Facing a Hurricane the Downside of Living Life on Anchor - Episode 87

Our plans while living on the sea are always decided by weather.
Sometimes resulting in a constant roller coaster of highs and lows.
This video shows both extremes as we have an amazing time celebrating our friend, Kazza's birthday and then get slammed by our first hurricane while at anchor.
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[@MeganZopf]

You guys are a lot of entertainment on my end here in NH! I come from a long family of fishermen and am impressed with how you manage sea life! I know first hand it's not all a bowl of cherries but you both seem to be on top of things the best that anyone could be in given situations. There are no guarantees out on the ocean and my grandfather always said he respected the ocean each time he went out! Thanks for sharing your lives!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey there :) Thank you! Happy to hear you are enjoying our channel in NH! This lifestyle certainly has it's ups and downs but it's very rewarding overall. The ocean is a powerful force and we also give it our utmost respect. Things can change so quickly out here!

[@timcrosby4427]

Of all the sailing couples I’ve watched, I like you two the best, individually and as a couple. For me finding you was like meeting somebody for the first time and knowing within seconds that they’re special and that I’m hooked. And the more I watch you, the more hooked I get! Brooke, you’re so smart and beautiful and a such a hard worker, you’re a delight to watch in everything you do,..and Gary, I wish I was half as good looking and strong and clever as you are! And you’re both so adventurous! But what really impresses me is the affection you both have for each other, through all the ups and downs. The videography, the exploring, the fishing, the hiking, the sailing, the ocean, the two of you,..it’s all so good!! Thanks for being who you are and sharing so much of yourselves!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Tim! Oh wow, thank you so much! We really appreciate all the support! We really enjoy making the videos and sharing our journey with everyone. So looking forward to many more highs and lows in 2023. Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Cheers!

[@timcrosby4427]

@@SailingOneLife Ditto Cheers!!

[@timvukman4734]

Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to identify the marine life that you were seeing. It is much appreciated by me since I will likely never see it in person

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Tim! Glad you like that! Happy New Year! 🐟🐠

[@mykgrauss9872]

Looks like a 2nd degree burn bubble from being in the water.

[@johnroux4919]

How sad!! I feel sorry for those boat owners but it just goes to show how critical the right ground tackle is and how important it is to deploy it and monitor it continuously. I find it hard to believe that every captain wouldn't be tuned into the VHF during a storm like that!! I would be calling for help or at the very least some advice from other boaters if I discovered I was dragging. I'm a couch captain at the moment, but I'm planning for my wife and I to be out there with you all soon. Thanks for all the informative videos and congratulations on making it thru the storm safely.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey John! Yes, extremely sad. Ground tackle is the best insurance. Seems like there may be more to the story with the monohull dragging. We agree with you, we would be doing everything and anything to keep our boat safe. Hope to cross paths with you and your wife out here one day! Happy Holidays!

[@RVmotoTravel]

@@SailingOneLife Hope to one day cross paths with all you guys! And yeah, that monohull guy may have been drunk, high, or maybe just incompetent. Sad either way tho :(

[@chasepuzon6893]

The two of you always have a smile on your face and I love it keep up the great videos I can’t wait to see more of those smiles

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Chase! Ah thank you! We hope you have a great holiday! Looking forward to sharing more adventures in 2023!

[@brucerhodes8197]

If anyone thought all sailing is rafting up and celebrating birthdays together, the 2nd half of the video sure proved your point, that it's not always like that... It really has to be heart wrenching to watch someone drag and lose their boat, knowing there's nothing you can do to help... Hopefully both boats won't require too much repair and can still be saved, both appeared to be mostly intact, but it takes a lot more than a look around the outside to determine the true extent of any damage... Sure glad you guys made it through unscathed along with Delos and Calico Skies...

[@daneulekowski929]

Merry Christmas. Love the longer episode. Kazza's birthday Anchorage was epic. Have fun guys, happy for the new episodes.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Dane! Hope you are doing great! Kazza's birthday was a blast! Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️

[@brucemasters9132]

You guys handled your planning and preparations like true professionals. Loved the way you guys hung in there with your anchor watches, checking ground tackle and simply being ready to take action if needed. Sorry for those that touched ground, but the sea is fickle, and the sailor that does not leave an anchor out to leeward soon feels its wrath. Wishing both of you a Merry Christmas, and the Happiest New Year!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Bruce! Thank you for all the support and kind words! We take good care of One Life and return One Life takes good care of us. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas! We look forward to new adventures in 2023~ Cheers!

[@MrPaulcm1]

Oh wow, that sea is so clear. Ooh Ouch, now that's a blister. Nice sail. That is so calm, beautiful. Great party, good fun. Ahahahaha love the Pelicans on the boat, classic. Whoa, those waves crashing over the bow, intense. It's so great being able to catch fresh fish, lovely. It must be challenging when storms are chasing you. Wow, that weather, thank the Gods you're both safe. Hey you guy's have done all you can for that bloke, if he keeps ignoring you then that's on him. You got to keep safe until it passes. Loved the vlog :)

[@SailingOneLife]

Hahaha those pelicans were hilarious. Glad you liked this episode! It had a little bit of everything in it! Cheers!

[@OldManGibb]

Yea, Another video. Thanks a Million.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Gibb! Hope you are doing great! Have a good weekend! 💙

[@OldManGibb]

@@SailingOneLife Thank you, you all as well.

[@davidsepos8603]

Way to go Gary, Always have a line in the ocean, and catch some fish for dinner, That's the good life, for the One Life. Happy Trails..

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi David! That's right, always put the lines out!

[@riverfisher2123]

I watch 4 or 5 other KZbin videos regularly. This is the only one I ever feel the need to leave a comment Yall just have that extra bit of it factor that makes these the most special videos I watch. I wish You all the best of luck and all the subscribers you can get. Merry Christmas!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey River fisher! Thank you so much. That means a lot. We know there are many sailing channels out there for you to watch. Happy to hear you are enjoying our journey. Here's to 2023! 🥂⛵

[@obieandlaurie]

Best flotilla ever! What an anchorage. Happy belated birthday Karin! 🥳🍻

[@SailingOneLife]

The trio!! 💜 Good times! Merry Christmas Laurie and Obie! 🎄☃️

[@cemalaydogan1759]

I love you wrote down the names of species underwater. Thank you so much….

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Cemal! Glad you like the fish labels! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@ConvergTV]

Yes, I like this as well.

[@davidforbes7772]

Adds a lot more to already great underwater video.Thanks.

[@soulless3804]

I'm glad I came across this channel, y'all stay alive..

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey there, thank you! 💪⛵

[@assortedbibssundayfootball1312]

Nice to see you guys are still going strong. What a life! Well done. (Previous comments were as Bigsands).

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey there! Thank you! Hope you have a great holiday weekend!

[@RNVOS]

Looking good you two ! Boat looks awesome!! ❤ from 🇨🇦

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@donaldwatson554]

Oh I love the thumbnail for the introduction of the video, just beautiful. Looks so relaxing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Donald! Hope you have a great holiday!

[@donaldwatson554]

@@SailingOneLife Merry Christmas!

[@btrent9244]

Superb video. Thank you.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Trent! Thank you! We really liked how this one turned out! ☃️🎄

[@jwulf]

I loooove these supersized longer episodes!

[@SailingOneLife]

We like the long ones too! Happy to hear you are enjoying them!

[@jwulf]

@@SailingOneLife Any content from One Life, is great content! 💙🌊

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Commenting for algorithms! Great episode. Love the peek into prep and weather issues.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Tom! Thank you! Really appreciate all your support! 🥂⛵

[@ebo_and_chibo]

Another great video, guys! I'm happy that you both made it through the storm safely. I hope that you guys have a happy holidays and enjoy your time together! -Ethan + Chiyo

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Ethan and Chiyo! Hope you two had a wonderful Christmas! We hope you are doing great! Looking forward to 2023! Cheers~🥂💜

[@peterasacker5948]

So happy you guys did well

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Peter! Hope you have a great holiday weekend!

[@rickelliott4130]

merry christmas to both of you, all the best for the new year. thank you for the entertainment.

[@SailingOneLife]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Rick! Looking forward to more adventures in 2023!

[@davidnichols147]

Planning for the worst and preparing well in advance both with your ground tackle and location in the harbor paid off. Visible were the rough seas at the entrance and several shots indicated 4 plus meter height where you anchored, thus your planning was spot on. Great analysis of riding out weather while on the hook.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi David! Thank you! Yes, proper ground tackle is definitely important. Hope you enjoyed this video!

[@GenXPats]

What a fantastic video, guys! The hurricane footage was nail-biting! Oh, and I love that cool GXP hat, Brooke! 😂😜😉

[@SailingOneLife]

It's a pretty cool hat, isn't it? 💙

[@GenXPats]

@@SailingOneLife 🤣🤣🤣

[@mralanwatson1]

Another great video. The cam before the storm that's what they say. One life held up well. Poor other boats

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Alan! Yes, exactly the calm before the storm! Our hearts go out to the other boats. 😥 Hope you have a great holiday!

[@mralanwatson1]

@@SailingOneLife yous on the boat all over Xmas to. Really love your videos I'm in Northern ireland cold hole most of the time. Enjoy your holiday were ever it may be

[@adrianmarsh865]

Great video, as usual! I really appreciate how you provide the names of the fish in print as they swim by. Thanks for sharing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Adrian! Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

[@mollyleggett7852]

Wow...scary stuff. Scary enough on land I can't imagine on water. Looks like you did really well. Way to go!!!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Molly! 💜 Let's catch up soon! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

[@jorgegorina3039]

Merry Christmas guys. So glad to see you guys weathered that storm safely. ❤🙏🏻

[@SailingOneLife]

Merry Christmas, Jorge! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! Here's to 2023! 🥂

[@lawrenceforbach2627]

Nice to see you online tonight with Beau and Brandy

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Lawrence! Ah nice to put a face with a name! Hope you are having a great start to your new year!

[@theveteran765]

If you want to start catching fish. Put some fish pieces in a jar with a little water and lid then set it out in the sun for a few days. It stinks really bad but that is what draws the fish to bite it! Good luck and God bless.

[@SailingOneLife]

Ugh stinky fish! Hahah sounds like a good idea though! 🐟

[@AmadTalab]

beautiful video

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you, Amad!

[@federicomaisch6812]

Excelente seamanship through hurricane conditions

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! 🙏

[@slamhead]

Hey that's a good looking Hans Christian there at 27:50 :-). Great video. Both those boats were off the shore within days. I think they door skinned the hull breaches on the monohull, dragged it off the beach and hauled it out. That's why we call them MexiCAN and not Mexican't. The monohull did not have an operating motor and apparently was the guys third time visiting the shallows there. You can only do so much for some people but I can feel Brooke's empathy.

[@SailingOneLife]

You were kicking ass up there on the front line!! Hope you are doing good! We are in Penasco still hauled out but hope to be headed south soon!

[@TmacDesigns]

I just recently came across your channel .... I enjoy your style. I will subscribe.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Tony! Ah cool, glad you are enjoying our videos. Thanks for joining us on this adventure!

[@BohemianBeatster]

A bit of a crazy stormy episode. You two had it all together. It's hard to believe the other two boats got grounded. Seems like they were being somewhat irresponsible.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey MA! Yes, not sure what the story was with the monohull. It was odd that no one was up on deck taking action. Hope you have a wonderful holiday! Cheers to the new year!

[@somadevo]

Glad that challenge went well. Good job.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Hope you have a happy new year!!🥂

[@Ty_N_KC]

Congrats B!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! 💙

[@amyw.2190]

I enjoyed the names of the fish, starfish, ect. Also love seeing you interact with Delos and Calico Skies peeps!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Amy! Hope you have a Happy New Year!

[@aaronatkins6677]

Thanks for so much amazing content. I have spent entirely too much time watching every episode. I see what looks like Starlink on your bow. Have you discussed this in a prior episode, that I somehow missed?

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Aaron! Thanks for watching and coming along with us on this journey! We never discussed having Starlink onboard but happy to answer any questions you might have! Cheers~

[@williamherring6376]

Merry Christmas guys ; it is great to see your videos again

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, William! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@ConvergTV]

Hey Guys! First, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Merritt Island! I don't know how long you guys are going to hang out in Penasco. Right now, real time, you guys are in primetime El Norte wind season. Watch for High Pressure systems moving across California into Nevada and Utah, a day or so after, it will be ripping! I have seen winds over 70 knots and waves from hell! Shared this with Bill and Grace. Plan your weather window, and have optional safe harbors. You can have some awesome downwind runs. Be safe, blessings and Fair Winds...

[@SailingOneLife]

Hello! Happy New Year to you as well! We are currently hauled out in Penasco, with a host of boat projects to do. Hopefully we will be able to re-splash by the end of January. Thank you for the heads up on the El Norte winds. Those sound wild. 😬 Hope all is well in Merritt Island!

[@lonniepee9804]

That was a fun one. I just discovered and subscribed to your channel. It was cool to see Kazza (Happy Birthday), Breeyan, and Nugget. Delos was the first SV I ever followed, beginning about ten years ago. Fair winds and following seas.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Lonnie! Thanks for coming by and checking out our channel! Delos has been souch fun to hang out with. Cool we met them and became friends! We used to watch their videos before we boat our boat. They really inspired us to get out on the water! Hope your new year is off to a good start!

[@ronburton7090]

Great episode. The raft up footage looked like tons of fun. Ridding out the hurricane...not so much......but thanks for filming it. Must be a lot more to the story of the mono hull that dragged by you and onto the shore.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Ron! The raft up party sure was a fun day! We have not heard the full story on the mono but definitely seems to be more to it. At least no one was hurt.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

Awesome fun! That's a memorable birthday for Karin. Merry Christmas from -10 F wind-chill Western Pennsyltucky.

[@SailingOneLife]

Stay warm, Larry! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

@@SailingOneLife thanks! The woodburner is chooching! The shopping is all done. There will be homemade hot cocoa. Life is good.

[@SailingOneLife]

Sounds delightful! We are planning on some hot cocoa too! 🎄☃️

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

@@SailingOneLife my special kid approved Dad method requires using a whisk constantly and results in tired arms.

[@SailingOneLife]

Sounds like yours will be much better than our Nestle packets 😂

[@markmanleyH2Oactivity]

beautiful Starfish. . . . & how's the stunning Views. So unique 😆💪

[@SailingOneLife]

The views and the water are just so beautiful in the Sea of Cortez!

[@joeblow5034]

great video!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Joe! Hope you have a good weekend!

[@jimmyd4933]

Merry Christmas One Life. Wife and I love your show

[@SailingOneLife]

Merry Christmas Jimmy! Hope you and your wife are having a great holiday season. Thanks for the comment!

[@joelabelle9742]

Love the Orlando City t-shirt

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Joe! We are OC fans!! 💜 Are you from Orlando area?

[@joelabelle9742]

Melbourne. Sailed the IRL in my misguided youth

[@joelabelle9742]

Not the sailing misguided but the youth. Live on the EG river in Melbourne, for last

[@joelabelle9742]

@@SailingOneLife Melbourne born. Living on the water west of Eau Gallie Harbor

[@dennispatrick4999]

Thanks for your vlog. You guys are great. Found you through Delos. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Dennis! Ah cool, thanks for coming by and checking us out! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! ☃️🎄

[@SailingwithScott]

Excellent job guys!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Scott! Hope you have a great holiday!

[@SV-Flying-Tigress]

catch or not, I *Love* the fishing stuff THANK YOU! Went to San Carlos on family trips many times as a kid; it was where I fell into fascination with the ocean, caught my first mahi/yellowtail/triggerfish and more. Beautiful bay. Buy some bulk shrimp from the boat across the bay in Guymas! There is a swim through cave/stone arch near the bay entrance that always had great spearfishing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Stephen! Ah thanks! Glad you like the fishing segments. Hopefully you'll be seeing more of those as we cross the Pacific in the spring! The swim through you recommend sounds awesome! We will have to check it out on our way back through!

[@gregeconomeier1476]

You must have a good and capable anchor. I have two Mantus. The best if properly sized.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Greg! Absolutely, proper ground tackle is super important.

[@HopeOfJoe]

OMG 😱 WOW ‼️ Great job guys on storm prep and execution 👍🏻 It was the right and correct decision to stay with your boat in a big storm. Poor seamanship to do anything else. Yes we feel bad for a 'captain' that was not attentive. Those are the breaks....life happens. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝 👙 🌞 ✨

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Richard! Yeah definitely was something odd about the other boat and the situation especially with no one on deck while dragging despite being onboard.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Rafting up next to Delos drinking Deloscboonshine👍👍

[@SailingOneLife]

Good times! ⛵❤️🍻🥳

[@haileywade6949]

Very nice video!! Loved it!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Hailey! Happy New Year! 🥂

[@Baylessfishes]

I love fishing out of loreto. You have got to get Yellowtail! Not yellowfin tuna but yellowtail. We catch them off isle Carmen’s north tip. Look for birds working the water. 10-12 mikes east of Loreto. Sashimi, ceviche, grilled, etc. it’s great!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Bill! Ah cool, we will be on the lookout for yellowtail! Thanks for the tip! Happy New Year! 🥂

[@sailingwind326]

Glad you guys are 👍🏻 ok

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! 💜

[@davewestner]

I work a job with weird and somewhat random hours, so I mostly have no idea what day it is. But I have to imagine that you guys must TOTALLY lose track of what day it is. Well, on days where you're not watching out for hurricanes of course.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Dave! Ha, yeah we are always asking each other what day it is out here. Good problem to have! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

[@markbuskens6070]

Lol 😂 Gary didn’t catch anything either 😂😂

[@SailingOneLife]

🤣🤣

[@markbuskens6070]

Missed you while you where gone 🥴🥴Glad your back. Sorry about your hard drive but the footage you put out was really 👍 good.love the shots of your boat from Delos and Calico while sailing very enjoyable to watch!!!!

[@TropicShade]

Flotillas are fun. Try a "daisy wheel" anchorage... Fun!² What a great "tribe vibe" you guys got going on!

[@SailingOneLife]

We've wanted to try a daisy wheel! Maybe when we get to French Polynesia!

[@11ccom]

Good stuff and drone vids.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! ⛵🤘

[@Rhoda8002]

Mahi sautéed in butter, capers, and cream sauce. Delish.

[@Rhoda8002]

Brooke. You need to cover up. UV rays on your skin. Bummers.

[@SailingOneLife]

Yeah I know! Skin is precious, I need to take better care of myself. The mahi in cream sauce sounds delicious. I will add that to my mahi recipes!

[@yankeepirate8927]

Living at anchor for 25 years up to 72 knots in a blow; when boats are a'draggin' before you shed tears jump in a dingy&go; upwind of the dragger drop a hook then drift back and throw them a line at their bow, a Bruce always sets, and a Danforth's usually better but if perhaps you don't like them say "I just dropped a plow." I have a Bruce in each roller, 2) lil 25 lb Danforths, and a fat 35lb Danforth w/ fat chain, I keep a 50 lb Danforth rigged to hurl when it howls in case something ever breaks in 50 knots and 3am rain, a huge grappling hook for fetching dropped chain, and a small one for fetching dropped lines. If I seem a bit paranoid forgive me my friends, I've seen plenty of poor souls on the rocks come morning time.

[@SailingOneLife]

All good information! Thank you!

[@DirkJacobsz]

Shew guys - scary shit - well done on making it through... so glad you are ok.. gives ya some more confidence in your choices boat and ground tackle... have a merry Christmas.. let us know how your starlink works out..

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Dirk! Thank you! Hope you had a Merry Christmas! Gary will be doing a video segment on our Starlink in the near future. Here's to 2023! 🥂

[@billhanna8838]

Love to know what that guy was thinking dragging past yous - No motor ? Well done , More scope the better , Chain on board dont do nothing .fair winds & a Happy Xmas & a merry new year.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Bill! Yes, it was a very odd situation. We believe there must be more to the story as we did not see any one on deck taking action while the boat was dragging. We agree, chain onboard does nothing. Merry Christmas and cheers to 2023~

[@braddobson2060]

Very good video. Merry Christmas

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Brad! Thank you! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and very happy 2023!

[@oschonrock]

Well done. Hurray to good anchor kit!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Yes, good ground tackle is very important!

[@loguncasiano2072]

Sunburn blister. My wife got them once. Can be a reaction to certain chemicals in Sunblock. Her Dermis slightly inflamed as well. Get well.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Logun, thanks for the comment. We thought it might be sunburn related or a spider bite?

[@markmanleyH2Oactivity]

This "Gary, Brooke" might be the PLACE OF A 'lifetime . . . . . 🏖️💪🤪💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Mark!! Hope you are having a great holiday weekend!!

[@DarkSevariant]

Hey, Was That Sailing SV Delos That You Celebrated Birthday With? With the Little Flotilla? I've Seen Them on You-Tube.

[@SailingOneLife]

Yep it sure was!

[@californiakayaker]

They were talking about Javier starting August, and by September first it was moving north and apparently hit the western coast of Baja by around the 15 September. I've heard Delos sailed up into the Sea of Cortez and is still there now ! I've also been informed that it is legal for a "Technician Ham" Brian is a tech, to get on HF and talk to us. We are on 7.192 starting at about 1500 zulu with what we call early birds, official relays start at 15:30, weather just after emergency check ins so probably right around 16Z in the morning.. If we know where you are we try to get really specific on our weather, but it varies day to day with different Hams reporting. Tony on Tuesday is one of the best, he lives in San Philipe. Espanol is Bueno. Its called the Chubasco Net. The most gnarly huricane I've seen a boat go through was Captain Rick Moore channel, worth watching, lots of tips, class 4 ! A special anchor set up in videos prior to the actual hurricanes ! Two Anchors and two class four hurricanes actually. The Columbian Navy was so impressed they gave him a medal ! He was the only boat that didn't end up against the shore somewhere !

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey there! We will check out Captain Rick's hurricane video, it sounds wild! So happy he made it through okay. We are currently hauled out in Puerto Penasco. We have an SSB onboard and when underway we use it quite regularly. When we get back in the water we will have to check out the Chubasco Net. Thanks for the info!

[@edkleinstuber2119]

WOW, what a crazy few days. Happy all went well. How is starlink working for you guys? Happy New Year. Ed

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Ed! Starlink has been great so far. We have the RV version so it doesn't work when we are more than 10-20 miles from land but when near shore it works awesome. Gary will be doing a video segment on it at some point. Here's to 2023! 🥂🤘

[@elionlluhani6229]

I was wondering where can i get someone like Gary to help me out too...guy is priceless

[@elionlluhani6229]

and by the way Brooke what's your background, you look Scandinavian to me

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Elion! Ah yes, Gary is such a rock star! 💙He keeps One Life going! Not sure, actually just ordered an ancestry DNA test so I'll have to report back. 😂

[@elionlluhani6229]

Nice, also order a pizza while you are at it 😂😂😂

[@jasonkoslow4174]

You guys catch a ton of fish. You need to do an entire video on offshore trolling, your gear, setups, etc.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Jason! We love to fish. Gary is a fishing machine. We've had a couple people request a fishing video so we will work on putting one together in the new year!

[@jasonkoslow4174]

@@SailingOneLife Great, we'll be watching

[@slamhead]

BTW...I noticed I'm not getting notifications of your videos although turned on. I don't know if there is a setting on your side, but heads up.

[@SailingOneLife]

Ugh, interesting. We had other people tell us this too. And some people were saying they checked and they were 'unsubscribed'. No idea. I'll see if I can get a response from YT.

[@slamhead]

@@SailingOneLife Looks like it was on my side. Although when using the app on your channel it showed notifications set to "All" when I dove deeper into the app there is an option to show "Notifications by Channels". There it was set to personalized. They must have made some changes and created a bug.

[@Janchez]

Regarding the two boats that went aground did either try idling or fast idling in and out of gear to take some load off their anchors? Seems like that would have helped limit the dragging.

[@SailingOneLife]

We did not see the trimaran dragging but the monohull did not take any action. Not sure if their engines had trouble or what the situation was.

[@nancyneal5853]

Glad One Life held strong, but while watching the boat drag by you, I kept asking...why is the POB not doing anything to save his ship? And the tri? You guys do everything to secure and protect One Life. I don't understand.🤷

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Nancy & Neal! We do not understand either. There has to be more to the story that we are unaware of. We found it extremely alarming that no one on the monohull was up on deck taking action. Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow Sailor 👍

[@sslcm56]

Okay, I'm confused. Why couldn't they just fire up their motors and push back against the drag just enough to stay in one place?

[@markbuskens6070]

Nice mahi Gary 👍

[@SailingOneLife]

Gary is mahi catching machine!

[@Rhoda8002]

Fish you aren't consuming, consider air drying out in sun...wooden box / screen type. Keep oyster sauce in pantry. Baste fish air drying. Fish jerky.

[@SailingOneLife]

Good idea! We will have to look up how to do this. We've seen others do it but not sure the exact process for air drying.

[@655Louisa]

Are the boats dragging because their anchors are not heavy enough?

[@SailingOneLife]

In most cases, boats drag because their ground tackle (anchor and chain) are either not sized properly for the boat/conditions or because they do not have enough scope (chain:depth ratio) out.

[@harryecke5399]

There is another couple on You Tube who had reported from same hurricane. I recognize the boat which had crashed on beach …

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Harry, ah cool. Yeah there were quite a few YT channels in the area when this happened!

[@vincentconnolly2597]

FLORIDA 🏖️⛱️💯

[@RVmotoTravel]

That blister looks just like what happens when you get stung with the poisonous venom from a lionfish's spinal barb thingy's.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Chad! Interestingly, we did not see any lionfish around the area. We actually think it may have been a spider bite? No idea! Merry Christmas!

[@jaysweeney2032]

Oh My! jelly's sting like that? that looks like it hurts.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Brenda! After a bit of research we actually think that was a spider bite. Crazy!

[@redbulljustice.x270]

Do you guys have the marine starlink or land based?

[@SailingOneLife]

We have the RV version. Works great near shore!

[@655Louisa]

I'm so scared for you guys.

[@kingscairn]

I get my thrill from the sailing - selfies & tourism dont get it !

[@SailingOneLife]

We love a little of everything.

[@mboyer68]

That looks like poison ivy...but there's not much of that in the Sea of Cortez?

[@SailingOneLife]

We haven't seen any in the SoC. After a bit of research we think maybe a spider bite?

[@Johndadiver]

Adoffs meat tenderizer for jellyfish poisoning. protein based poison - tenderizer breaks down protein and thus neutralizes the poison

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey John! Ah cool, good to know! We will have to get some to keep onboard! Happy New Year!

[@Johndadiver]

@@SailingOneLife believe it or not URINE can help too- Ammonia help degrade poison. I know it sounds gross but fuck it if your hurting I would try anything if it would work

[@robertcalifornia4821]

It's awesome you got permission to use Starlink outside the U.s. how do others do that?

[@SailingOneLife]

We have the RV version so it is not linked to an address. Official policy is that it can be used only in the same continent, but doesn't seem as though that's currently enforced. If you have it registered in the US, you can officially use it in all of N. America. The rules and coverages are constantly changing though.

[@robertcalifornia4821]

@@SailingOneLife thats awesome!

[@cindycornog8006]

❤❤

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Cindy! 💜

[@user-earthandfire]

💓

[@SailingOneLife]

Happy New Year! 💞

[@BoatingJourney]

Omg....poor Gary!! Ugh.

[@markhamstra1083]

150’ of chain in 14’ of water is not 10:1 scope. Your bow roller is at least 4’ above the water, so you were actually at more like 8:1 scope - still adequate, but maybe not as conservative as you were thinking it was.

[@SailingOneLife]

I was using round numbers to simplify the concept. When I dove the anchor and grabbed our 150' mark in the water, you'll notice our bridle wasn't on yet. We were at about 10:1 when all was said and done. Minimal holding force returns after 10:1. The additional height above the waterline is a factor I'm very aware of, but for us it would actually be the height to the cleats that the bridle attaches to rather than the bow roller. (Essentially the same height but could be different on another boat.) 👍

[@markhamstra1083]

@@SailingOneLife Fair enough. How long is your bridle, though? It looks a bit short to provide adequate shock absorption.

[@rodneyjaynes2485]

You can't fix stupid!! Some people just don't get it.

[@SailingOneLife]

Just glad no one was hurt!

[@geoffstrebel2808]

@40:20 That's really difficult to watch.

[@SailingOneLife]

It was extremely heartbreaking to see.