Sailing across the Pacific Alone pt1 Adventures of an Old Seadog, ep,120
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ธ.ค. 2024
- Setting out across the Pacific. Sailing single handed in my Van De Stadt 36.
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Safe sailing.
Boat:
White Shadow is a Van De Stadt ‘Seal’ 36 (11 metres). She is hand made in steel, 2004, with a round bilge (hull) and a modified coach roof. This makes her a ‘one off’ and in my opinion the most beautiful Van De Stadt 36 ever built.
The camera gear:
Main camera is a Panasonic Hc- V770 with a Rode External mic. My old camera is now my number 2 is a Panasonic Hc-v700. Most shots are done with an external mic (Shenggu sg 108) with a sponge and dead kitten attached.
Action stuff and small blogging is done with a Sony Hdr-as30v.
Underwater video Gopro3plus.
Editing:
Final cut pro on a Macbook. Most of the material for each video is filmed over a period of several weeks or so and the editing of each episode is normally done over a day. This process can take longer if original music is used or permissions are needed for copyrighted materials etc. Much time is spent sorting out technical problems. In this case I normally get the help of a younger person who understands computerie stuff!
There are also times when filming, editing and uploading is not possible due to being at sea or in locations with no internet access.
Content:
I have found that filming and releasing material over a period of time is better than doing ‘vlog’ style videos and trying to make episodes out of whats happened in a week, regardless if it’s good content or not. By filming over a period of time I can be more selective in what goes into each video. My aim is to avoid ‘bland and mundane’ and have at least one or two exciting and interesting events in every video. Every video has to be entertaining.
Comments and being at sea:
I love reading your comments. Most weeks Im able to read everyone. I cant reply to everybody but I do read and enjoy them. Keep them coming! There are times that It might seem I'm not on the internet for certain periods, this is normally when Im at sea on passage. While Im out on the Ocean I have completely no communications with the outside World.
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I am 74 so like your video very
much.
Your conversation with the bird made me smile so much. Thank you for brightening my day.
This is great!!! I'm tired of the fake sailors out there thinking as long as they have a pretty girl and a multi-million dollar cat, it makes good video. Blah.
This right here is the good stuff!
Conversation with the bird was a thing of beauty. :)
Nice video love to watch.
That's all right, Barry. I talk to the red squirrels in my woods, every day. They scold, I laugh at their antics.
Loved your conversation with the stowaway bird!
Subscribed and laughed my way through your first video of the Pacific passage. Amazing that you were visited by a multilingual sea gull. At least you will have a mate to talk to. Hope you have a good safe passage and I’ll keep trying to work my way through the following videos.
This boat needed you! What a ride she has had with her newst captain
I have worked in the entertainment industry as a writer and actor for decades, so sailing videos alone don't do the trick for me. This is excellent stuff. You are so interesting to watch, I am now clicking on another one. Keep up the good work. If you are in the Baja California Norte area anytime, let's do that beer and pizza. Cheers and safe travels.
Talking to birds is better than talking to yourself!
I say that to myself quite often.
That's why people nowadays talk to their audience I subsume. And we listen.
Ain't that sweet of us?
Virtual friends!
In my rowdy youth, I sometimes let a bird speak for me...
@@paulcollins9397 People ain't Your friend before they've helped schlepping around Your sh*t the second time in case You move, again ....
talking to pets kicks major ass. they respond and respect you more , love you more for it
Whish you all the best!
White Shadow cracks me up of the way you laugh 👍🏼‼️
One of your best shows, so much fun to watch. Thanx.
You inspire us pops!!!! Your the Idol
Love the “Star Wars” reference through the Pacific Oceon commentary. 🙌😂
I want to sail with a young old timer like this, he knows enough to be safe. I know enough to be dangerous. I'm calling his sailboat a quality tech rig. See how he's not stressed out. Amazing.
That was a fun video. You're off on a great adventure, and away from the bugs. You're bird buddy is precious, I'd say, and she talks! Fair winds to you.
Great video, thanks. The last bit with the bird cracked me up. I hope he sticks around for a while.
Amazing, a seagull that speaks spanish what a time to be alive
Delightful! Fair Winds, Barry. ⛵️
I love that his engine is labelled "NO!!!" 😁
What an adventure. I am so envious!
Talking to the bird at the end of the video made my day. Brilliant video thanks.
This is truly an amazing series just from seeing the first video. Thank you so much sir
Best sailing channel in the ole web!
Cheers!!
Very interesting.
Great video. Loved the talking bird 😁
Good to see Barry. I did the same trip in 2011 in a Cheoy Lee Clipper 42.
Fantastic, many thanks Seadog 🌊
17:33 I thought ohh boi Mr bird you better hurry fly away for you get clipped. Keep on sailing be blessed
Heroic guy all the best
😱Dude!!! R E S P E C T!! I was contemplating doing a voyage alone....I wouldn’t exactly be alone be “alone”.....but ummmm this confirms....NO...especially as a woman alone!!! I’ll watch you....I need to go watch your other videos from the beginning. 💝Safe travels. 🤗💞🤗
The PACIFIC ! Huge undertaking. Best of luck. With great risk comes the greatest rewards. 🐬
U damnright the Pacific is the ultimate test and the greatest reward is to stay alive !!
Wow just found your channel .. the sea and sailing fascinates me although I am miles from it .. I am a old cowboy of sorts .. I have my own adventures but mostly on mules in the mountains.. I look forward to watching your content and keeping up with your adventures .. .
Cheers. Glad you enjoy.
Can I be nosey and ask you the type of boat Shaddy is? As far as I can recall she is 27'. I wish to purchase that size boat to single handedly sail, occasionally with a crew. I am not interested in a really fast boat. What is the hull constructed of?
Very nice, looking forward to see what the cliffhanger helicopter was all about.
Both me and my daughter loved the last bit with the Spanish talking bird.
Take care and as someone else said, make sure you attach yourself so you don’t fall overboard!
What an adventure. All the best to you sir.
Thanks Barry! Your an inspiration to all of us aging sailors!
SV Brooklyn
Best Sailor n TH-cam ! Will become a patron
Thanks. Glad you enjoy
You are inspirational and funny . Just love the fact you live life on your terms . I also live on a yacht with my dog
I look at this title again after watching earlier, and am amazed again the old seadog crossing Pacific solo. That is one hell of an accomplishment- you are a true seadog!
Bless you Berry .. may you and Twoy have a good passage.
Cheers
Almost busted a rib laughing at that bird bit at the end ;-)
Good to see Shaddy taking Barry places once again! Great content and editing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanx Andy
Thoroughly enjoying your Vlogs and appreciate the broad scope of your eclectic character matey.
Although no specific stereotype can apply to the yachting community there are common denominators.
Attributes such as a consistent willingness to pitch in and help others and empathy with the environment which you all so readily and pleasantly exhibit.
My Late Dad loved the sea and boats in general but yachts in particular.
So I naturally learned to sail in the 60's starting with tiny Holdfast Trainers as a boy and moving up from there via International Cadet class etc.
Dad had several boats including a 20' Yvonne class racing catamaran during my teenage years.
I also took up scuba diving in adulthood.
Along with your cruising mates you have inspired me to return to Sailing in a new dimension during impending retirement.
All we need in the meantime is a vaccine for the wretched COVID19 Virus!
Thanks for sharing it made an old man of the seas day can't wait for more. :-)
Wing to wing with two sails going downwind is just plain beautiful. Boat is quite well balanced and easy to sail ❤️
Sailing Project Alphacrucis ive heard the term goose winging it for that method,a true self steering system,tie the helm off with centre rudder and just go with the wing.glad you commented on it.
Love your work! Bird made more sense than some people I know. Keep safe.
I am glad you are back, you represent all of us seniors that for one reason or another, cannot be sailing the Pacific right now. Safe trip, Barry.
You are my newest hero! I learned about you about 2 week after I had made the decision at 60 years young, to spend the next few years learning to sail. First around the Hawaiian islands (I live on the island of Hawaii) then who knows! Give me a bit and I'll buy you and Mike a beer?
Great to hear from you Barry!
First sign of madness is thinking your crew is a bi-lingual seagull, haha!! Glad you're back!
Us ol' guys can still follow our dreams... God willing.
Little bird just needed a sip of fresh water . Great video Barry loved every minute of it Cheers .
so lovely you fed the little tired guy xx good luck with the voyage xx
So glad I stayed till the very end!
White Spot Pirates sent me...
The wonderful Nike White Spot Pirates, thanks, glad you enjoy
You got me started watching all kinds of different sailing Vlogs after I relived ALL of yers and now I just want to say I tip my hat to you cause ya did it Solo Sailor! Attention! Hand salute!!
Wow, this is crazy.
This trip is 15% planning, 20% big balls, 15% death wish and 50% crazy
What about Skill?
A true mathematician!!
I just found this. I'm intrigued. Your bravery inspires me and gives me courage
I enjoy your videos you and the wind hippie have inspired me to find a boat, thank you so much
Cheers!
Thanks for inviting us all along to share your adventures! Very enjoyable viewing because you have such a welcoming personality.Inspiring and educational videos also.Good luck and stay safe,cheers.
The Bristol channel is a good place to see Wales...........😊 Sorry I'll get my coat......
LOL. Badda bing, badda boom.
glad it was not just me!!!
Meanwhile a barber here got arrested for dealing drugs. Blew my mind. I have been a customer of his for 8 years and didn't even know he was a barber........
: but it's like I've always said, jokes about white sugar are rare, jokes about brown sugar... demerara."
+Jack: I am white, but I prefer brown girls sugar......
Another day, another ocean... how cool it sounds! )
Great video many thanks sailing around the world . I wish fair winds and following seas
Second time watching your trip across. This is the first video of yours I came across a week or two back.
great to see you back on the water! I very much enjoy your adventures!
More actual info on sailing a boat in the first 5 mins of this than the majority of celebrity TH-cam sailing vids entire channels!
You are one rugged dude Mr Sea Dog! ❤️
Hilarious last bit. Great episode. Super glad to see the back of Panama!
Good luck Baz. Johnny Morris comment took me back, he was so funny.
A Johnny Morris fan, YES!
Full sails and gentle seas, Cap'n Barry...best of luck on this longer adventure!
always nice to have a bird on the boat
That long liner will learn. Same way we did. Set deeper and you don't spend the day looking for the other half of your rig.
glad to see your sails full again, sir.
good luck.
thanks good luck
I love that you have "NO!!!" as your engine start label. :)
New follower.. Hello from the Great Lakes.. Michigan, USA! Excellent content in your video.. can’t wait to watch more!
Thank you for your lovely videos. Particularly for your hard work to upload them from the back and beyond... :)
Just stumbled across this channel today. Brilliant video! Loved the bird bit at the end. I'll be a solo sailor as soon as I sell my home. Thank you for a look through your eyes into what I have to look forward to.
I just stumbled onto it today. Fun guy, would love to have a few drinks, and no doubt, a lot of laughs with him.
Best of luck sir!
Awesome start of your journey, Barry. Had to laugh out loud when I listend to your bird conversarion.
God those nrts were sth, hey? We caught two on Karl and I had to dive at night cause it got wrapped around the prop...was a bit intense. Good for you that you could just cut yours.
Miss you, pal! Hope you are having a great time over there!
Big hug,
Nike
Great viewing I forgotten how good your alone sailing videos were could have watched all night!!
Good to see the the old Seadog!
I loved your last mate, you know the one with the beak and fish breath.
I absolutely love it! Thanks old friend.
Well done Barry! Well worth the price of admission! Cheers!!
I LOVE THIS GUY!!!! OMG HE CRACKS ME UP SO MUCH
Thoroughly enjoyed your video...and I’m impressed with your bird ventriloquist bit! I subscribed and look forward to following your Pacific crossing.
Barry, you rock! Thanks for sharing.
love the talking bird!! you are not losing your mind, its just comedy.. I hope. LOL
Very interesting. We used to throw our jeans behind the ship when I was in the merchant navy to get that faded colour in the sixties.
5:35 wind Genny ballet! Marvelous episode 👌
2:45 really cool, sea neighbors is the kinda neighbors i want
Fair winds and smooth sailing my friend.
Barry!!! That last stuff was just epic!
You have given me hope.
Hey, Seadog, I liked the video - now if I get my wife who cannot swim and get webbed feet on my dogs, maybe I can do a crossing, too? Love to get back into a sailboat, so nice to see you in your natural habitat. You are an amazing person and your own best friend!!!
From an old landlubber.....great video. Safe sailing !!!
What an amazing adventure,best of luck.
Little animals always crap right before they pass.... strange. Thanks for the video.... Keep on Keeping on good sir. Fair Winds. : )
Flipping awesome, the bird talk at the end was bloody classic 😆💥👍🏼