you very not true your tops. Your all doing something amazing a adventure of a life time so so happy your bringing me and everyone else along. Thank you for sharing be safe
You guys have been through so much preparing for your trip . Now set back and relax and enjoy your trip of a life time . Safe and happy sailing .
What "A" woman !!! Cheers from Brazil !!!🇧🇷
Hi Michy, I have not commented in a while but I have been here all along. Your' new boat is one heck of a vessel. Really cool.
I bet even though he doesn't show it Steve must be all tied up inside finally being in his awesome new boat. I can tell you are.
Happy sailing lovely lady. you will have a great trip I'm sure. Thanks for including us! Tons of good sailing to you and Steve.
John, Alias, Toolman
You are an amazing person Michelle
brilliant video , wishing you a safe journey and calm seas .
A Diesel Duck is such a wonderful little ship... great video; thank you
Think in terms of toward destination rather than away from. Japan here we come 🫴
Your tribute to your husband was most gracious and classy and touching. I wish your guys godspeed and much joy!
Back in the day I worked with Bill and Fido promoting and providing several John Deere 4.5 L engines. Happy to see the JD panel at the helm !
Steve gives the vibe of one of those people who can keep their act together with about the same amount of effort that they put into a crossword puzzle.
This is a great adventure that will give you hours of story telling to all your friends back home.
Michy's super power is seeing what must be done and doing it. Steve, amazing as he is, is so lucky to have Michy at his side. What a great video!! ❤
Steve reminds me of Dr. Roberts from Danger Bay. Really enjoying this series!
i know how tired i get just going out salmon fishing. You don't realized how hard it is on your body to be out on the water at the time. I'm always surprised how hard my body crashes when i get home. Love the video! those guys are lucky to have you there!!
Fair winds and godspeed!
You truly are an incredible woman! I look forward to the rest of your journey. Be safe.
"Yo ho Yo ho a sailors life for me.....!!!" And the adventure continues. I'm an old fly boy who has planned a few trip in my airplane and I can truly identify with the amount of planning those things can involve, but it appears you guys have way more things to deal with especially having to deal with pissed off fishing boats. Hoping thing improve as you get closer to home. And many pats on the back for Steve AND you for taking such good care of him. Cheers
You are awesome at everything you put your heart and mind into, love you sweet friend 👍🏼❤️😘
after the first few words you could see steves intelligence and passion for adventure - thanks for sharing - you rock Brother and yes your ok too mica - lmao !!!
God Bless you all and Your New Ship!!! Thank God You are there !! You will make it back !!!!
Honestly, it all sounds exhausting . Don’t you miss your sawmill and life on solid ground in the woods? You certainly are a trooper.
It has been tiring for sure. But we love adventure and this fits the bill!!
Hi Michygoddess. You know...even though Steve has so many girlfriends it's pretty obvious you have a lot of respect and admiration for him. Your adventure is now on it's way and I am really enjoying it so far. Thanks for sharing. Rest when you can and git er done! Stay safe!
Wonderful to share this experience even though from a calm and stable desk in front of a computer. Good you are getting your sea legs. Can't wait for the next installment.
A complete constant adventure when in this very special boat event....nature is the ruler and something to be in a constant surrounding event ... something that always becomes in the constant care, but certainly very special... May it be great 😊
We love going on this trip with you and Steve…Thanks!!🎉
You and Steve have become a part of our family!
good on you - badass Michy.
I'm sure the boys were so relieved you were on board.
KILLING IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looked like you had a stressful couple day’s and taking the night watch yourself when things get sticky.
Beautiful Looking Boat however!
Keep safe in your journey everyone!
Steve is absolutely brilliant, I bet he is so thankful to get out of that busy harbor I've never seen one so packed like sardines. So glad you could get captain from shipbuilder and not have to pay more money. Let the adventures begin 😁
They left the parking lot and made it to the freeway/rush hour. Less traffic ahead. Smooth sailing.
Steve is awesome you are too the two of you make an awesome team❤
one really romanticizes about a sea crossing the beauty the excitement but the best laid out plans are just set up for scrutiny by what the voyage will put out for you. safe travel Michelle and Steve Captain and friend. Thanks for sharing keep up that watchful eye...
Well, Michygoss, after this trip and returning home, it will mean never to buying SALT AGAIN.
A couple of OLD SEA SALTS. 😊
Well Done Steve and of cause Michygoss.
very exciting and unnerving at the same time. Good luck
So amazing!
I'm an ex commercial fisherman.
So love this new segment of your channel!!
I started following years ago because I really like bandsaw!😂😂
I'm not as nervous watching this as I was when you were tap-dancing on the snowy cabin roof. Fair winds. 😊
Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the Multitalented Captain Michelle
👍👌👏 Michelle, the little but very powerful and cute gerbil, to the rescue! 🙌 Hooray! You, Ma'am, did exceptionally well. My deep respect! Kudos. Don't know what the 4 big men would've done without you.
Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.
Drinking a Sapporo before getting underway? Hell Yeah!!!
Wow. You’re doing a wonderful job of looking after the crew and yourself lastly. The nurse always comes out doesn’t she! Such an adventure! The crew needs you strong! You stay safe lady!
You are great. You stepped up and did what was needed. I’ve been to Hong Kong and have dealt with the harbor traffic. You were calm and effective. Bravo !
Looking forward to your next installment.
My wife is a nurse as well and is used to night shifts so she'd be much better than me at pulling a night watch. Good luck with the voyage.
You're a lucky man Steve ,your wife is gorgeous ❤
You Go Girl !!!!!! Keep those boys in shape
Thanks for sharing. I'm so jealous. I've never been out of the states. What an awesome adventure. Can't wait for the next video.
Love your content. Miss your dogs as I’m sure you do as well. You are on the adventure of a life time. Enjoy. I look forward to your next update. Thanks
You have earned an anchor tattoo, the sleeping bears will back me up on this.
Wow. Diesel Ducks have gone a long way! I met Beno in Panama on the original Diesel Duck (boat name too) in 2008. It was a small aluminum boat (41 feet, 35,000 lbs with a 67 hp Westerbrook diesel) back then and they went on to round Cape Horn on it. Super extraordinary folks. Good luck with your Yacht mega yacht.
Hello, years ago, I worked on a commercial fishing vessel up in Alaska. You would think it was always sunny and nice by my few videos. I could only find time to film on pretty days. Most of the time My job on deck was far too important to be messing around with a video camera. There were times when I could not believe the boat could stay afloat with so much water on her decks. I would watch the skipper for his attitude and I trusted his judgement. He grew up on that boat, it was his fathers. If he was still smiling, I knew things were ok. There are two kinds of "ok" one is with a big relaxed "O"....the other with a tiny puckered tight "o". He would use the loud speaker to ask if we were ok, we would either give the big Ok or the tight ok sign with our hand..... : )
Wow what an adventure you're taking us on 😮 the sea is a very dangerous place to be but it looks like you're in good hands everybody knows what they're doing it's even scary just watching😂🎉 even though we've never had the experience😮 thank you for taking us on your journey❤ you be safe and we'll see you on the next one
Bon Voyage,, Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy and Blessed. Praying 🙏 for you all for safe travel mercies.. God Bless you all. Amen.
Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG
Number 1 task for Michelle ... looking after Michelle, please!!
Be happy to see you back on the side of the mountain building the cabin
Michelita! Such a Hero! Safe travels to you all!
Fair winds and safe travels, God speed! I remember being in a storm in the south china seas! Fun times.
Wow Michy!! What a trooper! I can’t imagine🤮Lol. Safe travels look forward to next video. Good job Steve!! 👨✈️
Thanks for taking us along, NC USA 🇺🇸
Love the decking. Reminds me of the first Choy Lee I saw on Long Island Sound and a friend was hired to move it to Bermuda for the owner. Wonderful . Have great fun and a safe journey! May the seas run before you and the gentle winds be at your backs till your safely at homes snug harbor. Yours in NYC
You have a great Husband very stoic!
I have been following you and steve for a while and you two are amazing.
I enjoy all your videos, this one reminds me of my Navy days, I got to see Hong Kong & Kowloon back in 1959, Please be safe and enjoy your trip, Wishing Safe Travels for you and all on board.
Michelle, I think you earned your Masters. Great to see such a talented couple and crew working together, it is inspiring. And to see the L'Unifolie on the stern brings une larme et de la joie. Be safe!
Im thankful no matter how rough it got out deep sea fishing i never ever got sea sick , just never felt it at all but my cousin always did hehe .
Nothing like an open seacock to ruin your sleep, uh oh lol. Glad you have alerts.
'Pat Pat' good job Steve 👍
Wish you safe passage, calm seas and winds off your back.
I remember a sermon I once heard. Skilled captains are not born, or made on calm sea's! Fantastic Voyage. Once in a Lifetime? Maybe not for Super Team! Safe Travels.
Bouncy bouncy! Keep your eyes on the prize! -Curt
Good hearing from you. Give Steve all the credit he deserves. Wishing you all the best luck in your upcoming journey. We all will have you in our thoughts. Enjoy and be safe and happy. G
Thanks Steve
Steve & Michelle - All I can say is, Please Stay Safe on this journey. Thank you for documenting this journey. Keeping you and crew in my prayers for safe journey. Kind Regards, Randy in Arizona