Freedom at Last in Las Perlas - Ep 31

We're finally sailing again! We can't stop smiling in Las Perlas, even in the lightning and thunderstorms we are just so happy to be out of lockdown and are reminded of all the reasons why we love doing this. Oh and we bought a fishing rod...
Music by bensound.com and Epidemic Sound
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[@ZanyZoomers]

I’ve binge watched all these videos since last week and love it!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Glad you like them!

[@gacastro]

Happiness at catching the tuna!!! So great!

[@gymcoachdon]

I wouldn't switch the handle. I am right handed, and all my spinning reels are rigged just like yours. Cast with the right hand, rell with the left. Keep practicing with the coffee grinder, it will become second nature! Enjoying the series!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Haha, the coffee grinder is working out well so far!

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Parlay Revival got hit there . 30k of electronic damage on top of some structural work. Check them out and lend a hand. Be safe. Love your stuff.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

We met a LOT of boats that got struck in that area. Dangerous territory for boats! Weirdly most of the boats that were struck were cats...

[@itsmePassportBro]

I'm sure handles on fishing rods are reversible. Take the handle off and switch it to right handed.

[@compassconcretepumpingtrai5827]

I’ve never come across a fishing reel that can’t be change left to right.

[@svcheekysoceanmiles8522]

Thats a left handed reel Asher. And not a trolling reel...You have fishing stuff to learn guys...Love your stuff!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Haha yes, we have a lot of fishing stuff to learn. And sailing stuff too actually!

[@simonwoo6838]

Welcome to the left hander's world where everything is not right for you:) Seriously, I love the fact that you are practicing the left side, you'll become proficient in no time and it's probably waking up inactive parts of your brain!

[@Lightw81]

That's not a "left handed rod". It's normal for a fixed spool reel to have the handle on the left. The right hand can then hold the rod. Multiplier reels are the other way round. Sounds odd, but when you try it it makes sense

[@ezezezy]

Throughly enjoyed your video the first time I’ve watched.. It’s great to watch how you live and sail around,interesting commentary you look like down to earth guys living your dream..Great..

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you! It's a pretty awesome lifestyle, but its also tough sometimes.

[@ogdog123]

Great footage and drone shots, beautiful to watch. Well done.

[@brianlintonjones]

Great to see you travelling by sail again. I must admit I did not know of left hand grinders and fishing reels ..🙂👍

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

There are Crocodiles in the waters. Parlay Revival was/is there. 🐊 A beach party with them would be cool.👍

[@robertlee8042]

You have a rod and line that will be fun if you catch a small fish. If you hook into a large fish it will be over in three seconds. Neither choice is wrong.

[@Bhfior]

Yeah I really hope they see the comments of everyone saying most of the reels are reversible. Unscrew the cap on the right hand side and slide the handle out, swap it around, screw it back in and boom. You’re good!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Haha, yep, we've seen them! The handle-swap on the job list :)

[@genieclarke7346]

Great video

[@phil3921]

I see someone else commented but I was about to say normally fishing reel handles can be swapped over but Im sure you guys have found that out already.

[@slobmarley9070]

really enjoyed this vid!

[@burnrubber4431]

Another great vid guys, top quality and really enjoyable to watch. I have no idea why you aren’t getting wayyyy more views following your journey. Looking forward to the Pacific crossing!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you! Just put the Pacific crossing live, it's a loooong one, so get yourself some popcorn and enjoy!

[@earlashton1342]

Kia ora. You can change the rod handle to the other side.

[@daveamies5031]

Some questions for the Bacchus crew: - What happens with Bacchus and the channel when you reach NZ? I'll suggest you start by renaming the channel "Sailing Bacchus" (drop the Home part) and then do a circumnavigation of NZ, timing it so that you visit bluff at the height of summer (I'm sure you know why) - Will you need to pay import duties on Bacchus when you get to NZ? do you know how much you will need to pay? - Will Bacchus become an NZ registered vessel or remain UK registered? additional

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Hey Dave! All good questions and suggestions. We would love to sail around NZ but we also want to build a house on a piece of land we have back home so that will probably happen first. We're looking into import duty at the moment, if we do import Bacchus it looks like it will be 20% of the depreciated value.

[@daveamies5031]

@@sailingbacchushome944 And you'll declare the depreciated value as NZ$1 🤣🤣🤣we all wish it worked that way, but I suspect you don't get much say in what the depreciated value is.

[@robertlee8042]

I have sailed thousands of miles. I drank maybe five beers. What is it with all you youtubers?! All of you! I’m surprised you aren’t bloated.

[@stevenroberts2490]

Not every one has to live by your rules get a life

[@robertlee8042]

@@stevenroberts2490 I’ll try.

[@roncooper6302]

Fishing - you needed a paravane.

[@tania_summer_5032]

The Pacific has been kind to you! A Tuna

[@sailingbacchushome944]

And she keeps on being kind to us!

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

What a great video well done! Hope you managed to connect with the Parley revival crew, That could be fun!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you! Sadly, we were literally passing ships with Parlay, never in the same spot as them so didn't get to enjoy their company.

[@itsmePassportBro]

Remember when towing, to put two ropes on different spots on your dinghy. Not 1.

[@autoculto7629]

As others has said, fishing reels handle's can be easily swapped to the other side

[@Oggiwara1]

Be aware of the salt water Crocodiles around some of the Las Perlas islands.

[@JimDobbin]

...and the reel handle can’t be unscrewed and put in the right hand side?

[@itsmePassportBro]

Yes most can.

[@robertlee8042]

How was the cookout fish??? The camaraderie? Where is the little sandy strip???? Why do Many cruisers on an anonymous sandy strip?

[@miketcq8]

Wow, love your channel and have spent a number of days binge watching to catch up..... A quick question, are the Pearl islands safe from Ciguatera?

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Good question, everywhere you go it's best to ask the locals what fish are safe. In Las Perlas we only caught pelagic fish - tuna and mackerel and these two are definitely safe.

[@lexjordan491]

Your mate may have been taking the piss. You can change the handles normally

[@edferculo8887]

From what source do you charge the outboard engine ? How long does it take ??

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Hi Ed, we charge the Torquedo through our 800w inverter. If we're using it regularly we need to charge it roughly every 3 days and it takes about 6 hours to fully charge so we just chuck it on the inverter overnight while we sleep :)

[@ZanyZoomers]

Are you not using the wind vane anymore, for auto pilot?

[@sailingbacchushome944]

No, we still use Florence (the Hydrovane) a lot, for any passage that's bigger than a day sail usually. She takes a little bit of effort to set up (attaching the rudder and vane), so for short hops we use the electric AP.

[@rogernorman2621]

Hi there. Enjoying your videos . You have a lovely approach to life. Could you tell me the length of your sailing tender? I’m thinking of purchasing something similar as a tender but also to teach my grand children to sail

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thanks Roger! Piwakawaka is 7' 9" (about 240cm). She's an Eastport Nesting Pram, from a company called Chesapeake Light Craft. There's a video of her construction in our list somewhere, and there's a link to CLC website there. She'd make a good learner dinghy - there is "just" room for two adults (its a squash), but an adult and a small child would be more do-able.

[@dennisdickinson8337]

Just turn the rod soo reel is up.. Then u got a right handed 1

[@trevortomlinson1863]

Do you have an OnlyFans?

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Nope sorry, we have Patreon, is that the same?