My Only Crew Member Leaves Me (Ep. 6)

[@myleshall1971]

Shackle problems, assembling unknown dingy on the deck, crew member abandonment, ....LOVE the reality of this VLOG. Thanks.

[@beautifulportland9592]

Sorry to hear that Josh. At least he was honest and upfront before you got in the middle of the gulf stream . . . . everything happens for a reason. Best of luck finding a replacement . . be safe outhere!

[@allenredding3536]

Reach out and ask around there and see if you can find someone who would be a crew member that's willing to help sail. There are people that look for things like this to build up their sailing skills.

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

HECK I WOULD HAVE JUMPED AT THAT!

[@royramdeen8864]

I admire you and been following you Josh from the beginning. There is nothing you can't do by yourself. Everyone wants you to continue the journey. You are always prepared and one smart cookie. Love your dream. I am with you.

[@flyingdutchman6984]

After twenty-seven years of sailing solo and I wouldn't have it any other way. The first time I slept alone on a crossing was very difficult, but I got used to it quickly. Docking solo can be very stressful even after all these years, but usually someone will step in to catch lines. Sailing solo, in my opinion, has many benefits that easily outweigh the downsides.

[@obiwanfisher537]

I know it's been two years, but I wanted to mention that two years ago I started my boat adventures, and docking is shockingly a lot easier than I thought. I rather dock alone than with inexperienced crew. Blown off, blown on, narrow turns; It's all pretty easy. Only thing tricky are the more extreme situations like wind blowing you off the dock in an unfamiliar marina with a narrow for you to pull between two large boats, solo. That was a fun day haha To be honest docking is more fear of breaking stuff than actually difficult.

[@flyingdutchman6984]

@@obiwanfisher537 I always pull up to a dock thinking I will either look like a genius or complete idiot. Thankfully after years of doing it I am looking more and more like a genius and less like an idiot. My present dock is perpendicular to a deep river with a substantial hidden current. I have somehow managed to make it look easy but, there is always the possibly of it going sour fast. It has become a sport watching rental boaters getting surprised by the current. They turn into the dock and then spin around 90 degrees with a confused look on their face.

[@obiwanfisher537]

@@flyingdutchman6984 Okay, but that is just mean haha. That might even surprise experienced boaters. Local knowledge is something else.

[@sailing_mahalo]

Tough closing to this episode... So glad you kept going!!

[@73tpiz]

I was able to rent a slip for a month several years ago at the Maritime Center. What a wonderful location. Just a 5 minute walk to the grocery store and a couple minutes after that you're on Market street in downtown Charleston. Beautiful city. Love your channel. Subscribed.

[@GiantRiderRob]

Damn! Blue water is scary for sure. Some people only ever are coastals and thats their thing.

[@jeffkennedy5691]

Go for it Josh Post. We want to see more videos.. You will love the Bahamas !!

[@justinwhittington107]

I'm so impressed by your handling of it all (says a lot about your character) and also how much grace you're showing Spencer. For anyone to admit their fears (especially a male in our society) that's a big deal... so I also applaud him for being honest, but I am sorry to see that it's put you in a bind. Were I not a newbie I'd offer my services to Crew, but Im sure you'll find someone soon!

[@TheSteinbitt]

Nah, it was a dick move to just leave while he was away. Not even having the courtesy of thanking your traveling mate and owner of the boat for the trip and experience shared. Nothing brave or honest about it. Maybe 50 years ago it would be hard to admit fear as a man, these days its almost expected.

[@captainmike808]

This was hilarious, looks like you are finding your groove.

[@mikecaudill1710]

What a great adventure you are having Josh. I look forward to finding out what you decide to do!

[@alasdairstewart2697]

Good shot of HMS Monmoth

[@williamobrien2107]

Josh, I commend you on being restrained in your comments about the way that Spencer left you via text. That level of immaturity is astounding. I can pardon his fear of blue water sailing and it is good that he jumped ship before you headed out to sea or you would have had an even bigger problem. He lacks character and/or good parenting which you have in spades. Your restraint in you comments about what happened shows a lot about you and is one of the reasons I am a subscriber. Also, you are feeding my dream of sailing so I thank you for that.

[@maritimetees2315]

Sail on Josh:) Nice to see you back!

[@timwoods603]

Wow what i would give to have been in his spot. I'm not getting any younger and that would have been my ultimate dream. Maybe one day before i kick off lol.

[@rickharris5485]

I like how you're always prepared. lol

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Of course. Boy Scout motto, be prepared. :)

[@Travelocidad]

i just discover your channel today, having fun binge watching episodes, good luck man , keep it up!!!!!!

[@450cafe]

Josh, I am puling for you buddy. You got this, DON'T GIVE UP!

[@ululy]

Josh your videos have me looking for jobs near the coasts! I've always deeply interested in sailing but this is inspiring me to take it more seriously. I'd love to see a video about overnight at sea and more of those meditation videos like last Christmas! I'd even like to see one with no music as the silent ocean is just amazing.

[@tartansailor]

You don't go back home... you go solo. Cruising is meeting people. You will meet the right person soon. Furthermore, being solo allows you to meet more people than if you were going out with a group. Yes you can... Cheers, Richard

[@johnswanson6994]

This is so fascinating. I just bought a used 34’ Beneteau, after which I broke up with my girlfriend and former first mate. I’m intrigued with the idea of solo sailing. It’s a bit unnerving to be honest, but many sailers do it and swear by it. Best to you, Josh. Looking forward to future episodes.

[@davidrhightower]

Be like that red cup go solo

[@thesmitshow7710]

Taking care of business! Keep yo black tank clean! Hahaha! Love it. Kim

[@codyosborne9307]

Hell, if I saw someone needed a crew member now, I'd use all of my vacation time to go on the adventure and learn the ropes.

[@rogerhenfling6731]

No brainer, SOLO!!!

[@jhowell928s]

I know your videos are months behind, but if I had known about you last fall when you were doing this, I would have signed on right away as I’m located In Annapolis and have a knack for keeping old things, whether they’re cars, tractors, or diesel sailboats up and running. I just got an old Allied Princess yawl to run reliably after it didn’t run much at all for a few years. I want to know more about sailing, but I would have gone the distance with you.

[@ronaldjohnson2056]

Go you can do it. take it easy an be careful.

[@juxtarepublic6106]

Hey Josh, Following since you bought the boat... Why not just prop at a town along the ICW, and advertise for a crew member (someone) that is looking for adventure to travel down to the Bahamas by boat..... Supermarket message boards, F/Book, Instagram even Marinas etc... In Northern Australia you would advertise this sort of thing at Backpacker accommodation and end up with a couple..... Hell.. at this point I'd even be trying Tinder..... there must be someone that would like an adventure ride on a Yacht down to the Bahamas. Andrew

[@bilparnell]

Bravo to you for carrying on. So dang hard to find good help. And Shame on Wimpy the short sighted deserter. Remember to give a truthful account (for reference). Guessing (dodger will likely (surely) experience regret, and) his sailing days are probably through anyhow. Silver lining: at least he went soft while still in country, and not mid passage or in rough seas. Good example - it’s obvious that stout discipline (Has been paramount historically ) the necessity of the lash! His one pardonable defense ? Is that maybe you’re a harsh taskmaster, and he found himself hopelessly attached to a lovely Tahitian princess? 😆 seriously though Good luck

[@spartacusm3689]

Get another crew member! Brave and loyal ! I would definitely join you if I was in US.

[@attilaclark]

Again , nice mix, travel on , no doubt, 4.5 star series.

[@whyme8068]

There are several crew finding websites with plenty of people who are ready to crew now (i.e. findacrew.net). Should be easy since summer just started.

[@justinvernal]

Love it bud.you should have hired capt ron your first time out .went to Ted's got a burger👌🇺🇸

[@gavinlee2742]

Nay, if I wasn't in the middle of the Saudi desert I'd join you for that crossing. Press on, it'll work out.

[@MightBeSmart]

I would love to go with you, but unfortunately there is a long way from Denmark and with only 3 and a half weeks of vacations. I would even pay to go with you. Love your videos, keep them coming.

[@timmolloy665]

Improvise - Adapt - Overcome 👨🏽‍✈️

[@rogerrearden759]

Stock up on extra parts and sail repair.

[@spidermacleod9702]

I'd sail on with a new perhaps a little older, more reliable crew member. Great stuff Josh!

[@Blowfish1972]

Hey Josh! Didn't you land a sailing hand from from Namibia? Are we not a bit out of sequence on the order of video here? Last I saw you were already in the Bahamas, or? Either way mate, glad to see a video from you. Have been wondering how things were going. Wishing you all the very best. Greeting from Sweden

[@JoshPostVlogs]

I am a few months behind on my content editing. It was a lot more difficult to sail single-handed, film, edit, and publish in a timely manner, so I am just now getting all of my footage sorted out and editing a lot. You will see Dave from Tasmania down the road for sure, but not for 7 or 8 episodes down the road. Cheers!

[@patrickhogan4196]

continue down to Florida solo, Hang out and get your thoughts together. You'll be fine!

[@paulaldershot7991]

And pick peoples brains who have done it before, do you have a AIS so get some sleep ?

[@eyesofisabelofficial]

2:31 HMS Monmouth (F235)

[@rbriancall]

Susck about your crew but from what I've read those things happen all the time with crew. I am still a few years away from my big cruise across the Pacific but I am planning to do it alone. As of now all my sailing experience consists of lake and costal sailing in southern California so its going to be a challenge. Have you decided how you will be getting back to California?

[@elsonc8308]

If you think you can do it Solo then Solo it is. Or try and find someone else who is willing to go with. Been waiting for an update for quite a while. Hope things go alright!

[@proonlinesales1256]

I can take two weeks off if you need a crew member. I can fix anything, work hard, and I’m an attorney too.

[@proonlinesales1256]

Thank you for your ridiculous comment. I mentioned I was an attorney because Josh is an attorney too. Again, thank you for being a troll, you comment like it’s a positive, ITS NOT!!. Your family must be proud of you.

[@johnburke7253]

Commendable putting it out there how little you know, but I have to give you credit you continue on and let the ultimate teacher, experience teach you the valuable lessons. So many of us would have been intimidated and never follow through. Better to live one day as a lion, then........................................

[@brianlintonjones]

Shame about how your crew departed..go solo, it’s a seaworthy yacht and if you have a reliable autopilot and manage your fatigue levels with short sleeps you should be safe out on the crossing.. cheers

[@y.f.7995]

hahaha, vhf very hard to find

[@svZia-Switch51]

Did you find crew yet? Hard to tell how long ago this was but I suspect awhile. I'm in Fort Pierce if you need help.

[@ian_griffiths]

Don’t let others control your destiny - take charge and send it solo! Put your military mindset to work. What could possibly go wrong, right?

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Id be willing to crew next time. Im a medic/FF so that could be useful. Cheers.

[@joey1917]

hey man if I didn't have a Job and a family I would have signup, I signed up for sailing classes , best of luck, I know you already made to the Bahamas

[@jerseycowboy1]

co dependency sometimes sucks....It will make you stronger not to have to lean on those guys. haha If you were on the Texas coast I would go with you. GET ER DONE!

[@bru864]

If your on the pacific coast and want to leave from there I’ll crew. US Coast Guard experience. I’ll keep watching out.

[@wildnorthadventures]

hey josh, that was your ancestors that brought your attention to that shackle. be sure to raise a glass and thank them. crisis averted fantastic!!

[@Max-re5vg]

Good point!......is it the Gods.....or gut feeling intuition?......Whatever it is...best be grateful and vigilant

[@berniedrier416]

Josh,On one of the episodes I watched, you mentioned a Samsung tablet that is WIFI ready and you had programmed Navionics on it. Can you let me know which Samsung tablet you purchased and what carrier you are using in order to use this program on the water?I am purchasing a 45 SeaRay Cruiser and will attempt to make use of this program.Thank you in advance.Bernie.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Hey Bernie. Thanks for the note. The Samsung tablet I use is called Samsung SM-T580. It's a 10.1 inch tablet around $200 on Amazon. You don't need a "carrier". You just need to make sure the tablet has internal GPS. The SM-T580 has GPS so it's good to go. Then download the Navionics app for the area you're sailing. It will cost you about $15 for the app but well worth it. Cheers!

[@berniedrier416]

It was great hearing back so quickly. I will follow your advise.Again, Thank You for all your help.

[@kz4506]

It’s not hard do it your self I do , you can do it , it takes a bit of thought , planning and being prepared, being ready keep going some chick will be with you quicker than you think keep going

[@joanburleigh3061]

lol

[@abelzoni2138]

The old break up line. Its not you, its me but deep down you know its you.

[@richard21995]

What was your agreement with the crew member, did he just give up and do you think he might have been fearful of crossing an ocean ?

[@seanhassard5668]

Hmmm.... makes you wonder, why do these crew members keep leaving? Is it me or is it my choice of crew members? Im sorry to hear about your luck with thiss but i bet you'll make the right decision Josh!

[@GeorgeDavidLenis]

I’ll sail with you..

[@mechanicdave80]

Check out findacrew.net I'm sure there are plenty more sights, but unless you're up to single handing the voyage, your literally up a river without a paddle (crew). Best of luck. I'd volunteer, however my wife and kids are not for it.

[@bgyrl80]

What's your route plan?

[@view05nys]

You are better off without him. No honor or guts to not state his resignation in person to you. When on a boat, one needs shipmates that can be counted on and trusted. Press on and seek a solution. Navy tradition.

[@kycanoecamper]

If no luck on Allen's advice.......... GO SOLO!!!!!

[@svapaulag9104]

I do solo all the time

[@oceancowboy6981]

Your a hard guy to get ahold of josh we’re are you guys??

[@losttime4me]

You should hook up with Tim from Lady K sailing, good dude & very knowledgeable, he literally just separated from his girlfriend and looking for crew to sail.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Good stuff. I will look him up. Thanks for the tip.

[@niccat7051]

Go solo!!!

[@seanmurphy1348]

Go solo!

[@mbalunovic]

if that outboard was your "safety" you should have had it ready and not messing around with oil once you need it :) just a friendly safety comment.

[@lppools]

I reckon I would have bailed on you too

[@margaretocean322]

Kids today...Just shakin' my head.

[@Josef_R]

Maybe he left because you like to film yourself taking a dump. That's gotta be pretty creepy to be around.

[@BStrapper]

since you did not get it Josh was sending a subtle message

[@U.S.SlaveOfficial]

if I didn't have bills I'd join up

[@ASEKen]

solo yolo

[@Olivjeefilms]

Hmm that sucks

[@rickgarland8543]

Don't let that reflect on Maine people I'm from Maine and I would have loved to be able to sail down there and to the Bahamas I plan on making the trip south either this next month if everything goes as planned or next year I have a cheap 22ft sailboat it's a Kell's kinda the "plastic" sailboats lol that's what I was told anyways but was also told by some guys who have sailed for years that it would make the trip no problem just take the icw to Florida that's all and once down there pic my days to head offshore. Then again I have commercial ground fished in the gulf of Maine my whole life and also live aboard my sail boat so I know the ocean up this way pretty good and not much about it scares me lol. I wish you safe travels and can't wait for the next video

[@billl3936]

I can’t believe Josh would bail on such a cool adventure. I’m sure you’ll find a suitable crew member.

[@rhino_sailor7506]

Who knows...you may meet the person of your dreams and change your whole life...(unless you’re married lol). This Spencer character may have just been the vehicle to get you to where u are,! I’m kinda confused tho. Is this real time.? I thought u were in Cali.

[@adam56usa]

Go

[@PuravidaMz]

Move on, Josh!!!

[@Cybertruck1000]

Stroke of luck for you that lad leaving when he did. In a crisis at sea he would have been the straw that broke the camels back.

[@cnc75adventures49]

Solo show that kid what he’s missing hopefully is mommy will hug him tightly well he watches a great adventure 👍👍

[@vxnova1]

Check out google fi for out of country phone service

[@berniedrier416]

Josh,Just finished watching this video. Can't depend on the beta males for having your back and this one showed himself early. Could have been worse, you might have found yourself in a jam and then found out you were screwed.I was Navy decades ago and never minded going it alone. At least you know who to depend on.

[@aceteck8184]

why are you re-posting you're video's i remember watching these at least a year ago. not much point now to redo the drama. i already know that u end up having a friend help you out and u make the trip safe and sound.

[@johnguirguis2244]

go solo

[@ergaomnes6221]

FIND A GIRL ! :)

[@JoshPostVlogs]

You'll have to convince my fiance back in CA before I am able to take that course of action. haha.

[@ergaomnes6221]

you are a man of honour sir, you will never betray her or yourself. In any case, there are fewer and fewer RobRoy left in the world and it is good to see one in action. Congrats for your post. I am also a retired military officer but w/out pension. Improvise adapt and never give up! well done Josh! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2PKfoxpiberbtU

[@joanburleigh3061]

lol @@JoshPostVlogs

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

I don't have a girlfriend... I just know a girl who would be really mad at me if she heard me say that... lol

[@SuperRobyd]

Go solo

[@falllinekiteboarding]

Can't trust Mainers

[@iMatti00]

*So, are you single? Name a few points of your ideal spouse, etc…? Lol. Just curious.* 😂

[@iMatti00]

JB GTO - You know what a joke is, right? Smh 🤦‍♂️