Great information on the swing keel (variable-draft) Southerly Yachts. They look pretty cool! That cast iron cradle it sits looks super strong. Great video of veteran cruisers hanging out. To think you both were doing this some 24 years before it got real popular on You-Tube about 6 years ago is super cool. You are amazing. I also enjoyed watching the sailing tips by Patrick Childress on his channel. That old salty sea dawg and his lovely wife Rebecca have learned a thing or two these past 40+ years sailing as well. Look forward to watching more and seeing lessons learned from 30 years of cruising! Fair Winds Distant Shores.
It was a pleasure building both distant shores 3 and Kered, thank you Paul and sheryl for the videos I really enjoy seeing the boats used how they where intended.
Wonderful work and videos. Calm well narrated and informative. As a commuter cruiser who has covered some of the same water it was a joy to view. Thank you so much. I’ve always admired Southerlies and this was an excellent reminder of why. Thank you.
I was sailing a 54 foot Van Disdat steel round bige yacht with a wooden mast & galvanised rigging in an electrical storm in Hawk bay NZ . A bolt came down directly above me hit the mast head then veird off & landed 3 meters away with a hell of a bang, load of steam ,No damage luckily just my underpants ,Oh by the way i was single handed , stayed in port for a couple of days after that.Love that shallow draft system , Amazing, Well engineered.
Great video of how you can beach your boat and lightning info. I have had unfortunately my fare share of lightning experience. My boat has been struck 5 times now by lightning over the past 35 years. And the funny thing is that they lightning never strikes twice. 🌩🌩😜
@@robbaker9241 The trick is to park your boat amongst taller boats. Obviously you are the richest person in your town and can afford to eat the lighting strikes 😉
As always an amazing presentation from start to finish. I honestly can't imagine how you could improve any aspect of your videos. Always love to see a new video from you guys, it is such a pleasant treat. Thank you, Capt Ron
We can confirm firsthand that lightning damage can be extensive, even with a properly grounded boat. Lightning will find its own path to ground despite your best efforts to the contrary. We were struck 10nm south of Nassau in April 2016 and it destroyed all the electronics on the boat as well as caused delamination of the carbon fiber at the top of the D2s. It exited the boat down the backstay and out the hydraulic backstay adjuster, despite having a lightning rod and 6AWG wire to ground. the only electronics which survived were the handheld items- iPad and handheld radio and GPS which were placed in the microwave. Charger, inverter, and all lights were fried. Fortunately, were were able to travel by day back to Stuart, FL where we replaced the mast, standing rigging and all the electronics. Months after repairs were completed and we had spent the summer cruising, we also required a replacement of the engine wiring harness and panel. It pays to have good insurance.
I watch a good amount of videos of cruising and each time I see the Bahamas waters colors it always blows me away. You had great skies for filming also. : ) peace
I'd love to see a video on lightning protection. We were anchored right next to you in Marsh Harbour this spring! Didn't want to bother you, but we are long-time fans.
This was a really fantastic video. That is the most vibrantly colored water I've ever seen. And that lightning footage was spectacular as well. Keep up the great work Paul and Cheryl !!!
One of your best episodes, the footage is just awesome, also so much to gain from your detailed narrative in navigating parts of your passages and anchorages. Truly one of your best!
It's just what Southerly calls their swing keels. They are slick, don't get me wrong, probably best swing keel yachts in the world, but it's a marketing term, and not a 'real' term.
You guys are really improving your program, it is fantastic to watch you adapt and improve your channel, keep it up! probably the most knowledgable channel on the web, certainly the most experienced and fun to watch. thanks!
Thanks for yet another video allowing us all to share in the beauty and provide some useful learning opportunities as well. Fare you well on your journeys together :-)
I haven't had the experience of lightning but I'm getting my boat prepared since I hope to be in the Caribbean in two or three years. Beautiful boat, and love that keel. Fair winds
Excellent video. I especially enjoy your narrations and the nautical charts included that clearly show the area you're sailing. Thank you! I am thoroughly impressed by the Southerly design and performance......maybe one will be my next sailboat!
Just discovered your channel and am VERY intrigued by the boat (keel) - already started to investigate Southerly yachts a little more! Also excited to see your home waters are Lake Simcoe. We are new to sailing this year, our boat is at Whitby. Always nice to follow more Canadians sailing the world, all those crazy/shallow canals, and using those canoe arms!
Haven't seen a clip from your channel for a while, this is quite nice, sadly the region you're in had so much devastation good to see the area is still beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
You are the only people I have ever seen that purposely beach a mono-hull. For me: Worst nightmare For you: A parking spot while you take a walk on the beach :) Guess I have some things to learn. Would love to sail the Exumas. Great video.
Really, really helpful video. Thank you both once again. Just an extra point on hurricane damage on land. We had a family home in Grenada that was completely flattened by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. After our insurance claim was settled, we decided to rebuild with a Deltec home which was reputed to be hurricane resistant, since they had not lost a single home to wind or storm surge damage in 40 years. If you know anyone who has lost their property due to Dorian, we strongly recommend looking at Deltec homes from Ashville, North Carolina. They have an excellent website which explains everything and has many videos, some of them showing recent damage in Abaco with a Deltec home still standing in a sea of devastation etc. It took us only 10 days to complete the build of our new house on a prepared concrete slab with the help of three local carpenters, a plumber and a tiler for the bathroom and kitchen final fixing. All the materials arrived pre-cut and ready to assemble in a 40ft container. It is a tough structure and beautiful. So happy with it so far. Tim and Mia Clarke
I’d like a video about lightning protection. Maybe you can then also cover how the standard brands like Bavaria and Jeanneau have implemented protection and what to do after a strike
Pinkies up now sip cheerio good show splendid way to wile away life thank you for documenting your journeys for those of us that are land locked and glad to know your safe
Great video, guys. I hadn't really heard about Southerlys before I saw you using one (they are not common in the Mediterranean, as far as I can tell). But the lifting keel is an awesome thing to have. So many more options and flexibility. :-) Hi from Germany.
thank you for highlighting that the Bahamas will be open for business in November after storm season. we wont get there this year but we will be there soon. thanks to you we are really looking forward to it. we understand that its even better then Greece. so it has so work to do to live up to the hype. SV ICE BEAR
But do note that it is for this specific type of vessel, designed for "beaching". Unsure if a "standard" swing keeled boat would behave as well and endure the stresses and wear as the Southerlys.
Caution: they have a boat that is DESIGNED to be grounded often. Some cats and swing keels can do this, but the vast majority of sailing yachts today can't do what a Southerly is designed to do.
I've subscribed to your very very informative vids. I love the way you share your knowledge. Yes, I would like to know more about grounding against lightning strikes on a yacht please. Well done.
I would like to hear from you how to select your inflatable, the proper outboard (power vs weight?) and how to travel with it. Keep up with your great videos.
One of my old boats was struck by lightning in 1997, it was a Tanzer 26 and the lightning fried everything including the mast. Upon close inspection the top of the mast had a maze of small holes burned into it. My wind indicator exploded. It was an interesting thing, especially since the whole boat was bonded. Some of the grounding wires also fizzed.
My 32' S & S sloop was struck by lightning several times in the Chesapeake. It was well grounded and sustained no damage except for fried VHF. On one occasion near Thomas Point light, we were hit and my VHF antenna fell right into my lap.
Great educational video. Like the features of the sailboat never heard of a retractible rudder till now. I believe you should do the video and in protecting one from lightning on the boat. Safe sailing guys 👍⛵😎
Another great show! I have been watching you since you were on TV when we lived n Canada. I would love to hear about lightning on a sailboat and what you do to prevent or mitigate damage.
.... idea ... how about mounting a digital camera at the top of the mast ... it would be a big help in "picking" your way through shallow waters/ and navigation ... you could view the "live" video feed on a laptop at the helm station ... safer then send somebody up in a "bosun's chair" ... of course you could use a "drone" too
Nice editing work! Shot in April and coming out in September, though? OUCH! We're back in port and were on the hard for Dorian. Heading back out there soon.
Good info and lovely camera work. I like you guys and watch whenever I run across one of your vids. That being said, I get real tired of the word "Southerly". You like em, we get it. Stop making like Paul & Sheryl Mays.
I would love to see a video on how you protect DS III from lightning. I am in the midst of restoring my 42 year old Alden 44 and will be tackling the electrical system next spring. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
I’m very interested in a video on lightning protection. If you could also include what systems are out there to retrofit and older yacht that would be great. Also, what should a crew do ahead of time protect instruments in the boat if that’s possible.
Great video. While my heart goes out to the people of the Abacos and Grand Bahamas I’m glad to hear the Other 1/2 are ok. I’d be interested in seeing a video on proper lighting protection, and mitigation.
As usual an awesome video! Would love to hear how you guys protect yourselves and boat from lighting (or should I say "reduced the risk"). 😉 Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍👍👍😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵
I have never considered a swing keel vessel as I always felt that it is too vulnerable. That said, I find the variable-draft Southerly Yachts a very interesting design. The keel block looks very rugged. Not too comfortable with the unprotected rudders. Thanks for this video and I will be doing more research on this. I am intrigued.
I was looking forward to seeing how you got the Southerly off the beach. However, unless I missed it, you didn't show that. Guess I'll just view the video again at a later time...
Please create a video outlining proper techniques for lightening protection for boats. Thank you for all the great content!
A discussion on lightening protection would be much appreciated.
Seconded.
Third
Agreed, this is one of the topics I don't see a lot of coverage on, but it's certainly important!
Another tally for sailboat lightning precautions please. Thanks!
Not sure what number I'd be on this, but add 1!
That's why I love the boating community so much. They catch extra fish & then give it away to some one in need/wants.
Great video,
Chris from Missouri
Love your videos. Schools should purchase your series. I'll bet few children have any idea of the earth seen from your point of view...
I've been watching them on Canadian TV since I was a kid. It's a big part of the reason I sail today!
LOL that's great Wilfred! Thanks for coming along with us on the journey!
Wow, love the versatility of that swing keel. Great stuff, thanks again, bring on the lightening protection.
Great information on the swing keel (variable-draft) Southerly Yachts. They look pretty cool! That cast iron cradle it sits looks super strong. Great video of veteran cruisers hanging out. To think you both were doing this some 24 years before it got real popular on You-Tube about 6 years ago is super cool. You are amazing. I also enjoyed watching the sailing tips by Patrick Childress on his channel. That old salty sea dawg and his lovely wife Rebecca have learned a thing or two these past 40+ years sailing as well. Look forward to watching more and seeing lessons learned from 30 years of cruising! Fair Winds Distant Shores.
It was a pleasure building both distant shores 3 and Kered, thank you Paul and sheryl for the videos I really enjoy seeing the boats used how they where intended.
Did not realize you were doing original content on TH-cam. Been waiting for the next season on TV. Just clicked the subscribe button.
Wonderful work and videos. Calm well narrated and informative. As a commuter cruiser who has covered some of the same water it was a joy to view. Thank you so much. I’ve always admired Southerlies and this was an excellent reminder of why. Thank you.
I was sailing a 54 foot Van Disdat steel round bige yacht with a wooden mast & galvanised rigging in an electrical storm in Hawk bay NZ . A bolt came down directly above me hit the mast head then veird off & landed 3 meters away with a hell of a bang, load of steam ,No damage luckily just my underpants ,Oh by the way i was single handed , stayed in port for a couple of days after that.Love that shallow draft system , Amazing, Well engineered.
Paul and Sheryl this video is fantastic!
A lightning and ground for lightning video would be very much appreciated. This video was excellent!
This is one of the best sailing videos I have ever seen. Thanks for your talent and info you too rock 🐬
Great video of how you can beach your boat and lightning info.
I have had unfortunately my fare share of lightning experience.
My boat has been struck 5 times now by lightning over the past 35 years.
And the funny thing is that they lightning never strikes twice. 🌩🌩😜
@@robbaker9241 The trick is to park your boat amongst taller boats. Obviously you are the richest person in your town and can afford to eat the lighting strikes 😉
I have to sail the Bahamas .. soon. The colors are just unrivaled. Great night photography. Excellent navigation techniques too. Thank you.
Always fantastic. As a future cruiser/ newbie sailor I would love to see a video on lightning protection for ⛵!
As always an amazing presentation from start to finish. I honestly can't imagine how you could improve any aspect of your videos. Always love to see a new video from you guys, it is such a pleasant treat. Thank you, Capt Ron
We can confirm firsthand that lightning damage can be extensive, even with a properly grounded boat. Lightning will find its own path to ground despite your best efforts to the contrary. We were struck 10nm south of Nassau in April 2016 and it destroyed all the electronics on the boat as well as caused delamination of the carbon fiber at the top of the D2s. It exited the boat down the backstay and out the hydraulic backstay adjuster, despite having a lightning rod and 6AWG wire to ground. the only electronics which survived were the handheld items- iPad and handheld radio and GPS which were placed in the microwave. Charger, inverter, and all lights were fried. Fortunately, were were able to travel by day back to Stuart, FL where we replaced the mast, standing rigging and all the electronics. Months after repairs were completed and we had spent the summer cruising, we also required a replacement of the engine wiring harness and panel. It pays to have good insurance.
I watch a good amount of videos of cruising and each time I see the Bahamas waters colors it always blows me away. You had great skies for filming also. : ) peace
I love the look of the blue hull ! There both beautiful yachts my favorite .⛵⚓
Lightning protection video would be great.
I saw all of the requests for a video on lightning protection so I thought I’d join in 😉. Hope y’all are ok. Absolutely love your videos
Yes .. super technical lightning video would be amazingly awesome ...!!!!!
I'd love to see a video on lightning protection.
We were anchored right next to you in Marsh Harbour this spring! Didn't want to bother you, but we are long-time fans.
Hi Mary! Thanks for the kind words. Next time you see us PLEASE come over and say Hi :-)
This was a really fantastic video. That is the most vibrantly colored water I've ever seen. And that lightning footage was spectacular as well. Keep up the great work Paul and Cheryl !!!
One of your best episodes, the footage is just awesome, also so much to gain from your detailed narrative in navigating parts of your passages and anchorages. Truly one of your best!
Y'all deserve more subscribers!!! Love the fish the easy way
That's a cool boat, never heard of variable-draft until now. Well done video!
It's just what Southerly calls their swing keels. They are slick, don't get me wrong, probably best swing keel yachts in the world, but it's a marketing term, and not a 'real' term.
amazing night sky shot
Can go so many other places with your shallow draft boat...and the keel is very well designed and practical.
Such a great boat... gives you so many more options and the ability to beach the boat is sure nice.
You guys are really improving your program, it is fantastic to watch you adapt and improve your channel, keep it up! probably the most knowledgable channel on the web, certainly the most experienced and fun to watch. thanks!
Thanks for yet another video allowing us all to share in the beauty and provide some useful learning opportunities as well. Fare you well on your journeys together :-)
I haven't had the experience of lightning but I'm getting my boat prepared since I hope to be in the Caribbean in two or three years. Beautiful boat, and love that keel. Fair winds
Thanks, Mo. Good to do all that you can for lightning protection on your boat.
Excellent video. I especially enjoy your narrations and the nautical charts included that clearly show the area you're sailing. Thank you! I am thoroughly impressed by the Southerly design and performance......maybe one will be my next sailboat!
Beautiful place. On the Bucket list definitely
Your videos are so lovely and instructive at same time!
Im really happy to "come across you" =)
Hi There
Love the videos and yes we would love to see one about protection from lightening strikes.
Cheers Cate and Pete
Thanks for such great footage
Just discovered your channel and am VERY intrigued by the boat (keel) - already started to investigate Southerly yachts a little more! Also excited to see your home waters are Lake Simcoe. We are new to sailing this year, our boat is at Whitby. Always nice to follow more Canadians sailing the world, all those crazy/shallow canals, and using those canoe arms!
Awesome video. Thank you.
Haven't seen a clip from your channel for a while, this is quite nice, sadly the region you're in had so much devastation good to see the area is still beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful trip!
You are the only people I have ever seen that purposely beach a mono-hull.
For me: Worst nightmare
For you: A parking spot while you take a walk on the beach :)
Guess I have some things to learn. Would love to sail the Exumas.
Great video.
Love the information in all your videos.
Great Video
Definitely living the dream and to think in my youth I picked the army to become a tank jockey! Carry on guys getting me jealous.
Thank you for this nice video and all the explanations. You are very lucky. Happy to watch the next one. Best wishes for your next navigations.
Really, really helpful video. Thank you both once again. Just an extra point on hurricane damage on land. We had a family home in Grenada that was completely flattened by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. After our insurance claim was settled, we decided to rebuild with a Deltec home which was reputed to be hurricane resistant, since they had not lost a single home to wind or storm surge damage in 40 years. If you know anyone who has lost their property due to Dorian, we strongly recommend looking at Deltec homes from Ashville, North Carolina. They have an excellent website which explains everything and has many videos, some of them showing recent damage in Abaco with a Deltec home still standing in a sea of devastation etc. It took us only 10 days to complete the build of our new house on a prepared concrete slab with the help of three local carpenters, a plumber and a tiler for the bathroom and kitchen final fixing. All the materials arrived pre-cut and ready to assemble in a 40ft container. It is a tough structure and beautiful. So happy with it so far. Tim and Mia Clarke
Great very informative video.
Beautifuly done. Congrat
Great video again. Thanks.
Yes, please discuss lightning protection!
I’d like a video about lightning protection. Maybe you can then also cover how the standard brands like Bavaria and Jeanneau have implemented protection and what to do after a strike
thank you for this! New Providence, Bahamas here. Hope you enjoyed!
Pinkies up now sip cheerio good show splendid way to wile away life thank you for documenting your journeys for those of us that are land locked and glad to know your safe
Great vid ya'll.
awesome footage!...tks for sharing.
Great video, guys. I hadn't really heard about Southerlys before I saw you using one (they are not common in the Mediterranean, as far as I can tell). But the lifting keel is an awesome thing to have. So many more options and flexibility. :-) Hi from Germany.
thank you for highlighting that the Bahamas will be open for business in November after storm season. we wont get there this year but we will be there soon. thanks to you we are really looking forward to it. we understand that its even better then Greece. so it has so work to do to live up to the hype. SV ICE BEAR
Yes I would like to see the protection for lighting
Yes, a video on lightening protection would be great, fair winds and great sailing
Swing keel as an anchor. Good info!
But do note that it is for this specific type of vessel, designed for "beaching". Unsure if a "standard" swing keeled boat would behave as well and endure the stresses and wear as the Southerlys.
just found the channel , great video production and content . Subscribed .
Yes, please produce a video on proper grounding. Greetings from NYC!
Caution: they have a boat that is DESIGNED to be grounded often. Some cats and swing keels can do this, but the vast majority of sailing yachts today can't do what a Southerly is designed to do.
Good job!
Loved the video.
Great shots of the Bahamian swimming pool... Seems ideal for swing keel use. Lightning protection would be great discussion to have, thank you.
I've subscribed to your very very informative vids. I love the way you share your knowledge. Yes, I would like to know more about grounding against lightning strikes on a yacht please.
Well done.
Definitely would enjoy a video regarding how to ground a sailboat to combat lightening
Amazing!
I would like to hear from you how to select your inflatable, the proper outboard (power vs weight?) and how to travel with it. Keep up with your great videos.
Delos did a video on that: it really depends if you want to waterski behind it or not!
Subscribed for the possible upcoming lightening protection video. Not much good stuff out there so hit this one out of the park for us!!
www.practical-sailor.com/blog/Lightning-Protection-The-Truth-About-Dissipators-11222-1.html
One of my old boats was struck by lightning in 1997, it was a Tanzer 26 and the lightning fried everything including the mast. Upon close inspection the top of the mast had a maze of small holes burned into it. My wind indicator exploded. It was an interesting thing, especially since the whole boat was bonded. Some of the grounding wires also fizzed.
Great video as usual. :)
keep the videos coming
Great parking spots you found !
I most certainly would be interested in a video on lightning protection for a sailboat
Love your boat
I'd like a video on grounding for lightning, if you have something. Thank you.
My 32' S & S sloop was struck by lightning several times in the Chesapeake. It was well grounded and sustained no damage except for fried VHF. On one occasion near Thomas Point light, we were hit and my VHF antenna fell right into my lap.
Great educational video. Like the features of the sailboat never heard of a retractible rudder till now. I believe you should do the video and in protecting one from lightning on the boat. Safe sailing guys 👍⛵😎
Absolutely love your footage , just beautiful !!!
Absolutely...a lightening protection discussion would be ideal. Certainly you have had plenty of experience over the past 30 years on the water.
Definitely interested in a video on lightning strike protection for an aluminum hulled sailboat. Thanks.
Beautiful...
Another great show! I have been watching you since you were on TV when we lived n Canada. I would love to hear about lightning on a sailboat and what you do to prevent or mitigate damage.
My first video of you guys. I guess I’m here downstream of Delos. Great so far, I look forward to many more. Hopefully one day I’ll have my turn
Yes I would be interested in learning about setting up a boat for a lighting hit.
.... idea ... how about mounting a digital camera at the top of the mast ... it would be a big help in "picking" your way through shallow waters/ and navigation ... you could view the "live" video feed on a laptop at the helm station ... safer then send somebody up in a "bosun's chair" ... of course you could use a "drone" too
Nice editing work! Shot in April and coming out in September, though? OUCH! We're back in port and were on the hard for Dorian. Heading back out there soon.
Good info and lovely camera work. I like you guys and watch whenever I run across one of your vids. That being said, I get real tired of the word "Southerly". You like em, we get it. Stop making like Paul & Sheryl Mays.
Great video! Would love to see a video on lighting preparation. Great idea.
I would love to see a video on how you protect DS III from lightning. I am in the midst of restoring my 42 year old Alden 44 and will be tackling the electrical system next spring. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
yes lightning protection info would be very helpful
I’m very interested in a video on lightning protection. If you could also include what systems are out there to retrofit and older yacht that would be great. Also, what should a crew do ahead of time protect instruments in the boat if that’s possible.
Great video. While my heart goes out to the people of the Abacos and Grand Bahamas I’m glad to hear the Other 1/2 are ok. I’d be interested in seeing a video on proper lighting protection, and mitigation.
As usual an awesome video! Would love to hear how you guys protect yourselves and boat from lighting (or should I say "reduced the risk"). 😉 Thanks for sharing!
👍👍👍👍👍😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵
Please make a video on protection from a lighting strike. Thank you.
Would love a video of lightning protection for a sailboat
I have never considered a swing keel vessel as I always felt that it is too vulnerable. That said, I find the variable-draft Southerly Yachts a very interesting design. The keel block looks very rugged. Not too comfortable with the unprotected rudders. Thanks for this video and I will be doing more research on this. I am intrigued.
I was looking forward to seeing how you got the Southerly off the beach. However, unless I missed it, you didn't show that. Guess I'll just view the video again at a later time...
It was dark so that time we didn’t film it. Basically the high water lifted us off but I agree I need to show it in a video. Coming soon😅