Last Cruise for Casco Bay | Ep. 186

[@sleeper262]

Nice video! BTW, that's me in the Herreshoff 12 1/2, sailing by Bethel Point, around the 5 minute mark on the video!

[@robertlock5501]

Always better safe than sorry

[@pointnemo72]

Thank you cpt!!

[@MrJackwork]

Thanks, as always.

[@legend343]

So true, after a sail there’s no better feeling once you’re anchored in a safe bay for the evening 👍⛵️⚓️

[@johnwalsh6237]

Beautiful scenery up north! Thank you for sharing

[@ditchdigger2]

Always great to see the latest adventure. Thank you for sharing a little window into your life.

[@fendykefabs]

Very very nice seamanship!

[@garymalm]

I've said it before and I will say it again. That doghouse is paying its way. Especially on a rainy day. Gary in Japan.

[@mikewoodard6984]

thanks, especially for those closing scenes of a placid and beautiful anchorage.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks for stopping by, Mike.

[@Lost_AtSea_]

You have a beautiful channel

[@ronsummers4090]

Beautiful sailing, thanks!

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Thanks

[@billmead5052]

I was on a USCG Patrol boat in that area 30 years ago and remember the pucker factor of dodging rocks and lobster pots. Can't imagine doing it under sail alone!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Lol, yes, and you didn't have a chart plotter 30 years ago. Those really help, though not with the lobster pots.

[@clifflong1203]

Always enjoy your video Capt Kevin! Still the best sailing channel on the tube!💪👌

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks Cliff! Thanks for watching.

[@artfulalias3984]

Love the sailing and navigating videos most of all.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

You've done it again Kevin, yet another brilliant video. Best regards from Jarle

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Thank you, a different book in the best of ways. No wind can hide…heh heh. Good Health to you. Wishes your father is well.

[@tomwaite4594]

As Always Masterfull in all regards my friend

[@andrewmellon5072]

Thank you for another video. Saying you have to pay attention is putting it mildly!

[@CC-kt2hm]

We just missed you in Key West last year maybe we’ll see you there this year safe travels

[@jamescrego5904]

Kevin, 36 hours is fuzzy time in my book! When coffee will not work l have enjoyed a cup of hot jello which not only warms you up but give you that slight added energy!!! ⛵️👍

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Jello, really? I have never tried that one. Agree, after about 30 hours of pushing non-stop coffee no longer works.

[@jamescrego5904]

@@howtosailoceans1423 Nice and steaming hot jello, just pick your favorite flavor!!

[@tomwaite4594]

@@howtosailoceans1423 absolutely will give you that jot to get you thru....

[@Dave-SailsAway]

Thumbs up!

[@alfredailsworth9104]

Kevin, It was great to give you a shout in Jackson Creek. I saw you sailing out of the creek under main. It looks like you made it to Hampton. Any possible windows for you to head offshore? Have a safe and enjoyable voyage.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Hi Al, I'm here in Hampton. Possible window early next week, however, ECMWF is showing very bad weather next Friday, so have to watch it.

[@paulputnam2305]

Fantastically wonderful video. Thank You for sharing.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@paulboden7850]

This got me wondering when Maine last got hit with a hurricane.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Last I recall is Superstorm Sandy, and even then it wasn't too bad. Maine is pretty well off the path of tropical cyclones.

[@deeparks3112]

Enjoyed your video Kevin, very nice boat handling and really good job among the rocks and shoals.

[@tom7o18]

Stunning , thank you Kevin.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks for stopping by, Tom.

[@johncampbell388]

Pretty anxious listening to you sculling to find the mooring ball, even though I knew you posted the video and must be ok. Don't know if I could stay calm in that situation...

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Ha! Well I could have always dropped the anchor again, just would not have slept as well.

[@EdwardSeatonSailing]

"to a sailor, a boat is a castle." I agree, and I've learned a lot from you. Thank you and keep them coming. quick question: what the horse power on that might mouse?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

3.5hp. Can push her at 3 knots at 1/2 throttle in a calm.

[@EdwardSeatonSailing]

@@howtosailoceans1423 one more question :) how much does the boat weigh?

[@UUBrahman]

@@EdwardSeatonSailing 13,600 pounds

[@steveburke7675]

...cruising season is just beginning in Mexico. Right now it's 80 and breezy in Barra de Navidad. Have you considered it?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Never done Mexico. Caribbean has similar weather ...

[@reloadncharge9907]

Fun video……enjoyed, thx! So where for the winter? Andrew

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Probably going to start in Puerto Rico.

[@thomasstorrs6345]

So you are headed to the tropics?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yes.

[@Lost_AtSea_]

That’s my biggest question/fear! If you don’t have knowledge of an area, how do you know were the ledges, rocks and reefs are. What happens when you arrive at night?

[@styx85]

Chart plotters :) I'm not sure I'd want to arrive at a new destination at night and have to trust the chart, though... some charts are more reliable and accurate than others.

[@robertgarbe6348]

At night , you either trust a chart and your eyes, or the chart plotter that is up to date. Confusion happens if you try to use both. AND if you arn't familiar with your destination you don't come in at night, just hove to and wait for morning.

[@G11713]

If you can find an electric motor that can regen well at just 3kts your situation would be transformative. :)

[@SuperJV4x]

Hi, may I ask based on your wide experience - are there still any remote places on the planet where a boat could anchor and not be noticed by the authorities? i.e. i don't mean for criminal intent, but for example during Covid when no country would let boats anchor or come ashore. Is there any place remote enough to just stay out of sight? thank you!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

There a lots of islands and anchorages in Maine you could probably lose yourself in, I mean, so long as the authorities are not actually looking for you.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

That guy cheated. He saw you clawing up so he hit the start button.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Lol, whenever two sailing boats are in sight of each other, they're racing ...

[@Hindukushsailing]

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