Drake,

Just spent the day watching all of your YouTube videos. WOW,.... Great stuff.

I watched the video you linked to first. Had some thoughts, but all in all a very good one! I LOVE the interview with Eric. Tells a story that I think everyone should hear. Never judge someone by the boat they are in. Your first videos show the opposite side.

Then I went back to your start (from NY on, Parts 1 to 6). VERY good story!!! I LOVE the true view of life as a single hander. No sugar coating. You did a fine job. I LOVE the way I can see the real stress on you as time goes on. And the story of the disabled boat is captivating.

Sure does make a case to have a HAM or SSB aboard! To know your boat well, and to know how to and WHEN TO heave to!

I do have a suggestion, if I'm not out of line. I think you need to do a summary of that first trip, then do a bit more editing and spin it to a DVD for sale! I would purchase a copy! It shows a LOT of info, in a very pleasing way, that all of new cruisers SHOULD KNOW about.

THANKS for sharing!

Greg & Jill

By the way, our white cat (Pepper) passed away just before we departed, so yours brought a tear and a smile to our eyes.