Will She PASS THE TEST ☠️ Or FEEL THE WRATH??? (Pacific Crossing 7 of 8) S.V. Delos Ep. 422

[@Alex69745]

I love how you never sold out. A lot of other sailing youtubers have upgraded their boat 2 or 3 times but you are still on the OG and I appreciate you for that.

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

Hannah is such a calm beautiful member of the crew. Fits right in. Wonderful girl.

[@brucerhodes8197]

Congrats to Hannah and Sierra for achieving the title of shellbacks!! Hannah was such a good sport and really embraced the shenanigans...

[@andysolorzano4126]

Became a Shellback in '72 aboard the USS Wiltsie DD716 while on our way back from RVN. I think I would have preferred the initiation on Delos than onboard a Naval ship. I can still smell and feel the garbage, foul smelling slime we crawled through and the swats on our butts from the pieces of fire hose of those that were already Shellbacks. Such a fun experience and I'm glad our Captain re-routed us so we could be initiated. Safe travels Captain Brian, Exec Officer Kazza, Master Chief Nugget and crew!

[@affiliateshortcut]

During my 4 years in the Navy , I became a Shellback and a Bluenose. I crossed both the Equator and the Arctic Circle. While I was in.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

So much fun!!!!! I am going to have to look for my Shelback paperwork. I became a shelback while in the US Navy back in 1981'. Yes, 42 years ago, but I remember that day like it was yesterday. The crawling on all 4's on a Navy ship with it's non-skid on the deck was murder!! Being tagged by sooooo many shillelaghs, made from 2" and 3' fire hose, was HELL!!!!!!! The garbage from the galley was saved on the fantail in black plastic bags for more than a week.. The smell was enough to gag a maggot!! That, of course, was installed into a conduit of sheets and plastic that was about 30 feet long and only about 2 feet in circumference. Adding to it all, we were wearing our t-shirts and pants both inside out and backwards. Going through the tube of nastiness, what was our garbage from the galley, some before me barfed in it, but the smell was already so bad, we only knew it because we could hear some ahead of us barfing.. Once through the tube, intestines, as they called it, we met King Neptune. He was a fat Boiler Tech. who happened to be probably the hairiest guy on the ship. We had to rub our faces in the incredible disgustingness of chemical warfare that they had concocted especially for us to make sure we'd remember that day for the rest of our lives... We could not jump into the sea to flush all the crap off from us as we were surrounded by sharks.. I think someone said they had been following the ship from the nasty smell of the labyrinth of the (INTESTINES) we all had to crawl through.... Then again, I never saw any sharks as we were not allowed to look over the side. If anyone, (MANY DID), barfed, it had to be inside of Neptune's intestines. The next morning, the captain presented us with our awards and made a kind of speech. In it he congratulated us, but made a very big mention of how disgusting the ship looked and smelled afterwards. He said: in the many, many times he has made this crossing, he had never been on a ship that took this day to such extremes. Then said that he knew this crew could go into battle in any condition and we would come out smelling better than the ship did the day before.... I don't remember his exact words, but he was a very serious man who, for the first time I had ever seen it, smiled and made everyone laugh... What a day that was........ Congratulations to our newest members of this elite crew..... CHEERS!!!

[@whyaskwhylj]

Golden Shellback here...Your ceremony looks a lot more fun then mine!

[@stevenplancich6449]

Glad you Shared the “Crossing Ceremony”❤️ Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy😎

[@derekd1510]

Gosh! Hannah is so gorgeous even in her pollywog outfit. Her smile outshines it all!

[@KoalaJellyBean]

I love Hanna sooo much she is so much fun. She is definitely my favorite of all the crew you have had on board Delos. I love you guys love watching every episode and i love seeing nuggs. You guys are great. Its so wonderful that Sierra gets to grow up traveling the world i just think that is so awesome and so amazing. God bless you Karin and Brian and adorable nugget❤

[@petehoeft6518]

Shellback 1980! Crossed the equator on the USS LaMoure County in the Indian Ocean after transiting the Suez Canal. Congrats to the new Shellbacks!

[@colleenbalch328]

Another blast of fun from the Delos Crew!

[@lowellmccormick6991]

My late uncle was a Navy Seabee during Operation Deep Freeze One and became a shellback in Dec. 1955 on his way to the geographic South Pole on the USS Wyandot. Their mission was to build the facilities for the scientists that would arrive in 1957 for the International Geophysical Year (IGY). He showed me his notebook of diagrams and calculations he used to locate the geographic South Pole and install the marker. He had some good stories and photos. The doctor on the mission was Dr. Isaac Taylor, father of musician James Taylor. Besides being the doctor, Doc Taylor also operated the camp still.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Thanks for sharing your very cool story. Wow, Sweet Baby James. He's one of my favorites. 🎵 I really appreciate your story.❤

[@waynefederico9396]

Great back story bud,, post more ..

[@svdelos]

Oh wow that must have been such an adventure! That's so col he has the plans and everything...and cheers to a fellow still operator :)

[@lotusdolphin]

Thank you so much for sharing that. I found that very interesting. Being an absolute huge fan of James Taylor, and knowing a fair amount of his father, that was so fascinating to hear.

[@robertway5756]

Another musical reference would be the hit song IGY (International Geophysical Year) by Donald Fagen from The Nightfly. Cool story! 👍

[@robhowen]

What a wonderful and significant accomplishment and glorious celebration. How nice of you to recognize your patrons in such a way. To your continued safe passage.

[@steventrostle1825]

I crossed the equator several times, first 2 times was a cruse fron Newport News VA to Yokosuka Japan and around the horn on a Navy oiler which was too deep a draft to use the Panama Canal, took nearly 3 months with a 4 day stop in Hawaii. Believe me there is WAY more water out there than you can imagine and the Pacific is 3,000 meters deep in most places. USS Mispillion AO 105 Happy for the Delos crew that you have wind and are SAILING across the Equator and not having to motor.

[@rodneyjaynes2485]

I was on a deployment with Marine BLT2/4 on board the USS Ogden in 1979. We were refueled by the USS Mispillion. Interesting to watch.

[@strobe4570]

this was a quite enjoyable episode. though I'm not a shellback a couple of my friends are. so, this hit a spot. I'm USCG but never got below the equator. another great episode. thanks. hope Sierra will remember this occasion

[@Beefcakes9000]

Semper Paratus ⚓️

[@karenrussell9672]

Great ceremony, congratulations Hannah and Sierra. Hannah you were a good sport!

[@marycollins1631]

Glad the passage was safe and the lit one was well behaved. Many more safe voyages to you all.

[@michaelgriggs989]

So, as a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer--Shellback, Golden Shellback, and Emerald Shellback--I was thrilled to see that the cruiser community also participates in this time-honored tradition. And a hearty congrats to Hannah and Sierra, welcome!

[@paulbuttner6808]

A great crew you have. Always ready to laugh be silly and enjoy all the precious moments.They are all good sports and your journey amazing.keep the videos coming.

[@rickyguitarman3839]

i've been following your videos since all the way back from the beginning! i was the general accounting manager at a multinational German company with a great huge salary... And then it happened... i saw your video! I hated my job, i hated the fact that i had to wear a tie! Long story short, i've quit that job that i hated, to follow my dream, went to music school and became a songwriter and composer and i must say, you guys inspired me to write/compose lots of songs... yes, a lot! I have so much respect for you to have had the "balls" to leave the comfort and security of a monthly steady salary to go out there and do what life is all about, LIVE your life!

[@Calusa.Wanderer]

Great episode!! The thoughtfulness of the piece of halyard was fantastic! So excited when I got mine. It’s a real conversation piece!

[@CampingChuck]

Love it! I was going to attach my shellback certificate from 2000. Hope you all had a blast.

[@1roanstephen]

I became a Shellback in 1956 crossing into the South Atlantic on the Troop ship the USNS Darby (long ago scrapped). I used to have a certificate granting me the status but it disappeared during our many moves. The crew of the Darby made a big deal of it but no need of blurring was required. Boy, that was so long ago.

[@rickstevens1479]

You guys have a real knack for picking a great crew . Good crew good crossing . Thanks for taking us along ...Great show ..

[@dawnlupton2416]

Ah love your channel, you are amazing! It’s a real tonic to watch. My fav sailing channel. Keeping it real, all the way. You are examples of living the best life full of friends and family, adventure and fun, with a lot of hard work thrown in (which you hardly ever mention).

[@jamarie1972]

A lovely tradition great seeing the different initiation ceremonies performed on Delos Congratulations Sierra and Hannah 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JeffJensen55]

I have been following the Delos gang for years, and have loved every episode (there were some adjustments to make at times 😊). This one brings back vibes of years past - loved it. ❤❤

[@crapple]

I have to say, I love the sailing tips and education. Like, how the boat works or how to do different sail maneuvers and the physics behind it. More please! :)

[@traveller9625]

As a young man in the late 60s I was aboard the USS Intrepid CVS 11 aircraft carrier. It was hard to believe that all the military discipline up to now that the US Navy would actually stop a carrier in the middle the ocean and just drift for a day to carry out the wildest ceremony thet a young kid could ever imagine. Yes I am a Shellback twice over.

[@davidgriffin14]

Sierra thought y'all were nuts!

[@jameslynn2357]

Hey guys, I became a Golden Shellback in 1996 on board the USN CVN 75 because the captain was a wog and if he was going to do it, he was going to do it in style.....keep up the good work! Totally enjoy it and have for years!!

[@WatchersofSonaria]

Thank you too all of you for being such an inspiration, thanks to you one day I would like to live on a sailboat!

[@Kev_Walsh_Ez_Day]

Golden shellback as of January 2005 on board USS DULUTH in route to souther Indonesia 🤙🏽🤙🏽⚓️🫡 as Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy(keepers of tradition) I support this tradition 🤙🏽🤙🏽⚓️🫡

[@TheOnlyJuann]

Delos Crew (and Editors) take a bow, seriously -- you're bringing so much smiles to people's faces with this hilarious, awesome and well produced episode(s).

[@svdelos]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed this one we put a lot of extra love into this one to make it special :)

[@dibjr]

Crossed 23 April 1963 at long 180º00' aboard the USS Buchanan. It seems like yesterday. I was so disappointed the first time I flew in a commercial aircraft across the equator and they didn't even mention it. I brought my shellback card just in case.

[@davidforbes7772]

I first crossed the equator when I was 3 months old and have crossed it hundreds of times since, but never on a boat.

[@roydenvickers]

Thank you Delos. We all love you!

[@emilyparsons7584]

whoo! congrats on becoming shellbacks. Cool history 🥰

[@timebong8366]

Fun video. I have been a golden shell back since 1993 when I cross the equator and date line onboard USS ranger cv-61

[@livinginthepacific]

I'm guessing the "Nugget" is probably one of the youngest Shellbacks ever! CONGRATS! As a five-time Shellback (U.S. Navy) myself, I can attest that there is fun to be had by all when crossing the Equator (Shellbacks have most of the fun though, Polliwogs not so much!). I never did obtain the coveted "Golden Shellback" which is earned by crossing the Equator at the International Dateline. I am a Golden Dragoner also as I've crossed the dateline several times (entering the "Domain of the Golden Dragon" from east to west). 🌴😎 Stay safe, FWFS!

[@vanessavandervalk1084]

Love the equator crossing! Ya’ll rock !! Love ya’ll WOO HOO precious Sierra 💓😍♥️🙌

[@Realsovietholyman]

As someone with a bad heart , i may never get a chance to see the ocean at night like i want to. Watching Delos for all these years has shown me so many Cool places i may never get a chance to see and im okay with that. i avoided the expense and visa headaches so thank you.

[@svdelos]

Sorry to hear you've got some heart problems, that must be tough to deal with it, but stoked we can take you along on the journey with us and show you some amazing places and experiences :)

[@forest-crown]

yay! I am a shellback! I was just talking to my mother this past week about crossing the ceremony. Gotta get back out there!! Thank you for all the videos :)

[@michaelmcroberts4398]

Another fabulous crossing video guys! I love that whenever you guys get up to shenanigans, nugget was just like no! Clearly wise beyond her years!!! Sending you guys much love, can’t wait for next weeks episode.

[@stefanieobermeder2065]

This Shellback approves! Love frm NZ

[@trentdelancy3130]

Such a fun ceremony. Keep it up ready to see the islands.

[@djzeek2013]

My Equator Crossing was way more hard than that, lol Yaaay for Sierra! Mine happened in 1993 on a Unitas Cruise Threw the Panama Canal & all the way around South America. Cheers to all the Shellbacks Worldwide! USS Stark FFG 31. Love the channel and missing the Seas. God Speed Delos!

[@williamcoburn313]

Thank you all! Such a great way to take a break from Grad-school homework. Even better, I now know the difference between the Mizzen and the Main mast!!!!!! Thank you!!

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Congrats to Shellback Hannah and mini Shellback Sierra !!

[@svdelos]

Haha Mini-Shellback, love it 😂

[@jaimecomamala1561]

you guys are the best. you are entertaining, creative.. and suuuuuuuuper fun, it almost felt like I was there! I only discovered your channel a week ago, but i gotta say you're great and i can't wait to follow your adventures!! Nº1 fan right here!! Good luck guys and cheers from Spain!!

[@jordanpage2763]

The crossing ceremony gets better every time 🤣

[@saltychris33]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the costumes! Kazza had the BEST! Congratulations Hannah and Nugs!!!!!

[@paulvonauth7254]

great stuff, "pulled that SV over",lol...no rules, no boundaries....absolutely awesome!, living life to its fullest...

[@MsDuketown]

❤I love the secrets.. ❤ "There are no secrets; only information you don't yet have" - Poseidon & Adonis

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic episode as usual, well done on the history behind the crossing ceremony. Keep up the awesome work

[@Hardrock1a]

The idea of initiating a toddler just struck me as hilarious! I know my initiation was far from child friendly! 😂 (USS Valley Forge CG50 -1987)

[@1991pony]

I went across the line in 1972 aboard the U.S.S. Eversole, a Navy Destroyer, while on a short break from the war in Vietnam. That ceremony was not child friendly either.

[@jonathanscott550]

another good video you guys, Congrats to you polliwoggs becoming Shellbacks, And thanks for the history lesson on tradition very interesting. catch you next video

[@marklapierre5629]

Woo Hoo, what a ceremony. Thank you for the inspiration to join the sailing community.

[@e4peace]

This lifestyle is a big life goal of mine. Love your videos looks like so much fun

[@robertway5756]

I was denied shellback status while in the USN, due to a sudden mission change. Was not looking fwd to it (didnt want to suck a cherry out of someones navel after crawling thru a pit of galley grease etc 🤢) but now I wished it had happened. CONGRATS from a perpetual pollywog! 👍

[@aarongray3692]

You all make sailing look like so much fun and educational, even when it’s difficult. Thanks for the great video’s, I always look forward to watching them.

[@svdelos]

Thanks so much aaron, stoked you're enjoying the vids!

[@marcellacruser951]

Congratulations, baby Shellbacks!

[@MrFroglips69]

What a super groovy episode. Big congrats to the new Shellback. Stay safe and stay groovy,

[@dirksworks]

I've been waiting for this video! Thank you, SV Delos!

[@StealthMode139]

So love the Oath. One day I may pass . Ty Delos mates. So fun . congrats. Sailor family ty my friends.

[@loisphillips5826]

Great video. So much fun. Hanna's costume is hilarious. Thanks for sharing😃

[@fulcrumpursuits]

Cool episodes team! 🔥 Great enjoyment and fun watching the Delos tribe!

[@stefan.5987]

Awesome and funny ceremony you had. Well deserved for what she did to earn it. 😅 Please don't change, many greetings to ALL of you and safe travels and stay safe along the rides. 😊

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

💖💖 it , The ceremony was brilliant. What an initiation

[@MyMarkn]

Hannah's costume was equal part hilarious and disturbing. You guys are the best.

[@psychobiotch]

Kazza's immediate reaction after tasting the mashed potatoes was perfect. So epic. I love, love, love how Hannah's freckles have popped out on this trip. Beautiful. 🌈💖🧡💛💚💙💜💋

[@alexryan9869]

Crossing the international date line and equator at the same time makes you a golden shellback

[@elsireel3789]

You are so fun, guys! Thanks for sharing😄😄😄

[@shakeybench]

best episode ive seen ! love the content! hopeful to be on vessel of my own soon. ty ty for the good vibes & keeping it DELIVERED From Delos

[@tyroneforsyth1680]

Hannahs freckles 😊 She's cute as a button.

[@scubajackw1348]

Great video - great fun and a bit of history - nice work.

[@MrPaulcm1]

Brilliant. Awesome crossing ceremony. Great fun. :)

[@marshahowes8756]

My Neice in the Navy had the distinct honor of Golden Shellback for crossing during the equinox. She said she really enjoyed the ceremony, which she claims was a "little crazy" but gave the personnel a welĺ deserved party of sorts(as in casual)

[@tylercarder581]

Literally the best channel on KZbin. ❤ Much love yall.

[@kevinfarnham5468]

youve added some special to my life and ive been lucky to have special moments

[@obieandlaurie]

Oof that equator ceremony bathing suit on Ms. Hannah! Funny stuff, looked like a great time. Congrats Hannah and Sierra! 🤗🍻🤗🍻🤗🍻🤗

[@tomquinn5437]

Thanks for who you are and what you do.

[@flyingcheff]

Love this party!!! Epic! Woot woot! Congrats!

[@bevanpope7924]

First time I have ever considered the wearing of a diaper attractive! 😂 love you guys

[@Cartiluvsyoutube]

I miss the oldschool intro. Please bring it back.

[@gibshredcamel]

Love these episodes. Kaza 🔥

[@sheilamcdonough5191]

What fun! Love this episode!

[@johnsnelson719]

Beautiful editing Brione! Background music sounds familiar too 😉

[@alexandramorkin400]

Wonderful and congratulations 🎉

[@tomkearney3075]

Never gets old but OMG that costume is hideous. You're eating pretty well for the middle of the Pacific!

[@marcopolo2893]

i love this vlog!! thank you guys.

[@quasarix]

Hairy Shellback Hannah & cute Shellback Nugget :D Fun stuff like always.

[@AirborneAnt]

That was a great idea to upcycle that halyard!!!

[@californiakayaker]

6 times across the equator. One of the captains in the Ham Net 7.192 Baja Chubasco had been through the Panama Canal 67 times, and his wife 34 ! N6HOY did that. From N6GRG. Brian, you shoud get that general and talk to us.

[@daniellebolner1995]

Been waiting for this!!! Yay! Love you all!!!❤

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Captain Brian forgot the shot he had the night before, while drinking his champagne the following morning. 😂 Neptune approves of this story. Congrats Shellbacks! 🔱🍾

[@Haidi533]

Your latest videos have changed so much lately, 😢 I really liked the ones u always had, I learn so much and it was so interesting. That’s just me

[@cinqrock]

Funny, you are already in Fakarava (end of the video). Enjoy this incredible place where I use to live for 7 years.

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 👍👍

[@maartentoors]

@7:06 King Neptune's Trident looks mighty flexible.. You guys sure it came from Davy Jones’ Locker, or was it from his 'naughty' locker?