Watched last summer’s solo videos which I greatly enjoyed. Even better to see two lovely varnished boats together. The wooden decks elevate a Wayfarer to much more than a floating caravan!😊
Every year I consider going up to Scotland from the Channel (French side) with my boat and every year I am being sobered up by the reality of the weather up there, for example when I see those sort of video's. At first I did not pay too much attention to the title of the video and was sure it was like "Scotland October 2022". Then I realized to my amazement that it was July weather....Part from this fantastic video.
Here in Queensland, north-east Australia, I love dinghy sailing.... but I never thought ..... my ancestors are from Scotland... direct to Queensland... I kind of understand now. Best wishes.
Fantastic filming and editing. I’m blown away by the awesomeness of the Wayfarer-handling considerable seas and variable wind conditions. Can that boat be launched from a dolly? The weather in July in Scotland reminds me of November in New England. Why was sleeping in the boat preferable to tenting on the ground? My wife and I visited our daughter at university in Glasgow this summer and were able to drive and ferry all around Mull, Islay, and Skye. I saw little sailboats from our various ferries, way out in rough seas and was impressed. Great job showing a wonderfully cool sailing adventure.
I see you enjoyed our wonderful Argyll weather! 😊.. I have a 1985 Wayfarer rigged for cruising.. I must get out there more often! July 22 we were on the Kyles of Bute and yes, the weather was bloody awful!
This year we managed a fair bit of dry weather and light winds - with the exception of the sail up Loch Sween which was not enjoyable!! Couldn't be bothered to get the camera going.
Lots of sailing tips for us as usual from you guys, thanks for sharing. Weather was against you a bit at times but some great shots of how it really is in a dinghy on those days. And what a beautiful place to sail even on a dull day. One day I'll get up there! Thanks again for taking the time to film it and share it 👍🙂.
From a Great Lakes sailer in Michigan. You all are absolutely inspirational! Skillful, seem to take everything in stride. Wonderful boats. And of course, awesome scenery. I feel refreshed and encouraged. God bless. Tom
Brilliant video, watched last years then this one, such a contrast. Interesting how you coped with the conditions gave me confidence that you can make good progress with the tide and wind even if you are reefed. Thanks for posting.
@@MatthewSharman I think this years video was representative of coastal sailing in the UK. You made it look easy but it is brutal, however with development it is not that hard if you know what I mean. That is what I like about the video. You made a comment about you crew getting up so you eased the main.
@@MatthewSharman Yes we had W1100 built for us by Stones of Salcombe back in the mid eighties, then swapped it for a Wanderer and then I compltely rebuilt W1100 in 2002-3 for my son and I to sail. Look up Mike's Wooden Wayfarer Resoration Manual
Glad I found this channel. brilliant stuff. At about 09:20 May I ask you what the little shiny clamps are, just aft of the camcleats on the centreboard case. I am looking for something that will clamp a line both ways and I am hoping they do that!!!
Hi Dave. The system is a through deck block followed by a cam cleat, then a flip flop block which enables cleating from a wide variety of angles. Only one direction for cleating though. What line do you need holding? Matt
@@MatthewSharman Hi Matthew. I just checked and I can see the "Flip Flop Block", however it is the steel things the other side of the cleat I am on about. They look like they hinge down onto the yello and red lines and clamp them some how. What are those!?
@@MatthewSharman Aha,...still can't find them anywhere!! You would have thought there would have been some kind of line clamp that held a line both ways, but I can't find one anywhere. I am turning to my 3D printer to help!!! Thanks fo ryour help anyway.
Really enjoyed that and educational too! Shows what is possible in a small boat, but must admit I would have found that scary at times. I suppose it helps that there are 2 boats.
Do you have, and if not, would you consider, some collapsible tent poles to create arches under the tent? It would it create more room and allow a better water runoff.
So enjoyable to watch, Time stamp 17:57 setting up tests. How come no one uses ribs shaped and stored to fit the inside rails three 12 cm thick thick. Help keep flapping down and feel like more room.
A great film, very enjoyable to watch and much to learn from to. I like the simple clean way you have rigged your boats. The removal of the seats gives much extra space, but seems lacking in bouyancy. You appear to be limited to bow and stern tanks or is there some below the floor boards? Again most enjoyable. Al
Thanks for the comments. I like simplicity too. Plenty of bouyancy for a wooden boat, too much side bouyancy and the boats becomes liable to invert on capsize.
Am new to sailing, so still learning, can somebody tell me what size outboard motor is being used on this yacht, I won't to gear up to be able to do some local UK coastal ingredients guys
Watched last summer’s solo videos which I greatly enjoyed. Even better to see two lovely varnished boats together. The wooden decks elevate a Wayfarer to much more than a floating caravan!😊
Every year I consider going up to Scotland from the Channel (French side) with my boat and every year I am being sobered up by the reality of the weather up there, for example when I see those sort of video's. At first I did not pay too much attention to the title of the video and was sure it was like "Scotland October 2022". Then I realized to my amazement that it was July weather....Part from this fantastic video.
Its always a bit hit and miss. Nowadays I can usually pick a month to go and choose the best week weather wise. Great sailing though.
Here in Queensland, north-east Australia, I love dinghy sailing.... but I never thought ..... my ancestors are from Scotland... direct to Queensland... I kind of understand now. Best wishes.
Fantastic filming and editing. I’m blown away by the awesomeness of the Wayfarer-handling considerable seas and variable wind conditions. Can that boat be launched from a dolly? The weather in July in Scotland reminds me of November in New England. Why was sleeping in the boat preferable to tenting on the ground? My wife and I visited our daughter at university in Glasgow this summer and were able to drive and ferry all around Mull, Islay, and Skye. I saw little sailboats from our various ferries, way out in rough seas and was impressed. Great job showing a wonderfully cool sailing adventure.
Thanks for the nice comments. We stay aboard as it gives us better flexibility. Matt
I see you enjoyed our wonderful Argyll weather! 😊.. I have a 1985 Wayfarer rigged for cruising.. I must get out there more often! July 22 we were on the Kyles of Bute and yes, the weather was bloody awful!
This year we managed a fair bit of dry weather and light winds - with the exception of the sail up Loch Sween which was not enjoyable!! Couldn't be bothered to get the camera going.
Lots of sailing tips for us as usual from you guys, thanks for sharing.
Weather was against you a bit at times but some great shots of how it really is in a dinghy on those days.
And what a beautiful place to sail even on a dull day.
One day I'll get up there!
Thanks again for taking the time to film it and share it 👍🙂.
Thanks Chris. Kind words.
wonderful, thank you :)
Glad you enjoyed it.
From a Great Lakes sailer in Michigan. You all are absolutely inspirational! Skillful, seem to take everything in stride. Wonderful boats. And of course, awesome scenery. I feel refreshed and encouraged. God bless. Tom
What a lovely comment. Thank you.
@@MatthewSharman what type is dinghy please. A wayfarer?
Yep. Wayfarer
@@MatthewSharman looks a great boat
LOvely sail in beautiful boats in varying conditions, nicely done!
Thanks. I enjoyed it
Brilliant video, watched last years then this one, such a contrast. Interesting how you coped with the conditions gave me confidence that you can make good progress with the tide and wind even if you are reefed. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Gordon. Always good the get feedback and more importantly to know they may help others.
@@MatthewSharman I think this years video was representative of coastal sailing in the UK. You made it look easy but it is brutal, however with development it is not that hard if you know what I mean. That is what I like about the video. You made a comment about you crew getting up so you eased the main.
@@gordoncrichton7657 it's definitely something that needs gradually working up to and not leaping straight into!!
You guys really know how to sail. A great epic video, thanks for sharing it. Josh
Thanks Josh
Really enjoyed watching this. We now have W1100 and previously had W8156
Thanks. Good to get feedback. Both your boats woodies?
@@MatthewSharman Yes we had W1100 built for us by Stones of Salcombe back in the mid eighties, then swapped it for a Wanderer and then I compltely rebuilt W1100 in 2002-3 for my son and I to sail. Look up Mike's Wooden Wayfarer Resoration Manual
Wow. Yes, I remember it. And still going strong?
@@MatthewSharman Yes W1100 still going strong and in excellent condition. I saw W8156 a few years ago it was being raced.
Glad I found this channel. brilliant stuff.
At about 09:20 May I ask you what the little shiny clamps are, just aft of the camcleats on the centreboard case. I am looking for something that will clamp a line both ways and I am hoping they do that!!!
Hi Dave. The system is a through deck block followed by a cam cleat, then a flip flop block which enables cleating from a wide variety of angles. Only one direction for cleating though. What line do you need holding? Matt
@@MatthewSharman Hi Matthew. I just checked and I can see the "Flip Flop Block", however it is the steel things the other side of the cleat I am on about. They look like they hinge down onto the yello and red lines and clamp them some how. What are those!?
Ah. They are the through deck leads.
@@MatthewSharman Aha,...still can't find them anywhere!! You would have thought there would have been some kind of line clamp that held a line both ways, but I can't find one anywhere. I am turning to my 3D printer to help!!! Thanks fo ryour help anyway.
Really enjoyed that and educational too! Shows what is possible in a small boat, but must admit I would have found that scary at times. I suppose it helps that there are 2 boats.
Thanks for your comments Phil - it was a bit scary!!
Do you have, and if not, would you consider, some collapsible tent poles to create arches under the tent? It would it create more room and allow a better water runoff.
Hi. Tried it once with a lower boom position tent but overcomplicated things. New higher boom position gives plenty of room.
Where did you buy all your sea going waterproof clothing from especially van orange gloves they look nice and warm
Hi. I get clothing from various placed depending on the specific item. I'll have to refresh my memory for the gloves .
So enjoyable to watch,
Time stamp 17:57 setting up tests.
How come no one uses ribs shaped and stored to fit the inside rails three 12 cm thick thick. Help keep flapping down and feel like more room.
It's all about simplicity
A great film, very enjoyable to watch and much to learn from to.
I like the simple clean way you have rigged your boats. The removal of the seats gives much extra space, but seems lacking in bouyancy. You appear to be limited to bow and stern tanks or is there some below the floor boards?
Again most enjoyable.
Al
Thanks for the comments. I like simplicity too. Plenty of bouyancy for a wooden boat, too much side bouyancy and the boats becomes liable to invert on capsize.
Am new to sailing, so still learning, can somebody tell me what size outboard motor is being used on this yacht, I won't to gear up to be able to do some local UK coastal ingredients guys
Auzuki 2.5 short ahaft
Great stuff, but what's with the outbound motor 😢?
Wind goes light, I can still make my destination
Great!
Wind on the nose is Loch Sween - situation normal. Engine 👍
Mind you I have tacked up loch sween against a pretty strong northerly
No Keel ?
No, no keel. Just a wooden centreboard
31.25 seriously? What just happened? 😂
You mean crews bottom protection???