I actually couldn’t finish watching the video. Just made me so twitchy. For context, I have sailed across the Atlantic in a boat with no enclosure so I am not an armchair sailor. Foulies are safety gear as are life jackets, harnesses, and jacklines. I love these two but this was terribly irresponsible.
I hope you guys read some of the comments here re. foul weather gear, harnesses, PFD's and personal EPIRB's. We've just had a really close call in Australia in the last Sydney to Hobart race. The right gear and training most definitely saved a life. I also have a friend whose life was saved by a PFD when he went overboard unconscious courtesy of a boom strike. The oceans are littered with the souls of those that were unprepared and/or just ran out of luck. Please don't add to them. If you can't afford the gear, pull up until you can. Most of it is available second hand for reasonable prices.
Been there done that. 2000, three years of work to get our cruiser ready. Then off to Mexico for years of sailing up and down the west Mexico and California coasts. Lots of wild rides, fixing stuff, many trips in out dinghy, many potlucks, amazing sites only people on the open ocean can see. The nights in the cockpits, the rocking to sleep, the horrible rocking and no sleep. we had our fun, but it got time to swallow the anchor and move back ashore after 7 years. We were left with lifelong friends, pictures and memories. We bought a stink pot for lake cruising, but it was not the same. Now we have a big motorhome, no anchor watches, no rocking, but we do have the freedom to up and go. Have fun, be safe, the time zips by so fast!
Single rope on the boom break, May want to double, a quick wind change and you have 30 ton load with your sail area. Please be careful up front handling your sail , you had the sheet rope behind you with the sail in front, a good crack and you are swimming, it’s worth wearing safety gear /tethering when getting used to a new boat for all the unknowns responses to conditions. Great to be out sailing. Fair winds and a good rum
Nothing wrong with the walder boom brake ,I’ve used one crossing Biscay and the med , the one thing I would say was the use of safety lines harnesses and lifejackets especially in high winds and at night . Just my personal experience in offshore sailing
Boom break is useful but should not be considered as proper foreguy/preventer which would need to be a long line from the aft end of the boom to as near to the bow as possible. With the boom break attached mid boom and anchored to the decks near midships allows too much of the breaking force vector to be vertical rather than horizontal. This can lead to snapping the line or failure of its deck attachment. Boom itself can also be at risk of snapping in half with mid boom sheeting.
Couple of questions..... 1. In tropical conditions does the deck of your aluminum boat get hotter than a boat with a wood deck? 2. I notice that when you were in heavy weather you had a life jacket on but were not wearing a safety harness, especially when you were up forward on deck. Given that there is always the possibility of a rogue wave in heavy weather aren't you taking a chance?
I agree with many comments. Self inflating life jackets and tethers are minimum normality. Where I race in Australia, if a race goes into the dark we also require personal beacons. Bit over the top but if I was a 2 hander crossing oceans, I'd be using all of the above. Especially in that weather. Get another sponsor to provide, shouldn't be hard.
With much respect for your sailing abilities and spirit of adventure, I have to say sailing that route without cold weather waterproof gear was not wise. I used to cross that stretch weekly on a small freighter (NY-Bermuda) and it is one of the nastiest areas I've been in with confused high waves an winds in the winter. If for some reason you would have to abandon ship, the lack of gear could have been deadly. Glad you made it safe. Great video.
You guys earned a new stripe with this one. Honestly, these are the passages that worry me as I have gotten sick once on a rougher trip in the gulfstream.
Good point. My wife fell overboard most unexpectedly when she simply blacked out. It was crazy to watch. Her lifejacket brought her to the surface and kept her alive. She had no memory of the moments between standing on the deck and then looking up at me from the water. Even fit and healthy people can black out. Lifejackets save lives!
A rough long passage, glad you got through it safely. Nothing like a Mahi to brighten up Steph's day!! A great reward from the sea for those past 9 days.
To ward off sea sickness at the start of a trip, I suggest actually steering the boat. As you steer, step on the high side of the boat and "push it down", it may convince your brain you are in charge of the boats movement. The helm always helps me. Have fun and stay healthy out there!
I just finished that passage in November. Most weather routers will take you due east towards Burmuda and then turn south to the Caribbean. Allows for a quick passage across the Gulfstream when the wind is favorable and then you turn south as the trade winds fill in.
That was definitely a rough sail but an excellent test for your new boat. Aluminum boats are definitely where it’s at . One day we too shall make the switch.
Kudos to you Travis for the endurance and Steph, sea sickness is a curse and very unpleasant but as soon as you get into flat seas its just a horrible memory. Well done guys
You make your choices but being in the Gulf Stream in a strong northerly (the waves looked big with the period short and the motion of the boat confirmed that), not having proper offshore foul weather gear, not using harness/tethers/jacklines, and I did not see you with PFD’s all combine to put you at high risk of a bad outcome. Also, fatigue due to lack of sleep was pouring gas on the fire. Glad you made it and you are both safe but most of that trip just looked unnecessarily risky and uncomfortable. Good luck going forward.
Great job enduring those conditions. Many, many sailors call for rescue from the Coast Guard and abandon ship in that location and after similar days of horrific seas. The camera just can't capture how big those waves are. Travis you're awesome.
Wow, sporty passage to say the least. Great video you two. Looks like Gibsea 2 performed flawlessly. That's awesome. Yes ur welcome. Anytime. See u on the rebound.
OMG 😳 what a fabulous episode, guys. Bummer of the season sickness 🤢, Steph. And, yes, you were being tested as you shook off land life and put your big boat boots on again. B. R. A. V. O. ‼️🌞 💕 I was wondering as you left the dock, and with all the work you accomplished, why you did not enclose the cockpit. Know that you will as soon as possible. See you next time. ✨🌊🌊💨💨⛵️⚓️🏝️👙🌞✨
I got 2 safety issues though. Jacklines use them. Secondly get a pair of walkie talkie to communicate when 1 is on the helm and the other is at the bow
The whole thing is an amateur mess. No respect for the sea. Just lucky. That sort of boat has good primary stability but secondary stability is gonna suck. Pitchpoled she may take a long time to come back up. Long enough to fill with water.
I cannot imagine 6 days of sea sickness, Never been seasick even when cleaning out bilges while underway Hats off to you both hope all your sailing is smooth and the waters warm😊
Glad everything turned out ok. Gulf stream is no joke especially in winter. Im sure you will have some takeaways from your experience. Ive spent time off the east coast Canada in the winter and the stakes are higher in the cold. As others have commented i think i would have been heading east for 2-3 days at start. Of course i wasn't there. I admire your ability to remain in control over such a long period of s**t. Very impressive.
Hello! From SV Dulcinea in Baja Mexico. We are long time viewers and enjoy watching you learn sailing and visiting wonderful exotic places. Your sail, while much longer, 8 days!!!, in cold big seas is longer than anything we have completed, we have fought against huge seas, 4 meter waves at 6 seconds and freezing cold also. We live in Oregon and in March left to sail south. Got stuck in FT Bragg for a month and half after trying to leave and having to turn back. I wish you the beast of luck and hopefully the sea sickness will pass and your body will adjust. Fair winds and following seas! I more admire your grit and determination!😁
Zig Zag is on the hard in the Solomon’s and we are glad! Winter ocean is not for us! Painful to watch and so glad you have made it to warm weather! Bravo!
Hello friends, greetings from South Africa, massive rainstorm my side whilst watching your video...,glad to be in the house and not on the water, lightning is really frightening, continuously. Anyway,enjoyed the video....stay safe...waiting for the next one. Hugs...Mitch
WOW!!! I definitely sensed the size of that sea/waves, looked huge, gutsy endevoure, well done; now that's a "shake down" sail! You must feel very confident with gypsy two! Thanks for sharing.
That was a frightful 1st up passage. I guess you prepared Jibsea so the trust was there. Steph, never seen you laid so low . Travis well done.This episode rocked!!!!
Feel for you Steph - that was a long time to be sea sick for. Well done for endurance captain. This boat was eating up the ocean, so beautiful to see. Made me nervous watching you untethered. Looking forward to your future vids
Exposed cockpit, without the enclosure & proper foul weather gear makes sailing life difficult. Choppy waves, wind patterns changing constantly, trying to make southern progress can be a pain. There is light at the end of the tunnel however, the warm waters & winds in the BVI's. Your new boat is a new adventure compared to the old Jibsea. Out of your comfort zone but definitely a better boat for you.
Yall should try a couple heating pads to sit on and warm up your blood. They use low power and roll up nicely like a towel when not in use. Those double-up waves look like they really put Jibsea 2 on full tilt. Strong work braving the storm and catching a fish to repower up.
Hey I enjoyed your explanation on the wind and boat angle, combined with swell. The diagram with you doing a loop was understated on just how many choices you made along the way south. Thanks.
Wow guys, what a way to end the year and start the new year I know that the camera will never do justice to the real conditions as you are living them on the sea 🌊, I don’t know what magic you guys work out, but my couch sure felt wobbly this morning , and to be sea sick on top of that, Steph you are a champion 🤩👍. Happy New Year guys and many more highs on your sailing adventures. Love you guys .
So sorry you had that experience! Northerlies in the gulf stream are awful. We've done that trip from VA or the northeast 10+ times. We have waited weeks for a weather window on occasion. If we are north, we go to Bermuda first then east to the I-65, then south, or down the east coast to Florida, over to the Abacos and then do the easting to I-65. Only once was the easting pleasant. It is usually just a motoring slog east, always uncomfortable. You both hung in there and gutted out those miserable days. I know you didn't really have a choice, but you still set a good example. Also, the boat was amazing. Namaste. 🙏
imagine the sailors that do round the world races like Global Solo Challenge, Vendee Globe, and others. They spend weeks in the southern ocean. This look tough but if you expect to go to high latitudes this is just a taste of that.
I really like your table. What you can do with it is cut it in half and put some nice hinges on it. Then for support, install a wood brace underneath. Ask a very good carpenter to do the work so it turns out perfect. I really like your tender but it's much heavier than an OC Tender. Question: Why didn't you go with an OC Tender?
I always thought blue water sailing would be like that. I can imagine that there is a breed of people who love it, take it on the chin, and thrive in heavy weather. If, like the majority, heaving decks and constant spray are not your first choice, then it is probably best to choose your preferred routes carefully.
Ooohhhhhh, I think the camera did a pretty good job of capturing the waves. When we can see nothing but sky, that is nome big waves. My guess is 3-6 meters anyway. Yep, what a ride. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Glad ya'll are safe. I hope ya'll had a Great holiday season. We here on the Big Island had a Great December. We had 40 foot waves, Great for surfing 🏄♂️. And on Christmas Eve, Madame Pele gave us a lava show for about two weeks. Are weather has ben just perfect. So Thank you for a Great video 📹 this week. Looking forward for the next one. Ooo! Question, did ya'll sale the other boat 🚢 yet? Ok ,until next time ⏲️, Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! Aloha and Cheers 🍻
That sail was one to remember man!! Holy moly. That looked nuts. Im so glad J2 took it like a beast. You certainly have some heavy miles under your belt. Day 9 was a vibe man!!! So glad you made it safely, stow those cold weather clothes will ya LOL
Great video showing big seas and storms crossing the Gulf Stream! I did the ARC1500 in 2015 to the BVI and it brought back memories of my first Ocean passage... I really like your vids as they have a great mix of showing sailing and the life of a cruiser... Maintenance, watches, and fun too! I have a question: I see a line or bungie tied to the wheel in the video. What is it's purpose? Keep up the great vids! Maybe we'll cross paths some day! :) We'll be chartering a Cat out of the USVI in early March. Enjoy the BVI!
Wow, you headed out into the Atlantic with no foul weather gear, no jacklines, and weren't clipped in on deck. Lots of unnecessary risks!
I actually couldn’t finish watching the video. Just made me so twitchy. For context, I have sailed across the Atlantic in a boat with no enclosure so I am not an armchair sailor. Foulies are safety gear as are life jackets, harnesses, and jacklines. I love these two but this was terribly irresponsible.
I hope you guys read some of the comments here re. foul weather gear, harnesses, PFD's and personal EPIRB's. We've just had a really close call in Australia in the last Sydney to Hobart race.
The right gear and training most definitely saved a life. I also have a friend whose life was saved by a PFD when he went overboard unconscious courtesy of a boom strike. The oceans are littered with the souls of those that were unprepared and/or just ran out of luck. Please don't add to them. If you can't afford the gear, pull up until you can. Most of it is available second hand for reasonable prices.
Been there done that. 2000, three years of work to get our cruiser ready. Then off to Mexico for years of sailing up and down the west Mexico and California coasts. Lots of wild rides, fixing stuff, many trips in out dinghy, many potlucks, amazing sites only people on the open ocean can see. The nights in the cockpits, the rocking to sleep, the horrible rocking and no sleep. we had our fun, but it got time to swallow the anchor and move back ashore after 7 years. We were left with lifelong friends, pictures and memories. We bought a stink pot for lake cruising, but it was not the same. Now we have a big motorhome, no anchor watches, no rocking, but we do have the freedom to up and go. Have fun, be safe, the time zips by so fast!
Thanks for the reality of sailing and although you suffered a lot, it was good to see how you coped with it all. Huge respect for your endurance 👍
Single rope on the boom break, May want to double, a quick wind change and you have 30 ton load with your sail area. Please be careful up front handling your sail , you had the sheet rope behind you with the sail in front, a good crack and you are swimming, it’s worth wearing safety gear /tethering when getting used to a new boat for all the unknowns responses to conditions. Great to be out sailing.
Fair winds and a good rum
"Single LINE on the Boom BRAKE". And yes matey should wear a harness while filming up forard. "Nightmare sail/huge waves"? Not really. Pretty normal.
Nothing wrong with the walder boom brake ,I’ve used one crossing Biscay and the med , the one thing I would say was the use of safety lines harnesses and lifejackets especially in high winds and at night . Just my personal experience in offshore sailing
Boom break is useful but should not be considered as proper foreguy/preventer which would need to be a long line from the aft end of the boom to as near to the bow as possible. With the boom break attached mid boom and anchored to the decks near midships allows too much of the breaking force vector to be vertical rather than horizontal. This can lead to snapping the line or failure of its deck attachment. Boom itself can also be at risk of snapping in half with mid boom sheeting.
Thanks for posting something safety related.
Couple of questions..... 1. In tropical conditions does the deck of your aluminum boat get hotter than a boat with a wood deck? 2. I notice that when you were in heavy weather you had a life jacket on but were not wearing a safety harness, especially when you were up forward on deck. Given that there is always the possibility of a rogue wave in heavy weather aren't you taking a chance?
Hats off to you guys and your boat! Those conditions looked horrible and especially for 9 or 10 days!
Tossed around like a can of beans!
I agree with many comments. Self inflating life jackets and tethers are minimum normality. Where I race in Australia, if a race goes into the dark we also require personal beacons. Bit over the top but if I was a 2 hander crossing oceans, I'd be using all of the above. Especially in that weather. Get another sponsor to provide, shouldn't be hard.
With much respect for your sailing abilities and spirit of adventure, I have to say sailing that route without cold weather waterproof gear was not wise. I used to cross that stretch weekly on a small freighter (NY-Bermuda) and it is one of the nastiest areas I've been in with confused high waves an winds in the winter. If for some reason you would have to abandon ship, the lack of gear could have been deadly. Glad you made it safe. Great video.
Boat looked like it handled the heather like a champ. Great pick.
Gotta love a boat that's good in both the seas and the highlands!
You guys earned a new stripe with this one. Honestly, these are the passages that worry me as I have gotten sick once on a rougher trip in the gulfstream.
Mad you guys don't wear lifejackets, even if just for setting a good example for others!
Good point. My wife fell overboard most unexpectedly when she simply blacked out. It was crazy to watch. Her lifejacket brought her to the surface and kept her alive. She had no memory of the moments between standing on the deck and then looking up at me from the water. Even fit and healthy people can black out. Lifejackets save lives!
A rough long passage, glad you got through it safely. Nothing like a Mahi to brighten up Steph's day!! A great reward from the sea for those past 9 days.
The fish we caught were definitely a highlight!
To ward off sea sickness at the start of a trip, I suggest actually steering the boat. As you steer, step on the high side of the boat and "push it down", it may convince your brain you are in charge of the boats movement. The helm always helps me. Have fun and stay healthy out there!
Sounds similar to what I was trying to do by “riding the wave” to feel in charge but will have to couple that with steering next time!
I just finished that passage in November. Most weather routers will take you due east towards Burmuda and then turn south to the Caribbean. Allows for a quick passage across the Gulfstream when the wind is favorable and then you turn south as the trade winds fill in.
No wet weather gear? No harnesses ?, no pole on the Genoe for being goose winged. ?
That was definitely a rough sail but an excellent test for your new boat. Aluminum boats are definitely where it’s at . One day we too shall make the switch.
No way. All that corrosion. You couldn't give me an aluminium boat.
I was getting seasick watching you get thrown around! Glad jibsea 2 got you there safely
Looking great out there after those rough days.thank you for the video.
Stay safe
Great shake down sail and fresh fish to boot! I've got lots of snow and cold here in Ont if you need a reminder. Well done Steph and Travis, cheers.
Shakedown sails aren't in the open Atlantic. This was dangerous and unnecessary
Wow, good people. Glad no injuries, and please be safer with harnesses and good protective clothing.
Kudos to you Travis for the endurance and Steph, sea sickness is a curse and very unpleasant but as soon as you get into flat seas its just a horrible memory. Well done guys
Get these videos coming we love it. You guys are awesome.
Thanks for watching! 🙏
You make your choices but being in the Gulf Stream in a strong northerly (the waves looked big with the period short and the motion of the boat confirmed that), not having proper offshore foul weather gear, not using harness/tethers/jacklines, and I did not see you with PFD’s all combine to put you at high risk of a bad outcome. Also, fatigue due to lack of sleep was pouring gas on the fire.
Glad you made it and you are both safe but most of that trip just looked unnecessarily risky and uncomfortable. Good luck going forward.
Well done Steph getting through that. What a trooper!
Great job enduring those conditions. Many, many sailors call for rescue from the Coast Guard and abandon ship in that location and after similar days of horrific seas. The camera just can't capture how big those waves are. Travis you're awesome.
Are you kidding! Those are not bad conditions!
Thanks Kat! They really do, and you know the last thing we’d be doing in the very worst of it is taking our camera gear 😅
@@timevans8223you don’t get an accurate perspective from videos. Those were rough conditions
What an adventure! It's tough to keep on going under such circumstances. You are great sailors!
WOW! What a way to bond with your boat!
You got that right!😅
Wow - what a miserable, terrifying passage!!! so glad you made it to the BVIs!
It really was! Def was one for the books
🎉wow, that looks so scary, I'm sitting in my chair holding on. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wow, sporty passage to say the least. Great video you two. Looks like Gibsea 2 performed flawlessly. That's awesome. Yes ur welcome. Anytime. See u on the rebound.
OMG 😳 what a fabulous episode, guys. Bummer of the season sickness 🤢, Steph. And, yes, you were being tested as you shook off land life and put your big boat boots on again. B. R. A. V. O. ‼️🌞 💕 I was wondering as you left the dock, and with all the work you accomplished, why you did not enclose the cockpit. Know that you will as soon as possible. See you next time. ✨🌊🌊💨💨⛵️⚓️🏝️👙🌞✨
In the interest of time to get down to the Caribbean! def will have to get it done prior to heading north
Am I wrong but I don’t see any safety harness in use 😞
Thank you for not sugar coating those conditions, its reality.
I just loved the composure! You guys are great together.
Awesome sailing❤❤
You guys sure know how to tell the tale!! Excellent right up. Nice job on the mahi!
That boat is the best. Seems perfect for your never say stop attitude. BTW, just got the Bluetti Elite 200v2 for my sailboat. Nice!
That’s awesome! We have found it to be a very convenient piece of kit!
Wow, straight into a brutal passage. Total heros, loving the adventure.. Hang in there, looking forward to the next ep.
I got 2 safety issues though. Jacklines use them.
Secondly get a pair of walkie talkie to communicate when 1 is on the helm and the other is at the bow
Not doing a shakeout cruise that's in the North Atlantic in winter when you could easily go down th eUS coast might be another one.
The whole thing is an amateur mess. No respect for the sea. Just lucky. That sort of boat has good primary stability but secondary stability is gonna suck. Pitchpoled she may take a long time to come back up. Long enough to fill with water.
I cannot imagine 6 days of sea sickness, Never been seasick even when cleaning out bilges while underway Hats off to you both hope all your sailing is smooth and the waters warm😊
Right?! It was like 7.5-8 days of sea sickness and awful!
Great job guys! thanks for the video and comments!
Glad everything turned out ok. Gulf stream is no joke especially in winter. Im sure you will have some takeaways from your experience. Ive spent time off the east coast Canada in the winter and the stakes are higher in the cold. As others have commented i think i would have been heading east for 2-3 days at start. Of course i wasn't there. I admire your ability to remain in control over such a long period of s**t. Very impressive.
Hello! From SV Dulcinea in Baja Mexico. We are long time viewers and enjoy watching you learn sailing and visiting wonderful exotic places. Your sail, while much longer, 8 days!!!, in cold big seas is longer than anything we have completed, we have fought against huge seas, 4 meter waves at 6 seconds and freezing cold also. We live in Oregon and in March left to sail south. Got stuck in FT Bragg for a month and half after trying to leave and having to turn back. I wish you the beast of luck and hopefully the sea sickness will pass and your body will adjust. Fair winds and following seas! I more admire your grit and determination!😁
Zig Zag is on the hard in the Solomon’s and we are glad! Winter ocean is not for us! Painful to watch and so glad you have made it to warm weather! Bravo!
Thanks guys! ☺️
Good job!
Thats a wicked video guys 👊🏻👏🏻
One of your best!!
Hello friends, greetings from South Africa, massive rainstorm my side whilst watching your video...,glad to be in the house and not on the water, lightning is really frightening, continuously.
Anyway,enjoyed the video....stay safe...waiting for the next one.
Hugs...Mitch
Glad you enjoyed Mitch, cheers!
For seasickness - Ginger Snap cookies. We've been using them for 50 years. They work!
WOW!!! I definitely sensed the size of that sea/waves, looked huge, gutsy endevoure, well done; now that's a "shake down" sail! You must feel very confident with gypsy two! Thanks for sharing.
Well that was a hell of a trip guys.
I’m impressed with how well the boat and crew performed!!!
Great video
Cheers
Roger
Amazing video! Omg I probably would have gave up day 2-3! Y’all are some true gangsters of the sea!
Def was tempted but we had no option at that point to do anything else but ride it out 🥴
@ I’m so glad yall made it out safely and now yall can enjoy the rest of the season!!
Steff, your muffins look delicious! Winter time off Hatteras is never a gimme, great episode. Wishing you both a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Cheers to a happy and healthy new year to you too!
Damn that was exciting, a happy ending though and JIBSEA 2 proved to be every bit the war horse you expected her to be . Wahoo!
Great vido kids...poooor Steph... at least you can say or know the BOAT can handle the weather ....be safe
This was your best video. Your videos are getting better every week.
Thank you!
What a sail. 😲 You made it strong together
You are eating better on passage than most people on land.Great crossing prep. you two.
Foodies!!!
Lovely video guys. When I fished off Northern NL I loved the rought days, we where also in a 65Ft drager..
Great episode guys. Love your channel.
Having a 42 Passage myself,,,, don't think I would want to endure that ride. You guys made a great upgrade.
That was a frightful 1st up passage. I guess you prepared Jibsea so the trust was there. Steph, never seen you laid so low . Travis well done.This episode rocked!!!!
Feel for you Steph - that was a long time to be sea sick for. Well done for endurance captain. This boat was eating up the ocean, so beautiful to see. Made me nervous watching you untethered. Looking forward to your future vids
Looks so nice to be out of that cold
Crushed it! Great video and fun to watch from our moorage here in Malta. Enjoy the warm Carribean!
Please put the stern gate into place. Watching your rough weather sailing without it makes me so nervous. Fair winds 👍
Poor Steph! I don't believe I've seen her in a worse state! Food looked delicious as usual!❤
Exposed cockpit, without the enclosure & proper foul weather gear makes sailing life difficult.
Choppy waves, wind patterns changing constantly, trying to make southern progress can be a pain.
There is light at the end of the tunnel however, the warm waters & winds in the BVI's.
Your new boat is a new adventure compared to the old Jibsea. Out of your comfort zone but definitely a better boat for you.
merry Christmas and Happy new years, glad you are ok, while watching this video from Toronto it was plus 1 here so warmer than most of your video
Yall should try a couple heating pads to sit on and warm up your blood. They use low power and roll up nicely like a towel when not in use. Those double-up waves look like they really put Jibsea 2 on full tilt. Strong work braving the storm and catching a fish to repower up.
That’s a good idea!
They say the worst thing about seasickness is that you know your NOT going to die. No matter how much you want to
Burrrr looks cold.. Great shake out sail. Hope your holiday season was great
That's not a shakeout sail. They didn't do one.
Steph, you’re a goddamned trooper!❤
Hey I enjoyed your explanation on the wind and boat angle, combined with swell. The diagram with you doing a loop was understated on just how many choices you made along the way south. Thanks.
Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade! 💛 We used to go every year when we lived there. Always a good time.
Yep! It was a much smaller turn out of boats from what we were hearing from the crowd 😅 Must have been too cold haha but we loved the festive spirit!!
Ya what a challenge: a test of both G2 and her crew. I am looking forward to ur adventures in 2025
Wow guys, what a way to end the year and start the new year I know that the camera will never do justice to the real conditions as you are living them on the sea 🌊, I don’t know what magic you guys work out, but my couch sure felt wobbly this morning , and to be sea sick on top of that, Steph you are a champion 🤩👍. Happy New Year guys and many more highs on your sailing adventures. Love you guys .
Pure beast mode, nice job.
It was though, but it is over, and now you got a sailing story forever!
Exactly!
Yummy pre cooking! You can rely on your boat and your skill for nearly anything now.
You two inspire me!! Love your videos
So sorry you had that experience! Northerlies in the gulf stream are awful. We've done that trip from VA or the northeast 10+ times. We have waited weeks for a weather window on occasion. If we are north, we go to Bermuda first then east to the I-65, then south, or down the east coast to Florida, over to the Abacos and then do the easting to I-65. Only once was the easting pleasant. It is usually just a motoring slog east, always uncomfortable. You both hung in there and gutted out those miserable days. I know you didn't really have a choice, but you still set a good example. Also, the boat was amazing. Namaste. 🙏
great episode
Thankyou
One nice boat lucky you now what your doing
Cool stuff. Not too difficult to fly that plane
imagine the sailors that do round the world races like Global Solo Challenge, Vendee Globe, and others. They spend weeks in the southern ocean. This look tough but if you expect to go to high latitudes this is just a taste of that.
Those power packs are very KOOL. 👍
I really like your table. What you can do with it is cut it in half and put some nice hinges on it. Then for support, install a wood brace underneath. Ask a very good carpenter to do the work so it turns out perfect. I really like your tender but it's much heavier than an OC Tender. Question: Why didn't you go with an OC Tender?
love your vids and experiences living vicariously though you my fellow canadians. Cheers from BC
Our pleasure to share!
glad you guys made it
I always thought blue water sailing would be like that. I can imagine that there is a breed of people who love it, take it on the chin, and thrive in heavy weather. If, like the majority, heaving decks and constant spray are not your first choice, then it is probably best to choose your preferred routes carefully.
Great to see u back, glad your safe and merry Xmas and HNY
Ooohhhhhh, I think the camera did a pretty good job of capturing the waves. When we can see nothing but sky, that is nome big waves. My guess is 3-6 meters anyway. Yep, what a ride. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
The cameras can never do them justice but we try!!
Glad ya'll are safe. I hope ya'll had a Great holiday season.
We here on the Big Island had a Great December. We had 40 foot waves, Great for surfing 🏄♂️. And on Christmas Eve, Madame Pele gave us a lava show for about two weeks. Are weather has ben just perfect.
So Thank you for a Great video 📹 this week. Looking forward for the next one.
Ooo! Question, did ya'll sale the other boat 🚢 yet?
Ok ,until next time ⏲️,
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
Aloha and Cheers 🍻
That sail was one to remember man!! Holy moly. That looked nuts. Im so glad J2 took it like a beast. You certainly have some heavy miles under your belt. Day 9 was a vibe man!!! So glad you made it safely, stow those cold weather clothes will ya LOL
Day 9 things looked up fr!!!
Well done on that adventure
Great video showing big seas and storms crossing the Gulf Stream! I did the ARC1500 in 2015 to the BVI and it brought back memories of my first Ocean passage... I really like your vids as they have a great mix of showing sailing and the life of a cruiser... Maintenance, watches, and fun too! I have a question: I see a line or bungie tied to the wheel in the video. What is it's purpose? Keep up the great vids! Maybe we'll cross paths some day! :) We'll be chartering a Cat out of the USVI in early March. Enjoy the BVI!
I definitely enjoy your videos
Thank you so much!
Good video.