Sailor's life for me! - Sailing Oka Solo - 038

[@wayneneilson844]

Just finished binge watching all your videos. Love them all!!❤ You are not only a good sailor, you are a good story teller and vlogger. And you keep getting better.

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Hey Wayne thanks! I have been gradually learning and getting better gear both with filming and sailing!

[@ajax1137]

In an upside down world, your videos are a moment of peace and respite. I've always enjoyed watching you maneuver, sail and maintain your boat by yourself. I'll be heading out for a couple of months as well but the waiting is killing me. Glad to see Winter looking good as well.

[@ianrusso8790]

I love watching your videos, they are so relaxing

[@SailingSeaDreamofClyde]

Ah, sweet summer cruising in the Salish Sea! Stoked to get a taste of this weekend. Love the silent electric motor. You have certainly piqued my interest in switching to electric sooner than later!

[@vianneysaindon9335]

Thanks for the news from you. I wish you nice sailing for this summer 2023. Take care. 😊

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@bossman5289]

Glad I found your channel. Lots of great videos. Thanks for sharing💞

[@sailingokasolo6801]

awesome thanks for watching!!

[@tunikble972]

Bonjour moi c’est Pat. Je regarde tes vidéos avec intérêt. Je rénove mon bateau actuellement. J’ai pas d’expérience mais la peur ne faisant pas éviter le danger donc je verrais quand je naviguerais…. Bonne continuation.

[@alainchane1404]

Cette fille et vraiment unique comme navigatrice ,sait le genre de personne avec qui tu peux aprecier une croisière les yeux fermé 😊 bravo tes aventures font envie 😊

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Oh wow, merci Alain je prend ca comme un gros compliment! 😁

[@sinamartv3276]

New Friend, watching from California

[@peterfrebold]

..... here cause YT recommended you and am glad they did ... have done the suby, belly, clicky thingy ..... binged your channel .... quite the story .... don't have a timeline of getting on the water, but want the same that you are doing, electric with generator backup. First off bang up job on your solar arch. I also want a ketch which makes, as you know the solar situation challenging. Had not thought of your solution . The idea that floats around in my mind is going wider and when not at dock can be deployed full time. example google "fold-out sewing boxes". No this does not work, just a starting point, pivots need to be moved, arms bent etc. .... did not notice an update on the wind vane, does it and the solar get along, can you extend so the Vane is above the panels. .... have to say impressed with your single handed docking skills .... all the best with your captains course, bet you are rocking it ... the flotilla of white yachts heading north, common thing, summer excursions starting in Puget sound and make their way north to Alaska. If I remember correctly their first stop is Friday Harbor in the San Juan's and then Sidney as their port of entry. I grew up in Victoria, now live in the Okanagan. .... I know you said you can't film what you do at work but that towing the floating village, what was that all about, do they have a summer location and a winter spot. Sure got me wondering. ..... great videos thx for sharing ..... as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ......

[@sailingokasolo6801]

The float houses we towed are a sport fishing lodge ( Hakai lodge ) it is stored in a more protected harbor during the winter. As for the solar arch I made many different plans and design to make sure it would clear the windvane and mizzen boom, its not prefect but it works, when im not actively traveling i have more power than i can use! Im still slowly adding to the electric propulsion system as im on a pay check to paycheck situation but i will film an update soon! The new suitcase honda 3200w with the 30amp output was a game changer rather than having a large generator or a smaller honda.

[@peterfrebold]

@@sailingokasolo6801 ..... Yes I think we all strive to get out from under the pay check to pay check scenario to gain more freedom. But that is the way it is set, to keep us wanting more and thusly keep on showing up for more of the same ... Was not aware of that type of fishing camp, had heard of those on one big self contained barge and of course the land based lodges. That new honda sounds interesting .... can you extend the pole on the wind-vane up above the solar with a slip fitting or does that throw it off .... good thinking with sliding the solar under one another. nothing is cast in stone cause we may be looking at something that causes a whole different lightbulb to go off ... Thx for your reply .... make it an exceptional week ....

[@stephencrowther524]

Always enjoy your posts 👍

[@Robert-xm2kz]

Enjoy watching your Endurance sail…Thanks!

[@MycSailor]

Cheers to living the dream !

[@nocontent4097]

Love your work Pat, always relaxing videos. Regards Brett

[@MycSailor]

Cheers from Olympia at Swantown!

[@sailorstu]

Thank you for the video Pat, If only I could count the times someone's boat dragged into mine 😢 Thankfully it wasn't too pretty to start with at the time. That is changing quickly, and it should look like a whole new boat when I hit the water again in 3 weeks or so. I will be traveling past your neck of the woods this summer, and am hoping we will cross paths along the way.

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Awesome ill be on denny island, Stop by!

[@sailorstu]

@@sailingokasolo6801 Shall do, I am presently at the boat yard on Texada. If you happen to be passing by please let me know.

[@shadygrovesailing]

Amazing content, beautiful human being.. Makes want to jump in my Westsail 32 and head north from Anacortes WA.lots of good info..❤❤❤ 1:42

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Glad you enjoyed, thank you 😊

[@alecjohnscotthall8782]

Please make that OKA sailboat symbol a t-shirt! To support your trip

[@eyefly82russellm80]

Awesome this must be up in Washington.

[@sailingokasolo6801]

British Columbia Canada, I spend most of my time close to alaska.

[@eyefly82russellm80]

@@sailingokasolo6801 aww i used to live in Washington and did a lot of mv boating in the sound and Vancouver area.

[@sailingokasolo6801]

So much to see, I've never been south of the border yet.

[@eyefly82russellm80]

@@sailingokasolo6801 it's nicer from Everett to the boarder. I'm planning on sailing from California to pnw after my refitting project.

[@sailinggreenpearl2571]

Great video, you could add some maps in so we can see where your paths / tracks. Can be done with google earth, relive or sailties. :-)

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Thanks for the tips!

[@icurmind6905]

The thickness shows...

[@jacquesicard6200]

Merci Pat ! 💖

[@Sailorboynumberone]

it looks so strange to see apartments so close to the forest.. they have a very nice view =)

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Horseshoe bay in part of west Vancouver and as close as will get to the metropolitan city, I prefer mountains

[@sailingsvgenevieve3970]

Great episode! Keep em coming... Curious as to the size of your new to you Davidson dinghy? I'm also interested in getting one of those. Cheers

[@sailingokasolo6801]

The old was was 8ft and all fiberglass the new one is 9ft with teak keel, trim and seats. It came with cotton sail and original spars from the 70s

[@sailingsvgenevieve3970]

@@sailingokasolo6801 Sounds like you got a real gem there ...

[@sailingokasolo6801]

I kinda miss the old one because it fit perfectly on deck the new one leaks and needs work (bought sign unseen) but will take a passenger more comfortably

[@sailingsvgenevieve3970]

@@sailingokasolo6801 Space always at a premium but 9 ' seems to be the sweet spot all around. With a bit of tlc your new Davidson will be great 👍.

[@squallymaelstrom5130]

So how'd the new dinghy work out?

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Well buying sight unseen is always a challenge to it so I'd like I mean it's got some problems but it's a cool dinghy I just need to fix it

[@RoryL83]

I really enjoy your videos, thanks!! Is your boat an Endurance 35?

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Thanks! Good eye, it sure is an endurance 35 build by Dekleer bros one of the few ketch rigs. I actually had a ferrocement endurance before this one!

[@Marc_de_Car]

thanks

[@Franck_Lee]

love the hair

[@sailingokasolo6801]

Thanks bud! 😊

[@williamturner1517]

Sea Fever!!

[@PaoloFrunzio]

😮😮❤😮😮