Installing a Sailing Rig onto my Cedar Strip Canoe. Solway Dory Expedition 25 Lug Sail.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I will be installing a sailing rig to my cedar strip canoe.
Canoe sailing gives the paddler an option to extend range on a canoe trip by harnessing the power of the wind to assist with the effort of paddling and increase speed if the conditions are right.
I have chosen to install the Expedition 25 Lugsail from the British sailing canoe manufacturer Solway Dory. This is a well designed and superbly well made sail rig, made by people who understand about sailing - genuine sail-cloth, cut and sewn beautifully and incorporating tell-tails, a mast and spars which hold the sail in shape using adjustable lines to keep the sail in shape, an Ash leeboard to help with stability and to keep the canoe from being pushed sideways by the force of the wind - a proper sailing set-up. As part of the install, I also make up a bracket for the leeboard that will sit over the side of my canoe, clearing the gunwales and allowing the board to pivot up and out of the water for paddling or for shallow water.
I have not sailed for many years, but used to enjoy it as a child, so I am very excited to be able to use my trusty canoe as a sailing vessel - both for the shear fun of it, but also to assist with long hours of paddling on extended canoe trips.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
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I think Andy will have to fit an out board motor on his canoe now too have any chance of keeping up Lol.
I’m thinking an LS. th-cam.com/video/ji78AVLeirM/w-d-xo.html
Can't wait to see you use your canoe with sailing rig Simon 👍🇵🇭
Watch out for Simon's next video - "A bloke in the woods eats beans to make his own wind"
LOL so true.
I think Richard Outdoors already made that video.
Too funny!! 😂😂😂
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@@simonablokeinthewoods We love you brother!!!! Absolutely enjoy your channel. 😊 Hello from Franklin Kentucky USA
Ahoy, is there anything more satisfying than the sound of crisp new sails?! I’ve been sailing all of my 63 years, and now I’m searching for a suitable kayak rig to take along while I’m out camping with my travel trailer (caravan). Your handcrafted canoe is even more enviable Simon! Fair winds and following seas.... ⛵️
Thanks Les!
There is a family that builds rigs for kayaks in Minnesota . Having trouble with Google on that one!
Hey Les, check out Hobie Kayak’s Island adventure kayaks. Sail and pedal drive. Wife and I own two of them. We’ve sailed lakes and offshore (Atlantic and Gulf waters) and simply love them. In Simon’s words, ( Just Lovely! ) 🤣👍
Have a look at "www. Kayaksailor.com" for sailing kayaks Might be just what you're looking for. I've got one of their rigs on my touring kayak and I love it.
I don't have a canoe and know absolutely nothing about sailing. That being said, I found this really entertaining, highly instructional and more than a little inspirational. Another medicinal mind-calming episode with Simon at 4am. Always love your content Simon. Keep em coming.
Great Job Simon.Gary from Ohio U.S.A.
As you were pulling the sail up I was expecting your logo to be on it
Haha - wish I’d thought of that!!
That looks amazing Simon. I can not wait to see it action. Have fun. Atb🤓
I think you will need to make an outrigger Simon. Look for a stand of thick bamboo. Don’t forget the waterproof pouches for your camera gear to wear around your neck. Cheers. 👍🏻🙏🏽😷🦘🛶⛵️
"Simon - A bloke on the water" 🤣 I can't wait to see her maiden voyage ! Please don't crack a bottle across the bow ! It would be a shame to damage such a fine looking craft !
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Simon is the sail to help tow Andy's canoe when he lags behind?
Joking of course. Awesome content bro.
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Velcro would have been a good option for the foot of the mast , would have ajustedvautomatically to the shape of the canoe
Ragnar, Floki has built a beautiful boat... Lagathar you are right... Amazing job Simon🍻👌👍
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That was pretty amazing. One thing I thought of - on the leeboard bracket, you might want to find some machine bolts that are a bit longer - then afix a cap nut to them. Alternatively, I've seen a low profile version called a connecting bolt that might be perfect (vs the protruding acorn nut variety). Just an idea.
Simon,there is something very comforting watching someone who knows exactly what they are doing,doing it extremely well.
Looking forward already to the big trip planned for August.
Best wishes
Stuart
So lovely to see this. You'll love it! We've got a FyneBoatKits MillCreek 16.5 with the sail kit and it's great fun. With two in the kayak it balances well but I've found that I needed to move my seat and the lee board in order to balance it when sailing solo. I did have a rather "interesting" trip once where my seat was too far back and it would only go downwind at quite a rate. If it's any encouragement, I've never capsized, but then maybe I'm a bit chicken with the sheet. I've never cleated it, so I can let go of the "bravery string" anytime I get nervous. Happy Sailing!
Amazing video! Have you taken it out for a "test capsize" just so you can have a feel for how it might go? Years ago, during sailing lessons, the instructors had us deliberately capsize our small sailboats, then right them. I learned a lot from those drills, and it made me much more confident out on open water. Thanks for the great videos!
I had a rig very similar to your rig on my 18 foot caoe. The one difference I see is my dagger boards were mounted on the same crossmember as the mast and I had two.
are you sure it will be enough to beat Andy in a speed contest :) already looking forward to see you sailing
Simon - bloke sailing in the woods!!!! (couldn't resist) - NOW - will wait for Sailing England to the USA in my wooden canoe video series😂🤣😂 ATB
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From the swallows to the Amazon is a great mini series, in the making😂
Simon "I didn't mean to go to sea" Bloke in the Woods...
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This looks really cool, so thanks for posting, and looking forward to more videos. Had a look online and just realised that canoe sailing is a thing lol (pardon my ignorance!) All the best mate, and thanks. Nick
Wowzers! Looks great. You'd have been able to tow Andy last week if you had that thing fitted!
Haha, Simon, a tug on the Medway!
Fantastic video Simon! I have no interest in boats or carpentry and you kept me informed and entertained for almost 26 minutes.. really enjoyed the video and was in awe of your skills 👏
Nice one Simon. Now to fit a sail to my 60' narrowboat mmmmm perhaps not.
😂😂😂 just fit lots of them!
@@simonablokeinthewoods Sails were once fitted to narrowboats, when they were horsedrawn. The sail was hoisted to aid in turning the boat around, hence why turning places are called winding holes.
Thank you for your wonderful video. Can't wait to see it in action.
That is really cool, but you need to make one yourself.
Wow 😳 that real neat, looking forward to your next trip video in August:-). I’m looking to get a canoe for my self but is there any company’s you would recommend buying one from.
Also we’re did you buy the flotation bags from too ?
Thank you!
Lots of good canoe companies out there, if you are in the UK, Silverbirch, Venture, Hou to name a few. Wenonah and Old town in the US or Swift for really nice light boats. Second hand is always an option, but my advise is buy the best you can afford, cheap boats are heavy and flex all over the place 👍
Great video really looking forward to seeing this on the water, and you may want to wear a wetsuit the first time 😜
I reckon so! Full submersion suit! 💦😂
Very elaborate video and interesting to watch. Lots of planning in this one, well done!
Great video. All I've ever managed was holding up my poncho! Can you use the leeboard as a skeg when you're regular paddling?
Haha - anything will do to catch the wind! I reckon you could use the leeboard. It can be angled back fir less drag. 👍
That's quite the boat you have there. I'm guessing you built it?
Cracking set of videos. Hope you found them
Thank you! Yes, home built 👍🛶
Wow! How exciting, can't wait to see how it performs in the water, really enjoyable to watch, thanks!
Make the tidal estuary your friend Simon as the riparian owners are about to get their way
Next video, Simon installs outriggers to make a catamaran. Soon to be a yacht.
And when the sail is not in use you can hang your pirate flag on it.
It will need outriggers on it a slight wind and that canoe will be off like a F1
Wow, what else to say, I had no idea a canoe could take a sail, all your skills on show here with great quality work, must be very satisfying. Look forward to seeing it in action, nice one cheers.
Great bit of kit, Simon. Can't beat free energy.
Have fun.
Canoe sailing, also known as swimming 😜
Looking good. Can't wait to see you out in it
Looking forward to seeing this in action🙈 Might be a good idea to leave your big camera at home and stick with the Gopro for the filming on that day😬
Hahaha - I think that might a very good idea!! 💦
Simon, After recently watching your trip on the Medway with Andy I said to my partner, ''Simon should get a sail rig for the big water trips''.😊 Nice rig, we look forward to seeing you sail. Cheers.
Utterly magical, I’m not canoe person, but that really fires my imagination, Three Men in a Boat meets Swallows and Amazons with a sprinkling of the stories my dad made up for me when I was a child. Have a wonderful time pal.
Thanks matey!!
Awesome! Small boat sailing is a lot of fun! Really looking forward for a test-run video!
I’ve recently bought a prospector canoe and have been pondering fitting a sail. You have opened up more options for me. Thanks 👍
You do such amazing work,as it seems, on all that you touch. Beautiful job on that canoe and rigging. I see many hours of pleasure ahead of you .
Nice. I am really enjoying your videos. I really like the craftsmanship and attention to detail with your building projects. Keep up the good work.
I've said it before lol 😃. Beautiful canoe and looks even better with that sail 👍
Thanks mate! 😁
A nice addition, can't wait to see you try it.
Simon, a bloke on the water. 😁👍
Simon, a bloke in the water.
I love the fact that after a rubbish day of work, meetings etc a video from Simon pops up. Make a brew, settle down and be transported away from the daily grind for half an hour.
Great to see a sail going on and I’ll be looking forward to more adventures. You’re certainly going to have your work cut out going upwind on some of the Norfolk waterways.😀
Thanks for showing this video, it is a good demonstration of how to convert. I hope you have success when sailing, that future video will be interesting to see. I will wait for that upload. Cheers
Hi Simon, what a greative video, enjoyed watching....thankyou 😊💝🏴 Xxxx
I really enjoy watching you work your crafts, by which I mean your carpentry skills and your videography skills. The different angles you use and your editing really brings the process to cinematic life! Thanks, Simon!
Really impressed with that Simon, can`t wait to see it in action Pal
How often have you had to repair the canoe bottom surface?
Only once really - I cracked the hull a couple of years ago, but easy to fix with fibreglass, I sand and revarnish the hull every year or so 👍
Andy's going to be very jealous lol - looks great - Seems somewhat appropriate for a Norfolk bloke to have his own Wherry!
Hahaha - love it! I’ll have to see if anyone needs some coal moving 😀
another nice video THANKS; I have been watching some you tubes on learning to sail and another on building a sail boat from marine plywood ; about 10 foot long and less than 100 US pounds
As always, you did a beautiful job & I'll wager that by August you will have had a lot of practice! I found your channel while you were building that canoe and it still looks beautiful in spite of all the use it has had. Awesome.
Well...
Looks to me like you have a BIG backyard sir... 👍
Nice job, by the way ...
I really enjoyed this episode Simon ! I’d watch you do anything
Cool, Uncle Simon!
Well, I instantly stopped watching what I was watching on TH-cam when I saw your video pop up. I nearly pi- -ed my pants when I saw you putting a sail on your canoe. Living on the bay of southeastern Texas we get a lot of wind, perfect for sailing. I think about it everyday. And every time I see you out on those windy broads I’m thinking, “Simon would really find a sail a benefit”. Poor ol’ Andy won’t know how to cope, heh, heh... Don’t tell him, let it be a surprise, heh, heh... He’ll disappear behind you, wondering, “Has he left me? Where’d he go”? Heh, heh, heh... You’re gonna have so much fun. When you decide you want a bit more speed, you may even want outriggers, heh, heh... You may even be considering a rowing/sailing dinghy like Roger Barnes. Look him up on TH-cam. He’s British and a sailor. Texas
That looks great can’t wait to see it in action 🛶
NICE work Simon really looks nice. Yes I can't wait for Aug. float see how it works I'll be praying for winds for U.The joke u forgot! Thanks for letting us know about the floatation in ur canoe. I was guessing the red bags was that. Simon keep them coming!! Take care.
Great video Simon 😀, fabulous adaption kit 😉 . Awesome wrk on installing it 👏👍👍👍
Hi Simon
Hope you are all well.. 🤞
Great video love the rig and the setup...looking forward to next vid when you've got the boat in the water for some practice.. 👍👍😀
Do you know what, I wasn't so sure about watching this but I'm glad I did. Another great video. Extremely interesting. 👍
Ahoi Simon,
Can you please Tell me how much weights your cable?
I Sant to compare to my, cause of Looks so easy how you handle IT. 😀
Thx
Magges
Hello sailor 😜 Now that you've got your sailing craft sorted, you need some fenders 😜 joking.
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Have you considered or done a capsize now that you've got floatation bags?
Wow Simon how exciting 😬😬😬😬. Like many many others can’t wait to see you play with this set up.
Loved your last video canoe camp with Andy. Always look forward to your next instalment. Stay cool catch you next time 😊
Great video as always and can’t wait to find out about the upcoming canoe trip!! Can I ask one thing. Where did you get your hat from? I have looked all over for one the same but had no luck. Thank you and keep up the good work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very good video! very interresting, and very well made! My alu Grunman would be nice with a sail like that! Thanks!
Thanks for showing nice details of your rig. Just a touch. Leeboard does not help to keep you upright. Leeboard is the thing which capsize you. Imagine it as a fix point of lever of wind. Without it you just drift away and with leeboard the wind has the axle around which could capsize you 🙂 Leeboard alows you to go upwind, nothing else.
Simon, have you thought about flag designs? Jolly Rodger or Union Jack?
Love it, I haven't checked out Solway Dory yet as I just know it'll be expensive. Really can't wait to see your's in action.
edit, just checked it out, pleasantly surprised it isn't anywhere near as expensive as I feared :-)
Very nicely produced video, thank you. Why did you tie the downhaul to the kicker hook rather than using the other cleat on the mast?
Is there anything to stop the mast from accidentally jumping out of its base fixing in a gust of wind? Perhaps some sort of cotter pin arrangement through the mast just beneath its thwart would suffice. What do you think, Simon?
I hope you get many happy hours sailing your canoe. I'm so looking forward to watching your future sailing/camping videos.
Thank you for all that usefull information. Could you please tell me where you bought your sail ? I couldn't hear well when you said it.
Well done that man! Can't wait to see her out under sail. Nice job and it looks great. I love your canoe, such a pretty boat!
(BTW, after months of faffing and not having the correct canisters, I finally managed to complete converting my UCO candle lantern to an oil/paraffin lamp over the Bank Holiday weekend, as per your video from way back! Just experimenting now with different wicks as the Zippo one burns well for a short time and then, no matter how well trimmed, fans out at the top and the flame dies back giving far less light...hmmm).
Just a thought~ is the hole for the wick to tight .it might be restricting the oil been drawn up the wick
@@peterlindley3756 Hello Peter and thanks for the reply. No, as it turns out, I have experimented with several minor changes to the way the wick emerges and there is no restriction. It is actually the way that the wick material degrades after about 20mins to half an hour of burn time and it seems to 'grow' three carbon covered lumps at the top which cause the flame to reduce to a rather sad little glow! I have trimmed, shortened, extended etc etc. to no avail. I have some new wick material to try it with and I have even made a whole new duplicate top from another chain ring bolt to screw in. I have not had time to sit and play with it just yet...(I teach for a living and 'Teacher Assessment' is pretty full on right now!). Thanks again.
@@lawrencemartin1113 Your wellcome .Hope you sort it
Genuine question, I watch Mathias Wandel who is German-Canadian and he does everything in metric as a carpenter/woodworker, is it traditional for people in England to use inches? I noticed you used ft/in in this video.
Hi Simon - I am fascinated just watching work so meticulously…… other bits edited out! I have looked on TH-cam for other sailing canoe videos and there doesn’t look to be much under 8 years old! I think you will need a rudder though … or maybe another arm ….
I’m sure you will get to it, but if you shape that leeboard bracket to match the yoke’s curves it will be very yachty.
The stair step gradually increasing towards making a snipe? Or something close to a snipe. You will always be jiggling with the riggings to maximize your speeds! Of course as well as the sails. Thanks
Must say Simon, you are very DIY ie. Very good vid. Love working I could watch you work all day 😀
You’re going to have to rig something for the camera to remain steady and continue to film that first capsize!! I want to see the floundering as well as the efficiency of the tubes! Haha! ❤️ for your vids!
First few voyages would have plenty of air bags strapped in to displace water if it does go over.it will be easier to handle and won't go to the bottom.And some floating rope so you can keep with you if the worse happens. Trust me I know ~ I was known as the submariner in my kayak club 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Will you be recreating Robert Loius Stevenson's 'An Inland Voyage' be venturing up the rivers of Belgium and Northern France by sailing canoe? Got a round pop-up sail last year but still waiting for the current ghastliness to pass for a chance to use it...
Huh, it's like a little Optimist sail. Interested in how much you can reduce your leeway (sideways drift).
Aye good video Simon hope it sails okay for you from John brown liked watching you puting the mast and sails together.
Sim9n may I be so bold to ask you how much that sailing rigs costs to buy, or post website. Thank you for such interesting and entertaining videos.
Great video Simon, I love your DIY projects... they're interesting to watch and so relaxing to see you work on them. Can't wait to see the trip!
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Great video, I appreciate your work putting it together and it gave me some good ideas. Excellent video and audio too by the way. You have a little Viking canoe now, lol.
The word for Holy Spirit in hebrew Ruah. In Greek Phuma. Both mean wind. Not a person. So u want to feel the wind in ur face.
Another great and interesting video, and a job well done, hope it brings you many a happy hour on the water, Im afraid Im not as confident as you are with a sail on a canoe I had enough dunkings from the old Mirrors, Fireballs and 505's to last me a lifetime and then some, hahahahaha, but im looking forward to seeing your future videos with canoe sailing.
Erm ... hope Maggie will be ok as the proud bow figurehead #NewfieFigureHead #RoomForMaggie #MoreMaggieInVids #Maggie
Great video and superb instruction for converting a canoe. One question: what dimension does that leeboard have?
Very nice but may I humbly suggest a short loop of cord from the black/orange lee board clamping nut to the hull - just in case. Oh and a silver coin at the base of the mast (if you can find one in this century!)
Very cool! Love your make it videos. Reckon you need a jolly Roger flag though. ☠️ 😉
Interesting project, I look forward to seeing you test this sail out. 💯❤👍
Simon you may know Ray Goodwin already but I found this video quite interesting. Using a canoe paddle to both steer and act as a leeboard. Skip to 4:40 when he gets on the water. th-cam.com/video/HoY4V2EHQeg/w-d-xo.html
Hi Simon,
Have you thought about painting, please turn over, on the bottom of the canoe? Very envious and a nice job which I hope you enjoy to the full.