Sailing to Looe Key - Sailventure #5

[@davidoelker493]

Absolutely incredible video! Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us.

[@chrisnicula6256]

I've seen hundreds of sailing videos, this is by far the coolest one, nothing like a father and son getting quality time together.

[@lpaone01]

Loved your video. God bless you and your son.

[@claudebourgeois2283]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. I am a happy Siren 17 owner and i can say your videos capture the real nature of this little lovable sailboat. I appreciate the father and son atmosphere too. Well done!

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Claude Bourgeois thanks very much. It is a great little sailboat. We've really enjoyed her.

[@moeshickenyay]

Still love what you did with your Siren refurbish, really makes the cabin space more useable, great video.

[@theodorejay1046]

What a fun outing for you and your son. My recent trip to Key West brought me to your page. Thanks for sharing & happy sailing.

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Thank you!

[@theodorejay1046]

@@AllenMichaelsVlogs .... I am binge watching your adventures 😁

[@tammybackus1526]

Your a cool father i grew up in so fla Im in my 70s now you take me back thank you

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Thanks George! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@peterbenedict6363]

so much awesome in this video

[@tombrunshidle4788]

That was a great video....little man is like a movie star!

[@stevedownwind]

Just came across your marquesas video and I'm up to adventure 5 now. Fun stuff. Simple pleasures. Your wealth extends far beyond your waterline. Your son is very enjoyable to watch as he develops into a young sailor. Thank you! Enjoy life!

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Thanks Charles I'm glad you're having a pleasant time watching our videos. Thanks for your kind comment.

[@JuanPerez-qe3qn]

Great video a very nice little adventure

[@brendadrayer239]

I enjoy watching the adventures you have with your son on that boat, what wonderful memories you are making. Good on you!

[@paulcain9584]

Love your guy's videos, keep them coming!

[@rjtrisurfer]

Great video ! Both you and your son are naturals in the water, good to see, no one freaking out with seeing sharks. I have been a scuba diver for over 30 years and I still love snorkelling. Better colors and the fish just seem friendlier when free diving. Have a safe trip. Ron W.

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Ron Weiss thanks very much. Those sharks are harmless but always a bit uneasy seeing one.

[@lindrosfesta2327]

epic amazing keep it up father and son sailing nothing better !

[@sc1212able]

Great video, your son well have fond memories of these trips, I live part-time in the Keys, I purchased a Dana 24, I live on it full time, very spacious boat and has blue water capabilities, I almost bought a Siren 17 but wanted something a little bigger, I'm going to sail up the west coast of Florida and enter the Suwannee River and go inland as far as I can, this river offers very good protection during hurricane season .

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

sc1212able thank you! Dana 24 is an amazing boat. That sounds like an interesting trip. I'll have to check it out.

[@sc1212able]

You can go inland for 116 miles, then you would have to drop your mast at the OLD Town bridge, which is state rd 98, the siren might clear, plenty of places to get supplies, lots of fresh water springs to checkout, because its a popular river to canoe and kayak, the state has built some camping areas, that offer, hot showers, and electric for free, the docks are big enough to accommodate several boats, lots of videos on KZbin about the river and camping sites

[@ymanganelli]

Awesome video :)

[@theodorejay1046]

Re-watching some of these oldies. I like the song "Just the Two of Us" in the background. What if maybe 20 years from now its the three of us. You, Nicholas, and grandson (just a funny thought).

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

That would be awesome!

[@SailingFreeStyle]

Great adventure with your son!

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Sailing S/V FreeStyle thanks glad you enjoyed it.

[@telecamfilms]

Great film! Do you know the deck hatch model number and size you have on the Siren? Looks like the perfect size.

[@bourquebuiltful]

Started watching your videos because I'm considering buying a siren 17

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Nice! Good luck!

[@BoomBoom-ci8is]

Fantastic little boat but just one question... bathroom?

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Thank you! Most boats don't have one.

[@BuildFixGo]

where did you get that umbrella? seems like a nice Bimini alternative on a small boat

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

JeremysRandomStrat i got it online. It is called sport-brella. Yes it is a great bimini alternative.

[@senecastrong4986]

Where did you get the bars that extend along the sides of the cockpit?

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Those are from Potter 19

[@highwatercircutrider]

Nice video, is your boat a 17' Siren? I almost bought a similar boat prior to purchasing a 20' Oday. I currently sail and live part time aboard a Columbia 28mkII. I still have the Oday and really miss small boat sailing (bigger is definitely not always better, lol). I had years of travel enjoyment around the Great Lakes region aboard the O'day. I should get the old O'day out and refurbish her....Gary in Michigan aboard sv Paladin.

[@AllenMichaelsVlogs]

Thanks Gary! You're correct she's a Siren 17. Both Columbia and Oday are great sailboats. Yes with small boats you get to really feel the elements both the wind and the ocean.

[@highwatercircutrider]

I sailed alot more when I was sailing the little O'day. The bigger Columbia requires so much more effort to go out (and at least one crew at my age, 66). So i restored a little 16' Glasspar cabin cruiser that gets used weekly.