BUSY BUSY BOATYARD [Adventure #24]

With Varuna in the boatyard waiting for her bowsprit replacement, we have been out all over California with Ty working, but it’s finally time to say goodbye to the working world and head back to the coast.
On our way back, we happen across Buttonwillow airport and some guys out there flying some pretty awesome remote control aircraft, doing all sorts of acrobatics and aerial tricks. We also get in some awesome footage of some of California’s iconic fields of produce in the rich agricultural region of the Central Valley.
Once we get back to the boatyard, it’s time to see how the repair progress is coming along. They have the new stainless bowsprit all made up, getting it’s final welds and fitting on the deck to work with our anchor system. It’s been a slow process, but they’ve been doing an outstanding job!
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Footage from September 2016

[@barb9124]

I'm happy for you that things worked put with the insurance. The new bowsprit is certainly an upgrade. Fair winds....

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Thanks Barb, you never know with insurance. We thank our lucky stars.

[@SailingStarCatcher]

ROCK SOLID it looks.

[@iseeteefilms.4575]

great videos... cant wait to moveaboard and sail away myself... thanks 4 sharing

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Always room on the ocean for another passionate sailor, thank you for watching.

[@theislandpackrat]

I lived in Bakersfield in the 60's The growth is unbelievable! That's a nice bow sprit but that's what I paid for my boat. You sure won't have to worry about it breaking!

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Big town Bakersfield. 1/5 of our Varuna was the cost of this sprit.

[@jimmcdonald9244]

What's a journey with a purpose? Great vids guys !

[@johnmackinnon3746]

Jim McDonald

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

We are planning to give back along our journey and spend time sharing stories, sweat labor and needed supplies along the way in the off beaten path towns that can often be forgotten. We have not mentioned too much of our purpose in our videos at this time since we want to be doing before we talk about it.

[@kd4ysi]

looking good y'all be back at it before too long

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Cheers.

[@southjersey7933]

Thanks for the great vid. I also appreciate you including the cost and time. This gives a more complete image to those of us still concidering the lifestyle.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

You are most welcome, it is our intention to help people with what the reality of cost might be based purely on our experience.

[@499PUCK]

Nothing can beat a Double-Double from In-N-Out.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Nom Nom.

[@bryandove595]

The drone footage is wonderful!

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Cheers mate.

[@Malckom2009]

i agree about in and out burgers i never leave California with finding one

[@PhillipHoskyn]

thats also a really good "dont argue get out of my way bowsprit" too for other yachts....wont work on the big ships but...cheers

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Yep, we almost had someone drag right into us the other nice. We were thinking we might sink them.

[@johndonaldson5126]

You are playing where I lived for 25 years. We SCUBA dived on boats in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, and I sailed and took my PWC out on the ocean many many times. Ventura Harbor was both our ocean launch point, and go to place for weekend days to poke around the harbor and shops. We've moved away now and I really miss the ocean. The bow sprit looks like it is going to outlast the boat. The little RC jets were very cool.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Where are you now, you sure did live in a very nice playground. The RC jets were quite an amazing find in the middle of that hot land. The bow sprit will outlast us all.

[@johndonaldson5126]

We live in Redding, CA now. It's a 3 hour drive to the coast and the coast in this area is no where as inviting as the Channel Islands area. We are happy with a 21' Yamaha twin jet SX210 boat on local lakes now. Back in 1974 I planned a sailing cruise on a 51' Wharram that my friend built. We went so far as to having learned how to plot with a sextant, took first aid courses, roughly planned our course, and did a fair amount of local (SF Bay) sailing. I was into sailing from 1965-2008. Back in the 70;s there was no GPS, no chart plotters, no Sat phones, the term "weather window" was not used, most jibs were hank on, forget having an electric windlass, forget having a water maker or solar cells. We had a depth sounder and Loran-C for navigation. The trip was cancelled when my friend divorced and his wife got the boat in the divorce. By that time I had the urge to see the world and moved to Paris France for three years. I'm 70 now and don't think I could tolerate the boat motion (that I love so much) any more. I've had bouts with vertigo. But the call to the sea is still there. I spent about 16 months at sea on two U.S. Navy ships and the sea got in my blood. Back then I read every cruising book I could find, perhaps 100 of them. I was thrilled to discover videos like yours on youtube. I've watched a few hundred over the past several months. SV Delos is my favorite. I wish you fair winds and following seas. I have subscribed and will follow your travels. My favorite videos are those at sea. I usually fast forward through most of the land segments. To me it's all about the wind, waves, and boat motion.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

John thank you for watching, we will be bringing you back to sea with us shortly as we have been land bound for too long. Thank you for your service in the Navy and your dedication to the sea itself, it is amazing how technology has changed sailing and made it much more achievable for the average person these days. Of course pay due respects to mother nature and understanding her power will never give way to technology. We also love Delos, they are one of our favourites and we follow them on patreon. Fair winds to you sir.

[@peterkacandes5905]

Buttonwillow also has a great motorcycle racing track.

[@lrs8369]

Great video, I live in the valley and learned a lot about from your tour of the state. Good luck to you both.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Thank you Lance, you have some great country out here. Cheers.

[@cruisesail4310]

The new bowsprit is looking solid. I am interested in how it will respond when you get into heavy seas. Sounds like the boat has a thick deck, likely due to the planned install of the anchor winch. This is helpful in managing the stress from sailing. Hope you return to the sea soon, your getting to accustomed to solid ground. ;>)

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Handles well, we have not noticed any real change. The weight is mostly the same as before as the size is slightly smaller than the previous. We gave it a great shake down in 30 knots around Santa Cruz Island for the last week.

[@unclemuir]

You found a good boatyard. They know their stuff. It may be coming along slowly but from what i have seen your grand children will be able to use it when they are grown. When you live in L.A. you kind of get bored with In and Out burgers.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Bored with In and Out? We can't talk anymore :) Yes we know to appreciate the long hard work these guys are doing.

[@unclemuir]

I'm a big Tommy's burgers fan.Chili cheese burgers and tamales. I'm not badmouthing In and out. The Snyder In And Out family has been a great supporter of car racing and still is. It may not be the racing that I have been involved in in many years. I still see the grand daughter and owner a few times a year as like her father she is a racer . People call her the Burger Queen. I used to eat at the same restaurant at an airport that her father ate at very often and spoke with him often. Maybe I am just jaded since there are a few in and outs within ten minutes of my house. I hope you two are on your way soon.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

We have always heard good things about the way the family supports their employees, never knew of the racing connection so that will be a good read for us. Thank you and we will talk soon.

[@insaynbcr]

Looking good! Can't wait until you two get back underway and get some salt spraying again.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Ahh it feels good.

[@chuckklima807]

That certainly looks like a hefty piece of steel, any idea what it weighs? Did you consider adding a strut under the platform to the bow near the waterline to help support the weight?

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

I can't be sure of the weight, 60-70 pounds I think. It is almost identical in weight to the previous one, the UMHD helps reduce the weight and add strength. We did look at adding a strut and it was on the original plan, after we reduced the length and added more through bolts on the deck we decided it was not needed.

[@richardhobbs9038]

I like Hillary's, " . . . don't they know who we are?" on the boatyard bowsprit work progress. Ha ha ! ! !

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

:) . Haha thanks Richard.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

What did they use to fill the gap between the SS plate and the fiberglass deck? Polyethylene filler? That's interesting. I thought that was pretty easy to drill through though. I was wondering how they were going to seal that up since the vertical windlass had to penetrate through both of the layers and on through below the deck level. It looked like a bugger to get sealed up. again. Hopefully the filler they used will keep the moisture out of the windlass motor. That's a serious piece of stainless steel gear they built for you. A nice solid anchorsprit for a couple of thousand in out of pocket I should say. I'm jelly. I'll be building something out of wood probably this winter for Barry Duckworth. I'll avoid the method they used on Varuna's original version though.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

You would do well to avoid the way our previous was, the filler was UMHW and is a super beast. They spent a good 2-3 days solid to get through using holesaw to place the windlass.

[@jimf1795]

A video of Hillary taking a shower? I approve!!!

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Well we would need to ask questions otherwise. ;)

[@todloeffelholz5815]

It won't be much longer and you'll be cruisin: )

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Ahh those are the days :)

[@tahoo2121]

Glad the insurance benefited you.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Thanks Rodger, we are skeptical of insurance at the best of times. We are very grateful we had a good experience.

[@peterkacandes5905]

Might have been nice to get an extensible bow pole along side of the anchor sprit for the asymmetrical spinny.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

We do have a whisker pole, its great to run with the asym!

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Looks like they are doing a proper job mate, but slightly over engineered, well it will probably not fail there anymore 👍.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Well said on the over engineering, they wanted to do even more and build us a navy destroyer. We were happy with the infantry transport version, this ram will keep people away.

[@timwilliams3835]

I literally live ten minutes from the Buttonwillow airport.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Some nice farm land out there, and what a cool airport to find.

[@pdzh]

Just wondering are you guy still in USA? me and my wife wore thinking to get away from all the city and truck driving staff. We wore actually talking about sailing as a crew with someone. So let us know what you are thinking. We may even get over to Mexico if have to.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Almost ready to leave the USA, we do not currently have any need for crew until we cross the pacific.

[@pdzh]

Adventure Adrift ok, that's cool. I am actually thinking to get catamaran for me and my wife and covert it to electric motor.

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Hi Guys, I would have thought they would have put a V on the roller for the anchor chain .

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

The rollers are not in place yet, currently metal spacers.

[@billylallen2662]

The problem for California water is exactly what you said. Dams and aquducts were last built in the 1950's &60's. That is the reason for the great farms that Cal. has. But through the 70's to now government has done nothing to store more water. When I drove truck through the Central Valley, farmers knew of the water issues. That was in the early 90's. They have been battling the government, who has been cutting their supply of water. This has resulted in farmers using wells, but the drought has and the farmers trying to keep their family farms working has dried those up. The increase population also has had an affect. But let's go back to my first comment. No dams or aquaducts have been built since the 50's & 60's. Plus more water is being release from the dams and aquaducts into the ocean. The problem we face is the government as far as our water supply. To much is being release into the ocean and not enough is being stored for a extra supply. The drought has only shown the mismanagement of our water system to those who have been paying attention. I know that many ochards have been bulldozed, because they have dried up. If you have ever grown any trees that produce, you know how many years it takes to get any production out of the trees. It is a huge investment. Sorry but that touched a nerve...it is unfortunate that young people have not witness what has happen in Cali and the affects it has had on the farmers, their workers and the price of produce.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Very sad state of affairs indeed, you say they have been releasing fresh water into the ocean ? Was this during a time with abundance and they had not built adequate storage? Sometimes we look at the amazing accomplishments that America has, the interstate road system is an amazing project. Somewhere along the line it looks like the general upkeep and future planning for these though has been forgotten. The farms and orchards are critical, hopefully someone does something to help.

[@GeorgeGraves]

The repair looks awesome. But, I guess I don't understand how boat insurance works. For example....If the front bumper of my car fell off, I wouldn't be able to make a claim with my insurance company. What am I missing?

[@kevinp100]

GeorgeGraves if your front bumper falls off and it gets scratched, you can make a claim with your insurance. This is why we pay into insurance. Please remember this for future reference

[@GeorgeGraves]

What you're describing is a warranty. Now, if someone had hit you, and the bumper fell off and got scratched, yes, I could see insurance picking up the bill. But if your 10-15 year old car is parked, and the bumper falls off....that's not the responsibility of the insurer. That's on you. So for your future reference, I would say that insurance is not the same as a warranty. ;) So I'm still confused. (it's awesome they are covering it, I just don't get why)

[@flacousa62]

I too want to know the name of the Insurance so can buy it for my car so next time the transmission goes I can claim it

[@kevinp100]

It falls under the comprehensive category (coverage other than collision). Now if your engine were to take a dump, that's a different story.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

To be honest, we can't answer you question. We are as unsure how marine insurance works as you, we didn't think the contact insurance until someone told us they might cover that. So we reached out and explained exactly what happened and they fixed it. I believe it is not even an expensive well used cruising insurance? We use Geico Marine.

[@davidsharpe7644]

You must have been shocked and surprised that such an important integral item on Varuna was missed during the survey prior to you purchasing the yacht.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

We were a little shocked, seems like that would be picked up and it is not like it is hidden.

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Just for you Ty, AFL grand final: Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs meet in 2016 decider, live blog By Dean Bilton Updated about an hour agoSat 1 Oct 2016, 5:29pm Map: Melbourne 3000The Western Bulldogs have won their first premiership since 1954 with a nail biting 22-point victory over the Sydney Swans in the AFL grand final at the MCG.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

What would he do without you giving the home lowdown. ;)

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Adventure Adrift Well I did not give in the grand final result for the rugby in Sydney.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Was that the Storm and the Sharks?

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Adventure Adrift I think so as I don't really follow the football and specially not into state, as I am from Victoria. And pretty sure that the sharks won the game.

[@MapleCookieYacht]

Love the music at 3:03. What is it?

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Thanks we love it as well. Ambient by Anton.

[@jeremyrainman]

That is one big chunk of steel on the bow. It really looks oversized a bit.

[@jimmyz688]

jeremyrainman I agree....looks like it's built like a brick shithouse that is 2 feet longer than it should be. Serves its purpose but Varuna will be angry at such a bad breast augmentation. Tough times ahead.... Varuna will let you know. Then she will be over it...and all will be well...until the next major issue. Normal boat ownership...no worries

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

No Jimmy, no more issues ever. ;)

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

3 inches shorter than the previous one and almost the same in weight.

[@1yachtcarpenter]

Heavy Duty pulpit. Not over built at all... LOL

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

We look at it now and think, hmm could have gone smaller. Bloody worked like a charm helping guide our chain and hold the snubber on a 20k heavy load during a 40knot blow for 3 days. The guy that dragged anchor was going to hit our ram.

[@1yachtcarpenter]

I'm sure it held just fine. Could not have done better myself.... really like your vids.. keep them coming.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Thanks.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

We watched your videos as well, really amazing work. Did you start on yachts or as a finish carpenter or ?

[@1yachtcarpenter]

Started boats at searay in Florida in 81. Love it to this day today..This is my Dharma. It looks to me that you guys found yours. Much luck..

[@kevinp100]

I would be disappointed if this boatyard tried to charge you out of pocket fees such as docking. They are making good money off your insurance co. plus you are giving them good advertising. Good luck. Can't wait for more sailing episodes.

[@AdventureAdriftSailing]

Thanks Kevin, we agree. Not sure if that is standard though for the cost you think they could not charge dock fees. We heard from some people that boatyards do, sounds outrageous.