Sailing to Palmerston Island. Adventures of an Old Seadog,ep 144

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Under sail on passage to Palmerston Island. Once again I run into bad weather. Also known as Palmerston reef this tiny island has only 40 people living on it.
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Boat:
White Shadow is a Van De Stadt ‘Seal’ 36 (11 metres). She is hand made in steel, 2004, with a round bilge (hull) and a modified coach roof. This makes her a ‘one off’ and in my opinion the most beautiful Van De Stadt 36 ever built.

The camera gear:
Main camera is a Panasonic Hc- V770 with a Rode External mic. My old camera is now my number 2 is a Panasonic Hc-v700. Most shots are done with an external mic (Shenggu sg 108) with a sponge and dead kitten attached.
Action stuff and small blogging is done with a Sony Hdr-as30v.
Underwater video Gopro3plus.

Editing:
Final cut pro on a Macbook. Most of the material for each video is filmed over a period of several weeks or so and the editing of each episode is normally done over a day. This process can take longer if original music is used or permissions are needed for copyrighted materials etc. Much time is spent sorting out technical problems. In this case I normally get the help of a younger person who understands computerie stuff!
There are also times when filming, editing and uploading is not possible due to being at sea or in locations with no internet access.

Content:
I have found that filming and releasing material over a period of time is better than doing ‘vlog’ style videos and trying to make episodes out of whats happened in a week, regardless if it’s good content or not. By filming over a period of time I can be more selective in what goes into each video. My aim is to avoid ‘bland and mundane’ and have at least one or two exciting and interesting events in every video. Every video has to be entertaining.

Comments and being at sea:
I love reading your comments. Most weeks Im able to read everyone. I cant reply to everybody but I do read and enjoy them. Keep them coming! There are times that It might seem I'm not on the internet for certain periods, this is normally when Im at sea on passage. While Im out on the Ocean I have completely no communications with the outside World.

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[Jeff-hbqq]

I know these are old videos, but I think this is the best videos I like to watch when you’re dealing with situations and out there alone and how are you gonna take care of it it’s you’re so brave. I enjoy watching videos because I’m disabled and I have a lot of time on my hands.😊

[tomw]

Found this by accident...Love this channel, been addicted to the videos for a week

[servicarrider]

No matter what you are vlogging about I always seem to learn something I didn't kknow from you. I like that.

[.copblank]

Barry, seeing you wearing the safety gear makes it easier to enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[-Opiate-]

You are KILLING IT ALWAYS BARRY!!! Nobody else id rather have out living the good life while the rest of the world is lockdown. GET IT BOI

[lawrencegleason]

Great to see another SeaDog adventure! Muchos gracias, as they say in Poland.

[billhanna]

Your in the best place - At sea ..The whole worlds gone mad . fair winds my friend

[bryanhebden]

Why is there one creep on here giving it a thumbs down? If you don't like it, move on with your negativity, it's not appreciated.

[robertland]

Barry, with world lockdown being what it is, MORE VIDEOS IS MORE BETTER!!!! Love the adventure, don’t worry nobody will think the videos are boring, it’s always great sailing with you.

[peterswatton]

I sailed there in 1989. A beautiful place and an awful mooring ground, no moorings then just hanging on the hook with lots of jobbel coming out of the pass and a big sea dumping spactacular waves on the reef. Bill Marsters took me netting in the lagoon and I was bumped over by a reef shark. A small English 23 footer had got into the lagoon on a high tide and with the locals in the water pushing him between the coral heads. He was very smitten with the local teacher. Good days.

[MrBullitt]

Another excellent video. Cliffhanger for sure.

[Tampo-tiger]

Barry, you are really charismatic. I don't give a monkey's if you're being upbeat in your chat or gobbing off a bit about irritations, it's all well-meant and interesting, and your overwhelming spirit is that of positivity and delight. 
I'd never heard of Palmerston Island, and a lot of the other places you've visited that have direct connections with British explorers of the 18th and 19th century.
It's great to enjoy the musings and commentary of the familiar, friendly face of a level-headed, decent English bloke, so much like so many of us. I always feel like I've arrived home when I watch one of your videos.

[iveywin]

Going steel was a strong move! Liking the Pacific rollers and the duck tape on the knee! Another great episode Barry!

[mhn]

i do not normally comment, I have nothing to add really. I have watched you for a long time now, man I love what you put to video. Thank you very much!

[Seawizz]

Looks like the kind of place you would only go to once. Those moorings are wide open and don’t look very comfortable even on a good day. Thanks for bringing us there Barry.

[MrMichaelcurran]

Great sailing weather, high seas and a betting wind. And a head a Atoll not French, a reef surrounding a beautiful little hide-ay-way. A your a lucky man. No COVID-19 here!

[davehollander]

That ride ashore with Edward was totally EPIC!

[teamdasdstudio]

What a ride in! Hope you're time as Robinson Crusoe (with company) does not need to be too long! All the best Barry, stay safe, stay strong, Franziska

[dalsie]

Of all the people I watch sail around the world its Barry's book I'm looking forwards to reading in the future. Solo and hardcore raw man's a legend

[isnoo]

I am hoping you are somewhere safe sitting out this horrible patch of our lives. Be safe mate - soooo looking forward to more of your adventures.