ATTACKED BY BROWN BOOBIES // Catamaran Sailing to Martinique

It was so fun to watch the brown boobies as they used our boat as a tool to fish! At least it was until they attacked us with bird poop.. Come sailing with us for some nat geo fun as we make our way to Martinique!
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[@jpford1977]

In this world of manufactured reality, where even news and documentaries invent scenarios to fit a predetermined story, it is so refreshing to see your videos of real life sailing the Caribbean! The good, the bad, and the ugly! I feel for you when you can't catch a fish, or have to clean bird poop off your boat, or deal with stressful moments anchoring or leaving anchor. Thank you for sharing!

[@johnnukecop]

WHERE is the "FIVE THUMBS UP" button??? That may be the best sailing episode by anyone anywhere on KZbin. Thank you so much for making and sharing this memory with us. A few times I have said there will be memories of sweet moments of adventure that you will be thinking of 50 years from now. There is a good chance that one of those moments took place on this passage. Godspeed Adrenaline and her crew with fair seas and warm steady breezes.

[@J0hnnysails]

Sierra, no way! How inspiring! We were friends when we were both much younger. I'm originally from Martinique. I have a 10m monohull from 74. I plan on crossing from the Med to the Caribbean this coming winter. Bon Voyage!

[@jmarkwatts]

Great video production as always. Ben on Sailing Nahoa talked about fishing from their CAT about a year ago. He said that he includes a 'hookless noisy lure' a few feet ahead of the end of the line lure. He said the noisy lure can bring fish up to investigate and then results in a higher probability to strike your fishing lure. He has produced some monster catches so you might want to see if you can locate his fishing segment or reach out to him. Good luck!

[@spicat16]

Oh Yes! Definitely

[@oldmanrock7542]

Looking at your life and mine makes me cry a little.

[@timfarmer648]

Yeah I second that!

[@CheersWarren]

Billy , the ARC Stands for Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, as name implies crossing the Atlantic together for safety, also lots of safety and organizational preparation help for people who want to cross. There are various other versions , some back to Europe , and even around the world. Different organization helping cruisers sail the big passages. Cheers Warren

[@homeiswherethewindblows6689]

My husband and I love your stuff and would love to catch up with you some day! Sailing on the west coast is so different!

[@dal8963]

Wow video has been up for 16mins and over 700 other people are watching (7:37am in Texas)

[@johnsavala8202]

Really enjoyed this video guys. I really dig on how the two of you work together on Adrenaline. As always, super stoked for the crew and Billy you’re a great captain. 🤙🏼

[@lyfandeth]

Sierra, years ago jazz great Al Hirt was on the Johnny Carson show, and Johnny said he'd heard that Hirt went deep sea fishing out of New Orleans. Hirt said yes, often, and Johnny said he had no luck, maybe Hirt could give him some pointers? Hirt said sure. You go out with one ice chest full of cold beer, and a second full of dynamite. The trick was to remember which one to toss overboard.

[@austinl.2703]

Cartoon fish , Removes worm , Hooks plastic bag. Big grin ! Every time Billy says ARC I wonder what pairs of animals they have on board. Great travels , I can't do it but I enjoy watching you......... Stay safe

[@bobarnall3913]

Beautiful video for a cloudy Sunday morning in Maine. Thank you both for all of your spirit lifting videos.

[@keithcopeland8245]

Beautiful sailing watervwas so blue

[@jpthedelawarebeeman6239]

Love that teamwork coming into the harbor and anchoring ---->

[@18thhoursailing]

Another great video, great job with the set up. Looks amazing

[@richardosman6825]

Love you helping the environment by extracting the bag from the ocean. Nicely done.

[@garyfreeman8523]

Great video. Amazing life and encounters.

[@buddycorbin9419]

Use wireleader for wahoo or king mackerel. But monoleader for mahi and tuna. Best lure color for mahi for me is mahi color. Something about there own color. For wahoo purple. Tuna is a mix bag something with lot of action.

[@kleobluewater]

Great job Kids! Stay Safe, Healthy and Happy!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Great vid guys.

[@4sizle]

Always use a metal leader since there are wahoo, barracuda, and more predatory fish that will snap through normal mono / flouro. They are usually made for saltwater and are corrosion resistant. It is impossible that the entire leader dissolved in saltwater as you may have thought. Some say that the fish see the metal leader - so they opt to heavy (100 LB) mono / flouro instead.

[@thereseblass7177]

Fantastic video.!

[@n20camaro]

Awesome footage thanks guys

[@bobbates6642]

I have only fished in the ocean once . However I have fished in Canada's lakes . There are fish with teeth here that can cut the line and that is the reason we put a metal leader on the line. You are fishing in the ocean and as you know many fish have teeth and so they can either bite the line or the teeth are kind of like saws and they just rub against the teeth and cause it to break so I suggest you use the metal leader .

[@kjc9trader491]

Damn Billy - Pulling that anchor in (0:57) has you... Looking Good Dude!! The Tension on your face shows how much you are putting into that! Impressive My Man!

[@jeffreyhoward6968]

Great Job you three! Keep it up

[@annhysell6064]

OMG! Awesome footage of the brown boobies! And great vid, as usual. Glad north bound is great traveling!

[@galegregory97comcast]

Nice looking sunset that was almost perfect background

[@rickwilson3032]

Great sailing shots!

[@leewalker7153]

Great work fair winds!!

[@sailingcaretta7208]

Stay safe guys! Much love!

[@darrellsmith2120]

While visiting St Lucia in January we we fortunate enough to see a huge pod of dolphins and Sperm Whales just off the Petons. Very exciting!!

[@danasims6074]

I just knew Sierra had a fish😂😂😂 Stay safe❤️❤️ awesome video..

[@petermyers479]

Use seven strand coated wire with crimp fittings when your lures get cut offs. 100-200 pound test fluorocarbon isn’t too heavy for offshore trolling if you don’t want to use metal. Good luck.

[@spicat16]

I really love your editing style Ciera!! It really shows everything 💖👍😊 Loving it. Hopefully Billy isnt going stir crazy without you right now 😂 It least he has Jetty

[@mikeanderson1330]

Love when you have episodes when you are under way.

[@petenaylor1353]

My 2cents about fishing for Mahi......Mono leader (60-80#) and mono line. You need the shock absorbtion when trolling. 5 - 4" plastic squid on the same leader, the first 4 are 12" apart. The 5th squid is 24" from the 4th squid and has the hook. The rig flaps on the surface teaser style, looks like a small school of bait and the last one is the laggard. Put it 50' max behind the boat, you are fishing for Mahi not tuna. You boat is the first lure the Mahi see. They swim over to see if there is any bait under the structure if they can't find any they move on hence keep the lure in the wake. Those flying fish looked like a good spot for Mahi. If you get one on No yanking just cranking. The hook wallers a hole in their jaw and when the line goes slack (yanking) they will spit the hook. Tight Lines

[@bobseitz2727]

Seeing the headline, I thought Billy was in danger!! You guys rock. Cheers!

[@dwayne_travels]

Fun drinking game: every time Billy says Arc, you gotta drink. Sadly, all players are dead with the first 5 minutes.

[@samanthan2519]

That’s how we have fun during quarantine

[@bertsteen2014]

We could also drink when they says boobies....

[@samanthan2519]

@@bertsteen2014 if we're alive past the arc, we play for boobies!

[@aguyinarkansas]

sherri masel play for boobies.... now that’s funny

[@harley3642]

im glad i subscribed!!! this is seems so relaxing. One day i will sail.

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

drag a teaser line with a flopping surface luer call a bowe tie or butterfly , about 50yards behind the boat and 50 yards in front of the bait luer . use seperate lines . you will catch fish !

[@floridatabdigger3104]

I got an old gaming buddy in Martinique. Nice place.

[@Hitsasman]

I like the sailing parts 👍

[@19211926]

You two are awesome. I hope you get that anchor/chain problem fixed soon. If you hurt your arm for some reason you might find yourself stuck somewhere not being able to pull it.

[@pssita]

My wife and I, along with some friends, hiked up the Gran Piton last summer.. Some of it was STEEP!!

[@grumpy1311]

Cool! We have Sea Gannetts here in Maine that dive like that! 🐟 😊 ⛵

[@giovannibazzini1403]

Watch deer meat for dinner for all your fishing advice that guys a legend

[@nickolausafon5458]

I know you can pick up 'bugs' from wild fish but can you get sites from deer/mammal meat?

[@txhypnotist]

WTG Sierra, oh and you 2 Billy. Jetty did all the work= keep a watch on you two.

[@timfarmer648]

Ya'll are such beautiful people I love watching ya'll have fun.

[@Niagra2011]

Great video you guys as always! Sierra, you did not catch a fish to eat but you did save a fishes life. Great job! Billy made me laugh when he said he wanted some French food. A croissant? Go for the Chateaubriand Billy. Perfectly aged, expertly prepared, full of protein. You only live once. Savor and enjoy you two when you can cut it with a fork. Pricey? Yes. Worth it to try just once? Absolutely! You guys deserve it! Be safe guys! Hope you’re taking Vitamin C three times daily through this Pandemic!

[@craftbeerenthusiastunion2237]

Hi guys! Sad you couldn’t stop in St Lucia. Its a beautiful island! Also, steel leaders if your’e catching toothy fish. It sounds like you need more trolling lures.

[@bobbates6642]

Very cool slow motion vid. of the birds

[@robweiss748]

I loved watching all the boats go by your same track from Sandals La Toc last February. You definitely need to check out the volcanic sulfur mud baths near the Pitons next time.

[@kennethwagster3788]

Even on a sailboat in the middle of nowhere you dont have enough time. That's life

[@Northerngulf]

Use small steel leaders if you have toothy fish like mackerel around, but the knot at the main line and leader will create a bubble that looks like a small minnow, and fish will hit that and cut the line. That's usually the cause of losing a leader. Don't use a swivel, and tie direct line to leader.

[@daveamies5031]

Congrats on catching the "bagfish", they are really hard to catch when you are sailing that fast, cause they swim so slowly they struggle to get to your lure quickly enough, so that was really a very skilful catch 👍🏼 🤣🤣🤣

[@timfarmer648]

Super cool

[@frankrice5364]

Love the stories in you guys vedio

[@traumagas123]

Another Great Video As the World is In Lock down ! How bout more KZbin Live ? Also love a Inservice on Navonics on I pad.... waiting for engine Videos Billy.

[@f33rnofish]

Wire leader?: Depends on what you’re fishing for. If you have toothy fish around or targeted then wire leader is a must. Mono on its own is very stretchy and pretty visible. Braided line is a great alternative, although, if you’re in rocky areas braided line will chafe very easily, but in open water either is fine. If fish are finicky and skittish a top shot leader of fluorocarbon would be good. Maybe like 6-10’. The weight of line depends or target species as well. Knots depend on what you’re using but in your mentioned scenarios I like using the double palomar knot and improved clinch knot to swivels and lures. To get two separate lines knotted together I like using the uni knot. Good luck!

[@aguyinarkansas]

Great freckles

[@markatkinson614]

Billy and Sierra , I've used this trick with great success. Get some corregated plastic cardboard about (3'x4') and a piece of glass or acrylic ,(12"x12"x1/2"thick), And make a sea viewer ! It's a long square rectangle lens to look into the ocean from above the water ,,silicone the glass into one end of the square folded rectangle lens bodyshape And glue it in. It doubles as a Tall clothes hamper .. lol

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

For toothy Critters always use wire! There are dozens of videos on KZbin for rigging up and drag setting, to whatever is available in your area. If you hook-up into a big fish, drop your sails, or pull out of gear. Never horse a fish in! There is less chance of a break-off, a fish spooling you. When you get a chance, get rid of your cadmium plated hooks. A lost fish with a cadmium hook in him, is a fish waiting to die, not to mention a few hundred yards of line to wrap around props, shafts, and hapless sealife. Please Be Well, and Stay Strong, Will, and Karen

[@cliftontibbits6644]

When I went deep sea fishing,we used raw bacon, drop your line and let set for 30 min more like 15, in my case ,i got lucky...184 pound halibut, but I'm not sure about the area your in,...but bacon really works...great video as usual, take care be safe and may your travels be blessed...

[@jimgavin1761]

Thanks guys, long may your main Sail draw.

[@onthemoney7237]

Jim Gavin and my fair wind follow you the rest of your days ⛵️👍 something like that lol

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

Sick vid party peeps..... thank you.......

[@Riley_1955]

Nice freckles you have there sierra....I know how you feel about the bird poop everytime I wash/wax my black truck I think the birds are up in the trees saying look at that idiot down there that just waxed his truck.....Time to poop...lol

[@bubbagail7450]

Maybe you need to lower your speed a little, you seem to be in go fast get there quick mode, which is good but not so good for fishing in some cases depending on the lure. 5 to 7.5 knots is good for normal trolling mahi-mahi type fish a little faster for tuna and so on like i said depending on the lure how deep it will dive or if its skip and splash type, you do need a wider variety of lures. Good luck.

[@leetaylor1700]

Yeah. Need to slow down a little

[@jasonst.bernard3561]

missed you guys yesterday :(

[@ohMartydamn]

Recommend 60-100 lb braid to metal leader using a clinch knot.

[@Sun-Soul]

Awesome video!❤️ I LOVE boobieees!😍🤪 I was smiling so hard through this! You guys strike a great balance of great editing, but also keeping it real. Such a great channel! Sorry you didn't get any fish, but thank for cleaning up our Ocean!😊✌🏻

[@OU8Aspark]

I recommend using a net. It makes fishing easy!

[@rogerthat4662]

Great video....I’m from the islands myself; Barbados, and I’ve always pronouced the island Dom..eee....knee...Kah Not Doh...min...eee...kah

[@richardosman6825]

Guys, I know that you got lots of advice on the fishing leader. I have used both and have caught fish on both. Flourocarbon 2-300# is great and v. strong for most fish but if you fish nearshore in areas like the Bahamas where you are likely to pick up toothy fish or if you are fishing for King Mackerel (they have teeth), steel works well. I use the bronze as I think it is less visible. Some say tuna are finicky and like Flouro but I have caught plenty on wire. Your choice but if you use Flouro, inspect the line before putting out the lure just to make sure it hasn't been too chewed up. If so, replace it so you don't worry about loosing that trophy or your dinner. Hope that helps.

[@secondstartotheright]

Depends on what kind of fishingbim doing but the way you guys fish i would use a titanium leader called "knot 2 kinky" its super strong and abrasion resistant but, still has lots of streatch

[@davidwestwood5968]

Well ,at least that's one less plastic bag that won't end up in a turtles nose...great vid guys...

[@petermyers479]

Cool experience with the Booby Birds.

[@fissh29]

HEAVY FLOUROCARBON LEADER!

[@ILoveMyself000]

Keep on posting, and loved the clickbait, lmao...

[@ourladynd3580]

Can we have an update on the water system, how effective and ur collection system. Luv ya guys‼ Esp the pup...🐶

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

The rain catchment or water maker or both??

[@ourladynd3580]

@@Tulasendlesssummer I would love to know more about both if possible, and maybe even how the generator apllies as well, when used and what circumstances....been following since trawler days...my first ever posting ...was so excited you responded i woke my wife up 🤫 Please be safe, here in Orlando and a HC worker ....please

[@joelmayne7376]

Billy, sure someone has asked this question before. Thou I have noticed in earlier videos or comments. Do you have working radar? and /or AIS on board? I see the radar antenna on the starboard aft quarter.

[@BastienKoert]

Stop at Marigot Bay next time. One of my favourite places in St Lucia. Rodney Bay is busier but good bars.

[@chewybacchus5918]

Hey Billy. Would luv an update on how your dyneema rigging is holding up

[@jemano14]

Better to go mono or Fluorocarbon you will get more bites, because some fish are leader shy and they can see the wire and won’t bite, but you have a better chance of getting your lure bitten off from fish that have teeth like kingfish ect. If you don’t use wire, I would go regular mono leader, good luck 👍🏻

[@backthebadge4009]

Always use a metal leader.....that way if wahoo hits it he doesn’t bite the line, causing you to lose your leader....

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

That title...😊😊😊

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Thanks for taking the effort to clean up our oceans, by catching those plastic bags... LOL

[@bocororo]

Try seeing if your lure is running straight and not like a propeller. And try different types. in the caribbean fish like shiny objects the sun reflects very well on shiny lures try using squid skirts pink or purple. For deeper /darker water try a darker lure like a dark blue or dark purple 700ft to 1500ft for shallower water 300 to 500ft or so try yellow / green or orange lure. There is a lure we called it a spoon it's basically just like a stainless spoon works good as well. Over here we have a line with weights every feet of line we call it the Rosario. In our language it means the plastic necklace with a cross on it or simply like a prayer. Because it gets the fish out of the deep. Mostly for wahoo tough.

[@bocororo]

facebook.com/subwayaruba/videos/1392748710896585/ This is a link for a subway commercial for this season but the guy has a rosario it's the big gray roll at the beginning. You can't see it very clear tough hard to find something similar on google. I may have one laying around if i find it i'll take a good picture of it.

[@plainswanderer3043]

You guys are lucky to watch that feeding frenzy! At 12:52 that's a Masked Booby!

[@warren935]

IMO always best to stay with mono. Wire will rust and break, probably what happened to your ceder plug. Flouro is great but really expensive and unless you are targeting leader shy Tuna you really don't need it. We are getting ready to move out to Oregon and will be getting rid of a bunch of lures. Contact and i can set you up.

[@jbradin6312]

Great video. Loved all the sailing. I love watching the battle between the flying fish and boobies.

[@brianmclanahan618]

Use mono leader unless you are getting cut off. If your getting cut offs then go to singe stran wire called toothproof. Mono 80 or 100lb test. When your back in Florida hit me up I can hook you up and give you some tips and techniques

[@jackfntwist]

I thought this was a family channel. Lol.

[@randelljohn6483]

St Lucia my country

[@MichaelBuck]

ARC = Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - www.worldcruising.com/arc/event.aspx NARC = North Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - www.sailopo.com/NARC_Rally_NARC_Rally_Overview.aspx World ARC = Around The World Ralley - www.worldcruising.com/world_arc/worldarcitinerary.aspx There are 10 ARCS that the World Cruising Club manages - www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx

[@mounfred]

You are wonderfull

[@scottpetrone6284]

I'm presuming that you're using braided line on your reel. Always use fluorocarbon leader as it's flexible and strong. the most important not is the knot you make between the braided line and the fluorocarbon. And open ocean you probably want to use 60 to 80 lbs fluorocarbon. If you're going too fast say over 5 knots you're going to end up catching a lot of barracuda. You need to get your artificials down further which is quite difficult if you don't have a downrigger. What I would do is when you're under way is to have somebody cast with a spinning rod using a spoon you can sometimes catch Jack's that way. Always use high quality hooks like Gamakatsu, not inexpensive but high-quality and hooks stay Sharp.

[@dopekilla_1057]

I would say at first glance your cedar plug is dull and boring. I would go for something with a metallic flash ability and bright colors. The green plastic bag looked better than your lure. Maybe even a bait strip set up. Check out YBS lure challenge on KZbin, Brodie is getting it done. LOL Love your channel!!

[@jimgavin1761]

Stainless Wire leader with swivel should work.

[@donnobles5272]

Billy, Question not related to this video. If you were to buy another autopilot for your old trawler, would you still purchase the SI-TEX SP-70 again?.Why or why not? SI-TEX SP-70

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yes. Simple, affordable, reliable. I have no relation to the company. Comnav is also a very similar unit I think probably uses a lot of the same components.

[@donnobles5272]

@@Tulasendlesssummer - Thank you