North Atlantic Won't Play Nice | Ep. 249

[@kevinkinsella7815]

Thank you for sharing. I am 53 years old and it been a dream of mine to sail. You inspiring

[@pontoonrob7948]

Go sail, I am 53 just sold everything and am boat hunting. Boats are hard to find right now though.

[@stevenm6592]

Bought mine at 55 and have a blast around the bays in the gulf. So relaxing and stress free..

[@thecapn_uk8034]

Brilliant! Some great sailing shots with the waves...actually looking like waves really look, and doing stuff that waves really do, like splashing into your cockpit and downstairs. Great filming and another inspiring voyage.

[@ximono]

"There's nothing like waking up to a gale in the morning." That sounded like a sentence out of Moby Dick.

[@icecreamlifer123123]

This channel has the best of all others for sailing!

[@bernardlawson665]

OMG Captain you are the "Man" nudging your way thru Town Cut as I yelled to you TURN BACK TURN BACK .... "Whew" 👏👏👏👏💥💥💥💥 BRAVO ZULU... and more

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Lol. Thanks Bernard, thanks for stopping by. Fair winds.

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Agree, that was a little effy.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

It's always inspiring to watch your sailing adventures. Best of luck Kevin. Best regards from Jarle

[@DrGonzosCondiments]

thanks for having us all along for the adventure.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@paulputnam2305]

Now that was some awesome sailing! Good Job Kevin.

[@Early8Q]

I’ve been sitting on pins and needles for that town cut exit. I was hoping to be surprised, but wasn’t. Well done squeezing the cheeks and getting through! But that obviously wasn’t the end of the fun. Thank you for taking us with you and Ruth Avery! Fair winds and following seas!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yeah sailing out was definitely more nerve wracking than sailing in, even though I had to tack in.

[@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat]

When I finish a nice meal, I feel there wasn't enough. Your videos are the same. I hope to join you but off the coast of Australia, soon. Thankee

[@nyvtr]

That was awesome! So many realities of sailing in one video. BRAVO!

[@paulthew2]

That town cut exit looked.....interesting,. The seas looked great, too. Another excellent video.

[@patrickfitzoot]

Excellent. Nice to see tight spot sailing. Reminds me sailing a laser as a kid, except when I ran out of room I could jump out and push it. Doing this in keel boat with no auxiliary is gutsy.

[@tomwaite4594]

Video @ 8:40 MAGNIFICENT !

[@oaklandmax]

That was a nerve wracking drift out of the cut!

[@thechickensaladsandwichman9171]

"Never run if you can walk never walk if you can sit down never sit down if you can lay down if you can lay down you should be sleeping" -Douglas Nathan - RIP pops! May the wind always be at your back the sun upon your face, let the Winds of Destiny to carry you Aloft to dance with the stars❤

[@mikefriend7570]

Wow Christmas days are a different deal for the adventurer! What a different drum you march to the beat of. My sailing days are far more modest and I limit myself to local coastal waters.

[@Lost_AtSea_]

Rough seas but spectacular views, thanks again!

[@johnwalker6711]

Another great episode Kevin, great sailing , cheers from Australia mate !!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Beautiful

[@SailingOfka]

beautiful yacht. congratulations

[@susansisler6229]

Nicely done Kevin

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Absolutely fantastic video Kevin really enjoyed it

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks guys!

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

I remember sailing thru the cut on my 48 ft sailboat with a diesel engine. It was a bit concerning as I had no charts for Bermuda. It was an unplanned stop to repair damaged sails from very heavy weather from Virginia to BVI. 😐 ⛵ S/V Cork~Texas🇺🇸

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Well done. Yeah, that trip to Bermuda in the fall can be a tough one.

[@adamkimball9796]

And a Jolly Merry Christmas too you!!

[@reloadncharge9907]

Fun episode…thanks! Departing for Beaufort after the weekend. Then on to Deltaville. Ciao, Andrew

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I am in Deltaville just now ...

[@flightplan1000]

Thanks, Kevin, the stormy part of your video reminds me of a sailing story I read where the writer described the sea state as "endlessly playful waves, gaily leaping aboard". I don't remember who the writer was except that he had a funny sense of humor...

[@howtosailoceans1423]

It depends on your perspective I suppose.

[@jsvno]

The reel stuff - better than walking around a pine tree at xmas

[@chriswatts1412]

"oh you bastard"! Sounds like me.

[@colinboniface194]

I worrry about you shimming along the bow spirit to attach the code zero...

[@SlowlySailing-lc1cs]

Watching you sail through that cut, it was nail-biting to watch Ruth alllmoossst run out of way at the worst time, as the swell starting carrying her back. I couldn't help but wonder if you've ever tried using the sculling oar in such a situation, for thrust and steering. Whatever the case, good job!! I am learning a lot watching you.

[@bernardlawson665]

SPOT ON!!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Actually as I was editing the video I was thinking that I should have the scull rigged. At least it would help with keeping the boat pointed in the right direction for whenever the puffs of wind came in to push me a little further along.

[@rainfinger]

Great video!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Thanks Rauf! You still in Brazil?

[@rainfinger]

@howtosailoceans1Still in Brazil, getting ready to apply for a 3 month visa extention.

[@pontoonrob7948]

Those waves shots ~9:00-9:05. Well done. One can assume they were even larger looking in color (at the moment?)

[@howtosailoceans1423]

True, they look smaller through the camera.

[@chriswatts1412]

Waves always look smaller on camera. Akways

[@Retro-Future-Land]

Ahoy there old sea dog!

[@markthomasson5077]

Now that’s a point, with the advent of wide use of AIS ships probably don’t keep as good a look out / check the radar as they used to.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Agree. It forces us all to keep up with (and pay) for the latest. I've also noticed many navigational lights on shore and on buoys no longer work. They probably figure that everyone has GPS these days so no real need for it.

[@markthomasson5077]

@@howtosailoceans1423 yup. I intend to get an AIS receiver, but don’t want the expense, or power drain of a transponder. One curious thing in UK, is we still have shipping forecasts on BBC radio. Whereas I can’t believe any commercial craft would use them, and most yachts not, though I still appreciate them when out of phone signal

[@marianoschaller9066]

Great video, as allways. Do you still get twitched when is blowing 30s?

[@JimmyOnions1]

Kevin, I'm curious about your bowsprit. It seems so precarious when you have to go out on it to Hank on the Code Zero-I have the smaller version - a Southern Cross SC28 and it has the "plank" style sprit. I was curious why yours is different. Is it because you needed more length?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

The bowsprit had to be a bit longer to balance out the gaff mainsail, which puts the center of effort a bit further aft. This also increases the sail plan some, helping her in light airs.

[@bryonholland5041]

Respect

[@jomeijackson5311]

Kevin, I've been wondering why you picked Willis Sails for your new main, and have the battens made a difference? I know every gaff rig is unique, but do you have any tips for sail cut for the jib, staysail, and main for a video as a companion to how to sail a Gaff Rig?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Yes, the full battens not only give a better set, but have the advantage of preventing the sail from getting caught inside the topping lifts when raising and lowering.

[@millzee60]

Did you say you stow your anchor? Or do you leave it on the bow roller while on passage?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I leave it on the roller because it's such a pain to remove. If I were to go across the Atlantic, again, however, I would remove it.

[@karlberardi4351]

Hi Kev, I may have mentioned that I have a similar boat, Gilmer influence and all, anyway I’m 75 now and I very seldom go forward, after a lot of research I went over to Alado furlers . They are so rugged and simple, have a look. Cheers

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I'll have a look, thanks.

[@SOLDOZER]

I get nervous when its blowing 25 at anchor. This dude is running around out in gales. REAL sailing.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

There is no dishonor in cranking up the auxiliary and motoring out of the cut

[@delukxy]

Kevin doesn't have one.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

@@delukxy no way?

[@lacfilms8345]

Kicking Teriyaki Chicken, some poor man's chocolate cake on Christmas Day plus the rollers. Well Kevin it sure beats Nova Scotia in early November- warmer too with the rum drinks more plentiful. Glad you made south safely. Those bastard rollers soaking you and the cockpit- the sea doesn't care about your discomfort. All you have to do is survive the unpleasantness. U must be pretty deep in the chain by now? Safe anchorage with a cold adult beverage?

[@chhindz]

So I thought the Gulf Stream would be behind you after Bermuda but you are still crossing it?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I will re-cross it to get the Florida, but in this episode I am far away from the Gulf Stream.

[@garyseven777]

Too much wind or not enough am I right?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Pretty much.

[@captron89able]

Excuse this question. I'm a subscriber and fan, but have I fallen off track? I'm getting alerted to new videos but it's almost may 2024 and my new video is Christmas 2023.

[@bradwhite6254]

So no annoying relatives at Christmas? Seems like a good move.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Lol Brad.

[@redreuben5260]

Do you realise you have single-handedly increased the price of Southern Cross 31’s ?

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Hadn't thought of that lol.

[@chriswatts1412]

Cored hul tho

[@MrLawman82]

Shaved? 🤣 Why?