Really powerful to have a women’s shift with videos. Shows how much all of you trust each other and share your faith. I’ve followed your journey from the beginning and it’s been inspiring.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This comment means a lot to us.
@GLICKMIRE5 ай бұрын
Did the crab pot shuffle myself many years ago. I was the Underway Officer of the Deck while transiting Long Island Sound, west to east, on a 210 ft Coast Guard cutter at 12 knots. There were so many, I resorted to just telling the helmsman, "take that one on the right" "take this one on the left" and so on while I made sure we stayed in the main shipping channel. Lots of fun! Finally retired from the Coast Guard in 1984 with 22 years service which included over 5 years sea duty. I really like watching videos like these. Almost like being back in the pilot house. Thanks for sharing.
@onFIREfamily4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching. Glad it brings back the memories.
@BrianStDenis-pj1tq Жыл бұрын
This was your BEST video. So great. Enjoyed it the whole way. Felt like I was part of the trip. Best best best. Congrats.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. It’s comments like this that keep the videos coming despite the hours of work that goes into them. Glad you enjoyed it!
@stephenscott9636 ай бұрын
New to your channel, already a major fan when u start any and all things with prayer! God is so great, have a safe trip , all my prayers!
@onFIREfamily6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@shitheadal Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy Gulf Crossing videos, thanks for sharing
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@sisaacs6071 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful to see the family praying 🙏 together and for a safe Crossing 🚸!! I to have been with you since the sale of your vessel out west.. safe travels and 🙏 Scott and FuzzyNugget the traveling Cat
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@chrisclarke7828 Жыл бұрын
Fanatic.
@TheBoomershines Жыл бұрын
So fun to re-live this and see how it went on your boat! Great video and SeaSHINE sure loved crossing with you! Thank YOU for everything you did to help our crossing. xoxo (and so glad we had an uneventful docking behind you LOL)
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Is was so awesome things lined up to cross with you under such amazing conditions! Such a truly memorable night!
@glennevans5824 Жыл бұрын
Nice family nice video..🤙🏻all the best
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chromdom9301 Жыл бұрын
Good as your videos are, this one is a step above the usual excellence! Great video, thanks for sharing
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We really appreciate this comment. Thank you! We put a lot of extra effort into this one and we’re glad you noticed! Hopefully more good stuff to come!
@willcordelo9582 Жыл бұрын
First time viewer here from Clearwater. Love the boat and the video, just one comment though. I'm 59 and have spent most of my life on the gulf waters between Tampa Bay and Tarpon Springs. It sounds to me like someone has you convinced that crab pots are as dangerous as bombs! Yes, I suppose it's possible you could catch a rope in your prop, but very unlikely. I can't tell you how many hundred we have hit over the years! For example, during Kingfish tournaments you have a few hundred boats trolling through thousands of pots! During these tournaments it's usually pretty rough so you can't see them many times till it's too late. Your bow will just push them clear of your prop. I don't remember anyone who actually caught one. You're much more likely to snag one in reverse, so be careful there. But there really isn't much to worry about while underway! If I ruined a fun thing in looking out for them, then I do apologize. 😉
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We appreciate the comment. We’ve heard of other loopers getting them wrapped around their props so maybe we have outsized fear of that.
@willcordelo9582 Жыл бұрын
@@onFIREfamily I get it, safety comes first! I just didn't want to see crab pots causing stress! They cause enough for tournament fishermen who are fighting a Kingfish that could be a winner that's worth $50K to $100K only to have it get cut off by a crab pot!
@brushbustersplus7466 Жыл бұрын
Very exciting
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
It was! Heading your way! Get ready for a coastal visit late April or so. Looking forward to seeing you guys!
@greggwolffis7211 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! I'm glad you made it safely, and I knew you could do it!! 🛥 The smiles on your faces said it all 😊😊😊😊🐕
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gregg! Lots of smiles all around!
@greggwolffis7211 Жыл бұрын
BTW, nearly all of the tugboats I operated during my career had line cutters on the shafts and props. We don't have them on "AbundantLee Blessed." Yet! 😁
@robvanderveen3578 Жыл бұрын
Its all gods will, i presume?
@greggwolffis7211 Жыл бұрын
@@robvanderveen3578 Yes, definitely it is God's will 🙏🙏
@dr.laurav8013 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! You have helped quell some of my trepidation about this route. It looks doable. Thank you for sharing your strategy and experience.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! With some careful planning and good weather resources it is very doable.
@darrylscott4237 Жыл бұрын
You guys are getting better at making videos. Love you guys.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! By the time we’re done with this trip maybe we’ll be pretty good! 😀
@timothyjones6601 Жыл бұрын
Riveting... Im so glad ya'll documented this and often wondered about the crossing. I am and sure others are glad everyone made it safe, Cheers!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We’re glad our video was enjoyable. Thanks!
@dr.strangelove7739 Жыл бұрын
First time viewer and new subscriber. Love watching big water crossings. Loved your content. Keep up your great work.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel!
@BobEstler Жыл бұрын
Great episode. Thanks for sharing.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate you watching!
@mikehlavinka2964 Жыл бұрын
Wow your best episode to date. Probably your longest as well. I think I noticed your white starting to Glow gold at the 5 p.m. shift. Hope it's a sign of good things to come. It was great seeing "seashine" in your background at the end. I watched both of your families boat shopping. At one point I didn't believe either family was going to be able to find a vessel. I just turned on a good friend to your journey. This episode will be perfect for him to start watching your family.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, it was a tough year to be boat shopping but it all really came together. It was awesome to cross with Seashine.
@nute923 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work by the crew!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@PatIreland-k5iАй бұрын
A moonlight night is the best way to do a watch after dark. And 6:00am always seemed to be a great transition to the day.
@onFIREfamilyАй бұрын
Yep!
@helimx Жыл бұрын
Ha! Your boy was yawning before yall even started your shifts. Was wondering if he would last. 😂 Love it
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Yeah, he was a trooper as long as he could!
@chrisstratton987 Жыл бұрын
Fire Family, Playlist is on point!!!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kimdelorme63143 ай бұрын
What an exciting journey ❤❤❤
@onFIREfamily3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@miketee2444 Жыл бұрын
This is my first visit to your adventures. What's your ride? A Fairline? Kinda rare but I don't recognize the glimpse I got of her lines.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
A 2001 Cruisers Yachts 4450. We were looking for a 3 stateroom boat for our family and this model packs a whole lot into 45ft. Glad you found us!
@jasonschwartz1209 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Enjoy watching your videos. It's inspirational
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
@Godofthemoon1 Жыл бұрын
If you ever have to do shift’s again 5&5 are much easier than 3
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’m sure that would have resulted in us being much more well rested! Thanks for the tip.
@LScofield1 Жыл бұрын
Glad you made it safely. Nice job. Best of luck to you.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@davidingraham1989 Жыл бұрын
Hey Jen, nice sweater. The crab pots are still there. Waiting on another weather break in St. Pete and should leave tomorrow. May take in a few minutes at the Indy Car Series race which is tomorrow. We got here Thursday and NOISE from 9-6. Sounds like a bazillion bees. Thanks. D.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Nice! Safe travels and see you soon-ish!
@ralphholiman7401 Жыл бұрын
When we were younger, we always made the jump across, even going from Clearwater to Pensacola on occasion. But, now, in my sixties, I'm am a firm believer in the daylight only, Clearwater to Crystal River, Crystal River to Steinhatchie, Steinhatchie to Carrabelle way of getting across. I've just hit too much debris at night. Funny, I was watching your video, thinking, wait a minute, that was about the time I was in Carrabelle at C-Quarters. And, in your video, I see my truck parked there in the parking lot for just a second!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Ralph! Funny you were able to spot your truck! Interesting you’ve encountered debris on the crossing. Other than the crab pots close in, we haven’t heard of much trouble with that. A great warning to others, I suppose!
@ralphholiman7401 Жыл бұрын
@@onFIREfamily , no debris that ever sunk the boat. The worst one was what look like a board from a shipping pallet that the prop managed to imbed itself in one night (we wondered if we had hit that whole pallet that was just all that was left) the funny thing was it sliced into the wood from the edge a good 2 inches, and although there was no permanent damage, it was really hard to get off! In memory is right, it took us like half an hour to get this thing off in the middle of the night bobbing like a cork, LOL! And, yeah the crab pot floats are a pain at night when you can't dodge them. We have cut a few of those out of the running gear!
@lamoore8785 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@lou_chicago Жыл бұрын
Nice Job!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@CoastalBoating Жыл бұрын
Great video! Wait until you guys get up into the Chesapeake Crab Pots pretty much everywhere.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Yikes! Well, at least we’ll Be pro’s at spotting them now!
@lesliefleming43599 ай бұрын
On good Friday today I wish you a blessed Easter
@yippiecahier9253 Жыл бұрын
I had a Blenheim Cav named Ollie (mom was Bella!)... .Best dogs EVER!!!!!!!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
She is an awesome boat dog!
@corbinkelley26704 ай бұрын
just found your channel. subscribing because you pray and not afraid to show it
@onFIREfamily4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you found us!
@robertjohnson95711 ай бұрын
Great info!!’ Like very meaningful details.
@onFIREfamily10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@davidginting1231 Жыл бұрын
GOD bless you and your family
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That means a lot to us.
@brianhibbing1743 Жыл бұрын
Good job on the crossing and vid. We had similar conditions on our crossing, fairly calm seas and full moon. I will say we weren’t nearly as organized. Our group just agreed on a depart time and that was it. We went to Clearwater instead of TS. at about 9 knots. 180 miles in 18 hours. We waited in Carrabelle for 5 days and although I liked it there next time I am going use your plan and wait in PCB for a window.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
PCB was an excellent spot to wait. We only spent one night in Carrabelle and, nothing against the town, that was enough for us. Apalachicola was better but not our favorite either. I feel for the folks who get “stuck” there waiting on a weather window to cross.
@davidallen9526 Жыл бұрын
This was my first time viewing one of your videos. I think I made my mind up to subscribe when you had your prayer. Then I noticed the name of your boat and channel! I will be watching all your videos. Perhaps a good dose of binge viewing is in order. Hello from St.Louis Missouri.
@onFIREfamily11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words and welcome to the channel!
@MySORRELL Жыл бұрын
THANKS!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss Жыл бұрын
This was so interesting and informative, thank you for sharing.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JonathanHenderson-q2m Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Why 1 mile spacing?
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
That’s just what our group decided. Some captains wanted more, others wanted less. 1 mile made sense to me and allowed easy radar circle monitoring of the boat before and after me.
@coastfan24 Жыл бұрын
just found your channe; amd now i knowwhat im going to bingeforthe next 2 weeks hahaha
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Yeah, you have some catching up to do!
@mrzif0013 Жыл бұрын
great job and routines. tips and crossing. what the fuel burn at 7.5 knts your rpm at that speed... I see most going 20+knts.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
At 7knts (8mph), we get 1.8statute miles per gallon at 950rpm. This crossing was a little less efficient as we ran around 1100rpm to match the other boats.
@thatchh1 Жыл бұрын
Good job! Were you able to wash down your windshield before you arrived? Do you have a fresh water washdown for the anchor you could have sprayed? Even unzipping the canvas panel above and tossing a bucket of water on the windshield might help. It makes me nervous to see a big cloud of muck coming up when you maneuver into your slip. Must not be much depth there. I guess it's pretty flat and soft on the bottom in FL.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! No, we didn’t wash down before we arrived. We were afraid of making an even bigger mess and decreasing visibility even more. We don’t have an anchor wash down (sea water OR fresh) but we have options if needed. YES, we churned up some mud but we were still showing over a foot under our props as we came in. Just loose mud I suppose.
@greggummere7449 Жыл бұрын
Apologize for not reading all the comments...but, in the dark, how do you deal with the potential for floating debris such as logs, errant containers, anything that might damage the hull or prop?
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Radar for big objects should do well. Search light for anything else.
@greggummere7449 Жыл бұрын
Glad it went well for you all. Really enjoy all your videos.
@dagooos Жыл бұрын
Playing it safe!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Yes. Safe always pays off!
@chromdom9301 Жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, what was the book on tape?
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows: A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan Bradley (it’s the 4th in a series).
@johnschieffelin3226 Жыл бұрын
Well done! Good planning, good preparation, excellent crew. Happy the seas stayed relatively calm and a full moon helped you maintain vision of the waters around you. Surprised you got salt spray on your windshield heading into moderate seas at low speed -- have you found Witness to be a wet boat? The isinglass over the low windshield must be a hassle -- I had a boat with isinglass making up the entire windshield and disliked it intensely. It became almost opaque when covered with salt spray and there was no windshield wiper to clear rain off it. Running through busy New York City waters in a downpour was much more stressful due to hampered visibility through isinglass. Enjoyed sharing the trip with you -- fine video.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Generally, the Cruisers 4450 is pretty dry. We weren’t taking any waves over the bow, just wind picking up some spray I guess. I really dislike the transition from glass to isenglass. It’s in an awkward spot. If you sit, glass. If you stand, isenglass (or open air). I’d invest in higher quality strata glass that didn’t roll but snapped up or zipped off if this were our forever boat.
@stevebowman9357 Жыл бұрын
I'm curious if the Stay Cool was the boat in front of you. We are watching their videos as well.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Yes, they are. If you watch their crossing video you catch some glimpses of us!
@chromdom9301 Жыл бұрын
Actually seeing the sun dip under the horizon was incredible, but I didn't see a green flash! Guess it doesn't come through cameras...
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We’ve kept our eyes open for the green flash every time we get a chance!
@BonnieVolkle Жыл бұрын
Are the crab pots that abundant & dangerous?
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Yes! If you get one wrapped around a prop on a twin engine boat you can limp in. Single engine and you’re dead in the water. You can dive it with a knife or call for a tow.
@johnboyf-15vet51 Жыл бұрын
We have a GB’s 42 and did this trip 2 years ago but the other way. We went from Clearwater to Steinhatchee, then the next day to Apalachicola. We didn’t want to do the overnight cruising as my wife had no experience with boating. Great video. Since the cost of diesel has gone up so much I now cruise on one engine at 8 to 9 knots….the fuel economy is fantastic now…..have you tried that yet?
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Cool! No, we haven’t tried running on a single engine. We do run at 7kts (8mph) most of the time to save diesel. It’s about half the consumption of running 10mph so we’re very happy there.
@johnboyf-15vet51 Жыл бұрын
@@onFIREfamily with both engines at 8 knots I burn 7 to 8 gals per hour, at the same speed on one engine I burn 3.5 gals per hour. Of course I use both engines in and out of the marina or in and out of an inlet……..I have CAT 3208’s, 375 hp turbos……I also run on one for 4 hours then change to the other for 4…….
@garyamatthews1 Жыл бұрын
Where are you now? We are in Tavernier... 440 Endeavor Sea The Light
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
St. Augustine now.
@RebelCowboysRVs Жыл бұрын
Most electronics have a setting to lock the clock to one time zone. People like me who live in the boarder of two time zones usually keep ours locked. Otherwise your phone will change time every time you walk across the house as it hits the another tower. Its usually set to the time zone of the , nearest big city, where you work, or where your school is. So two people in the same house may be using two diffrent times. We get around the problems this creates because of slang names for the time zones. If I ask someone what time it is, they will say something like 5:30 fast time or 4:30 slow time. These mean the exact same time. Fast time being eastern time an slow time being central time. Birthday partys or christmas dinner are all given in times with this discriptor at the end. It sounds complicated but its not. If your clock is set to fast time an you are given an apointment in fast time, you change nothing. If you are given an apointment in slow time, you add one hour. The reason its simpler than it sounds is because you never change your time on your phone so you alway add one hour if given a time in slow time. Slow time people always use slow time an always subtract an hour when given a time in fast time. You do it without thinking which is way better than never knowing what time your phone is showing. The navy does something like that on ships as I understand it. They have ship time. Subs commonly use Greenwich meantime for their whole deployment. Ships can use that, their home base time or check an change times once a day based on the captain. But every clock on board is set to the same time an if changed, done by hand once a day. With the exception of the navigator an radio room. They have a second clock always set to local time for communicating with other ships. When I travel, my phone is still kept locked on Eastern time. Its easier to keep up if I do the conversion myself. If my phone is doing it, I am always second guessing it. Has it updated or not? Its hard to know unless you have it locked. Though one clock you never change an one that is changed by hand as you cross time zones would also work well. More work but less confusion once you get use to it. An you always know at a glance what time it is where you are an at home if you want to call home.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Living right between time zones must be challenge! At least for us it was one night! Now, we get to navigate daylight savings change…
@randolphbehm877 Жыл бұрын
The Chesapeake Bay is one big crab pot mine field...
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We will keep a sharp watch. So far, we’ve not caught one but know many who have…
@TheCobraman4525 күн бұрын
The nautical term is “Watch”, not “Shift”.
@onFIREfamily23 күн бұрын
Thanks
@benjamingillespie8842 Жыл бұрын
You could always go for a traditional watch pattern: Forenoon - 0800 to 1200 Afternoon - 1200 to 1600 First Dog - 1600 to 1800 Second Dog - 1800 to 2000 First - 2000 to 0000 Middle - 0000 to 0400 Morning - 0400 to 0800
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We’re not pro’s but that sounds pretty reasonable!
@philCTO Жыл бұрын
What are the "crab pods" he keeps talking about? Guessing that some crab nets that could get stuck in the prop??? Maybe?
@michaelstaruszkiewicz8798 Жыл бұрын
Why don't you have lighting rigged for RED so your night vision stays intact? I would not operate a vessel at night without adequate night vision; also 1 nautical mile separation for formation cruising is kind of tight IMHO. I made quite a few night surface underways on 2 fast attack submarines and proper vision was essential. The porpoises & dolphins were just the Best; also ran into schools of flying fish while transitting to our dive point from Charleston, SC.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We dimmed all the screens and the lights were only on for filming (otherwise we kept it as dark as we could). If we did more of this sort of thing, red lights for sure.
@ejr5480 Жыл бұрын
1’ seas, with 2’ swells?!! Who are these people? 😂😂
@michiganengineer8621 Жыл бұрын
For those who may be wondering why you want to verify your radar imaging when the "mk1 Eyeball" is at 100% it is to make sure that you know what you're seeing on the radar screen when the eyeball is at 0/0. Possibly the only group that are believers more than those in foxholes are those who venture into deep water. Doesn't matter if you're military or not, all it takes is seeing IN PERSON, Mother Nature in a hissy fit to know that you better start praying! For me, it was taking "green water" onto the flight deck of a Forrestal class carrier. Congratulations on your longest passage on the Loop! Unless you decide to sidetrack to the Bahama's, this _should_ have been your longest trek between ports/marinas!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We are novices at radar but knew enough to use it effectively. It’s definitely our longest passage (but stay tuned for our crossing to Key West and our trip over to the Bahamas. Some long days lately!
@thomasdaturtle8216 Жыл бұрын
great vid
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@seanogs Жыл бұрын
Where does the dog go poo? Looked a several youtubers to follow on there journey, I will be following ya'll. Thanks for posting the videos.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We have some fake turf on the bow that she regularly uses.
@seanogs Жыл бұрын
@@onFIREfamily lol. That's great, I love it. I will have to use that. Thank you much.
@paulkelly473110 ай бұрын
If you didn't eat at the Fisherman's Wife you lose!. I always cross from Carabelle to Clearwater at night... the Gulf usually sleeps at night. Usually hit the Clearwwater Bridge at Sun up. My boat is quite a bit larger than yours, so I can't turn to Clearwater Marina after the bridge but continue on to the ICW before turning to port. Crab pots are everywhere, be vigilant.
@onFIREfamily10 ай бұрын
We did! We had a lovely birthday dinner there for a fellow looper. Yeah, the crab pots are no joke.
@lilricky2515 Жыл бұрын
Wow IGA! I didn't think they still existed.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
I know, right? 😂
@timh647 Жыл бұрын
What was your speed for the crossing?
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
8knots or 9.6mph is what our group decided. There was a faster group and a slower group that night as well. Our normal speed is 7knots (8mph).
@mattgreven7615 Жыл бұрын
What vessel are you in? Are you using an autopilot? great video!
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
It’s a 2001 Cruisers Yachts 4450. Yes, we have auto pilot and although it is capable of automatically following waypoints, we simply set a heading manually and lock it in, occasionally making adjustments by a degree or two here and there.
@mattgreven7615 Жыл бұрын
@@onFIREfamily very nice. Thank you for the reply-following your journey as we plan for ours in a few years! Godspeed.
@rogerharrison7609 Жыл бұрын
You should seriously consider adding line cutters to you propeller shafts. They have saved me numerous times. Glad to see Stay Cool and Sea Shine in you flotilla. I’ve followed both for quite awhile. I am planning to meet Malcom and Rachel in the Bahamas in a couple of weeks. Maybe I’ll even get a chance to meet you guys on the Eastern Seaboard or on the Erie Canal. Keep an eye out for “Mist Opprtunities” 😃😃
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
We will keep an eye out for you! It would be great to connect along our journey!
@humbledsparrows46873 ай бұрын
When I hear folks say cell phones are not working, I always like to ask if you ever considered getting your amateur radio license? I’m an amateur radio operator extra class and I talk to other amateur radio operators hundreds to thousands of miles away on High Frequency HF. Also, there is a daily mariners net check in for boaters all around the world.
@onFIREfamily3 ай бұрын
That would be a great idea!
@humbledsparrows46873 ай бұрын
@@onFIREfamily it’s pretty easy to get your license, just have to buy the books, study the questions and answers and take the exam. I’m in East Texas and talked to a guy in Australia the other morning.
@stevelowery6876 Жыл бұрын
You can't just make a backing in seem like it was easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy... lol
@Tabatha-ou5wn Жыл бұрын
How long have you homeschooled the kids?
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
This is our eighth year so transitioning it to the boat was relatively easy compared to some families who decide to do this trip and have never homeschooled before.
@markduncan669010 ай бұрын
Plenty of Chitter Chatter!
@onFIREfamily10 ай бұрын
Sure!
@captainkrunch637211 ай бұрын
Wouldn't it be better to be rigged for red at night to save your night vision.
@onFIREfamily11 ай бұрын
If you routinely pilot at night, yes. This was our one and only non daylight passage.
@santiagovasquez1404 Жыл бұрын
😃
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
👍
@loamy4 ай бұрын
Team Ned Flanders.
@onFIREfamily4 ай бұрын
😂
@chrisclarke7828 Жыл бұрын
I dont know if it was the right call.
@onFIREfamily Жыл бұрын
Everybody has to make their own decision! Some choose daylight only, others the 3-day Big Bend. Overnight has always been our preference and we’re glad we waited for such an amazing night!
@chrisclarke7828 Жыл бұрын
@@onFIREfamily i never watched, you asked a question, i answered, l never watch anything asking questions, just block channel
@robisvicius40766 ай бұрын
Nice boat and family, but let the kids sleep and sail that boat by your self like thru captain
@onFIREfamily6 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment but looking back on this crossing the kids still remember it as one of their high points of the whole 7000mile loop. Glad we had them participate.
@garymichaelwilson26877 ай бұрын
Would have like it if you didn't do an hour by hour play.
@onFIREfamily7 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback.
@aprilsmith60804 ай бұрын
Why are your children taking shifts?! They need to sleep!!
@onFIREfamily4 ай бұрын
They still remember it as one of the best parts of our trip. And they usually got plenty of sleep on the loop!
@wesleyferguson69324 ай бұрын
It's only a short period of time.
@onFIREfamily4 ай бұрын
@@wesleyferguson6932 Yes. And it has stuck with them as a memorable experience. (In a positive way).
@ejr5480 Жыл бұрын
Can they go any slower?
@ejr5480 Жыл бұрын
They are worried about hitting crab pots at 5 mph?!! Such novices!😂
@Sannop247 ай бұрын
I’ve seen several of your posts. Chill dude. Anyone reading your posts is laughing at you, not them.
@ejr5480 Жыл бұрын
I guess I’m too experienced at blue water boating to be able to tolerate this guy. I drive my 38’ Formula from Point Pleasant NJ to Nantucket 3 or 4 times a summer alone. I usually cruise at 35-40 knots. Never a problem with lobster pots. But then again I’m not an idiot.
@deepstate65989 ай бұрын
your self assessment seems a little off
@ejr5480 Жыл бұрын
I can feel my intellect getting sucked out of me as I watch and listen to these people!
@deepstate65989 ай бұрын
doesn't sound like there was much to be sucked out in the first place
@Sannop247 ай бұрын
You probably have never been out on a boat.
@ejr5480 Жыл бұрын
They check the engines every hour?!!! What buffoons!!!