Finished Our New Dyneema Standing Rigging and Provisioning for Sailing to the Bahamas!!!

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[@jgriff3218]

The tried lines look so much better than the cables. The whole boat looks so good.

[@larsk3254]

Nice solution! Proud of you guys!!!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thank you, thank you!!

[@garymason8191]

Safe sailing, fair winds to the Bahamas after the big refit

[@joserodriguez9703]

You guys are awesome. Can’t wait to experience your adventures with you.

[@pikehk]

You. Guys. Are. Amazing!!!!!!! That rigging is a work of art. Loved every single one of these videos. You have totally transformed Adrenaline.

[@BrantGarrison]

GREAT JOB on that rigging! I would have never thought rope would have been as nice as metal - but that looked great and should last quite some time! Nothing like doing it yourself! Can't wait to check out the video of how much weight you saved!

[@tentimes4]

Great knot work on the rigging. Glad to see you grabbing seaweed snacks. Hopefully, we can get this law passed in NY so I can start harvesting and selling our own.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

I will be the first customer!! Love those seaweed snacks. I hope you're making some headway!!

[@53glowe]

A few things...the Dyneema rigging is a work of art. Chapeau. Despite having her own channel, Jetty is a camera hog. Lastly, the footage of you both coming back in the dinghy with the grocery shop, showed how you both love life and why I watch this channel. You guys are the bomb👍

[@kevinjasper415]

Starting to really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. We are from the UK and retired but your vids are helping to keep us young? Enjoy but always, be safe, don’t become reckless and invincible!

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

Fantastic job with this video Billy & Sierra! Awesome to see Sierra getting in there with some splicing! Thanks for highlighting the toggles that keep the Deadeyes turned into the wind, this is important for boats that have athwartships chainplates. Nice touch on the on the hitching with the excess lashing line after tensioning! What you've done there is called "French Hitching".

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much!!! I can't wait for you to see the details of us tensioning your deadeyes on Tula Tech Talk next week!

[@jholan3]

Sierra looks awesome as usual.

[@49dodgeguy]

You two kids are having way too much fun for one couple,,,,,, So glad you are enjoying life,,,,,

[@dfoltz268]

I was down in Saint Augustine this weekend with the family and looked off the bridge we were crossing and could have sworn I saw Adrenaline moored there......I was quite excited and hoped I would see you 2 out and about to say hi but never saw ya. Hope you 2 have a safe passage and another amazing time in the Bahamas! Ill be heading over for a fishing trip in my boat in the next few weeks! Scout those tuna out for me LOL

[@JPilot2]

G'day Bill & Sierra! Great job, guys! "Well, it was a big pizza, but I ate olive it." I sincerely enjoyed seeing your new synthetic standing rigging, (hope you know, it's a amazing work of art) along with, all the 'technical aspects' of how you folks tensioned everything. And then a neat part, where Sierra, started walking across, the rigging as a high wire. Plus! It was quite interesting how much weight you've saved. By the way.... Sierra! We enjoy the puns, too! Here's a neat rib tickler for you... Have you heard about the film editor in Hollywood, who had a part-time job at a pizza parlor? He used to ask customers, whether they wanted one splice or two. Lol! 🤣 Thank you! Cheers! ⛵️✌🏼❤️

[@adam56usa]

Really great job on the rigging.

[@Niagra2011]

Awesome job on the rigging! Not only done well but looks fantastic! Another great video from Billy and Sierra!!! Thank you for all you do!

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

You couldn't pay someone to do as good a job as you both did. Talent and determination.. fantastic.

[@marceld6061]

I am amazed at how much work you have done. Nothing seems to scare you guys. I love it!

[@BalkanShipyards]

Great tutorial bro. Keep Tacking, Balkan Shipyards

[@crewsjd4420]

Thank you for showing the lashings. I have seen many tall ships, and just watching you with these new shrouds and lashing made it all make more sense in my head.

[@Spinz002]

good luck on your trip cuz!

[@scottpetrone6284]

I always love this content, great work. The allure of watching you two is because you're not pretentious and do all the stuff yourself which is quite impressive I might add. I can't wait for your next project whatever that may be? Fair Winds and following Seas....m

[@tolgahasturk3247]

Good job guys.

[@WestcoastButcherBlock]

Fantastic learned knowledge Billy and Sierra!!

[@tamaskiss1930]

Absolutely amazing job on the rigging guys.

[@clementbaldwin8445]

glad to see your back to sailing exotic destinations its been a while

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

us too!!!

[@cannonw59]

I admire your rigging and your mate's ways with the lashings and lines. Well done Skipper! Don't make groceries, catch it in the stream!

[@nelsonreau3842]

You bring a much needed smile to my face... Thank you.

[@markgutekunstdc2516]

Beautiful work Billy. Great job at using this system.

[@louisrosen5200]

Can’t wait! Good luck on the voyage!

[@dtonvista]

Billy and Sierra that looks great, we should all change to Dyneema rigging and hand railings, looks better than all the stainless! That was quite the lesson for me, thanks.

[@JohnDoe-dj5om]

Hi. Top vids.. I like the exploration videos with a bit of history sea and land like the rest to. No is the hardest word in the universe to master rember that. Best of luck to you guys. Peace.

[@yeelinli1]

Brilliant job on the rigging you are professionals , well done ,and great video once again

[@truenaturestormers2525]

Amazing to watch you kids we love you.

[@huggyjd]

Good luck guys. Smooth sailing.

[@chazman4461]

You guys are awesome!!!!!! Great work on the rigging.

[@lesterwicklein717]

awsome job!

[@rigamortischevy8213]

Billy all of those lashing are a work of art man looking very good and very cool video guys. Hope y'all are having fun the islands thanks for the insta stories. Peaceful sound of waves and wind awesome on a Monday morning!!

[@tomd.3082]

I feel like I saw this video a few days ago. Nothing wrong with showing off that beautiful rigging again... LOL. Last time I took stainless steel to the recycling center, they were paying $1.20 something a pound. $67 is still better than just throwing it in the trash.

[@robfraley4210]

The “ Rigging Doctor” talked all about /showed how to do all of that. 2:30 Did you watch/see that...?? That was some Really nice work BTW Billy...!! 👍😎

[@donavankoehn1487]

I’m really digging that new rigging. Looks awesome.

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Like the Black Pearl - only neater :)

[@MurlocRacing]

you two make me smile. great work as usual :)

[@delmarvadan31]

Great video

[@bradfordlunt1468]

Great job with the rigging! Should provide lots of piece of mind!

[@JCAJCA3]

Bahamas here they come! GOD bless you three. JC

[@hotrodhog2170]

They have been there for 3 weeks now. Follow on Instagram or facebook for live updates.

[@snapstring3134]

Awesome.. LET THE SAILING BEGIN !!! 👍

[@harryleichtweis3378]

Ready for the shakedown cruise.

[@frankmoore3598]

Great job! Bet you guys can't wait to get underway.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent video!

[@TheJustonemore]

just Loved it

[@John-hw3ds]

That rigging job amazes me! Its hard to believe that that setup has a higher breaking strength than the wire you replaced. Lots of hours of research went into that.

[@johnglowinski1321]

I'm getting excited!

[@mikecrouch3364]

I don't sail or know much about it, but your videos are really interesting and well done. I think I've watched almost all of them. I think I might have a small crush on Sierra and Billy is da man. You guys are such a cool young couple. Anyway, keep it up! Looking forward to the next one!

[@Adofri-Sailing]

Just one word.................. IMPRESSIVE !

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Another great video guys great job on replacing all the rigging and you come out a lot lighter this way and it's probably better than when it was new great job I'm about ready to set sail until the next video the next video you all should be in the Bahamas will see you then be safe Fairwinds

[@svvictory4379]

You guys are very clever,looks great

[@danasims6074]

Awesome video❤️❤️❤️

[@frankrice5364]

Looking good team work at it,s best

[@rogermarks1110]

Well it certainly seems like it would be easier to inspect than the old stuff. Happy travels to you 3. My dog actually watches when Jetty's on screen :)

[@billberry557]

I have to say I have seen this vid published three times, and have to admit I have watched it all three times, and still enjoy it. Knowing that this is weeks after you left and have sailed what struck me as odd was Sierra saying she was going to make two provisioning runs that I understand but on the first one she purchased frozen items. Is that because it allows you to pack it easier and stabilize it before the final provisioning run which I assume would be fresh produce and any unfrozen perishables? Regardless I enjoy your videos love the great job on tensioning your rigging.

[@sgtmayhem]

Good informative vlog

[@toddreimer1158]

I have several things from the Tula Shop including the reusable shopping bag. I'm very impressed with the quality of your products! Fair winds 🌈🦄

[@glenshivers3171]

Todd Reimer I just ordered a duffel bag and 2 cutlery sets

[@toddreimer1158]

@@glenshivers3171 We have both & love them!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much Todd! We are so pumped you like them!!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks for supporting Glen! I think you will absolutely LOVE the duffel bag, they came out so nice. and the cutlery sets are super useful too. dont forget to send us a pic!

[@dlavarco]

Nice job on the rigging. Probably better than a professional would do. I know this is crazy but I think I had a dream about 5 days ago and in that dream was this video released today.

[@unclebob6728]

Brian Toss is proud of you!

[@jerualem1234]

They moved! AHHHH! SAVE YOURSELVES!

[@tommygunz8692]

Can’t wait to you guys hit the water....Love that modified engine cover....

[@SootHead]

Had the oar over my shoulder for several decades, plus my relatively poor marlinspike seamanship skills sent me to the engine rooms, but that looks very neat work. Hope the new products work out the way you want.

[@williamswezey6715]

I want one of those Flying Fish race Boards!!!!

[@sirfred2004]

Closing in on 100k!!!

[@twowheeljourney9149]

Does Billy also braid Sierra’s hair? Asking for a friend 🤔

[@cup_and_cone]

The most amazing thing in this video is that, that Publix hasn't been renovated yet, like all the others.

[@schessfam]

I Love all your adventures. You guys Rock. Yep, it’s me.lol

[@kjc9trader491]

Love your channel!..and Always look forward to each episode... If I may give a little production consult... Sierra, when you talk to the camera solo - you tend to be looking at the right side of the lens (your right - our left), but Not directly into it, so it appears that you are looking to your right (if you'll notice during editing). Not a big deal, but I think if you were looking directly at the lens of the camera, you would also appear to be looking directly at your audience more, and talking to us as if one on one, into Our eyes... Just something I have noticed many times, and finally decided to share... You guys are so awesome - Keep it up!!!

[@Dan-un4vt]

Way,,, to much work!! Glad you like all that work!!

[@thebillbaker4793]

You my friend are amazing Rigger.... I spliced cable and rope when I was young and you can always tell a good rigger when you walk up to his work. My first thought was always “ Dam this this guy is good”. Your that guy! Stay thirsty my friend.

[@alphasxsignal]

Jetty the star.

[@dejayrezme8617]

If I'd ever get a sailboat I definitely would want an unstayed and fully rotating mast.

[@richardhobbs9038]

A copy from my comment above : Yeah, they could get some vertical wind turbines to replace the sales but would then need ability to adjust the vanes in or out according to wind velocity ( like reefing the sails ) . . . . but wind turbines could drive generators for electric propulsion as well as powering their computers and radar and phones and frigehfrator & freezer, and . . . . . . . . . . maybe an air-conditioner ! ! ! ( But li-ion battery storage would also be necessary ) Oh well . . . . . .

[@dejayrezme8617]

@@richardhobbs9038 There was a discussion on boatdesign.net about this recently. Definitely interesting possibilities! I think kite sails have more potential as an alternative sail though, once they get automated flying and launching right. I just meant a mast that doesn't need all these cables and things and is easy to depower like on a harry proa. I'm not a sailor :)

[@richardhobbs9038]

@@dejayrezme8617 - The mast would be replaced by the 'vertical wind turbine' replacing mast, sails, and 'rigging' . It would be depowered by rotating the wind vanes into the central column. A geared drive would expand or retract the vanes ( or 'wings' ) that catch the air giving propullsion . So, it is a 'mast' that is a bit larger in diameter 'cause it houses the curved wind vanes that are deployed as needed. Kite sails are an interesting idea as their altitude may catch wind that is not available at surface levels. ! ! ! Neat ! It may be in a different direction than surface winds, which may or may not be to your advantage, but gives you an amazing increase in options on your course and speed ! Your point of, "once they get automated flying and launching right." is the key as a computer could incorporate all the propulsion options for the best result ! I would love to see a "Sail boat" use all of these together ! ! ! ( If you 'fly' your kite into a jetstream since the new Dyneema synthetic line may allow that, you could have amazing results . Of course, jetstreams are about 30,000. feet or more up there . ) Maybe you could adapt these different propulsion methods into a new " S a i l " boat and make a fortune ! ! ( I am older and on the 'downward' spiral of life , and so am not anxious to start a new career . )

[@dejayrezme8617]

@@richardhobbs9038 Yeah TU Delft is exploring kite sail power generators on land with automation. It's not that hard but still some development work to do. The nice thing would be you can sail and generate power with them and they should be cheaper than wind turbines. Just less material and structure. Also great for offshore power generation.

[@alanwheelock1460]

fair winds , b safe

[@SuperJaXXas]

Here it comes......100 K!

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Now test rigging out by sailing to eye of Hurricane with full sail😁🤯🦄

[@d.lagumbi9230]

Love the photo bombing pooch.

[@hwwelds9050]

Nice knots and nice penmanship on the grocery list.

[@andersjakobsen9906]

You guys still make me happy ;-) Fair wind,,,,,,,,,/),,,,,,,,,,,,

[@STONEDARTphotos]

The Sriracha was so close!

[@lnewbyliveca]

I assume frozen mean your supply of Ben & Jerry........

[@mrdave22]

thumbs up

[@hanfordcreek5309]

Great video! You seem to care a lot about the environment. "Brawny" is owned by the Koch brothers, if you catch my drift.

[@wavewaker2]

beautiful knotting!!.. how do you check if the mast is straight?

[@waynemazan7485]

Great job on the rigging,,, she looks very salty

[@marclyonhardman]

If I had to guess, they were in a hurry before they lost internet and they rerunned us. Still a good video the second time!!

[@mrobvious9535]

Switch to blue shop towels and you will use way less than regular paper towels and save a ton of space

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

Why do the ladies sing their words ? Thanks for sharing 😎

[@stuartsimmons956]

Love the rigging, almost looks regressive, back to the sailing ships of old

[@richardhobbs9038]

But how old is the wind ? Yeah, they could get some vertical wind turbines to replace the sales but would then need ability to adjust the vanes in or out according to wind velocity ( like reefing the sails ) . . . . but wind turbines could drive generators for electric propulsion as well as powering their computers and radar and phones and frigehfrator & freezer, and . . . . . . . . . . maybe an air-conditioner ! ! ! ( But li-ion battery storage would also be necessary ) Oh well . . . . . .

[@CheersWarren]

Hi Billy , is there any sort of tension gauge you can use for the Dynema/Spectra rigging , like a loose gauge for wire rigging ( or maybe one of those would work?). Will you wrap the tensioning line with UV protective covering? Cheers Warren

[@StevenPendleton]

Need longer videos! Just live stream til you leave everyday. 😎

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Fuck me . Someone finally explained rigging tensioning in a way I actually understood. I'm still like Jon Snow , I know nothing about actually sailing :)

[@stinkintoad]

Wow nice job guys. The pain in the ass factor seems an 8 out of 10 but the results look great.

[@bayardtaylor4704]

Haven’t we seen this video already

[@svseaglobe]

👍

[@ryfish5]

I bought some of those seaweed snacks before.............as a joke gift! You have a stronger stomach than me.