Alone in a Snowstorm | Winter Boat Life on a 30ft Sailboat
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- čas přidán 7. 01. 2023
- Snowstorm warning!! I was solo this week, and this is the most snow that has ever fallen on our little sailboat home, and this time it stuck! Living on board a sailboat keeps us close to the weather, but we had never seen something like this. An arctic airmass brought unusually cold (freezing) temperatures and turned our marina into an icy-winter-wonderland!
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my life has been filled with loud noise and stress. marines, police officer, business owner, just go go go loud loud loud. i love these moments now. people dont know what being out in this by yourself or someone that also understands can do for your mind heart and soul. the best is silent, falling snow.
I always love videos I see on this channel because they are always energetic and full of adventure, adventures are always good for the mind it’s too bad that most times lack of finance makes them virtually impossible
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You could explore the woods for free and get to learn about the ecosystems and specifically sit still long enough to notice the bugs going on about their life and how everything is hidden in plain sight
Wind rain snow any weather is an adventure. As a 74 year old live aboard even staying warm through the winter is part of the trip. No surrender!.
Love the filming here. Timelapse from the dock with the neighboring boats Christmas lights was awesome. Music choice...ok.. just awesome everything. Thanks for making these.
Thank you for thinking to provide us with views we would most likely never see. Cheers again.
I have been a live aboard for 21 years. Have been through many of these winters with snow and ice. Our docks are floating and have covers over the boats. We have ice and snow so heavy I was afraid it would roll the dock over due to being top heavy. The marina is good about having dock hands shoveling the roof. They push tons of weight off of it. So much snow on the bow of my 43’ Searay cruiser would be down about 8” which is a lot of weight. I guess about 2,000 pounds possibly more. You can’t just allow snow and ice to pile up on boats because they will become top heavy. I’ve gone through the dock water freezing so you have to stay on top of it. The hose gets so stiff you can’t bend it in fear it may crack. I just let mine lay out straight. I blow the water out of the hose after use. As far as heat inside no problem keeping the inside warm. I do have a generator in case the marina dock power goes off. It’s a life you either love or hate. There’s about 5 other year round live aboard boaters on my pier and we all watch out for each other. Probably about another 20 boats with live aboards at our marina. 1,000 boats here overall. Marina staff are here year round and will do whatever they can to make sure we are all OK during the bad days. I’ve been through a direct hit by a tornado that totally destroyed the dock I was on. Fortunately no one was hurt but a lot of severely damaged boats. Mine was fine except some cosmetic damage. The plus of winter is it’s so peaceful. We have security so it’s safe. Someday I’ll move on but until then it’s just a way of life. I do 100% all maintenance on my boat and a lot of my neighbors. If you’re going to live on one it pays to have a lot of knowledge. I wish I had this young ladies talent to video and edit and I would do a video like this.
She is absolutely amazing with a camera and the editing is solid gold. Gillian,maybe it's time to spend the winter months in Florida. You already know that you and Jonas are very welcomed at our condo in Key Largo, Florida. For me. this is one of her best videos, great content......
If it stays cold enough to keep it, just dig out right at the portlights to let some light in, otherwise leave the snow on deck as an insulating layer - think of it as a floating igloo. :) Nicely done video, great audio!!!
Was also the first thing on my mind
Snow is heavy and will put the boat under abnormal stresses
@@Mahalo_83 Not really. The load is very evenly spread out, and the boat is a very robust construction.
Jillian, this video was one of your best 👍 you are living your dream in spite of the storms
I pray that you stay safe and warm 🙏💕💕⛵️⛵️⛵️
Catalina 30 is a great comfy boat, essentially the perfect layout for the size. I wouldn't head out to sea in it, but for coastal stuff it's a nice boat.
A floating igloo springs to mind. In my world having to shovel snow off my boat would be sending me a loud and very clear message. Love your videos and great edits.
Incredible work. I love the phrase enjoying the calm after the storm. Thank you for sharing your private time and life on the boat!
I'm impressed the marina keeps the water on over the winter. Our marina shuts off the water until spring and we need to carry in when we stay on the boat. But we don't have live aboards at our marina (part of yacht club) so that's probably the difference! Wonderful video and hopefully the snow/weather is done for the year but who knows! I haven't seen snow like this in years!!!
I live aboard a sailboat as well a few hundred miles south in Oregon. We had a week of freezing rain with several inches of ice accumulated. Thankfully I was well prepared as it looks like you were as well. Beautiful video of your local scenery and marina.
Have you thought of making a sunbrella cover for your companionway? We have one that hangs from the top and falls over our dropboard. It is great for extra insulation from the drafts but also protects the dropboard from sun damage. It also helps keep some of the rain out. Not perfect but we find it useful, especially at night to keep the draft out! Pretty easy to make except for the snaps - we had to screw some into the fibreglass cover too but worked out in the end!
You create this unique atmosphere of peace... it makes me sit here, ...finding peace. Young Lady, that`s great. Powerful. Thank you so much !
Absolutely wild. Beautifully filmed. Great story. Can’t wait to follow along!!
I absolutely love weather like that.
Snow is one thing. Snow and wind together is a whole other ball game.
'a whole nother'
@@largemarge1603 That's a life changer. Thank you.
OMG! I am never going to complain about the weather whilst working on the boat again!!
Morning Jillian. I’ve always used a plastic dustpan from the dollar store. Won’t scratch the gel coat.
I have only visited Vancouver Island in the summer. It is nice to see Victoria on a totally different perspective. It is a beautiful city in any weather. You great filming make us feel the soul of the place.
I lived in Esquimault from 78 to 81 and I don't think we ever got a snow fall like that, most I remember was about 4"(10cm). That was more along the lines of what you get back home with mom and dad. At least there an the coast it usually melts fairly quick. Hope the rest of your winter is much more be-nine, and treats you more in the normal fashion. Take care, Gillian, be safe and stay warm.
I live in Victoria and know a couple of people who are live-aboards on their trawler down at the marina. Their response to the snowstorm was that it was no big deal but then again, they are former Navy sailors. It's nice to see the storm from your perspective. 👍👍
There is so much at this point in the video 10:20 that I love and I can’t wait to see the rest of it but I had to stop and tell you at this point you are doing some very very nice camera work and I like your editing. Thank you for the hard work and thank you for bringing us along. Now back to your video.
Beautifully shot. I've done van life (as a climber), but even as an ex-sailor I've always wanted to do the liveaboard thing, but never have. You look to be making the most of it - congrats!
It was a lifelong dream to live on a boat, I didn't make it. Maybe in the next one. Why don't you use a snow blower so he doesn't suffer. Great video for us dreamers, may you always be well, with beautiful journeys and great unique moments
So cool to get stuck in a snow-storm and then have to dig your way out, just makes the journey that much more fun and to say that you have experienced it and know how to handle it if you were to get stuck someday on the high north shores in a blizzard. Nothing can stop you now!
A bit more than cool.
I think freezing is closer to the mark.
Being in S. Louisiana i never thought of snow and sailboats together - quite peaceful thanks for sharing
You're making me miss my single-handed adventures on my Catalina 30. 🙂
Wow .... amazing... thank you so much for sharing
Simple. Pure. Gold. The peace came through.
Thankyou for sharing those moments alone with me.
This is why sailors, like birds, fly south for the winter!
Just went thru this last one in tn. It dropped to -3 and I was frozen into my slip for a week. I know when I wake up and my boat doesn't rock.
Wonderful video, Gillian. As a custodian living and working in Victoria, I missed the beauty in the midst of all the shoveling. Thank you for reminding me to look deeper. Happy New Year to you both.
Better than TV! CZcams premium is worth every nickel. To be able to watch this beautifully put together video without interruptions.
I highly recommend a canvas tarp. I use to take my boom off in the winter, and used a couple of 2x4 from the mast to the back stay and a Halyard to hold up the tarp. had a zipper in the side of it next to the cockpit. i also went over the life lines and i put a couple of clear vinyl windows in it. it was great oversized full enclosure.
You have a beautiful sailboat. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I lived on a Sceptre 36 in Toronto during the winter for 3 years!! I know the pain and the good parts.. I'm happy to say I'm off the coast of Florida as I write this comment! On my way to the Bahamas. Yes big dreams and hard work are posible!!
It was a beautiful peek into your life. Thanks for sharing.
My God, it snowed a lot! The boat was loaded with snow.
Congratulations! You are an incredible woman.
Sorry all, I have to say sticking it out in winter on a boat brings out our best self. Way to go! Hopefully most people have had to struggle a bit..glad you are at a dock & have the luxury of electricity, therefore heat in the cabin. (I'm assuming your marina has showers & head during winter) Your videos are great! Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautiful scenery in your neighborhood. Do good, be safe.
Amazing footage. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful life and beautiful scenery..thank you..❤
I always thought about bailing water out of a boat , never bailing snow 😂☕️ stay warm 😃
This video was like a meditation. Calm and friendly. So beautifully done.
Wery nice
Just a suggestion, keep your water hose below somewhere in your cabin.I ⛵️🇺🇲
That’s crazy. If I’m able to get a boat I hope it never sees snow, unless I actual get to traverse the northwest passage. That was, however, inspirational!
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Even with all that snow…..we kind of miss being at the dock with everyone.
Awe we miss you guys too!! Hope all is well!
...heard a series of storms are coming ... maybe buy a plastic shovel.🌨🌨🌨🌩🌨
A broom would also work well for the cabin top and deck.
Post your own video with a plastic shovel
@@Me-fm9zk lib...lol
Honestly, the plastic shovel was just good advice, but trolls will troll.
You need a hand leaf blower on the job. It works really well on snow and much quicker than using a shovel. You just need to do it when the snows fresh. 👍
Great cinematography!
wow - that is some snow fall. We are certainly seeing some weather extremes this year. Keep warm and dry. Keep the video's coming
WoW, what amazing footage.
Great presentation. You're awesome 🙏
Nice job, thanks for sharing this, we all need to keep up the videos to help other sailors and you have some good tips in there,
Ylu should never be alone, i will keep you warm
love that.. leave the snow as it insulates.. ye'r not going to sail anyway.. and .. just be patient.. 🙂cheers...
Looks like your hanging in there. Its been awhile since I've commented but I still follow your channel and enjoy it. I have the Catalina 36 and currently in Bara Mx. wish you guys where here and hope to meet you in the warm country one of these days, Power on and Happy Trails!
How is condensation inside the cabin during this time and how do you heat the cabin? Sooo many questions!
Thank you from ireland for your enchanting video. You put so much work into editing it. Thank you and God bless 🙏
I feel your pain. On Lake Tahoe, my Catalina 30 had five feet of snow on her from the same storm. More is on the way. Great video and editing. You're a pro. Fair winds and a following sea.
Lake Tahoe - Are you on a year round slip or private dock? I was just day dreaming of buying another boat if I could access it on the water year-round.
Thanks for the video, excellent filming!
Hello Blue Moon from rainy Portland, Oregon! I live on a Buccaneer 250 sailboat and really enjoy your channel 💕
Anyone is welcome to answer this question.
Does the marina not freeze? All marinas in my area, NH and ME haul out and freeze over during winter.
I am glad to see you taking care of your boat brooms do wonderful things when you need them usually on a daily bases love your smile keep it up. Christ Jesus loves you!
Thank Heaven winter is over. Life is easier when it's warm and clear. Soon you'll be out sailing again.
I especially loved the ending, listening to the seagulls.
Facinante realización !!! increible la estetica lograda en imagen y sonido colocando en su lugar la belleza la naturaleza y la comunion con el velero, Felicitaciones !!!
Beautifully done, sweet life.....blessings!
Beautiful scenery ! Great music combined with poetic expressions. I really enjoyed watching your documentary. You should be proud of your work ❤ From one to five. I give you five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I’m sorry but I didn’t hear a single word you said. You in those jeans were killing me. I mean, damn. Damn, damn, damn. ❤️
Time to clean the Hull. Algae is at water line. Must be really thick down below. B Safe!
Believe it or not the snow itself is an insulator. The temp of snow is 32 or so degrees. Against your boat it will keep that temp slowly melting from the thermal energy escaping from you hull. It's the same physics that keeps an igloo habitable in deep sub zero conditions.
A broom dust pan makes a great shovel for snow removal on the deck as it doesnt scratch and its easy to maneuver. I was in the same snowstorm in Maple Bay on my livaboard sailboat too. I kept the snow on the decks and cabin top for insulation as well since it was -20 Celsius. Brrr
Good afternoon Jillian . Excellent video with outstanding production values. Absolutely incredible - but of course that's to be expected from a multi-talented offgrid woman such as yourself. Thanks for sharing a look at your life sailing out there in the great outdoors. 😎😊
It's hard living aboard this time of year, I'm glad I have a diesel heater to keep the cold Scottish weather at bay.
FYI: if you put felt on the door grooves where you slide your panels in like weather striping it will help to insolate your cabin. Maybe a summer project.
Admire you being alone on the boat in these circumstances ♥️♥️🥰🥰
Is this Boston or Long Island? Halifax or Toronto? West Coast?
Still have my Christmas lights up too... don't want to take them down yet either. One day it will feel right and will take them down.... enjoy them as long as you want.. :)
Wait for Chinese New Year - Jan. 22
The boat looks so cozy after that snow storm...ahhh...soak it in...
standing headroom on a 30 footer!, as a 6"2 guy with a 30 footer im crying over here
Get yourselves a heavy canvas or heavy sailcloth tarpaulin instead of that plastic one it won't flap noisily. Adding brush seals to your companion way to stop drafts & you could also fit rubber stick on window seals to the edges of your wash boards. Adding wood frames around your windows with VELCRO on them and 3mm clear vinyl as a inner layer would keep more heat in your cabin. Get yourselves some silicone hose and it will stay flexible in the cold weather.
also good bungee cords will help with the tarp
Absolutely, black rubber trucker types with the metal ends. Pinch off the ends with vice grips where they go through the rubber eyelet, keeps them from slipping out when under load.
Wow, I think this has convinced me to get wrap around side screens to connect with spray hood and Bimini for a full cockpit enclosure on my next boat . Best Wishes, and Fair Winds. Bob😮💨🏴
Amazing production. Fantastic soundtrack. As and old sailor I felt as though I was there. You have a real talent
beautiful that would be perfect I think
Small world! Up till last winter I was moored just past the Johnson st bridge from you (behind Value Village)
I did this for 10 years. You are absolutely nuts not to build a cover for your boat. Snow and ice will wreck your gelcoat and your deck and leak inside. Plus the decks will be dangerous. You can build a tent with poly and 1X3s for about $300 and you can re-use the wood year after year. It took me 1 day to put it up and take it down
Love the photography with your choice of music.
December 20th was a heavy dump of snow, liveaboard life can be difficult without a dock within inlets that freeze up
Love your videos , tend to binge a bit though 🙂. I think you are great as a couple . I love it , that you Gillian , are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get dirty ,or use the tool box ! And your fella is great the way he supports you and always seems to listen and consider your point of view . The camera work is great ,and the area you sail in is beautiful ❤
Makin me shiver! Stay warm. Great videoing.
Thanks thanks for the work you have done and for sharing. You manage to create a great atmosphere and a good moood in your film. Congrats :-) And how many comments too :-) One thing, I have not read all the comments above and this may have been suggested before, but use a plastic shovel to remove the snow, not a metal shovel. We all see that you are very careful with your aluminum spade, but sooner or later you will hit the gelcoat and it will leave marks. I always use a plastic shovel here in Norway. A plastic shovel for children is also a good tip for the main or secondary showel.
Beautifully done video!
Winter wonderland? Yeah, we often wonder why we don't leave this land...
Very creative editing with the light out, and the seagulls at the end.
I noticed all the snow is gone in the final scenes, did it melt away in a day or two?
Two thumbs up!
We have fancy things here in New England,we call them gloves and mittens!
Snow is challenging for sure! We are frozen in on our liveaboard now.