Ep. 36 Destination Change? Navigation and Damaged Self Steering Gear (MK 3)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2020
- Having crossed the Atlantic from West to East in 2019 she is now crossing from East to West. Departing from the Port of Calero on the easternmost island of the Canaries.
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Sorry that the video was a day late. I just got back from what has been my most challenging and longest passage of the voyage. But more about that later.
love your logbook channel man, you're a great adventurous man. How are the islands in the Caribbean? is everything open again from being locked down after Corona hit?
Little bit confused here!
I thought you were going to Martinique but now I read you are in Canada? Did I miss something?
@@tamjacobite4758 there's delay between where I currently am and the timeline of the videos. The time I spend in Martinique and the passage North will be upcoming. Some of the best videos will be released in the next few weeks.
Sailing Wave Rover thank you for your explanation. Much appreciated as look forward to future videos
I think you have handled the aftermath of the knock-down brilliantly. Good decision to divert to Martinique too. For the future, you might want to consider a protective case for the tablets -- which is what I have done. Mine have gone flying a couple of times, but survived the shock. Hope the repairs to body and boat are rapid. Fair winds.
Patrick Laine my thoughts exactly regarding the protective cases for the tablets. How are your sailing plans for this summer? Are you allowed to cross the French boarders? You should consider to come to some of the danish waters! My home turf (or pond) south of funen, has some fantastic sailing among a lot of small islands, thereby the name “Det Sydfynske øhav”. Love your videos and adventures. Regards from a fellow sailor.
For someone who is sailing in the middle of ocean in a tiny boat and has suffered a heavy knock down you still look as fresh as a daisy.
Between watching your and Old Sea Dog's videos I have been completely cured of any idea that solo cruising might be a romantic thing to do. Greetings from Manitoba.
Brother, An older sea dog will take at least 3 months to heal from a cracked or broken rib! Been there, just got over it! Fight the Good Fight!
The wonders of electronic devices these days are amazing in all fields but the problems when they don't work are serious. The old days of plane sailing, the sextant and sailing by the stars are long gone but should be a little part of the sailors training. Good luck to you now after you have probably had the worst of it and handled it well.
What i like about Alan's videos is he explains everything clearly so even non-yachtie sailors like me can understand! I've followed you from the beginning and always look forward to any updates. A good decision to head for Martinique as you should be able to get that bruised rib checked out there. Health first...boat repairs second then a good rest up!! Fair winds and a smooth sail to Martinique.
As a electronics technician for 20 years you never trust that they will last , always have paper charts they are gold and more accurate , cheers enjoyed your site
Yes, they're gold. But no, they are NOT more accurate. Often, they're worse. And unlike digital charts, you have to update them by hand, meaning there's more chances for errors to happen.
Good decision.👍
Good video again. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
You should be very proud of what you have achieved. I have loved your stoical manner, factual descriptions and long shots of the ocean which provided real sense of the journey. I live near Lymington in UK the spiritual home of the Contessa and have sailed with a friend locally who also owns a Contessa 26 - coincidentally it also started its life in Canada and arrived here via Greenland for sale. So to have crossed the Atlantic twice in such a small but seaworthy boat ........I also loved the elegant simplicity and practicality of the build and fit out.
I been waiting for you. I was so happy to see your video!
iPad is the tool you use
I’ve seen others say it too.
I got the iPad read reviews for navionics 3.5 poor but a lot recommend it and say it’s #1 to use 😁
I use a Samsung Tablet. Inexpensive and easy to find. I have a new one for my upcoming voyage
I have to say you have been an inspiration to go sailing as a novice sailor still have alot of learning and practice to do before taking on an adventure like yours but one day it will happen. Currently looking for a day sailor first..your channel has shown what sailing is really like unlike other channels like to show sailing as a party lifestyle which is the opposite...I hope your ok and get thru it..
Thank you so much for taking the time and the trouble of making these great,truthful and realistic view of small boat passage making .
You sure have a fighting spirit in you. I fractured my ribs four months ago. Hurt to take a deep breath. Agony if I sneezed or coughed. Took two months months to heal. I can only imagine how much it must hurt you to sleep and handle the boat
11:10 This is epic stuff, you sir are already a legend! Respect!
Thank you so very much, for sharing
Always erring on the side of caution is the only correct course of action when single-handed - defensive sail plans, life jacket and harness always on (in my opinion) when on deck whatever the weather and sea state, multiple copies of essential charts - so going to Martinique to have your ribs checked out is the right thing to do. You don't know how bad it is and even if it's just bruised the rest will do it good. Good luck.
You are so resilient. I have a lot of respect for what you do. I couldn't deal with the constant rolling of your boat. It seems incessant.
I hope you get your ribs sorted out. 👍
Great video. As an Advanced Marine First Aid instructor there is nothing you can do for the rib. Just protect it from any more injury. I know that is has been a while and it is probably healed by now so it is kind of a moot point. Have a great sail back home.
Very impressive sailing, sir. I'm watching this after your safe return, but this episode had me thinking: Why no paper charts? I use a tablet for navigation as well, but I make it a habit to never leave port without a set of basic, small format charts for whichever area I intend to go to. Of course the required storage and additional weight are annoying, but I wouldn't want to miss having the peace of mind.
Of course I had a paper chart, and I put a daily noon fix on it. I'll pull it out and show it during the lessons learned episode as you are not the first to think this.
Alan, just read about the end of your voyage on cbc.ca. Glad you made it home safely, but saddened that this trip had to end like this. On the other had you are right, this was surely a great adventure. I liked your videos and followed you for a while. True inspiration attempting such a journey on a 8 meter boat. Alle the best with all future plans - and who knows, perhaps Wave Rover will not sell and you will have the chance to try the Atlantic crossing, I read about in the article. Best of luck! Cheers, Frank
Thanks for the kind words Frank. Still plenty of videos to come.
⛵💪Take a rest man to recover.🧭
Hopefully your spirits are up now, and no major damage to you or the boat
Even when using electronic charts I still wrote hourly or twice hourly lat long positions in the log, and if I had a chart of the area plotted them as well, also some electronic charts are missing things, they are not infallable
I had a bruised rib from a fall and my Dr. said other than an elastic bandage just time in necessary. Day 3 and 4 usually are the most uncomfortable but you should improve quickly after that. Hang tight and stay the course.
Good to see you again, was starting to wonder what had happened after the knockdown. You’ve probably already made a decision about your destination but I’ think heading for the closer port would make sense. Anyway, hope you’re still hanging in there and look forward to the next one. Cheers for now mate... ;-}
Hope that rib is not fractured. Sounds like a good time to pull up for maintenance and some rest. Martinique is pleasant but I really prefer Dominica. They don't tape ribs anymore, risk of pneumonia. The farther south you can get the better.
so much hassle on the Atlantic!
Wow, not only do you have good ideas, but you present your adventure well. Subscribed, looking forward to the circumnavigation. I'm playing the Sailaway Simulator and learning how to sail, so I may sail along with you on particular sections! The wind be with you, sir!
Welcome aboard!
Wish you well.
I've missed yer stalwart Adventuring!
Hope you feel better soon. I'm a bit surprised that you don't have paper charts and an old but reliable Garmin 72 or 76 as a back up for your tablets. If you wear a belt and suspenders, you trousers are sure to stay up.
my medical opinion re the rib injury - I normally say if it is just bruised it'll be better in 7-10 days if it is cracked it will take about 6 weeks. Don't normally Xray them nowadays and certainly we don't strap them up. Simple regular paracetamol might help and won't leave you drowsy.
Captain I noticed watching your video that the boat is rolling a lot. You might want to use the main sail and probably go a little faster. Safe sailing and feel better soon!
Have to admire your courage and attitude, hope you're enjoying the trip. The seat at the back looks like a great spot to soak it all in. Hope the ribs recover soon. I also use navionics and they now have a subscription which works across multiple devices of all types - android, apple, phones etc. It looks like your VHF is an AIS/GPS version of the standard horizon ? if so thats the same as mine. I got the device called a $70 Yakker from Australia which is a simple device which then takes the NMEA out from the VHF device and puts the AIS information out onto a wifi within the boat which Navionics then displays all the other AIS targets across all your devices. Its a great addition to your current setup. something to consider when your back in port. Safe travels. What wind strength will you shake out the reef in your jib and puts some main up ? Has the knock down had any impact on your sail plan approach ? I imagine it might make you more cautious with squalls around.
Keep your dream going my friend. Let the rib heal, dry dock throat, fix it, and head out again. Dont quit. I want to do the same thing one day, your an inspiration.
"Boat", not throat!
Busting your ribs in, hurts, there's cartilage, muscle and small tendon all around. they get ripped. Takes a while to heal properly. 6 Months.
Have you tried holding down the power button on the tablet for a very long time? 15 seconds to a full minute? I've had to use 40s on on samsung I had. Worth a try. :)
How big are your cahones...love the recent videos.
There is a little reset hole on the edge of damaged tablet for a paper clip or small diameter to be inserted to reset may give it a try.
Hey Capt do you do any fishing good mahi mahi in those weed lines
No paper charts? Something to consider- they rarely fail.
exactly. They also require more thought to use, so they keep you on your toes. I always plot my dead reckoning position on one on passage, and check it against the GPS. DR navigation works fine, as long as you know what you're doing and keep an accurate log. You also need charts. Paper ones.
Redundancy is the key.
@@Hoganoutdoors Also, Paper charts don't use much electricity.
There are benefits to both digital and electronic charts.
Since electronic charts on a plotter give a much quicker and more accurate boat position and it is feasible to have more detailed data for more cruising areas, they are a better safety feature.
There is a reason why airline pilots don't fly with paper charts on their laps anymore.
Also, many a sailor has been goosed by their paper charts getting water sodden.
The traditional argument against electronic charts has always been (a) the reliance on having electricity and (b) redundancy. The latter is no longer a problem with the cost of a couple of tablets and a couple of mobile phones being much less than the copy of even 1 set of detailed paper charts for a significant voyage.
The former is less applicable with the reliability and resilience of modern electronic systems. You can even have an A5 solar panel and mobile phone (with charts) in your grab bag.
Apart from the succepability to human error in navigation, a big disadvantage (and danger) of paper charts is that they need to be manually updated and corrected. Electronic charts can be automatically updated accurately.
Also, cost and practicality means that sailors have to decide what charts to take before they start a voyage. You can't take a detail paper chart for every conceivable island and harbour. There are any many cases where sailors have had to make an emergency passage change to a sailing area for which they did not have the charts.
Paper charts are pretty useless on deck for a single hander. A good chart plotter screen is a godsend.
Paper charts are beautiful things and it is wonderful to sit and plan or review a passage with them. However, for safe and easy navigation electronic charts are much better - especially for the single hander.
Ya I cant believe people now a days not having charts.. I'm 35 I don't go anywhere I don't know with out them.
That knock down wasnt pretty, Hope the ribs heal up quick. Stay safe
You have to have a boat that stays dry on the inside no matter what
Where's your harness, mate?
I wish you luck.
Why you never use the main sail??
Thanks
In this video - With broken ribs he said he found it hard to pull the halyard. Also, in big seas and light winds, the boom slams with the rolling waves. This can damage the gooseneck.
In general, with a little boat like Waverover, you can often get the maximum safe speed just with foresail when sailing off the wind. The main comes into its own for upwind sailing.
You took the words out of my mouth my friend. You absolutely nailed it!
He'll, are the any pla s on how to make your self steering gear ?
Hi Roger, check out any of the videos in the second season. They all have a link to get the plans (MK3) in the video description.
No matter what tools you are using for navigation, compass, sekstant, paper charts, chartplotter, tablet etc.- protect it!
why don't you use paper charts for backup
I do. The video coming out today explains my navigation philosophy. Fair winds
God bless you. What kind of financial gift would be good here?
Whatever you can afford brother, but remember that the content is free.
@@RoversAdventure lotta people in this world needing help but you are someone I know my hard efforts in obtaining my money will go a long way (I think you value things like I do) and so I feel compelled to assist in some fashion. Best wishes mate!
I think you need a long rest and review if your boat is really suitable for ocean passages.
What happened to episode 35?
Kind regards.
Thanks for all your comments. I unlisted Episode 35 due to several negative comments. It was a tough decision.
I am in shock! How is it possible, negative comments to a video of you? Look, from the first to the most recent (I've been there) I loved every minute of every video! The old sea dogs in chairs and slippers, in front of a computer... For them, good is bikinis, drunks and junkies! I don't even feel sorry for those people anymore.
Kind regards.
@@isinitso6498 ....agreed, why skip the episode? Very strange to follow what is going on when there's a missing episode.
what kind of boat is this?
oh man. Let someone sail with you .. pleeeaase
And what is in thr blue duffel that is in the cockpit?
The grab bag, maybe. (Things for the liferaft)
That's my series drogue, it ready to deploy.
Is it a Jordan and to what would you attach it if deploying?
@@roncanizares9966 Big attachment points that I have bolted to the aft hull. Check out the video of the Wave Rover tour.
I'm still trying figure out why you would just dump the solar panel overboard. Ther's enough junk accidentally lost at sea without doing it intentionally. Bad form my friend.
You uploaded 35 minutes ago and already have 507 views-great! Regarding the rib-what were you doing a week ago? It can take 5-7 days for a cracked or broken rib to start paining.
Patreon people saw this one first.
Longer when you are singlhanding on a boat and have to keep hauling on ropes despite the pain.
could it be that you are very close to the windless zone
Dude! Two consumer grade non ruggedized tablets, possibly not in waterproof rugged cases? With no paper charts? Yikes. I have a chart plotter, paper charts, and my phone with navionics on my 17 foot Boston whaler!
And have you got detailed charts for the reefs and harbours on Martinique? No? That will be because, like Waverover, it is not on your passage plan and it is impossible to carry every chart
Many a great sailor of yore, (e. g. Slocum) has got into trouble because they had to detour to an area where they had no paper charts.
However, if you have electronic charts, you can download the charts when you are offshore and get into harbour safely, avoiding reefs.
Just one of the many reasons why electronic charts are better to have than paper ones.
At the time... You didn't have a smartphone too?
I can’t believe how everyone was freaking out about a solar panel in 5 miles of water
You’re better off not coming to North America right now....
consider selling boat in Martinique to an insane islander who want to goto Hawaii , then you can use the money to buy a plane ticket home for $500 and pay for 3 weeks in hotel vacation to repair your punctured lung and brain injury.
you are a hero to many tablet owners
How many knock downs is this? Two? I think you need a better boat.
It’s a Contessa 26.....how much better can you get?
Slocum had knockdowns, Knox Johnson had knockdowns. Most people reckon their boats were pretty good.
Maybe it’s the way he’s editing and publishing his videos, but it seems like he’s having a knock down every week for several weeks. Contessa or not, he’s either not very clear or something is wrong with his sailing or the boat.
@@SkylersRants how many oceans have you sailed? Think the boat is doing a great job. I would agree never to go to sea without paper charts though.
@@SkylersRants The boat he is sailing is a good sea boat. With the right combination of wave action and wind strength it is possible for a sail boat to be knocked down under bare poles because of the wind age of the bare rig. The real danger with a knock down is if a spreader gets hit by the sea and fails, the mast will come down or fail above the lower shrouds. Also some very experienced sailors with good boats have been pitch poled rather than knocked down. There are excellent books on the experiences
of small boat circumnavigators.
I cannot believe you are cruising without paper charts? That is not clever, do you even have a plastic sextant and sight reduction tables and the knowledge to use them?, please!!!, as an ex Sea Rescue crew, you can be uneccesarily endangering others lives
Not only do I have a paper chart of the Atlantic I also have a sextant and the knowledge to use them as a trained Canadian Naval officer. People have made assumptions that I have not responded to due to my being at sea (crossed the Pacific single handed and twice crossing the atlantic, all solo). I hope that this can be widely disseminated but I fear that folks may still make unfounded assumptions.