It looks like you replaced your mast and winches as everything looks new. Smart. Only your fellow sailors appreciate that a sailboat is a floating gym, and working all those halyards will keep you fit. You are inspiring to us all.
Due to the loads and UV exposure, it’s not wise to use the halyards to climb the mast. Our practice is to have a reeving eye put on the halyards and use it to pull a dedicated climbing line through. The climbing line is exactly the same line as the halyard, it’s just not left out in the elements and used to sail the boat. It’s only used for climbing the mast and taken off when done. When you finish, you just use the climbing line to pull your halyard back through. I have a friend who had the main halyard break on him while climbing and thus the practice I described above. Fortunately, he was not badly hurt, but I wouldn’t trust my life to a halyard that’s been on the boat any length of time.
During my easterly singlehanded circumnavigation (Chatham 33' steel pilothouse cutter), I rounded Cape Horn very late in the season the 'easy direction' with the prevailing winds and currents and that was difficult enough. I don't envy you going the hard way around. A few days after I rounded, I had a knockdown during a strong gale where the mast slapped the water (thankfully the mast stayed up), but it did do a lot of damage - solar panel broken, staysail blown out, stern rail bent, weather cloths blown out and radar reflectors lost. Be careful down there, it's wild!
Good luck Jacob! I am always in awe of solo sailors. We have a 46 year old sailboat that we spent 3-4 years refitting to sail around the world. We are older than you, retired, and too fight and address pollution by picking it up off walks and beaches and burning it since most islands just dump it back into the ocean. Also, I just learned from a biologist, that after extensive study, it is paint chips that are the main cause of micro plastics. We have 900 watts of solar and 800 watts of lithium. A wind vane is a smart if expensive addition and I saw someone else suggested it also. Fair winds and following seas! SV Dulcinea, Brad and robin
Hello. I just found your channel. I am happy to have found it. I subscribed to it and will follow you faithfully. I am a sailor from earlier years. I have had boats all the way from a 23 foot to 62 feet. I have circumnavigated the world two times both a little different route. Anyway, You take care out there, I will do a marathon tomorrow to watch all your other videos to get up to date and learn more about you. Fairwinds to you.
If you want to sail around the world single handed, my top priority would be a windvane steering system. Ideally one with its own rudder like the Hydrovane. I know it's expensive, but it's the best investment you can make for such a trip!
Thought about that and will probably get one before heading into the deep southern latitudes. Especially because I‘m worried of an autopilot failure underway
After your boat, rig and sails, it is your most important piece of equipement. The chances your autopilot brakes down on such a long trip are very high (too many fragile components). So why wait till the southern hemisphere rather than being prepared from the start? Anyway, I wish you fair winds and a good journey!
Preferably a servo-pendulum system, much stronger, steers with the boats own rudder (which was designed for the boat! )and much less force on the boat itself. Especially in the southern ocean!
@@RiemerWitteveenRight, that was my fist thougt, when I saw this preparation video 1. Servopendulum from a quality manufacturer like Windpilot is definitivly the way to go. Much more efficent than auxilary rudder systems like Hydrovane. And for several reasons, auxilliary rudder systems are not very good as emmergency rudders as well. 2. So you need a spare emergency rudder for your long voyage. Windpilot has an emergency rudder, that you simply can attach to the bracket of your WP Pacific at your stern. The loss off the main rudder ( due to a semi submerged tree or container, a playfull orca, simply degradation by wear and tear) is the single most likely reason for losing your boat at sea. In 2022 or 23 (one of the 2 years) they lost in the ARC three(!) big sailboats due to rudder failure in the benign trade wind zone. 2. You need maststeps. For regular inspection of your standing rigging or repairs in mid ocean you can't rely on your Prussik-knots. In an oceanswell even when it's dead calm you will be thrown about at the masttop, so that you'll need both hands to cling to stays and shrouds to not been smashed against the mast and break some bones. 3. You should install a Jordan Series Drogue ready to deploy, when ever you sail out of the comfort zone of the trade winds. Earlier or later you will encounter a storm with braking waves. Wind forces of 50 knots or more for some hours are an immediate survival situation for a small boat like yours. Without a proper JSD setup you will be thrown over wave crests and fall some meters deep, before you hit the surface of the sea again or you will broach and capsize and lose your mast. Up to now no sailing vessel with a working JSD was ever lost in a storm. Just some unwanted advice from a transatlantic (both directions) sailor and now Single handed small (27') boat sailor on the atlantic.
Hey buddy … I’m impressed with your strong work ethic..you don’t stop until you have done what is needed to be done..although I’m not impressed with your choice of nourishment …I’ve noticed you’ve reverted back to your pasta specialty …you will be looking like a fusilli twist at this rate … It was good to see your old man joining you before you set off on your journey of a lifetime … I like you dad ..he comes across as fun loving considering his age …👍 Noticed you’ve been hold up in The Hague waiting for more favourable weather conditions … I’m guessing they will be more of that over the next year or so … Finally when you eventually reach the Falklands area ..check the current situation of the islands …Argentina has recently made a fresh claim to the islands since the 80s …you never know what their intentions are …get my drift ?? Take care and safe travels ✌🏻✌🏻
Thank you! Yeah, I have to look into the Falkland topic. Until now it seems like that it just was a bureaucratic nightmare with a ton of forms to fill out. But I don‘t know how it is actually now. And I try to avoid pasta as good as possible now 😂 In the video, it was pretty much the only thing I had onboard
Older boats can be wonderful platforms. Mine is also 47 years old, and for a steel boat is in good condition for her age. I’ve never had a stronger boat before this one.
You waited until I left the marina and then took the marina shots 🤣 Didn't see our bout a single time, the slip was always empty 😭 All the hard and sometimes extra work you did will pay off. For example having a separate antenna for the AIS which can serve as a backup for the VHF is a very good idea. Watching you almost daily on marinetraffic. Stay safe Jakob!
Thank you so much! 🙌 That was actually one reason why I decided on a separate AIS antenna for example in a case of losing the mast (which will hopefully not happen)
When you ordered a Pizza Hawaii, I thought … my hero. Love it. The victron stuff is great, will give you many years of service. However I think 220 watt of solar is not enough. At a minimum you’d want another 400 watt of portable solar that you can put out when at anchor. So you’ll need another charge controller for that with on/off switch wired between the panels and controller. A 47’ sailboat is huge to single hand. I’m sure you will have the adventure of a lifetime!
Great video Jakob. You are quite a handyman when it comes to getting things ready for your big adventure. I enjoyed watching this so much. Keep well and safe. James.
G'day mate. Good job on the video. It was really well put together. I'll follow your journey.I'm an Australian sailor. I wish that I had done a circumnavigation at your age. I live on a 29' Mutiny 28. I wouldn't take her around.
Really love this❤ Of course I had to subscribe🤗 Seen a couple of your videos and got curious about Wolf… it’s a good looking boat, but what type? Spec? (the only thing I’v heard is the draft: 1,6m😂) Greatings from Sweden.
The glasses, it’s really hard to keep engaged with so much of your face covered up! I know Casey Neistat advocates for sunnies so he can check the shot on the camera but his are much more subtle, I really think it would help your audience if you didn’t wear something so big while presenting directly to the camera. As a sailing instructor trainer, first lesson is to new instructors is always to remove sunglasses when you want to engage with your trainees. Otherwise really interesting channel and exciting plans!
It looks like you replaced your mast and winches as everything looks new. Smart. Only your fellow sailors appreciate that a sailboat is a floating gym, and working all those halyards will keep you fit. You are inspiring to us all.
Thank you! The rigging, sails, winches and engine were actually renewed by the pre owner which as one huge point for this boat
Welcome to the family of world cruisers look forward to see your adventures ❤
Due to the loads and UV exposure, it’s not wise to use the halyards to climb the mast. Our practice is to have a reeving eye put on the halyards and use it to pull a dedicated climbing line through. The climbing line is exactly the same line as the halyard, it’s just not left out in the elements and used to sail the boat. It’s only used for climbing the mast and taken off when done. When you finish, you just use the climbing line to pull your halyard back through.
I have a friend who had the main halyard break on him while climbing and thus the practice I described above. Fortunately, he was not badly hurt, but I wouldn’t trust my life to a halyard that’s been on the boat any length of time.
During my easterly singlehanded circumnavigation (Chatham 33' steel pilothouse cutter), I rounded Cape Horn very late in the season the 'easy direction' with the prevailing winds and currents and that was difficult enough. I don't envy you going the hard way around. A few days after I rounded, I had a knockdown during a strong gale where the mast slapped the water (thankfully the mast stayed up), but it did do a lot of damage - solar panel broken, staysail blown out, stern rail bent, weather cloths blown out and radar reflectors lost. Be careful down there, it's wild!
Good luck Jacob! I am always in awe of solo sailors. We have a 46 year old sailboat that we spent 3-4 years refitting to sail around the world. We are older than you, retired, and too fight and address pollution by picking it up off walks and beaches and burning it since most islands just dump it back into the ocean. Also, I just learned from a biologist, that after extensive study, it is paint chips that are the main cause of micro plastics. We have 900 watts of solar and 800 watts of lithium. A wind vane is a smart if expensive addition and I saw someone else suggested it also. Fair winds and following seas! SV Dulcinea, Brad and robin
Great job on installing the components and then trouble shooting to make them work correctly. I look forward to following you adventure!
Good luck, man! Loving the ambition and the boat!
Hello. I just found your channel. I am happy to have found it. I subscribed to it and will follow you faithfully. I am a sailor from earlier years. I have had boats all the way from a 23 foot to 62 feet. I have circumnavigated the world two times both a little different route. Anyway, You take care out there, I will do a marathon tomorrow to watch all your other videos to get up to date and learn more about you. Fairwinds to you.
Thanks and welcome mate!
If you want to sail around the world single handed, my top priority would be a windvane steering system. Ideally one with its own rudder like the Hydrovane. I know it's expensive, but it's the best investment you can make for such a trip!
Thought about that and will probably get one before heading into the deep southern latitudes. Especially because I‘m worried of an autopilot failure underway
After your boat, rig and sails, it is your most important piece of equipement. The chances your autopilot brakes down on such a long trip are very high (too many fragile components).
So why wait till the southern hemisphere rather than being prepared from the start?
Anyway, I wish you fair winds and a good journey!
There is always sheet to tiller, and you could build a windvane, but you should probably try to get a reliable one
Preferably a servo-pendulum system, much stronger, steers with the boats own rudder (which was designed for the boat! )and much less force on the boat itself. Especially in the southern ocean!
@@RiemerWitteveenRight, that was my fist thougt, when I saw this preparation video
1. Servopendulum from a quality manufacturer like Windpilot is definitivly the way to go. Much more efficent than auxilary rudder systems like Hydrovane. And for several reasons, auxilliary rudder systems are not very good as emmergency rudders as well.
2. So you need a spare emergency rudder for your long voyage. Windpilot has an emergency rudder, that you simply can attach to the bracket of your WP Pacific at your stern. The loss off the main rudder ( due to a semi submerged tree or container, a playfull orca, simply degradation by wear and tear) is the single most likely reason for losing your boat at sea. In 2022 or 23 (one of the 2 years) they lost in the ARC three(!) big sailboats due to rudder failure in the benign trade wind zone.
2. You need maststeps. For regular inspection of your standing rigging or repairs in mid ocean you can't rely on your Prussik-knots. In an oceanswell even when it's dead calm you will be thrown about at the masttop, so that you'll need both hands to cling to stays and shrouds to not been smashed against the mast and break some bones.
3. You should install a Jordan Series Drogue ready to deploy, when ever you sail out of the comfort zone of the trade winds. Earlier or later you will encounter a storm with braking waves. Wind forces of 50 knots or more for some hours are an immediate survival situation for a small boat like yours. Without a proper JSD setup you will be thrown over wave crests and fall some meters deep, before you hit the surface of the sea again or you will broach and capsize and lose your mast. Up to now no sailing vessel with a working JSD was ever lost in a storm.
Just some unwanted advice from a transatlantic (both directions) sailor and now Single handed small (27') boat sailor on the atlantic.
"Get on the carpet, Do It Now!" 🤙👍 epic journey ahead. Sehr gut
Jawoi austrian power!!!! Super find ich mega mutig das alleine durchzuziehen!!!! Mega Respekt
Great Jakob. Looking forward to your trip! All the best
Thank you so much!
Just found your channel, and I admire what you're doing!
Hey buddy … I’m impressed with your strong work ethic..you don’t stop until you have done what is needed to be done..although I’m not impressed with your choice of nourishment …I’ve noticed you’ve reverted back to your pasta specialty …you will be looking like a fusilli twist at this rate …
It was good to see your old man joining you before you set off on your journey of a lifetime … I like you dad ..he comes across as fun loving considering his age …👍
Noticed you’ve been hold up in The Hague waiting for more favourable weather conditions … I’m guessing they will be more of that over the next year or so …
Finally when you eventually reach the Falklands area ..check the current situation of the islands …Argentina has recently made a fresh claim to the islands since the 80s …you never know what their intentions are …get my drift ??
Take care and safe travels ✌🏻✌🏻
Thank you! Yeah, I have to look into the Falkland topic. Until now it seems like that it just was a bureaucratic nightmare with a ton of forms to fill out. But I don‘t know how it is actually now. And I try to avoid pasta as good as possible now 😂 In the video, it was pretty much the only thing I had onboard
@@jakoblangsailing
1-carbohydrates/fats/protein
2-vitamins/minerals
*2000calories daily fuel to burn (from carbo/fats)
*50-70 grams protein (cell replacement)
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fantastic video, can't wait to follow the journey, stay safe man
Older boats can be wonderful platforms. Mine is also 47 years old, and for a steel boat is in good condition for her age. I’ve never had a stronger boat before this one.
All the best to you man! Wish you good wind! Cool sunglasses 😎
Looking forward to following you around the world, sail fast and safe! Greetings from Sweden!
Thanks mate 🙌
Great seeing a new video from you!
Have a safe journey my son, and allways stay safe. Grat Job. 😀
Amazing man!
Geil Hyped!
You waited until I left the marina and then took the marina shots 🤣
Didn't see our bout a single time, the slip was always empty 😭
All the hard and sometimes extra work you did will pay off.
For example having a separate antenna for the AIS which can serve as a backup for the VHF is a very good idea.
Watching you almost daily on marinetraffic.
Stay safe Jakob!
Thank you so much! 🙌 That was actually one reason why I decided on a separate AIS antenna for example in a case of losing the mast (which will hopefully not happen)
When you ordered a Pizza Hawaii, I thought … my hero. Love it.
The victron stuff is great, will give you many years of service. However I think 220 watt of solar is not enough. At a minimum you’d want another 400 watt of portable solar that you can put out when at anchor. So you’ll need another charge controller for that with on/off switch wired between the panels and controller.
A 47’ sailboat is huge to single hand. I’m sure you will have the adventure of a lifetime!
Its not 47 foot. 8)
@ I thought that’s what he said. How big is it?
@@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk just noticed the fine beard sir, mine is very similar hehe, 47yrs old boat, 31ft i think
Great video Jakob. You are quite a handyman when it comes to getting things ready for your big adventure. I enjoyed watching this so much. Keep well and safe. James.
Thank you James!
Amazing cinematography! And great work with the solar install :) Maybe we’ll meet up on the water some day!
G'day mate. Good job on the video. It was really well put together. I'll follow your journey.I'm an Australian sailor. I wish that I had done a circumnavigation at your age. I live on a 29' Mutiny 28. I wouldn't take her around.
Awesome glasses, I wear the same style😎
Hi Jacob! Im holding my cross fingers for Your dream! Can`t wait for next video :) Greatings from NL
BUEN TRABAJO CAPITAN !!!! SALUDOS DESDE LATITUD 34 S. ARGENTINA !!!
liked and subscirbed, i cant wait to see your adventure
Nice good luck
❤ baguio 😊.... beautiful
Your channel is very interesting, what model is your boat? Could you make a special chapter to choosing the boat?
Very well done!
Thanks!
Dude pizza Hawai? That’s a crime in Italy 😮
Really love this❤ Of course I had to subscribe🤗 Seen a couple of your videos and got curious about Wolf… it’s a good looking boat, but what type? Spec? (the only thing I’v heard is the draft: 1,6m😂) Greatings from Sweden.
Its an Optima 92! Supersturdy boats from the 70s.
How long is your boat she's a beauty
Those solar panels are 100% not enough. You should have installed at least 400W of solar.
What boat is that?
i cant see/read anywhere on which boat you are travelling
Great!
Tell us about your boat. Good luck, I wish some day I will do the same.
Thanks! I‘ll do a full boat tour in a future video 🙌
The glasses, it’s really hard to keep engaged with so much of your face covered up! I know Casey Neistat advocates for sunnies so he can check the shot on the camera but his are much more subtle, I really think it would help your audience if you didn’t wear something so big while presenting directly to the camera. As a sailing instructor trainer, first lesson is to new instructors is always to remove sunglasses when you want to engage with your trainees. Otherwise really interesting channel and exciting plans!
Hi Jakob loving the content, can I ask where you got your solo panel mounts from please 🙏
you need a cargo bike dude
how is this project all financed?????
Its not.This guy is a scammer.He has never been in sea.this is all lure.
@@JinX-so5yvhow do you know?? Source??
learn how to make good bread.... moral booster.
as soon as i saw him wearing those silly sunglasses i had to stop watching, i cant take anyone serious wearing silly american nonsense.
Subscribe👍nice video🤝🇩🇰