5 LESSONS LEARNED AS A MINIMALIST SOLO OCEAN SAILOR | Wave Rover | Contessa 26
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- In this special Wave Rover video I discuss the important lessons I have learned over the last 25 years of solo ocean sailing. I have put an index of the video with time stamps below to help you find or return to sections that are of more interest to you. This was a very difficult video to make as I had a lot to say but I had to edit it to keep it relatively short and interesting.
Timestamps
1:21 Seamanship: "Hanked on" or "Rollerfurling"
3:25 Seamanship: Heavy Weather Tactics
7:51 Seamanship: Mk 3 Self Steering
9:52 Seamanship: Planning and Skills
10:44 Navigation
15:14 Gear and Resources
21:27 Finances
26:26 Characteristics of the Solo Sailor
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Thank you and fair winds - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Dear Alan I am a late comer to your YT, never has my interest been raised to this extent just watching you and hearing your commentaries. Please please continue expanding for us novices who have keen interest in sailing. 🙏
Wow, thank you. And thanks for watching. I honestly didn't think that there was going to be that much interest in an older solo sailor on a small minimalist boat. And I'm very humbled by the comments and support. Thank you one and All for making this voyage even more memorable.
Contessa 26 is massive cult boat in the solo world
I love following your story and learning all the very helpful, practical advice around techniques, gear, self-reliance, and resourcefulness! I have dreamed of crossing oceans since I was a toddler and have enjoyed learning from you as I learn to sail and work toward that goal.
@@SailingWaveRover what is a hanked on sail ?
@@cultfighter Small brass hanks/clips on the leading edge of the sail attach it to the forestay as opposed the the more common roller furling.
Having been on Wave Rover after Alan made it home to PEI, I can attest to the fact that he is indeed a minimalist. It amazes me how much sails that you can fit into a small sailboat. It was great meeting Alan last fall and sharing a couple cold beers. Wave Rover is a great little boat to take you anywhere you would want to go. That boat will handle more then the sailor. Great job Alan.
Likewise my friend, and thanks for the great visit and of course the cold ones.
Yep. Am in total agreement about the planning, responsibilities and rewards of an "adventure". My greatest was unassisted west-to-east crossing of US via bicycle. That was 11 years ago. I still regularly reflect on those almost 4 months and it still brings strong feelings of pride and accomplishment. Congrats to you and wishing ya GOOD LUCK with your newest Wave Rover and the additional adventures it will bring to you!
It's a powerful and wonderful thing that a real challenge brings to us. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it. Great comment Michael.
Your comments about solo-sailing do explain my own thoughts about what I'm feeling being alone at sea. There are not that many people, sailors or non-sailors, who understand that. What I learned from your lesson is that solo sailors are not birds of paradies. Good luck for your future! Andreas, SY Jovel, Germany
Thank you for understanding.
I have done a lot of solo sailing but on a much larger boat and I am always nervous when I go forward in weather. The fact that I’m tied into a jack line gives me scant reassurance. If I were tossed over the lifelines I imagine myself slammed up against the side of the boat unable to pull myself up and I think of the last scene of Moby Dick and Gregory Peck on the side of that whale as it dove and sounded. I have a nagging suspicion that a Jackeline simply enables the recovery boat to recover both the boat and the body at the same time!
Although I try off, I have never felt that I was in any danger and never had t rely on the jackline. I have practiced getting back on board.
@@SailingWaveRover interesting. I never did. I’ll try. With someone else on board. You were under way?
@@robertlee8042 no I only tried at anchor
I have a hunch that the algorithm has chosen you this week. I expect you'll find your channel growing substantially in the coming weeks
Fingers crossed!
@@SailingWaveRover he is right. The algorithm has brought me to you lol. And I have no clue why.
@@Niners585 I hope that you stay a spell.
The algorithm has brought me here, and I'm loving the content!
Me too!!! I've been watching nothing but sailing videos for 9 months and this is my first hit on Allen's vlog!! Ride the wave Allen :-)
Soo inspiring ! Salute to you 🤩🤩
This video is outstanding !
I love your approach to sailing.
Great to see the passion as well as the learnings. Thanks and well done.
Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel and can’t turn away !! Loven the content I have watched so far ! And have so much more to watch and can’t wait to watch more !!
Welcome aboard!
Really enjoy your videos. Glad you returned home safely.
More to come!
I have never, ever...made a comment on TH-cam...but you deserve it. You are a cool cat with tons of knowledge and experience. Thanks for sharing, its very appreciated. My hat’s off to you!
Wow, thank you! And I'm glad that you got something out of it.
Good to see you back. I love learning from your wealth of experience.
Happy to share.
Your awesome man! I like your way of taking on the see.
I appreciate that!
Contessa! Great way to start any sailing adventure!!
Exactly!
Very useful and well-presented as ever, thanks.
You're very welcome!
תודה רבה. זה היה פשוט מעולה.
Another great video, looking forward to learning more about your MKIII
Coming soon....
Never a dull moment on these information packed videos!..thank you Alan for sharing your thoughts on what it meant to you!
Glad you like them!
Great watch again Alan, looking forward to the next one
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Alan. This information is gold. Best wishes on your next adventures.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your practical knowledge, very good advices!
Thanks for watching
Excellent! Thanks.
Thank you for your presentation. You addressed many of my questions and fears. I look forward to your upcoming posts.
Thanks for watching
Great episode. Can't wait to follow your footsteps or waves.
One step at a time. Good luck and fair winds
Fantastic Alan. Some great sailing and life advice.
Many thanks!
Great info.....appreciate ur expertise.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Fair winds!
Thanks Alan, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and experience on these matters! It was very easy to agree on every word you said. Looking forward for the wind steering videos!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It's really encouraging to me to know that folks are watching and engaged in the videos.
Outstanding!
Thank you! Cheers!
Alan, I just discovered your vlog! The videos I have seen are fantastic you are very informative and technically engaging! Thank you so much for sharing I can't wait to delve into the rest of your, material!!! :-)
P. S. I think I'm going to build one of your wind vanes :-) if you share the details to do so....
Another awesome video! Makes me more excited for the day I will get to splash stargazer in the water and set sail!! Looking forward to learning about your windvane and keep up the good work!
Good luck! And info on the MK3 is forth coming.
Very well done my friend !
Thank you! Cheers!
Mr Rover, from one sailor to another you have earned my respect sir
Thank you skipper.
awesome video! Best I've seen for a long time. Thanks for your resourcefulness
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great content. Appreciate how you keeps the essential details in a simple format
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for an interesting video !! I like very much the way you do your passages and the security and preparation you do for solo navigation . Well done ... and looking forward for your next videos ! Greetings from Ibiza
Thank you very much! And great to hear from Spain.
Thanks for sharing Sir! Very impressive !
Thanks for watching!
Great as always Alan....spot on in every aspect of the big five....
Great to hear from you again Tom
@@SailingWaveRover And good to hear from you. Work continues on the C&C 25 and she goes into a heated shop for glass work next week. I am starting to get the same feeling about this boat that you had about Wave Rover...after it's all said and done will anyone want to buy her. Hears hoping I have the quick sale like you had.
How are things on the Garden Isle and Rovers Rest?
Look forward to all of your future posts
I think that was the best, most informative and inspirational sailing video I have ever watched. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! Glad that you got something out of it. The next one is somewhat similar: Safety at Sea...coming soon. Please share on your social media if possible
Much respect sir!
This has to be one of the best videos I have seen on TH-cam sailing channels. Simple yet powerful with both the message of getting out there and doing it and what is required.
Thanks for that. It remains one of my favorites.
Great talk!
Thanks
Concise thoughtful explanations which can be practically applied. How refreshing!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I will be putting out new videos starting in 2 weeks about the new build.
Thanks for your overview, and look forward to your mk3 steering vid. Good advice that was hard won!
Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for the wisdom! I really appreciate your philosophy.
My pleasure!
Thank you Alan. Top notch information 👍👍🏴☠️
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks so much to share your adventures and knowledge, Allan.
You inspired me to do the same!
Cheers
Great to hear!
A great insight it your sailing adventure. Much appreciated, many thanks.
You are very welcome and thanks for watching
Hats off to you. Great channel
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you! I love the detail
Glad you like it!
Alan, congratulations on your tremendous achievement. The channel has been immensely entertaining. Im looking forward to details of the Mark III and stories of your homesteading adventure. Thank you!
Thanks for coming along on the voyage
Wonderful video, Alan! Thank you sir.
I'm a fellow Canuck and I often watch (and re-watch) your videos as a source of inspiration. I hope to have my A30 refit completed this spring to I can splash her this season.
Wish me luck! :D
Awesome! Thank you and thank you for the comment. Of course I wish you luck and fair winds. Keep us informed of your progress.
Very interesting video. Cheers from Argentina. Its a pleasure hear your expecience
Thanks for watching! Great to hear from Argentina.
Great video with your thoughts and decisions, thanks!
Thank you
I read the book Dove, based on Robin Lee Graham and his sailing around the world. Your story reminded me of that and I found it very interesting and informative. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow I'm so thankful to have found a channel that is soo informative on details. Not just close haul and broad reach beginner stuff.
Glad it was helpful! I will be putting up a video shortly about Safety at Sea.
Thanks for this video. You've done an excellent job summing up these important things for solo sailors
Thanks for watching
Great advice. Thank you for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
You are my favorite sailor on youtube. It is incredible what you do. Thanks for documenting your awesome journey.
Very kind words indeed, thank you
Like yourself i have allways stuck to the kiss principles . Well done
Enjoyed the insight into a solo sailor and the desire to overcome challenges.
Welcome into my community my good friend.
Great video!
Thanks for the visit
Great video. Very inspirational. Looking forward to more of my own adventures in the post-COVID world. Thanks for the excellent content.
Thanks for watching.
fascinating summary , many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video! For me it is your “characteristics of a solo sailor” that I appreciate the most. The characteristics that you mention, and embody, are so often overlooked in our modern society. I think they are the keystone to life in general. Thank you for distilling them and reminding us all. Fair winds and following seas!
Wow, thank you! It can be hard to put it out there like that but I really appreciate the responses it has generated. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Great teaching !👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Alan! Your concluding comments are an excellent wrap up to a fabulous adventure and inspiring story. I really appreciate the perspective you offer and your emphasis on the mindset required to set out on such an epic undertaking. From my perspective, that level of self-evaluation and self-awareness is the most unique and impressive ingredient to your success and is prerequisite to all the preparation, planning, gear choices, etc. I will think about you on my own adventures as you have considered those who have helped you on your way. ~S.
Great comment Scott as always. I wish you fair winds as you head off on your own voyage.
I love your clarity! Thank you from a sailing dutchman!
Thank you Kees.
Such a great,thorough, detailed and motivational video,you awoke that part in me to really push me to get serious about sailing. I'll keep you informed of my next moves and intent. Thanks again!
Great to hear, keep us informed!
@@SailingWaveRover
Absolutely!!!
Hi Allen - Thanks again, I really learn a lot and appreciate your knowledge and help on this subject. I'm on vacation right now in Florida so I'm a little behind on some of your releases. However, will be home soon and catch up then. I hope to at least ocean sail the West coast in my life and quite possibly more. Thanks again!!
Excellent! And thanks for taking the time to comment whilst on vacation.
Great video and quite important one. Every sailor should watch it ! You accomplished great things with so little. It is the experience and knowledge that you have accumulated on your voyages that is priceless and now, you are sharing it. Thank you for that.
I am in the middle of building my little racer/ cruiser, but it is not ocean going. May be the next one will be .....
Thanks for posting ....
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome TED TALK 😀😀😀😀. Looking forward to the video of the Mark 3 description..
TED Talk... such a great compliment. Thank you Mr Hindukush
Can't wait to watch the MkIII video.. I'll make a copy for my boat.
We needs more sailors like you Alan, thanks for share your experience with us, greetings from Buenos Aires
This is the second comment from South America! Thanks for following.
Well done Navy !
Great 👍
Thanks for the tips. Just a novice picking up info. Appreciate you sir
No problem! Welcome aboard
I’ve lived on rigs in the gulf and the weather I’ve seen out there has me convinced you’re at least partly crazy. Good crazy though.
Thanks 👍
Have to say, Alan, you are wealth of information. Without a doubt, you certainly know your stuff. I hope there is the opportunity for you to provide prospective lectures
as I know there will be lots of people who would appreciate hearing about more about your sailing adventures and being able to ask you specific questions.
Darryl
Wow, thank you and always a pleasure to read one of your comments.
Just what I was looking for. You're the salty old sailor with the minimalist mindset I've been looking for. There are soooo many leisure and lifestyle sailors putting out videos that really don't address these gritty topics that you do. Thanks!
Thank you very much, Joseph.
You are very welcome
Great video&lessons. Greetings from Lisbon/Portugal
Glad you enjoyed it! I met so many great Portuguese during my voyage.
Great, great video which, beyond presenting crucial material aspects, highlights the mindset and qualities of a solo sailor. No gadgets, no technology added for the sake of it, only the bare minimum. Thanks, Rover! I wish you fair winds, good weather and following seas! Take care.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you very much for the share
My pleasure
Thank you, Alan, this is fascinating and informative.
I'm considering a Pacific passage in a couple of years but I'd want the boat for coastal work with four onboard on arrival in Australia, so I'd need to look at a 32.
My only yacht was a 23' sloop which was kept coastal and I admire your work with just an extra 3'.
Taking some time to prepare now for a passage in a couple of years is time well spent. Before you know it you will be shoving off. Fair winds my friend.
TY. I'm looking forward to sailing across the Atlantic to Spain in a few years. I'll be watching your past vids. Thank you.
Welcome aboard and I wish you fair winds on your upcoming adventure
Thank you for sharing with us. Your experience is more than inspirational it’s also instructional. You inspire and share your knowledge selflessly. My wife and I will be sailing the St. Lawrence this summer. It will be our second attempt to reach Newfoundland. Kingston to sept isles the first time. Maybe we’ll stick our nose out into the Atlantic. Your knowledge is so appreciated.
You are so welcome!
Great info as always. I’m looking forward for the next episode. I was sade to know that you stop your travels on wave rover.
Take care.
More to come!
Thank you Alan, as has been the case of all your videos, fantastic and I do not think you take risks or are a risk taker, you seem to address the risk and plan for it, understand it. Your channel as well as others, have shown me how I must think about sailing and what to plan on and how to react and know when things are beyond my control and then react to that situation. I do not think I could sail alone for a long period like you...but watching you do it does bring a smile to me and a sigh of "If only" ...well done sir and thanks again. John
Super comment. I think that you are explaining the whole idea of risk better than I did.
Alan thanks for your informative video and your commonsense I look forward to the video on your mkiii self steering device
Coming soon!
Most important vid I've seen on sailing.
Very kind of you to say
Hard to argue with that.
Wow! That was the very best Q&A I have seen! You are a minimalist that relies on your tested abilities! I hope once you have built your amazing Homestay with Mrs Wave Rover you will write a book on your adventures on Neptune’s domaine! Bravo!
Thank you Bernard. I always look forward to reading your comments.
this is a really great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Sound advice for all who go to sea in small boats. Thank you very much indeed.
Glad it was helpful!
New to your channel but what a find. Never sailed in my life but I would love to try.
Welcome aboard!
Really looking forward to the self steering video I'm inspired to make a smaller version.
I'm in the process of having computer drawings done up.
@@SailingWaveRover Seriously impressed I've done some basic designs on my 3d printer took a long time but didn't prove very robust but hey . Love the practical approach to sailing can be out there doing instead of saving !
You are all that a man should be. Love your content.
And now I know you're Irish! No wonder. Éire go bragh.
Hello Alan, i watch few channels. Completed watching your series.. you are a brave heart... Most important watching your channel .. how professionally you have conducted the passage, communication, sail plan, provisions. safety. Through your channel i learnt a lot ... thankyou and hope you would provide us more knowledge though your channel.
Hope to see you catch a fish in future.
Thank you, I will
Great video
Thx!!!
Glad you liked it!
Excellent stuff! Your sailing philosophy reminds me of Roger Taylor “Ming Ming I II”
My goal is to sail Cali-Hawaii with a Montgomery 17 solo. Learning the ropes sailing the Great Lakes currently.
Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and inspiration!
Thank you for the kind words.