Sailing to the Keppel Islands

[@13donstalos]

Idk why life always insists on being so damn difficult. Honestly, it is a miracle that anyone is ever NOT depressed. Those with overflowing coffers never truly understand the struggle of the working class. But the way you always overcome is inspiring, Barry. God bless you, kind sir.

[@Psalm1101]

Yes read the gospels and give your troubles worrys concerns to the cross were Jesus died for us and give it him. Tomorrow will always come amen

[@Psalm1101]

Soak your foot in salt at night and in the morning

[@sierrashere6957]

So sad to sea old sea dog go down! 0h wait, NO ño he's good

[@davidc6510]

Hold fast Barry. Minor set backs lead to greater rewards. Thanks for sharing another great update on the Adventures of an Old Seadog.

[@old5andimer713]

Capt'n Barry .. You're off on the second half of your adventure Mate, even if it took two attempts to leave port, but with clear conscience and sound running gear .. Stay well and pay close attention to your leg .. Thanks for posting this video Captain, we always look forward to your next adventure and port of call .. And Happy St. Patrick's Day Captain!

[@janetkennedy5940]

Come on Perkins be good, our Barry needs you! Lovely sunsets in this one, thanks for taking us all with you.

[@alistairclyne9362]

Just shows it’s not only the boat that has to be right, the Old Seadog has to be firing on all cylinders too. Good decision to go back, and you were rewarded with a good sail to Keppel Island. What a well deserved anchor beer! Enjoy, and looking forward to your next video Barry! 🍺🍕⛵️💙

[@booniebuster4193]

Be careful of that leg Barry. Cellulitis Is nothing to mess with. I made a comment in one of your videos when you were talking about getting Cellulitis. I said that I had a bad case of Cellulitis in my right foot back in June 2023. Even though it is much better now (3/15/2024), I still have a very tender ankle on the right side. And the foot is still slightly larger than the left one. It seems that it takes forever to fully recover. Hopefully, you won't have a relapse while at sea. Be careful my friend! I'm happy that you are now back at sea and making some great videos.

[@rolfsvensson5777]

Oh yeah! A grumpy old man! Smile!

[@P61guy61]

Thank you for telling your story. Life is really a roller coaster at times.

[@theworldasiknowit.5751]

Shaddie's romping again! So good to see you out at sea, and away from those troubles. God speed, Barry! May the wind be at your back and may Shaddie always know the way.

[@loribadgero1035]

Geez Barry, the boat troubles would be enough, but coupled with a bum leg, you’ve earned mad respect for your ability to continue! I hope something nets you some good luck soon. You’re a living example of perseverance. You certainly never seem to be at a loss for good friends.😊❤🤗👍💯🎉

[@zzzsydneyhom1379]

Glad to see that you have survived Bundaberg Barry. Lesser men than you haven't been so lucky!

[@Syl-Vee]

Your resilience is inspiring. Great job on the leg recovery and may it get better still. Glad you didn't give up on Shaddy. Hats off to the friends at Bunderberg! Nevermind the beeping, I have a cat that jumps on my face at 4 in the morning. All that cold made for some crisp images. You make such good videos -- thank you!

[@mikefetterman6782]

I don't know how you do it Barry! Your ocean scenes are so much more stunning, and clear, with more point of view mastery comes across on the pixels so much more than other sailing youtubers. You really feel more a sense of the remoteness.

[@geoffroberts1608]

It’s interesting how life will throw these curve balls our way They are not entirely by chance,but looking back you will see they are there to send a message,in times of disparity when you feel utterly helpless and feel like giving up it brings out a resilience which will make you stronger than you ever thought possible. Many,many times you have faced such challenges but in your sovereignty you rise above them calling back your power and strength. This is why we love following you ✨💫👏👏🫡

[@tiopirata2]

Bit of a mea culpa there Barry. If it's any consolation we all have them. I have done around 360,000 ocean miles and still have them. Be easy on yourself Mate, things will go wrong and you will fix them. Love what you do, keep doing it..

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Cheers.

[@kenlott8488]

You are a patient man. I would be using Perkins as an anchor by now. Hope she holds up for ya.

[@patrickjames1080]

Ha

[@luck112a]

Absolutely!!! When in doubt change it out! He knows better, but there's the beer, and that you can take a couple of ways...

[@sedataybar871]

Great to see you are getting back on track Barry. Good luck and fair winds mate. 🙂

[@pauloevangelista4485]

Nice to see that you are flying over the waves again. Very good image of the video. We are together.

[@mikewerneburg2899]

Barry, don't let yourself get cold! Wool hat, good windbreaker! Sleep late, you need it. Good luck my friend!

[@andersnilsson6625]

Well done Berry! For the next longer stop in civilized areas, maybe you should have a checklist and go through the whole boat systematically. Rebuild the engine, rebuild the electrical system, go over the whole rig etc.... Everything to avoid unpleasant surprises, because they almost always come when you least want them. Because you know we want your best, for completely selfish reasons, we want more of your videos 😂💕😀😄🇸🇪

[@mikeprodanov6765]

Looking dapper and debonair.. after the hair and beard trim, Barry! Welcome back to life on the hook...

[@nicholascarter2640]

With the lazy jacks, if you have them coming down from the sides of the mast you’ve got a very narrow throat, move them as far out along the spreaders if possible, gives a nice wide open throat and makes mainsail handling much easiet

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Top man Barry, your human after all. Damn and blast Perkinson, but another day, all is well. Stay safe my friend.

[@fishing-fiend]

Sit back on a bench somewhere - open an nice can of cold beer - feel the sun on your face, warming your bones AND THANK EFFIN GOD YOUR NOT STUCK BACK HERE IN THE UK>... one life Barry - keep living the dream

[@philkfoto]

Barry was sensible, he left UK to you and me.

[@mamboos]

Best thing I did was leaving the f, ing uk. Barry if you ever get to Africa I have a lodge on Likoma island in lake Malawi. You are welcome to stay for free and hopefully by then I should have my boat. Chiponde beach resort! The place to be if you need a rest.

[@annhysell6064]

Barry, Well done. Sometimes a pivot (although we hate to return to port, oops I almost said pot) is the best choice. Those pesky jack lines.. Breathe and look after your cellulitis. Then onward!!! Be well & Fair winds.

[@di3352]

I was only recently at the Great Keppell Island recently with a mate. We went snorkelling and hiking, it was stunning. I hope you have/had a wonderful time there. 😊

[@jeanneauowners]

Barry, really felt your pain when Perkinson went AWOL. Great video as always. Glad you recovered, Onward and Upward! Love Malcolm and Eileen xx

[@chadsutphen9401]

Anchor beer looked great

[@jochemvanboxtel7091]

Sometimes you need to recalibrate your compass of life. Well done.

[@mikehogan9265]

Had a look around the Burnett Heads and the marina two weeks out of curiousity to see where you had been. Pretty boring spot! Then took the opportunity to spend a bit of time on Great Keppel Island. Lovely spot.

[@jasonmcknight6525]

Keep living the dream Barry love the honest videos!

[@DebbieDavidson06]

And thats why I love this channel. I live in civilzation, but everything depends on me. If I dont do it, it doesnt get done. Simple. I was in severe pain in my right knee last week, but had to do everything to take cate of me and pets. By God's grace I managed🎉

[@galleryhad7747]

Hello Bary, from Poole. New saucepan! Looks like a nonstick. Have a good weekend

[@Jeff-hb1qq]

You love that boat Barry😊

[@edwinflynn9744]

Dear Barry, I want to say how sad I am that I feel that I have to write the following comments to you. In doing so, I am in awe with your achievements and you have my total respect and admiration for the courage to go out and "Do It." So many including yours truly can only dream about what you are doing. However, there is a however in this letter. Frankly, I think you have put a lot of blame for your mishaps and misfortunes on Bundaberg. Sometimes you need to take stock of yourself and what you do next. You overlooked a few things when you first left Bundaberg on the first day of the video. The issues you mentioned were caused by you, and had nothing to do with City of Bundaberg, or the marina that you stayed at. By the way I am not a resident of Bundaberg or Queensland. I have always been quite amazed at the way you carry water and fuel for example. and how you stow things on the deck. I note that in this segment two containers, probably more, were quite lose. What else is not in its right place waiting to come lose and to cause a problem? You set off without the AIS having its correct dedicated aerial having mistakenly swapped it over with the radio arial. You also forgot to connect the wires to your depth sounder. Barry you are sailing in the largest Barrier Reef in the world. a depth sounder is not a luxury it is essential, ask Captain Cook. Why did you do that? I think Barry, maybe you are getting tired of the nomadic lifestyle. Your journey has been momentous and incredible to say the least, It is an achievement few mortals have achieved or even aspire to achieve. I have been with you since the start and have appreciated the videos, but I just think that the complaints about Shaddie, Bundaberg etc. may be a sign of a fatigue and tiredness that may need you to take a complete break from Shaddie for a while. Walk away for a while, go back to your family and rest that leg, so you can return again with the vigor of the early days. It is far better to do that and come back to Shaddie than for you to continue and maybe make a mistake you may not be able to overcome. Think about giving yourself a break Barry, the audience can wait. Whatever you decide, I wish all the very best.

[@FUKITOL-z7y]

A working depth sounder would be advisable. Great comment! The Reef might have some surprises. Only sailed there once . Nov/des, no gps, and it was an experience. I sang this in Townsville for a girl. " I call out to the ocean, my tears fall into the the sea . For the lost that have been been broken, across the dunes of of time repeatedly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6qvdYaEhbyNmJI

[@mridulpandey6646]

13:26, I had exactly the same thought of green flash running in my mind and then you suddenly started talking about it 😊

[@jimfisk4474]

Hey berry, You're the one. I like your way with words. And your funny looks, Mannerisms And Comedic ways. You crack me up and make me giggle And that's no B l a r n e y. Thank you mighty brit and catch you next time.❤❤❤

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

Thanks for the video. Life isn't always a bowel of cherries. Best wishes.

[@glennmadill6435]

Your little going away party in Bundaberg looked like the weekly meeting of the Weird Beard club!

[@conniemuller2064]

Enjoy every minute Captain!!

[@jasonharris9797]

Hiya Barry! As a younger sailor, mostly in the Caribbean, I was taught that a green flash was the sunlight's reflection off Bruce Van Der Standt's Heineken bottles floating in his wake. I thought you might find that amusing on the opposite side of the world. great job keeping on!

[@fred1732]

good deal Barry, glad to hear from you! can't wait to visit that island :) happy trail to you

[@Rittlesleo]

We hope you had a restful sleep which is a sailors most hoped for luxury. Especially a solo sailor!

[@rickhunt4487]

Beautiful first Sunrise ❤

[@04MOC]

Love your video Barry, thanks ! Wishing you good health and good luck on your sails, mate ! Your heart beats music and freedom; no wonder, even the sound of the engine switch on/off: It's the sound of Beethoven's "Fürr Elise" all though in a higher pitch. Greetings and all the best, Frank

[@jaumemiravitlles3001]

What the heck would our lives be without you, Barry Perrins ??

[@Despiser25]

Drive through beer shopping sounds pretty good. Is that heaven?

[@MikeDudley-b4b]

Glad you got the undergrowth down a tad, looked like you were letting yourself go towards the end. Enjoy Keppel mate, seeya! Mike, much further down the coast

[@chancevonfreund9145]

Barry you are fantastic ! I don't think there is anything you can't do. I always look forward to your adventure. ⛵

[@rickhunt4487]

Excellent timing on tha anchorage !

[@rickpyne]

Run ONE side of your lazy jacks to the gooseneck and secure, then when you go to hoist your main keep the breeze slightly on the opposite side. A much easier way of hoisting mainsail

[@philkfoto]

Poor Barry, as my late Mum used to say, if it is not one thing, it is something else. And now you have more than just something else to deal with. I can feel your frustrations and it is OK, men can cry especially behind dark sunglasses. It looked the perfect day to set sail, but I bet now on your return your fellow seamen will be pleased to see you again. Just look on the bright side, better this happened now than at some distant island with no facilities.

[@accobra7515]

Another Great video Barry. Keep living the dream. And safe travels 🍻

[@chickenfriedrice2932]

Love your channel Barry! I am grateful you take the time to share these adventures with us. Stay safe out there.

[@FUKITOL-z7y]

Had a hydrovane whilst sailing long time ago, a very reliable steering aid! Thanks for your video's. Sailed the reef in 89'. Sailed past Bundaberg, could see burning sugar canes through the night. Makes great rum! And I love you harmonica playing. No GPS, but the admiralty charts cost a bundle ! Had some chats with the coast guard, cruising license had expired, so we took care to have our documents in order. ☺

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Sailing is fun, once ya get the hang of it. I beleive you got it mastered.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Enjoy your sailing ⛵️ sailboat ⛵️ video! Mike from Missouri

[@rickhunt4487]

Another Awesome episode Barry ! Safe Sails Buddy

[@andypennybrown6848]

Nice one Barry, those hills and bays look like the SW coming out of Plymouth towards Dartmouth, if you take some Hawthorn it will help circulation, when you can get it, 🎉🎉

[@joeweeks7256]

They're gonna find me on my sailboat who knows where , go Barry don't give up

[@dws5951]

Barry ... I'm an old geezer like you, living in the woods of Brit Columbia Canada.. although not nomadic like you, I count on only one person... me for everything. And like you I have experienced total dismay over what seems o be an assault on my sanity and capacity to carry on... shit hitting the fan for days on end.... throw in prostate cancer and a recent mini-stroke and I think whats next. So I started to pray in my own crude way to Jesus for a little help along the way...thats when I realized I'm really not alone. Wishing you all the best in your endeavors ... and as they say in your old home town... stiff upper lip chaps, carry on !!!

[@johnleigh349]

I noticed you have had your haircut Barry niceone 😀 good to see your ok-ish 🤘

[@jimmyhvy2277]

Lost our Rudder south off Great Keppel Island , Waited 7 days for a Toe back to Gladstone !

[@Remifabreee]

Always happy to see your adventures !!❤🎉

[@geezenslaw]

Hey Barry, good to see you back on the Sea... I have a 'Bad' leg as well for a different reason so I understand... Shaddy is looking good... Hope to see the next vid where the weather is much warmer... Fair Winds...

[@GingerNinja68]

Great to see you out cruising again. Hope you’re well

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Good one Barry, well done mate, cheers.

[@Trey4x4]

Always love the new videos Barry!

[@JayBane-n9l]

Hang in there old man it’s going to get better. You are going to be alright.Don’t take offense at the old man I am 59.Jay from Mississippi.

[@unstoppable5417]

Getting a newer boat is in the near future, time to start looking and not wait until you’re stranded. 👍🏻

[@zenzen9131]

We saw the green flash for the first time ever off a P&O ship in the Canaries last autumn :)

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Love you man stay safe!

[@Seafariireland]

Good to see that leg is behaving!

[@vickipearce9332]

Wow you had me worried there Barry. Had to stop watching to catch my breath. 🥰

[@arkady1028]

Barry Perkins, you doing a good job, kick ass and sttll goin strong, be safe, love your vids

[@spitfirered]

I Don't Like To Hear You Are In Pain With Your Leg, But, You Don't Give Up With What You Love And Love You Back Barry, Wendy

[@karenlynn7731]

Still loving your videos after all these years!!

[@paullittle5633]

Oh man, Barry, I know just how you felt - I have had a string of problems since January starting off with my motor batteries (I have EP) going to battery heaven because the BMS decided to go belly up! Mind you sailing for the past three months engine-less has been a hoot 😁

[@Steve-ul8qb]

Exist elbow is a common problem. Gets gummed up and wont let enough raw water flow through, causing to much pressure and it sneaks past the boots into the coolant.

[@billycookson8804]

Maintenance Barry you don't keep on top of it pal! Fair winds.

[@stevenplancich6449]

Whoopee…Finally yer “Out & About” again👍 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@kurtism9040]

You might have chopped your hair but I haven't seen mine in decades. Woolly caps are fine wear. Fashionable, too. (Depending on with whom you hang.)

[@robertYTB78g]

Such good comments on this video. Sometimes you just need to be reminded of all the good people out there.

[@HoferAdam-xz9xz]

I do enjoy always your videos ❤❤

[@walterwinn2842]

Good job Barry

[@MiQBohlin]

Hope you’re doing OK with your leg now. It’s a big part of comfort aboard, to be able to make it around deck.

[@mpojr]

come on Berry Shaddy has sailed over the same rough seas as you have she has been good to you,,she will get you home were ever that may be.

[@csteele479]

Love seeing ya!

[@damiencooper1050]

Love your work Baz fair winds too you and Shady

[@nameRICHARD]

Awesome shades of "Barry of old": on display, at his finest "whinging"...Excellent work Barry! Ok I have a sick sense of humour but if you have watched since the beginning you might remember Barry telling of his families criticism about his whinging in his early episodes.

[@rolandtb3]

Yeh man. Safe journey after a problematic, gut wrenching start.

[@humblestever24]

Saw the green flash in the Cook Islands. The nice English bloke , an expat from Wiltshire, said it's as common as out here. However, something for this little Aussie battler. The Perkins may just need a bit of sorting, viz dirty fuel and air leaks. The South Pacific...corr....gonna wash that man right outta my hair... May your seas be blue and the banknotes green.

[@tamisullivan8548]

I know it isn't easy as it looks but you obviously have enough knowledge to live the life...freedom would be worth every minute of this life style...ide have to go it close inland myself..no far out ocean for me🦅😏

[@bryanb1259]

Hey Barry 👋👍

[@sucapizda]

Hey, get assessed bay a doctor for compression stockings for your lower legs. If you are allowed to wear them it will greatly help your circulation. Don't sleep on that.

[@steelhealer1]

Barry..u need to wear compression stockings to prevent chronic swelling and recurrence of infection.

[@maclynmonroe1263]

It's about time, Matey

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

You create your own life!!!!😂

[@romeowhiskey1146]

GREAT KEPPEL..

[@svflapjack8770]

I’ve been lucky and seen the green flash 👍🏼