Ain’t you little old for all this?

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

That's not the first time that I have heard this, lol. I'm not ready to give this up just yet!

@violetsun2343

3 жыл бұрын

Never to old to do your passion

@techfive7202

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@rayhitt5564

3 жыл бұрын

No! Never!

@ohwhale6844

3 жыл бұрын

what a weird thing to say

"A typical day at sea", still better than a day at the office.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

absolutely

@spymaine89

3 жыл бұрын

IF IT WERE WE WOULD ALL GO TO SEA...................HA HA

@ROTFLpenguin

3 жыл бұрын

Eh

@miker..

3 жыл бұрын

Id definitely prefer to be in the office.

@ROTFLpenguin

3 жыл бұрын

@@spymaine89 yeah everyone in the world let’s just buy some boats and then none of us would have to work and we could all eat fish and suck each others thumbs😁

This would give me so much anxiety haha Quite the experience I'm sure

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

As a solo sailor, you are really in the moment when you are out there, and with that focus there's no room for anxiety. Thanks for the comment

@lazybones1746

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingWaveRover yea that's what it looks like. Calm cool and collected ready for the weather! Great content!

@timway6839

2 жыл бұрын

Swap it for all the other anxieties then

@integr8er66

17 күн бұрын

Wow, interesting, it would being such great peace to me. I wouldn't have to spend my days fixing other people's screw ups

I'm a fairly solitary creature by nature, but the shots of that gray ocean, the fog, no horizon to be seen gave me as lonesome, hopeless & heavy a feeling as I've ever known. It took me "back in time" and made me wonder how many men have stood looking forlorn into that gray nothing with a heavy burden on their souls? Hats off to you sir, I couldn't do this if I tried.

@WestShoreMan

3 жыл бұрын

I believe its also a challenge and complete self reliance. Man against the elements.

@rajgill7576

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being the first men to sail into the unknown.

@WestShoreMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@rajgill7576 I think the ship would have sank with the weight of their balls.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment, very deep...it leaves me reflecting on the voyage.

@tag7592

3 жыл бұрын

Profound and beautifully stated ☮️

As a land lover with a fear of the open ocean I salute any and every sailor brave enough to face the sea. From lowly solo sailors to Navy sailors I respect it.

@cwmaxfield2000

Жыл бұрын

I grew up on the North Atlantic coast line. Strangely you loose your fear. Never your respect. Knew a lot of fatherless kids due to storms. Such a sad yearly event. Lobster men and trawlers mostly. The worst was when the Thresher went down. Devastated the entire town.

@ryandx6955

Жыл бұрын

@@cwmaxfield2000 born and raised in Boston Ma. Been on and In the ocean my whole life never got over the fear haha

Lots of respect for this man. Looks like he's found a lifestyle that he truly enjoys.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

If you can't find a lifestyle to enjoy then make your own. The key is: don't hurt anyone in the endeavor

I've noticed that In terms of sailing, videos are always more interesting when the youtuber is solo.

nice to see a proper sailor here on youtube

Spending the pandemic at sea is a good choice.

@RobMacKendrick

3 жыл бұрын

It is kind of taking this social distancing thing too far, eh?

@mrm8528

3 жыл бұрын

Cant believe he isnt wearing a mask. Gonna kill grandma

@EstebanLopez-by3ys

3 жыл бұрын

*catches COVID from a seagull

@dozer1642

2 жыл бұрын

Pandemic?

@oRealAlieNo

10 ай бұрын

Lol not when you come near any port. Quarantine time.

You, sir, have the balls I'll never have. Congratulations.

This is the coolest random channel I've ever come across

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome aboard

I love sleeping while underway so much. You get used to the noise and it sort of becomes comforting. the best sleep I've ever had is while sailing.

@larba200

3 жыл бұрын

Feels like I’m being rocked to sleep

@RobMacKendrick

3 жыл бұрын

Until the sea or wind changes and you're suddenly awake and don't know why.

What a mighty little boat, I love how simple this life is, wishing you safe travels!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I always like when old people video tape things and document things. It has that home movie vibe but at the same time it's like a professionally done home movie. Only someone with years of experience can do this

Your lifestyle is fascinating. I don't know where I went wrong that I ended up working from a home office. I should be doing something extraordinary like you! Cheers 🥂

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

There goes my solo sailing career before it has even started! There is no way I could sleep in 20 minute chunks for many consecutive nights. But hats off to those who can.

@SailingWaveRover

2 жыл бұрын

You get used to it pretty fast and then you sleep like a log when you have your first beer ashore.

He needs a periscope over his bunk so he can look out for other ships his bed

@acek2016

3 жыл бұрын

Then you wake up and sit up and it bonks you in the head so hard you see stars

@RobMacKendrick

3 жыл бұрын

@@acek2016 Nah, you make it retractable, like on a sub. Plus it ups the cool factor of your operation exponentially.

@bigshmoke9653

3 жыл бұрын

It would probably leak water n with the boat moving he probably would hardly be able to see anything anyways

@RobMacKendrick

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigshmoke9653 Well, yeah, but... cool! You have to keep things in perspective.

You are a true inspiration for all us wannabe adventurers. Thank you .

@SailingWaveRover

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

It’s nice to consider your sailing boat as another human being. Stay healthy and be safe!

3:09 I have always wondered on smaller ships like this how do they cook. That stove made so much sense!!!

I absolutely love your boat. I could live in it full time and be happy for life.

This is my pretty much unattainable dream. Thankyou for sharing a day in such a cool life

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching

Great adventure in the North Atlantic Ocean. I like it your bravery in tiny boat .Fair winds always .Be safe captain ⛵

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very humble and your patience is very admirable. Lovely video thank you.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment.

I find that interesting to see the daily activities.. Thank you.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Always nice to hear from you.

I use boots to keep my socks dry when I'm on the deck, I can see you make it simpler LOL. Good sailing greetings from Denmark

Thank you for maintaining a tidy and clean boat

This was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

What a great storyteller you are, Alan. Thank you. I watched this a couple of days ago and then binged about the last 20 episodes. Great job bringing us along. Cheers!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment and taking the time to watch WR as she comes to the end of her voyage.

Enjoyed all your sailing videos Alan! Just noticed your bare toes...on that chilly day LOL

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to get another pair of socks wet. Lol

The open ocean is my greatest fear but damn that is by definition amazing

Wonderful and informative video. Thanks a bunch!

Excellent. Thank you & GOD bless

Fantastic. Good luck.

When you’re not looking outside, how do you know you’re not going to sail straight into a massive cargo or cruise ship? Or vice-versa.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

I keep a visual watch , usually every 15-20 minutes at night and less frequently during daytime hours. I also have an AIS receiver built into my VHF that alerts me to shipping in my immediate area.

@abuelita4094

3 жыл бұрын

@@SailingWaveRover Sounds like a lot of naps

@indalcecio

3 жыл бұрын

The ocean is actually not as small as you might think! And most shipping takes place on fixed shipping routes so outside of those the chances are pretty slim.

@jamesblonde2271

10 күн бұрын

He doesn't, thats why fishermen, coastgaurds and lifeboat men hate you WAFI, nor do they monitor their radio properly, nor do they bother with a radar reflector. solo sailing is unsafe & stupid and anti social. Oh, and btw your lines look to be in shit order.

This makes me anxious. I would never be able to head out on my own. You're such a champ and I am glad you're enjoying yourself. Stay safe out there :)

Looks like a lot of fun and it was very informational. I love my e reader too, can't beat having hundreds of libraries worth of books at your fingertips, plus it's easy on the eyes. Thanks for the video

Congratulations on your courage, good luck, Joseph.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Joseph and have yourself a merry Christmas!

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Absolute respect for you. The ocean is probably the place I fear the most. I cannot comprehend taking it on solo! I hope you stay safe.

This is immensely brave and interesting. You are living the dream.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

It was a dream come through.

i want to do this so bad. this spring im going to find myself a little boat to start practicing on the massive lake near my home.

@ron7570

2 жыл бұрын

You live in Michigan? I'm in kalamazoo.

@cymbolic_space1832

2 жыл бұрын

@@ron7570 i do not! i live in british columbia

I love the minimalism of this boat , if you’re ever short of a topic I’d love to know in costs and study what it takes to enter the hobby in a non ambitious way.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Will do!

So much bravery.

What a delightful slice of an experience!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that you enjoyed it.

i admire how organize and clean u r

@SailingWaveRover

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. A clean ship is a happy ship

Another great video...That dog house with all those port windows certainly allows you a lot of comfort from having to go outside to check your surroundings. You know you are getting close to eastern Canada when you encounter all that fog.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

When you said 16,000 feet deep .. shivers down me spine. Made me think of pirates and old wood ships caught in heavy seas and sinking with ppl still down in the galley or locked up and having no choice but to go down with the ship into what would be painful depths and then lights out. Scary.

Don't ever worry, if your out there we are all with you. Thanks for taking me on your adventure.

@SailingWaveRover

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

This is fascinating. It's the first video of yours I've watched and I'm not even sure how I stumbled upon it. I'm guessing I've got a lot of content to catch up on. One thing from this video is it would be good if in one corner of the screen now and then you showed where you are at that particular time.

You're a brave soul. 🤙😀

Truly amazing way to live your life Sir! Love your content.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

It's only in the last few years that I have realized how fortunate I am to be able to persue these adventures. I hope that the future can be as kind to me. Thanks for the comment.

Brilliant ,good luck , wish I had the guts to that all

Cheers from the mountains of Colorado, where 50F is a heat wave suitable for shorts. Of course, it's an "arid high plain" here, so the humidity is single digits :)

Worlds best video , legendary 😂

I just find solo sailor videos amazingly relaxing. I guess part of that is I don't have to deal with the stress, planning, organising and everything else that goes into what you are sharing. I am grateful that you share though. Safe travels and please continue to inspire folks like this middle aged land lubber that no matter what your age you CAN do what you need to do given the will. Respect!

You're a brave man. This is so interesting to watch!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Today's episode of things I would die trying.... There's a great sense of entertainment knowing you are doing something I would not survive if I suddenly were thrown into this position..

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Woke up and read the comment and had the first laugh of the day. Thanks for the comment.

The sound of waves lapping against Wave Rover sounds so pleasing; you’re a lot braver than I to be out there on your own!

@TylerScottMillawa

3 жыл бұрын

Hester Henrietta Well you're a girl.

@chrisburns5691

2 жыл бұрын

@@TylerScottMillawa how many oceans have you crossed?

That looks good I think I will take one. Thank you

Please keep happy and safe ,enjoy everything

I finally realized what your dinghy reminds me of. A red solo cup!

This is so cool sometimes my imagination is like what is on this video sailing alone in stormy seas reading books while drinking coffee ❤️

Brilliant stuff 👍🏼

Damn dude. Good tip on the hypothermia. .Many people might not think to be looking out for that

0:38 holy whale 🐋 0:42 robot face Speaking of sealife ..I was on a tanker out in the Gulf of Mexico a few yrs ago waiting for the Launch Boat to come pick me up from about 20 miles offshore and I'm standing out on deck leaning against the side rails looking out into the ocean. Was about an hour before sundown. Still 90+° and all the sudden a single Dolphin swam along the side. Now I'm on a 800ft long oil tanker and this dolphin looked tiny so I figured it was a baby that's lost. Then an actual baby dolphin rolled out from underneath her. It was her baby dolphin. Had to have been a few days old. Maybe a week or two. It was one of the coolest most amazing things I've ever witnessed. The baby put the size back to normal and I could now see she was full grown. I was about 60ft up on a almost empty vessel. Then I watched them for a few mins just nudge and nuzzle each other and before I knew it they were gone and everyone of my shipmates(5 of them) I had called over on the radio came running over and they said "what was it, what was it, was it a shark." So I lied and said yup. Probably a great white or a bullshark. They, GW's, do come into the Gulf of Mexico BTW. Not like they are on the Pacific coast but they do. Several with gps trackers basically swam the entire coast line. Anyway... It made for a better story as they wouldn't have really cared about a dolphin and her new baby dolphin 🐬. Seeing that whale appear immediately reminded me of a really cool day I had while I was at sea. Thank you. Great video also

@SailingWaveRover

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great comment

It is amazing to see someone(you in this case) rollin' trough the ocean in such a little bathtub.. Also, it is admirable the way your boat is rigged and the philosophy behind every step you make.. Just keep out of the wrong latitudes, all the best..

Bob is... well was my uncle he passed away 4 years ago and I miss him. He was one of the most laid back people I've ever met.

This content is really wholesome, thank you for sharing your life!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I have really enjoyed making these videos

Keep moving sir.. hope you'll always in good health👍👍 Luv from Kuala Lumpur.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you.

Excellent.....I'd be very nervous but looks great.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

SUBSCRIBED. I love this raw no-frills sailing content

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard

Paddington Bear at 5:55. Another fascinating video

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

I was actually shooting for the Captain Highliner, the look anyway.

Hey cool, I was wondering if attaching a Lee cloth to the handrails was acceptable. I don't want to install u bolts if not necessary 😁 thanks for teaching me that

Man I love the idea of getting out there and sailing like this. What an adventure!

Glad you were prepared for the temperature so cold ..

U got balls of steel to be out there on ur own mate👍🏻

I would want to be on a much much, bigger boat!

@chrisburns5691

2 жыл бұрын

the Contessa 26 is a very seaworthy boat.. full keel etc.

Happy sailing Alan! You’re inspiring this Canuck to follow in your footsteps.

@meinbc5652

3 жыл бұрын

This Canuck as well!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear this, what part of Canada are you from.

Just found your video randomly recommended by KZread. I liked, I commented and subscribed. Now I have to go back and follow this amazing journey of yours 👍

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! and welcome aboard.

Id love to have an experience like this.

@ErinBunny24

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. :/ I think it would be neat

I’ve loved your videos. It’s helped me prep for my future single handed sail from the PNW down to Panama. Please do a how to use the steering gear video if you can. It’s a wonderful design. I know you have now projects, and I bet you are very busy with that.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

I will get that last Mk3 video completed soon. Thanks for the patience

very informative, thank you for your uploads

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

great video. the new you re building is super

When you said you were reading Somerset Maugham I knew I'd found the right solo sailor to emulate :-) The Razor's Edge has been my all-time favorite novel since I was about 20 (which is 33 years ago...gulp). I'm really enjoying your travels and you're inspiring me to take the plunge myself. Take care and stay safe :-)

@SailingWaveRover

2 жыл бұрын

These solo voyages are as much about inward development as they are ocean miles. Great comment and welcome aboard. The new season will start in a few weeks.

Chill whilst you cruise got my attention to sailing. Don't get me on false pretence but it looks like fun.

Wow what an amazing adventure. This isn’t something everyone can or will do and this is how civilization was created an land was found. On the rough seas. I hope one day I can learn an have the ability to do as you sir. Be safe an enjoy the water.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! "One day" often comes sooner than you might expect. Good luck.

You are so brave and I admire you so much thank you for sharing your journey....safe travels 🛥🛥🛥🛥

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

I also wear shoes to keep my feet dry. You and me have a lot in commen.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Love that!

@zenaasura1769

3 жыл бұрын

Looooool you made me giggle sir.

That’s scary af

Thanks for sharing very interesting

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

great advise

Permission to come aboard. I just found your channel and I must say I’m liking it!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Love the new camera angle!!! It seams like your demeanor is on the up swing as you get closer to home!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so! But it wasn't so bad before or was it?

Wow! Amazing video!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Just found your channel and I have to say that what a great adventure you are having. Inspiring Sir

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I bet you sleep so good with the rocking and stuff wow

Idk how I got here but I'm staying!

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Keep on keepin on!!! Great work!

Very interesting, thank you.

@SailingWaveRover

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it