Had a Catalina 22 for 11 years. Took it up and down the coast of California , as much as 50 miles off shore and trailed it to Mexico and many lakes inland. Loved the simplicity and flexibility of that boat.
@@dr.franciscotorresmarquezc7352 No, the Catalina 22 would definitely not be considered a blue water boat. It's possible someone could take it across the Pacific or Atlantic if they got very lucky, but I would guess they'd be more likely to need rescue than succeed.
Sailing Daydream, you guys are a inspiration to me and a wonderful couple who obviously enjoy each other very much. The POS's that have to point out the size of your boat like you aren't aware of it, and posting how they wouldn't do it makes me sick! You know what....do it again and keep loving each other and sailing.
Enjoyed your passage. We've sailed a 1982 or '84 Catalina 22 for the past 10 years in the Perdido Bay area of coastal Alabama. Wonderful sailboat. May 2018 I was one of three sailors on a 1964 35' Pearson Alberg participating in the Regata Al Sol, Pensacola Bay to Isla Mujeres. 3rd day out we ran into 30 hours of 25-30 knot winds w/ seas running 6-8 feet. We double reefed the main and kept sailing. You did a good job managing your boat.
Thank you, Jay! I would sure hate to encounter those conditions on a C22. The wind is one thing, but 6-8' seas are another thing entirely. I would certainly hope it was coming from astern! Fair winds my friend ...
Hey great job. Back when I was making ocean passages in my 25’ outboard powered sailboat, we didn’t have GPS, plotters and the incredible weather apps and info that there is today. Not to mention things like solar panels and small autopilots. You just did your best guess, listened to the very poor weather forecast available took off and prayed. Ha ha. But these things make is so much more feasible and safe to make passages like this in smaller daysail type boats. Well done!
What a nice vessel and an enjoyable trip. I've visited Fort Sumter with my future husband many years ago now and those old forts really are impressive.
What a fantastic video, you have the right attitude to sailing, relaxed. Beautiful scenery most of all it was obvious you enjoyed yourselves. Cant wait for the next video.
Thanks for the vid... Took me back to the '80s when my Father used to take me sailing in a Catalina(Boomaroo in Australia) 25. I don't think that extra 3 feet would have made much of a different!
You guys are awesome sailors, and what incredible inspiration for the 2019 sailing season! I know you had been trying to make that trip, and I salute your patience and wisdom in waiting for the right conditions. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment evident on your faces - that's a long way in a 22' sloop! As another C22 owner, it's really cool to see how well these boats can handle coastal/offshore conditions in the hands of competent crew. Thanks again for sharing your trip and CONGRATULATIONS! -- Paul (Igetit80 from the SBO Forums)
It was great watching you guys. I have a Catalina 25 and am preparing to sail from Gulfport, MS, to some of the barrier islands. I’m apprehensive about it, as it will be the farthest I’ve been offshore. But your little trip (in a smaller boat) was very inspiring. I love how much fun you had.
You'll love it!! I remember when we first ventured out into salt water (we practiced in lakes first). We were so excited just reaching the 3 nautical mile line. It seemed so far. We took a picture of the chartplotter, high fived, and hauled ass back toward land. LOL
Your adventures inspired me. During the last week of March last year (3/21) I trailered my Sanibel 18 from NY and launched it from Flamingo in the Everglades. The intention was to sail to the Dry Tortugas and back over the course of a week. But 6-ft white caps and a very strong northerly kept me tucked behind the northern keys near Snipe Point for two days. I eventually made it to the west side of Marquesas and spent a night anchored there. I ran out of time and needed to head back to Flamingo. Sailed solo the entire time. Started and finished with 4 gallons of gas. It was an epic little adventure for me. Maybe I'll try again soon and make it to the Dry Tortugas. Anyway, thanks!
Man, that is awesome!! Alone in an 18', you are tougher than a two-dollar steak, my friend. I like your boat, too. Light weight, shallow draft, lots of ballast ... she'd be PERFECT around here.
They're great sails. We bought ours (main and working jib) from thesailwarehouse.com in late 2013. Our big red 180 Genoa is a Rolly Tasker also. All of them are doing great after seven years. :)
We live in northeastern Alberta, Canada , sun dissapears at 3:30 pm on the 28 of Dec. we have Catalina on the west coast of Canada. pretty good off the cuff video..
I had a 1992 Cat 22 that I ordered from the factory here in LA. 1992 was the 500th anniversary of Columbus discovery, so I name it SANTA MARIA. Great for weekend cruise to Catalina. Sold it in 2009 when I retired.
Wish you guy could have stayed longer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️🤙🏻🤙🏻glad to see a 22ft do same trip as my Grandparents did in there hand Built 30ft a life time ago very Badass guys
What a great video on your little boat. You have a slightly nervous laugh that makes me well nervous.... Love the boat, I think I would like one like it. Thanks!
Seriously gutsy sail. I was nervous watching you. I sail a Precision 19 right now and have had great adventures--- but THAT was wild. You look about our age and I'm thrilled your wife would do that with you. Mine gets nervous when we start reefing, haha. Thanks for sharing. Felt like I was there!
@@geneneill530 Lol!! Yes, but yours has different upgrades, styles and touches that mine doesn't and gets more miles under her keel in one day than mine sees in a year here lately.
Okay, well, apologies in advance: I still haven't installed that beautiful custom made table you gave me. Turns out it is just a hair too wide to fit between the seats. I promise it will get done eventually!! :)
Around 3:30 it looked like there was a dolphin or seal in the horizon. It swam kind of close to the front of your boat. Did you notice? At 3:24 it was right about at the Eor hat
IN 98 I SAND BLASTED AND PAINTED THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE ON THE FORT. IT TOOK FIVE MONTHS OUT THERE. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO I WISH WE COULD HAVE SEEN THAT LIL LIGHT HOUSE FROM CIVIL WAR TIMES AND BEFORE.
seller sold to to another. darn, i missed a good boat being cautious ... 1500 bucks. i know better next time. but i can enjoy watching you and your boat. i'll go right away to view and get the boat to storage. now looking at compac 23'. thanks for the tips....
What a Catalina 22 draw? Looks like fun. That chart plotter sure helps. Lol. I am getting very good at the bump and stuck method of finding the channel. Lol
@@geneneill530 2' keel up is not bad at all. I think that's about what I am going to look for in my next boat.... My last boat had 4.5' and the one I had before it drew a solid 6' of water! That sucked! Lol
Had a Catalina 22 for 11 years. Took it up and down the coast of California , as much as 50 miles off shore and trailed it to Mexico and many lakes inland. Loved the simplicity and flexibility of that boat.
The catalina 22 is able to cross the pacific for example? Or the atlantic? Its an open or blue water boat?
@@dr.franciscotorresmarquezc7352 No, the Catalina 22 would definitely not be considered a blue water boat. It's possible someone could take it across the Pacific or Atlantic if they got very lucky, but I would guess they'd be more likely to need rescue than succeed.
Sailing Daydream, you guys are a inspiration to me and a wonderful couple who obviously enjoy each other very much. The POS's that have to point out the size of your boat like you aren't aware of it, and posting how they wouldn't do it makes me sick! You know what....do it again and keep loving each other and sailing.
No worries Carl, I don't think anybody has meant any comment in a bad way. I read them all and I appreciate them all. Great bunch of people here! :)
Loved it the first time, and enjoying the hell out of it now again. And, I love the boat.
The little Cat 22 that could and DID. Great job Capt. and his first mate.
Thanks Tony, very nice of you. Much appreciated.
I watched to the end of the video. Good stuff!
I love how you crack yourself up. Got here cuz I have same boat. An 87 with swing keel. Party On !!!!
Cheers brother, you got a damn fine boat!
Amazing!! Great video! Thank you
Enjoyed your passage. We've sailed a 1982 or '84 Catalina 22 for the past 10 years in the Perdido Bay area of coastal Alabama. Wonderful sailboat. May 2018 I was one of three sailors on a 1964 35' Pearson Alberg participating in the Regata Al Sol, Pensacola Bay to Isla Mujeres. 3rd day out we ran into 30 hours of 25-30 knot winds w/ seas running 6-8 feet. We double reefed the main and kept sailing. You did a good job managing your boat.
Thank you, Jay! I would sure hate to encounter those conditions on a C22. The wind is one thing, but 6-8' seas are another thing entirely. I would certainly hope it was coming from astern! Fair winds my friend ...
You guys need to keep pumping out content if you can.
Your experiences are unique, and deserve to be vlogged!
I agree with you Sir., they making sailing available for any kind of budget.
Hey great job. Back when I was making ocean passages in my 25’ outboard powered sailboat, we didn’t have GPS, plotters and the incredible weather apps and info that there is today. Not to mention things like solar panels and small autopilots. You just did your best guess, listened to the very poor weather forecast available took off and prayed. Ha ha. But these things make is so much more feasible and safe to make passages like this in smaller daysail type boats. Well done!
Wow, that's awesome that you sailed your Catalina 22 to the Tortugas!
What a nice vessel and an enjoyable trip. I've visited Fort Sumter with my future husband many years ago now and those old forts really are impressive.
Congrats guys great Sailors you are. The little 22 cat that could!!
what a find for me. great video and info. and i did watch it till the end. good job!
Love our videos. Really love your boat. Please keep sharing your adventures.
Congratulations! A dream come true. You are a lucky couple.
Thanks for taking us along! Your Catalina 22 looks impeccable!!
your giving me hope... love it
you have a great spirit friend
All that on an easily trailered sailboat. That is great. Nice trip, thanks for sharing.
Wow! I really enjoyed watching this! --- something I would love to do! I have a Cat 22 also.
Cool. Love your spirit.
What a great video share. Thanks for doing it. I’ve enjoyed all of them you’ve posted.
Please keep them coming for all of your adventures.
Dude that fish is as big as your dinghy wow man
What a fantastic video, you have the right attitude to sailing, relaxed. Beautiful scenery most of all it was obvious you enjoyed yourselves. Cant wait for the next video.
Thanks for the vid... Took me back to the '80s when my Father used to take me sailing in a Catalina(Boomaroo in Australia) 25. I don't think that extra 3 feet would have made much of a different!
That's a great sail. It's nice to see you kind of push the upper comfort limits of a daysailer / weekender boat like this.
Catalina 22 is a good, solid boat. I've sailed them back in the day on the Chesapeake.
Catalina 22 great boat classic my friend had one good sailing!
Awesome adventure. Good video. Those 22's rule. seriously.
Nice video, thanks for sharing! Congratulations on the successful and fun trip.
You made a real good video ! Great family boat fun together! Kudos kiddos !
I really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing with us!
Awesome adventure, great job!
Good job and a good boat, cat 22's are awesome!
Wow, you did that in a 22 foot Catalina. Thanks for the video friend.
Love this great video thanks I making our lives better and God bless
Glad you let me ride along... All my gear is still dry. Yay. ha ha ha, as you say.
Great video! It was interesting to watch as you had a good narrative. Happy that you could do it
That was impressive! Nicely rigged boat, BTW.
You sure have your boat in great shape
Sounds like a dream trip. Thanks for sharing.
You guys are awesome sailors, and what incredible inspiration for the 2019 sailing season! I know you had been trying to make that trip, and I salute your patience and wisdom in waiting for the right conditions. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment evident on your faces - that's a long way in a 22' sloop! As another C22 owner, it's really cool to see how well these boats can handle coastal/offshore conditions in the hands of competent crew. Thanks again for sharing your trip and CONGRATULATIONS!
-- Paul (Igetit80 from the SBO Forums)
Thank you for the kind words, Paul! Happy New Year!!
I watch to the end good video nice sail great adventure thanks for sharing 👍👍
YUPH south florida is part of the thorny path. Great cruise. I hope you have a lot more
Loved the journey. you speak the little boat lingo
Thanks LP, from a fellow pool professional. ;)
Thanks as always for making these videos. Great inspiration, makes me miss our ol C22. Well done crossing!
yes good job you 2 for living the dream ... i hope to make the trip some time on my 1987 moody 376
you really have this boat setup well. backstay adjuster, a kicking strap - boom vang, nice avon dingy!
What a journey! Y'all are an inspersion. Thanks for sharing. Looking for a Catalina 22 now.
Thanks! Good luck in your search. I hope you find a great one!
It was great watching you guys. I have a Catalina 25 and am preparing to sail from Gulfport, MS, to some of the barrier islands.
I’m apprehensive about it, as it will be the farthest I’ve been offshore.
But your little trip (in a smaller boat) was very inspiring. I love how much fun you had.
You'll love it!! I remember when we first ventured out into salt water (we practiced in lakes first). We were so excited just reaching the 3 nautical mile line. It seemed so far. We took a picture of the chartplotter, high fived, and hauled ass back toward land. LOL
Fun video! Thanks for posting!
Your adventures inspired me.
During the last week of March last year (3/21) I trailered my Sanibel 18 from NY and launched it from Flamingo in the Everglades. The intention was to sail to the Dry Tortugas and back over the course of a week.
But 6-ft white caps and a very strong northerly kept me tucked behind the northern keys near Snipe Point for two days. I eventually made it to the west side of Marquesas and spent a night anchored there. I ran out of time and needed to head back to Flamingo. Sailed solo the entire time. Started and finished with 4 gallons of gas. It was an epic little adventure for me. Maybe I'll try again soon and make it to the Dry Tortugas.
Anyway, thanks!
Man, that is awesome!! Alone in an 18', you are tougher than a two-dollar steak, my friend. I like your boat, too. Light weight, shallow draft, lots of ballast ... she'd be PERFECT around here.
Hey! I saw the Rolly Tasker Sail tag on the sail. I got one of those for my Spindrift 22 and love it. Glad I caught your video.
They're great sails. We bought ours (main and working jib) from thesailwarehouse.com in late 2013. Our big red 180 Genoa is a Rolly Tasker also. All of them are doing great after seven years. :)
Brings back great memories of my Cat 22. Took that boat everywhere.
When I saw that seaplane for a second I thot "you found jimmybuffet!"
Nice vid and trip. Very like the O'Day 22 we used to have on the Chesapeake.
We live in northeastern Alberta, Canada , sun dissapears at 3:30 pm on the 28 of Dec.
we have Catalina on the west coast of Canada.
pretty good off the cuff video..
Fantastic! I am a couple weeks from the Dry Tortugas myself.
BRING BUDWISER TRADE FOR SHRIMP AND FISH IF YOU GO BY BOAT TALK ON RADIO TO SHRIMPERS
What a good trip. Hope you have a good trip
Love this video! :) thank you for filming and sharing the trip with the world! I just bought a spindrift 22!
I had a 1992 Cat 22 that I ordered from the factory here in LA. 1992 was the 500th anniversary of Columbus discovery, so I name it SANTA MARIA. Great for weekend cruise to Catalina. Sold it in 2009 when I retired.
why mister why???!!!
Saves money and I have a good friend with bigger boat and he needs a crew.
Wish you guy could have stayed longer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️🤙🏻🤙🏻glad to see a 22ft do same trip as my Grandparents did in there hand Built 30ft a life time ago very Badass guys
What a great video on your little boat. You have a slightly nervous laugh that makes me well nervous.... Love the boat, I think I would like one like it. Thanks!
Great video - thanks for sharing!!
Bravo! I have a Catalina 22. Muy lindo viaje. Gracias
Lovely sailing. The capt sounds enthusiastic and optimitisic. Properly rigged, a 22 fter could sale around the world...they have
Really ? Around the world
Fantastic video, I feel like I am on vacation watching it. I hope to make that same trip eventually. Thank You.
Thank you, Tobin!
Seriously gutsy sail. I was nervous watching you. I sail a Precision 19 right now and have had great adventures--- but THAT was wild.
You look about our age and I'm thrilled your wife would do that with you. Mine gets nervous when we start reefing, haha.
Thanks for sharing. Felt like I was there!
Thanks for the kind words, Jon!
Mine too! HA!
Nice. I had a bigger boat. More than twice as big. You’ve got a perfect sized boat for what you’re doing.
Great video Gene and Carlotta!! Thanks for taking all of us along with you again. I'll go ahead and put my vote in for the boat tour as well.
LOL! Dang it Ken, we have the exact same boat!! hahaha
@@geneneill530 Lol!! Yes, but yours has different upgrades, styles and touches that mine doesn't and gets more miles under her keel in one day than mine sees in a year here lately.
Okay, well, apologies in advance: I still haven't installed that beautiful custom made table you gave me. Turns out it is just a hair too wide to fit between the seats. I promise it will get done eventually!! :)
@@geneneill530 I'll be darned....it drops into place, right and tight on mine. I guess there are some differences between Daydream and my '86 model.
thanks for the trip to the fort and back
I love your videos! You have a great voice for narrating!
The laugh is irritating.
congrats , yup , watched it to the end .
Great vid! Thanks for taking us along.
I enjoyed uour video. You both did a good job. You make a good team.
Super fun ! I would love to see a boat tour and description. I have a 1983 wing keel . She needs allot of work but we love sailing her.
Is your boat’s name Seafood?
Great video, thanks for making great videos and kudos to you both !
Awesome cruise , of the two sailboats I've owned I've always regretted not buying a Catalina 22 in the first place.
Nice sail! Thanks for sharing
"I don't want anyone to laugh"
***Proceeds to nervous laugh***
Awesome video and thanks for sharing! I loved the Catalina 22 I co-owned with a friend. Great little boats that people under estimate all the time.
Thank you for sharing. Good information
nice little yacht! really cool adventure. enjoyed watching all the way thru.
you guys have kahoo-nay's of steel!!!
Haha, thanks, but I dunno about that! We pick weather windows like craven cowards! :)
What a wonderful video ! I am a inspiring wanna be ! Right now enjoying the RV life on land but hoping someday to hit the Great Lakes !
Great video! Good for you to take a trip that far. The water looks awesome.
You got a killer laugh.👍
Hahahaha!! (thanks Steve!)
Looking at the Eeyore hat: -"Aww, adorable!"
Looking at the blanket, shoes, jackets: -"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
Around 3:30 it looked like there was a dolphin or seal in the horizon. It swam kind of close to the front of your boat. Did you notice? At 3:24 it was right about at the Eor hat
man ive watched this three times you both are great.. its on my bucket list and I live in AZ. thanks...
It's always nice to have a safe place to go when there's a zombie apocalypse. 😅
That looks like a great trip.
Great to see more of what a little C22 can do. New lesson here, watch out for aircraft. Nice to learn from other people's experiences.
IN 98 I SAND BLASTED AND PAINTED THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE ON THE FORT. IT TOOK FIVE MONTHS OUT THERE. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO I WISH WE COULD HAVE SEEN THAT LIL LIGHT HOUSE FROM CIVIL WAR TIMES AND BEFORE.
Oh yeah, I'm a HUGE history buff.
That's pretty awesome. I had my Catalina 22 in the keys for a year. I've never considered taking it to garden key.
Great way to spend New Year's! Pesky planes. Lol. Thanks for the journey!
seller sold to to another. darn, i missed a good boat being cautious ... 1500 bucks. i know better next time. but i can enjoy watching you and your boat. i'll go right away to view and get the boat to storage. now looking at compac 23'.
thanks for the tips....
There is no shortage of C22's! Better to miss out on one that looked good, than to buy one that turns out to be a turd.
Stay cautious, my friend! ;)
Great trip and video. Contemplating purchasing a 22 so it was interesting to watch.
What a Catalina 22 draw? Looks like fun. That chart plotter sure helps. Lol. I am getting very good at the bump and stuck method of finding the channel. Lol
LOL, yes the old "audio depth finder"!
Daydream draws 5' with the keel down, 2' with it up.
@@geneneill530 2' keel up is not bad at all. I think that's about what I am going to look for in my next boat.... My last boat had 4.5' and the one I had before it drew a solid 6' of water! That sucked! Lol
Just awesomeness, so jelious
I sail a Pandora 22 in Northern Ireland and it was interesting comparing your boat with mine. Great adventure.
I love all your videos.