Learning to Single-hand | Sailing to an Offshore Atoll & Cruising Belize | S03E05

[@johnrichards8505]

Great job anticipating the weather and working your sails!

[@CheersWarren]

So who knew there were real atolls in the Caribbean? What a great day of sailing. I still can't get over diving on anchors...... or even it moving under water!!! Most of my anchoring has been in muddy and silty water.... magical video ...except for the heat..... cheers Warren

[@christopherkeeler2530]

Yep! Officially adopting you as family, so I can cruise the rest of my life with you. We love you guys. Cheers from the SRQ.

[@thomasgregory9462]

As someone who bought a boat with hanks and buying a roller pretty pronto I applaud you for persevering. Just packing genoas away was enough to make it no1 upgrade.

[@jeffmullins1475]

All the videos I have seen this far are amazing. But this one so far is the most beautifully edited of the bunch. Rivals any professional video.

[@bocaboy69]

Love the explanation of how the Atoll's formed and great video's

[@davidschwartz5127]

So, a lot of so call Atolls are not true atolls but archipelago's

[@bdphourde]

Jordan, I appreciate your informative intros. They set the stage for what's to come and gives us what we need to know to look for it to happen. The Marines give a mission brief to their troops prior to executing any tactical movement and the format is summarized with the acronym SMEAC (smee-ak), which stands for SITUATION - MISSION - ENEMY - ADMINISTRATION - CONSOLIDATION (if I can remember right from what seems like a century ago!). If one category does not apply it is skipped. All can be applied to any mission even adventuring in paradise or dinghying in on that little rubber amphibious landing craft! ;)

[@Gladtobeleaving]

Officially in Paradise. Well done.

[@levidaisyyoung220]

thank you for that information relating to an atol.. it looks gorgeous.. your so brave, both of you.. adventure does have its scary times yet also has lots of joy..

[@andrewutter2924]

You guys made a pillow and stuffed it with winter clothes wow that is such a smart idea!! Make use of them and now there taking up less space!! Keep up the videos I always learn so much!!

[@johntripp2028]

Hank on sails on the jib, non self tailing winches, and a hand held compass. May not be the most modern but it is all serviceable. It means you are sailing. You guys rock. Good music too. I only have one thing to say. Don't go around picking up anchors and resetting them. You can get your hand caught between the chain and the anchor when a wave catches the boat and gives it a jerk and it will be a terrible way to drown. It's not worth it. Love you guys.

[@Lees920]

OMG! Your "Don't Panic" drink was the favorite drink of one of my old neighbors. He bought a couple of bottles of Campari a week and he and his wife would enjoy happy hour every night. They were both retired and enjoying life. Now I have to go get some of that Italian liqueur and give it a try. :-) Y'all are blessed to be able to see these beautiful islands. Thank you for sharing.

[@Gladtobeleaving]

Great day, great sailing. Last time I dove on an anchor it was all tangled in a kelp forest, and I wound up having to cut it free and lift it with air bags. Beautiful day. Glad you both could enjoy.

[@thejedijohn]

You guys are awesome. Desire's captain morgan steering always cracks me up.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hahaha thats awesome!

[@Chrisgonzales67]

You guys are awesome and I love how your always giving perks to your wife. She's definitely a catch IMO. Cheers to the both of you!! Love your vids.

[@MichaelReeser]

You guys are so adorable. Thanks for sharing paradise.

[@patrickcote2392]

One of the best sailing video I've seen yet. You guys are realy lucky. Beautiful. Thanks a lot. Nice music,

[@davidschwartz5127]

I'm so envious you two are living my dream!

[@Mister510]

Nice two handed catch at 23:38 Desiree! Another great video, thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@rensburgworks7907]

Hi Guys, I would like to say that I really enjoy your work(videos) and that your videos really help motivate me to complete my boat renovation. I cannot wait to go and explore the places I see in your videos. Enjoy and be safe, greetings from South Africa.

[@Graimthu1]

Great video...educational. and GREAT for a previously mentioned reason.👍

[@RenegadeSailing]

Awesome video. 👍👍 I single hand all the time. Rule #1 is to know what you are going to do before you do it and all the steps in sequence to do. #2 is never panic if something doesn’t go as planned. Usually only a couple steps, so no big deal. But if you panic and get something all wrapped or jammed up it can make for a rough time. Next step is to sail off the hook. And after all the years, I still never use the tack button.

[@ExetPlan]

Rule #3, always wear your offshore harness and tether yourself to the boat -always. In 40°-50° water, you only have 1-3 hours before death (hypothermia). In 60°-70° water, < 40 hours before death.

[@Johndadiver]

I like how you guys work together. Great team. I could be so lucky

[@gilbertstuff]

Outstanding episode! I’m happy for the two of you after all your hard work and planning your now living the dream you have made for yourselves! Keep working hard together and you will have many new adventures!

[@ahmedlazm]

Great sailing episode.⚓🚤🚤🏖🏖

[@tvonzweck]

I just re-watched this episode and am harkening back to watching your Belize atol vids. One them, maybe the next one perhaps, you guys snorkel in what is the largest reef I've seen. Those are some of my favorite videos by you guys, true adventuring. Alas, I've got a 5'6" keel so cannot go to the same atolls? A year later and having been inspired by the two of you I live on my new (to me) first sailboat. She's a dream, a Pacific Seacraft 37' that I hope to sail down to Panama and then head to west just as you are about to do to Polynesia and a trade wind circumnavigation. But, I'll start with Baja, Sea of Cortez, mainland Mexico and Central America. I solo sail Coconut currently off San Diego and liked your tenacity to get it down to a workable solo system on your boat. Quite important in case one of you is ever incapacitated for some reason (I hope not) or, as in this video just to give the other a day to relax. I'll know if you've stuck with me as here is where I suggest you provide me a way to make a donation without using Patreon (Venmo)? As I can't possibly subscribe to all the sailing channels, I find Patreon a pain in the frickin ass but, I would like to send you guys a "thank you" occasionally. You may be on your way across the Pacific by now? I watched you fix your mast in Panama last week. Keep it up you inspire many!

[@ProjectAtticus]

hi there! thanks so much for sticking with it our channel! glad you've been enjoying it Belize videos! you better belize it 😉 great news that you found a good boat and we hope to see you out there someday! Enjoy Baja! also here's a link to our support page with a couple of other ways to contribute to it channel: www.projectatticus.com/support happy sailing and thanks for saying hi!

[@tvonzweck]

@@ProjectAtticus I just sent a little green love your way. No need to reply again. Between the ~10 sailing channels I watch I donate randomly rather than monthly. The idea of packing winter clothes in some of the boat's cushions is great. Even as a single live aboard on a 37' it fills up fast.

[@johnjansen2744]

LOVE THIS COUPLE THEY ENTERTAIN US WITH US WITH THERE ATTICUS SAILBOAT , RESTORED FROM THE SIXTIES !! IN THE CARRIBEAN !!!!

[@kennediens]

Epic spot. So great to see a channel get out there and find new things. Well done.

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

Great job! A suggestion for dropping your anchor under sail would be to heave-to instead of heading into the wind. When you head into the wind, you still have to have a second person at the helm to keep the boat into the wind, otherwise you're on borrowed time to get the anchor down. Being "hove-to" will keep the boat (almost) stopped and stable while you drop the anchor, eat a sandwich, make a repair, etc. To "heave-to", get on a close haul, then tack to the opposite close haul *without* moving your head-sail. This will cause it to be back-winded. Turn back into the wind just slightly (so that you're just right inside the no sail zone), and you'll notice that your boat slows significantly and may even come to a complete stop. In this configuration, the head sail and rudder are opposing each other so you'll remain more or less sitting still. Lock the rudder in place and you can stay like this indefinitely while you drop the anchor, eat a sandwich, take a nap, make a repair, etc.

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

Interesting, that would take a lot of practice but I can see how it would be easier once you get it down. TBH, I've only finished ASA103 this year and am still practicing/learning maneuvers. Thank you for sharing the tip, I'm going to try this next weekend.

[@jackytruelove5777]

Two Buds in paradise..... wonderful. It was good to see you using the mizzen sail and I do wonder how Atticus handles with just the foresail and mizzen and no mainsail. I imagine that she would be well balanced and on a broad reach you could add the mizzen staysail into the mix. Very wise to practice as a single hander....... you never know when that might be an essential skill.

[@JayDKBGames]

This channels addictive, watched some of the others and they are cool but this one seems more addictive.

[@daveh8995]

One of your best videos, Thanks.

[@alanclark7764]

More Desiree Please and thank you!!

[@get-r-done1946]

I visited Belize in December of 2013 and went to Caye Caulker to dive on the coral reef. I would love to go back and spend a little more time there. I recognized some of the scenes as you walked down the white sandy beaches. It brought back fond memories. You guys rock!

[@nick.caffrey]

Man, you are an unstoppable duo already!

[@richolesak1223]

Hello my friends, I real like that you are underway sailing, I like the way both of you work together!

[@dillonjohnston4012]

Nice job on the anchoring by sail. Great explanation of how to do it!

[@lazaroibarra5978]

Enjoying your videos a lot. Feel a little bit envious you guys sailing around Cuba. I haven't seen my country of birth in almost forty five years. God bless.

[@stitchb8898]

Paper maps an a compass.. old school always the best way

[@deangroothedde1081]

It will never let you down

[@haywood12]

That underwater shot of you walking the anker is something I have been waiting for a long time to see on a sailing channel.(edit: reminds me of pirates of the Caribbean

[@jerrysalfi4474]

Well done episode! Great job with narration and on camera dialogue as well as boat handling!

[@jerrysalfi4474]

Forgot to mention that I really enjoy Jordan’s pragmatic approach to sailing and navigation. Good do see you pull out your hand held compass. As we all know the first thing to fail on the water is electronics. Compass and chart👍

[@SailAwayVlog]

Well done. Knowing how to single hand is huge. Sailing with a 2-year-old, one of us is almost always singlehanding the boat! Lol. Belize is just looking awesome.

[@bartblack7326]

You two are simply the best.. great video as always!

[@ProjectAtticus]

Thanks Bart! -Desiree

[@manageryat3944]

Really cool, I hope you two love each others forever

[@kevininasia]

First time to your channel, and I found it very interesting. I appreciate the "I'm still learning and trying to get good" authenticity and honesty. And nice explanation of how an atoll forms!

[@davidmccarty8559]

Very good sailing video! Your descriptions were clear and easily understood. Nice

[@Ricovandijk]

I love how you just walk your anchor to the right spot :)

[@ebiros2]

beautiful ocean, good choice for a week sail

[@raynic1173]

Jordon, something you might want to try when sailing/anchoring/ headsail doused/going to windward situation, is to have your mizzen sail flying. It might give you a little more propulsion and rearward center of effort to close haul that last leg. Also, remember to pop loose the sheets for the mail and mizzen once you drop the hook so the boat doesn't try sailing off your intended location...and remember that the booms can be swinging, heads up.

[@xiomaragolen5041]

Another awesome video. I did not know what an Atoll was until now. Great water shots.

[@eh9416]

Just thought that this looks harder than we all think it is. good job. good times and all the best

[@stargatepioneer]

So long! And thanks for all this fish!

[@micheldawes1]

Cool episode guys! (Loved it!) I particularly loved the mix of slow-motion footage spliced into the normal speed. Wishing you both continued success and more adventure. Fair winds and following seas! Cheers, Mike

[@lazyplumber1616]

I really like how Des raises the sail...Jump Heave!

[@abelsanchez8804]

I crack-up every time I see Desiree steering style!!!! Just awesome 👏🏻 😎

[@usmcvet2008]

You guys are very inspiring. Keep up the good work!

[@bradlarden]

Really great video today. Many thanks guys.

[@billhanna8838]

u did that well , can use the main to back up but just as easy to let her swing off & let the pic grab hold , nice yacht, nice crew.

[@geoffgelow4241]

Great video. I especially love the shot of Desiree standing in back one foot on the seat and one foot on the tiller. Such a sailor stance. You should make it your cover pic.

[@rundown48]

Great sailing episode ....cant wait to see that reef ... Best wishes and ........Cheers .

[@clayfarnet970]

I’m with you buds, visit the place less visited and less crowded. It beautiful. Hope to see you there and of course I’ll make sure to anchor right on top of you. 😜😂✌️

[@jackhenderson9812]

wow Felt like I was in Science class again. Teacher Jordan I like it.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Haha! That's awesome! Welcome to my life, everyday! -Desiree

[@jameshoiby]

Hah! That last comment "Jordan told me to be filming him dropping the hook, but I thought I'd film myself" is what got me to click subscribe. I love your tongue-in-cheek style!

[@jandtlivinglife3130]

I like that you kept the old bronze winches when you did the refit. That small diameter handle on the winch handle looks dangerous though. If one of you fell, you could impale yourself on it. You could make a handle out of UHMW or nylon or even wood, which had a larger diameter, especially on the top. Just sayin'. So nice to see Atticus doing what she does best - trucking along, eating up those miles.

[@mattfloyd3297]

Definitely add Campari to my G and Ts now!!!! Don't panics all around!

[@1werewolf]

Good video....cannot believe how envious I am.....thanks for sharing.....

[@jeffslaven]

oh that so stands out guys!

[@almath9987]

Enjoy guys you deserve

[@rod7373]

Love this vid. So right for both to be able to singlehand. Also, I got my definitive anchor chain marking scheme !!

[@bowman26]

Great video, great music, well put together and informative.

[@boat7381]

Your best video ever! You guys should be doing NatGeo films. Music, editing, audio, everything was perfect. How many hours of editing were involved in this episode? Still in awe of the quaility.

[@DR-zj4od]

I like the new hangout location!

[@capnjak69]

I will NEVER Forget R Y B W G Thanks guys

[@donjvalley]

Me either, but I've also added Oand P, for Orange and Purple...

[@mikestanovich1414]

I like how you are smart to cover up to avoid sunburn. I used to wear white head to toe when sailing offshore Asia.

[@danielscott9769]

You guys have accomplished so much since you left the states. Thank you for sharing your adventures. I wish I knew how to increase your subscriptions. I want to see you hit 100K.

[@MrRourk]

Wow you guys have paper charts! Respect the real map!

[@CheersWarren]

Fredrick Rourk I've never sailed without paper charts, so good for planning trips but some of the new planning programs which include wind predictions look amazing. Not sure if it would actually take away from the adventure of 'doing it yourselves'. Cheers Warren

[@MrRourk]

Its just most of these KZbinrs show their chart plotter these days. Other than Ming Ming II Atticus be is the only one I have seen with paper. ;)

[@CheersWarren]

Fredrick Rourk good point , I love paper charts. W

[@CheersWarren]

Hi , here is a great video with one of my all time adventurer heroes kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5u6l3iel9GWhcU And real story with proper paper charts. Cheers Warren

[@espr55]

Just came across your channel. Awesome first viewing. Thanks.

[@ProjectAtticus]

Tom C welcome the channel!!

[@twblaw]

nice video. met you guys on Isla. Mentioned thin sand over coral experience I had at anchor years ago at Tulum If you have trouble anchoring, try a danforth. I know they don't reset as well when pushed beyond 90 degrees, but from personal experience at Tulum with thin sand over coral an undersized danforth on my boat held better than a guy that had two large CQR's set as he dragged during the night of a 30 mph plus blow one night. We held just fine on rode with 30 feet of chain. I had a westsail 32 at the time with if memory serves a 15 pound dandforth. I think it was Nigel Caulder in his book recommended the danforth for such conditions. (it was not my idea stole it as with many other ideas) Nice video. glad to see you guys escaped the draw of Isla which is a great place to get trapped. Love the place. Terry

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey Terry! I remember your great stories of sailing to Tulum! So epic! Thanks for the tip! We're happy we finally left Isla but we do miss it! Such a perfect little paradise! -Desiree

[@ExetPlan]

Yeah, I put a CQR right up there with a coffee can filled with concrete and an eye bolt for rode. Now if you'll excuse me as I go dig a fox hole to prepare for an imminent anchor flame war...

[@twblaw]

Yep. State of the art 40 years ago. Bruce started a debate when they came out if I recall correctly. Have 2 large bruce on my current boat but have three danforth as well. One is at least 40 pounds. One is a lunc hook the other not sure. They came with the boat. Guy spent lots of time in the Bahamas.

[@ExetPlan]

I really like the anchor testing done by KZbinr _SV Panope._ He's a cruiser, and has put out the most 'real world' comprehensive anchor testing I've come across, including a 180 degree wind/current shift. Here's his testing of a CQR at a 3.5 to 1 scope. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXe7koxsbJ6Vp7M You can find the rest of his anchor test vids here: kzbin.infovideos

[@richardmason902]

So Good. Thank you thank you.

[@bobrose7900]

Another great video and very informative, and I agree with most of the comments below. Love your laptop endings!

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

If you're looking for more atolls in the caribbean, check out Hogsty Reef between the south end of the Bahamas and Turks-caicos, and the huge Cay Sal Bank between Florida and Cuba. They're harder to get to, so they are even more untouched by human activity.

[@kevbjork1]

Now THAT'S why you work hard. So you can relax with a Don't Panic in paradise. Yeah.

[@king_snipes2423]

I’m on this episode in the series and I’ve been watching for 4 days I think 💭

[@WildlyIntrepid]

Hey guys, great video, we were wondering how much water you had on board for your 2 weeks? We saw the 2 jugs in the cockpit but how much more did you guys have? thanks

[@ProjectAtticus]

Hey guys! We have 2 x15 gallon water tanks down below, and 3 x 5 gallon jerry cans. When we're rationing, we each use about 1 liter of water per person per day for showering. We use salt water for everything else, except we do rinse our dishes with a spray bottle of fresh water. Then we each drink about 1 gallon of fresh water per person per day. I can't wait to assemble and install our water maker, haha! Hope that helps! -Desiree

[@WildlyIntrepid]

@@ProjectAtticus Thanks for the detailed answer. I look forward to see your water maker. Are you buying a unit or building it yourself?

[@ProjectAtticus]

Wildly Intrepid Sailing we’ll be building it ;)

[@snakeplisken4278]

Great anchor scheme Grease Balls, that was too funny :-)

[@jayfitmob8645]

Loving the channel. The outro is on point. Nice work.

[@ralphholiman7401]

Your film school creds really show in these videos! Great video!

[@frednicolas7064]

I envy you two, what a wonderful life.

[@sveula6454]

Fantastic episode Jordon and Desire', beautiful spot. good to see sailors actually handling sails, I don't know about you guys but I find it weirdly satisfying managing hank on sails on our Cav 32. Looking forward to the next installment, cheers from OZ !!

[@betty-loucreamer112]

Beautiful 🇨🇦💞🐬🌈🐟

[@clayfarnet970]

Oh, I love your code for the anchor chain length, but how does Des remember...ooops!

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Yeah get used to that bottom in Belize. We found a few spots it was like concrete. Never made it up to the atolls though, just a Moorings cat out of Placencia. Looks prettier where you are.

[@aejomarron]

Props to you on singlehanding! I have furling jib, staysail, and main. I am a wimp! :-)

[@AthelstanEngland]

Enjoyed this a lot... the ending is classic!

[@markrickel1632]

Great vid guys. Love the channel! Don’t wait until you are perfect with the single handing before giving Desiree her shot. Love how you guys are learning the “right way”. One suggestion would be to trim the bottom tip of the dead cat though. It’s quite distracting for video geeks. Another option is to get it higher off the camera. I rigged a video light with a cold shoe on top to do this years ago. Having a simple hot shoe vid light can help with fill for harsh shadows on bright days too. Also helps open up faces and see the person in front of the sunset. Also looks like you have some dust on the sensor. Google sensor cleaning. If you haven’t already. Sending love your way. Keep at it you guys rock!

[@1BillT]

Jealous in Houston. Beautiful scenery.

[@SirRoe]

Nice sailing, man! Miss Caye Caulker! Just a tip for having those winches hang with you some longer - turn them all the way around and not back and forth :)

[@hanssolo4ever]

The unstoppable duo! Hehe sounds like a Marvel comics super hero movie.

[@tomh1285]

Wow. Could you mix up a couple more Don't Panic's. My wife and I are checking airfare to Belize!

[@graphguy]

you guys are amazing