We're cruising to Canada! Well, kinda sorta maybe??? Plus, weekly Q&A! [NORDHAVN 43 TRAWLER]

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3 жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday Funday from the US/CA border!
We love Canada, and we miss Canada, so we're going to Canada! Well, sort of. We're heading north to Blaine, WA to the Peace Arch Historical State Park that lies on the border of US and Canada. The park is divided into two, and people can legally use all of the park without technically crossing any borders.
Sadly, most of the Canadian portion is closed due to Covid but much of the park is still open for both US and Canadian citizens so we could still wave to Canada and say hello.
We also (meaning Shawn) do some form-fitting boat work before doing something fun and unique...COFFEE TASTING! We recently heard about a local coffee roastery on Instagram, Hammerhead Coffee, so of course we wanted a farm tour and private tasting. Yes, the BarnYard Coffee Roastery and has none other than...farm animals! Talk about enjoying a cup of Joe!
Be sure to check out BarnYard Coffee Roasters (a.k.a. Hammerhead Coffee) the next time you're in Blaine!
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@wwskydvr 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Two people having fun with no drama, going to exciting places. The visit to the roaster was great.

@49er002 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos, I find them to be super authentic. There are so many Sailing/Boating channels out there now. I think you guys really stand apart (at least in my eyes) for just being completely genuine. There are so many channels out there where the channel is trying to make the Boat. With you guys, the Boat was already made, and if I had to bet, if KZfaq didnt exist, you would be doing the exact same things. In short, I guess I mean you guys do not pander the camera, it feels totally authentic. Fair winds and following seas!

@brucebenson9892 3 жыл бұрын

I had a silly smile on my face as Elizabeth leaned into Canada.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Bruce Benson hopefully leaning the upper body over the border line doesn’t equate to actually crossing 😉

@sharkster63 3 жыл бұрын

@@mvfreedom I think both feet have to be across the border(kinda like steeling a base)😝

@jwm4436 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. You guys are such dorks😀 that’s a compliment folks. Liked it. A little bit of everything. Who ever chose the music, nailed it... Life is good~ Thanks for sharing.

@AnthonyBennettKY 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely casual/realistic video without drama and marketing wank. From views of scenic surrounds to daily boating tasks and Q/A; this is probably one of the best weekly vlogs on the internet. Thank you. PS: love the sped up scooter/walks/hikes. Great editing.

@gordongadbois1179 3 жыл бұрын

POINT ROBERTS ON THE WAY BACK WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT. LITTLE BIT OF US STUCK TO CANADA.

@msweaver2 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you folks and Mr. Sully up here sometime soon.

@pkornbak 3 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to join you guys on this adventure!( located in Norway)

@pkornbak 3 жыл бұрын

@@MetalTeamster; sorry to inform you that your uninformed!

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

We look forward to cruising to your beautiful country in the coming years. We’ve heard it’s a wonderful place!

@richardhunter3383 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great outing, interesting that the Peace Arch Park allows citizens of both countries to cross into the area freely. Wouldn't it be nice if all our borders were the same! And Barnyard coffee roasters, what an excellent find! Thanks for sharing.

@seanryan5335 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!!! Love your channel!!! I'm a fisherman of 26 years!!! And I find your content to be fun and entertaining!!! And also informative and educational!! Keep up your great work!!! Thank you!! 😊👍

@SeaTacDelta 3 жыл бұрын

Another destination to consider around there is Point Roberts. A tiny sliver of a peninsula across Boundary Bay from Blaine. Still in the USA but very close to Canada. Also hurting for business because of the isolation and closed boarder. Stay safe.

@jaquigreenlees 3 жыл бұрын

Once the border re-opens if you are at Point Roberts, just east and into the mouth of the Nicklemeckle river is the Crescent Beach Marina, a "weekend cottage" community just west of the city of White Rock. They do have a phone in Customs dock and are able to handle boats up to 60 feet in length. The approach is through a fairly narrow channel in the sand banks between Point Roberts and the Peace Arch crossing. The tidal flow is fairly strong in that channel, for best control go inbound during an ebb tide even though it's the high rpm on the engine to make headway.

@mnbsay9548 3 жыл бұрын

Morning... Wow great views of Freedom on calm water. Stay safe and be well

@Colinpark 3 жыл бұрын

Well we look forward to you visiting us when it's safe. I do not want to know where he gets his "body butter" from :)

@stephaniebeaton3939 3 жыл бұрын

My husband spent his childhood summers in Whiterock just over the border from Blaine. He and friends used to walk down the railway tracks over the border to Blaine to have ice cream. No one thought anything of it. This was in 1950s and 1960s. Now a days (before COVID) everyone drives through Blaine on their way to somewhere else. Don't let the secret out about what a cute small town it is.

@polarbear111000 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Lions Bay, B.C., hope you're able to come up soon 😁

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Same 👍👍👍

@dentmasters4423 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog, and glad you like us Canuks!

@MrPink- 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, in your vlogs you always learn something new. Cheers

@paulbenoit9431 3 жыл бұрын

Love your electric scotters. They look perfect for your shore excursions.

@tmac709 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the trip. That was a really nice aerial view of your boat while underway.

@r.g.bronson1866 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful episode, guys! And Canada misses you and the great content you produce when up here......hopefully next season you can bring Freedom north once again.

@galvinwalls6253 Жыл бұрын

Your hilarious Elizabeth, that was a good video. 😂

@llarkin1974 3 жыл бұрын

Hey!! NIce boat for sale at 2:50, "True Grit"!!! HaHa! Love your videos, and you've inspired us to switch to trawler life!!!!

@KandiSueTheBlue 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Again. Many thanks for putting these on YT. What a neat park that was. ⚓😎👍🐾

@soulpowerful 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your Canada videos when you’re here.

@visarma9673 3 жыл бұрын

You could always go to Point Roberts... we can’t drive from Washington State to Point Robert because the peach arch (USA/Canadian crossing) is closed. Where as, Point Roberts is acceptable by boat via the USA.

@bob34344592 3 жыл бұрын

personally, I am beginning to like the Q and A sessions.

@googlevoicer 3 жыл бұрын

I do too. Great fun addition to the Freedom Format. 👍

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so great to hear!

@jamesbaker2585 3 жыл бұрын

A terrific video. Blaine is now on the list of places to go. Thank you for a nice start to my week.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@marcfellis753 3 жыл бұрын

cant wait until you guys are allowed back here in Canada! love your channel

@jonathanbrooks917 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice you guys. I used to live in Blain so it was nice seeing the place again!!!

@seatiger3540 3 жыл бұрын

👍 My new boat under went manufacturer sea trials and my acceptance runs at the Anacortes marina, nice location. Good information concerning Blaine WA. Thank you.

@inspiredscreens 3 жыл бұрын

A great video. I really enjoyed it. 😀

@jonathanvince8173 3 жыл бұрын

Always so good and did not know you were six foot four as managing to fit in small spaces. I am five seven and would not fit amazing. You both are so interesting in what you do thank you.

@johncollier608 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaun and Elizabeth - what a lovely cruise and destination, don't really have that sort of coastal scenery here in UK. Thanks for a great video.

@donniesmith5280 3 жыл бұрын

Totally understand being hangry!!! I often over rotate when hangry and then I get fullstrated. Nice video!

@tomrawlings9758 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@anthonymiller4550 3 жыл бұрын

Tony & Susan here, Great idea to adapt the outlets to dual usage. And we like the color of the seats.

@cliffordb47 3 жыл бұрын

I loved it as usual

@7WetDawg3 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@westonbadke5434 3 жыл бұрын

0 ave road is the physical border marker. I’ve ridden my bike down it many times.

@craiglachman1379 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Q&A.

@Topgun19688 3 жыл бұрын

Keep these videos coming you guys! Nice camera work with all the beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery to look at. Very unique story you tell with your adventures in the Pugent sound area. I haven’t seen another you tube channel like it for this region.

@scottlomas5509 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video wish you guys did videos every day.

@Zoot1343 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for this one, Adam, Tofino.CA

@michaelawise48 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn & Elizabeth really cool trip ..

@jeffzee 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see Blaine again!

@manfredseidler1531 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to check out Barnyard Coffee, great find. Q & A is a hit with me, love how you explain yourself. Well done again and thank you so much for sharing.

@guymanges3628 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for Blaine...

@blaircampbell2997 3 жыл бұрын

I love how much you love Canada. It is great:)

@jwrappuhn71 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid guys.

@jackterry7664 3 жыл бұрын

Just give him a Snickers! Also, love your drone footage of the Freedom on passage. Gives a nice sense of the trip.

@Shaneodell35 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched your channel for a long time. I'm from Vancouver BC but have lived in NY for ten years. I'm now back in the Eastern seaboard of Canada. This vid made me homesick but made me laugh.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Shane O'Dell at least you laughed 😉

@deonm641120 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I love that ocean of yours. It is so flat like a dam. Your Nordhavn will really be a nice boat in our waters around Cape Town.

@steveharvey1876 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@andrewchristopher7138 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a truck driver on my way to Blain Washington to Deliver

@randyshipley1792 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Point Roberts? Love watching you and Shawn go to many of the places I have been to in all of Washington and Canada. Sold my last boat and now live in Arizona. Please keep the videos coming, and I love your guys Question/Answer period at the end!

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve only been to Point Roberts to check back in with our old boat, but haven’t spent any time. Probably should though!

@skatingmeg414 3 жыл бұрын

Next time, check out Ed Aileen Dairy for icecream and Paso Del Monte fur the best Mexican food north of Mexico. We had to move our boat back into Canada from the Point Roberts marina...but we miss our quick trips to Blaine.

@gordonlewandowski77 3 жыл бұрын

Should be spelled Paseo Del Norte (probably autocorrect error) - and we agree. Phenomenal food and a salsa that is “take out worthy”. Glad to see you discovered the Cap Sante park - incredible views.

@dougwashingtonbound196 3 жыл бұрын

Great video..as always..We love Bellingham, Fairhaven area..You gotta check it out sometime :O)

@peterwaugh9416 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it would not be a good idea to play with a frisbee in that park on the border.

@alphaprime1 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Nova Scotia! Too bad the border is closed., Victoria would be a nice trip.

@MrFloydSaunders 3 жыл бұрын

alphaprime1 Victoria is a wonderful place to visit or live. I loved living on Vancouver Island (for a few years). Beautiful place, wonderful people.

@tinab6683 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog!! Love learning about local businesses. Going to buy coffee!

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Tina B same here! We found them on Instagram and will definitely be supporting them a lot once we run out of their latest batch of coffee 👍

@tinab6683 3 жыл бұрын

My bf wants to buy a Nordhavn and is learning from your hubby! It's neat to see how you're learning to live and take care of your yacht full-time. Thanks!!

@georgej7077 3 жыл бұрын

We miss you too.

@7WetDawg3 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen the border crossing so empty. Hope things will change back to what it once was...minus the long waits at the border!

@rcl6371 3 жыл бұрын

You must have filmed this before the 4th week in September. Early one morning in the later part of that gale we had 40mph winds with gusts to 50mph in Malaspina Strait. My boat was safely in the harbour so it it allowed us to just have fun watching it all. Hope you make it up here next year!

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Colin it was filmed the last week, quite windy most days!

@stevelerigny6280 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the view of the marina, our boat is there, which we haven’t seen since March. I got a glimpse of our kayaks on the dingy racks! Happy and sad to watch, we miss our marina and quaint little town.

@stevelerigny6280 3 жыл бұрын

Watched this episode twice already, got to see my boat in the drone footage! Pressed pause and rewind a whole bunch of times! So exciting!!!!

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Lerigny how cool! Hopefully your girl is doing well!

@richardwagner1366 3 жыл бұрын

Your Q & A segment is wonderful. It feels like we are having a conversation over coffee, I'm a French Roast or Espresso Roast fan. What is your favorite roast of coffee? I'll see you next week. Be well, stay safe.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Wagner we both like darker roasts as well like a French or espresso 👍

@raiderx7410 3 жыл бұрын

Shawn, you forgot the the whole line, "mother nature listens to me, un-like others we know" wink

@bnkwupt 3 жыл бұрын

Blaine is a great spot. My mom grew up there and lives in Bellingham now. We’ll be visiting for a few weeks around Xmas... definitely going to check out Barnyard Coffee!

@Bruce-ks7md 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU GUYS

@lightmechanic2370 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your vids and the Q&A on each is a nice way to do it. Looks like you have 2 separate circiuts going into one electrical box and a split receptical. That would mean 2 breakers need to be turned off to disable both outlets. Unless only Shore #1 OR shore #2 can be on at any given time, best practices and many codes (insurance by extension) require these circuits to have the breakers tied together, so if one side trips the other side goes off also. This may not be possible using shore #1 & #2. Solution would be to install a separate receptical.

@googlevoicer 3 жыл бұрын

03:17 ~ That vessel looks like it belongs to some pirates (I mean hey, they have a parrot) who have "lived aboard" it for a very LONG time... and aren't the sticklers for maintenance that Captain Shawn is, hAhA. 07:59 👍👍 I think it might have been good to point out, for people not in the know, that there is a large difference between "grey" water and "BLACK" water tanks - - as I am pretty sure you do NOT empty the latter one in the marina. 😉 Thanks, for another great video. 🙂

@thereissomecoolstuff 3 жыл бұрын

Great job gang...nice peaceful fun download. Just what the doctor ordered. My experience at the border is Canada easy. US hard to get back. Glad you didn't cross inadvertently. You'd be in Covid Quarantine hell.

@FX5067 3 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend a visit to Victoria. You will feel like you are visiting Europe with beautiful architecture and landscaping. Check cruising guide to brush up on Canadian rules and regulations.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Captain Berger we love Victoria and that will be our first stop once borders reopen 👍

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 3 жыл бұрын

They've been to Victoria many times, but Canada is not open to American tourists right now. Period.

@randylahey7343 3 жыл бұрын

MetalTeamster you’re a fucking idiot

@56Spookdog 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@seanevans6901 3 жыл бұрын

Cool:)

@petelepage27 3 жыл бұрын

Elisabeth, your twirl is uplifting and your Beautiful!

@SVELFARO 3 жыл бұрын

Give us a heads up when you come to Vancouver, we are here in false creek.

@mikedean8061 3 жыл бұрын

Those scooters look like a good thing to have to go just a few miles or so, as long as the pavement is doable.

@randyrank525 3 жыл бұрын

I kinda got a little jealous of the shrimp😄😉

@johnmorey5893 3 жыл бұрын

Totally enjoy all that you share. Thank you. I cannot wait to get to Blaine. My question: if the key issue for winter heat is that warm air comes from up top and creates draft...which I understand...why not deploy a few super quiet "computer" fans in smart places to move cool air and warm air? Would that have been faster, cheaper and less hardcore work...while still using reverse cycle system which works so well in PNW (air temp is sill reasonable and water temp still has heat to offer in reverse cycle, unlike in, say New England in the winter?) Safe travels and thank you for your videos.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve done something similar with a couple small space heaters strategically placed although the number of days that this is an issue are few and far between.

@wornoutwrench8128 3 жыл бұрын

I live on Vancouver island. While it has been a nice summer with the lack of tourists, it has been pretty hard on the people who rely on tourism for their livelihood's. Lots of people doing "Staycations" but just not the volume like normal. It will be nice when things open back up again. I can't remember how many years ago it was, we were camping at a provincial park close to Chilliwack BC. We went out exploring one evening and found the border, we didn't know it at the time. There was one of those cairns set up so the kids and I went to see what it said. At on point we were doing the jumping back and forth from one country to another thing laughing away. And then the black helicopter showed up and started to circle overhead. Oh crap! So we all waved, got back into the minivan and headed back to our camp site. When you are allowed to come back across the border and you are in the Comox/Campbell River area, let me know. Would love to take you out for a coffee.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Wornout Wrench we’d love that!

@wornoutwrench8128 3 жыл бұрын

@@mvfreedom I'm following you on Instagram, same name. So when you get up this way just send me a message. (Notice I said when, not if. Thinking positive)

@ricknicholson5894 3 жыл бұрын

You can have your leather painted - I know, who knew. I did this to my BMW seats, the guy airbrushed the leather, when he was done the seats looked brand new. Also did the same to a living room chair with the same excellent results. Call local BMW dealerships to see who they use. I am typing this on my newly refitted boat in Comox BC. In my first 20 minutes out on sea trials, the boat hit a log at 20 knots, now I have a leak I have to track down - 28 foot and a snort sedan cruiser, 1969 built in Vancouver. Looks brand new with goodies it never had before - designed so I can be on the hook for a month, no generator and still have enough amps for my style of daily living. Watch out for those logs, especially in BC, so many log booms being towed daily and some escape.

@gordongadbois1179 3 жыл бұрын

THAT'S NOT A COKE HAULER IS IT? "SNORT " SEDAN CRUISERS I THOUGHT WERE MORE IN THE GULF WATERS, BUT AGAIN I COULD BE MISTAKEN. (I hope Rick has a sense of humor). AGREE WITH RICK ON DYEING THE LEATHER. CHECK WITH A AUTO UPHOLSTERY SHOP MAYBE THEY CAN SPRAY THEM FOR YOU.

@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944 3 жыл бұрын

Lekker man lekker

@dog11222 3 жыл бұрын

unless your crack is showing, your not working......nice vlog btw!

@googlevoicer 3 жыл бұрын

Clearly he's also unaware that electricians have cracks too. 😁

@raybon7939 3 жыл бұрын

the haven can prob make it to australia maybe without stopping if it had a sail

@AdventuresWithBrian83 3 жыл бұрын

The border area is monitored by camera and helicopters. But it is also a huge pain for farmers when their cattle cross the border and then have be quarantined due to animal born diseases. Have you guys ever been to Patos Island? It is the northern most US island in the San Juans.

@sailinstyle 3 жыл бұрын

Nantucket harbor prohibits grey water discharge.

@jeffstewart3703 3 жыл бұрын

As always..love your videos, I watch with a good glass of scotch or a Guinness

@darrylb4048 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, your all wrapped up and he is wearing a plaid shirt. LOL

@westonbadke5434 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta do Birch bay. My Family own a cabin there. It’s a fun little town.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks we’ll have to get that on our list!

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

That looks a great spot from a map view!

@carlpaladino427 3 жыл бұрын

Longest unprotected boarder in the world.

@jaquigreenlees 3 жыл бұрын

only unprotected in that it doesn't have miles of fencing, lights and armed guards along the length. neighbours of old family friends used to walk across for a pint until RCMP came knocking and told them, stop or jail.

@ralfspoddig3474 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys loving the videos and the Q&A. How often do you guys anchor as apposed to staying in a marina and what's the average cost of staying at marinas where you guys are cruising? Is there a difference in costs as a liveaboard?

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Ralf Spoddig we have a liveaboard slip in Seattle which is about 25% more than a non liveaboard slip. We have it since we still need a home base right now, but are there about 40% of the time and anchored the rest. In the winter, we spend a bit more time in marinas due to weather but luckily it’s pretty affordable averaging $1/foot per night.

@robertgarbe6348 3 жыл бұрын

Bought some barnyard coffee.

@gregbluefinstudios4658 3 жыл бұрын

Best of the Video?: No-Name Chicken! "Heading back to the boat?" "yeah" "Cool... I gotta pee!" Hanging the head across the boarder

@dwwphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Freedom! I’ve enjoyed your videos a lot, and am curious what occupation you both have. Thank you.

@losingatthespeedoflight1832 3 жыл бұрын

I get now Mat , Elizabeth is the lady that was on the yacht and she went " overboard.

@jgutten 3 жыл бұрын

Did you run the heat AC connection through the galvanic isolator? Running direct AC to the boat is not ABYC compliant to the best of my knowledge.

@edvanzadelhoff2696 3 жыл бұрын

If the leather is in great condition you could get it dyed

@johnguz76 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a Nordhavn at Semiamoo marina last weekend.I couldnt see the name but it didnt loik like yours.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

John Nordin we saw it too!

@Porkonfork 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and interesting about the grey water disposal and different regulations by countries etc. Regarding grey water, do you use utilise marine friendly soaps and/or detergents? Thanks and keep up the great videos, cheers

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

We do for our detergent but we haven’t found any dish soaps or shampoos that are marine friendly and actually work.

@gordonlewandowski77 3 жыл бұрын

Try Dawn dish soap. Marine friendly. It works. We keep ours in a small “ketchup type” plastic squirt bottle and squirt a bit on a “Doobie” when needed. Effective and helps conserve water when we’re cruising (no water maker).

@retiredfederalie178 3 жыл бұрын

Surprised you don’t have either a hydronic or airtronic diesel heat system as well. Ducting is necessary for the forced air and hose runs for the hydronic.

@mvfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Mikal Campanello possibly coming soon!