SAILING TO FIJI ALONE, PART THREE

[@chrisallen1965]

What's happened to your cockpit drains and why do you not have a bilge pump?...😎😎

[@JohnnyRoget]

Barry, well done! Glad you got there safely but that was pretty scary! Need to sort out your cockpit drains and electric and manual bilge pumps. If got caught out in a bad storm and you had multiple waves breaking over the boat would be in real trouble especially out there on your own. You are not getting any younger - make it easier on yourself!

[@michaelsweet1898]

Completely agree, Barry you seadog sort those drains out my man! Love the videos !

[@mmullaley]

...and get rid of that Crosby main sheet set up. You can't let the main out to do its work with that set up. Handicaps your main.

[@mowhoknow5098]

Holy shit Barry where are scuppers!

[@stevenculler4449]

What a relief it must’ve been to drop that anchor! Enjoy that cold beer Barry, you’ve earned it!

[@jamescrego5904]

Unbelievable, no cockpit drains!??

[@gking5522]

I thought he closed the old ones and put in new ones!

[@hellohellohello6847]

I think he might of been exaggerating… I think it was raining and he made out like a wave. It’s KZbin remember

[@borys2767]

Oh Barry I have been watching a long time, sometime seems you create your own drama, why aren't the cockpit scuppers draining?

[@blankvirtue]

Barry nice to see you've moved up in the world. You have a boat with a jacuzzi now. Well done

[@mikefox1332]

One man, single handed sailing half way around the planet, under rough conditions. You Sir, have earned my admiration.

[@djmini2numpty141]

not to mention, videoing it for our viewing pleasure :)

[@morri03]

Shouldn’t the cockpit self drain with scuppers? Otherwise pretty bloody dangerous I would have thought but may be I’m missing something

[@onurass]

Congratulations Barry! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@sv.foamball]

Fantastic voyage Barry! You give the rest of us geezers hope, while putting us to shame. Well done sir!

[@waynecote31]

Love ya,, Barry,, Fair Winds ,, an Sunny Skies , for THE OLD SEA DOG...

[@richardminer1863]

No bilge pump or self bailing cockpit? I think you would have taken less of a hit with more sail up/speed.

[@reggiefromnz6088]

Baked Beans straight out of the pot and homemade bread. Pure luxury breakfast that. No Hardtack. Real sailors food. And well, glad you made it to Fiji safe. Looking forward to more videos.

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice one.. your cockpit drains however... they just suck badly..

[@trhosking]

To be fair, scuppers and bilge pumps will drain water but only at a finite rate. A rogue wave can dump a thousand litres of water on your boat in less than a second. You can't wait for the drains to clear it in case another one comes along. You have to get it off as quickly as possible by whatever means.

[@tomkiefer2386]

Looks like you need more/bigger cockpit drains

[@carolemmerson6151]

I was thinking the same thing, as I watched I wondered why it wasn’t self draining.

[@calthorp]

Very dangerous, Water sloshing around above the waterline. Lucky it was not deeper.

[@andrewbrown2063]

I assume the boat has drains, but it takes time for the water to exit

[@calthorp]

@@andrewbrown2063 I am a boat builder & for a cockpit that size i would have at least 2 50mm drains.

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Merry Christmas Barry. Fiji at Christmas, hope you manage to have a lovely time. A few tins no doubt. Have a great time Barry, stay safe, and best wishes for 2023. really looking forward to it.

[@mr.vancouver007]

Congratulations on making it to Fiji 🇫🇯 👏 you are already a superstar on social media 😀 👏 I've got so much respect for you and the journey continues....

[@wattienewton5967]

Thanks Barry bit of a rough fairway to Figi mate fair well man A couple of beer's and a pizzas 🍕 and all will be well . Cheers for now

[@Inverted.surfer]

Whaàaat..... no self drained cockpit ??? Man that is not good !!!!!

[@carelesswalker9171]

You are reale man !!! Hi from Russia !!!

[@CptnChris22]

You really need cockpit port and starboard drainers fitting.Thank You for the Great video's, Well done, stay safe.

[@richardayres2949]

Cockpit drains seem to be somewhat lacking?

[@Sea-Bear]

What no self draining cockpit Barry and no spray dodgers! Best Wishes from Sea Bear

[@mikedonnanancy5436]

A legend you are Barry. A freakin' legend. I wish I were half the sailor you are sir!

[@sandaysunday7997]

Woot, woot, woot! Yay, made it safe and sound 💕

[@musictheoryexcel7578]

Barry, God Bless You. What A Great Scary Voyage........We Love Ya' Mate !

[@coffee6783]

Strong spirit, strong mind - you're amazing, Barry, indestructible! Give Shadow a hug and a thank you from me, please! Oh, and get a sleep! 👍

[@loydsa]

Super to see that you got in safely, hope the beer is good 🙂

[@JustinSaying]

Awesome trip Barry lot of wind lot of storms. I'm going to give you a rating of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Barry, you've lost 10 years since you left NZ. Good to see! Sailing keeps you young (though it probably still hurts the same;). Stay strong and stay safe!

[@roncooper6302]

Self draining cockpit?

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

No cockpit drains?

[@RoelskiTV]

An epic trip old radiodog. Glad to see you made it. Enjoy Fiji.

[@trep53]

Great job sailing through the bad weather. Awesome job sailing past the reef! Now you need to find new 8 legged crew to keep the bugs at bay. Have a good beer and some sleep.

[@bally1213]

You have all my respect Barry, think you should invest in cockpit scuppers and bilge pumps. You are one brave guy, all the best 👍

[@dale6349]

Thankyou for sharing your life with us!

[@GWRDukedog9021]

Well done Barry. You are in the best place right now. You wouldn't like it here in Devon/Cornawall with temperatures at minus 9 degrees C! Happy Christmas.

[@billthurlow690]

Glad you made safe and sound. Does your cockpit have any drains? Shouldn't have to bail a cockpit. Best of luck.

[@stephenburnage7687]

Good question. They often get blocked (either with barnacles from below or debris from above) so that may be the explanation.

[@cycharbormaster7171]

Bazza! You did all that work in NZ to unblock your cockpit drains. What happened? That's dangerous!

[@nmg00dwin]

You do yourself an injustice Barry with “Failing to Fiji”. Other sailors with different boats and likely some crew may have chosen to do some things differently. But at least you are out there doing it - and single handed! And you made it. Well done!

[@mozcoast6758]

Nice work Barry, couldn’t believe it when you started bailing the cockpit. Does Shaddy not have cockpit drains?

[@markduncker9117]

And a working bilge pump

[@stephenburnage7687]

@@markduncker9117 A bilge pump is for the bilge, not the cockpit:). The cockpit should be self (gravity) draining 😴

[@markduncker9117]

@@stephenburnage7687 he was also talking buckets out from down below

[@stephenburnage7687]

@@markduncker9117 Then that is not good....

[@hiltopuk]

A hard earned victory this time, very well done

[@trampe11]

I only can say "WOW !" Barry your fantastic !!

[@mowhoknow5098]

Yes you did get famous! I’ve never been more on the edge of my seat watching a sailor as you! You bring it on! And muster thru! Shadie is amazing and a great boat that’s seeing safe all this way can’t wait to see Fiji with the sea dog!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Balls of steel Barry, glad you are safe. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rwess]

This is why some swallow the anchor. Brings back memories - thanks!

[@4englishlies875]

All the hard things that make you miserable are always better after a cold beer!!!! Thanks for sharing and proving that old guys like us are still young at heart.

[@caicaraskiki]

Time to increase size of those cockpit drains. Or cut out back of transom. Problem solved. Stay safe out there. Been enjoying your adventures for years now. Thanks.

[@patrickjames1080]

Wow - just Brilllllliant Barry. No better anchor beer! Well deserved! Cheers mate 👍 thanks for sharing 👍

[@vickipearce9332]

Your composure & fortitude are formidable! It didn't take long for your chuckle to re-surface (even before your first beer!) 🏆

[@janetkennedy5940]

Omg that was a lot of water inside the boat - you handled it well. So pleased you are both safe and 'parked up.' Hope you got a good rest. Looking forward to seeing Fiji. Take care of yourself.

[@cbrucewarren]

congrats Seadog!!!! ... you earned your anchor beer this time!

[@theovanveen5375]

To be honest it amazes me that you made halfway around the globe the way you sail and navigate your boat.

[@Johnnysunami]

You definitely earned a boat drink. No worries. Your on island time 🌴

[@cestmoi1262]

All is well that ends well and that is what everybody is hoping for.

[@tag7592]

Tough, tough journey with great rewards at the end. Congratulations Barry! You conquered the sea!

[@utahjag]

Wowza... Many times during this one and part 2 I wanted to teleport myself there to make you some ramen or let you take a nap. So challenging a passage and you made it so enjoyable for us. Thank You!

[@WanderingNature]

I would jump in and swim to shore, wow I’m so happy for you 🌹♥️

[@joebelcher8256]

Can't wait to see what's going to happen next

[@lovelifeloveboat]

Barry - Oh crikey, It's like the weather Gods have heard about you being late and just thought they would roll the dice and see how far they could push it! Awesome that you had the resolve to push on - those seas look horrendously uncomfortable! And yes, I agree with the comments of Johnny about the cockpit drains - Hopefully that is a project ongoing at the moment

[@lacfilms8345]

Wow is right Barry. Hellva journey, glad you made it. Shadee is bad ole girl. Weathered the storm and brought you to Fiji in one piece. This 3-part series is famous in your long travels. Edge of the seat drama for your followers. You deserve a beer or 12 after that experience. Record deal forthcoming!

[@jaguar901000]

Barry what a journey you gave us there. It seemed a long time between the three parts of that sail so a cool beer at anchor in safe waters at the start of a few restful weeks and recovering and giving your home some TLC. Enjoy your stay in FIJI.🤓

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Thanks

[@lizhanson7239]

Do you not have cockpit drains?

[@sf017s4]

Mate well done, I think you are a champion. Significant because I've jumped out of planes in pitch black with very very scarey men! All the best mate, respect.

[@kennethrobinson4439]

Class act respect. 👌👍

[@danthemansmail]

The world's greatest modern sea adventure on the world's slowest sailboat:) Fair winds Barry.

[@joedennehy386]

I thought you would have a self draining cockpit. That's dangerous mate. Kia kaha Barry

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

It is.

[@moejaime2654]

Glad you survived your crappy sail Barry ! Barry you are a better man than I am !

[@iainlyall6475]

doing a lot of 'failing' barry :-) oh dear, are your scupper drains clear? maybe you should increase their size? he made it :-))

[@Ironboots123]

Sea Dog you’re the bomb 💣 Much respect from my comfortable chair and beautiful weather here in the Florida Keys. Exhausting 😂

[@beefandbarley]

Marvelous. A salute to your big balls. ✌️

[@davidc6510]

What an adventure Barry. Sorry you did not get the self bailing cockpit to perform as needed. Glad you made it safe in this episode and in the real time fiasco you encountered that was worse than this one. Thanks for sharing!

[@martinjames9250]

Well done Captain. 👍 Good job.

[@boondog8504]

That was a close call indeed. Many a boat has been lost when their solo skippers fell asleep at the wrong time, like poor Guy Waites in the Golden Globe. Well done for a good ending to a seriously challenging passage.

[@richardcole9558]

Bloody epic journey ! …get a couple of three beers down and have a good sleep , you’ve earned it ..👍👍

[@samseven5260]

Be glad my friend. I would be doing the same if I could. Bad stretches and all... wonderful footage showing the realities of serious sailing!

[@investigativeresearchcounc8388]

I was sent by the wind hippie! Godspeed!

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Hi Barry. Congratulations on your arrival in Fiji. Tough crossing mate. But you did it, well done sir. Now chill and have a beer. Then you can start to make Shaddy look beautiful again. Stay safe

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Congratulations on your successful yet brutal voyage. I'm sure the close call with the reef put a sick feeling right in the pit of your stomach. 4 knots and two miles from the island while asleep would go by in a flash followed by a crunch.

[@davidlj53]

Love sailing along with you Barry even if by video, best of luck. Now relax , have a beer or 12 and get some sleep!

[@claudehopper9813]

You're voyaging is over and now sitting in a safe harbor with a cold beer . Congradulations on completing a tough crossing . Well done skipper !

[@darinajulinek6757]

Congratulations Barry! Well done ! Regards from Serbia.

[@bloodyeyeful]

Failing to Fiji Alone? I'm happy that is only a typo. I love following real and beautiful human beings. Glad you made it. Happy Holidays to all and Blessings too.

[@wellsgb1957]

😬 Well done Barry you did a grand job, you deserve a few 🍻🍻🍻 beers after that one👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jsvno]

Well done - they need the blues in Fiji...

[@unstoppablezone4980]

Big KUDOS to you Barry! Way to go! You bailed yourself out! Good going mate!

[@richardjohnson4565]

Wow! indeed. Well done, not so much a sail and an endurance event. Good luck with the record deal :😁

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

What an adventure 🙌

[@miketybring4700]

I think l may have changed my mind about sailing. Those rogue waves would have done me in. No thanks.Love your courage and tenacity to get things done.

[@discoverst.george3738]

Glad it is going great for you!!!

[@peterhaymaker7562]

Still my best and fortunately still with us. Thanks Barry. Cheers!

[@somadevo]

Whew!!! Good job, Skipper...Highest Blessings

[@janinepeterson1632]

We all love ya, buddy !!

[@kiwisailor8365]

Yes Barry that is why they call it the South Pacific washing machine between Aotearoa and Fiji, generally /always we don't dawdle around , make way, the longer you are out there the more Sh#!!you get. And where's the cockpit drains. Safe travels.

[@rickynsue]

Congrats, so glad you made it in. Us old guys got to watch out for each other

[@carlosrosa1965]

Epic, simply brilliant. What a character

[@StemtoSternSailing]

For an old seadog you sure bark alot at the weather 👍👍 well done Barry. Best regards from Jarle

[@vincethomrenaissanceman1731]

Balls out to the end bradda. You're a trooper. Aloha 🤙

[@finnbhansen]

Thank You sososo much!

[@homebrewer7]

I loved i5, you kept me on edge in the dark.