CATAMARAN SAILING: SAILING AGAINST THE TRADE WINDS TO PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 THE THORNY PATH...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Sailing to Puerto Rico took a lot of weather watching and planning but we did it. Thank you Audible for sponsoring this video! Get your first audiobook and two Audible originals free when you try Audible for 30 days visit www.audible.co... or text "Tula" to 500 500! Sailing to Puerto Rico can be pretty easy, if you are coming from the East, maybe even the North or South but coming from the West is the wrong way if you consider all the other directions... However, our wait for a great weather window worked out so well because when we crossed the Mona Passage and sailed to Puerto Rico it was probably the flattest Mona Passage passage possible! Also, once we tacked off the Dominican Republic we were able to sail pretty much the whole entire way which was absolutely awesome after all the monitoring we have been doing along the Dominican Republic Coast.
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I can’t get enough of these adventures
We’re so glad ya like them Emilio! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you watching!!
Thank you great explanation for someone who does not sail. Basically it is like pushing a rock up a hill with a wet noodle.
Only going upwind 😉😜
Hey Billy and Sierra, just wanted to say I love your videos! I'm catching up and just finished watching this one. Billy I'm glad to hear you're listening to Sailing Alone Around the World (you're probably done by now). It's the book that inspired my dad to build a "Spray" in Hawaii in the 1970's with my mother. They sailed it across the pacific to the west coast and then south through the Panama canal. I'm not exactly sure where they explored before they docked in Port Charlotte where I was born. They sold the boat there and fortunately my parents were good about keeping in touch with the future owners and now the boat is in England! My sister and I hope to get it back someday! You guys are having the time of your lives out there!
Your explanation at the beginning of the video was excellent for people new to sailing and young people. Y’all keep safe.
Thank you Louis! We’re glad you think so!! Really appreciate your feedback!
Sailing plans and reasoning is always good for us office sailors please do as many as decision processes as you feel you can. Its not boring at all.
Thanks for the feedback! It really helps us out a lot to hear what people may or may not find useful and interesting! Keep the thoughts coming!
Excellent content as usual!
That deep water near Puerto Rico is known for the submarine trenches. During the Cold War USN subs would frequent the area.
There used to be a naval base in Puerto Rico called Roosevelt Roads however it was closed in the early 1990's.
The island of Vieques was a US Navy bombing range since WWII but it was also shuttered in the 90's. They're still cleaning up unexploded ordnance.
What a great couple and the adventures, they share !
Thank you so much Johnny!! 😊
Well ..... the 3 of you are a welcome sight. Made it through the surgery. First 2 days post op were as rough as they can get. Seem to be on an upswing now ....yay! Your most recent episode has been exactly what the Doctor ordered 😷👍
Loved the pony ..... what gorgeous markings. 🐎
Oh no! We’re so sorry to hear that you’re first few days weren’t great!! But we’re so glad you’re starting to feel better! And happy that our videos can help 😉! Get well soon, Christine!!!
My wife and I love your adventure! We thought we've had a really fun life until we got hooked on your journey. Go for it!!
Hahah thanks Paul! We’re so happy that you and your wife are enjoying!
You guys are awesome and always bring fresh air to our days. I doubt there is a single sub that don't envy your adventure. Thanks and be safe.
Thank you so much Damon!! That is so great to hear!! We’re glad you enjoy and are so grateful for your feedback 😊
I usually get through my midnight watches listening to Blue Collar Comedy on Serious XM!(hehe) Most the yachts I deliver have all the bells and whistles...
Haha living large, Paul! Sounds nice!!
Tula, I did this passage Feb 2018 on a yacht delivery, Georgetown Exuma to Marina Pescaderia. 42 ft Beneteau. Very uncomfortable upwind 25-30 knots motor sailing. We tore the mainsail and needed fuel. We also then went into Oceanworld. What a strange place, dolphin show and casino. were also impressed with the sailmaker, but the DR Navy held us against our will for 5 days.Their rule was that a 42 ft sailboat is a "small craft" , so we could not get our despacio until their Comandante removed the small craft warning. We had to stay there for Valentines day. Listened to the dolphin show ( Telemundo style), 3 times a day for 5 days. Then they released us but would not deliver the despacio. My Captain left without out it and they pursued us with arms drawn on the Navy PT style boat . Chased us out past 2 miles and forced us back in. Probably their biggest naval drill of the year. I also noted those crazy floats with flags in deep water, probably long lines.
Now it's fun to relate my tale, but at the time we thought we were going to a DR jail. We did luck out like you with a smooth Mona passage weather window. It was that window that pressured the decision to try to escape.
It was really nice seeing your trip. You made better choices with less delivery schedule pressure than we did.
Fair winds and keep up the good posts.
Glad your outboard started after visiting Gilligan's Island. :-) Did not know there was a island named Gilligan.
😂😂 We are too James!! Couldn’t get the theme song out of our heads the entire time we were there!
Perfect time to stop the video...right before Sierra started oversharing! Thanks Billy
Hahaha no problem!! Hope everyone can still enjoy ramen after that one 😂
Thanks for the explanation for us non sailors. Love the videos thanks for producing them.
Thank you Mike! We’re glad you got something out of the explanation! As always, we appreciate the support!
We also love listening to Audible Books in the car. My wife and I love the "Gray Man" series.
Oh yeah?!We’ll have to check that series out! What genre is it? Thanks for watching Wayne!
All right!!! Finally get to see you tack against the wind. I realize that it sucks but ya gotta do what ya gotta do!
Thanks man! Exactly! Glad you enjoyed!
Great vid guys, stay safe.
Thank you so much!! 🤗🤗🤗
Welcome to my Island. Have fun.
It’s is a beautiful place! You oughta be proud!!
This was good one ...
Thanks so much Bobby!!
Very instructive video, brought me back good memories when you guys strolled through the street of the small town in Puerto Rico, and as always I enjoyed it. Thank you. 🇺🇸
Thanks Leo! We always appreciate your support!
You guys make it look soooo easy and fun. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
Haha we’re glad you think so! Ohhhh we definitely face our challenges but do our best to make the best out of them!
"At least it's food". Best restaurant comment I've heard recently.
Haha and we’re pleased to say that it was still delicious!! Thanks for watching Joe!
All of that sailing made perfect sense Captain Ahab
Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice to see the course you took, and the explanation for why you went that way.
Thank you so much Lance! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the explanation! Some people find it boring but we think it’s important to explain!
Nice video! Livin' large in the p.r.
Hahah ooh might have to use that for our next video title! 😂
Awesome, I like the educational stuff as well.
Glad to hear it Gary! We appreciate the feedback!
Thanks for making my Monday morning!
Thanks Peter!!! We’re so happy to hear that!!!
Like the explanation of the wind direction versus time of day etc. Thank you!!
Thanks Dan! That’s great to hear! We’re glad you enjoyed that part and found it useful! We’ll try to incorporate some more sailing explanations in the future!
A good friend of mine John Carter who lives in st. Croix really nice place you'll really enjoy Buck's Island
Hey Len! You’ll see in our upcoming videos that we were able to make a stop in st. Croix! We LOVED it! Unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance to visit Buck’s Island due to time constraints... We would love to check it out on our way back up from Grenada!
That's my beautiful island. (La isla del encanto) Puerto rico is also known as Borinquen. Very nice Billy and Sierra and Jetty! 👍
Thank you so much Jose! It is a beautiful beautiful island! You should be proud! We’re so glad you enjoyed!
@@Tulasendlesssummer 👍❤ Thanks! And your more then welcome!
hi there you guys thank you for sharing how you plan your route on on the GPS, I live here in Puerto Rico on the North side By San juan just in case you change your mind going through the south and you need some kind of assistance, i got a hony shop at my house and you are welcome to fix anything to keep up going to your destination
Thanks for sharing your adventures
Thank YOU so much for watching!! We couldn’t do it without the support of you and all of our viewers so thank you, thank you!! 😊😊
Finally Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 we’re jealous Peace from Idaho
Thank you, thank you!! Hope you’re enjoying the fall weather!
Back many moons ago when i was driving trucks i used to listen to stephen king movels on cassette tapes lol. Now i play golf no time for books gotta work on getting that handicap down. I noticed that thos was done in june wow y'all are way behind. Be safe out there wherever out there is lol
Listening to tapes is definitely a great way to pass the time along! Hmm can never go wrong by listening to books with some golf tips in them!! We’re doing our best to catch up on our videos and should be back on track shortly!
@@Tulasendlesssummer y'all are doin fine no worries
I'm sure Audible is great at night Sierra, but so would be Karaoke with the Captain! C'mon man! Bring er back! :)
😂😂😂 Sierra’s warming up her vocal chords as we speak!
Hey Billy, can you give us a detailed description of your fishing gear and your technique please? I will be joining you guys on the big blue sea soon and would like to know details. (ex. how far behind the boat do you run your lure, how deep and what type of lure and line do you use). I have 2 excellent boat rods that i use for deep sea fishing but not sure of the particulars. thx in advance. Have fun, be safe and KEEP ON SAILIN ON! cheers RJ
Haha I think you’re asking the wrong people RJ! We’re pretty bad at fishing! We just use squid skirts and chuggers as our lures and our line is just regular 50 pound test mono. We’ll probably look into upgrading at some point... hopefully! We always try to to troll when we’re in over 100 ft of water and cross our fingers 😂
Thanks for the video. Warm and windy in Florida.
That’s good to hear! Hope you’re enjoying the breeze!
For cooking on the boat I recommend the TH-cam vid "how to make French toast on a boat".
Have a great day
You too mike!!! This for watching!
Interesting breakfast conversation. Ha ha. Had a few of those.
🙄😂😂 oh no!! Isn’t it the worst!
Simple informative video...good stuff
Thanks chuck! Glad you liked it!!!
Poor horse was thirsty and hungry maybe some grass will be ok. : ) peace
Aww wish we would’ve thought of that at the time 🐴
Great video! Thanks for the sail charting lesson!
Very interesting. Puerto Rico is a great place for an adventure on the way! 🇵🇷
Thanks Barry!! We’re glad you enjoyed! We agree, Puerto Rico is a great place for adventure!!!
Nice! Welcome to Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 Be aware of Karen. Take care!
Thank you so much Elsa! We’re currently in Grenada so thankfully we missed her! Just some heavy rains. We appreciate you looking out!
Happy to know that you guys are safe. If you ever come back. This place is beautiful.
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When Billy went to get some shut eye, I just knew it was time for Karaoke with Captain Sierra. Maybe next time.
Haha maybe when the seas are a bit calmer 😂😂😂
no sierra until 6;45 into the vid. i thought i was watching the billy show. just kidding around, thumbs up.
Hahah someone’s gotta film Billy’s sail charting lessons 😂! Thanks Dave!
"Mmm. This omelette is so good!" Hahahaha
Great show, guys. Thanks for your efforts and for letting us tag along!
Hahah Sierra sure knows how to add to breakfast 😂😂 thanks for watching Joe!
Eating in front of animals, making them jealous, good stuff.
As always a great vid.
Thank you so so much!!
I know it's probably difficult the film your sailing at night or when the Seas get rough but those of us who have yet to experience this would love to see what rough seas are and how the catamaran handles them me being one of them I am definitely interested and scene this so when my time comes I know what to expect hopefully it won't be too much longer maybe another year or so
Great to hear you’re going for it, Joseph! We do our best to capture everything we can , but as I’m sure you can imagine it can get to pretty tricky to grab the camera when things are rough and dark... But we will definitely keep thinking of ways to capture these momentS! Thanks Joseph!
Thanks for sharing 😎🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴
Thanks for watching 😎⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️
You guys should have gone to rincon and tried to score some barrels. That where me and da boys used to go in the winter.
We definitely plan to go back! We’ll keep that in mind for next time when we’re not on a schedule!
Haven't been on a sailing boat and really enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much Ken! We hope you get a chance to experience sailing at some point! It’s a feeling like no other!!!
Aguadilla , Puerto Rico ✌💪
Billy’s been and said it is beautiful there! Unfortunately we didn’t get the chance to go this trip but hope to on our way back up from Grenada!
totally want an omelet now. or Ramen. with a side of bucket.
Those words alone are enough to trigger Sierra 😂😂
“If you are not the lead dog, the view never changes”.
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Every time I see the sargassum grass, I think of triple tail and wonder why nobody fishes for them, when you are around sargassum grass.
Hmm Sierra’s managed to get triple tail in sargassum grass once right off Jupiter, FL!
Just like deer hunting . You wait on the right wind to go into your big buck spots👍
I read a book once....gonna check out Audible
There’s no shame in listening to self help books
@@Tulasendlesssummer As I go back through videos, sometimes I scroll through the comments and learn things / answers I might have missed. Now I just make sure I don't miss the banter between the three of you. You all are freaking hilarious. Exactly our style of family humor. 😂
Let me know when She throws you overboard, ha ha, y’all have fun love y’all,God bless your travels
😂😂😂 thanks for watching Dan!
I think Jonathan hillstrand says to leave port safely in Friday you have to do two counterclockwise turns first.
Enjoying your video 👍😘⛵️⚓️
Thank you so much Lisa!!
You guys need a walking stick/staff to fend off unfriendly dogs that might pose a threat to jetty. A small, keychain size bottle of deterrent would also help if the need ever arose. Another failsafe method, and this is not a joke, is to poke the butt, with you index finger, of an aggressive dog that has a hold of another and won't let go. That's right, poke a fighting dog in the ass with your finger. It works like magic. I've seen pits release instantly in videos. I have a 135 lb american bulldog that my 30 lb westie mix occasionally starts fights with. It's worked 4 out of 4 times so far, but does require a rather enthusiastic hand washing afterwards. Both dogs are female and jealous...go figure.
Thanks for the tips Dave!! We have a mace keychain that we carry with us justttt in case! We can’t help but smile at you’re failsafe method and definitely won’t forget that anytime soon 😂😂 thanks Dave!
Tank you vidéo magnifique super peux tu montrer comment tu fait avec les quilles merci
Merci beaucoup, merci beaucoup!!!
Dude! We didn’t know you guys did this. TODAY, we just signed up with Audible under Riley and Elayna. 🤷🏻♂️🤣 next time I suppose. Cool video 🤙✌️
Thanks OutDoorzFam!!! We always appreciate your support!!
The horse is actually 1 of 4 horses of the Apocalypse .🦄
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For those of us that may not know what time of the year is the best time to sail from one area to the next, Can you guys post the "approximate" date/time period the videos were taken?
Sure can! We typically have it shown in the first 15 seconds of all our videos 😊
That Ciara is really fast when that train horse tried to bite her she should learn martial arts glad you had a good s a i l stay safe Sierra
Not a bad idea! Billy won’t know what’s coming to him 😂
Dry Heeving Roman noodles....Nothing better than that 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤑
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I want to see you sail in a storm. Stationary cameras around the boat . Are you with me?😳❤️
Haha I think the goal is to avoid sailing in storms 😂
13:08 Sierra's great to have breakfast with, lol
😂😂😂 never eating ramen again, that’s for sure!
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What are your long term sailing plans. Wherr Do you plan to travel?
Hmm great question! We’d love to sail the South Pacific one day! There’s still a lot to see and places to sail before we get to that point, but definitely a dream of ours!
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Where does your doggo go to the bathroom during the trips?
Are those brown patches dead seaweed I saw a few small ones then I saw a big one . At the 8 minute mark jetty must smell something good 😜
Not sure if they were necessarily dead but I believe you are referring to sargassum patches! Oh yes, Jetty enjoys all the sea smells 🙄😂
How long would have to wait for more favorable breeze ? Thanks guys.
We pretty much had the most favorable breeze possible for this passage. Like 10-12 knots the whole time. If you need MORE breeze you can get that much more often in this are
think I just saw you on mirmaid monster
Haha yep! Billy met up with them when they had their boat up in Oyster Bay, NY in August! Great people!!
So after that horrible night burping up Ramen, do you still eat it, or has it ruined you for them?
Haha hmmm definitely not the biggest fan of it now 😂😂 might take a little time to get over
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Look how cute Sierra looks withe her hair down and straightened out.....ttyl.......bb
Haha thanks Bill 😂 a new haircut, that’s all
Billy, did I just see you for a brief moment in another TH-cam video-Aboard mermaid monster?
Haha yep! Billy met up with them when they had their boat up in Oyster Bay, NY in August! Great people!!
They should have profiled you and your channel.
Hi there, you keep saying that you are heading down to Grenada, just wondering are you gonna head over to Barbados too ?
We’ve actually already made it to Grenada and plan to stay here until early November for insurance purposes. We have not made it to Barbados but would love to look more into it! Thanks for watching!
I hope hurricane Karen Isn’t causing too much trouble for you
Thankfully it passed us and we just got heavy rain! Thanks for looking out Edward!
What do you use to patch a rip in your sails? Bought some sail patch tape online and it was junk.
Luckily we haven’t had to repair anything major (knock on wood), but we did get repair tape that came with our sails and we’ve only had to use that for very small repairs. For bigger repair jobs we’d probably sew it
What is the deepest part of the ocean that you sailed over?
Hmm that’s a good question! We’ll have to look at our charts!
Ore stuff way #OfTheEpic
XM Radio if able .
Is the ocean flat?
The earth is flat
I don't think I've ever heard anybody pronounce Ponce like that.
Haha we’ve come to learn that we were pronouncing it wrong the whole time 😳
Skip St.Croix..St. Thomas. Dangerous places. Lived there.
Hmm that’s a bummer to hear! We actually did end up stopping in St. Croix and loved it! Great diving and turtles 🤗
Is that a new hairdo for Sierra?
Do you mean in our final clip? Haha yup! You’ll see in upcoming videos that we had haircuts in Puerto Rico.... It was an experience to say the least 😂
@@Tulasendlesssummer Yes. After 30 years of marriage I learned at least 2 things, pay attention to her haircut and my wife is always right. It seems to make life better.
Hahaha thanks for the words of wisdom Jeff!! Will definitely keep that in mind 😂😂
Billy what are you using for rod reel and line lb test set up?
Bill fisher rods fun-noir reels and like 60lb I think
@@Tulasendlesssummer awesome thanks man. Fair winds👍👍 safe travels to the three of you. I'm working on a purchase now so I'm sure I'll see you in the blue👍
Thanks Kevin! Same to you!
i think that horses' tooth/teeth hurt. He needs a dental. very common thing to do in the states 😆
Oh no!! He as so sweet, hate to think he/she was in pain ☹️
Those buoys are WWII Sea Mines churned up from the depth of the dark blue sea 💀
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Hola! Check your dms on instagram Billy. I'm stoked you're in Puerto Rico!
Thanks again, man! We appreciate the dm!
You guys have eyes and teeth that are way to white. I'm thinking you are both CGI characters?
Billy’s? Teeth? White???... Nahh he drinks WAY too much coffee 😂😂