S4E14 Sailing the Atlantic Ocean Solo in a 21ft Home Built Sailboat Pt14

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Love the simplicity of the self steering system.💖

[@RoversAdventure]

I do too

[@Retiredfirefighter]

Fantastic. Thankyou for taking me on your adventure

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alanchisholm6969]

HiAlan Look foward to watching your progress, it would be interesting to see your position on a chart as you go along.

[@tomwaite4594]

Alan and Andy, I still am in awe of the daily averages of this marvelous pocket cruiser. Light or heavy air she really outperforms many 30-35 foot traditional cruisers. Well done, John Guzwell is smiling down on both of you today

[@calanmacleod3948]

She’s a wonderfull vessel, carving her way through the ocean with very little input from the skipper.

[@RoversAdventure]

so true

[@emptywig]

Another great video! You can skip the Vasoline on the eggs if you flip them every few days.

[@RoversAdventure]

I do both

[@oceanictranquility7782]

Goodmorning, The sailing you've achieved and the imaginative work you, and your team, has put in to the design and activation of your vessel, shows what can be done when a little bit of positive thinking is pressed to the project. Thanks for your 'ocean view' sections of the Rover Videos, and ofcourse the food. Best, David

[@RoversAdventure]

Very nice! I really enjoyed your comment and will pass onto the team

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Staying ahead of chafing is an important part of the ship’s daily routine … especially so it would seem with a junk rig. Great to see the Mk lll doing its thing in light air. Having continuous weather routing must be a great comfort … methinks it will be a critical part of the success of your circumnavigation. Hold fast! ⛵️🇨🇦⚓️🌞

[@RoversAdventure]

Very true!

[@schwabrichard9829]

A greteat update Allen!

[@cigarmann]

Man your mind must be so clear and unburdened by the trivial by now!

[@RoversAdventure]

So true. And what a blessing that becomes

[@ancienttractorbuoy]

Think I would make dinner straight into the saucepan. Save on washing up

[@donaldhoudek2889]

Great video again! Remembering your video regarding the Main power issue, I hope that you are going to pick up a Volt/Ohm meter at your next port. Whether you are in a boat or an RV that is probably one the most important tools to carry around with you, of course that is after duct tape and a band aid.

[@RoversAdventure]

will do

[@brianfields4479]

Thanks for sharing, the sunrise was beautiful, the views of the vastness would scare me. The simple steering mechanism you show, I have no clue how it works. One meal a day, I would not survive. But all very interesting to watch, thanks : brian ln nz.

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@skyl4rk]

Wave Rover is doing really well.

[@frankdillon6127]

isnt Earth wonderful, wouldnt want to live anywhere else! LOL🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@marcgatto9675]

Ah jeez. Soon's I saw the skipper out on the foredeck ( again!) jumpin around without his safety this and safety that , I thought, uh-oh here comes the Karens! 😊 ( big tip of the hat to SeaHawk. The man is a bloody genius)

[@RoversAdventure]

Lol. so true my friend

[@SV_Sienna]

Another great one! The simplicity and effectiveness of all you have on board and all you do have inspired me to rethink my own plans with Sienna. I‘ve mentioned you and your adventure in my latest video and put a link to your channel. I hope you‘re ok with that ☺️ 👉🏻Forging my own adventure

[@RoversAdventure]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sabatieryves6536]

Magnifice vidéo . Félicitations ! Tout est beau, sauf la cuisine, parole de français . Lol .

[@RoversAdventure]

Si seulement je pouvais emmener un chef français sur Wave Rover

[@sabatieryves6536]

@@RoversAdventure Le pauvre !!!!

[@RoversAdventure]

@@sabatieryves6536 lol

[@frankdillon6127]

as a Sardine lover i noticed not all brands are equal. my go to brand is the higher priced TinyTots in the yellow wrapper. they are very small and not to fishy. give them a try.

[@NatTate-f7e]

The seafood omelet is so good.

[@kirbythomas5468]

I’m going to try your seafood omelette though I may need to cook it outside to keep from starting World War III 😂

[@RoversAdventure]

Totally understandable. Let me know how it goes, lol

[@HHO....]

Just Awesome 🐬 👍 💫 SD Ca Desert Area's 4x4 Camper

[@DrSurf-fx4gf]

So far the only things that I will change is to install a self tailing winch to make it easier on my 80 year old back and change the omelet menu.

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@huntsail3727]

Questions: What horsepower is your outboard, and how did you settle on the brand and hp? Can you tell us more about how Wave Rover is making such good time, with her water line and sail configuration she is shorter, and has less sail area than many other larger boats, yet is making better time. I know she has a great Captain, and a brilliantly designed custom wind vane, but what else?

[@RoversAdventure]

6Hp Tohatsu. Rover nation helped me decide during the build phase when I asked for input. WR is much lighter than most boats her size resulting in fast passages for her length

[@huntsail3727]

@@RoversAdventure Thank you!

[@sailorkap]

Love your journey and videos. I like to ask about the mast and Sail. Where to get it and how much it costs . If you don't mind. Thx 😊 have a safe sailing.

[@RoversAdventure]

I built the mast, about $200 in material. There's a video in the previous season

[@sjonb2]

Another wonderful video, you came such a long way since the day you started building the boat. But i have one question. Some days out there at sea, with light winds, i suppose nothing much at all is going on. You mind the sails, cook your food, but how do you spend the rest of a day like that? Must be really quiet an peaceful.

[@RoversAdventure]

I read and think but also edit videos

[@hecdc7703]

Rover's doing great! Have you considered burning the ends of your lines and bungees to keep them from frivoling? Thanks for the video.

[@RoversAdventure]

That's a good idea!

[@NatTate-f7e]

Keep an eye on the news old man. You might become a combat photographer before you know it.

[@RoversAdventure]

lol. I'll have to brush up on my camera skills

[@chrisb4157]

Enjoying your video. Next time you might consider paper egg cartons. Biodegradable

[@RoversAdventure]

I reuse these cartons over and over and insects can't lay eggs in them

[@chrisb4157]

Ahhh. Good thinking

[@paullaviolette2610]

I wouldn’t do so good on a trip like that - I’m allergic to fish.

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@claverton]

No chance of becoming obese on that diet Alan. You mentioned using 'Seahawk' ... is that some sort of shore to ship meteorology service?

[@RoversAdventure]

He is a Wave Rover supporter who has volunteered to send me WX updates

[@gliderguld]

Cooking: Mixing in the pot with the spoon would save two items ;) Suggestion: Could we at some time have some insigtht in the "tactital route planning" and weather considerations.

[@RoversAdventure]

I find that the fork is better for wisking

[@geniexmay562]

Do you ever drop a hand line to fish?? May be tastier than canned!

[@redfox4098]

Query: Why sandals anð not shoes. In case you are knocked overboard, easy to take off and get back on board?

[@RoversAdventure]

Just easy to dry

[@eolof7]

Please note that salmonela bacteria it's on the eggshell only. Never use the edge of the pan or the fork to crack the eggs and later start to cook with it. Crack the egg on a different edge. A salmonela infection overseas its a emergency. Good winds!!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for that

[@LavandaProtivMolly]

not first

[@RoversAdventure]

Scott got in 2 minutes ahead of you

[@jesperprintzjohanse2894]

Hi Allan - not sure if the word is correct but the mast is not having any (as i can see from the vidoes) shroud's? (you know the side metal strings or wires holding the mast. How have you calculated the mast will stay unbroken or straight up during your trip? Enjoy and the coffee and a snaps is ready for you if you ever come to tiny Denmark. BR - Jesper Printz

[@RoversAdventure]

The mast is laminated timber. I have made calculations to ensure that it is strong enough for the Junk rig loads

[@junk_rig_sailor1698]

Junk Rig Masts and generally unstayed, as in 99% of the time. Thomas Colvin designed junk rigs that were stayed because he wanted a foresail. Unnecessary in my opinion if you build your junk rig correctly. Allan is showing how a well put together junk rig is a very good long distance cruising rig.

[@obxarms7685]

Good morning from the OBX. I love your "cockpit" and deck design. Make so much sense on a small sailboat.

[@RoversAdventure]

Welcome aboard

[@obxarms7685]

@@RoversAdventure Aye Capt'n ! What an adventure!

[@livingoffkeelter5158]

Just curious. Was the omelet something you thought would be delicious from the start or was it more of a necessity keeping with the one meal diet that you got used to overtime? I also do the one meal a day, but believe I would have to work up to eating the omelet you’ve shown us.. just a matter personal taste differences.

[@RoversAdventure]

Necessity is the mother of invention

[@tomaspettersson7372]

Hello a few years ago I bought the blueprints for the Mk3 from you. have you made any updates since then?

[@RoversAdventure]

No. I've experimented with a few things but no improvements

[@chapter4travels]

Could you have used a single winch in place of the miles of line you have to keep organized?

[@RoversAdventure]

Possibly but no sponsor came forward and I was on a budget

[@willymueller3278]

Hi Alan, Have a good trip and thank you for your cooking recipe ! Sorry, but it sounds a bit boring to me, to eat every day the same stuff ! I am wondering why you don' t do any fishing, I always cought good fish on my 8 atlantic crossings, and I tell ya, fresh fish is much better, then what you get from these cans. Another thing, did you not carry any fruits and vegetables with you ? Like apples, oranges, cabbage, carrots, they keep for about three weeks, when you buy them fresh from the market. My mouth is watering ! Anyway, hope that you get to Horta soon, to get a decent meal ! 😉

[@tonybarnes3858]

And remember, Rovers: forge your own meal plan!

[@willymueller3278]

@@tonybarnes3858 Right ! And here is my personel experiance : If you don' t eat well on a boat, doing long distance sailing, everything is up to shit ! 😂

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@willymueller3278]

@@RoversAdventure Never mind.

[@comancheflyer4903]

Hi Alan, great progress. While you were hoisting the sail, the sheets must give . How does the arrangement work where the sheet is fixed to the railing?

[@RoversAdventure]

Give yourself plenty of slack and then hoist

[@delukxy]

Your seafood omelette is easy to make and hopefully very tasty but I wouldn't want it every day. You look fit but I think you have lost a few pounds. I think you could do with some carbs and fibre. Pasta travels well and is normally a seagoing staple. Adding pasta to a tin of soup makes an easy meal. Tinned mince, tinned tomatoes and an onion makes a good basic spag bol. Eggs and tinned tomatoes scrambled together would make a change from the fish. I'd be looking forward to a nice big Pizza in Horta or fish and chips, but you may well have already had those!

[@RoversAdventure]

First meal ashore has to be a good Steak for this sailor.

[@delukxy]

@@RoversAdventure Sounds good! It would have to be big and perfect for me. Not really a steak person. Far too many have turned out to be tough and chewy so I don't bother now. A nice American corn fed rib eye might cut it though! Not so easy to find in the UK at an honest price.

[@junk_rig_sailor1698]

Bless you @delukxy, what a very nice comment offering thoughts and tips - however, Allan and I know better. We both know that fibre and vegetables, and definitely pasta, are not required in the human diet as has been proven by skeletal, bone marrow, and dentistry studies of ancient humans. Our natural diet is meat and fat, and i do hope you do some research in this area. You of course, can choose whatever diet you wish, and I absolutely back you to do what you think is best for yourself, despite me saying the total opposite. Cheers.

[@Andrey-z9m]

👍👍👍👏👏

[@scottcurtis5322]

1

[@obiwanjacobi]

Why don't you mix your food in the pan you're gonna cook it in? Saves dishes.

[@RoversAdventure]

I didn't want to scratch the non stick pot

[@casondave]

Forget the sailing - what's REALLY impressive is how you can happily OMAD the entire crossing and not get food fatigue. But you're not helping the Canadian stereotype of the "googy-newfie" subsisting on fish ..... shame on you ! (grin) and greetings from Alberta!

[@RoversAdventure]

Lol. I learned how to sail on lake Wabamun, West of Edmonton, Alberta

[@PeterGriswald]

You are one weird dude.

[@tonybarnes3858]

But normal is so boring!