90 miles on the Atlantic into New York Harbor (not our favorite cruise)

[@SchoandJo]

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[@rm-61366]

At first I watched this vid and thought, cmon toughen up a little, you are just going up the Jersey shore. But then I remembered my first ocean trip doing the Annapolis to Newport race when I was 16, and I remembered the trepidation. That was 43 years and hundreds of thousands of sea miles ago for me (I ended up going to merchant marine school and being a lifelong sailor). If you guys ever have kids, relating to them how you ventured into the unknown, were afraid, conquered your fear and had an experience that expanded your comfort zone is one of the most, if not the most, valuable lesson you can pass on. Congrats on expanding your horizons.

[@SchoandJo]

What a thoughtful comment... thanks so much, you really captured the heart of what we are trying to do, experience the unknown and push our boundaries! ❤️

[@williamsundstrom7669]

Jen and Elliot, We really enjoyed our cruising with you. Glad we could provide some peace of mind for the NJ Atlantic cruising. Don’t forget that having you as our buddy boat also provided us with that same sense of comfort as well. We enjoyed each day and each encounter we had with you. Friends like you are what makes cruising so great. And should anyone may have missed your Cape May segment, Elliot helped save my “---“ well, boat during that “ Cape May bumper boat anchor dragging fiasco”. He not only helped me, but he literally wrestled another boats anchor free from a heavy cable, and then rushed back to his boat as another boat was dragging down on him! If ever I was to need buddy boat assistance I’d be grateful to see Pivot on the name board. Jen and Elliot are as kind, upbeat, funny, and real in person as they are in their video. We are thankful to have met them, and count them as friends. Bill and Margie MV Crustacean

[@SchoandJo]

Haha thanks y'all... you were AWESOME boat buddies. Very happy we crossed paths in Chesapeake City and looking forward to saying hi in St. Pete!

[@jeffreyyoung702]

Nice episode you two. Bill & Margie are a class act as demonstrated in this cruise Be safe and enjoy the journey.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Jeffrey! They absolutely are 😁

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

A long 90 miles! Glad to see your relief.

[@TheBigWWI]

The Atlantic was very kind to you kids.

[@SchoandJo]

It was! We planned the 2 best days in the week 😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That rain storm didn’t look fun, but y’all crushed it as always!!! 💪💪 Super proud of y’all for constantly tackling things out of your comfort zone. NYC here you come!!!!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks y'all! Welcome to New York!!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Way to go Ollie!!!🎉 I’m glad you made it through the Atlantic and had Bill and Margie cruising with you…friends helping friends ❤️! Jenn and Elliott, you rock. Stay safe.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Suzanne! Ollie was the MVP of our time in New Jersey 😂

[@pap91rt50]

That's what buddies are for!!! Relax Jo... you're good!! Lunch sounded good!

[@SchoandJo]

It was delicious! Thanks Larry!

[@michellelindsay5529]

Highly recommend the Relief Band for sea sickness. It made a huge difference for me!

[@Catalina58601]

Oh Jenn, you are very brave to even do the loop. And, any sailor worth their salt would never leave you to go it alone. I am proud of you and Ollie and amazing Elliot who always holds the keel even for his crew and his boat.

[@ThePassportCouple]

Awww Jenn! You made me cry over dinner!! You did so incredibly. You must be so proud of yourself and all your bravery in this adventure (I know I am 💛).

[@SchoandJo]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@portfoliofotoz]

i wish y'all could enjoy being at sea. The motion is natural and (for me) enjoyable. I appreciate that for some it's torture. I'm a retired US Navy officer, so take that for what it"s worth 😅

[@timgreen4137]

My favorite times in the Navy were underway periods.

[@SchoandJo]

Maybe one day! There are definitely nice things about being at see!

[@scottarmstrong5273]

Awesome girl Ollie!!!!

[@SchoandJo]

Woot woot, go Ollie!!

[@Bubba-tx1vx]

That was a nice job 👍

[@tammyvincent9417]

I'm not through watching the video yet and I did enjoy seeing the casinos from the water in the early morning light, but i came here tp say CONGRATS OLLIE. We knew she could it and she still wants to go zoom on land often, but sometimes thats not possible on a boat. She's a true boat dog now, she always has been, but noe her comfort level is on another level. Ollie,you Go girl.

[@SchoandJo]

Woot woot! Go Olllie!! Thanks Tammy 😁

[@grantpeachey6908]

you guys are a hoot i have travelled the outside from NY there and back again yes river running is sweet but does not test you.You stress to much! worry is a waste of energy,save that for when the ankles get wet, then you have something to worry about ! and one must act.Ocean travel is nothing the Great lakes however reason to choose good weather and they will test you.

[@loribagley3484]

You gave her a treat

[@sherryleviner1067]

Way to go Ollie!

[@loribagley3484]

All is well,go dawgs!

[@ALVIEDZANE]

I found the comment about the fuel line interesting-how you handle low fuel tanks. It's just me, but I'd have preferred full bunker before I went into the Atlantic proper. Y'all may not have had the chance to do that based on previous vids. Full disclosure: Once a sailor. Dreaming of looping. Hats off to you both for the courage and perseverance to just go do it. An extra ration of grog for your boating buddies. Great folks!

[@Step-up35]

Enjoying your vids. I run sport fishing boat out of manasquan and always stress when running in the IC. I will take the deep Atlantic any day.

[@TakeATripTogether]

Wow, we are so impressed. Jen, we feel for you having to face your fears like that and not having things go as smoothly as you were hoping. But you did it!!!!! And now it's done. Excellent job. And glad you guys had a buddy boat in case something went wrong. Smart!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks y'all! It all worked out!

[@mvperseverance]

You guys got this! Hang in there, enjoy the journey, even the tough spots, be thankful for the chance to do what you’re doing!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks!!!

[@pap91rt50]

Lots of surprises are in store. Great lakes can be challenging..little oceans... You guys plan well..things are going to happen on the water.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Larry!

[@tonytowhitch]

Yeah Ollie!!!!!!! way to go girl!!!!!😅

[@SchoandJo]

Woot woot woot!!

[@paulharmina7480]

Glad you made it up the New Jersey coast to NY. I do that run all the time and it can be challenging. Jen, that is all a part of cruising, the good and the bad. Enjoy the rest of you adventure. Captain Paul out.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Paul 🤙

[@qaannat]

Focus on the horizon when you're at sea... ginger can help.

[@tmac709]

Glad it's over for Jen. I did enjoy the Atlantic crossing though. 🤠

[@loribagley3484]

Glad yogurt gave her a treat

[@SchoandJo]

All the treats!

[@captainrosie6738]

We have stayed in that very same spot at Alantic City. Very calm and quiet, one of the best night sleeps we had on our trip.

[@timgreen4137]

I stayed in a small marina across the inlet from The Golden Nugget. Very nice place with great people. It was so foggy that night, we couldn't see the channel markers 50 feet away. Didn't know the Casino was there until morning, when the fog lifted.

[@SchoandJo]

It was great for waiting out the weather, super protected and it had that beach close by (near the shoaling) 😁

[@lesterwicklein717]

nice vid thanks...might have some dirt or something in the bottom of tanks that gets stirred up in rough seas.

[@KandiSueTheBlue]

Such a great video guys. I hate seeing you worry so much Jen. Hopefully with more experience, you will trust yourselves and your boat and will enjoy the challenges. If your forecast that day included "chance of storms" usually in our 30 year experience there will be a storm with probable gusts of 30+kn so just be aware. How good was Ollie!! What a champ.😎🌴🦘⚓️🎉🐾

[@SchoandJo]

Haha so true regarding the chance of storms...

[@carpediemwithLesli]

Ughhhh!! We are gonna do this early June and im fricking out!! We are leaving from the Chesapeake Bay and doing the same route you did. Im so fricking out!!

[@SchoandJo]

You will do fine! Just pick your weather window and have patience! 🤞🤞🤞

[@haroldconnell2973]

You where blessed with a great day

[@lovingcars]

Great work, some exciting stuff to come👏👏

[@bradpritchett3161]

You got this! Good job

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Brad!

[@nicholstom40]

Lake Michigan, is also a challenge to cruise on.

[@SchoandJo]

It is.. we are choosing our weather days!

[@Godofthemoon1]

Way to go Ollie!

[@SchoandJo]

woot woot woot!

[@vernholmes7940]

Another great episode guys!😀

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Vern!

[@boatingboy5337]

Hi guys just started watching your videos. I have a similar boat to yours in Australia, it's a 1984 model, same engine etc. I had the same fuel issue and found that I needed to clean out the fuel tank to ensure the issue didn't repeat. I am currently installing a fu e l polishing system to ensure clean fuel. I also run an additive to minimise the risk of fuel bug growing. Keep up the videos I'm enjoying them from a distance. John

[@SchoandJo]

Nice! Thanks for the tip John!

[@EdEdelenbos]

I just bought (well, put in my bid which I'm 95% sure will be accepted) my loop boat today. I am enjoying and encouraged by your videos.

[@SchoandJo]

Awesome news, wish you the best!

[@gregsullivan8956]

Jen just have a Margaritas until your nerves are STEEL!

[@SchoandJo]

Hehe I could get behind this!

[@AbroadReachTravel]

So proud of ya’ll! I know it was stressful but you still did the hard thing!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️ Good practice for some big ocean sailing with us this winter?!?! 😁

[@SchoandJo]

Woot we did the thing!! Thanks to y'all for your help with weather and being a great soundboard 😁😁😁

[@SchoandJo]

Absolutely looking forward to some sailing 😁

[@timkenyon6088]

For other that may be watching and have yet to complete this part of the loop, the very conditions you encountered is the best reason to make the ocean jumps in smaller portions, or to go inside where possible. The accuracy of the weather forecasts in a very local scale significantly degrades with time. The most you can really count on is a 4-6 hour window. Beyond that , things can happen - just like you encountered. Atlantic City to Manasquan inside is easy and protected. Manasquan to Great Kills Y/C is only about 4 hours and easily completed in the early morning hours before the almost-impossible-to-predict t-storms. Glad you made it and hope other behind you can learn from your experiences. From Nellie May, Ranger Tug 25 - 2017/18 looper.

[@Richardbushell72]

nice , 2 in 2 days!

[@SchoandJo]

We're back, M W F at 6pm posting videos! Woot!

[@scottdavis6734]

I have had similar problems with the same engine, low fuel requires more suction to lift fuel. Change filters (all of them even engine mounted) also consider a new fuel pump, not expensive as it's a Ford part. Keep old one as backup.

[@gregsullivan8956]

Sound advice Scott.

[@Prototheria]

I've never understood the logic behind keeping a failed or failing part as the backup for the new part. If you have that little faith in the new part, buy two of 'em and throw your garbage out. Do you keep used oil as a back up for the new oil, too?

[@greysquare9327]

@@Prototheria sometimes you find out later what you thought was the problem wasn't, and you have a perfectly working spare.

[@Prototheria]

@@greysquare9327 I'm sorry... I assumed that when a part is replaced, it's done so based on actual diagnostic procedures to find the problem so it's fixed right the first time. I didn't know we were talking about just firing off the parts cannon until we luck out on hitting the part that's the problem. That's some great advice to get someone who doesn't know any better to waste a ton of time and money chasing unicorns.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

@@Prototheria shhh

[@jeanmarcpisapia]

Cool! I was the first one to leave a like!

[@gregsullivan8956]

Only because I was grilling lol I'm usually 1st

[@SchoandJo]

haha thanks y'all 😁

[@Prototheria]

Looks like Ollie was pretty stressed about making it through that inlet.

[@SchoandJo]

😂

[@TheJus123456]

Will you guys be passing threw the Trent Severn ? This is near my home town and I think you would injoy it very much

[@SchoandJo]

Yes! In fact we've already passed through in real time and thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@TheJus123456]

@@SchoandJo looking forward to seeing the video

[@ronmedendorp1651]

I also watch yacht tech and there review of a Selene 59 talked about the same fule problem and how they fixed it, they talk about it about 53 minutes in, hope it can help diagnose your issue.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks!

[@Walton760.]

Think you’ll full enclosure upgrade before you finish?

[@SchoandJo]

I don't think so... for two reasons -> 1.) we don't have the time or tools to learn and do it ourselves and 2.) canvas shops are expensive and almost impossible to book time since they are so busy. It'll be like this for a while 😁 If we didn't have the interior helm it would probably be a bit higher priority 👍

[@carpediemwithLesli]

I am doing this from Cape May this Summer on my Mainship 390 and I am terrified!! How far away from the shore were you? I am soo proud of you guys!!

[@SchoandJo]

We were a few miles away from shore, good luck this summer! The most important part is planning your weather window, and at the end of the day knowing that the boat will always be able to take much more than we can as crew 😁 Good luck!

[@notme2773]

Any trip into the ocean that you make it into the next Port without being towed is a very successful trip sounds like you might need a new down tube pickup tube in your fuel tank and ginger tea calms your stomach and your nerves very well before a trip you're doing great

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks!

[@roydora]

What kind of pick up tube do you have in your fuel tank ?

[@SchoandJo]

I'm not sure.. but I think this issue is because our tanks aren't baffled too well and we end up sucking air when we rock. All fixed by having a bit more fuel in the tank!

[@roydora]

@@SchoandJo i had a hard plastic pick up tube in a tank , when it got to half full and I hard braked or got on a bad road the fuel would slosh and open a small break at the top of the tube at the fitting .

[@BobEstler]

I love Olie looking over the bow of the boat like the dominant predator that she is. Just like Rex in toy story.

[@SchoandJo]

haha!

[@buckpowers4837]

Another test of being a full fledged skipper. Another star to put down in your log book and now you brag about how you mastered the Atlantic and Gale force winds. Enjoy

[@SchoandJo]

👏 Thanks Buck!

[@miked5563]

You guys are way over thinking this adventure. It should be fun. Not filled with anxiety. Anywhere in the United States, Coast Guard is one eperp signal away. Just enjoy it. Also, remember....thousands of people did this loop prior to GPS.

[@SchoandJo]

I wouldn't call it over thinking, rather we are just sharing our emotions. You are 100% correct!

[@royyoung3456]

Jo stresses way to much. The time will come where she will look back and laugh about it.

[@billjeffery2419]

boaters helping boaters JEN you well with the Atlantic

[@fredbrillo1849]

Might I suggest you drive the boat when you feel ill ... itcalways helped my wife and forced her to focus on the horizon.

[@captainrosie6738]

Good advice, keeps the mind busy on something other then the motion.

[@SchoandJo]

Its a good idea Fred! Thanks!

[@rogerroy911]

Don't be sorry for your buddy boat partner. When we buddy boat one of the first things we ask is "what's your cruise speed" . We Accept that speed when we agree to buddy boat. If either party has a problem, then you both have a problem. It's just part of the advantages / disadvantages of buddy boating. By the way we are a 6.5 knot Katie crogan manatee.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Roger! We did have that discussion before hand, just thinking about our friends!

[@phillipmullis7904]

Ollie help your mom not be so stressed.

[@SchoandJo]

🐶🐶🐶

[@loribagley3484]

You seem seasick,sip water,don’t eat

[@SchoandJo]

Not seasick, just anxious!

[@johncreel6184]

She was scared shitless and she knocks on wood?? I am a fan but I call bullshit on this one.

[@SchoandJo]

Call bs on what lol?

[@williamshelton9688]

Don’t care what your eating

[@SchoandJo]

?? Then don't watch lol

[@jeanmarcpisapia]

Cool! I was the first to leave a like!