Happy New Year! (Patreon)

Hi guys!

Ava and I had a quiet evening, but I'm proud to report we managed to stay up until midnight! A not inconsiderable feat of willpower. We're usually in bed by 22:00 (10 pm).

2022 is off to an exciting start. The installation of our watermaker! There are only a couple of expensive tech projects left aboard - the watermaker, dive compressor, and possibly air conditioning. The watermaker will give us the freedom to stay at anchor for almost an unlimited amount of time. It will also mean being able to shower in freshwater on our Atlantic crossing. It's going to make a big difference!

We're planning on significantly improving our video capturing capabilities. I've been nervous about transitioning into more sailing videos rather than DIY. It's unfamiliar territory. I know it may sound silly, but I don't know how to shoot the sailing stuff. Ava and I have had many chats about what to do. We have some ideas, and as part of that, we need more cameras, a better low light setup, and a more up-to-date drone. It's not going to be an instant transformation, but we have some cool ideas for making the sailing videos flow better and be more enjoyable. Terrifying and also exciting! :)

In one of the posts here on Patreon, I explained why Jokull (my dog) stayed in Denmark. I've been hesitant to talk about it in a YouTube video for two reasons. 1) It was a tough decision, and I still miss Jokull - talking about it is not fun. 2) I'm sure there are going to be some mean comments claiming that I have abandoned Jokull. It's not going to feel good reading those comments! There is no doubt in my mind that staying with his girlfriend was the best decision for Jokull, but that doesn't mean that it was an easy decision or that I still don't miss him.

I hope you had a fantastic start to 2022! Thank you so much for your support! Stay safe :)