Think you got the distance based on the historical reference wrong! Certainly not a matter of miles, 2 pistol shots would be about 100 yards or so. Old naval expressions of rough distances: biscuit toss = 10-20 yards; pistol shot = 50-60 yards; musket shot = 100-150 yards.
Here's a bit of a coincidence, I just watched (it's October 28, 2018 today) Episode 19 when you made landfall in St. Lucia. We were doing a land-based vacation at the Sandals on Rodney Bay that same week that you arrived, we were there for 10 days just after Christmas. That particular Sandals had a new Hobie Getaway, a sloop-rigged cat, a bit unusual since most hotels only have single sail Hobie Waves which are suitable for novices but kind of boring for anyone with some experience (we own a Hobie 16). The winds were generally good that week and we were blasting back and forth across Rodney Bay most afternoons, including January 4th. I'm certain I had a GoPro mounted on the Hobie on the 4th (it was a Thursday) - i'll have to go back and carefully review the video I captured and see if I can spot your boat. I've enjoyed your videos, thanks for posting, generally I watch videos like yours in order to pick up maintenance tips, I want to learn what can go wrong mechanically so I can be better prepared, and the only criticism I have of your series of videos is I find that while you often describe symptoms of problems (such as coolant in the bilge), and their diagnosis and make educated guesses as to root causes, you don't always subsequently describe exactly what you determined to be the root causes and how you fixed them. No biggee. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the series. My wife and I are avid sailors, we currently own 4 different boats (the Hobie 16, an Albacore, a small keelboat, and 2 Lasers), in March 2017 we rented a 43 foot Beneteau and sailed from St. Vincent to Grenada and back, I expect you're going to stop in many of the same places as you go south. Cheers!
I took a hard look at our St. Lucia sailing videos, no luck. No surprise, generally speaking, when we recording, we were doing high-speed reaches, out where the entrance to Rodney Bay opens to the sea. There were only a couple of bigger boats anchored out there. If I scan those videos for in-shore boats, which are quite a long way off, I can see a couple of anchored ketch-rigged boats in the background, but when I look really carefully, I dont think any of them are Bora Bora... There were two boats that got me excited for a couple of minutes, but after careful comparison eventually I had to say nope, wrong boat. I'm now watching your video when you arrive in Grenada. We sailed the Beneteau to Union Island, but we docked right in the town at the little yacht club they have there, had to back into the dock, which was the first time I'd ever done it. Wasn't my best moment. We're going to Grenada in December, I'm interested in picking up some tourist tips. Thanks!
Just came across your channel...very nice! We’re a cruising couple as well, maybe we’ll cross paths one of these days. Keep up the nice work. (Now I have to go buy a pistol)
Can you describe the smells from the land, when you approach from the sea ? Ta. Another sailor described the smell of San Francisco from 600 miles out as "merde".
I miss so much dialog between you because I can't seem to hear English english. I can't hear any faster! Anyone know of any software that can address this problem?
I found some of the 'live' audio difficult to catch. Lots of wind noise and echos off hard surfaces when inside. Maybe look into better microphones or better arrangements for the ones you have.
ron ross unfortunately we could only afford to buy a very cheap and basic camera, so there's no way of attaching an external mic, it's a shame as a lot of otherwise good footage is unusable
Yes, it's a bit of a 'catch-22'. The top sailing channels have such good video quality these days it makes it hard to build the patreon following necessary to buy good equipment. Good luck though, I'm sure you'll get there. You could try using more 'voice-over' when editing rather than leave terrible original audio on an episode.
I went to St. Lucia back in the early 2000's and it was great, the fact that you guys didn't film any interaction with the Island and Islanders must mean that it has become really dangerous there... that's kind of sad.
Prophesy and Mic Jagger. Wouldn't Prophesy have something to do with Stephan Kings books? How about, "The Stand." Or "High-way To Hell." Or how about this Icon I use from the Bible Track called, "Last Generation." How do you think Radio Disc-jockey's play into this. Or how about Policeman with Star's on their chest and the term, Universe?
Thanks so much for taking us along with you!
Many thanks for another excellent episode. I look forward to each update. Fair winds.
Good to hear from you guys again. Stay safe and good sailing..
I've landed in St. Lucia three times. I've crossed the Caribbean by helicopter. Nice trip
Wonderful episode , very enjoyable,,cant wait to see whats next ..... Cheers
Well done for the crossing looks like the twin head sails done the trick.
Am enjoying watching your vids very much. Thanks. Keep em coming
Nice trip and wish you success
Lucky you, can sail around the world....I wish I could.
God bless you all
cruisers are like magicians...pulling supermarkets out of backpacks
You guys really capture the 'real' of it
Once again an engaging and enjoyable episode. Nice people without a pretentious bone in their bodies. Hard working and thrifty wo being cheap.
Keep them coming !
Good video. Thanks
Thanks guys have been watching your progress and i am really enjoying your chanel
WOW amazing trip guys. Good on you all.
Well done I like watching yours as its just natural ,not much talking let the camera do the work :),Hope the water collector is doing well
Nice one guys! Good idea for water!
Very nice video. GOD bless. JC
Your hard cockpit must make such a difference to your sailing experience ...
Absolutely beautiful!! :D
That is so cool :) Would love to sail out to sea next! Sticking to calmer waters for now though :)
pink is the new outboard
Nice one
very nice! thank you, haha two pistol shots thats a good rule of thumb will remember that for our upcoming season!
Think you got the distance based on the historical reference wrong! Certainly not a matter of miles, 2 pistol shots would be about 100 yards or so. Old naval expressions of rough distances: biscuit toss = 10-20 yards; pistol shot = 50-60 yards; musket shot = 100-150 yards.
In the 80's you might find 2 boats max and no marina in Marigot Bay.
Good vid ya'll.
Here's a bit of a coincidence, I just watched (it's October 28, 2018 today) Episode 19 when you made landfall in St. Lucia. We were doing a land-based vacation at the Sandals on Rodney Bay that same week that you arrived, we were there for 10 days just after Christmas. That particular Sandals had a new Hobie Getaway, a sloop-rigged cat, a bit unusual since most hotels only have single sail Hobie Waves which are suitable for novices but kind of boring for anyone with some experience (we own a Hobie 16). The winds were generally good that week and we were blasting back and forth across Rodney Bay most afternoons, including January 4th. I'm certain I had a GoPro mounted on the Hobie on the 4th (it was a Thursday) - i'll have to go back and carefully review the video I captured and see if I can spot your boat. I've enjoyed your videos, thanks for posting, generally I watch videos like yours in order to pick up maintenance tips, I want to learn what can go wrong mechanically so I can be better prepared, and the only criticism I have of your series of videos is I find that while you often describe symptoms of problems (such as coolant in the bilge), and their diagnosis and make educated guesses as to root causes, you don't always subsequently describe exactly what you determined to be the root causes and how you fixed them. No biggee. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the series. My wife and I are avid sailors, we currently own 4 different boats (the Hobie 16, an Albacore, a small keelboat, and 2 Lasers), in March 2017 we rented a 43 foot Beneteau and sailed from St. Vincent to Grenada and back, I expect you're going to stop in many of the same places as you go south. Cheers!
I took a hard look at our St. Lucia sailing videos, no luck. No surprise, generally speaking, when we recording, we were doing high-speed reaches, out where the entrance to Rodney Bay opens to the sea. There were only a couple of bigger boats anchored out there. If I scan those videos for in-shore boats, which are quite a long way off, I can see a couple of anchored ketch-rigged boats in the background, but when I look really carefully, I dont think any of them are Bora Bora... There were two boats that got me excited for a couple of minutes, but after careful comparison eventually I had to say nope, wrong boat. I'm now watching your video when you arrive in Grenada. We sailed the Beneteau to Union Island, but we docked right in the town at the little yacht club they have there, had to back into the dock, which was the first time I'd ever done it. Wasn't my best moment. We're going to Grenada in December, I'm interested in picking up some tourist tips. Thanks!
Just came across your channel...very nice! We’re a cruising couple as well, maybe we’ll cross paths one of these days. Keep up the nice work. (Now I have to go buy a pistol)
Nice rowing audio.
Very nice, but why a ring in the noose?
So no Røde and Saramonic mics with deadcat from Santa? Bad Santa! ☺ Cool videos you guys make... just remember sound is a big deal.... ☺
Nice very nice
Could you tell me what kind of boat you have? I swear I looked through alot if video and could not find it. Great episode.
David Nelson she's a Victory 40! The Boat Tour video has a bit more info.
just wanna know whats the length of ur sailboat year and brand also? thanks
06sti blue devil 39ft 1974 Victory 40
Can you describe the smells from the land, when you approach from the sea ? Ta. Another sailor described the smell of San Francisco from 600 miles out as "merde".
Royal Clipper at 13:10, claiming to be the largest sailing vessel afloat and doing commercial cruises! Sign me up!
fuk you
I miss so much dialog between you because I can't seem to hear English english. I can't hear any faster! Anyone know of any software that can address this problem?
Get some sort of stickers to put on the dinghy's outboard, to break the color up a little, and maybe it wont be so overly bright.. lol..
I found some of the 'live' audio difficult to catch. Lots of wind noise and echos off hard surfaces when inside. Maybe look into better microphones or better arrangements for the ones you have.
ron ross unfortunately we could only afford to buy a very cheap and basic camera, so there's no way of attaching an external mic, it's a shame as a lot of otherwise good footage is unusable
Yes, it's a bit of a 'catch-22'. The top sailing channels have such good video quality these days it makes it hard to build the patreon following necessary to buy good equipment. Good luck though, I'm sure you'll get there. You could try using more 'voice-over' when editing rather than leave terrible original audio on an episode.
I though Mick Jagger lived in Venice.
Uh-oh... no more passenger.Was he starting to get on your nerves? XD
I went to St. Lucia back in the early 2000's and it was great, the fact that you guys didn't film any interaction with the Island and Islanders must mean that it has become really dangerous there... that's kind of sad.
Prophesy and Mic Jagger. Wouldn't Prophesy have something to do with Stephan Kings books? How about, "The Stand." Or "High-way To Hell." Or how about this Icon I use from the Bible Track called, "Last Generation." How do you think Radio Disc-jockey's play into this. Or how about Policeman with Star's on their chest and the term, Universe?
Very nice guys..... thanks
Great footage - thnks.