Venture visits Vancouver and Seattle

We enter Coal Harbour Marina in the city of Vancouver, meet up with friends from Sweden and visit Granville Island Market before heading south to Seattle to take part in a Fleming owners meet and the Boats Afloat Bpatshow.

[@jafo766]

Only Bob Ross could paint a picture equal of the tranquility that we enjoy with Mr Tony Fleming. on his wonderful Venture.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

So true!👍✌️

[@user-pq8ou2bv8m]

Thank you Tony for taking me to places I would never be able to see without your remarkable videos.

[@freedomfreedom6544]

Venture’s marvellous condition is worth a mention and I’m glad you did. A testament to Chris’s professionalism.

[@kevinski000]

I wanna go for a boat ride lol... Love your videos, they are awesome.

[@johnkozij7923]

Listening to Mr Flemimg s narrative is the most welcome interlude from the daily news cycle. It is at once a comforting escape from reality and the most hopeful return to what is so important to us all, a purposeful life worth living. It is done with intelligence and humility.

[@johnrichard4702]

My goodness. 71,000 miles. Well done!

[@HoggerCaptain]

I’m sad to see the end of the summer cruise. I do look forward to the next adventure. Again, thank you for taking us along.

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@pamed76]

All these adventures with Venture. Such beautifully made documentaries . With one of the most elegant ships I’ve seen. Comparable to a Jaguar E type. Beautiful lines. Narrator Tony Fleming is on par with David Attenborough in sound, diction and knowledge. It is a joy to spend my time watching these journeys, admiring the filming, diversity of landscapes and the choice of music. Thank you for this.

[@js718]

Loving all the new uploads, keep 'em coming please. Love it all!

[@baileyjones159]

I got to meet you aboard Venture at that boat show. I couldn't believe it when I saw Venture. I'm 26 and saving up for a Fleming someday! Thank you

[@robertgrant1837]

Hi Tony, I have been to Vancouver twice and visited the Granville island markets, well worth the visit the fresh produce seafood, etc. just great. enjoyed your video immensely

[@multiSamP23]

Thanks again for another beautiful video. Enjoy your cruising over the coming months, I look forward to seeing more of your videos in the future. Bon voyage!

[@Adam-en4zm]

The odd looking structure is a tidal wave power generator, it never worked but I did meet one of the fellows who worked on it. Seeing it at night on a dinghy ride was quite the view!

[@steve-marsh]

With every adventure I'm just more excited to see the next. Happy cruising Tony, keep the camera rolling!

[@cmoore7821]

I watch your videos at my leisure. Savoring each one like a fine wine. Thank you for what you do and who you are. I look forward to your next adventure, wherever it may lead.

[@meestahwah]

Tony... I am sad I missed you at both my own marina of Elliott Bay AND the boats afloat show! I met you once before at a Seattle boats afloat show when you were aboard a Fleming at their booth. I don't recall if it was Venture or not, but it took me a while to realize who I was talking to, and was rather star struck when I figured it out. We had an interesting chat about the design of American Marine's Grand Alaskan series of wooden yachts as well as some recent updates you had made to Venture with regards to the shaft logs. It was a pleasure to meet and speak with you. Thanks for all you have brought to the industry of pleasure boating! Your legacy is quite expansive!

[@jimsharer1167]

Thank you, Tony. Your films are as beautiful as your yacht. Congratulations on a life well spent, and I'll be waiting for the your next adventure film.

[@tomquinn5437]

Thanks Tony for another peaceful and relaxing video. Thanks for who you are and what you do.

[@stefanolsson2549]

Thank you Tony for your inspiering films and a reminder of how the english language is to be spoken. Very educational. Thank you.

[@glengullickson6538]

Next time you go through the San Juans, let me know. I have a "secret" anchorage in mind that you might enjoy! We lived in Friday Harbor for 30 years and that is where we built Laurel, our Cape George 31. We went out almost every weekend-seriously! I remember having to sail back from Stuart Island in late January when the Canadian weather station at Trial Islands was reporting sustained 55 knots with gusts. That was exciting!😁

[@gailatthebeach1988]

Thank you for everything. Mr Fleming would take Venture to the Maldives? What could be more beautiful than your Magical Photography and Venture.

[@bugsub]

Thank you for these absolutely breathtaking films. Experiencing the calm they bring on screen, I am only left to wonder how it feels to witness these majestic adventures firsthand.

[@Sushi2735]

After continued thought, there are actually not that many people I actually like. So solitude on a small yacht seems perfect. Happiest of all birthdays, and it’s wonderful to know you have an adoring daughter. Nothing better!

[@stevea4299]

I knew that was you guy's in Hunter Bay, I tried hailing you on 68. I saw you working your way into Mud bay, and figured I would give you your space. I really enjoy watching your voyages and now I am kicking myself for not saying hi and dropping off some crab for you. Keep up the great work, you give many mariners motivation to get out and go explorer. Safe travels

[@justinflohr8856]

As I echo many other comments I just wanted to say thank you! As I will only get to dream of doing this myself your videos provide an experience that is simply amazing.

[@tomquinn5437]

Tony Fleming always delivers. Another masterpiece of spectacular images and perfect narration.

[@boatingolympia]

Thanks so much for sharing. I’ll miss your wonderful videos. Enjoy 🙏🏻

[@tomb.8485]

Thank you for sharing.

[@sherihewitt1427]

Thanks for another wonderful season. I hope you’re well and am anxious to see your videos of this year’s travels.

[@AlaskanAmblers]

It was so awesome meeting you, Tony, and Chris, at Boats-a-float! We have continued to enjoy your videos, and this one was wonderful, as usual.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Wonderful Work Tony as always..... It is sad not to be seeing you for a while. I understand and will wait until your return..... I hope you all enjoy your time away from YT.... :-)))

[@davemajor1884]

Love your videos 👍❤️I’m in Kansas USA and have a 22 foot Bayliner Ceara Sunbridge cabin cruiser that was damaged in a fire. I had almost given up repairing it. After watching your and several other boating videos I’ve decided to repair it. Thanks for the inspiration Dave Major 👍👍👍

[@maxamus]

Wonderful................

[@walterjanzen4715]

I didn’t realize Venture was that old.. She’s still brilliant!

[@andreastakacs1342]

Thank you very much for your wonderful videos!! ... Just beautiful.

[@filthyrych]

I always smash the like button before your video even starts.

[@robertfrost1683]

Thank you very much for sharing your adventures.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I have been very busy. I missed the Fleming owners meet and of course meeting the patriarch. Thank you for the wonderful craft and the glorious videos. I won't miss another opportunity to meet you Tony...godbless you, the crew and Venture.

[@DonParsons1957]

Thank you! Will be looking forward to your next adventure. Lots of video to rewatch while I wait. :)

[@jenwilko1692]

Yeah 🎉More Venture’s Ventures to look forward to! Your beautiful Venture is such a special vessel! Thank you Again for sharing! Cheers 🐨✨🎋✨

[@Sushi2735]

I can’t wrap my tiny brain around a four to five story yacht! Somehow it just does not compute. The Venture is warm cozy and intimate. Those mega yachts, everyone would go off to their own quarters. There is such comfort in sitting with books, quietly, but being in the room together that binds us. Those big ships, you would lose that, entirely. But then again, with the company you have, retreat, might be the best option!

[@paulrise5284]

Once again, just superb.

[@obxarms7685]

So pleasant to hear this world of adventure described and decoded through the lens of a true Englishman's command of the language. A rare and dying breed, sadly...

[@bradolsen8629]

Thank you Tony always appreciated

[@talullahlabelle]

Thank you so much for your wonderful video, the narration, videography and choice of music is always a delight 👏🙏👍

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

I really enjoy Your videos Tony, thank you for your hard work. As You were backing into the slip on Lake Union, two high rise towers can been in the back ground. There is glass installed just about half way up on both towers. I was installing the Aluminum and Glass Panels in the building on the right at the same time of Your arrival.

[@FlemingYachts]

I remember noticing the two buildings you refer to and, of course, they are clear to see in the video, It is amazing to me how often I get comments such as your's from people who were present when the video was shot. For example there have been people aboard boats we saw well out to sea.

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

@@FlemingYachts So very kind of You to reply to Me, Thank You! I can't wait to see more of your content in the future. My Moms' Parents retired to Gabriola Is., and I spent many many summers on the East side facing the Straight of Georgia playing on the Sandstone Beach, Swimming, Fishing and looking into tide pools with immense wonder at all of the little life forms within. I truly had a magical childhood.....

[@johnbettano6026]

Just beautiful my god.

[@robinbhairosingh7487]

Very lovely to see ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍😍😍😍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@victortemperton7738]

Superb as usual

[@davidwhitworth5720]

Thank you, Tony.

[@N330AA]

Hey Tony i found out you lived in HK in the 60s. I was Born in HK in the 80s. I've seen pictures of her in the 60s and she was totally beautiful. I wish i could go back in time and experience her then.

[@rneidermyer5266]

At 13:56 I believe the houseboat used in the movie "Sleepless in Seattle" is there with the sailboat docked on the right side.

[@jasonshull3106]

Thank you.

[@sheepdog1102]

Excellent 😊

[@thomasschwarz8876]

Wunderful fotos

[@josephinebennington7247]

While sea-kayaking, 😊Spotted a Fleming approaching Oban, Scotland in the Sound of Kerrera today, June 7th.

[@FlemingYachts]

Lucky to be in such a lovely area. Oban is a great town.

[@Sushi2735]

You don’t seem to take much interest in your followers, but you have been greatly missed by me. I have watched your beautiful videos so many times, I can’t watch for the 10th time! I hope you are extremely well and still sailing! You have given me so many hours of pleasure and dreaming, I sincerely hope you return soon. Gods Speed, till then. Captain Chris is worth his weight in gold, and I know a close and dear friend. I would always feel safe with him at the helm. Such a good decent man!

[@FlemingYachts]

In fact I take a great deal of interest in my followers and I read every comment on a daily basis.

[@rickpriest1961]

thank you

[@Godofthemoon1]

Venture sure doesn’t look any 17yrs old❤❤

[@DR-ll4wk]

Unbelievable video quality and content ! Very informative,,,would love to know what type of camera your using, I will include Fleming yachts into my search, Beautiful yacht design.

[@africanleopard1920]

Your sailing videos are amazing and inspiring. It give me emotional comfort and relief from stress and strain we have every day life. Thank you. I want to sail on a wonderful voyage like you did. By the way - your recent videos have too much red color. It does not look natural. Please reduce "Hue" & "Saturation" feature in your video editor software when editing video. Anyway - we love your sailing videos. Thank you. We feel good when watching your beautiful sailing journey videos.

[@ronaldeaker6402]

I love your videos, your images, your narration. But on this video, Id like to know what camera, what lens and what exposure you used for the gibbous image?? Awesome image.

[@FlemingYachts]

No one was more amazed than myself that the gibbous moon image came out at all which was one of the reasons I included it in the video! It was shot handheld using a Panasonic GH4 Lumix camera with a 100 to 300mm Lumix lens adjusted to 300mm. On this mirrorless camera this is equivalent to 600mm on full frame 35mm camera. ISO was set to 3200. Shutter speed to 1/1300 sec. F stop 4. Incidentally, all my video is shot on a GH5 handheld except for a few shots on an iphone.

[@leochen887]

I simply love your videos which transport me to your world. But if I should buy a Fleming, I'm afraid that I will need a captain such as yourself. (No one else will do.) I'm okay in open water, but intimated by marinas. Aren't we all...

[@daviddury7179]

71,000 miles is amazing. How many hours on the engines? MANs? Have you had to replace the engines, or how long do you think they will last?

[@pauldavis1943]

I remember the smoke that month

[@nutburger123]

What model of drone do you use?

[@FlemingYachts]

We used a DJI Air 2S but I am sure that has been superceded by more recent models such as the one with three lenses and 360 degree object protection

[@ronaldplant3349]

I'm still dreaming

[@jeffross5424]

point roberts was created when the UK and the US settled the pacific northwest american/canadian dispute in the mid 1800's

[@srupp9271]

I do like your videos. But do you have any videos at all Venture in rough seas ? Let's say 20 to 30 knots the boat going into the waves and wind and waves on the beam and wind and waves from behind. You have the drone and that would be a nice way of learning how the boat behaves in waves. I know most manufacturers will never show you any videos of their boats in rough weather witch is understandable. It's probably not a good thing if you want to sell a boat. I do believe that you stand behind your product though and for me that is a must see. If think I will never buy a boat again without a sea-trial in rough weather to see how the boat behaves and what it feels like.

[@user-ov4mk9ox8y]

Boundary Bay, the second largest producing Dungeness crab fishery on the west coast, out side of Alaska. Good ol john and ray, the last guys I knew with licenses: throw back the breeders and it's self-sustaining. Don't do that, and you ruin it.

[@myslinski11]

Tony as soon as my investment comes in your Fleming dealer is my first appointment in Stuart Fl. I can't wait, hopefully you have a fully enclosed top 65 ready for sale. Its mine!!!

[@everydaywarriors]

Sir, will a boat get me more women?

[@669karlos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/robWgH2orJqDgKcsi=0cTMKnkQa7Z3UOYo The two go hand in hand.

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!