Sailing to FIJI alone

[@memyselfi5994]

Nobody who’s ever sailed would laugh at you wearing your safety gear! Good for you. Great video

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

What the ponytail front? Lol

[@hatterassportmechanic5621]

Barry,Barry,Barry,Barry,be safe out there sir,fair winds and following seas

[@Kitiwake]

Sailing and alcohol don't mix.

[@guiart4728]

You really bring the romance of sailing home to us land lubbers! Congratulations on having an adventure and taking us along!

[@pembrokeshireparagliding7268]

I am such an idiot sometimes , lol There's me thinking Yikes I hope Barry made it in one piece , I then told myself "of course he did you fool as he posted this awesome video 🤣⛵🙈 you are a true legend Barry

[@evinwhiteson4902]

Not to mention this was months and months ago

[@LAIRD.59]

😂

[@johnmact5548]

Glad the onions were OK

[@tomw5907]

Still eagerly awaiting your arrival in Florida USA. 😉

[@magdakaniewski]

That's some nasty winds in the night.. Great capture of the conditions. Hope part 2 is better

[@markmahan6768]

You are one, brave, soul Barry! Steady on matey...

[@nameRICHARD]

Barry has been spotted in Australia!

[@SailingLaManga]

My favourite captain.... Be safe and god bless 🙌 🙏

[@BilldoDilldo]

SV delos, Zatara, and the Sailing Sea Dog. Complete inspiration… but this mutt does it all himself. Safe Winds.

[@susanrussell7304]

Omg, I was on the edge of my seat through out this episode….. 😱😱

[@clairestallard845]

Stay safe, Barry! We’re all waiting for you in Aus 😀🇦🇺

[@patrickconway5542]

Barry my man you are totally insane, 😂. Surfing a steel boat ? Love it. You just be safe with the wind on your back with clear sky above!! 🙌🍻😉

[@skaraborgcraft]

Ignorance is often bliss. I only ever had a 4 day forcast before i left on passages, and took what was coming. I would have thought heaving to in a steel boat would have saved you some miles in the wrong direction, but im in front of a log burner drinking a glass of wine.

[@gdfggggg]

My log burner will be up and running by December 🍷

[@catherinehackett7722]

I know that film never shows the full size of the sea but what it does show is scary enough! Glad you came through okay!⛵️💗

[@Rittlesleo]

Oh, my! We totally commiserate! We were just in those conditions ourselves but only for 2 days. You're a hardcore sailor!

[@fredgaither3707]

Wear that harness and tether Barry safety first

[@wcresponder]

You are made of sterner stuff Barry! Hang tight and laugh at it when it tries to break you. You are in our thoughts and and have our best wishes.

[@ronjohnson9690]

We all know how a dog goes bananas when its master comes home. It seems the sea has reacted the same with you finally sailing away from port after the hiatus. Welcome back Barry!

[@wills3212]

Nauseating to watch couldn’t stop either. The reality of cruising! Happy to see you using your safety line’s I wouldn’t ever take them off

[@johngilchrist1224]

Hi Barry.... no one is laughing at you, you need the safety gear thats most important. I ended up in the water the other day on an out going tide, just as well I had a life jacket on and the RNLI were at hand to pull me out. The Tay is a dangerous river.... Keep up the good work, you will get me through the winter😉😊👍

[@TheAtma50]

Barry, You're an inspiration to us all! Stay Safe & Fair Winds!!

[@mickeydawson348]

I know you made it, and I know you're ok, but at 18:19 my hearts in my throat!

[@marioadiez]

Such a dog need such seas! Wonderful

[@findermanimages]

Loved this. It has been such a long time coming. Fair winds Barry, and more of the same please! 😉

[@mikeraymond9088]

Hang on, Barry. The joy of sailing!

[@WindwardToEden]

Looks like your eating well! That's always good for high moral.

[@run14me]

Ore Ley Macho! Can’t wait until I can take off alone around the world…🎉❤😂😊! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@run14me]

Or with my future wife and children:-)

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Barry, great as always, some scary conditions

[@styx85]

This is the kind of sailing Baz and Shaddy love, innit?! 😆

[@userrmr]

Barry I'm sure at the moment not what you were feeling but it's awesome to see you in the blue water again! best vid in many months!

[@carlosthebee3527]

For me, this is your best vid ever. Great shooting! Loved the sounds of the ropes, the sea and the waves, the howling of the wind at night... just wow! Can't wait to see the 2nd part! Keep your spirits up, Barry, and thank you so much for sharing this great adventure with us!! 👍👍

[@gregstewart9167]

Great Video! And many thanks from Alabama, USA. You give this old guy inspiration. Everytime I start thinking the years for doing this have past me I watch you. YOU ROCK IT! And then the plan is on again. Cheers!

[@mowhoknow5098]

Keep going Barry! You want to see Fiji just tack and sail! Be careful stay cool and trust your skills and Shaddie!

[@jyzilvz]

Ahhh that trip is like that more often than not. I really felt it when you said you have had enough. I say it over and over every time. But like a fool I just keep going back for more.

[@waoamfg]

What a fantastic episode 🙂 Real feelings'n'all. Love your effort. You're a CHAMP 🥰

[@chadpeaks1472]

You actually caught what its like to be in a blow On a Sailboat wow incredible good job! Stay safe and watch your fingers with the wind gen!

[@guymanges3628]

Barry, I walk like that and I'm on solid ground... Old...

[@bobothree]

Barry, that was stunning. Sorry that which is your anxiety is the source of my entertainment.

[@mikesherman8590]

I just started watching you again I love the long hair are you still out there that's awesome I'm 63 and dream of that in the whole life

[@jerrycooke6511]

Glad you made it. Fiji great but be bloody careful of thievery there. Especially in Suva.

[@kencast4478]

Yes remain in full control as we are looking forward to seeing you in Fiji!!

[@boathousejoed1126]

Never make light of clipping on.Always the real deal,stay safe Barry!

[@phlanjo]

PORTLAND CALLING, PORTLAND CALLING; your camera gimble, editing and adventure sailing all stepped up a notch in this one! OK, back to the video...

[@simonallan6148]

That looks like a tough passage, especially single handed. Hang in there.

[@davidc6510]

Oh hey Barry!!! One heck of a crazy sail to Fiji! Thanks for sharing!

[@solosailorsv8065]

Can't say I miss those angry winds and horizontal rainy nights at all, Well Done Barry !

[@tomhanes5112]

Thank you for the upload Barry, that was a good one. Im waiting for the next one.

[@rcetvg11n72]

stay safe Barry might be an idea to have life line in the stormy weather

[@sammyvh11]

Glad your back to sailing. Your doing great.

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Aloha from beautiful Hawaii islands ⛵️ 🏝 its absolutely stunning from New Zealand 🇳🇿 to Fiji 🇫🇯, thanks for sharing. I am buying sailboat ⛵️ Cape Dore full keel ready for Cape Horn next year .CapeDory design not for speed. but for safety .Cape Dory slow boat ,but solid rock boat .Finally you left a New Zealand 🇳🇿, I am glad you left ,you was stock for very long time . Fiji 🇫🇯 very beautiful island, good job my Dear friend sailor from England 🇬🇧 Good sailors from England the best .Good luck, be safe .

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Holy crap! Be safe brother.

[@ConciergeMed]

So so so very good to see you sailing adventures once again, at last…! 👍

[@neogeoriffic]

You're not alone Barry, we're all sailing along with ya! LOL

[@philgray1023]

Yep, my couch is all over the place with that weather he's got.

[@frogsintheforest]

Take care Barry, we're all cheering for you .

[@richhunter6414]

Been following you for several years Barry. Never saw you this concerned for your safety. Concerning! I know these videos are lagging a few weeks or so and hope all is well now.

[@AWGG42]

Another cliffhanger of a voyage for Shaddy: "The Curse of the Seadog" strikes again!

[@AWGG42]

p.s.,Stay safe, Barry.

[@hughburgess4168]

What a fabulous video Barry. You can feel the difficulty that you are in and the reliance on the elements. Can’t wait to see the next video to see where you end up. It brings up the balance and reality of world sailing. Truly grateful. Thank you. ⛵️

[@mmullaley]

Hey Barry, love your videos. You need to make time when the going is good...every bit of rag up, get her moving in the direction you need to be going. Being 200 miles away from safety is better than 500. Every day you are in bad weather increases the likelihood of issues. Push her on, use speed to avoid weather. As you know, sailing to windward is work...what's worse is sailing off the wind and taking system after system. Don't get me wrong, don't run into seas you can avoid. Don't worry about the boat...the weakest thing on that boat is you! The boats can take it, we are the weak link. All the best, have at 'er!

[@Dan-no4tl]

That situation looks all too familiar to me. Most of my offshore cruising has been single-handed and I know what that feels like. Nights seem to last forever when it's cold. It makes me happy to know that you had to make it in safe for this video to be posted. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@airbear9445]

Now that was a great episode, thank you Barry!

[@tropicshade]

There are three rules in storm avoidance: 1. Put the wind on the starboard quarter and keep it there. 2. Do not fall asleep. 3. Strictly adhere to rules 1 & 2. Safe sailing Barry!

[@ssjpocket]

Hi I am curious (and not aware of the english sailing terms), what is the starboard quarter?

[@gordonbennet1094]

@@ssjpocket Starboard is the right hand side of the boat when you're facing the bow. Wind on the starboard beam means wind directly from the right. Wind on the stern means wind coming from behind. Wind on the starboard quarter means wind coming in the middle of these two places.

[@Eldering]

I guess starboard vs port would depend on whether one is sailing in the southern vs northern hemisphere?

[@gordonbennet1094]

@@Eldering No sir. Starboard is the right hand side of the boat when you're on it, facing forward. It's irrelevant which way the boat is facing.

[@Eldering]

@@gordonbennet1094 Sorry, I wasn't clear. I meant to avoid a weather system on one hemisphere you would prefer one (ie starboard) and on the other hemisphere vice versa (ie port). Since cyclones go in opposite directions on North vs South hemisphere.

[@peterpatten5043]

Keep a sharp eye out for floating packages Barry ! Lots of dancing dust washing up on Fiji beaches. ;)

[@subconsciouslyaware]

You sir are a brave man.

[@razzledan77]

Balls of steel Barry. Keep going mate!

[@katrinebohr3119]

Amazing channel, amazing journey ⚓️❤️

[@klouism1]

Now would be a good time to have another crew member. I imagine you're about wore out. Blessings to you. Thank you for the video.

[@allanhester1391]

Hey Barry, so glad you made it in one piece but fully understand your frustration, discomfort and concern while sailing in such conditions. I too have sailed in similar conditions but nowhere near as ling as you endured them. Thank you for making the effort to post your grand adventure. Godspeed Barry.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Stay safe, Barry. I want to keep watching for a long time to come!

[@TheSkskitey]

Good on ya Barry , i hope you have better weather very soon so you can get to Fiji ASAP :-)

[@chickenfriedrice2932]

My favorite channel on youtube! Keep on keepin' on!

[@rainfinger]

Great video. Hydrovane is the best, sailing with one since the 1980s. We use a storm sail for the Hydrovane, consisting of 1/4" plywood, cut half size of the full sail on the Hydrovane.

[@alexovnz]

I'm in Tauranga, and the weather pattern has been horrible due to La Ninnha!!! No westerlies only cyclones forming on the Tasman sea bringing stormy northerlies!!! Hopefully, it sorts itself out for next year!!! Fair winds my friend...

[@maviarab]

Great as always Barry...I do wonder if just once...just once...you get somewhere when you should haha.

[@2adventure_oz921]

Well done Barry, about to splash my first yacht next week. Only a 20 footer. Hope to see you in Western Australia. 👍🏻

If it weren't for the fact that I know you uploaded this and therefore arrived somewhere, I'd hate this video for making me so tense! Looking forward to part two and hopefully a better second half! Good video though! Jeez!

[@akromafia]

This took me back to ‘Dragon for Sale’ - one of your best performances 😉

[@bicyclist2]

I love sailing very much. I have sailed on Lake Michigan, and in some lakes in Maine. This looks very challenging. Thank you for sharing.

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Such a great insight to he realities of blue water sailing. Keep safe Barry. Love the content.

[@tree4408]

Barry, Barry....I stood on the shore of Lake Erie and looking out at nothing but water was scary! Cannot imagine being in a boat alone in such conditions. You were the first sailing adventures I followed and so enjoy the ocean from my livingroom. But, I think it may be time for you to tie up in some port permanently. 😉

[@johnwalker6711]

Good to see you made it safely Barry look forward to next episode

[@DrCrabfingers]

Wow...that looked a bit lumpy Barry....your poor onions...I bet they were jostled left right and centre....😉

[@sallydixon8639]

I take my hat off to you , sailing alone with digital guides to keep you safe! With all your experience, it’s still a test! My great great great grand father was seacaotains! Charlotte, my great grandmother gave birth to my grandfather off Cape Hirn! So I at 19 wanted seriously to sail around the world! Do I did not do that! But I have have adventuring all my life! I am from Maine USA! I now live by the sea and I love watching your adventures on the sea and know that we are now in a digital world! Please use it as our weather is very erratic and spontaneous! Not steady and predictable like the old days! Have fun and thanks for your sharing of the joys of living on a the ocean!

[@arron7857]

incredible voyage solo, thanks for sharing!

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Epic voyage Barry. Yes you were in the hands of the Gods but it was your seamanship that got you through it. Wondering if you ever considering heaving to?

[@utahjag]

Wow! And you did that..... Alone! Amazing work and thank you so much for taking the time to film it for us, really cool. Real sailing caught for us to see. So rare as most just hold one camera and chat when things are good or when it's easy, not you! So happy you got through it. Maybe look around for a first mate next time? I hear tell there are people looking for a ride on yachts to get from here to there without the responsibility... Anyway, Thank You So Much, Barry!

[@pacificnoble4513]

Finally been watching you for years from Fiji 😁

[@smaar8092]

How weather gets better soon for you, please be safe!!

[@eddiefio]

Excellent shots, editing, music, and commentary. Looking forward to more!

[@GingerNinja68]

Wow. What an episode. Travel safe

[@sierrashere6957]

When you said . . . " it's in the hand of the gods " , kinda broke my heart.

[@philiporourke7896]

Dude, it looks scary as hell out there. When night falls, it must be really scary. You might end up in the Solomon Islands, that could be a good thing though. Once again a great vid, thanx.

[@jonathanvince8173]

Poor you this looked so hard and some funny things you say when in a bad way. Can't wait for more.

[@goofy4birds]

can't say enough good about this one, great selection of music, excellent shots setting the scene, just great story telling. Love it!

[@davidcostard7348]

Seasoned man and the sea… Hemingway mate!😉

[@bloodmuffin123]

Wow i wish I didn't get violently sea sick I would love to do some sailing like Barry.

[@Sargnort]

Weather's certainly changed over the last few years.

[@ianbell5611]

Hat's off to you Barry. I served 20 years in the Australian navy 1980 to 2000. The roughest seas I remember being in were right where you were in this video between NZ and Fiji in 1994. Guessing you only post videos once in port so guessing you made it to port location tba ? If so so hope your enjoying it. Take care mate Cheers Ian

[@BAMBOU-FR]

wind turbine blades and fingers: eternal enemies. Lucky fingers, lucky sailor. Luck was there! 🖐🥂