Sailing Doodles fire

[Pelagic]

It seems like everything these days relating to sailing media is on steroids.

From Americas Cup to cruising YouTubers.... Doodles follows the same formula of creating drama and buxom eye candy to grab your attention.

The business plan for all is to create empathy and then financial support to make all the documenting work worthwhile.

Doodles started out honest, got cute, then stereotypical in order to define an "American East Coast" Brand, geared towards the New York mindset of a male hustler in Paradise.

Then as more clicks and donations reinforced his brand, Bobby becomes a caricature of that Brand, so not suprising that many view him as slippery .

Supporters put him up on a pedestal so that now as reality unfolds, critics unload on the percieved hustle, while others just shake their head at the diversity of human perceptions.

I only watch those whose personalities I like, since I've been there, done that.
RAN, SSL, UMA or others that have interesting refits.

Delos, Vagabond also have become caricatures of themselves, but their brand is well done

[capn ken]

Originally Posted by Jcolman

This is how he earns a living...making videos about his sailing life. His biggest mistake was not declaring the easten US as his sailing area with his insurance company. He was supposed to be in the Carribbean but you know...Covid. So his insurance company has denied his claim. He's losing a lot of money on his boat. I prefer to give the guy a break and wish him well, but that's just me.

definitely wish him luck .Insurance companies can be tough to deal with
!

[capn ken]

Originally Posted by Pelagic

It seems like everything these days relating to sailing media is on steroids.

From Americas Cup to cruising YouTubers.... Doodles follows the same formula of creating drama and buxom eye candy to grab your attention.

The business plan for all is to create empathy and then financial support to make all the documenting work worthwhile.

Doodles started out honest, got cute, then stereotypical in order to define an "American East Coast" Brand, geared towards the New York mindset of a male hustler in Paradise.

Then as more clicks and donations reinforced his brand, Bobby becomes a caricature of that Brand, so not suprising that many view him as slippery .

Supporters put him up on a pedestal so that now as reality unfolds, critics unload on the percieved hustle, while others just shake their head at the diversity of human perceptions.

I only watch those whose personalities I like, since I've been there, done that.
RAN, SSL, UMA or others that have interesting refits.

Delos, Vagabond also have become caricatures of themselves, but their brand is well done

sex sells !

[Joh.Ghurt]

Originally Posted by Pelagic

Delos, Vagabond also have become caricatures of themselves, but their brand is well done

I find that Delos and La Vagabonde pretty much destroyed their brand. Delos became more or less a couple sailing with a baby with Kazaa looking more harried with each episode. La Vagabonde lost its charme quickly once when moved onto the catamaran.

Another interesting one is Gone with the Wynns. When you look at their first episodes and compare it to their current, it is dramatic how unkindly a life on sea can age people. And in this case, he's a professional photographer, she was his model / make-up artists. Patrick Laine or Erik Aanderaa have less to fear in this department than the YouTube ladies.

[valhalla360]

Originally Posted by capn ken

Insurance companies can be tough to deal with
!

Sure can be...when leave the area of coverage and try to put in a claim.

[S-V SAGA]

Originally Posted by DougSabbag

That is incredibly disgusting. First, that he asked, but then, that people gave it to him. While the beautiful lady: the CT56 goes to hell..... That is the ultimate obscenity. Only 12 CT-56s were made. That he disrespected, abused and finally trashed such a fine sailboat is obscene.

I agree. Somebody bought a great boat.

[Derych]

Originally Posted by flightlead404

Exactly quality content GW. But if you’re doing a couple of high quality well edited videos on your selection process, the installation, what went wrong/well, lessons learnt etc I’m in for $5.

You’ll spend way more time on the videos than the genset. LMK when the videos are up.

Yes, apparently an hour of filming produces just a few minutes of content - and editing, particularly the sound, is really a full time 8-hour day job at one video per week.

[DeValency]

Originally Posted by DougSabbag

He isn't sailing anymore!!! HIS choice!!! He used the donations for his sailboat issues, to buy a Hatteras - 'bait & switch'.

thought of donating until reading this... why would anyone support a floating RV - or more of a self propelled trailer?

[Jdege]

Originally Posted by HighTemp

Frankly, I have no idea why anyone would invest in someone else's dream. Invest your time and money in achieving your own dreams. You can watch his videos for free.

Uma makes more detailed information about their plans and refits available to Patrons.

They've done a fair number of projects over the years, many unique to them. Their YouTube videos show what they are doing, but are short on details. I'm seriously considering joining the Uma Nation just to gain access to the extra info.

[Jcolman]

Originally Posted by Derych

Yes, apparently an hour of filming produces just a few minutes of content - and editing, particularly the sound, is really a full time 8-hour day job at one video per week.

I spent my career producing television, marketing, documentaries and instructional videos before I retired. You are correct in assuming that it's a full time job producing a 12-20 minute video per week.

[jjonyj001]

Poor guy, needing donations so he can keep sailing

[jjonyj001]

Poor guy, needing donations so he can keep sailing.

[DougSabbag]

Originally Posted by jjonyj001

Poor guy, needing donations so he can keep sailing.

FYI: He accepted the $$$ for that concept but bought a Hatteras with that money.
So... he is not a 'poor guy', he is a FRAUD.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by DougSabbag

FYI: He accepted the $$$ for that concept but bought a Hatteras with that money.
So... he is not a 'poor guy', he is a FRAUD.

Or... is he a guy who found out he can't sail for $h1t so figured he'd opt for a three wheeler..

[DougSabbag]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Or... is he a guy who found out he can't sail for $h1t so figured he'd opt for a three wheeler..

Regardless of his sailing abilities, he financed the purchase of a Hatteras from contributions based on the need to repair the damaged sailboat. I know I would be pissed off if I contributed to help repair a sailboat and my contribution was used to buy a motorboat.