Boat Life During an Historic Southern Winter - Ep. 332 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

[@Bubba88d1]

Native South Carolinian here. Grew up in the midlands, living in the upstate, but love going to the coast. I can literally smell this video! And BTW, it literally NEVER snows in Charleston. Just southern hospitality trying to make you feel at home!

[@badcat4707]

Good morning to Akiva 🐺 and Crew , as a Canadian who lives with snow all winter long it was pretty amusing to see that Florida got a snowfall last week 😹😸😹 , Steve ,with all the gear and preparations you did for Arabella did you think to pack a snow shovel 😸😺 --- Hah ! 2 seconds after I post this comment Steve pulls out a pink snow shovel 😹😹😹

[@paulgreteman2842]

Come to the coast they said! We'll have a great time they said! Bollocks I say!! Love ya all!

[@billlippincott3937]

Good morning A2A gang. Steve and Robin: a very historic trip in many ways. Glad you are keeping a great attitude. It's so good to see Anne aboard.

[@bbrockert]

The edit from the bridge passage to him bundled up squinting into the mist cracked me up. Looks like one of those days that Calvin's dad would say "builds character", as if these guys aren't already characters. If they make it down to the intracoastal in Florida, there are an insane number of sunk and abandoned boats. I swung through there in early January and every causeway has boats sunk next to it and run aground on it. Even in a small canal on Merritt Island there were two big power boats sunk, there doesn't seem to be anyone funded to get rid of them, and the salvage value of a plastic boat is negative.

[@Tom-ru2kv]

Holy shit that looks brutal! I imagine your characters are all fully built!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Being sick and having had the surprise of a new layer of snow this morning after a spring-like warm day yesterday, I absolutely can feel you guys! Dang! What a strange winter this is all over the world! (I am in Europe)!

[@glencrandall7051]

I really enjoy sailing but there is no way you would get me on a boat in that weather. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@ryan_mcme]

Good morning, 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕

[@earlbrown]

Yep, you picked the 'perfect' time to be in GA. This is the first time I've ever seen where it snowed here twice in one year. And had 5 day streaks in the 20's. Normally it snows about 2 out of 3 winters. Snows in the evening, ONE day of snow on the ground, and day three it's melted (except for patches in the shade), and that's it. This year was a nightmare.

[@rickhalstead8990]

Ha - Your discussion of the ordeal reminds me of when I did the trip in the winter of 1975/spring of1976. That was one of the coldest winters on the east coast. No heat in the cabin except the flame from a can of stereo. Condensation was so bad I would wake up to see ice sickles that had formed inside the cabin. Without a doubt it was the most bone chilling cold I have ever experienced and over several months to boot. I can also state, however, it was one of the best experiences and now look back on it fondly. I expect you will do the same one day. Cheers

[@ianb5949]

Sounds like same year as my trip from Tampa to the BVI

[@properfunny]

I find it funny that there is more snow in Florida than in Minnesota during this video. I hope that the warm weather returns soon for you guys.

[@RussWabuda]

so good to see you, best wishes and enjoy, you earned it.

[@mercermouth7571]

Welcome to SC...! I understand these videos are behind your live schedule, but I surely wanted to catch up while you're so close to my home port... :/

[@BulletproofPastor]

We're in NE Texas, near Texarkana, and when it gets cold I have to drain the hoses and put our water booster pump in the garage. We use rainwater for our livestock and when it's too cold for the hoses and pump I have to haul water in 5 gal. buckets. Hauling water isn't too bad but watching you shovel water (snow) reminded me just how much I DON'T LIKE snow. Stay warm.

[@Staypositive1206]

Akiva, such a good boy.

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@bvalt1]

Omg I'm up here in MA working outside and it looks warmer here, hope you finally get to see some warm weather!!!

[@shortypalmer2560]

You past right through my old stomping grounds. I grew up in Beaufort and spent a lot of time in the water.

[@budschermerhorn6062]

Good morning from Sandwich, MA

[@AcornToArabella]

Good morning!

[@americanbaldguy]

It must feel good to be called 'Captain'. Happy Friday everyone!

[@RichardValdes-q8t]

Florida is calling with warm weather

[@GreybeardMO]

Good prep for some future cold water sailing. Key West is 74f today... just keep sailing :D

[@jlemieu1]

great explanation of a wet cold. Many don't understand it like us in the North due.

[@schaefer32100]

I has watch the cold weather move across the southern states and new you were in for it . The location system says you now at St August in Florida hopefully the weather is turning in your favor. The motor sounds great glad you were able to get her humming. As to moving the controls. Please take into account that you need to have it close enough for changing directions and speed.

[@d.a.2351]

Feels like I am watching Deadliest Catch. Stay warm.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

Hey from Arizona! I could box up some "dry heat", looks like you could use some! Been following since before you poured the keel. It has been a l-l-long road. Dreams that are worthy are never easy. Your friend Dean

[@COPKALA]

it reminds me of some pictures I saw of Geneva lake and/or lake Michigan in some 'cold' winters (few years ago).

[@felipericketts]

Akiva didn't seem to mind the cold too much! 🙂

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

My wife and I built a house and moved from Denver to Charleston, SC three years ago. Cost-of-living was one reason, but my wife's from NOLA so we left the snow as another reason. Typical, that I tossed my ice scraper two weeks before this storm! Good times!

[@horatiohornblower868]

Sooooo glad the sailing bug never bit me…

[@Jeffrey-ed8sz]

Yes Sir, it gets cold here in S.C. You should try summertime roasting in the I.C.W.😊

[@ianb5949]

Please don't snap at me. My birthday is in the middle of February. I was living in the British Virgin Islands and one of the Hertz Rent-a-boat companies needed another delivery of a brand new vessel ( Gulf Star 50) from Tampa to Tortola. I was on the verge of being gleeful when you showed the snow in South Carolina. Because the trip from Tampa started off below freezing. As Arabella continued her journey south and the cockpit clothing became sleeping bags, I moderated my glee to sympathy and empathy. The delivery to Tortola was also a delivery of freight for the charter boat stores. My forward cabin (fo'c'sle) was stuffed with pillows. Hooray! At least I was in a warm bunk. I am really saddened for everyone on Arabella. So, who got to sleep with Akiva? A one dog night. The cold snap won't last. It'll get warmer. I promise.

[@DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA]

Cold happens. Congratulations on your success in getting safely south.

[@jimaffinito1809]

Get yourselves through the Panama Canal and up to Monterey bay. We’ve got waves, whales, wind and wine. The west is the best! Can you imagine sailing up past Big Sur? Cmon! I’ve got good shark stories.

[@jarmokankaanpaa6528]

Looks like you have more snow in South Carolina than we have here in southern Finland, on the same parallel as Anchorage, Alaska and Nanortalik, Greenland!

[@David-sp7gc]

Akiva seems perfectly content in the cold. Teach him to drive.

[@pparker5113]

Sad that you didn't get to linger in the low country, it is beautiful. We may be getting some lumber from Jack for a stem repair on a 66 year old boat, yeah that maintenance is a bitch. Glad you are somewhere warm finally (FL).

[@Ayns.L14A]

Happy Friday everyone.....Don't forget to hit the like button, it costs nothing takes less than a second and it helps the channel grow, thank you...XXX

[@rodneywroten2994]

Love the netting fence to protect your pup. Starting to worry that whales are learning to jump on deck to try to remove barnacle off there body's by scraping on edge of boat

[@ianb5949]

Think about the flying fish landing on the deck each night.

[@joefin5900]

You got a little taste of what Shackleton and Slocum went through.

[@AcornToArabella]

🥶

[@marknelon6958]

One of the coldest winters was on the river at Charleston Naval Base.

[@kenthresh3350]

Akiva says: "What? its warm out."

[@Staypositive1206]

Also, you should look into Poler's Zonker Napsack. Basically a sleeping bag you can move around in. I live in Germany and it gets cold, but buildings are insulated enough that with my napsack I rarely if never crack the heat in the winter. Excellent for camping, of course, but not sure how it would perform in the salt.... the fashion level is a choice thou. haha

[@BluesAlmighty]

Well, it snowed in Florida, too 🤷🏽‍♂️ They might blame you for bringing the cold weather along with you 😅

[@hypnocracy6102]

Wow...bad luck on the weather. It seems I recall Steve saying he wouldn't be taking Arabella south...was at some point during the construction days. Something about wood rot? No matter, I'm glad you changed your mind and the weather will warm up in due time.

[@ZigZagMarquis]

@ 17:10 Kiva be like, "This is some bull-sh*t!" 😛

[@howardmarshall5713]

Steve. Do you have any new Info about sail Cargo's progress on the wooden ship they were building. I haven't seen anything on that channel for awhile now. Are you planning any future visits to them in the future.

[@JoBianco]

I think Steve is getting to his breaking point!

[@curtyoung3153]

You are right, you do need to haulout desperately as your hull has been absorbing moisture for months now. The question is; are you going to let the hull dry out before painting?

[@funsmasher7018]

Some days it is warmer off shore due to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream warming the surrounding air. Left the dock in Ocean City Md the other day in 25 degrees, 10 miles off it was 40, another 10 miles east it was over 50.

[@ianb5949]

Don't rub it in!

[@Lloyd973]

Rare year for weather in georgia. Florida also had snow.

[@fredflintstone8048]

Just think how cold it would have been without Woble Glarming.

[@oleran4569]

At 2:54 that LCU seems a bit stern low. Is that usual?

[@dougmaclean9752]

what do you know ! you guys probably set a new record for going south ! I'm sure you had fun with all your extended stops but you are paying for it now

[@markbrooks1111]

If you can’t climb a mountain climb a tree 🌲. Thought you guys were going south. Looks like you’re in Alaska 😅. Akiva said you’re a bunch of winers. 🐕

[@rexmyers991]

Talk about terrible timing. Worst winter weather here n Florida in 50 years. And, your are right in it.

[@davegower6919]

You may be cold but I bet you wouldn't swap it for the world. Think warm thoughts. LOL.

[@Ioyotm]

Are you still here?! I will drive over immediately!

[@s.simsmamasboy]

He recognized that Yankee draull....let em wait ,

[@kenthresh3350]

I guess you should carry a snow shovel on a sailboat.

[@randolphfriend8260]

💜 🥶

[@seancbrophy]

Love hearing when Nova Scotia is somehow involved with A2A and its subsidiaries. :]

[@GreybeardMO]

Ice-y W :D

[@donchonealyotheoneal5456]

I'm sorry to interrupt But I think you should have said thank you for obliging Us and I just wanted to point out that akiva is the bravest sailor on the yacht it is so damn cute I love when you include him in the videos because I think he's gorgeous but I sure that he's a pain in the butt because it's not easy to have a dog on a boat I've been following you since you poured the lead and mainly because you had a passion and you had a dog named akiva and he was there during all the boat build had the patience of Noah notice I didn't say job😊 because he knew that he was going to be stuck on a boat for a long time😊 without a pee or poop break and no interactions with other beings like himself he needs to be around other dogs he needs to sniff the butts of other dogs he's tired of sniffing your butt LOL Nicole didn't chase you from the West and get used to change because nothing is like it was I love you guys be safe ciao for now

[@worldexplorer75]

ICW = Icy Water? ;-)

[@sparknflash3]

Brrr!

[@cottonwood6676]

Yet another great video! Keep them coming!! While you were cold in this video, it looks like you have found some warm weather in Florida. We look forward to seeing you enjoying warmer scenes soon... You talked about not setting sails in the cold. Here is a good video of a Finnish crew setting their sails while going through a snow storm in August on their way through the Northwest Passage from Alaska to Greenland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3uwZ5VrntObe6ssi=1et_0Wn4KN4osMPe

[@mwhelan53]

You guys are dragging the

[@stevelyle3080]

Get an autopilot.

[@donchonealyotheoneal5456]

I support this channel because the lumber was sourced on your own farm and because you had a passion to build a boat and sail wherever you want to however I don't support someone raping the land and selling off the lumber for profit I think that time is over there are so many other ways to build a boat economically and sustainably like you said it takes a lot of maintenance and more lumber if you want to keep a boat afloat there are so many millionaires and billionaires out there but for no reason but to waste it they don't care where the lumber comes from or what it takes to sustain a equilibrium obviously I'm an environmentalist and I realize that the resources are limited do the ability of the land to recover and if you take too much old growth out of a forest it will never recover okay maybe in a couple hundred years but that's longer than I want to wait for people to realize that they go too far with their riches and their wealth just because you can doesn't mean that it's right

[@wayneclark7048]

Don't you got to love "Global Warming"? Damm were is my " Global Warming "!

[@BluesAlmighty]

Globally, it warmed as of average temperature. Locally, you'll see more and more extremes 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@nathandenny5575]

Do a little reading and you may start to understand how climate change works. Or don’t. Remain clueless.