I retired 7 yrs ago went to west coast bought a sailboat went from Vancouver Island to Alaska, then from Alaska to Hawaii then through French Polynesian to Fiji the back down through the French Polynesians do south Pacific Islands down into Ecuador from Ecuador, went up the coast as far as Panama then up to Hawaii back to Vancouver island spent a year sailing the golf islands sold to Sailboat I’m now back in Ontario and just bought a 34 foot trawler going to do the great loop friend of mine. Joe Peak told me about your channel. You have some great information and great videos. Thanks mate. Maybe see you out there cheers, Rob, and Maddie.
Needle in a haystack! Good she didn't end up out in the Atlantic!!! Good you found her, she would have been a hard thing to replace! All ended well! Awesome!!!
Back in the 70s I worked for a friend of mines parents who owned one of the largest marinas on the gulf side of the Keys and they hated most sailboaters mostly because they didn’t come in and pay for docking but they would dinghy in and bring their trash and fill their water jugs and walk their dogs and buy nothing in my mind was the only way to live but I didn’t have to pay to taxes, the mortgage, the garbage fees, and the water bills or the yard guy to keep the grounds up so now I can see their side of the problem. With that said there was good free anchorage just a mile away with dinghy dockage and with a little effort access to water, fuel,and groceries for any who came there. That was then now the city controls the anchorage with paid mornings but you get a secure dinghy dock,access to a work area for minor off boat repair a lounge and free library or book exchange and a lot of good information a taxi service, a water taxi service and delivery to your boat service they even bring out the newspaper or groceries for a fee so nothings free who would have thought that people would pay for a bottle of water but they do to the tune of billions of dollars a year. They already have oxygen bars so get ready the government will be taxing breathing next OH WAIT THEY ALREADY DO if you’re breathing they are making you pay 😂. Good rant and thank goodness you got your dingy back in one piece. You’re friend in SC paying for the privilege to watch you on utube.
You are 100% correct. The west coast of Florida is the best coast. But even the west has begun to shut down freedoms. I looked for land to live off grid and finally gave up as it was impossible. I ended up in Texas . 🤗💖⛵🐬
the reason florida has evolved to the state that is it. over the years many low income individuals migrated to FL waters in what amounts to floating derelicts. they do not have the income to properly maintain, clean, insure, repair, etc., what amounts to a floating van parked in an empty lot on the street. as is common with such people they accumulate all kinds of junk and, due to a lack of maintenance, become an eyesore and a sanitary concern. people wind up bathing on deck, sewage discharges, laundry hanging on the rails and masts, etc. and the lifestyle often attracts the same sort of folks who might tend to live in a van under the overpass with all the assorted mental health/substance abuse problems that comes with them. beacause the weather in FL is generally good, they can do this year round. very often these vessels become actual derelicts and are abandoned and/or sink in the waterways making it someone elses problem. needless to say, people who pay from 1 million to 50 million dollars for a water front home are not keen on having such a vessel anchored semi-permanently just 50 yards off shore. these are the same reasons many marinas in south FL do not permit live aboards. if people would have been more responsible over the years things probably would not be as bad as they are now. BTW - this is the same reason you see so many sunken derelicts along the intracoastal. pure lack of maintenance, abandonment, and the lack of resources to move the vessel elsewhere during significant storms. these vessels are unsightly, not good for the environment, and are hazards to navigation.
I agree with almost everything you say here, I would add though, there needs to be a way to differentiate between said people, and those trying to live a simple lifestyle
The reality is far to many people do not take the time to pickup up there dogs poop, and homeless people squatting on boats they do not own are looking for a free place to stay. I've seen people bring their dog into the pool area, the dog takes a dump, and just walk away like nothing happened.
@@brentonsriversidehermitage I'm actually looking for something about 13 feet in a dingy right now. Something cheap and d I y let me know if you spot anything.
@@brentonsriversidehermitage I worry about stuff like that. I'm not sure if alligators purposely go after people I know crocodiles can be nasty but I don't think you're going to see any in Florida XO
Not sure the attitude you are observing is limited to certain kinds of boaters … try renting a car in Florida … it always feels like they would rather not rent one to you
I guess it was a good you were technically docked and not moored. with the law and stupid ordinances its always about the definition of words, the legal definition. but that is why avoid places like florida, its not free. far from it.
@@brentonsriversidehermitage Still looking forward to your ventures throu the GA and SC area. Glad to offer a ride for gas/supplies and a meal if you stop in the Beaufort area.
I retired 7 yrs ago went to west coast bought a sailboat went from Vancouver Island to Alaska, then from Alaska to Hawaii then through French Polynesian to Fiji the back down through the French Polynesians do south Pacific Islands down into Ecuador from Ecuador, went up the coast as far as Panama then up to Hawaii back to Vancouver island spent a year sailing the golf islands sold to Sailboat I’m now back in Ontario and just bought a 34 foot trawler going to do the great loop friend of mine. Joe Peak told me about your channel. You have some great information and great videos. Thanks mate. Maybe see you out there cheers, Rob, and Maddie.
That sounds incredible;)
Glad you found your little boat! I love that boat.
Needle in a haystack! Good she didn't end up out in the Atlantic!!! Good you found her, she would have been a hard thing to replace! All ended well! Awesome!!!
Amazing Roy. I love the Pudgy. I got a good deal, but not an own for 2 weeks and lose it good deal.
Man I’m glad you found the dingy,I know that was a messed up feeling take care once again your friends in the swamp👍✌️
I admire you for all the traveling you've done to so many different places. That's very awesome😊
"Shallow Drafters"
Best club in the USA!
I hope to join soon.
Back in the 70s I worked for a friend of mines parents who owned one of the largest marinas on the gulf side of the Keys and they hated most sailboaters mostly because they didn’t come in and pay for docking but they would dinghy in and bring their trash and fill their water jugs and walk their dogs and buy nothing in my mind was the only way to live but I didn’t have to pay to taxes, the mortgage, the garbage fees, and the water bills or the yard guy to keep the grounds up so now I can see their side of the problem. With that said there was good free anchorage just a mile away with dinghy dockage and with a little effort access to water, fuel,and groceries for any who came there. That was then now the city controls the anchorage with paid mornings but you get a secure dinghy dock,access to a work area for minor off boat repair a lounge and free library or book exchange and a lot of good information a taxi service, a water taxi service and delivery to your boat service they even bring out the newspaper or groceries for a fee so nothings free who would have thought that people would pay for a bottle of water but they do to the tune of billions of dollars a year. They already have oxygen bars so get ready the government will be taxing breathing next OH WAIT THEY ALREADY DO if you’re breathing they are making you pay 😂. Good rant and thank goodness you got your dingy back in one piece. You’re friend in SC paying for the privilege to watch you on utube.
Jolly Good! 2 in one day. Nice one Brent
sweet video * always a joy to travel with you n Wavey ,,, bless you both !!😇
Glad you found the Pudgie!
Notnilc alive and well on the East Coast of Florida. Glad you found your dinghy!
It sure is Greta. Ita almost as if it's an anti freedom force. :(
@@brentonsriversidehermitage 😥
You are 100% correct. The west coast of Florida is the best coast. But even the west has begun to shut down freedoms. I looked for land to live off grid and finally gave up as it was impossible. I ended up in Texas . 🤗💖⛵🐬
Florida is a lot like California in that it's loved to.tbe point of being overrun
Yeah wavey! Love yall 😊
"Ohhhhhhhh the places you will go and the places you will see if only you Draft like Meeeeee". I didn't know you were a songwriter also.
Right?!.) LOL. The places you'll see...
Use a clove hitch followed by double half hitch.
the reason florida has evolved to the state that is it. over the years many low income individuals migrated to FL waters in what amounts to floating derelicts. they do not have the income to properly maintain, clean, insure, repair, etc., what amounts to a floating van parked in an empty lot on the street. as is common with such people they accumulate all kinds of junk and, due to a lack of maintenance, become an eyesore and a sanitary concern. people wind up bathing on deck, sewage discharges, laundry hanging on the rails and masts, etc. and the lifestyle often attracts the same sort of folks who might tend to live in a van under the overpass with all the assorted mental health/substance abuse problems that comes with them. beacause the weather in FL is generally good, they can do this year round. very often these vessels become actual derelicts and are abandoned and/or sink in the waterways making it someone elses problem. needless to say, people who pay from 1 million to 50 million dollars for a water front home are not keen on having such a vessel anchored semi-permanently just 50 yards off shore. these are the same reasons many marinas in south FL do not permit live aboards. if people would have been more responsible over the years things probably would not be as bad as they are now. BTW - this is the same reason you see so many sunken derelicts along the intracoastal. pure lack of maintenance, abandonment, and the lack of resources to move the vessel elsewhere during significant storms. these vessels are unsightly, not good for the environment, and are hazards to navigation.
I agree with almost everything you say here, I would add though, there needs to be a way to differentiate between said people, and those trying to live a simple lifestyle
So your not allowed to shower on your boat? Or not allowed to dump white water?
👍
as you travel the loop, How many different fishing licences do you need?
@@jaredcolahan759 I haven't bought one. ;)
Padlock and chain at mooring..
The reality is far to many people do not take the time to pickup up there dogs poop, and homeless people squatting on boats they do not own are looking for a free place to stay.
I've seen people bring their dog into the pool area, the dog takes a dump, and just walk away like nothing happened.
Definitely just got loose
Yes ;)
Hi 👋 Brenton and Wavey
Hi Greg! -Wavey Gravey;)
Wavey had something to do with this!
@@vanmanmike7651 yes she did! Lol ;)
Have you looked online for dinghy docking?
@@StevenMorrow-f7d I should do that more
@@brentonsriversidehermitage I'm actually looking for something about 13 feet in a dingy right now. Something cheap and d I y let me know if you spot anything.
Your human.
Name the Pudgy "Wilson".
That's a good one;)
I bet you're a bit more elated finding it.... You didn't look that calm.
You're lucky.
they do have a "plan" and only room for their boats, camping on public lands also and they created the very issues they call the reason
I’m betting wavey got pissed at you for some reason and snuck out while you were sleeping to untie the dingy. Good joke wasn’t it Brenton
Aren't you ever concerned about alligators??
Not as much as we should be according to many ;)
@@brentonsriversidehermitage I worry about stuff like that. I'm not sure if alligators purposely go after people I know crocodiles can be nasty but I don't think you're going to see any in Florida XO
Not sure the attitude you are observing is limited to certain kinds of boaters … try renting a car in Florida … it always feels like they would rather not rent one to you
Hi
I guess it was a good you were technically docked and not moored. with the law and stupid ordinances its always about the definition of words, the legal definition. but that is why avoid places like florida, its not free. far from it.
Try to stop saying "you know"
West coast of Florida is better. More real Floridians. East coast is full of new Yorkers and people from New Jersey 😐👎
I've heard that buddy
@@brentonsriversidehermitage Still looking forward to your ventures throu the GA and SC area. Glad to offer a ride for gas/supplies and a meal if you stop in the Beaufort area.