Dinghy Rescue. Adventures of an old Seadog, ep 80

In this episode . . It's my turn to get rescued!
Engine on the dinghy goes down opposite some nasty reefs in high wind and seas off the island of Aruba in the Caribbean, I face putting the boat on a concrete boat jetty and damaging 'Shadow', spend two weeks aboard in rough weather, fix a winch and eat some Burger and Chicken!!
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Boat:
White Shadow is a Van De Stadt ‘Seal’ 36 (11 metres). She is hand made in steel, 2004, with a round bilge (hull) and a modified coach roof. This makes her a ‘one off’ and in my opinion the most beautiful Van De Stadt 36 ever built.
The camera gear:
Main camera is a Panasonic Hc-v700. Most shots are done with an external mic (Shenggu sg 108) with a sponge and dead kitten attached.
Action stuff and small blogging is done with a Sony Hdr-as30v.
Underwater video Gopro3plus.
Editing:
Final cut pro on a Macbook. Most of the material for each video is filmed over a period of several weeks or so and the editing of each episode is normally done over a day. This process can take longer if original music is used or permissions are needed for copyrighted materials etc. Much time is spent sorting out technical problems. In this case I normally get the help of a younger person who understands computerie stuff!
There are also times when filming, editing and uploading is not possible due to being at sea or in locations with no internet access.
Content:
I have found that filming and releasing material over a period of time is better than doing ‘vlog’ style videos and trying to make episodes out of whats happened in a week, regardless if it’s good content or not. By filming over a period of time I can be more selective in what goes into each video. My aim is to avoid ‘blar bar mundane’ and have at least one or two exciting and interesting events in every video. Every video has to be entertaining.
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[@mudlakemicrobes]

There once was a woman from Cuba. Who did unspeakable things to a tuba. As she stretched her self wide, to get it inside her. Here moans could be heard in Aruba. Keep doing what you're doing Sea Dog ♡

[@jimczerwinski4951]

It has finally dawned on me after watching you for some ,what ? Three years, that your life of discomfort makes you really appreciate the short stints of normality such as good food and a beer. The price you pay to sail !

[@darleneshirley156]

Thankyou for sharing your life with us now get your ass to Australia

[@telemetryz]

Tough lives these old sea dogs are living. I feel for you.

[@stephenj9563]

A cold beer, plus a clean and well lubricated shaft, sounds like a happy ending to me.

[@Endure808]

Long distance cruising is hard work both physically and mentally. Cruising single handed is even harder. Not being in your 20's makes it even more difficult but the old Seadog is doing pretty awesome!! Then again, it beats a 9-5 job anytime. Sail on You Crazy Diamond!!!

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Cheers Thor.

[@01ariti]

Wonderful thing about a pelican, its beak can hold more than its belly can !! Good bit of rowing watch that heart.

[@duskodozet4573]

As professional i was on aruba. 1992. Few year's after wanted to do what you do now. Now I see what I missed

[@horton174]

Glad you're feeling better about it all, Seadog! Love following your vlogs, and sharing your adventures! Adventures of an old Seadog! Number 1!!!!

[@donnakawana]

Makes my start to winter jolly fine... He's a great fella

[@justinrice8509]

The last 5 sec! Is my life of sailing. Should I laugh or cry.

[@donnakawana]

Laugh or you'll dehydrate mate... Lol

[@rj7411]

Thanks for sharing Barry. Clever camera work and editing ol' boy.

[@jackhenderson9812]

Getting your Shaft clean is the best part. Great vid Barry.

[@aluptown]

Nothing wrong with a clean shaft 🤣🤣🤣

[@gregb5562]

Felt the need to shine my shaft up after watching this Barry. Good vid as usual.

[@flomads9037]

It doesn't matter how crazy things get, how crappy they are, but I don't think a single episode has passed where I haven't wound up grinning like an idiot.

[@battyprofessor]

brilliant! Thank you for sharing your adventure - respect

[@dannettepeters1507]

Poor baby Shaddy; she is starting to think daddy is crazy.

[@huds5005]

Good times, thanks Barry. Always look forward to your videos.

[@Jocke-W]

Finaly! something concrete, Heiniken to the rescue ;)

[@mariemorrissey9378]

👍for you!👍 Not for the concrete dock!

[@craigperthau9542]

Gee poor bugger , could it get any worse. See not always that good hey , thanks for sharing Barry . Take Care ,Cheers

[@blessed885]

Love it it and part reason why I'm Headed back out THANK YOU YOU O'L SEA DOG

[@prankishsquire2663]

Fair winds, thanks for the ride.

[@Al.W7263]

Good for you to find something of comfort. A reeeeaaaally good burger will do it. Thanks for another good video.

[@gregb5562]

Al W I agree but even after a long awaited juicy burger shit inevitably is bound to happen sooner or later. Haha. Good video.

[@byroneckhart9070]

Great work on the wench! Keep your shaft lubed. Thanks for sharing!

[@svZia-Switch51]

That's the Marriott you were in with the private boats that come into the hotel. The boats take you to their private little beach which is very nice!

[@chiefcliff]

Excellent shaft polisher.

[@patrickjamescollins5323]

Love the vids, mate.

[@secretsquirrel6124]

always have a big anchor the bigger the better

[@Knueppel_Heinz]

every man should have a clean shaft :) made my day :)

[@howardinothegreat136]

You are a great man my friend! Hope i meet you one day😀🇳🇴🍖 great videos:)

[@theislandpackrat]

Your life is definitely not boring! Your smart not leaving your boat!

[@gregb5562]

Well if I was a sailor and Aruba was next on my list of islands to stop at knowing what I know now thanks to you I most certainly would provision for a longer passage and, well, Columbia here I come. Looking for to seeing what Columbia has in store for you Barry. 🥂 Cheers mate.

[@janisripple754]

Saw you while watching Ran and their Sailors 😍👍🏻

[@wildlifewalkswithcountryge749]

Bet you enjoyed your afters as well Bazza! Ooo Matron!

[@donnakawana]

My sister lives by the light house. I wish I had cought u sooner I could have set u up better. So sorry it wasn't the best. But a bad day there is nothing like my bad day here it's cold brother.... Burrrr. I'm watching u just to warm me up.... Lol ✌💗😊⛵❣

[@edl617]

one can never have too many fenders

[@JoelWelter]

You always put out good quality videos, Barry. I enjoy your adventures!

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Cheers Joel

[@mr.nomadic]

Brilliant video Barry ⛵ looked a amazing experience and chin up and have a jolly good time with a glass of fine wine or a beer my friend 😀

[@philipfreeman72]

In between cleanings try a little kerosene or wd 40 on winches , old oil gets thick.

[@djmini2numpty141]

no wonder your shaft is clean, you worked on it all day lol

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

Great video a usual Barry. :) ... Glad you were able to get help towing your dingy that would of scared the shit out of me.

[@todmills]

Not Barry, though....he's sitting there cool as a cucumber filming the whole ride from multiple viewpoints! He's da man!!

[@alexbiro5690]

Keep up the great work. Really looking forward to your videos every week.

[@davidpearson8954]

nothing like some good nosh to lift the spirits..:)

[@FilmNfool]

food may have gotten damp and days before a good beer could be drank, but at least you got the shiniest shaft in all of the islands !

[@crisbrown9074]

You are right about the shaft it must stay clean !! great video stay well

[@tigersharkzh]

Not sure if abrasives are the right way to go...

[@bill4nier]

Well, that was no fun, but I sure enjoyed it! 😉 Thanks for sharing. 😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@11begood31]

Yeah great but what was wrong with the dingy motor or did I miss that, those winds were most concerning, cheap part of town hidden from the tourists, wonderful video

[@frederickoning191]

Your life is quite an adventure!

[@jcfgh]

Brilliant as usual. All the best from Plymouth Mr Perrins

[@williambob111]

Yep, my shaft is clean too.

[@mrmusicmanic]

Great episode, God u had a rough time. Looking forward to the next one

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

Every man must have a clean shaft , that's what she said ! So what was wrong with the dinghy motor !? Must have been an operator error because you didn't bragg about fixing it lol ! Thanks for sharing 😎

[@normanboyes4983]

you certainly did the Aruba tourist board no favours at all. Those conditions were just far too hairy to enable relaxation. Hope you are keeping your shaft well polished.

[@chrisatkin4827]

Sorry giggled at the rowing against wind part :) But at least you have a clean shaft lol x

[@johnirby493]

Besides, who set the camera up to record the event? Looks fishy.

[@donnakawana]

I rewound to see he did as the guy started to pull away he got it in place just in time.

[@ree8069]

Made me burst in laughter in the office as if I am a teenager at that "clean shaft" part XD didn't expect to hear it. Around 08:15

[@MrDswampymarsh]

always good to keep your shaft clean mate lol

[@roryvonbrutt7302]

Aruba looks like a hell hole

[@MikeSantis]

Aaaaaa that reef shot while drifting with the dinghy was not from that same day :-)

[@jbrat1967]

Thank you!!

[@rickpowell4048]

The only outboard that doesnt stop when i got near it has been Mercury.Big or Small.This Old Dogs back in his Basket drying out.!!.Enjoy whist You can.!!

[@nickwestermark5856]

Brilliant as usual, keep it up, i love watching your videos 😎

[@bobswezey7452]

enjoyed your video....

[@franklinhowell6342]

Just wanted to let you know that I tried avacado with wochtshire sauce be and it's great!!

[@jpandersson6066]

Now that was a little bit too exiting

[@coastalcruising9641]

GREAT video mate

[@todmills]

I know someone who vacations every winter in Aruba. I used to be envious, but now I'm wondering why....thanks! lol

[@donnakawana]

Um u only saw one place. It's a beautiful place like a windy desert in the ocean. Oh with one crazy lil city for tourist. Orangestdaad is really a night life place. But there is plenty to do there. I lived there for a winter to help my sister get her house decorated after it was built. I only went to Orangestdaad like 4 times to go 🎳, dancing, an Wendy's.... One happy island wud not be complete without a frosty..... Lmafo

[@kz4506]

Good fun , bloody wind pain in the ass , makes you wonder what that country has to charge so much for stuff , the islanders must be well off , time to move to fairer weather keep going

[@6r4metroman]

Food & beer, what could go wrong :-)

[@inneshutton3716]

Its hard work to row an inflatable or rib in the best of conditions and nearly impossible against a strong current and the wind, as I found out on a Scottish sea loch. I was rowing so hard I broke the pin that attaches the oar in the rowlock leaving me with one usable oar so had to start paddleing canoue style to get back to shore, even harder !! Finally got there and collapsed, but scary moment eek!

[@johncraig2684]

you shouldn't be let out the house yourself never mind sailing the high seas...pipe and slippers time i think.

[@geo.sackett8154]

Isn't Aruba windsurfing capital of the world? I thought the wind never stops blowing there.

[@tiaramisu]

Great episode, as always!! Now if you will excuse me, I need to inspect my shaft for old grease.

[@kennethhammond6683]

Feel free to take to it with a wire brush, if needed to shift the old dried up remnants.

[@jimczerwinski4951]

Often thought about it BUT!,

[@jimsaranna9011]

Hi Barry just a quick note regarding your outboard trouble I don't know how relevant this is but I also have same outboard with NO problem, I am thinking that you are using petrol meant for cars, well that's ok but because it has other stuff mixed in you cannot store it for any length of time if you do it will mess up your outboard, not trying to reach you to suck eggs, but thought it might help good luck and thanks for being you

[@terrencebradley5417]

What hoppen with the motor? Out of gas or.....? Glad it all worked out more or less. Those of us who also have that brand of motor are scratching our heads and wondering.

[@tbone6354]

Barry your Tohatsu gives you way way too much trouble. A Yamaha would be such a better idea. Seeing you struggle with that motor is bad. !!

[@djmini2numpty141]

ps: tourists lol, glad they got you within 20 meters lol

[@curacao11]

drama hahahaha nice video Barry

[@ricochetrabbit4618]

Mate, without a doubt, yours is the best sailing channel without big boobs. The best!!!

[@ricgaston6503]

Some time ago I found an Aruba 50C coin (dated 2012), I have been carrying it in my pocket every day since then. I intend to return it to the island - some day. I'm not opposed to people sending me coins from anywhere in the world, for me to return them to their place of their origin. I only lack the actual boat in which to travel on this journey of repatriation of the coins of the world.

[@donnakawana]

Hey I have some paper cash to return several far away(from here)places. Oh damn were still down 1 ⛵❣

[@legend343]

So Aruba is a s£££ hole for cruisers then..... Don’t get me wrong, I love you and your channel but it would’ve been nice to have a comparison of prices as I have no idea what you’d normally pay for a bag of rice and how many kilos is was.. Nice with the beer, now that you can compare the world over.! Cheers Warren

[@gardensofthegods]

11 American dollars for what looked like a quart or a little more than a quart of orange juice is insane .

[@donnakawana]

It's an island. It costs $ to ship it there plus look up the exchange rate when I was there to visit my sister in 95 a can come was 1.25 us. Here at home it was .45¢ so yeah... My sister says it gets worse every year prices I mean. It's a beautiful place but costly. Then island life ain't cheap...

[@gardensofthegods]

@@donnakawana yes I know it's an island but I was just commenting that's all... I know that's why it's also really really pricey to live in Hawaii and other Islands .

[@donnakawana]

@@gardensofthegods I figured u knew such things. But everyone isn't as smart as you an I.... Ssshhhhh it's a secret...at least on my end.... Lol ✌💗 😊⛵❣.... I didn't mean to sound rude not my intention luv! ✌

[@gardensofthegods]

@@donnakawana I understand and I wasn't trying to to be a wiseass know-it-all . Anyway have a good one my friend .

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

JESUS! How long did it take you to hang all those fenders!? ELEVEN DOLLARS for that OJ? YIKES! I love the handwritten Spanish sign, "ATTENTION! PAY BEFORE TAKING OR EATING!" I love having a clean shaft, but I don't use ABRASIVES! 😯 Decides he had to get himself a good time, talks about a burger... I was thinking something more like what was in the pool behind you. COLOMBIA!!!!!

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Yes, I should do more pool scenes !

[@zebuhdee]

OK Dog, so are you saying that you have to clear Customs at A even though you must've already done that at C? One would have thought that 'Free Pratique ' would cover all of ABC! Seems odd.

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Polishing your shaft will get you a out of control dingy

[@MrHradecky]

Clever how you suspend your dinghy off the side with a halyard. I'll remember that trick.

[@melellington4892]

Once again, your engine stops running. I've seen this at other episodes of yours. And once again, I recommend you get an electric motor. I have several gas engines 3, 4, 8, and 15 HP, but they often break down or won't start just when I really need them. My electric trolling motor never fails and if I'm running against a very strong current or wind, I assist with my paddles. My dinghy is also a sailing dinghy so if I ever feel that my motor won't get me home I'll bring my sailing rig. One way or the other I get where I need to go without relying on fickle gasoline/petrol engines. My trolling motor goes 3-5 mph and lasts all day long.

[@thesneakypirate5190]

Another great vid as usual. I am somewhat dissapointed you didn't have a go at getting thrown out of said hotel for racing through in the dinghy 😂😂

[@s45andrew66]

Love the videos.Do you need a lot of money for docking in all these places

[@garyc5483]

Hi Barry. What was the problem with the dingy motor ? I had a friend go to Aruba for 2 weeks holiday and he said it was the worst place he had ever been. It rained almost non stop for the 2 weeks. Thanks for sharing. Fair winds & regards from the UK

[@alphasxsignal]

The boat pulled you to fast.

[@varad17]

So what was wrong with the dingy motor? Or did I miss that ?

[@Speakno12]

Obviously the little motor ran out of gas ⛽️,... but you didn’t bring the subject back up. It’s ok.... we all forget sometimes.

[@FarmerBoBonYoutube]

boet, how about anchoring and then rather go to the immigration concrete jetty with your dinghy? :)

[@whitevanman8703]

4:31 Interesting looking boat, do you know what it is?

[@seanmulligan1339]

An olde seadog needs an olde dingy anchor hohoho

[@philipkenneth24]

worth doing t'other winch too or no?

[@raym5113]

those portable engines are better used as a back-up anchor.

[@jimjam8149]

Ray M how do you work that out??

[@raym5113]

jimjam 81 cleat off your line and tie the other end to the motor and toss over.

[@jimjam8149]

I meant why are they better used as an anchor?

[@raym5113]

jimjam 81 I have one and majority of the time I end up rowing back to the boat not reliable

[@robfraley4210]

Up wind side, down wind side.. What’s the difference 10:30 Some people you shouldn’t be out without parental supervision 😱🤭🤔

[@qb6025]

13:52 will it fly if tied at the top side?