Sailing Back to Florida (Ep. 9)

We pick up this episode where we left off after the drama in the Gulf Stream. I turned back from my trip from Hilton Head to the Abacos, Bahamas. I arrive back in Jacksonville, Florida and assess some needed repairs on the boat. At the end of the episode, I talk about both the support and the negative comments from last episode. #Sailing #svGiraffe
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Boat: 1985 Beneteau First 38
Cameras: Panasonic G85; Canon G7X; GoPro Hero 5 and Hero 7
Audio: RØDE VideoMicro (external mic on G85 camera); GoPro Internal Mic; G7X Internal Mic; Zoom H1 for voiceover
Drone: DJI Mavic Pro
Edited on Final Cut Pro X
Music:
1:16 - Brings Back the Feeling by Daniel Gunnarsson
5:36 - Bluegrass Hip Hop by Moonshine Creek
5:46 - New Tires by Silent Partners
10:28 - New Tires by Silent Partners
14:05 - A Clip from Casey Neistat vlog "Haters Are Losers"
14:32 - Brings Back the Feeling by Daniel Gunnarsson
If you don't already follow Casey Neistat (he has nearly 12 million subscribers), check out his channel here: / caseyneistat
Thanks for watching!
Instagram: @MrJoshPost

[@spelunkerd]

I'm glad you posted your experience, people don't get an accurate picture of what happens when things go wrong, because the first thing to happen is to turn the camera off. Your channel is real, sincere, honest. Don't change that.

[@juxtarepublic6106]

Hey Josh, worried you might have gone.... don’t worry about the haters..... you’re out there having a crack, learning, doing and all single handed. All armchair experts that never get out there and actually take a risk. Cheers

[@juxtarepublic6106]

Despiser Despised OMG........ quarantine really does play havoc with some people’s mental health.....

[@jeffmoore9210]

@Despiser Despised Says the hater!

[@EvilGshot]

Respect to you sir. You are out there doing it and SHARING your life and experiences with people around the world. Don't mind the 10% and look to the 90%. Keep doing you.

[@wellnerp1]

Thank you Josh who your really are... and share that whit us And most of all that you're sill alive

[@albertarancher7780]

Hey Josh Thank you for your honesty and courage in putti g out that very REAL video . I'm a wannabe sailor and I need to know what I may be facing out there. It will be a totally life changing experience I'm sure and the only way I can prepare for it is to watch all you brave guys who are willing to share even your worst and most vulnerable moments DON'T QUIT.. We NEED you!! And ignore the trolls. Don't feed them. They don't have the character or intelligence to even be part of the discussion.

[@halbutler4059]

IMPORTANT: For people like me that want to sail, regardless of consequence...your honesty probably saved our lives. Thanks dude. Rock On 🎸

[@timfleck370]

I’ve been there with severe sleep deprivation man. Don’t let the haters get to you, they’re all do-nothing fucks. You’re learning valuable lessons. Be safe brother.

[@andrewsmith5451]

Hey Josh, it takes guts to turn the camera on yourself and expose your vulnerable side and raw emotions. Also even the most seasoned sailors have issues and things go awry, and make mistakes. In situations where you have seconds to make a decision which could be literally life changing or saving you wont get it right every time, however what is important is to have a contingency for when this happens. Your contingency was to head back to Florida, you executed it, it worked and you managed the situation as well as anyone could have. Hat off to you skipper, I'd sail with you anytime.

[@aldona99]

Stills enjoying your vids. I’m learning from your mistakes and ordeals. Thanks again

[@frankgatto2427]

Today is veterans day....I thank you for your service in The Navy. Also thanks for true-life experiences on your videos. These are an inspiration to everyone who loves sailing. At 79 yrs. old I am primarily a day-sailor and coastal sailor, and have come to love this aspect of the sport. However, I look forward to taking some vicarious voyages with you on future videos. Best of Luck and fair winds.

[@francismontocchio9910]

No need to defend what you did or didn’t do. We have all learned from your experience. In that way, you have made an enormous contribution, especially to new sailors. It’s hard to ignore the haters, but it’s the best thing to do. Keep going, mate!!

[@JoshPostVlogs]

I appreciate that. Cheers!

[@svbrilliantcut7562]

"Never Does a Calm Sea Make For a Good Sailor" On some deliveries I've made, I've had the crap scared out of me more than once. Take my word for it, Your ordeal could have been much worse if it had involved crew with experience that had been false embellished. Be thankful for your "baptism" and the experience you gained. Although we do the best we know how to prepare ourselves and our vessel, No one knowingly puts themselves in these situations. Lastly, be thankful that you survived it and did not become just another statistic, Josh. Carry On, Sailor.

[@tomasmatosrivera1614]

You did great, I just thank God your okay, I'm learning a lot from you keep on teaching.

[@martymcfly3986]

It was very nice of you to share that video. This made us all realize that sailing is a very serious thing and that there will always be a scary part that will drain our energy and challenge our strength. Happy to see you succeeded the challenge.

[@eatitl8r]

You are a cool cat, Josh. Thanks for the great videos and sharing your insights and stories...-Korey...

[@randalllillie886]

Thanks for keeping it real, open, and honest it takes guts! Glad the trip succeeded and your boat is ok. God bless.

[@vivalow]

You did so much more for beginning or even sailors to be than a negative experienced sailor could ever hope to accomplish with years of experience. This is your life, trial by fire! Love you man!

[@vivalow]

If you are ever in Rancho Cucamonga we'd love to have you here for dinner.

[@JN-mr5rd]

Kudos Josh, presenting it real is the only way, in my opinion, to share your sailing adventures to the community. When it happens at night, on the water, strong winds and beating into the Gulf Stream.... it doesn't get any more real than that! From one ex-military solo sailor to another, thanks for not leaving real life on the editing floor. Navigate safe Captain.

[@jpermatteo]

You took a calculated risk and made the right choice in the end, bravo and don't give up! Also, takes major guts to put yourself out there like you did on the last episode, 10x harder than just showing the sunny side of things, again bravo and keep going!!!

[@jamesbabbath5306]

Anybody who says shit about someone getting emotional after a life or death situation has never ventured out past their front yard, and guaranteed would end up breaking big time in a similar scenario. Comments like those are just written projections of that person's own insecurities. Keep doing what you're doin man, nothing but respect for you!

[@sailkhaleesi6090]

Josh....we are held up in Bimini, Bahamas tonight...and we have been held up for 3 days waiting as patiently as possible for conditions to relax enough for a safe and uneventful crossing across the gulf stream back to Florida. Your video is inspiring and your decision to post your utmost vulnerability is one of the bravest things we have seen. You are to be admired, we admire you. You are safe and that is all that matters. We hope to cross your path someday...we will buy you a beer. Fair winds....Dena and Terry, SV Khaleesi

[@marksparrewath7916]

Hey Josh you get full support all the way from Denmark 🇩🇰 you get full respect from me and thanks for sharing your stories both good and the bad it’s really something we all can learn about so thanks 🙏

[@JimLongCO]

Great video Josh! Please keep it up and continue to bring us along on your journeys. You're so good at explaining about sailing!

[@johnguirguis2244]

My man Josh, good decision you have taken to go back, glad to know you are OK , don’t worry about the haters. don't waste your time on them ,Cheers

[@SUPERFLUXABLE]

Thank you so much for this episode. I am one of your subscribers that appreciates honest film making having worked in film, television, and video since high school. I just purchased my first sailboat to live aboard and start my own channel so this episode I found truly inspiring. Keep up the great work It really has made me excited about what's to come for myself!

[@karenbeacom7618]

Josh, your videos sharing your adventures and vulnerability were such an inspiring series to watch. Being a new sailor (sailing hobie cats) I have learned a lot watching you in the open sea. Thank you so much! for sharing your experiences and your heart. Cheers Happy Sailing

[@TheGdel]

You were right to say what you said. Thanks again for sharing

[@jeffryjax]

Josh, thanks for your courage expressing your own vulnerability during your dark time sailing. As a man who may someday join the cruising lifestyle, you showed what a bad day at sea may really be like. I’ll use your experience while evaluating the reality my potentially future lifestyle.

[@MrGmilton]

Takes a hell of a great man to share what you've been through. I for one am deeply thankful

[@timwoods603]

God speed Josh. Cant wait for more vlogs. So you learned a few lessons, thats what its about aye? Haters gonna hate brother, pay them no mind.

[@josephlegocki6750]

please continue to share your experiences! the knowledge you have provided is going to help me greatly with my own dreams of being in the deep water... i cant stress enough! you are helping!

[@lydial5695]

Thanks for sharing! My husband and I both appreciated the honesty of your last video. Thank you for serving our country.

[@sailingsunlinenorth3154]

Your life, your channel, your boat, your trip, your decisions,... no need to explain, thx for sharing it all and keep on sailing mate

[@jesper7253]

Keep up the good work. Enjoy seeing your sailing episodes. They are an inspiration, and educational. Single hand sailing is hard. Looking forward to new episodes.

[@davidryan4127]

I’m reading Josh Slocum’s book, Sailing Alone Around the World. You remind me of him. His stories of triumph over issues at sea and his feel for the ocean is fascinating in so many ways. Thanks for sharing all that was involved here, especially the noise in port. Torture after nature’s ocean sounds.

[@codyosborne9307]

I'm so grateful for you sharing your emotions. I see so much of myself in you and can only hope to live a life as fulfilling as you. I've loved the journey so far, even these years later.

[@tasede]

Sorry that some people haven't lived enough to know what living is. You keep on keeping on Josh.

[@stuccoblue777]

Just found your channel and have been catching up with all your adventures. Man screw the hater troll couch sailers. Enjoying your videos, just started sailing and looking to move aboard and cruise Florida/Bahamas so really digging your videos and learning along the way. Thanks

[@willie69auto61]

Thanks for sharing the emotion. It means a ton! Gives one a true sense....reality is always present

[@johnswanson6790]

Josh, the haters are often not the doers, just like Casey said. Thanks for sharing difficult moments, as I’m sure all of us who sail, will eventually encounter such times. Stay strong!

[@vickimarquart2069]

Josh, Thank you for sharing your experience and honest emotions. We all make mistakes and learn from them. I just wanted to mention to you that we had a handheld radio at the helm for the same reason as you mentioned but the signal wasn't as good as the cabin radio so we opted to have the cabin radio wired to the helm station and added a handset. We get much better reception. Just something to consider for your needs as well.

[@ken-uq6qo]

You are Mr. Realistic, your demeanor makes me feel like you are talking directly to me. Good work.

[@JGrillo2552]

Recently started watching your sailing videos as I am following in similar footsteps as yours beginning with a week long live-aboard sailing course in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I want to say thank you for sharing your experiences. I also want to say the 10% that were posting hate comments about your last video have only revealed that they are not risk takers. They're the same people that will grow old being tormented with regrets and always asking themselves "what if". Not regrets for things they have done but for things they wish they had done. You were balancing on the boundary of what you mentally and physically could handle and I envy you for that. Being in that situation and that state of mind caused you to come out the other end a stronger and wiser person. The growth that takes place in something like that can't be found anywhere else. I'm a Marine Corps veteran and I've been in situations where I found myself in tears. It's not a sign of weakness. Anyone with a shred of wisdom would know that.

[@davecopp9356]

I am very grateful that you showed your down moment during your sail on the way to the Bahamas. It motivates me in some way.

[@andrewjean5134]

Total respect, Josh. You tried, it didn't work out, and you will give another go. I am still a relative beginner and I learn a lot from channels such as yours. I had to call out a lifeboat this summer after suffering engine failure. Not pleased it happened but in the end I considered it a positive experience. Please do keep these videos coming. All the best Andrew

[@normcostello4083]

Josh you do not need to apologize to anyone! Love your videos! Real life! Thanks!

[@clarisd]

The fact that you came back from this safe and for the most part sound, as well as the vessel, for you level of knowledge;! that in itself is a miracle. When you rested, you reflected and the inpection is vital, you also have met a fabulos sailmaker!!! So not to worry of the haters, all sailors, even the best run into the perfect combination of circumstances and this is what makes or breaks the average sailor! You did well, yet I would have never solo sailed without a weather vane!!! Also it is a benefit to reachout to the sailing community for all the knowledge you can get, many have underestimated The Gulf Stream (NAC). I do wish you had more info and first hand conversations with some of us that had the same nightmarish dealings. Glad to hear you have taken on a vessel with a hsitory, you will learn of the bones and spine of true boat builders.

[@Roosyer]

If anything you have a lot of balls for showing your vulnerabilities. It takes a lot of courage as a man to do that for the world to see. Hope to see more of your adventures in the future dude!

[@tomtiernan8134]

It’s all good. Forget the whiners. They’ll whine about anything. You made the story real. You didn’t just make yourself look good with the highlights. It’s appreciated. Smooth sailing.

[@mindlessconsumer]

Glad you are still making videos. You have balls of bronze for solo sailing in that small boat and for sharing it all, even the bad moments. The shakedown was a good stress test for the boat. The repairs could have been much more extensive. If the boat can handle that, it should be ready for anything. Fair winds.

[@kemosauby5570]

Awesome videos. I have find your experiences interesting and thrilling. Thanks for sharing as much of your sailing venture as you have. As for the individuals that criticize the emotional displays, I dare say they have never dealt with sleep derivation to the degree that you did. I commend you on your decisions to share that footage. That is real life. Thanks

[@jimfromri]

Thank you for sharing your whole experience. That’s what makes it inspiring to those of us who want to cast off the lines and go on adventures, no matter how big or modest.

[@Hawkeye188]

I appreciated the emotion and vulnerability - your honesty made it very real for me.

[@larrycarpenter9899]

Good to see you back on your vlog. Only you know how you felt at the time and only you can make the right decision for you. I’m glad you made the decision to turn around. None of us has the right to second guess you or criticize your decision. Good job and happy to see you again.

[@matatooie]

Josh, I was blown away by these videos. I've been sort of binge-watching your channel. But how I binge is I tend to jump around a bit. Mostly because I watch KZbin on my tv using my AppleTV and the interface kind of blows. So all of the sudden, I was watching a video that said you were selling your boat. I was blown away, because I have not seen many KZbin sailors love their boat as much as you did. So I started zig-zagging through your channel looking for an explanation. When I saw both this video and the sleep-deprived video right after your scare in the Gulf Stream. Wow, I am blown away. You are the man! A coward would have cut all of your emotional recounts. I am so proud of you. You never pull punches. You show everything as it happens and that takes guts. Not only because idiots will attack, but because you have to edit the footage so you have to relive that moment over and over again. Solo sailing is insane. Sleep deprivation is a killer. I have enjoyed your victories and it was tough watching you suffer through that. Please, please, please, keep posting.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thank you! I haven’t given up on sailing. Keep watching in the next couple of days for a new video that will answer some of your questions. Cheers! Thanks again for the comment.

[@charlesjames510]

Kept waiting for your next post. Gained knowledge from your experience and your determination to continue. You actually showed what can go wrong at a moment in your journey. Do we stop driving because we nearly got in an accident. NO. Looking forward to your next adventure and keep on sailing.

[@melissawey2104]

Please don't give haters the time nor your energy. I follow you and several others on KZbin due to the excellent content and your courage to live a life on your terms. Please continue your efforts. I encourage you not to allow the negative comments into your content as that takes away from what we can learn from you on your sailing adventures. Peace

[@grantrodgers2829]

Good to have you back

[@ingridvandekoppel]

More power to you! Thanks for sharing your experience. It's as real as it gets and that's not a common thing on KZbin.

[@rockglen57]

It's easy to be negative. It takes work to be a nice person. Way to go Josh!

[@wincrasher2007]

Always err on the side of safety. You did the right thing turning in. Also, fear and emotion are survival instincts. If you listen to these feelings, they'll likely save your life every time. Pride and fearlessness is what gets people killed! Nothing to be ashamed of!

[@rickgarland8543]

Amen!!

[@marceld6061]

Josh Post -This!

[@surfindaddio]

Thanks for sharing. Forget the haters..! Loving the content.

[@gingerjessy]

Appreciate you keeping it real Josh. Your learning to sail video got me inspired for sailing. I just need to find a good teacher and get some experience. Looking forward to your posts. regards. UK.

[@prqrsqtful]

Wow. Wow! That was amazing to share that with the world. Don't let the haters bring you down. And I know you won't! Until someone actually experiences true sleep deprivation they have NO idea what it can do to a person.

[@Gardureth]

Hey Josh, i dream of a life on a sailboat, i love that on one side you are using nature to travel, and on the other side nature dictates when and where. This video and ep.8 were the first two video's that capture sailing like it is, without the cocktails and dolphins. My hearth is still racing, im so glad you had the stamina and willpower to not only see this through, but contact the right people to turn around this hopeless situation. Will sail with you!

[@henriklarsen3118]

Good channel. You do a nice job. There will always be builders of sand castles, and people who kick them down. It is much harder to create than it is to tear down. Ultimately, it's a form of jealousy and, sadly, the reality is it does sting, but the trick then it to carry on, which you do!

[@mariseladutra141]

I don’t know why there are so many hateful people watching KZbin making negative comments? If you can’t say anything nice, keep it to yourself. Josh, don’t worry about what people think, I know what it’s like to be in an emergency on a boat in the middle of the night. Enjoy your sailing life and don’t pay attention to people. Your videos are awesome!

[@Zwordling]

Josh, like you I will fulfill my sailing dream despite the naysayers, which I why I appreciate greatly that you post your most vulnerable moments. Each of these little tidbits will percolate inside my head and make me a better sailor.

[@parishbull]

We love watching yoj in our house. That you shared intimate details as they unfolded makes you a bigger better man. So stuff the haters. Keep on sailing, we'll keep on watching.

[@joesoap9385]

Nice to see you back. Looking forward to more of your video's. Sleep deprivation has always been used in special forces selection. Nothing bares your soul more than sleep deprivation. I have been there :-)

[@rhino_sailor7506]

Your reef line is chafing because it is led wrong. It should come out the boom, go up through the cringle in the sail and then down to the boom. Where you should go around the boom and bowline to itself. Also look into a strong track system by Tides marine. 👍⛵️

[@cjmac8233]

Haters will be haters. It’s so sad. Glad to see u back on. Love ur vids

[@anfiach]

Just finding your videos. I'm glad you survived to tell the tale. It must have been very difficult to upload that footage, but I'm glad you did. No matter how prepared or experienced you are, things can go wrong and very quickly. A lot of the sailing channels show only the positive experiences. Much like the vlogs out there promoting solo female international travels it creates a false view of the world that can lead to very bad things for those inspired by them. Better for your viewers to see jut how dangerous and frightening it can be, I hope it encourages them to plan better for their own adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@phygital1]

Way to go... we learn, we fall, we learn some more, we fly... You’re doing it and we live vicariously thru you, and we thank you.

[@itsmedaveh5516]

Well said at the end of the video. I have had 6 sailboats and live in Florida and have yet to make it to the Bahamas.

[@pauledwards3740]

Keep up the good work Josh :) good you had the courage to show the other side of sailing emotions, everyone will regardless of experience will at some point will find themselves in a situation they felt was out of their control.

[@rickymccormick5312]

I do my best to never show my emotions. You are a better man than me for putting it out there. Keep chasing your dream a lot of us can’t and that’s probably where the haters are coming from.

[@gbayfan3]

Hindsight is 20/20. Easy to say you know better than to be sleep deprived. You survived and are stronger for it. Love your videos and your honesty and courage to show your failings. Looking forward to many more videos. Glad you are OK

[@shanevillis4079]

Good to see your still around Josh,

[@gavinlee2742]

Welcome back Josh, glad to see it all in perspective. Now let's see the Bahamas.

[@coreyhaynes2821]

Good to see you back safe regrouping and ready to hit it again happy Veterans Day

[@sailingavocet]

Welcome back to the Tube Thank you for showing your true emotions, I know it is not always easy.

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Great recovery and come back. Continue sailing.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks Roger. Always good to hear from you!

[@apm3065]

I thoroughly enjoy your vlog and have learned a lot from them. Keep up the GREAT postings. Thank you!

[@jimbishop5240]

Glad you are back. If you need an old Jarhead to crew for you, let me know. Guarantee I won't flake out and leave.

[@kennethmiller6158]

Glad you're back Josh hope everything works out

[@robertkeller9574]

Hey Josh, following you for some time now! Routing for you brother, you have inspired me to not only sail which has been my lifetime passion but I started a business that went upside down and stalled! I think of everything you have gone through and it has gotten me motivated to get back on the horse and with the help of a web designer I'll be relaunching soon. Very few people on KZbin show the "real" adventure that includes all those disaster moments! Keep those posts coming as you have a very large fan base loving everything your doing! May God bless your journey!

[@flyingdutchman6984]

Glad to see you're back. Don't worry about the haters. You can't change them or get rid of them. If 90%+ comments are positive then you are doing better than most.

[@AlbertoA15]

I think you made a wise decision heading to Florida to rest and gain perspective. You can always try again to reach the Bahamas. Thank you also for showing us how guidance buoys look like on the other side of the Atlantic. In Europe colors are inverted. Greetings from Spain.

[@swMotobiker]

More from you!!! Keep on rocking! And thank you for sharing the desaster with us! As we say in germany „real great cinema!“

[@stephkeach2717]

Happy Veterans Day and thanks for your service. I'm glad you can show being honest and true (you do it very well) and still rise above! Gotta have thick skin if you wanna be famous (yup advice from my armchair!). Big hugz and appreciation. Cheers (ps, because of your advice I bought a paddleboard :))

[@commanderoftheseathecaptai4476]

Never learn anything just showing calm seas and sunshine The bad is only way you learn

[@leighbeckett]

Hi Josh, good to see you rested and ready to keep at it. Glad you're feeling positive and pushing back a little on the haters in their armchairs.

[@michaeldomanski2472]

Rock On, Josh, was looking forward to seeing this part 2! What you accomplished is beyond multi tasking, single handing a sailboat with a camera. I cant do that even in the calm conditions on the ICW. Then the editing. Keep on producing.

[@chrisenos]

Thanks for sharing your journey, especially the rough spots. I think it's important for people to see it's not all sunshine and margaritas. Even more importantly thank you for addressing the haters. Please know that for every basement dwelling keyboard warrior there are tons of silent viewers enjoying your content.

[@denisemooney3338]

I LOVE your videos! Please keep us with you on your adventures❤

[@drbellpepper]

Been waiting for this video for a while... glad it turned out alright!

[@sailaway2205]

Don’t worry about those negative viewers. You are the true adventurer. Regarding the main sail repair, make sure to also check ALL the grommets of the sails since your mainsail will be halfway taken down. When it comes to your crossing to the Bahamas, get down to Port Everglades Inlet via the inter coastal waterway. And there are plenty anchorages to spend the night along the way. When crossing the Gulf Stream, don’t do it on a northern wind. And the 3 rules are... Reef Early, Reef Early and Reef Early. Bon voyage!

[@lavagnolli]

thank you for showing your human side that like all of us have. for those who don't have and criticize, damn...

[@mechanicdave80]

Great job Josh. I've been there on those sleep deprived times and wondered why it affected me so much. It takes balls to turn the camera on and share that part. Keep heading towards your goal. Because if you don't, who will?