Losing your identity after retirement is not just a japanese thing. Im a retired army officer, and I retired from the USFS as well. At 50 years old and recently divorced, i wondered around aimlessly for 2 years, lost and slowly pulling away from everything i knew. Sailing saved me. I bought a columbia 45 on an impulse buy... literally something to get me out of the house. I learned to sail and used the boat a lot in socal. I sold it and bought a trawler to explore the Pacific NW. I just sold it and bought a hunter 40. I am expanding my plan and hopefully sailing to mexico and on to the Caribbean eventually. Traveling by boat has literally given me purpose again.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Sometimes getting lost is just what’s called for. Cheers!
@LoanwordEggcorn2 ай бұрын
I love that! Thanks for sharing. Sailing is a great way to connect with nature and regain our humanity.
@donotwantahandle11112 ай бұрын
It's good to have a purpose in life!
@jimmycricket73852 ай бұрын
Maybe you should take up an English language course and learn the difference between wandered and wondered. It might stop you feeling sorry for yourself and man up a bit?
@Kevinplettenbergbay3 ай бұрын
So relieved to hear from you again...... So happy.... World needs people like you...
@bravofighter3 ай бұрын
My gosh, that losing identity thing hit hard. In 2020 when the world shut down I was climbing the career ladder and I was getting close to the top floor. Suddenly I was told that the best thing I could do for everyone was to stay home. After 4 months, I felt like a useless piece of garbage even though I had my beloved wife Kim, our three beautiful kids, and a home we worked our asses of for. I had pinned so much of who I was to what I could produce. Productivity and hard work had become who I was. I went back to work for much less money working with my own two hands, back where I had started. Ironically enough, 4 years later I make more money doing concrete demolition than I ever did in the corporate engineering world, and everything I had learned in engineering easily slid right into field work. Now I take time off…whole months…to find my identity in other things: sailing, backpacking, paddle boarding, and fixing up tiny old sailboats into pocket cruisers. It’s all about JOY.
@FlesHBoX3 ай бұрын
Love getting to see you guys just enjoying life and spending it with friends and family. Every new video from you guys is a treat. Thank you for remaining true to yourselves and being genuine!
@LaurieShannon-gr2ts3 ай бұрын
The story telling here is top notched. No one out there can compare. I would follow you on any adventure be it water, land or air. You see life in such a real way. Great job your two👏
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s high praise. Thank you.
@elifromtishbe65473 ай бұрын
3 minutes 54 seconds in, I have never commented, not a sailor, 69 years old, You guys helped to start my passion for sailing 1 year ago, Retired, Re-inventing, Business owner/Carpenter, I don't know where this video is even going but I dig it. Missed you guys...SO MUCH!
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
We missed you too. Cheers
@jmai3r2 ай бұрын
This was a great video thanks for coming back and sharing your journey.
@patrickbruce90953 ай бұрын
Thanks for the episode. Its terrific that you went to visit Kev; It had to have have been a full-on blast of life-inspiration! He is an amazing fellow: boatbuilder, musician and humanist. I got turned onto his channel near the beginning and pretty quick, I was hooked. I hope everybody in the sailing world and beyond finds his channe, Salt and Light. Kev's commitment, skill, and humility is bound to teach you something about achieving your own goals and maybe even living your life. I'm building a plane and I find it daunting in a similar way although its physically demanding. When I get stuck (mentally and emotionally), I watch a re-run of Salt and Light Kev's perseverance stands out and lifts me up, I find.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Yeh, I hope everyone follows along with him. Excellent human being.
@saltlightdix47043 ай бұрын
Hi Patrick, thanks for your kind words! Interestingly, my brother builds planes and I sometimes call him when I need some encouragement 😊 Kev
@sailaway2freedom3 ай бұрын
I built our first boat using plywood and epoxy. I loved the process, and the end product was strong, reliable, had great performance, and was easy to maintain. We have owned production fibreglass boats, and we're now back to a plywood boat. She's an Australian designed cruising catamaran called an Easy Cat by Peter Snell. Ours is named Real Easy 😊. She is not a performance design, but she has been our home for four years now, and we can't imagine living any other way. May your dream boat find you soon so we can continue to see your wonderful adventures.
@wave64133 ай бұрын
Easy Cat, not so eeeasy to build!, but a solid boat. Plywood definitely has it's place and is relatively simple to repair (all things considered). So good I am considering a 35 year old cold moulded west epoxy cat that was properly built and I cannot find a single hull defect or water stain discoloration after all the miles this boat has sailed.
@islandbound633 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing us along once more on your adventures and welcome back (not that you were ever gone)!
@dadthegrappler41253 ай бұрын
Always great to see your shiny faces!!! Your videos are the benchmark for authentic vlogging. Beautiful to see your family and friends surrounding you too. So glad you're doing well. Take care of yourselves first, and when possible take us along with you. I wish you all the best.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@terryroth97073 ай бұрын
So glad to see you again. We've all been wondering what happened. You have been missed. Hope to see more updates soon.
@consigno102 ай бұрын
Glad to see you all back. When I saw your video in my feed, I panicked that I missed so much somehow. Glad I didn't. You all are one of my favorite sailing channels. I hope to see you all get back to regular videos some day. In the meantime, enjoy life. We'll still be here waiting for you!
@HollyandRay3 ай бұрын
Great video guys! Happy to see you back on the tube❤️ you’re always welcome aboard Sabado!
@beazleteats40313 ай бұрын
Welcome back guys. There's a wonderful refreshing new tone to your video & audio content. Spectacular.
@bobram943 ай бұрын
I'm glad to see you guys back, and I look forward to seeing what the ultimate decision will be on the boat search.
@davidh31943 ай бұрын
19:32 minutes with a great big smile on my face. Welcome back and thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers!
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@lazzj49953 ай бұрын
That was a great catch up episode. Thank you for returning. ❤
@johnohare63603 ай бұрын
Very happy to have you back.hopefully you will find your dream. I will be watching.
@migueldelaguardia3 ай бұрын
What a great guy.Welcome back O Kelleys.
@Peter_Herrman3 ай бұрын
He's building the same dinghy as me! Except mine is carbon fiber. I get stressed thinking about all I've still got to do to finish the dinghy. Can't imagine taking on the big one, but think for him and his buddies, it's more about the journey than the destination, which is wonderful! Good to see your smiling faces again!
@Jdogg533 ай бұрын
Best video yet. Wow.🔥The music editing takes it to a whole new level. Inspired and living in Japan. Thank you.🤝
@LifeOnTheHulls2 ай бұрын
Great to see you covering Kev's mission, I met him a few years ago at my Catamaran Project Build and his project has been a mission for himself and Meg. Rossco
@PN_482 ай бұрын
Great to hear two of the nicest Aussie cat builders out there know each other! After watching you plug away for 5 (6?) years Rossco and Kev the last few years, we’ve now started looking at the Dix kits as well… see you out there!
@DocksideCurmudgeon3 ай бұрын
Interesting his comment about men losing identity at retirement? After 44 yrs of global corporate life, my retirement 9 summers ago was my “best career move” ever! Now retired, we wonder how we ever had time to work! ⛵️🚴👣😎 Now devoting my time to sailing, cycling, boat projects, etc. Enjoy your next adventures ✔️
@PentaRaus3 ай бұрын
Congrats
@kkots3 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more!
@serinadelmar60123 ай бұрын
What an amazing position to be in, enjoy.
@mrblurleighton3 ай бұрын
Japan is insane for having no work life balance. Imagine being used to 80hr work weeks for those 44 years, and then just packing up one day and never going back?
@sailingarista3 ай бұрын
Different culture has to be considered. Good for you. The project is filling a local need.
@Charlie-Oooooo2 ай бұрын
So inspiring to see you both living this happy life! And such a great crew you have around you! Cheers! ❤
@leslieholt8133 ай бұрын
Welcome home O'Kelly's⛵
@someguy94403 ай бұрын
Dudley Dix!! 😍 Great episode, great themes, great insights. Good luck guys with whatever the future holds. Happy to see you both in good health and good spirits. cheers 🌴🍹
@TerryKeever3 ай бұрын
Good to see y'all sailing. Missed the O'Kelly's.
@LisaBFIT4Life2 ай бұрын
Loved Nick holding his Dads hand❤
@DavidBauerdorf3 ай бұрын
Great to see you again! Always looking forward to the next time
@moralogic3 ай бұрын
Brilliant video. I love the way you tell the story of the cat build and intertwine your own lives. I really hope you stay with it and continue having fun.
@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc3 ай бұрын
Your Dad looks like an impressive guy. I don’t like to talk about them in the past tense since they live on with us and through us. Keep the Torch burning! ❤
@katemel77113 ай бұрын
Welcome back! Missed y’all!!!!
@jaymacpherson81673 ай бұрын
Quite the melange of content…and I’ve missed you…for the very essence of this episode. Keep living strong fellow travelers!
@dianegriffith30063 ай бұрын
So thrilled to see you back on the Tube here and wishing you only the best in your future endeavors. 🎉
@kerrykerridge88992 ай бұрын
Yeah and an under the sheets too 🙂
@TrimaranSpiritXL3 ай бұрын
Sooo good to see you both again we’ve been missing your videos and warped humour :-) You guys rock the worlds a far better place with The O’Kellys videos in it!
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend. Loving your vids as well!
@captainpaddy15243 ай бұрын
Well done! A lot of wisdom. At each stage of our lives, we really should ask "what is important!?" because it may not actually be important and, as the Buddhists remind us; "Life is change".
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Truth. Thank you.
@robertmcmahon12213 ай бұрын
And a good time was had by all. We also enjoyed what you enjoyed. Thanks!
@timhardman47643 ай бұрын
so good to see you guys again, thanks for sharing what's happening in your life. You are both inspirational in so many ways. Keep smiling and laughing and finding a way to enjoy the process....life.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
A process alright. Thank you for the kind words.
@salliewhite-bishton53943 ай бұрын
It was nice seeing both of you again sailing with Holly and Ray celebrating one of your "Big O" Birthdays 🎈🎉
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Whoop whoop
@soloentries73182 ай бұрын
bring a barge into the dock/lock and float it out. dont need a trailer, use air filled rollers, and roll it out onto the barge. good luck.
@davidreed99873 ай бұрын
So glad you are back!
@ryanwalsh74913 ай бұрын
So happy to see you guys back! Looks like you had a wonderful time connecting with family so I don't blame you one bit for the absence. Looking forward to what's ahead, very excited for you both.
@jeffwatson49083 ай бұрын
Welcome back. We missed you. Kudos to Kevin. A novice boat builder with such ambition is rare and he still has to learn to sail. I can envision you two on his maiden voyage and sail to Australia.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
How cool would that be
@saltlightdix47043 ай бұрын
@@TheOKellys- absolutely!
@jamesmorken33563 ай бұрын
I just did a search yesterday to see if you had posted any videos lately. I missed you. Glad to have you back.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Glad to be missed. better than the opposite! Thank you!
@beverlyscheidt5832 ай бұрын
Missed you both !! God Bless
@PN_482 ай бұрын
Love watching Kev! We’re considering building a Dix as well and have been watching all of Kev’s episodes.
@p.t.anderson15933 ай бұрын
Thanks for the super cool video. I've always enjoyed your creativity in story telling. Until next time, see you then.
@seasider1013 ай бұрын
Beautiful, gentle song by the band. Thanks for the video and the luck of the Irish to you all ☘️
@dianegriffith30063 ай бұрын
The ending was so emotional-thanks for the family/friends reminder..
@danahawthorne16333 ай бұрын
Cheers, you inspire. Just chase your dreams and be present with yourself. Of course always follow the golden rule too.
@pbristow20 күн бұрын
I'm catching up on some of your videos right now, and only 30 seconds in, I'm blow away by the quality of the video! Wow. Remember back in the day when Nick was shooting selfie footage on a jetski?! Oh I feel old just bringing that up. 💚
@michaell65803 ай бұрын
Great to see you guys.
@craigrodger692 ай бұрын
So good to see you are back, we hope, and healthy.
@squiddly-diddly3 ай бұрын
Plywood is such an excellent medium.....when the ultra light displacement designs began in the 70's, some of the great kiwi race boats of that era were ply and resorsicnol glue construction.....globe trotting and winning races.....and still going strong.
@cathyclaypool23553 ай бұрын
Glad to have you back really missed you guys!😊
@pwrplay87092 ай бұрын
Just a thought. Instead of building a bridge, would the existing RSJ steel beams handle the load with beam sliders, pullys and straps using dollys which can be moved where needed on each side of the gap?
@saltlightdix47042 ай бұрын
I have looked at that but it only gets me over the top of the canal, whereas I need to get to solid ground on the other side. Kev
@nancyaubel42073 ай бұрын
Love this idea! Cannot wait to see what you guys do!
@MrPalmguy3 ай бұрын
Very interesting. I surely do respect anyone who can build, the way the fine chap does his boat there. It's really hugh, but It will be beautiful when it's finished. Be safe always, from the Philippines.
@paulkrugman47102 ай бұрын
Great video and fun! Please keep it going!!
@papachuck60073 ай бұрын
Missed you guys, hope to see you soon.
@jud28202 ай бұрын
So happy to see you two back again. Have missed your smiling faces and great perspective ❤️
@israelcontreras53323 ай бұрын
I love the way yall just tell stories.
@holodeckdragon88763 ай бұрын
This video was a joy!!🎉
@edwuest90472 ай бұрын
We missed you
@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill3 ай бұрын
14,897th tag-along looky-loo view happening. I like Kevin's enthusiasm and can-do attitude... he appears to be enjoying the journey; hope it's contagious for you two. 14:17 - now I can relate to THAT. Making music with your friends is a good retirement hobby to have. 17:37 - back out on the water is good, too.
@DD-xx8wh2 ай бұрын
...what's more fun? finding your perfect boat or the searching adventure for your perfect boat
@th-zd4oj3 ай бұрын
MAN i MISSED YOU GUYS GLAD YOUR BACK
@andersonautomotive3 ай бұрын
Good to see you guys, and what a great video this was! I hope to see you in an anchorage again sooner than later.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Us too! Thanks
@michaelneitzel52113 ай бұрын
Glad you two are on the channel again! Hope you find a CAT soon and get back to making regular sailing videos!!
@juliuscarstens89992 ай бұрын
As I age, I think of my dad more and more. We had a great relationship, but my time - raising kids and work kept me focused. Now that I have more time, I wish I could just hang out with him. And keeping things fun takes a lot of work. Good for you guys.
@MrJerobona3 ай бұрын
Great to see you again!
@ericfredrickson62963 ай бұрын
Absolutely, much respect!
@SV-DEDICATED3 ай бұрын
Catamaran building vids are the hot ticket right now. Ask Plukky.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
So hot right now. Lol
@RiverWoods1113 ай бұрын
Not going anywhere, sometimes you need a break! Also, I follow you two regardless of where you are of if you are on a boat.
@gervaisbilodeau84653 ай бұрын
Wow...what a pleasure to have watched this episode. What a feeling. All about humans and being together, and sharing good times. Merci beaucoup.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
That's what it's all about.
@pastaking2313 ай бұрын
I love that you guys are back, BUT.... Just write the check and make it your home. Just do it. While you have each other. It's wasted videography talent if you don't. I need to live vicariously through your adventures!
@clarisd3 ай бұрын
We are so pleased that, in the words of wisdom. Let it be! That you guys did a total, Decompression. Excellent to see yall again. Caladians!!. (Dune reference ❤️) This video. gave me such joy to watch. Especially when being with those who know you, love you, and can just let it be. ❤️ With them you can be totally yourselves. Epically well done, guys. ❤
@Useless_Knowledge073 ай бұрын
YOU returned with another video that seems to encompass vital crossroads in living a rewarding life. Interesting how we are drawn back to the beginnings, while formulating our future. I bet you guys felt YOUNG again!
@bahaiwebsites3 ай бұрын
Welcome back
@thomassutherland51882 ай бұрын
The turtle says, "The slow is the way to go" Being in the moment and in the now is finding your real and that's the best deal.
@rew31033 ай бұрын
👍! It was time for a re-evaluation. An evolution of plans moving forward, finding a comfort zone based on experience and maturity. We commend you on your journey and the sharing of it. There was never any doubt... thank you :)
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@markallan9528Ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video, its variety, reflection. Yeah.. thanks.
@ckott993 ай бұрын
Glad to have you back in my life!! When KZbin stops being fun, take another break.
@MHow19003 ай бұрын
Glad to see you are back
@mytinyretirement3 ай бұрын
So nice to see you guys again. Please don't be strangers. ❤
@bearparts3 ай бұрын
So good to see you here again.
@bjjan85923 ай бұрын
Great to see you both ❤
@steveturansky90312 ай бұрын
For anybody considering building (or refitting), I would recommend starting with the best hull design and material that you can afford. The hull will ultimately determine the performance, durability, and resale value of the boat, even if it's not the most expensive part or hardest to do. You could put a $1M fit out on a Catalina 30, and you still have a Catalina 30. I built a 31' tri and was surprised how fast the hulls came together, and for only about double the cost of cloth/epoxy, I upgraded from glass to carbon (carbon didn't need as much epoxy). It was after the hulls were complete that the project bogged down with the fairing, painting and hardware installs. I doubt it cost me an extra $3000 to skin the core with carbon instead of fiberglass (I did get a very good deal on the carbon). For a boat with a total build cost of around $75,000, the carbon upgrade was miniscule. In reality, it's the parts you bolt onto that hull that's going to cost the lions' share of the budget so start with the best base you can. The Hull(s).
@valerieb.49123 ай бұрын
No worries. You guys are just chillin and enjoy your journey. I am grounded in West Coast Florida as a caregiver to my 98 and 95 years old parents. Then my sailing journey begins. Happy Sailing ⛵
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Good on ya. Never get those days back
@jeremysmith52323 ай бұрын
what a great guy and what a great contribution he is making, good luck to you sir
@saltlightdix47042 ай бұрын
Thank you, I’m just trying to do my little bit where I can Kev
@eduardomeirelles53903 ай бұрын
Best video in a while… Loved it… We’ll stick around…for sure
@robertpendzick92503 ай бұрын
Visited Japan this spring, yes, what a pleasure. Glad to see your occasional postings.
@sheridanlee68363 ай бұрын
It is really good to see you again I have missed you more than I can say.
@claverton3 ай бұрын
Very pleased you found Kevin in Japan. I've been following him for a while now, top bloke and his channel is a hidden gem. A very interesting build and looks like a good performance cruiser orientated design. I calculated the displacement to LWL ratio from numbers from the designers website and according to my calcs it's a respectable 124.
@TheOKellys3 ай бұрын
Should be a quick boat. Kevin is a gem.
@PaulGriffith2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update
@robbief13 ай бұрын
You got your shine back on! Congrats 🎉
@ReefRunner13 ай бұрын
Welcome back... a break can do wonders for perspective!
@exploranator2 ай бұрын
Go for it. Live a life of color and sound. It may not be the common path, but, hey. everyone find your joy. The best inheritance you can leave your family is a joyful person to imitate.