Not wanting to be a back seat sailor, but re furling the genoa w a powered winch - obviously each to their own, but I've always always always been taught you should furl by hand, not even by a manual winch; the loads shouldn't be that great (my parents have the same boat but from 2001), and if they are, something is probably wrong.... a couple of years ago, my uncle lost his forestay as he effectively unwound it as it caught at the top, and using the winch he couldn't feel it was tougher. For the extra 2 mins of effort, I'd say its worth doing it by hand. Anyways, good video as always, good to see Robin is doing well!!
Happy new year. Miss sailing Dublin bay. Wave dancer is in Arzal,France. Plan to get to Almerimar Spain by end of next season then upgrade engine over winter then transatlantic
Some great sailing. I love the flatness though you then have to use the engine😂. I get sea sick😊. Good to hear from Rob! I hope all goes well on his sea escape. Thanks. New Years Eve is tomorrow so from New Zealand wishing you a fantastic New Year 2025🎉🍻🥳
Ireland and UK have a Common Travel Area. UK citizens can travel freely , no passport required. Just need to announce arrival to customs who probably won’t care very much.
Not sure if I got it on camera but on the return leg we spent sometime trying to work out what it was. Turned out to be the outhaul on the main. Slackened it off a little and the noise stopped.
Not wanting to be a back seat sailor, but re furling the genoa w a powered winch - obviously each to their own, but I've always always always been taught you should furl by hand, not even by a manual winch; the loads shouldn't be that great (my parents have the same boat but from 2001), and if they are, something is probably wrong.... a couple of years ago, my uncle lost his forestay as he effectively unwound it as it caught at the top, and using the winch he couldn't feel it was tougher. For the extra 2 mins of effort, I'd say its worth doing it by hand. Anyways, good video as always, good to see Robin is doing well!!
Happy new year. Miss sailing Dublin bay. Wave dancer is in Arzal,France. Plan to get to Almerimar Spain by end of next season then upgrade engine over winter then transatlantic
Thanks for sharing. Love to see the so410 under sail and in practical use! Cheeres
❤❤❤that is a beautiful boat.
Well done lads! Great trip.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. 👍
Some great sailing. I love the flatness though you then have to use the engine😂. I get sea sick😊. Good to hear from Rob! I hope all goes well on his sea escape. Thanks. New Years Eve is tomorrow so from New Zealand wishing you a fantastic New Year 2025🎉🍻🥳
Thank you. Have a great new year 👍
Great video was funny seeing my empty mooring behind lottie, she’s on the hard, I’m down there today trying to finish the antifouling, horrible job 😭
Thanks for watching. Yep antifouling is a hobble job. Did it earlier this year. Bet you’re looking forward to getting back in the water?
Was that the 2 foxes pub? Formerly O’Neills . Do they do food again? They closed kitchen during Covid
Whats the boat type, very nice.
When you get to Ireland on a sailling bout, do you have to go thru passport control or customs ?
Ireland and UK have a Common Travel Area. UK citizens can travel freely , no passport required. Just need to announce arrival to customs who probably won’t care very much.
For UK citizens there is no need to check-in. But I do always have my passport on me just in case.
I'd love to join in so if you ever need crew with little experience , I'm your man
What's with all that annoying creaking?? Will drive me nuts!
Not sure if I got it on camera but on the return leg we spent sometime trying to work out what it was. Turned out to be the outhaul on the main. Slackened it off a little and the noise stopped.