Great video, love Rivals, we are sailing our Rival 34 1979 around the world at the moment
@oceancowboy69812 жыл бұрын
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
@atomisum64452 жыл бұрын
This dude is living the dream. Very inspirational.
@svduet4002 жыл бұрын
Right on
@MyBlueZed2 жыл бұрын
One of the rare videos where the owner was much more interesting than their boat. ❤️ Thank you for posting.
@robertquigley25092 жыл бұрын
A real 'seaman', and a proper 'sea boat'! Thanks for an inspiring and enjoyable episode
@stephenburnage76872 жыл бұрын
Yes, but please dont remove the batteries from the CO detector! If it is over-sensitive then simply install a CO monitor.
@andreflavell34532 жыл бұрын
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
@robertgarrison78362 жыл бұрын
I enjoy this site greatly, the little doggie opening is fun.
@neilcampion31182 жыл бұрын
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
@richardburmeister4692 жыл бұрын
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.
@SCCFORUM2 жыл бұрын
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.
@tamar52612 жыл бұрын
I just read his book, amazing guy
@lottiepassmore6397 Жыл бұрын
He does. It is John Passmore
@davidhughes58611 ай бұрын
He has a podcast which is very entertaining, also called Old Man Sailing.
@MarkCartret2 жыл бұрын
Good story which I thoroughly enjoyed.
@kevgermany2 жыл бұрын
The guy is an inspiration. Thanks. Now to find his blog.
@alandecorte29622 жыл бұрын
John, you've inspired me to follow my dream. Thank you. I'm looking forward to following you on your journey. Fair Winds.
@maryhines3222 жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnWColley11 ай бұрын
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!
@dan711g2 жыл бұрын
Way to go Mr Passmore! Very inspirational God bless you my friend 💗
@jambacardi24742 жыл бұрын
What a great mix of boat and documentary.
@deonbrugmann75472 жыл бұрын
I just read your book! This awesome to see after that! Love it!
@hugoalmada12693 ай бұрын
Gracias por tu testimonio. Música, velas y mar! Sigo esos consejos.
@ThomasSteffien2 жыл бұрын
what boat with beautifull lines and layout- one can really see that she sails well -
@raymiecracknell.theproject96022 жыл бұрын
Inspirational!! Great video!!
@daleskidmore16852 жыл бұрын
I remember the 1st interview with John in the lockdown. Really nice to catch up and get the extended version with him. Cheers.
@michaeldenyssen99452 жыл бұрын
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
@oscarosullivan45132 жыл бұрын
I thought the trapper was meant to be a shite sailer
@oceancowboy69812 жыл бұрын
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
@robertbaird81942 жыл бұрын
That was a great video. What an inspiration. Thank you.
@lincorrie58942 жыл бұрын
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 ❤
@robertcooke17742 жыл бұрын
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 ,
@MarineFlipper2 жыл бұрын
I'm subscribing just on the fact you said you want to sail till 100. I am now here for the journey :)
@girlinagale2 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevenspreadbridge93632 жыл бұрын
What an interesting bloke, I am going to read his book.
@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk2 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking boat. Great lines.
@charliegardner68042 жыл бұрын
Nice boat thanks for sharing 👍.
@andreflavell34532 жыл бұрын
The world is a better place for this man being in it .
@alanabroad3471 Жыл бұрын
This guy is an inspiration!
@nederlander662 жыл бұрын
great seadog and great story ...just go on
@adrianvalbuena81582 жыл бұрын
Stunishing beautifull boat!!
@revkjb12 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful!
@PittwaterMowingAustralia2 жыл бұрын
Inspirational
@RoryL832 жыл бұрын
Love this channel, thanks!!
@williieloman15492 жыл бұрын
Another great boat and story. Thank you.
@kenspence98292 жыл бұрын
Great story thanks! We would love to see you in Vava’u, Tonga 🇹🇴 some day.
@garrycampbell1211 Жыл бұрын
Hi just got your book enjoying it thanks 😊
@kgilliagorilla27612 жыл бұрын
Miracle potion? I’m thinking Carlsberg. (my next purchase). Wonderful interview. Cheers from Chicago.
@CliffBestall2 жыл бұрын
Great aspirations which I am sure may well be achieved. At 74 I plan to do similar.
@nicksullivan4802 жыл бұрын
What a guy.
@janhbhugo5085 Жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@gregvassilakos2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You are my hero. Nice clarinet work.
@marinpercic96952 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@philiporourke7896 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, so much fun to watch. Your no Pete Fountain, but you sound good. Thanx.
@sailormarttiki31972 жыл бұрын
Just read your book. A fantastic read for all sailors.
@Coleen-Love6 ай бұрын
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..
@Happ4652 жыл бұрын
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.
@andrewbeale25852 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@myclassicboat90832 жыл бұрын
Morning Andrew, small world, thanks for watching. Out of interest what do you sail?
@ericcommarato77272 жыл бұрын
This yacht reminds me of a sailboat that was made in Louisiana called the Easterly, many years ago. A local company I believe
@oscarosullivan45132 жыл бұрын
Could be
@simonwhitehead75602 жыл бұрын
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.
@tomstevelt96412 жыл бұрын
Great episode!
@sbgroen2 жыл бұрын
Lovely fellow.
@AndyUK-Corrival2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sailingwyvern95642 жыл бұрын
"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!
@jonathansimmonds57842 жыл бұрын
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...?
@oscarosullivan45132 жыл бұрын
Interesting story
@myclassicboat90832 жыл бұрын
Morning Jonathan, what do you sail now and where are you moored? Thanks for watching all best Bob
@sumobear20312 жыл бұрын
Tough old sea dog and the last of a dying breed, Proper seaman. Hat off to you mate.
@oscarosullivan45132 жыл бұрын
Didn’t think you would feature a first generation plastic boat but I suppose they are classics now
@intheworkseg62 жыл бұрын
So whats this miracle potion hes on about?
@andrewwolkowich2 жыл бұрын
Best wishes for the best of days.
@southerntexashomestead50282 жыл бұрын
Good for him. God bless. Cheers, S/V Cork ~
@danielsondavidf2 жыл бұрын
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
@atomisum64452 жыл бұрын
My guess isn't a safety line since he sails alone. I've heard it explained on other videos
@robinfrykas99192 жыл бұрын
I believe its a towed generator.
@oldmansailing2 жыл бұрын
Aquair generator
@atomisum64452 жыл бұрын
@@oldmansailingI had no idea those existed. Cool
@kimhorton61092 жыл бұрын
Here’s to your next 30 years sir. Keep moving
@pontoonrob79482 жыл бұрын
So where does one find this blog?
@michaelspooren92132 жыл бұрын
I want to sail to Newzealand too. Great Idea 🙂
@normanboyes49832 жыл бұрын
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’.
@Doug1629-r2z2 жыл бұрын
Great video,is your boat a full keel' Doug Antigonish Nova Scotia Canada
@PSRautoharp2 жыл бұрын
Cycling, clarinet playing, sailing, old sod. Well that makes two of us. Off to look for a Rival 32....
@boptah74892 жыл бұрын
Good on ya.Pal.
@bowman262 жыл бұрын
Another great video. More about the boats though!
@stevephillips33002 жыл бұрын
Just love it, this bloke has got it sussed.
@solstar47782 жыл бұрын
Have you considered the Pacific route ! Or a west to east not thru the canal!
@johnryan21932 жыл бұрын
The right stuff !
@derekcomer485810 ай бұрын
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.
@daviddoink872 Жыл бұрын
cool dude
@richard219952 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@conorenglish11132 жыл бұрын
Love the videos! Could you kindly please turn down or fade the very startling bark from the dog at the beginning. Thanks Conor
@myclassicboat90832 жыл бұрын
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
@solstar47782 жыл бұрын
Do you still use a manual typewriter ? And I too am 72 !
@superformOG Жыл бұрын
this bloke reminds me of me, i have a 30 footer and play the clarinet on it haha
@danknox9986 Жыл бұрын
This guy is totally nuts. But let’s wish him the best!
@cindyschieffer7193 Жыл бұрын
An old friend looking to get in touch with Chris and Ruth Coles. Do you have contact info by any chance?
@troyburton71872 жыл бұрын
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!
@myclassicboat90832 жыл бұрын
Hi Troy, thanks for leaving a great message to John. Where do you moor your boat?
@troyburton71872 жыл бұрын
@@myclassicboat9083 currently it's is on a trailer in provo Utah at the Utah lake state park.
@troyburton71872 жыл бұрын
It's kept at Utah lake. For the time being I use it as a trailer sailer.
@canyonhaverfield2201 Жыл бұрын
Curious..by chance does your formula have anything to do with piss&vinegar ?
@alanbrookes66372 жыл бұрын
John, I’m 74, ex sailor…what’s your Stuff?
@tomg86367 ай бұрын
it keeps setting off the carbon monoxide alarm, so i took the batteries out.... haha.... i love this guy
@trebledog2 жыл бұрын
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.
@solstar47782 жыл бұрын
What’s a Clobber ?
@brandybottlepaddy2 жыл бұрын
Have you been in contact with Andrew Cox?
@oldmansailing2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ingeebeltoft2 жыл бұрын
Oh Danny Boy ❤️
@beaconbus2 жыл бұрын
Can someone please tell me the headroom in the Rival 32?
@AndyUK-Corrival2 жыл бұрын
I’m 6’1” and I have around 2-3” above my head in the saloon and galley of my 32 but as many were home finished the height does vary.
@beaconbus2 жыл бұрын
@@AndyUK-Corrival Thank you from another 6'1 guy!
@peterm44752 жыл бұрын
As the legendary Uffa Fox once said: I you want to stand up go up on deck.
@peterm44752 жыл бұрын
If
@beaconbus2 жыл бұрын
@@peterm4475 no thanks!
@j.d.38752 жыл бұрын
I See rival 22 in the Market , how does it compare
@sarahkolbeck69832 жыл бұрын
Sarah from PTR here- I just sent you an email. Lets chat about the project and your mast!
@dw49562 жыл бұрын
Sadly i can only like just once.
@matthewbligh13012 жыл бұрын
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…