@@717101 Ha! We had a discussion with a few sailer friends on this. How do you get to a deserted island on that sort of time? They probably only went 5-10 miles.
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.
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
@@davethewave1898 we always use a 7:1 in calm waters. I did a bit of research and these anchors should land on there side, drag a bit, then rotate and dig in. We will try 10:1, maybe it will help it rotate.
@@michaelconway4316 yes it definitely tested our sailing abilities. I would not have gone in the 25, it probably would have been ok but it was a 10 hour day. We would have been pushed around too much for too long. We always say “if it’s not fun, don’t do it”.
I know and love that feeling when you're "in the groove"! Enjoy the learning curve! John, 86 and still sailing!
Thanks John! We definitely pick our days to push our days to push ourselves. Where do you sail out of?
Good thing the Howes, Mary Ann, Ginger, and the Professor were all safe below.
I kinda want to know how you could get the lost if your just going out for three hours
There was a big storm
@@717101 Ha! We had a discussion with a few sailer friends on this. How do you get to a deserted island on that sort of time? They probably only went 5-10 miles.
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 point! We usually put at least the first hatch board in but not always the companion way hatch. Good thing we’re not salted😉
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
@@stevebetow5666 thank you Steve. Next time your around let’s chat more about this, appreciate your insights!
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.
@@davethewave1898 we always use a 7:1 in calm waters. I did a bit of research and these anchors should land on there side, drag a bit, then rotate and dig in. We will try 10:1, maybe it will help it rotate.
Oh man that was a sporty first sail, and y'all handled it great. Would you have done that in your 25?
@@michaelconway4316 yes it definitely tested our sailing abilities. I would not have gone in the 25, it probably would have been ok but it was a 10 hour day. We would have been pushed around too much for too long. We always say “if it’s not fun, don’t do it”.
Is that a Catalina 31 ?
No it’s a Catalina 28