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Seems like a really amazing place to sail. Access to the lake, but also very protected in the Bay. Love watching people enjoy their sailboats. When I retire will do the same thing. Videos about "sailing" and the reality of it. And sometimes it isn't fun. Sometimes its terrifying. LOL. We are on the Chesapeake, so very protected, and lots of options for anchoring and overnighting, and of course longer passage cruising. Just put the boat to bed yesterday. Cover on and ready for a short nap. (Really only 3.5 - 4 months) Certainly NOT Wisconsin. But I can appreciate that being from there.

I'm not a racer but I wonder if your close hauled performance might haven been improved by moving the main traveler a bit to weather, powering the main a bit more. What do you think?

You guys did well. Nice point of sail on the beam reach’s. Will come back to this video this winter when the snow flies.

You should slide your headsail tracks back to open of the top shape of the sail and drive the boat with more power. Being too far forward, it is pulling down hard on the tack making a super tight leach and cupping the sail. Evident at 21:10 with the leach flutter.

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest! I currently sail a 22-ft Starwind sailboat (nice version of the Catalina 22). I am considering buying and owning a Catalina 28 for just a few seasons. My intent is to take family up the Inside Passage between Seattle, WA and Ketchikan, AK. Would you be willing to answer a few questions for me? 1. What is the length of the V-berth? 2. What is the length of the Aft berth? 3. What is the width and length of the side berths (port and starboard)? 4. What is your typical cruise speed with engine? 5. What is your fuel burn at that cruise speed in gallons per hour? Thank you in advance for any information you can help me with. -Dennis

2hp? Wow. Super light though

2hp? Wow

Thanks for the great video 🙂

A+ job on the installation!

As always, I enjoy your videos. The joke about CQR is that it stands for "Can't Quite Reset". Sounds like you experienced that. I switched from a plow anchor (which dragged in Detroit Harbor) to a Rocna 10 as my main anchor for Seraphim (our Catalina 30). I have a Manson Boss as my secondary. Now no problems. Last year we had both set in Jackson Harbor in Sturgeon Bay when a 40-50kt storm blew through. We didn't move an inch. Both are rock solid options in my opinion.

Another good video, keep posting! ;)

Is the Genoa to big? Do they normally rest on the life lines?

Sail trim is everything. You can sail in 4 knots of wind. You just need to know how. BIG FAT SAILS.

SHHHHHHWeeet

🎉 good times

How long did the umbrellas last?

If you have a topping lift for the pole, you can keep the pole weight from dragging down the clew of the headsail and get better shape into the sail by decreasing the downward pull and also being able to push the pole more forward to open the sail up more. Great video!

I love anchoring there

Pretty windy then!

Love new sailing channels just subscribed. One day I’ll do the same. Happy sailing

Great video guys. A week of adventure with everything. For 2025 Beaver island goes on the bucket list.

Nice steering technique with right foot. Hope your left foot is healing well. I’m still recovering From total right knee surgery. Will definitely be back next year for Breakfast on the Bay

More dancing please!

We anchored at Nicolet Bay on 9/3 and were well protected from the south winds. It was exciting sailing there from Sturgeon Bay.

A little bit of everything

where did you buy this tarpaulin?

Looking for a cat 28, mind sharing what year is your? It looks prestine.

Down Home was just at Jackson Harbor August 24. Three of us had come down from Fayette, MI and Sunday sailed home to Sturgeon Bay.. Beaver Island is on my bucket list.

We have a Catalina 28 for sale near us. I'm so tempted

Beaver Island will be there next year

The two of you are a blast to watch!😊

I know and love that feeling when you're "in the groove"! Enjoy the learning curve! John, 86 and still sailing!

Congratulations on having such a beautiful boat!!! God bless you both!

You got some nice footage of the Niagara escarpment. I couldn't see if you were outfitted for companionway doors or hatch boards, but you crossed Eeaths Door with your companionway open which is fine as long as you don't ship a cockpit full of water all at once which can happen when you're being pitched and tossed.

Good thing the Howes, Mary Ann, Ginger, and the Professor were all safe below.

Is that a Catalina 31 ?

It’s not always blue sky and good wind and a beam reach. You guys did a great job and tested Yourself and built confidence in yourself and your new boat. Two things you can do for your Anchor issue. Add more chain or make a messenger with a weight and separate line. On a Carbineer send it down the anchor line to the seabed then raise it up 5 to 10 feet. This changes The scope of your anchor line as well as acts like a snubber. Cheers Steve 9:32

In regards to the anchor - you probably aren't setting enough scope out so the anchor isn't digging in properly. Use a 7:1 scope or even 10:1.

Oh man that was a sporty first sail, and y'all handled it great. Would you have done that in your 25?

Great video! We are getting ready to move onto and renovate an old coastal cruiser. Can't wait to keep up with your progress and gets some inspiration!!

Fellow Catalina 28 owner, great video!!

I upgraded from my 84 Catalina 25 to a 87 Catalina 27 and it came with one of those covers. Looks like they work great.

Squirrel!

She’ll take you to Beaver Island and beyond

Great episode! Keep posting videos! ;)

Very cool congrats sail on

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. I sail on Green Bay too and have had a hard time getting out this year…so thank you for this. I hope to be out there soon.

Geeeez! Catalina 28 / 28 mkii are so rare! They're priced the same for a more common mk 2 34' or hunter 340. mkii 28' is such an amazing boat for its size and its time.

What boat are you sailing? Looks under 30ft how did she handle the big water?😊

Such a great video! Well done - thanks for sharing!