SAILING Through The ABACOS | Sailing Our Catamaran From Green Turtle to Hope Town

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Hello Everyone! We got a lot of questions this week about how we access the internet for work. Please see our blog post for detailed info ☞ www.folsomoceanviews.com/sailing-staying-connected-in-the-bahamas/

[@hollystrebel6671]

We were there a month ago and Hope Town already looks 20x more recovered. Love that!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

It's amazing how quickly they can get things done! I know its almost been a year and a half, but they have come such a long way!

[@ApolloLeRoux]

Thanks for passing by my hometown of Abaco. Still recovering after the hurricane.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

You have a lovely hometown: we really enjoyed our time here and will be back! 👍

[@HopeOfJoe]

Just beginning this episode. On current. Pro Tip: often of an opposing current or tide, zig-zaging on a sharp angle will allow you to use the lift of the keel foils and help you move forward a little that your motors alone could not do. 😊

[@andreww752]

Thanks for the video. Interesting to see Whale Cut but I'm especially interested to see how much progress Hope Town has made. I'm not a cruiser but HT was one of my favorite places until Dorian and I miss it! Nice work!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

I can see why it was a favorite - its such a great place!! On Sunday we are posting our site seeing video of Hope Town. Check it out if you're interested in seeing a little more!

[@gwenmarshall587]

You were right to be worried about a potential rage. I was in one back in about 1983 in that area . I remember that we came out of Man o war Cay but don't remember if we were on our way to Marsh Harbor or if we were headed back to Bimini at that point. We went through some very steep waves that we climbed up at about 45 degrees then fell off of and did damage to our 65-foot boat . I learned more about it 30 years later when I was on another boat with one of the six people on the boat that day. we went through the rage . He said he had never been through anything that bad since then either.. I have never been to Hope Town But was really pleased to see how good it was looking.

[@nortonmolly]

Anxiety is a big factor in sea sickness. It can be very subtle. My sailing mentor would always put people on the helm ( disconnect the auto pilot) if they felt sick. Get their mind concentrating on something else. Made them feel in control and learning as well.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

I do believe that anxiety is a big part of sea sickness! If nothing else, it can’t help the situation 🤣 Funny enough when we have guests on board and they get sea sick we put them at the helm if they start to feel sea sick! I have always found that it helps me as well 👍 Never knew that was an “approved” method. Very cool: thanks for sharing!

[@jackraley8854]

Do not create a problem before they exist.... Successful people do, what unsuccessful people aren't willing to do... . You guys are so lucky, enjoy the journey

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Thanks!! We are loving every moment 🤗

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

Wow, still such a beautiful breath taking place even after the aftermath from the Hurricane. Like I have mentioned already when we have explored the Abaco’s by jetski. Elbow Cay & Hope Town were truly amazing as well as the people. Beautiful footage & content. Thanks for taken us along for the ride. Safe Travels headed to the Exuma‘s. I hope to explore it one day as well Billy D

[@FolsomOceanViews]

I saw a jet ski pass by our anchorage today and thought of you! We just made it to the Exumas- if you ever get a chance, it’s worth the visit (from what I’ve seen today alone). Best, Jes

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

Awesome, glad y’all made it safe. I can only imagine it must be absolutely amazing. I seriously hope to one day by jetski. Love the channel, keep living the dream and sharing. #LifeBeginsOnTheWater Billy D

[@BoatingJourney]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing - can't wait to see your next stop. Cheers!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Passage to the Exumas coming later today!!

[@teeoff007]

Abaco inn is a great place to eat and have a few cocktails. Also Firefly is nice too.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Thanks so much!!!

[@royplumber]

Congratulations to Norman he’s turning out to be a very good captain very inspiring. ! This should be called the overcoming FEAR channel !

[@FolsomOceanViews]

I agree! It feels like we are tackling a new fear every week 😅

[@royplumber]

@@FolsomOceanViews This might sound harsh but Thank goodness you cannot run away from them like most people do and hide in the bushes. There are over 4,000 fears. I call it False.Evidence.Appearing.Real. However once you see the same boring fear pattern/pathway of thoughts. You can tell them thoughts to shut up and your not listening because your going to solve this. It us ok to cry while your going through this. I have been doing this for 10 years so be kind and gentle to yourself. I noticed in your home there was a bible Jesus taught all of his disciples not to fear and don’t be afraid 24/7. It took them 3 years for the penny to drop. Fear has torment you have overcome so much !

[@meganote]

Thanks for showing us Hope Town. It looks great considering what they went through... we hope to cruise through there next year. Jess, you have such a great sense of style. Must be the artist in you!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Thanks 🙏 we spent almost two weeks here and absolutely loved every moment of it!!! -jes

[@larrydicenzo3826]

Have cruised those waters, when we went through the tongue, there were lots of elephant ears!

[@bertmacdonald337]

Abacos Rage sounds like an illegal acid rave ! You both look really confident now! Fair winds xx

[@bertmacdonald337]

Cheers Jess, it`s Monday now , down here. I`m off to get my beauty sleep ! Have fun xx

[@FolsomOceanViews]

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[@8wwwww879]

Great drone shots guys! Thanks for taking us along!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Flying the drone here is such a great pastime. So much easier than it was in a big city like Atlanta! Less high rises and tresses to get on the way 😅🌴🤍

[@allynonderdonk7577]

If you don't want your bridle hanging under the boat just make a double long leader line and tie it to the front cleats(or appropriate location) along with the anchor well when not in use. Then attach before bringing in the anchor. Then when you bring it up with the windlass just pull it back to the bow instead of hooking it in the chain well. Its probably just easier to let it hang though unless you are making a long crossing. Hope Town is a nice place, and a great place to use as a home base in the Abacos. Down South I like Georgetown. Phoenix is so cute, I think of the two dogs that is the one I am partial to the most. A mini Aussie huh....I might get one, but I have a problem with the name Phoenix...maybe it is a Harry Potter thing which I respect, but I had a girlfriend by that name and she was just tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo crazy.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

We just made it to Georgetown, I can see why you use it as a base! Such an amazing and beautiful spot!! We are in awe 🤗 If you like taking long walks, teaching dogs tricks, and being unconditionally loved: get an Aussie!!! They are fantastic 💕

[@allynonderdonk7577]

@@FolsomOceanViews Yes Georgetown is cool. In the high season there can be 200 boats there sometimes. If you go to Nassau and the Atlantis waterpark, go to their Marina then the waterpark is free for any crew members. It is a good time to bring in family to meet you on the boat at that point. If you can get anyone in without a restriction.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Thanks!! It's been years since I have been there, but I do remember loving that slide!!

[@daveholley2156]

Can't wait till it's warm enough that you can run around in a Thong and if Jes has one on even better FINE FANTAIL ON THAT VESSEL ✌️💜🎸

[@FolsomOceanViews]

🤣 I think Charles' thong got lost in the move!?! 🤷‍♀️

[@khoatran9482]

Just found out your channel a few days ago. You guys remind me why being a millennial is the best.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

💯💯💯 glad you found the channel: thanks for tuning in and dropping us a comment 🤗

[@user-mn4bf6sz5l]

Miss you guys 😘

[@cesarberenguer9946]

Great views and filming. Enjoy the adventure!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Thanks Cesar! Hope the sun is shining for you in ATL today ☀️

[@jonas8075]

Do you have a special drawing pad? My daughter wants one : ) She is very talented in drawing.

[@phoenixreimagined]

As always, I'm loving your videos! You guys are awesome!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Whats going on with the purchase!? Any updates?

[@phoenixreimagined]

@@FolsomOceanViews Well...we are hoping to close THIS WEEKEND!!! I need to finish our "named storm plan" before we can get insurance and then we are in the all clear. We're supposed to sign the acceptance of vessel tomorrow!!

[@phoenixreimagined]

Do you have to go north for your insurance? Or are you planning on going south?

[@FolsomOceanViews]

We will head back up North to South Carolina for Hurricane Season this year. Will be leaving the Bahamas sometime in May!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Oh my gosh - that is so exciting!!! I am thrilled for you! Acceptance day is so exciting - for us it was the first time we were alone on the boat. It finally began to feel real 👍 I seem to remember needing to do the "named storm plan" as well... I think there was a lot of good information available with a google search 😅

[@mikepayne1350]

They scared me with the whale cay scare stories too. I've done a dozen times without a single problem.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Glad to know we were not the only ones that took a pause. Thanks Mike!

[@davidknowles7655]

'We've been here since we got here?!'🤣

[@chipjohnson3435]

I love green turtle we go there every year we have friends that live there

[@FolsomOceanViews]

That’s awesome!! I need friends like that 🙌🏻😂

[@nkrumahhowell3723]

Where did you live in Atlanta. I live thare as well & was also in the Navy so I'm a big boating fan..

[@scotthenze5627]

we have been wanting to get back since our honeymoon back in 2003! of course the year we were going Dorian struck. i am looking to get back on the north end. as i understand it, Sea Horse boat rentals is no longer. is Island Marine in business? looking for a boat rental.

[@davidferguson9213]

Thank you!!

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Thanks for tuning in!! Have a great week 🙌🏻

[@CowboyStag]

Groovy

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Thanks Scott!

[@chettruett3345]

Do you ever have to take medications for sea sickness or do you just let it run its course?

[@kevinhaney9256]

Cool location. Do you use satellite communications while in route for his work?

[@FolsomOceanViews]

We don't use satelite on the boat, except for emergency situations. Our full connection story is available on the blog ☞www.folsomoceanviews.com/sailing-staying-connected-in-the-bahamas/

[@jamesbillington5058]

Did you get to Vernon Malone's store in town? If he is open, he makes the best bread and pies.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

He is open! His store is doing well 🙌. We picked up a few loaves of bread and some other essentials. You are right about the bread: it is incredible!

[@timbercreeklodge1138]

Is your art business on Etsy?

[@jodispear6361]

We plan to be in the Bahamas in nov dec Jan. I see you guys wearing warm clothing? Is it not very warm at this time of year?

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Depends on where you are. The Abaco islands are warm but not hot in December and January. It’s warmer further south in the Exumas!

[@glennedwards1449]

OK you digital nomad job you show at the end seems to be what used to be described as colouring in. A great hit at Pre school. Now unless expectations in the workforce have significantly dropped which in todays culture may well be the case. I am going to guess that there is a lot more too it. Maybe an idea for a video or a series of videos about those people cruising and making a living digitally. I know you are indeed an attractive young lady but I think that you also have a functioning brain and your job is a lot more than colouring in. Of course if it is then I will immediately turn a nearby preschool into a sweat shop and return to the good old days of traditional values and get those 4 year olds doing 12 hour days :) Maybe even stuff them up a few chimney's and feed them gruel :) Seriously though I think such a series of videos would be of great interest and may boost you channel.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

🤣 🎨 🤷‍♀️ I have always been a fan of working smarter rather than harder. All artwork is just a combination of sketching, coloring, and applying light and shadow. I get to work with the best clients in the world to create lasting keepsakes for Anniversaries, Weddings, and Holidays. Most of my clients cry when they receive their order! It’s the best job in the world, and the money is great! Beats the heck out of board meetings, quarterly KPI’s, and lobbying for headcount budget 🤣. Great idea on creating more content on working remotely! We will have some videos around that coming soon 👍

[@robinguy8696]

Can you give us a report on how they are fixing up the damage on Hope town. We holidayed there from the UK fir many years.? It looks pretty again.? Robin

[@FolsomOceanViews]

They are doing really well! Lots of building and construction going on, but most things are open and everything is beautiful!! Next weeks vid we do more of a town tour, tune in to see more on HT!

[@robinguy8696]

@@FolsomOceanViews great I’ll look out for your next video. We love the North end if you go up that way? 😊

[@HopeOfJoe]

Where can we find out more about your business ❓🌞✌️✨

[@Jackson7-r6q]

Do you guys have internet at all times on your boat so you guys can work? If so what service do you use

[@mikepayne1350]

Before the hurricane Abaco had 4G cell service covering the entire area. Not sure what is there today.

[@FolsomOceanViews]

We both have cell plans through T-Mobile that each come with 15G international data/month. We use this as our emergency data (if/when local service provider goes down) When we got down here we picked up a mobile hotspot with a local provider (Aliv) and have unlimited data. Service ranges but we were getting 50G download in the Abacos and 20G down in Exumas. It's more than enough to get on a Zoom call or send large files, or upload vid's!

[@jodispear6361]

I would love some more info from you on how you get internet. This is my dream I work a full time remote job and have to work 8 hr a day Monday/fri. Is this even possible?

[@jodispear6361]

I did just see your blog post, thank you. Is the internet thing stressful? Is it reliable?

[@FolsomOceanViews]

We have found the internet service is very reliable and we have our back up service on our cell phones.

[@StevenPendleton]

So Jes are you an artist?

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Hi Steven - I wouldnt call my self an artist, more of a keepsake maker 😃 But it pays the bills and keeps me interacting with some amazing people! best, jes

[@michaelmcburnie611]

Enoying your videos! Thanks for posting. A few general questions if you don't mind. We just put a depoist down on a new Leopard 42. Will not pick up boat till Jan 2022 and plan to then go to Bahamas for a while. We have two dogs like you, but ours are bigger, golden doodles. How difficult was it to get them potty trained on the boat? I don't see you use artifical grass or a plant like we thought we would have to do. One of the reaons we choose the Leopard is the front access without walking around the sides of the boat, at sea our dogs would not like that at all. Besides getting more solar that we plan to do right away, anything else on your wish list you plan to add? We will be moving boat to where we live in the Pacific NW so need to prepare boat for more cold weather sailing after a few months in the Bahamas. How have you found preformance? I have owned a small sailboat in the past and a few motor boats while living in Tampa for some time but nothing like the size of the catamaran. Sailing I can do but certainly have concern about docking. manuvering boat around and anchoring and not slipping at night when tide changes. How long did it take you to feel comfortable with all these? My wife has never had a boat, I had mine pre "US" and only sailed recently so she could see what it is all about. It might be a one person show for the most part on saiing but how much prior boating experince did you guys have? We will not liveaboard year round but part of year.

[@matthewmeuleman9872]

what is the drawing app you use

[@FolsomOceanViews]

Procreate - it’s a one time 10.00 fee, and worth every penny!!

[@wolfman1549]

Did they mention it’s dangerous