SAILING TO GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

[@d.h.7388]

I’m sailing solo also, and when I’m not feeling comfortable I watch you. I’m Back. Your my hero. 😘

[@rebelcast4574]

One of the last true free lifestyles! The boat wants to go to great barrier island, screw it, we'll go to great barrier island and hang out for a bit. I love it!!

[@wavelength7503]

From a brother of the Sea of45 years, and new subscriber from Canada 🇨🇦. Just sold my boat of 35 years, now a landlubber.

[@PETERDREDGE]

Great episode, I well remember the anxiety around when to drop the sails. At 70, I'm going back to sea with my now disabled wife and much of it is your fault, thank you so much! Enjoy "The Barrier" it's a special place.

[@patricklaine6958]

Great episode Barry. That anchorage looks like a location in a high budget Hollywood film. Bravo.

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Hi Patrick, also love your work. Cheers, Barry

[@jimjenkins673]

My two favorite mariners chatting. Gotta love it.

[@AndyPidsleyAPi]

@@jimjenkins673 agreed, they are both top guys.

[@robertcole9391]

Ripping out sucks. My sypathies. But remember, BOAT is a acronym for 'Break Out Another Thousand'. LOL.. Life on the open seas. Never a dull moment. 😁

[@sammyvh11]

Barry you should get yourself a first mate with a D cup. Cheers!

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Hey, old boy! I love your singing neighbors! 😜👍 Winds, always on your back, and enough of it!

[@deskboundaviator7377]

Barry, after completing a five-year East coast US live-aboard adventure (Maine to the Bahamas) I started looking for a good KZbin sailing channel done by someone who is more into sailing and "boat stuff" than bikinis and beer. I am so glad I discovered your channel. Being of senior vintage myself I find your narration and stories immensely entertaining, intelligent and interesting. To live on a sailboat you have to be part hermit, part inventor, part dare devil and mostly out of your mind. In a good way. You are all of these things and a great film maker to boot. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us armchair adventurers.

[@dougzirkle5951]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@justicesomeday]

✌💕🌅🌴🌋🙋

[@sailingalbacora1702]

Your sailing channel is by far one of the most authentic and interesting ones on KZbin. You show cruising, how it really is, I enjoy every episode! 👍 Fair winds 🌊⛵🌞

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Thank you

[@steveclancy6474]

Ahhhhh - breath, relax, enjoy ........ beer & pizza

[@Dayofthetriffids]

You made a good choice Barry. I love Great Barrier Island. It’s my most favourite place in the whole world and you can live there too. I hope you enjoyed anchoring there as much as I have. The girls voices are just the usual hallucination so don’t panic. Great to see you sailing again…….!!

[@erichaskell]

From those of us who didn’t, thanks to you who has.

[@winstonsmithsoul]

Nice comment, from someone who did, but can’t anymore :)

[@corysimp]

You’re the freakin MAN, Barry!!! Happy to be a Patron

[@1clinkerman]

I like “beer o’clock “ almost as much as I like your videos!! Jolly good!

[@brodavid77]

Was worried that you were becoming land bound, good to see you sailing again

[@tomschuler4181]

Was thinking the same thing and not convinced otherwise.

[@bruceday450]

@@tomschuler4181 He has sailed from the UK!

[@JCrook1028]

@@tomschuler4181 We'll see if you're man enough to admit when you're wrong.

[@bloodyeyeful]

Beer O Clock damn right.

[@boathousejoed9005]

When you're on the move Barry you look 10 yrs younger! Shaddy is looking well too!

[@homebrewer7]

Another fantastical trip. I love the adventures and I try watching all. You bring joy and excitement to this 85 year old. I have traveled all my life in and out of the military but not out on the water. My prayers are with you. Greetings again from Indianapolis Indiana 🇺🇸.

[@thomastaylor6991]

The old dog. Sailing with his lady. Gracefully. Life IS a wonderful thing.

[@donnakawana]

Beeeeerrr aaaa clockkkkk ooooooooooh!!!! Yeah ha,cha,cha,cha,chaaaa!!

[@dws5951]

Farmers complain about no rain...or too much rain, bankers about interest rates too high or not high enough, gamblers about their luck but saillors got their issues with wind...too little too much ...Barry, I;m amazed that you have as much hair as you have, your patience is of biblical magnatude. Sail on Sail on Sailor !!

[@edl617]

Sail with the wind Barry just like Joshua Slocum did.

[@patrickconway5542]

Good morning, lol ! Motor on ! If required,😳😅🤣 glad you are ok and back at the Helm , thanks for taking us along !😉😃

[@saltysassy958]

The boats looking really nice Barry.

[@davefoster7770]

Never open the dropped beer. Unless it's the last beer.

[@alanduncan4691]

Days like that are magnificent.

[@JohnDrummondVA]

Loved the smile on your face when you sailed into the cove!

[@paulklebaum1682]

That last decision I believe was a wise one!! 🍻👍👍😃

[@sandymandy3926]

Love an old sea dog video notification! Great video as always Barry yeah, baby!

[@russellmurphy8111]

Glad your free, God's speed Barry!!!

[@MarcoAJ93]

finally a video like the older ones, sailiiiing, anchoring, relaxing!!!

[@bensouthwell1339]

if it can go wrong it will go wrong......Barry at his Best

[@370suzuki]

Thanks Barry good episode enjoyed that while eating my tea , cheers .

[@carlosthebee3527]

Barry, you look great with that hat! Oh boy, so much would like to be there! Keep those vids coming!!

[@alwynjones7218]

Great snapper fishing around GBI ,and crays.

[@gangstagrandma]

It seems like you need a hug or ten? The last while has been hard. Much love to you Barry, I wish you high seas adventures and everything you need.

[@adventurebythemile]

Every time I watch your videos I daydream about being out on the boat with you even thou I can’t swim and sink like a rock. The thought of getting far far away from the United States whether on a space station or a boat in the middle of the ocean seems like heaven on earth. Thanks for making me dream.

[@rtk3543]

Nice to see the old Seadog and Shaddy out on the high seas, lovely spot to have a beer too 🍻 cheers.

[@stevenplancich6449]

Good to see ya “Out & About”👍 Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy😎

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

The oil on board this is so real… for many.

[@CG-cx9fv]

Barry, now that youre at sea again, please be on the lookout for Wilson. He'll be out there, somewhere. May have even grown some, bit taller, maybe. Surely he'll be on the lookout for you and Shaddy!

[@howardlewis5515]

Sorry C G - I think you have to accept, Wilson is gone. Deflating though the thought is.... Well he had a ball while it lasted

[@johnpambrun989]

Your a blessed person..... KARMA is real old bloke... your living the dream

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Now Great Barrier Island really put on your happy face and Shadow was taking great care keeping you happy. Well done, Captain.

[@davidc6510]

LOL Beer O'Clock - I hear it too Barry!!! Another great Seadog video. Cheers and thanks for sharing.

[@lowbrowscruffy]

If you tear out fabric tarp or sail, a good emergency fix is it to trap a golf ball or round stone inside the fabric with a rope loop. I use this on big tarps. Never pulls out. Have even used a frozen potatoe in a pinch. Might save your butt on a long passage.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Well, I thought ya might be heading g to Azzie Land, I was wrong! Enjoy the Bearier Island.

[@cousinjack2841]

Nothing like a bit of slow boat sailing; Shaddie might not be the fastest but she gets the job done. Nice one Barry.

[@garrysmith898]

What a stunning place.... love the videos Barry

[@bruceweber2361]

I'm sailing solo from a comfortable chair. Okay, pretty mundane, but makes me appreciate your meanderings more. Good luck, Seadog.

[@grahamsmith5859]

Please don’t get rid of your boat Barry. You have too many great memories with her and plenty more adventures to come. Life is one big adventure. Always look forward.👍🏻

[@blue1991flhs]

Thanks Barry for sharing your adventures!

[@MrRedeoarknot]

You are the man

[@old5andimer713]

Captain Barry, you've posted another wonderful video that shows all of us who would simply love to be in the Helmsman's seat, but for life's obligations cannot, the real side of Solo Sailing without all the glam and glitter as often seen on other "Yachtie's" adventure postings .. Captain, you're keeping it real and we thank you .. Stay well, and Thank You !

[@terrysmall1421]

great vid thanks barry... please get your sails checked out before headin off shore....your clew ripped out in 5 knots!!!!

[@troy6067]

Outstanding

[@MRRice-wz3bv]

Great to see you back on deep blue sea again, Barry. Have fun at sea.

[@johnburgess5534]

Oh Barry, leaving your anchorage with the ensign furled round the backstay. Moaning about dropping sails when you have a roller reefing jib, lazyjacks to catch the dropped main, life couldn’t be easier. Use the idle no wind conditions to tidy up your boat!!!!!

[@stephon4661]

This was a great video Barry! The White Shadow can do it all👍

[@shadroid]

Happy to see you got a proper hat!

[@wattienewton5967]

Morning Bas enjoying your last moments in nz mate all the best sails full happy heart Cheers for now

[@nataliacaleo9246]

Bravissimo! Greetings from italy 🦭🦋🦭🦭🦭🌈😎😎😎🕶️👏

[@skipperhoy]

Hey u looking pretty smooth old sea dog Enjoying the pace of your adventures

[@owenpotter2459]

Great Barrier is awesome. I went in there on Spirit of New Zealand. Got my own boat now, so Barrier is on my list. Hope Fiji is stunning as ever.

[@raymondmiller5098]

Great vids, Barry. Despite these type of nautical frustrations, remember that you still have a much better gig than an office job like the rest of us!

[@robhow7962]

i enjoyed the planning part. Thanks, Barry for the knowledge.

[@eprohoda]

Adveentures, good , see you later- ✨

[@nikibunga5168]

You Great Old Seadog 🥰

[@TheAtma50]

Great episode Barry, Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!

[@jimumble6355]

Really enjoy your trips,ol sea dog. Excellent job 👏 👍

[@jeffrandolf5673]

Excellent! Back to sailing/traveling & encountering all the idiosyncrasies that come with it.

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

I've slowly warmed up to your videos and I now think you've made one of the best sailing channels on KZbin. I came here to say that and low and behold I see that Patrick Laine just left you a message. I love his channel too! Anyway, thanks for sharing your adventures to a land bound sailor...

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Great to see you underway again, Barry! There are new sights to see and you won't see them anchored in one place. Great Barrier Island looks amazing! FW&FS

[@simonpritchard6074]

Great film Barry, thanks.

[@kissi7474]

Just lovely!🍻

[@shanesooth6267]

Thanks for sharing Barry! Cheers from California

[@robertcapen6814]

You have done lots of upgrades on Shaddy. I did not realize you upgraded to a Perkins hybrid using diesel and oil. Fair winds and following seas mate!

[@freetasman2342]

I am telling you, is not a punishment to stay longer on your last stop, what a magnificent anchorage I will stay there for a week 🙂. Thanks for sharing, cheers from Tasmania

[@darleneshirley156]

Good to see you Barry

[@ronaldrogers3660]

Have enjoyed your videos since episode 1. I like the names for all your friends...the vane, the dinghy, the outboard, birds that land on the boat....you need a "Wilson" aboard.

[@slippery547]

Hope the dropped beer clip is a prelude to the return of the bloopers ...⭐

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Have safe sail start cruising on your sailboat ⛵️! 😘⛵️😀 Mike from Missouri

[@cawfeedawg]

Hi Barry, I have been a subscriber since the episode where you purchased Shaddy. Wow what a journey you are having. Thank you for your great content!

[@sylvester2294]

New Zealand! One can check in but never leave!!:-)

[@davidjma7226]

Ahhh the Barrier, it's got to be done Barry! Spent many happy days there diving for crayfish when I lived there. Enjoy!!

[@joedennehy386]

Hope you had a chance to check out smokehouse Bay, pity I never got to teach you about lure fishing Barry. You can be 30 metres from an island there in 30 metres of water

[@jackmead6166]

Wishing you the very best!!! Much Respect!! Keep Safe and Thank you for the Facebook updates!!!

[@fred1732]

it's good to see you sailing Barry! :)

[@mariescott9853]

Always happy to see each episode. It has been fun to see New Zealand.

[@billhanna8838]

Nearly a 100K subs , Well done mate , Your gonna love G Barrier . Hot bath at smoke bay , I left some penthouses there for you LOL.

[@daverave4965]

Tracey Island comes to mind watch out for thunderbirds

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Thanks

[@homebrewer7]

Actually 86 November 18. I am a potter and a home brewer of beer and 🍷. Retired from painting and drywall after 56 years and traveling while doing so.

[@garywinslow2973]

I’m a long way away in Arizona. The sailing looks great over there in NZ. Enjoy!

[@frederickoning191]

Glad to hear that you are bound to continue on the next leg of your world journey! The Barrier Island looks quite inviting.

[@morri03]

Finally. I can’t believe it took this long to get to the Barrier

[@jcoghill2]

In the Coast Guard at the discretion of the Officer In Charge while underway we had a 2 beer limit also. I guess the British Rescue Service does as well. It doesn't do much at the end of the day but you would be surprised how much it does do. I could live on a 2 beer limit.

[@chickenfriedrice2932]

Love being able to tag along on these epic adventures. I use google earth to scan around where you are and get an even deeper sense of whats going on. Great channel. Many thanks.

[@maxlundgren3482]

Nice to see that you're back out adventuring!

[@tomcraddock244]

Great to see you back on the high seas!! I’d forgotten that it takes a pretty good breeze to get Shaddy moving !! 🍻🫒 Fair winds Barry ⛵️