Gulf Stream Craziness - Abacos to North Carolina

[@jcl1201]

This has become one of my favorite channels and looking forward to your land adventures ..

[@TheOKellys]

Hey thanks TJ, appreciate that immensely. There are some really good sailing channels out there! Let the adventure continue!

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@TheOKellys ive watched ALL of your episodes, great viewing thanks...youve been through or near a number if storm systems...can i ask what your lightening strike protection is!

[@luisroebuck4354]

for sure you are good showing routes, weather and decision making on how to go where you are going especially the picture of the boat on the rout, good job have fun

[@jamiegibbon2574]

Just stumbled across your channel. Have watched nearly a dozen of your videos now in the last couple of days. Loving your work both of you. Your videos are full of information and are well presented, and well produced. I see so many videos of people presenting in such a false, over-energetic way that it's such a relief to see people making their own channels, presenting in a more natural and realistic manner. I hope (maybe just dream) to lead the life you lead one day and so this information is just great. Have already shared it with a friend who's also interested in a similar future. And may I say also how lucky you are to have found each other and be such similar spirits. Your chemistry and respect of each other is plain to see. Please continue to share your adventures. It's our privilege that you share them with us.

[@TheOKellys]

Awwww Jamie, what an awesome note man! Appreciate it. I guess mom was right...just be yourself, eh? Too hard for us to front! I say if you have that spark in you, you gotta do it...that feeling is just going to grow. I hope we see you out there. Soon! Thanks again for the note

[@ErgoThePrimaryAxiom]

I've been watching a lot of sailing channels. I predict your channel is going to be by far the best and most popular. It already is in my opinion. It's all about knowing what is relevant and presenting with charisma and style. You guys have got it! I'm halfway through the skipper's course with NauticED so having a channel like this to refer to is freaking awesome!

[@TheOKellys]

Hey thank you Mark. Appreciate that. Given the quality of sailing channels out there, that’s a huge compliment. Best, Nick

[@estebandiaz8688]

I'm impressed about the AIS and I loved the explanation. Thank you for sharing! And best of luck!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you my friend. It is a wonderful technology!

[@devincedric4068]

sorry to be so off topic but does anybody know of a way to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@riveralexis3434]

@Devin Cedric instablaster =)

[@devincedric4068]

@River Alexis I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@devincedric4068]

@River Alexis It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account :D

[@bscott3211]

Really enjoy following you guys! I really like your weather perspective. Also, me being a huge dog person I'm following closely and totally appreciate that Y'all (yep I'm from Texas) are totally making decisions based on Sugar. I can't wait to see where you've been and watch the pup grow with you. Know this, Sugar has fans too and they're definitely rooting for her! You guys are awesome, you're real, and easy to identify with. Looking forward to more!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Brad. Maybe she needs her own instagram. Is it just me or is Sugar highly photogenic? Megan wants to make some t-shirts with her face on them. I love the idea! Appreciate the note!

[@timgoddard9193]

We are really enjoying your videos as we find them to have the right mix of boat stuff and travel. We have a L42 currently at Skull Creek, SC which is convenient to Hilton Head Airport. As a pilot this makes traveling to the boat to perform maintenance and upgrades easier to do as we live in middle GA. A one hour flight or a 3 hour drive. We have just under 3 years before we can cut the lines but this gives me some time to complete those things to bring this old boat into shape. Keep bringing the adventure as we are soaking them up. SV Trig.

[@TheOKellys]

Hey thanks Tim! Pretty much living the dream! You have a plane then? I’m going to do my BFR and get current. That will make the trips west a little easier. And more fun! Hope we see you, and Trig out there soon! Best, Nick

[@iiijoke]

Outstanding video, guys! Thoroughly enjoyed the variety of topics covered here, in particular the segments on AIS, weather from your pro-perspective, navigation decision making, impact of using the Gulf Stream, and much more!!! All great stuff! Welcome back ashore. All the best, Joe Kelly

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Joe! Feels good to be back!

[@captainirv3542]

Just catched this video! What an AMAZING trip! Meteorology, AIS, entertainment and what I love the Most about your videos: REAL LIFE sailing! Always learn a lot from you! Would you please, do a video reefing your sails while underway and prior to go out sailing? You must consider becoming an instructor at some point. You both, have the gifts to do it! I would LOVE to take some lessons with you! BTW, thanks to your videos, I was able to Saill with my wife and daughters in The Exumas!!! Big THANKS!!!!

[@mikeferguson2828]

Will miss you guys.. lucky my part of the world we don’t have an off season so we can sail 365 days a year which is lovely. Yes AIS is the best particularly at night

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Mike. We will be around, posting some vids. Already missing the wide open sea. You’re lucky you don’t have to deal with hurricanes! Sail on, my friend, sail on.

[@svsommerfest3218]

Very pleasant, knowledgeable sailing couple. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@pedroluizmaineri3402]

Hi Nick and Megan, nice video! It is ok to take a vacation from sailing, you deserve it! We will be here when you come back sailing, or have an interesting topic. You have an excellent way to present it.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks you! Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. You’ll be seeing more of us for sure!

[@johnnysmallz1597]

Just bought your book and really enjoy your channel. I've been slowly floating the idea with my wife. I have 3 years before I can leave NY. Looking forward to those videos on how you started, getting her onboard, and boat buying. Good stuff, now one of my favorite channels.

[@TheOKellys]

Hey thanks Johnny. Written a while back, but I definitely stand by those ideas. Appreciate your support and the kind note. It’s quite the compliment given how many great channels there are. Best, Nic

[@michaelmcburnie611]

Thanks for taking us along on this passage. Great to see what it’s like crossing part of an ocean.

[@NeeniJ9]

Thank you for this exceptional video! What a journey. I not only saw it, I felt it too. You made it real to me. Actually I find all of your videos and podcasts engaging and of high quality. Thank you so much and I'm looking forward to all that comes next. Cheers!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you for the note Jannine. That's about as high a compliment as I can imagine! Really appreciate it. What comes next......lol, even we are wondering about that! Best, Nick

[@lynxshd]

I love all your videos they are super helpful and i love that you go into the nitty and gritty. love the nuts and bolts. I would love to know how to make sailing work and fit into my families life. just can't figure out how to work at the same time. :)

[@TheOKellys]

Hey thanks for saying that Caleb. We are meeting more and more people who are working remotely while cruising. I co-wrote a book years ago with a friend who now works a few days a week and does really well with it while they travel continuously. But I guess it depends on your trade. I’ve always thought that if you knew how to weld and could keep a minimal welding setup on your boat that you could sail and work virtually anywhere in the world....indefinitely.

[@jroceansailor]

Thanks for showing the AIS and many great travels to you.

[@TheOKellys]

Appreciate that. Same to you

[@ivkurtev]

Another great video, Nick. The quality of your production is very, very good, I'm sure your background unquestionably helps, and the content you share is excellent. Thank you!

[@TheOKellys]

Wow, thanks Ivan. Th editing software is just amazing. I’m going to try to learn more this summer. Appreciate the note! Nick

[@jdwconstruction]

Considering this life as an early retirement path. I’m an ex Navy navigator and I really appreciate the information you’re sharing.

[@TheOKellys]

Cool Josh. Psyched for you. I bet you could teach me a thing or two! Hope we see you out there soon. Best, Nick

[@Jessicabollingercom]

And NOW!!! You have over 101,000 subscribers!! I watched this one, because we are down at Green Turtle in the Abacos in the present, with a lot of blow! Luckily in a cozy home watching the turbulent waves out front! Thought about you both pulling out of that tight spot at the green turtle club on that one video Peace and love!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much Jessica! So great to hear you’re safe and sound on Green Turtle cay, enjoy!

[@2thelight]

A lot of interesting comments on navigation and crosscurrents and whatnot but I have never heard before another sailing channels thank you very much and give sugar my love

[@TheOKellys]

Appreciate the note. Yeh it was a mess of a passage really. That Gulf Stream is force! Sugar-love applied! Thanks, Nick

[@VERTICALWisdom]

Beautiful passage well done. Greatly appreciate your insights into your thought process on weather and the AIS. Wish you all the best.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you my friend!

[@bombadil776]

I'm telling you; if you made a course on how to tell the weather, I'd buy it ;) (Thrive Themes can handle all the website classroom tech). So sad you're off the boat for 5 months!

[@TheOKellys]

I’ll look into that. Thanks Tom. I think if I bought a new faster computer I could do the required graphic work. As it is, my old MacBook Pro is about to catch fire when I do the editing. Lol. Appreciate the note....this is how projects get started!

[@bombadil776]

@@TheOKellys Cool man! If you want, I'd be happy to market it for you, and help you build the web end of things. I used to be a highschool math teacher, but now work in online marketing. I think this idea definitely has legs, as all existing 'weather courses' are not modernized tech-wise (as far as I could find in my searches). If you're interested in having a chat in the future, give me a shout here and we can exchange emails www.linkedin.com/in/tom-enns?originalSubdomain=ca

[@lancewalker5895]

@@TheOKellys Hi Nick, I'd like to see a few weather vlogs please.

[@charonstyxferryman]

@@TheOKellys Quote you : "As it is, my old MacBook Pro is about to catch fire when I do the editing" You can use a "laptop cooling pad". Amazon.com search www.amazon.com/s?k=laptop+cooling+pad

[@SriramNarayanan78]

@@TheOKellys Reminder. Do send out a survey. A pragmatic sailing-based course by a professional meteorologist - wow!

[@ShooterD22]

Nick & Megan thank you for sharing your adventure and experience. I greatly appreciate the topics you cover and the future topics that you’ve mentioned. Buying tips, getting her on board, etc. Absolutely enjoy you as a couple and the life you live. Have a great summer and we’ll look forward to hearing from you both soon. Btw I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach and recognize the area you are currently in. Take a walk up to the Front Street Brewery you’ll enjoy it. Cheers

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you Doug. We are incredibly lucky to be doing this and it is so cool we live in times when it’s so easy to share. Wilmington seems to have a nice chill vibe about it. Gonna head inland and explore a bit...do a little 4x4, maybe break some cameras, etc.... appreciate the note my friend.

[@TheJamesthe13]

Lookin' Good Sugar!!! Mwah! beautiful doggy!! Can't believe you don't scoot through the canal, and head west during hurricane season!! Fiji is calling!!!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the note. Tonga, Fiji......sounds great. This year, Sugar is only good for a handful of nights at sea. C'est la vie!

[@TheJamesthe13]

Nick O'Kelly , I hear you, but she has the same amount of turns of the wheel as we do Nick. Just the one, she might like to chase land crabs, you never know unless you chance it. You don’t want her ending up like Katie man, land locked, and alone. ( I know mom was there, but you know it’s not the same) lots of love to you both! No regrets, and smooth seas!

[@sonofagunnin]

Amazing journey we’ve shared with you, thanks so much!!! It’s actually so refreshing (and rare) for a sailing channel to offer some closure to a season. Though the wife and I aren’t going anywhere, will continue to click each vid, and absolutely love your channel.. you’ve allowed us an opportunity to change gears too! What a cool thing. I’ll say it again: don’t change. Don’t change a thing! Much love-

[@TheOKellys]

I'm gonna keep posting videos this summer, some boating related, maybe some flying... I'm enjoying it. And then we will be back to boat stuff soon enough. I've got a list of boat upgrades, etc. that I think might be interesting. Appreciate the feedback like you can't imagine. Really glad that you are enjoying! Appreciate the love! Best, Nick

[@billwilletts]

Hey guys are you still in Wilmington? I have been following you and just watched your last episode. You are docked two slips behind us. We are on Jolly Mon III

[@TheOKellys]

Hey Bill. Yeh we have family in town but we are here for a bit. Come say hi. Not sure how long we are going to be here.

[@tyronehill9099]

@@TheOKellys Greetings, I'd love to meet you guys. I'm from Wilmington, NC area

[@ricdanger2]

Nice one . Good passage overall. Will check back when you’re back on the water.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Ric. Will have more vids up soon.

[@soundbeings1]

Thanks guys - have a great summer! Sorry to hear you wont be making it to NS but have lots of fun and look forward to the next vid. Congrats on your work to date!

[@TheOKellys]

Who knows! We’ve got a 4x4 rig and might just have to come through by land! Thanks for the note!

[@soundbeings1]

Let us know if you do- beer waiting! Best to all three of you! 🇨🇦🐶🇨🇦

[@myrccomedy3368]

Another great video as always! Nicely edited & great contents for all. Can’t wait to see whatcha going to do next.

[@TheOKellys]

Me too! Lol. Thanks for the note!

[@spyglassfreowestaus2733]

Great cast Guys, I'm definitely following the land adventures because you are informative and run a great style of vids. Luv ya

[@TheOKellys]

Fantastic! Glad to have you along for the ride. Hope we can do some fun stuff this summer! And we want to get down to W Australia someday too!

[@___Tom]

thanks, looking forward to your next adventure!

[@TheOKellys]

Excellent! Me too! Appreciate the note Tom. Best, Nick

[@gustavomonteiro2793]

love your weather insights. thanks

[@TheOKellys]

Appreciate that Gustavo. Thanks for the note.

[@TheMarkbelcher]

Love your stuff guys, its so inspirational for a would be cat cruising couple with a dog! Enjoy the summer!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Mark!

[@jahreeljohn2078]

Love to see the land adventures.✌😎

[@kymbiddell7467]

Great clip, liked the info on the equipment and how you use it. Have a good land break, thanks for taking us along

[@TheOKellys]

Many thanks Kym! Appreciate the note!

[@thechaplain9906]

I’m surprised that Nick wasn’t ever a model for Armani or one of the big named companies...You’re a great teacher as well Nick, thanks 🙏...

[@TheOKellys]

Hahahahahhahaha.... I have to get my agent on this! Thanks for the kind words Matthew. - very nice of you to say! Best, Nick

[@adubmatters3584]

This is quickly becoming my favorite sailing channel.. keep up the great work!

[@TheOKellys]

Wow, thank you. Glad to have you along!

[@richardsales9864]

Glad your over your sleep deprecation of the passage. Another great video! I smashed the bell so I don’t miss any videos. Look forward to following you two in some more adventures.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Richard! Smash that bell! I like that! Smash it!

[@RSW033]

Very interesting explanation on the AIS, glad to hear you made it safe back - just got your audiobook and looking forward to your next adventures! :)

[@TheOKellys]

Ah nice. Appreciate the support. More adventures indeed!

[@lisajessop6068]

I like it when you explain your weather. I did like AIS explanation to, interesting.

[@lindsayl6517]

More weather you are amazing at explaining everything

[@TheOKellys]

That’s very nice of you to say. Going to do some more weather coming up. May need a new computer to do some better graphics. This one is getting slowwwwww! Thanks for the note!

[@garyhawkesford2253]

Just watched this Nick,i'm in not so sunny Scotland and just saw your T'shirt 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh!! To be in "Your World" lol Hey!! Safe trip to you both.🇺🇸

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Nick, keep the great weather lessons coming.

[@TheOKellys]

will do. should I go full-on weather sailing channel?

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Nick O'Kelly I prefer it staggered with other subjects (to reduce the boredom) and with lots of graphics and images and pictures. Those shown were great.

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Nooooooooo not the end of the season!!!!! Oh well you ended in style. I hope Sugar gets bunches of more seasons sailing. Yes do the hints and tips of negotiating.

[@TheOKellys]

lol. End of the sailing season. If folks will tolerate non-sailing adventures, I'm hoping to share some offroad fun and maybe some flying too! Thanks for all of your support Roger!

[@TraneFrancks]

@@TheOKellys Flying? As in GA? Hell, yeah!

[@cherryvillerunner]

Enjoyed your video and learning about the AIS Thank You! I'm planning to subscribe to your podcast I'm from North Carolina and planning on sailing when i retire. I'm 3 years out.

[@TheOKellys]

Excellent! Glad to have you with us Larry! Three years is no time!

[@hansk.4482]

I'm a commercial pilot, nothing to worry about!!😉 Enjoy your time on land and especially with Sugar, super dog!! Hope Sugar will be with you a long time. Cheers

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Hans. Sugar especially is enjoying terra firma. Appreciate the note! Nick O

[@peter9180]

Passing a piece of narrow gauge wire through the eye of each shackle pin and tying it off on the shackle body will prevent the pin from backing out.

[@tomclark1025]

Love the channel guys. Great job!

[@TheOKellys]

Appreciate that Tom!

[@GrantGrove]

Welcome back to the USA. Hopefully we'll have a mild summer with no storms. ⛵

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Grant. So far so good. Tropical Atlantic running cool, which is good news.

[@GrantGrove]

@@TheOKellys copy that. I'm up in New Bern, NC on the Neuse River.

[@DifficultNerd]

glad you're home safely and that Sugar is happy :)

[@thepiratedoc4247]

Welcome to North Carolina! Keep your fingers crossed for no hurricanes this year ... if you're in or around Beaufort/Morehead City give a shout.

[@TheOKellys]

Will do! Looks like it is real close by!

[@davidbrown2806]

What would be very interesting is to expand your 'reading of the clouds for weather' on the seas. Hoping to see that in the future. Cheers

[@TheOKellys]

Will do whenever I get the chance. Reading the swells is a whole other art. Thanks for the suggestion! Nick

[@muskietime]

Always great content. Megan totally ROCKS!

[@TheOKellys]

Yes, she does. And thank you!

[@donquixote1502]

Great to see you again, give my love to Sugar. Maybe one day you will visit Scandinavia sailing during our summer. I promise we will take care of you, and no it is not so cold here during summer, Yes, we all speak English fluent. Yes, we are good people, No matter if you visit Sweden, Denmark, Finland or Norway, We are really friendly. You should come and see for your self!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much. I’d like to spend a few month up there. The warmer months of course! We want to travel by bicycle and go slowly so we can meet all you cool people.

[@patrickcoleman3]

Good to be home eh mate , good info on the AIS , cheers. hey you dont like bouncy weather in a light aircraft , well neither do I , few years back used to fly in the Canadian robin on a regular basis to keep my aero skills up, never liked it but just did it, see ypu guys on the road i guess.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks mate! The trick is to get up flying in the morning before the ground heats up and the convection starts. Smooth flying....I will do that all day long! Thanks for the note Patrick! Best, Nick

[@peterstarkey1360]

Nice one...very relaxing & enjoyable...cheers

[@TheOKellys]

We try to be chill!

[@ctaylor1655]

Another great one!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Chris. Great video...not a great passage... lol

[@ctaylor1655]

Maybe it would be good to highlight lessons learned on the passage, things you would do different if you had a second chance.

[@TheOKellys]

Like that. Good idea. Was going to but vid seemed to be getting too long. Going to do a boat buying tip video and then maybe I will do that.

[@stevel7465]

Another great video and love the detail and tech talk. If you guys are coming to the great white north, hit me up. I'll take you racing on a tanzer 26. Thanks for sharing guys. Steve

[@TheOKellys]

Right on Steve We will definitely! Tanzer is a great boat. Thank you for the positive feedback!

[@Boody523]

Another thumbs up from Oregon. Really enjoy the technical aspect of all of this. So you are leaving the boat in the water and not on the hard? And can I ask what it costs to moor it for 5 months. These are the best sailing videos out there!

[@TheOKellys]

Right on, thanks! I think we are paying somewhere around 700/month. Thank you for the kind words! Probably Oregon-bound in not too long!

[@Boody523]

If you find yourself passing through Medford, feel free to give us a shout! BTW, great audio book on Get her on board, awesome stuff.

[@TheOKellys]

We absolutely will. Added to my notes! Thanks!

[@CEOsario]

Another great one...Thanks for sharing...

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

Did the stretch of the ICW from Pamlico Sound to Wilmington and what a nightmare in some spots. Bridge operators were a bit of a pain during the night (and nowhere to anchor). Found dockage around midnight about halfway to the cut to the river, but the entrance was tight and a bit convoluted. ICW is not a fun way to travel if your a first timer doing it, especially on a 40' ketch, 4.7' draft. Maintenance of ICW is severely lacking in areas where the buoy is more a "suggestion" and not a proper marker, hence twice aground on a bar (buoy on wrong side of..). We were moving the (just purchased) boat from Deltaville, Va. to Corpus Christi, Tx. Motor southing during May, had engine failure off the tip of Diamond Shoals and had turn toward and sail in to the Hattaras inlet (in the process blew out the jib!!!) to wait til morning to get hauled across the bar into the sound to Oden's docks for repairs. More sludge and "kitty litter" in the fuel tank than I've ever seen, clogging up the filters! Think Cap forgot to have the tank polished before we left. Boat had been on hard for 3 years. From there across the sound, down the ICW to Cape Fear to Wilmington for haul out and shipment to Texas. Wasn't taking any more chances. The yard and marina did a great job getting us in and squared away.

[@johncoffey7180]

Welcome to Wilmington! Glad you made it safely!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks John! Pretty cool spot! We are liking it so far.

[@Investor_2000]

Missing you guys, it’s now the end of 2019 and I really hope you return to KZbin in 2020. Can’t wait for the new adventures.

[@TheOKellys]

Oh yeh, me too. We will be back soon!

[@spiffdandy77]

next boating season, Im requesting more underwater fish and coral videos .. :) also maybe some night dive videos ?

[@TheOKellys]

you got it. be here before you know it

[@ianadkins471]

Another great video....thank you for the informative video! If you are exploring the mountains of north Georgia (Dahlonega) or parts near let me know. Lunch or dinner will be on me!

[@TheOKellys]

You got it! Added it to my notepad! Appreciate it, Nick

[@richardosman6825]

Nicely done. Welcome to Wilmington. Are you spending the summer? Wilmington is a great location.

[@TheOKellys]

I think so. Boat will be there. We will do a bit of land travel. Air travel too, perhaps! I like Wilmington so far though. Chill spot!

[@richardosman6825]

@@TheOKellys You bet. You'll enjoy it. We live in Myrtle and enjoy visiting Wilmington.

[@tomriley5790]

Great video really interesting!

[@carlstout4546]

thank you!!!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you Carl!

[@thewedword]

Nick thanks for weather tutorials, please continue that, easier to learn when you see on the screen in real time, nice, must be nice to be a real weatherperson, thanks for sharing the knowledge also...nice array of "headgear" polka dots, now that's nautical chic' baby! Love the vids and locations, I'm with you "over ground" as well. See ya next week 👍.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks DJ. Happy to pass along any knowledge I might have. I need some better graphics software! Appreciate the feedback, Nick

[@Gunnie1961]

Great video once more and welcome back to the USA.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you Robert. Feels good!

[@robertmcmahon1221]

An interesting understanding on EXPERT, an Ex is a has been, a spurt is a drip under pressure, a funny play on words, lol

[@traumagas123]

Great Video..... Wilmington ? That location Sees it fair share of Hurricanes and that River runs Hard sometime. I know you most likely will relocate the Boat if that take place. We would love a Talk about insurance on these boats......We where in the process of Buying and We Backed away once we saw the Insurance cost on the boat.....Since Irma Season prices on insurance have taken a Severe Climb. Love the Channel I know you said you guys did not do Patreon..... But I would Sign up in a Minute if you did your Content and Sharing of Knowledge is worth it !!! Love the boat Buying and Selling Idea of a topic.......Will Be standing By

[@TheOKellys]

Right on! Thanks! I have a good feeling about Wilmington. Gotta put some thought into next video. That’s kind of you to say about Patreon. Nothing against it, just need to do some more research....that’ll be easier now that we have such good WiFi! Appreciate the support either way. Comments like yours are inspiring. Best, Nick

[@user-is6gn2lw5t]

Thanks for the videos. I have shared , liked and subscribed

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much Nick, appreciate that!

[@mikephillips9311]

With that great onboard sewing room you guys have, how about some sunbrella covers for those nasty looking fenders!

[@TheOKellys]

They are horrible. We use them so seldom I had forgotten. I’m not sure sunbrella is the right stuff though...most boats seem to use something softer.

[@mikephillips9311]

@@TheOKellys We had sunbrella covers on our fenders for 12 years, they looked great (washable), hold up great to UV, don't fade, etc. There may be other materials available these days as well though, if you find an alternative let us all know what it is!

[@TheOKellys]

yeh? well we have spare matching sunbrella on board. and those old fenders are already leaving goop on the hull. Not a big deal with a little 3M, but why create extra work? Will check into materials.

[@DeanF]

Just subbed and just a nice thanks for all the info! I love sailing and started at 5 & still into it!

[@TheOKellys]

Right on. Glad to have you along! Once a sailor always a sailor I think!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

AIS is an impressive technology...however I have found that having it as a sailing vessel or small motor yacht it makes you a target for the coast guard and police forces. They can see that you are a slower sailing vessel and easy to catch. Therefore some feature a privacy mode. I am trying to get my wife more into sailing, the little sailboat we have she doesn't mind sailing around for a few hours, but I can't seem to get her really enthused about a longer adventure. However, I have a plan that revolves around the idea that she just has to spend some time on a boat which is big/comfortable enough. She doesn't mind flying with me though. No problems at all. If you re coming to the mountains of NC there is a lot to do. Since I live around Asheville I have some points of interest to share. The Biltmore Estate..If you want to go more than once while here get the season pass. If you like hiking, Transylvania County has a lot of waterfalls. Like around a hundred, and a kick bottom national forest. The Pisgah National Forest. There is also an Asheville Trolley tour. All in all lots to do. Thanks for the video!!!

[@TheOKellys]

I wonder! Seems like we have less trouble than other boats. Yes, you are right about bigger boats...definitely more comfortable. I’ll be doing some videos on this topic this summer. Appreciate the note.

[@CmdrMic]

This was a great vid. Really good. Loved the AIS stuff. They should have called it: BTC (boat traffic control).

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks! BTC is also the Bahamas Telephone Company...would not want to rely on them!

[@johnb1448]

Stumbled on your your tube like how you talk about the weather and instruments. Someday you can go into some depth. Live in Jersey shore Seaside Heights. Not a boat person but fish on the surf.

[@TheOKellys]

Glad to have you along John. I’ll try to do some more of that in the future. What do you catch out in that surf?

[@johnb1448]

Early spring striped bass and blue fish and late fall they come around again.

[@ZoneTelevision]

Thanks for all the great content.

[@TheOKellys]

My pleasure. Amazing that all of this is even possible.

[@shawndyer8140]

You go are so fun.

[@deemacvee1]

OMG! That green headband! 🤣 Does Megan know you've been wearing her stuff again?

[@TheOKellys]

Clashes with my Bob Ross shirt perfectly I think. I need a haircut

[@deemacvee1]

@@TheOKellys Haha. Seriously, your weather and other technical insights are terrific. Maybe there is a "Weather for Dummies/Sailors" book there? I'd buy it. Cheers

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks David. I think it’s a learn-by-doing sort of thing with operational forecasting. I am brainstorming some ideas including live forecast discussions where we analyze maps and take each situation individually. What do you think

[@deemacvee1]

@@TheOKellys Sorry for the late response.... I think you are in the unique position of understanding weather systems and information but, more importantly, able to help us lay - um z-bones, understand what are the three (or five or whatever) things to look to and consider when assessing all of the weather info sources. (Plus you have the communication skills, etc par excellence). Brent on Cat Impi is very good with his technical descriptions of dealing with weather, etc. He does a wonderful job but the presentation is not his profession and (without being critical of his efforts) I think you could distill and present a weather series that many of us would subscribe to. Whether it be a series or a book, I think there may be several chapters and I, for one, would be more than happy to pay for your expertise. (maybe start with a free teaser? And not sure about the green headband...) Cheers, Fair winds and scratches for Sugar

[@avshiloh2438]

I used to sail. Now I fly. Flying’s cheaper and faster. :-)

[@TheOKellys]

Lol. I do both. My wallet suffers....

[@scottydubs]

You guys should have stopped in Savannah! I would have brought my boat down and taken y'all out tubin. Lol. Happy safe passages.

[@TheOKellys]

On the way down! Next time!

[@larrydicenzo987]

I just found your channel and love it, y'all do a good job. FYI, even though your on a sailboat, commercial vessels have the right of way.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much Larry!

[@joahyoga1995]

I enjoyed the alternating headwear between the two of you :)

[@TheOKellys]

Channeling my inner Steven Tyler. Lol. Time for a haircut!

[@joahyoga1995]

@@TheOKellys Let it grow :)

[@russellf6081]

Have a question. You're telling, that the vessel, that you spotted on the radar was a give-a-way vessel, since you were under the sail. Based on the boating class and that you knew that it was a commercial ship (909'), he has an exclusive right of way. As I know, only the recreational POWER vessels had to change the course in this situation. Please let me know, if I'm wrong.

[@TheOKellys]

As far as I understand them, under the COLREGS, no boat has absolute right of way, period. All vessels are obligated to avoid collisions and do so using the rules of the road. Commercial vessels don’t have exclusive right of way. A sailboat has to give way to a boat with limited maneuverability. I said in the video theoretically....I didn’t say absolutely. Why? He didn’t show up on AIS until after he passed me. Let’s assume he didn’t see me on AIS until passing me also and could not have known I was under sail. Until then I saw only his red nav light and he could only have seen my red nav light and/or stern light, necessitating his passing behind me, which he did. You are making an assumption based on a broad statement I made about power vessels vs sailboats. Assumptions are what get people in trouble. And I confused things by saying broadly that we had right of way. Neither of us did, given the information we had, so both captains made the right call with the information we had. All that said, we always stay away from any large ship if possible. However, we routinely see them make maneuvers at speed that we could never anticipate or “get out of the way of.” Hope that clears things up for ya!

[@russellf6081]

@@TheOKellys Thank you Nick.

[@trulyamazingsailing7056]

Enjoying your videos. Who do you insure with? I have a L 40 and am looking to travel up the east coast which would mean a new insurance company.

[@TheOKellys]

I believe it is YachtInsure....though we are a bit overinsured right now as we bought a Caribbean policy this year. Expecting a refund.

[@user9b2]

Megan, how do you like that full face snorkel mask? Is it in one of your videos?

[@Alpha_fitz]

Subscribed for the night ranger reference!

[@TheOKellys]

Can't not see a red Corvette when I hear that song

[@craigb.4737]

Bob Ross! Trees... No cabin? lol Great Video. Big Thanks for not overlaying the video with annoying music.

[@windsurfingwallstreet6102]

Great channel... Do you ever have to worry about whales?

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Daniel. I love whales. Don't worry about them at all.

[@TraneFrancks]

Would you ever consider netting instead of bare life lines to give Sugar a bit less of an opportunity for testing your DOB maneuvers?

[@TheOKellys]

No, Sugar, until this season has been incredibly sure footed and confident aboard. I have never had a concern, even in bad conditions. Sugar is 14 and her health is failing. She's no longer steady enough to be offshore, not for risk of falling overboard (though that is certainly a risk), but because her quality of life while being bounced around by the ocean and not able to steady herself under her own power is unfair. So for as long as Sugar is part of the crew, we will be sailing in protected waters and her falling overboard is not a real concern for us.

[@TraneFrancks]

@@TheOKellys That makes perfect sense.

[@wolfchild66]

Looking forward to your land ventures. Stay dry

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Marc!

[@MaxRunia]

I'm curious if you ever worry about pirates using AIS to find targets? Or not an issue?

[@TheOKellys]

Not where I sail. We just avoid areas where that is a problem. And I don't worry about pirates and security in general. If someone is of the mind to risk their life to take something from me, I have no need to tangle with them. I will just give them what they want and wish them the best with it.

[@mgnn5100]

Also want to see more of Sugar

[@TheOKellys]

Will do! She is very photogenic, don’t you think?

[@AllisonReece]

Hello from Asheville!

[@TheOKellys]

Hey there! You have a lovely state!

[@siamsurf]

In case you are wondering why the screen was flickering: Your camera records at the same frame rate as the screen's refresh rate (50hz). You should be able to change your camera to record at a higher frame rate, like 60fps, so the screen wont flicker when you record it in the future. :-)

[@sirroberttaylor9969]

if you ar still in NC I live right down the street in Myrtle Beach,

[@TheOKellys]

We’re in Florida.

[@rnunezc.4575]

Great to know AIS works better than radar...best tech I had in my years was radar...:). Now, first time I heard about people watching a dog fight at sea...!!..Njoy!