25 Comments

  • Thomas Nixon

    December 25, 2013

    Why didn’t you try balancing the boat and rigging up some steering with the
    sheets. A book by John Letcher is great on sheet-steering systems and
    self-made wind vanes. He also designed a great 25-foot, 5500 lb ocean
    mini-cruiser. I built one but never made it to sea. This video makes my
    heart ache for a missed dream.

  • JR Servo

    December 25, 2013

    Nice boat and video. Looking into which windpilot has what to offer.
    See link
    http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?337924-Poll-Best-Windvane-Self-steering-system
    What is your opinion with your Aries?
    You getting to use the windpilot since this voyage?
    Thanks

  • Dana Wade

    December 25, 2013

    As soon as my 34′ is finished Hilo has been my planed destination for
    years. Did you anchor in the harbor or was there a harbor to tie up to ?
    Haven’t seen one driving around the area. Otherwise than that you made a
    great video. Thanks

  • Scott Pulling

    December 25, 2013

    I know nothing about sailing. So how do you keep from hitting things at
    night? Or when you’re sleeping?

  • Tom Hall

    December 25, 2013

    thanks for sharing.

  • Yachts for Tots

    December 25, 2013

    We’re new to the #sailing community and are so thankful for your
    contribution to the wealth of nautical knowledge here on #youtube . Its
    #awesome to be learning while away from the water, here in the office.
    Excited for more!! #newportbeach #yachtsfortots #yachts4tots #501c3 

  • linhearts

    December 25, 2013

    I appreciate your camera work. All shots were focused and steady. Many You
    tube videos are unpleasant to watch due to excessive camera movement.

  • Gonz

    December 25, 2013

    Marvelous work!

  • Thomas Harrell

    December 25, 2013

    Cam you tell me what king of boal ect. ect.

  • sherpajones

    December 25, 2013

    Holy blue ocean batman!

  • kamakiri700

    December 25, 2013

    awesome video 

  • Mark Howard

    December 25, 2013

    WOW, what an adventure for sure!

  • Jett Rink

    December 25, 2013

    A trip I took many times in the late 70’s early 80’s. I worked for a group
    that delivered sailboats. They had a side of the business that would
    deliver boats to Hawaii from North America. The owners would fly over and
    meet their craft and sail around the islands. Most often we would then
    return it to anywhere from Juneau to San Diego.

  • Scott Sanderson

    December 25, 2013

    Great video Patrick … thanks for sharing. So, how long did you stay in
    Hawaii … or are you still there?
    Fair winds and following seas …. best always, S. 

  • Merlin Covlin

    December 25, 2013

    I was looking forward to what you first seen of hawaii and your greeting!

  • Peter IcYou

    December 25, 2013

    Awesome

  • VolDep45

    December 25, 2013

    Thanks for sharing. This video actually explained a lot of questions I had
    about sailing solo and the equipment you need to safely do so.

  • ploneuk

    December 25, 2013

    Nice video Pat. Thanks for taking the time to make it and share it with me.

  • joao luiz rudge encarnacao

    December 25, 2013

    Great video…very explicative..thanks for sharing:))

  • Shane M. Chavez

    December 25, 2013

    AMAZING!!!

  • imajez

    December 25, 2013

    Well I really enjoyed your video, including the music. Will you be making
    another on the return trip ?!

    I’ve just retired after countless decades of work and am fantasising about
    buying a boat. I’m in Wallasey, UK near Liverpool, so might be able to make
    a rather more modest voyage up the coast to Scotland if I decide to take
    the plunge.

    Thanks again.

    David

  • Jay G.

    December 25, 2013

    Patrick, how long did you stay in Hawaii ?
    

  • Joey Coleman

    December 25, 2013

    Great adventure! What time of year did you make the journey? Looking to
    make the crossing on a 1988 50ft wood sailboat, trying to establish the
    very best time to make the journey. Thanks for a great video!

  • Paul Sneyd

    December 25, 2013

    cant hear a word you say . but nice vid

  • Matthew Donley

    December 25, 2013

    Liked it, but felt deprived of seeing your arrival!

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