S2E95 She's Sailing!!! And my Bon Voyage Party!

[@RoversAdventure]

Help me choose the next passage. In a weeks time I will be in a position to choose either recreating Wave Rover 1 voyage to Azores/Canaries/Caribbean or Sail down the East Coast then onto the Caribbean. Let me know what you think.

[@waihian5926]

Great to see her sailing at last. 😊😊

[@michaelgillespie6526]

Rootin' for south to Caribbean/Bermuda preparatory to transiting to Pacific Ocean and Canada's PNW! Cheers from Victoria 🇨🇦

[@JaingSkirata]

Wow already!? Just to pick a route or to go? My vote is for recreating the Wave Rover 1 voyage. It’d be interesting to see how Wave Rover 2 compares on the same route. Safe travels!

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

of the two choices offerred i would vote for azores/canaries/caribbean, must say.

[@AndreasEnnemoser]

Probably you continue where you had to stop because of Corona. Caribbean and then heading west. Keep free from the Orcas in Spain/Portugal

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Love this boat. No chainplates. No winches. No thru hulls. No inaccessible engine. One sail that seems to be self flaking. Cannot beat simplicity

[@davidwarren9204]

Watching you from about @15.00 onwards, standing on your deck, your whole face a un-removable grin, as your boat settled into being alive, was such a joy to behold! Well done, Mr Mulholland. You've earned that grin, and all the uncontained happiness behind it.

[@wolfgangironfist6944]

Top job Alan, she looks a beauty😎

[@peterwilliamson6000]

Thanks! I’m infirm now and won’t be sailing again, after 30 years on my 23’ sloop. Your voyage inspires me, and I’ll be enthusiastically following you and Wave Rover literally to the ends of the earth and back. Bon Voyage.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you for a very generous donation and kind words my friend.

[@foureight84]

What a beautiful boat! Masterclass craftsmanship, Alan.

[@RoversAdventure]

Many thanks!

[@simonhjc]

Im back tracking through this adventure. Very inspiring

[@jdavidelwell]

Congratulations! It’s amazing to see Wave Rover under sail! Looks beautiful!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you!

[@MrJimSchofield]

Well done Alan, you're grinning from ear to ear.

[@RoversAdventure]

I will be visiting you in Ireland before you know it

[@luckytoastsebastian]

All smiles happy sailing!

[@atomisum6445]

One man's junk is the same man's treasure😃 what a beautiful boat

[@RoversAdventure]

lol thanks

[@jesperwall839]

Congratulations! Well done! 👍😀

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

That. Is. So. Awesome. That smile on your face is just priceless! Congrats! 🥳

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks so much!! You will have a similar feeling soon enough.

[@davidarbing4977]

Your boat looks great! She's ready to sail! Bon Voyage and one more thing, Let's crack on! -Paige Arbing

[@janwolstenholme6755]

Congratulations and bon voyage!

[@matthewkrueger2215]

Love that Sam Holmes is on the bulkhead! You two are the channels I watch for sailing. Very cool!

[@TomStuchberySailing]

Absolutely in awe of how quickly you put this boat together. I’ve never really looked at junk rigs but it was pretty cool how neatly it all came down into the lazy jacks in the dock. Can’t wait to see your videos from out in the ocean!

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

That junk sail is beautiful! She seems to work to windward OK, and move in the light stuff. Now for the open ocean ...

[@RoversAdventure]

Right you are my friend. Departing in some heavier winds Tuesday morning. Complete with the firing of a cannon from the Yacht Club and a flotilla escort.

[@BikerMerv]

Congratulations Allan. I have been following you since the beginning I wrote to you about a year ago saying that I was not a sailor but really enjoyed watching your videos of your Atlantic crossing Now I must say being somewhat of a carpenter I am in awe of your boat building skills Well done and here’s wishing you a very safe and enjoyable voyage I look forward to your videos on your Travels Take care your faithful viewer Merv.

[@RoversAdventure]

That is awesome! Thanks for a great comment

[@DmytroPanchenko-vn3yo]

Thank You very much!!! Yes, she does!!!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@lonestaradventures8838]

Congratulations on a fine vessel. Wave rover looks spectacular. I love the simplicity of the rig as well. Fair winds

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you kindly!

[@gerarddeveau5033]

Safe travels on the high seas!

[@gerarddeveau5033]

Hope you are ahead of the heavy rain heading towards Newfoundland or safely moored in NS?

[@sietuuba]

Let me quote myself from back when you announced your intention to build her: "Can't go wrong with a junk rig!" Thank you for the privilege and pleasure of us getting to spectate this journey. Looking forward for the next stage of the adventure! Frankly speaking I don't know anything about sailing other than what I've read or have been shown just like this, but this brought back to me something that I seem to recall _Practical junk rig_ having said about adjustments to euphroes (potentially automatic, sometimes helped along) in different conditions of wind and rig. Please feel free to show in howevermuch detail you wish to show how it all performs, as you discover the nature of your setup. Fair winds and following seas!

[@RoversAdventure]

You called that one!

[@zachn6844]

I've been watching since the beginning and just wanted to say congratulations! Your craftsmanship and ability to explain things are a class of their own.

[@RoversAdventure]

Wow, thank you!

[@m1kalD]

I would like to second this. It sells like you have brought many folk along with you on this build Alan.

[@KiowaFreedom]

Congrats for the hard work and the very nice result. A pocket cruiser's dream !

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you!

[@captainandthelady]

Your smile says it all.

[@TRETT1956]

hello Allen, Very good. Your first test sailing. It's certainly a good feeling after the long construction period. Have fun with success. Werner from Southern Germany

[@RoversAdventure]

Many thanks!

[@thomasrichardson4520]

The captain's well-deserved smile is as contagious as his spirit of adventure!

[@bernarddebleser1749]

Hat off! congratulations..

[@schwabrichard9829]

Come down the coast and visit Yorktown Virginia!!! You talk about Blood , Sweet and Tears. The Wave Rover II has produced all of them and come out a winner!

[@hollyword41]

Looking so forward to updates on the Wave Rover 2 journey. All the best to you!

[@RoversAdventure]

Much appreciated!

[@kevinpatterson298]

Beautiful vessel. 😊

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edmctug8800]

Wow shes a well ballanced rig, great work sir !

[@MrEspaldapalabras]

I'm so happy to have developed a parasocial relationship with such a cool looking boat and her inspriational captain. Part of me is sad that the era of building has ended for her but it is a pleasure to watch the happiness of all the hard work pay off. Thank you for being such an uplifting presence!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks for that comment. You just made my day!

[@papaq2142]

Awesome congrats bud can’t wait to watch the coming trip patience pays

[@macom5140]

She is lovely! Bon Voyage! Greetings from Gold Coast-Australia!

[@dag_andersen]

Fantastic, congratulatinos on the first sail!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you very much!

[@SVTapatya]

Congratulation Alan. Great work :)

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks Tony. Just completed the first passage, 100nm. No issues.

[@SVTapatya]

Good to hear! @@RoversAdventure

[@GLF-Video]

Congratulations. I’m very happy for you!!!

[@hecdc305]

Finally rigged and she looks beautiful. Never imagined how easy it is to operate a junk rig. Good choice on the engine, she seems to motor very well. Thanks for the video.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@haighaj]

Great to see her in the water and moving under sail, she looks like she's ready for an amazing adventure!

[@RoversAdventure]

Can't wait!

[@marcelovercosa8173]

Now you have a nice boat. All effort you did worth. Good winds. From Brazil,

[@garymalm]

Love the big GRIN there Allen. We all can feel your peasure. All the best from Japan. gary

[@dennismcquoid9751]

Congratulations!

[@sthtemp2]

Looks like that short sail knocked 10 years off your life, Cap'n. Congrats.

[@AdamPearce]

Congratulations to you Alan and WRII!

[@damienduggan9060]

Congratulations Alan, fantastic achievement 🙌

[@RoversAdventure]

Many thanks!

[@prof.heinous191]

The moment we've all been waiting for - she looks like she moves well - bon voyage!

[@RoversAdventure]

She moves as well as she looks

[@klasgollunberg388]

I have just seen all your videos with the Contessa and with Wave Rover ll. I must say that it seems that you know everything about boat building. But you are also clever enough to understand your limit taking help with the keels and the pulpits. Thats a good thing to understand once limit. I´ve seen your two passages of the north Atlantic and I´m sure that your circumnavigation will be safe for you, although it is a new boat. I am waiting very much for that new long trip to begin. Thank you for your videos and thanks also to mrs Rover.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

I am voting for continuing the trip you began on Wave Rover 1 but with hurricane season coming along going to the Azores might be the best choice then head west after the hurricane season for the rest of your journey around the world. Take care, fair winds and smooth seas. Best wishes to Mrs. Wave Rover and bless her for her tremendous support.

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vagost]

hey! we met a few years ago in the Azores and I am so happy to see you going to new adventures with such a beautiful new Wave Rover! Best of luck!

[@redwood1957]

Congratulations job well done best of sailing to you and the rover. Thank you

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you very much!

[@MrDoyley35]

Looks great.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks!

[@andrewcarr3650]

Congratulations and well done! I wish you and Wave Rover fair winds and gentle seas. I also use a Hasler-McCleod rig and changed from euphroes to small blocks to reduce friction. You will probably need a yard hauling parrel for when you are reefed. It is the best rig!

[@wellsgb1957]

She looks great on the water 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Well done!

[@mugsypea]

Once you get her fully loaded I’m looking forward to see her in action. My concern Alan is tackling the high seas in a flat bottom boat with no cockpit. The junk rig will add additional safety so you won’t have to go forward to tend to headsails but I’d be wearing your safety harness at all times. I’d hate to see you get tossed around. But when the seas get rough you can go below. The best of luck to you Alan, and for God’s sake be careful!

[@ScotChef]

Gave a cheer when the sail went up🎉🎉🎉 she's a bonnie lass indeed ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dc8man2]

Nicw looking little boat. Well done.

[@jayknight850]

Nice design, glad you are happy with the junk rig. I understand the idea and concept of your companion way hatch, but at sea I can see broken fingers as the hatch takes a whack on them. I built a Core Sound 20.3 with a similar hatch and it would bit until I added some dogs to retain it open. Enjoy your new boat!

[@BillSikes.]

Well shiver me timbers!!! 😀

[@jonprolo1230]

When you mention Sam Holmes it’s like I’m watching a crossover episode on TV I’ve been following you both for years

[@RoversAdventure]

High praise indeed. He has a great channel.

[@allgonquin]

Alan, if you don't trim the tails of all those zip-ties underneath your solar panels, I'm gonna have to send up a ninja squad armed with side cutters to get the job done!

[@RoversAdventure]

It's on the list for sure, lol

[@m1kalD]

I really like the aesthetic of this Wave Rover Alan. She looks beautiful on the water with the tan junk Rig.... very impressive... congratulations

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brianmurphy4404]

Looks even better in the water..super job👍

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maritimegirl3612]

We stopped by on Sunday to see Wave Rover II in person. What an accomplishment. Looking at all the various pieces on the boat, “I remember that video”, lol. We will follow your travels with interest and wish you a safe journey.

[@RoversAdventure]

Very nice, sorry I missed you and thanks for following the journey.

[@rodlynch2319]

Been sailing for over 40 years. You're going to need more than luck on this boat with your destinations.

[@MedievalTrebuchet]

I don't know who your friend was on the boat in this video but he was awesome, had some good banter and got great shots. I might have missed a previous video but would love to see you talk more about how the junk rig works and why you chose it

[@RoversAdventure]

That was my good friend Tyler! He is one of the most naturally creative people I have the pleasure of knowing. Hence the great video!

[@sumobear2031]

She handles a dream, you did an excellent job. I do notice that on all modern junk rigged vessels the mast is upright, but on traditional junks the fore mast leans forward, either way they are a brilliant rig.

[@goodiesspeedmarine6783]

looks great congratulations.

[@willymueller3278]

Hi Allan, she looks great under sail ! Got everything ready ? If you ask me, I would sail to the Azores, the Canaries, Cape Verdies, worth the trip and then to the Carribbean. But it' s about time to leave. Longing the US Eastcoast is mostly motoring and boring.

[@patricklaine6958]

Congrats on this milestone. I'm sure a lot of tweaking remains to be done, but it looks like a boat made for adventure!

[@RoversAdventure]

Great to hear from you again Patrick. I'm taking her for a good overnight sail on Tuesday with heavier winds. I will learn a lot about all the adjustments on that passage.

[@daleskidmore1685]

Congratulations. Followed from the start, really fast build with great attention to detail. Fair winds Alan.

[@stephencifka4629]

WAHOO! What an incredible delight to see Wave Rover under sail! Absolutely gorgeous and such an exciting sail and rigging plan. Time will give you insights into what she needs for efficient operation, but your decisions about cabin and deck layout are truly inspired. That little Sail Pro motor was such a good decision. Looks like about 1/3 throttle moves her at hull speed and that thing just sips gas. The simplicity and sea worthiness of your rig reminds me of Joshua Slocum's Spray. Here's to you making history, Alan!

[@nessuno1948]

Complimenti dall'Italia. Buon Viaggio, Bon Voyage.

[@mech-animal8]

The look of “a job well done” on your face Alan…..perfect! You couldn’t hide your sense of approval if you tried. What is the story behind your new hat HMCS Winnipeg?

[@RoversAdventure]

My brother was Captain of Winnipeg a few years back

[@LuizGiuliano]

Good luck!!!

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you!!

[@thehappyclam3942]

Whichever course you choose may you have fair winds and following seas.

[@Papershields001]

That junk rig is beautiful!

[@OleMose]

Congratulations on the project Allan. I have been following you for many years now and am genuinely impressed with your craftsmanship. I had a personal skepticism in relation to the construction of the cockpit. The high placement seemed wrong. Now that I see how it works, I have to admit that it seems like a brilliant solution. I support you in hopes of getting my name on your next trip. You, Mrs. Rover and all those who have helped you have done a fantastic job. Bon Voyage Wave Rover ;)

[@RoversAdventure]

And thank you for the support my friend. Health

[@OleMose]

@@RoversAdventure I'm just proud of having a small part of supporting you among many in your great project. I said it before, but i will say it again - you are an impressing person. Not to forget you have created a solid base with fantastic support from mrs. Rover, and all of your friends. You have given me more joy through time, than you know. Sitting impatient and waiting to hear from you, when you were out in the Atlantic sea, whether in an upcoming storm or in a situation with no wind, has given me so much. Don't underestimate how much your projects actually means to people. So supporting you is actually more like paying for access to dreams. :) You have earned it all. And i probably will support you again, when you are out on your voyage. Looking forward to follow you - "Amazing Allan". Bon Voyage or in Danish "God vind". ;)

[@RoversAdventure]

We are both moved by your kind words. Thank you@@OleMose

[@ray8328]

Fantastic achievement Alan. The boat and junk rig are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your ideas from creation to completion. This building chapter in the Wave Rover story has been so amazing, many more to come, I cannot wait.

[@RoversAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it and it has been a pleasure to document this. You have been a great supporter of the Wave Rover project Ray...a very sincere thank you my friend.

[@billywhizz6483]

Many congratulations, Alan. Wave Rover II looks great and sails like a dream!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Wonderful job is so amazing , will be so interesting at 🌊 beautiful, beautiful boat .I am so proud of you, Alan .I wish you all the luck

[@RoversAdventure]

Many thanks

[@bernardszirth9665]

I say go with the wind and following seas… WR2 is amazing! Not to mention the chocolate cake! Bon voyage mon ami!

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm taking that to mean the Azores my friend!

[@bernardszirth9665]

This way, less stress on WR2, time to fine tune any small areas in need and more importantly… a good way to compare both experiences at hand with WR1 and WR2.

[@stefanshelenko4487]

Saw you on the CBC today Allen 🎉🎉❤

[@RoversAdventure]

What did you think of the story?

[@japeltoni]

Amazing reach Alan! So happy for you and the whole SWR community. Your payoff increases everyday with joy when you are sailing the new vessel in seas. 👍👋⛵

[@RoversAdventure]

Well said!

[@cag6825]

At the beginning of the episode, I was a bit concerned about those wooden blocks in the lines of the junk rig. My thought was: “are those going to sucker-punch him mid passage?!?” Surely enough, when you were deploying the sail at the dock, those things hit you in the face. Are there less bulky / safer alternatives?

[@lonestaradventures8838]

East coast gets my vote. You can work out the details on route and repair or improve any problems easly. Lots of places with great ammenities to re route to. Fair winds. Looking great. Reminds me of roger taylors adventures in high latitudes

[@alanbotula7549]

Really wonderful job, and love seeing your obvious enjoyment of all of your hard work.

[@randys1889]

Amazing!

[@mzungu4770]

Well done mate. You're a real inspiration. Weather looked absolutely magic for WRII's first sail. With the Junk Rig it looked as nimble as an Optimist. Looking forward to the journeyman sea trials, even as I continue to worry a bit about the open cockpit. Once I see you tethered and the safety lines on, I'll hopefully stop worrying as much. 👍

[@DrBrian0450]

Wow, really impressed with the trim of the boat.....steering with your foot!

[@RoversAdventure]

Why don't you come on board for a passage?

[@nasseemmuttur778]

Nice to see wave over under sails. Need to test under strong winds. Then I would like to know how you find the sail handling.

[@RoversAdventure]

Coming up next

[@fonhollohan2908]

It's that massive smile on your face Alan that basically gave it all away, and rightly so. Nice! Once she's weigh down a bit more she's be perfect! look like she tacts super well. Nice boat, really nice boat. You must be stoked...really stoked. congrats. Once again Alan and God Bless as you journey out into the deep blue seas.

[@davidjackson2115]

Wow. I brought a rusty 8.5 meter yacht on hardstand {have no sailing experience} but I found the main rusted areas were on the outer edges of walk way around cabin. Because its so small and I want it as live aboard {depression not included} I decided to cut the cabin off / split down the centre line of cabin {in 1/4 sections so I can handle the weight by myself} then bring the cabin sides out to side of hull {and complete gap in roof} - theory being the rust issue had reason to be on outer edge so no point repeating that + cabin out to hull sides means "more internal space" and I figured "more roof space - and simply walk on the roof" Im a newbie - so its good to see someone experienced do the same thing, which means my concept is proven correct in your design {just seen yr show 1st time tonight}. Seeing you also have no cock pit {I was making mine like launch so I can move around / work on engine etc no problems} seeing how nifty and nimble your boat is - Id name it "The Smartass" because thats what it looks like - compared to all the conventional big dummies following like sheep in their design. I dont like giving up. But someone put me onto another idea, this is an 11.6 meter steel boat plainer hull, much wider. It has no keel but would be good for shallow water and rivers. Want to bring cabin to bowl tip and angle back like hull. And have cabin to outer hull edges tappered on good angle toward centre for wind dynamics and quicker recovery if capsized by large wave. Thinking of cutting two holes in hull centre line - with raised edges well above the water line giving open access to the sea {and view}, 1st for the anchor to raise and lower from within, and one for the keel, idea to have solid steel keel that you can pull out and have as work bench then move / twist & lower into water when you want to sail. Thats one concept. So if anchor lowered / raised within hull... Im wondering about the hole in the hull in terms of efficiency - water going under bowl then rolling back up under gap for anchor / dont want it hitting the other aft end as it would be drag so figure to make back end of gap at hull "raised to catch water and tapper down to main hull level." I like the twin fins for beaching an mainantence as marinas hardstand fees redicualously expensive. But have another idea. What about a system where you have four rudders like wheels on car that you can steer {system to figure out} and flat feet on those ruders so you can beach it willy-nilly. {but thinking something / fittings welded outside edge of hull so they can be removed from the water when not needed } Ive also a sailing idea as I dont like booms. Thinking of cutting mast in half - put on frame that pivots in centre with masts mounted on outer edges and simply twist the structure to catch the wind. I figure its better as you have less boom requirment blocking your way and its a balanced system as boom system is not balance - its force at one end. Also to hinge the mast super structure to lower or raise - and be able to twist it to be able to catch the wind for the wind to lift it up. And pull the sail up / down like blinds. All ideas and because Im a newbie and dont like the "commercial entrapment." What do you think - especially my anchor idea. The new boat project Im seriously close to going {but juggling problems like nobodies business} is to get the other boat - and chop my boat up for the steel to do the other boat. Your informed knowledge would be appreciated...

[@MyOldSled]

That was fun. Reminded me of the first time I took my sailboat out. I coukdnt help smiling, you looked like a kid on Christmas. Thanks for sharing!

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm glad that came through

[@johnbolongo9978]

Proud as a peacock.....u should be. Frikkin great stuff....crack on on.

[@Garryck-1]

Congratulations, Alan! I bet it took days to wipe that smile off your face!

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done Alan she sails lovely now is your time to enjoy her i wish you well calm seas and fair winds

[@RoversAdventure]

Thanks 👍

[@daniellisy7161]

Wow the boat just gets more and more amazing ❤ if I may ask for something please can you in future make a special video on the sails performance? Speed based on wind directions, more of angle of windward etc. with measurements for those of us who want more technical details.

[@RoversAdventure]

Absolutely