My Classic Boat. Rival 32 1973

Owner John Passmore tells us why he picked a 1973 Rival 32 as home for his single handed adventures. We caught up with John in Haslar Marina before he set of on his latest trip across the Atlantic to Grenada.
Famed as the man who spent the first lockdown writing his book, Old Man Sailing, as he drifted alone in the Atlanic for more than 40 days.
Please share. Copyrights. Bob Aylott, My Classic Boat. Extra photos John Passmore. Once again thanks for watching and making our channel the most watched classic boat channel in the world. 6million viewers can't be wrong.

[@atomisum6445]

This dude is living the dream. Very inspirational.

[@svduet400]

Right on

[@MyBlueZed]

One of the rare videos where the owner was much more interesting than their boat. ❤️ Thank you for posting.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Great video, love Rivals, we are sailing our Rival 34 1979 around the world at the moment

[@oceancowboy6981]

He guys this is crazy as I’m watching this awesome video of John and his rival 32’ and I’m trolling through comments and see y’all’s comments what a small world and the rival 32’ in Mexico i put a offered in and the lady owner of the boat excepted the offer so I’m happy I’m getting this boat as I will keep you informed and cheers again from Texas s/v oceancowboy

[@robertquigley2509]

A real 'seaman', and a proper 'sea boat'! Thanks for an inspiring and enjoyable episode

[@stephenburnage7687]

Yes, but please dont remove the batteries from the CO detector! If it is over-sensitive then simply install a CO monitor.

[@SCCFORUM]

Another great classic boat vid. 👍🏻 I wish John had a YT sailing channel. It would be brilliant listening and watching this guy on his journeys. ⛵️ All the best, Paul.

[@tamar5261]

I just read his book, amazing guy

[@lottiepassmore6397]

He does. It is John Passmore

[@davidhughes586]

He has a podcast which is very entertaining, also called Old Man Sailing.

[@neilcampion3118]

I have been watching the sailing Brothers on KZbin who have a Rival 34. Have to say very impressed with the sailing qualities of these boats

[@user-lx4sn9im2k]

Aye, Mate! I'm 86 and still sailing! My '77 Challenger 32 (just seems a right size boat, eh?) is also up to the job! Fair winds, Sir!

[@richardburmeister469]

Well I'm 64 and working a 9 to 14 hr day delivering food. Saving up for a boat of course. Lovely interview. Perhaps at 98 I'll meet you in the Bahamas. Wonderful life.

[@maryhines322]

Thank you so much for putting this on, when we were getting our boat ready in North Carolina there was a Rival 32 down the dock, that was just like this one, so there are two of them at least. The last we heard of that boat, named "This Boat" it was in Cape Town, not able to leave due to some government inspection that found the rudder faulty. I doubt it, and I hope Jim was able to escape and continue to Australia. We based our boat in Grenada for several years and it is the nicest place in the Caribbean, do run up to Carriacou, there are people there that still can saw down trees and make boats that will take you anywhere.

[@kevgermany]

The guy is an inspiration. Thanks. Now to find his blog.

[@robertcooke1774]

im also from walton about the same age 71 have done 10 atlantic crossings 9 singlehanded must know some of the same people and we have never met. mayby this year when im off again ,

[@dan711g]

Way to go Mr Passmore! Very inspirational God bless you my friend 💗

[@michaeldenyssen9945]

Hello John. Thank you for your sharing of everything. Your boat of choice reminds of my childhood upbringing. My father Dad Paddy built a 29ft Trapper in our back yard for 5 years. Your boat is exactly that Low gunnel height and was an amazing sailing vessel. You are an amazing man. keep going. You are a massive inspiration for my dreams. I am 51 years old. You opened my eyes wide open

[@oscarosullivan4513]

I thought the trapper was meant to be a shite sailer

[@alandecorte2962]

John, you've inspired me to follow my dream. Thank you. I'm looking forward to following you on your journey. Fair Winds.

[@daleskidmore1685]

I remember the 1st interview with John in the lockdown. Really nice to catch up and get the extended version with him. Cheers.

[@lincorrie5894]

Loved this, thank you John. My late husband and I coveted Rivals from years ago. We had a sweet little Hurley 22 and fitted out the last Wing 25 hull (no 71) which we owned for some 25 plus years. Wonderful memories ❤

[@jambacardi2474]

What a great mix of boat and documentary.

[@girlinagale]

I met a sailor in Portugal on a Rival 32, he'd spent years in the Caribbean playing music, he had a double bass strapped to the cabin roof inside and an electric keyboard too.

[@robertgarrison7836]

I enjoy this site greatly, the little doggie opening is fun.

[@andreflavell3453]

What a wonderful man . These are a dying breed . We are all in the gutter but some of us look to the stars . Oscar Wilde

[@ThomasSteffien]

what boat with beautifull lines and layout- one can really see that she sails well -

[@deonbrugmann7547]

I just read your book! This awesome to see after that! Love it!

[@MarkCartret]

Good story which I thoroughly enjoyed.

[@raymiecracknell.theproject9602]

Inspirational!! Great video!!

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

Lovely looking boat. Great lines.

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Miracle potion? I’m thinking Carlsberg. (my next purchase). Wonderful interview. Cheers from Chicago.

[@oceancowboy6981]

That’s awesome I love your videos John I’m from Texas and a buddy of mine much older than me had a 1974 Rival 32’ for sale in the states and I was going to buy it and he backed out of the sell and finally he has decided to sell it so I’m in the process of buying it and I’m very stocked these rivals he told me are the thoroughbred’s of the ocean well cheers from Texas s/v oceancowboy

[@charliegardner6804]

Nice boat thanks for sharing 👍.

[@stevenspreadbridge9363]

What an interesting bloke, I am going to read his book.

[@Coleen-Love]

Wow!... @00:59 Damn, you British sure know how to make perfect - just perfect - small ocean going sailboat. That might be the most perfect looking sailboat I have seen. In fact, just scale that up 20% keeping every angle and shape, and sell it to me. Simply a work of art...and you sold that? What were you thinking of..

[@robertbaird8194]

That was a great video. What an inspiration. Thank you.

[@nederlander66]

great seadog and great story ...just go on

[@PittwaterMowing]

Inspirational

[@kenspence9829]

Great story thanks! We would love to see you in Vava’u, Tonga 🇹🇴 some day.

[@williieloman1549]

Another great boat and story. Thank you.

[@CliffBestall]

Great aspirations which I am sure may well be achieved. At 74 I plan to do similar.

[@MarineFlipper]

I'm subscribing just on the fact you said you want to sail till 100. I am now here for the journey :)

[@sailormarttiki3197]

Just read your book. A fantastic read for all sailors.

[@andreflavell3453]

The world is a better place for this man being in it .

[@alanabroad3471]

This guy is an inspiration!

[@adrianvalbuena8158]

Stunishing beautifull boat!!

[@RoryL83]

Love this channel, thanks!!

[@revkjb1]

Just wonderful!

[@janhbhugo5085]

Thank you !

[@nicksullivan480]

What a guy.

[@gregvassilakos]

Thank you! You are my hero. Nice clarinet work.

[@simonwhitehead7560]

The Rival designs by Peter Brett were a development of the fabulous sea-boat the Dee 25 (25 foot WL) on which I started sailing in 1970 as a lad, my father having fitted out and decked her in the front yard over 3 years. Similar internal layout works very well at sea. Lovely video.

[@garrycampbell1211]

Hi just got your book enjoying it thanks 😊

[@Happ465]

I am younger than you are, 71 LOL! After racing for nearly 50 years of racing I am going to go cruising. Looking at 30-to 36’ boats. I am quickly loving the Albert 30 and the Camper Nicolson 31.

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

As a teenager in the early 70's with the bug to sail around the world I went onboard the Rival 32 at Earls Court and immediately thought this is 'my' boat. John Noakes was onboard too having a look, only difference back then was he could afford one and I most certainly couldn't! I ended up with a much bigger 32 footer, a steel Tahitiana. Let's see who ends up being the oldest circumnavigator...?

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Interesting story

[@myclassicboat9083]

Morning Jonathan, what do you sail now and where are you moored? Thanks for watching all best Bob

[@ericcommarato7727]

This yacht reminds me of a sailboat that was made in Louisiana called the Easterly, many years ago. A local company I believe

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Could be

[@andrewbeale2585]

Excellent video Bob, and John is a fabulous example to us all. I am also at Titchmarsh Marina. Wasn't sure where Mrs Passmore fits into the scheme of things though, with talk of home, but also of John living full time on the boat ?

[@myclassicboat9083]

Morning Andrew, small world, thanks for watching. Out of interest what do you sail?

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

According to the plans available on the Rival Owners website the central doorway was an option on the Rival 32. I guess not many were built as I have not seen another one but I guess it was a design someone requested of designer Peter Brett. My Rival 32 is the offset version but has perfectly ample berths in the saloon by virtue of there being no lockers where John has his as a backrest.

[@sbgroen]

Lovely fellow.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Didn’t think you would feature a first generation plastic boat but I suppose they are classics now

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, so much fun to watch. Your no Pete Fountain, but you sound good. Thanx.

[@danknox9986]

This guy is totally nuts. But let’s wish him the best!

[@sumobear2031]

Tough old sea dog and the last of a dying breed, Proper seaman. Hat off to you mate.

[@kimhorton6109]

Here’s to your next 30 years sir. Keep moving

[@sailingwyvern9564]

"Sail to the Carribean to see do I need a fridge." - if you understand THAT logic, your a boater! Love that idea! I don't think my little Foxcub 18 would be up to a transatlantic... to get down the Shannon to the Atlantic is the ambition for the coming year!

[@PSRautoharp]

Cycling, clarinet playing, sailing, old sod. Well that makes two of us. Off to look for a Rival 32....

[@tomstevelt9641]

Great episode!

[@andrewwolkowich]

Best wishes for the best of days.

[@marinpercic9695]

Great video!

[@michaelspooren9213]

I want to sail to Newzealand too. Great Idea 🙂

[@daviddoink872]

cool dude

[@superformOG]

this bloke reminds me of me, i have a 30 footer and play the clarinet on it haha

[@intheworkseg6]

So whats this miracle potion hes on about?

[@derekcomer4858]

Having a reason to go somewhere is very important, I’m exactly the same with my motorcycle, hardly ever just go for a ride, need a purpose.

[@bowman26]

Another great video. More about the boats though!

[@normanboyes4983]

I really enjoyed that John Passmore is quite the chap, I like his understated style. Nice boat too.👍😀⛵️ Could Bob or John add a link to Johns blog - I would like to ‘follow’.

[@boptah7489]

Good on ya.Pal.

[@stevephillips3300]

Just love it, this bloke has got it sussed.

[@tomg8636]

it keeps setting off the carbon monoxide alarm, so i took the batteries out.... haha.... i love this guy

[@johnryan2193]

The right stuff !

[@alanbrookes6637]

John, I’m 74, ex sailor…what’s your Stuff?

[@fibber2u]

"A little circuit of the Atlantic".

[@richard21995]

This is such an inspiration to watch, It must take a special sort of person and a lot of courage, one can only imagine how it feels at night in the middle of an ocean. I have heard it is not uncommon to to run into whales or other hazards. Presumably you reduce speed during the night ?

[@pontoonrob7948]

So where does one find this blog?

[@clintmullins4406]

Please fix the carbon monoxide issue.

[@douglashawes6129]

Great video,is your boat a full keel' Doug Antigonish Nova Scotia Canada

[@trebledog]

Still looking for my 32 footer. The joke is on me. When the universe was handing out dreams to all the newborns, somehow mine got mixed up and went to John on The Rival 32. I think the quantum effects was responsible. I also was an old news reporter, also sailed a bit on my own 33 footer, can,t supervise anyone, bonked my back when I was 66, happy with my own company. Yes John, I think our dreams got mixed up. So if you're directly opposite my meridien, I'd be happy to swap places.

[@ingeebeltoft]

Oh Danny Boy ❤️

[@solstar4778]

Have you considered the Pacific route ! Or a west to east not thru the canal!

[@conorenglish1113]

Love the videos! Could you kindly please turn down or fade the very startling bark from the dog at the beginning. Thanks Conor

[@myclassicboat9083]

Morning Conor, thanks for watching and your comment, I’ll turn him down in next video, but you also have the same technology at your finger tips. All best and thanks again Bob Aylott

[@solstar4778]

“ Dove” have you heard of that small sailboat!

[@dw4956]

Sadly i can only like just once.

[@solstar4778]

Do you still use a manual typewriter ? And I too am 72 !

[@sarahkolbeck6983]

Sarah from PTR here- I just sent you an email. Lets chat about the project and your mast!

[@matthewbligh1301]

His desire to circumnavigate at 100 is more likely to come true if he pays attention to the carbon monoxide alarm. “I took the batteries out.” Give me strength…

[@troyburton7187]

I just seen your video for the first time and your wonderful. I really enjoy how calming you are. I had a very rough week and I can't decompress just yet cause my boat is wrapped up for the winter in hopes of keeping the snow out of her. My boat is a 1958 Chinook 34. Entertain your self a little and read up on them. They are truly a fascinating piece of sailboat history and please respond back I'd love to hear your opinion on possible improvements. Oh by the way what do you mean occas will bite off the rudder? That's a terrifying thought. Much love and may you seas be as you wish them!

[@myclassicboat9083]

Hi Troy, thanks for leaving a great message to John. Where do you moor your boat?

[@troyburton7187]

@@myclassicboat9083 currently it's is on a trailer in provo Utah at the Utah lake state park.

[@troyburton7187]

It's kept at Utah lake. For the time being I use it as a trailer sailer.

[@badrbadr3317]

👍👍

[@jamesadams1064]

Buy his books

[@danielsondavidf]

During the ~12:30 wind vane discussion, there is a line behind the fine sailboat. Is this a drogue or safety line? David (Catalina 350) Tarpon Springs, Florida

[@atomisum6445]

My guess isn't a safety line since he sails alone. I've heard it explained on other videos

[@robinfrykas9919]

I believe its a towed generator.

[@oldmansailing]

Aquair generator

[@atomisum6445]

@@oldmansailingI had no idea those existed. Cool

[@j.d.3875]

I See rival 22 in the Market , how does it compare

[@solstar4778]

What’s a Clobber ?

[@cindyschieffer7193]

An old friend looking to get in touch with Chris and Ruth Coles. Do you have contact info by any chance?

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Curious..by chance does your formula have anything to do with piss&vinegar ?

[@brandybottlepaddy]

Have you been in contact with Andrew Cox?

[@oldmansailing]

Yes

[@patrickwentz8413]

Don't go to the Caribbean and turn back. Just keep going thru the Canal into the Pacific. On to Hawaii or Fiji. Thru the Solomon's and on to New Zealand an an on an on until you get home again.