Sailing Florida to Bahamas (Ep. 12)

[@SFIFAB]

Awesome video Josh!! First and foremost, thank you for your service to our country. Your videos are very inspiring. I actually watched most of your videos two Sunday’s ago. I got an opportunity the next morning to take a three day adventure. I took it and had the time of my life. If it hadn’t been for watching your videos the day before I’m certain I would’ve declined the opportunity. Thank you for that. Keep them coming and be safe.

[@whatever3146]

I like how you went full circle with your quote from way back when.. too bad even Steve Jobs couldn't enjoy his boat 'Venus.' On the other hand it sounds like that boat is probably available for sale. 😉 Just a few more subscribers and you might be able to afford it. Haha! Seriously though, glad to see you made it safe and sound across the gulf stream. Enjoy the Bahamas!

[@maxbritton2073]

Always look forward to your videos Josh. Please keep them coming. Thank you for your service.

[@ChrisEllerUSA]

You rock Josh. So many reasons, but I'm commenting after just watching you take your IRR oath. Thank you for living the way you're living and sharing the mundane which is amazing for most of us. I especially appreciate the reminder and ancient quote from your earlier video. Keep prompting us and some of us might just start living too. I've always liked the quote I read somewhere that some people die living while most live dying. Go Josh go! Thank you for bringing us along for the journey.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Many thanks, Chris!

[@jefftilghman9059]

Thank you for your service to our great country both, of you!

[@liztinsley1993]

Thank you for your service. I think sailing is awesome.

[@ronfiguero]

Josh congratulations on your passage to the Bahamas 🇧🇸 and your re-enlistment into the reserve. Enjoy your experience. Shipmate continue looking into the trade winds. God bless 🙏🏻

[@larryluke3748]

Enjoying your sailing adventures. In fact they have inspired me to take sailing lessons, in anticipation of a dream to spend half my time at sea, and half in the mountains. Thanks for sharing your vlog and wishing you more smooth sailing

[@gusestrella]

Love how practical and useful these videos are for someone starting or thinking of doing this trip. You tube videos on sailing seem to be morphing these days to more showcase a lifestyle - with little of useful educational elements. All your videos I feel hitting the right balance to show the journey - but show the unexpected things that will hit you. AND how if you want to sail patience and ability to adjust and be creative are a must - else choose to take a plane to get there or drive ! One element that see on many videos to cross the gulf stream to the bahamas is people note help they get from "weather guys" to when to cross and what path is best. However, have not see who they recommend or how to go about. choosing such service. Will be good if cover this for sure.

[@frankgatto2427]

Congratulations.... on making such a smooth passage from W. Palm to the Bahamas. Can't think of a nicer guy for this journey to go without a hitch. Enjoy the Bahamas, and keep making your videos. Love your philosophy on "living life" before its all over. Been doing it all my life and I'll be reaching 80 yrs old in a few months.....still sailing!

[@elephantwalkersmith1533]

Your sentiment about making your dreams come true while you are on this earth is a good one. My father was a retired Master Sergeant, USAF. He always had dreams, and when we lost him in 2017, I can say he had made all of his dreams come true. I am still working on my dreams, but I have lived in Bermuda, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and many other places. When I want to dream, all I have to do is remember....

[@DialedN_07]

There are a lot of people out there rooting for you man. Thanks for the videos.

[@kensegel5909]

Congrats!! been watching these and pulling for you guys to make it safe, excellent videos!! Thank you.

[@sailing_mahalo]

Great video, and THANK YOU for your service!!

[@johnwootton836]

Thank you for your service

[@ladydi4runner]

Way to persevere Josh! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Looked like a glorious sailing day. I couldn’t agree more, Carpe Diem, right?!! 👍👏🏻😁Geez missed ya as you passed by on my starboard , here in Central FL. 🙃Hopefully you’ll be swinging back around, heh?! Until then, Fair Winds! 😀

[@bsylvia1]

Glad to see you safely made it this time. Good for you! Also, “thank you” to you & Sam for your service to our country!

[@glennmitzel4726]

Josh, so nice to see you made it this time with no issues! Your perseverance truly paid off. Glad to see you had company this time. No man can live forever as an Island. Excelsior!

[@delasalesportssocial2728]

hi josh steve from Manchester uk just wanted to say .I picked your channel up from your learning to sail video .I have been so inspired by you that I am determined to learn and get my own boat.keep doing those little lessons they are great.if I ever get to the states one day .would love to meet you .top guy .stay safe.steve w.

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

YOU SIR ARE A INSPIRING AWESOME TEACHER!!YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN, A TRUE SAILOR AND TEACHER!!

[@papastevoduncan478]

YOU MADE IT!!!! Good on you Josh. If for no other reason than the fact that you didn’t give up on your dream I will stick with you and your adventures as long as you are out there. Cheers Sailor! Enjoy that sundowner.

[@nogaffin]

Josh, I think you post the best videos of all that I watch. Keep them coming. it keeps me motivated to live the dream. Thank you

[@Aviator108]

awesome video, and congrats on being an LT. Thank you for your service

[@SailingKaruna]

Wonderful to see not only did you make it, but it looked like a really enjoyable sail. Perseverance paid off. You’re an inspiration!👏

[@ProudMary53]

G'day from Oz. Great video Josh. Been watching since day 1. Good to see you made it this time without any issues. Keep safe in these terrible times..

[@cheritajames9653]

Thank you both for your service to your country.

[@martinmccullough5788]

Great to have you back Josh,, Missed you loads. Stay strong Buddy

[@clearlyepic9958]

Awesome video! You seem much more confident and determined in this trip... funny how good, supportive friends will do that for you! All my best to you! Sincerely, the Landlocked Dreamer (Steve)

[@SailingPauHana]

Nice. Congratulations on making it with no issues. We look forward to making the same crossing in 2021 (thanks to COVID19). We were going to do it this year.

[@rickharris5485]

Night and day difference compared to your first attempt. I'm glad you finally made it and thanks for your continued service to our country.

[@pvince71]

Good to see you back, nice episode

[@alphasxsignal]

Nice video. Ive been sailing a long time here in Florida since high school. I haven't been sailing the last 15 years but will start again. Glad you made it this time. You could have taking the Capri 25 over.

[@GiantRiderRob]

WOOT! Glad it went so well this time! Definitely a 2 man OP. couldn't imagine running that boat that long by myself in those conditions. Enjoy!

[@louissparks2496]

Looked like a great day of sailing.

[@aaronfulton3772]

Congrats, you made it! Great story... found it by accident after searching for videos on how to sail. Watched it all over two days.

[@jacorin]

Great to see you get there Josh, that extra person made a big difference both in actual help ad mental ease. Proud of you mate.

[@austinharrelle]

5:11 I live by this quote!

[@AlbertoA15]

Great video Josh! Very happy to see you kept pushing until you finally made it to the Bahamas 👏🏻 Saludos desde España 🇪🇸 👋

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Gracias y saludos!

[@WhoDatAficionado]

Thank you for posting, always enjoy your videos

[@bandalocomposites503]

Awesome vlog mate! Immpresive

[@michaeldomanski2472]

🥳 2nd time's a charm! you never gave up, and having a retired wingnut onboard helps you fly straight 😉

[@jacobstaples3583]

Hey man I really liked watching the evolution of this boat. Never realized how relatively affordable it can be! I’m currently in the navy and separate in July and will hopefully be moving to Maine. I’d enjoy the opportunity to bend your ear and ask some questions if you have the time.

[@Nashis1]

I’ve been waiting for this one. Congrats Josh

[@stevengee1529]

Thanks for the lift and a great video. My Beneteau is stuck on the hard in Eastport Annapolis because of the COVID-19 restrictions. The boat yard is not considered essential, plus recreational is prohibited now. At least it is out of the water. BTW, Sam knows my boat well.

[@scottmclaurin9707]

Bravo Zulu LT! Sr Chief out! Love your vids

[@tylerw1418]

Love these videos. Especially the educational ones.

[@kspencer5137]

Another awesome video!!!!

[@dugalreid8933]

Bali calling...Hi Josh, trust all well with you and yours...in lockdown here...all safe and sound...Bahamas to Bali ?

[@ratusbagus]

You see that children's light blue tablet cover on the binnacle? Well my navionics tablet has the exact same one but in bright pink. In difficult circumstances my voice lowers to John Candy's " bears game" in the "they're not pillows" scene.

[@markkluepfel]

Good on you, enjoy every minute.

[@foreverendeavour1970]

Yeah, when wind is cross of current (gulf stream) wave shape gets a little wonky. Hard to sail comfortably. Looks good now! Better angle across.

[@clayfarnet970]

Hmm, called up yet? :) Great crossing. That's the way to pick your window...and first mate. 👍👍👍

[@hooligan6a]

Now your back in the Navy. You will shortly get orders to deploy. I just returned from Hawaii. Sailed over last July. Ed Hart

[@iainmacinnes1660]

Enjoyed that guys. Looking forward to your next update 😃

[@MythosGandaar]

So awesome, I'd love to do this once I have the experience!

[@atlantaus]

Good job captain!

[@andymccann8236]

Hiya Josh, some nice additions to the adventure - so great to virtually come aboard. Can you fill me in on the boat chronology... I thought you'd sold Giraffe after the 1st attempt?

[@goodpeople3213]

Josh, i'm telling you, you do a nice job of putting together entertaining videos. Nice job! As I've mentioned before, and you've done here, I value elements of learning (so in this case you have the bit about addresses for delivery while underway and the route explanation.)

[@SV-DEDICATED]

VFW Post 2007. They probably had fun with that in 2007? Good to see you posting !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@petermclachlan5464]

Josh, nice video. What method do you use to get the dinghy up onto the deck? For us it's a real challenge. Is that in another episode?

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks! It's a real bear to lift the dinghy. I use the main halyard and connect to a bridle I've tied onto the nose of the dinghy. It's a makeshift bridle using ropes to connect to the bow and back through some stern connector holes. But it allows me to pull the dinghy up bow/nose first. I can barely do it myself but it's doable. I've seen some pics online of bridles that make a triangle shape and allow you to pull the dinghy straight up (keeping the dinghy flat/parallel to the water). That may work better but I've never tried that method.

[@bdtrap]

I use the spinnaker halyard as well. Have used lifts that keep the boat flat and lifts that bring it vertical. I prefer getting the boat vertical before bringing it on deck - makes it easier to handle once on deck and i don't have to clear out a ton of room to move it where I need it. Just my method tho. Both work. If you lift the dinghy flat, you can keep the outboard attached. Bonus. But i typically don't have the space on deck anyway.

[@sarahmarievaudrin5790]

You can always ship to your name via "General Delivery" and pick it up at the local post office with an ID card. People who pick up food packages on long trails use that method all the time. It's good to call the post office ahead of time to make sure they don't have any time line requirements for pick-up, etc. Thank you so much for your videos! Example: Your name USPS General Delivery 555 Post Office Lane Town, FL 55555

[@gbayfan3]

Fantastic you made it! Big congrats for not giving up after that scare you had first time. What date did you actually cross as I am trying to correlate it with when the virus hit.

[@gjunior2471]

Love your vids man.If I'm not mistaken most USPS offices have general delivery.Meaning, you can send your items to a participating post office.Also,I have used DHL Mexico general delivery many times and works well.All the best

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Fpgrillo]

Great. Regards from Brazil.

[@jeffkennedy5691]

Great crossing. That wasn’t so hard after all! Nice work.

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

How do you get over sea sickness? I discovered that I get very sea sick and I want very much to get into sailing. Thank you and great videos.

[@bdtrap]

I puked five times from Miami to Bimini, and four times sailing back. It's worth it. But you can also get dramamine pills or scopalimine patches. Check out those. Hope you get into it. It's an awesome sport, and even a better way of life!

[@nickmalone3599]

Sailing with friends, smiling a lot with friends!

[@kz4506]

Good vid josh bean keeping an eye out for your vids will be watching for more is the boat running ok that the main thing , , , , ,grant nz

[@ajudaeua]

After this video I really want to start pursuing my dream to learn how to sail and sail here in Florida. Let me know next time you guys are in Florida me and my daughter would like to come and say hi. Great video!

[@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks]

Awesome video!!! Glad you made it across safely this time!! Terrific and very appropriate quote by Marcus Aurelius !!! I have something on my Facebook page which I love and I am sure you guys will like it too!! "The only impossible journey is the one you never begin"... Anyways keep publishing the videos!! You are an inspiration and you do a terrific job!!

[@Gardureth]

Have you made it?

[@RAEckart22]

If Josh isn't going as a different Luke Wilson movie character for Halloween every year, I'll be disappointed.

[@gking5522]

66 Miles? West End must have moved... Oh, statute miles?

[@JoshPostVlogs]

My Google searches and map calulations show 65-66 miles. And around 57 nautical miles. What does your chart show? Plus, we were about 1.5 miles south of the inlet in Lake Worth when we took off.

[@bojangles8837]

10 hours depending on the provisions?

[@bdtrap]

Possibly weight-related.

[@greyman74]

HOOAH

[@usaljones]

It's time.... I'm currently getting my house ready to sell and I'm going to do it. Life is to short not to enjoy all that if offers...

[@seanmurphy1348]

No melt down this time

[@ratusbagus]

You see that at 07:00 ? I was proud of you Josh and I'm a Brit! We in the UK are not allowed to show that kind of overt patriotism. Swearing allegiance to a nation, flag or monarchy is denigrated and treated as shameful here.

[@seanmurphy1348]

How many years have you been trying to cross lol

[@argiomav]

Giraff

[@JD-kf2ki]

One thing that I notice from you is that you often read out the "quotes" (that you find interesting) from "famous" people, and you live your life according to those quotes. Okay, this is just a friendly reminder from me. Those people (authors of those quotes) are/were only human beings. Humans in general can't be fully trusted because they're subject to change (constantly). So please don't take any of those quotes seriously as if they're lighthouses of seamen.

[@Alexander12547]

Good to see the cocaine is still selling in Florida

[@the-bu3lb]

What happened to social distancing.

[@Tomekkk]

are u a gay?

[@AirstripBum]

A better quote. Mark 8:36 "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Jobs couldn't take that boat with him to which ever place he went. I hope he made peace with God before he died.

[@AirstripBum]

Ooh! I forgot. Big thumbs up!

[@tombutler8201]

Thank you for your service.