ALMOST RAN AGROUND SAILING TO HOPETOWN!!!

[@Luke_81]

"Where are we going?" "I dunno" THAT is living a great life right there!

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Yes , these videos are Zen for me. I don’t need a beginning or end. I enjoy the process . I enjoy watching them fix the motor. They might not enjoy that. I have no suggestions on what makes a better video or not. I watch the videos and like a good meal I am satisfied . Aloha, Richard

[@suzanne7225]

What a beautiful island. Love the Caribbean colors on the homes

[@michaelwilloughby7215]

You young people are doing a wonderful job! Keep it up. I’m on a business trip in Saudi Arabia, from Alabama, and still look forward to your vids. It’s always the highlight of my day when I get to see a new vid from you guys. Pet Jetty for me. Tell her Mike says “Hey”.

[@PLAYEATTRAVEL]

Lol! We were just talking about that lighthouse with some cruiser friends...Great timing!

[@getyourbone]

Welcome to the club...been in the Bahamas almost 2 weeks...ran aground 5 Times. 2 time resulted in having to wait for high tide one of which was an overnighter. Another was a dragged anchor during a strong blow and we washed up onto the beach. Gotta love it!!!

[@iyfphoto]

The videos get better and better...I am so anxious to be back out on the water myself. We put on wetsuits this weekend so we could get in and wake surf.

[@robfraley4210]

These videos have all been very good ✅👍😎

[@Rob89139]

The world needs more people like these two. Thanks for sharing

[@ss442es]

Thank you for the tour, interesting information and thanks for including that. Better than TV!.....Well, this is all the TV I care about.

[@rachelferguson5283]

Glad you guys made it through.

[@toddsimpson3953]

The new bimini looks awesome. Jetty did an awesome job supervising.

[@grandpajim329]

VERY INFORMATIONAL !!! KEEP SAILING ..........

[@dangreen2229]

I'm from and live in Minnesota. Your guy's videos are the best to watch! Thanks for the viewings...

[@captraykelly]

Cool. Enjoyed it. Please more drone shots and underwater. Thanks for the history lesson. Billy, your voiceovers are really good. Safe travels & Happy Days!

[@robbierheinlander3697]

Must be nice to say " where are we going today? I don't know, oh well" y'all are so lucky!

[@kendalvandoren8597]

Hopetown looks like a great place to explore!

[@seawhaturnissen]

You guys are the best!!! Official watched every video and find myself always wanting more. My wife and I have this dream as soon as we can kick our kids out. Keep up the great work!

[@johnnukecop]

A very genuine thank you, not only for a great video, but another quick trip back to the summer of 1974, exploring Hope Town with my girlfriend, and discovering the finest Manhattan-style conch chowder to ever be served. The name sounds a bit odd but, it and other long dormant memories of Hope Town are frankly like nearly forgotten pleasures. Sorry for the nostalgia, but thanks to all of you. It looks as if its a bit cool, so may you be blessed by fair breezes, warm following seas and new memories of your own.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Glad we could bring you back John! Thanks for watching!!!

[@Shaneodell35]

You guys do wonderful vids! Especially for those of us stuck up in the winterland. Thank you!

[@rogerlanoie5848]

I always enjoy the historical narrations. @7:53 👌

[@pops691]

Love it.great job. I've had hobiecats. And Ready for the next leval.

[@stevecrombie5357]

Is Sierra really as mellow as she seems. Seems like she has an old soul. That's in a good way Sierra!!

[@kimhynes544]

Great history lesson on Hope Town, well done .

[@oldtimergoalie1]

Great video guys! Love the little history lessons too!!

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

thanks for that! very interesting about the loyalists.

[@davidmambrose4210]

glad to see the lifeline netting to "strain out" Jetty

[@sydneyponcho6498]

Your new hard top looks GREAT! It really compliments the lines of your yacht.

[@49dodgeguy]

Jetty enjoys the views from the boat,,,,a real salty dog,,!!!

[@selrod55]

Love the history!!! Thanks

[@laurieswezey2867]

Love and miss you all!!

[@andyeversden]

Another Feel Good Informative Video, Thanks Guys !

[@scotthenze5627]

Brings back allot of memories for me. Was there for 2 weeks in the mid 1980’s and back for my honeymoon in 2003

[@PAPAMOZO]

LOVE the information!

[@raywhite2696]

Looking good

[@michaelwalder]

Looks like a great time. My wife and I went there for our honeymoon in 2005 and stayed next to the cemetary. That cemetary wasn't mentioned on their website, but we were steps to the beach. Rented a twin vee that handled nicely - was windy.

[@garyfreeman8523]

Famous last words- "hopefully deep enough". Lol another great video

[@MegaTriumph1]

Good Job Billy! some times you have to flatten that coral for the other boaters.

[@txtermm]

Another favorable video, blessings!

[@Hitsasman]

Noice work on boat guys

[@murrat]

Hope town is on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

[@jrp616]

with my 5 ft draft, I didn't even consider Don't Rock. the deeper path through it changes with every storm, glad you made it with no damage. Whale Cay Cut is not bad as long as you wait for settled weather & seas. Everyone tells you to listen to the daily cruisers net for the Whale condition. But when I was there, nobody was giving any daily condition reports on the Whale. From the right vantage point you can see if there are breakers in the cut.

[@bobswezey7452]

awesome video, one of your best....hopetown was beautiful thank you for this video ..:)

[@SailingLandlocked]

Nice job on the video. Glad you didn't get stuck in the sand.

[@jrogers7628]

Glad you guys can sail and make videos full-time. How often are you planning on posting new videos?

[@jerrymarks]

Did we cross paths. We were bareboat chartering during week April 7 to 14 , 2018 out of Marsh Harbour visiting many of the places you have blogged. Great job with the blog. I’m addicted.

[@samiamisme]

What does bareboat chartering mean? Thx🤗

[@qrplife]

Just got my TES beanie today. Stoked!

[@josephlashley3166]

You have to remember that the waves. Fifty percent of the wave is higher than the water level and fifty percent below water level. The front and the back of the boat will be lower than water level.

[@je4266]

Great video 😛

[@lesterwicklein717]

new top looks great! how is it working out?

[@papocintron6420]

Hi from Puerto Rico, another great video just wish they were longer. Bye Ps how can people give you thumbs down can't understand that.

[@johnnukecop]

Papo Cintron - I strongly suspect the thumbs down are from haters who don't even watch the videos, and spend their time being angry that others are not as unhappy and miserable as they are.

[@gilby1795]

nice video Sierra and Billy.

[@leonardotayala]

sierras wave at 4:20 LOL!!

[@Rhoedision]

Awsum video guys...keep safe

[@DerkeFish]

We were just in Hopetown a week ago. I think we were there on 14 March 2018. Just as I remember it, a quaint chick spot. We were staying at a friend's cottage in Cherokee Sound. That is an awesome little town. Friendliest folks. I lost a GoPro 3+ there after trekking down to the Hole-in-the Wall Lighthouse and seeing some Abaco Parrots. Long narrow road. It would be worth it to anchor in the lee and climb up to it, though.

[@paulcondie9932]

your Bimini looks like it might have been a factory option! nice job!

[@billylallen2662]

My relatives fought for the British during the Revolution, they were given land in Canada after the War. They then became Mormons in Canada and moved to Navuoo, Illinois. They then were a part of moving to Salt Lake City.

[@dejanira2]

At least you got rid of some barnacles.

[@grumpy1311]

Lucky! 😥 I think I was holding my breath watching u guys cross the shallows! Stay out in the deep water ! ( and it's pronounced 'Frennel' lens) ✌

[@BruceInFlorida]

Wow... it sure looked sketchy the way that bottom was turning a white color, when that sand was getting shallow. Do you have the "kick up" rudders like James has? Please say NO.... one ( or two ) less things to have fall off the boat :) It would be so kewl to get inside that Hopetowne Light to get pics of the Fresnel lens, the kerosene light and inner workings. That's a real piece of living history that is destined to soon be replaced. I'd really appreciate a few pics of inside that Hopetowne Light !! BE SAFE !

[@paulcondie9932]

next time you're in key west, check out Mel Fishers ship wreck museum! Unless you already been there. Awesome stuff.

[@minnesotamarine9861]

Thank you for showing what I may never be able to see. Wile, you are telling where you are I am using google earth to look at the same time. So cool. If I may ask, can you say what side of any islands you are at, as you narrate? and if at all possible give more location information? Be safe and enjoy your experience.

[@grantrichardson3742]

So did you bounce or just skim the bottom? Really looks nice out there. Enjoy. Hi Jetty.

[@53glowe]

Hopefully you checked the hull/rudder/props Capt Billie after you touched bottom. Sure you did...right👍

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent video! as always.

[@bobn1378]

Your boat is looking good. Nice lines. Very clean. That the first time I’ve seen you use a paper chart. Does your INAVX work out there? Beautiful island. How much Does your boat draw?

[@rondomler7216]

Did you ever read the book Winds from the Carolinas? It is a great story about the loyalist that settled in the Bahamas. Mainly deals withthe Exumas. We spent some time in Hopetown back in the 60s. Cant believe how many yachts are there now. Are you going to get over to Harbour Island and SpanishWells?

[@kitemlinger310]

Billy, do you ever give kite boarding lessons while you guys are cruising around?

[@420lse]

Looks like a Horstman Tri in ur vid. Sweet.

[@aprillevasseur9293]

Another awesome video!! Ha Ha - "fun fact" ;)

[@coisalinda2424]

Nice 👍🏽

[@dawn2788]

Jackets & heavy sweatshirts in the Bahamas.......must be cooler in the winter, then most people would think?

[@theoriginalonion7545]

I am digging your shades what brand is that

[@allysonreeb]

Do you use Active Captain to check for good passages?

[@stanthecomputerman]

Kool video!

[@diverse_insightt.o6499]

Hey just notice the catamaran at 8:23 had 2 different rear ends just wondering if that changes anything

[@rangerbull]

Wouldn’t be the first running aground huh lol good job

[@williamswezey6715]

Zingaro has a cheap marina in Mexico that does hull repairs

[@joeljones3765]

Shelby the lab says hello jetty

[@danasims2446]

❤️❤️❤️

[@astridpallme7528]

Fresnel Lens - book - A Salty Piece of Land

[@johnnukecop]

I meant to ask - What did you find when you dove under the boat? I truly home any damage was minimal.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

No damage at all luckily

[@billylallen2662]

Rough conditions well change your depths. Going thru there when it was flat calm would be different. You are raising and lowering just as the water is moving higher and lower. I suppose that is the difference.

[@huggyjd]

Whassup Guys. Happy Sailing.

[@beeamerican3767]

was that a pirate flag I saw it was and here's a pun for you when you scraped your bottom remember Neverland

[@peponium]

drone?

[@cup_and_cone]

At least it was sandy bottom and not coral!

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

I wonder where everyone was? It looked like a ghost town.

[@mrdave22]

thumbs up

[@jazminbarragan79]

❤️

[@joshuacomfort767]

What’s swell?

[@bensmith4563]

What's your draft

[@rifke]

That was close. I’ve tapped bottom before. 8-(

[@davecheney8501]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@billwaterhouse5894]

So guys....trawler vs. Sailing so far?

[@aquious953]

I just watched a video of a couple who’s cat clipped the bottom and sank. They fought to save it for days, but it sank. They had a successful channel on YT. It wasn’t insured. Check out their video. Channel: sailing into freedom.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Love his channel. He hit a reef. We were lucky enough to be going over sand slow and barely touched luckily

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

With all the things that can go wrong, can you risk not being insured?

[@allenwilson9656]

But if Billy gets any taller he'll bump his head on the bimini.. Lol 🤣😂😀😅😄😀😁

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

I'm def not growing any taller....

[@NickPDX22]

*Luh Yu Guys*

[@altoid3117]

Hi

[@arxfortis7481]

Just an FYI, for the lens in the lighthouse (fresnel), it is is pronounced freh-NEL. You don't pronounce the S.