Hi Neil, Great fun I imagine surfing a 420 down those waves! I seem to remember British University match racing competitions being held at Stonehaven some time ago. Whilst a 420 may be faster, the lugger is better if you want to do a spot of fishing!
Hi David, Thanks for watching! Lots of standard knots I use like bowlines, reef knots, figures of eight etc. I'm sure you're familiar with. One of the specialist knots I use is the Topsail Halyard Hitch to tie my gaff to the halyard. When the halyard is pulled bar tight, this keeps the gaff really close to the mast and gives good sail shape. When I reef the main the knot is tied at the required position on the gaff. Here's a link to a video short I made some time ago for somebody - another Dave! th-cam.com/users/shortsV4fhvY7lxLc
Thanks Steve. I will let you know how I get on. I have a lot to learn and am starting out late in life. You have many years experience and it shows in your seamanship.
A decent old sail there as always!! Showing what that boat can do!!! Do you know what WIndfinder (or you!) would have said the wave height was on that day, especially early on in the video? Seemed to clear up nicely though.
Hi Dave, A sail in those conditions is always very rewarding! I can’t remember what Windfinder (Black Hill) was saying about wave heights but I’d guess about 1 - 1.5m max. It’s always difficult to estimate “wave” height when there is a long underlying swell, some small local wind driven waves and then reflected waves / swell off the cliffs. You’ll notice it is a relatively dry sail with little spray / water coming aboard. The waves aren’t frequently breaking and I think there was just one breaking wave that slapped the hull and sent significant amounts of water over me and the boat! The waves aren’t steep waves and only really break / roll close to the shelving beach as it gets shallower. There’s not much tidal current so the offshore waves don’t get affected - much. The closer you get to the cliffs the greater the reflected wave effect and the seas can get very “confused”! 😎
Hi Derrick, Part of the reason I sail is to see / be in the changing sea conditions. It’s always difficult to capture the majesty of the sea in a video but hopefully some of it comes through. I particularly like the shots towards the sun with the silver sea! 🙂
She looks like a fine vessel.
Thanks Doc!
I remember those waves! We used ti sail Aberdeen University 420's out of Stonehaven - crazy and very wet. Lugger is much more practical :-)
Hi Neil,
Great fun I imagine surfing a 420 down those waves!
I seem to remember British University match racing competitions being held at Stonehaven some time ago. Whilst a 420 may be faster, the lugger is better if you want to do a spot of fishing!
Wow 🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hope you enjoyed watching!
Hi Steve, any possibility of a video showing how you tie the knots you use.
Hi David,
Thanks for watching! Lots of standard knots I use like bowlines, reef knots, figures of eight etc. I'm sure you're familiar with. One of the specialist knots I use is the Topsail Halyard Hitch to tie my gaff to the halyard. When the halyard is pulled bar tight, this keeps the gaff really close to the mast and gives good sail shape. When I reef the main the knot is tied at the required position on the gaff. Here's a link to a video short I made some time ago for somebody - another Dave! th-cam.com/users/shortsV4fhvY7lxLc
Thanks Steve. I will let you know how I get on. I have a lot to learn and am starting out late in life. You have many years experience and it shows in your seamanship.
@@davidford4200 Easy / small steps and keep it safe! Good luck!
A decent old sail there as always!! Showing what that boat can do!!!
Do you know what WIndfinder (or you!) would have said the wave height was on that day, especially early on in the video? Seemed to clear up nicely though.
Hi Dave, A sail in those conditions is always very rewarding! I can’t remember what Windfinder (Black Hill) was saying about wave heights but I’d guess about 1 - 1.5m max. It’s always difficult to estimate “wave” height when there is a long underlying swell, some small local wind driven waves and then reflected waves / swell off the cliffs. You’ll notice it is a relatively dry sail with little spray / water coming aboard. The waves aren’t frequently breaking and I think there was just one breaking wave that slapped the hull and sent significant amounts of water over me and the boat! The waves aren’t steep waves and only really break / roll close to the shelving beach as it gets shallower. There’s not much tidal current so the offshore waves don’t get affected - much. The closer you get to the cliffs the greater the reflected wave effect and the seas can get very “confused”! 😎
Impressive sea conditions.
Hi Derrick, Part of the reason I sail is to see / be in the changing sea conditions. It’s always difficult to capture the majesty of the sea in a video but hopefully some of it comes through. I particularly like the shots towards the sun with the silver sea! 🙂