The Realities of Crossing the Pacific Ocean, Part 2 GEAR FAILURE (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep 226)

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0:00 Intro
0:10 Day 3 begins
1:30 Code Zero Blows Up
7:42 Weather Discussion
11:38 First Real Meal of Passage
12:35 Routine Rig Checks on Passage
16:10 Attempted Code Zero Repair
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@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

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@eileenderheim3768 Ай бұрын

Once again, you two stay calm and in control when crisis occurs. A sign of a true sailor. ♥

@jhaedtler Ай бұрын

great tip on Better Health.What helped me the most was I volunteered to speak to new Cancer patients. My reasoning was I had no one to speak to prior to my throat cancer surgery. And when a new patient sees that they are not alone in this it really helps. They recover faster knowing there is life after cancer! Keep up the good work Kid-0, Proud of you both!

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Glad giving back helped you out! 😍

@lpauline Ай бұрын

I love your sailing videos. They are so peaceful .. just waves slapping against sides of your boat .. no shopping center crushes, no clanging traffic noises ..just peace punctuated with food and, oh yes 'How do we fix this.'

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thank you for your message- Our goal was to keep it peaceful, happy to hear we did that!

@efiorentino1024 29 күн бұрын

Bill asking on day 5ish "Do we have any cheese"? Hahaha, I can only imagine Grace's reply!

@CalicoSkiesSailing 25 күн бұрын

😂 them be fighting words!

@njbaskipper Ай бұрын

Hello, Calico Skies Crew. Even if everything breaks, above all ATTITUDE, this is an expensive hobby and sport, where nothing is right until it tells you. But what HAS NOT BEEN BROKEN is LIFE, I hope you are both fully and happy. Proverb: Your life will change radically, when GRATITUDE is greater than COMPLAINT. 🌬️🌊 ⛵ Good fortune and God bless you.

@js7127 Ай бұрын

It amazes me Grace how thin those sails are and the abuse they can take before giving out. Thanks for the update though am sure you have already arrived.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Crazy eh?! They take so much flogging etc

@michaelpullen2004 Ай бұрын

20:03 Grace your hubby truly loves you. Great vid too!!

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

😍

@RichardSwinton Ай бұрын

u guys are what I would call a realistic portrayal of what real sailing looks like on a long passage. so funny all the baskets full of veggies hanging everywhere. Love it. Stay safe.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Yes nets were everywhere and came down as we used our provisions!

@HazelHammond1505 Ай бұрын

You can't think of everything Bill. don't beat your self up. It's not like you were doing nothing before you left. Beautiful water and beautiful sun rises and sun sets. enjoy your meals.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

haha true!

@DonMcConaughy Ай бұрын

Stay strong guys, you got this. Let your love for each other be your strength, and weather the storm! Love you guys

@crphilipp Ай бұрын

Looks like UV and dry rot killed the Code Zero

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Yea i think the most likely culprit was UV damage from all the hours of use

@michelleb1248 Ай бұрын

I could tell from the beginning of the video that you both were not feeling well. Glad you recovered. Sorry about the Code Zero sail guys, that has to hurt. Hopefully all will go well with the sail options Bill talked about. You guys have worked so very hard for this, can’t wait for the next video.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Not great timing to get sick but was so much work up to the crossing, wore ourselves out

@brianwade4136 Ай бұрын

you guys are rock stars!!! sheesh...Me & BIll were just talking about the code...in la cruz! looks like you are still making good time and eating finery! it's all about the pasta on Wades Aweigh! keep on keeping on! Capt. Lawnboy!

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

We loved that sail! Luckily its being rebuilt :)

@yesbigfootyes6902 Ай бұрын

SAINT TRAINING +++ BE SUPER NICE AND ALTRUISTIC WITH EACH OTHER AND THE WORK WILL PASS +++ IMAGINE +++

@julianbatcheler9970 Ай бұрын

offshore pasta looked good and I bet it tasted special... loving the crossing

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

sometime just need a nice warm meal!

@loisphillips5826 Ай бұрын

Hi Bill and Grace. Great video, nice sunsets. Too bad about the sail ripping....plan B. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks. 🧡

@bubbagail7450 Ай бұрын

Ya'll just handle things so well. Great vid.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@olivergomez7235 Ай бұрын

Bill, U DA MAN.

@Joe-zt7ef Ай бұрын

Love you guys!!!! Please stay safe and care for each other.

@anapacha85 Ай бұрын

loved seeing these kinds of videos from you guys again, so sad to hear that your sail was blown off, but i guess you guys made it just fine. cant wait till next vid.. much love

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rickkwitkoski1976 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this vid.

@chrisphinney6430 Ай бұрын

awesome video. love seeing updates

@TammyBillings-qt1ve Ай бұрын

Excited for this adventure.

@rosieburton3558 Ай бұрын

my goodness this poor guy seems to be captain crew and everything else. its a lot to take on. very strong man good luck

@seafuryphil Ай бұрын

The color of that water 🌊⛵️❤️

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thats when ya know you are truly offshore!

@ejs6010 Ай бұрын

Your sail is progressing along.

@feanor3876 Ай бұрын

I love the way you two process and absorb the problems that you encounter and still highlight the good parts of the voyage. I bought a 4k tablet today, i can finally appreciate the beauty of the passage.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Neat on the 4k tablet. Not sure if our macbook pro dislays are 4k would be cool to see the difference

@rainfinger Ай бұрын

Great video!

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@californiakayaker Ай бұрын

Thankyou guys, tasted delish. Actually, just dreaming.

@alejandrovanags4948 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! So interesting to watch your adventures.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@freebeerecords Ай бұрын

Awesome pacific vibes here, many thanks!

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! The Pacifico aka peaceful ocean, we can dig it ha

@rayb3117 Ай бұрын

Tough with the sail damage.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

It was a bummer!

@th-zd4oj Ай бұрын

You guys are so positive

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Theres an old saying the difference between an ordeal and and adventure is attitude ha. We try to remember that when things are going wrong!

@brucegarrison4999 Ай бұрын

This is a great video thank you very much

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@heidiribkoff3585 Ай бұрын

Love you guys. Do. Not. Change. Be. You.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

thank u 💓

@shannonlowe2412 Ай бұрын

You guys rock. Love that you don't let little setbacks get you down. Getting out of my comfort zone at the moment taking my sailboat through the Trent-Severn Waterway,. It's 41 Locks to my Lake and I'm doing it without my husband. It's just my son and I. Your videos have helped me to seek more challenges in my sailboat. Thanks for sharing ⛵❤️🌏🏝️🏖️🍻

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

wow impressive! That a lot of locks to deal with

@jmills1432 Ай бұрын

That was such a great episode i felt has though I was there . Loved it keep up the great work.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

@russellneville7145 Ай бұрын

Well done calico skies. Your doing grate guys. Bill, your an absolute power house. Sure you have had some set back's, but hay, your going to get some of those on every big crossing. I've had the pleasure of catching up with the wonderful Brook & Gary. They are waiting for their next weather window. Keep up the good work 💪 SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Right on! We hope we can catch up with One Life!

@user-pj9sg3vf7d Ай бұрын

Well she s got a few miles, and she tore, can be replaced, or a sew project, you too are so inspiring and beautiful together, you source your problems,you over come , Bill have a ice cold beer , enjoy the islands ,have you seen Brian and Kazza, and Sierra?? That would have to be a 2 part video, get drone shots,the water color is Beautiful, Northern California says Hello 👍🤗❤️🌹 Shellbacks , and pirates smooth weather safe travels ✌️

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

We have a new one on order with Precision : )

@DD-xx8wh Ай бұрын

blue water!

@Dwade689 Ай бұрын

Awe to bad about the code o , no worries, just use the bed sheet and remember, the corner goes up the pointy thingy 😂

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

LOL we have a new on on order!

@MrFroglips69 Ай бұрын

Groovy episode as always. The bad news is your Code Zero is down for the count. The good news is are living your life on a sailboat which is on it's way to French Polynesia. The rest of us are sitting in front of their computers or TV watch you. LOL!

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

😂 new one is being built as we speak!

@Tie-onsAdventures Ай бұрын

Hey guys.i have a puppy wagging her tail towards me. As I type. She deff and Marley who's blind leading her to me. That tail wagging is love. Long story from 🇨🇦 . Bill. Keep loving your girl.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

awww! only thing we're missing on our boat is a pet💓

@lazzj4995 Ай бұрын

Pasta recipe please - food was looking good

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

It was some random cheese pepper sauce we got in mexico

@mikecolucci771 Ай бұрын

so, the Code D that blew up, I;ve seen you use that for a while now and the nylon in the sail material has been pout through a lot. If it were me, id replace it with a true code 0 made with a heavier laminate material and thats the in between sail ...(genny, code 0, assym)

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Agreed we are in the process of replacing it, we considered laminates but decided to replace with the same material albiet a heavier grade nylon. We didn't want to lose the light air performance, laminates were heavier than nylon. Also we wouldn't have the ability to repair minor tears in the laminate in far off places. It's all a compromise! I think ultimately we may have to replace on a shorter time frame bc our heavy usage👍

@jellybean7253 Ай бұрын

So sorry about your favorite sail. That has got to be disheartening. Hang in there

@christopherhutchings9621 Ай бұрын

Getting y'all's sail blown up sucks, but as always y'all perseverance takes hold! Gotta say, Grace you've always been kinda the voice of the channel 👍 but Bill seems to have grown as a commentator, love y'all from dry hot Texas. Fair winds following Seas y'all 👍❤️🇺🇸

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Thank you! Def have more to contribute when on passage LOL

@DirkJacobsz Ай бұрын

sorry about your Code 0

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Total bummer! But Precision is building us a new one as we speak! 😀

@DirkJacobsz Ай бұрын

@@CalicoSkiesSailing How exciting - well done - get a sun protector strip on it..

@davidlawrence8800 Ай бұрын

If it's any consolation, we blew out a 1 year old Gennaker on a 2 year old boat in last year's ARC . . . As did at least 1 other boat. Too much wind. Should not have had it up. We limped the last 1/3 of the way across on main and genoa, in much lighter conditions when really could have used a Gennaker. So you're in good company at least.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

ohh man ouch! Can't wait to have it back

@leeoldershaw956 Ай бұрын

You really should have your inflatable harness on at sea any time you're on deck even in the cockpit.

@darrengladstone3159 Ай бұрын

Oh agree, actually they should run jack lines and stay tethered too. I mean in the cockpit, into the cabin and especially the head. Statistics show if you fall in the home it's going to be the bathroom. Think about it... ❤

@cutaway7405 Ай бұрын

Too bad about your code 0... You have an arsenal of back up sails though!.....If indeed they are teflon, you might want to read up on the dangers of teflon pans and their impact on health....I stopped using them decades ago and soaking nasty stainless steel pots in shallow soap water makes them easy to clean. These days we need all the help we can get....Wishing you 2 a speedy comfortable crossing!🎉

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

The code zero is made out of Nylon, our new one is also going to be nylon but a little heavier

@KennyP88 Ай бұрын

That’s a hell of a blow out. Can’t imagine even a sailright sewing machine borrowed from another cruiser will hold that material together. Sun burnt disease, seems to me. Have you found something to replace or possibly have repaired it by now?

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

we have a new one on order with Precision, think its too blown out for repair

@KennyP88 Ай бұрын

@@CalicoSkiesSailing great to hear.

@svmojo Ай бұрын

Y’all are welcome for the Beverly Hillbilly’s reference.

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

hahaha!

@angelarice1670 Ай бұрын

Was it a question of the quality of the sail material? Construction issue?

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

Think it was UV damage over the years of use, we always covered it up when stored but it was flying for 100's or hours

@haroldjohnston5842 Ай бұрын

Why do we have to go fast😮

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

not so much fast but comfortable and fuel savings

@sails3538 Ай бұрын

A good question... pushing a sailboat over 5 kts offshore breaks things fast. It's expensive to sail fast, ask any racer. SV Florence learnt the hard way by breaking their boom crossing the Atlantic.

@vempronordeste2841 Ай бұрын

👋👋👋🙏

@lentongrovetrust5201 Ай бұрын

You are looking really tired Grace, be kind to yourself

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

I had a virus unfortunately :( hugs 🤗

@audentesfortunajuvat3297 Ай бұрын

bill please buy sv delos from brian after their boat si finsihed

@darrengladstone3159 Ай бұрын

The best way to mess up a friendship is to buy something big from them. ❤

@audentesfortunajuvat3297 Ай бұрын

@@darrengladstone3159 yes its true specially if you have no plan on paying them or you bite more than you could chew. don’t buy if you dont have money

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

LOL not sure Delos is in our price range!

@philippedaudi1056 Ай бұрын

I like your vids. However, they seem to be ONLY for English speaking audience: you Bill, you talk do fast as if you are talking to yourself. Pleae consider. Your channel deserves a larger audience 🇸🇪

@therooster1234 Ай бұрын

Every channel is running better health ads it gets a bit old. I understand you have to pay the bills.

@js7127 Ай бұрын

Agreed, It is the new AG1!! LOL!!

@jodymooney255 Ай бұрын

Why are you both complaining?

@robbylafont Ай бұрын

I don’t they are complaining as much as they are making an observation….

@mezanian Ай бұрын

@@jodymooney255do some research on Better H...the reviews and feedback from clients is disturbing 😳

@mezanian Ай бұрын

When I made a observation on the research on this "company" it was deleted immediately. Be aware, if their response is silencing critical thinking.

@dennispatrick4999 Ай бұрын

Just watched Delos. You guys will be there too soon. Not sure how far behind your videos are now. It's June 7th in real time.

@julianbatcheler9970 Ай бұрын

In real time Delos was hauled out on May 9 and Brian & family are working on their new boat in Australia. I think Grace & Bill arrived in Fatu Hiva around May 16.

@dennispatrick4999 Ай бұрын

@@julianbatcheler9970 Yes, saw it. Didn't as about Delos's real time.

@julianbatcheler9970 Ай бұрын

@@dennispatrick4999 LOL

@dennispatrick4999 Ай бұрын

@@julianbatcheler9970 It must have gone over your head; especially since it wasn't addressed to you.

@julianbatcheler9970 Ай бұрын

@@dennispatrick4999 LOL LOL LOL

@davidhawkins27 Ай бұрын

So the dude sails the boat, cooks her meals and then cleans up - seems fair ??

@Dwade689 Ай бұрын

She’s kinda getting over cancer, show some respect

@brd893 Ай бұрын

Let’s go to the up to date life. You are lazy. You could be one of the top channels. You tell good stories Stop nonsense.😢

@CalicoSkiesSailing Ай бұрын

We are one of the most up to date channels by far, actually. This is now 5 weeks ago in real time. The timing ebbs and flows because sometimes we film more and sometimes less. So when we arrive into the Marquesas it will speed up a bit. Anyway, I don't like when content gets too far behind myself but for a big undertaking like the Pacific crossing what it means for the viewer is you get to see more of the actual passage. Think about it, 20 mins once a week is something like .1% of our annual life! So with that math the only way we could be real time is if we filmed far FAR less and had the sole goal of filming 20 mins of content each week regardless of the contents subject (and we edit for several days a week so that would get boring fast!) The other tricky part is that we can't plan filming, it happens organically so there are a lot of challenges to overcome with respect to being far from real time. In any case I won't call out other channels but of the ones I follow I can't think of one thats anywhere close to us with respect to timeline. One other interesting thing, we edited on this passage which is another thing most channels don't do. That is one of main reasons this content is as close to real time as it is. Happy you are here with us and also happy to answer questions!! KZfaq can feel like quite the smokescreen sometimes I'm sure.

@julianbatcheler9970 Ай бұрын

@@CalicoSkiesSailing personally, for me, you are already one of the top three sailing channels… and you inspire me. If you were as big as La Vagabond you would probably be basically a business by now like them. I stopped watching the channels who all went off and got brand new catamarans. They tend to lose the plot… mentioning no names… a channel which used to be very much about the sailing… this week spent time fixing and bitching about the ice machine not working on their new million dollar cat. I am hoping Delos and Nahoa can both break the mould and transition to new cats without it being ‘omg our ice machine is broken’… for me that ice machine summed up where sailing channels go wrong.