S3#34. The REAL TRUTH about Shallow Draft! Portofino 52. Atlantic Crossing arrival in USA

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Join the Barefoot Doctors for the completion of the trans-Atlantic voyage as they travel through St Thomas and the Bahamas to arrive in the USA. Facing 38 knot squalls and the worst section of the whole journey for the new crew, we get to St Thomas and meet up with Sailing SISU's Erik and Petra for a night of entertainment and DEEP discussions!
We sail on from St Thomas, that was really disappointing with foreigners being ripped off (it seems) rating the question that the Caribbean Pirates of old are now taxi drivers and politicians.....
We sail on through the Bahamas where we have a swim in the beautiful waters and it brings back memories of our BURNT Leopard 50 and the memories of pain, loss and apprehension...
We sail on to the USA and over the 7m deep Great Bahama Banks for 100nm and it brings up the facts about why SHALLOW DRAFT and beachable boats, like the Porotofino 52 are so great....
My departure from the boat in Fort Lauderdale is the closing of one chapter and the start of another with the days to getting back together with Eli, getting closer and closer....
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[@seawench555]

Now that I've dried my Tears, I wish to express my immense respect to u All, for a phenomenal passage in a brand new Vessel. Huge congratulations to Grandma Eli and Grandad John, there's nothing like holding the new born babe of ur child.💖 Capt John ur presentation of this Voyage was perfect, ur descriptions, thoughts and feelings I'm sure were felt by all of the Barefoot Sailing Tribe. Much love and again huge Respect and Admiration of all the Crew of Seasential. 🇦🇺🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

How sweet - thank you so much, Karlene!

[@WillN2Go1]

Just scratched St Thomas off my list. I've never minded paying higher fees than local people, but 5x and X everybody, so in your case $90 for a $3 ride? I get the message -- don't bother coming here. There is no place on earth like the Bahamas. Once I visited and sailed there I couldn't imagine a life that didn't include the Bahamas. It stands out in photos from space. The people are wonderful. And it has the third highest per capita income in the Americas. Truly it's paradise.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

HI Will and thanks for the comments again! yes when there is profiteering, it does not leave a nice taste in the mouth but the Bahamas is just gorgeous....

[@gbsailing9436]

Another great sailing episode John. I hope you lactite-d those grub screws!?! Great navigational info in this episode. I'll bet you'll be looking forward to being able to use the forward steps in the Portofino? I glad you all had a great sail up the east coast and over all! hope you have a wonderful reunion with Eli, and that I may be able to catch you both over the Festive season. You really need that hair gell! LOL.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks again Garth. Yes the reunion with Eli was fantastic and we will be back in Dec.... You should see my hair now - still not cut!!!

[@gbsailing9436]

🤣🤣🤣@@barefootdoctorssailing8567

[@keithb2338]

Such a beautiful message John. Sending enormous hugs to both you and Elly as you navigate your way through this journey from tragedy and despair to hope and new adventures! ❤🙏👏🏻

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks very much for your support and kind words, Keith! We have really kept it all private because of the legal process that has been under way but we hope that it is almost over. We will share that story and the cause of the fire when all the legals are closed.

[@tinytoons2517]

I can see why she is the love of your life, you both look like a beautiful and steadfast couple and I do see the love.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Tiny - very kind of you!

[@juliazentner681]

Beautiful video and congratulations on new grandbaby!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

You are so kind, Julia. Thanks very much!

[@MrJerobona]

Beautiful episode!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Glad you liked it Jero!

[@warrenpowell6570]

Beautiful episode. I thoroughly enjoyed it 😊

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Glad you enjoyed it, Warren! A bit more personal touches as most folk are not aware of the background...

[@ianh2674]

Great video folks and liked your private thoughts on not giving up on “whatever” when ever life throws things at you.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Ian - yes, we always have tried to keep the end point / dream in focus and then do what we need to do. We also had to make a decision not to let other people's bad attitudes / decisions (eg delayed insurance payout) stop us from moving forward to do the things that were important to us...

[@markushofbauer8113]

Thank you ,for the blowing mind , emotional video . Thank you very much ...😊😊😊❤

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Marcus! Glad you liked it....

[@marktaylor484]

Outstanding! Well done all.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your regular comments Mark!

[@armbandful]

The seagull at the end only has one leg.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

We noticed that too! It seems to be quite common cause we had a one legged seagull that visited our home in Mackay almost every day ( we called him “one leg”) and then we have seen other one legged seagulls quite often… Any idea of how it happens?

[@captainrehab2047]

His homemade rum punch isn’t bad. I have bought some fruits from him before. Rodney bay and Marigot bay are decent stops.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Nice to hear from you again, Capt! You guys are so lucky to be so close to be able to go there from year to year while we have to sail half way around the world to get there!!!

[@svkimbara5829]

I agree with your sentiments about shallow draft and beaching etc and love the concept of folding daggerboards. I would worry about the folding mechanism becoming jammed with algae/barnacles or sand after you have beached. Are there built in safeguards to minimise this (other than anti-fouling of course which is never 100% effective)?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks for the support and comments! Very good point you make... It will be easier to clean this centreboard than daggerboards to because it is only the width of the keel and not all the way up so using a paint scraper we can get any barnacles off relatively easily and it will be up and down on a regular basis so the stuff should never grow that much to block it... We have not discuss the possibility of rubber flaps to keep all the growth out but I am not sure if that will just add to the difficulty of cleaning - that will be decided closer to the time after discussion with Raffaele.

[@waltervanderboor]

Say hi to Frik... small world.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Would do Walter, but we have left already and they will probably be in Granada by now!

[@nikolaimariaromanov8384]

👌🥰

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Guys!

[@rickcreel3657]

Good Deal! Did boat insurance come through or are they soaring to new heights with the Jack Ass Penguins!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Hi Rick! We have not had the finalisation of the process yet but we do see the light on the horizon. We hope to get a resolution soon with the aid of lawyers (unfortunately) and will let every one know when the process is finalised. It's been a long time without that significant amount of money so produced some interesting challenges for us along the way...

[@rickcreel3657]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 Lawyers charge a lot of money very unfortunate

[@Lucky_Red_Fish]

Didn't you have an objective of doing doctoring to remote places as you sail around the world?

[@rb6662]

They have carried out those medical needs, I wonder if there is insurance recovery news?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks for your comment "Lucky". Yes we do always provide medical help wherever we are and to to other folk at a distance. That has occurred over several seasons in the Pacific (New Cal/ Vanuatu, PNG) and when we sailed to INdonesia and East Timor. Our season in the Bahamas also resulted in quite a lot of work of both physical and mental health (dislocated shoulders, Ear drum problems and active suicidal treatment, and others). With us in the Med at present, it is mainly mental health that we provide as the health systems are quite good for the physical health sides. However even last week we were dealing with a seriously depressed person struggling in a foreign country and we provided the tools to increase his resilience and get through the challenges to keep going and get "free". Mostly when we are in developed countries it is the mental health (and skin cancer) that we help with but at all times, we provide long distance help (phone or computer calls) to advise on all medical matters. The free TUFMINDS program is available on any smartphone so anyone with stress, depression, anxiety as well as simple things like self esteem or insomnia can get active treatments at any time - this is being used in 65 countries and is saving lives from suicide on a regular basis....

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks RB for the concern! The Insurance recovery process still under way and we are hoping to get some outcome from the insurance company in the near future and when we do, we will let everyone know. SO it is still under way - but we finally have movement and the end point is in sight!!!

[@harleyfreeriderzynra9554]

Frikin Petra lol

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

:):)

[@F3DD1]

am interesting to buy a portofino 52 at dubai but i am 77 year old and i want a roller furled mainsail in the mast. am french excuse me for my linguage. if it is possible i go to dubai, i prefere security et no the spead. if it not possible i take a sloop of Amel 50 , i have actually a super maramu but i have tried a catamaran i love this boat to confort etc..Thanks bertrand After try yourself the 52 what it is neccesary to change or modification !!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Hi Bertrand, thanks for watching and for your comments. If you are interested in seeing the Portofino and going to Dubai, Raffaele will be happy to show you around and give you whatever info you need. The internal structures are completely adjustable so you can modify your internals as you please - that is the beauty of a personally built boat. The AMels and Supermaramu would be the boat I got if I was doing monohulls but cats are so much easier and more civilised to live aboard. Send Raffaele and email at [e-mail]. We will be there at the end of this month to look at the progress of our 52 so that will be very exciting... Good luck and hope to see you in Dubai!

[@jamieweyndling1861]

Did all the non US citizens have B1 visas to get into USA?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Hi Jamie, yes that right. We all needed to have those while entering on a private boat but if you fly in on commercial flights or ships, the online ESTA is fine. The B1 visa is quite a hassle to obtain and you are meant to be in your country of origin to apply - not easy when you are sailing around the world!

[@user-df5zq9up3t]

Its a game played all over the world. Rip the tourist off

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Sad but true...

[@BOARDMAN16456]

WHEN I HEAR OF PEOPLE GETTING CHARGED $90 FOR A LOCAL TAXI, I THINK, IF PEOPLE PAY THAT THEN IT SERVES THEMSELF RIGHT, CLEAR TO MUCH MONEY OR FEAR TO OPEN THERE MOUTH AND TELL THEM,,WWWOW $15 OR GTF, LOCALS ARE $3,, NEVER IN A 100 YRS WOULD I ENTERTAIN A RODENT TRYING TO CHARGE ME THAT,,IT BOILS MY BLOOD TO THINK OF IT, MAY SOUND BAD BUT I WOULD LOVE TO LEARN THEM A LESSON AND RIP THE TOURIST RUG FROM UNDER THEM AND SEE HOW THEY SURVIVE, NOT AT ALL, AND LIKE YOUS SAID NO ONE WANT TO GO BACK WHEN 2 MINS ON THE ISLAND AND TRYING TO HIT YOU FOR OVER 200 FOR BOTH WAYS RETURN IN A SMELLY CARDBOARD TAXI,THE ONES WHO CHARGE THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED AND DELETED FROM THE ISLAND, ~#SCUMBAGS #STMARTINTAXISCAM #BAREFOOTDOCTORS RESPECT TO U GUYS~#SCOTLAND

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks, Boardman for your support and certainly, like you, we just try to avoid supporting people and places that do not support everyone equally. It is a form of discrimination with the assumption that if you are a visitor (tourist) you are rich!