It had to happen eventually .... every Sailors WORST nightmare 🥺 (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep 212)

[@daneetaran8784]

Grace if your sister doesn't mind, please keep us updated on how she is doing. Shes in my prayers , I'm a breast cancer survivor too i remember the feelings , fears and emotions, Grace you are such a great example to your sis. God bless and fill you both with strength and courage. ❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

hi there! i will for sure do that :) Have an update coming out in the next video :) Wishing you continued good health😘

[@davidnichols147]

Yes, Grace please keep us updated on your sister's surgery, we are all praying for a fast and complete recovery.

[@dacapo82]

On our trip to Halifax last summer, we had two humpbacks decide they wanted to clean our bottom for us. First one we felt a bump in about 100 feet behind the transom the fin came up and gave a slap. Freaked us all out The next morning, we heard a similar thud and saw a pod of Minkies about 25 yards off our port. So kind of know what it was

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Wow ok that is super super freaky. This is the type of story we've heard from time to time - enough that we think about whales fairly regularly while out there! You just never know. We cruised Lake Brasdor and loved it. Its a beautiful area!

[@billmead5052]

I loved seeing Grace's face light up with joy at seeing the whales so close!!! I hope your trip home went well. Fair winds sailors

[@loisphillips5826]

Wow, must have been kind of scary seeing the whale under the boat. Great video. Always enjoy Sundays with Calico Skies

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

It was terrifying. Also thrilling. But rarely have been so terrified at sea!

[@donlindell1994]

These weeks have really been fun. The whales are so exciting, but so is simply relaxing on the beach and finding remarkable shells. The birds were hilarious and I can easily relate to how Bill just talks to them like they were drinking buddies. Loved the sunset timelapse

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

So good to be back to sailing and not doctors and refits!

[@donlindell1994]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing isn’t that the truth. I remember years ago when I broke my T6 vertebrae in a motorcycle accident (a 3-beer story) I spent quite some time with a voice in my head telling my I was made of porcelain and everyone treated me like a wounded soldier. It was a long time before I realized that *I* had to begin moving forward and just enjoy the world as before and pretty soon everyone else did as well. I see that time coming bit by bit. This episode was the perfect example.

[@sallycupka7306]

The sounds of sailing thru the water sounds wonderful, peaceful.

[@Barefoot-Rob]

Wow, those few spots where you had a camera fixed on the boat showing your sail, at a faster speed, really screwed with my vertigo! I had to look away, lol.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

I have gotten seasick editing lol

[@SMM-Mystery]

Bill, the next time you need to swing your boat around don't pull, push. Use the nose of the dinghy to push the boat around. Pulling, especially with a RIB and tied to the transom, is very hard on the motor and the boat. Just a helpful hint from someone who has learned the hard way. Hope all goes well and you guys keep fighting the good fight.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Good idea! that was way more difficult than it needed to be haha

[@darrengladstone3159]

Interesting, there is a differnce on the engine between pulling a pushing? I mean for a outboard playing tug boat either way its hard on the engine because you’re going to get a lot of cavitation

[@scottthompson138]

Grace. I just love your show. And sv Delos. The only 2 shows I watch. I don’t even sail ,

[@scottthompson138]

And just so you know. My mom died of breast cancer. Actually it was$

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Aw this made me smile! Super happy we're resonating with ya :)

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Im so sorry to hear this :/ It is becoming so widespread. Im very sorry for your loss.

[@BillGornicki-qj9mk]

Great episode! And really nice to see you’re well Grace.

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Hey, I like the mid sail gunslinger music you had going. 😎

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

thank ya :)

[@skohaya]

Glad the beast stayed under the water and didn't decide to pop up for a breath or view. Hope all went well with your sister's surgery. Praying quick healing & comfort for her. Pray they get all of the preCa tissue. Blessings!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Seriously!! Thank for you she is doing well!

[@rainfinger]

Great video, sharing your familie's updates too.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks so much!

[@dannyfisher9223]

Hey guy's thanks for another awesome episode! Enjoy and stay safe!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank u so much!

[@vickypage8653]

Wishing your sister all the best!🌹

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@jorgegorina3039]

Awesome video. Prayers for u and your sister. ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you so much!

[@ralphjansen9205]

Our prayers go out for your Sisters surgery..

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

thank u :)

[@feanor3876]

Hey a good test of the radar marking bill as a danger.😊😊 On a serious note my stepmother and sister fought the same battle as you and your sister, i wish you both the best.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

ha! Thank you💓 Im sorry to hear that. Wishing you and your family good health🙏🏻

[@jonathanscott550]

good video. Just caught an extremely quick glimpse of the whale. Yes, I agree a boater scare having a huge beauty swim under or so close to boat! Even though you set anchor in that anchorage. Won't the swell still be felt coming through? The Calico Skies logo on the sail looks awesome. Okay you two catch you next video. Grace, I hope your sister OPERATION went well. Okay you two see you next video.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yes it was super cool but also super scary lol. Just don't know how aware they are of boats sailing around

[@jonathanscott550]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing well you spent time with the Crazy Canuck Darryl and nothing could be scarier that that 😆 🤣

[@sailingarista]

Thanks for sharing your excitement at the whales and prayers for your sister and your family ❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank u💓

[@Bloodwealth]

Hi guys love the channel. I would like to hear bill talk more about your passages. Long passages or short sails like how much gas, solar, water, wind planning/weather planning, what sails and why. Idk just some ideas maybe you could add into the episodes more. I'd like to think im learning from Bill and other KZbin sailors alike preparing for my own sailing journey one day 😊 cheers guys!!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

HI there. Thank you so very much for your feedback. We love to receive this type of feedback it helps quite a lot so again thank you :) Its funny because these are things us sailors talk about all the time but not something I generally film. We will aim to include more about the topics youve raised for our pacific prep! Hope to see you out there some day!

[@patriciabowe2817]

Enjoy your sailing resilience in all matters keeping real….. best to you both in the new year🎉❤

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you friend :) Back at you with best wishes for you and your family in 2024💓

[@georgehiotis]

Wishing your sister a speedy recovery.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank ya!!!

[@Jack-ne8vm]

A bridle on the skiff hooked to anchor line might keep skiff straight.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yes a bridle would help, learned that trying to pull off a friend who had run aground

[@bubbagail7450]

Great vid guys, sailing over a whale gave me flashbacks of reading Moby Dick in my youth ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Grace you are really looking well, our prayers are with the family.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you! Def don't need a whale swimming under out boat!

[@karlfair]

My first experience with a whale was just outside of San Francisco. We were fishing with my grandfather, I was about 8. It came up under the boat and lifted the boat, pushing it aside. My Dad and Grandfather were not to happy. I thought, this is better than Disneyland. Adrenalin junky at 8. All the best to your sister on a speedy recovery.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

LOl this is such a great story!!! Its funny because I considered calling this episode 'Thrilled and terrified' because I was both at the exact same time. On the one hand you are in awe but on the other its truly terrifying and potentially very bad. I bet my 8 year old self would have had the same reaction as you though! lol. Thanks for sharing Karl :)

[@shannonlowe2412]

Wow sailing over a whale 🥰. Curious if it might have been easier to use the dinghy to push your boat instead of pulling? Grace keeping your sister in my thoughts.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Pushing may have been easier lol

[@eileenderheim3768]

Love seeing whales but that must have been scary seeing it under the boat! Hoping for positive outcomes for your sister.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

It really was! We recovered fairly quickly but this is one of those things we've talked about for years. We have friends that have hit whales and its very bad. Nothing you can do either. Thank you so very much! She is in good health!!!

[@beachplumb]

A sailing instructor I knew back in the 90’s was also a cellist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He said he was practicing his cello down below in a sailboat somewhere near Stellwagen Bank (off the tip of Cape Cod), and he swears the vibration/reverberations of his playing attracted a pod of whales close to his boat. Who knows 😂

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

LOL yea I'd like to avoid that if possible, we had a buddy who was on an open 60 and hit a whate in the Atlantic

[@sallycupka7306]

Best wishe’s. To your sister, saying prayers 🙏🏻

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank u 💓

[@scyz2807]

Whales! You said Whales? Cool! There really were whales! : - ) And Graces response to the one that went under the boat, . . . 8 - 0 ! ! ! That gave me a good laugh. LOL

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂😂

[@petercaras3696]

VHF skip is very common in the Sea. I've made VHF contact with Marina Vallarta from Cabo! 285 miles. Talking to stations in Mazatlan from Baja is also not un heard of.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Crazy isn't it! Not sure what causes that anomaly

[@SailingCAVU]

When you get to Moorea you can swim with the whales, We did it when we were there highly recommend it.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

I can not WAIT for this!!!! hi friends!

[@lindamore7594]

Grace, you are looking fabulous! What is the brand of that fabulous pink top you are wearing in this video.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Aw thank you 😘. Ya know its actually a bra 😂 Cruisers and clothing sometimes lol Its actually Victoria Secret. I wanted a supportive but comfortable sports bra, randomly walked in there in AZ and scored it. Actually love it. Its the Featherweight Max Sports Bra: www.victoriassecret.com/us/vs/bras-catalog/1121497600?brand=&collectionId=b1415b55-1f44-437d-90ff-1bcae8926f78&limit=180&orderBy=REC&priceType=regular&productId=daa47511-a897-4024-9d92-d9f4cef30c45&stackId=98573336-f0a3-4d16-b681-cef4b25e04c7&genericId=11214976&choice=5TRG&product_position=3&stack_position=1&dataSource=manual-collection&categoryOne=TR

[@krystynadawson3318]

Will be adding your sister to my prayers, Gracie. Krystyna in Wisconsin 💕🙏🏻

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you so much!

[@debdoyle119]

Try using a swell bridle instead

[@dennishively5994]

Some really great whale video, thanks for sharing

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank u 🙏🏻

[@donclay3511]

How come you're using a vertical windmill instead of a horizontal one?

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

I'm not sure I've seen a marine version that was horizontal 🤔, not really sure why they are designed that way

[@b5kinner]

Reminded me of what seems like a 100 yrs ago my family was cruising in the Pudget Sound. My Kids were waist high and going down the channel into SanJuan Island a Menke whale came along side - my kids were literly hanging on to the life lines and looking down this whale's blow spout. whale swam aside the boat for 30-40 minutes and only left us when we turned to go into the marina.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Amazing creatures...from afar LOL

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video

[@tomvanaalst5790]

Best wishes to your sister. I hope all goes well. I don't understand why you wouldn't have used your inboard and rudder to turn the boat instead of fighting it with the dinghy.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

ha that may have been easier..its difficult to maneuver the boat backwards without getting so movement astern, since our primary hook was already down that wasn't possible. Ideally we would have had the tender ready to go with the stern hook as we set the primary anchor. As our friends arrived we helped them set both anchors at the same time

[@darrengladstone3159]

Tom, for your reference I did the same thing over the summer when winds shifted and I dropped a second hook. When I messaged Bill about it I think he told me at the time he normally does run the main engine. Then I pissed and moaned about not having a windlass on my 37' boat and how nice that must be.

[@cryptoscotts]

Have you ever seen a (semi) floating cargo container? THAT would be really scary to me 🙈

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

we have not 🙏

[@mamapetecooley7324]

Amazing!

[@kelliott4588]

Grace I love how excited u get when u c whales

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Such majestic animals!

[@brucerhodes8197]

I know you guys are animal lovers, but being on top of a whale is probably just a little to close for comfort. That was crazy, glad everything worked out well. It's been a long time waiting, but I can just feel that Pacific crossing inching up closer and closer, it won't be long now!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

We agree! lol, wasnt cool! It getting closer and we are excited for it!

[@guytrent967]

Great video the whales awesome

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

You all must have entered the "Sea of Cortez Triangle." Ha!

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

🤣

[@esmith1771]

There is a theory that the 3 American sailors & their boat that went missing last April in the Sea of Cortez (after departing from Mazatlan) might have hit a whale. Sadly no trace of the boat was ever found.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

yikes! thats the fear, they are such big animals!

[@KennyP88]

It would be scary to actually hit a whale, but giant octopuses would scare me more.😂😂

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

ya .. same lol

[@crowdfundcrew]

Love seeing whales - hope everything goes well with your sister.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thank you!

[@maryshevlin7667]

I thought you meant you were sinking or capsized - those would be much worse that seeing whales.

[@darrengladstone3159]

I think the risk is hitting a big intelligent animal… which may kill them but also would be like hitting a reef that can swim, and would easily crush your bow or catastrophically damage a keel or rudder.

[@faircompetition1203]

Every sailors worst nightmare is different , mine would be fire at sea followed by the rigg coming down

[@darrengladstone3159]

I think my nightmare sailing would be clowns… clowns boarding the boat. Creepy.

[@sailingEV888]

I would have used the nose the the dingy to push instead..

[@Dwade689]

So I was right, Bill did use soap 😂

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂

[@gidge34]

BILL ARE YOU AND JASON ANDERSON TWINS?

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

had to look him up .. wow def see the resemblance!

[@jorgeperez7048]

👍👍

[@Pasovineyard]

🙂🙂

[@codystout5353]

I have read stories about whales attacking boats

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Yes in Europe! Orca attacks have become quite common there

[@jayltd.7030]

RIP naomi terlini

[@timepasses3380]

Wishing the best for you and your family, health-wise in particular. Great video as usual, not a fan of dramatic thumbnails and titles.

[@leonasimmons162]

Can a whale flip a boat?

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Not sure about that but they can definitely sink a boat. We have heard stories and we have friends that have hit whales causing catastrophic damage. Def something we think about while we're out there!

[@davekimbler2308]

So what is the saIlers NIGHTMARE ? When i was in the navy it was running out of beer and smokes ! lol.. We would hit 1 or 2 whales a week on a bad week ! But Helga hold onto your boobs if we ran out of beer and smokes ! lol. Helga was our code for Blond well gifted woman .

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂😂

[@darrengladstone3159]

Yar!

[@gidge34]

Yo, algorithm wtf

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

😂

[@laurariley308]

🐋🐋🐳🐳

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@yesbigfootyes6902]

MMMMMMMMMMMMM

[@ckfpv]

Quit talking so fast brother slow down you look like your stressed 8:05 geeez take a deep breath and relax

[@darrengladstone3159]

I think that is Bills New-York-iness peaking out

[@reversingentropy]

Just a heads up, cick bait might get you more views in one video but less in the following. You know that wasn't a nightmare, much less sailors WORST nightmare Not coming back cuz i hate being deceived by over dramatization click batty titles. Good luck, and fair winds.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

You're not totally wrong, but this actually is our worst nightmare. Its the only thing we have absolutely zero control over. Bill and I are pretty laid back but this was a very scary experience for both of us. We have friends that have hit whales and its something we've talked about for years. Thankfully no damage was done but again there was zero that we could do. Sorry to see you go & thank you for your feedback!

[@reversingentropy]

@@CalicoSkiesSailing I respect your point of view. Where im from (Portugal), Whales (actually orcas) literally hunt you down and rip out your rudder sometimes sinking the boat... 10m (35 feet) waves in 8 sec period are very common, you either have no wind or 40kts, fishing traps everywhere ready to break your prop while you are just trying to keep the boat from going beam in to the wave and get knocked down etc etc... that's why i thought almost hitting a whale in a fair wether day was not a big whoop 😂. Thanks for the reply 🙏 cheers

[@darrengladstone3159]

@@reversingentropyI haven’t heard of any of those boats sinking or people being harmed? 59 North had a good in depth conversation podcast on this topic that included people with local knowledge. Sounds like once again the biggest concerns are related more to boat damage, and how to humanely deter the Orcas. Fishermen using explosives which is arguably inhumane. It is all still in the context of humane treatment of the wildlife as the key conern. Do you agree?

[@reversingentropy]

@@darrengladstone3159 Multiple boats sunk no deaths so far that i know about. All information available on Google. It's easy to be all delicate about the issue and talk is very easy. The truth is, there is no solution, it is what it is. I have seen terrified sailors after an attack, they all say the same... It's very agressive it's not playful at all. Nevertheless polar bears, wolfs, tigers etc aren't friendly either if you venture in their habitat, you are taking the risk. That said, now we pay attention to orca predicted location the same way we do for tides and weather.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

You Tube unsubscribed me from you… have heard of this happening… very annoying.

[@CalicoSkiesSailing]

Thats strange!! Wonder why that would happen! 😬

[@stuartdeane9618]

Next time try taken the anchor out to wear you want it take rope back to the yacht and which your self around.