It's nearly December, time to head south

[@earlashton1342]

She's a very pretty boat under full sail. So when are you coming to the South Pacific. Specificly New Zealand.

[@richardmoore4194]

Just back from my first Transatlantic, I trip I was inspired to do after following your channel Kevin for a few years.-It makes me appreciate your skill even more - fair winds and seasons greetings.

[@brandonedwards1181]

Hope your trip was a good one

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Great to hear! Merry Christmas.

[@richardmoore4194]

@@brandonedwards1181 Just astonishing txs everything I hoped it would be. It's a big OCEAN out there and prolonged downwind sailing is very different from coastal stuff.

[@brandonedwards1181]

@@richardmoore4194 Very glad to hear it. I'd love to do it someday in my c&c30

[@kirenireves]

@@richardmoore4194 Were you part of the ARC or ARC+?

[@harper5892]

Love those philosophical moments, increased in value by their rarity.

[@ronaldrogers3660]

This channel is the one I look forward to every week. Awesomeness

[@mikewoodard6984]

back to sea. good to hear the weather and sea are giving you time to think about it all. The whaler's song seemed apropos.

[@solosailorsv8065]

She's such a Happy Ship, with the Yankee flying !

[@capitanschetttino8745]

Im deeply amazed by the beauty of your boat. What a master piece of naval contruction!! I love it.

[@Early8Q]

I missed your guitar, but enjoyed the old school vibe of shanties, pencil on the log, tanbark and pin rails. Great video! Fair winds and thank you!

[@NM-zh6uv]

kevin Great Video you are the master thank you

[@needwindinmysails6349]

Fair winds my friend, Merry Jingle Bells from Australia

[@colinboniface194]

There is a magisty in sailing that only a few channels capture. You my friend, are an expert at it... Beautiful video...

[@philipgregory5392]

like the video of ship sails and sea, - and the best music is the sounds of a sailboat. also, you could talk with microphone so not facing camera....

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Southern water is it! Your lookin better. Merry Christmas to ya!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Merry Christmas Michael!

[@markdevine7934]

One of your best videos yet! From the shanties to the deep contemplation. You also know how to hold a shot and invite people along for the ride. Well done.

[@sellsidedream8766]

Fair winds Kevin

[@davidferguson9213]

Thank you!!

[@dreampedaller2113]

Hi Kevin, when’s your book going to be published? Thank you for your wonderfully beautiful videos. May you always have fair winds….

[@bradwhite6254]

No "death by bridges" on the ICW, well done.

[@nalaviemwinchester6789]

There is only one sailing channel - this is it. Just the truth about sailing ⛵️ . Well done Kevin .

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks for that, fair winds mate.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Lots of wise words and fantastic video as usual. Best regards from Jarle

[@seekingfreedom2216]

Your videos are a great benefit to my son and I as we learn as much as we can about sailing as we work to get our boat seaworthy again and plan our adventures.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Sounds great! Best with the refit.

[@tom7o18]

Thank you for taking us with you, and for all your work to do so. Always happy to see that new posting. Safe travels.

[@rainfinger]

We looked for you in the Berry Islands, disappointed that we missed you, having a few stories to share.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

Flying south for the winter. Love the opening shanty good Captain ! Merry Christmas to you and your bonnie lass Ruth Avery. 🌲

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Merry Christmas!

[@SailingOTR]

Your video brought back so many memories. I made a similar trip south to Jacksonville, FL, from Deltaville, VA. Left mid-November, 2004 sailing past the Bay Bridge just after sunset. I was happy to be going south as the morning before I left there was ice on the deck of my Cape Dory 28. I had just purchase the boat and was taking it down south for a major refit. My trip was on an untested boat with minimal gear but I expected pretty much a fair weather sail. Just like you I had a similar plan. Get out past the Gulf Stream and head south. All started very well. I knew SW winds were forecast for the third day out. What I didn't know was that the SW'er would turn into a whole gale, with winds around 50 knots and breaking seas longer than my boat, sometimes almost turning my sailboat into a submarine. The worst lasted for about three hours, fortunately the water was warm. Unfortunately the man who was crewing for the passage, to get some "open ocean experience", was seasick almost from the moment we left the dock. But we made it to Jacksonville after some glorious sailing and a tough early morning river entrance delayed by having to wait until a nuclear sub cleared the channel. In the end I was very happy with the boat and the way it handled the conditions. After a 15 month long refit I set sail again, solo, on the beginning of a three year, 32,000 mile circumnavigation. Good old boats indeed. May your troubles melt like lemon drops.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Glad you made it, yikes! I never want to be anywhere near that Gulf Stream in bad weather. But of course there is often unstable weather in and around the Stream, so no always avoidable.

[@SailingOTR]

@@howtosailoceans1423 Yep. Open ocean sailing can be a real crap shoot sometimes.

[@chrispeters4405]

good stuff

[@ImnotChuck.]

It's good to hear from you again. I wish I were on the way to the Caribbean...and beyond.

[@robertnixon3816]

A cheerful tune and water under your keel makes for a good video! The best of the holidY season to you in warmer climates!

[@mashburn7123]

Great tunes!

[@johnhaywood6358]

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas!

[@datarat7724]

Just completed my first delivery as crew on a 50’ sloop from MD to St Thomas. We put to sea out of Norfolk 2 days after you and encountered those SW winds for several days until we were 200nm East of Bermuda. Finally the winds shifted to the East and we could start heading South. Was a great experience and made me think of what that same passage would half been like on Ruth Avery.

[@HobbsBhipp]

I like those passages from cold weather to warm.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yes, indeed. The Gulf Stream crossing is very dramatic in that regard. You go from early winter conditions to nearly tropical in 24-hours.

[@rfdinesen4027]

As always, beautifully filmed, beautifully written. Thank you.

[@huntsail3727]

Beautiful sailing footage, I would like to have seen some of your Gulf Stream crossing, and how you thought your way through. Your commentary and analysis of conditions is always excellent, and I learn something each time. Also, loved the choice of music. Fair winds.

[@tomwaite4594]

Excellence in all aspects as always Kevin. That blurred time at sea is so addictive when all is in proper order. Thanks As Always for keeping it real T

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks Tom, and Merry Christmas!

[@RoversAdventure]

Great stuff Kevin. Loved the sea shanty that you started off with. Merry Christmas my friend from Wave Rover

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Merry Christmas Alan and to all of the Wave Rover Crew! Just noticed your new vid in my feed. Looks like perhaps you might need a winter shed in Florida ...

[@peterparker5166]

Excellent my friend

[@55longboarder]

Great vid, as always. Thank you!

[@thecapn_uk8034]

Any new contemplations are always welcome, Kevin. Many sailors are great writers and contemplatives... from Homer to the Nordics to Slocum to Conrad to.... you know who they are! I really enjoyed your previous essays and 'free' writings. Any more from the warmer, maybe calmer, climates would be welcome.

[@vernonireland3327]

Nice show

[@s.v.gadder1443]

Yes sir, currently sitting in keywest, gotta order a few parts then south...

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Safe travels

[@MrNickstevenson63]

Seasons greetings my friend. Love how you captured us with cheerful tunes and amazing sailing snips. All to focus on your closing dialog . Very inspiring and effective. You certainly kept my attention. Best of the season to you and yours.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Merry Christmas, Nicholas.

[@kkots]

Enjoy the warmer southern weather of the Bahamas and beyond. Happy Holidaze.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Merry Christmas, Ken.

[@mjproebstle]

It’s been decades since I’ve sailed thru the Bay Bridge gateway to the Atlantic on to Bermuda, and one of the greatest sailing adventures of my life! Fair winds to you, as you head towards more suitable climes. LOVE the sea chanteys by the way! Cheers!

[@saltyfry8688]

Another solid one in the books, she looks nice dressed.

[@Fred-rv2tu]

I’m currently anchored about 100 yards away from a boat that looks suspiciously like Ruth Avery. Happy sailing!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Where are you anchored?

[@Fred-rv2tu]

@@howtosailoceans1423 I went to shore and saw it’s definitely Ruth Avery. I’m to your south with the green Bimini and sail cover. 34 foot Catalina “SeaHawk”. I’ll be on 16 if you want to have a beer with the wife and I while we wait out the weather. No offense will be taken if not though! Strangers from the internet and all!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

@@Fred-rv2tu Yes, I see you. Crappy weather just now. Was planning to sail over to Dinner Key this afternoon, we'll see how the weather turns out.

[@Fred-rv2tu]

@@howtosailoceans1423 depending on weather we might do dinner at the boaters grill or sail down to that fake lighthouse at the bottom of the bay. Tomorrow we’re heading to Gilbert’s on key Largo though. Maybe we’ll bump in to you again along the way.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

@@Fred-rv2tu Indeed, I'm headed the same way soon, toward Marathon. That was a fun little squall line, wasn't it? Weather models I'm looking at are showing this easing late afternoon.

[@reloadncharge9907]

Good episode! How quick the weather swings huh? Enjoy Florida, thx, Andrew

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks Andrew. Yeah, that passage south in the fall is always a tricky one.

[@treywest268]

Great video!!! I will be watching a lot of the rest of yours too!! Do you have any videos of a complete walk-through above and below decks?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I did a boat tour probably about three years back now, one of my early vids. Here's part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWGvdqSmot1mqqs

[@raydaigle6687]

Good show.keep them çoming love the nautical talk ...have a good time...peace bro

[@Jackanory222]

What was the main rationale for going on the east side of the Stream ….. avoid Hatteras or warmer conditions ? One of THE best sailing channels

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Warmer, and generally better wind angles.

[@ryansroberts]

Insulating the hell out of mine as skipping hundreds of miles south for the winter from the south coast of the UK is unfortunately not on the cards just yet. Black anodised anchor chain? Not seen that round here

[@howtosailoceans1423]

It's galvanized but dyed black from the Chesapeake mud ...

[@ryansroberts]

@@howtosailoceans1423 Haha, that's quite the paint job

[@MiQBohlin]

Very nice one!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks MiQ. Merry Christmas!

[@MiQBohlin]

I do hope you get warm holidays!

[@skulijakobsson5116]

Enjoyment 👍😎

[@ianjorrick541]

Contemplation..... Hmm .....Could it be the Straight of Magellan? Aren't you on the right track? Summer in the islands. South as the seasons change? Sounds like the chicha is calling? Calling me at least.

[@jeffgriglack9624]

I'm curious about the handhold/tie down on the bottom of the dinghy (at about 0:20). Is that just an insert into the centerboard trunk and held in place with just the lines run through it?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yes, precisely.

[@kennethcooley9917]

I know that boat very well !!! Kevin how goes it. The sailor's sailor to be sure still no yuppie to be your stole away,🤣🤣🤣. No guts no glory no 🤢🤮🤢 over the side rail,🤣🤣🤣. Those yuppies are like couch glue !!!

[@tvideo1189]

I was wondering when you would be heading out. You waited sorta late to get south compared to most cruisers on the east coast.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yes, I was busy with project work well into the fall.

[@Nerd3927]

9:45 Anxiety levels and discomfort? So that does not go away? I had hoped to be a cool salty sea cucumber like you some day.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Sadly it doesn't go away, I find. While you gain in experience of dealing with tough situations, you become ever more aware of things that can go wrong ...

[@domkilburn3896]

Where did you catch that cold!?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

In Deltaville, apparently. It may have been covid, but hard to say. I was bunk ridden for a few days, pretty nasty.

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@danielfabreponce7079]

Muy buen video, Kevin. Consulta, ¿Dejaría más plana la vela mayor el usar dos escotas, una a cada banda? Buen viaje

[@danielfabreponce7079]

Very good video, Kevin. Ask, Would using two sheets, one on each side, make the mainsail flatter? Good trip

[@thomasstorrs6345]

Where has everybody gone??

[@tonywrobleski5185]

What direction of winds is best for crossing Gulf Stream going west

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Always want the wind flowing in the same direction as the Stream, generally SW winds are best.

[@thomasstorrs6345]

Have you ever hit submerged containers or whales in your travels?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thankfully not.

[@tonychilds884]

I enjoyed watching your video! I wonder why there is a shortage of dock workers? Have you read a book titled 'Travels with Charlie? I think you would enjoy it, I did.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I don't understand what the deal is with all these ships anchored, waiting for a berth ... haven't heard of that book, I'll have a browse on Amazon.

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

I've never noticed that handle on the keel of your dinghy. That's great for lashing to the deck. Question: How do you lash down your moveable solar panels. I couldn't see anything holding them in place. Hope you have/ had a nice passage. Looking forward to the next episode. Happy holidays! Take care!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I use 1/8" flag halyard line for securing the panels.

[@argonthesad]

How to sail oceans.

[@mgtowcowboy8159]

Arrr....... He ye be a land lubber! Great video. Sometimes I wish I could just run away and do what you're doing. Stay mgtow

[@jimmyhvy2277]

Covid?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

May have been, not sure.

[@mariocooke5463]

no dock worker shortage. all politics

[@nvrmor023]

Those are coal ships, not cargo