One man show, yet the best pure sailing channel out here in the KZbin world! 🍻
@jancosax6 ай бұрын
Even older vids are fun watching. Watching it is still in real time for me. Sometimes a replay to see which lines are pulled.
@boatbuilderPortishead4 жыл бұрын
take my hat off to you sir, you make boat handling under sail to a mooring look so easy and comfortable. Its not, and this video is a testament to your skill that inspires us all
@skousend4 жыл бұрын
As vast as it is, the ocean is full of crazy creatures and you are one of them Boothby. Thanks for sharing!
@robertgarbe63484 жыл бұрын
Just got the new T Shirt. It is way nicer than most of the ones I have gotten from KZbin Creator. Great product...
@DowneastThunderCreations4 жыл бұрын
This video (much like all of your others) continues to keep me motivated in completing the construction of my new sailboat, Kevin. I can't do any hull work right now as this morning's temperature outside was 0 degrees Fahrenheit (about minus 18 degrees Celsius), but I continue with small parts fabrication inside. Every time I watch one of your videos, I picture myself at the tiller standing out to sea once again. You have accomplished much, including your ability to keep this old fart inspired! Once more, I thank you.
@jayknight8504 жыл бұрын
Such an excellent sailor! He makes picking up a mooring under sail look easy. Much respect!
@fthurlow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Kevin. I’m glad you made it back to the islands safely and I look forward each week to watching another episode of your adventures!!
@erichyney62874 жыл бұрын
Atleast one out of the two hundred sailing channels I watch, actually do some sailing.
@Forteeseven4 жыл бұрын
Your videos just keep getting better! Thank you!
@scorporsupremacy79484 жыл бұрын
Welcome to my home, St.Thomas 👍🏽🇻🇮
@SailingSarah4 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite sailing channel out of the dozens I'm subscribed to!
@Early8Q4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting your videos! First I have to acknowledge the drone footage where you lock the drone in position while Ruthie does her thing, I like that. And then I have to say that as much as I like your accomplishment, I do miss the big blue with your tunes playing. I guess I really am a hermit. Please keep sharing! Maybe the philosopher will show himself again one of these days!?
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Oh the philosopher is irrepressible, but he does take some time to gather his thoughts ...
@kayakamy26184 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin, classic opening! Really great to see the close manoeuvring and view of sail handling from the drone. Top gaffer, cheers.
@kbrown4ou4 жыл бұрын
You have so many great videos and series of videos to follow on KZbin. I was elated to come across this one posted just today. Its allowed me to catch up on exactly where you are at the moment. Tricky to do as you definitely don’t let the seaweed grow on the bottom of your boat before you’re off on your adventure. I grew up reading Joshua Slocum’s tales, all the books by Tristan Jones, Lin and Larry Pardy, etc and dreaming of someday following in their wakes but alas a storm destroyed my dream boat just before I was ready to venture forth a few years ago; the years rushed by and I found myself a landlocked grandpa. So, it’s great to be able to live vicariously through your great sailing videos. I didn’t dream that such able, purist sailors like yourself were still venturing the seven seas. Added congrats on being able to enjoy a recording career at the same time. Fair winds and happy picking.
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by, and happy new year
@louis.A.sardine4 жыл бұрын
Great manœuvers ! Thanks for sharing !
@voodoochild19544 жыл бұрын
Watching you maneuver around looking for a spot to drop anchor or pick up a mooring all under sail is truly inspiring!
@timtucker91084 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great! We lake sailors look upon this with envy,envy,envy. Tim
@joeltatham56734 жыл бұрын
Nice work getting onto that mooring. 👍. I’ve sailed the BVI - lovely place.
@daveamies50314 жыл бұрын
That intro was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks 👍🏼
@highontaiwan4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I grew up on st.croix. Haven't been back since I went to college 27 years ago (geez I feel old now).
@gunghoadventures8713 жыл бұрын
Awesome . My old stomping grounds.
@jimzois32204 жыл бұрын
Another Excellent video Good job
@jamesadams10644 жыл бұрын
Thanks again. Glad you made it safely. Happy New Year. “Ahoy Everybody”. Would make a nice swag T Shirt.
@mikewoodard69844 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick shot of Cruz Bay. It's the first time you've sailed into a place I've sailed into. Great fun for me. What a close packed and narrow anchorage that was for such a busy location.
@richardbohlingsr34904 жыл бұрын
Getting close to Florida again. Glad to see you had safe passage and no serious problems. Fair winds and get some rest as well.
@richardmoore41944 жыл бұрын
the skill involved in threading ruth between those cats and finding a spot to drop anchor without an engine makes me gasp! Then you go and pick up a mooring first shot. So much skill o7 sir o7
@garyfroeschner25234 жыл бұрын
Great sailing video
@ruthlessronnie21434 жыл бұрын
Freedom isn't free , got to earn it ..great job and example.
@olivei24844 жыл бұрын
Tagged that mooring perfectly, you have been practicing.
@davidpickett4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you 😀
@dright18174 жыл бұрын
Your very inspirational, keep it up young man 🐙🐋🦈🐳🐡🐬🐠🦭🐟⛵⚓🌬
@skipjacksailing89864 жыл бұрын
Long time subscriber...love this video. Enjoy your sail through the Caribbean. Q: Why not visit other islands? Is the reason the Covid restrictions? I just spent almost 4 weeks in Luperon!
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
I skipped the BVI's due to covid restrictions--you cannot even sail through there. Anyway, enjoying Salinas at present, plan to be in Luperon next week...
@ghhammer34984 жыл бұрын
Great video Kelvin. Weather looks so good compared to freezing on the east coast USA.
@davidgiles50303 жыл бұрын
Really inspired me,while I'll never be the seaman that you are,I've started shopping for a boat. Next winter in the Keys and the Bahamas!
@kevbjork14 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get down there. Thanks for showing how it's done.
@richardwheeler1033 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video, Kevin. I'm working my way through - what am I going to do when I get caught up? And you keep improving, the videography, the philosophical ramblings, your storytelling, all of it!
@styx854 жыл бұрын
Now that's a proper ahoy! 😁 Always a pleasure tagging along.
@riverrat46314 жыл бұрын
The Drone shots are very professional buddy. Great job..
@sailingmoonshadow31694 жыл бұрын
Love that engineless mooring. I can get underway and anchor without the engine but never tried picking up a mooring without it - gonna have to practice that one!
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Moorings are tougher as far as the landing goes, but then take off is just drop and go.
@ImnotChuck.4 жыл бұрын
Okay, I have now watched all of most of your vids, and part of all the few remaining. Exactly why I am so enamored of blue water sailing videos is a mystery to me considering that I have never been out of sight of land on a sailboat. I can't sail a lick, but I can talk enough of the talk to sound a bit salty.
@fkrr54 жыл бұрын
Good intro !!
@Ash-cy7yw4 жыл бұрын
Great to see you Skipper. You make this stuff seem so easy. Happy new year Sir.
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Happy new year, Ash.
@sailingEV8884 жыл бұрын
Seems like this video has a new fresh energy! well done! looking forward to more.
@stevelambert74964 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 20k subscribers
@forwork3214 жыл бұрын
Happy new year! This video made me feel again how lucky you are! Following seas!
@sadretroy23524 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, thank you for another wonderful video.👏👍⚓️
@tazccl4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the video.
@914va4 жыл бұрын
Great job mate! Thanks for sharing.
@annafraley53884 жыл бұрын
Good video, Kevin...!! ✅
@Dave-SailsAway4 жыл бұрын
Happy new year, Kevin. All the best to you in 2021.
@stevewhite7914 жыл бұрын
Pizza Boat sounds kinda cool. Great video as always. Ahoy.
@maritimetees23154 жыл бұрын
Kevin really liked this video. I guess looking at the Islands makes me think of how I wish I was there. The weather has been terrible for sailing in California. That's for another time.
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
How could the weather be terrible in California? I'm sure it will turn fair soon.
@maritimetees23154 жыл бұрын
@@howtosailoceans1423 Kev we had had 50 knot winds out of East for 2.5 days continuous then it dies down for 24 hours and switches to North for 40k for another 24 hours. I don't think I need to tell you damage caused in the marinas. Then Malibu gets enough snow to go sledding. Forgot to mention a week of 90s right before snow.
@stephentuttle42754 жыл бұрын
What a shocker Kevin is back in Culebra
@pavelavietor14 жыл бұрын
Hello welcome home 🏡, saludos enjoy
@JR-fd8eq4 жыл бұрын
Another great video, appreciate them even more with it raining outside in the uk and confined to barracks due to lock down. Keep them coming to help us to keep smiling. Take care Jim.
@svfreewheel4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always :)
@paulputnam23054 жыл бұрын
How sweet it is!
@beniank90914 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back on this side Kevin, always enjoy your videos.
@georgecanakis10754 жыл бұрын
As always beautiful video and welcome back a hell of a voyage. Cheers kevin stay safe.
@seickhorn4 жыл бұрын
Was anchored in the same spot in st Thomas for almost a year back in about 91/92. Used to be a decent marina hotel complex. Lots of fun times!
@johndagher93214 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Kevin!
@robertklostermann11953 жыл бұрын
Did you get any footage while on St Thomas. I lived there from 92’ to 95’. Would love to go back. Thanks for the videos, living vicariously through you.
@theoscripps4 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year ! We’ll be in St. John next week - just missed you. Thanks for the video
@JT-op5of4 жыл бұрын
Awesome...thank you!!
@davidplug14 жыл бұрын
Ahh For FS I almost went looking for you!! Welcome back.. Well done...
@legend3434 жыл бұрын
As always... great 👍 Warren
@wallyklw54 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see Culebra
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
It's a gem.
@mbohorquez14 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year, Kevin, and welcome back to the US.
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Mario!
@pavelavietor14 жыл бұрын
Hello nice drone camera work. 📷 saludos
@vaidotasratkus76193 жыл бұрын
amazing intro!
@paulkube39014 жыл бұрын
" C'mon Ruthie!" LOL I call mine by her pet name too! Welcome home! Thanks for including us on yer journey :)
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Indeed, we sailors have pet names for our craft, and pat them affectionately when they serve us well.
@clifflong12034 жыл бұрын
Best sailing channel on the tube! If you get near Jacksonville,Florida, would love to meet up and buy you supper. Cheers👌
@NYWaters4 жыл бұрын
Nice Drone shots of you getting underway. Also liked how you are able to capture it single handed. If you should happen to be in the Keys in the next few months drinks and dinner are on me if we should be in the same locale. Though I'll be based on land while there. Fair winds.
@svlamancha98774 жыл бұрын
Getting underway solo while also flying the drone now that’s multi tasking 😁 enjoying the journey. 👍
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Yes, multitasking is the word for it, good cheap thrills.
@budawang773 жыл бұрын
It's funny to see cars driving on the left hand side of the road in a U.S. territory!
@garymalm4 жыл бұрын
Strange to see cars in a HtSO vid. Thanks for the effort. gary
@PyeGuySailing4 жыл бұрын
You're inspiring
@richardcarver53564 жыл бұрын
Great intro !!!
@chrispeters44054 жыл бұрын
need to get a folding bike!!
@oaklandmax4 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you are in such a hurry to leave the Caribbean. I expect it’s far nicer there in the winter than the east coast of the us.
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed, although Florida is OK except for the occasional strong northers ...
@crassiusMaximus4 жыл бұрын
Live music will return.... see ya scoping out the open mics.... will you tell us a bit about how your guitars fair in the constant temperature/humidity changes they must go through?
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
They're holding up quite well, actually.
@lkndrifter40034 жыл бұрын
look at you. Quite the film maker for a finance goop. love your channel.
@ceddavis4 жыл бұрын
“Finance goop?” What’s the deal? I am a recovering banker myself. :)
@zerofox73474 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you flying all the canvas one day, I bet she looks stunning. I hope you don't mind me asking but do you have all the sails for her?
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Of course, including a topsail but I never fly it.
@paulwild45244 жыл бұрын
Dang! Was going to order a t-shirt but more than the cost of the shirt to mail it to canada!
@futuregrowth4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back to North America!
@AXISMEDIATV4 жыл бұрын
WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!
@MrLikeke4 жыл бұрын
Kevin, when picking up a mooring why doncha run your line aft to the cockpit from the forward cleat?
@Dave-SailsAway4 жыл бұрын
A sailing buddy of mine does that. I've decided not to do it. I'm committed to learn about my ⛵ and her intricacies. I have a motor and try not to use it for that purpose. Becoming a better sailor for it.
@8hazmat4 жыл бұрын
Kevin, what is your favorite treatment for tiller wood?
@kingplumber4 жыл бұрын
Is yours an engineless boat ? My Cheoy Lee needs a new engine and I'm thinking of going without. Love the videos.
@cellobob23584 жыл бұрын
It is! Kevin made a few videos which talk specifically about getting into and out of harbors like a chess player... Also sculling.
@niallrath19254 жыл бұрын
Ahoy. Nice sailing, hope the VIs have recovered from the hurricane a few years ago. Did you go to The Baths?
@TroyaE1174 жыл бұрын
Oh for a burst of power from a motor.
@jobansand4 жыл бұрын
Ahoy!!
@johngungortekin4534 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍🇹🇷
@omarrivera48924 жыл бұрын
Go to Puerto Rico!!
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Looks like I will stop at Boqueron next.
@omarrivera48924 жыл бұрын
Cabo rojo is such a nice plays, but first stop by salinas, salinas is first than boquerón(cabo rojo), when navigating in the south of Puerto Rico
@mangodave454 жыл бұрын
What is the boat?
@UUBrahman4 жыл бұрын
Kevin's boat is an owner-built out interior so she is a Gilmer, not a Southern Cross. Southern Cross 31 - LOA: 34’6” LOD: 31’ LWL: 25’ Beam: 9’6” Draft: 4’6” Displacement: 13,600 lb. Ballast: 4,400 lb. internal lead. General Comments: Thomas Gilmer designed double-ended cutter with external rudder. Airex cored hulls. Two standard interior layouts - one with standup nav station over a large locker and one with quarterberth. A larger though similar Gilmer design is the Aries 32, but only about 20 of those were built. Pluses: Eight opening ports and two hatches provide good ventilation. Minuses: Some have owner-finished interiors of mixed quality.
@sailingmoonshadow31694 жыл бұрын
@@UUBrahman interesting. Unfortunately, that link doesn't work
@geniexmay5624 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year. Sorry to repeat the question how much chafe do you get on the main sail lacing?? ( The rope that attatches the main sail to the mast )
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Very little chafe there, I've had the same lacing for at least 7 years now.
@bryrensexton46184 жыл бұрын
👍!!!
@johnchilds41564 жыл бұрын
Did you have any issues with any country besides Covid issues? Like did they inspect your boat or board it? Not that you are hiding, I was just wondering in this present day and time.
@howtosailoceans14234 жыл бұрын
Covid really did not affect me much. Mostly it was all the usual wearing masks inside, temperature checks at the door, etc.
@johnchilds41564 жыл бұрын
@@howtosailoceans1423 Thanks, wasn't sure if things changed much recently. Also was wondering if you have considered hand line fishing for additional meal options while out in the ocean?
@svamandolin35464 жыл бұрын
YES. Gonna watch, then cook dinner. Or watch twice.