Crossing the Pacific Ocean Part THREE | Ep 53
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2024
- Days 15 - 21 of our Pacific Ocean crossing. We resurrect our parasailor only to find the scratches from the hull, when she went into the ocean from Jamaica to Grand Cayman, turned into tears after being stretched. We finally get into a groove of passagemaking.
Follow our families journey as we plan to Circumnavigate the Globe in 3-4 years on a budget of $4,300/mo. We left the US in October 2023 and plan to visit 26 countries and 6 continents.
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I guess the complainers about the complaining didn’t watch all the way to the end to see that you found the light at the end of your tunnel, stick to telling your truth, your honesty is refreshing ❤ Bell
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this! We read every comment and I take it to heart. I do t mean to complain but show the reality of transitioning from a land based life to this lifestyle. It’s not easy. There are AMAZING parts and I guess I need to show less of “complaining”. I didn’t want be like others who just show the highlights. A lit to ponder😞
Thank you for the weekly encouragement! We very much appreciate you!
I don’t think you complain too much. What you are doing is hard! Even if you love what you do, that doesn’t mean you love it all the time. Passage making is not for the faint of heart and you have really only just begun. Don’t be too hard on yourself. I have no doubt you will find the next one easier or at least more manageable. For those complaining about the complaining, how many 30 day passages have you done?
Thank you very much for the encouragement!!! I just want to show the reality good and bad of our circumnavigation. It’s a lot less glamorous than most make it seem but we are still loving this adventure!
People made it to the end of this video😮.. how?
@@ghostflier520 Yep, enjoyed the whole thing!
Rob is AMAZING. Seriously. I don’t know how he does it.
He is hands down, the MOST patient captain, of any boat, I’ve ever seen. He seriously has the best attitude and clearly is living and loving his adventure. Please put Captain on video more!
Will do! He is the most patient person I know and we wouldn’t be out here without him!
Everyone has opinions…keep being you. I like the reality and can understand how hard change is. I moved from the US to the UK and have found it very difficult. Every once in awhile we just need to vent. Tomorrow is a new day and sunshine (and calmer seas)will always help. Happy Mother’s Day.
Thank you SO much!!! Your weekly encouragement is such a highlight. We are just trying to show the reality of this huge life change. It’s not easy but we have made it 1 yr and almost 7,500nm😊
Thank you for sharing - enjoying your videos especially the sailing. You're showing the down & dirty plus the good & wonderful. Smooth sailing & fair winds or the reverse.😊😊
Remember to VOTE.
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Thank you very much! It wasn’t easy or pretty but we did it. Thank you for appreciating all aspects of our adventure!
I applaud that you are even doing it. Complaining or not, you all are keeping it real. Keep making videos.
Thank you very much for appreciating that this is our journey. It’s not for everyone but it’s our story. The encouragement is greatly appreciated with the tough comment day! 😊
I love watching your Pacific passage because it’s really raw emotion, especially from the point of view of an extremely bored young man who’s not afraid to speak his mind.
Davis is not afraid to tell you like it is. He gets more involved in the next episode and dare I say enjoys it🤣 He just misses being in middle school with his friends but he has made quite a few out here.
@@SailingParadiseFallsMe at your son’s age would’ve been acting up something fierce, so I understand.
Don't ever worry about the naysayers! Too many keyboard warriors out there and a strong chance none of them have spent 30 days crossing an ocean on a 45ft boat. There's absolutely nothing glamorous about passage making except for the finish line. It's a test of mental and physical toughness and the effects of cumulative fatigue are indescribable. You had the guts to go for it and very few people can say that! Cheers!🌍⛵
Thank you very much for your comment! I know, I shouldn’t let people get to me but I do. Trying to gain thicker skin. I am proud of our team! It wasn’t t my finest 30 days but we crossed the Pacific!!!! I appreciate your encouragement 😊
@@SailingParadiseFalls Congratulations on a fantastic achievement!
Shannon you have got this! We couldn’t do what you Rob and Davis have done, Kudos ❤to you all, there is always plenty to do on board hey, focus on projects to maintain the stability of the cat with extra storage solutions as you are experiencing something that not everyone gets to do, the deep blue ocean that Neptune does not make it easy for any sailor to cross. We enjoy your episodes and if they have “the good” “the bad” and the “ugly” well then that is all part of the journey. Take care, be safe and be strong as we know you all are. Make sure Captain Davis is all good as well can’t have the Captain go down 👍🙏😇⛵️
Thank you for your ongoing encouragement! It means the world 😊 I had grand dreams of projects and things to do on passage and all I got done was reading 8 books and finishing 3 seasons of The Gilmore Girls 🤣 It was most definitely was survival mode for the majority of the trip!
I really like seeing the actual reality of so many days at sea! I’m looking forward to the next video to see you when you arrived!
Thanks so much!!
Get some new lines when able, keep an eye on them and swap out early. Going up mast at sea is very serious business as you now know. I have a box full of snapped lines, wire rope, shackles and pullies collected over the years of competitive sailing. They all broke at the worst time. Continued success on your journey. Ben Loyola
Wow!!! Thank you SO much!! We were actually looking at places to source a new main halyard line in Tahiti yesterday. This will definitely be put to good use. You think you have bought all the spares and then something unexpected happens 🤣
I'm really enjoying your videos, the high's and the low's. You are keeping it real. Looking forward to the rest of your journey.
Thank you very much for appreciating our story. This is life is full of ups & downs and I want to remember the good and bad. The bad helps you appreciate the good so much more!!!
Just catching up after a busy week of eagle scout coh and ring ding. I LOVE the real life. Keep being real! Bird crap and all! My wife says I have to get those flamingo trunks rob has. Hope paradise is treating you guys right.
I kinda miss Scouts. It’s hard for me to be rainbow & butterflies when there is plenty of crap that goes on a boat. Life is going well despite loosing our brand new 5kw inverter. Most of Rob’s swim trunks came from Costco🤣
Sorry to hear about the inverter. Atleast you are in the MOST exotic of places to be fixing a boat. I'm stuck in traffic not moving. Trade offs everywhere.
Great Job FAMILY! Life is tough and you made it tougher. You will be better for it... In the end you will appreciate the reward even more. Be safe and take care of each other...
Absolutely! Thank you very much for the encouragement. We are definitely enjoying the fruits of our labor in beautiful French Polynesia! Land never smelt so good!
This is how adventures are made. Keep up the good work. As I sit here - sick I envy and enjoy your honest representation. Enjoy life.
Thank you very much! We will keep you in our prayers for a quick recovery! Thank you for the encouragement!😊
Love the video
Great content
you are doing great keep going
Keep them coming please.
Thank you very much for your ongoing support! We successfully completed our longest passage so hopefully the worst is over😊
@@SailingParadiseFalls you guys the real meaning of family adventure and you really have what it takes, so keep going you havre a lot of potential still hidden!
Hey guys glass half full! Glass half full! I dream of days of nothing but fixing things and laxing.. then again im an introvert to my core.. and plans meeting people tend to stress me out. I have fun once im there but getting there meeting up w people really stress me out.. i pray for good winds and good morals!
I am the same way!!! Thank you for the good vibes!!
Thanks for keeping your videos real. Look forward to them each week. Hang in there - impressive what y'all are doing. It's great to see real world look on what it takes to do that journey. Fair winds.
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment! The third week was by far the toughest but we made it!! Thanks for following along!
I commend you guys. I have no desire to ever be offshore for a month. 😊. Longest I have done is a 4 day race. That was enough lmao
I don’t love the long offshore passages but they do take you to some amazing places! It definitely important to know your limits😊
Put dried beans or similar in your salt to soak up the moisture, some use rice too, but that’s sometimes a little small.
My grandma always has rice in her salt!! It's weird that it only started happening on the Pacific passage. All through the Bahamas, western Caribbean and Panama, it was no problem.
“Not everybody gets to do this.” Well, many simply would never WANT to do that. Reality is that these days most people would find the boredom excruciating. Some would find it zen like.
Absolutely!
Otherwise, I'm loving ur show. Look fwd to the rest of ur fantastic journey.
Thank you very much!!
you guys are doing great!! pace yourselves. one day at a time.
Thank you very much! We are trying 😊
There is no such thing as a moisture proof salt shaker!!! But if you put a tablespoon of Rice in your grinder all will be great!!!❤ Just a old dude from Pender Harbour BC 😎🇨🇦☮️
Not grinder shaker! 😂.. or you'd have little bits of rice w salt. It will work w sugar too but have to put it in a shaker of some kind!
Thank you “old dude” for your wisdom! We had salt in it but the moisture crept in through the grinder part. Several cruisers have recommended some like the old Tupperware kind with sealing lids they sell on Amazon. Just not in the easiest place to obtain things - but it’s beautiful!
@@juliazentner681 Thanks for the input but I have been living on the ocean for 51 yrs and rice is basically tasteless and the grinder turns into powder plus rice absorbs 3 times its own weight!!! Real rice not minute rice!! Most sailor's I know uses it as well 😎🇨🇦☮️
Yikes, tough video to watch. I've been with you guys from the start and have enjoyed watching Rob turn into Captain Rob and the teamwork displayed from his leadership and your grit to "take on whatever comes at you". I also appreciate you wanting to tell it like it is, but less is more. It is tough out there but that's why you don't see a bunch of others sailing around you. You are an educated woman who has succeeded in her professional career, so apply those skills to the job at hand. I think @Stephanieparent has summarized this video well. I have not crossed the Pacific but have quite a few miles on cats, monohulls, adventure camping, etc with a teenage daughter that have presented some really stinky days which turned into great memories for both of us. (she is now 46 so I speak with some credibility) You need to refocus! You have to get back into the "team mode and out of the me mode". I would not normally comment this much, but you need a kick in the butt and focus on the prize. For goodness sake you are a SHELLBACK. Pulling for you!
@RickParsons I agree and thank you for seeing that the summary was ok….by no means I am trying to bash this family, I just find myself seeing so much negativity that it makes me worry that many people are going to be turned off by the constant complaining and quit supporting them on their journey.
Thank you very much for the lengthy comment and for following our journey. This transition from land to boat life has been a huge adjustment. My personality is not for everyone and that’s ok. This video was filmed after 1 very long stagnant month in Panama and 3 weeks at sea. It was not my finest moment I agree. I want to look back and remember that time and how difficult it was. It helps to appreciate the good times. I can’t show every moment and often I want to be in the moment with Rob & Davis in those special times. Kids are sponges and Davis does hear my words. I need to work on that. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to be out here living this life. Thank you again for watching😊
Hugs to you all for that long passage. It's nice to see your "Day in the life" episodes on what to expect on passage IRL. The bird event was so scary! I had to shield my eyes waiting for you to open the door. WHAT HAPPENED with the bird?? We need more details! Also curious why fishing is tough. It would be to learn more about that.
Thank you for the hugs! It’s been a tough comment day today. Thank you for the questions! I had just come off a 7 hr night watch and was ready for bed. Rob scooped the little guy into a net and let him go outside.
Fishing is difficult (for us) when sailing bc when the sails are up and your making miles it’s hard to quickly (nor do you have the energy) to drop the sails quickly enough to bring in the fish. For us, it’s much easier when we are motoring bc you can easily slow the boat.
Second, we didn’t have strong enough line. Only using 60lb and learned since that a lot of other sailors use 80lb and up line.
I think these vids are behind and you’ve probably already made it, but it was 30 some days of your life that very few people ever experience. Even your son will look back at this in years to come at the great accomplishment it is.
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We have made it to beautiful Hiva Oa! The videos now are about two weeks behind. Davis is coming around and showing more interest in most aspects of the boat. His absolute favorite activity is driving the dingy!
What did you do with the bird? We would have liked to see you release it even if you just chased it out the hatch. On another note, you are doing something most of us just dream about. I am so envious even if it’s boring for you! Bless you all!💕
It was 3am and I was exhausted - sorry! Rob got the bird to walk into a large net and took it outside and released it. Crazy how everything happens at night 😩
Loved the passage video. I am looking forward to that passage but know I will be bored at times. I laughed at your big plans of working out for 30 days and doing 1…I can relate. We are in the process of choosing a dingy for our leopard. I want that center council but my other half thinks it would be hard to get on a beach. I think it will be hard to put that string to start it. Thoughts?
I have to admit, we all love our dingy! I was very reluctant due to the price and weight but it is SO much easier for me to use with the console. A lot of other cruiser women loath their dingys bc they are difficult to start and maneuver. We have beached our frequently and Rob and I have not had any problems. The huge airplane style beach wheels would make it easier. Definitely join the Leopard FB groups to help you decide what options are worth it. Some I thought that were absolutely necessary actually in reality are not. Best of luck with your Leopard! It’s an exciting time for your family!😊
Hope the bird is ok looked very scared. Bit disappointed that u were only concerned about the state of ur shower and not the well-being of natures gift to all of us. Wildlife brings so much happiness to us all.
It was 3am and I had just gotten off a 7 hr nightshift. I was exhausted. Rob carefully scooped the bird into a net and released it outside. Go back to our previous videos when Davis rescued a bird and took care of it for 12 hrs until it was feeling better and flew away.
Thx
Not trying to stir the pot, but I need to get this off my chest.
Me and the hubby have been following you guys since the start! About two years ago we decided to follow the dream and we are within the year, doing the same with our youngest son who is 14.
That being said, I do admit that it is getting more difficult to stay tuned.
I get wanting to show us the truth but seriously, “embrace the suck”.
As time passes we even see Rob loosing his fire. I feel like the complaining from the rest of the crew is getting to the point where it is affecting even the viewers.
Nonstop complaining. Even when not on passage. We used to giggle when the kiddo complained about everything and momma complained about other countries not having the comforts of home. But it is getting a little overwhelming.
Just wonder what life is going to be like when the circumnavigation is complete? You sold everything and retired…but feels like you are trying to get through this as fast as you can, then what? Buy a house, sell the boat, work until your too old to have fun.
Not trying to complain myself, but I feel like everything is going downhill in your lives and we dont understand why two of you always act like you were forced into doing something you never wanted to do.
Thank you for taking the time to write this lengthy comment. This is our reality of transitioning from the suburbs with a child being in public school his entire life to this lifestyle. It’s very different. I am choosing to show the good and bad of what it’s like to make a huge lifestyle adjustment. I am a realist and I see how this can come across as negativity. We are not like Zatara who homeschooled their kids their entire life and have millions to make this as similar to living on land. This is our reality and our story. I am making these videos to document our reality of circumnavigating the globe. Rob & I read each and every comment to provide answers to questions and thank people who have taken time out of their lives to leave a comment. That trait of caring is what made me really good in my former career. This transition has been much harder from Davis & I. We are adjusting and are committed to our goal of completing our circumnavigation.
Thank you again for your words and best of luck on your journey to boat life.
@@SailingParadiseFallsall being said you still have our support and we will continue watching of course. We want nothing more than for you guys to succeed and have a great circumnavigation.I am not one to usually comment anything negative however I was only trying to offer a bit of constructive criticism as best as I can. I am sure that reading a multiple amount of the comments yesterday was hard, but please understand that many of us are doing it from a place of truly wanting to you succeed…and not loose your followers. ❤
Thank you very much for that!!! I am aware that my personality can come across as negative and I will work on that. I knew that my comments were affecting the already difficult attitude with Davis. Thank you for reminding me that kids hear everything and I need to watch what I say. We appreciate everyone’s support, truly! I just want to show the reality of how difficult this huge life change can be for anyone considering this. I never expected it to be so difficult on so many levels. We are committed as a team to see this journey through to the end. I appreciate the kick in the butt😊 Thank you for your understanding!
@@SailingParadiseFalls let me know when you are at a place where a care package can be sent to you. We have some ideas like white Tshirts and fabric paint that we will add an illustration on the shirts during the longer circumnavigations just to kill some time and make a thing together. Over time and sailing here to there, the shirts will turn into graffiti. I will gladly send a care package to you guys with that and other things that do not take up a lot of place, but gives you some more ideas of things do keep your mind going.
I am also a healthcare provider (an animal and people chiropractor) the husband is a jack of all trades, and the 14 year old is our youngest kiddo and also a teen boy that glues himself to electronics, so I am sure we likely think a lot alike, and when we are sailing too, will make a good point of contact to trade ideas.
That is awfully nice! I had an entire craft bin that I thought Davis and I could work through on the Pacific crossing but Davis didn’t want any part of. He is hitting puberty and it’s not cool to craft or do stuff with mom. I just gave that bin to Nahoa since they have younger littles. His biggest thing is holding a grudge for us taking him away from his older siblings & his friends he had known since birth. As he makes friends out here we have noticed he is enjoying more and complaining less. It’s a HUGE adjustment to this life. We have almost finished homeschooling for 6th grade and consider that a huge accomplishment. I think the time off for summer break and exploring French Polynesia will be good for all of us to regroup😊
The self deprivation aspect of sailing is why I own a power yacht. The constant worrying about power and water would completely ruin my time on my boat.
It’s good that you know that about yourself! If we could take a powercat around the world that would be nice. Our next boat will most likely be a powercat😊
I watch sailing Zataria TH-cam and they threw out several drag lines that help slow you down on the big swells and supposly it's not as bad. Not sure, worth a try to save your tummy from rolling.
It was never quite that bad but at the moment it seemed that way. We had one horrible night so we can’t even begin to complain 😊 Thank you for the tip!
Imagine you were doing the crossing on a multimillion dollar luxury yacht that burns at least $100,000 worth of diesel to cross the Pacific. There would be 24 hour per day air conditioning and a staff that would outnumber you 4 to 1. You would have no cleaning to do as you have a staff for that. How about an outdoor fresh water pool and hot tub. I bet that your would stay in his room to be online all day and night. I am just having fun imagining how the billionaires would get just as bored as the rest of us. Everything in life gets tiring. Too much of a good thing is bad.
His tech was taken away in the next episode and Davis starts to enjoy the crossing. It would pain me to spend that much just on fuel but hey if you’re rich I guess it wouldn’t matter!
@@SailingParadiseFallsI am really enjoying watching your crossing the Pacific. I cannot imagine how I would handle it when I was a young man.
yes sir i would do it anytime....so with this i will not whatch you chanel anymore you bring to much negativity ...sorry guys ....
Thank you for your comment. Our journey is not for everyone. 🤷♀️
This is Cher. I'm using my hubbys phone that's why his name Lester shows up.
I must say momma...do you ever stop complaining? Your negativity flows to your son, who by the way, should realize how lucky he is.
You, momma, have complained about EVERYTHING and your poor husband tries to make light of it all.
My husband and I watch tons of these videos and I have never ever heard any momma complain as much as you do...some even are doing what you are doing with younger children, even infants.
Even when you found the bird in your shower. Most would be kinda happy but you were worried about the bird pooping in your shower! What an attitude to display to your son.
You knew where you were going... crossing an OCEAN...NOT a highway....Oceans have waves!
Maybe you should reconsider this adventure. Try and encourage your son to be grateful for this experience INSTEAD of being bored and entitled. He could read a book, learn a different language, draw or paint all on his own while on passage, but instead he complains too. Wonder where he gets it from?🤔🙃😊
Feel free to judge the day you spend 20 days straight in the sun, in a moldy, dirty "home" on rolling water and with sea sickness.
@@newadventurescomingsoon we have.
Thank you for the lengthy comment. My personality is not for everyone. This video was filmed after a very long and stagnant month in Panama and being at sea for 21 days. It was not my finest moment. Not everyone is good at passage making and I admit that it is not my favorite. I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day.
So he had to put up with a month of constant complaining. 13 minutes in and I'd had all the crying I could handle. I get the boy nagging, he's a kid. But mom constantly egging him on and feeding the misery was rediculous. Sad to watch Hubby constantly having to Kiss ass just trying to keep peace on the boat was sad. Maybe he can drop you off at an airport somewhere so he can get a minute of peace and enjoy what he's worked so hard far. Grow up lady.
This is Rob. We all have our joys and our pains. Shannon was not expecting the passage to take so long and for the first time started to get claustrophobic along with dealing with migraines most of the trip that would last days. I grew up going out on my grandfathers boats and spending 15-20 hours on the water. Getting up for me at sea every day is not a big deal. For her, she’s more interested in the destination than the days at sea. It’s a challenge and she is persevering though it. This passage is tough on everyone, just in different ways. At the end of the day, she’s my best friend and we always make each other smile!
You are clueless. If a sailor isn't complaining there is something wrong, and they should be proud as they can truly call themselves sailors and Captains, with David coming right along soon enough. 34 years in the Navy , enlisted at 17 and cruised the world in a lot better conditions than they are experiencing, and they are doing fantastic. It's so easy to judge sitting behind a laptop, till you experience a real challenge for yourself. All cruising has its highs and lows, and they are bringing you right into their lives and experiences...it's raw, beautiful and refreshing.
Rob, Shannon and David, we're praying for continued fair winds and following seas on your world journey, one that is second to none.....your are all amazing.
Ben Loyola