We Survived our First Hurricane (raw edit) | Expedition Evans 54

[@markdedionisio]

Hey...cool video. We are Sister Moon, the Tartan 40 not far from you. Part of my conversation with Bob on Nero was in the video. This was actually the second hurricane we weathered on the Kickimuet this summer. We were in almost the same spot for Hurricane Elsa back in early July. Our friends Suzi and Travers were on Montauk Light, the Skye 51 that dragged. Unfortunately, they did not have a new, modern anchor, and their CQR plowed its way through the mud as they are prone to do. They had only had the boat for a month or so when Henri arrived. The crew from True, a J/160 and some of their friends helped them get their boat re-anchored. I can't say enough about modern anchors. I will never sail without one. We have a 66 lb. Spade anchor and 200 feet of chain and we did not budge.

[@cindyviolet94268]

I totally didn’t mind the raw edit. Actually didn’t even notice a difference. 😮 Great job Jade.

[@maadmaxxer7289]

Not gonna lie, I prefer the polished style that you produce. I understand the amount of effort that goes into that however. I'm glad you guys are safe and I appreciate you putting out this video despite the weather you have had to deal with. Keep safe you 4 xx

[@glennbrown1961]

Twas but a strong breeze! We are expecting 75 mph gusts tomorrow with 50mph sustained. That's normal for this time of year down here (43o south) in Tasmania for our spring time gales. Life in the roaring 40s! Like the video guys. Every episode doesn't have to be a cinematic masterpiece. It's about boatlife afterall! Cheers! Ps.. at least you know the keel won't fall off in a blow!

[@ceschias3733]

Horrible storm but beautiful blue eyed mamasita. Love from Antigua Guatemala from OsoYolo.

[@keebearfull]

16.03-16.04 Jade is that super model coming out of the mist. That would be cool portrait shot!

[@AlGauthierphoto]

Really appreciate the unedited video so that we know you are okay. Goes to show that you two are not just a bit of entertainment, you have become part of our lives - almost like friends, who we activity think about between episodes - I can’t say that I would feel that way about anyone on TV. That’s the power of KZbin and authentically sharing your lives with us. BTW, I actually think it’s quite important to not always polish everything so carefully. The moments that are more raw make you both more real - no makeup, looking rough and tired, not knowing what to say - it’s all perfect - it’s real, and that’s what makes us care. Stay safe!

[@jimself8214]

Raw video is real: All the activities and commotion during a storm can only best be demonstrated with raw video. Plus, I am so relieved your first tropical cyclone was as mild and uneventful as it was. I pray for your safety.

[@fimmac3148]

Well done for choosing the best cove hiding cover - you also need a good place with great bottom holding ......and DO get that anchor connection sorted. Most failures are from a swivel !

[@backAtCha9132]

You didn't drag, nothing carried away, you guys did a good job... Well done.

[@azarellediaz4892]

I’m happy you made it through unscathed. As to the video the rough edit is perfect because it shows exactly how it happened.

[@johnmooney2411]

I'm glad you got through the storm in good shape. The anchor no doubt helped, but the Kickemuit River is one of the best hurricane holes in the northeast, with excellent holding ground and good protection. I wish I had known where you were, as you were anchored right in front of my house (good to see my boats in the storm from the water - I spent the whole storm looking at them from the shore)! I hope you survived the rain from Ida as well, and if you find your way back here, send a message - I'd be happy to give you dinner and a shower. Meanwhile, fair winds and following seas!

[@alansmollen]

This is an honest video, best version, no music no frills, just boat life.

[@haydonditchburn2194]

You are both very lucky to have experienced your first hurricane in such an enclosed environment. At the start of the clip, I was trying to tell you that you still have way too much portable windage exposed. If you weren't so sheltered, you could have lost your dodger, your BBQ and possibly your outboard. You did well to remove or secure your sails as they can create enormous windage. This one, although nervewracking for you, was a kindergarten introduction to storms at sea. Its good that you experienced it first hand in such a sheltered environment, but don't for one minute think it'll be the worst you'll experience in your ocean travels. Good luck, very much enjoying your channel.

[@boatingboy5337]

Pleased to see you are ok 👍. Great update video. Thanks.

[@Dreamtimesail]

Great choice of anchor. We've had our Sarca Excel for seven years now and swear by it. It's nice to be able to sleep at night. Cheers!

[@wjhann4836]

Nerve wrecking video! Fantastic editing - and all that on top of your own concerns.

[@kevinamsteam7816]

YAY! I found your TikTok and am following you there. I like the little updates on there. :)

[@farout1220]

Still on my weekend binge watching spree, I recall Hurricane Henri well, it was originally forecast for the eye to land about 1/2 mile from our home on LI Sound before the forecast shifted him east. Thanks for taking one for the team. You made a good choice for where to hide out even if it was leaning into the punch. Nice anchor BTW...

[@nigelpalethorpe4461]

Great you guys are safe a good baptism without too much drama, hope you can retrieve your anchor ok and it's not too dug in.

[@brendonmitchell2597]

A pleasant change to your normal video’s.(nothing wrong with that ).Just to watch things happening in real time. I’ve been in a few hurricanes in my time, this one was a comfortable christening. Stay safe guys. The muffins looked good

[@jacksgirl23]

I enjoyed the raw style too. It's more real feeling rather than a production feeling. We like all your content though, so whatever floats your boat, literally! Lol

[@earlyoung2863]

WOW!! Loved this raw format. I watch a lot of channels where they'll do 20 hrs of footage to edit down to 30 min. That's overkill. I watch sailing channels to see actual SAILING, and to see how the crew reacts to challenges. You guys are giving me what I want. AND you are doing great! Hang in there! Love ya!

[@dtonvista]

You guys have done great, you can store powdered milk but the oat milk worked great.

[@OneCupOfCoffee204]

Just sat down with a fresh pot of coffee and here you are with a fresh video. Great timing. 👍

[@nightwolfkakana]

I love when something scary is happening to me. I go well this is getting intresting, hilarious Brett and I both are like yup this intresting. Glad you guys are safe!!!

[@charliehill6688]

The cinema verite style was perfect for this video of the storm. Nice contrast would have been some footage of you playing the cello during all the chaos.

[@miriamortiz8040]

Just began binge watching your channel going on this episode... can you only imagine having Cat 5 hurricane in Puerto Rico 5 years ago? I'm a 69 year old grandma who lives here and I love watching Sailing videos. All by blessings!!!

[@harveyjohnston6590]

Loved the raw video shows real life and just not the lovely sunsets all the time glad your all safe and well

[@tonykirk1966]

You have a good man there 💞 who I can see you love & appreciate!

[@paulforet4302]

We went through hurricane Ida last week. We had 150 mph winds here in Louisiana, on my tugboat. I enjoy your videos, stay safe!!!

[@ExpeditionEvans]

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[@steveeggert8814]

Tlhe "raw style" was perfect for this video. The sound of the wind and rain helped it feel real. So glad you guys stayed steady and well. As always, thanks for sharing your adventures. All the best.

[@narrateanewtunnel2352]

Seems, I prefer this style of video. Though, I enjoy all if your videos. Enjoyed this very much. Glad you guys are all good!

[@gozwal]

I think I really really REALLY like the raw... Its very cool!

[@hansandreas4354]

Greetz from Amsterdam, heading to Azores tomorrow 😊🤙🏼

[@michelvanbommel1502]

Thanks for sharing the video nice episode. Im glad you guys are oke see you next week. Greetings from the netherlands

[@derekandrews3062]

I have binge watched your channel since yesterday and it is delightful. Continued success to you two. Fair wind and following seas to both of you.

[@swatsullivan]

Enjoyed the raw video! Think it was more like this for the Atlantic crossing. Most of the hiking videos I watch are like this. When I thru hike the AT, my plan will be to post daily or almost daily videos with almost zero edits. I actually prefer it. Happy sailing!!

[@SpartacusAudion]

Great to know you two (four) got through so well. And, thanks for the "we don't have a cow aboard." Priceless.

[@TheDenisedrake]

You have spoiled us with your excellent editing skills... but it was great to see this video right away. Thank you for posting this rough video.

[@popsoldboats3406]

That was very kind of you to give the Expedition fans a shout out. Now Larry is brewing. I have been swamped with boat work and find that 80% of my customers are watching you guys, and many of my other favorite channels. You are influencers to young and old alike. ; )

[@gotmilk6955]

its cool to see the sailing community just come together and all help each other out

[@jailbreak852]

No clue what you're doing, I know you want to be in the pacific. Stay safe, love you guys

[@rtruscott7378]

Glad you two are safe. I too like this style of video. It seems warmer and more intimate but I do still enjoy your other videos as well. Mix it up. Keep it fresh for you. We enjoy your adventures and don't want it to be tedious for you. Thank you and stay safe!

[@alanmcn17]

I really liked the raw style of editing!!

[@rice0009]

Love the Unedited/raw video. For events like this it's perfect. For other types of things, maybe not so much. But for a Hurricane, perfect. When Bret said "I was kind of underwhelmed with the Hurricane", my first thought was "DEAR LORD DON'T SAY THAT!!!" Not sure if you guys are old enough to remember this one but ... "It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature!!!"

[@kresimirjurlin3277]

Now it shows you both are made for this! And Jade talking slowly now, I understood all! Perfect, keep that way pls!

[@chrispomfret8592]

Great account of your hurricane time. I think you have a little too much windage up high and while it’s obvious the wind was swinging through some huge direction the healing is a little problematic. The issue is once you heal you will start sailing and the swings get worse. Even though the poles are bare the windage is enough. Maybe next time get rid of the dodger and drop your furling headsail. Get yourself some flapper stoppers for the headsail foil and get some thin mouse line to pull all the halyards up to the top of the mast. By that I mean tie a loop and clip the halyards together and pull the loop and thin line all the way up. That will reduce windage massively. Glad you are safe and got a great anchorage.

[@Willco5114]

I agree that this style is just as good.

[@esad6969]

I like the video "AS IS" and I don't really care for you tube's with music. Congrats on weathering the storm. I am one of those that only watch youtube.

[@shieldaigbencher]

Thank you. It is nice to know you have not been to see Davey Jones.

[@andrewseaman7012]

Thank you so much for not having any music in the video, to hear your voices with just the music that nature provides is much better than any "editing"!

[@ceb7894]

Thanks for the update !! Glad u r safe!!

[@KJ-gg7dx]

Hey guys, just recently found your channel, I am now a big fan, great content, great chemistry, keep up the great work. I can’t wait for next episode

[@stanleygodlewski5489]

Got luv a guy who hugs his dog while laying down.

[@TheWonderwood]

Loved this kinda videos where you get to see the true raw power of raw mother nature.

[@dalewatson7982]

Thank you, that was a great video.Keep safe.

[@kenshores9900]

Glad you survived the remnants of Ida. Tropical depressions are less of a concern to boats because it is mostly rain and the winds are not strong. Last storm we had to deal with was Harvey. It came a shore East of Corpus Christi and proceeded up the Texas coast just barely in land. It dumped historical record rains all the way the Texas Louisiana state line. The was major flooding all along the coast. You were fortunate. And that is a good thing. Safe travels..

[@bruster46]

I get where you're coming from. Years ago while working on a Tug, We ran into a gale the waves were about10to15 feet. All we could see through the wheelhouse windows was Gray Skys And gray water. A little hairy at times. But what an adventure. Damn glad to get to Vancouver. But the beer was good I have to say, But I love what you've done with your Sail boat. Oh to be young again.

[@carlasbury8045]

Love your twos attitude and degermation to do things right and with as much quality as possible for your experience you did in the rebuild. Keep the videos more like this on. If you are going to be full time live a boards around the world you need to get a little more skills in the weather. This is big to you two I know but just a blow to a lot of people that have lived on the water for awhile. I was born and raised in south Florida in 1940 and have seen a lot of hurricanes and have rode out a few of them in our fishing boat in my younger years. You did good for your first time. Jot yourselves some notes and learn from them. One of the last ones I rode out was Donna well before your time. I was in a 36 foot cuddy cabin open net fishing boat over in the mangroves of southwest Florida tied up in a creek, it destroyed the Florida Keys where I lived. Just use common sense in what you are going to accomplish in your lives. Never let fear gain control of you in these kind of situations but use caution in heading into the situation. You are two great young people and I believe you both are blessed of the Lord.

[@mikewilliams4499]

Congratulations on riding the storm. Spend a year working your tails off putting the boat back into shape and to celebrate you invite your good and lively friend Ida to party. Love the oatmeal milk trick👍👍⛵️

[@peterreynolds8146]

Great job on this video well done to both of you I really liked this style of vision/ video. Just as in life we don’t always have to see the highlight reels.

[@rawdog7220]

30 gusting 50.. thats a nice summer's evening sail here in the UK :)... Seriously though, good job staying safe guys!

[@garybaker6333]

I like this style of video more casual and real.

[@sherryrogers-byrd6499]

Love this style of video I love the fill of being there

[@stephenrrose]

Glad you Both are safe! I agree with a lot of people commenting, the raw footage was appropriate and shows real life emotions and conditions. Thank you for sharing with us and glad your floating home held fast!!!! Take care!

[@herbert5336]

Am amazed, how can you guys stay calm in the middle of all that? Am glad, the new anchor is holding.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

It went on for the better part of a day and a night. If you aren't reasonably calm you would soon be exhausted by the stress. Stay focused but calm and relaxed and ready to spring into action when it is necessary. One thing you learn in sailing is that it is long periods of nothing much happening punctuated with chaos and adrenaline. Rest when you can and stay alert for the times action is necessary.

[@zacklattak]

I never knew how to milk oats till I watched Expedition Evans. thanks. Can you milk almonds next time please

[@orchidhouse297]

Living in the UK, I am surprise by how much I worried about you, so the opening sequence was a great relief! In our part of the UK we do not have experiences with the weather like that. Appreciate the more 'as it happened' style of production. No apologies or explanations needed.

[@MarcelEling]

Its the real boatlife. Not only nice and sunny days.😀 Good you survived.

[@tvonzweck]

Good decision making guys (anchor upgrade and hurricane hole). Glad all went well. Unedited / lightly edited videos are appreciated by many. Sam Homes Sailing channel proves this. A little of both works too.

[@johnhelm7090]

Happy you are doing well. Since I live in Florida, it was funny hearing you talk about the "Hurricane" with gusts up to 50. I'm sure you both know, that gusts to 50 are not hurricane force winds. But again, happy your anchor held and all is good.

[@Oldguysrock1969]

Too true. 150 mph instead of 50 mph is a different adventure all together. Good comment!

[@kbeilers]

I really liked this style of video. Glad you are okay.

[@alpensler5844]

Glad to see that you are safe and healthy! Unfortunately, you have not experienced a hurricane ! I guarantee that you would not have rode out the storm through a full blown hurricane. I have experienced real storms in my home ( Andrew, Wilma, Katrina) that had 150 mph winds and 8 to 20 foot storm surges. Please do not underestimate your next storm based on Henri or Ida. Neither storm hit with hurricane strength unless you were located in Louisiana. Andrew through boats similar to yours far into the mangroves.

[@allengrant]

Roger that.

[@640vincent]

You two are such a great couple. I like the reality videos. Just put out whatever you're comfortable with.

[@rons9197]

Yes to more raw footage! Glad nothing crazy happened and you two are in good shape.

[@neilpenfold9037]

Hi Guys...I think I've seen nearly all your video's and have enjoyed watching the journey of Family Evans (Hey Penny, Hey Dingo) very much...The commitment you two showed during the Salvage of your Fantastic Boat was truly Inspiring to me...You stuck to the task through thick and thin, then Splashed in good time considering the workload...What strikes me now is how being on the water has infused you with even more energy and it's a joy to see...Cant wait to follow the journey...Best Wishes to you.....

[@catherineanderson77]

So glad you're safe Expedition Evans! Love to you both! Sail on!! xxx

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

It most certainly could have been much worse. I have watched my own rood fly through the air and I have seen total destruction of several homes. This is part of life for those of us in the Tampa Bay area.. Glad you faired well, but don't think for a minute that because you cruised through this one that the next will be a breeze.. (Little play on words there)!! Hurricanes can pick up speed and wind in a heartbeat. As far as the video, I love you guys and would watch whatever you put out... Really, I am very jealous of you two!!

[@goin2green]

I liked this format. Usually I'm adjusting the volume between music and talking. It's my ears, not you. Glad you're safe.

[@chuckm.5032]

So glad you made it safely through the hurricane! Video style is very appropriate for the situation. Serious style for serious situations. Dream style for chillin, documentary style for informative. Whichever way you choose rest easy, I will keep watching because you love what you do and that is always worthwhile.

[@ChasingForever]

Glad you are both fine, and the boat rode out the storm well. I liked the raw "documentary" style of this video. It makes the storm more real for us viewers. Again, glad you two are safe!

[@andrebelanger7798]

Glad you are safe. The calm after the storm pancakes are important. Thank you for this video, you made us experience part of the inconvenience when you are on the water. Have nice week.

[@bravescatz]

Good luck with Larry. Hopefully he will not be too nasty to you guys. Stay safe.

[@swedishkev]

These two are so photogenic, Can just point the camera in their faces , that how it is when your good looking people,it gives you confidence with the camera. Great stuff as usual.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Happy that your anchor held!

[@jethrowalrustittie5653]

well done for coming through the tempest. A different type of episode which I thought was very atmospheric . I'm glad that all four of you are safe.

[@philgee6901]

I like both, good to mix it up.

[@philipmorehouse1069]

So glad you are okay. I'd hate to lose one of my favorite couples and their boat. I once had a sailboat and worried about it during every thunderstorm. God bless you both.

[@captcook4718]

You guys performed remarkably. I hope you're keeping a written journal. I would be good to write down your take-aways, things you learned for the next time. As a sailing instructor, I encourage students to take every opportunity to continuously expand your limits in small ways. You made a big jump with this experience. By expanding your sailing (including anchoring) skills, you are preparing for what the future throws your way. I strongly suggest you research using a "sentinal" or "kellet" to help secure your anchor for even better holding.

[@laurencerossi8693]

Good work guys. Glad to see/hear you turned on your vhf radio. Nice to hear how everyone progresses in your close proximity during a storm.

[@giles-df9yu]

Next time do not forget the large box of powdered milk. It has a powdered cow on the cover😜 almost time to head south.

[@californiakayaker]

That was a nice peaceful hurricane. 100-125 even 150 mph and its quite different. Can't see without goggles for instance. The class four I had told you about moved all boats but one all over the harbor where they were, and the only one that stayed tight was the one with two anchors on the same chain, special set up.

[@donnarocchio936]

Thank you for the update for your situation. Glad to see you all did really well. See you next week. Nice to see what you call the raw version. Still fantastic. Sleep well.

[@nickcooper14]

Glad you guys rode it out and adding another sailing element to your resume🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🇦🇺

[@freyja4954]

Anchor tip Whenever you believe you may drag high winds ,hard bottom, whatever it may be . Alway take a note of what your GPS position is when you drop anchor and make it taught. If you know how much anchor chain you have out you can determine the radius of that you will swing around and if it moves you know of you're starting to lose your anchor. Also they make an gps alerted alarm That will send messages to your phone if you start to drag.

[@darrenleask6042]

Great dog dude

[@jamiesculley]

I like this style and would watch it again. Glad to know you all are safe! I liked your TikTok updates!

[@stephensanders8453]

So glad you guys and the dogs made it though the storm safe and sound. Love ❤ following you every week keep it going guys. Steve Australia 🇦🇺

[@ianfirth-clark5975]

I think raw type for the action type videos and more polished editing on the more informative and leisure videos