S4E10 Solo Atlantic Crossing: Sailing the Atlantic Ocean Alone in a 21ft Home Built Sailboat Pt10

[@michaelhamway2776]

Loved that the passing ship recognized you. What a great greeting from the captain 👍

[@RoversAdventure]

Yes it was! Thanks for the comment Michael.

[@MrArray1967]

😂🎌

[@SavingMaverick55]

Lol. I recognized that as sarcastic dry humor the moment he said it.

[@RimasMeleshyus]

Amazing voyage though the Atlantic ocean 🌊⛵ many thanks . Brave sailor with a big experience of sailing .I wish you a fear of winds and following seas

[@japhillipscpa]

Even if you think it is safe in the cockpit area, you should always be wearing a safety harness in the open ocean. Especially since you are sailing solo. May you always have fair winds and following seas.

[@wahid-lg1kk]

Ya no kidding.. I wear one on calm flat seas 20 miles offshore. Essentially, always. Discipline requires habit.

[@Paco-p6e]

Having spent most of my adult life at sea, I enjoy the sailing, but what is priceless to me are your perspectives on life in general. Thank you for sharing . I grew up off the grid in a remote fishing village, your comments are spot on.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you very much for this comment

[@hecdc305]

She handles very well in the rough seas. The extra work you did on the keels is paying off now. Be safe and thanks for the video.

[@RoversAdventure]

Absolutely

[@chrismazuzan2427]

Much, much more than the best sailing channel, this is stunning in its production values and poetry of life! ❤️☮️🌈⛵️

[@RoversAdventure]

Wow, thank you!

[@japeltoni]

Excellent video Alan again! Your rhythm of shooting calm passage in story telling while there are 10ft waves in the background is just hard to beat from the dynamic drama point of view. Your professional approach to issues, whatever they are, must come only from years of experience and iterative self-development, not forgetting God’s leading and protection. Stay well and healthy as you are 🙏. With high respect, Janne/Finland

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you for another terrific comment my friend.

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

Again and again, thank you for sharing your journey. Your life perspectives are really cool too. One day I hope to follow your path... one day. Fair winds.

[@RoversAdventure]

Go for it!

[@shawnlund]

I can eat the same thing everyday as well. Makes meal prep and planning pretty simple. Thanks for sharing your adventure, I’m completely hooked on the idea that you can travel the world being pushed by the wind.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@ianjones1118]

Your organization, preparedness and the cleanliness of Wave Rover are so calming in such an unpredictable environment. Great video!

[@RoversAdventure]

In my opinion it's all part of seamanship

[@bernardszirth9665]

Loved to go back in time and hear about Gabriola Island in BC…. What an amazing adventure you have both forged :)

[@RoversAdventure]

It was a long time ago but one of those moments that is crystal clear in my memory.

[@sebinasia]

Just beautiful. It's as though you, your ship and the environment are becoming as one. In my sailing experience, adverse weather conditions have always felt like something negative that needs to be tackled and overcome, you seem able to embrace it as part of the larger experience of sailing, it's wonderful to see.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you. Adapting and embracing to the changing faces of the sea has been a theme of my voyages.

[@tamar5261]

Looks awesome Allan, almost makes me want to get a boat..

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@MrArray1967]

Forge your own adventure 😂

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Brilliant view of that sunrise! Loved your camping story … my wife and I had a similar experience when we had our first canoe camping adventure … once that first portage is behind you the experience becomes magical. Very interesting to see the ship alert system in action and how about her WR salute … very cool. Thanks for the self steering top tip … well described. Speaking of the Mk lll, my OCD gets triggered every time I see those two shackles on the control arms … why are they hooked on differently? Probably just me but one of them could do with being repositioned. Hold fast! ⛵️🇨🇦⚓️😄

[@RoversAdventure]

I should have seen and fixed the shackles

[@markgallagher1376]

So cool the ship crew were fans of yours.

[@RoyCook-f1t]

Hi Captain, very interesting as always, me being Yeoman of signals at the Royal Natal Y/C and a radio ham like the semaphore comment. the shock cord on the self-steering excellent, after 60 years sailing under 30 ft yachts never too old to learn. Captain Cook 80, Durban S.A.

[@RoversAdventure]

Great to hear from SA. and a small boat skipper

[@hstrinzel]

FANTASTIC journey. Thank you so much for sharing! Your spirit of adventure colors over into my own life. Thank you!

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@asd67lkj]

Amazing that both you and the other ship used and could understand semaphore.. Bit of a lost art these days. Must have been great to be recognized . The AIS would have given them your name...

[@claverton]

A good choice of music you chose to put with the segment where you were talking about camping at Gabriola Island. Beautiful tones.

[@roberth7894]

You remind me of Sven Yrvind, another solo sailor who has been hand building his boats for many years. Fair seas to you!

[@rima9046]

Wave rover is now your tent. It gives you safety and comfort.

[@RoversAdventure]

Exactly

[@richarddaken6770]

Great video 💯... Always looking forward to the next!

[@RoversAdventure]

More to come!

[@54Berra]

It is hard to imagine a better boat than yours for solo ocean sailing. If anything at all could improve I guess it would be insulation. Maybe possible to build a similar boat using 7 cm divinycell board instead of marine plywood? About this off-grid stuff I feel that the real reason you can be off-grid at all is actually the grid. Your boat is built and in most details consists of material imported to you from the grid. The boat is an idustrial product put together by you and I feel you have made a beautiful job doping that. I love your videos. Many thanks!!

[@RoversAdventure]

The boat could easily be built of other materials. We spoke of that during the planning phase of the design but discounted it due to the cost. The design was to be accessible to builders of limited means.

[@CowboyStag]

Groovy action on the Atlantic -- From Mousetown Florida where the Gulf comes to us

[@RoversAdventure]

Fantastic. Gulf comes to us

[@sailawayteam]

Having a strong boat in the ocean is comforting, but having a Mrs. Wave Rover back home taking care of the rhododendrons is at least equally comforting!

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm a fortunate man

[@kweetje]

This is totally normal and calm passage weather. Be happy !

[@harryminaker6037]

Good Day - Excellent segment, particularly your sharing the AIS system in operation. Greatly appreciated. Best of all luck!

[@RoversAdventure]

Many thanks!

[@JayWalksAround]

Out there living the dream!

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm very lucky to be able to do this

[@stephanswart3981]

How I envy you. Fair winds my friend from Soyth Africa.

[@brianfields4479]

Thanks for sharing, as always, a very enjoyable video. Best wishes : brian in nz.

[@RoversAdventure]

Great to hear from NZ

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@RoversAdventure Following from Brisbane, Australia.

[@RoversAdventure]

@@wyattfamily8997 I have so many fond memories of my time back on the Brisbane river

[@39Thorns]

You've clearly done your homework on nutrition, perfect strategy for sustaining yourself during a passage where mealtimes might be irregular for whatever reason. Fish oils, tallow, eggs...this squares with everything I've learned too. If you ever get the chance, please speak on your previous experience with a metal boat and why you chose to go with plywood for this build. Because as with nutrition, it seems you've put a lot of consideration into the whole thing and I'd like to follow the paths of your reasoning. I myself would like to build (something sized more for a couple to spend whole seasons on), but am still up in the air about steel vs plywood. I keep circling back to a Brent boat in my thinking, or a larger Wave Rover style if one is on the horizon.

[@RoversAdventure]

Good idea for a video. Will try to do something when I am in the Azores

[@johnlawrence7268]

I have a friend who lives on Mudge Island just off Gabriola Island. To get there from Vancouver you first get a ferry to Nanaimo, then another ferry to Gabriola Island then row over to Mudge Island. What a journey but not half as exciting as you're experiencing at the moment.

[@RoversAdventure]

Many's a time Mrs Rover and I made that journey from Nanaimo.

[@simonhjc]

Re inlook at the junk rig the more I understand just how effective, simple and safe it is

[@boathemian7694]

Awesome dude.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks!

[@lindamanderson62]

I love that the other ship sent you a message - cool!! OK I've been wondering about something...how come there haven't been any birds or dolphins sailing/flying along with you? I watched the Golden Globe race and sometimes flying fish landed right on their deck - just in time for breakfast lol

[@RoversAdventure]

I find that the flying fish are quite a bit further south of me.

[@sanchezshots]

Learn to cook rice and bean ,share with yours omelet .Nut maket a good snack Keep up with the good sailing Saludos desde Marina del Rey California.

[@RoversAdventure]

I don't eat carbs and I'm happy and healthy with my diet

[@nigelpeter418]

Grat blog😊

[@huntsail3727]

Enjoyed this video, particulary the explanation of how you use the AIS. A very impressive system. In the comments you said, "You can break any habit in three weeks." You are sharing a lot of what sounds like hard earned wisdom as you sail. Are there any books or authors you have found that have particularly impressed you that you would be willing to share?

[@RoversAdventure]

I loved reading Lin and Larry Pardy's books about sailing. I would have to think hard about my other choices. Great question

[@huntsail3727]

@@RoversAdventure Thank you, for the recommendations.

[@Michael-f6g3m]

We appreciate you sharing your adventures. We are bracing for Hurricane rain and wind here in Georgia. Be safe friend. Thoughts and prayers 🙏 from Georgia. GaMike

[@RoversAdventure]

Hunker down my friend and be safe

[@jamesadams1064]

I’m curious as to what you feel the differences are between the new Wave Rover and the Conteesa? Fair winds and following seas, Captain.

[@RoversAdventure]

video coming after this passage

[@Paul3364]

Another great video Alan. Does your wife ever join you on your adventures ?

[@RoversAdventure]

She doesn't like sailing but will be joining me in Ireland

[@roberthead3984]

Hi Alan im a huge fan such an inspiration. Was wondering. I know the reasoning behind your diet, but do you get sick of it.

[@RoversAdventure]

Not at all

[@redwood1957]

Looks like there is not a bit of stress on the rigging nice. What ais program was running on you tablet? Thank you God bless

[@RoversAdventure]

Vesper 8000

[@DecathlonG-BTXX]

You look hardened or wiser than when you was in ya 26footer!

[@RoversAdventure]

I worked on getting into better shape for this voyage

[@DrSurf-fx4gf]

Oh man you have to change your breakfast choice, I gave it a try and figured out that I'm not a big fan of canned mackerel.

[@RoversAdventure]

lol, I love it

[@peterb9038]

Foxtrot Yankee Oscar Alpha

[@williamwithrington7937]

Did you watch Sven’s Yrvinds clip today. He mentioned your air system.

[@RoversAdventure]

I don't follow his channel. Will try to find it.... Just found it. Lol, I didn't ask him about his system, he had contacted me but I felt that his system was inadequate for air flow so I went with the air only system. I didn't realize that his feelings were hurt about this. This is not the first time that he has been negative about me sadly as others have mentioned his comments in the past.

[@williamwithrington7937]

@@RoversAdventure That's a shame that he has been negative. I think you have it right - he might be a bit envious of your path. Like I said before, you are my favorite sailing channel. I also follow Sam Holmes. But your channel is comprehensive - master carpentry, adventure, nutrition/lifestyle - I learn so much! Sven is interesting to follow for his inventions, but it's more like watching Dick Van Dyke in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang... He loves Divinycell for it's strength and insulation factors.

[@RoversAdventure]

@@williamwithrington7937 Thanks for saying that. Inciteful comment.

[@woodwind1335]

Had to duck under cover and batten down the hatches here in Florida for an hurricane and I’ve gotten my Wi-Fi back and I see Wave Rover hasn’t posted for six days. Can someone up date me on Alan‘s progress? I’m not sure what’s going on with him. Had some pretty tough storms out in the Atlantic. I’m just wondering how he is doing. Thanks

[@alanbutterworth4219]

Hey Alan, I presume Waverover is not dancing about on Francopan's AIS monitor?

[@RoversAdventure]

It would look steady

[@Gostwick]

Alan, we all want to know. Did those omlettes not give you terrible gas? Although I guess it wouldn't matter too much, 800miles off shore?

[@RoversAdventure]

lol, no gas. Probably has to do with no carbohydrates with my meal

[@josepedromartinez]

Bravo Zulu

[@karlberardi4351]

I would be craving some ketchup by now.

[@RoversAdventure]

You can break any habit in 3 weeks

[@MrArray1967]

That's where the Danish tin mackerel comes in with its tomato sauce.

[@Cptnbond]

Consider your food strategy, what was your body starting weight, and do you expect to gain or lose weight when you finally arrive at Horta?

[@RoversAdventure]

I expect that I will lose a little bit, but nothing like previous voyages

[@alangurley4152]

AHOY CAPT. ROVER, REALLY ENJOY LIVING THE ADVENTURE THROUGH YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS....I HAVE BEEN DYING TO ASK YOU WHY YOU COVER YOUR SHIP STORES EGGS IN VASELINE??? YOU POINTED OUT A FEW VIDEOS BACK, BUT DID NOT EXPLAIN WHY....PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU CAN....BE SAFE...AND STAY SHARP!

[@RoversAdventure]

if eggs are washed then the protective coating that the hen puts on the egg is removed so I coat them in Vaseline. This preserves them.

[@naignildoi826]

do you carry a spare sail on these trips ?????

[@RoversAdventure]

No but I carry repair supplies

[@Trevlead]

How is your solar power holding up on cloudy days?

[@RoversAdventure]

covering that in the next video

[@mcrumph]

I admire a great many things about what you are doing. However, I, personally, could not eat the same thing day in, day out. No hot sauce? Peppers, jalapenos & otherwise? Onions, olives, artichokes, tomatoes? Cheese, Oh, the cheese? & don't get me started on bread (or lack there of); I could not take it. & is that the only meal you eat in a day? Anyway, I'm glad you are enjoying yourself. Cheers.

[@RoversAdventure]

lol.

[@captainjimolchs]

Condiments encourage overeating. If the food is of good quality, it tastes good. Sven Yrwind goes hundreds of days eating the same thing, once per day, without cooking.

[@EricMilewski]

Cool Which app are you using on your tablet in this video for AIS ?

[@RoversAdventure]

Vesper 8000

[@EricMilewski]

@@RoversAdventure Thanks!

[@TotallyRealFBIAgent]

Is it self righting?

[@RoversAdventure]

Absolutely

[@boathemian7694]

Ever been to Montague harbor?

[@RoversAdventure]

I have been there but not by boat.

[@captdavec590]

What is your position? (Can you give us a lat/lon position each broadcast? Thanks

[@Andrey-z9m]

👍👍👍👏

[@marcgatto9675]

Yer funny t'day b'y😅.

[@atatterson6992]

Is there a reason you call the seas in meters and then convert to feet? Seemed a bit odd...

[@RoversAdventure]

The vast majority of my audience views from the USA

[@jamesdumazel5099]

Your vessel looks very stable. How long is the keel?

[@RoversAdventure]

each keel is about 3ft

[@eamonpif]

AIS last south the baily where you now , ?

[@RoversAdventure]

All will become clear soon enough

[@bilbywalkabout2969]

With that diet does it provide enough vitamin C dont want you to get scurvy 😊

[@RoversAdventure]

Scurvy doesn't affect folks who are on a low carb diet (or no carb like me)

[@bilbywalkabout2969]

@@RoversAdventure thats interesting

[@richarddaken6770]

So true.... I've been strictly beef and pork carnivore for about 5 years now and I'm doing better in my 40's than than any other time in my whole life (lighter, stronger​, and more/better energy than ever could have imagined!)@@RoversAdventure

[@cgnicolis]

@@bilbywalkabout2969 Lack of carbs is not known to be protective against scurvy.

[@bilbywalkabout2969]

@@cgnicolis actually it is apparently, the carbs inhibit the body absorbing vitamin C and meat actually contains sufficient vitamin C to supply the body’s needs - I did a bit of research

[@nessuno1948]

You should switch to relative motion, not real. Relative gives what you see in real life if you are moving. If the function is possible with AIS, though.

[@thomasplower367]

He is a trained Naval Officer. Navies use true North presentations on all radar repeaters and tactical displays. It's what he's used to. Relative motion is just as good, it all depends on what you are comfortable with.

[@simonhjc]

You dont need much to have much

[@RoversAdventure]

Beautifully said my friend

[@stephanswart3981]

Sorry, South. 😂

[@108bonsai]

Catching fresh fish instead of that horrible cans?

[@cpobyrne1]

Hope your wife's rhododendrons are doing ok! ~~~_/) ~~~

[@RoversAdventure]

She's a great gardener.

[@LNM0000]

fuckin hell mate, hope you're not using the inside bog...

[@Marrio49]

What would you do if a totally unpredictable severe storm were to hit?? Like the Edmond Fitzgerald did? Hope you have a good life insurance plan that covers you.

[@jocko_]

I get seasick just watching this video. Methinks I would not be a good sailor.

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@tommymorrison6478]

The amount of time this guy has his camera pointed squarely at himself indicates he REALLY wants your attention.

[@captainjimolchs]

What else to see?

[@tommymorrison6478]

@@captainjimolchs You don't know? Do you think he went to sea to look at himself? Possibly.

[@captainjimolchs]

Perhaps Beach Blanket Bingo is more to your taste.

[@tommymorrison6478]

@@captainjimolchs Nope. Though almost anything would be an improvement. Keep trying though.