An Epic Adventure FIVE YEARS in the Making.. Sailing to ALASKA |A&J Sailing S4E1 Cruising to Alaska

When we set out to find a sailboat five years ago we dreamed of sailing here.. to one of the world's last true wilderness frontiers. 365 million acres of jaw dropping beauty that will leave you speechless.. a stunning dreamscape sculpted by extreme natural forces of fire and ice.

We invite you to join us on a journey half a decade in the making aboard our small and humble fiberglass sailboat... the most remarkable adventure of our lives, Sailing North to Alaska

A&J Sailing
Exploring far reaching fjords & remote anchorages of the Inside Passage charting a course North to Alaska (slowly), we're a Canadian Aussie duo documenting an adventure-based alternative life off-grid on a small 'no-frills' sailboat, Uintah! Adventuring off the beaten path with the purpose of living a more sustainable, self-sufficient life connected to nature. SUBSCRIBE! Join us on the journey North!

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~We recognize & are grateful to the Kwakwaka'wakw and Nakwaxdax'w people, as cultural & environmental stewards of the lands and waterways on which this film was created, here in the traditional unceded territory of the Namgis First Nations (Yalis BC) and Nakwaxdax'w (Blunden Hbr) ~

WHO WE ARE
Ahoy! We're Allison & James 👋 a Canadian Aussie duo who left the conventional life behind to live an adventure-based alternative lifestyle here in the Pacific Northwest! Continually chasing our dreams of adventuring off the beaten path & living a more sustainable, self-sufficient life.
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[mikeh]

I love how authentic you two are, and how your videos don't just skip over any tribulations. The teaser footage of Alaska looks stunning!

I've been following your YouTube channel for almost two years now, and it's always such a pleasure to make myself comfortable, sit, relax, and watch. Thank you, guys. You're one of the best sailing channels out there. Thank You.

[cuocsonglangnoigogang]

And I am amazed by your adventurous spirit and unwavering determination. Your journey, half a decade in the making, showcases your passion for exploration and love for the seas. Your storytelling and camaraderie with A&J Sailing inspire us all. And I am Floating Village Life

[francinegolbeck]

Ok on the Glow Plugs, Macerator pump, usually draws 15 to 25 amps when loaded, when unloaded around 10A, we got a 30A analog ammeter with Shunt plus got a 30A 12V automotive relay and put the toggle switch and ammeter on the Nav Table. A small toggle switch controls the 30A relay that switches in the Macerator Pump and the Ammeter showed us how hard the pump worked and when the tank was empty. Ammeter+ Shunt from Amazon at $ 20.00, very nice videos, keep it from Sechelt BC.

[markhoene]

Your videos just keep getting better and better!

[gertboerman]

Great episode again. saw steering handsfree without an autopilot. One off the numerous advantages of a tiller.

[FComputerServicesWestKelowna]

Ahoy! I'm glad you've gone down to the Seas again. ⛵️

Allison, your narration is fantastic. You remind me of the narrator that was used for the documentary series Canada: a People's History. (Maggie Huculak)

I agree; you guys handled that problem very well. It is common for new sailors to do just what you didn't do: panic. I can't wait to see what you do with all the latest equipment.

Oh! And get those lifelines back on! Sheesh 😮

[meestahwah]

Wanted to weigh in on the 50 amp breaker. It isn't redundant. The larger wire from the buss bar to the dc panel can carry more amps than the smaller fused/breakered branch circuits. The 50amp breaker will trip if that larger wire shorts. You done good!! I am so looking forward to your Alaska episodes. Cheers to you both.

[BuildingSYMistress]

CONGRATULATIONS on casting the tethering lines after all of your hard work efforts!
Your Northern Alaska trip sounds and looks fantastic - your aerial photog. looks really great!
WELL DONE and all the best ahead!

[daijones]

Good to hear a heavily disguised Kiwi in the crew.

[rimasmeleshyus]

Beautiful video, Alaska, one of the best sailing ⛵️ in the world 🌎

[DeeBarrymore]

Glad you're back on another Alaskan adventure. Love the new look inside your yacht and only 30ft? Wow. I'd love to do what you're doing. One day maybe. I have my passage plan worked out already just in case I do. will be following you every step of your way.

[peterstace]

Great to see you guys are off on another epic adventure. Thanks for sharing. See you next week.

[DieselHopeless]

Great video! Looking forward to watching the summer adventures! The boat is looking great! Lots of wonderful upgrades that make the experience even better.

[lecaton]

Awesome production! Well done. SV Brooklyn Salish Sea

[robertgold]

Definitely Winning…. Thanks for sharing the ups, downs and sideways action 🙏

[brianhockenstein]

woohoo you're off!! what an adventure and what an amazing job on telling the story, nice one!! now show me icebergs!!!

[MrHogadog]

I always enjoy watching your shows.😊 Great emergency handling of the fire too!

[matttremblay]

With great lithium…..comes great responsibility lol. Glad the damage was limited.

[basildraws]

11:10
Yeah, rushing around getting off the dock is prime error time. This happened to us just a couple days ago:

Moored at a visitor’s wharf for the night doing some minor fixits and chores ashore. Pulling out this morning, forgot that I’d neutralled the prop shaft. Bit of wind pushing us off the dock in the direction I was intending to go, so didn’t notice that I wasn’t under power, just throttling a neutral motor… until!!! I needed power and steering and there wasn’t any! Pushed the throttle a bit too hard and it SNAPPED! Now I’m drifting directly into the occupied finger berths across from us with no control. Kill the engine and raise the alarm. Boaters across the way fend off! Amazingly, with our gaff and the help of some old salts on the dock we eased Aloha III into a berth with NO damage. Well done to Mellissa who sprung into action on the gaff and then BY HAND! And a huge thanks to Don, Bob, and Warren for taking my dock lines and saving us from a huge insurance claim.

Lesson: double check your launch list, have your anchor ready to drop, gaff at hand, and do all your regular maintenance!

p.s. it was the throttle cable. Easy fix, underway in 15 mins.