The canadian military seams to let the service members retain thier personality. I like this.

Now that's a commander I'd sail under, both of you got up at 2am to start smoking meat. I fucken love it.

Literally the best recruitment material I’ve ever seen. Whatever they paid, they should double it. But since that’s unlikely, you should ask for ten times the payment next time. I’d join up in a heartbeat.

capt seems like a legend

I’ve been debating on joining the navy for the last couple years. This series might just be the reason i register. The Canadian armed forces have a special place in my heart and my mind.

Thank you so much for showing off the good work our Navy does every day. They get very little recognition and attention, but it was nice of you to showcase them. You really seem to fit in their group.

Its a morale thing, the Cpt cooking. It places them at crew level, so that the crew feels like the captain is just as responsible for duties as they

Part 2 was as good or better than Part 1. This was an excellent series. The Canadian military needs more of these types of collaborations to show people what they do, day to day. Thanks!

That small ship is filled with pride, well done series that I almost felt I was there. Best Regards, Jay

Wow, seeing the Navy, Rangers and Canadian Coast Guard at work, well done; really enjoyed the behind the scenes video.

What a charge it must have been to receive patches from the crew; a thrill and an honor.

as a naval enthusiast, this is stuff from my dreams, soo cool!!

That was a fun couple of videos! It’s nice to see the Canadian Navy in action and it seems a lot different from stuff I’ve seen from the U.S. Navy. It looks like they allow for self expression like having their own hair cuts and I saw some earrings and stuff like that. Everyone seems to be in a great mood but not robotic. Serious while not overly serious. Humane, if you will. That’s refreshing to see.

This series deserves an award. Absolutely amazing.

Easily the best series you've ever made. It makes me extremely proud to know that folks like this are out there looking out for us. Also, it would be extremely hard for spies to get into our Navy based on the amount of please and thank you's being thrown around. Any outsider would be immediately busted, 😆

10:04 when he was trying so hard not to laugh from the camera staying on him😂

As a US Navy veteran, its really cool to see the similarities and differences between our navy and Canada's. Super cool video series.

wow, what an experience... thanks for sharing

BC is beautiful! This is one of the coolest videos you’ve ever done. Canadian navy, indeed all their armed forces are amazing!

This is such a great look inside the Canadian Navy and sailors. Thanks to all who made this happen, and to Mike. I’m glad Oscar will pull through!

🤣 You got to be King of the World once in your lifetime 🤣 I love how everybody helps everybody. Great video ❤

This was a fresh change of pace from your usual videos. Thanks for giving us an insight into the lives of the Canadian Navy

They will all be SO proud to see these videos! Fantastic!

Thank You for sharing your experience with the Canadian Navy.

Fun from start to finish and great camaraderie even in the wind and rain. Loved the Titanic moment - who could resist...

I wish you can do more behind the scenes things like this, really enjoyed it and I wanna see more from you

I’m happy because I’m Canadian

What an awesome two videos!! All the best to the Women and Men of the Military! Can't wait for the next adventure, Mike!

What a great experience. That crew embraced you!

23:10 they made the person with the name "berger" the cook, 😂

the whole crew is so nice, I'm from the delta area and get to see some navy vessels go by weekly so it's cool to see what they do on board

These two episodes with the crew were fantastic and I congratulate you in participating in the day to day operations during this training mission. You did an excellent job. I'm sure this experience will stay with you for a lifetime.

Amazing.. I didn't think part 2 would be as good as part 1.. What a great insight into naval life. Thanks as always.

Really enjoyed this series of vids. Thank you to all of those men and women for their service. Fantastic.

❤ What an adventure to be part of and actually actively participate in! Amazing series, very informative and professional. And the crew are some wonderful people 👏 The skipper really sets an example of true leadership and getting up at 2am to smoke meat for everyone, i mean 😮 See you next time as well.

Captain got a perfect 1940's tv man voice

Yay part 2! Thank you so , Michael!❤🎉 love the Navy , the Rangers and the Coasties☺️🥰🇨🇦🇺🇲

AYYY CONGRATS FOR 800K LETS GO

Its so cool that you could do this, they don't seem to even treat you as if you are in the way. Pretty great!

the captain is a cool dude.

The effort that goes is just amazing

Either you and Oscar have a "thing" going - or your acting chops have risen to new heights. In lieu of the oscar for best actor they seemed to have bestowed upon you that collection of patches..

GO AIR FORCE. love our Brothers and Sisters in the NAVY, stay safe all

Aaaah Prince Rupert, the city of Rain (the kids often paint "BOWS" on the sign black)

Great video Downie. The people in military and public service are not highlighted very much. Want more video like this. Love your content❤

Love how kind and polite everyone is toward each other lol expected nothing more from the Canadian navy

another great adventure. Godspeed 'sailor' - - great crew.

Great video Mike! The Canadian Armed Forces and Reserves just completed a military exercise in the town where I live in Northern Ontario! Besides being mostly on land and in the air, with a little bit of a boat exercise, it was played out very similar to the exercise that you got to be part of. In my town, they simulated a major flooding event. The coolest part was a Chinook helicopter that came to town and was landing and taking off, picking up and dropping off groups of soldiers. It was really interesting to see them doing their work and learning more about it all!

Even a rainy, windy day on the west coast beats any day in the rest of the country. BZ DownieLive for showing a view of the Canadian Navy that few get to see.

You're a badass Mike! Proud of you for taking on this adventure.

Absolutely brilliant. What a great team bunch of ppl.

All hands on deck! Thanks for the video!

So much fun seeing people I’ve worked with on the west coast in the video I’m an east coast sailor but love my west coasters

🎶IN THE NAVY 🎶🫡🛳️

You might be relocated but love the Canadian lingo. And the translation to American. Touque -Beanie.. Good to see they're being fed well while serving our country. Great informative video. 👍

I WAS WAITING SO LONG TO SEE THIS. THE LAST EPISODE WAS SO COOL

Absolutely loved those 2 vids, you're on a roll Mike! Thank you!

Loved these 2 episodes! What an amazing group of people you got to join! Makes me a proud Canadian! 🇨🇦

Mike, Terrific Navy videos! Thanks for your efforts.

Very cool series! Very rarely do we get an onboard insight into Naval ops (...and in the US it's a completely different ball game w/media and the military). Proud 🍁

What a great series Mike! Such comraderie, and the drills were fun to watch....and well, Wonton Wednesdays look waaay better than Taco Tuesdays!! Thanks for taking us along....cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦

Wow wonderful video. Congratulations on 800k 🎉

This video shows enjoy every moment of what you see❤

Great video and what an honour for you

Amazing video, loved the part of dropping the anchor, literally so scary bc so much can go wrong

Thank you. I love the show. Love to see an episode with Canadian airforce

The earthquake drill might have been real, there was an earthquake and small eruption (underwater) 2 weeks ago in that area

Absolutely loved this series! I’m in the United States Air Force and have worked with the Canadian military here in Alaska a few times! More videos like this would be amazing!

This is your best serious yet.

I wish I was there too. Looks like a great adventure.

You Sir, have earned yourself a subscription ... very well done! A very nice look in to everyday naval life, well presented and leaving me wanting more! I really enjoyed this!

Love it, always getting the captan in moments lol 😂

As someone who enjoys learning about military stuff thank you for journalism this! sounds like you had a great time and a great adventure!

Probably one of the best videos I've seen for what the navy experience is. It would be super cool to see you go on exercise with the Army and the Airforce as well to get all three services.

I swear is there anything Mike can't do.... i have been subscribed for a while and i have seen him do everything....

These were an awesome two videos. Like I said on the first one, amazing that they gave you this kind of access, and you did a great job of documenting everything that goes into that kind of training exercise. Best content creator out there.

That captain is a real one 🫡

All I can say is..”proudly Canadian” one and all. We appreciate your service. 🇨🇦👏 Excellent series Mr Downie !

*points out he'll refer to this as a real life event from now on in the video* ... *less than 5 minutes later* "Good thing this is only an exercise!" lol Great video all the same, sir! Always a treat to see how our brothers and sisters up north run their Navy. Can honestly say, the food does look *MILES* better than any USN food I've ever had... Officially jelly.

What an awesome group of folks. I'm incredibly proud to call the RCN a partner and ally.

What a great thing the Canadian Navy let you do, and then to let you do the drills and train is amazing, take it in and enjoy it.

Would love for you to do more Military videos, its really cool to see your perspective :D

That Oscar is trouble! He coukd get a job as a crash test dummy tho when he leaves the Navy 😉 This was a great episode, I loved seeing the Navy and Rangers working together in the small community.

I always saw Canada as my spiritual homeland, and this just confirms it.

18:54 is so funny! I just stumbled upon this channel and i love it, keep up the good work!❤

I love how you promote the great services of the Canadian military

Ultimate dad lore

That was an awesome video Mike. Keep up the amazing work ❤❤

The correct pronouncion of boatswain is bow sn [ with the emphasis on the first syllable ]

Two great episodes. Educational. Fun. Sensitive. A wonderful showcase of and tribute to those who serve and protect us. Proud to be Canadian.

Now do the RCAF!!

Not quite as spacious as the aircraft carrier I was stationed on for almost four years but thank you for the memories.

I really enjoyed this double segment. Well done. Would da, coulda, shoulda, if I knew that this was a life course to take.

This was a great video. I really enjoyed this one.

Really enjoyed this program. Keep it going Mike💪🏻

Great videos Mike, and congratulations on 800k subscribers 👍👍🎉🎉😊

Smacks Oscar off the dock have a snickers. you're not you when you're hungry killed me 😅

Man BC is beautiful

Prince Rupert receives one of the highest rainfall accumulations in North America annually

Glad to see you didn't put lettuce on the donair unlike the other guys!