I was looking at your travelling block and the catch you’ve got on your helm for self steering. Can you spend some time when next out showing how the catch on your self steering works? Is it successful?
Your first time out and all the senses are on overload, you are spot on when you say "if it feels safe to you", always give yourself plenty of time to get a real feel for the boat and conditions, you will just grow into it, enjoy your adventures and stay safe.
No one is laughing at you Rod, I remember when I purchased my boat it was the same as you were feeling each time I went out until a friend with years of experience said let me take you out in your boat and also I will chose the day so he took me out in a small storm and It taught me just what my boat was capable of handling.
That first time is scary but thrilling, you become hooked and soon you’ll have enough experience to take family and friends. Thank you for sharing your experience, brought back memories for me.
Rod, that is one cool sailboat. It has a lot of room down in the cabin. My dad would have loved your boat. He wanted a sailboat all of his life but was so conservative with money. Sadly, he died at 59, never having gotten it. I learned from that that if there's something you want to do, don't wait. You never know how long you have. Decide what is most important to you and go for it.
I’m almost 50, living vicariously through this video… I need to do something about it - I have a little mirror dinghy I sail in the lake at the back of my house, sometimes all the way over to the dog park on Robina Parkway. Every time I go I dream that I’m really on my way to Vanuatu.
So happy to see your little ship out, her design is one of the toughest little seagoing vessels built. Having your sail or sails up in a sloppy chop will calm things down a lot. You are learning to sail the most interesting way, by doing and you have the perfect vessel for it. Your mistakes will teach you a lot more than the things you get right. Have fun.
Just remember you are out there sailing for your own enjoyment so there is no need to impress others and the best thing to remember is you are alive to do it all again tomorrow.
No one should be laughing at you. It takes a lot of courage to do what you are doing: pushing yourself beyond your limits and doing so in a way that is both challenging and safe. Bravo Sir! Phoenix, AZ.
Loved this vlog. I have never sailed but respect you showing your learning curve In sailing warts and all. I imagine it’s like learning to drive when you feel the car is in control and not you. This is my favourite type of vlog where it’s shows the truth and not fiction. Thanks for sharing.
The main will make you more stable. Start with one reef tied in and then use the jib +- Also lead the jib sheets on the outboard side of the lifelines. Another tip: Ease the mainsheet when you drop the main sail while pointing into the wind. It is much safer.
+1 to this. I feel on a boat this small you're better running on the main. The full rig should be a pretty easy task to manage, and once he gets it moving and not bobbing up and down it'll feel so much more comfortable
Great vid Rod; most enjoyable. I started sailing back in the 60's when I was a bout seven and I still remember those first trips. They can be quite nerve wracking. The right amount of sail to have up is the amount you are comfortable with. We started just using the jib, then just the mainsail and worked up to using both, so you are doing things the right way in my opinion. Plenty of time for racing when you are confident with your rig and if anyone takes the piss; they are the tossers. Looking forward to your adventure up the coast. All the best mate.
disagree, backseat sailing sounds like a terrible idea. Let the man learn at his own pace and in his own way and if he needs assistance to seek it out on his own terms without the distraction and potential anxiety associated with a live audience
@@hughguys1183 I think it's a great idea. Rod has his own TH-cam channel showing people his world and he often asks people for advise and tips. It may cause you anxiety but I think in Rods case it would be perfect.
@@4orl2c68 I understand that you appreciate "backseating" from a live audience guiding you in real time. Perhaps you should stream a series of shows with you learning a similar new skill in real time. I'll definitely subscribe to your content as I'll be curious to see how you navigate it anxiety free. I'm sure many could benefit from that. Cheers
@@4orl2c68 That's the second wild assumption you've made and instead of stooping to your level where you'd beat me with experience, I'm going to bid you adieu. Have a great day though and wishing you all the best. Cheers 🤙🏿
Been watching your channel for a long while bud and these adventures you go on are epic. You've given me the jolt to go outdoors more and camp do some fishing etc. Thanks for sharing bud keep it up
That's the way to do it. Have fun and learn at the same time. Don't overtrim your sails...keep a little draft in them in those conditions and it will perform maybe even a little better. No big deal. You are doing it terrifically. All the best.
Hey man, well done for your shakedown. May I make some observations as an ex Coastguard Coxswain, always have your engine on when putting up and taking down sails, you will have more control. and from a safety point of view, if you are single sailing always put a PFD on, just in case!!!. Good luck and love the vlogs about Misty
Yeah not just a life jacket he's really needs a safety line system. One slip he's in the water and his boat keeps on sailing away from him. Horrible way to die.
@@Iandental I'd rather die that way than getting slowly drowned being dragged behind my boat. Impossible for the solo sailor to pull himself back on board if the boat is moving even at 3 knots. Falling off is simply not an option
@@dobbsalexander your safety lines arent that long that you'll actually be behind your boat , you'll be beside the hull and it isnt that hard to pull yourself out. ( i've done it) this is even more relevant in this case as his boat has such low free board !
Nobody is born a Sailor, every Sailor out there had to start from the bottom and work in the experience by facing challenges. You doing an Amazing job learning on your own. Well Done. Wish you Fair Winds and Calm Seas for you Endeavors.
My like I'm giving you is the 7th one, which is to say that is 7 people watching that wanted to say the same as you did, I hope we all get to do this too someday, lets keep our dreams alive my friend, we will feel that wind in our sails some day :)
1 year to go for me!! Getting my ASA training in 2 weeks and getting my last bit of money for the bost purchase. Working at a sailboat maintenance repair company helps as well
Start today watching sailing videos and reading books. Learn the knots and the name of the boats. Learn how to read the tide charts and learn how water moves. Then when get time will be half way to sailing.
Sail out with both sails up and motor going for greater boat speeds in incoming tides, you will have better control and less bobbing about. Sails will give a more constant heal.
Actually, you should have no sails up when motoring out, a double reefed main is ok. Also having youre anchor readied just in case the motor konks out. The danger lies being hit by strong winds or surf throwing you into the rocks, shore, jetties, ships, etc etc. Once you know the area,and the conditions too expect then you can set up a sail plan at the dock. Youre right about motor sailing being stable.
@@grantvine7802 yeah, if you have all your sails up in the lee, once you get into the open you might get overwelmed, knocked over, lose control of the vessel. Immediately too. Keep in mind that the beaufort scale measure increases expodentially with every number. So going from a force 3 to a force 7 requires sail area half times three. So a hundred square foot of sail in a force 3, would require 6.5 square feet of sail for the same effect.
Great sound of birds in the beginning, great adventure you do, its a pleasure to watch! Thanks for sharing your boat trip, i love the ocean and your outgoing explorings ! 💙💙
Great Video! Thanks! I like to have a reefed main up when I'm going out through the inlet. It makes things stable and gives me a chance of some propulsion if I lose power or don't have enough power for the current. Even going dead upwind it at least reduces the rocking. It looks like you are learning your boat well and the great thing about sailing is the learning opportunities never stop.
Bravo. Your efforts have paid off. Congratulations on getting the sail up and managing it with no issues. This sort of challenge is why I enjoy your channel so much. Continue pushing the envelope.
I can not wait for the adventure videos with you sailing out for extended periods of time and just fishing and experiencing what there is to see out there. I am living vicariously through these adventures!
I just watched the second half of the video and I have to say, CONGRATULATIONS! You were sailing! You had the main and the jib up and you were moving! I am so happy for you!!
I follow a lot of sailing channels but I have never been on the ocean. Watching you just go out and do it... All i can say is wow! You instantly got me subscribed.
The jib should face nearly into the wind. Don't just cinch it tight for all circumstances. This is a rookie mistake and I did it too in the beginning. A leaning boat is not moving as fast as it should. Figure out the sails to keep the boat upright as much as possible. Think of the sails as being airplane wings, not wind catchers.
You need to get a little main up when your under motor it will do two things. 1 make the boat far more stable and if your engine dies you can hoist the main and have control.
agree, will attenuate the rolling. was taught long time ago to motor with main up for that reason, the wind you make motoring if there is no other wind will give you a bit of a boost and as Lars says, if the engine quits, you are already sailing.
Agree, get all the control lines back into the cockpit, also LAZY JACKS will help immensly in getting the main down, great vid Rod keep learning by doing :)
I enjoy watching people learn to sail like this. It reminds me of when I was in that position, which wasn’t very long ago. It brings back the feelings of joy the same way a scent can bring back a vivid childhood memory.
Dear rod I'm just an old guy here in California Oregon but you're doing everything correctly. You are working at your new found education conservatively and that's wonderful. We learn mostly by doing rather than reading books. Your adventure spirit is clearly showing.... I've been around boats and living on boats in California for over 50 years. You are an inspiration to the young people who want to do this keep up the wonderful work blessings to you in yours
Watching your every move and fully appreciating your learning curve, because I know I’m going to have to do this on my own one day when I need to take Dads boat ( similar to yours) out for the first time when he’s no longer here. Nothing more heart warming and special than slowing the motor, letting out the sails, then the rush as the wind takes over, stopping the engine almost deaf with the silence as you move along and the sense of being free⛵️
You are getting your confidence up which is the key. When your are tacking single handed just ignore the jib, when the wind gets on the other side of the sail it actually helps the turn, so leave it all clipped in until you have done everything else. Looking forward to the first screaming run.
On your Headsail and Mainsail, you have (should have) wind Tell-tales. They are the bits of wool strand attached to the sail. When the free end of the Tell-tales is lying horizontal to the direction of travel that means that the sail is working to the maximum. If the tell-tales are pointing up, down or pointing forward in line of direction of travel that means that you will have to let out or bring in the sheets of the sails. Set the headsail first than the mainsail.
Rokkit mate, I hope I am not out-of-place but I would like to share a safety tip. When pulling on the sheets, try getting used to pulling with your thumb away from the winch. That way, even if a strong gust or a knot pulls your hand towards the winch, your thumb won't be getting stuck in it!
Don't worry about people judging. I myself am here to learn from you. I think learning with you is probably the best way to go about it. You make a mistake and we both learn. Keep it up! 👍
Hey Rod, stick to the southern break wall as it is the deep side and should have the oncoming boats on your port-hand side. Boats pass each other "port to port".
Very well done video. We have all been where you are. As you already know, you just have to to take the boat out and DO it…while always being respectful of weather, safety issues and the sailing parameters of your own specific boat. I enjoyed being along for this ride. Well done!
Dude! When solo sailing you should ALWAYS be clipped into lifelines. Run a line on both sides from cockpit to bow and you tether yourself to that. That way any time you go forward you are still physically connected to the boat.
I hope you see this. You are living my dream and after watching all these guys on TH-cam sailing the world you have been the most inspirational. Just getting out there in spite of being nervous. I hope to join you soon
I remember just a couple years ago feeling exactly as you did. 100% with and you're doing the right thing - slow and steady mate. Baby steps will get you there. Well done for breaking the "fear" barrier.
Rod, you will find when you haul the main that the boat will steady and be much easier to tack through the wind. Your jib tends to be like less willing to point without the main. If at any time you feel the wind is getting to frisky don't hesitate to head up and reef the main this time will reduce stress on you and the rig and as you get better at gauging when to do it, the reduction in sail will often yield same speed without the heeling and pressure on your tiller. You're doing great!
The best teacher is experience, and you're proof of that. Great video...subscribed...can't wait to see more! a Yankee Navy Veteran who joined the Navy in 1961. Cheers, mate! :)
The two things I know about sailing is to watch the ribbons on the sail flapping evenly to show even airflow therefore best speed and efficiency and the second is that alot of sailing captain's turn feral when they're captaining their yatch.🤪
Love your vids!! Great to see you out on the water in your boat. It's all about learning and feeling everything out. You're doing an amazing job and probably teaching others as well. Good on you and enjoy!!
I really enjoyed your videos. I'm an older person now cannot get out there and do what I used to do. what you do in these videos makes me feel like I'm there thank you so much for your videos keep up the good work . Dan from Michigan.
I like your plan for learning and sailing. It is a lot easier to learn to sail using one sail at a time and if anybody laughs at you, give them the international sign in a seaman like manner. Good luck mate
Loved your video and made me smile a few times. We all still learn every time we go out and still sometimes forget to do certain small things. Have fun and enjoy your outings :)
Consider a second preventer on the boom to prevent unwanted swings, with 2 you can keep it set in any position, good for single handing. probably won't use it on a good beam reach, but will be real nice on a choppy tail wind especially with following seas.
You've got a great attitude, and you've got the perfect boat. Sort that leak out though mate, that boat will take any weather but you'll be surprised how much comes in through leaky cabin roofs! I loved it when you got the sheets out and the boat started to really sing. You can see where she's happy!
Thanks for posting this including what you might have assumed to be the unflattering parts (they're not). Its nice to be able to follow along learning as you learn. No one's perfect and that's why it's so relatable
At least you're doing it! We're all sitting home with our computers! Well done and hang in there! There's nothing like that moment when you cut the engine... and you're sailing. It gets so quiet. I still get that feeling when I sail!
Well done on your latest adventure. It might pay to at least have your main up when going out over the bar. If your engine fails you have a backup otherwise by the time you get your main raised you could be on a rock wall. When solo also look at a tethering line that you can clip onto like jack stays. If you go over the side your boat will keep going and you will not be able to swim quick enough to get back to it. The rest you will learn as you go. Maybe see you out on the water one day. SV Kalina, Cavalier 37
Ay Rod, been watching the channel for many years, and im really enjoying your new passion for sailing, as sailing, fishing and kayak fishing have all been sports that I have enjoyed. if I could suggest one thing that I felt was super helpful with my short time of sailing was to use your tell tales, just to help trim your heading for optimum speed, and to learn how the wind works around your sails. just watch a few videos and you will understand how they should be looking in no time. You will find that just slight adjustment on how tight to pull in your sheets or loosen them or changing the heading can give you that extra performance. they super easy to monitor and you learn so much in a short space of time. looking forward to your upcoming adventures!
Awesome mate , definitely a challenge but I like how your making baby steps to learn your boat .... maybe alot wouldn't . Looking forward to seeing your progress . Thanks for sharing
Loved it! Power boater here that has sailed most of my 50 year marine career on and off, and took advantage of the opportunity to sail the coast of Maine to Nova Scotia last August, but the fires there were still bad enough to keep us contained to the out islands of Maine. What a memorable trip. Both good and not so good, but overall one of the most memorable trips ever. Learned what I forgot about sailing (40 foot Finish made boat) with the four of us. Quite an experience living of that ‘land’.!
I am looking to get my very first sailboat by the end of the year. This is the approach i am taking as well ... put it in the water, pull up the sails, toodle around and learn. Well done!
Great video and adventurous spirit. Thanks for documenting the learning process, there are so many novices out there just looking for the exact kind of 'prepare, and get-out-there' motivation. thx
Hello from the Atlantic coast, way over here! I saw everyone of this series but missed this one,.(my fault for missing the notification) Boat is a nice set-up. I've had both types of outboard mounts. Stern and cockpit well mounted 9.9 hp on a 23". long shaft. Never cavitated motoring in a swell with the well mounted motor. Good day Skipper and thanks for the sailing adventure. My learning process was similar to mine. I knew friends that would've shown me things, but I never asked..lol.
Well done be prepared for the worst a day hope for the best. Just one safety detail remember you sailing solo so make sure you have a suitable harness if you go overboard specially when you need to walk on deck towards the bow and back.
Please, please, please keep the videos this style!! Don’t add a ton of editing and music. This is great! I feel like I’m sailing with you
I use music here and there but always keep it this style, as it happened and pov 👍
@@rokkitkit Boogie Woogie! Hey I seen a lot of first timers and you solo sailed great job!
Yes seems more realistic
I was looking at your travelling block and the catch you’ve got on your helm for self steering. Can you spend some time when next out showing how the catch on your self steering works? Is it successful?
Where in the world are we ?
Your first time out and all the senses are on overload, you are spot on when you say "if it feels safe to you", always give yourself plenty of time to get a real feel for the boat and conditions, you will just grow into it, enjoy your adventures and stay safe.
No one is laughing at you Rod, I remember when I purchased my boat it was the same as you were feeling each time I went out until a friend with years of experience said let me take you out in your boat and also I will chose the day so he took me out in a small storm and It taught me just what my boat was capable of handling.
Best comment on here
Solid comment and advice.
The last bit depending on the context could be quite funny
And yes I am 5 months late to replying
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That first time is scary but thrilling, you become hooked and soon you’ll have enough experience to take family and friends. Thank you for sharing your experience, brought back memories for me.
Rod, that is one cool sailboat. It has a lot of room down in the cabin. My dad would have loved your boat. He wanted a sailboat all of his life but was so conservative with money. Sadly, he died at 59, never having gotten it. I learned from that that if there's something you want to do, don't wait. You never know how long you have. Decide what is most important to you and go for it.
Same here my dad at 57 and I spent 3 months of 2020 sailing thru covid
@@mattashford3508 I'm sorry to hear that. That's way too young.
I’m almost 50, living vicariously through this video… I need to do something about it - I have a little mirror dinghy I sail in the lake at the back of my house, sometimes all the way over to the dog park on Robina Parkway. Every time I go I dream that I’m really on my way to Vanuatu.
Hey thanks for the video! I am in the process of selling my house and getting a sailboat and I much appreciate your videos
as soon as im done studying, im gonna buy myself a boat and sail on the weekends till i die!
So happy to see your little ship out, her design is one of the toughest little seagoing vessels built. Having your sail or sails up in a sloppy chop will calm things down a lot. You are learning to sail the most interesting way, by doing and you have the perfect vessel for it. Your mistakes will teach you a lot more than the things you get right. Have fun.
Thanks Ron🤙
Just remember you are out there sailing for your own enjoyment so there is no need to impress others and the best thing to remember is you are alive to do it all again tomorrow.
No one should be laughing at you. It takes a lot of courage to do what you are doing: pushing yourself beyond your limits and doing so in a way that is both challenging and safe. Bravo Sir!
Phoenix, AZ.
Many sailors are arrogant of novice sailors. He shows much courage.
We have many years of sailing and still learn every time we go out. As soon as you put the sail up the rolling improves dramatically. Keep it up.
You been brave going first time alone.Sailing is a lot of physical job
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Loved this vlog. I have never sailed but respect you showing your learning curve In sailing warts and all. I imagine it’s like learning to drive when you feel the car is in control and not you. This is my favourite type of vlog where it’s shows the truth and not fiction. Thanks for sharing.
The main will make you more stable. Start with one reef tied in and then use the jib +- Also lead the jib sheets on the outboard side of the lifelines. Another tip: Ease the mainsheet when you drop the main sail while pointing into the wind. It is much safer.
+1 to this. I feel on a boat this small you're better running on the main. The full rig should be a pretty easy task to manage, and once he gets it moving and not bobbing up and down it'll feel so much more comfortable
Yep. Having the main up will stabilise the boat....it will also have much better balance, and the rudder will feel more connected.
RoKKit videos as close as I get to a holiday. Thanks for the uploads Rod - you're a 💙 legend.
Hey man I hope this doesn't sound condescending but I'm proud of you for getting out there and getting the sail up!!! Way to work!
let me guess, canadian?
@@InCtrl lemme guess why do you care
@@InCtrl nope American.
@@Arthur.g123 way to be
Great vid Rod; most enjoyable. I started sailing back in the 60's when I was a bout seven and I still remember those first trips. They can be quite nerve wracking. The right amount of sail to have up is the amount you are comfortable with. We started just using the jib, then just the mainsail and worked up to using both, so you are doing things the right way in my opinion. Plenty of time for racing when you are confident with your rig and if anyone takes the piss; they are the tossers. Looking forward to your adventure up the coast. All the best mate.
Your doing great! I've been sailing for a hundred years and I wasn't alone my first time or twentieth. Good job keep going and I'll keep watching.
Did you ever get a chance to meet Ahab
Mate epic sail boat cant wait to see ya sending it to the islands on it!!
Hey Rod, you should do a live stream sailing video so people can give you tips and corrections in real-time.
You are doing great so far.
disagree, backseat sailing sounds like a terrible idea. Let the man learn at his own pace and in his own way and if he needs assistance to seek it out on his own terms without the distraction and potential anxiety associated with a live audience
@@hughguys1183 I think it's a great idea. Rod has his own TH-cam channel showing people his world and he often asks people for advise and tips. It may cause you anxiety but I think in Rods case it would be perfect.
@@4orl2c68 I understand that you appreciate "backseating" from a live audience guiding you in real time. Perhaps you should stream a series of shows with you learning a similar new skill in real time. I'll definitely subscribe to your content as I'll be curious to see how you navigate it anxiety free. I'm sure many could benefit from that. Cheers
@@hughguys1183 Ah, sarcasm..........it's always the the cheap go to!!
@@4orl2c68 That's the second wild assumption you've made and instead of stooping to your level where you'd beat me with experience, I'm going to bid you adieu. Have a great day though and wishing you all the best. Cheers 🤙🏿
Mate, Don't you worry. I've sailing 8 years and I'm still learning. The best talent you have is that you do enjoy sailing. David
Been watching your channel for a long while bud and these adventures you go on are epic. You've given me the jolt to go outdoors more and camp do some fishing etc. Thanks for sharing bud keep it up
That's the way to do it. Have fun and learn at the same time. Don't overtrim your sails...keep a little draft in them in those conditions and it will perform maybe even a little better. No big deal. You are doing it terrifically. All the best.
Can't imagine what that must be like all alone sailing for the first time, you seemed to handle it well!
I love your confidence and your willingness to commit yourself to challenging, new projects. You're a great example for us all.
Love the sailing! Nothing more freeing than putting the sails up on an ocean and watching the land disappear!
Hey man, well done for your shakedown. May I make some observations as an ex Coastguard Coxswain, always have your engine on when putting up and taking down sails, you will have more control. and from a safety point of view, if you are single sailing always put a PFD on, just in case!!!. Good luck and love the vlogs about Misty
And everytime his little boat caught a bump wave I gulped and thought "does he have a safety line on himself?"
Yeah not just a life jacket he's really needs a safety line system. One slip he's in the water and his boat keeps on sailing away from him. Horrible way to die.
@@Iandental I'd rather die that way than getting slowly drowned being dragged behind my boat. Impossible for the solo sailor to pull himself back on board if the boat is moving even at 3 knots. Falling off is simply not an option
@@dobbsalexander your safety lines arent that long that you'll actually be behind your boat , you'll be beside the hull and it isnt that hard to pull yourself out. ( i've done it) this is even more relevant in this case as his boat has such low free board !
Love watching you rise to the challenge and grow in confidence in your boat. Trust Misty, she'll look after you!
Nobody is born a Sailor, every Sailor out there had to start from the bottom and work in the experience by facing challenges. You doing an Amazing job learning on your own. Well Done. Wish you Fair Winds and Calm Seas for you Endeavors.
As an aspiring sailor (someday!) I'm really enjoying seeing your learning process!
My like I'm giving you is the 7th one, which is to say that is 7 people watching that wanted to say the same as you did, I hope we all get to do this too someday, lets keep our dreams alive my friend, we will feel that wind in our sails some day :)
1 year to go for me!! Getting my ASA training in 2 weeks and getting my last bit of money for the bost purchase. Working at a sailboat maintenance repair company helps as well
Start today watching sailing videos and reading books. Learn the knots and the name of the boats. Learn how to read the tide charts and learn how water moves. Then when get time will be half way to sailing.
The only chanel that i can learn from how to sail, you are legit!
That's weird, I felt there was little useful information imparted.
Sail out with both sails up and motor going for greater boat speeds in incoming tides, you will have better control and less bobbing about. Sails will give a more constant heal.
Actually, you should have no sails up when motoring out, a double reefed main is ok. Also having youre anchor readied just in case the motor konks out. The danger lies being hit by strong winds or surf throwing you into the rocks, shore, jetties, ships, etc etc. Once you know the area,and the conditions too expect then you can set up a sail plan at the dock.
Youre right about motor sailing being stable.
He only has a small outboard motor so pushing out through a bar he could run out of power without the sails. A reefed main is a good idea.
Assess weather conditions before you attempt a crossing.
@@grantvine7802 yeah, if you have all your sails up in the lee, once you get into the open you might get overwelmed, knocked over, lose control of the vessel. Immediately too. Keep in mind that the beaufort scale measure increases expodentially with every number. So going from a force 3 to a force 7 requires sail area half times three. So a hundred square foot of sail in a force 3, would require 6.5 square feet of sail for the same effect.
You give me inner peace, after a divocre, and lost evrything og i follow your channel, it feels like your a friend. Thank you so much for your videos.
Great sound of birds in the beginning, great adventure you do, its a pleasure to watch! Thanks for sharing your boat trip, i love the ocean and your outgoing explorings ! 💙💙
We're all excited and looking forward to see your upcoming adventures on Misty! You're definitely living the dream!
Great Video! Thanks! I like to have a reefed main up when I'm going out through the inlet. It makes things stable and gives me a chance of some propulsion if I lose power or don't have enough power for the current. Even going dead upwind it at least reduces the rocking. It looks like you are learning your boat well and the great thing about sailing is the learning opportunities never stop.
Bravo. Your efforts have paid off. Congratulations on getting the sail up and managing it with no issues.
This sort of challenge is why I enjoy your channel so much. Continue pushing the envelope.
Your ever present ability to remain open to experience and grasp learning opportunities is a lesson to us all. Thanks a million, Rod
I dream of sailing one day. Thanks for sharing honestly.
I can not wait for the adventure videos with you sailing out for extended periods of time and just fishing and experiencing what there is to see out there. I am living vicariously through these adventures!
You’ve given me the confidence to get out and learn to sail.. guess I need to buy me a boat now.
I just watched the second half of the video and I have to say, CONGRATULATIONS! You were sailing! You had the main and the jib up and you were moving! I am so happy for you!!
I follow a lot of sailing channels but I have never been on the ocean. Watching you just go out and do it... All i can say is wow! You instantly got me subscribed.
Thanks for the sub mate🤙
The jib should face nearly into the wind. Don't just cinch it tight for all circumstances. This is a rookie mistake and I did it too in the beginning. A leaning boat is not moving as fast as it should. Figure out the sails to keep the boat upright as much as possible. Think of the sails as being airplane wings, not wind catchers.
Wisdom comes with experience and experience comes from making mistakes. Don’t worry, stay sharp and keep on going. Love your channel.
This has become easily one of my favourite youtube channels. And by far my favourite "Australian outdoor" channel.
You need to get a little main up when your under motor it will do two things. 1 make the boat far more stable and if your engine dies you can hoist the main and have control.
meh wouldn't do that not necessary
agree, will attenuate the rolling. was taught long time ago to motor with main up for that reason, the wind you make motoring if there is no other wind will give you a bit of a boost and as Lars says, if the engine quits, you are already sailing.
Agree, get all the control lines back into the cockpit, also LAZY JACKS will help immensly in getting the main down, great vid Rod keep learning by doing :)
I enjoy watching people learn to sail like this. It reminds me of when I was in that position, which wasn’t very long ago. It brings back the feelings of joy the same way a scent can bring back a vivid childhood memory.
Dear rod I'm just an old guy here in California Oregon but you're doing everything correctly. You are working at your new found education conservatively and that's wonderful. We learn mostly by doing rather than reading books. Your adventure spirit is clearly showing.... I've been around boats and living on boats in California for over 50 years. You are an inspiration to the young people who want to do this keep up the wonderful work blessings to you in yours
Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to seeing more of these.
As someone that is looking for their first sailboat, your videos and honesty about nerves, etc. are so helpful. Thanks so much!
Good job my firiend. I am 51 and haven't been able to do this yet, but I plan to! I'm hopeful I'll learn as well as you.
Learn how to read ocean charts, tides, currants while waiting. Boat traffic markers also.
Watching your every move and fully appreciating your learning curve, because I know I’m going to have to do this on my own one day when I need to take Dads boat ( similar to yours) out for the first time when he’s no longer here. Nothing more heart warming and special than slowing the motor, letting out the sails, then the rush as the wind takes over, stopping the engine almost deaf with the silence as you move along and the sense of being free⛵️
You need to take it out with Dad. You need his experience. He can just sit and give you direction. That is invaluable.
Not a sailing fan Rod but as I told my wife I love that I can be part of your learning as the adventure continues. Thanks for taking us along. Cheers
You are getting your confidence up which is the key. When your are tacking single handed just ignore the jib, when the wind gets on the other side of the sail it actually helps the turn, so leave it all clipped in until you have done everything else. Looking forward to the first screaming run.
It’s great watching you learn in real time Rod. Gives hope to us that haven’t sailed but would like a sailboat some day
Perfect day to try things out. You are doing well. She's a lovely boat.
On your Headsail and Mainsail, you have (should have) wind Tell-tales. They are the bits of wool strand attached to the sail. When the free end of the Tell-tales is lying horizontal to the direction of travel that means that the sail is working to the maximum.
If the tell-tales are pointing up, down or pointing forward in line of direction of travel that means that you will have to let out or bring in the sheets of the sails. Set the headsail first than the mainsail.
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Rokkit mate, I hope I am not out-of-place but I would like to share a safety tip.
When pulling on the sheets, try getting used to pulling with your thumb away from the winch. That way, even if a strong gust or a knot pulls your hand towards the winch, your thumb won't be getting stuck in it!
That’s an awesome video brother, I’m learning so much from watching your videos and journey from kayaking to sailing.
Woot! Looking forward to the new adventures you'll get yourself into with this new boat!
Great job Rod👍Nice to see you out on your sail boat and getting more Knowledge on sailing. Can’t wait to see your next video.
Comfort comes with knowledge and experience, and you only get there by doing. I look forward to more!
Hey Rod, seasoned sailor here, super cool to watch you learning the ropes. ✌🏼
Don't worry about people judging. I myself am here to learn from you. I think learning with you is probably the best way to go about it. You make a mistake and we both learn. Keep it up! 👍
its nice to see some one out there learning to sail and being honest about it, it gives hope and encouragement to other novices. great video!!!!!
Don't you worry. I'm glad with whatever you come up with. Peace bro and take yer time. ✌️
That’s living the dream right there man. Can’t wait to see some trips out on the open ocean on this thing!
Learn and enjoy it all along the way. What a great new way to expand and do what you are meant to do. Cheers Rod.
Hey Rod, stick to the southern break wall as it is the deep side and should have the oncoming boats on your port-hand side. Boats pass each other "port to port".
Very well done video. We have all been where you are. As you already know, you just have to to take the boat out and DO it…while always being respectful of weather, safety issues and the sailing parameters of your own specific boat. I enjoyed being along for this ride. Well done!
Dude! When solo sailing you should ALWAYS be clipped into lifelines. Run a line on both sides from cockpit to bow and you tether yourself to that. That way any time you go forward you are still physically connected to the boat.
Yes!
I am really enjoying watching you making the dream a reality. Keep safe and the dream alive
I hope you see this. You are living my dream and after watching all these guys on TH-cam sailing the world you have been the most inspirational. Just getting out there in spite of being nervous. I hope to join you soon
I remember just a couple years ago feeling exactly as you did. 100% with and you're doing the right thing - slow and steady mate. Baby steps will get you there. Well done for breaking the "fear" barrier.
Rod, you will find when you haul the main that the boat will steady and be much easier to tack through the wind. Your jib tends to be like less willing to point without the main. If at any time you feel the wind is getting to frisky don't hesitate to head up and reef the main this time will reduce stress on you and the rig and as you get better at gauging when to do it, the reduction in sail will often yield same speed without the heeling and pressure on your tiller. You're doing great!
Really looking forward to the adventures you're gonna have on this bad-boy 👍⛵️
My Man!
You are a true inspiration, Congratulations!
The best teacher is experience, and you're proof of that. Great video...subscribed...can't wait to see more! a Yankee Navy Veteran who joined the Navy in 1961. Cheers, mate! :)
The two things I know about sailing is to watch the ribbons on the sail flapping evenly to show even airflow therefore best speed and efficiency and the second is that alot of sailing captain's turn feral when they're captaining their yatch.🤪
Love your vids!! Great to see you out on the water in your boat. It's all about learning and feeling everything out. You're doing an amazing job and probably teaching others as well. Good on you and enjoy!!
I really enjoyed your videos. I'm an older person now cannot get out there and do what I used to do. what you do in these videos makes me feel like I'm there thank you so much for your videos keep up the good work . Dan from Michigan.
I like your plan for learning and sailing. It is a lot easier to learn to sail using one sail at a time and if anybody laughs at you, give them the international sign in a seaman like manner. Good luck mate
Loved your video and made me smile a few times. We all still learn every time we go out and still sometimes forget to do certain small things. Have fun and enjoy your outings :)
Good plan. Good caution. You are increasing our confidence because we can relate to you. This is the start of something great.
Consider a second preventer on the boom to prevent unwanted swings, with 2 you can keep it set in any position, good for single handing. probably won't use it on a good beam reach, but will be real nice on a choppy tail wind especially with following seas.
You've got a great attitude, and you've got the perfect boat. Sort that leak out though mate, that boat will take any weather but you'll be surprised how much comes in through leaky cabin roofs!
I loved it when you got the sheets out and the boat started to really sing. You can see where she's happy!
Mad respect for you brother! You're doing great learning something new. 👏.
It's so great to watch your videos. So many experienced sailors on TH-cam it feels good to watch you learn. Different. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for posting this including what you might have assumed to be the unflattering parts (they're not). Its nice to be able to follow along learning as you learn. No one's perfect and that's why it's so relatable
Best quote : “ what feels safe to me” :-). You remind me of myself going out for the first time. Great videos
At least you're doing it! We're all sitting home with our computers! Well done and hang in there!
There's nothing like that moment when you cut the engine... and you're sailing. It gets so quiet. I still get that feeling when I sail!
Well done on your latest adventure. It might pay to at least have your main up when going out over the bar. If your engine fails you have a backup otherwise by the time you get your main raised you could be on a rock wall. When solo also look at a tethering line that you can clip onto like jack stays. If you go over the side your boat will keep going and you will not be able to swim quick enough to get back to it. The rest you will learn as you go. Maybe see you out on the water one day. SV Kalina, Cavalier 37
Ay Rod, been watching the channel for many years, and im really enjoying your new passion for sailing, as sailing, fishing and kayak fishing have all been sports that I have enjoyed. if I could suggest one thing that I felt was super helpful with my short time of sailing was to use your tell tales, just to help trim your heading for optimum speed, and to learn how the wind works around your sails. just watch a few videos and you will understand how they should be looking in no time. You will find that just slight adjustment on how tight to pull in your sheets or loosen them or changing the heading can give you that extra performance. they super easy to monitor and you learn so much in a short space of time. looking forward to your upcoming adventures!
Yes i have tell tails on the Genoa that I am learning to use, but ill have to get them for the main sail as well👍
Good job mate. We are Sailing. Enjoy can’t wait to go up the coast 👍👏👏
Awesome mate , definitely a challenge but I like how your making baby steps to learn your boat .... maybe alot wouldn't . Looking forward to seeing your progress . Thanks for sharing
Loved it! Power boater here that has sailed most of my 50 year marine career on and off, and took advantage of the opportunity to sail the coast of Maine to Nova Scotia last August, but the fires there were still bad enough to keep us contained to the out islands of Maine. What a memorable trip. Both good and not so good, but overall one of the most memorable trips ever. Learned what I forgot about sailing (40 foot Finish made boat) with the four of us. Quite an experience living of that ‘land’.!
Yea definitely keen to do more, just need to done the time 👌
I am looking to get my very first sailboat by the end of the year. This is the approach i am taking as well ... put it in the water, pull up the sails, toodle around and learn. Well done!
Great video and adventurous spirit. Thanks for documenting the learning process, there are so many novices out there just looking for the exact kind of 'prepare, and get-out-there' motivation. thx
Rod glad your OK. Hello from the USA again. Cool sailboat looking forward to new adventures. (Cheers). ⛵
Hello from the Atlantic coast, way over here! I saw everyone of this series but missed this one,.(my fault for missing the notification)
Boat is a nice set-up. I've had both types of outboard mounts. Stern and cockpit well mounted 9.9 hp on a 23". long shaft. Never cavitated motoring in a swell with the well mounted motor.
Good day Skipper and thanks for the sailing adventure. My learning process was similar to mine. I knew friends that would've shown me things, but I never asked..lol.
Well done be prepared for the worst a day hope for the best. Just one safety detail remember you sailing solo so make sure you have a suitable harness if you go overboard specially when you need to walk on deck towards the bow and back.