Sailing to Catalina Island Aboard Spencer Tracy's Sailboat "RESOLUTE"

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Built in 1935 and once owned by famous actor Spencer Tracy, we're taking this beautiful vintage sailboat on a voyage out to Catalina Island for 3 days. This boat can be chartered, but this wasn't a charter trip - my friend, Eric Lara, is friends with the owners of the vessel, who took us all out on this wonderful adventure. I just had to cover the food!
Mike and Pip were wonderful hosts who both knew pretty much all there is to know about both sailing and Catalina Island history.
UPDATE - just before releasing this video, I found out he's no longer chartering the vessel. That's really unfortunate, because I was already getting requests for his information!

[@deegee9560]

How exciting this was to watch! I'm getting my jet-boat ready to go right now! In 1979, I had lunch with Katherine Hepburn and her friend in Glendale, CA before she went to visit Spenser Tracy's gravesite placing flowers! She was an awesome lady! Both Spenser and Katherine were outstanding actors, and great humanitarians!

[@ginawiggles918]

*@Part-Time Explorer:* What a fascinating look into a culture & lifestyle I'll never be able share, tho I live only a stone's throw from Dana Point Harbor. I'm so grateful my little 4 y.o. grandson got hooked on the story of the Titanic.....it has led us to so many wonderful KZbin channels I would never have found on my own. Thank you, Tom for sharing your talents with those of us who can only be armchair enthusiasts. 👍⛵

[@bo7341]

Watching this in the middle of a Midwestern snowstorm is something. Looks like a wonderful time, thank you for sharing!

[@Vladoz11]

*Great video as always!*

[@victoriamcmillen7661]

When I was a high school age mariner girl scout our troop chartered the Resolute for a 5 day trip to Catalina. I would have loved to see that boat again and share it with my children. So sorry they no longer charter it.

[@IvyroseGullwhacker]

This video made me realize how special my upbringing was...my dad has had a sailboat all my life (going from renting/timeshare to owning outright) and I've spent countless hours sailing around San Diego. How lucky I am to grow up on the sea. I want to sail more and more as my dad ages, because there's never enough more time to make memories.

[@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372]

Well I found your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching ever since. This is certainly my favorite adventure so far. Be a Florida boy and growing up on the water being on boats and fishing this problem back wonderful, wonderful memories. Thank you for that. You do a wonderful job narrating the videos and they are amazingly informative. Can't wait to watch some more, great job young man...... and young lady

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Thanks, mate - I'm glad you're enjoying them!

[@AngmarCosplay]

I dont comment much on youtube, but this video deserves one. This adventure was such a joy to watch, and it was one of the most fun videos you've made, IMO. Well done, and I hope to see more like it! The crew seemed like wonderful people, and the mix of history and just living in the moment was perfect.

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@steadyasshegoes7795]

Could not have said it better myself.

[@janetstephens5578]

When I was in the Girl Scouts in the 70s, I had the opportunity to spend a week on the Resolute - sailing to and around Catalina Island. Such great memories of sleeping on the deck at night under the stars.

[@colinthemarines3567]

The moments with the dolphins diving and racing around the boat were incredible. I can imagine feeling the cool breeze mixed with the sun streaming down, and the dolphins exude such simple, pure joy in the way they glide through the water. The view from the boat was just breathtaking at so many points in the voyage. Thank you for taking the time to film and put this together, as someone who is physically disabled and will never get to experience this in real life, it’s a treasure to experience it in such a vivid way through the sights, sounds and stories you bring together here.

[@kittybitts567]

yeah, it's like dolphin surfing, they were having so much fun! This video is such a treat!

[@dragonprincessaleify]

This made my heart sing!! Have made this same trip at least 6 times, albeit several years ago now! I've slept on the deck, cooked on the grill, taken trips in the dingy, felt the wind in my hair standing on the bowsprit, hoisted the sales, steered toward the 'notch' in the mountains, etc., etc. So great to see the video, as technology was barely going digital at the time I made my first voyage, which was coincidentally a retreat to plan for a technology conference! Many thanks to my friend Craig Blurton for instilling the love of sailing in my veins. Capt. Mike holds a special place in my heart, and always will!

[@DerpyPossum]

looks like such an amazing experience. i believe i actually have a vintage metal model of her in my collection 👍

[@thebentley71]

What a beautiful old sailboat. I love old wooden sailboats. What a great family also. I really liked the nostalgia swimsuits. I'm moving to Avalon sometime after the New Year God willing.

[@ausnorman8050]

That was a good 30mins I could forget about the world!

[@taylor7772]

I would love to go back to Catalina island. Last time I was there I was probably 11 or 12ish and before we got on the ferry we stayed a night aboard the Queen Mary. My family didn’t like staying aboard a historic ship for some reason but I thought it was really cool. Catalina island is a beautiful place.

[@guemesferrytrail2380]

So great to see a vintage boat kept up and still sailing.

[@southpaw578]

That is the definition of living the good life.

[@connern5791]

Hey Tom, with those aviator sunglasses and that mustache, you wouldn't be out of place in a cop show from the 70s

[@sethk1698]

Such a feel good episode ☺️ Really loving this channel so far!

[@presspound7358]

Thanks for taking us along. It was very therapeutic to see the blue waters… the wind in the sails along with the gentle rocking of this sturdy …well worn wooden craft. Weather was great… vistas were incomparable. We could almost taste that great food… and we all know how a sea breeze and exercise can drum up an appetite. Almost an excerpt from a summer novel it was. Stay safe … and stay well. 🇨🇦

[@PartTimeExplorer]

What a lovely comment. Thank you

[@karaDee2363]

It's great seeing this old sailing vessel still being cared for and used and hope that continues for many more years to come. I love all Spencer Tracy movies, and one of my favorites that sticks out is Captains Courageous

[@carlmichael29]

Two of the first movies I can remember watching as a kid were "Northwest passage" and "boys town" both with Spencer Tracy. I was born in 87 but can remember a lot of old time movies because my grandparents watched a lot of older movies when I spent the weekends with them. Glad I had that opportunity and experience. Otherwise I might not of known the classics. Prefer the classics more than I do modern movies in a lot of ways. A lot of good memories of my grandparents when I watch the classics. Also. I'm not 100% sure. But I think Spencer Tracy was the last (or one of the last) people to talk to Bogart before he died. Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy seen Humphrey Bogart just before he passed away. Before Spencer and Katherine left they shook Bogarts hand. Bogie told Spencer "So long, Spenc". They (Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn) both knew he was on his way out and it wouldn't be long. Humphrey Bogart Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn. Three of the greatest right there....

[@ash.ab.5575]

22:45 the music is very pleasing, matching the history and moment

[@catspaw3815]

30's and 40's, not to mention the 50's and 60's! One of Spencer Tracy's best movies is 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' - 1963

[@birdie9240]

This was a great adventure! Such a nice nostalgic feeling I get. My dad had a sail boat when i was growing up and we did this trip all the time from Long Beach. So many good memories. I love the “old timey” vibes you guys have! Your wife is the cutest!

[@marlenesargent749]

Watched this while I had my breakfast, thank you...

[@l.l.2463]

I can't believe I missed this one! What an awesome experience!

[@andym2367]

Mate, this video was one of ya best, loved it. Wished so so hard that I coulda shared such a great voyage! Andy

[@filipdemski8303]

This is absolutely chilling, Tom! I really admire what you're doing. These shots, effot put into this videos are unbelievable. I usually have little time so that video was waiting in "watch later" list since February lol. It really makes you feel that you are in this journey and shows how beautiful the world is! I hope I will visit that place too someday! Huge thanks to You and Emma!

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Thank you, Filip!

[@generaltophat5877]

Amazing videos as usual you guys!

[@danielpalmer8750]

Proud receiver of a Resolute badge given to me circa 1985.

[@glenchase1294]

I loved taking my Yorktown to Catalina. Such a peaceful place, Except 4 th of July !

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Great vlog! I’ve not yet visited Catalina but this is a great motivator. Excellent job by all on board…sporting the necktie on board was a nice touch.

[@clubb4499]

wow can really see how you and Emma enjoyed this trip .Isure enjoyed it with yall . CHEERS..

[@SeriosProductions]

Just woke up to this treat! Nice to have some boats with breakfast, thanks Tom & Emma!

[@steadyasshegoes7795]

This was so well done. I'm so distracted by experiencing the moments it doesn't even feel like I'm watching a KZbin video. In seamless fashion, you capture the people, the environment, and the adventure.

[@marylottlott6382]

Oh many thanks for the memories....I sailed on her somewhere between '64-65 with a small Mariner Svout (Girl Scouts) aboard. About the same set up and slept on deck under a cavas slung over the boom. Somewhere I have a photo of the California in the lead followed astern by the Resolute. It is a fantastic memory. I got a lot of extra history on it all via this wonderful video, Whites Landing was a girl Scout Camp at the time...have no idea if it still exists.Thank you from mid Willamette Valley in Oregon

[@PartTimeExplorer]

That’s awesome- I forwarded your comment to the owner and he was happy to see it!

[@seanridder5612]

Love catalina , love the history of your boat and stories of the island . Cant get there enough . Cheers

[@XanderNotZander]

I love seeing you guys wearing the period clothing, you always look great and your wife always looks beautiful, it's an awesome treat whenever you decide to dress up!

[@slimpickins6557]

Loved the way you caught the lighting of the old theater and surrounding harbor.Great eye for detail.Looking forward to new work.

[@droidlittle582]

Man! That looked like an amazing time! Thank you very much for sharing this experience with us. Love your content and am looking forward to what you have in store for us next. Cheers from South Dakota!

[@ChickVicious237]

Such a special trip, it means a lot that you and Emma take the time to share your experiences with us.

[@randombelugaman]

I love going to Catalina

[@Liz-sc5dg]

Thanks for this! Brought back memories of backpacking the West coast of Australia back in 1998.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

A fine, seafaring adventure with Tom & Emma aboard the Resolute! Your timing with this video was perfect, as I just watched 'Captain's Courageous'. I'm glad that none of the crew encountered the same fate as Manuel. Thanks for having us aboard, and compliments to Capt. Fabian!

[@barbaranneboyer7997]

l love your channel and believe you were born out of your time..cheers Vancouver Island Bc

[@donaldlyons537]

Fun video ! I used to look at the Eagle Cams on the Island but haven't in some time. Be well and keep up the great work. I've seen quite a bit of your videos and this was different and a Treat !

[@cjmiller2037]

Wow how awesome was that, how lucky for you❤

[@bananacat4945]

And now I want it to be summer…

[@pelmel1990]

You have serious Ron Swanson vibes in this episode - the super happy version of Ron at the artisan chair expo XD

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

Thank You.

[@henryroe16]

Looks amazing ! Such a beautiful boat and lovely crew !

[@paddyneill1964]

Bravo Zulu folks 😎. I like the history of the vessel. I’ve sailed to the Island so it was like traveling there all over again. I’m glad you moored where you did. Avalon is fun, but the small coves and interior of the Island is where it’s at 😎

[@TheRavendearest]

I was born in LA in 57 and my family often visited Catalina Island. I have pic of my Grandmother there in the 20's and mom and my Aunts there in the 40's. I moved North many years ago, but when I return I always stay aboard the Queen mary and try and visit Catalina. Thanks so much for posting this video. PStake lots of sunscreen with you next time, I was watching you turn pinker and pinker as the video went along LOL, totally cute though!

[@ivyisle]

Wonderful video. Not all played up and ever the top, just a nice trip on a wonderful historic ship. Glad i found your channel.

[@MrWillyMrBrightside]

History Boy back again in Catalina. He's here for the burgers again. You love to see it

[@ljpadilla564]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kittybitts567]

Congratulations, Tom! You have a beautiful and gracious wife! She's Canadian, too! Has she ever heard the music of Stan Rogers?

[@PartTimeExplorer]

We both love his music- her dad is actually friends with Stan’s son, and helps out with Stanfest!

[@davidBarrel]

3:53 if you digitaly erase that line from her hands the scene would inmediatly become an Ibiza boat party. Just kidding, beautifull sail and what a nice boat , happy 2023!

[@Corgis175]

Good luck on your towing project.

[@GreatDetecting]

Great show ⛵

[@AndrewAliferis]

Magical!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks Tom and your beautiful wife Emma....I am in mt 80's and l love sea going boat & Ships.....Awesome video🤩👍

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Thanks, Steve!

[@chriscollins3470]

I noticed that they edited out the struggle with those mooring lines. I used to wrestle those as a kid on my Dad’s steel trawler.

[@scaneagle62]

Look at her, cute cute. The chef!

[@hudsonb631]

beautiful!

[@michaelbiggs1254]

Super video. I learned a lot of stuff.

[@jasonhammond4640]

Ha. That's great. I live in Zanesville. Ohio where Zane Gray was born.😊😊

[@OceanChannelProductions]

lucky! looks like a nice island

[@mrs.dairycow62]

Another great video. Love ‘‘em all.

[@mrs.dairycow62]

Update: so good I had to watch it again. I love this channel, keep it up Tom and Emma!!

[@ohlawdy6855]

Looks like it was a wonderful experience :)

[@lunarmoon7636]

This is nice !

[@robbicu]

Eric was really cool!

[@buckduane1991]

Funny the guy mentions “Zane Grey”… my KZbin persona name not withstanding as “The Lone Star Ranger” / “Last of the Duanes”, he was Ernest Hemmingway’s inspiration for “Old Man and the Sea” during his trip to Tahiti. He went with Zane Grey’s son, and they watched the famously infamous catching of the first two-gilled marlin that set the Pacific record… a foul-hook in the gills followed by 400 pounds of tail flesh being removed by sharks, fought off by Grey, his brother, and two friends just to get the 1,400+ pound fish to the beach. Grey fed the entire island with that fish. I’ve read Zane’s accounts of fishing Catalina in the 1920s, and they’re as amazingly written as his Western novels. Fun fact: I am related to Zane Grey. How? Me to know, y’all to wonder. And not just my choice for online persona name, either. ;)

[@scaneagle62]

My stomping ground growing up

[@WW2Explained]

Oddly enough I know Eric through reenacting. If you’d ever like to participate in or film a WW2 reenactment feel free to reach out @Part-Time Explorer.

[@bagel4944]

nice

[@laprepper]

What kind of drone do you have? Great shots! @8:10

[@steveholton4130]

Explore Gen. George Patton's When and If and David Crosby's Maya.

[@GabeAnimates]

Hey Tom, I Was Wondering If I Could Make Your "Titanic Contacts Carpathia Scene", Into A Minecraft Animation.

[@PartTimeExplorer]

That sounds cool, go for it!

[@dirkhartman9572]

Awessome

[@annettefindlay8076]

I love how dolphins love to play with humans!🐬

[@samanthab1923]

If they’ve owned it since 42, when did Spencer own it?

[@PartTimeExplorer]

He bought it from the builders and had it until around 1940 I think

[@samanthab1923]

@@PartTimeExplorer TY it looked like a lovely ride out to Avalon 🌞

[@sebastianthomsen2225]

👍👍

[@marylottlott6382]

I did find the photo of Resolute and The California off of Catalina..if you wish a copy I will send to you or the owner..privately

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Yeah, I'd love to see, and I can send it to Mike as well. Can you email to [e-mail]?

[@commqual]

Interesting

[@DTrain77]

Have you given any consideration to cover the story of the sloop wreck on the upper Niagara River?

[@PartTimeExplorer]

I’d love to if I can get up there

[@laprepper]

Why are you wearing a tie? 😁🤣😂😂@12:35

[@matthewspindler14]

So glad you didn't do "I'm the king of the world" with dolphins swimming in front of you

[@sebastianthomsen2225]

21:06 ! 😋