I have watched the voyages of Tony Fleming from first to latest, and never tire of them. Fleming's narration, to me, is soothing and restful. Wishing you long life and increased prosperity Tony Fleming, and fair weather.
Thank you, crew of Venture for sharing with those of us lucky enough to have found this TH-cam channel. See you again next year, all bright and beautiful.
Having just watched the Video of the stunning new Fleming 85, it shows that the innovation you are talking about has been very successfully adopted...... She looks Beautiful Tony, you should be very proud of the legend that you have started.... :-)) xx
Tony, I love watching your video's. Your narration is charming and the filmography beautiful. Navigating the Alaskan sounds have their dangers, you've done well to only have one incident. Looking forward to more adventures next year.
How wonderful to see this video today! I didn't go to Alaska this year and this really makes me miss the majestic views at every turn and the amazing ports. Thank you for these wonderful videos. I think I have to go back and rewatch more now!
Tony just wanted to express some gratitude from Australia for being able to realise into the world such a breathtaking, reliable and awe inspiring vessel I will, one day, have the pleasure to own one
Thanks again Tony, every night l fall asleep and dream of living on my own motor yacht and fishing off the Barrier Reef on the east coast of Australia to Hobart. It will never happen as my use by date has caught up with me. But l have my past memories of the sea and good mateship. Your videos let me experience your adventures, but I'd rather the tropics. Good health to you and yours, l look forward to more vid's.
Much respect and many thanks for your content. I found your channel last week, the same day I picked up a 1979 Apollo 30’ cruiser. These videos are wonderful motivational piece amazing work thank you very much for all your time and effort.
Tony, first of all fantastic video. We were in Juneau the same time you were, just as you come under the bridge could see my mast sticking way up in there, we could only get in and out under the bridge at low tide. That was such a beautiful trip seeing you post it has me wanting to go back, but alas I have my boat torn apart working on it right now. Hopefully your refit went smoothly.
Another fabulous escape for us your followers !! )) thank you so much for the time you take to film and edit these amazing travelogues....much appreciated from the UK 🙂
Oh so enjoyed as Always! We are very attached to your dear “Venture”. All the best for her makeover, how marvellous she is! Thanking you again for sharing another mesmerising Venture! Cheers from us 🎋🎉🐨
I just finished the book "The Wide Wide Sea". What an interesting story of Capt. Cook's third and final exploration voyage, including his mapping nearly the entire Alaskan coast line while searching for the non-existent northerly passage above North America. To think about these two sailboats sailing blind in the Bering Sea in the late 1700's is just astonishing.
Dear Tony and Crew. As a DAV, I could never even come close to owing such a beautiful vessel as a Fleming. but your Footage brings much joy to me. and I Thankyou Kindly for that. Safe journeys
Best to Venture on her “glow up’’, and to all of the Venture crew. Have an enjoyable and healthy winter season, rest and be ready for wonderful adventures next year.
Having criticised the musak in a previous video, it is only fair that I comment that the music in this video is the perfect accompaniment to the serene beauty of your voyage. Of course, the silence that you chose whilst capturing the bubble feeding was also perfect. Many thanks for such beautiful videos, Colin
@@ericasimonson8737 Seal - Sealion. Tony was only 1 ion away, and an ion is about the size of 1 atom, so he literally couldn’t have been closer to being correct. 🙄
Lieber Herr Tony Fleming. Wir ( meine Frau und ich) sind grosse Wassersport Enthusiasten seit vielen Jahren mit den unterschiedlichsten Booten. Bis heute verschlingen wir jedes ihrer Vlogs, sobald es erscheint. Und wir sind uns sicher, dass wenn wir in ein paar Jahren in den Ruhestand gehen, dass ihre Reisen und ebenfalls ihre Yachten eine große Inspiration sind, für die Abenteuer, die man auf eigenem Kiel erleben darf. Mehr Freiheit und Glück kann man bestimmt kaum erleben. Danke vielmals dafür. Wir sind sicher, daß es auf dem Kiel einer Fleming Yacht perfekt sein wird.
We would not be in that situation in the Gulf because we we take careful note of the weather before making such a crossing. But we did encounter similar weather in Venture II when en route to Iceland. It was very scary and unpleasant but the boat did better than the crew. Total damage after 12 hours of it was a broken wineglass, the filament of a one tungsten light bulb (we now use LED) and a bottle of beer lost its cap. Need to keep in mind that commercial vessels have to cope with these conditions. We saw one tug pushing a barge taking supplies to remote towns during our recent crossing.
Hey Tony can’t you just sail from north to south in the winter so you can bring us these videos all year long? Haha just asking cause I hate waiting months for your new videos to come out.
We have 171 videos on the Fleming Yachts Channel and many of them cover the coast of BC and the Inside Passage. Go to flemingyachts.com and look for the red You Tube arrow at top right of home page. That will take you to the YT page.
Yes, we do have a generator and we did consider continuing our tour of PWS using it. But, although it was working flawlessly, that generator is 20 years old and has over 7,000 hours on it. It would only have taken one component - electrical or mechanical - to have failed on it to have left us stranded in a very remote area. We decided it would be irresponsible to take that risk to crew and boat and have to rely on others to rescue us just for the sake of some sightseeing.
Hey, what on earth guys? I thought you were off again into the unknown but you are doing a ‘short’ trip with only three videos… so disappointed. And without a heads up 😩. 👋
@alexpapa2968 they are so different. Comparing them is useless in my humble opinion. When ready to materialize your dream, go for a sea trial on a Fleming. You will see the diference for yourself! And all the best, Mr. Fleming for the refit of Venture II.
1) Flemings look much better than the FPBs do. 2) Flemings have service centres around the world so you can get the best quality work done when needed, FPBs you take your chances. 3) FPBs have a hull made out of the WEAKEST METAL AVAILABLE Aluminum, pretty much guaranteeing problems with them. 4) 5.4' draft for Flemings = better stability, navigational control than the 4' draft of the FPBs.
Will you head to Asia next year? I was looking forward for waiting and watching future videos....guess it's going to be a long winter.......Just saying.....
G’day Tony. The Fleming hull has remained virtually unchanged for 20 or more years whilst others like GB have newer much more efficient hulls. Any changes afoot?
I have watched the voyages of Tony Fleming from first to latest, and never tire of them. Fleming's narration, to me, is soothing and restful. Wishing you long life and increased prosperity Tony Fleming, and fair weather.
Thank you, crew of Venture for sharing with those of us lucky enough to have found this TH-cam channel. See you again next year, all bright and beautiful.
Thanks Tony and crew, I watch your series over and over, you just can't find material like this very often.
Having just watched the Video of the stunning new Fleming 85, it shows that the innovation you are talking about has been very successfully adopted...... She looks Beautiful Tony, you should be very proud of the legend that you have started.... :-)) xx
Wow! I watched it on a 65” TV, so beautiful sights. Can’t wait for next season. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
Every single video of yours is like a brilliant gem.
Rest easy Venture and enjoy your makeover! See you in the Spring, bright eyed and bushy tailed!
I thoroughly enjoy every minute of your Venture's.
I want to congratulate Fleming on the most beautiful videos of the travel along the Alaska coast, scenery and sound are perfectly matched. THANKS
Tony, I love watching your video's. Your narration is charming and the filmography beautiful. Navigating the Alaskan sounds have their dangers, you've done well to only have one incident. Looking forward to more adventures next year.
As always, you have a beautiful way with words.
Here is another tremendous video featuring excellent photography and soothing, informative narration. Thank you to the Venture crew.
Always a pleasure watching your videos and your narration is very pensful.
I love your videos. Thank you.
How wonderful to see this video today! I didn't go to Alaska this year and this really makes me miss the majestic views at every turn and the amazing ports. Thank you for these wonderful videos. I think I have to go back and rewatch more now!
Another beautiful video, thank you Tony.
Thank you so much for taking me along on your voyage, it was spectacular! ❤
Your videos are an absolute pleasure to watch
Wonderful as always Tony. Very calming during these stormy times.
There is something incredibly relaxing about these videos.
True, it reminds me of Railaway back in the days :)
Tony just wanted to express some gratitude from Australia for being able to realise into the world such a breathtaking, reliable and awe inspiring vessel
I will, one day, have the pleasure to own one
Another masterpiece of a video. Thank you Mr Fleming.
Your videos are so beautiful, thank you for sharing them with us 👏🫡🙏
Thank you for the wonderful scenery on your voyage. Hope to see you again and the different places you will pass through.
Enjoy your well deserved rest Endeavor, another really enjoyable film.👏👏
I hope we will get to see some footage during the makeover. Another great video. I like the history and stories associated with the current scene
Thanks again Tony, every night l fall asleep and dream of living on my own motor yacht and fishing off the Barrier Reef on the east coast of Australia to Hobart.
It will never happen as my use by date has caught up with me.
But l have my past memories of the sea and good mateship.
Your videos let me experience your adventures, but I'd rather the tropics.
Good health to you and yours, l look forward to more vid's.
I love these videos. I am in awe. Thank you so much.
GREAT VIDEO AND EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY. MANY THANKS!!!!!!
Always superb videos… I often watch again and again. Really hope you give us a refit boat tour video once she is done. 🙏
Happy travels on the sea”s of the future and vast memories of the travels that lay behind you. 💪👊🇺🇸
Much respect and many thanks for your content. I found your channel last week, the same day I picked up a 1979 Apollo 30’ cruiser. These videos are wonderful motivational piece amazing work thank you very much for all your time and effort.
Fantastic, thanks for sharing.
Wonderful. What an amazing region. I can see why you keep returning
Another outstanding trip and journal. I thank you.
Love watching
It was so great to see you a second time during the summer!
Tony, first of all fantastic video.
We were in Juneau the same time you were, just as you come under the bridge could see my mast sticking way up in there, we could only get in and out under the bridge at low tide.
That was such a beautiful trip seeing you post it has me wanting to go back, but alas I have my boat torn apart working on it right now.
Hopefully your refit went smoothly.
Compulsive viewing for all of us weekend sailors. Thank you. 😊
It is a beautiful show.
Thoroughly enjoy your exceptional videos. Thank you so much !
Thank you Mr. Fleming. Your videos give an insight into places few of us will be able to visit.
Another fabulous escape for us your followers !! )) thank you so much for the time you take to film and edit these amazing travelogues....much appreciated from the UK 🙂
Beautiful narration for a beautiful yacht and journey. Thank you for taking us along, via YT, on the adventure. Peace be with you.
Oh so enjoyed as Always! We are very attached to your dear “Venture”. All the best for her makeover, how marvellous she is! Thanking you again for sharing another mesmerising Venture! Cheers from us 🎋🎉🐨
I just finished the book "The Wide Wide Sea". What an interesting story of Capt. Cook's third and final exploration voyage, including his mapping nearly the entire Alaskan coast line while searching for the non-existent northerly passage above North America. To think about these two sailboats sailing blind in the Bering Sea in the late 1700's is just astonishing.
Sorry, the Northwest passage does exist, Cook just didn't go far enough West and North to find it.
Wonderful as always
If you can provide updates on Venture's adventures in the shipyard, that would be terrific. Thank God you made it back safely. 🙏 🤗
Another awesome video. I could listen to Tony all day.
Thank you for another amazing video of your adventures. As always, the music is so supporting.
Dear Tony and Crew. As a DAV, I could never even come close to owing such a beautiful vessel as a Fleming. but your Footage brings much joy to me. and I Thankyou Kindly for that. Safe journeys
Best to Venture on her “glow up’’, and to all of the Venture crew. Have an enjoyable and healthy winter season, rest and be ready for wonderful adventures next year.
wonderful!
Having criticised the musak in a previous video, it is only fair that I comment that the music in this video is the perfect accompaniment to the serene beauty of your voyage. Of course, the silence that you chose whilst capturing the bubble feeding was also perfect. Many thanks for such beautiful videos, Colin
I’m in awe of the quality of your videos
Excellent, as always!
I love yours seas thank you.
Great video. Very professional.
Hubby and I love your videos, Tony! We are liveaboards in Juneau. (FYI, all the "seals" pictured in this video were sea lions.)
Yes. You are of course correct. Sigh!
@@FlemingYachts 😅.. next time!
@@ericasimonson8737 Seal - Sealion. Tony was only 1 ion away, and an ion is about the size of 1 atom, so he literally couldn’t have been closer to being correct. 🙄
Thank you and God Bless!
Great chronicle of your Alaska adventure. Would appreciate if you keep us current on the winter work on Venture. Thanks much.
Lieber Herr Tony Fleming. Wir ( meine Frau und ich) sind grosse Wassersport Enthusiasten seit vielen Jahren mit den unterschiedlichsten Booten. Bis heute verschlingen wir jedes ihrer Vlogs, sobald es erscheint. Und wir sind uns sicher, dass wenn wir in ein paar Jahren in den Ruhestand gehen, dass ihre Reisen und ebenfalls ihre Yachten eine große Inspiration sind, für die Abenteuer, die man auf eigenem Kiel erleben darf. Mehr Freiheit und Glück kann man bestimmt kaum erleben. Danke vielmals dafür. Wir sind sicher, daß es auf dem Kiel einer Fleming Yacht perfekt sein wird.
Great film, forward looking sonar for venture for xmas Tony..
what’s your feeling on Lipoh on boats?
Safe watch
Nice the NCL Escape and Encore!
Superb as always
Many thanks!
Tyvm even though i own a 47 foot sailboat i love your adventures
I love your videos... Thanks !!! 😎👍 🇨🇦
We made the drive to Valdez in our RV. Nice to see it from the water.
Excellent.
Love it
thank you
Awesome vlog..Tusen takk
Excellent 😊
thank you Tony.
love you venture
so very much look fwd to these vids & narration!!! A very hearty Texas THANK YOU.
Cheers Tony!
I just wanted ted to know how Venture would handle the storm that flew through the bay after you traveled.
We would not be in that situation in the Gulf because we we take careful note of the weather before making such a crossing. But we did encounter similar weather in Venture II when en route to Iceland. It was very scary and unpleasant but the boat did better than the crew. Total damage after 12 hours of it was a broken wineglass, the filament of a one tungsten light bulb (we now use LED) and a bottle of beer lost its cap. Need to keep in mind that commercial vessels have to cope with these conditions. We saw one tug pushing a barge taking supplies to remote towns during our recent crossing.
Hey Tony can’t you just sail from north to south in the winter so you can bring us these videos all year long? Haha just asking cause I hate waiting months for your new videos to come out.
Juneau was so much more pleasant when only Holland America ships came once a week or so.
For what its worth, I have been aboard commercial fish boats as well appointed in the interior as, say Venture and other fine yachts.
Would love to see your footage from Juneau to Sydney. There are many beautiful locations along the inside passage. Any favorites? Nakwakto Rapids?
We have 171 videos on the Fleming Yachts Channel and many of them cover the coast of BC and the Inside Passage. Go to flemingyachts.com and look for the red You Tube arrow at top right of home page. That will take you to the YT page.
@@jon4549549 when did Tony go to Sydney, I couldn’t find any Pacific content.
Looks very similar to the boats in Monterey CA.
An, "Ice Dam" is what the device on the roof of the ramp is called, not a "snow plow".
@@Walcingham509 Huh, interesting.
I'm curious what your battery problem was, maybe I could learn something.
What was the house battery issue? Were you forced to run power whenever away from shore power?
Great Video as always.
❤
Forward looking sonar - is that of any use?
Bravo
I'm sure you have a generator?
Yes, they do, so, I'm not sure what the problem is
Yes, we do have a generator and we did consider continuing our tour of PWS using it. But, although it was working flawlessly, that generator is 20 years old and has over 7,000 hours on it. It would only have taken one component - electrical or mechanical - to have failed on it to have left us stranded in a very remote area. We decided it would be irresponsible to take that risk to crew and boat and have to rely on others to rescue us just for the sake of some sightseeing.
We are sailing to Antigua )
tony, be nice for you to vid some refit show engines etc
Are the Lifeline the new batteries or the old batteries?
is this old? It seems very familiar
Is what old? This video was uploaded 3 days ago and documents events which happened 3 months ago
@@FlemingYachts Thank you.
Hey, what on earth guys? I thought you were off again into the unknown but you are doing a ‘short’ trip with only three videos… so disappointed. And without a heads up 😩. 👋
FPB-78-1 Cochise, costs 6.5M what is your argument, why should I bye a Fleming? ( lottery dream)
Fpb positives/negatives, and same for Fleming.
@alexpapa2968 they are so different. Comparing them is useless in my humble opinion. When ready to materialize your dream, go for a sea trial on a Fleming. You will see the diference for yourself! And all the best, Mr. Fleming for the refit of Venture II.
Win the lottery first, then worry about how to spend your money.
1) Flemings look much better than the FPBs do.
2) Flemings have service centres around the world so you can get the best quality work done when needed, FPBs you take your chances.
3) FPBs have a hull made out of the WEAKEST METAL AVAILABLE Aluminum, pretty much guaranteeing problems with them.
4) 5.4' draft for Flemings = better stability, navigational control than the 4' draft of the FPBs.
Sealions, not seals
Will you head to Asia next year? I was looking forward for waiting and watching future videos....guess it's going to be a long winter.......Just saying.....
G’day Tony. The Fleming hull has remained virtually unchanged for 20 or more years whilst others like GB have newer much more efficient hulls. Any changes afoot?
He sold out .
Are you being serious? Couldn’t be true, he’s the head of the whole Fleming thing!