Your forced to make due with what you have. Every decision has a knock on effect. Every mistake takes its toll and is learned from every good decision pushes you forward. 2000 NM to go. Many more videos coming!!
So dig in your channel yep love the iguana man that looks like a Third World country I thought you’d be sailing into a resort… Yeah no like Miami not allowed. Dude you’re such a pirate I love it. I lived on boats for about five years started on a lake in Dallas Texas ended up down on the Gulf of Mexico parlayed through about 11 boats… One of the marinas gave me like nine boats and 08 when the economy come out of tanks… I made it out of Galveston Bay into the Breakwater of the gulf and the swells got so big I turned around I was in a 37 mainship. Twin screw yacht… And that was my dream was to pull out into the golf and flip a coin Mexico or Florida and then the Bahamas… Thanks for sharing your living my dream. Subscribed
If you would like to dialogue on this I can answer specific questions. My wife and I did this about a decade ago in a CAL 34. After anchoring out and trying to cheap out, we ended up shopping around and got a good berth at Bimini Blue Water - only a short walk from Customs. They invited us to tie up there free for check-in. We took a monthly berth and did some work on the boat. We went back every year to meet friends before the sail south to the Exumas and Georgetown. Covid ended our sailing although we have flown to visit son on his boat in Rio Dulce since that time. I just watched you walk away from the pink building (Royal Bahamas Police Offices) where we got married. Great memories. p.s. don't worry about those 'drama' comments. The main reason we don't do it any more IS the drama.
The power plant burnt down during the pandemic. They operate on temporary gen trailers. There is a new power plant that was built in the Resort area that services the entire RW resort.. You could have gone to fishermans village and checked in on Sunday.
Others, Sailing Spoondrifters for example, have anchored in the northern bay and anchor held in 40 knot winds from SW. They had the same fear as you but holding with 7/1 rode was good. For clearing in, you can anchor off of Hero's Park just in front of police station, and tie dinghy up at the park. The $300 fee is not the lowest around the Caribbean, (French Islands are just a few $s) but certainly not the highest, but the food and fuel prices are high. Marina's can be expensive (like the one closest to your norther anchorage would be around $100/night for your size boat) as well and why most cruisers anchor out.
Shalom Achy (Brother) Keep the Sailor Dream of YaH Directing you with the Ruach (Wind) I know we will See each other at some point in time For now I'm putting out a 135lb Mooring Anchor in St Mary while sitting through our second Hurricane 🌀 season doing Sailboat ⛵ Projects before intake off by the Ruach Wind Shalom
Lol. No, the entire Bahamas is limestone. Anchor in the sand. Not on a reef, or in turtle grass, shoal grass or manatee grass. Chose your spot better. You are causing damage.
Michael you need to change your TH-cam name to ADHD on an old sailboat… what you think??That dog hated you,but I truly love your honesty and you content.I won’t lie I mostly laugh really hard as I watch all the stupid stuff that happens and the dumb things you do.🥴
Im not sure what your gonna do with this channel butttttttt!!!! This is the 2nd time you went to the Bahamas and bailed out. .Look at your views and likes for the Bahamas vids..That's building a channel going back to the usa or Canada will crush this channel bud (In my Opinion). Mike I have been a loyal sub not gonna be a patron until I see more sailing and less voice over DJ work! sorry to be an ass but being honest! As a sailor myself Im attempting to give advice the best I can without sounding like F"N ass"ole...Best of luck Ill continue to watch..
Any ideas? I'm out here trying to make this happen. Why do you think I'm dramatic? Anything you think I should do differently? At the very least I was hoping you would consider my effort an attempt. I need criticism. Please fill me in.
I'll try and do better I guess. This is a truth vlog and that's what happened mate. I appreciate you motivating me to do better. For the record I get my ass kicked by storms in future episodes. I only hope you will feel entertained..
I wasn’t clear and that isn’t fair to you. I like your videos. I’ve watched all of them. We have the same luck- if I had a channel of me sailing, nothing would go right for me either. I think that’s why I’m drawn to your channel. I can relate. I just didn’t see the drama in this video. Cheers, my man.
Been looking at your videos all day. I think you are presenting a clear view of “novice cruising” and presenting a clear view of “the learning curve”…keep doing your thing. Yeah, if you did “the formula”, a woman that looks great in a string bikini, off to exotic places, etc, I’m sure you will attract a certain market. Right now you seem to be working with what you have and making headway. Join the struggle to keep the Miami Anchorages open and accessible. Thank you. Luciano-SV Amadeus.
You remind me of how I feel on my sailboat .Its all in the right attitude. Sailing solo is always a geart way to work things out .
Your forced to make due with what you have. Every decision has a knock on effect. Every mistake takes its toll and is learned from every good decision pushes you forward. 2000 NM to go. Many more videos coming!!
So dig in your channel yep love the iguana man that looks like a Third World country I thought you’d be sailing into a resort… Yeah no like Miami not allowed. Dude you’re such a pirate I love it. I lived on boats for about five years started on a lake in Dallas Texas ended up down on the Gulf of Mexico parlayed through about 11 boats… One of the marinas gave me like nine boats and 08 when the economy come out of tanks… I made it out of Galveston Bay into the Breakwater of the gulf and the swells got so big I turned around I was in a 37 mainship. Twin screw yacht… And that was my dream was to pull out into the golf and flip a coin Mexico or Florida and then the Bahamas… Thanks for sharing your living my dream. Subscribed
If you would like to dialogue on this I can answer specific questions.
My wife and I did this about a decade ago in a CAL 34. After anchoring out and trying to cheap out, we ended up shopping around and got a good berth at Bimini Blue Water - only a short walk from Customs. They invited us to tie up there free for check-in. We took a monthly berth and did some work on the boat. We went back every year to meet friends before the sail south to the Exumas and Georgetown. Covid ended our sailing although we have flown to visit son on his boat in Rio Dulce since that time.
I just watched you walk away from the pink building (Royal Bahamas Police Offices) where we got married. Great memories.
p.s. don't worry about those 'drama' comments. The main reason we don't do it any more IS the drama.
Thanks for saying that. Been a crazy month here in the Bahamas. I'll be happy to see the usa coastline soon enough..
The power plant burnt down during the pandemic. They operate on temporary gen trailers. There is a new power plant that was built in the Resort area that services the entire RW resort.. You could have gone to fishermans village and checked in on Sunday.
Others, Sailing Spoondrifters for example, have anchored in the northern bay and anchor held in 40 knot winds from SW. They had the same fear as you but holding with 7/1 rode was good. For clearing in, you can anchor off of Hero's Park just in front of police station, and tie dinghy up at the park. The $300 fee is not the lowest around the Caribbean, (French Islands are just a few $s) but certainly not the highest, but the food and fuel prices are high. Marina's can be expensive (like the one closest to your norther anchorage would be around $100/night for your size boat) as well and why most cruisers anchor out.
We passed you the other day around Vero Beach. Just wanted to say hello..:)
Hey cool vid Mike. As others asked what happened to Steve on the reef? Look forward to yr next release. Cheers!
He paid a tug to get off late at night 🌙. No moon pitch black I would just be a hazard. He made it off and checked into a marina.
Shalom Achy (Brother)
Keep the Sailor Dream of YaH Directing you with the Ruach (Wind)
I know we will See each other at some point in time
For now I'm putting out a 135lb Mooring Anchor in
St Mary while sitting through our second Hurricane 🌀 season doing Sailboat ⛵ Projects before intake off by the Ruach Wind
Shalom
SHALOM fair winds mate!
Would love to see an episode about Bimini road or your take on it ? Very interesting topic …
We were told that construction of the new dock for the resort buried it. No more dive yours. That was about 10 years ago.
What a cliff hanger!
I sailed to Bimini 44 years ago.
What was it like back then? Any pictures or anecdotes? Would love to chat.
I've heard the Sapona called the "SS Tetnis" !!!
You anchored on reef? And posted it? Really?
The entire Bahamas is reef. It's not illegal. I chose my spot well.
Lol. No, the entire Bahamas is limestone. Anchor in the sand. Not on a reef, or in turtle grass, shoal grass or manatee grass. Chose your spot better. You are causing damage.
I would never anchor in the entrance channel at Bimini. Seaplanes, jet skis, ferry from north to south. But hey, if it’s your first time….
Back to the US and north - I'm Ooouut
I figured as much. The real challenge lies between here and the Statue of liberty..
Did they manage to get Steve off the shoal? Looks like a big heavy duty boat
He seemed a bit standoffish
He probably didn’t want to be on TH-cam,and what could Michael have done to help?????
When high tide came it was 1030 pm and pitch black. I made the decision to stand down. Pulling off the reef at night would not be my decision..
In a grounded situation, not having an outboard on my dinghy, I would kedge off the shoal.
Mike whatever you do, DON'T invite a woman to join you on your adventure...it would be a disaster and ruin your voyage
Well at this point I'm willing for a woman to ruin it all just to have one around😂
@@sailingEV888 Riches before bitches
Michael you need to change your TH-cam name to ADHD on an old sailboat… what you think??That dog hated you,but I truly love your honesty and you content.I won’t lie I mostly laugh really hard as I watch all the stupid stuff that happens and the dumb things you do.🥴
Im not sure what your gonna do with this channel butttttttt!!!! This is the 2nd time you went to the Bahamas and bailed out. .Look at your views and likes for the Bahamas vids..That's building a channel going back to the usa or Canada will crush this channel bud (In my Opinion). Mike I have been a loyal sub not gonna be a patron until I see more sailing and less voice over DJ work! sorry to be an ass but being honest! As a sailor myself Im attempting to give advice the best I can without sounding like F"N ass"ole...Best of luck Ill continue to watch..
You're a drama queen from Toronto... seriously
I thought you would like that title.
Any ideas? I'm out here trying to make this happen. Why do you think I'm dramatic? Anything you think I should do differently? At the very least I was hoping you would consider my effort an attempt. I need criticism. Please fill me in.
Came for the drama, left click baited and disappointed.
I'll try and do better I guess. This is a truth vlog and that's what happened mate. I appreciate you motivating me to do better. For the record I get my ass kicked by storms in future episodes. I only hope you will feel entertained..
What do you think I should do? Any ideas? Any criticism is welcome.
I wasn’t clear and that isn’t fair to you. I like your videos. I’ve watched all of them. We have the same luck- if I had a channel of me sailing, nothing would go right for me either. I think that’s why I’m drawn to your channel. I can relate. I just didn’t see the drama in this video. Cheers, my man.
Been looking at your videos all day. I think you are presenting a clear view of “novice cruising” and presenting a clear view of “the learning curve”…keep doing your thing. Yeah, if you did “the formula”, a woman that looks great in a string bikini, off to exotic places, etc, I’m sure you will attract a certain market. Right now you seem to be working with what you have and making headway. Join the struggle to keep the Miami Anchorages open and accessible. Thank you. Luciano-SV Amadeus.