Good work! Cleat hitch. Go from your point of entry all the way across to the other horn before making the diagonal back across. Think about it, when you just go around the horn and over the top 90% of the pressure of your boat is pulling on one side of the cleat. If you cross on the bottom then go across the top, you're pulling on the center of the cleat. Also, start your hitch on the opposite side that the line is coming from. Both of yours went around the closest point. Give it a shot.
I've got the same situation. Finger lakes with swirling light winds and no real room to maneuver. It's better than no sailing but just barely. I'm glad to see you out there.
I wouldn’t say barely better, I would say WAY BETTER than no sailing! Someone also said that people that sail on lakes “really” learn to sail. We are gaining skills you don’t get from just setting a tack and going straight in consistent winds all the time.
Missed the interesting parts like putting in the water, backing down the ramp, filling the ballast, raising the mast, etc. also putting back onto trailer, emptying the ballast, Macgregor bump, lowering the mast, getting ready to tow back home. Pity. All this is hard to do single handed. Also no talking while sailing. Just annoying music. Not up to your usual standards.
dang the water was mirror flat and the trees weren't swaying, but you got it going. well done m8! more ppl need a head camera view - thanks for sharing
I think it was around $400. Got it a while ago for my other boat, I just bought a separate transducer and power cable so I switch it back and forth between the two boats.
Good work!
Cleat hitch. Go from your point of entry all the way across to the other horn before making the diagonal back across. Think about it, when you just go around the horn and over the top 90% of the pressure of your boat is pulling on one side of the cleat. If you cross on the bottom then go across the top, you're pulling on the center of the cleat.
Also, start your hitch on the opposite side that the line is coming from. Both of yours went around the closest point. Give it a shot.
Makes total sense, I never even noticed. Good tip!
Sweet sail
It was a fantastic sail!
good show!
Thanks Adam!
I've got the same situation. Finger lakes with swirling light winds and no real room to maneuver. It's better than no sailing but just barely. I'm glad to see you out there.
I wouldn’t say barely better, I would say WAY BETTER than no sailing! Someone also said that people that sail on lakes “really” learn to sail. We are gaining skills you don’t get from just setting a tack and going straight in consistent winds all the time.
Way to GO! Looked like a nice day! Moving good for light winds. Great job!
Thanks man! Good times!
Missed the interesting parts like putting in the water, backing down the ramp, filling the ballast, raising the mast, etc. also putting back onto trailer, emptying the ballast, Macgregor bump, lowering the mast, getting ready to tow back home. Pity. All this is hard to do single handed. Also no talking while sailing. Just annoying music. Not up to your usual standards.
warrensmith631 ill refund your money
Awesome Job !! Fair Winds !!!!
Thanks Jamey!
dang the water was mirror flat and the trees weren't swaying, but you got it going. well done m8! more ppl need a head camera view - thanks for sharing
Not too bad for a rookie eh? Thanks for watching!
Merry Christmas! Thanks for taking us for a sail.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Solo sailing is a great way to reset. Happy new year.
It sure is! Thanks and Happy New Year right back at you!
Officially "Sailing Freestyle."
You had a dream. You're living it.
Well done!
Pretty crazy, but it is the truth! Thank you!
Enjoying the sailing tunes ! Tempo would have been a bit more appropriate for a 30 degree lean though ! haha damn light air !
Ah, see that was supposed to be editing magic, fast tempo music is supposed to make it look WAY more intense than it actually was. lol.
That’s what I call a beefy solar panel!!
I'm trying so hard to come up with a witty reply to this, but I just have nothing. So.... THANKS!
Just a suggestion: Get a chest strap for your camera, it will make a huge difference in your vids. Nice First though! Congrats!
how much for the depth gauge
I think it was around $400. Got it a while ago for my other boat, I just bought a separate transducer and power cable so I switch it back and forth between the two boats.
The music really doesn't fit :( I love your vids but all the past year the music kills me