WRECK OF THE REWA

[@engineeringconsulting5534]

Barry, I liked the history lesson. Cheers! Blue Skies, Fair Winds, and Following Seas. Faithfully, James

[@thomastaylor6991]

Absolutely outstanding. No one could have given a better description in my humble opinion.

[@allgonquin]

Read “South Sea Vagabonds” in the days before KZbin. Never thought I’d see what the Rewa looks like today! Thanks Barry.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

I love the simple way you island hope and rummage through the bush. For years I did the same. Now today I turn 77' and celebrate by watching you down a cold one on fantastic beach 1/2 way round the world from we were I be. You truly are a Salty Dog.

[@hanknaclek9747]

Thanks for stirring my memory Barry, I once took my 40fter inside Rewa, hooked the anchor on the hull and a line ashore. Almost immediately 7 small trailer yachts followed, like ducklings following Mother. I also met Johnny in '74 when he gave us a tow out of Gt.Barrier and handed me a package of fresh shnapper fillets to send us on our way to Noumea.

[@stuartrobertson6882]

Yeah, I had a 1909 28' Mullety that I rafted up inside the Rewa with 5 other mate's boats in the late 70s. Had a great night and hopefully didn't annoy the neighbours too much. It was said at the time that the owner of the Island purposely sank it there as a breakwater.

[@hanknaclek9747]

@@stuartrobertson6882 Hi Stuart, What was the name of your mullety, between 1946 and 1960 my Dad had 4 mulletys, Venus, Veruna, Marie and Tuatara, I only remember Tuatara (O 1) but there were photos of me climbing out on Marie's bowsprit as a 2-3 yr old ,Mum coaxing me back to the deck.

[@brendonnz1964]

Do you know the person who used to live on the Island. I can remember in the late 70's and early 80's an elderly Gentleman living there, he was known as the Hermit. Would have been great meeting Johnny Wray.

[@billhanna8838]

I was tied up opposite the seaman's mission in down town Auckland in 67 or 68 & Johny was tied up behind me ,I was re rigging my yacht (On a shoe string , Canvas & cotton second hand sails) a 54 ft steel Vandestat cutter 'Hiolani' & the old galvanised turn buckles witch i thought had seen there day were getting replaced & i casually said to Johnny' do want these' , Well youv never seen eyes & smile light up , He soaked them in a bucket of Diesel for a day or two got them freed up & replaced all his block & tackle on his rigging with them , A week later he said the boat had never sailed to windward like it is now . My friend , Deb bought Nagtaki & sailed her around the world later with her son , I believe she's in the Nautical Museum in Auckland now (Not Debbie the yacht) Another great post , Thanks for the memories , Fair winds . Congrates on a 100K Subs , You deserve every one .

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

A great story, thanks.

[@crdorado1195]

I love your history telling, 1000 times better than the History Channel!

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Barry - I raised a glass to you and flying your Spinnaker! Brilllllliant- cheers 🍻

[@tomcraddock244]

I like how you just take your time and enjoy a new place!! Your going around the world and you aren’t in any hurry at all !! Well done Barry 🍕🍺 Fair winds ⛵️

[@johnmenzies2313]

There was in the sixties, also the wreck of an old wooden scow beached between the shore and the Rewa. As kids we walked on foredeck that existed then. All signs of this wreck are no longer visible. Great place to visit in the Hauraki Gulf. Thanks for putting it on Utube. We still visit this area on a regular basis. A beautiful place.

[@JCrook1028]

sunshine more.Ah yes. Barry takes us along on a jungle exploration and finds a Terlet! Life is Good. :) Monster Green looks good and wants more wind time!

[@pplusbthrust]

The queen herself could have walked by those people and just a nod but when Barry the celebrity comes into view they all clamber for an autograph. Great show. Love the historical stuff.

[@TheBeaker59]

I have cruised that area all my life (63yrs) I must find out when DOC removed the house I seem to recall seeing it as a child. But I have swum around the wreck since I was little when my boats were smaller we used to anchor inside the wreck which forms a beautiful little harbour for a few small boats. But my favourite party trick if its winter and not too many swimmers in the water in the right conditions is motor my boat (similar to Shadow) around the wreck you should see the horror on the faces of people who know better in the anchorage :) it is really fun. Glad you enjoy the gulf its my favourite place.

[@jameslesliejr.5636]

Don't give up on those hills. Take all the breaks you need and get'em done. 👍

[@Trey4x4]

Little Cast Away moment on the beach talking to squeaky lol WIIILSOOOOON!!!

[@macdchef]

Nice … time for a coffee

[@denisflores322]

The delight of story telling, bringing an old wreck into our modern perspective, Barry has the knack of bringing this stuff to life. Great!

[@russellmurphy8111]

"Sittin' on a log on a beach...drinken a beer!" Well said Captain Barry!!!

[@ElizabethShaw-h9z]

How beautiful it all is down there,and peaceful.

[@kamuelalee]

This episode to be called: "Island Detective." Great vids, keep 'em coming, Barry!

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

You have Stamina to Sail! Hills get taller and the ground gets harder, sailing remains the same. Challenges, yes and times of leasure. Thanks Barry!

[@davidc6510]

Another great episode of the Old Seadog. Thanks for sharing.

[@solosailorsv8065]

You're a Legend, Barry: Just to flip Jimmy Buffet around; ' Never it let go, while it's still FUN !) reciprocal to cruising "as long as it's fun"

[@sthoward48]

EnJoyed....Again.........Tks, SeaDog,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!!

[@Peteamareet]

Thanks for another great episode Barry. Fair winds and happy days

[@858493]

Thank-you Barry great story great photography....what a wreck... time and nature waits for no one eventually we all succumb to it..thanks love your channel regards Doc from Down Under 🌏

[@RoelskiTV]

Thanks, old radiochap! Greetings from Belgium

[@Jetchisel]

Congratulations Barry!! 100,000 subscribers is a great achievement !!!!

[@TheAtma50]

Why didn't you tell us or did you not want the fuss .... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Barry!! I hope you have the party you deserve and enough Pizza & Beer to celebrate your special day! 🥮🍕🍻😜 Stay Safe & Fair Winds!!

[@milkoberben2963]

I know Johnny Wray's book very well what an inspiration!!!❤️

[@gordonjackson9955]

I have enjoyed your New Zealand episodes very much for these past many months. But now we know you're way beyond there in "real time". Hurry up and catch us up. Thanks from Nevada USA.

[@HakureiReimuOfficial]

Never have I seen another youtuber so deserving of the popularity and growth. I think your channel is my favourite Barry, it's a major source of inspiration that drives me every day to pursue my goals, and eventually join you and others in the sea

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

Hi Barry. Moturekareka is part of our stomping grounds. We are a stones throw away from where those kids were sailing. I'm sorry I did not know you were here! Snorkelled around the wreck and have a copy of South sea vagabonds next to my right elbow as we watched your video. How cool. Congrats on the 100K Subs by the way, well done mate!

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

That looks a great place to live. I am envious as our Scottish Autumn brings cool and wet weather.

[@jimfisk4474]

hi there Barry, this was a really extra special episode! I love history. the old reha. I'm 84 so I know how you are feeling, haha. well enjoy your beer and see you next time. anchors away.

[@Salzbuckel]

What an interesting story , and what a great kind of storytelling. That sail; we just call that a blister.

[@Kathikas1]

Crackin’ episode Barry - so that we could tack our spinnaker on passage we laid a length of windsurfer mast in the anchor chain trough. Suitably fastened down this cheap removable bowsprit allowed the spinnaker tack to clear the pulpit and made handling of the sail really simple and easy

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@1737kushu]

Thanks for another great episode. Makes me realise how really good our cruising grounds are. I met Johnny Wray in the 1950's when we lived on Waiheke Island. Dad got fish from him as he was just as bad at fishing as I am now. By the way the yacht is pronounced "narrtakie" the G in "Ngataki" is silent.

[@roncanizares9966]

Barry, I can't believe that you didn't fly that cruising shoot before especially on your long trans-Pacific trip. As a single-hander, flying it in the day time only, so you wouldn't need to douse it at night, probably would have shorted you voyages. A tip: when you have it up, mark the line that you need to pull to douse the sock with tape (dark tape if it is a light colored line and white tape if it is a dark colored line). When the wind comes up you will initially get some resistance when dousing, so knowing that you are in fact pulling down and not up is most helpful and an anxiety reducer.

[@janinepeterson1632]

We all love you, Barry!

[@andrewbouwer4445]

That was very interesting Barry.I will go and visit the Island myself.

[@vincethomrenaissanceman1731]

Nice! We get a story within a story. Aloha 🤙

[@rickmartins4646]

As soon as hear Barry say "in this episode" I click like.😀

[@JohnMay1]

Moturekareka is my favourite Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and there are many such beautiful little gems dotted all around the region. Moturekareka is fascinating as an old Copper Mine (you discovered the old foundations and the wharf piles), the Rewa, the topography; plus the fishing, shellfish and diving around there is great. It looks like you came from Scotts Landing where my yacht is moored. You've done us proud Barry, sincere thanks. Fair winds and following seas.

[@jaysea1553]

wow man you live in paradise

[@davidlj53]

Your sense of adventure is contagious, thanks Barry!

[@donburnett8629]

Good on ya Barry for the cruising chute! Nice!!

[@gibsondoyou5485]

Never too old to learn new things and climbing up hill.

[@921b]

Thank you Barry, always look forward to your next episode. This one was especially interesting.

[@jdjdjddijdjdhd271]

thanks barry.. for the beautiful video and information...

[@BogTrotter]

Barry: Notes from another old sailor. Cruising spinnaker: the clew patches are coloured red/green (port/starboard) for a reason. Also, there are NO ROPES on a boat. Old salt, they are called LINES. I do envy your success with your videos and your voyage. Well done! Fred

[@chrispearson6706]

Hi Barry. The concrete ruins were probably built for the copper mine that was on the island. There was also an mine on nearby Kawau island.

[@johnmcdyer7297]

Barry I have watched you now for at least 2 years and you are so entertaining I will keep on watching love your posts thanks

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Thanks

[@SM-cq1mb]

Great shots underwater of the Rewa and the drone footage shows it’s stunning resting spot very well, take care of yourself Barry! Watch them hills!

[@gaius_enceladus]

Great video! Looks like she was a beautiful ship in her day, the Rewa. A pity that she was unable to be salvaged and restored.

[@xanthippe_2695]

Wow, what a beautiful place and tale!

[@kb1esx]

Thanks Barry! Sorry I missed this one when it came out.

[@donnakawana]

I really enjoyed this one Barry . So beautiful everything... I give it to ya dear... Oh I couldn't have made it that far up that hill ... The log an a cold one .. my speed... Slow! Also the balloon sail(they've always reminded me of air balloon silks...) It was beautiful to see full of air... I always used to make a mess of the ropes . Lol! Thanks for sharing your life with us grateful ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@garryjordan2293]

Great episode Barry. Have read the book twice and loved it each time. If you get to Auckland head to Johnny Wrays Coffee in Westhaven and have a chat to Neil. He spent a bit of time with Johnny and will have a some stories. As well as a good coffee.

[@Steve-rm6gx]

Great content Baz, Thomas Crapper would be envious.

[@dennisgabriel9641]

Good episode.

[@christopherolson5534]

you are so beautiful with music in your films. Thank you

[@carolinemcdougall8708]

Thank you Barry, I have read Southseas Vagabonds, I have it right here. It is a great adventure right from the start, searching for parts for the yacht. It was great to see where Johnny got many of the bits and pieces for the boat, and where Charlie lived (in paradise). An excellent video. Good on you for tackling the spinnaker too.

[@thedarkroomukltd7541]

Oh ya big green sausage! Cruising chute huh? You got me thinking for my boat

[@marioadiez]

Love your epusodes friend! Greetings from Montevideo, Uruguay

[@richardwhitfield9385]

Great Video Barry, really looking forward to you return trip. It will be good to see you doing some passage sailing. I have tried many sailing vlogs and you and the Sailing Brothers from Cardiff are by far the best.

[@neilcampion3118]

That was wonderful. So interesting hearing of the history of that ship/ boat.

[@morri03]

I have a smaller 9m powerboat and you can go carefully behind the stern of the rewa and anchor behind it. Spent a few nights that way. The tiny little space is only just big enough. The Rewa was sunk there as a breakwater but moved before it settled hence it not being in the right position

[@chickenfriedrice2932]

Another fantastic episode by my favorite sailor in the world! We love ya Old Seadog! Stay safe and keep on keepin' on!

[@jeckmariefrancisco3480]

keep going to do more adventure barry but do much careful

[@zaphodbeeblebrox1153]

Thanks mate. I crashed into that wreck in the late evening at high speed, after drinking rediculous amounts of scotch with the last DOC caretaker there b4 hut removed. Glad to have survived (and grown up)to c u enjoying such a magical place

[@gregg6282]

Imperceptible is a new word for me . Thank you very much. Nice video by the way

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you Barry...

[@jaysea1553]

well done barry your doing really well

[@philkfoto]

As soon as you opened the spinnaker I noticed the maker Jeckells. I live just 7 miles from Wroxham, Jeckells home.

[@romeowhiskey1146]

ON TO Lord Howe Island! Get going.

[@ceeceety2320]

My wife and I look forward to your videos every week. We ALWAYS enjoy your content! Stay safe and we'll be watching!

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Thanks Barry!

[@TheAncientBiker]

Cracking episode and what a beautiful place.

[@phillipobrien7365]

I have had my copy of " South Sea Vagabonds" for years now, still love reading it, makes modern boatbuilding look too easy. I agree with you about going up hills, fighting bloody gravity, it always lets you down.

[@_instabil]

KZbin deluxe. Thank You so much.

[@petersmith6508]

You should have the main up. That way you can raise and lower the chute in the wind shadow of the main.

[@richarddebenedettoph.d.3769]

That was so interesting. I will definitely check out the book.

[@sailingsomeday5975]

That sail will be fine Barry - Shaddy is a heavy girl....she can handle it.

[@brianoutdoorlife7788]

Barry, you always give such great content, you look after yourself, take care.🤿🙏 Join you on the next episode.

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid Barry, very interesting and pretty scenery. Thanx.

[@AdventuresandLifestyle]

Great filming and historic research Barry. Following seas.

[@914va]

Thanks for sharing the history Barry! Love it and will read the book!

[@ianwebb2235]

That was simply brilliant! So interesting young Barry! Thank you so much.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

That was good, I enjoyed that! 😅

[@simoncaselton9020]

Had homemade fish & chips in you're honour Barry.Great viewing.Thanks mate.

[@paulhopkins874]

Thanks for showing the Rewa Barry. I tried to pick up a copy of Wray's 'South Sea Vagabonds' when visiting NZ in 2019, but no joy. Found a copy in the UK. A wonderful and inspirational story - a sailing hero (like yourself!). Quest by George Dibbern is another good autobiographical story of the same era - mentions Johnny Wray in that and racing against him. Great stuff - thanks again. Look forward to further videos.

[@karlmabe1649]

Fantastic story

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

what a great episode Barry, I loved the history lesson. By the way, you had that code zero all wrong... 😂

[@robertoloan5042]

Yes the sail maker logo should be thee tack at the front, and the clue where the sheets attach to the red corner

[@hal9029]

Barry, you legend, I recon you have following in a places you don't expect in ten folds..

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Never a dull moment Barry. Stay safe

[@barryhannon5634]

"great show Barry, really enjoyed it"!

[@ABobbyDee]

Excellent video. Thanks.

[@davidegan2587]

Barry, get yourself a pair of walking poles. They make a huge difference, it's like 4WD for humans. You can go a lot farther quicker. Also makes decents so much easier. I got them in my 40's for decents because of knee pain but use them all the time now when as they are so good.

[@mickeyfactory]

That was awesome. From one semi salty dog to another, thanks for taking me along.