Riding a Northerly out of Bermuda 2 Key Largo. single-handed video. 5 of 6

Had to end my adventure and return home asap. Took a ride on a Northerly to get in front of a Bermuda High.

[@NeilMartin-z7e]

Excellent work! Thank you for sharing. Great captin in a very well prepared boat. Agree with the AIS Owner of #38.

[@dennisbrown6106]

Great stuff. I sail hull #358, one of the few (4?) yawl rigs left. Mizzen and jib are great on long windy reaches. Used to spend too much time on dressing her up. Now it’s sailing before beauty…just the basics. Maybe I’ll do a video soon. From Sag Harbor to Block.

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

Thank you for your comment and I will be looking forward to seeing a hull #358 video. Fair winds

[@alflud]

I'm a Bohemian, from Bohama and I appreciate the nod good sir :)

[@csquaredvisionsfpv8964]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing! Cant wait to get down there

[@michaelallgaier9153]

Really enjoying your videos. I had a Vanguard (hull 275) for 9 years in the San Francisco Bay.

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

I appreciate your comment and I enjoy making these videos, it helps fill some of the time during the passage (hull # 151)

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Are these vanguard boats full keel? I love the video I own an old Alberg 30 and getting it ready to go

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

@@alanluscombe8a553 I believe we have the same Keel design. Thx for the comment

[@mjanulis3603]

Congrats on a nicely planned passage. I have the same boat (hull #214) and I would like to hear more about how you are set down below - galley, etc. I have been slowly upgrading my Vanguard to make it to the Bahamas when I retire (18 months). I have the twin bunk set up below with no quarter berths. The galley is right were you enter the cabin and I cook on omelette stations - no stove. Solid boat for sure. I am on a lake in SC and I need all the bits for ocean ventures. My boom furler works nicely, but I just added slab reefing for the main from the cockpit - easier for me when solo sailing. Genoa has a furler as well. I will follow along and I certainly appreciate you paving the way. I get a lot of criticism that my boat is too small to sail (from Charleston SC) to the Bahamas but I've seen plenty of sailors do it. Sail ON!

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

I like your plan and I have interior project videos uploaded to the Pearson Vanguard FB group. 3 things I wish I had done day 1. First, 33lb rocna anchor/65 ft 5/16 chain w 250ft 5/8 rode, manual winch. Second, auxiliary rudder wind vane. Third air-conditioning. In that order. Me not having a good anchor cost my insurance company lots of $. With out the WV solo sailing was Brutal and ac because I'm a landluber. I hope this helps.

[@therarebreeds77therarebree7]

I have the same boat, and I hope to be putting it in the water pretty soon. I hope we can maybe talk someday about some of the things that are endemic to the vessel

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

Absolutely, have you joined the Pearson Vanguard FB group? Lots of experience and very helpful bunch.

[@markbailey6051]

You can see the Bahama Bank reflection in the light blue sky.

[@johnrode7109]

Cool video love the vanguard

[@MrBrian8749]

I know you're an experienced sailor and mean no disrespect....you were standing on deck with no safety line! You have too much confidence. You were one wrong step or one wave from watching your boat sail away without you. We never expect accidents to happen. But knowing the sea as you do I am shocked you weren't lashed to that boat. Please please sir, safety first. I love your channel and We all would hate it if it went black one day. Kind regards from 🇩🇪 Germany.

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

@@MrBrian8749 I definitely should have taken the time to tie off and I appreciate the comment.

[@gunghoadventures871]

AWESOME

[@SailingKaruna]

Thanks for sharing! I may be sailing the same route in the future. How is your third reef rigged? In boom or did you tie it in?

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

I added a cheek block to the boom and a single aluminum jam cleat fwd. I use the mast winch to pull it. I install the 3rd sheet only when offshore. Normally the sail has only 2 reefs lines installed.

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

Here's a link to my system facebook.com/share/v/Lpo8H8gkJJeZbrZt/?mibextid=w8EBqM

[@thom7440]

What camera are you using? The color and clarity are incredible

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

It's a GoPro 9 and I couldn't be happier with it

[@jacktyler7599]

Welcome back. And why Bermuda?

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

It was going to be Bermuda, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas and mainly just to put ocean miles on myself and the boat. A family illness cut it short

[@christiangarner9819]

Nice crossing. Why do you run your traveler on the windward side when off the wind? Is that a peculiarity of the boat?

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

Only when Running or on a Broad reach. The sheet lays hard on the life line if I don't. So I guess it maybe particular to some boats, mine for sure.

[@markbailey6051]

You can see the reflection of the Bahama Bank in the light blue sky.

[@davidkilgore9212]

Never mind, I see it

[@davidkilgore9212]

What size is your boat?

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

It's 32 feet long, 9.5 wide and 12,000 lb give or take

[@kingscairn]

Lazy Jacks for reefing

[@wholegrain1844]

Your channel should be called "uhhhh...ummm"

[@Pearsonvanguard32sailing]

Note to self. Use less uhms & ums on next vid.

[@KSMsails]

@wholegrain1844 What a nasty comment... At least he's out there living his best life. If you don't enjoy the video, just leave. No comment necessary.

[@wholegrain1844]

@@KSMsails nasty? Maybe you should stay off the internet if you think that's nasty. You're obviously EXTREMELY sensitive!! And I agree he is living a great life! And you should take your own advice...if you don't like my comment just leave. ✌️

[@KSMsails]

@@wholegrain1844 Mmmhmm. Would you make a comment like that to a stranger in person?

[@wholegrain1844]

@@KSMsails shoo-fly