An Old Guy on a 30 yr old Goldwing with a 20+ yr old Mini Mate - Marine Atlantic Ferry - 2024 Ep 22

[@AngelFaceMotoRider]

I forget to comment, so I came back to this video. Yes I watched all of it to the very end.! 😛

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Shuck, thanks.

[@richardmourdock2719]

I loved this video. You are a great ambassador for Newfoundland and Canada! Remembering my two rides to "the Rock" I had nothing but smiles throughout. The ferry crossings have caused me to think "the adventure never begins until the ferry is boarded. " And in going to Newfoundland, one meets the world's friendliest people. To anyone reading this who has not been to Newfoundland, you really need to go there. Beautiful scenery to be sure, but the people make the trip worthwhile. Thanks Jim!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thank you Richard. I am seriously thinking of staying on the island next year and doing all the provincial and municiple campgrounds, out of the way towns etc. Maybe a 2-3 week guided tour of the island as well. I've long distanced myself enough for a couple of years. Time to enjoy more camping and camp cooking.

[@richardmourdock2719]

@@OldGuyonaBike I can understand the long-distance exhaustion... if not burnout. And if you do all of Newfoundland, there is always Labrador. Between those two bits of territory, you could be busy for a while. Both beautiful, remote and... not really so far away.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@richardmourdock2719 Labrador is in the workd. There is one provincial park over there. I loved my 2022 trip because I made up my mind where I was going on a day to day or 3 days at the most. I found I had too much planned this ride. Then getting stuck in Utah did not help. Shorter rides and more real camping is what I need and want.

[@randymedeiros2187]

Jim I loved seeing all about the ferry ride and all the decks of the ship !! Thanks for sharing.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It's been a while since I did a walkabout when on board. Thought it about time.

[@PinksAdventures]

There is some really great traveling info in this one! Great work! Thanks for sharing, stay safe out there!!😎🤙👍🤙👍🇨🇦

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I get a lot of questions about the ferry. Thought I would make the answers part of the video.

[@thelifeofsims5023]

God bless you my brother. Thanks for another great video

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thank you for coming along for the ride.

[@tomfillmore9710]

That was a great video Jim enjoyed watching hope you are having a great week take care

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

Last year we rode from Florida to Maine, and we took the Cape May- Lewes ferry from Delaware to New Jersey. It was my first time taking the ST-1300 on a ferry. It was quite the experience. Very rough seas to the point where I went down to the garage to check if the bike was still upright. To my surprise almost every motorcycle there had the owner next to it fearing the same. No bike tipped over but we did reach New Jersey in heavy rain. Great video, brought back memories.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Were there tie-downs for the bikes On the ST I always just took the black plastic engine guard covers on and attached to the engine guards.

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

@@OldGuyonaBike We were told it's not necessary to tie down the bikes as it was only about an hour and a half ride. I don't recall if they actually had any tie downs on the ferry or not, but I don't think they did. That's why the other riders an I were worried about the bikes when it got rocky. On the bike itself, I would use the handlebars and the passenger grab rails to secure it. Never thought about the engine guards, good tip! Stay safe brother. That video is here if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYnCqqujiL9mjtUsi=IyvS76-TUHc5cEFX

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@MRMRS2wheeler I'll take a look tonight. It's never the duration of the crossing, it's the wind and the waves. I've been stuck once for 52 hours out in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the 7 hour run due to high winds. They could not manuever safely into port. Now, they just cancel crossings if the weather predicts ceertain wind speeds and you have to find onshore accommodations.

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

@@OldGuyonaBike Wow, 52 hours is insane. Water crossings can be risky. At the end of the day, it's all part of the adventure and makes for good stories and great memories.

[@lufunodreadierambuda5800]

Great, Old Guy on a bike. Victor from South Africa

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks Victor!

[@robwilkguitar4458]

Hi it's nice to be informed on the prices over there. Here in the UK it's about the same for camping and hotels. It's good that you are out and about instead of vegetating at home, we've had a very poor summer in the UK so i haven't got out much this season. Enjoy the videos and look forward to watching the season again so good luck and keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down By the way, I'm seventy three and still biking on my 2015 CTX 1300.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I'm glad you are coming along and enjoying the videos. We'll keeo the shiney side up for most of the trip, but not all. At least we got home in relatively goofd shape.

[@roadtripper5553]

Good to see you.

[@codraven57]

A great nariation of the ferry ride.......I think you covered it all for those who dont or never have rode it..........I think Im up to 8 or 10 trips so far in 2024.......would love a trip on the new one though.........

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It was my first daytime crossing in years. The new ship is quite nice. For me, the sleeping pod concept worked. Much more on that in a later video.

[@MotoGiant]

I LOVE ferry rides!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Ferrys always mean a significant trip.

[@goldwingmoments]

Hey Jim, I can't remember how many times I have crossed on the ferry to the island over the past 45 years. A couple were rough to say the least. My last trip was on the MV Blue Puttees, which was awesome because I had a cabin. Looking forward to following the rest of your trip. Enjoy your week.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I usually don't know my exact date of departure during the summer until after all the cabins are booked. As a solo rider I hate spending the money too lol. This fall, coming back I was on the new ferry. Nice ship. I got a "sleeping pod". 2 bunks in a closet. Will talk about that much later on.

[@bsc1463]

Thank you !

[@TexRider]

when I went to Newfoundland we had reservations but we were going to be late because of a rain storm so we called ahead. they lets us board arriving 20 minutes before they left. we where very luck. we had our bikes hosed down leaving hahaha

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I once arrived late due to a tractor trailer loosing a load of frozen turkeys when it overturned. When I arrived at the ticket booth I was told I was bumped to the morning crossing. Saw the ferry was still at the dock and said "What about that one?" Agent said "Go!" Deck hand was holding the safety rail as I boarded and the ship was moving before I got the first tie down on. That was too close.

[@f18tom56]

trailsman motel..yep been a two wheel stop a couple of years ago...only diff was we were skin soaked even with gear on....hot shower and we dried our gear..good to go in the am...keep on wheelin Sir..oh bike tip....stop at the bakery in Green Hill NS just off the Hwy 😋

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I know where Greenhill is. I usually stop for gas and a coffee at the Irving/Tim's at the start of the service loop. Will now keep the bakery in mind.

[@f18tom56]

@@OldGuyonaBike yes rgr that, off the ramp. past the red market/restaurant on your immediate right....turn right at the stop sign onto the old TCH ..bakery on your left... side note...guess it's time to winterize our motorcycles ...brrrr

[@ontariocbclub]

Great video Sir. I subscribed. If you ever come to Toronto, let me know. I would love to meet you in person. Thanks

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks for coming along. I do try to avoid Toronto if I can but am through Ontario every couple of years. Maybe you can plan a trip to the Atlantic Provinces?

[@ericroadking7564]

Great content if ever in Baddeck again stay at Cabot Trial Motel cheap clean and friendly!!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I usually am just passing thru Cape Breton or camping on the Cabot Trail. I will put that motel on my resources list. Thanks.

[@VanBlamm]

That's really interesting about the soil policy. I wonder what the reasoning is? To prevent the spread of endangered species? Anyway, great diary as always. I first found your channel because I dream of one day riding to Newfoundland, so getting to see the ferry ride in detail was very informative.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

The soil policy is to protect mainland, mostly Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick from the potatoe blight that is on Newfoundland. It's not as big a problem as it once was but they are still very careful. Newfoundland is a great place to ride and camp. I do hope you will be able to get over someday.

[@aurum79argentum47]

A "terminal breakfast" sounds kind of final!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I was wondering if anyone would catch that.

[@bobberguy1]

I was thinking the same. Kinda like "Last Supper"!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@bobberguy1 the restaurant at the bus depot in Amherst, Nova Scotia was actually called the "Terminal Lunch" at one point. I don't know if the burgers actually killed you or not.

[@zaks9919]

Wow , wonder what a seasons pass in ontario will get me ? Right now with tax I'm paying about $40. 00 per night .

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Most provinces do have a senior rate for their own citizens and there should be a discounted season pass good for all parks' day fees. Ontario has tiered parks as well so some are more expensive than others. One of the most expensive park systems in the country.

[@VicktoreBeskor]

Hey Jim how do you like riding a full dresser like the Goldwing I have a 2017 RoadGlide and had an 2008 electric glide before that. I have always felt that once you go full dresser you never go back

[@OldGuyonaBike]

The ST1300 had great weather protection and lots of luggage but the Goldwing is just a bit better. Although I still need to get a little leg room, the seat with the backrest is great. ST perfect when I was 55 and no trailer, Goldwing perfect at 70+ with trailer.

[@waynemccurdy3899]

Hey Jim - looks like you got some new riding gear since last summer. What kind of riding pants are you wearing on this trip?

[@OldGuyonaBike]

The pants were my 15 year old First Gear mesh pants. The grey jacket was bought a the same time. The mesh jacket will meet it's dimiss in Maine in a few days. They have faded in the sun after all these years and that morning light gave them a different look. Still fit although they are tight at the start of riding season.

[@garysbackroadadventures]

Way to expensive for my budget. My pension isn't that high.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It is one of the things we have to contend with living on an island. Flying off is even worse. Stick to travel and camping closer to home.