Videos just keep getting better… Truly genuine and living your life in the true sense.. Im 28 and inspired by your dream, im currently saving for an adventure like yours.. Your break away from the system that keeps you in the rat race is also truly inspiring.
Zack and Becka, I have been viewing a marathon of your ventures, beginning with the episode before you bought your yacht. They have been entertaining and have shown me a beautiful countryside that I didn't know existed in the U.K. Becka, Please, calm down and stop worrying (i.e..the overnight anchorage). Remember, you are supposed to be enjoying yourself. For that anchorage as I am sure that you will in the future, you took all of the right precautions. You were anchored in calm seas with a massive anchor with chain. Take note: When sailing as with any boating the main purpose is to enjoy it; be prepared for what might happen and be ready to react if it does. However, have Faith and Never Worry. Worry doesn't solve anything and takes away the enjoyment. Blue Skies, Calm Seas, and Fare Winds. Faithfully, James
Ah thats amazing, hahah i enjoy myself so much, i think worrying the first ever time is so natural, i just happen to say everything i am thinking rather than keeping it inside 🤣 And the more we do it- the less i worry- so it just seems we need to sail full time- sounds alright to me! Thanks James!
Yup, we've all been there- oddly, really calm conditions are a bit of a mixed blessing when anchoring- the boat wanders around like a kitten with a ball of wool, rather than streaming to the wind, and if there's any sort of a swell. you end up at some odd angles to it at times. Greater weight aloft most certainly does alter the roll period and amplitude, well spotted! But the sloops are critically reliant on their one mast, and shortening sail on them is always harder to balance than on a ketch. Anchors that are dragging on a rocky bottom can often be heard inside the boat, or even felt by putting a hand on the chain- not so obvious on sand or mud though. Kingsand's a beautiful day sail in the Sound, I'm very nostalgic... Very good that you are nervous and cautious about anchoring- far too many people just throw it over the side and don't give a damn. This argues well for your long term skill. I'm betting you'll both be veteran's in a few years.
We sure were at odd angles that night 😆 The weight higher up is definitely something we are willing to sacrifice for the redundancy of a second mast! Thanks so much for the lovely comment 😊
The trick to using your anchor alarm is to try to set it when your directly above your anchor. That way when you swing on the hook you stay inside the perimeter of your setting, also dont set the alarm with too small of a circle around you.
@@TeuluTribe its definitely difficult, i've been cruising the PNW for 4 years full time on my 42ft as i rebuild it and i still forget to set it when i drop the hook. I just make sure the perimeter is bigger than my scope and usually is 1.5-3x my scope, but it adjusts based on my location and how much room i actually have for "if i drag".
This brings back so many memories. One thing you can do if you are not heading into the wind is raise the mizzen a little to act as a wind vane. Even a small wind will keep you straight into the wind. Tighten it down so it doesn't luff. Didn't sleep a wink first time anchoring out.
In a few years when you've been sailing regularly and anchoring all over the place you'll be able to watch this again and it'll probably be hilarious how nervous you were :-)! But at the time things like this are always quite stressful! It might be possible to set the distance on the anchor alarms to a bit larger to help you get a better nights sleep (plus as you realised set them as you drop the anchor :-)!) So beautiful in the Sunshine! Well done for pushing the comfort zone :-)!
Haha I know! We really will look back and laugh. We set the anchor alarm wrong which is why it kept going off- doh! but putting more distance on it would be a good idea. Thanks so much Tom 😊
What a beautiful place to anchor! Most of my boating has been on rivers. I would tuck the boat into smaller creeks and such but it was stressful. So when it came time to sleep I told the passengers to relax and sleep well because I didn't close my eyes the entire time. You will get better rest the more times you do it. However I Fully agree that you should have watches. It will make everything better. It will also provide you with excellent experience when your making longer passages. I just have to tell you Becka that your vocal and facial expressions are so sweet. OMG, your such a charmingly sweet girl.
Thanks so much David! It truly was a beautiful place to stay. We are lucky its just around the corner. Watches would have made everything easier- hey ho, next time! Aw, making me blush!!
My hat is off to you guys! I feel like I would always be so anxious about the boat moving/anchor watch,things that could go wrong, what needs to be fixed, and everything else. I wish I had the balls to try.
I admire your courage SO much……I’d have been freaking out when I heard the alarm, love your videos so much and the admirable way your are both progressing - so exciting
I really respect your patience and taking baby steps. Far too many people buy their first boat and a couple of weeks later these novices head off across the Bay of Biscay. It's like buying a car, learning to move it in a car park and then driving on the M1 the next day! And the truth is, if you learn your skills in British waters, you can sail anywhere.
Thanks Adam. Yes, she's a big old boat, and the ocean is relentless. We want us (and Teulu) to be full ready before leaving- plus, you are absolutely right. So many people have told us the UK is some of the hardest waters to sail around due to the tides, so it is teaching us a lot 😊
@@TeuluTribe Try a toggle (and spring) (Harken among others sell the parts) to keep the cleat above the car. The issue with your boat is likely that the boom is not very far above the traveler. You could rig a system that goes to the mast end of the boom, down to the deck and back to a deck winch. Complicated! But it is vital that you have reliable access to release the main sheet
Congratulations. Enjoy a life of sailing love peace privacy and happiness . You doing great Becka. Best of luck safety and happiness. Keep sending me your lovely videos. Thanks for sharing.
Bless first anchor night is the worst but the more you do the better it will be. I think the the next big buy is a anchor winched poor Zach bless him just love your videos take and take care and enjoy the experience
Glad you enjoy the vids 😊 Very true about the first being the worst- can only get easier though! Haha, we have a windlass, but our batteries are so old they just can't handle it! But getting new ones soon so hopefully Zachs back won't have to take much more of it!
4:48 This look of yours is pretty lol. Maybe it's the combination of highlight in your hair, and the tight fitting white shirt. Also, makeup is good, gives you a natural look.
Amazing video guys! Im sure the more you go out on anchor the better you will become and the more sleep you will get ;) First time is always going to be hard!
Thank you for your inspiration :-) Three days after this video I dared to do my first night at anchor, too. I agree with you, it was an amazing experience. I also did not sleep much. There were too many strange noises.
Congrats on your first night! Its always worth it for the views and peace but yes, didn't get a tonne of sleep! We are sure it will get easier though 😊
Anchoring in a new boat will take time to trust, but you will eventually, I myself like a bit of rock and roll, I sleep so well, but then I am a little bit odd. Very nice to see your confidence growing, and you’re both handling the boat very well. 👍😎👍
Haha Zach and I now sleep better with boat roll- we slept on land this previous weekend and it felt..unsettling with no movement 😆 Confidence is slowly getting there. Thanks so much
In addition to flopper stoppers if you get beam to the swells due to calm winds you could try to set up a swell bridle. It can orient you back into the swell and reduce the rolling.
Hey you two!! I just found your vid's on sailing and your journey up til now just a couple days ago and I must say I'm impressed how you two just went for it!! Love the story and the lore you two are creating and sharing. The vid's are getting better and better and I love seeing you two enjoying and growing in to this new life and just taking it all in and having soooo much fun!!! I wish I stumbled upon boat life earlier as I'm sure I would have followed your path (my path?! :D). My families future is not set in stone that much yet, so I'll let the itch grow a bit more until I can't ignore it further :) In the meantime I'll enjoy your vids and other boat life channels out there. Much love to the both of you!!
Thanks so much! That's such a lovely comment 😊 We sure are just living, learning and figuring it all out! You have to do it! Hopefully see you on the water in the future 😊
Getting better all the time - get all the firsts over and it gets easier! The countryside around your mooring is gorgeous! I see it does not ALWAYS rain in the UK! (wish it would rain here!),
Well done. The first time on anchor is a nervous time for every sailor. You did fine and will become more relaxed every time you anchor. Note that some folks just furl their headsail and anchor with mizzen and mail luffing. The advantages are, quicker to reach your desired anchor point, extra power from the sails to back down and set the anchor, you can sail away from trouble if the anchor won't set, and you can furl sails conveniently after the anchor sets. But there are disadvantages also. If there is any wind, the luffing sails make it hard to hear and many anchorages have fluky winds might push you in strange directions. It is something to try in the future when you are ready to try entering an anchorage under sail only, anchor, and back down using sails alone. That's a good skill to have - in the future. For now, celebrate that you spent time at anchor. Enjoy your newly learned skill and anticipate a lifetime of learning how to sail. (after over 60 years of sailing, I am still learning!)
Thanks Bob 😊 It can only get easier! Interesting about anchoring with the main up too! We will try that in the future- last week we hoisted it on anchor and motor sailed off which was an experience. Fully sailing off is the aim one day! So much learning but loving every second of it 😊
There is also a heavy ring with a line that can weigh down the chain and rode making the anchor line more horizontal on the floor and it reduces the radius of the boat swing, so you would have less chance of hitting another boat. It makes the anchor line more of an "L" shape rather than a long curve. The anchor would also stick better in the floor, but I also hear the ring is a bit of a pain, but it may be worth it. I think it is called the "Ultra Anchor Ring". I will probably use it on my boat since I am terrified of anchoring!
Are you setting your anchor alarm from where your anchor is not your boat? If you have say 60m chain out add 12m for your boat, distance of your mobile in aft cabin from anchor roller. Also another 20m to allow for errors. So with 60m out set alarm radius from where you dropped anchor to 60 + 12 + 20 = 92m. Then enjoy sleep. I like the app “Anchor “ as it has Satelite maps and it records your track on the map so you can see where you are moving 👍⛵️
Great trials and getting to know your yacht and what life will become. That night will be what restful boating dreams in comparison to future anchorages but you doing it right.
You can put up part of your ketch match sail to allow your weathervane more true to any breeze ...it will also act to reduce the rocking. Acts like a fin/air brake to counter side to side swell rocking. Flopper stopper ... Or Rocker stoppers. ..another design looks like a tray with flaps that open as it sinks then as the boom line rises it closes.. pulling against the overlying water...it stores flat ....they have one on Nomad citizen.. from their days on anchor in the Med. Taste the water see if its salt or rain.
@@mvconundrum5742 The ones ive seen are like that but have tray like vertical edges about 3"deep the others were like a a series of inverted cones weighted to hang vertically from the boom. Some motor vessels use balancing booms they can deploy in a broad V to balance things out underway.. usually they are narrow hulled passage makers.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 yup. We have active fin stabilizers. They don't work at anchor. And we don't have poles for the flop stoppers. We just hang them off cleats and they seem to help. If we had poles to get them out another 10 ft or so they'd work even better
Fun video and regardless of a big anchor (way to go!) I always get butterflies anchoring like you. Try and get a couple of transits so you can verify your position easily and quickly. All looks very pretty from the boat. Some exploration when at anchorage is in order and would make a lot of fun watching - local pubs and so on, always of interest! Plymouth is in a league of one for it's diverse and abundant history, to say nothing of the views and scenery, I don't understand why more isn't on TH-cam. Can't remember where you are on the dinghy front though. Oh, and the GPS signal can wonder off around Devon and Cornwall, horrendous if you're in a car. I would always have a separate GPS aerial outside the boat cabin, on the rear guard rail or wherever, gives you great piece of mind when you have reliable GPS. Lazarettes always fill with water. Keep them dry as best you can and a bit of anti-bac will stop any smells. Two things to stockpile, in case you haven't guessed, anti-bac spray and silicone spray. Another hurdle crossed, well done!
Thanks Bob! We took two transits, just didn't film them 😊 We now have a dingy so can explore land which is really exciting. Good idea about the GPS aerial outside- will look into that 😊
Behold, thy mainsheet is inverted. I love your cooker. Don't rely on GPS for anchoring, take bearings on nearby landmarks so that when you recheck them, they should stay the same. If they don't you're dragging. As others have said, a little mizzen sail can help keep the boat head to the wind. In desperate times, some people swing the booms out to one side of the boat to reduce roll 👍
We have switched our mainsheet around now but it is giving us so many issues! Keeps coming uncleated and is impossible to adjust from the helm so we may switch it back 🤣 We took two transits that day, just didn't film taking them for some reason! Interesting about the boom- thanks!
@@TeuluTribe 😂😂 sorry, didn't mean patronise, good to see someone actually out there doing it 👍 . I'm horrified at how busy it is... In cawsand and everywhere it seems..
Have you tried a Bahamian mooring? Tie a line to your anchor chain about a boat length out and lead it back to your main winch. Trim on the line and pull the boat around facing into the swell.
Look forward to when you are ready to Anchor off a beach. It’s an amazing experience. If you haven’t already possibly have a look this week as high temperatures and very little wind. The sea will be clearer so you can easily dive on the Anchor.
Respect the seas after 50 odd yrs even in a dinghy at the pontoon I ended up swimming for it! Good comment guys will follow you're progress on the tube Marty Australia
Question! Have you looked into what you will do for internet/service while traveling? I've seen some people add a starlink to their boat and say it works well. Thought it would be interesting add to have wifi at all times!
As is becoming normal, you seem to be aware of anything that don't feel right. You moved anchorage when you felt uneasy, your aware that different designs can swing in different ways, and cat's will swing very different to monohulls so always give them extra room. Always remember that too much chain can be as probmatic as not enough in crowded anchorages. All in all, from reading the weather to passage planning you can now sit in the harbour pub and join in any conversation. THEN, just when you think you've Mastered the art of seamanship, something will happen and you won't make that mistake again. Most people you speak to will only be one page ahead of you in the same book, so listen, but do as your doing now and you won't go far wrong. I take my hat off to you and i'm a Master Mariner and Pilot (Ret). Seamanship is not playing with electronic gadgets, it a gut deep understanding of tried and tested methods, understanding the eliments and i believe you have those qualities.
I think listening to your gut is essential when sailing as we never want the moment of ignoring and something happening and it telling us 'I told you so'! Yes, need to remember that about too much chain. Thanks so much for the lovely comment. We still have a long way to go but are trying to soak as much in as we can and learn from our (many) inevitable mistakes that are made with learning a new skill 😊
Anchoring out is something really special, but the first few times can be quite stressful. I remember waking every hour and listening to every little noise. Now I sleep like a baby
Yep, that went well. Your feelings pretty much mirrored my own when I set out on my first outings on my old trimaran many moons ago. That was in Darwin (Australia) where they have 20ft tides. Fun times when you don't yet know what that actually means. Like taking the dinghy to do some shopping in town, dragging it onto the beach only to find it bobbing half a mile away when you come back a few hours later! The learning curve everyone goes through one way or another. I did develop a bit of an obsession with tides, in Darwin, that I never lost in subsequent years. Wherever we went, the first thing I asked my wife (she being a wizard with charts) "what are the tides like here....?
Wow, 20ft Tides. That must be crazy- I can see why it has stuck with you throughout life. Already Zach and I just seem to know the tides at all points during the day, its a random skill we never thought we would have 🤣
@@TeuluTribe Born sailors, obviously. For me it took a while to get the hang of this tidal dilemma, even coming close to losing the dinghy altogether. Still in Darwin, there was a steel three-stage landing inside the port area and I thought it would be better to leave the dinghy there, "escape" the tides, so to speak. Of course there was no escape... When I came back hours later, the tide had risen, the dinghy got caught under the landing and filled up with water. It was sitting 30ft down on the bottom of the harbour. It was an aluminium dinghy and rather heavier than today's ubiquitous rubber dinghies. I had a devil of a job getting it back, especially because as soon as it came to the surface I suddenly had to wrestle not just with the dinghy but also with the weight of all the water that filled it to the brim. I remember the worst thing about it all was the audience my desperate struggle attracted...
I think tthat your boat is moving more then the sloops is due to the underwater hull. I do not know the English name but water on the surface can go in an other direction as the water deeper down. If your keel is bigger , wider or goes deeper it can reacts more. I am not sure, it just what it think.
Oddly enough, it didn’t! We tried putting in reverse a few times and nothing happened which makes me think we have a different type of gearbox than initially thought
@@TeuluTribe Can you check if it is spinning while sailing (like by looking inside of the engine room). Maybe the sound I could hear in the previous video is not coming from there.... It was something else.
That swell is the reason why most people anchor on the South side of the bay. Still a beautiful spot. Have you made it to Fowey yet? It's an easy sail in the fair conditions.
Makes complete sense! We almost did Jubilee weekend but it was SO busy. I mean, hundreds of boats going in! So we went round the corner to St Austell instead but Fowey is still on the list 😊
@@TeuluTribe Well if you have managed St. Austell then the next stop is the Helford River. Excellent anchorage and good pubs! Glad to hear that you are heading further afield with your boat. Well done!
I don't know much abou sailing but dont people use the mizzen sail as a rudder on anchor when there's almost no wind? It would act like a wind vane on anchor. Just found your channel and loving the sailing content so far! Binging
Enjoy the binge! And yes they do- the issue with ours though is that is ‘rattles’ a bit and we sleep directly below in the aft cabin, so it’s a bit annoying 🙈
I seem to remember you kept your old anchor. Why don't you use it as a Stern Anchor, to stop you swinging around your main anchor. You could also use it to set your heading, so you are not side-on to the swell.
The cinematography and framing in all of your videos is so good, feels like watching a movie at times.. Do you have a background or previous experience with filming or has it just been something you have learned through practice?
Thanks so much! That is such a lovely thing to read 😊 I have experience in photography (used to be a photographer in Greece), so know roughly how to frame a shot but the video graphing is just from trial and error 😊
Nothing- we just have old batteries and a dodging charging system to the windlass battery so it flattens them very quickly, even with engine on! Fixing this soon though
Hola from Mazatlán, Great videos and great attitudes. Couple of comments. I didn't get a good shot that swivel. Is it "load rated"? You want that. IMHO the Rocna anchor is far superior to the old technology Delta. Watch the Rocna TH-cam videos. Flopper stoppers are more trouble than they are worth and they are noisy at night. In a place like that I'd set a stern anchor to keep you into the swell. With no wind you will always go broadside to the swell. Sadly. For your water in the bilge. Welcome to sailing. It will always happen. My solution is a 3 gallon wet/dry shop vac. Fast, efficient and not expensive. Hopefully you'll get over the anchor jitters soon. Saludos Dennis, SV Ultegra
Its a load rated swivel- rated far higher than our anchor and chain! We have both Rocna and Delta so can switch them up depending on location. Ah didn't realise they are noisy- maybe won't go for one then. Haha, yes, we are very familiar with water in bilges- just was unsure why the floor was suddenly a puddle after months of being dry! Good idea about the wet/dry vac. Thanks Dennis 😊
Lovely video lots of interesting things glad to see your both enjoying your lovely boat ,hey is the anchor winch broken ? Enjoying catching up at last 😎👍
What is the app that you are using that alarms when you change position at anchor? Is it Navionics or ActiveCaptain? I am curious if you both set the same location on both phones if the alarm would sound on both.
Hi guys. Just started watching you videos (loving them) and noticed you sail from Plymouth. Could you tell me where you got your mainsheet traveller car bits. I have very similar problem with mine and I am not a million miles away! 😕 Thank you so much. Look forward to more good stuff.
Loving yr videos. My uncle is in Plymouth and has a bit to do with flags. I've emailed him to see if he can supply you one, so I'll let you know as soon as he replies.
Hi guys, From a shot in this video it looks like the blocks for your main sheet are on the wrong way around. As it looked like the cam cleat wan at the top on the end of the boom. (It may have been mizzen, hard to tell)
It sounds like you were setting the anchor alarm at the end of the scope which will alarm every time you flop. It thinks that is where the anchor is. Try setting your anchor alarm at the location and moment the anchor hits the bottom and don't change its location. You will probably sleep a lot better.
i haven't sailed a nautical inch but there's something about a full sail tight and fat with wind that satisfies. i used to work on a drill ship (no doubt you will encounter one of these nasty things or something similar soon) and i remember something like the round black doo-dad you assembled and hoisted up. i wasn't in the marine department so i wasn't sure what it signified. i'm guessing it was meant to show you were at anchor? anyways...a rough first night anchored in the new house but i could feel your excitement nevertheless. thnx for another dandy video.
the only bad ancorage ive found on the south coast is studland bay. ive dragged there so many times, even my rocna drags there. swannage is much better despite what the pilot says.
Noticed your main sheet arrangement, probably not a good idea to have a jamming cleat up by the boom, better by the deck. Fantastic progress, you lucky things!
Thanks Roger 😊 We have switched it around now, although its caused more issues than before as now it comes uncleated all the time and isn't possible to adjust from at the helm- not sure the solution to this!
I noticed that if you simply switch the mainsheet end for end, the cam cleat is upside down. You should be able to take it apart and remedy that. Perhaps you have it sorted by now. Just found you. Fun to watch.
I really like these two kids.
Videos just keep getting better… Truly genuine and living your life in the true sense.. Im 28 and inspired by your dream, im currently saving for an adventure like yours..
Your break away from the system that keeps you in the rat race is also truly inspiring.
Means a lot you saying that 😊 we are working hard on getting better! You have to do it! Life is so short
Wow great view
Its beautiful! You guys should come visit 😊
Flopper stoppers are a godsend when you need them
Pultruded FRP section, some rubber to make flaps, some bolts and/or pop rivets and you can DIY one
Zack and Becka,
I have been viewing a marathon of your ventures, beginning with the episode before you bought your yacht. They have been entertaining and have shown me a beautiful countryside that I didn't know existed in the U.K.
Becka,
Please, calm down and stop worrying (i.e..the overnight anchorage). Remember, you are supposed to be enjoying yourself. For that anchorage as I am sure that you will in the future, you took all of the right precautions. You were anchored in calm seas with a massive anchor with chain.
Take note: When sailing as with any boating the main purpose is to enjoy it; be prepared for what might happen and be ready to react if it does. However, have Faith and Never Worry. Worry doesn't solve anything and takes away the enjoyment.
Blue Skies, Calm Seas, and Fare Winds.
Faithfully,
James
Ah thats amazing, hahah i enjoy myself so much, i think worrying the first ever time is so natural, i just happen to say everything i am thinking rather than keeping it inside 🤣
And the more we do it- the less i worry- so it just seems we need to sail full time- sounds alright to me!
Thanks James!
@@TeuluTribe Auditory thinking is a good way to analyze things; and helps us retain it all.
Cheers!
Yup, we've all been there- oddly, really calm conditions are a bit of a mixed blessing when anchoring- the boat wanders around like a kitten with a ball of wool, rather than streaming to the wind, and if there's any sort of a swell. you end up at some odd angles to it at times.
Greater weight aloft most certainly does alter the roll period and amplitude, well spotted! But the sloops are critically reliant on their one mast, and shortening sail on them is always harder to balance than on a ketch. Anchors that are dragging on a rocky bottom can often be heard inside the boat, or even felt by putting a hand on the chain- not so obvious on sand or mud though.
Kingsand's a beautiful day sail in the Sound, I'm very nostalgic... Very good that you are nervous and cautious about anchoring- far too many people just throw it over the side and don't give a damn. This argues well for your long term skill. I'm betting you'll both be veteran's in a few years.
We sure were at odd angles that night 😆 The weight higher up is definitely something we are willing to sacrifice for the redundancy of a second mast! Thanks so much for the lovely comment 😊
The trick to using your anchor alarm is to try to set it when your directly above your anchor. That way when you swing on the hook you stay inside the perimeter of your setting, also dont set the alarm with too small of a circle around you.
Yup, we definitely didn’t do that 🤣 hey ho, know for next time. Thanks!
@@TeuluTribe its definitely difficult, i've been cruising the PNW for 4 years full time on my 42ft as i rebuild it and i still forget to set it when i drop the hook. I just make sure the perimeter is bigger than my scope and usually is 1.5-3x my scope, but it adjusts based on my location and how much room i actually have for "if i drag".
Smiled 🙂 from beginning to end of this Episode!
So glad- thanks Cesar!
This brings back so many memories. One thing you can do if you are not heading into the wind is raise the mizzen a little to act as a wind vane. Even a small wind will keep you straight into the wind. Tighten it down so it doesn't luff. Didn't sleep a wink first time anchoring out.
Good advice- thanks!
I am so so jealous !
In a few years when you've been sailing regularly and anchoring all over the place you'll be able to watch this again and it'll probably be hilarious how nervous you were :-)! But at the time things like this are always quite stressful! It might be possible to set the distance on the anchor alarms to a bit larger to help you get a better nights sleep (plus as you realised set them as you drop the anchor :-)!) So beautiful in the Sunshine! Well done for pushing the comfort zone :-)!
Haha I know! We really will look back and laugh. We set the anchor alarm wrong which is why it kept going off- doh! but putting more distance on it would be a good idea. Thanks so much Tom 😊
cool, I like this quote: 17:10 "Every bit of US as every bit of THIS"
Not sure where it came from but telling myself it made me feel a lot more confident 😊
Sleep is overrated. Good to see you are learning your boat and what it does in different situtations.. You both are doing fantastic.
Haha it really is! Thanks so much Stephan 😊
Lovely to watch you two working in such harmony, you’ve put your hands to the plough….don’t look back, as they say.😀
Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. Wonderful to see your confidence growing each week.
Thanks for watching Julia! Its definitely improving a bit from the first time 🤣
Hi guys,
You can take a kedge anchor out with tender drop it off the stern to keep you pointed into the swell.
Good suggestion- thanks!
What a beautiful place to anchor!
Most of my boating has been on rivers. I would tuck the boat into smaller creeks and such but it was stressful. So when it came time to sleep I told the passengers to relax and sleep well because I didn't close my eyes the entire time. You will get better rest the more times you do it. However I Fully agree that you should have watches. It will make everything better. It will also provide you with excellent experience when your making longer passages.
I just have to tell you Becka that your vocal and facial expressions are so sweet. OMG, your such a charmingly sweet girl.
Absolutely agree with last sentence!😉 Love your vids.
Thanks so much David! It truly was a beautiful place to stay. We are lucky its just around the corner. Watches would have made everything easier- hey ho, next time!
Aw, making me blush!!
So much agree, watches are better, at least one of you can sleep sound for a time.
Thank you so much for that Pip! Yes, we will be sure to do that next time! 😊
My hat is off to you guys!
I feel like I would always be so anxious about the boat moving/anchor watch,things that could go wrong, what needs to be fixed, and everything else. I wish I had the balls to try.
Thanks Lily, it scary the first time. I’m sure you could do it too, with a bit of practice 😊
I admire your courage SO much……I’d have been freaking out when I heard the alarm, love your videos so much and the admirable way your are both progressing - so exciting
Aw Patricia- sometimes we feel it is shaky but then we will do one little thing right and it will come back again! So glad you are enjoying the vids 😊
Was just about to suggest a flopper stopper when you mentioned it !
Womper Stomper 😉
Keep it up team, Really enjoying following you on this journey :)
Thanks Marcus- so glad you are enjoying it 😊
I really respect your patience and taking baby steps. Far too many people buy their first boat and a couple of weeks later these novices head off across the Bay of Biscay. It's like buying a car, learning to move it in a car park and then driving on the M1 the next day! And the truth is, if you learn your skills in British waters, you can sail anywhere.
Thanks Adam. Yes, she's a big old boat, and the ocean is relentless. We want us (and Teulu) to be full ready before leaving- plus, you are absolutely right. So many people have told us the UK is some of the hardest waters to sail around due to the tides, so it is teaching us a lot 😊
That is a very funky main sheet arrangement. The cleat should be at deck level on the traveller car.
We have swapped it around now- although it is giving us more problems now than before which is odd 🤣
@@TeuluTribe Try a toggle (and spring) (Harken among others sell the parts) to keep the cleat above the car. The issue with your boat is likely that the boom is not very far above the traveler. You could rig a system that goes to the mast end of the boom, down to the deck and back to a deck winch. Complicated! But it is vital that you have reliable access to release the main sheet
@@ianallan2337 great suggestions- it’s definitley something in we need to fix (and think outside the box for!) will look into that. Thanks!
@@TeuluTribe You could also raise the boom a bit by having a sailmaker shorten the leach or more economically install a flattening reef.
Consider a conventional lower profile double block to replace the long skinny fiddle block. Might help. BTW I really like your boat. Nice proportions.
Working out the kinks and building confidence in yourself and the boat. Great adventures are right around the corner...
Exactly- ah so many adventures ahead!
Brilliant as ever 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Stuart!! Hauling out this week and then will finally get round to servicing our engine using the bits which we are so excited about 😊
This is ganna me be exactly when I go out sailing on my boat 😁
Haha, it sure is an experience the first time 😂
Congratulations. Enjoy a life of sailing love peace privacy and happiness . You doing great Becka. Best of luck safety and happiness. Keep sending me your lovely videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much- glad you enjoyed! 😊
Bless first anchor night is the worst but the more you do the better it will be. I think the the next big buy is a anchor winched poor Zach bless him just love your videos take and take care and enjoy the experience
Glad you enjoy the vids 😊 Very true about the first being the worst- can only get easier though! Haha, we have a windlass, but our batteries are so old they just can't handle it! But getting new ones soon so hopefully Zachs back won't have to take much more of it!
Try a night at Dandy Hole on the River Lyner next. It’s like a millpond without any rolling. Neaps are best
Oo, will do! Sounds lovely
What a beautiful place for your first night out our first night out we dragged in the night quiet a long way out got back &stayed up all night 🌙
It really was incredible. Its always a worry but very worth it!
Whoopee…Step by Step, yer moving on that “Learning Curve”👍 Yep, ya gotta keep an eye on Dragging, yours AND others…Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy😎
Thanks Steven! Learning a lot for sure 😊
Hi I know nothing about sailing but really enjoy your posts.
good luck and keep on educating me
Glad you are enjoying them- thanks Ian!
So many new bays to wake up in.
We love waking up to the calm on our boat.
So many out there! It was so calm- makes the uncertainty all worth it 😊
4:48 This look of yours is pretty lol. Maybe it's the combination of highlight in your hair, and the tight fitting white shirt. Also, makeup is good, gives you a natural look.
Amazing video guys! Im sure the more you go out on anchor the better you will become and the more sleep you will get ;) First time is always going to be hard!
Thanks Andrew! I think you are exactly right- it can't get much more worrying from the first *touch wood* 😆
so stoked for you guys. keep ticking all these things off. keep showing up and non negotiable you have to get better. keep showing up
Thanks so much!!
Thank you for your inspiration :-)
Three days after this video I dared to do my first night at anchor, too. I agree with you, it was an amazing experience. I also did not sleep much. There were too many strange noises.
Congrats on your first night! Its always worth it for the views and peace but yes, didn't get a tonne of sleep! We are sure it will get easier though 😊
Thanks for sharing. Glad to see you "out there".
Thanks Dave- its a great feeling 😊
So interesting to watch, looks so peaceful but yet stressful at the same time!
Hit the nail on the head there! The peace and tranquillity made it 1000% worth it though 😊
Great video
Cheers Thomas!
you guys are getting it.well done
Thanks Bill!
Anchoring in a new boat will take time to trust, but you will eventually, I myself like a bit of rock and roll, I sleep so well, but then I am a little bit odd. Very nice to see your confidence growing, and you’re both handling the boat very well. 👍😎👍
Haha Zach and I now sleep better with boat roll- we slept on land this previous weekend and it felt..unsettling with no movement 😆 Confidence is slowly getting there. Thanks so much
In addition to flopper stoppers if you get beam to the swells due to calm winds you could try to set up a swell bridle. It can orient you back into the swell and reduce the rolling.
Good idea- will try that next time- thanks! 😊
Hey you two!! I just found your vid's on sailing and your journey up til now just a couple days ago and I must say I'm impressed how you two just went for it!! Love the story and the lore you two are creating and sharing. The vid's are getting better and better and I love seeing you two enjoying and growing in to this new life and just taking it all in and having soooo much fun!!!
I wish I stumbled upon boat life earlier as I'm sure I would have followed your path (my path?! :D). My families future is not set in stone that much yet, so I'll let the itch grow a bit more until I can't ignore it further :) In the meantime I'll enjoy your vids and other boat life channels out there.
Much love to the both of you!!
Thanks so much! That's such a lovely comment 😊 We sure are just living, learning and figuring it all out! You have to do it! Hopefully see you on the water in the future 😊
Another nice video i think i like the name wompa stompa much better haha
Thanks Peter- haha, I agree 🤣
Great video as always!
Thanks Joe!
Great video just look at how your confidence is growing to compared to your first sail
Its definitely growing from the first time!
Loved watching your first anchorage and all that you’ve learnt already. Well done! Drone shots were amazing. 🫶☀️
So glad you enjoyed it- next time, you will have to be with us 😊
Getting better all the time - get all the firsts over and it gets easier! The countryside around your mooring is gorgeous! I see it does not ALWAYS rain in the UK! (wish it would rain here!),
Slowly getting there! And yes, I know right! We had sun! Woohoo
guys you have a ketch put a scap of sail out on your misen and it will always keep your bow into the wind
We occasionally do this now 😊
Well done. The first time on anchor is a nervous time for every sailor. You did fine and will become more relaxed every time you anchor.
Note that some folks just furl their headsail and anchor with mizzen and mail luffing. The advantages are, quicker to reach your desired anchor point, extra power from the sails to back down and set the anchor, you can sail away from trouble if the anchor won't set, and you can furl sails conveniently after the anchor sets. But there are disadvantages also. If there is any wind, the luffing sails make it hard to hear and many anchorages have fluky winds might push you in strange directions.
It is something to try in the future when you are ready to try entering an anchorage under sail only, anchor, and back down using sails alone. That's a good skill to have - in the future. For now, celebrate that you spent time at anchor. Enjoy your newly learned skill and anticipate a lifetime of learning how to sail. (after over 60 years of sailing, I am still learning!)
Thanks Bob 😊 It can only get easier! Interesting about anchoring with the main up too! We will try that in the future- last week we hoisted it on anchor and motor sailed off which was an experience. Fully sailing off is the aim one day! So much learning but loving every second of it 😊
Spent many a roly night in cawsands . Saw your boat in mayflower this weekend looking smart.
Thanks Richard! 😊
Good job guys❤
Thanks Lee!
Consider putting you mizzen up while at anchor, I've heard it helps in pointing into the wind!
Great suggestion- thanks!
There is also a heavy ring with a line that can weigh down the chain and rode making the anchor line more horizontal on the floor and it reduces the radius of the boat swing, so you would have less chance of hitting another boat. It makes the anchor line more of an "L" shape rather than a long curve. The anchor would also stick better in the floor, but I also hear the ring is a bit of a pain, but it may be worth it. I think it is called the "Ultra Anchor Ring". I will probably use it on my boat since I am terrified of anchoring!
Oo, we will look into that. Thanks so much for the recommendation!
Are you setting your anchor alarm from where your anchor is not your boat? If you have say 60m chain out add 12m for your boat, distance of your mobile in aft cabin from anchor roller. Also another 20m to allow for errors. So with 60m out set alarm radius from where you dropped anchor to 60 + 12 + 20 = 92m. Then enjoy sleep.
I like the app “Anchor “ as it has Satelite maps and it records your track on the map so you can see where you are moving 👍⛵️
We did in this vid but now have a great app which sets it on distance and bearing so monitors the anchor rather than the boat 😊
Great trials and getting to know your yacht and what life will become. That night will be what restful boating dreams in comparison to future anchorages but you doing it right.
Thanks Leon- yes, we are sure many peaceful, great nights sleep are on the horizon!
You can put up part of your ketch match sail to allow your weathervane more true to any breeze ...it will also act to reduce the rocking. Acts like a fin/air brake to counter side to side swell rocking.
Flopper stopper ... Or Rocker stoppers. ..another design looks like a tray with flaps that open as it sinks then as the boom line rises it closes.. pulling against the overlying water...it stores flat ....they have one on Nomad citizen.. from their days on anchor in the Med.
Taste the water see if its salt or rain.
We very almost put up our Mizzen, not too sure why we didn't! Cool that they lie flat. Zach tasted the water and it tasted incredibly stagnant 🤣
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The ones ive seen are like that but have tray like vertical edges about 3"deep the others were like a a series of inverted cones weighted to hang vertically from the boom.
Some motor vessels use balancing booms they can deploy in a broad V to balance things out underway.. usually they are narrow hulled passage makers.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 yup. We have active fin stabilizers. They don't work at anchor. And we don't have poles for the flop stoppers. We just hang them off cleats and they seem to help. If we had poles to get them out another 10 ft or so they'd work even better
Fun video and regardless of a big anchor (way to go!) I always get butterflies anchoring like you. Try and get a couple of transits so you can verify your position easily and quickly. All looks very pretty from the boat. Some exploration when at anchorage is in order and would make a lot of fun watching - local pubs and so on, always of interest! Plymouth is in a league of one for it's diverse and abundant history, to say nothing of the views and scenery, I don't understand why more isn't on TH-cam. Can't remember where you are on the dinghy front though. Oh, and the GPS signal can wonder off around Devon and Cornwall, horrendous if you're in a car. I would always have a separate GPS aerial outside the boat cabin, on the rear guard rail or wherever, gives you great piece of mind when you have reliable GPS. Lazarettes always fill with water. Keep them dry as best you can and a bit of anti-bac will stop any smells. Two things to stockpile, in case you haven't guessed, anti-bac spray and silicone spray. Another hurdle crossed, well done!
Thanks Bob! We took two transits, just didn't film them 😊 We now have a dingy so can explore land which is really exciting. Good idea about the GPS aerial outside- will look into that 😊
Behold, thy mainsheet is inverted. I love your cooker. Don't rely on GPS for anchoring, take bearings on nearby landmarks so that when you recheck them, they should stay the same. If they don't you're dragging. As others have said, a little mizzen sail can help keep the boat head to the wind. In desperate times, some people swing the booms out to one side of the boat to reduce roll 👍
We have switched our mainsheet around now but it is giving us so many issues! Keeps coming uncleated and is impossible to adjust from the helm so we may switch it back 🤣 We took two transits that day, just didn't film taking them for some reason! Interesting about the boom- thanks!
@@TeuluTribe 😂😂 sorry, didn't mean patronise, good to see someone actually out there doing it 👍 . I'm horrified at how busy it is... In cawsand and everywhere it seems..
@@TeuluTribeI also thought your mainsheet was upside down, so interesting that it has issues when you have the cleat at the bottom.
Have you tried a Bahamian mooring? Tie a line to your anchor chain about a boat length out and lead it back to your main winch. Trim on the line and pull the boat around facing into the swell.
No we haven't! Is that the same as an anchor bridle?
Look forward to when you are ready to Anchor off a beach. It’s an amazing experience. If you haven’t already possibly have a look this week as high temperatures and very little wind. The sea will be clearer so you can easily dive on the Anchor.
I bet! We can't wait for that moment 😊
Guys have a look at this video a couple of years from now. Your nervousness is a good thing. Fair winds Marty Australia
It sure will be funny to look back on and see our nerves! But, defo think its a good thing for us to have a healthy respect for the ocean 😊
Respect the seas after 50 odd yrs even in a dinghy at the pontoon I ended up swimming for it!
Good comment guys will follow you're progress on the tube Marty Australia
We will be kingsands over the weekend if your out come and say hello 👋
We are out this weekend but otherwise would!
A short lesson on setting transits would not go amiss (what we did before anchor alarms). Otherwise well done.
Thanks! We set two transits this night, one on a church on the hill and the pub and another on this random monument thing in the field and a tree 😊
A womper stomper 😂
Question! Have you looked into what you will do for internet/service while traveling? I've seen some people add a starlink to their boat and say it works well. Thought it would be interesting add to have wifi at all times!
We were initially going to just use Internet cafes but now are looking into Starlink as it seems a really good option!
love it :)
So glad! 😊
Some keep the start key on the handle to the raw water through hull. Makes it hard to forget to turn it back on.
Good idea Mark!
You need to set a swell bridle to turn the bow into the swell rather than the wind, you'll find how to set one up here on youtube.
Will look into that- thanks Kevin 😊
As is becoming normal, you seem to be aware of anything that don't feel right. You moved anchorage when you felt uneasy, your aware that different designs can swing in different ways, and cat's will swing very different to monohulls so always give them extra room. Always remember that too much chain can be as probmatic as not enough in crowded anchorages.
All in all, from reading the weather to passage planning you can now sit in the harbour pub and join in any conversation.
THEN, just when you think you've Mastered the art of seamanship, something will happen and you won't make that mistake again. Most people you speak to will only be one page ahead of you in the same book, so listen, but do as your doing now and you won't go far wrong. I take my hat off to you and i'm a Master Mariner and Pilot (Ret). Seamanship is not playing with electronic gadgets, it a gut deep understanding of tried and tested methods, understanding the eliments and i believe you have those qualities.
I think listening to your gut is essential when sailing as we never want the moment of ignoring and something happening and it telling us 'I told you so'! Yes, need to remember that about too much chain. Thanks so much for the lovely comment. We still have a long way to go but are trying to soak as much in as we can and learn from our (many) inevitable mistakes that are made with learning a new skill 😊
Try rigging up a swell bridle when you have those sea conditions
Will try that- thanks 😊
Anchoring out is something really special, but the first few times can be quite stressful. I remember waking every hour and listening to every little noise. Now I sleep like a baby
It will come! I think a healthy respect for our anchor/the ocean at this point is good but one day a night of good sleep on anchor will be nice 🤣
Yep, that went well. Your feelings pretty much mirrored my own when I set out on my first outings on my old trimaran many moons ago. That was in Darwin (Australia) where they have 20ft tides. Fun times when you don't yet know what that actually means. Like taking the dinghy to do some shopping in town, dragging it onto the beach only to find it bobbing half a mile away when you come back a few hours later! The learning curve everyone goes through one way or another. I did develop a bit of an obsession with tides, in Darwin, that I never lost in subsequent years. Wherever we went, the first thing I asked my wife (she being a wizard with charts) "what are the tides like here....?
Wow, 20ft Tides. That must be crazy- I can see why it has stuck with you throughout life. Already Zach and I just seem to know the tides at all points during the day, its a random skill we never thought we would have 🤣
@@TeuluTribe Born sailors, obviously. For me it took a while to get the hang of this tidal dilemma, even coming close to losing the dinghy altogether. Still in Darwin, there was a steel three-stage landing inside the port area and I thought it would be better to leave the dinghy there, "escape" the tides, so to speak. Of course there was no escape... When I came back hours later, the tide had risen, the dinghy got caught under the landing and filled up with water. It was sitting 30ft down on the bottom of the harbour. It was an aluminium dinghy and rather heavier than today's ubiquitous rubber dinghies.
I had a devil of a job getting it back, especially because as soon as it came to the surface I suddenly had to wrestle not just with the dinghy but also with the weight of all the water that filled it to the brim. I remember the worst thing about it all was the audience my desperate struggle attracted...
You sailed past an old fort that has been turned into luxuary flats - Fort Picklecombe on your starboard side as you approached Plymouth breakwater.
Oh cool- that's what it was. We always wonder how they access the building as can never see a road!
I think tthat your boat is moving more then the sloops is due to the underwater hull. I do not know the English name but water on the surface can go in an other direction as the water deeper down. If your keel is bigger , wider or goes deeper it can reacts more. I am not sure, it just what it think.
Yes- that makes perfect sense 😊
I didn't hear the propeller spinning this time but I couldn't check the position of the throtle (no footage). did it work?
Oddly enough, it didn’t! We tried putting in reverse a few times and nothing happened which makes me think we have a different type of gearbox than initially thought
@@TeuluTribe Can you check if it is spinning while sailing (like by looking inside of the engine room). Maybe the sound I could hear in the previous video is not coming from there.... It was something else.
@@dajopigosi it is spinning!
@@TeuluTribe Another mystery to solve :-) I've been enjoying your vlog a lot, by the way.
That swell is the reason why most people anchor on the South side of the bay. Still a beautiful spot. Have you made it to Fowey yet? It's an easy sail in the fair conditions.
Makes complete sense! We almost did Jubilee weekend but it was SO busy. I mean, hundreds of boats going in! So we went round the corner to St Austell instead but Fowey is still on the list 😊
@@TeuluTribe Well if you have managed St. Austell then the next stop is the Helford River. Excellent anchorage and good pubs! Glad to hear that you are heading further afield with your boat. Well done!
I don't know much abou sailing but dont people use the mizzen sail as a rudder on anchor when there's almost no wind? It would act like a wind vane on anchor. Just found your channel and loving the sailing content so far! Binging
Enjoy the binge! And yes they do- the issue with ours though is that is ‘rattles’ a bit and we sleep directly below in the aft cabin, so it’s a bit annoying 🙈
I seem to remember you kept your old anchor. Why don't you use it as a Stern Anchor, to stop you swinging around your main anchor. You could also use it to set your heading, so you are not side-on to the swell.
Good memory! Yes we did- a 20kg Rocna. However, we don’t have any chain for it yet! In the future that would work well though 😊
The cinematography and framing in all of your videos is so good, feels like watching a movie at times..
Do you have a background or previous experience with filming or has it just been something you have learned through practice?
Thanks so much! That is such a lovely thing to read 😊 I have experience in photography (used to be a photographer in Greece), so know roughly how to frame a shot but the video graphing is just from trial and error 😊
@@TeuluTribe your videos are a breath of fresh air, keep up the good work ☺️
When do you think you guys will be leaving the marina for good for the start of your big journey?
Unsure at this point- but will let you all know the minute we do!
you could totally do a Monty Python style skit on Wumper Flumper. LMAO
Hahah not sure how I got it so wrong 🤣
@@TeuluTribe easy to do. My guess is you never heard of one until you bought a sailboat.
I have a womperstomper going cheap if you want…🤗
Nothing- we just have old batteries and a dodging charging system to the windlass battery so it flattens them very quickly, even with engine on! Fixing this soon though
Hola from Mazatlán, Great videos and great attitudes.
Couple of comments. I didn't get a good shot that swivel. Is it "load rated"? You want that.
IMHO the Rocna anchor is far superior to the old technology Delta. Watch the Rocna TH-cam videos.
Flopper stoppers are more trouble than they are worth and they are noisy at night. In a place like that I'd set a stern anchor to keep you into the swell. With no wind you will always go broadside to the swell. Sadly.
For your water in the bilge. Welcome to sailing. It will always happen. My solution is a 3 gallon wet/dry shop vac. Fast, efficient and not expensive.
Hopefully you'll get over the anchor jitters soon.
Saludos
Dennis, SV Ultegra
Its a load rated swivel- rated far higher than our anchor and chain! We have both Rocna and Delta so can switch them up depending on location. Ah didn't realise they are noisy- maybe won't go for one then. Haha, yes, we are very familiar with water in bilges- just was unsure why the floor was suddenly a puddle after months of being dry! Good idea about the wet/dry vac. Thanks Dennis 😊
You look like you are having a great time while it does not look very warm.
It definitely wasn't very warm but we had a great time!😊
Lovely video lots of interesting things glad to see your both enjoying your lovely boat ,hey is the anchor winch broken ? Enjoying catching up at last 😎👍
Thanks Paul! Its not broken, our batteries are just a bit rubbish but upgrading them soon 😊
What is the app that you are using that alarms when you change position at anchor? Is it Navionics or ActiveCaptain? I am curious if you both set the same location on both phones if the alarm would sound on both.
We used Anchor Pro and Savvy Navy although set them both wrong 🤣 have learnt from our mistakes now though!
Hi guys. Just started watching you videos (loving them) and noticed you sail from Plymouth. Could you tell me where you got your mainsheet traveller car bits. I have very similar problem with mine and I am not a million miles away! 😕
Thank you so much. Look forward to more good stuff.
Glad you are enjoying them Tim! Its from a shop called Marine Bazaar- we seem to live there at the moment 🤣
Loving yr videos. My uncle is in Plymouth and has a bit to do with flags. I've emailed him to see if he can supply you one, so I'll let you know as soon as he replies.
Oh that's lovely- thanks so much Andrea 😊
Did you put on an Anchor snubber?
Yes we did 😊
Hi guys,
From a shot in this video it looks like the blocks for your main sheet are on the wrong way around. As it looked like the cam cleat wan at the top on the end of the boom. (It may have been mizzen, hard to tell)
Thanks!! 😊
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It sounds like you were setting the anchor alarm at the end of the scope which will alarm every time you flop. It thinks that is where the anchor is. Try setting your anchor alarm at the location and moment the anchor hits the bottom and don't change its location. You will probably sleep a lot better.
Yup, definitely messed up there 🤣 next time we will do that- thanks Joel!
i haven't sailed a nautical inch but there's something about a full sail tight and fat with wind that satisfies.
i used to work on a drill ship (no doubt you will encounter one of these nasty things or something similar soon) and i remember something like the round black doo-dad you assembled and hoisted up.
i wasn't in the marine department so i wasn't sure what it signified. i'm guessing it was meant to show you were at anchor?
anyways...a rough first night anchored in the new house but i could feel your excitement nevertheless.
thnx for another dandy video.
Oh wow, I bet that was huge! Yes, that's right- to show you are on anchor 😊 Glad you enjoyed!
the only bad ancorage ive found on the south coast is studland bay. ive dragged there so many times, even my rocna drags there. swannage is much better despite what the pilot says.
Ouch, do you know why?
Noticed your main sheet arrangement, probably not a good idea to have a jamming cleat up by the boom, better by the deck. Fantastic progress, you lucky things!
Thanks Roger 😊 We have switched it around now, although its caused more issues than before as now it comes uncleated all the time and isn't possible to adjust from at the helm- not sure the solution to this!
I noticed that if you simply switch the mainsheet end for end, the cam cleat is upside down. You should be able to take it apart and remedy that. Perhaps you have it sorted by now. Just found you. Fun to watch.
Whoop
You changed the name!? I couldn’t find your channel! 🤦🏼♂️😂
Oh no! Yes we did- we made a community post about it but not sure how many people saw it!