Battling the Storm of a Lifetime | Crossing the Atlantic in our 40 ft Sailboat 2023

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PART 1
Join us on a heart-pounding adventure as we prepare our 40 ft sailboat to cross the vast Atlantic Ocean, departing from Florida with a hope of reaching the shores of Morocco. Our journey takes an intense turn as we encounter a massive electrical storm right from the beginning - the most significant challenge of our lives!
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Beginning
01:05 Fixing the boat
02:53 Adding new things
03:51 Beginning of our crossing
05:11 Hurricane Season
06:11 The Storm
09:16 We survived
11:53 Arriving to Bermuda
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@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

If you like our film, here is more youtube.com/@theadventurelocker?sub_confirmation=1 ❤

@CorM1 10 ай бұрын

Not judged the weatherconditions good i think?

@oceancowboy6981 7 ай бұрын

Watch chiki rafiki they lost their bulb //keel in the Atlantic Ocean and they are gone missing never to be found because when it breaks it’s seconds shit goes bad !! Good thing y’all had it serviced

@theadventurelocker 6 ай бұрын

Yeap!:) @@CorM1

@theadventurelocker 6 ай бұрын

@@oceancowboy6981 we just watched the documentary! And million times repeated- we are so lucky that we replaced all the bad parts!

@banditthedog6268 5 ай бұрын

That's good planning - not luck. I think only a fool would do otherwise.

@Sonny_Eclipse 11 ай бұрын

The big bold letters on your thumbnail says “Fail”, but I think if you survive adversity, it’s a success. It’s been said by the owner of a crashed airplane, “any landing you can walk away from is a good one”.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. We definitely don't look at the overall picture as a fail. We only failed in our attempt to cross directly to Morocco. But in hindsight, it was all for the better as you'll see in future episodes. Thanks for swinging by! :)

@jackdbur 11 ай бұрын

Have you seen Expedition Evans crossing they had the nicest weather for 17 days to the Azores.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

@@jackdbur Yes! Our storm was on our second day, and it was supposed to be a small one. I think Jade and Bred left a day or two earlier. Funny enough, we met each other in Guatemala, and it was a complete surprise for us to see them in Bermuda 🎊. The sailing world is a small world!

@daithiob3586 10 ай бұрын

You all are AMAZING!! My wife was President of Glenans Sailing Club Bera Island Ireland in the 1990's. We wanted to do an Atlantic crossing... but she passed away from Pancreatic Cancer in November of 2021... I miss her terribly.... maybe one day I will do the crossing. I will enjoy your adventures until then. Thank you.. 🍀🍀🍀 Daithi

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about that. If you get the opportunity, take it. It would be a great tribute.

@hugoroldan8285 3 ай бұрын

😔

@JackFrost008 2 ай бұрын

Do it in the name of her memory, Brother. Requiescat in Pace.

@billhanna8838 10 ай бұрын

Lightning is a horror show at sea , Had fork lightning crashing into the sea 10 feet from me once , Like a cannon off East coast of NZ ,Only lasted a couple of hours but i was so so glad it passed with no damage just a change of underpants , Well done .

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Eeeek! No fun at all!

@JB-rt4mx 17 күн бұрын

Thems Birds Good Eatin..fishin too...⛵️🎣🦤🕊🦜🍽🧊🔪🍹😋

@EvanLoewen 11 ай бұрын

This was beautiful you guys. You got me a little emotional! I love your explanation of how the storm allowed you to appreciate the calmer conditions. I've felt that exact way many times. I really miss sailing. Thanks for putting me back in it for 12 awesome minutes :)

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

If anyone would know 'that feeling,' it is you two! Glad we could give you some vicarious action. You'll be back in it soon enough! Cheers matey

@ChrisLee66 10 ай бұрын

Well stated and agree.

@stephenburnage7687 11 ай бұрын

There's a great University of Florida paper on lightning and small boats, and how to prepare for them. Essentially, you need to make sure every significant metallic part (shouts, handrails, engine etc. and of course the mast) is tied together electrically and then tied to a good ground (I added a couple of anodes, for this purpose but they recommend multiple). Evidence is clear that you are much safer in a sailboat than a power boat (as the mast + shrouds can act as a Faraday cage) but the fatalaties or injurys that do occur on sailboats often arise not with a primary strike but when a secondary discharge occurs between (say) engine and handrail (ie if the engine is at 100kV and a handrail is at 0V, a flash over between the two can occur, which could be fatal for anyone in the way).

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting! We're always wondering what the best solutions are to mitigate a potential strike. If there was ever a proper location for a study like that, it's Florida! Cheers

@wahid-lg1kk 3 ай бұрын

Safest boat in an electrical storm is a ferro cement boat, as it's built on a wire mesh, and is a proper Faraday cage. A Samson C-Spray would be an example.

@stephenburnage7687 3 ай бұрын

@@wahid-lg1kk How could it possibly be safer than a steel or aluminum boat?

@wahid-lg1kk 3 ай бұрын

@@stephenburnage7687 Stronger and has some flexibility, it's not concrete, it's pozzalan cement on a steel frame. Does not rust. Does not get thinner with age. Does not have welds. Does not get a hole in it if you drop a copper penny in the bilge like an aluminum boat. Usually the hull and deck are one piece. Slam into a reef at 6 knots, and the reef is what gets damaged. I know this from experience. The older it gets the stronger it gets, they have a 200 year useful life, if made right. Anyway we are talking about electrical storms. It's not strength you need in an electrical storm, it's a Faraday cage. This one is a complete one, insulated by concrete. You won't get zapped if you take a charge, like a steel or aluminum boat could do to you, it will ground to the ocean and not you. Mostly lightning will avoid you in this type of boat, particularly if you have wooden masts.

@stephenburnage7687 3 ай бұрын

@wahid-lg1kk Just concentrating on the elecrical / lightning aspects. 1. When you are dealing with 100,000's, if not millions of volts, the normal rules of conductivity do not apply, in that level of voltage has the ability to break down almost any material (Think about it. The air, ionized, becones a conductor. Also, how trees are struck by lightning all the time).So, a wooden mast offers no meaningful protection over an aluminum mast. 2. The primary means to safeguard life and limit damage is to provide the best possible path to ground (like a lightning conductor on a building).. The Florida paper advocated a good electruxsl connection between stays, mast, etc, to a series of anodes in the water. I know nothing of ferro cement boat construction, but you say the concrete is reinforced with a steel grid. The question, however, would be whether that grid is bonded to other parts of the boat (particularly the mast & rigging) and has multiple grounds. If not, the lightning strike will simply blow apart the concrete, most likeky under the waterline. 3. The Florida paper demonstrated that an equally great risk is secondary flash overs ie if one hand rail is momentarily at normal potential and another is at + ve 500,000 Volts, you will get a secondary flash, The only way to limit this is to bond everything to the same grounding system. So, yes, the steel mesh you describe might help, but only if it is bonded to everything important (handrails, engine & shaft, rigging, etc). If not, such a strike would simply blow apart the concrete. As I said earlier, steel & aluminum boats will suffer the least damage because everything is perfectly bonded together, and you have a great path to ground. Fiberglass and Wood boats do not have those natural advantages, but such limitations can be partially mitigated with good bonding and grounding. It seems ferro cement boats potentially might fall somewhere in the middle, provided the steel mesh you describe is well bonded and grounded. If that is not true or only partially true, you have potentially routed the big volts to a point where it breaks down the concrete (below the waterline).

@SailingSVCordelia 11 ай бұрын

You did the right thing. All the upgrades and repairs will pay off in the short & long term. You've got a really easy listening voice Will. Another great video 🥰⛵️

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Cheers. We definitely felt like the boat was capable and were very glad we made the improvements.... But lightning is lightning. Not fun at all.

@OrbitalAttitude 11 ай бұрын

Love the documentary style content with all the interviews and at the same time it's awesome to see and learn more about you both! It's been rare to get a sense of scale, sea state, weather in other sailing channels, thank you for bringing a film makers eye to that passage - awe inspiring.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Ah, that is super kind and great to hear. Thanks Rob!

@thomas_dries 11 ай бұрын

What an incredible video! I don't know how you guy's got such good footage in that storm! As an amateur cinematographer who is really interested in sailing, I think you guy's are a perfect mix of both. You've earned a subscriber!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

🙏 cheers! Welcome!

@ColinWetherelt 10 ай бұрын

Everyone else said it , and I agree - I’m just posting for the bump. Respect.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Respect:) thank you!

@BrizzleKoi 11 ай бұрын

So cool!!...love your boat and the journey your on. looking forward to part 2

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Josh!

@DYoung-vt8pq 11 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Safe travels ❤️

@chad914bantner 11 ай бұрын

Super inspirational. Thanks gir blazing a path for us!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Hey Chad! Back at ya matey! 👍

@dickenscider7328 10 ай бұрын

We were north of the Dominican Republic heading to Florida May this year, three storm cells surrounded us during the night, ( thanks to our radar) we noticed a corridor between two cells back where we came from. We dropped the sails and with engine revving turned 180 degrees to hammer into the increasing wind, up to 35 knots, waves crashing over the bow, and lightning bolts striking the sea all around us, the sound, unlike anything I have ever heard before. The Gods must have smiled on us that night as miraculously we weren’t hit

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

Ha, as I am reading this, I have goosebumps all over me! What an experience! What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? ;)

@rebeccahill5146 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your life!

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

Same to you- thanks for watching! :)

@rochanmaheshwari2002 11 ай бұрын

Well done Will and Olya! Good luck for the next phase of your journey

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@HarryHough-iq7rq 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Guys what an amazing episode. Bring on more content! Makes me want to get out of London and go on another adventure!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

G'day Harry! Thanks for tuning in. And on the adventure front, you know the answer!

@johnryan2193 9 ай бұрын

This is so true, when we go on a sea passage it can be beautiful and terrifying in a heartbeat.

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

A beautiful rollercoaster!

@marylascelles9510 11 ай бұрын

I would have been beyond scared… wow! What a wild trip to Bermuda. Thankful you made it. 🙏 And I shed some tears for Vee…I hadn’t heard. 💔

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it was a worthy dedication to Vee as she was fearless.

@josephshultz6726 10 ай бұрын

Really nice footage. Maybe didn't cross the Atlantic yet but still weathered a storm and arrived safely in Bermuda. Well done.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@holodeckdragon8876 11 ай бұрын

wow guys!! that was insane! whenever u have electrical storms give thanks right out loud to Gaia for the energy. u will be protected.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

We'll break out the megaphone! 📣

@wahid-lg1kk 3 ай бұрын

Ya.. Keel bolts. This is what full keels with encapsulated ballast are for. To avoid the dangerous bloody things. You are braver then me, I won't go to sea with a bolt-on keel. Not a chance. Good job, you guys, staying alive, and all..

@theadventurelocker 3 ай бұрын

To each their own... Cheers

@johnmorrow4719 4 ай бұрын

Wow. I wish I was with you. Skill over nature.

@katerinacherenkova9808 11 ай бұрын

The fearless couple! It’s crazy to watch, can’t imagine being in it

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

You know you're always invited!

@youtubelivingonasailboat_1year 8 ай бұрын

A great adventure. I hope you continue to learn and enjoy

@theadventurelocker 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. We will!

@danthemansmail 10 ай бұрын

Being scared is part of the deal when you choose to do something like this. It's how you deal with the fear and overcome obstacles that is important. It's all part of the adventure.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%! What doesn't kill us makes us stronger ;)

@the_reeva_project 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video guys! That storm! I get Olya's reaction 😅😅 from yay to scared!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

👋 hey Reeva! Dhanyavaad!

@maria_de 11 ай бұрын

OMG! In this scenario, I would literally poop my pants! After this, I don't think I'll be going on any sailing trips at all! Thanks for opening my eyes! 😱😆

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Just bring a change of underwear!

@brianvest5611 11 ай бұрын

Amazing couple and amazing footage! Good Karma coming your way from that green shirt you earned in the beginning of the video when you left Marathon..... Safe travels and keep up the great videos.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Definitely a favorite shirt already:)

@tataack 10 ай бұрын

pure adventure! nice

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Retiredtraveler1961 18 күн бұрын

That’s the kind of storm you wanna watch from a safe vantage. Mother nature is awesome.

@theadventurelocker 8 күн бұрын

😂 totally!

@mekristilee 11 ай бұрын

I can't actually imagine anything worse! How on earth did you guys capture all of that! Did you have no autopilot for all of that? DAYMN!! Thanks for the shout to Vee...so special! I'm sure she was that rainbow at the end. xx

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Vee was most definitely the bird. Even though it spoke another language, I was still picking up a strong sense of sarcasm!

@mekristilee 11 ай бұрын

@@theadventurelocker I mean if the bird was sarcastic, it was obviously her!

@MrJerobona 11 ай бұрын

Great episode! Love the way you film, edit and narrate! I am joining your channel!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Cheers! Welcome on board!

@lahakai 11 ай бұрын

Very nice! We hope to see you in the water one day when we finish our construction. Love the video! Cheers! Sailing Lahakai

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Us too! Best of luck!

@makingwaves2 11 ай бұрын

I have no idea how you managed to capture that. So scary, but so glad you came out okay. TY for the beautiful film, as always!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

When in doubt, hit the little red button! 😂

@phoneteddyjones 11 ай бұрын

OMG! Guys! That looked insane.l!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Ted, you would have loved it!

@33eyeman 14 күн бұрын

Yep👍☺️🙏

@trevhedges209 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff guys! Outstanding videography as normal!

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Trev!

@ninakim7282 9 ай бұрын

Great.

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@condocord7544 3 ай бұрын

superb!

@theadventurelocker 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@byfootadventuresports9008 11 ай бұрын

That's Dope Will and Olya...

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

☺️ much appreciated

@larswetterstrom7209 9 ай бұрын

I liked your very british comment about the arrival health check: "It is a damage check".

@user-lb2op1yr6i 10 ай бұрын

I love You Bonita !!!we wait you in the Alpes !!! see you soon ! Lilirom Crew

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Hey guys!!!

@WaywardLifeSailing 11 ай бұрын

the bermuda triangle living up to its terrifying reputation! glad you guys made it through safely

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

💯! We met many other sailors in Bermuda with similar stories. Cheers!

@EzeAdventurer 6 ай бұрын

This is so sick, awesome filmmaking skills, pls kindly donate some of that to me, thanks. Keep on adventuring! Subbed. PS. Thumbnail is a killer.

@johnmorrow4719 4 ай бұрын

nice try. it' s free

@louisschoon903 6 ай бұрын

loved that

@theadventurelocker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@Sarasdad91 6 ай бұрын

Read the book...Survive the Savage Sea by Dougal Robertson. He wrote of his experience after him and his families Sailboat sunk when hit by Orcas.

@theadventurelocker 6 ай бұрын

Added to the 2024 list!

@sailingenvera1456 11 ай бұрын

We can totally relate with you guys! July is not fun for crossing Atlantic. We just recovering our route after Don storm just left us and made our crossing longer for 450nm . I fell like we are lost at the sea but we are keeping moving . Hope we will reach Gibraltar in few weeks. Big hug and keep doing great videos . Ps . I will need advices how to make great video just with GoPro 😅

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Thinking of you every day. Wishing you fair winds. Looking forward to seeing you and swapping stories.

@AbidAhmed786 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@timphillips9954 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes you just have to roll with it. People have been doing this for decades now with very basic equipment. It takes a lot of guts to try something like this, but at the end of the day you are actually more danger of crossing the road in New York or in Thailand where I now live. You have a great boat and partner, enjoy the ride and go for it.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Yep, totally right.

@harryedwards9318 6 ай бұрын

Very nice guys ❤

@theadventurelocker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

@andrewgrimsted7947 7 ай бұрын

isn't that feeling of being at one with nature so good .

@theadventurelocker 7 ай бұрын

Nothing like mother nature!

@jdeluisa 10 ай бұрын

Nice vid. Glad you guys made it OK

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@sailingsvmutiny1762 4 ай бұрын

In the end, it's all about the opposites isn't it? Higher highs, lower lows! 😉😘

@theadventurelocker 4 ай бұрын

100%

@aaronnunn5240 11 ай бұрын

Got the same SV in Queensland Australia. Do love the Benny 400 ❤

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! How long have you had her?

@aaronnunn5240 11 ай бұрын

@@theadventurelocker 6 months!

@dm5374 5 ай бұрын

I just ran across this video, congratz on the sailing and photography! I spent my first years with a skipper's licence on an Oceanis 400 and truthfully it wouldn't be my first choice for an ocean crossing. Too much freeboard, not enough draft, thirsty Perkins 50hp and room for only two batteries (which you solved pretty well!). But you two seem to be doing fine! Fair winds!

@theadventurelocker 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the message! Yes, although the ol' girl definitely falls short in some areas, she more than makes up in others. But you know that! Fair winds!

@johnmorrow4719 4 ай бұрын

Like it that a vetran checked in,

@coldnorthadventures5905 3 ай бұрын

It's crazy to carry so many water or diesel cans on the deck, there is a rule you always place heavy stuff as down as possible in the boat.

@lobowynnTV 16 күн бұрын

I remember being born and then I was old enough to walk but if I walked I could fall and scrap my knee if I scrap my knee then I could get infection, if I get infection then I could end with my leg amputated if my leg was amputated then I would be stuck in one place if stuck in one place I could get a heart attack from lack of exercise if I get lack of exercise then surly heart attack is coming and I’m gonna die ❤ The story of if …and how it kept me from doing or achieving any goals in life but at least it was fun dreaming of my dreams 😢 ❤❤❤😂

@kristagibbs5134 11 ай бұрын

Ummmmm how fast does Will’s hair grow on the open ocean! 😆 Well done guys! Can’t wait for the next part.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Like a chia pet!

@jugabratdeka2191 10 ай бұрын

*I wish if I were there with you guyzzz.*

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Ha, I'm not sure...it wasnt that much fun 😂

@26N80W 11 ай бұрын

The Bumfuzzle couple sailed all the way around the world and the worst weather they experienced was in the same place you did. Electrical storms in the gulf stream off Florida's coast.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

The 'triangle' lived up to its reputation! 🤣

@iah1 10 ай бұрын

Wow that lightening ( which scares me in general) must have been amazing/ terrifying.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Ha, that's exactly how it was- amazing/terrifying :)

@danlindy9670 10 ай бұрын

The number of times Will uses the word “hopefully” when describing the work done to make sure the boat was sea-worthy for the passage, is a bit scary. “Hopefully” you will both *know* how sea-worthy your boat is for your next adventure!

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

😂 Ha, I didn't even notice before:) Funny!!

@codystout5353 8 ай бұрын

Damn y'all sailing right through the triangle

@theadventurelocker 7 ай бұрын

and maybe that's why we went to all this troubles...who knows:)

@RedwonMactamhais 11 ай бұрын

Just to help out your terminology a bit The Keel is not in fact the big weight in the bottom of a boat. The righting ballast is the big weight in the bottom of a boat that just happens to be positioned in the Keel of your Sailboat. Most boats technically have a keel. The Keel is defined as: the bottom-most longitudinal structural element on a vessel. Not all boats however have a heavy Ballast weight light Sailboats do to right them should they capsize.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

You are totally right. Thank you for that.

@pastelfilms7173 10 ай бұрын

Beautifully shot. New subscriber here.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Yahoo! 🙌❤️

@thompsond6380 10 ай бұрын

Keep on rocking. A sprayhood would have made life less miserable in adverse conditions.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Preaching to the choir😂

@38below39 8 ай бұрын

Stay safe .

@theadventurelocker 7 ай бұрын

We will do our best:)

@treasures1811 10 ай бұрын

Aww, you had a visit from the Bermuda Longtail bird.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Yes, we were lucky:)

@roidigitalggroup1721 4 ай бұрын

wow imagine if you are alone....I want to sail alone with my jack Russell dog...with a storm like that I would just put it on auto pilot and go in my bunk pray until it was sunny...

@theadventurelocker 4 ай бұрын

That's one way to do it! :)

@changodelaporcelainacanada4819 10 ай бұрын

Hi.did they simply put in put in new keel bolts with same spec or did they go bigger and set new threads?

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

The same...at least that's what we think:)

@trebledog 10 ай бұрын

Came across your channel and I immediately liked you guys, and love your boat. I've always thought 40 ft was the perfect LOA for a boat either to singlehand or with a small crew. I guess you crossed to Morroco or I wouldn't be watching this. Replacing the keel bolts and rigging are also at the very top of my list should I find myself the owner of a used boat. (The sea is deep enough at the harbor entrance as it is out at sea when it comes to losing the boat). I'm guessing the total for both keel and rigging work was a $7-$9 thousand dollar job, (wish you had a separate video of the entire keel bolt replacing job start to finish, that I'd like to watch.) cheap peace of mind for the next 10 years. Next box to tick - Sail wardrobe including stackpak, roller reef, Rockna anchoring rig, engine and everything else soon enough. I think you oughta filter for microbes any water no matter the source going into your tanks. Crappy tasting water can be a nuisance nag, like walking a distance with a small pebble that keeps finding its way into your shoe.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for nice words!:) The job was very expensive but it something you must do. For the last two years we were preparing Bonita..little by little, step by step. Ha, and to be honest I don't think we will ever stop:))) You know...boats!

@Valkyrie11609 9 ай бұрын

Fail?? Oh I disagree. You did not fail. You accomplished far more than most people ever will.

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

That's very kind.

@fkturdo 2 ай бұрын

Everyone has a plat... till the weather punches you in the face.

@DrGonzoTravels 10 ай бұрын

I love this video! I watch a lot of sailing videos and their channels, but this far supersedes the others in production quality and content. More of this style, please! And your post-production is 🔥

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We'll do our best to keep them coming! :)

@crazywisdom2 10 ай бұрын

When something like this happens. Can you just lock the boat down, hunker down and ride it out inside or ?

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Theoretically, you can rely on autopilot, but you should still spend time outside occasionally to observe what is going on, especially during big waves, as autopilot cannot read the waves.

@raymond-arthurmay9338 8 ай бұрын

Don’t worry about the whale as much as the bolt on keel. The whale will be fine. That lightning is scary though. Getting struck can kill all electronics, start a fire, or even kill you. Glad you’re safe. You folks did it right with what it was.

@theadventurelocker 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate!

@Sailorette.Plans. 11 ай бұрын

You should film yourselves more often. 😊

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

We'd rather film Lexi.

@njp140 7 ай бұрын

Don't you use radar to track rain cells? We find it useful to be able to sneak between storms and possibly avoid them altogether.

@theadventurelocker 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately we do not have radar on board. Working towards it though:)

@Nymie100 6 ай бұрын

That's a baby storm, if a storm at all.

@theadventurelocker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting us know. Totally worth it.

@jdeluisa 10 ай бұрын

Hello, I have the same boat, 1996 Oceanis 400. I am also thinking about replacing my keel boats. We are out of Tampa Bay. Where did you get them replaced. I know I can buy the bolts on Beneteau parts on line. Did you run into any issues removing or reinstalling them? Thank you in advance

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

We had the worst experience ever. We replaced it at a boat yard in Marathon Key and, due to having a film project, we requested them to handle the replacement. While they did a good job, it ended up taking a whole month and the cost was exorbitant. In hindsight, we wish we had done it ourselves. I hope you will have more luck in Tampa Bay.

@jdeluisa 10 ай бұрын

@@theadventurelocker out of curiosity, how much did they try to charge you for that? My worry has been that I break one of the bolts trying to pull it out. Did you order the bolts off the beneteau parts website, or did they order them for you?

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

We didn't order anything...I'm not sure which bolts they used. Our old bolts were in veeeeery bad shape so we knew that it won't be easy to replace. But we thought it would be around 2800 and then they gave us a bill for 10000! ...we argued for the whole week and of course didn't pay that much. Just a bad marina. I'm glad it's over:)

@jdeluisa 10 ай бұрын

@@theadventurelocker how did it do crossing the Atlantic? I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing. I will definitely follow you guys! Thanks for the feedback on the bolts

@Chappers.Gaming 9 ай бұрын

i dont know much about sailing in storms but wasn't it scary to think that lightning would hit the boat or the sail? is that possible

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@marylascelles9510 11 ай бұрын

Okey dokey. 😂 How big is your pantry? Inquiring minds.

@theadventurelocker 11 ай бұрын

Not big enough!

@codystout5353 8 ай бұрын

I would be worried about lightning being the tallest thing around.

@theadventurelocker 7 ай бұрын

Yeap, exactly 🙈

@uncledeadlythefirst 9 ай бұрын

Be honest, is that the actual sounds, or did you add for dramatic effect?

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

We film with professional cameras, and most of the time, our footage doesn't have sound (we also shoot everything in a LOG color profile). This means we need to do a lot of post-production work. However, we often record additional shots specifically for sound, which we use to fill in the footage without sound.

@uncledeadlythefirst 9 ай бұрын

@@theadventurelocker I was asking because if that was the real sound of the Thunder from the lightning, that's fucking scary, not that it isn't scary in the first damn place

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

It was definitely the wildest and scariest experience of our lives!

@SailingYaffa 10 ай бұрын

How did you find quality and price for repair in Guatemala? Is it good?

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Compare to Florida it's like a paradise 😂 everyone works very hard and they know what to do. We were very happy.

@carlrosenbaum3754 8 ай бұрын

When God speaks you will listen you will beg forgiveness and mercy..

@stevewalter7840 10 ай бұрын

The current you found………. Gulf Stream perhaps.

@theadventurelocker 10 ай бұрын

Yep!

@jesper1406 4 ай бұрын

At what time of year did you go??? That's not normal, when you travel in the right Tradewind windows...

@MondoRockable 7 ай бұрын

How old is your boat? Was this the boat's first keel drop? Were the bolts rusted top (bilge) down or bottom up (water ingress from the keel side), or couldn't tell? Had your boat been grounded before? Was there any indication of grounding? Were there any indications of prior repair to the keel? Never forget Cheeki Rafiki.

@theadventurelocker 7 ай бұрын

It's a '93. The bolts were pretty rusty and apparent from the bilge side. Not grounded.

@SverkerSvardby 10 ай бұрын

Had a look at these phenomena? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadley_cell I believe you should plan a more northern route for your crossing! You are aiming through constant storms. Although, I presume you are through by the time of this comment 😂

@JB-rt4mx 17 күн бұрын

⛵️🦈🔥🌫🌬🌀🌊☃️🌈

@FTW523. 9 ай бұрын

Must have seemed like the end of the world

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

There were definitely moments, 🤣

@jocularpaddy 7 ай бұрын

Excuse my meteorological ignorance but is your boat earthed while out there? Is a lightning strike a serious risk?

@theadventurelocker 7 ай бұрын

Not a silly question. Long story short, not a good situation to be in.

@erikc.7348 9 ай бұрын

Good to see you didn't give up. Please don't go to Africa.

@theadventurelocker 9 ай бұрын

No way we would give up! :) And we love Africa! We have been to Africa many, many times, and we always have great experiences... in fact, even our wedding was in Egypt :)