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Awesome. Good luck!😁⛵️

Thank you🙏😁⛵️

Thank you!👍⛵️

@@Sailingsandgrownun depends if you are heaving to or fore reaching? As the tiller is already fully to leeward in my video the only way to point any higher on the wind would be to sheet the main in, get some forward motion to generate some water flow over the rudder, which will in turn head you up more on the wind. At which point you are no longer heaving to and become fore reaching. Which at that point you are having to control the main sheet and tiller to maintain that angle. Not making a cup of tea, resting, having lunch, chilling. So naturally, In my boat it sits at the angle shown when hove to. Other boats may lay different. That’s my personal experience with it. 😁⛵️

@@boatedout The whole point of heaving to is to not be at the mercy of the waves at 90 degrees which could potentially cause a knockdown I know you demonstrate that in your video but let’s see you try it in a force 8 ?

@@peterkadelbach7010 nice! What boat do you have? Let me know how you get on. 👍⛵️

@@boatedout currently a 20’ wooden day sailer built in 1943. Super cute like something from a kids book. Not the most practical but both my boys learned to sail in her and I have kept her alive for 25 years.

@@caddysouth8401 certainly cures a lot of issues😁

Thanks!😁⛵️

@@AndyUK-Corrival hey Andy, yes it’s a brilliant product, 2 seasons down and as good as the day I applied it. Very happy with it.👌

@@AndyUK-Corrival thanks Andy, yes the system is still in progress, need to renew all the lines still, and possibly all the cleats as they tend to slip a little. Which is less than ideal. So probably replace both😁 I’d really like to make a nice mechanism on the mast too to help reduce friction.

I tried to add a link to a report "Dangers in the use of VHF for the purpose of Collision Avoidance at sea" (July 2020) but comments with links seem to fail to post.

Hi, thanks for bringing this up. You’ve raised a really good point. From the way I understand it, VHF is strongly discouraged for the purpose of collision avoidance. VHF and AIS shouldn’t be relied upon singularly for collision avoidance. I understand that misinterpretation, confusion, and misunderstandings are risks, especially with language barriers. I’ve done some research and read reports suggesting that up to 60% of collisions occur when vessels don’t see each other until it’s too late, even in fine weather. I haven’t seen the specific report you mentioned, but many reports I’ve come across involve multiple vessels. Two vessels might use VHF to coordinate and avoid a collision, but a third vessel entering the situation can create real chaos and confusion. Some identified dangers in the use of VHF leading to close-quarter situations or collisions are: 1. Distraction: Over-reliance on VHF for extended periods can be distracting and result in losing valuable time that should be used for timely and appropriate action. 2. Language Barriers: Misunderstandings can arise when English isn’t the first language, increasing the risk of collision due to incorrect interpretation or delays. 3. Regulatory Compliance: The risk of collision is further amplified if actions agreed upon via VHF contravene COLREGs or local regulations, creating a false sense of security. 4. Bridge Team Management: Over-reliance on VHF can lead to breakdowns in effective bridge team management, as the crew might assume that VHF communication alone will handle the situation. 5. AIS Limitations: AIS signals can sometimes jump between vessels, especially in busy shipping lanes. This can lead to decisions based on incomplete or incorrect information, particularly in the dark. I often receive calls from other ships asking about my intentions, sometimes mistaking me for a small fishing vessel. My intentions are always geared towards minimizing risk, using all available means. I don’t request course changes, but if channel 16 and the ship-to-ship channels are quiet, I might make a quick courtesy call to say, “Hi, I’m here, and I’m steering well clear. I’m not asking for anything; I’m just being cautious!” I’ve spent many hours waiting to cross shipping lanes, turning back, abandoning, or weaving around to avoid collisions. I even crossed two years ago without AIS. My calls are intended to improve and support situational awareness while adhering to COLREGs and maintaining a constant, vigilant watch. These calls are always well-received, and sometimes they lead to small course adjustments by larger vessels, though I don’t rely on this. I’ve always got a solid backup plan and have identified which vessels I’m passing in front of or behind from as far as 15 miles away. Hope this clarifies my view. Different people have different opinions, and that’s fine. Based on collision reports, COLREGs, general advice, and real-time experience, I’ve found that a courtesy call can be low-risk and often helpful. Especially when sailing in a small boat weaving about.

Thanks 😁⛵️

Thank you!🙏😁

Thank you!😁⛵️

@@christophermccann6529 9 inches 👍⛵️

@@chrisarnell1 thank you🙏👌⛵️

@@lauriebloggs8391 thanks Laurie, glad you enjoyed it. Looks like you are a capable sailor judging by your video on your channel. Are you based out of Harwich? Happy to come for sail with you 😁⛵️

@@boatedout Wasn't aware I had a channel😳!? We sail out of Shotley....anytime you can, just shout!!

@@lauriebloggs8391 you appear to have a video doing over 6 knots in a Feeling 286 with Harwich in the distance on your channel😁 ⛵️

@@boatedout Ha!Ha! A minute on the mobile!!! I didn't know anyone had seen it...a bit of fun!

@@lauriebloggs8391 it’s a great shot! Perhaps you should post a bit more😁⛵️

@@lauriebloggs8391 👌🙏⛵️

@@kikikirk that’s Awesome, have fun and enjoy. Thanks for the comment. 😁⛵️

@@tomchurch7225 ah cheers mate. Was a great trip😁⛵️

My pleasure thanks for the comment 🙏⛵️

@@chrisdavison836 ah hey Chris, how’s it going? Thanks for the comment. Elise is going strong. Gotta change the rigging and drop the keel out this winter. Great boat😁⛵️

@@tommystokholm4698 pleasure thank you for watching and dropping a comment😁⛵️

@@sailingbluedawn hey Chris, thanks for the comment. Still plan to head north at some point. 😁⛵️

Absolutely.........(what "sailingbluedawn" says...)

@@svmischief6149 😁👌👍

@@CrawfordJohnstone thanks Crawford, hope all is well. 😁⛵️

@@joewilliams5396 ah hey Joe, thanks for the comment as always. Glad you enjoyed them. Was great reliving it while editing😁⛵️

@@jackgoresailing thanks mate, yes you should do. It’s a great trip. The festival was awesome. 😁⛵️

@@carlosazevedo4139 you’re welcome thanks for the comment😁⛵️

@@robbuhops2 thanks so much, great to hear- yes the camera work was tough as all filmed on an iPhone 11😁. Was a great trip. Still buzzing off from it. 😁⛵️

@@peterjones-b5b thanks a lot! Love the reference to Sam Holmes. He’s a cool dude. 😁⛵️

@@stevesmythe6387 that’s awesome thank you 🙏😁⛵️

@@bennielaars I tighten the screws from time to time but I haven’t had any more squash out now it’s found it’s happy place. And dry as a bone now too! 👌😁

It’s not quite roller furling but still a good system😁⛵️

Thanks! Dream by day not by night. Or something. 😁⛵️

Thank you! Pleased you enjoyed it👌🙏⛵️

So much fun In a small boat! Although not many luxuries. Cheaper too😁⛵️

@@tombristowe846 I personally would never chance it, I’ll always phone or email ahead to secure a berth. Even if it’s non bookable, like first come first serve. I enjoy the ‘peace of mind’ knowing that they know I’m coming. But I’m sure most places will accommodate you on a last minute basis. Depends if it’s on a busy weekend or an event too I guess. I heard a Dutch boat get turned away and refused entry the other day. Even though there was loads of space. How bad is that. Nearest port is 7miles away.

@@boatedout Thanks very much for getting back to me. Have a great summer's sailing.

@@tombristowe846 no worries and you!😁⛵️

Thank you, it’s a challenge worth doing. It may not be the Atlantic, but a very rewarding experience. Best of luck to you. 😁⛵️

Thank you!🙏😁⛵️

No way! That’s so cool. Do you remember the number of it? Such awesome little boats. So much fun😁⛵️

@@boatedout yes she was hull #17 and was called Haroosh. We sailed it in Scotland on the river Tay. Got loads of great pictures of her

@@Haroosh20 I actually know the one, she is called AnnieB now and funnily enough I had a look round her recently. Very tidy boat and has been well looked after.😁

@@boatedout No way!!! After us she went down to the Norfolk Broads I think. Where is she now?