Singlehanded Sailing To The Bahamas (Ep.1)

Join me as I take off across the Gulf stream solo on my 27 foot sailboat! So long USA, onward to the Bahamas!

[@SailingFullMoon]

I watch multiple channels with this type of content, and I can honestly say this is my favorite sailing video of all time!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Aww thank you!

[@sb-cg3zq]

Pretty good for a first video

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!

[@twistedrace6885]

Hey Trout , Just came across your video crossing to the Bahamas . I enjoyed it and thanks for sharing . You could spend the rest on life just exploring that whole area with 825 islands . If we cross wakes someday I will say Hello . Skipper Robert North Star

[@SailinWithTrout]

Ahoy Robert, thank you!

[@rogerrolandbelanger4762]

I’m new to sailing about a year ago I bought a 22 foot. It’s a 1984 Hunter sailboat and I’ve been working on her in my backyard sitting on the trailer room dying to get out there go sailing never sailed before always on powerboats but I love sailboats and one day I’m gonna make a trip to the Bahamas, how long did it take you to cross in your boat? How many hours I love watching your videos it’s awesome. I can’t wait till I get out there. Maybe will meet up one day. The name of my boats called the little rose

[@SailinWithTrout]

Nice man! I hadn’t sailed either before buying Song Of Wind. I think the trip was right around 13 hours from Rodriguez Key (Tavernier FL) to Bimini. This past season on my Cape Dory 33 it was I think 35 hours from Marathon to Bimini but with a headwind most of the way

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Love it. Can we go provision shopping sometime? Silly me I have been buying the wrong stuff. Need chocolate chips, Fritos and Cheetos for a proper diet. I really enjoy your videos. You a good, humble sailor.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you 🙏

[@49otterhound]

Just saw your post over on Facebook and watched your first video. I subscribed and I think you're off to a great start. Fair winds!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Oh man thank you! I really appreciate the support!

[@mauricioortizbuitrago3183]

Your first video? Cruising solo to Bahamas, dolphins already! Amazing man, wish you good winds!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks for the support! It was a great first passage 🤘🏻 I don’t think I’ve seen any more dolphins so it was really cool to be guided in by them that first day!

[@shawnjohnson2524]

Good stuff my man! that's exactly the trip I plan to make hopefully next year. BTW great hat.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks man! The hat was a gift and probably one of the best gifts I’ve ever got 😂

[@annpeltier9009]

I love your videos. I really want to learn how to sail. Could you upload some instructional videos? How do you anchor? How do you eat? How do you go to the bathroom?

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks for the support! I’m constantly learning while I’m out here. At some point I might make some instructional videos but right now I’m too busy exploring the Bahamas! Maybe when I get stuck somewhere for hurricane season I’ll make some. I’ll try to include more bits that show what I’m doing and talk through what I’m doing more 👍 eventually I’ll have a camera that mounts but for now I have to deal with my phone falling over while I’m trying to record which makes a lot of footage unusable 😂

[@lonestaradventures8838]

Uneventful crossing is good. Sometimes a bit boring but safe. Good job and fair winds.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Uneventful is always good! Fair winds!

[@SailingIntoOblivion]

Love it man!! I Can feel the Stoke from here! Thanks for sharing and I will do what I can to share your channel. Happy adventuring my friend:)

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks brotha! Stoke levels are through the roof!

[@SoloSailorDave]

Nice editing.. I liked how you kept it real in the videos without the weird music and fluff others add to theirs.⛵

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!

[@eskokoskenranta6280]

Bianca 27, a danish longeeler, safe strong pocket ocean boat. A young swedish woman sailed, almost singlehanded, round the world with Bianca 27, rounded South America. I got the book of her sailing, it was very well written and very inspiring. The sailors name is Milo, a swedish nurse, who later had built a aluminiun sailing boat, her dreamboat.

[@tnhl77]

dude first video this is great!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks!🙏

[@sharonfeldsteinart2242]

So freakin' proud of my baby!!! Love you, son !❤

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you momma!❤️

[@bradgunson]

Congrats...Looking forward to seeing some more

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks!🤘🏻

[@JScottShipman]

Congratulations! Nice video!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks man!🙏

[@joshkaiser8583]

What size and kind of boat did you have the trip in? I’m dreaming of doing this trip in the future

[@SailinWithTrout]

She’s a Bianca 27. An old Danish boat. Great little boat!

[@artsmith103]

​@SailinWithTrout What's your solar, battery, water, fuel, displacement, draft situation? Per sailboat data: 27'x8', 6ft headroom, 7200 lbs, 4.58' draft. 16gal H2O.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Solar: 2x50watt renogy Battery: 2x100ah Lithium Water: I didn’t use the tanks, I had gallon jugs stashed all over. I think I brought around 30 gallons. Displacement & draft: I didn’t have her loaded down too much so I’d say sailboat data is pretty accurate

[@artsmith103]

@SailinWithTrout thank you. Great looking boat. Good luck

[@artsmith103]

@@SailinWithTrout I daysail 26ft water ballast at 46° N latitude. I looked up Nassau, 25° N latitude so I'm sure you get at least 25% more sun than I do. Being a cruiser, if you need more solar, my 50W thinfilm just forward of the mast is doing great. I use an SAE plug through the cabin top similar to mast light and coax connections at the base of the mast. My panel is tied down to existing hardware around the area. No dedicated deck mount fasteners. A favorite brand is SunPower. 100W is a tight fit for walking past to the bow. 100W might get enough more shade with sail up that it isn't worth it. Edit: watch out for feed direction of cables out of junction box. That's another reason the 50W can fit better than the 100W.

[@SailingNovaturient]

Love it! Great video! I really enjoy your vibe. I’m on a 2-year plan to buy my next tiny pocket cruiser and get back out there, but it will be my first time cruising as a single-hander. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@SailinWithTrout]

You’ll love singlehanding! I can’t speak on cruising with crew though 🤷🏻 there just something special about you, your boat, and the sea. And when you get to port you get to meet so many amazing people because you’re actively seeking social interactions after awhile 😂

[@SailingNovaturient]

@@SailinWithTrout the people is one of the best parts of the lifestyle. Have you heard that song “Cool Change” by Little River Band? It’s a ballad from and for the heart of a solo sailor. (For all sailors afflicted with this madness, really.) If you haven’t heard it yet, look it up on KZbin and prepare yourself for the waves of goosebumps!!!

[@SailinWithTrout]

I’m make sure to download it and listen on my next passage, thanks!

[@shredderhater]

Awesome trip, good on ya!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks!

[@johnmclachlan1023]

Well done. What is your boar?

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you! She’s a Bianca 27, an old Danish boat

[@johnmclachlan1023]

Thanks for that. Looks good. As soon as I'd posted I saw your reply to a previous post.

[@SailinWithTrout]

All good, I appreciate it man!

[@nearlynativenursery8638]

Congrats Eitan, So many sailors have Thalassophobia that they can not leave the usa coast. I am so proud of you for sailing across the gulf with so little experience sailing. Individuals that are scared let their fears steal the life enrichment experiences. Jim Rodgers Thumbs up all the way.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you! It was just the beginning of an epic adventure!

[@PETERDUNPHY1215]

So proud and happy for you Trout!!! Enjoy every moment in the Bahamas......you are living the dream. maybe we can catch up with you next winter if you are back in Florida, we're going to try and get down to the Keys in the RV. Be safe!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks Peter! I would love to take you guys for a sail!

[@sandrademuth3124]

Congratulations on your first KZbin and sailing to the Bahamas by yourself. Very brave and so very awesome. I’m following your travels!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!!🙏

[@itsmedaveh5516]

This is Awesome! Congratulations! I love your boat, I was eyeing it when it was for sale in St. Pete. I ended up getting a Bayfield 25 and am happy with it. I'm sitting on the boat now while typing this. Fair winds and following seas. Good luck!!!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks for not beating me to buying it 😂 I love this boat! Congratulations on your Bayfield, they’re great boats!

[@dustinbradley5648]

Congrats on your successful crossing! Hopefully I am not too far behind you. Currently in Jacksonville beach, Florida, preparing my cape dory 30 ketch. I see you got a CD33! What a great choice. From experience, the 33 feels like 50% larger than the cd30. You’re going to be in heaven.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks man! seeya in the Bahamas next season 🤘🏻

[@damage_control_sailing]

Yo Bro, I just saw your trip up the East Coast video so I had to back track to see how you started. Great job.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks! It’s been a wild adventure 🤘

[@jimsmith1687]

As much as I love giggles and jiggles, real sailors know the effort involved and satisfaction derived from challenging the boat, body and mind. Good stuff, brother....subscribed

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you very much! That satisfaction when you finally make it is just oh so sweet!

[@JakobEngl]

Great video !

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!

[@nancyseifertgorod4953]

Amazing! I am proud to have known you since back when this was nothing but a glimmer in your eye! I enjoyed watching!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you Nancy!

[@Christopher-lr8qi]

Hell yeah, I dig your style man. Inspiring. Cheers from Maine 🍻

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks man! Cheers🍻

[@Hammagua]

Great video! I can't wait to see more! What's the overall scope of the trip, did you say three months?

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks man! I got a 3 month Bahamas permit so it’s good through June 26th. I might stay that long (hurricane depending). And I’ll be out of money by then so probably head back state side😂

[@symphonyfarm2009]

So nice! IAuthentic youtubin'!

[@gunghoadventures871]

Way to Go Trout . A LiL late but what the hell. U doing gud buddy.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Haha thanks!

[@kristinjackson9470]

Ahhhhh! So cool and super proud of you. You do cool stuff, kid. -Ms Jackson

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!

[@kristinjackson9470]

Please make a video of your travels in the Bahamas. Super stoked for you!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Absolutely! I just crossed the Bahama Banks over to north Andros and that video will be coming soon! It includes catching dinner under sail and getting stuck in the middle of the banks with no wind!

[@solrac7782]

Great stuff, new subscriber keep up the great work.

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks for following along🤘🏻

[@CyclopsOnTrail]

Awesome Trout, for a moment i could smell the salt air!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Haha thanks brotha!

[@Amycolo1]

Great first video! Super excited for you!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!

[@iurioffcourse]

Good stuff. Amazing first. 💙

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!

[@RangerJay904]

Still eating peanut butter torts, let's go boi 💪

[@SailinWithTrout]

Never gonna quit!

[@zbigniewloboda3393]

❤

[@newtraditionfb]

Maximum Stoke! Good job brother. Awesome-

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thank you!🤘🏻

[@newtraditionfb]

@@SailinWithTrout keeping the dream alive 👍

[@Pelican506]

What kind of boat?

[@SailinWithTrout]

She’s a Bianca 27, an old Danish sloop

[@cycharbormaster7171]

Great start. Let's go!!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks!!

[@ShakaaSweep]

This is sickkk!!!

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks bro!🙏

[@johngarceau541]

Nice job

[@SailinWithTrout]

Thanks!

[@hebertcentrone6804]

Boat brand and size anybody?

[@SailinWithTrout]

She’s a Bianca 27

[@darlingdirtbag]

TACK ON 💛

[@SailinWithTrout]

Tackonnnn baby 🤘🏻⛵️