Well Dave the sailing here is good and the weather is not too bad either....and you've always got a bunch of guys to sail with, thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
Yes it's so quiet on Cowan Creek and Pittwater in winter I love it.....and those that have yachts but never put the sails up, stay at home. Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
I can certainly empathize with the anxiety of rocky shores and a limping boat. Twice I've broken my boom and tiller out sailing. One of those times I managed to sail back on jib while holding the rudder (not tiller) in place, the other time I had no choice but to paddle the rest of the way back.
A suggestion for next cold weather, put blanket in sleeping bag. A few light layers close to skin helps a lot. I always cover my head if really cold with a blanket. Usually get too warm in 15 minutes.
Now that's interesting, I've never thought about a blanket inside the sleeping bag. I sometimes wear a beany but I find after a few hours it gives me a headache as it's too tight. A hoody works well. Cheers Paul
That was awesome, Paul!! I love cold weather camping and cold weather sailing/camping!! You are the man! Thanks for sharing such a lovely experience! Might I suggest throwing a blanket over the hatch for extra insulation, a whiskey in that orange clove tea?? A nice lantern can put out some extra warmth too. Thanks for taking us along, and as always, cheers mate! ☕⛵⛵⛵
Yes, we might not be sailing around the world and living a lifestyle that many dream of ( but many would find hard) and expecting You Tube to fund their dream. Or hit the audience with bikini click bait and constantly spruiking whatever they are given to promote(happens to me as well but I haven't gone down that path). We just like to simply go sailing and cheaply and have a laugh around a campfire....nothing beats that. Thanks again for your support, cheers Paul
I am going to say I love the lines of your hull and the wedged transom . My dream boat is a full keel Nordic folk boat . Then reality sets in . Full keel .. Harbour put in and take out . Needs payed storage .. needs a truck to move . Will not fit in a garage or driveway . Been looking at plans ... one of them is a Stornaway 16 the plan is open boat . I would put a cuddy on it if i went that way . I have decided . It must ... with the trailer , fit in a 20 foot long garage , and be towable with a 4 cylinder car .
Hi well the Stornaway also comes as a dayboat, as well as the Scruffie 16 and I also like the counter stern but it does mean you can only drop down the outboard you can't tilt it as you would on a flat transom. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
My 26’ cruising/racing boat has been on the hard for 5 excruciating months. Thanks for sharing the vibes, I’m on the home stretch to splash before Autumn!
Good adventure Paul . It’s better to be prepared for that situation in wintertime in Australia. In Poland we have ready spiced wines what you can buy , just heat up and ready to drink . Greetings from Poland , is mid summer here 😊
@@SailingKateLouise Hi Paul , yes we have awesome places to sail like Lake District and sea coast of Poland . You can check on google Masurian Lake District this is my favorite pleace for sail , special north part with is wild and not too many boats . Greetings from Poland 😊
Thanks Paul, an adventure alright. 4 degrees? A heatwave for us Port Phillip dinghy cruisers😊 Good work with the concertina ... my wife gave mine to the op shop for some unknown reason. 😊 Glad you got back safe and sound.
Paul, I have had warm comfort from a candle lit inside my pup tent. It’s a small space and usually heats with a little assist. I hope you get things worked out for cool sailing. Your discomfort, cold, lack of sleep and being unable to affect the solutions, is less than ideal. I wish you well…from US, east Tennessee.
Another great adventure! I mean, like you said, it wouldn't be an adventure if things didn't go a little bit off. I appreciate your comment about the joy of sometimes just getting out there on your own. There are times when little anxiety comes with that but once I'm on the water sailing it's like a sense of peace falls over you : ) (unless all hell is breaking breaking loose 😆)
Thank you . I've just got back from an inland sail on Lake Glenbawn.....which was interesting, leep an eye for that one. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. cheers Paul
Oh that brought back some memories, Sailing my little blackwater sloop - 19 feet 2 inches. 20 knots of wind was very exciting and wet.. What make is your Anglo Concertina -- Best Wishes Dave
Hi Paul Great video Yes it is nice to go out on your own now and again but be careful a capsize in that lake at dusk could be fatal That clanking on the buoy could be muffled with an old sock to put that buoy label and chain in and some twine to tie things tightly together Do you carry a couple of oars on board ? If you fit row locks to the boat you could row it in an emergency This sounds very much like a safety lecture doesn’t it but it’s because I don’t want the videos to stop 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously Paul take care Colin
Thanks mate, no I don't think the videos will stop while I can make them interesting...which is hard sometimes... always open to ideas. I do normally put a foam camping mat around the buoy to save my paint work and stop the banging. But it was too windy to hang over the bow and attach it without falling in....and the water is cold at the moment. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Nice video Paul! Although battery monitors are more accurate in measuring battery capacilty, if they do not work you can still get a good idea of battery capacity by measuring the battery voltage, which is a good backup and completely independent. A battery voltage gauge is cheap and easy to install, or you can just use a multimeter on the terminals when required. You tube will show you how. The battery manufacturer should provide voltage vs capacity table.
Hi yes that's exactly what I'm going to do from now on .I have the chart laminated, but haven''t had the time to get out onto the water to test. Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
It's actually a 4x3 nylon tarp with extra silicone waterproofing and I adjusted the tent poles to fit, works well. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Have you looked at what the full cabin version of the stornoway 18 will have? Certainly the. cock pit will be smaller to accommodate the extra interior. Space and most likely an additional port hole window or two
Yes I have seen the bigger version, very nice . Loosing a couple of feet from the cockpit allows for a small galley and ice box opposite. Thanks again for watching Patrick, cheers Paul
It does not always go as we had hoped. Last time, I spent the night, at what was forecast to be a calm anchorage. A large swell developed apparently from 30 miles across the lake from a distant thunder storm? The light shifty winds put me frequently broadside to the large swell, alternating between bobbing like a cork or riding a bucking bronco, at least till about 3 a.m., when I apparently finally went into a deep sleep until dawn. Ha.
Yep I know what you mean, it's sometimes very hard to get a good night's sleep. Especially when there's a strange banging and you can't figure out what it is. Thanks for watching , cheers Paul
Solution to stopping the infernal buoy and plate banging, make a sleeve with Velcro out of neoprene (wet suit material). Slip the sleeve over and double secure with Velcro, take it off again in the morning.
Another good one Paul, that range anxiety gets you doesn't it. The weather has not been conducive to much in the way of sailing lately, it's even held up finishing on my build but good to see you found a window to get out there.
I have been camping in sub zero weather, cell hpone showed 5 percent battery. Brought phone into sleeping back to warm up and adter a little bit read 80 percent. I second that cold weather gives false reading on batt.
I really enjoy watching your videos. My "trailer sailer" is a Compac 23 that we sail on Great Lakes in the USA. Question, what is the Garmin model that you wear on your wrist in your videos? I use Navionics on my smart phone, but it would be really handy to have something like yours as well. Thx.
Hi its a venu sq 2 , I use sailrite as the software for speed , distance etc. But be aware, that only a couple of sailing apps work on that watch, check before you buy. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Brilliant Paul - that looks like an awful lot of gluwein for a solo sailor but well deserved for braving this cold snap. I live around the corner from you and cannot believe we've never crossed paths - although I think your wife came and said hello down at AppleTree once.
Thanks mate, well it was a long night! Yes I go down to Apple tree bay a bit but I really prefer Brooklyn (Parsley bay)as the wind is more consistent up there. I'm intrigued what are marine robotics?, cheers Paul
@@SailingKateLouise I bet it was long one - jeepers! Marine robotics is essentially based around submersible remotely controlled drones that we use for a number of things like, search and recovery, salvage, marine survey, scientific research, hull cleaning, photography, marine archeaology etc. Particularly useful where visibility, depth, bull sharks etc make diving difficult as well as when its just too damn cold. If you drop anything overboard like your 127th hat or that last pack of Deb potatoes give me a call and I'll recover it for you.👍
Well I do go shanty singing but you don't really have to have a good voice for that, if the group is big enough. If you like the Wellerman check out my video of sailing to Hobart last year on a tall ship with the Wellerman, th-cam.com/video/rkWyYOC6ef0/w-d-xo.html cheers Paul
Those are good decisions because getting caught out on these little boats is so easy. Nice touches and simple but effective. Thanks for your efforts. Your tiller extension looks like something I wouldn't mind to copy if that's OK>
@@SailingKateLouise yes been down Queenstown couple weeks in a ski hut just got back. Also 3 trips away in Tri so pretty happy with that. Im having to get tents built for the pathfinder before i do a winter trip. Good videos your doing. I reckon Roger is upliading higher res or using filters
Yes I'm having a few outboard issues. But I do like being able to take the outboard out when sailing. I can do this with the electric as it's light. I can't tilt because of the counter stern. Lifting a petrol in and out would be tricky to say the least. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Hey Paul, getting pretty good with that concertina. Sounds like you nearly froze your backside off on that sail, you need a heater...and some new batteries for the outboard...or maybe a new outboard. Happy sailing.
Hi well the batteries are supposedly good for 12 years and they are only 3 years old. I think it's more my Ali battery monitor. I got it because it shows the voltage drop as a percentage, which is easier to read. But I now have a voltage drop chart so I can monitor usage. I.E. 24.45 v equates to 50% with 2x 12v batteries in series. If they do die I will probably go to lithium, cheers Paul
@@SailingKateLouise I was thinking you were already using lithium, which are usually pretty reliable unless it is super cold. The nice thing about lithium is they don't lose voltage while just sitting (for a reasonable amount of time) like lead acid does. Maybe just use a VOM as a backup to check battery voltage? Have a good one Paul.
The simple answer is they don't. They sometimes get quite close. A few years ago I was kayaking with a mate and one landed between him and the shore and 50 metres. I like to think they know what they are doing and appreciate the direction sail boats are going in.....hopefully, cheers Paul
Paul, I didn’t know it snowed anywhere in Australia. Maybe a tiny wood stove would help with the cold. Of course you probably wouldn’t want it going while you’re sleeping.
Yep it snows in the mountains and there are some ski resorts....but the snow is often manmade. I think Kate Louise is too small for a wood heater but maybe diesel, cheers Paul
I just been on a 10 day shakedown trip in my boat and guess what? my electric outboard wet from 78% to 5% all of a sudden. Like you I'm wondering if it's a massive setback. They sell them as more reliable than petrol.
Hi Johnny . There have been a few suggestions that it could be the cold weather that's giving a false reading. Hopefully I can get out on the water soon and check it again. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
I always get hungry watching your channel! Do in part to you, I've started planning my first solo two night overnight that I hope to do in a month or so. Three bays, two canals and one river crossing. Oceant City, MD to Lewes, DE, USA . As always Paul, thanks & stay well (stay WARM too) R
Well I've got a paddle, which I use just to get on and off the jetty, but maybe oars....I think Kate Louise is heavy to row but maybe not impossible....just for short distances. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Love it a great idea! I do have a foam camping floor mat that I normally wrap right around the mooring...mainly to stop banging and protect the paintwork. But the wind was too strong to hang over the side and attach it. I didn't want to fall in. Thanks again for the idea and watching, cheers Paul
"... 5 Degrees ...", ... well, it sounds like going to dinghy sail here at the German/Danish border in November, I can tell you, nobody does, ... brrrrrr ...
The lowest temp we've had here so far this year was 4c. I don't know If I want to experience it on the water...not with the accompanying wind chill factor. :)
Another tip on staying warm. You need a good sleeping bag with a hood. That's one. Just your nose and or mouth sticking out. Go in it completely naked. Your body will keep itself warm. Drinking alcohol does feel pleasant........however it lowers body temperature.
Thanks for that Gert. I've just come back from Queensland where we had 15 boats for a 4 day cruise, whales....running aground....everything happened. Keep a look out for that one ...2 parts, cheers Paul
The solution to the electric motor is just get a combustion engine. Think about it, how many times have you been towed on raids for whatever reason, electric motors are a liability
100’s of hours on my electric and never had a single problem. Multiple stink motor petrol outboards have had issues with impellers, stuck gear selectors and more. No more complicated combustions for me.
Well the electric is reliable , I think it's not having enough storage or solar, both of which I need. Towing just helps with the anxiety or oars as someone suggested. Thanks for watching again , cheers Paul
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I'm sitting here watching this in early August in England and the weather here is worse than you have there in winter!!! I have to move to Aus!!
Well Dave the sailing here is good and the weather is not too bad either....and you've always got a bunch of guys to sail with, thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
Hi, thanks for including the pic of my boat. Appreciate your video’s. Gerard. Tassie.
My pleasure Gerard, thanks for watching, cheers Paul
I like that you do not let the temperature stop you from sailing. It is something special to sail when no one else is around.
Yes it's so quiet on Cowan Creek and Pittwater in winter I love it.....and those that have yachts but never put the sails up, stay at home. Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
I can certainly empathize with the anxiety of rocky shores and a limping boat. Twice I've broken my boom and tiller out sailing. One of those times I managed to sail back on jib while holding the rudder (not tiller) in place, the other time I had no choice but to paddle the rest of the way back.
I'm impressed holding the rudder and the job at the same time .Thanks again for watching cheers Paul
A suggestion for next cold weather, put blanket in sleeping bag. A few light layers close to skin helps a lot. I always cover my head if really cold with a blanket. Usually get too warm in 15 minutes.
Now that's interesting, I've never thought about a blanket inside the sleeping bag. I sometimes wear a beany but I find after a few hours it gives me a headache as it's too tight. A hoody works well. Cheers Paul
That was awesome, Paul!! I love cold weather camping and cold weather sailing/camping!! You are the man! Thanks for sharing such a lovely experience! Might I suggest throwing a blanket over the hatch for extra insulation, a whiskey in that orange clove tea?? A nice lantern can put out some extra warmth too. Thanks for taking us along, and as always, cheers mate! ☕⛵⛵⛵
Thanks again for watching James...actually I should have got a bottle of Snapps, that works well in the cold, cheers Paul
Yay, great job on the song! Perfect for a sail!
I promise I will get better. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Thanks Paul. Love your videos. Rather watch your stuff than Netflix.
Oh what a compliment....maybe Netflix needs more sailing stuff, cheers Paul
i love the simplicity of small boat or dinghy cruising /camping
Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
That is an amazing tent setup.
Thanks Mate just a 4x3 ripstop nylon tarp and 7mm fibre glass tent pole s cut o the right length. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
I like this channel better than most of the blue water cruiser channels.
Yes, we might not be sailing around the world and living a lifestyle that many dream of ( but many would find hard) and expecting You Tube to fund their dream. Or hit the audience with bikini click bait and constantly spruiking whatever they are given to promote(happens to me as well but I haven't gone down that path). We just like to simply go sailing and cheaply and have a laugh around a campfire....nothing beats that. Thanks again for your support, cheers Paul
I am going to say I love the lines of your hull and the wedged transom . My dream boat is a full keel Nordic folk boat .
Then reality sets in .
Full keel .. Harbour put in and take out .
Needs payed storage .. needs a truck to move . Will not fit in a garage or driveway .
Been looking at plans ... one of them is a Stornaway 16 the plan is open boat . I would put a cuddy on it if i went that way .
I have decided . It must ... with the trailer , fit in a 20 foot long garage , and be towable with a 4 cylinder car .
Hi well the Stornaway also comes as a dayboat, as well as the Scruffie 16 and I also like the counter stern but it does mean you can only drop down the outboard you can't tilt it as you would on a flat transom. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
My 26’ cruising/racing boat has been on the hard for 5 excruciating months. Thanks for sharing the vibes, I’m on the home stretch to splash before Autumn!
Great Nicolass, send me a photo when you hit the water and thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Love your videos, always an adventurous spirit.
Thanks Rob, cheers paul
Good adventure Paul . It’s better to be prepared for that situation in wintertime in Australia. In Poland we have ready spiced wines what you can buy , just heat up and ready to drink . Greetings from Poland , is mid summer here 😊
Thanks mate are there good places to sail in Poland? cheers Paul
@@SailingKateLouise Hi Paul , yes we have awesome places to sail like Lake District and sea coast of Poland . You can check on google Masurian Lake District this is my favorite pleace for sail , special north part with is wild and not too many boats . Greetings from Poland 😊
Fantastic Paul!
Thanks Troy for watching, cheers Paul
Thanks Paul, an adventure alright. 4 degrees? A heatwave for us Port Phillip dinghy cruisers😊 Good work with the concertina ... my wife gave mine to the op shop for some unknown reason. 😊 Glad you got back safe and sound.
Thanks Gary, I lock mine away so my wife doesn't do the same, cheers Paul
Paul, I have had warm comfort from a candle lit inside my pup tent. It’s a small space and usually heats with a little assist. I hope you get things worked out for cool sailing. Your discomfort, cold, lack of sleep and being unable to affect the solutions, is less than ideal. I wish you well…from US, east Tennessee.
Thank again Jeff for watching and leaving a comment , cheers Paul
Another great adventure! I mean, like you said, it wouldn't be an adventure if things didn't go a little bit off. I appreciate your comment about the joy of sometimes just getting out there on your own. There are times when little anxiety comes with that but once I'm on the water sailing it's like a sense of peace falls over you : ) (unless all hell is breaking breaking loose 😆)
Yep thanks Tim, I agree. I used to love kayaking for the solitude it brings....not so much the sore back, cheers Paul
Love the concertina Paul, it's that or a good old violin or a flute that I associate with sailing adventures. 👏👏👏
Thanks Tony, hope to see you on the water soon, cheers Paul
A proper adventure for a old saltand his squeeze box carry on mate and thanks for the post
Thanks Dave...I'll keep practicing, but it's not easy. Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
These are great videos 😊 keep going.
Thank you . I've just got back from an inland sail on Lake Glenbawn.....which was interesting, leep an eye for that one. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. cheers Paul
Oh that brought back some memories, Sailing my little blackwater sloop - 19 feet 2 inches. 20 knots of wind was very exciting and wet.. What make is your Anglo Concertina -- Best Wishes Dave
It's a Mcneela Wren 2. Thanks for watching Dave and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Very good.
Beautiful spot isn't it
Yep thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Great video Paul. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
My pleasure Donald, thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Enjoyed following along on your adventure and hearing your developing talent with the concertina!
Yeah sorry about that, it wasn't my best performance....camera shy! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Thanks. Nice adventure.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Hi Paul
Great video
Yes it is nice to go out on your own now and again but be careful a capsize in that lake at dusk could be fatal
That clanking on the buoy could be muffled with an old sock to put that buoy label and chain in and some twine to tie things tightly together
Do you carry a couple of oars on board ? If you fit row locks to the boat you could row it in an
emergency
This sounds very much like a safety lecture doesn’t it but it’s because I don’t want the videos to stop 🤣🤣🤣
Seriously Paul take care
Colin
Thanks mate, no I don't think the videos will stop while I can make them interesting...which is hard sometimes... always open to ideas. I do normally put a foam camping mat around the buoy to save my paint work and stop the banging. But it was too windy to hang over the bow and attach it without falling in....and the water is cold at the moment. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Beautiful area, thanks for sharing the adventure.
Thanks Capt, cheers Paul
I am glad you fared well on your sail. And it’s great to see you still playing the concertina!
Thanks mate, I'm told I should practice every day....but you know! ,cheers Paul
Nice video Paul! Although battery monitors are more accurate in measuring battery capacilty, if they do not work you can still get a good idea of battery capacity by measuring the battery voltage, which is a good backup and completely independent. A battery voltage gauge is cheap and easy to install, or you can just use a multimeter on the terminals when required. You tube will show you how. The battery manufacturer should provide voltage vs capacity table.
Hi yes that's exactly what I'm going to do from now on .I have the chart laminated, but haven''t had the time to get out onto the water to test. Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
I'm happy that you are playing the concertina again. How did you manage it with cold fingers. I look forward to your adventuresome videos.
Well the gluwein helped, thanks for watching cheers Paul
Concertina coming along well
Thanks Andrew, as in all things, a work in progress....cheers Paul
I like the way you use a dome tent for cover, ingenious !
It's actually a 4x3 nylon tarp with extra silicone waterproofing and I adjusted the tent poles to fit, works well. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Have you looked at what the full cabin version of the stornoway 18 will have? Certainly the. cock pit will be smaller to accommodate the extra interior. Space and most likely an additional port hole window or two
Yes I have seen the bigger version, very nice . Loosing a couple of feet from the cockpit allows for a small galley and ice box opposite. Thanks again for watching Patrick, cheers Paul
Great adventure!! I did get in a Dead Stick Lake Sail in the other day with my Pretty Lady!! More Sails planed.
Great...it's got to get warmer soon, cheers Paul
It does not always go as we had hoped. Last time, I spent the night, at what was forecast to be a calm anchorage. A large swell developed apparently from 30 miles across the lake from a distant thunder storm? The light shifty winds put me frequently broadside to the large swell, alternating between bobbing like a cork or riding a bucking bronco, at least till about 3 a.m., when I apparently finally went into a deep sleep until dawn. Ha.
Yep I know what you mean, it's sometimes very hard to get a good night's sleep. Especially when there's a strange banging and you can't figure out what it is. Thanks for watching , cheers Paul
HiPaul, I used to use a Hot water bottle in my sleeping bag , works great.
Yes my wife did buy one for me...but as usual I forgot it, cheers Paul
Solution to stopping the infernal buoy and plate banging, make a sleeve with Velcro out of neoprene (wet suit material). Slip the sleeve over and double secure with Velcro, take it off again in the morning.
Great idea thanks and thanks for watching, cheers Paul
I hope you found a nice warm place to recover and defrost 😀
Yep just put another log on the fire. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Another good one Paul, that range anxiety gets you doesn't it. The weather has not been conducive to much in the way of sailing lately, it's even held up finishing on my build but good to see you found a window to get out there.
I think I'll be dropping in again before your big day, cheers Paul
Maybe the cold weather is giving you a false reading on your battery level (based on voltage). Thank you for the video.😊
Interesting, thanks for that Bernard, I will check that out, cheers Paul
I have been camping in sub zero weather, cell hpone showed 5 percent battery. Brought phone into sleeping back to warm up and adter a little bit read 80 percent. I second that cold weather gives false reading on batt.
@@brianhanners1256 Thank you that makes a lot of sense, cheers Paul
Enjoyed your "Deb Potato Ditty" on the concertina.
The concertina is a work in progress but I think there is a marginal improvement. Thanks again for watching Mike and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
I really enjoy watching your videos. My "trailer sailer" is a Compac 23 that we sail on Great Lakes in the USA. Question, what is the Garmin model that you wear on your wrist in your videos? I use Navionics on my smart phone, but it would be really handy to have something like yours as well. Thx.
Hi its a venu sq 2 , I use sailrite as the software for speed , distance etc. But be aware, that only a couple of sailing apps work on that watch, check before you buy. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Brilliant Paul - that looks like an awful lot of gluwein for a solo sailor but well deserved for braving this cold snap. I live around the corner from you and cannot believe we've never crossed paths - although I think your wife came and said hello down at AppleTree once.
Thanks mate, well it was a long night! Yes I go down to Apple tree bay a bit but I really prefer Brooklyn (Parsley bay)as the wind is more consistent up there. I'm intrigued what are marine robotics?, cheers Paul
@@SailingKateLouise I bet it was long one - jeepers!
Marine robotics is essentially based around submersible remotely controlled drones that we use for a number of things like, search and recovery, salvage, marine survey, scientific research, hull cleaning, photography, marine archeaology etc.
Particularly useful where visibility, depth, bull sharks etc make diving difficult as well as when its just too damn cold. If you drop anything overboard like your 127th hat or that last pack of Deb potatoes give me a call and I'll recover it for you.👍
Ah ha yes now I know what you mean they have an underwater drone at the museum often when I'm scraping or painting the Dufken@@AusMarineRobotics
Well done, that trip required a bit of the old stiff upper lip ;) Concertina is sounding better all the time.
Thanks Steve, my wife hasn't thrown me out yet, cheers Paul
Damn! You're musically gifted as well----will we get to hear some singing? Taking requests? "Wellerman" if you are. (Arrrrh!)
Well I do go shanty singing but you don't really have to have a good voice for that, if the group is big enough. If you like the Wellerman check out my video of sailing to Hobart last year on a tall ship with the Wellerman, th-cam.com/video/rkWyYOC6ef0/w-d-xo.html cheers Paul
Those are good decisions because getting caught out on these little boats is so easy. Nice touches and simple but effective. Thanks for your efforts. Your tiller extension looks like something I wouldn't mind to copy if that's OK>
Hi Ross, our cold is not quite your cold....but still cold. Can't wait for Spring are you doing any winter trips? cheers Paul
@@SailingKateLouise yes been down Queenstown couple weeks in a ski hut just got back. Also 3 trips away in Tri so pretty happy with that. Im having to get tents built for the pathfinder before i do a winter trip. Good videos your doing. I reckon Roger is upliading higher res or using filters
Entertaining us with a boat and buttons. Nice. And you need a reliable petrol outboard.😉
Paul in Canada
Yes I'm having a few outboard issues. But I do like being able to take the outboard out when sailing. I can do this with the electric as it's light. I can't tilt because of the counter stern. Lifting a petrol in and out would be tricky to say the least. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
Hey Paul, getting pretty good with that concertina. Sounds like you nearly froze your backside off on that sail, you need a heater...and some new batteries for the outboard...or maybe a new outboard. Happy sailing.
Hi well the batteries are supposedly good for 12 years and they are only 3 years old. I think it's more my Ali battery monitor. I got it because it shows the voltage drop as a percentage, which is easier to read. But I now have a voltage drop chart so I can monitor usage. I.E. 24.45 v equates to 50% with 2x 12v batteries in series. If they do die I will probably go to lithium, cheers Paul
@@SailingKateLouise I was thinking you were already using lithium, which are usually pretty reliable unless it is super cold. The nice thing about lithium is they don't lose voltage while just sitting (for a reasonable amount of time) like lead acid does. Maybe just use a VOM as a backup to check battery voltage? Have a good one Paul.
I wonder?
How do they seperate boating from air traffic with seaplanes on these lakes?
Love from Denmark
The simple answer is they don't. They sometimes get quite close. A few years ago I was kayaking with a mate and one landed between him and the shore and 50 metres. I like to think they know what they are doing and appreciate the direction sail boats are going in.....hopefully, cheers Paul
Paul, I didn’t know it snowed anywhere in Australia. Maybe a tiny wood stove would help with the cold. Of course you probably wouldn’t want it going while you’re sleeping.
Yep it snows in the mountains and there are some ski resorts....but the snow is often manmade. I think Kate Louise is too small for a wood heater but maybe diesel, cheers Paul
I just been on a 10 day shakedown trip in my boat and guess what? my electric outboard wet from 78% to 5% all of a sudden. Like you I'm wondering if it's a massive setback. They sell them as more reliable than petrol.
Hi Johnny . There have been a few suggestions that it could be the cold weather that's giving a false reading. Hopefully I can get out on the water soon and check it again. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
awesome, thanks for sharing. i wonder if you could put a bag or sleeve over the placard on the mooring buoy, to dampen the sound?
Yep someone suggested pool noodles, cheers Paul
Stick with it Paul.
Thanks mate, a work in progress , cheers Pau;
Gotta try that gluhwien recipe
You will love it especially on a cold night. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
I always get hungry watching your channel! Do in part to you, I've started planning my first solo two night overnight that I hope to do in a month or so. Three bays, two canals and one river crossing. Oceant City, MD to Lewes, DE, USA . As always Paul, thanks & stay well (stay WARM too) R
Thanks Rob good luck with the trip and thanks for watching, cheers Paul
The cold weather will definitely drain your battery. You might need to bring a paddle!
Well I've got a paddle, which I use just to get on and off the jetty, but maybe oars....I think Kate Louise is heavy to row but maybe not impossible....just for short distances. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
A couple bits of foam or pool noodle and a large peg/bulldog clip/elastic band will fix those annoying mooring buoy tags :)
Love it a great idea! I do have a foam camping floor mat that I normally wrap right around the mooring...mainly to stop banging and protect the paintwork. But the wind was too strong to hang over the side and attach it. I didn't want to fall in. Thanks again for the idea and watching, cheers Paul
good for you going out in the cold autumn nights , invest in a diesel heater .
Yep, I like the idea, cheers Paul
In England i have a hot water bottle that lives on the boat and also one to wear inside my motorcycle jacket. Season extended
Great idea, thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul
"... 5 Degrees ...", ... well, it sounds like going to dinghy sail here at the German/Danish border in November, I can tell you, nobody does, ... brrrrrr ...
Hi Paul, well I won't be going again until it warms up a bit. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
... wise decision, @@SailingKateLouise ... 🙂
Looks cold. Bring a portable heater. No need to suffer these days. I use one and life is soooo much better. Cozy.
Diesel?
The lowest temp we've had here so far this year was 4c. I don't know If I want to experience it on the water...not with the accompanying wind chill factor. :)
That's too cold for me. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
A cheap sleeping bag liner from Kmart, and a cheap hike mattress ander your mattress make a lot of difference
Thanks Phil, I do sleep on a good mat. Safe travels waaaaaaay over there, cheers Paul
My cold weather tip - gortex bivi bag (UK govt issue) around the sleeping bag - draught-proof a breatheable.
Interesting , I've never heard of outside bag covers before, thanks, cheers paul
You gotta watch out for yowies when yer on ya own close to shore.
Or even Bunyips, thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Another tip on staying warm. You need a good sleeping bag with a hood. That's one. Just your nose and or mouth sticking out. Go in it completely naked. Your body will keep itself warm. Drinking alcohol does feel pleasant........however it lowers body temperature.
Thanks for that Gert. I've just come back from Queensland where we had 15 boats for a 4 day cruise, whales....running aground....everything happened. Keep a look out for that one ...2 parts, cheers Paul
Propane The small bottles
Thanks Jim, cheers Paul
A small kerosene or oil lantern will add a little warmth and ombionce to your cabin.
Yep good idea, cheers Paul
The solution to the electric motor is just get a combustion engine. Think about it, how many times have you been towed on raids for whatever reason, electric motors are a liability
100’s of hours on my electric and never had a single problem. Multiple stink motor petrol outboards have had issues with impellers, stuck gear selectors and more. No more complicated combustions for me.
Well the electric is reliable , I think it's not having enough storage or solar, both of which I need. Towing just helps with the anxiety or oars as someone suggested. Thanks for watching again , cheers Paul