Great video, Daniel! I loved getting to see parts of my life from your unique perspective. Thank you soo much for documenting my boat projects, journey & struggles! It HAS been an isolating experience on my own and as the only woman in this boatyard for the past year (that I've seen). I really hope this video inspires more women out there to go it on their own, alone and make friends along the way (I really want some solo girl buddy boat friends 😊) Can't wait to see what adventures you get up to next!!!
Hey you're so welcome Nicole! I had a blast, and really enjoyed collaborating with you. You have true grit and in this process have built strong character for yourself. I can't wait to see what adventure YOU get into next!
I dig it! Hello from a fellow female sailor…love Bristol’s! My sailboat obsessions were: Pearson Vanguard, southern cross, island packet, norsea 27 & now a Slocum 43 down in MX ;) Just subscribed to ya!!
At 65, female, I built my own house. The funniest thing was people’s reactions. Took me 1.5 years while living in my van…It was so fun. Congratulations Nicole…women can do anything if they want and are willing. Apparently a lot of sailors are sailing 27’ boats around the world. Wind Hippie Sailing, there are several. No one expects women doing this work because not many women do this work. I also do mechanics and I always get weird reactions. People eventually respect you for it. Nicole sounds like a very experienced sailor.
Well done. Truth is many people of all ages and gender are doing the most amazing things and we never get to hear of it. They don't know how to film and edit and if they try it's very difficult to get noticed on an already over-cluttered yoututbe. Just do it for yourself, it's not important for others to see it, it's a great feeling for you to know that you can.
N̈icole is a very inspiring young lady, I've been watching her vlogs for some time she has been through a lot in her life but manages to have a beautiful smile. She deserves the best.
Yup! I rescued a 22' Southcoast about two days away from being chewed up at the dump, thinking it would be a lot less expensive than buying one. It most probably was not. Five years in and it's just going out since I got her floating again for the second time next week. It will be another year before her sails go up.
I am a woman fixing to be 60 I built my own house, built my own barn, built my own fences, repair my own vehicles, n tractor. I refit in my own sailboat. We’re out there we’re just now obviously not where you are.
Way to go Nicole,. I am also a solo female captain of a sailboat. The love of sailing is something you can't explain. Exploring new places and enjoying the journey of getting there is part of the adventure. It's wonderful to see other women bravely stepping out on their own without waiting for someone to join their dream. 🤗💖⛵🌅🐬🏝️🐕 S/V Cork~Texas ⛵🌎🙂
I did 13 years after moving off my parents' boat we lived on as a child through teen years. However my other half hates the ocean so I joined military but trying to get back is the hardest adventure yet. One day I tell my self since my kids are adults.
I am a single hander woman with a boat in Mexico. I am new to this and am doing most of my own work and experiencing many of the same things. I am considerably older so this is a new adventure for me.
I've been watching Nicole's channel for a while now. She never fails to amaze me. It's been a struggle from start to finish, she's on her own, does everything on her own, hits seemingly insurmountable hurdles, has a little cry, pulls herself together, and moves on. She is relentless. When she eventually sets off on her "new old" boat, I fervently hope she will be able to "relax" and enjoy the lifestyle she's struggling so hard for to achieve. In fact I am a little mystified she doesn't have more followers (yet), she's definitely one of the more personable channels out there.
I've been watching her videos since her last boat. Many props to the work she has done. Good looking out spotlighting her. She deserves much cred. Dan, you rock as well.
Same here. Dan and Nicole demonstrate the warmth and support the sailing community has. It is a common theme on the sailing channels I regularly watch. Its my dream to experience it one day. Fair winds all!
Nicole is amazing and has the right attitude, not just for sailing and maintaining a boat but for life in general. And, Dan you are a fantastic presenter. Better than 90% of the people in mainstream media.
I have been following Nicole for a while; she is a remarkable young woman. As for your question about other young women doing their own work - I've seen a far amount of women HELPING their mates work on boats, including my daughter who's spent the last three years helping rebuild a 52er, but I have never seen a woman doing nearly all of the work by themselves. By the way, I have a friend who finished out a BC 28 from a hull/deck kit and sailed it from Seattle to the tip of South America and back over a two year period. They are very seaworthy and good sailing boats but rather tight inside for big people. This boat, despite being in poor shape when she bought it, will be a huge upgrade over her old boat.
Cool that Holly Martin (Wind Hippie) inspired Nicole. I have been following Holly since she started her channel and she is definitely inspiring. Nicole, you're in good company.
Amazing, I started sailing early in life on Uncle John's 37ft Crocker schooner. She was built by Ted McIntosh in Dover, NH as a family project. I was photographed in diapers playing in mahogany planning shavings as we faired her topsides. Then on to racing at the age of 7 in turnabouts. Graduate of Maine Maritime Academy where I raced collegiately. Employed in the US Merchant Marine Service for 35 years I spent countless months in both US Shipyards and Foreign, mostly Singapore and Korean, yet Dubai and Cape Town. Nicole demonstrates, throughout her channel a can do attitude, patients, and aptitude to get her rebuild process done. We all are very grateful for her channel and the knowledge received by her. This is an epic journey we all can enjoy. Thank you Daniel for including us on her extensive refit. The boat of Artha came out perfect.
It's awesome to see a young lady be so capable of doing her own work, I too as a young woman sailor did all my own work on my 38 choey lee sailboat too. I am in my 60s now and yes I still do 80% of my own work. But bottom paint jobs has been passed on to boat yard labor. Comes a time when watching is fine. Do it as long as you can!! Remember the rewards... Sailing ⛵️ fairwinds
I am doing a full refit of Jeanneau Sangria, an Edel-3, and a prototype 38 feet, for a project called Erdissol (coming up). Alone, for the time being, in Portugal and France. Just to say, there are women around, doing it, and sailing solo - it's the willingness to get it done, know fully the boat, and learn to be self-sufficient. Great Nicole!!
This young lady is such an inspiration, surreal... amazing drive and commitment to her goal.I have to admire this kind of human beings. Wishing you fair seas and winds along your way Nicole. All the best in the future...
So true when she talked about not being sure she could do it. She said she tries and fails and tries again and eventually she gets it. I know every boat project I’ve done seems to take me three times before I get it right!
Thank you so much for this video, Dan! I have subscribed and im super excited to go on her adventure with her! I am not solo, but my experiences are similar. I am a bit more hands on on the boat while my man makes money the old fashioned way. It means a lot to see another woman excelling. I love all your videos. But, these ones, where you introduce us to other sailors and their boats, are swiftly becoming my favorites. Appreciate you!
hey dan im 15 and have found a real interest in sailing i found your channel some time ago and like the only thing i can think about is sailing i would love to sail with you or learn from you in the future i think i finally found a goal to set and your videos have been a huge inspiration.
.. wow..wow..wow...I admire this young woman for her passion and drive for this amazing project. I'm already having trouble getting new paint on the walls in my apartment... All the best to her and nice and safe trips on this beautiful boat ..
Absolutely love this!! I grew up on sailboats since a baby…and women are rare in this life style! Thanks for the video! ❤❤ I’ve got my “forever” boat now down in Mexico 😊 Currently redoing her chainplates from scratch! Cheers to Nicole!!
I bet her stuff will be very educational. It's nice to see a woman being real and acting like a serious person on youtube without all the clickbait nonsense.
Another great video Dan. I always learn something. I think Nicole will be fine as a solo sailor, love her tenacity and work ethic. I’m going to subscribe to her channel and look forward to seeing her pics of Greece. Cheers
Been there , done that.....Grew up in boatyards... Have known single, or otherwise women live on run and repair power and sail boats.... Actually Nicole, is lucky to be ale to have the freedom etc. to actually "work" on her boat, and get all the patron support benefit's etc. to pay for it all.. Smart girl... Luperon is one of the best places to be left alone to do whatever you want with your boat ..(unless they are stealing parts off it..) . Parts and stuff may be hard to get.. But it' possible.... You know, Victoria's daughter did all that a while back.. Bruce is a Good Man...
Awesomeness at its finest. My wife likes the fact that she takes care of the dogs. That model of boat was well known from the Pardey's. If you do not know them, just google the name.
Kiana Weltzien has rebuilt her own Wharram Pahi 42 and has solo sailed across the Atlantic multi times. You should interview her as well. I believe she's in the Brasil area at the moment? Her channels are kiana weltzien and Women & the Wind
OMG! Do you guys know Harold on the 70’ schooner named Cassie? Harold is a friend of mine. He really DIY’d Cassie. He’s in Carriacou now helping get boats out of the mangroves after Beryl.
Smart girl. I have been a fan for some time but have learned more about her from this video. Now I just want to sail with her I need the education because "sailing" is new to me. That bit about the hull flexing.. same goes for lining up your prop shaft. It should be done while floating.
Ahoy Dan! It was good to see you & the Chickadoo who can do. The saying: "i've put my Heart & Soul into it", seems to apply to her right? There's a little *Dynamo* who built a boat with her longtime squeeze, with both of them recently hauling their boat out & doing needed maintenance on it. Between her & Garrett, they've accomplished a lot, with trials & tribulations handled with aplomb. 🙏🦉
Hi guys, wow what a talented lady Nicole is absolutely wonderful I take my hat off to her , I really admire how much work she’s done on this boat and living in this boat yard incredible keep up the good work. Really enjoyed the video Cliff from Australia.
Always nice to see women with this amount of bravery and desires. Nice work. Boat looks better than you give credit for. Sure it looks nice bc of your labor but really looks good. Cant wait to see you sailing this boat.
She seems to have the same can do free spirit that "Wind Hippie" has, and that girl has sailed over halfway around the world on her own. I wish her the best and will definitely check her channel out.
Coppercoat is said to do 10 years, there is another antifouling that I found with not really any mention at all that's speedcoat-49 a hydrophobic antifoul said to increase boat performance in speed and reduce water drag.
She's not the only woman that has refined and redone a monohull I did a trymaran. I grew up with a sailing family lived on one for 13 years. Sailed after I moved on but moved ashore as my other halted hated the ocean. Trying to get back has been the hardest path.
if i was a hundred years younger i would love to learn sailing/boat work from this young woman. great interview and great subject. wind hippie is also a very talented young woman sailor.
Wow! great project, it must be quite the roller coaster trying to get though things down in the DR. I look fwd to following along, and wish you all the best! Dengue sure doesn’t help, I got it while anchored in suva, no ac aboard that boat at that time, nasty…
Wonderful work. Wow. My wife and I did similar projects together. And that’s a lot of work with 2 people. We cruised for 26 yrs. Some good choices there. Looks like the windlass is a Simpson Lawrence 555. Slow but dependable. Love composing heads. And a Spade anchor would be an excellent choice. Better than Rockna.
Been subscribed to "Sailing Artha" for awhile. Nicole is a BEAST!!! She has more guts and No Quit in her little toe than any ten people combined. So glad I found this story.
I was born in Ft. Pierce, Rad (Inspired!) Thanks for sharing your story! Recently watch the movie Women of the Sea a few days ago and this video is great view on how much has changed over the last century. Working to join y'all out there for the bluewater adventures one day! Thank you both! Peace - J
To answer your question, you may need to visit more boatyards. I suggest White Spot Pirates to see a women do everything on her boat. That said, Nicole is awesome!
My sister did this. Bought a really cheap boat in Florida, no money, took it to a sand spit, waited for the tide to go down and scraped and painted the bottom. Next high tide floated the boat and next low tide did the other side. Many other things she did, it was pre youtube so you just don't get to hear about it.
Many people say there's something they can't do, and telling themselves that often, which makes their brain to believe that is absolutely correct, so they would never try. Moreover, some people don't like change. However, some people are different : Open minded, seeking new knowledge, learning new skills as needed,, ready to work hard, persistent, determine and outright stubborn (I *want* to do this), which is good when things aren't going the way one want it to go.
Really cool interview and boat tour. Thank you both. One question: If you have to wait to setup your rigging, until you put the boat in the water, because it flexes... should one adjust the rigging to allow for the flexing when taking a boat out of the water, or does it not matter, once the rigging is setup correctly?
Dan, outstanding as always love the channel, I wish I had known of this girl's story I would have added her story to my book Wake Up Neo! The Working Man's A Sucker!" much like you always state that in 20 years we will regret what we haven't done more than what we have, I have a similar look at life "Time is your greatest commodity, trade in the now!" ⛵ Fair Winds Everyone!
encouraging!!!!, I'm recovering from open heart surgery and 81 years old. I have an old New Zeeland built schooner I use to sail alone. What do you think???
ohhhhhhhhh i've been following her story for a while now (funnily since she got this boat because i was looking at bristol channel cutters :D), she found herself such a nice boat...but my god did it need some work. :D hell yeah i am looking forward to this video. :o
AD, you brought up pirates in the video and after watching sailing videos the last few months and learning most sailors don’t carry fire arms the idea of a water cannon came to mind an because I’ve owned and operated a pressure washing business for the last 30 yrs. I know the main component to possibly building one would be a high pressure pump and some brass fittings even scrounging from an old fire truck I’m sure one could be made with some trial and error which would be great fending off pirates and keeping them from boarding your boat that is unless they had a fire arm .. Any who if I ever have a sail boat I’m definitely going to make the water cannon part of my self defense equipment . I know some high pressure pump are capable of up to 20,000 psi and they are a relatively small pump that doesn’t take up much room or weigh a lot .. After all they’re pretty much on the same lines as a pressure washer just extreme PSI. Anywho good video .. sincerely, ole man Romeo from land locked Kentucky.
Though they only need about 800 to 1000 psi. I imagine 20,000psi will require much more power than one would find on the average cruising yacht, more research required!
Holly from “Wind Hippy Sailing” is another female Solo Sailor, who also does all her own work on her Boat. Check her out, they’re both great examples of strong women, who do what they make up their minds to do!
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Great video, Daniel! I loved getting to see parts of my life from your unique perspective. Thank you soo much for documenting my boat projects, journey & struggles! It HAS been an isolating experience on my own and as the only woman in this boatyard for the past year (that I've seen). I really hope this video inspires more women out there to go it on their own, alone and make friends along the way (I really want some solo girl buddy boat friends 😊) Can't wait to see what adventures you get up to next!!!
Hey you're so welcome Nicole! I had a blast, and really enjoyed collaborating with you. You have true grit and in this process have built strong character for yourself. I can't wait to see what adventure YOU get into next!
pretty cool to see this! we are raising our daughter on a boat now! so cool where growing up on the water has taken you!
I dig it! Hello from a fellow female sailor…love Bristol’s! My sailboat obsessions were: Pearson Vanguard, southern cross, island packet, norsea 27 & now a Slocum 43 down in MX ;) Just subscribed to ya!!
Excellent!!! Thanks for sharing...currently following you both😉 Safe travels♥️🙏's
It's inspiring for anyone doing the sometimes damn hard yards working on their boat, alone.
Thanks to you both for the insightful and engaging video.
At 65, female, I built my own house. The funniest thing was people’s reactions. Took me 1.5 years while living in my van…It was so fun. Congratulations Nicole…women can do anything if they want and are willing. Apparently a lot of sailors are sailing 27’ boats around the world. Wind Hippie Sailing, there are several. No one expects women doing this work because not many women do this work. I also do mechanics and I always get weird reactions. People eventually respect you for it. Nicole sounds like a very experienced sailor.
Thank you. That’s an incredible accomplishment to have built your own house. Very inspiring.
Well said!
Well done. Truth is many people of all ages and gender are doing the most amazing things and we never get to hear of it. They don't know how to film and edit and if they try it's very difficult to get noticed on an already over-cluttered yoututbe. Just do it for yourself, it's not important for others to see it, it's a great feeling for you to know that you can.
Hell, she's not just an inspiration to women, but an inspiration to ANYONE who wants to sail or have their own DIY travel projects!
Agreed! Proud of her. She’s an inspiration to all.
N̈icole is a very inspiring young lady, I've been watching her vlogs for some time she has been through a lot in her life but manages to have a beautiful smile. She deserves the best.
Well said! And thank you. :)
Lovely video. Nice to meet a woman with bigger kahunas than this fella me😊
Yup! I rescued a 22' Southcoast about two days away from being chewed up at the dump, thinking it would be a lot less expensive than buying one. It most probably was not. Five years in and it's just going out since I got her floating again for the second time next week. It will be another year before her sails go up.
I am a woman fixing to be 60 I built my own house, built my own barn, built my own fences, repair my own vehicles, n tractor. I refit in my own sailboat. We’re out there we’re just now obviously not where you are.
Glad to hear it. Hope to see more women out here on the high seas.
@@goofy4birds yeah
During second work war in France, wemen were doing all the work alone. What we need is solidarity and help.
Way to go Nicole,. I am also a solo female captain of a sailboat. The love of sailing is something you can't explain. Exploring new places and enjoying the journey of getting there is part of the adventure. It's wonderful to see other women bravely stepping out on their own without waiting for someone to join their dream. 🤗💖⛵🌅🐬🏝️🐕
S/V Cork~Texas ⛵🌎🙂
Cheers, Nicole has done well.
I did 13 years after moving off my parents' boat we lived on as a child through teen years. However my other half hates the ocean so I joined military but trying to get back is the hardest adventure yet. One day I tell my self since my kids are adults.
I am a single hander woman with a boat in Mexico. I am new to this and am doing most of my own work and experiencing many of the same things. I am considerably older so this is a new adventure for me.
Womanhood ends at Menopause, now act like a Lady. Ladies don't swing hammers in a Mexican Marina.
Congrats and keep going! :) I'm excited for your new adventure!
Best of luck!
Well done 🌈
I don't think many will understand what an insane amount of work this girl has done! And how much more she has to do! Great job!
Indeed!
She is amazing!
I've been watching Nicole's channel for a while now. She never fails to amaze me. It's been a struggle from start to finish, she's on her own, does everything on her own, hits seemingly insurmountable hurdles, has a little cry, pulls herself together, and moves on. She is relentless. When she eventually sets off on her "new old" boat, I fervently hope she will be able to "relax" and enjoy the lifestyle she's struggling so hard for to achieve. In fact I am a little mystified she doesn't have more followers (yet), she's definitely one of the more personable channels out there.
Dang straight!! Nickey's channel is the original one and only she's the bomb !!
"She's relentless" That's well said!
This is the chick that nursed you back to life from fever . Iv watched her channel a while now ,she has main character vibes that I adore 😊
The very same. Main character vibes indeed.
I've been watching her videos since her last boat. Many props to the work she has done. Good looking out spotlighting her. She deserves much cred. Dan, you rock as well.
Same here. Dan and Nicole demonstrate the warmth and support the sailing community has. It is a common theme on the sailing channels I regularly watch. Its my dream to experience it one day. Fair winds all!
Thank you!
Hey hey, cheers buddy. Sailing and putting out TH-cam videos ain't easy, we are both happy to hear that what we do inspires others.
Nicole is amazing and has the right attitude, not just for sailing and maintaining a boat but for life in general. And, Dan you are a fantastic presenter. Better than 90% of the people in mainstream media.
Hey thanks soo much Peter!
Very, very... very impressive Nicole! 👏
You can be proud of yourself.
And Dan. Keep going. You're making us dream!
Thanks
I am a big fan of Nicole! She has such a wonderful can do attitude! The world would be a cooler place with more people like her.
I built a 2000 sq. ft. 2 story house, gable roof, mostly single handed. I can truly appreciate what she is doing. Michael
Cheers buddy! :)
Nicole, your journey, work ethic, and skills are simply amazing. As a fellow greek sailor, carry on and never give up on your dream.
I have been following Nicole for a while; she is a remarkable young woman. As for your question about other young women doing their own work - I've seen a far amount of women HELPING their mates work on boats, including my daughter who's spent the last three years helping rebuild a 52er, but I have never seen a woman doing nearly all of the work by themselves. By the way, I have a friend who finished out a BC 28 from a hull/deck kit and sailed it from Seattle to the tip of South America and back over a two year period. They are very seaworthy and good sailing boats but rather tight inside for big people. This boat, despite being in poor shape when she bought it, will be a huge upgrade over her old boat.
Well said.
Nicole is absolutely amazing and this video did an excellent job showing that. Very inspiring! Great work Nicole and Dan!
Cool that Holly Martin (Wind Hippie) inspired Nicole. I have been following Holly since she started her channel and she is definitely inspiring. Nicole, you're in good company.
Yes! She’s been an inspiration for me even before I started my own channel.
So cool!
What a likeable and resourceful young woman. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Amazing, I started sailing early in life on Uncle John's 37ft Crocker schooner. She was built by Ted McIntosh in Dover, NH as a family project. I was photographed in diapers playing in mahogany planning shavings as we faired her topsides. Then on to racing at the age of 7 in turnabouts. Graduate of Maine Maritime Academy where I raced collegiately. Employed in the US Merchant Marine Service for 35 years I spent countless months in both US Shipyards and Foreign, mostly Singapore and Korean, yet Dubai and Cape Town. Nicole demonstrates, throughout her channel a can do attitude, patients, and aptitude to get her rebuild process done. We all are very grateful for her channel and the knowledge received by her. This is an epic journey we all can enjoy. Thank you Daniel for including us on her extensive refit. The boat of Artha came out perfect.
Cheers buddy! :)
I think it’s great your sharing her story. Nothing is too big for her to attempt, last to ask for help.
Cheers buddy! :)
She's definitely talented....
What a star she is for the
Great effort ❤
It's awesome to see a young lady be so capable of doing her own work, I too as a young woman sailor did all my own work on my 38 choey lee sailboat too. I am in my 60s now and yes I still do 80% of my own work. But bottom paint jobs has been passed on to boat yard labor. Comes a time when watching is fine. Do it as long as you can!! Remember the rewards...
Sailing ⛵️ fairwinds
Well said!
Choey Lees are such fantastic hulls; any time I've seen one on BoatTrader or anywhere else I've been so impressed by how they stand the test of time!
Good one Dan! Your interview skills are very good. You made Nicole very comfortable telling her story. Fun to watch!
Hey thanks Daniel. She was a ton of fun to work with and I really enjoyed sharing her story.
I am doing a full refit of Jeanneau Sangria, an Edel-3, and a prototype 38 feet, for a project called Erdissol (coming up). Alone, for the time being, in Portugal and France. Just to say, there are women around, doing it, and sailing solo - it's the willingness to get it done, know fully the boat, and learn to be self-sufficient. Great Nicole!!
Cheers buddy! :)
It's nice to see young people chasing their dreams..
I wish you the best of luck..
Fair winds..
Thank you soo much Steven!
This young lady is such an inspiration, surreal... amazing drive and commitment to her goal.I have to admire this kind of human beings. Wishing you fair seas and winds along your way Nicole. All the best in the future...
Thanks soo much!
I like her , she's an example to many of us sailors.
So true when she talked about not being sure she could do it. She said she tries and fails and tries again and eventually she gets it. I know every boat project I’ve done seems to take me three times before I get it right!
Cheers buddy! :)
Love Nicole's channel. Thank you, Daniel.
I have watched both of your channels over the past few months. You both have inspired me to buy a boat and live on the water.
I love hearing that!
She is soooooo adorable, hope it all works out for her, LOVE her attitude.
Thank you so much for this video, Dan!
I have subscribed and im super excited to go on her adventure with her!
I am not solo, but my experiences are similar. I am a bit more hands on on the boat while my man makes money the old fashioned way. It means a lot to see another woman excelling.
I love all your videos. But, these ones, where you introduce us to other sailors and their boats, are swiftly becoming my favorites.
Appreciate you!
Thanks soo much. I'm glad that you like this. More to come!
hey dan im 15 and have found a real interest in sailing i found your channel some time ago and like the only thing i can think about is sailing i would love to sail with you or learn from you in the future i think i finally found a goal to set and your videos have been a huge inspiration.
That is awesome! Thank you!
.. wow..wow..wow...I admire this young woman for her passion and drive for this amazing project. I'm already having trouble getting new paint on the walls in my apartment... All the best to her and nice and safe trips on this beautiful boat ..
Absolutely love this!! I grew up on sailboats since a baby…and women are rare in this life style! Thanks for the video! ❤❤ I’ve got my “forever” boat now down in Mexico 😊 Currently redoing her chainplates from scratch! Cheers to Nicole!!
That’s awesome! Keep at it! I hope to see you out there.
Way to go Ashley, I hope you and Travis have some great cruising down there.
I bet her stuff will be very educational. It's nice to see a woman being real and acting like a serious person on youtube without all the clickbait nonsense.
Nicole is incredibly genuine on her channel. Check out her videos.
Another great video Dan. I always learn something. I think Nicole will be fine as a solo sailor, love her tenacity and work ethic. I’m going to subscribe to her channel and look forward to seeing her pics of Greece. Cheers
Cheers buddy! :)
Nicole you are an amazing young woman keep up the great work and chase your dreams.
Been there , done that.....Grew up in boatyards... Have known single, or otherwise women live on run and repair power and sail boats.... Actually Nicole, is lucky to be ale to have the freedom etc. to actually "work" on her boat, and get all the patron support benefit's etc. to pay for it all.. Smart girl... Luperon is one of the best places to be left alone to do whatever you want with your boat ..(unless they are stealing parts off it..) . Parts and stuff may be hard to get.. But it' possible.... You know, Victoria's daughter did all that a while back.. Bruce is a Good Man...
So inspired by Nicole!! Thanks for sharing your story!
Thanks for watching!
Awesomeness at its finest. My wife likes the fact that she takes care of the dogs. That model of boat was well known from the Pardey's. If you do not know them, just google the name.
She reminds me of Wind hippy.
Another woman doing it all one her own, but already in the South Pacific.
Cheers buddy! :)
My name is Lydia, and I do all of my own work, on my sailboat, too.
What an incredible young woman. She won’t be single for long!
How right you are. :)
Kiana Weltzien has rebuilt her own Wharram Pahi 42 and has solo sailed across the Atlantic multi times. You should interview her as well. I believe she's in the Brasil area at the moment? Her channels are kiana weltzien and Women & the Wind
Yes , Kiara is also amazing. Her boat is not a Pahi. It is a Narai mk1, 40 ft classic Wharram range design.
@@milanmarinkovic3016 Youre right. Cheers!
If our paths cross I'd love to. I'm always interested in talking to sailors who've accomplish/strived that much!
I love it when people realize that they can fail, but still succed when they keep trying.
Cheers buddy! :)
Great video, loves the story and yr shared boatyard pains. Def will follow her channel.
Thank you!😊
Excellent interview! Subscribed to both of you. That's one way above average human, intelligent, beautiful, resilient, competent.
Thanks soo much! Too true. 😀
Congratulations - you are an amazing sailor and champion, all the best with this wonderful project. Inspirational !
OMG! Do you guys know Harold on the 70’ schooner named Cassie? Harold is a friend of mine. He really DIY’d Cassie. He’s in Carriacou now helping get boats out of the mangroves after Beryl.
You said it all in Dengue fever ...aka breakbone fever...
Respect to her the other one I know is a Wharram owner .
Exactly! She's a trooper through and through.
Smart girl. I have been a fan for some time but have learned more about her from this video. Now I just want to sail with her I need the education because "sailing" is new to me. That bit about the hull flexing.. same goes for lining up your prop shaft. It should be done while floating.
Cheers buddy!
Nicole has some real positive energy!
She’s a keeper
Wind Hippy is great. Also, check out White Spot Pirates. She’s been on her boat for a decade and does everything in some remote and austere places.
I love her channel. She's legit and has a while story.
Ahoy Dan!
It was good to see you & the Chickadoo who can do.
The saying: "i've put my Heart & Soul into it", seems to apply to her right?
There's a little *Dynamo* who built a boat with her longtime squeeze, with both of them recently hauling their boat out & doing needed maintenance on it.
Between her & Garrett, they've accomplished a lot, with trials & tribulations handled with aplomb.
🙏🦉
Cheers 🍻
Hi guys, wow what a talented lady Nicole is absolutely wonderful I take my hat off to her , I really admire how much work she’s done on this boat and living in this boat yard incredible keep up the good work. Really enjoyed the video Cliff from Australia.
Thank you so much!
Always nice to see women with this amount of bravery and desires. Nice work. Boat looks better than you give credit for. Sure it looks nice bc of your labor but really looks good.
Cant wait to see you sailing this boat.
That's well said. Thank you.
What a wonderful
Adventure to have. I really enjoyed the story ... And i didn't even miss the normal sailing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible! A women doing things for herself!!
What an inspiration. Great vid Dan, thanks.
Awesome video, will share with my daughters!
Awesome! Thank you!
Came here from Artha, Nicole is inspiring. Thanks for this interview.
Glad you enjoyed it!
She seems to have the same can do free spirit that "Wind Hippie" has, and that girl has sailed over halfway around the world on her own. I wish her the best and will definitely check her channel out.
Cheers buddy! :)
Coppercoat is said to do 10 years, there is another antifouling that I found with not really any mention at all that's speedcoat-49 a hydrophobic antifoul said to increase boat performance in speed and reduce water drag.
What a great woman, just love her for the right resonans 😊
Couldn't agree more!
I hope you get it in the water and have a great time ⛵️🇨🇦
Great episode! Very nice!
Brave woman, God Bless her, and your interview skills are amazing.
Thanks for listening
She's not the only woman that has refined and redone a monohull I did a trymaran. I grew up with a sailing family lived on one for 13 years. Sailed after I moved on but moved ashore as my other halted hated the ocean. Trying to get back has been the hardest path.
I'm well aware. Please read the second paragraph of the video description. Good luck getting back out on the ocean.
if i was a hundred years younger i would love to learn sailing/boat work from this young woman. great interview and great subject. wind hippie is also a very talented young woman sailor.
Our pleasure!
Wow! great project, it must be quite the roller coaster trying to get though things down in the DR. I look fwd to following along, and wish you all the best! Dengue sure doesn’t help, I got it while anchored in suva, no ac aboard that boat at that time, nasty…
Wonderful work. Wow. My wife and I did similar projects together. And that’s a lot of work with 2 people. We cruised for 26 yrs. Some good choices there. Looks like the windlass is a Simpson Lawrence 555. Slow but dependable. Love composing heads. And a Spade anchor would be an excellent choice. Better than Rockna.
Been subscribed to "Sailing Artha" for awhile. Nicole is a BEAST!!! She has more guts and No Quit in her little toe than any ten people combined. So glad I found this story.
Cheers buddy! :)
Watch project articles 2.... Jordan and Deserve built their own boat... Good job Nichole...been watching you for a while
I was born in Ft. Pierce, Rad (Inspired!) Thanks for sharing your story! Recently watch the movie Women of the Sea a few days ago and this video is great view on how much has changed over the last century. Working to join y'all out there for the bluewater adventures one day! Thank you both! Peace - J
That's great! Hope to see you out here soon.
To answer your question, you may need to visit more boatyards. I suggest White Spot Pirates to see a women do everything on her boat. That said, Nicole is awesome!
your doin a great job against the odds patience is your best virtue
She has done an amazing job
I know Holly she retrofit her boat Wind Hippie Sailing. Martin sails a Grinde 27 foot double
Yes! I mention her in my interview because she’s been a big inspiration for me.
My sister did this. Bought a really cheap boat in Florida, no money, took it to a sand spit, waited for the tide to go down and scraped and painted the bottom. Next high tide floated the boat and next low tide did the other side. Many other things she did, it was pre youtube so you just don't get to hear about it.
Many people say there's something they can't do, and telling themselves that often, which makes their brain to believe that is absolutely correct, so they would never try. Moreover, some people don't like change.
However, some people are different : Open minded, seeking new knowledge, learning new skills as needed,, ready to work hard, persistent, determine and outright stubborn (I *want* to do this), which is good when things aren't going the way one want it to go.
I see Holly from windhippie is so inspiring!
Really cool interview and boat tour. Thank you both. One question: If you have to wait to setup your rigging, until you put the boat in the water, because it flexes... should one adjust the rigging to allow for the flexing when taking a boat out of the water, or does it not matter, once the rigging is setup correctly?
Dan, outstanding as always love the channel, I wish I had known of this girl's story I would have added her story to my book Wake Up Neo! The Working Man's A Sucker!" much like you always state that in 20 years we will regret what we haven't done more than what we have, I have a similar look at life "Time is your greatest commodity, trade in the now!" ⛵ Fair Winds Everyone!
Cheers buddy.
encouraging!!!!, I'm recovering from open heart surgery and 81 years old. I have an old New Zeeland built schooner I use to sail alone. What do you think???
Go for it!
She is a frucking hero!!⛵👍♥️
I have known a few women who have owned commercial fishing boats and were quite capable ladies.
Petting the Green dog doesnt really poison you, the negative energy is offset by the Scritches and loves. YOU ARE PROBABLY OK lol
Cheers buddy! :)
Proud to be one of Nicole's patreons :)
Thank you!!
You're the best!
ohhhhhhhhh i've been following her story for a while now (funnily since she got this boat because i was looking at bristol channel cutters :D), she found herself such a nice boat...but my god did it need some work. :D
hell yeah i am looking forward to this video. :o
Awesome, thank you! It’s been worth the labor of love for many reasons.
So cool!
Love a Bristol. Congrats on such a classic beauty.
AD, you brought up pirates in the video and after watching sailing videos the last few months and learning most sailors don’t carry fire arms the idea of a water cannon came to mind an because I’ve owned and operated a pressure washing business for the last 30 yrs. I know the main component to possibly building one would be a high pressure pump and some brass fittings even scrounging from an old fire truck I’m sure one could be made with some trial and error which would be great fending off pirates and keeping them from boarding your boat that is unless they had a fire arm .. Any who if I ever have a sail boat I’m definitely going to make the water cannon part of my self defense equipment . I know some high pressure pump are capable of up to 20,000 psi and they are a relatively small pump that doesn’t take up much room or weigh a lot .. After all they’re pretty much on the same lines as a pressure washer just extreme PSI. Anywho good video .. sincerely, ole man Romeo from land locked Kentucky.
Dual purpose, hook it up to pressure a watermaker!
That is a really cool idea. If you can, email me, I'd love to learn how you've made this or how practical this is.
Though they only need about 800 to 1000 psi.
I imagine 20,000psi will require much more power than one would find on the average cruising yacht, more research required!
And litres per minute!!
The Wind Hippie did a lot of work on her boat.
Indeed, that's why we mentioned her.
The reason why very few woman do this stuff is .......they are way smarter than us dudes. Plain and simple.
CQR : Can't Quite Reset
Not heard that one before. I'm going to steal that.
Holly from “Wind Hippy Sailing” is another female Solo Sailor, who also does all her own work on her Boat. Check her out, they’re both great examples of strong women, who do what they make up their minds to do!
Yes I know, that's why we mentioned her in this video.
Cool boat! Love it!
Thanks!
Engine mounts.. just do one at a time without lifting engine. I did perkins md22