EXPLORING THE EXUMAS ON OUR AQUILA 54 YACHT - ALLAN'S CAY, NORMANS CAY, SHROUD CAY

[@akLeanne]

Fabulous ❤. There is nothing better than family and christ.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Amen

[@angelcortes7772]

Sir you are having the best part of life...family, friendship, love, health and definitive peace. Blessing for all..

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@randyreid2916]

Great video...thanks for taking us with you!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rod2071]

After all the hurdles and hoops you jumped, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! You deserve it all! My your blessings continue to be abundant!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much!!

[@clobbyhops]

Fantastically beautiful video brother, God’s blessings is flowing full strength in your direction 👌🤩👏🍾

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@aaronsuttenfield7807]

Happy Easter! I love your videos, your positive attitude, and your gratitude! I took my family to the BVI in January. My parents (mid-70s), In-Laws (early 70s), Wife (29 😉), and two kids, 17 and 12, spent eight nights on a 443 and had a blast. We followed your itinerary. Everyone in the family watched your videos leading up to the trip. It really helped them prepare and know what to expect. I have been a boater my entire life but have never captained a boat that large. Your videos gave me the confidence to give it a go. It went awesome. I docked like a pro at Scrub Island and got gas in a marina mid-trip with no issues. These boats handle very well in tight areas. The wife and kids handle the mooring balls like pros as well. We will be back and are planning a trip with some friends. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experiences. I have about ten years until semi-retirement and have my eye on a power cat! We can't wait for more videos!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That’s an amazing story. Humbled that I could help.

[@brianbradley6953]

Finally! The video we've all been patiently waiting for...well done. Looks phenomenal

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks a ton!

[@davidallen9526]

And there's the look on a guys face that has answered a dream! Congratulations!!! I really can not remember a time in the last year that I wore a happy smile for over 17 minutes straight. Thanks Man!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yes! Thank you!

[@TradeWindgng]

Great video Great people im very happy for you and you well deserve it after all that things you went through with the transmission issue. Love the spirit....keep it going looking forward to the next video take care stay safe

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much!

[@madisonhackett7940]

My favorite, "How do you spell happy, this right here!!"

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@roypoe1865]

Best video yet Alan! I have watched it twice now 😂 great job and enjoy!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Wow, thanks!

[@robertbeck6169]

Finally, some much deserved joy. What a pleasure to see, thanks for sharing. Safe travels, God Bless.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yes! Thank you!

[@HopeOfJoe]

After all the trials............this was a most beautiful episode ‼️👍🏻🌞🌊🌬🛥️🎉

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Cruising bliss. Thanks for sharing.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@whatta7793]

Dope dealing iguana 😅 cool to see them mating 🤣 Rob is a funny guy

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Right? Thanks for watching

[@beachrastaman22]

There is a Heaven on Earth...and you have found it...I hope god is listening (and I know he is!!) because when I leave this Earth I hope the kingdom of heaven looks like this.............EVERY DAY....be well and live well Alan and crew.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much

[@Landmantx]

What a great life. Enjoy!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thabks

[@RicoLincolnave]

It’s great to spend a holiday with family and friends as always keep the good work patrolling the waters….Till the next my friend

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!!’

[@fabpoltronieri]

What a dream Yacht and dream destination.. I'm watching, pausing, seen again and calling my wife, Baby look at this scene, look at this yacht... Awesome. Tks for inspiring us.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for watching

[@billnuttall7281]

it's good to see all that tension and anxiety fading away mate have fun i'm jealous 😎

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@markkpardue8597]

Well done Captain, Well done! Beautiful Video!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks a lot!

[@billbarr8552]

Fabulous video, happy to see that the WHB humming along like a finely tuned Swiss watch. The Exumas look great,enjoy, you deserve.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Many thanks!

[@juliancooper8963]

You're living your best life there Hillbilly. I can't think of a more perfect way to spend time than on that boat with friends in such a beautiful location. Enjoy 🙂

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

You got that right! Thanks

[@pantherssbc]

I smiled the whole time...thank you brother.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-ht5fl6np7b]

So beautiful 🤩

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lookingforbluewater6162]

Woo hoo!! Beautiful Bahamas!!🥰🥰

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

The best!

[@steveunderwood2356]

Probably will never go to these places so your videos take me there.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Dream big friend! Thanks for watching

[@robinbunch8918]

Oh my! Always fabulous! I love what you are doing and making your retirement (almost) dreams come true! You go Alan!!🥂Cheers and I’ve seen no yelling! Yes!😁

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much! Miss you

[@BC-lvzmyvids]

Spectacular!!💐🥂

[@TheHarry012]

Great video once again really enjoy watching your travels.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you like them!

[@mabrgs59]

Thanks for the ride! Glorious!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dancox5572]

Nice to see. Glad you got there after all the setbacks. Threw you a shout out on expeditions with the Evan's. Not the same but I enjoy both figured I should do the same with y'all. Have a fantastic time, thanks for posting, your happiness is contagious. Stay safe and happy sailing. ✌from the prairies of 🇨🇦

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much!

[@kencummins3048]

Spectacular ROI in time, money, and hassle. Looking forward to more adventures with captain Minnie Pearl!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Right?!? Thanks so much

[@teir4our728]

Amazing Alan.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@kennywalker9438]

Very nice trip and the visuals are stunning. Glad to see the plan all coming together. God is good, my friend!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you very much!

[@maureengobin678]

We just followed one of your itineraries in the BVI - had a great time - now we are ready for the Exumas!!!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching

[@hplevyak]

Fantastic!! That episode epitomized “living the dream”. Yep… I’m a follower of this channel now.

[@laurencestewart3828]

Salute 🥂

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Cheers

[@610boating5]

First thought when you were pumping out was I wish it exploded all over that shirt, Eagles fan here.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That’s the greatest comment ever! Lol. Should I have sunk Jerrrys boat?!? Thanks for watching

[@610boating5]

@@thewanderinghillbilly we are enjoying your journey.

[@kurtoheim6183]

Love your videos and the gratitude that comes from knowing there is a real and transcendent love for us. Happy Easter 2023 and Happy Easter 2024. I know you will find a way that makes everything right with your boat. Your ability to share this, not just with your close friends and family, but in your willingness to with the rest of us is a gift.

[@MauiSolarPVPacificEnergy]

Livin the dream!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks for watching

[@ronaldsimmons8346]

Good times... good for you. Cheers

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks 👍

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

Allan, you should get a job on a boat. You make the beds so well. 😂😂😂

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hah. No I don’t! Thanks for watching

[@ctbjr1309]

Great video. So glad that you all had such a wonderful week!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much!

[@robertjones9723]

Love it sir! Well done as usual!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you kindly!

[@panacea407]

Great to see you relaxing and having fun, after the numerous hiccups with the boat. BTW, your editing is top-shelf, great transitions and assembly. Always enjoy your technical work on The Voice as well. Good day!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks! 👍

[@cfrackiewicz1]

You’re living a great life. Truly happy for y’all.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Tha k you!

[@cfrackiewicz1]

Absolutely welcome.

[@kimb6962]

What an amazing video😂 We just love how absolutely thrilled you all are to be doing what you’re doing with such great friends, your beautiful boat and your beautiful wife. How appropriate for everything to come together for you all on Easter Sunday! Congratulations! Life is good on the WH! ❤

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you dear!

[@captainirv3542]

Happy Easter Good Man of God! Sadly, this year we're no sailing there however, as we're watching your videos as a Family, next season will definitely be there! That was the most Amazing Family vacations we've ever had! Family is Everything! You are Blessed with yours... Enjoy!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks so much!!!

[@captainirv3542]

@thewanderinghillbilly I don't know if you remember my story among all your subscribers! I was the one with the severe back issue who found your videos while totally In Bed not being able to walk to brush my teeth! Saw your 1st videos 2 years ago and from the same bed, enrolled in sailing classes (as I already had my powerboat license and wanted a real challenge), got my ASA"s 101, 103, 104 and 114 plus my ICC from RYA. Sailed throughSt. Vincent & The Grenadines, chartered and went there with my Wife and twins 10 y/o at that moment and did most of your route! You're part of our family!

[@lindsaythomas2283]

Very nice video,.....friendly folks and my new favorite channel. Cheers from N.E. Ohio.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Welcome aboard!

[@davepicard4476]

Glad to see it's all working out Dave from jensen Beach

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@MichaelAlumbaughEDHRealtor]

Thanks for Posting! We always enjoy your adventures so much!! Unfortunately we are a year or two behind you still! Be safe mate! Mike and Kathlyn

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

You’ll get there! It’s amazing! Thanks for watching

[@toddgarris8448]

Awesome trip, so nice to see how appreciative and grateful you are. Well played sir 👏

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you kindly

[@MikeBenich]

Alan, I love watching your adventures. Glad The Hillbilly is working to specs now. Btw… The camera, drone, editing, music, etc continues to get better and better with each new video you release. We have been watching you for several years. We got a lot of great ideas from you for our May 2022 BVI trip. Enjoy!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much! Means a lot.

[@mgb7577]

Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks for watching!

[@earlsnapp5209]

Beautiful

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Iain.G.D.B]

So jealeous. Great boat and love watching your videos of your trips its like being with you.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@davidforbes8595]

AMAZING PICTURES! I LOVE IT IN THE EXUMAS!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@stevefitchett6193]

This is what living your best life looks like to me. Love the videos guys.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

thanks so much. and thanks for watching.

[@garywhite6282]

Great job!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks!

[@user-br8wy6xi4t]

It was such a blast just to meet you and your friends. Making it into the video- what an honor. We had a fantastic time, followed your recommendations and it was amazing! We hope to bump into you again soon! - Laura D.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Will see you soon!!!

[@meghanackley2704]

We had so much fun meeting y’all! I forgot to tell you to say hi to Kelly Clarkson from Texas from us! Go Rangers!!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Was a blast meeting you!

[@duncanjames914]

And the plan unfolds exactly as it should. I'm glad you, your family and friends are enjoying the trip. Keep it going! 🙂

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you! Will do!

[@captcav767]

You deserve 1 million subs! This is shot so well, amazing editing from someone who is living the dream!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Hah. If I was young and had a hot bod…I’d have 2 million! Lol. Thank you for saying that. Means a lot

[@donhamblen8060]

Thanks for sharing! We had seen your previous charter itinerary vlog from Nassau, which we followed on our sailboat. We just returned from the Exumas on SV Gypsea, Pensacola, FL

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching

[@skip686]

Despite the bumps along the way you are now enjoying all that hard work. Congrats Alan, well done.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks 👍

[@MSEG77]

Now that’s a proud man 👌

[@sebrofseven]

Can't begin to express my gratitude for finding your channel. Your gracious and thankful attitude just rocks. And I love your comment, "doesn't suck" I thought I coined that expression, lol.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I actually got that from WAYNE’S WORLD. Kinda sums it all up right!?!?? Thanks for watching

[@spritfxr]

I’ve been looking at an Aquila 54 since they hit the market. Your posts have been remarkable and informative. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelzotzky4378]

I subscribe to several KZbin sailor channels, including Delos and some others well known. But your narration, camera work, etc., is probably the best. Been to the Bahamas on our own catamaran sailboat three times. Looking forward to seeing how far you get. We will be there again next year.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much. Great compliment.

[@FredericNantel]

Super good video! I love following you on your adventures and you have the boat of my dreams! I spent 4 months in the Bahamas last year and my boat is ready to go back in July, August and Sept! Very excited to go back after seeing your video! Have a good holiday and the pleasure maybe to meet one day 🙏😎

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Maybe one day!

[@roberthorvath9897]

Perfect trip without issues and wonderful pics - enjoy it and happy easter and greatings from vienna !

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you! You too!

[@JimZaspel]

As always, I loved this video. I love that you took time for church on your trip! I never heard you say anything about it, but I definitely got the sense that you're a fellow believer. Love it and Happy Easter!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Happy Easter! Thanks for watching

[@smplfi9859]

Great channel. Y'all my new favorite sailing channel. Y'all literally got the same boat I've been eyeballing.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

She’s a beauty!!!

[@johnboyf-15vet51]

Love the drone footage, nice to see it all come together for another Bahamas adventure. We will be following your itinerary on our trip to the Bahamas too. Good friends, family and beautiful water and a boat thats working, great video!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@diywaterworld]

Thank you for sharing! What Fabulous footage! And overall a wonderfully done video with great energy shared by all! So glad I found your channel, you got a new sub! Perhaps one day we’ll cross paths in The Bahamas! Cheers and safe travels!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you so much!

[@jimalden7130]

Sir Just found your channel few days ago. God blessed your Easter day. Your living your best life. Will go from beginning find out how you got here. Cant wait to see more. God bless

[@kmires]

Just found your channel and really enjoy your style! Been 2 times to BVIs (via Moorings) and going back again in June. Now you've made me want to hit the Bahamas! Great vids.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I’ll be there in June too! See ya there!

[@rudyvradio]

Another wonderful vid to help take me away from "things" for a minute or two. Now this is how this life should and could be. It's "liquid nature." Living life to the fullest - on the water. It simply doesn't get much better than that. Easter Sunday church service was really cool. By the way, you had me when you said you were a Rangers fan. But to know you're a #DC4L fan took me over the top. And YES - this year WILL be our year. Spent 14 1/2 years on DFW, FM radio. Keep em coming brother. I'm all in! 🙏🏻

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

What station?? I started out in radio! Thanks for watching!

[@rudyvradio]

@The Wandering Hillbilly figured that. I was in DFW @ start up KRnB 105dot7 from '96-2005. Then went to crosstown rival 94.5 KSOUL for 5 years. All UAC stations. Got my start in Houston at Majic 102FM hosting the Quiet Storm format. Ended up in Jacksonville, FL. 106.5FM. Small world. You definitely have the chops. Blessins...

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

Love the content and I did notice your church...Calvary Chaple Westlake. My wife and I moved to WA and do the same thing, we watch our church on the live broadcast... Calvary Chapel Chino Hills!

[@ralphbonghi-po3mm]

I have a great interest in what you are doing. My wife and I are planning to bring our boat south in the future with a goal to do with the Bahamas!! I follow many KZbin boating channels this video is definitely one of the best I’ve ever seen!! Can’t wait for the next one. Thanks

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Best of luck! And thanks!

[@MS-co3pu]

Amazing

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thanks

[@Leebr1966]

I am wondering where you are from? I love the name Wondering Hillbilly?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Elm Mott Texas. Born and raised. Family is from Kentucky. Thanks for watching!

[@ludviglyberth257]

❤

[@rwelpers]

May I suggest moor Underwater shots.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yes you may!

[@albertojhernandez169]

Awesome video. I'm try figuring out a way to make the trip myself.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Make it happen man. Thanks

[@18thhoursailing]

Was just at waderick this week. Your hat is still there and will post a video of it soon. I also almost bested my a@# trying to get to your hat. Stay safe and sail fast. Well motor fast I guess.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

That’s amazing!!!! Can’t wait to see it! Safe travels and thanks for watching!

[@wickedawesomehats]

I aspire to be the wandering hillbilly of my family. Must be so awesome to have such a cool person to call family.

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!!’

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

Congratulations mate - fabulous video - amazing colours and commentary (of course) quick question I see you let your anchor down by letting it run free - do you take it off the windlass to do that? We just did a cruise from Phuket to Langkawi and back - boat ran perrrrfectly - enjoy your travels and keep on filming. Cheers Swanny

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Not sure what u mean swanny….didn’t let that sucker fall free…

[@GrahamSwan-yi5gw]

@@thewanderinghillbilly So at 5:19 on the video that was the anchor being lowered by the remote - gee that goes out FAST!!! Wonder how you see the green stringy bits…..Have fun, thanks for replying - still onboard here in Phuket cheers Swanny

[@williamconway1287]

I have a equipment question . What’s the distance that your drone can fly away until the drone program makes it return ?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I override that. Remember when on a boat, it can’t “return home” cause home is mile behind me. So distance doesn’t play a part in flying. Height is 400 feet. Which is plenty. Thanks for watching

[@lmichael5034]

Another great video - do you run the gen set pretty much continuously? I would love to hear some numbers like cruising RPM, gallons per hour....stuff like that. Happy Easter!!!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I usually don’t run it while underway….and of course never while docked. So maybe half of the time. My favorite cruising rpm is 2100, which is around 10 knots, and it consumes around 13 Gph. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching

[@triprobinson2808]

F em.all. you earned it. I worked as an engineer on mega yachts after the Marines. These people like yourself EARNED EVERY DAMN DIME. They created companies and jobs and deserve all of it. Carry on Capt. You will be someday. Learn everything and become a successful, qualified yacht owner just like you succeeded in your business now. Carry on crew. Tight lines. North Up.

[@joeertz3809]

who is playing that great guitar rif

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

I don’t know! Ha

[@smaynard4307]

I just put a post on your comparing MM to Moorings. Seeing I have been to BVI (not girls) maybe Exumas?? It may be easier to fly to from East coast?? any advice. Goose.

[@Resort_Fans]

So incredibly happy for you!

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Thank you!

[@karena.buckley1190]

We are 2 single women 68 years young and want to do this!!! I have no idea how to start? Can we do this alone? Do we sleep on the boat? How do we get our food there? Thanks! ❤

[@markw4613]

i like this ending to Breaking Bad much better.

[@thealphateam2986]

ru gona get coppie writted 4 the music i love the vid btw

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Actually no I won’t. It’s a rhythm. Gotta learn it. It’s all about measures and bars. Thanks for watching!

[@calebschenck8757]

Kick them in the chin had me rolling

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

Yup

[@timdaniel5395]

Twenty seconds of people hysterically screaming 'Oh my God!' and I switched off. Is that all they can say?

[@thewanderinghillbilly]

You should watch more than 20 seconds. Thanks for watching that much though!