The Sunny Boys, remember seeing them in Adelaide at the Norwood Town Hall back in the early 80s. I'll tell you we were blessed to have been born in the 60s and in Australia, we had the best of everything, a great lifestyle

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

We sure did. I actually saw them at the by the Sea concert in Newcastle a couple of years ago.

And here I thought this was about the Broughton Island where I live just off Vancouver Island. When I was a kid we lived there on a floating logging camp. There were many floating logging camps in the area. It was a way of life that now only exists in the memories of us old people.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Right , I wonder if they are both named after the same family.Ours was named after Captain Broughton of the HMS Providence in 1795. Thanks for the interesting story of the floating logging camps.

Another great video... Also loved it when you pumped up "The Sunny Boys"!

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Doug.They sure get the blood pumping!

Great stuff once again Bruce. Thanks for taking us along...Mat & Jo

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that guys🙏

I watch that couple times Bruce just to see if i missed something ha. Very good thanks for that. Dolphins always give a kinda homely feeling I find. Those mozzies sound terrific if you couldn't face another night. Mozzie net ... always something. Need a list and even then something is missed. Perfect sailing both ways. I like night sailing a lot.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ross,yes with the short days now it’s a long night with the little buggers. You fellas have been doing a bit of raid work these days. I am envious of all the nooks and crannies you guys have to explore in NZ.

Good stuff Bruce. Another great island adventure. The dolphin encounter was pretty amazing. Thanks for taking us along.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Josh,yes I thought one might take out my rudder for a minute there.

@CaptMarkSVAlcina

2 ай бұрын

You only have to worry about killer whales taking out your rudder. LOL

Nice Work Bruce - brilliant sailing, location and cinematography - even that big mama dolphin thought you were worth a closer look! Really appreciate the narration as gives a good sense of how you need to constantly assess the environment to figure out what you need to do.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the input,It helps to know what people take away from my videos. Much appreciated.

Bruce. You are not just an intrepid sailor, but wanting to surf as line in water in true isolation? This man has no fear. I loved the sail back with the setting sun and darkness approaching. Huge adventure can be had right in our backyard with an intrepid spirit like yours. Thanks for the video Bruce.

@brucedyson-smith459

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike I appreciate your words .it could be a mixture of no fear or no brains though!

Well done Bruce, a great adventure. Nothing like mozzies to spoil a night.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris, I did go on about it but they were over friendly.

That little boat has given you such great adventures ..Small is beautifull..Enjoyed the video thanks.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thank you yes I have become very attached to my little boat.She is like one of the family now.

Another great adventure Bruce that you've shared with us thankyou.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Steve 🍺

Thanks for the video, I've anchored overnight a few times at Broughton Island over the years, a great spot, albeit in something larger than a O'Day Day Sailer! A great video showing what a great place it is, but sometimes nature gets the better of us.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks yes I have been going there for a long time also but always on keel boats. I am enjoying it more in a dinghy I think as it allows closer access to the Island.Except for the mozzies!

Your videos just get better and better, Bruce! And now with the Sunnyboys. WOW.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks James, I thought a bit of Aussie Rock would make it better.

Fantastic Bruce, looks like the weather was perfect....shame the tuna wasn't big enough, thanks for sharing, cheers Paul

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul,yes the weather was good.Just those bloody mozzies!

We are running into our Summer here!! Come on Small watercraft time!!!

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

I hope it’s a good one for you.

Thanks for the video - I have done the gap - in a sea kayak.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Right nice one! It would be a good paddle on the right day.

Great stuff Bruce..

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mitch. I hope you have been getting out yourself.

Pity you missed out on a surf - great video and trip. Loved the Sunny Boys songs - one of my favourite Aussie bands

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks yes a surf would have been good. I thought it needed a bit of livening up with some good Aussie Rock.

Your winter looks like our summer, thanks for taking us along.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

I bet it does! It’s very mild here at the moment but it will cool off a lot more come June-July.You must be gearing up to get out there again soon?

@sailoutofagarage6212

2 ай бұрын

@@brucedyson-smith459 Yes actually I'm on my way to a new launch at this very moment.

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

@@sailoutofagarage6212 I will be interested to see what it is!

Thanks Bruce, really enjoyed being along for the ride, Steve

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve.Take it easy tomorrow with the blow coming.

@stevewalkerden3644

2 ай бұрын

@@brucedyson-smith459 haha yes it was a bit of a blow! Waterleaf acquitted herself well - just the skipper was a bit cautious 🤣

Another fun adventure. Hopefully catch up soon on a Raid sail. Cheers, Ric

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ric, looking forward to it.

living large

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Trying to 👍

Excellent trip n film 🎥 Bruce. Sorry about the skeeters. Not had them sailing ⛵️ yet in Puget Sound but fought plenty up backpacking in our Olympic n Cascade Range over the last 60 plus yrs. No FUN ! Wasn’t familiar with your Port Stephens region so got Googles Maps n saw the Island was a bit N by NÈ a few up the coast. Liked the experience cruising along with ya. Looking 👀 forward to another in the future. Fairwinds n good following seas, Nick

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Nic,glad you enjoyed the show.Normally don’t get them out there but we’ve had a lot of rain lately.

Bruce-as a DS-I sailor you’ve been seriously inspiring me to do far more with my boat. I always felt it had loads of untapped ability! I wonder if someday you might make a video of how you have yours set up-type of sheeting, barber haulers, one-man spinnaker use, floatation improvements, etc. It would also be interesting to discuss differences between your boat and the typical setup in North America. For instance-my combings are a bit taller and I have wooden floor boards. I also have a two door compartment under the cuddy on top of the floatation tank. Did you simply cut down the combings, reinforce the floor, and get rid of the upper compartments? Thanks again for the videos!!

@brucedyson-smith459

22 күн бұрын

Hi Sean,thank you for your message. My boat was built here in Australia and as there are hardly any around to compare with I don’t class my self as an expert to be able to compare with US built boats.My boat didn’t have any combings when I got it so I added these myself. The cuddy is as I got it also just having the one flotation compartment which forms the bunk base.There were no floorboards either so I haven’t added any,finding the hull strong enough as it is.My hull may be thicker than the US built boats which again I am not really able to comment as to whether you could remove yours.My barber haulers I put on myself from looking at photos of American boats.Also my spinnaker setup is self made as nothing was done when I purchased the boat from the previous owner.You are probably right that I should do a video of my overall setup and will put some thought into it. Cheers Bruce

That should have said " surf alone"

What another epic adventure Bruce! Thanks, I really enjoyed watching that. It brought back a lot of memories. I was surprised how bad the mozzies were there, being off shore, though probably shouldn’t have been as they were terrible at Mungo Brush two weeks ago I’ve done Broughton Island three times in Hobie Island kayak trimarans. In your video at around 12:30 the “two rocks” show Conspicuous (Cons) Cleft which splits Looking Glass Island in two and the hole in the rock is actually the “Looking Glass” the island is named for. On our last trip there in the Tandem Island we had such calm conditions that we were able to pedal through Cons Cleft after stripping the trimaran down to a kayak. I was talking to your sailing mate John about it around the campfire at the epic 27 boat Pulbah Island raid. If you’d like to know what that was like some video here at the 2min mark: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHqtqbqHd7zLdLw.html Also here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6CnqsaIotvXcZs.html Maybe you could paddle your surfboard through next time!

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Great info thanks for that, I was thinking a kayak would be perfect for exploring there on the right day.Will check out your video.Cheers Bruce

Always a joy to cruise with Bruce. Lovely scenery. But I hope you can improve the sound--I couldn't understand or hear much of your commentary.

@brucedyson-smith459

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike,sorry about the sound problem was it the whole video or some of it?

@mikeu5380

Ай бұрын

@@brucedyson-smith459 For me, about ⅓ (maybe the best part!).

Love it - is that dif juz playing in the background?

@brucedyson-smith459

Ай бұрын

Thankyou but not sure what dif juz is?

“He’s motoring, don’t know why”. How often I’ve had that thought. Actually near every time I sail, since I almost always go on unpowered boats. But it’s incredible how many power boats have masts, right?

@brucedyson-smith459

2 ай бұрын

Yes it happens a lot but in this case I know the boat as it turns out and it is sailed usually. The owner is elderly and was just coming out for a fishing trip.

No ...ha that should have said " surf alone in winter" . Damn this spell predict