followtheboat | David Johnston | Activity https://followtheboat.com/members/davidj/activity/ Activity feed for David Johnston. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:38:06 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 e86161dafaaca73281cbf3ff8ea2008f David Johnston posted a new activity comment https://followtheboat.com/what-are-your-thoughts-on-these-logo-ideas/#comment-185418 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:52:46 +0000 I still think your boat should remain a primary focus of the design. You could also consider including a lock, bridge, or mooring. Or maybe not! Maybe you just focus on a unique or interesting element of the boat rather than showing the whole thing (e.g., the rudder, wheel, pattern of portholes, etc.). I just feel that your boat should feature…Read more

In reply to - Jamie wrote a new post What are your thoughts on these logo ideas? Our ‘two sails’ logo has become so synonymous with followtheboat that we’re in no rush to change it. It is a little misleading, however, since […] […] ]]> 8dea5273e0ec280cda42c02798980b67 David Johnston posted a new activity comment https://followtheboat.com/could-our-last-sail-be-the-best/#comment-185387 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:20:20 +0000 It’s bittersweet to watch this knowing that it’s probably your last sail on Esper. I’m glad it was a good one!

In reply to - Liz wrote a new post Could our last sail be the best? As you will all realise, we’ve been a little bit busy these last few weeks. Things are moving so fast at followtheboat that we haven’t had a minute to […] […] ]]> ad10323b9872e2bbe891af8a79c61f0f David Johnston posted a new activity comment https://followtheboat.com/its-no-longer-a-secret/#comment-185380 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:17:20 +0000 Good luck with the sale! I hope you enjoy and make the best of this period of transition and the new opportunities that are now open to you.

In reply to - Liz wrote a new post It's No Longer a Secret! We announced it privately to you last week, but the rest of the world will know on Sunday… If you’re interested, click the image to see the […] ]]> 478e9060735359a1c37842dccd7297ca David Johnston posted a new activity comment https://followtheboat.com/follow-jamies-progress-with-the-royal-photographic-society/#comment-185373 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:30:43 +0000 I wasn’t aware Jamie had a photography-specific Youtube channel. Thanks for the link!

In reply to - Jamie wrote a new post Follow Jamie's Progress With The Royal Photographic Society If you watched my presentation to the Royal Photographic Society a few months ago, you’ll know that I’ve been working on a few … Re […] ]]> c94420fe78c5e5f8caac125b8aff71b7 David Johnston posted a new activity comment https://followtheboat.com/decommissioned-watermaker/#comment-185336 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:29:44 +0000 I hope you’re back to making your own water soon!

In reply to - Jamie wrote a new post What Happens When Your Watermaker Is Decommissioned? I’d noticed recently that our watermaker, a Schenker 30, was not producing enough water. Moreover, the bulge pump was running every half […] ]]> 5c42d4acb8c22a227b28a51e4b681378 David Johnston posted a new activity comment https://followtheboat.com/what-is-this-piece-of-navigation-equipment/#comment-185337 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:27:53 +0000 Perhaps it’s a steampunk autopilot system.

In reply to - Jamie wrote a new post What IS This Piece Of Navigation Equipment? I’ve been working on a personal project lately. It’s something I’ve been meaning to do for the last 40 years but haven’t been able to because of my […] ]]> 7bd7c602b5da0890e423d054a276e7d0 David Johnston replied to the topic Ep 323 Jamie's quest for cash in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8742/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:09:16 +0000 I thought this was a great episode. The mission was a total failure, but it was nice seeing that Jamie kept his spirits up and had some fun and random encounters along the way. That’s what traveling is all about, I think!

]]> 0 a3288115d1f548b192045de5cfd659ef David Johnston replied to the topic Ep 319 Muck diving the Lembeh Strait in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8728/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 21:35:01 +0000 Wow, you really got some great footage and stills in this episode! Liz, you did a great job with the voiceover, too. It’s nice to have explanations and species names to accompany the footage since I am far from a marine biologist πŸ™‚

]]> 0 037ae32d2877dbc824409028b7c66e86 David Johnston replied to the topic New Season, New Direction in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8720/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:32:19 +0000 It sounds like you have a lot of new episode material coming up with all your maintenance work πŸ™‚

 

On the chat front, I don’t use WhatsApp because it’s a Facebook/Meta product and I try to avoid them. I’d prefer to stick with Signal or something else that’s independent. I like that Signal is always E2E encrypted, relatively private, and not…Read more

]]> 0 0a69d87867ef10f0c4c7aa8dde68dea5 David Johnston replied to the topic Have You Just Secretly Bought A Boat?! in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8677/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:33:27 +0000 The forums are currently fast enough for me and performance doesn’t currently seem to be a big problem (though I’ve got fast internet and computers). However, I also don’t use (or care about) any “advanced features” of the software. I really only visit the FTBMates landing page and check the areas to the right that show recent replies and new…Read more

]]> 0 1aa3bcfe3c9d3033896971960219c73b David Johnston replied to the topic Ep 312 Where the hell are we? in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8671/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:00:43 +0000 It’s great to see that you were able to make it back to the UK, especially after your last podcast where you mentioned how hard it had been to be away so long due to the COVID situation the past few years. I hope you have a great time with family and friends, and I also hope you get your laptops fixed (or replaced)!

]]> 0 c3a5f5ba59e9be54056a693f36b7e670 David Johnston replied to the topic Ep 310 Beauty and the beast in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8664/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:04:38 +0000 I could feel your pain in that counter-current motoring at 1.5kts. It’s too bad you could just get off the boat and walk the rest of the way! πŸ˜‰

]]> 0 6ef48b1f6ca548fdcc374e500c1e87c5 David Johnston replied to the topic Casting Off 019 | Sailing Highs & Lows in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8640/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:07:06 +0000 [quote quote=51933]Not managed to start our sailing adventure yet however can we just say that you both look well and Liz’s short blonde hair I looks great. Cheers MacandMam.[/quote]

I can second that. Jamie, I hope your weight loss is intentional and not due to the recent stress you mentioned! I also commented on Youtube, but I hope you’re a…Read more

]]> 0 698aaeacd50f09d3dc0a0b7480668800 David Johnston replied to the topic not getting emails of new videos in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8626/ Mon, 23 May 2022 21:43:44 +0000 I’ve been getting email updates from FTBMates every Thursday (US Pacific Time) like clockwork, though I try to wait to watch the advance viewing episodes until they’re publicly available anyway because I prefer to watch them on my TV and it’s a hassle to get to the unpublished videos there (that’s not a complaint!) πŸ™‚

]]> 0 37426973b66b2bcd230e225e8e38c3c3 David Johnston replied to the topic Cruising's Dirty Little Secret in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8551/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:40:10 +0000 I assume you know, but the podcast RSS feed has this up already. I saw it pop up this morning and was pleasantly surprised to see it land early πŸ™‚

]]> 0 d219f0169fd366a240f317633b0ae9fe David Johnston replied to the topic Aiming to speed up website performance in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8550/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:37:39 +0000 Since your recent changes, the site is performing noticeably better for me. Given that the doubloon system didn’t really add much to the FTB experience, it seems like a good trade-off!

]]> 0 247a80d152dc289cd5c57dfe6474051f David Johnston replied to the topic We May Be Offline in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8496/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 23:59:34 +0000 I’m glad to hear you’re going to be able to stay in Indonesia after all. I hope you are able to enjoy the new anchorage and offline time. It’ll provide lots of opportunity to mess with your VHF and fridge πŸ™‚

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]]> 0 d2f0bf3eb10725e158936c987e92b6d4 David Johnston replied to the topic Casting Off 006 | We'll Never Buy a Cat... in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8470/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:21:08 +0000 I’m with both of you on the subject of catamarans vs. monohulls. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, but I feel that if you want to actually be out sailing, a monohull is the only way to go. The added costs and difficulty of finding space in a marina/haul out really throw the balance toward monohulls IMO.

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]]> 0 4f462431651bf9f76ea63c41fef7d89c David Johnston replied to the topic Ep 290 Additional Lithium Batteries Installation in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8442/ Sat, 19 Feb 2022 15:16:38 +0000 I recently installed 8kW of solar and 14.4kWh of LFP batteries on my house (3x 48v, 100a batteries), which I’m loving. We now are completely “off grid” except for when I need to charge my electric vehicle or when we run our AC compressor. Funny enough, our power went out for 2.5 hours at one point after the installation and I didn’t even notice! I…Read more

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]]> 0 7eaa23beaee2a450e7b0a94fb3e907ff David Johnston replied to the topic We have a new name for our podcast in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8351/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:49:34 +0000 I was able to work through Pocket Casts support (finally) to get them to update your feed. It should be good to go now πŸ™‚

]]> 0 68db81cbefda6edfdba64ea40b963e15 David Johnston replied to the topic Ep 288 Preparing to leave Sabah in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8349/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:47:44 +0000 Congratulations on making your escape. I hope you have a safe passage. It’s good you found and are resolving the bilge pump and coupling issues, though how that bolt sheared in the first place is a going concern, I imagine.

I know less about marine radios than you, but I wonder if maybe there’s something going on with the VHF antenna or cable…Read more

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]]> 0 9683171a85f7d6afa4594300d005dbb6 David Johnston replied to the topic Misty Plantation in the forum High-Res Image Downloads https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8329/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:10:31 +0000 Aha, yeah, I’m sure it’s the “de-haze” feature that’s doing that. I believe it part of its effect is to add a bit of blue tint/color. I also agree that it could have something to do with the interaction between dehaze and natural/enhanced lens vignetting. It’s an interesting effect in any case. To me, the image looks quite spooky and otherworldly.…Read more

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]]> 0 43587ba4e2bb1b22c961c689286c11fb David Johnston replied to the topic Misty Plantation in the forum High-Res Image Downloads https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8317/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:07:32 +0000 The color here is interesting. Did you do some sort of cross processing or color balance trickery on it (looking particularly at the blue hues on the edges)?

]]> 0 b353d1f9cfcfdbbaab38e550e5e59746 David Johnston replied to the topic We have a new name for our podcast in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8314/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:50:40 +0000 You’re right, it does look like it’s some sort of caching issue with Pocket Casts (the podcast app I use). It’s not picking up your recent changes for some reason. I attempted to re-submit your podcast URL and it thinks it’s got it, though it’s using an old logo and description and not pulling the latest episode.

 

Pocket Casts thinks your show…Read more

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]]> 0 ef0cc960a2d2d7915e3b493421ee8e02 David Johnston replied to the topic We have a new name for our podcast in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8308/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:17:17 +0000 Nice name, and I love the new (cover?) art. Anyway, I wanted to mention that you should update the RSS link on your Podcasts page: https://followtheboat.com/podcasts/

The RSS link on that page goes to a series from 2009-2010: /feed/podcast/. Your 2012 and 2022 podcast RSS feed is at /category/podcast/feed/.

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]]> 0 fa6959daa3711e255afe60ea3c57bfa1 David Johnston replied to the topic Video podcast 001 - Intro in the forum FTB Episodes Advanced Viewing https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8261/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:59:26 +0000 I wasn’t able to find the podcast by searching on Pocket Cast’s directory, so I was able to find it elsewhere and get it into Pocket Casts. Here’s a link that will help folks subscribe. It has a Pocket Casts button at the top, but Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Castro, and plain RSS links are available if you scroll down:…Read more

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]]> 0 7e31350bb2223cbe1373f82c72f255ef David Johnston replied to the topic Got a question for our new 'video podcast' series? in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8239/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:36:15 +0000

on the spot fine

That also brings up the topic of corruption, which could be an interesting one. I know getting into specifics there is a minefield, though!

]]> 0 1e8d5aae7afce331911986dc80cb135f David Johnston replied to the topic Got a question for our new 'video podcast' series? in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8214/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:07:36 +0000 I have to say that I’m super excited for this. I love podcasts! My only ask is that whatever hosting service you end up using for the audio version, please support RSS so we can consume it easily using any podcast app. I personally really like Pocket Casts. It is probably the #1 independent, cross-platform podcast app out there, and they also have…Read more

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]]> 0 659ae1ee6519c7ece8e9cd48cddecad8 David Johnston replied to the topic We Haven't Forgotten You! in the forum VIP Mates-only Videos https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8172/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:11:31 +0000 I hope the holidays were good to you both, and good luck with figuring out where your next port of call will be. Those new countertops look nice!

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]]> 0 d03f87b2bfaef1c5d0f766d13a986cc0 David Johnston replied to the topic Merry Christmas, You Beautiful People! in the forum Chat with Liz & Jamie (Q&As) https://followtheboat.com/activity/p/8151/ Sat, 25 Dec 2021 04:22:39 +0000 Merry Christmas!

That said: ooooof! What a mess you’ve just described. Omicron has really thrown everyone for a loop, especially with travel. My father is supposed to be flying from Michigan to California tomorrow (Christmas here) to stay for the week, but a lot of flights are being canceled due to sick crew! Even locally, I’ve been watching…Read more

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