Years ago, while living in the Mid-western US, I read all the single-handed sailing books (Tinker Bell, Joshua Slocum, Trimith Electron, etc.) and.was sure that was my destiny. The dream died 30 minutes into my first underway period after joining the US Navy in 1981. "A man has to know his limitations", as Clint Eastwood would say, and luckily I saw my limitations clearly on that Navy ship as I looked upward to see the tops of waves, and then looked eye-level to see those same waves break across the weather decks. I realized in those few minutes that whatever the combination of skill, courage, and perseverance needed for single handed sailing were missing in me. Thanks for the videos, and I love your attitude and sense of humor.
@Thoth Al Khem Many of the original letters were lost at sea, with only the T, M, and H surviving. I'm surprised that you would laugh at such a tragedy.
I joined the navy about the same time and loved every minute I was underway, even the storms and hurricanes we skirted I saw as a challenge, I'm not foolish to try that now big difference between a 600 ft cruiser and my 37 ft boat but I hope to someday soon to follow around the world.
@@rvsorce7196 I loved the Navy too, and stayed for over 24 years. I liked it so much that I even stayed for two additional years after I was passed over for promotion the second time. I served in Mine Sweepers, and Salvage Ships (in addition to an AE, and a Tender), so I hear you on those big seas. I remember on the Mine Sweeper, USS Dash, taking rolls so bad that things would fall from one bulkhead to the opposite and not hit the deck. "XO! Did you secure the ship for sea?" 37 foot boat is pretty good size, isn't it? Hope your dream is realized, but me, perhaps a cruise ship with "max racks, movies, and meals!"
@@MemphisApplegate I went through a hurricane in a minesweeper ,...120 knots wind, 15 metres waves, I was young and thought it was all quite fun...it is only much later that I realised what we had been through. Great boat though ,60 metres Oceanic mine sweeper, all wood ,given to the French Navy by the Marshall plan in 1948 still running in 1988. I am still wanting to sail around the world in a few years.
You are not alone, no matter where you are.! There is nothing on shore more important than what you are doing right now.! Forget about shore, and get to work on some repairs. Stop fighting something and the rest will come to you..! Not sure why I wish I was there, but I do.! If you wanted to throw me over board I would let you, if you thought it would help.! One day at a time, I say.! You are wright where you are supposed to be, please don't ask me why..! Tomorrow will be better, you will see.! Do some stitching, and do something about that rust..! See ya bro...! I'm to old to be your son, well almost..! Thumbs Up....!
The vertical solar panel will act like a small sail/wing. Think of the forces to hold the panel yourself in even 10kn wind. That force will act on the stern requiring you to correct with rudder adding more drag. Try to drop your spray hood and close the hatch when going down wind. Catching the wind before the middle of the keel when going downwind on the boat will start to make it like trying to balance a broom on your finger. Also the lazy bag ropes and bag change the airflow on the sail when used as a wing, from lamina to turbulent eg on a reach. Thus dropping the performance dramatically. I only have a small rope catch system that I drop completely when I sail. Don't thank me, thank Jesus for the help. God bless
Grant sea, well pointing out but as my old man used to say I think is a quote from JS if you don’t die doing it eventually you will learn to sail. In some respects racing become easier than cruising on long passages,.. disorientation can cause a lot of emotional struggles.
Here's my first ever comment after all these years on ye ol interwebs: my hat off to you good sir! You're a legend! Fair winds and thanks for the hours off truly wonderfull escapism!
It pains me to see all your trails and tribulations, but as mentioned above,Shadow is in desperate need of a refit. She,therefore you,can't go on without TLC. Loving the content and getting ready for my solo sailing adventure which starts this year😊
It makes watching these latest videos easier to watch knowing that you have arrived safely. Hard to imagine you still have another 20 odd days left to do. Top man
argtv100 there’s a stronger argument for hull shape and rig that enables faster sailing in diverse wind conditions. I seem to remember a time Barry was in the Caribbean tacking back and forth without making good headway while other boats with him had already made port.
@@minermarcus yes, the boat does not perform well at all. the bottom is foul, guess he could not afford a haul out. and all that rust, fibreglass is the only way to go. but the man is heart of oak brit sailor that is for certain.
Barry, you ARE made of strong stuff! Not a shred of Donald Crowhurst in your DNA. The Sea is a worthy opponent, yet you persevere with a healthy dose of realism, humility, and humor. Fair Winds, Sir.
I was about 16 or 17 when Donald Crowhurst took his walk off the stern and that has stuck with me all these years. But you My friend are from the same stock as Slocum and motessier and all the Legendary solo sailors. Great job , thanks for taking us along.
Ouch, not enough press of sail to keep the speed up. rudder loses efficiency and seas overcome the steering so boat snaps it's roll and jibes uncontrollably. Cure: stop trying to point at where you want to go, come up onto a broad reach, balance the sails and get the speed up, windvane starts working. Now go back to the gps and stop looking at the bearing to destination but rather the VMG to destination, amazing how often getting off a run pointed at the destination and onto jibing tacks on broad reaches makes the VMG improve, not to mention the stress on the crew and not having to jibe the whisker poles. Oh, the days spent under nothing but a moderate sized code zero, no pole, with the predictable rise/roll of the quartering seas and minimal stress on the steering gear, sleeping in the cockpit with one ear on the hull listening of the thrum of big visitors. Now, if there was only some way to deal with cross swells.
Well said.. of course, it doesn't help that White Shadow was last hauled and scrubbed about a year ago! There's probably 2 tonnes of barnacles on her hull by now.
Just darn glad you have Wilson to commiserate with, would be really tough if you were totally alone out there 😉😄. Steady as she goes Mr Perrins, steady as she goes 💪🏼👍🏼☺️
Barry I know it was a hardship...I can only imagine but I swear you look the best I have ever seen you. As tired and warn as you are, you still look vital and alive. Good show mate.
Much better to go solo than take on crew that you may or may not like, and be stuck for 50 days in 50 sq/ft of space. Quite often someone gets swept over board and never found if you get my drift ;-| ;-{
Incredible ... I’ve no idea about sailing,the ocean or beer, but I must say you’ve captured me ..... love ALL your content,from slipping over on the ice to chillin out with a beer.... You nail it sir...thank you. Amazing !!!!!!!!
I was going to wait till the end to comment but I can't wait. Totally awesome, I don't think I have the metal to take this on alone. Hats off, awesome.
Hi Barry... I can feel your pain... Going down wind and jibing is bollax! How do brits spell "bollax?" LOl! Well, looking on the bright side, some is "working." You havn't dis-masted, or fell overboard in the middle of the Pacific, specific Ocean. That's a plus. Lol! Oh a song in a monty python sketch comes to mind. Ahahahaa! I'm sorry to remind you of that song mate. "Always look on the bright side of Life." Ahahahahaaa! To ad some levity to your sailing journey. Lol! Don't mind me I had beer and mix vodka drink after the beer... I say you have some good ju ju majick on your side mate. You always show us you overcome the challenges. So, I keep that in the presence of mind, and beyond the mind too. Thanks for sharing your pain. Lol! Now that I listened to more of your video I have questions. Exactly! Isn't that how Life is? The deeper you go into it the more questions one has to ask? Oh, I wrote too much. LOL! What would happen if you zig zag closer to a broad reach all the way to your destination? Would that be more slow than going down wind? Do you ever us a spinnaker? I know some about sailing and I am a novice. So you know regarding my questions. I know you are savvy at sailing. I know I can learn a lot from you. Hahahaha! Yes, those "devils" who come sit on your shoulder. And, the "dead" talking to you. Yes, well, we can call upon the ones who are allies and truth speakers, when we in the bite that is challenging... Wow, you telling us the challenges you facing for real Barry. I like that! I'm sending you all the best wishes for a safe passage to where you are going. I see you are an ally and friend to many people, including me. So Gently on your way, albeit the Sea she is often rough. Lol. I know you are going to overcome, and ultimately prevail, and see reprieve again...
I've heard those voices too. But I'll be damned if I could figure out what they were saying! It's funny how your mind can play tricks on you. Like seeing faces in inanimate objects.
Having worked in hospitality all my life I have also been so tired that I hear voices lol .... don't worry .... you are perfectly normal .... I can relate to the lentils too but the bucket picture is way too much information LOL ....love your channel man ... please dont stop what you're doing!
Jesus mate, It looks tough going!. when I think of sailing I think of blue lagoons golden beaches, fair weather and easy 8-10 knot average speed. But you are showing the reality of of what it really is like and I can feel the pain, I really can. obviously we know you made but Christ that looks mentally draining, 46 days and no let up you just have to really really dig deep mentally. Just watching that has burst my happy, romantic picture of what it must be like but has given me even more respect to the likes of yourself and all solo sailors risking their lives to achieve their dreams. Respect!
Stop the boat and clean the hull and the propeller. I had to do it in the middle of the Pacific ocean when i did the same passage. The results are spectacular!
What I learned from your videos is that sailing a boat across the Pacific is a lot like being in the Army: You wait a lot for something to happen and when it does it goes 0 - 100 in a second and you potentially could end up dead.
Hey Barry, this is about the 3rd time I've watched your Pacific crossing, and one thing that somehow never occurred to me before is how much internal fortitude it must take to make videos day in and day out when you've been at sea for 30+ days. Most of us would just slump into a ball and say f*ck it, I'll set the camera up tomorrow. The fact that under very trying circumstances you continued to put in the effort and discipline to keep filming is just one more inspiration I've taken from you! So in the best fake upper class twit accent I can muster I say, 'Well done old man, what what?'
Nice videos. And the music one can enjoy. The old man and his trusted lady (a couple of my taste) both showing signs of wear and weathering, still going strong and with fidelity. Impressive and encouraging! Those never dare to dream, never learn to live! How to avoid jealousy if existing within one's self-made confinements is where the horizon ends? And doesn't he look like Tom Hanks?
This was great, its the one part of a solo circumnavigation that I worry about when i attempt it. Sometimes its good to just take some time off, reassess and come back with fresh enthusiasm. People underestimate the mental strength required to make a voyage of this magnitude , keep your eye on the prize, Polynesian girls and pizza! yeah baby
As I wrote you in another video, I’m re-watching your dream because it’s so inspiring. I was at sea with a guy who we had to talk it out of his head to step over the side with his luggage because he was sure his “taxi” would arrive. I hope I will be as level headed as I was then, when I am where you are in this episode. Cap off to you Sir! Fair Winds and following Seas!
I love your sense of humor for being by yourself and when you said you feel my pain can you feel it it made me crack up a little bit I thought that was kind of cute you know what for an older gentleman I think he's got a set of Steel balls you just keep on sailing I hope you do find I find it very enjoying watching your videos I'm sitting here and Mount Clemens Michigan and I feel like I'm out there with you so thank you very much it's a blast watching your videos thank you sir good luck to you my name is Jeff
Heartfelt words before your second coffee. i sympathise with the loyality of your convictions and understand the acceptance of the crossing was taken weeks.months before hand, doubts of ones fortitude come about even when you're not exposed to a seamless never ending sequence of irritations over 46 days. Nice to be reminded of the faffing with sails required. Tread lightly
Barry’s a very very brave soul he really sails by the seat of his pants crappy sails, questionable rigging, zero electric steering, no radar, no chart plotter.
Hang in Barry and glad to hear you did get there, now chill, beer chill beer! Not needing me to tell you that but it’s what I’d do As well as beam with pride. Thx mate and be safe
i can see exactly why you can't get your boat to steer or balance properly down wind!!!!!!!!! you need to use your spinnaker pole correctly to steer the boat,maintain balance,and have the correct sail angle to the wind angle in the genoa. first the pole needs to be higher up on the track on the mast,probably about 2ft higher than the boom level. second you need to control the position of outboard end of the pole with the uphaul and forward and aft downhauls so the pole is roughly at right angles to the wind. third the clew of the sail needs to be tight in to the pole. this way you can position the clew and tension on the leech of the sail,which down wind is effectively the leading edge of the sail . with practise you can "fly your genoa by the lee" poled out with the wind on the quarter, and have the mainsail fully out on the opposite side and your staysail pulling as well,this will also prevent the boat rolling, and is easier to reef in stages. ie start by reefing the main 1,2 or 3 reefs,balancing with 1,2 or 3 reefs in the genoa, next you can either lose the main and run with just poled out genoa and staysail or alternatively lose the staysail. i like to run with the main as long as possible as it provides stability and balance for the poled out genoa and also if the wind changes it is easier to go on abroad reach with the pole left still set by jibing the genoa to the other side. works for me on the last few circumnavigations,and a1000nm delivery last week!
I'm sure Barry tried all sorts of sail combinations. I think a bigger problem was the huge amount of growth on the hull. Without forward momentum the boat won't steer properly.
I have not lot's of experiments in sailing, but did some.. I always used the boom and main to maximize head angle.. in every vid he shows, his boom is always in the middle of the boat?!? Why is that?
Love, love, love your editing and the music you choose. If I didn't already know that you were safe I would be worried about you now. lol Looking forward to next weeks installment.
You're a better man than me Barry, a brave soul indeed; Its coming to something when we're describing 'civilization' as something with WiFi ! lol but yeah, i guess there is a correlation there, but not always!
Man,,,,I stumbled upon your videos by chance,,,,Absolutely incredible and so enjoyable! I am a Welshman living in Japan,,,,,,,,,I could NEVER do what you are doing! But hell,,,it is great watching you do it!
I agree with you on Donald Crowhurst he's one of my hero's how he knew the boat wasn't ready but he slipped the lines because of family and business. He should be celebrated I think. How he coped. If he had a boat that was ready he could have made that trip. People let him down and he was forced to leave. Very sad story. Robin knox Johnson gave his prize money to Crowhurst's wife. Another brilliant man.
I recently clocked-on to your vlog and have been enjoying your slow but steady progress across the Pacific. There are many sailing vlogs on TH-cam, but none that I find as relatable as yours. I appreciate your conversational honest style; at times, I almost feel as if I am in the cockpit with you. I am sure that there are many others who feel the same. Wishing you a safe and steady voyage to the Marquesas. Take good care of yourself.
Right, get the priorities in order ... death, coffee, death, coffee ... yeah, let's have another coffee! :D Cheers Barry, glad I got the spoiler and know you made it.
Thank you so much Barry for sharing your perspectives with us especially in the last segment, it's just golden. No script, no PC, no sponsored content, just raw honest reality. This is why I never ever watch mainstream tv and ended my subscription with the kabel tv provider almost a decade ago. Fair winds, stay safe.
keep going Barry mate your almost there. Your the True Grit of sailing no fancy stuff salt of the sea man. fair winds and smooth days ahead. all the best Andy.
I've been in touch with that helicopter that was buzzing you last time and they are going to drop you off an " Old Guys Rule " t- shirt because you really do rule, safe sailing to your destination buddy.
New subscriber here. I’ve been binge watching your videos and was surprised to see this video is only 3 hours old. I can’t wait for part 5. Looks like you made it back to WiFi safely.
Sailing alone across the Pacific is all fine and nice, but I think you have to do some maintenance to your vessel. More and more stuff is falling apart, and then you come to a stage that you not only jeopardize your own life, but also the ones that trying to rescue you.
Barry, you are the man! Thank you for all your sharing and honesty through those long gruelling days/nights! That was truly a self test and you are amazing and unique! I look forward to the next and glad you are safe! Cheers, from Canada! 🍷
Hahaha, not laughing at you but laughing with you, thanks for sharing about your #2's. With plenty of sea miles under us, we all break down the shyness about personal problems. fair winds.
RESPECT Barry, what you're doing is not easy, and Van der Stadt's do come with a reputation of solid but sluggish, great boats but slow. Really enjoy your videos and honest perspective on cruising in general, fair winds and safe sailing
Sounds like your stressed!Sending Positive Energy Barry. My husband and I watch a lot of your Adventures!Once you Get there You will Love it! Pitcairn is a difficult Spot to get in too.Steer Clear!🥰🚨
He said...."because if I don't make it to French Polynesia....I'm going to die out here" So sobering and deep ! But first another cup of coffee ! Awesome !
That was absolutely dire. A while after your last episode I checked you on AIS and was truly thank you were safely moored up at you destination, thank God.
Awesome video series so far ! Just started watching you and your an inspiration to how real sailing and it struggles are!! Good luck and cant wait to see more!!
I know it's a bit late, Barry and I haven't kept up with your travels but have you thought about using a Jibe break? Or a block and tackle like the Sheet on the leeward side to stop the Boom slamming across the boat? Someone I know uses a line fastened to a Cleat on the leeward side of his boat to stop his Boom slamming back and forth like yours was, he's got a 32 foot wooden Gaff Rigged Cutter that he's been Sailing solo for a while, he was in the Navy and obviously the Gaff slams about if the Boom does so he set up a line on the leeward side and explained that there's the Boom Break that's similar to the way the way that the Sheet is set up but for simplicity (And to save money) he uses just a line to do it and it's easy to switch sides and fasten it on the other side when he changes course, he had the bottom end made up with a hook/clip so it just hooks into some ring cleats that are fastened to the deck next to the bigger ones and once on course it could have a good knot fasten it in place that could be "slipped" in an emergency, I don't why but I feel like having to apologise for giving you a little advice about something that you might not know about, or heard of because every sailor has a different way of doing things or a "Fix" for a problem that someone else hasn't thought of yet, but I know that there's going to be someone who doesn't know what I'm talking about and will criticise me for it and on a personal level my Grandfather used to own and Sail a big Trading Schooner that his father had bought just after WW1, delivering cargo to a lot of places up and down the East Coast of the US and taking her back to home waters in Europe and in his Log Book he described using what he called a "Preventer" on the Boom to stop Jibes happening which matched what my friend had done
Years ago, while living in the Mid-western US, I read all the single-handed sailing books (Tinker Bell, Joshua Slocum, Trimith Electron, etc.) and.was sure that was my destiny. The dream died 30 minutes into my first underway period after joining the US Navy in 1981. "A man has to know his limitations", as Clint Eastwood would say, and luckily I saw my limitations clearly on that Navy ship as I looked upward to see the tops of waves, and then looked eye-level to see those same waves break across the weather decks. I realized in those few minutes that whatever the combination of skill, courage, and perseverance needed for single handed sailing were missing in me.
Thanks for the videos, and I love your attitude and sense of humor.
@Thoth Al Khem Many of the original letters were lost at sea, with only the T, M, and H surviving. I'm surprised that you would laugh at such a tragedy.
@@MemphisApplegate Great reply!!!
I joined the navy about the same time and loved every minute I was underway, even the storms and hurricanes we skirted I saw as a challenge, I'm not foolish to try that now big difference between a 600 ft cruiser and my 37 ft boat but I hope to someday soon to follow around the world.
@@rvsorce7196 I loved the Navy too, and stayed for over 24 years. I liked it so much that I even stayed for two additional years after I was passed over for promotion the second time.
I served in Mine Sweepers, and Salvage Ships (in addition to an AE, and a Tender), so I hear you on those big seas. I remember on the Mine Sweeper, USS Dash, taking rolls so bad that things would fall from one bulkhead to the opposite and not hit the deck. "XO! Did you secure the ship for sea?"
37 foot boat is pretty good size, isn't it? Hope your dream is realized, but me, perhaps a cruise ship with "max racks, movies, and meals!"
@@MemphisApplegate I went through a hurricane in a minesweeper ,...120 knots wind, 15 metres waves, I was young and thought it was all quite fun...it is only much later that I realised what we had been through. Great boat though ,60 metres Oceanic mine sweeper, all wood ,given to the French Navy by the Marshall plan in 1948 still running in 1988. I am still wanting to sail around the world in a few years.
You are not alone, no matter where you are.! There is nothing on shore more important than what you are doing right now.! Forget about shore, and get to work on some repairs. Stop fighting something and the rest will come to you..! Not sure why I wish I was there, but I do.! If you wanted to throw me over board I would let you, if you thought it would help.! One day at a time, I say.! You are wright where you are supposed to be, please don't ask me why..! Tomorrow will be better, you will see.! Do some stitching, and do something about that rust..! See ya bro...! I'm to old to be your son, well almost..! Thumbs Up....!
Amazing how honest you are about it really great the real deal!
i agree 100%.H4e says it as it is and doesn't pretend its all plain sailing , pun intended , he shows us the truth
The vertical solar panel will act like a small sail/wing. Think of the forces to hold the panel yourself in even 10kn wind. That force will act on the stern requiring you to correct with rudder adding more drag. Try to drop your spray hood and close the hatch when going down wind. Catching the wind before the middle of the keel when going downwind on the boat will start to make it like trying to balance a broom on your finger. Also the lazy bag ropes and bag change the airflow on the sail when used as a wing, from lamina to turbulent eg on a reach. Thus dropping the performance dramatically. I only have a small rope catch system that I drop completely when I sail. Don't thank me, thank Jesus for the help. God bless
Grant sea, well pointing out but as my old man used to say I think is a quote from JS if you don’t die doing it eventually you will learn to sail. In some respects racing become easier than cruising on long passages,.. disorientation can cause a lot of emotional struggles.
Get this man a coffee, beer and some hugs
You are made of some tuff stuff Berry. Glad you didn’t “take the step”.
Captain Jazz I couldn’t agree more. Great video’s and an insight to your psyche Berry. Very strong video
Here's my first ever comment after all these years on ye ol interwebs: my hat off to you good sir! You're a legend! Fair winds and thanks for the hours off truly wonderfull escapism!
I believe you are the genuine article. What you see is what you get. You're the real deal. You put the T&A sailing channels to shame!
What a strong man 💓
Sailling around by him self👏👏 ..
It pains me to see all your trails and tribulations, but as mentioned above,Shadow is in desperate need of a refit. She,therefore you,can't go on without TLC. Loving the content and getting ready for my solo sailing adventure which starts this year😊
It makes watching these latest videos easier to watch knowing that you have arrived safely. Hard to imagine you still have another 20 odd days left to do. Top man
strong argument for ocean capable trawler yacht with big fuel tanks and bigger back account!!
argtv100 there’s a stronger argument for hull shape and rig that enables faster sailing in diverse wind conditions. I seem to remember a time Barry was in the Caribbean tacking back and forth without making good headway while other boats with him had already made port.
@@minermarcus yes, the boat does not perform well at all. the bottom is foul, guess he could not afford a haul out. and all that rust, fibreglass is the only way to go. but the man is heart of oak brit sailor that is for certain.
Barry, you ARE made of strong stuff! Not a shred of Donald Crowhurst in your DNA. The Sea is a worthy opponent, yet you persevere with a healthy dose of realism, humility, and humor. Fair Winds, Sir.
I was about 16 or 17 when Donald Crowhurst took his walk off the stern and that has stuck with me all these years. But you My friend are from the same stock as Slocum and motessier and all the Legendary solo sailors. Great job , thanks for taking us along.
Ouch, not enough press of sail to keep the speed up. rudder loses efficiency and seas overcome the steering so boat snaps it's roll and jibes uncontrollably. Cure: stop trying to point at where you want to go, come up onto a broad reach, balance the sails and get the speed up, windvane starts working. Now go back to the gps and stop looking at the bearing to destination but rather the VMG to destination, amazing how often getting off a run pointed at the destination and onto jibing tacks on broad reaches makes the VMG improve, not to mention the stress on the crew and not having to jibe the whisker poles. Oh, the days spent under nothing but a moderate sized code zero, no pole, with the predictable rise/roll of the quartering seas and minimal stress on the steering gear, sleeping in the cockpit with one ear on the hull listening of the thrum of big visitors. Now, if there was only some way to deal with cross swells.
Well said.. of course, it doesn't help that White Shadow was last hauled and scrubbed about a year ago! There's probably 2 tonnes of barnacles on her hull by now.
Just darn glad you have Wilson to commiserate with, would be really tough if you were totally alone out there 😉😄. Steady as she goes Mr Perrins, steady as she goes 💪🏼👍🏼☺️
Omg! This is greatness! I’m riveted. Cannot wait until the next one!
Me too!
Barry I know it was a hardship...I can only imagine but I swear you look the best I have ever seen you. As tired and warn as you are, you still look vital and alive. Good show mate.
Hang in there Berry ... you cnnot go mad if your already mad and you gotta be mad to solo the Pacific.
Sounds very much like a catch. Catch 22 if memory serves.
@@sabretom7594Catch-a 23
Much better to go solo than take on crew that you may or may not like, and be stuck for 50 days in 50 sq/ft of space. Quite often someone gets swept over board and never found if you get my drift ;-| ;-{
1sheinz needs must lols
@@gdfggggg Have no idea what you just said but gave you a tumbs up anywho. Your a couple a weeks behind...Berry made it after much tribulation.
Incredible ... I’ve no idea about sailing,the ocean or beer, but I must say you’ve captured me ..... love ALL your content,from slipping over on the ice to chillin out with a beer.... You nail it sir...thank you. Amazing !!!!!!!!
I was going to wait till the end to comment but I can't wait. Totally awesome, I don't think I have the metal to take this on alone. Hats off, awesome.
Hi Barry... I can feel your pain... Going down wind and jibing is bollax! How do brits spell "bollax?" LOl! Well, looking on the bright side, some is "working." You havn't dis-masted, or fell overboard in the middle of the Pacific, specific Ocean. That's a plus. Lol! Oh a song in a monty python sketch comes to mind. Ahahahaa! I'm sorry to remind you of that song mate. "Always look on the bright side of Life." Ahahahahaaa! To ad some levity to your sailing journey. Lol! Don't mind me I had beer and mix vodka drink after the beer... I say you have some good ju ju majick on your side mate. You always show us you overcome the challenges. So, I keep that in the presence of mind, and beyond the mind too. Thanks for sharing your pain. Lol! Now that I listened to more of your video I have questions. Exactly! Isn't that how Life is? The deeper you go into it the more questions one has to ask? Oh, I wrote too much. LOL! What would happen if you zig zag closer to a broad reach all the way to your destination? Would that be more slow than going down wind? Do you ever us a spinnaker? I know some about sailing and I am a novice. So you know regarding my questions. I know you are savvy at sailing. I know I can learn a lot from you. Hahahaha! Yes, those "devils" who come sit on your shoulder. And, the "dead" talking to you. Yes, well, we can call upon the ones who are allies and truth speakers, when we in the bite that is challenging... Wow, you telling us the challenges you facing for real Barry. I like that! I'm sending you all the best wishes for a safe passage to where you are going. I see you are an ally and friend to many people, including me. So Gently on your way, albeit the Sea she is often rough. Lol. I know you are going to overcome, and ultimately prevail, and see reprieve again...
Mens always fight against the seas. Thats we are made for. Your toughness is awesome. You are the MAN!
Such a delight to follow you old chum, fair Winds, Peace and strong coffee.
Prankishsquire ,..and pizza
@@gdfggggg Wait until you try "my" pizza.
I've heard those voices too. But I'll be damned if I could figure out what they were saying! It's funny how your mind can play tricks on you. Like seeing faces in inanimate objects.
I have been alone for the better part of 10 yrs. Hats off sir. You are a kindred soul.
An unbelievably harrowing adventure! I am absolutely rivotted!
ENCORE! ENCORE! More! More! More!
pipe down !
Great Video. Of all our friends who left Linton Bay, you're the first to show the "True meaning of Adventure"
Having worked in hospitality all my life I have also been so tired that I hear voices lol .... don't worry .... you are perfectly normal .... I can relate to the lentils too but the bucket picture is way too much information LOL ....love your channel man ... please dont stop what you're doing!
Jesus mate, It looks tough going!. when I think of sailing I think of blue lagoons golden beaches, fair weather and easy 8-10 knot average speed. But you are showing the reality of of what it really is like and I can feel the pain, I really can. obviously we know you made but Christ that looks mentally draining, 46 days and no let up you just have to really really dig deep mentally. Just watching that has burst my happy, romantic picture of what it must be like but has given me even more respect to the likes of yourself and all solo sailors risking their lives to achieve their dreams. Respect!
Stop the boat and clean the hull and the propeller. I had to do it in the middle of the Pacific ocean when i did the same passage. The results are spectacular!
I've been wondering why he hasn't done that already myself.
Oh the joys of single handed ocean sailing, no sleep, always wet through, everything damp, glad you have arrived safe, and then it is all worth it.
What I learned from your videos is that sailing a boat across the Pacific is a lot like being in the Army: You wait a lot for something to happen and when it does it goes 0 - 100 in a second and you potentially could end up dead.
Come on old sea dog you can do this 😎 yes!!! You are being very brave xxx
bet you'd give him a hug when he gets there fess up!
been out of town for a funeral since Friday, made myself wait till I got back home so I could watch the adventure on the big screen !!!
I applaud your accomplishment. It’s time to buy a SAT phone. Let your Patreons pay for it. No need to worry friends and family.
Yes “ before we die out here, another coffee” that’s the way it’s done out there.
Hey Barry, this is about the 3rd time I've watched your Pacific crossing, and one thing that somehow never occurred to me before is how much internal fortitude it must take to make videos day in and day out when you've been at sea for 30+ days.
Most of us would just slump into a ball and say f*ck it, I'll set the camera up tomorrow. The fact that under very trying circumstances you continued to put in the effort and discipline to keep filming is just one more inspiration I've taken from you! So in the best fake upper class twit accent I can muster I say, 'Well done old man, what what?'
Nice videos. And the music one can enjoy. The old man and his trusted lady (a couple of my taste) both showing signs of wear and weathering, still going strong and with fidelity. Impressive and encouraging! Those never dare to dream, never learn to live! How to avoid jealousy if existing within one's self-made confinements is where the horizon ends? And doesn't he look like Tom Hanks?
This was great, its the one part of a solo circumnavigation that I worry about when i attempt it. Sometimes its good to just take some time off, reassess and come back with fresh enthusiasm. People underestimate the mental strength required to make a voyage of this magnitude , keep your eye on the prize, Polynesian girls and pizza! yeah baby
It takes a real sailor to talk about and show the world the real aspects of being alone on sea.
I thought your Atlantic crossing was epic.. this is just incredible. Well done
Nobody will ever accuse that boat of being any "trade wind" sailer.
Wow, that sounds rough, man. Glad you made it through.
What a journey. It’s good to know you made it through and you have not given up on your sailing adventures
Not only Voices and also whether a woman sings very softly in the distance and music. That is what I noticed. Great video. thumbs up.👍🏼👍🏼
I find it rather interesting. What did the voices say? And were you in a state of exhaustion at the time or feeling normal?
As I wrote you in another video, I’m re-watching your dream because it’s so inspiring. I was at sea with a guy who we had to talk it out of his head to step over the side with his luggage because he was sure his “taxi” would arrive. I hope I will be as level headed as I was then, when I am where you are in this episode. Cap off to you Sir! Fair Winds and following Seas!
wowwww this guy is amazing,,,love this...who needs BBC shite when you can watch a real hero at work.
I love your sense of humor for being by yourself and when you said you feel my pain can you feel it it made me crack up a little bit I thought that was kind of cute you know what for an older gentleman I think he's got a set of Steel balls you just keep on sailing I hope you do find I find it very enjoying watching your videos I'm sitting here and Mount Clemens Michigan and I feel like I'm out there with you so thank you very much it's a blast watching your videos thank you sir good luck to you my name is Jeff
Heartfelt words before your second coffee. i sympathise with the loyality of your convictions and understand the acceptance of the crossing was taken weeks.months before hand, doubts of ones fortitude come about even when you're not exposed to a seamless never ending sequence of irritations over 46 days. Nice to be reminded of the faffing with sails required. Tread lightly
Barry’s a very very brave soul he really sails by the seat of his pants crappy sails, questionable rigging, zero electric steering, no radar, no chart plotter.
King Neptune is doing mischief and that's why Shadow can't leap ahead. You're making an incredible sea voyage.
A truly amazing, warts and all, account of what it is really like to take on such a journey. I congratulate you sir. 👍
I´m glad to know that you have made it, you are my favorite sailing channel, with free range sailing together
Amazing journey way beyond my capabilities and cannot imagine what tou went through
By far you are the most sincere
Konina Konan he’s British, most of us are like that. Cheers.
Not all bikinis & snorkling.
Or 15 knots and four foot seas...
Of course it is. Barry was probably wearing one the whole time.
Bazza in a bikini wouldn’t be a good look.
@@philgray1023 now that was funny
Phil Gra
It's nice that you let us see that sailing isn't only palm trees and white beaches :-)
Very good commentary (and Honest) from 15:00 to 18:00 there 😱😳🤭 Cary On.
Hang in Barry and glad to hear you did get there, now chill, beer chill beer! Not needing me to tell you that but it’s what I’d do As well as beam with pride. Thx mate and be safe
i can see exactly why you can't get your boat to steer or balance properly down wind!!!!!!!!!
you need to use your spinnaker pole correctly to steer the boat,maintain balance,and have the correct sail angle to the wind angle in the genoa.
first the pole needs to be higher up on the track on the mast,probably about 2ft higher than the boom level.
second you need to control the position of outboard end of the pole with the uphaul and forward and aft downhauls so the pole is roughly at right angles to the wind.
third the clew of the sail needs to be tight in to the pole.
this way you can position the clew and tension on the leech of the sail,which down wind is effectively the leading edge of the sail .
with practise you can "fly your genoa by the lee" poled out with the wind on the quarter, and have the mainsail fully out on the opposite side and your staysail pulling as well,this will also prevent the boat rolling, and is easier to reef in stages.
ie start by reefing the main 1,2 or 3 reefs,balancing with 1,2 or 3 reefs in the genoa, next you can either lose the main and run with just poled out genoa and staysail or alternatively lose the staysail.
i like to run with the main as long as possible as it provides stability and balance for the poled out genoa and also if the wind changes it is easier to go on abroad reach with the pole left still set by jibing the genoa to the other side.
works for me on the last few circumnavigations,and a1000nm delivery last week!
I'm sure Barry tried all sorts of sail combinations. I think a bigger problem was the huge amount of growth on the hull. Without forward momentum the boat won't steer properly.
I have not lot's of experiments in sailing, but did some.. I always used the boom and main to maximize head angle.. in every vid he shows, his boom is always in the middle of the boat?!?
Why is that?
I wonder if Barry ever saw these comments here add if he was able to learn from them or not because I know absolutely nothing about sailing
@@bjarnieinarsson3472 I have been asking myself the same question, his main is always right in the middle? Anyone
Strong coffee and early morning super regularity - that's you and me bro! Hang in there Grey Beard Loon and don't forget to empty that bucket...
Glad you told me that was lentil stew. Thought it was your morning bucket.
Love, love, love your editing and the music you choose. If I didn't already know that you were safe I would be worried about you now. lol Looking forward to next weeks installment.
You're a better man than me Barry, a brave soul indeed; Its coming to something when we're describing 'civilization' as something with WiFi ! lol but yeah, i guess there is a correlation there, but not always!
Oh Barry, i believe: That was a hard job; But in the end - luckily;! Well dnre Sir;!
I'm glad we know you made it! Thanks B.
Man,,,,I stumbled upon your videos by chance,,,,Absolutely incredible and so enjoyable! I am a Welshman living in Japan,,,,,,,,,I could NEVER do what you are doing! But hell,,,it is great watching you do it!
I agree with you on Donald Crowhurst he's one of my hero's how he knew the boat wasn't ready but he slipped the lines because of family and business. He should be celebrated I think. How he coped. If he had a boat that was ready he could have made that trip. People let him down and he was forced to leave. Very sad story. Robin knox Johnson gave his prize money to Crowhurst's wife. Another brilliant man.
I recently clocked-on to your vlog and have been enjoying your slow but steady progress across the Pacific. There are many sailing vlogs on TH-cam, but none that I find as relatable as yours. I appreciate your conversational honest style; at times, I almost feel as if I am in the cockpit with you. I am sure that there are many others who feel the same. Wishing you a safe and steady voyage to the Marquesas. Take good care of yourself.
Right, get the priorities in order ... death, coffee, death, coffee ... yeah, let's have another coffee! :D Cheers Barry, glad I got the spoiler and know you made it.
You are a hero. The things you did... with those wornout sails. Frightning!
You are very honest about your thoughts and feelings. Thank you for sharing the real endevour.
Thank you so much Barry for sharing your perspectives with us especially in the last segment, it's just golden. No script, no PC, no sponsored content, just raw honest reality. This is why I never ever watch mainstream tv and ended my subscription with the kabel tv provider almost a decade ago.
Fair winds, stay safe.
keep going Barry mate your almost there. Your the True Grit of sailing no fancy stuff salt of the sea man. fair winds and smooth days ahead. all the best Andy.
Another great video Amigo stay safe Barry!!❤
You are a real sailor. Chapeau.
I've been in touch with that helicopter that was buzzing you last time and they are going to drop you off an " Old Guys Rule " t- shirt because you really do rule, safe sailing to your destination buddy.
YOU’VE GOT THIS, Barry! It’s tough on you, I know, but I’m really enjoying your trip. You are made out of some sturdy stuff, for sure.
New subscriber here. I’ve been binge watching your videos and was surprised to see this video is only 3 hours old. I can’t wait for part 5. Looks like you made it back to WiFi safely.
Sailing alone across the Pacific is all fine and nice, but I think you have to do some maintenance to your vessel. More and more stuff is falling apart, and then you come to a stage that you not only jeopardize your own life, but also the ones that trying to rescue you.
Great video, the real deal, much appreciated
Barry, you are the man! Thank you for all your sharing and honesty through those long gruelling days/nights! That was truly a self test and you are amazing and unique!
I look forward to the next and glad you are safe!
Cheers, from Canada!
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Hahaha, not laughing at you but laughing with you, thanks for sharing about your #2's. With plenty of sea miles under us, we all break down the shyness about personal problems. fair winds.
Amazing honesty, if I had the chance I would crew for you any day 😎
Yeap....That takes one huge steel pair of cahoonas that is for sure....Looking forward to the next episode Barry👍
RESPECT Barry, what you're doing is not easy, and Van der Stadt's do come with a reputation of solid but sluggish, great boats but slow. Really enjoy your videos and honest perspective on cruising in general, fair winds and safe sailing
Best sailing vlog on youtube by a thousand miles :)
Sounds like your stressed!Sending Positive Energy Barry.
My husband and I watch a lot of your Adventures!Once you Get there You will Love it!
Pitcairn is a difficult Spot to get in too.Steer Clear!🥰🚨
He said...."because if I don't make it to French Polynesia....I'm going to die out here" So sobering and deep ! But first another cup of coffee ! Awesome !
Just came across your channel 2 days ago. Watched countless videos. The pacific crossing videos are really good. Thanks for your honest accounts!
Hey Barrie I will be at Alvor beach this week. Ad soon as I saw your video I knew it was that beach. Love the place. Love the channel.
That was absolutely dire. A while after your last episode I checked you on AIS and was truly thank you were safely moored up at you destination, thank God.
He he he ;-) Nice thing to have the camera to talk to at least...
Fair winds ,,,,,,/),,,,,,,
Awesome video series so far ! Just started watching you and your an inspiration to how real sailing and it struggles are!! Good luck and cant wait to see more!!
God you make that morning coffee look so good!
Sonic Temples coffee makes me nervous. Probably don’t drink enough.
Fantastic journey ! You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. I'm behind you . Fair winds and following seas and strong coffee ! Cheers !
What an Amazing Man, you’ve truly enveloped life and adventure. I’ve truly loved watching your adventure. I wish you many more
Hang in there man! You can do it! Loving watching your journey!
I know it's a bit late, Barry and I haven't kept up with your travels but have you thought about using a Jibe break? Or a block and tackle like the Sheet on the leeward side to stop the Boom slamming across the boat? Someone I know uses a line fastened to a Cleat on the leeward side of his boat to stop his Boom slamming back and forth like yours was, he's got a 32 foot wooden Gaff Rigged Cutter that he's been Sailing solo for a while, he was in the Navy and obviously the Gaff slams about if the Boom does so he set up a line on the leeward side and explained that there's the Boom Break that's similar to the way the way that the Sheet is set up but for simplicity (And to save money) he uses just a line to do it and it's easy to switch sides and fasten it on the other side when he changes course, he had the bottom end made up with a hook/clip so it just hooks into some ring cleats that are fastened to the deck next to the bigger ones and once on course it could have a good knot fasten it in place that could be "slipped" in an emergency, I don't why but I feel like having to apologise for giving you a little advice about something that you might not know about, or heard of because every sailor has a different way of doing things or a "Fix" for a problem that someone else hasn't thought of yet, but I know that there's going to be someone who doesn't know what I'm talking about and will criticise me for it and on a personal level my Grandfather used to own and Sail a big Trading Schooner that his father had bought just after WW1, delivering cargo to a lot of places up and down the East Coast of the US and taking her back to home waters in Europe and in his Log Book he described using what he called a "Preventer" on the Boom to stop Jibes happening which matched what my friend had done
Nicely done... I feel like I'm there with you. Thanks!
Your genuineness is what makes your channel so great.