THE DOG ISLANDS OF THE BVI - IN OUR AQUILA 54 YACHT - AND A FEW POWER ISSUES!

[@dtmunnthomas]

just bought my catamaran today. And thank you, your channel and a few others have helped nuture those dreams. I posed a similar comment on one other sailing channel to say thanks. I've been into Boating for a while, owned a 23 foot sail boat, a 26 sail boat and a 35 foot power cruiser. Sold it five years ago with new but uncertain dreams. I took inspiration from many places large and small, mostly from within and my imagination. What really did it I think it was watching Jacque Cousteau as a kid, and a poor one living in the projects as far as the sea as once could be. But the flame was lit somewhere deep down. And along the way, channels like your helped keep the flame there. I've just found your channel to be honest not very long ago. But it really resonated. If not now, when? Thanks and I hope to see you on the seas. You have a great channel that is inspiring people

[@S.L-Sully]

Congrats!!! Get that YT channel going so we can see your adventures!!! Enjoy those great big blue oceans out there!!❤🌎🛥☀️🌊

[@MarketingStrategies28]

​@@S.L-SullyYou better subscribe then. I just did

[@dtmunnthomas]

not sure i am the broadcasting type! Besides, I would need to do something unique and different. ideasl welcome. haha. Also long as I am behind the camera and not in front. No desire to be YT famous! @@S.L-Sully

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Not much to add here but enjoy the journey! You made the big leap….now f%@king enjoy it. The downs….there will be many….the ups…will get you high…and you will feel ALIVE. That’s what it’s all about. Thanks for watching

[@spritfxr]

Amen to that!

[@motoryachtloon]

We just did a Search and Rescue for a missing scuba diver off the Dog Islands on Wednesday. Luckily, we found her before it was too late.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

thank God. and thanks for watching.

[@gmeck100]

I've been re-watching your videos from the BVI etal and I must say I really miss not seeing any new videos of your exploits and it brings a tear to my eye knowing what has happened to your beautiful yacht. And the drone videos of the Hillbilly cruising down the ICW were particularly magical. I hope you will be back on a boat in the BVI's very soon. All the best to you and your family.

[@610boating5]

Money can't buy happiness, Hillbilly says hold my beer. Nice video, looks beautiful.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

thanks for watching.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Your videos are SPUOP for the SOUL 💪❤

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

thank you!!!!!

[@markrefosco9236]

Thanks Alan as always!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

My pleasure!

[@kimb6962]

Another wonderful video! Thanks Captain, Alan! 🛥️❤️❤️❤️

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

My pleasure!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Missss youuuuu

[@kimb6962]

@@thewanderinghillbilly miss you too! Happy Thanksgiving. ❤️❤️❤️🦃🍗🥧

[@GingerNinja68]

Thanks for brightening up a very old grey day here in the UK

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Any time! Thanks for watching

[@MyJdjdjd]

You seem like such a cool person. I would love to live your lifestyle. I’m so sorry to see that your baby went upon the sand and all the damage. I’m so happy you were not injured trying to save her. Good luck my friend

[@robertjones9723]

Looking great Capt! Looking fit!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

thanks and thanks for watching!

[@jay6115-t6y]

Great living vicariously through your experiences! Humor, laughter, friendship and of course ‘a view.’ Awesome.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnhickman2915]

Have a good time Men, and be safe

[@S.L-Sully]

THANK YOU ALAN!!! You bring me so much joy being able to enjoy these beautiful places through your vlogs! 💖💯🌎🥰☀️🌅🍹

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching

[@clahmarenterprises1623]

Another great video

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RuffRyder608]

My wife and I enjoy watching your videos. So relaxing and informative about the BVI. Inspiring us to someday visit the BVI and charter a boot. Coming to you from cold Wisconsin. Sure hope my Brewers can win a World Series someday in my lifetime.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I hope they can to! Dude…nothing better. Nothing. Thanks for watching and stay warm!

[@scottharmeling1256]

We had dinner last week at Blunder Bay in the North sound and grabbed a slip there, it was amazing food and Barry is the best.. Also went to Coco Maya Tuesdays night, amazing vibe there..

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I now have to put Blunder on my list! Thanks for watching

[@scottharmeling1256]

@@thewanderinghillbilly you will love it!!

[@tonyacerra2329]

I like when you show the chart plotter. Could you demonstrate how to put in the points. Then I guess the blue course line shows up and you follow that?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Gonna do a video about that soon! Thanks for watching

[@fionabegonia7802]

If it couldn't be the ASTROS, glad Dallas became the World Champions! Hugs from Texas.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks for watching

[@tradewinds-wb4kn]

I learn with every episode. This trip, I have learned the phrase...Assume The Position. Edjumakashun is good.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Assuming the position is power! Lol. Thanks for watching

[@keithhughes2104]

Thanks for all the great videos, keep 'em coming. Just wondering if you have had a chance to check how the Hull Shield transponder system is performing, an update would be good.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I did a little update a few videos ago...it's amazing and works well. I'll be at the Hull Shield booth for the Miami Boat Show in Feb. thanks for watching

[@TVK830]

❤

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Love you too!

[@erickramer9291]

I don't want to charter.....I want my new found friend to call me and invite me along.... Love your show Eric

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hah. Thanks so much for watching

[@scottmichaels12]

Last year was my first time at CocoMaya. A bit boujee for me but my group loved it! It’s a nice change from your regular beach bar, however when I left I had spent over $400 and I was still hungry and still sober.😁

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I think it’s the change of beach bar….sand in your toes for 4 straight days…and boom…you escape to paradise In restaurant land. It’s quite brilliant. Excuse the large bill…who cares. Everyone is happy! We’ll make more money tomorrow. Thanks for watching!

[@shawnsmith3621]

Looking forward to you finding out how the Rangers finished the year!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Me too!

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Love TWH . When are you planning to head over to St. Maarten and St. Barts. It's only about 90 nm?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

great question! gonna hang out in the bvi for another year or so then venture out. thanks for watching!

[@SailingAwesome]

Ahoy there Captain Hillbilly... I see on your chart the route from Leverick to the Dogs took you through the shallow channel between Virgin Gorda and Mosquito island... did you take this route ? and if you did what was your min depth ? Thanks for another awesome video :-)

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hah. You caught it. I will go through there if I’m coming IN to the North Sound. I will not do that coming out. It’s a visual thing. Easier to see coming in. Just too complicated to explain sometimes. Thanks for watching

[@spritfxr]

I’ve watched your channel since inception and loved all the adventures. I’ve been in the dreaming stage of boat buying for over a year now and will be making the plunge 2q next year. Knowing what you know, would you consider the AQUILA 70’ ?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

the 70 is an amazing vessel. You'll need a full time crew tho. No way you can manage that on your own. I need part time help on the 54! good luck and thanks for watching.

[@ericalder9577]

Any expert advice out there on guaranteed income yacht ownership through moorings or MarineMax?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That’s a big question. I think it’s a good deal…others don’t. It depends on what you want. It’s a bigger conversation. Thanks for watching

[@brienw8800]

Do they have mooring balls at Oil Nut? On par with Saba

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yes they do! First come first serve

[@Iain.G.D.B]

bit disappointed their isn't a Texas Rangers World series edition flag on the ocean house

[@scottmichaels12]

These videos are behind real time by a month or so. In this video, the Rangers hadn’t won it yet, they had just got there. I’m sure he’s ordered his World Series championship stuff by now.