200 nm Offshore Voyage on a 30 Foot Sailboat

200 nautical mile offshore voyage from Charleston, South Carolina to St. Augustine, Florida on our Catalina 30 sailboat. This was the furthest offshore we have been on Whisper and was quite the passage through the Savannah, Georgia shipping traffic, offshore unlit navy lights, many dolphins following us along the way and quite the tricky night entry into a tough shifting sand inlet. Enjoy!
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[@larrydicenzo3826]

Seeing dolphins on a boat never gets old.

[@Sailboatstory]

Super nice of the shrimper guy to guide you into St Aug at night. Whew, that inlet would be creepy as heck all on your own in the dark. It’s a weird one even for us even in the daylight.

[@nookied3735]

Enjoyed watching you three getting back to doing what you do. Fair winds.

[@kb1esx]

That has to be the shortest 'visit home for the holidays' on KZbin ever. I liked it. 🙂

[@michaelwaegemans6802]

First ever sail video i ever watched was one of yours. 3 years later i now have my own boat and learned how to scubadive like a pro ;) looking forward to more of your adventures!

[@jimmyg197]

Thank God that y'all are leaving the cold North and headed down south to do what you love to do and that is to explore and stay warm...LOL

[@salpairadice]

I love the way Kate says: "We've arrived" while you are having dinner underway. Very cool.

[@leslieholmes2899]

Great video. Good dudes in the shrimp boat.

[@growthandunderstanding]

Love the perm!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Awesome arrival guys, that shrimp sure was cool. That’s what it’s all about helping each other out there. Fair winds and tight lines.

[@cbthomas9577]

OMG... another great video, so real and so soulful including the musical track. I luuuuuuuv Wicked Salty! Wes you really have a talent for conveying realty in a pure vision. This is my favorite sailing channel by far, hands down!!! Wes, Kate & Lola Forever!!

[@michaeldenicola6725]

Great video glad you made it safely to St Augustine. Thank you both so much for sharing, And thanks to the fishing boat for the kindness and helpfulness. Safe Sailing,

[@Wheresthewheel]

I so enjoyed your video ! Thanks for making it. Happy sailing !

[@millzee60]

If only all plane journeys were that quick :)

[@soving]

So enjoyed your journey once again. So chill music.(Wes' special sauce.) Of all the sailing channels, I am so happy for you two that you are able to enjoy the fruit of your efforts. You guys demonstrated how to do it. Earn the dream. Keep it up.

[@seanyaccarino5105]

Videos keep getting better and better, keep it up!!!😁

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Nice! We're with you on those offshore jumps . . . sometimes easier to just get the miles DONE

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

Smooth ..... Thanks for sharing 😎

[@MeanJoeNSGA1]

Outstanding video! Love what you do,

[@expresscruiserlife]

Awesome video guys!!

[@stevebaas9570]

I hope you guys enjoy my home town of St. Augustine. I can’t wait to get my own boat someday and be out there on the water myself, thank you guys for the awesome video and safe travels’s...

[@jasonfratangelo6180]

Good things happen to good people!! Keep then videos coming!! Enjoy that warm weather!! I was just at the Detroit Tigers game tonight, cold and rainy,we froze our asses off......we get out our 26ft cruiser hopefully by Memorial Day. Fingers crossed on this unpredictable Michigan weather...stay safe you guys.

[@MrHorsenaround]

Excellent video and what a cool dolphin escort! Props to the Shrimpers! :)

[@pretzel9000]

Another great vid. Killer beats!

[@raulthepig5821]

That is the way to go. I did this a few years ago. Jumped out at Morehead City and sailed around cape fear. 2 days 3 nights we were in St. Augustine. You guys been there before. I was hoping you would be in the USVI by now so I could meet up with you. Well happy sailing and keep posting.

[@anchorsawaysailing3966]

Great video. Love the dolphins!

[@jaymoore6190]

i sail a c30 out of san francisco. we do coastal offshore racing. everyone thinks we're nuts to sail a c30 offshore. glad that you're doing it, gives me someone else to point to, to respond to the haters. fair winds!

[@lesduncan6293]

Thumbs up to Carolina girl, thumbs up to the editor of this vlog, nearly dumped your video when you mentioned visiting family. That was recorded perfectly

[@frankrice5364]

Good to see you guys moving again

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

that was nice of them thanks for the cruise

[@stevenculler4449]

Glad to see there is still some good, helpful people out there! Y’all seem to be moving right along. Enjoy! 🍻

[@brianfogg5172]

Another good one!

[@Bleemus]

Nice jump! You avoided the worst part of the ICW. Well done!

[@wkw4095]

You three are the best :)

[@insaynbcr]

Those siphons are awesome. I got a few myself for water and fuel transfer. I picked up a plastic one that has a 1" opening and moves water like no other. I like to travel with four 7 gallon water jugs in my offroad utility trailer, and then use this 1" siphon to transfer water very quickly down to a 3 gallon jug that is easier to manhandle throughout the day.

[@shipskepr1]

hey sure is good to cya back in action,keep her going,paul

[@987946216430]

awesome dudes on the shrimp boat for sure. You always hear people being so "yay dolphins" when you're out on a passage, but i never thought about being on night passage - that would be sketchy as they just appear as they do :) Cheers guys.

[@rocksunderwater]

Upping the ante on the editing! Nice wk

[@pdutube]

10:25 - "Are you lost? You can follow me in." Flock of seagulls: "OK! We will!" Seriously cool to have fellow boaties looking out for each other!

[@svmagnolia]

Great video, and sorry we missed you in the Bahamas this season. St. Augustine Inlet is hairy in broad daylight, let alone in the dark! NOAA charts don't even bother showing the markers, as they change position so frequently. We're now back at Titusville and heading up the coast to Solomons for the summer. Safe travels!

[@bayardtaylor4704]

Good. Job. Guys

[@BrandonWyrick]

YOu are a brave dude hitting the St Aug inlet at night. I would have passed.

[@HikeBikeCamp95]

I love how the clock is over an hour ahead and he says, “ oh yeah the clock is just a little ahead.” Lol

[@daft9097]

Finally after what feels like 6263 years. Weekly vlogs! This shit is so adictive it felt like withdrawal from drugs this whole time 🤣🤣😂😂

[@uainteasyb]

Awesome Dolphin footage

[@h.v7461]

Nice vid. Kudos to the shrimp boat. Hey Wes, what’s up with the ‘fro? Lol.

[@emilybh6255]

Cool! I loved the night time pics of the dolphin swimming along side. Do you ever hear them nudging the side of the boat? Do they ever misjudge how close they are to you? The escort into the inlet was just as special! Would have been cool to hear you talking to the shrimp boat as well.

[@marklapierre5629]

Tell me about your sailing experience. Have you been sailing for a long time? Where and how did you learn to sail?

[@APiscesLife]

Hi from Rhode Island

[@fxpthl]

You kids are slowly but surely getting into those warmer waters and weather. The night crossings really look to be quite a nail biting experience, what with those unlit Navy towers out there. I assume they are plotted on the charts, yes? Do you know what their purpose is? Lola looks like she us constantly snuggled up and cozy most of the time. Oh yes, he quesadillas looked really yummy! My wife's favorite as well. That shrimper was way cool to guide you in.

[@geraldedwards8538]

They are oil drilling rigs.

[@ExetPlan]

@@geraldedwards8538 Correct, or as the USCG defines them "MODU's". They are required to by LIGHTED, and I'm amazed that that they weren't . An excerpt from the USCG FAQ page: *_"20. Are Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) required to comply with the Navigation Rules?_*_ Yes, per Navigation Rule 3 and as defined in 33 CFR §140.10 MODU's are vessels, as such they shall abide by the Navigation Rules and properly display navigation lights and shapes accordingly (i.e. Rules 22, 23(a), 27(d), etc.). MODU's, particularly when drilling, are also subject to other regulations denoted in Title 33 CFR, parts 67, 140 -147 (Subchapter N)."_

[@edwinbellamy2771]

Hi Wes, haven’t seen any more of your videos in quite a while... are you still sailing⛵️

[@bayardtaylor4704]

Lock your out board. Ask billy

[@ourv9603]

GUYS, St Augustine's claim to fame is it is the oldest continuously occupied settlement within the continental US. Founded by Spanish explorers way back in 1565. The whole time the pilgrims were bee boppin' about in new England, The Spanish had it going on in St Augustine. !

[@Lil.jon-outdoors]

Hey guys hope you are enjoying the warmer weather in florida. Quick question how long of a sail is it from wrightsville beach nc to florida keys ? I have my boat in wrightsville beach and plan on making the trip next summer. Smooth sailing and fair seas salty crew .

[@deemacvee1]

Wes. Haircut! Oh, that's better.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

Those navy platforms will really get you. Watch the charts, but some of them don't show up on charts. I see Lola likes paddle boards on instagram!! All she needs is a Lola sized paddle.

[@alicecoppers8980]

Where did u get the sphinxes from, I want one.

[@sonnylange3051]

Lola is so content with you guys and such a fine little sailor. Are you all still in St Augustine?

[@fcksticksable]

Now were sailing.....

[@philmay113]

I would attach a piece of cord through the eyelet ofyur fuel cap so you can't drop it overboard while refuelling, don't want to lose t.

[@kentfletcher8539]

Your C30 is registered in Mississippi? Another great video! I've got hull #825, a bit older than yours!

[@WickedSalty]

Kent Fletcher MS is Massachusetts in registration abbreviation as weird as that is don’t know why not MA. Only a few thousand hulls apart! ;)

[@kentfletcher8539]

@@Eskay64 Yeah, the State Reg abbreviations are all over the map (if you'll excuse the pun). In the back of my head I knew that California is CF instead of CA, it's on my dinghy, and of course many of the boats on my dock. However, my C30 is documented, so no state reg at all.

[@terrypennell416]

Really good Carolina Girl Accent!

[@greatbay6593]

Did you guys meet up with Rylie and Elayna while in Charleston? Really enjoyed your videos with Billy and Sierra.

[@bayardtaylor4704]

Where were. The towers off of. Georgia. Or South Carolina. How many miles. Off shore Were they marked on you chart plotter. .????

[@WickedSalty]

Bayard Taylor they are around 30 - 35 nm off shore right along that line if you draw a straight line from Charleston to St. Aug. they are marked on charts

[@HousesBuiltTiny]

Sitting here two weeks in George Town Bahamas. If you guys male or here before we leave June 1st I'm buying you a beer

[@kz4506]

Good vid good to see you going somewhere at last , but kill the motor You will be amazed hat you can sail in the light without that motor quieter and a new motor is 10 k so save it

[@WickedSalty]

gess ges there was no wind here, we would not have made it in 38 hours

[@FBurck]

What planet was that?

[@jayroller7054]

500,000 birds dying for just 1 shrimp! 😁

[@PrestonCovell]

Wes you need a hair cut! Get Kate to shave it live!

[@MrRourk]

Dlive stream it!

[@TheJunior123455]

Help! My dad just got a boat for his mid life crisis and I need to get him something nautical-vessel-related for his birthday next weekend. His boat is pretty stacked but does anyone have ideas for cool gadgets or gizmos I can get him for his boat that would make his sailing experience better? Very important, my worth as a son depends on you Any suggestions are soo appreciatedd!!

[@yawnguy94]

And your point is

[@bayardtaylor4704]

Damm you at city. Marina. Your. Paying. High dollar rent

[@johnswanson6994]

Ok, so I’m a dummy...how’d you prime that siphon?

[@WickedSalty]

John Swanson it’s got a ball on one end that moves, you shake it

[@judybrown6336]

Seems to work well! What brand is the siphon?

[@WickedSalty]

Judy Brown thebestsiphon.com

[@rickancil5222]

@@WickedSalty The siphon is happening! I hate those God-forsaken diesel cans!

[@bferri137]

Do you ever actually sail? Seems like the motor is always on. Maybe you should you should get a trawler

[@nomansland120]

I was thinking the exact same thing. They are always motoring along with flappy sails. Well.. 90% of the times

[@jackytruelove5777]

And if there is so little wind why is your main always reefed down ?

[@garybaker6333]

Glad to see you guys are learning your way. Every body loves cheap fuel but red fuel will bring you a big fine because it is ag fuel and has less taxes so I would not show it on your vids if I were me. Can't wait for the next vid.

[@svmagnolia]

Diesel sold at marinas is red....

[@geraldedwards8538]

No you don't wont to hit that. They are oil drilling platforms. Make big Boom if you hit.

[@clarkkent2913]

It's a sailboat. Not a motorboat.

[@Ian-qe3ox]

My girlfriend is wondering where your dog goes to the bathroom?

[@nomansland120]

On yo face

[@Maddie-Girl]

I think your title maybe a bit misleading 200 miles offshore??

[@kentfletcher8539]

Charleston to St. Augustine, what's misleading? Guess he could have said "200 nm Offshore Passage" to avoid confusion with BEING 200 nm off the coast, but his usage is pretty common.

[@Esschert]

@Sailing S/V Slipstream - Says the 'lake' sailor who uses provocative female thumbnails on his vids as clickbait. Misleading? LMFAO!