Is Our Wind Vane Worn Out?? Pacific Crossing DELAYS EP 117

In this weeks episode we have a huge setback while carrying out final preparations to our boat for the 4000 mile passage to French Polynesia. We also take a little time out to unwind after the bad news plus we ride the bus to another world!
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[@danielhulme5577]

What commitment Danny had he’s one in a million 👍🏻

[@TheSailingBrothers]

He is a top guy 💪

[@MCallsen]

So glad Nappy got so much TLC from all over the world. including the producers :D But your craftsman really went out of his way to help - I love that! Good job and safe journey!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We have had a lot of support with Neppy. People have been going out of their way to help us which is fantastic 😊

[@darren5472]

Boys, you made the right decision to wait for original parts. I run a large engineering business and was horrified when I saw the aluminium and steel parts you had made. 100 % that would have failed. Have a great crossing guys. Love the channel, love the content.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are super glad we stuck with original parts as she steered the whole way perfectly 💪

[@markclifton14]

Well done guys for getting the wind vane fixed. I think you were right to be cautious about parts . When you are hundreds of miles from any land and things go wrong, it puts a great strain on yourselves . Good luck guys take care. 👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It is a very good job we waited for the correct parts. If something happened out there it would have been a disaster 😭

[@nigelsmith2944]

Great video. You did the right thing to get 'Nessie' (which is what I thought it was called !!!!) Fixed. Wishing a safe voyage !!!!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are super glad we got original parts put on her. It's Neppy 😉

[@dubayadot]

Im sure Danny could perfect that fitment if he had the drawings, the windvaine company should give him the contract to make them for them, that plastic is not cutting it, what a great guy Danny is 👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Danny really did some fantastic work What a top guy he was 👍

[@sailinglatis]

👍🤞🤞🤞thanks, safe travels and see you in a month or two! 🇨🇦

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We shall see you on the other side 🙏⛵⛵⛵😁😁😁

[@colinboniface194]

Outstanding decision to get nappy fixed. Shout out to the guy in the machine shop, his heart was in the right place... Just imagine a failure in a storm... It wouldn't fail on a nice day, you both know that... Happy trails... Fair winds and following seas... See you in NZ...

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Hi Colin Danny was a super guy. He did a really good job but it was untested. Can't risk sea trials crossing the biggest ocean in the world so original parts was best bet. See you in NZ 👌

[@snowyowl539]

It good of that guy to try and make your part even if it wasn’t quite right . Fingers crossed you get going . Will be waiting xx

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Yes Danny is a stellar guy who made a really good job at making the parts even though they didn't quite work out. See you soon snowy 😁

[@stevepederson9378]

You guys are the real deal. Really enjoy your videos

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Really appreciate it Steve 🙂

[@mikeholt7881]

Jimbob puts his track-suit back on....🤣🤣

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Oh yeah 😁✌️

[@richardmccarthy7023]

Our direct drive auto pilot died 1000 miles from hiva oa, me and the wife had to hand steer for ten days changing over on shift every 2 hours, wasn’t fun but lost a lot of weight in the process. Good luck with your crossing

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Yes that is something we definitely want to avoid. As you have proved it can be done and you get healthy in the process 😁

[@MrBernie101]

You were quite right to WAIT, for the correct part. And we’ll done Neptune & Co. I would also advocate buying another one as well, when you have a reliable posting address. What an excellent job you did, including your own DIY snug fit ideas. Looks like yer got the Silver Medal in the dingy race, and those busses have air con units in them ? Good luck for when you do finally shove off with the wind you need. Bernie 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are super glad to have good old Neppy back to her best Bernie. We already have a postal address in New Zealand where we will get new parts and a service kit also some goodies. All the public transport buses here have air conditioning 🥵 Because it's so bloody hot 🔥

[@rodhodgson2512]

Well done guys - welcome the Pacific. Hope the cheese lasts the whole journey. Rod and Lillian

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We will have to ration the cheese to make it last 😱😭😭😭😭 Thanks rod and Lillian

[@robertbailey2342]

Good job!! Much love from the coast of Maine USA 🇺🇸🤙🤙

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Robert. We really enjoyed our stay in Maine 🤘

[@davidalexander-watts6630]

You made the right decisions, every time. Good video and a good example of seamanship.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks David 🙏 All sorted now and we are off tomorrow 🌊

[@simonsimon5985]

Best decision to wait for those parts boys...very well done. Absolutely fantastic to add the out takes..keep doing those! 10/10 ! You guys get better and better.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We do also think it was the right decision to wait for original parts. More outtakes coming up in future episodes 😁

[@kennyboyle4042]

It wouldn't of been worth risking it with the stainless steel one. Glad youre back up and running now.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Really glad we made the right decision going for original parts 🙏⛵

[@phileaton8479]

Good luck on your trip. Stay safe.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Phil 😁

[@greggron]

Well done for spotting that! It seems strange that the manufacturers make such a critical part from such inadequate material.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It is a little disappointing the gear is plastic. Maybe it should have been made out of bronze

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Thanks for going into the north sharing the real life in Panama.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

A pleasure 😁

[@waynegunter-teel3341]

Thank goodness it happened b4 y’all left on your trip!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Very pleased it happened before we left. Can't imagine being out there without the self-steering

[@iam4330]

Give these Lads a like! 👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

YES 🙌

[@crriding5859]

Ps: you guys are an inspiration to all of us who sail older classics and not loaded with money. I wish you fair winds for the Pacific adventure !!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much that is very very kind of you to say 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eleutheros]

So glad that you were able to fix Neppy!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Oh yeah 🤘

[@joannarline6972]

Well done for fixing your windvaine . Big well done to Danny very helpful guy a shame it did not work . I not a great fan of plastic parts . Go brittle after a wile . Safe trip boys and fair winds

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Joannar 👌 Danny did do a stellar job just a shame it didn't work out. We will keep a close eye on the plastic parts. The UV kills it.

[@redwood1957]

From grocery clerks to world sailors and now navionics machinists . Did GGR sailors just have issues with there wind vanes? God is with you, great timing in the discovery you two are role models for team work. Excellent video thank you

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It's crazy how we have come from supermarket workers to full-time KZbin sailors 🤔 One of the Golden globe competitors got disqualified for stopping because he had damage to his wind vane. Cheers redwood 👌

[@woodman1133]

Love you guys and sorry for the issues... best to carry spare parts, especially the obvious mechanical things that you depend on daily. Go through the boat and figure out what items sustain wear and tear from daily use and keep spares onboard. Watch out for the potential for galvanic corrosion between the rivets and the aluminum tube over time.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are just super glad we found the issue before heading out into the open ocean. It's a good job we have spare parts for it now just in case. We do have lots of spares on the boat if anything else fails but you can't carry everything. We will keep it greased and look out for any corrosion ✌️😁

[@athopi]

Liked the field trips! Best luck and good fortune and if you haven't left by next week, see you then!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Dusty 😁🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@bernardlawson665]

Awesome team work with 2 indomitable brothers worthy of a special recognition and applause 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Again BRAVO ZULU (USN WELL DONE).

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Bernard we really appreciate your message buddy ✌️👌👍⛵😊

[@greggromack8319]

Very happy you got the wind vane repaired:) Travel safe and see you in a month or so!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We arrived safely and will be uploading the first episode very soon 🔜

[@nickpridding3435]

I think the engineer had the right idea. It just needed a little more work to mesh the threads. You’re apoxy solution will work well until you have the same issue. Removing it could be an absolute nightmare if the apoxy has adhered to both surfaces as it should. Anyhow your Chanel is probably the best sailing adventure on youtube you have such an honest delivery totally excellent quality well done both of you. It beats the h*ll out of stocking shelves 👍👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

I think if Danny had a little more time to perfect the gear it would have worked great or making it out of bronze. It's maybe an issue removing that's epoxy when the time comes 😔. Super glad you enjoy our channel Nick it's a pleasure to hear your kind words. 😁👍

[@pabloblue999]

Never thought I would be dissapointed to see you posting a video ! Well worth having everthing as right as it can be for your next passage.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Last video was going to be the last 🤔🤣🤣. Hopefully this one will be the last 🤔

[@pabloblue999]

@@TheSailingBrothers kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGOvZIiwgsR5nKc

[@markbragg5078]

Good move waiting for genuine parts lads.👍👍 Danny was a nice guy for helping and now you have spare parts as well. Hope everything goes smooth from now on. Take care and thanks for sharing Panama. It's changed a lot since I sailed through there 40 years ago. Safe trip and see you on the other side.🙏🙏⛵

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Hi Mark Danny did a really good job he was very helpful now we have spare parts just in case. Panama is lovely and the people are fantastic. It's a shame about waste Management in the city is poor. Anyway on woods to French Polynesia 😁

[@MAireton]

Fair winds guys

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Cheers 👌

[@williambell8282]

Excellent episode, drama, narrative,suspense. All filmed expertly.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Really appreciate your words William 🙏

[@philbright4456]

Congratulations guys on overcoming the self steering problem. It’s got to be belts & braces for the journey you’re about to encounter, fair winds Luke & Adam. We’ll see you both in French Polynesian.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Super glad we managed to sort out Neppy ready to set off across the biggest ocean in the world. See you in French Polynesia Phil 😁

[@jaysea1553]

good luck with further adventures

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Jay 😁

[@theyacht40]

Well done Guys ,,Safe travels !!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Oh yes 😁⛵⛵

[@123lucius1]

I wish you two a Nice passage over the Pacific ocean to Frenchs Polynesia 🌏⛵️💨🙏

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much 👌✌️😁⛵😎⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@psotos]

Fair winds and following seas lads!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Cheers 😁🙏🙏🙏👌

[@deborahszabo1607]

Glad you're gonna finally get on your way. Praying for safe travels for you, just be careful and don't do anything stupid! Love ya!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We will try not to do anything stupid thanks Deb 🤣🤣

[@algarveblues]

Good luck boys, you're doing an amazing trip !

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@daveyoung3880]

Excellent job mates. Epoxy was the best. Without it being a very tight fit rivets would've broken the new piece. Still keep an eye on it. Epoxy. Locktite antiseize and pb blaster sailors best tool s. Have a fantastic voyage

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Dave We will keep a close eye on it over the next 4,000 miles and report any problems 😉

[@superformOG]

you should get him to replicate those parts in stainless or nylon while they are still brand new

[@TheSailingBrothers]

If we had lots of time we could do. But we have to leave ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵ Thanks Super

[@melrobinson2111]

You are inspirational. Here's to easy winds and seas x

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Mel 😊😁⛵⛵

[@bernardlawson665]

God Speed

[@TheSailingBrothers]

⛵⛵⛵

[@bishfishinuk2676]

Good luck guys looking forward to more content

[@TheSailingBrothers]

There will be more content in around 7 weeks time 😭😭😭

[@ianmorpeth6426]

Lots and lots of luck and safe travels and good winds

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much Ian 🙏🙏

[@stephenkurash8799]

Good luck with Neppy, but I agree that maybe you should get/have gotten a spare. Fair winds and gentle seas to you both!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are going to get a service catch once we reached New Zealand Stephen ✌️ we shall see you soon buddy

[@kirkrobbins9090]

Brothers! This episode was a testament to your patience, desire to make the most of life and concern for others. At 71, I've come to terms with my health, sailing abilities and equipment. I am blessed with a loving wife who would probably risk my traveling fantasies, but I've focused on affordable land yachting for now. We've done 3-4 4,000 mile Prius trips. At 240,000 miles, our 2010 toyota is willing, but welcomes (sometimes demands) a little TLC. Like you, preventave maintenance, along with selective tools, bungee chords and a roll of color matched duct tape get loaded right after we check the air in the spare. It helps us enjoy the sights putside the car, in stead of the drama inside 😊. I look forward to hearing about your continued journeys. I bet that lady was praying for all of us! Lord knows we need it . Best 2 ya!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Hey Kirk Thank you so much indeed for your kind words we really appreciate it. Sounds like you have looked after your Prius very well. With the right tools and TLC she will last a very long time. We sure do need prayers 🙏

[@stagman244]

Good work lads, best to be safe - wishing you fair winds and safe passage.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Andy very much appreciated buddy 👌

[@ianswales7219]

That is the best test / comparison of petrol v electric outboards, been trying to find out how they compare for a while and this done inadvertently in seconds without trying . Diloch

[@TheSailingBrothers]

I suppose so Ian 🤣🤣🤣 Depends on how deep your pockets are 🤔

[@utahjag]

Had to pop in and say I Loved the outtakes :) I actually laughed out loud, not LOL, but my dog turned and looked at me, like what are you doing?

[@TheSailingBrothers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 brilliant

[@christinehammell6365]

Hope all goes well , glad Neppy got fixed, xx

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Christine 😊

[@tartansailor]

Hoping for fair winds and following seas. Cheers

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We have all our fingers and toes crossed ⚔️

[@ianwomersley8980]

Be safe guys

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Ian ✌️

[@lizhanson7239]

Disappointing, but lucky find. We had our windvane smashed in the same anchorage by an out of control APC boat and were devastated, but couldn't have happened in a better place in terms of getting it fixed. Have a great passage ⛵

[@TheSailingBrothers]

I bet that was really devastating for you. I would have been so angry. The passage was incredible 😁

[@henryguthery5311]

Great fix

[@TheSailingBrothers]

🙏

[@sarahpinchbeck6955]

Enjoy your travels.....looking forward to seeing more videos over the weeks from the pinchbecks UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Sarah and family 😁

[@alexandramorkin400]

You continue to get awesome support from all around the world. So glad you got it all sorted.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

The support we have on this channel and social media is incredible 😀

[@CRi5_Ryder]

Good job for the last minute boat checks, better then finding mid pacific. Lovin the out takes too lol. Be Safe, best wishes.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Super glad we found this doing our routine checks. Continents and having a failed wind vane out at sea 😱

[@sailingsheriff3349]

Well done getting Netty sorted. For your sailing things need to be almost perfect I say almost thinking of you two 🤠🤠 I can’t believe how clean and tidy your boat is given the time you spend on it. Where as mine which is hardly used is a mess. You are some tidy people. As always looking forward to the next episode. Good luck

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Neppy is working happily again. So glad we managed to get it sorted. We have to clean the boat often and keep her tidy as we're living on board this is the home 🏠

[@sailingsheriff3349]

@@TheSailingBrothers wish my home was as tidy as your boat

[@berniecoles2337]

Bon voyage lads, keep safe and fair winds. I’ll be thinking of you both.😊

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Bernie 👌😁⛵

[@robertrioux7409]

You guys are right on. You can't have any movement, because wear will create an issue thousands of miles offshore.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That is exactly right

[@jameshayden5927]

Really want my own neppy and now I'm even more sold on using Neptune great customer service. Glad you lads spotted it before u left .. have a awesome sail and stay safe 👌🐼

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We would highly recommend Neptune wind vanes. Fantastic piece of equipment and the customer service is brilliant 😁

[@Pickles1955]

Thank God nappy is fixed!!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is alive 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@garyhawkesford2253]

Glad it worked out guys Steel and Aluminium is a Big problem re: corrosion Great to see you n wish u well Your doing the right thing Galvanic Corrosion happens quite quick Be safe

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We will be keeping an eye out for sure ✌️

[@1962gms]

Another great video guys, and I think you were right to wait for the right part - it is a long trip! From Cardiff Bay to the Pacific Ocean, the furthest the Welsh Navy has ever got! We are all really proud of you, fair winds and long may the Cheese last... ;)

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Super glad we did wait for a new parts as Neppy worked a treat all the way here 🤘

[@raybedell883]

Great Move waiting for the REAL parts. I'm Sure the plastic was also sun damaged. Outskirts of town show what living in a 3rd world country's reality is like. Your excitement before this Massive Trip is contagious. I wonder how much Cheese, and cup a' Noodles/ Mac+ cheese you guys have loaded up...lol and Water? Good Luck and Godspeed...so jealous.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We think the plastic cracked due to the UV. We have got lots and lots and lots and lots of noodles pasta rice etc and thousands of tins 🤣🤣. Taking enough water for 70 days sea

[@LydieBaillie]

Great news for your wind vane repair. It must be such a relief ! Did you notice you were the only ones in the bus wearing muzzles? Something to ponder.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We were the only ones waiting masks. Didn't want to catch anything before we head off shore

[@stevemartell6598]

Another great episode lads, so much wind pilot learning for everyone watching 👍 Fair winds and calm seas, looking forward to seeing more of your epic adventure! Steve

[@TheSailingBrothers]

No problem at all Steve it's a pleasure. I suppose that is a bit of education there 😉

[@hyime69]

(Lesson for today Sailing Brothers ) Definition of a "Screw" and a "Bolt" A Screw has a thread that runs the whole length of the shaft. A Bolt has a Threaded portion then a plain shank up to the head area the type of head makes NO Difference. My Apprenticeship in the Royal Air Force this was drummed into us constantly.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We always seem to get confused about the differences especially on camera 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnholden4418]

Well done lads you are doing great, fantastic video's

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much John ✌️

[@markmcmurdo4008]

good luck boys! have a safe journey

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Mark ✌️

[@saltybuster946]

I am a marine engineer and a fitter and turner. You have made the right decision. That will not work and that isn't even taking into account sacrificial corrosion

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks for your opinion salty buster ✌️🤔👌

[@stefanm67]

You said you'd had some bad luck fellas but it was good luck spotting those cracks. Well done guys. Excellent work. ❤

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It was very good luck spotting those cracks. It's a good job we do our checks 😁

[@stefanm67]

​@@TheSailingBrothersare you still in Bermuda guys or have you set off? 😬

[@paulcollins4932]

You needed the worm gear and the cog to be made from the same metal ideally aluminium bronze so they are resistant to corrosion. Also once set with the worm gear a separate locking ring to stop movement where the gears mesh

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Which I think better to make the gear and worm out of brass. Seen brass ones on other wind vanes. We were thinking of ways to lock the gear so it doesn't move 🤔

[@paulcollins4932]

@@TheSailingBrothers the aluminium bronze is a modern brass which doesn’t suffer from galvanic corrosion,

[@lloydbrown9327]

Really happy you got the windvane working. I found this problem with the garbage in Panama is all over the country. I guess the forgot a sanitation department? Lol. Good luck on your journey to French Polynesia. Safe travels..from the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Hi Lloyd We are super excited our wind vane is working again. It is a shame about the outer communities having no rubbish disposal. Nothing like the touristy parts of the city

[@bartb2652]

See you soon guys, have a great sail

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Bart 👌

[@brucecampbell1291]

Good job. Bon voyage...

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Bruce 👍👍😁😁

[@davidcunningham5422]

Glad you were able to get the wind vane fixed properly! That was definitely the best plan! And you have back-up parts if needed!!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Yes it was the right decision to stay and wait for the new parts and as you said we now have backups 💪

[@colinfletcher5023]

My sailomat wind vane just uses a pully with a line rapp😅ed twice around it,a simple system will work as its only for course setting

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That is a very simple and effective system 🤔😁

[@wellsgb1957]

Well done gentlemen, excellent work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Cheers Andy ✌️

[@crriding5859]

Ideally should be Monel rivets in Aluminium, but will last a few years I would think. I'd keep an eye on your other plastic cogs too, I guess they'll have all aged the same under the sun.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

If I thought about which rivets to use. We will keep a close eye on all the bits and bobs. The plastic is bound to get UV damage as well

[@paulhunter8486]

12:47 not too fussy at all but I for sure would have tried to work with that guy to tighten up the tolerances. He could have done that easily I think and made the cog out of stainless possibly too. Keep all of that lubricated and I think it would be more reliable than the plastic. 18:40 the sheering strength of aluminum rivets is not the same as SS but that epoxy should help with that Personally, of course (LOL) I would have used a flexible compound to tighten up the looseness vs. epoxy which will make that a bear to service in the future...but I don't know much about it from this end. Thanks for the content and I hope you both are fairing well. Delays help us practice the patience needed to experience the full adventure.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Hey Paul Thanks for all your advice we really appreciate it. If we had more time we would have asked Danny to make changes to the gear but time is ticking and we are nearing the end of the safe season to leave Panama. Thanks for taking the time to leave your message 😁⛵⛵⛵

[@dogmom6010]

Bye-bye guys, been trying to watch as many past videos as I can. Give the machinist huge thank you, you do have backups. I'll be watching for your next new videos. - rick

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Hey Rick Hope you're enjoying the past episodes of a crazy adventure 🤣🤣. Danny did a stellar job now we have spares just in case 😁

[@dogmom6010]

I have already watched all of your videos. I only began making comments when you started to cross the Atlantic. Rick

[@bugbunny1306]

One problem with a bilge pump is if the float switch gets stuck in the on position it can kill your batteries before you know it, if you install one make sure you have in indicator light shows when the pump is pumping.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks for your advice much appreciated 🤘

[@oldgittarist]

Well done Guys, fair winds and safe journey!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Mark too much appreciated buddy 👌

[@brucebrown9604]

Another great video keeping us tensely awaiting the outcome of your repairs! Amazing solidarity to get you back on the water! The risk with the stainless steel rivets is that they may become brittle, so if one snaps, assume the two others need changing as well! Wishing you fair winds and a safe journey ! 😎

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks for your advice Bruce will definitely take it on board 😉 We made it to French Polynesia 😁

[@williambell8282]

Should've had a Hydrovane lol

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We would have if we could have afforded it at the time 😉

[@oldandfound1]

Discovered your channel about a week ago. Have been binge watching. Sailed the long way from San Francisco to Viet Nam in Spring of 65 with 2500 other nineteen-year-olds on a cranky troop ship that broke down several times. Eventually towed to Midway Island, Pacific, changed ships and finished in Cam Rahn Bay VN. Over 30 days. Have seen most of your circumnavigation of UK from Cardiff, Spain, Canaries, Atlantic crossing (Made me think of C. Columbus), US coast to NYC, Nova Scotia, and again to the Caribbean, Colon, Panama, now to infinity and beyond. God Bless navigators, the God of light, who was and is and will be over the face of the deep.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Hey welcome to the channel 😀 That's quite some story thanks for sharing it with us I bet you absolutely loved it. We hope you enjoyed the second series leaving the UK and cruising the Caribbean and America. It's been an amazing adventure so far and we really only have just scrapped the surface 🌍

[@oldandfound1]

I would be the first on the General Leroy Eltinge steel deck at 0500. I could sing then (still do in church), and Roy Orbison was my favorite. At Midway, troops went ashore (2000), and the Navy sent over palletfulls of beer. There were young Goony Birds, all fluffy grey in nests near shore. I guess the parents went for a run at our appearance. Goonies need a run to get aloft. After Midway Island, we put on stores in Subic Bay and Manila, Philippines. A volcano was spewing ash in a southerly island. We were under in the doldrums (did not know the name until you called out the phenomenon) where flying fish could not make a go of but a few feet over mirror water. Our destination Vung Tao is 9 degrees Northk latitude. It felt pretty strange to be on the other side of the Pacific from near Seattle, Washington, where I still reside. Liked the gaff hook you made for the big ones. I think you were using a filet. Just about any small fish will lure/ subdue a bigger fish. Add some sinking weight, 1/2kelo open line slider. You remember Ishmel's best friend Qeequeg, the tattooed prince from a South Sea island. 🏝 A harpoon far survival fishing, and self defense. There are more than sharks at sea. I have many smiles and chuckles with you. Tight lines.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks for sharing that insight into your past. We absolutely enjoyed reading it and imagining we were there! A sea of no wind that's the doldrums. I can imagine flying fish going nowhere. The large Gaff was given to us by Clyde from Nova Scotia. He was a fisherman all his life, it was a gift.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We have lots of fishing lures and some weights so will give the weight a try. Nice to know you have a chuckle with us 🤣🤣😁

[@Gyp527]

Awesome episode guys! We don't blame you for staying on the bus, gotta go with instincts, especially in foreign lands. Great job on the repair! We saw where you guys signed the lighthouse book here in Great Inagua, Bahamas and put a pic of us with it in the comments of your FB post! Safe Passage boys! We Love you!❤️💪🌊⛵

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That's to be safe than sorry getting off the bus stop there it's a shame really. I will have a look at the Facebook post I put on and check the photograph out how cool 😎😁

[@gunghoadventures871]

Gud one Lads

[@TheSailingBrothers]

😁🙏

[@petebowler7295]

Great improvisation on Neppy. Looks stronger with the rivets. Safe journey and fair winds. From the Peak District UK

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is stronger than ever before all ready for her Great Pacific crossing 😁

[@dews3340]

Good morning... kite flying today

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Oh yes 😁👍

[@cosmodog4845]

Very enjoyable video guys, I would have remained on the bus as well? Glad you got it all fixed properly!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

All fixed and ready to go. It was an experience being up in the hills in that community ✌️

[@carbidegrd1]

Stainless and aluminum and salt water is a battery.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

The original screws are stainless steel 😱

[@madprof6719]

Dunno what I'm going to do with my Sunday evening for a bit 😁. Have a safe voyage chaps!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Maybe you could watch songs of praise 😉 Never mind we will be back ⛵😁

[@rezawaheed8879]

bon voyage lads , sad that we wont see you for awhile fair winds to ya

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It won't be long before we are back on your screen 😁