These are the most important lessons learned from a 7 year sailing adventure. On one hand it seems like we've come so far but on the other, we've only just begun!
Thanks Charles! No, It's not easy but boy did it teach me a lot. One thing is that I truly do love sailing and also wat you said, there are great things to come.
I am glad to know that you have gotten to a point where you feel you can restart the channel. I look forward to seeing your creative side back on your boat; it was a plreasure to watch you when you were out there.
As long as you are afloat, you have options. No matter how hard it gets, how broke you are, how futile it seems - there is hope. Do not give up, fight for your dreams!
It's amazing and has really made a big difference for me. Who would have thought love and support from people I hadn't met could have such an affect. Grateful for all of you awesome humans. ME TOO!!!
Awesome, you go Joel. I’m sure it’s not easy living with the loss of a loved one so special. So glad you are sailing ahead. Take the joys of the past with you and leave the pain in the distance. The further you move forward the less it will hurt. The future is still the best yet to come. Go get it. Make it happen!
Thank you for reminding me of what an epic journey Bums on a Boat have taken me on. At first the blue man suit gave me pause, but then when you crawled out of it I was relived to see it was Joel coming out of his shell to take on the world, once again. Lets go Baby.
It's been a pleasure taking you along for the ride. LOL I'm sure you were not the only one to be taken back by that but love how you saw it as me coming out of my shell. Without intending to I put that cool bit of symbolism in there:)
Go get it Joel! We can’t wait to see where your next adventures lead 😎 As always Joel thank you for sharing and inspiring through your adventures and showing that it CAN be done by continuing to push through✊🏽
Going harder than ever and I can't wait to share! It's truly an honor to get to share my story and have it inspire and motivate. If anything I know this channel has shown exactly what you say, "It Can be done by continuing to push through" NO MATTER WHAT
Oh how could we forget. So grateful it all grew back somehow! Yes, I have a full head of hair still!!! WOO HOOOOO We are sharing time with Lola and it is working out great. Love that pooch.
Thanks Nolan! They made such a difference in my life and if they could do the same for just one other person this video was totally worth it. Yea, back in the gym like the old days sav 💪
"LIFE" YOU have so many choices to choose from take wise chances and go for it and if that road isn't working for you take another road. HOW EXCITING 🙂 We're all learning. God be with you Joel
Thank you! It's recently come to my attention that the words we use can literally create our feelings and emotions. Hope your not using those words, "heart ripped out" in a similar situation. OOF painful and brutal. My heart was shocked which brought it to life ❤️ Excited to share this next chapter:)
I knew this moment would come. When can talk about your broken heart because it is behind you. You have overcome heart break and are moving on. You have matured into a man of courage. You deserve the best that life can offer. Stay strong and be happy.
Yes, it was not a chapter of my life I could simply ignore. It is a beautiful part of the story and played such a huge role in who I am today. Thank you Gary:) You do the same.
I admired your tenacity, sailing to windward across the Caribbean Sea to Curacao. Your crew had the heart of a sailor, sadly that did not work out, perhaps you will find another kindred soul, wishing you the best of luck.
One of the accomplishments I am most proud of:) Even if it wasn't the smartest of moves. She sure did but it's not sad. I am better because of her and I'll will make a girl very happy.
Good to see your spirit back up in the air...Now, is the only constant in life... Yesterday has gone already and tomorrow never comes... Hang on, there's a song in there somewhere... LOL. Good luck to you on your adventure through life...
Hey Joel....It's your old buddy ( I'm 65 by the way )......With some more free advice.😁.....Well done!!! by the way. You paid homage to the past, without becoming too maudlin. Thats hard to do, and you did a good job......Now forward you go.....Here is the advice for this session. Some of it you may not like, but that's life. No more of the X-girlfriend....No more pics, no more mention of her.....You've got to focus on you, the boat, new places and new friends....I know this may sound harsh, but you can't look forward and backwards at the same time.....Start a go-fund me for the boat A.S.A.P.....Strike while the iron is hot....I'll contribute, and I bet, so will many others...Consider the idea of selling a few charters. If it doesn't work out, or you don't like it. No harm no foul. You just move on with filming your adventures. It's your life....Your boat....And your future...... I'm glad you're taking charge of it....Run your life .....Don't let it run you....Sea Ya!!!!!😉
Thanks for weighing in. This was an important video as I needed to change the old introduction video. I agree as far as moving forward with episodes. As for the plan, it is in motion. I’ll be chartering in the Bahamas learning to sail from lifelong cruisers with over 50 hrs experience while saving up to return to Chak Matay:)
Sending positive vibes, man. You ever thought about picking up island hopping hitchhikers. I see there are some groups on Facebook and the like with people looking to give/get rides. You could give rides with the agreement that they have to share their story about how they got where they are, where they're headed, etc. It would really fit your channel name and might provide some pretty interesting and unique content. Anyway, just dropping a line to let you know there are complete strangers out here that are wishing you the best.
Thanks, my main goal with this video was catching up new viewers well taking the veterans on an epic walk down memory lane. Carrying on! Be happy and healthy
Just checking in.......Where ya at buddy?......Need to hear from you about every two weeks.......Don't let the excitement of your fan base, go unrewarded for too long...... Sea Ya!!!!!!!
Thanks for checking in. I'm preparing for the next big adventure and you will be seeing a lot more of me in the upcoming month. Been doing a lot of work behind the scenes and the time to get back out there is upon us:)
Hello Joel just do it just put one foot in front of the other and don't let nothing stop you. Been waiting for you to get back on you're repeating the sail again it's been a long time coming my friend. Wish you the best watching from Roseville California USA
Hey Joel, Ill admit you had me worried for a while with how low you were (totally understandable) and It is so wonderful to see that smile return, the enthusiasim in your voice and the wild character return that to be honest now that I look back was slipping before the recent heartbreak. Sometimes change is unexpected, its rarely welcomed and it can cause so many hardships and priority shifts but you seem to be coming out the other side now mate and it looks like its for the better. Cant wait to see whats next!
I'll admit I had myself worried. Change seems to be the only constant in this world. It's taken time and a lot of work to come out the other side. There are so many great things that have come out of this. Thank you for checking in on me and offering advice and encouragement. What's next is coming soon:)
Glad you’re back👍good intro now on to more adventures and laughs along the way.Please get a mounted plotter in your up grades,and maybe a solid arch for your solar and for protection from rain and from falling overboard.Good videography and special effects !!!Ive missed seeing you on CZcams 🥴
Thank you! Yes, these are all great ideas for up grades and I have all I need to do each of the except for the solid arch. Working my way back and ill be on the water in less than 2 weeks!
Joel I am proud of you.. I dream of sailing.. I am beyond poor an you've inspired me this morning to not give up on this dream... It's only over when I cease to exist... So I'm here an ready to fullfil this dream... I'd love to sail with you if you ever want guests... An I most of all Joel am inspired by you an the Grit an Moxie you have developed over a life of doing an moving forward!! Your truly amazing .. I literally was just thinking about you... Boom you posted a video!!! I'm to support you!! ✌🏼💗😊⛵ 😘🫂😘
Thanks Donna! You can make that dream come true I promise you. If you want it bad enough nothing will stop you. I’ll be thinking of you when I restore Chak Matay to her absolute best condition yet and she is ready to set sail again.
I forgot how pretty she is. I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to use my "Michal row the boat ashore" comment. Seems opportunity has passed me by.
Good to see you back....I was wondering if you were having a bit of a melt down...Broken hearts don't kill you but they do hurt like hell this I know...Welcome back.
Glad to be back. I may have melted a bit here and there lol. At times I wished it had but now am glad to be alive and have learned so much through it all. Thank you!
Ah ❤️ I love you to Ms Seasailor. Is it possible to love somebody you've never met? OF COURSE IT IS! It just feels right doesn't it!? Bums on a Boat baby
Joel, I've been following most of your cruising journey, wishing I had done it (long ago). I sure hope to see you setting sail again soon, continuing the adventure. Just guessing but I'd say one of your challenges will be *not* rebounding in love. You're young, perhaps, the sea is your mistress for now?
Hi Mark! Thank you for the support. I will be back out there before you know it. Yes that is definitely one of a few I face and I look forward to returning to the sea. A scary but beautiful mistress she would be.
I can not wait! Wish I could be right there along side you! Just glad you're willing take us along!
Thanks Charles! No, It's not easy but boy did it teach me a lot. One thing is that I truly do love sailing and also wat you said, there are great things to come.
What a great summation of your adventures, highs and lows, and your rebirth. So excited for what's to come.
Thanks Jason! You have been a valuable part of the BOAB team. Your always there. The best is yet to come for you and I. Let’s go baby!
🤗🤗 We have all been there Joel, or we are all going there. Don’t hand the key to your happiness to someone else! Real happiness is within in us.
Absolutely positivity. Can’t wait for the new adventures. Looking forward to them
Good to see you back to your old self.
I am glad to know that you have gotten to a point where you feel you can restart the channel. I look forward to seeing your creative side back on your boat; it was a plreasure to watch you when you were out there.
Im so proud of you my friend! I know what it takes to cary on like you are… you’re doing a great job. Rooting for you all the way!
Thank you Captain! I'm proud to call you friend and look forward to seeing you again. Your work ethic and determination is inspiring.
@@Bumsonaboat You've got the same....release the beast.
Yaaass YOU GOT THIS JOEL! IM LIVING FOR IT! Can't wait to follow you living your best life. Lets goooo babyyyy!!!!
As long as you are afloat, you have options. No matter how hard it gets, how broke you are, how futile it seems - there is hope. Do not give up, fight for your dreams!
Excellent video, well done!
Wow! Glad to see you moving on brother. Go sail the world!
So glad you are back doing this as oldie kept watching.
Don’t live in the past . Live for the future and thrive. Let’s go Joel.⛵️
I'm living here and now but it doesn't mean I don't reflect on the past and look forward to an epic future:) Let's go Graham!
So glad to see you again, I was thinking of you and how you were doing, it's good to see your cheerfulness. I wish you all the best
Great job Joey!
What a great metaphor for life
"The road called someday leads to a place called nowhere"
Cheers Warren
Thanks Warren!
Hope alls well. Keep your spirits up, man.
LET'S GO!!!!!!! Glad to see You back Joel. Wow the boat was in shambles! Looks to be in much better shape now. Look forward to the new adventures!!!!
Yea we went deep. Excited to do even more when I return. Let's go! looking forward to sharing with you.
JOEL!!!!!!
I’m pumped to watch this, you’re a natural motivator sir…..fist bumps from Texas 👍🏾
Fist bums and High fives 👊✋
You have so many people wishing you the absolute best. I'm looking forward to your next steps on the road...
It's amazing and has really made a big difference for me. Who would have thought love and support from people I hadn't met could have such an affect. Grateful for all of you awesome humans. ME TOO!!!
Can't wait to see what adventure you have next! We're rooting for you! 🙌
LEGEND!!
Looking forward to the adventures 💙
Takes on to know one!!
It's gonna be good 😁
It has been such an adventure so far. Thank you for bringing hope and joy during the pandemic era. I hope you all the best Joel.
It's been my pleasure! Thank you
That was awesome Joel. I’m so happy that things are better❤ ~Mama Lynn
Welcome back into the light. Woohoo excited to see what you get up to xx
Sure is bright out here 🔆🌝
Go Joel! You’ve always been an epic storyteller, can’t wait to see where this road will lead you! It’s all about that journey!
Miss you guys! Such a pleasure meeting you two in Luperon. Thank you for the support and the reminder. All About The Journey:)
Nice job with this video! Looks like you've been working out! Looking forward to your upcoming adventures!
Thank you! Lol yea I’ve been pumping it a bit. Shaping up for a new role:)
So excited to see what is next for you. ❤
Can’t wait to see you on chak! Stay strong and get to it buddy !!!!
Awesome, you go Joel. I’m sure it’s not easy living with the loss of a loved one so special. So glad you are sailing ahead. Take the joys of the past with you and leave the pain in the distance. The further you move forward the less it will hurt. The future is still the best yet to come. Go get it. Make it happen!
Thank you for reminding me of what an epic journey Bums on a Boat have taken me on.
At first the blue man suit gave me pause, but then when you crawled out of it I was relived to see it was Joel coming out of his shell to take on the world, once again.
Lets go Baby.
It's been a pleasure taking you along for the ride.
LOL I'm sure you were not the only one to be taken back by that but love how you saw it as me coming out of my shell. Without intending to I put that cool bit of symbolism in there:)
great video. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you!
Go get it Joel! We can’t wait to see where your next adventures lead 😎
As always Joel thank you for sharing and inspiring through your adventures and showing that it CAN be done by continuing to push through✊🏽
Going harder than ever and I can't wait to share!
It's truly an honor to get to share my story and have it inspire and motivate. If anything I know this channel has shown exactly what you say, "It Can be done by continuing to push through" NO MATTER WHAT
Excited for what's to come. I support your vision and regardless of where this road takes you, I'll be a subscriber and following along
Feeling lucky to have attracted such solid subscribers! Thank you.
Good to see your back
And that time your hair was falling out in clumps. Carryon Joel go live your dreams and be happy. I hope you got to keep the dog.
Oh how could we forget. So grateful it all grew back somehow! Yes, I have a full head of hair still!!! WOO HOOOOO We are sharing time with Lola and it is working out great. Love that pooch.
Good recovery! Keep going!
Can't stop won't stop!
Good words jolgni, this chap needed it. Someone been pumping it!?!?!
Thanks Nolan! They made such a difference in my life and if they could do the same for just one other person this video was totally worth it. Yea, back in the gym like the old days sav 💪
Best video clip in a long time Excellent !
WOO HOO! It was so fun to put this together and its even more enjoyable to know others are loving it.
Now this is a great episode. To infinity and beyond.
There's a snake in my boot.
"LIFE" YOU have so many choices to choose from take wise chances and go for it and if that road isn't working for you take another road. HOW EXCITING 🙂 We're all learning. God be with you Joel
Isn't it all just so exciting! Same to you ❤️
Oh, this makes me so happy! Go after it, Joel!! The best is yet to come!
Yes, I want to make you happy. Goal achieved:) Let's go baby!!!
Nicely done, glad you are doing better. Nothing worse than getting your heart ripped out.
Looking forward to watching more adventure with you.
Thank you! It's recently come to my attention that the words we use can literally create our feelings and emotions. Hope your not using those words, "heart ripped out" in a similar situation. OOF painful and brutal. My heart was shocked which brought it to life ❤️ Excited to share this next chapter:)
@@Bumsonaboat Joel , I was you many years ago. There's light at the end of the tunnel, fair winds young man. Peace and happiness be with you.
Great to see you Joel!!
I knew this moment would come. When can talk about your broken heart because it is behind you. You have overcome heart break and are moving on. You have matured into a man of courage. You deserve the best that life can offer. Stay strong and be happy.
Yes, it was not a chapter of my life I could simply ignore. It is a beautiful part of the story and played such a huge role in who I am today. Thank you Gary:) You do the same.
God bless you 😇
Love you brother!
Thanks! Love you ❤️
Wise words Joel, keep up the good work man.
If they were life changing for me I figure they can be for others as well. Thank you!
I admired your tenacity, sailing to windward across the Caribbean Sea to Curacao. Your crew had the heart of a sailor, sadly that did not work out, perhaps you will find another kindred soul, wishing you the best of luck.
One of the accomplishments I am most proud of:) Even if it wasn't the smartest of moves. She sure did but it's not sad. I am better because of her and I'll will make a girl very happy.
Hi Joel! Seems we’re all on a journey. I enjoy your positivity, good stuff! 🙂
Hello Miyah! Very true and isn't it just awesome?! Journey on.
Glad to see that your back.
Great to be here:) Love your YT name
Yeah baby! Just bloody go for it! ❤
You would know buddy! I just need to ask myself, "what would Bill do in this situation?" Ah yes, Just bloody go for it!
Good luck.
Good to see your spirit back up in the air...Now, is the only constant in life... Yesterday has gone already and tomorrow never comes... Hang on, there's a song in there somewhere... LOL. Good luck to you on your adventure through life...
It sure is nice a breezy up here. Amen. Brilliant, think there have been hundreds of songs written about that truth. Thank you for coming along Colin!
Hey Joel....It's your old buddy ( I'm 65 by the way )......With some more free advice.😁.....Well done!!! by the way. You paid homage to the past, without becoming too maudlin. Thats hard to do, and you did a good job......Now forward you go.....Here is the advice for this session. Some of it you may not like, but that's life. No more of the X-girlfriend....No more pics, no more mention of her.....You've got to focus on you, the boat, new places and new friends....I know this may sound harsh, but you can't look forward and backwards at the same time.....Start a go-fund me for the boat A.S.A.P.....Strike while the iron is hot....I'll contribute, and I bet, so will many others...Consider the idea of selling a few charters. If it doesn't work out, or you don't like it. No harm no foul. You just move on with filming your adventures. It's your life....Your boat....And your future...... I'm glad you're taking charge of it....Run your life .....Don't let it run you....Sea Ya!!!!!😉
Thanks for weighing in. This was an important video as I needed to change the old introduction video. I agree as far as moving forward with episodes. As for the plan, it is in motion. I’ll be chartering in the Bahamas learning to sail from lifelong cruisers with over 50 hrs experience while saving up to return to Chak Matay:)
@@Bumsonaboat Good on ya man......We're pulling for you.😉
Good luck Joel. Hope you get back to sailing soon.
Thank you. I'll be sailing my pants off before you know it.
That’s right. Go get it. Keep on loving, living and sailing. With God’s help you got this. 😃🖖⛵️
Sending positive vibes, man. You ever thought about picking up island hopping hitchhikers. I see there are some groups on Facebook and the like with people looking to give/get rides. You could give rides with the agreement that they have to share their story about how they got where they are, where they're headed, etc. It would really fit your channel name and might provide some pretty interesting and unique content. Anyway, just dropping a line to let you know there are complete strangers out here that are wishing you the best.
Glad to hear you are healig and still have you dream
That was awesome!
😁
Nice recap Joel, I’ve seen every one of those. Your tenacity is uplifting. Carry on!
Plus you look very healthy!
Thanks, my main goal with this video was catching up new viewers well taking the veterans on an epic walk down memory lane. Carrying on! Be happy and healthy
Doing all I can to be healthy and it is paying off💪 Your doing the same, right!?
Just checking in.......Where ya at buddy?......Need to hear from you about every two weeks.......Don't let the excitement of your fan base, go unrewarded for too long...... Sea Ya!!!!!!!
Thanks for checking in. I'm preparing for the next big adventure and you will be seeing a lot more of me in the upcoming month. Been doing a lot of work behind the scenes and the time to get back out there is upon us:)
Hello Joel just do it just put one foot in front of the other and don't let nothing stop you. Been waiting for you to get back on you're repeating the sail again it's been a long time coming my friend. Wish you the best watching from Roseville California USA
Looking at my return as a marathon not a sprint. Doing exactly what you say, one foot in front of the other. Thank you! Let's go Roseville California
Hey Joel, Ill admit you had me worried for a while with how low you were (totally understandable) and It is so wonderful to see that smile return, the enthusiasim in your voice and the wild character return that to be honest now that I look back was slipping before the recent heartbreak. Sometimes change is unexpected, its rarely welcomed and it can cause so many hardships and priority shifts but you seem to be coming out the other side now mate and it looks like its for the better. Cant wait to see whats next!
I'll admit I had myself worried. Change seems to be the only constant in this world. It's taken time and a lot of work to come out the other side. There are so many great things that have come out of this. Thank you for checking in on me and offering advice and encouragement. What's next is coming soon:)
Living in the NOW. Thanks for taking us along! ❤️😎❤️😎❤️
YES! It's been such a pleasure. ❤️😁😘
❤️
Good to see you’re back on your adventure
Great to be back!
@@Bumsonaboat Now hopefully I can see you add everything I sent you for your boat projects.
Glad you’re back👍good intro now on to more adventures and laughs along the way.Please get a mounted plotter in your up grades,and maybe a solid arch for your solar and for protection from rain and from falling overboard.Good videography and special effects !!!Ive missed seeing you on CZcams 🥴
Thank you! Yes, these are all great ideas for up grades and I have all I need to do each of the except for the solid arch. Working my way back and ill be on the water in less than 2 weeks!
I still laugh out loud everytime I see that fiberglassing the ceiling bit 😂
LOL Great times. We went at that all wrong but all agree we wouldn't have done it any other way.
good to have you back Joel....your energy and out look were missed
Good to be back!
Go Joel. Looking forward to new content. I’ve been watching you from the first episode and I know you are a strong person. 👍👍👍
Oh lets go! An Episode 1er veteran. Thank you for allowing me to share my life with you.
Nice to see u here again Joel, we all have been waiting for you , now get busy the list is a lot bigger now
Joel-recovered. Good job!
💪
Looks like you’re feeling better that’s good👍
MUCH 😁
Keep it up Joel!
Joel I am proud of you.. I dream of sailing.. I am beyond poor an you've inspired me this morning to not give up on this dream... It's only over when I cease to exist... So I'm here an ready to fullfil this dream... I'd love to sail with you if you ever want guests... An I most of all Joel am inspired by you an the Grit an Moxie you have developed over a life of doing an moving forward!!
Your truly amazing .. I literally was just thinking about you... Boom you posted a video!!!
I'm to support you!! ✌🏼💗😊⛵ 😘🫂😘
Thanks Donna! You can make that dream come true I promise you. If you want it bad enough nothing will stop you. I’ll be thinking of you when I restore Chak Matay to her absolute best condition yet and she is ready to set sail again.
I forgot how pretty she is. I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to use my "Michal row the boat ashore" comment. Seems opportunity has passed me by.
Good to see you back....I was wondering if you were having a bit of a melt down...Broken hearts don't kill you but they do hurt like hell this I know...Welcome back.
Glad to be back. I may have melted a bit here and there lol. At times I wished it had but now am glad to be alive and have learned so much through it all. Thank you!
Lets Go Baby ! There's a lot out there !
Let’s GOOO Baby!
Hope you find your future direction , it takes time.
That's the Spirit! Smash it Joel.
BOOM 👊
I agree, " Let's go baby ".
I love you Joel- and love you kept your name in the end
Ah ❤️ I love you to Ms Seasailor. Is it possible to love somebody you've never met? OF COURSE IT IS! It just feels right doesn't it!? Bums on a Boat baby
|Great Green screen animation - and summary of Boab welcome back Joel.
Thanks, I had way too much fun with it 😁 Great to be back.
" Today is the day"
Let’s go!!!!🤘🤘🤘
Hi Joel...Haven't been here in awhile, Were all on a Journey, good to be back..
Mica made the best decision of her life!
Sweet
Here from GBU. Lol 3 years late but hey it still works to this day.
Lol sweet! Love me some GBU.
Everyone...He's back!
Let go the past, look forward!
I agree with letting go but I won't ignore or forget it. Eyes forward ->
way to go Joel!
Thanks!
Time for the return to the Shock! Time to sail the globe.
Joel, I've been following most of your cruising journey, wishing I had done it (long ago). I sure hope to see you setting sail again soon, continuing the adventure. Just guessing but I'd say one of your challenges will be *not* rebounding in love. You're young, perhaps, the sea is your mistress for now?
Hi Mark! Thank you for the support. I will be back out there before you know it. Yes that is definitely one of a few I face and I look forward to returning to the sea. A scary but beautiful mistress she would be.
I like this. It’s kinda cheesy at first but then it really hits.
Lol yea, I was hoping I wouldn’t loose too many in the beginning but I personally love it!
@@Bumsonaboat Its all cheesy, but I'll let this one slide.
😁
Ok it's time to get up and making weekly videos. It's a new start invite some girls for a week or so. 😁🙋♀👩Just to sail.
Just checking in on you. Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope your doing well.
Let's go see new places. I'm ready, are you?
Stop searching for another girl... Find yourself again, Captain.
Yeah man get back to Chak asap
Loved meeting these two goofballs.
I need a deckhand on my Charter Boat in Homer, Alaska if you wanna come make some money this summer.
Appreciate the offer! I already have other commitments.
Well, if anything changes in the next few weeks let me know.
Move forward the past is gone.