Having just stumbled across this channel I must say I really enjoyed the video. I love being on the water but sadly it’s far too infrequent, so spending time aboard with you on this trip was a real delight. Many thanks 🙏
Fascinating, watching from NZ where we don't have the shipping traffic or the big tides. Having ambitions to do something similar in the future in your neck of the woods in a shallow gaff cutter with a decent spread of sail, this is educational on how to do it without drama.
As a none sailor, i found your video very informative, to see how busy the channel shipping lane is you certainty need your wits about you navigateing threw there. Well done .
@@squiddly-diddly it’s not really needed on a gaffer. The wooden boom is very stiff, so a vang (kicking strap) has no effect on boom shape. The main sheet pulls the boom down sufficiently on its own. When the wind is strong (but not so strong as to need a reef), because the main is large, it is helpful to let the boom lift a bit and dump a little power.
@@funkyfender1 well, it’s possible but the main benefit of a trailer sailor is not to spend days moving the boat, but to travel direct to the cruising ground. This was part of a 7-day voyage to join a rally. There were two cape cutters who took 1 day to travel and launched at the event location. Having said that, given the calm conditions we experienced, this would be possible in a Cape Cutter. One big concern of mine, as a small boat, was being seen by the large commercial vessels in the shipping channel- an AIS transmitter was quite a reassurance. I think you’d spend quite a bit of time motoring to get through the separation scheme
He said several times that there's not much wind, but despite that still manages to sail as the wind picks up later. However, the video is more about the passage, not the actual sailing. Perhaps go check out a sailing school video instead if you need lessons. Once you're proficient you should find this video of more interest if planning such a crossing.
@@voornaam3191 I’m sorry you’re disappointed. I had an obligation to make best speed across the shipping separation scheme between large container vessels moving at 12kt.
Having just stumbled across this channel I must say I really enjoyed the video. I love being on the water but sadly it’s far too infrequent, so spending time aboard with you on this trip was a real delight. Many thanks 🙏
I very much enjoyed the lack of drama. Something to relax to whilst drinking my morning tea.
@@cotillion567 thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely delightful vid showing it is still possible to have a good time in the channel
if you know what you're doing. Bon Voyage.
@@raybede thank you
Freedom at last. Living at natures pace. Superb. ❤
Very interesting i know nothing about this but found it fascinating 👍
@@matt281075 glad you found it interesting!
great video showing the complexity for crossing the channel, excellent work Sir.
@@boatbuilderPortishead thank you
Well done
Nice crossing
Thank you for that.
Fascinating, watching from NZ where we don't have the shipping traffic or the big tides. Having ambitions to do something similar in the future in your neck of the woods in a shallow gaff cutter with a decent spread of sail, this is educational on how to do it without drama.
@@MatthewFelgate-r4u glad you enjoyed it! I love tides - they make a big difference in small boat sailing
@@erbster200 powerhouse of the industrial revolution! We seldom get more than a knot here.
Well done very enjoyable 👍👍
As a none sailor, i found your video very informative, to see how busy the channel shipping lane is you certainty need your wits about you navigateing threw there. Well done .
@@PaulHOWE-e5l thanks. Yes, you certainly do need your wits about you!
Why no vang ?
@@squiddly-diddly it’s not really needed on a gaffer. The wooden boom is very stiff, so a vang (kicking strap) has no effect on boom shape. The main sheet pulls the boom down sufficiently on its own. When the wind is strong (but not so strong as to need a reef), because the main is large, it is helpful to let the boom lift a bit and dump a little power.
Thanks for taking us along with you across the channel … how feasibly do you think we might do this in a CC19?
@@funkyfender1 well, it’s possible but the main benefit of a trailer sailor is not to spend days moving the boat, but to travel direct to the cruising ground. This was part of a 7-day voyage to join a rally. There were two cape cutters who took 1 day to travel and launched at the event location. Having said that, given the calm conditions we experienced, this would be possible in a Cape Cutter. One big concern of mine, as a small boat, was being seen by the large commercial vessels in the shipping channel- an AIS transmitter was quite a reassurance. I think you’d spend quite a bit of time motoring to get through the separation scheme
well done sir
@@de_Marco thank you
Can't you sail? If I want to see a motor yacht, I find a BRRRRR yacht video. This is quite disappointing.
He said several times that there's not much wind, but despite that still manages to sail as the wind picks up later. However, the video is more about the passage, not the actual sailing. Perhaps go check out a sailing school video instead if you need lessons. Once you're proficient you should find this video of more interest if planning such a crossing.
@@voornaam3191 I’m sorry you’re disappointed. I had an obligation to make best speed across the shipping separation scheme between large container vessels moving at 12kt.
Maybe you didn’t know but you need wind to sail😢
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Silly comment. You have obviously never crossed a TSS and had to dodge fast moving shipping.
Excellent video, looked like a great day. Thanks