WE'RE MOVING IN THE RAIN AGAIN | MOORING OUR LIVEABOARD SAILBOAT | PAGO PAGO HARBOR, AMERICAN SAMOA
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- We finally get to close this chapter of our lives where we're wondering where we'll call home and if we can figure it out in time.
In case you didn't see our part 1, we received a letter informing us that we had 9 days to be disconnected from the dock, here in Pago Pago Harbor. With no available moorings and being in the middle of cyclone season, we didn't want to take any chances.
We were able to get it all figured out with help from so many great people here in American Samoa and we're settling into our semi-permanent home. Watch what it took to get us here.
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00:00- Introduction
01:58- We Got a Dinghy
03:37- Our Water Catchment System
05:29- Tied to the Quarantine Buoy
06:23- Moving in the Rain
09:43- Transition to Living Off the Hook
12:23- Laying Our Mooring
14:04- Untying
16:22- Moving in the Rain Again!
18:32- Our New Spot
21:43- Tofa Soifua
Glad things are going better. You guys are great role models for your children. ..Yes it was hard and stressfull, but you showed perserverance and courage. got it done! awesome!
Thank you ☺️ It’s good to be settling in.
You guys are doing great!
Life off the dock is very rewarding once you get accustomed to its challenges.
My input...
1. Smartest thing you ever did throwing away that inflatable...i knew when i saw you trying to repair it that it wouldn’t end well for that dingy.
2. New dinghy is perfect for the harbor and calm anchorages...careful not to bang your boat with it!
3. Outboard engines will ALWAYS let you down when you least expect it...plan for it. Have a handheld vhf that comes in the dinghy with you.
Also a kayak is great for solo trips to shore since it can be used in the wind on those days when you run out of sugar and the outboard is dead.
4. A ‘watermaker’ would make your life heavenly...especially since the water around you is so clear...the filters would last a long time between service. The sailing channel ‘sailing emerald steel’ once did a video showing exactly how he built his own, at a fraction of the cost of a commercial unit, which was still working perfectly many years later.
Wow, thanks for the input! Kayaks aren’t always available on-island, but we were able to get one just about a week ago. Although our whole family can’t fit on it, it’s nice to have some sort of back-up.
Our boat came with a water maker, but it sat for too long and the membrane dried up. It’s on our list to either get a new membrane or rig up a completely new system, it just hasn’t moved to the top of the list yet. We’ll check out Sailing Emerald Steel though, it would be helpful to see how someone else did it. Thanks!
I love you guys so much. You bring light to the Universe. Love and light. xxx Im crying now.......ok.
Awww, thank you❤️❤️❤️
Hi AmSam Fam, you have a strong little assistant there! Good job Kip helping mom out, hope all goes well with your new spot!! Tofá soifua and alofa atu!
Thank you! Kip really is a great helper ❤️
I really commend you and your family for doing somthing that most of us can only dream of. You really are learning as you go and I'm sure in 5 years from now you are going to say " What the hell were we thinking!" But wouldn't do any other way!
🤣🤣 We figure we’re either going to never want to leave boatlife or never want to step foot on another one. Only time will tell 😂
I was astonished to see that your boat's name is Odile, that is my first name and outside of France, it is pretty rare. Blessings to you!
You guys are amazing , Try to get out and visit some of our island beaches and views , You guys might like it , Also visit the Manu'a island now that's is true paradise , Especially the island of Ofu and Olosega , They have a marvelous white sand beach and blue water with lots of fresh seafood and the people are so friendly and supportive , They provide you with free foods and their beautiful smile .
hahahaha, in the 1st 30 seconds I photo bombed you! I went by in my dingy.... Nice video... Especially the guest appearance by yours truly. !
Haha, I have a feeling you’ll make more appearances in these 😄
SOOOO happy to see that new dinghy! When I first saw how much glue you were having to use on the old one, it was clear it was going to have to wind up where you put it. Anyway, good job all around! I love when you said “it’s all part of the adventure”. I nominate that as AmSamFam’s personal maxim. ❤️
Haha, LOVE IT!! ❤️
It’s really cool to see you guys go through the struggles, learning the ropes and everything, it’s inspiring to say the least. Thanks for taking us on your beautiful journey so far!
Sometimes I worry that no one actually wants to see these struggles, so it’s good to be reminded. Thanks ❤️
Another great video!!!!!!! Love our AmSam Fam...God bless!!!!!
Hey you showed my dads boat the white one! 3:30
Awesome glad yo guys got situated. By the way, you have a front row seat to see the fautasi ( long boat) race this year. Make sure you get a good video of that event.
Yall are courageous!!! Braving the storm!!!! So glad things are working out for yall
Thank you ❤️❤️ You’re always so supportive!
Yay!!! Im so glad you guys have a solid functional tender! That is going to make a huge difference on your life. So happy for you guys on that. Good job!
Hello I just want to say how incredible your family is! Your patience is amazing I am striving to be like you both! Congratulations on the move on the boat I hope all goes well praying for your family 🙏
Enjoying the warm weather video, here in Ohio We are on aa winter weather advisory with Snow on one side of our city and freezing rain and sleet on the south. I am thinking 'we' wish we were there.... keep up the great videos on the trials and tribulations of life with AmSamFam.
Awesome adventure, Am Sam gang!
Thanks!
Wow, hope things get better for you folks. The disadvantages of living on a boat. Sending you and your familiy alofas ♥️
Ha, that’s true. Thanks ❤️
I like the progress that you guys are going into. Another great video would be the kinds of knots that would help out with having a boat/ship.
Great suggestion. Nate is really good with those, so that would be a great resource for all of us 😊
Can you talk about a typical day living on a sailboat? I'm curious about how much more time and effort goes into doing the basics of everyday life like showering, using the bathroom, getting rid of trash. And on the subject of trash, living on an island, where does the trash and human waste go? You are a strong and adventurous family!
Do ur kids ever get bullied at faigaitua? A good school that they can go to is manumalo acadamy .
I see a future Harbour Master in young Kip.
How did you guys get a boat? Thats terrific!!!
Hope you guys are good 👍 and get help from our local community 👍. Be safe.
Yes, so many people have been very helpful ❤️
Talofa family, so sad you guys have to put up with all these nonsense.. why don’t the government utilize all spaces all around the beautiful Pago harbor and build Some civilized harbor slips and make money from the harbor slips, just feel sorry for you guys to have to work so hard to do a simple thing like park a boat 🛥 maybe whoever is engineering or Master planning that beautiful Pago harbor needs to be updated..just thinking out loud.Alofa Atu,,Tofa.
🤷🏻♀️ We’re hoping this new dock extension will have some real slips for sailboats. It would make so much sense, like you said, revenue for the harbor.
It’s so sad that it can be a world class harbor, after all it is the main source of income for your island home.
You chose the lifestyle, and AmSam....suck it up people you are in paradise! By the way, di you guys ever post how much money you take in donations? The good people of Samoa need the donations!!!
These guys aren't asking for donations. What they are doing is making a product. People show they want it by watching, buying the tourist guide or branded merchandise. This all takes a lot of work and they give up a lot of privacy in the bargain. And I'm not disagreeing with you on the point that many people need help right now. Samoans included.