Sailing can sometime be humbling, just as life can sometimes be humbling, just when you think all is well and made ready. There is a certain joy and comfort knowing that you have the wherewithal and gumption to get about righting the ship when necessary, and enjoying yet another sunset on the high seas. Cheers and fair winds!
The thing I like about this channel is that it is all about sailing. With out a engine there is a complete different mind set. Some thing I can learn from.
Thanks for showing us that even experienced sailors drop the ball sometimes...I guess I shouldn't expect my bonehead mistakes to end any time soon though.
So nice to watch a sailing blog that is about sailing, so many of the other "sailing bloggers" have turned their channel in a personal blog about themselves and has very little to do with the boat and sailing.
Hustling back and forth from stem to stern a few times during departure may be some entertainment for the onlookers in the harbor and for us out on the interwebs, but everyone one has been there. And will be again. It helps to know we aren't the only ones missing some checklist items on the launch.
You were anchored next to us for about a week at Marathon and had the pleasure of watching you lift anchor and sail off in the sunrise. You may have been humbled by your Dry Tortuga launch, but we are all humbled each time we witness your sailing skills. We have some awesome pictures and video footage thanks to your visit. Thanks for all you share in your vlogs!
So glad that I have found your channel. I learned early that you are never more than a few minutes and actions away from complete disaster when afloat. A colleague with a naval history used to say that “perfect preparation prevents p**s poor performance”! Any cockup that we survive is a gift from the sea gods.
Recently discovered your channel. As an experienced single-handed I enjoy your honest narration. You are real as opposed to the glossy, everything is perfect channel’s.
Yesterday, I bought my first mono hull 18 footer with a cabin to sleep in. I had purchased a truck precisely to be used for hauling and launching the right boat. Halfway to the water on a 4 hour drive, my truck broke down and it had to be towed. I spent a chilly night in the boat, on the side of the highway, cars zooming all night. I figure that at least it was good practice to think on my feet and have everything as squared away as possible. I had enough blankets, wheel chocks, and a beefy lock on the boat, plus 2 laptops I used to charge my phone while I organized a hotel that would accept a sailboat in their lot. Im in a hotel watching your video because I learn from what you show us "could happen". Its very helpful to see the way you stay calm and deal with it. See you out there!
Great edit. The first part of this video really set a tone of hopefulness, forward thinking, it was serene. Then to finish with a cut to ‘the last five miles’ with wind howling and lighting flashing was awesome and inspires even more humility.
Kevin and rookie are two words I didn't expect to hear in the same sentence. Still, I enjoyed the video and presume you made it to anchor safely in Newfound Harbor.
I think we all have those days, where we make those stupid mistakes. As for Neptune, he got us last night 40 miles se of lake worth inlet crossing from the bahamas. We were prepared though, down to staysail and mizzen. Crazy in the gulf stream though, sailing NW wind blowing us se
You reassure me by having a bad day Kevin. I have had similar incidents that I attributed to having 'senior moments' of forgetfulness. I'm not alone after all...... ;-)
@@howtosailoceans1423 Thanks Kevin. New sails arrive this week, and I do a quick haul-out next week! (The bottom is probably a bit of a mess because I didn't sail much this year due to health issues. All is well now, so time to shake out the reefs.) I'm dreaming of a Transat eventually getting to Newfoundland, but I want to test the boat (and myself) thoroughly before committing to the big one. We'll see how things play out over the next 6-8 weeks. :-)
TH-cam algorithms are scary! We were the Beneteau 40 at the anchorage with you and motored by during the AM departure. The Dry Tortugas did not disappoint! The blue hulled boat is JP's...quite the character! We admired your rig and glad to find you have a channel. That storm was no joke. We were @ anchor in Key West and the next morning all hell broke loose. Broke our anchor bow roller in half. We upped anchor and continued to Marathon Key. Stay safe out there!
Those winter cold fronts are a force to be reckoned with in the Keys. Do you know what JP's boat is? I thought he said ComPac 25, but I looked on their website and there is no such animal.
i'm lucky, and so are you, I;m 42 and still have like 8 grey hairs. WT what? I do have stress in life. it's not that.. I just deal with it, play some frisbee, bbq etc and yeah, just deal with it. love you baruddah from another mother, keep it knot rolling, but swiftly pulling wind! when I grow up, I want to learn from you how to handle a gaff rig. it's gonna take some years, don't wait up.
Your videos are a pleasure. Real sailing without fluff. It’s time for me to pay my share for your efforts. Freeloading any longer doesn’t seem appropriate. Thank you.
Did you have your coffee before leaving. The sea is like a cat sitting under the table waiting for you to make a mistake, great recovery and great skills as ever.
Great vid .the best on u tube..your ship is so agile when it has to be .all on you.....i missed you last summer At cheabague you weré anchored on ne side i was sw
As Always! Kevin keeps it real....spread the word folks...click and subscribe if you want to improve your abilities in not only seamanship but in humility. Thanks Kevin
Really good stuff. Sometimes the gods if sailing humble you. Good recoveries and an excellent description of passagemaking! Mother nature always has the last word!
Dramatic ending. Personally, seeing bottom while sailing is my norm with a 4 inch draft with leeboards up. My best grounding was on top of a tree as I sailed into a sunken stand of dead trees. It was a good time for lunch anyway :)
At 5:22 something drifts by on port side while Kevin is talking to camera. Looks like one of the small buoys on crab pots. Are you missing something from your bow? Also, it's more comforting than it should be to know that even Kevin Boothby makes mistakes. You're a legend!
Love your channel, finaly someone who remembers what sailing is all about. Your windvane looks very basic, could you do a video on that? I plan to build my own, but am still looking for the best option.
You nearly hooked a fishing net while talkin to the camera as well, i guess your boat is not likelyto hook lines in the water if you havesom way on her... some days is just like that. However you never lost your cool. Well done. Love your sailing . Best regards from Jarle
Flotsam, probably was once a mooring ball or maybe a crab pot or fishing net bouy. but that was a close miss for Kevin, too distracted making videos for us and didn't give that one a wider berth.
I watch a utube channel of guy flying plane in Papua New u Guinea. He has gismo on dash he made with 6-7 switches with light when it is flipped. They are labeled for important things, they dont really do anything. It is his way of double checking everything befor take off. I laughed at your challenging day and thought you could use his lightup checkup befor things go bad. Just a funny comparison. thks for video's. it is impressive that you can get under way so fast even when you have to hoist sheets twice. take care out there.
Aye m8! I would never put it that way - you can't ever earn any embarrassing points. Man, you have done what few have! Raise your head and let those shoulders down! We know what you're capable of 👍🎸
Kevin, Bill here. I waved to you Friday afternoon as you left the morning field in baby ruth in Marathon. We are headed across the Cuba Straight to Isla Mujeres on next weather window. Have you been that route across the current nort to south.?
Enjoyed the video and the wrap up of what was working and what didn't. I was curious, how is the dodger working out? Are you using it much for what you intended? Would you recommend it, do it again?
From Leslie Seddon's FB post: This morning we had the pleasure of watching a true sailor sail off the hook at sunrise. Kevin Boothby, on the Ruth Avery, has been anchored next to us at Marathon for about a week. He made our sunrise shots more interesting as he single-handedly brought up his anchor and maneuvered his gaff-rigged, engineless 31' Gillmer sailing vessel out of the anchorage and out to sea. I am not one to get all gaga over a celebrity, but we have been watching his TH-cam vlog for the last four to five years and have learned a lot from his worldwide adventures. In sailing circles, he's the man sailors aspire to sail like. I'll put a link to his latest episode of How to Sail Oceans in the comments below.
We were the Hunter 466 directly west of you (Fine-A-Lee) watching your departure. Was hoping to get some cool drone footage of you pulling out but our DJI Mini gimbal wouldn't cooperate.
have you considered teaching lessons, maybe for a weekend? there is so much knowledge in your head that so many kids would love to learn, whenever you're at port. sorry I'm verbose. I just speak what I feel.
yeah, my pops is a professor too, but to teach and to learn are different animals. to take a kid out on a seashell and show her how to handle it wouldn't hurt you much, right? give her a tshirt and teach her to row. (I mostly have nieces, One nephew, but much respect for women) tshirt, row, sail, tie knots. maybe knots first.
Hi from long time viewer. I am in contract on SC31 want to put stainless tubes to a lowering out board bracket for a Yamaha 15 . What do you think and how low can I go? Thanks Drew
I just added that this past haulout, a bracket that is removable with three bolts. It works fairly well, although I only use it with my 3.5 hp Tohatsu. With a short shaft I can only use it in flat water, any kind of swell action and the outboard might get dunked.
It's good to reflect later on why those slip-ups happened. I wonder if you make two rookie mistakes in quick succession, you should clip on as a precaution...it might indicate a brief brain fog. Running from one problem to another breaks our well-rehearsed habits so a trip overboard seems more likely. Could be a useful rule?
@@howtosailoceans1423 I used to help run emergency services in a hospital and I've tried long and hard to find solutions to prevent chaos in dramatic situations! Great channel by the way.
This really is the BEST sailing channel.
YES, REALLY.
When you think one coffee in the morning is enough, have another one lol. Enjoy your real and down to earth videos from here in Oz.
Yes, that is true, I had not yet had my second cup of coffee.
Screw Ups = Lack of High Quality Coffee!
Thanks for sharing your life and adventures with us. It makes a difference for many of us.
Love your vids. Learning a lot.
Remember each day is a gift.
Adonai is always with you.
I love the Keys.
Ty
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Sailing can sometime be humbling, just as life can sometimes be humbling, just when you think all is well and made ready. There is a certain joy and comfort knowing that you have the wherewithal and gumption to get about righting the ship when necessary, and enjoying yet another sunset on the high seas. Cheers and fair winds!
gumption I frigging love you. tell us more, please!
Well, glad to know it happens to experienced sailors as well !!
The thing I like about this channel is that it is all about sailing. With out a engine there is a complete different mind set. Some thing I can learn from.
Thanks for showing us that even experienced sailors drop the ball sometimes...I guess I shouldn't expect my bonehead mistakes to end any time soon though.
Humility is one of the most commendable virtues. You have it in droves.
Always appreciate your candid impressions of the day.
So nice to watch a sailing blog that is about sailing, so many of the other "sailing bloggers" have turned their channel in a personal blog about themselves and has very little to do with the boat and sailing.
I come here to relax. The ocean is so soothing
You have done everything sailing I have ever wanted to do...
Hustling back and forth from stem to stern a few times during departure may be some entertainment for the onlookers in the harbor and for us out on the interwebs, but everyone one has been there. And will be again. It helps to know we aren't the only ones missing some checklist items on the launch.
the greatest and the worst thing about sailing...it will keep you humble..if your wise..
good work captain..
You were anchored next to us for about a week at Marathon and had the pleasure of watching you lift anchor and sail off in the sunrise. You may have been humbled by your Dry Tortuga launch, but we are all humbled each time we witness your sailing skills.
We have some awesome pictures and video footage thanks to your visit. Thanks for all you share in your vlogs!
Thanks for watching!
That little blue boat, just so happen to anchor next to me in Manatee Pocket, (Stuart , Florida).
So glad that I have found your channel. I learned early that you are never more than a few minutes and actions away from complete disaster when afloat. A colleague with a naval history used to say that “perfect preparation prevents p**s poor performance”! Any cockup that we survive is a gift from the sea gods.
Every day is a school day. Rookie mistakes are what keeps us sharp. Ahoy!
Recently discovered your channel. As an experienced single-handed I enjoy your honest narration. You are real as opposed to the glossy, everything is perfect channel’s.
Yesterday, I bought my first mono hull 18 footer with a cabin to sleep in. I had purchased a truck precisely to be used for hauling and launching the right boat. Halfway to the water on a 4 hour drive, my truck broke down and it had to be towed. I spent a chilly night in the boat, on the side of the highway, cars zooming all night. I figure that at least it was good practice to think on my feet and have everything as squared away as possible. I had enough blankets, wheel chocks, and a beefy lock on the boat, plus 2 laptops I used to charge my phone while I organized a hotel that would accept a sailboat in their lot. Im in a hotel watching your video because I learn from what you show us "could happen". Its very helpful to see the way you stay calm and deal with it. See you out there!
Well done! Sometimes the sailing adventure begins even before you get to sailing.
Thanks for the insight on a good anchorage
Thanks for stopping by, Deb.
Agh! You have to show us that you're safe on the hook, don't just end it that way! Lol.
A cliff hanger ..
@@howtosailoceans1423 good point, play it like an afternoon serial.
Great edit. The first part of this video really set a tone of hopefulness, forward thinking, it was serene. Then to finish with a cut to ‘the last five miles’ with wind howling and lighting flashing was awesome and inspires even more humility.
Kev its one of those days. I have had too many of them. I feel your pain. All is good you made it safe and sound.
Thanks Don, yep, sometimes you roll off of the wrong side the bunk.
@@howtosailoceans1423 Not enough coffee?
Great stuff, it's better watching this than getting blasted with cold salt spray night racing
on West Coast of Scotland!
Kevin and rookie are two words I didn't expect to hear in the same sentence. Still, I enjoyed the video and presume you made it to anchor safely in Newfound Harbor.
Yes, though not without a few adventures ... stay tuned.
Very nice, good example of sailing the weather--not the schedule.
I think we all have those days, where we make those stupid mistakes. As for Neptune, he got us last night 40 miles se of lake worth inlet crossing from the bahamas. We were prepared though, down to staysail and mizzen. Crazy in the gulf stream though, sailing NW wind blowing us se
You reassure me by having a bad day Kevin. I have had similar incidents that I attributed to having 'senior moments' of forgetfulness. I'm not alone after all...... ;-)
Indeed. Any plans to cross the pond? It's been a rather long radio silence from you.
@@howtosailoceans1423 Thanks Kevin. New sails arrive this week, and I do a quick haul-out next week! (The bottom is probably a bit of a mess because I didn't sail much this year due to health issues. All is well now, so time to shake out the reefs.) I'm dreaming of a Transat eventually getting to Newfoundland, but I want to test the boat (and myself) thoroughly before committing to the big one. We'll see how things play out over the next 6-8 weeks. :-)
We all have those days
TH-cam algorithms are scary! We were the Beneteau 40 at the anchorage with you and motored by during the AM departure. The Dry Tortugas did not disappoint! The blue hulled boat is JP's...quite the character! We admired your rig and glad to find you have a channel. That storm was no joke. We were @ anchor in Key West and the next morning all hell broke loose. Broke our anchor bow roller in half. We upped anchor and continued to Marathon Key. Stay safe out there!
Those winter cold fronts are a force to be reckoned with in the Keys. Do you know what JP's boat is? I thought he said ComPac 25, but I looked on their website and there is no such animal.
I just love to hear your honesty about screwing things up, you make me feel better about my endless mistakes :)
Ha, ha, yes, it's always comforting to know that you're not the only one.
you got some booming going on there now, love the last bit. take care& good health to you& your fine sailing friend.
Yeah the film crew took the day off 🤣🤣🤣
Glad I’m not the only one who has bad days! Love the video, always a highlight of my week.
Ruth Avery is a beast! Out there chasing down and passing boats. Good times.
Ha, ha, that does not happen very often.
Nice cliff hanger ending. Happy sailing always Kevin.
i'm lucky, and so are you, I;m 42 and still have like 8 grey hairs. WT what? I do have stress in life. it's not that.. I just deal with it, play some frisbee, bbq etc and yeah, just deal with it. love you baruddah from another mother, keep it knot rolling, but swiftly pulling wind! when I grow up, I want to learn from you how to handle a gaff rig. it's gonna take some years, don't wait up.
Your videos are a pleasure. Real sailing without fluff. It’s time for me to pay my share for your efforts. Freeloading any longer doesn’t seem appropriate. Thank you.
Received your contribution, thank you!
Thanks again captain K
Love it warts and all sailing
Haha that was a good one, that storm is gunna usher you in, take care and thanks
Best saling channel out here. If you like sailing ⛵️
Great episode. I’d still proudly wear my How to Sail Oceans T shirt even if you had gone aground😁. Looking forward to the next one. 👍
Thanks, good to know that people won't start burning their HtSO tees after seeing Ruth Avery aground, that takes some of the pressure off.
If you don't run aground occasionally. You're not going anywhere.
Did you have your coffee before leaving. The sea is like a cat sitting under the table waiting for you to make a mistake, great recovery and great skills as ever.
Yes, I did have my coffee, so can't blame it on that ...
Good máster and good sailor! You are a sailor from blue waters!
Sorry from my English...😅
Thanks for keeping it real Kevin! Educational and entertaining!
I love to learn from your adventures! Travel safe!
Ahoy Kev, your a solid watch..! Really enjoy your insights.
Another good one. Even a bad morning under sail is better than a good day at the office. Great sail.
"Even a bad morning under sail is better than a good day at the office. " Fact check: True.
Great video
Great work!
I love your channel!!!!
Thank you
Keep punchin' Kevin!
Great vid .the best on u tube..your ship is so agile when it has to be
.all on you.....i missed you last summer
At cheabague you weré anchored on ne side i was sw
Fair winfs
As Always! Kevin keeps it real....spread the word folks...click and subscribe if you want to improve your abilities in not only seamanship but in humility.
Thanks Kevin
Thanks Tom. Is it warm enough for sailing up there yet?
@@howtosailoceans1423 pretty good but the water temps are still very cool. High today 70s but short lived.
Great video as always my friend
Really good stuff. Sometimes the gods if sailing humble you. Good recoveries and an excellent description of passagemaking! Mother nature always has the last word!
Love your content
Dramatic ending.
Personally, seeing bottom while sailing is my norm with a 4 inch draft with leeboards up. My best grounding was on top of a tree as I sailed into a sunken stand of dead trees. It was a good time for lunch anyway :)
Gotta love shoal draft.
stay dieseless you're amazing! One of a kind!
Tut Tut, no strings on the sail. You weren't drinking decaff were you.🏴☠️
Ha! No, I don't carry that stuff onboard, only full strength java. Which sadly means that I have no excuse ...
Livin’ large!! Love the storm scene. Don’t die. 🚫☠️
Have wanted to visit the DT. Envious of your freedom! Great video!
Hey Kevin. Great video. Your little blue friend at 3:50 looks like a Seaward 25. Great pocket cruiser made by Nick Hake.
Thank you! I had ComPac in my head for some reason. Yes, looks like a nice little boat, perfect for the Keys or Bahamas.
Yeah that was me. I live in Kansas City. Trailer-ed her down and put in at St Pete.
At 5:22 something drifts by on port side while Kevin is talking to camera. Looks like one of the small buoys on crab pots. Are you missing something from your bow?
Also, it's more comforting than it should be to know that even Kevin Boothby makes mistakes. You're a legend!
Yes, it was a crab pot. There's lots of them in these parts.
Great video, waiting to meet up with you in the Bahamas.
I had a GoPro go kerplunk over the side in that channel while leaving Fort Jefferson a few years ago.
Hmm, I just had to replace one of my GoPros which got water in it while swimming there. The Dry Tortugas Triangle?
Best sailing chanel 👌
If someone as experienced and skilled as you are occasionally has goofs, well, I suppose I can cut myself a little slack. Haha.
...hi, ..good sailing friend, ..see you. ... ŸŸ™..
Love your channel, finaly someone who remembers what sailing is all about.
Your windvane looks very basic, could you do a video on that?
I plan to build my own, but am still looking for the best option.
Go to my website www.kevinboothbysailing.com and click on Boat Projects. You will see an article on building your own self-steering windvane.
@@howtosailoceans1423 thanks
Awesome video- be safe
You nearly hooked a fishing net while talkin to the camera as well, i guess your boat is not likelyto hook lines in the water if you havesom way on her... some days is just like that. However you never lost your cool. Well done. Love your sailing . Best regards from Jarle
Long keel and a tab from the end of the keel covering the gap to the rudder generally keeps crab and lobster pots away. Thanks for watching.
👍👍👍
Thanks again. Ahoy everybody. Ring the bell. Where to next?
In my own experience, I quickly found out that there is no room for Ego in a sailboat... Cheers, Richard
Indeed, indeed.
Perfect timing with this video; we are looking to go to DT next week or so but those northerlies on the 12/13 th look a little more serious.
Have a good trip. I think you will love it there so long as the weather cooperates.
More Coffee! 😃
Always!
please give us a brief explanation of how the auto pilot works thanks always enjoy your videos good sailing may the winds be with you
Have a look at my website kevinboothbysailing.com, go to Boat Projects. I describe how to build the windvane, as well as how it works.
Excuse me if this is a total newbie question, but does anyone know what the yellow ball is passing by the port side of the ship about 5:21?
Flotsam, probably was once a mooring ball or maybe a crab pot or fishing net bouy. but that was a close miss for Kevin, too distracted making videos for us and didn't give that one a wider berth.
Crab pot buoy.
I watch a utube channel of guy flying plane in Papua New u Guinea. He has gismo on dash he made with 6-7 switches with light when it is flipped. They are labeled for important things, they dont really do anything. It is his way of double checking everything befor take off. I laughed at your challenging day and thought you could use his lightup checkup befor things go bad. Just a funny comparison. thks for video's. it is impressive that you can get under way so fast even when you have to hoist sheets twice. take care out there.
Never thought of that one, though I probably should post a checklist above my VHF or something.
I trust all went well.👍
In the end ...
Aye m8! I would never put it that way - you can't ever earn any embarrassing points. Man, you have done what few have! Raise your head and let those shoulders down! We know what you're capable of 👍🎸
Thanks MiQ, still, it would be quite embarrassing when your tee shirt says "How to Sail Oceans" and you run aground off a clearly marked channel ...
Of course I get, but I still think it would be a waste 😉
CHEERS !
Cheers!
If you grounded the ship in front of the whole harbor while wearing a t-shirt with the logo "how to sail oceans" on it. That made me laugh.
Kevin, Bill here. I waved to you Friday afternoon as you left the morning field in baby ruth in Marathon. We are headed across the Cuba Straight to Isla Mujeres on next weather window. Have you been that route across the current nort to south.?
Hi Bill, no, have not done that run. Fair winds! (you might want to wait for this to ease some, blowin' about 25 knots where I'm at ..)
Agreed. Might be a window next week. Thanks.
Enjoyed the video and the wrap up of what was working and what didn't.
I was curious, how is the dodger working out? Are you using it much for what you intended? Would you recommend it, do it again?
Love the dodger, worth the effort, makes quite a difference giving me a place on deck sheltered from wind, spray, and sun.
From Leslie Seddon's FB post:
This morning we had the pleasure of watching a true sailor sail off the hook at sunrise. Kevin Boothby, on the Ruth Avery, has been anchored next to us at Marathon for about a week. He made our sunrise shots more interesting as he single-handedly brought up his anchor and maneuvered his gaff-rigged, engineless 31' Gillmer sailing vessel out of the anchorage and out to sea.
I am not one to get all gaga over a celebrity, but we have been watching his TH-cam vlog for the last four to five years and have learned a lot from his worldwide adventures. In sailing circles, he's the man sailors aspire to sail like.
I'll put a link to his latest episode of How to Sail Oceans in the comments below.
Hi, thanks so much for that. Now I'm trying to figure out which boat you were on?
We were the Hunter 466 directly west of you (Fine-A-Lee) watching your departure. Was hoping to get some cool drone footage of you pulling out but our DJI Mini gimbal wouldn't cooperate.
@@cameronseddon3129 Ah, yes, I remember, you waved when I sailed out early that morning. May have been a bit breezy for a drone anyways..
have you considered teaching lessons, maybe for a weekend? there is so much knowledge in your head that so many kids would love to learn, whenever you're at port. sorry I'm verbose. I just speak what I feel.
My father was a teacher, but I haven't heard that calling.
yeah, my pops is a professor too, but to teach and to learn are different animals. to take a kid out on a seashell and show her how to handle it wouldn't hurt you much, right? give her a tshirt and teach her to row. (I mostly have nieces, One nephew, but much respect for women) tshirt, row, sail, tie knots. maybe knots first.
What the heck was in the water to your left at 5:22 ???
Crab pot.
So…… Which forecast model was correct?? 😁. I just need to know.
This time the GFS was better, although I find ECMWF tends to be better on average.
Using the iron topsail isn't free. That's good money that could have gone into an investment in beer.
Better to drink it than burn it ...
Question, are you using the gopro, with that mic? I would like to do something similar, if so. Great video, on anchor currently, in manatee river.
I'm using a Zoom recorder with a lapel mic. My latest attempt to suppress wind noise, a problem I have not yet solved.
@@howtosailoceans1423 think I get it. Mic and recorder you do separately and then stitch it together. That's why you clap your hands sometimes?
Hi from long time viewer.
I am in contract on SC31 want to put stainless tubes to a lowering out board bracket for a Yamaha 15 . What do you think and how low can I go?
Thanks
Drew
I just added that this past haulout, a bracket that is removable with three bolts. It works fairly well, although I only use it with my 3.5 hp Tohatsu. With a short shaft I can only use it in flat water, any kind of swell action and the outboard might get dunked.
It's good to reflect later on why those slip-ups happened. I wonder if you make two rookie mistakes in quick succession, you should clip on as a precaution...it might indicate a brief brain fog. Running from one problem to another breaks our well-rehearsed habits so a trip overboard seems more likely. Could be a useful rule?
Yikes, you had to mention falling overboard. Brief brain fog does happen, the problem is recognizing it before the cascade of problems.
@@howtosailoceans1423 I used to help run emergency services in a hospital and I've tried long and hard to find solutions to prevent chaos in dramatic situations! Great channel by the way.
👍😜😀🙏😍
Bad start - even monkeys fall out of trees
Yeah, an inboard diesel does simplify the process, but that ain't sailin'.
It looks so lubberly to be dragging a dinghy behind.
You almost had to get a new run of t-shirts that claim " how not to sail ocean's "
Oh lol ...
Real sailors don’t like diesel.