Sailing ALASKA - WAY MORE than we bargained for trying to cross CAPE CAUTION (Episode 49)

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

I remember (1982) crossing here from north to south was “iffy” in my brothers 35’ Endurance .. it was rough n narely that passage but dived into Fishmans Cove east of Cape Scott to avoid even tougher conditions.. after another 24 hour wait ( with fishing boat company we moved on down sailing ⛵️ toward Port Hardy n Johnstone Straits. Papa J

[@CruisingMaya]

Very cool that you've been up there and experienced the raw power of the ocean! Mother nature is the true boss and we are but humble travelers. Thanks so much for watching our videos!

[@jacobmacleod4054]

Love the journey, love the videos, love how you walk us through the adventure, step-by-step with no frills. I'm watching your videos all out of order when I've got time, but I SO appreciate them!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you for your comment and for watching! I'd recommend checking out our Playlists- there are several different series that cover various trips. Thanks again and cheers!

[@alhester7159]

Another very interesting episode. Luv the photography and scenery. Your ship is looking very seaworthy as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for your comment and for watching- we love our Maya 😀

[@cometblazt]

Wonderful trip guys

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks so much!

[@UUBrahman]

Good music in the second half of this video - thanks.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for commenting- music is so important for the feel of the video- I'm glad it rang true.

[@johnwright291]

There's a place called gods pocket near the north end of Vancouver island. It lives up to the name. Its off of Hurst island.

[@CruisingMaya]

We've got God's Pocket on our list now! Thanks for the tip!

[@rahul271]

Hey Mac, super excited to check out your and Jenny's adventures. Just discovered your channel and am hooked! All the best and look forward to seeing your journey unfold 😁

[@CruisingMaya]

Rahul! So great to hear from you! Thanks for checking out our boat adventure! I hope all is well with you- I miss my Moto fam! Cheers buddy!

[@lindafraley5538]

Can't wait for the Alaska video!

[@CruisingMaya]

We've got so much footage it's actually kind of ridiculous!

[@nancyernst474]

Great video with fantastic views, you guys are true adventurers! You sure did your homework and you are so brave! That looks like hard work! Can’t wait to see Alaska from your view.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks so much, Nancy!! We like a good challenge and this trip proved to be just that! We are so excited to share the rest of the trip- lots of wildlife and epic landscapes in the future! Thank you again!

[@trevorbyron9448]

As good as the best of sailing vlogs

[@CruisingMaya]

You're making me blush! 😊

[@madchap5828]

Glad you guys finally got to until the lines and head out for your adventure. Enjoy it all! ps. maybe drop music level some when there is dialog.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you for the feedback. Still working on figuring out audio levels- will keep that in mind for future videos 🍻

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Congratulations, good job .Alaska beautiful place sailing ⛵

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you for your comment and for watching!

[@titusmoz]

Another great video you guys!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching!

[@hlynnkeith9334]

2:03 ". . . currents that can run up to fifteen knots." Wow!

[@CruisingMaya]

Yea, Seymour Narrows is no joke! Easy enough to pass through if you time it correctly.

[@vikingcalibur3009]

Another awesome video!! Hope you had a great 4th of July, where did it find you and what did you do? Can’t wait to see your next video. May you continue to have calm seas and your sails full.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you so much! We did have a great 4th of July. We were actually in Griffin Bay off of San Juan Island Washington. The boat continues to move and, with it, we go! Thanks again and cheers!

[@annikarautiola]

Ah, what an adventure! When the weather gets more rough, do you put Disco below deck? I was trying to picture what I'd do with my dog in that kind of situation and figured that he would have to be somewhere safely away, possibly locked in the bathroom or something so he doesn't get flown from one side to the other!

[@CruisingMaya]

When we get into rough water, Disco likes to lay down in the cockpit floor. It's a pretty safe space and she likes being near us. Otherwise she'll be down below on the floor- which has the least amount movement. Thankfully she's a total trooper and doesn't get seasick.

[@jeffmayart]

Do you have any videos that cover more of your thoughts on the Portland pudgy ? I’ve read some negative reviews, mostly in regards to its sailing characteristics, but I’m curious if you’ve since discovered any other dingy that would be suitable for these conditions… enjoying your videos BTW :)

[@theislandpackrat]

I remember thinking should you go or should you wait! And what will the next anchorage be like.

[@CruisingMaya]

Lots more content coming soon! Thanks for watching!

[@tomfraley1431]

A few big swells but great prep for what the Pacific can throw at you on the way to Mexico.

[@hlynnkeith9334]

Yeah. Years ago we tried to leave San Francisco in the teeth of twelve foot swells at fifteen second intervals. We turned back and anchored in Clipper Cove.

[@CruisingMaya]

Oh we got our taste of the pacific swell this past week!

[@billhutton9185]

What's your thoughts on using a float for your anchor? I like the concept, and I continue to experiment with them, but I find it hard to sleep at night. I constantly worry about shifting winds/tides and getting the line caught on the rudder or prop - then tripping the anchor.

[@CruisingMaya]

Ya know, I never thought about the float tripping from getting caught on the rudder/prop. We haven't had that issue to date, but we actually dont deploy the float as much anymore. We only use the float when we are anchored in an industrial or an area that had logging activity. I feel the float is cheap insurance- getting an anchor stuck would SUCK! Plus, we have a vesper marine AIS that comes with a really nice anchor watch alarm so if we do trip the anchor we would know it. Thanks for the comment!

[@svkarakara]

Do you think its a good plan to travel in a sailing vessel on a passage such as that , knowing you have a dodgy rig !! ?

[@CruisingMaya]

We feel confident that the rig would hold as long as we didn't sail on it. We're pretty sure the rig was compromised before we bought the boat so it's been unknowingly tested over the last few years. Thanks for watching!

[@Bigfishfun333]

You might want a Patreon page.

[@CruisingMaya]

Currently in the works!

[@metamoney7657]

I couldn’t hear you over that engine

[@CruisingMaya]

We will work better to provide subtitles in the future.

[@cliffordwilliams9597]

What's wrong with your forestay??

[@CruisingMaya]

The strands are unwinding rusting at the top. More details in this video at 14:20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH3ak32io518f9U

[@cliffordwilliams9597]

@@CruisingMaya Ah I see! Sound like next time inspecting the rigging will be one of the first things instead of one of the last, or as you said "Lesson Learned" Thanks for the great content! I'm excited to see your channel grow!

[@CruisingMaya]

@@cliffordwilliams9597 oh yes- just another valuable lesson learned the hard way. Boats are an amazing teacher! Thanks for your comment and for following our adventures! 🍻

[@darrellvincek7950]

@@CruisingMaya Usually it is the other way around! Motor down and sail only is the option.

[@captain7290]

But wait....this is a sailboat...right ?

[@CruisingMaya]

Yea, our forestay was compromised so we don't sail until we get it fixed.

[@deankread6040]

I enjoy your videos but wonder why you are forever powering and not sailing. You seem to have great wind but don’t take advantage of it.

[@CruisingMaya]

Right before we left for Alaska we discovered our forestay was damaged- making it unsafe to sail. Instead of postponing our trip, we left and decided to fix it while in Alaska. The video in the link is where we found the issue- happens about 14 minutes in. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH3ak32io518f9U

[@drgraham33]

I'm very curious why you decided to leave Anacortes with a bad (rig) head stay? It could have jeopardized your entire rig and the integrity of your vessel had it failed while you were underway, even without raising a sail. Much less you didn't have the ability to sail a boat that is designed to Sail, not motor. In all my years sailing and teaching sailing, this is really baffling. Then PNW and northward is not the place to mess around.

[@CruisingMaya]

In hindsight we should have stayed and fixed it first, but we were too excited to postpone the trip. It was a logistical challenge, but we ended up fixing it while in Alaska. We sail again!

[@byoobyoobyoobyoobyoo9785]

Disco Stu.... doesn't advertise 😎

[@CruisingMaya]

That's right 👌😀

[@michaeltca3103]

aaaagh... wish there were those nice engine sounds and wind etc as you motored through the narrows... no loud music needed.. just good natural sounds would probably be best.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for the feedback- I'll keep that in mind when I'm editing future videos!