I don't understand why he went with main-only, downwind. I'd be dropping the main and sail jib-only - MUCH safer and more comfortable than with the main. Also, agree 100% about the jacklines and harness!
It kind of looked like he had a reef in the main as well- they might have already been reefed due to prevailing conditions, but it might have been worth mentioning.
I agree to reduce sail, But I reef the main first Its easier to centre the main run dead down wind and drop the main. before the gale hits. If you under estimate the storm wind force it then easier to reduce the head sail. (as it would be a small heavy weather jib).
I had these big sqalls in Brazil they were more normal during tropical winter, but they also happened in the summer. It was an amazing phenomenon, a big noisy sound like a big waterfall arrived first before they hit us, and then you cold see a wave of white water coming in your direction until it finally hit you.
Is there a particular reason why the narrator, presumably also the skipper or mate, isn't wearing a harness nor tethered-in on a trans-Atlantic with a squall eminent? I would think it pretty important in "Coping with Squalls" to be tethered-in offshore.
When you walk down a sidewalk, do you carry a cane in case you start to tip over? When you cross a busy street , do you put on a yellow reflective vest so you are easier to see? When climbing a ladder at home, do you first install a safety line in case you fall? Why do you feel, suddenly, on a sailboat, everyone becomes clumsy?
@@csplitter809 Ha: a rather disingenuous response. Needless to say, walking a sidewalk isn't quite the same as being in a boat on choppy sea in bad weather. Perhaps a better answer is that experienced sailors feel quite confident standing on a boat, even in rough weather, because they've done it many times before.
I wish the lead in wasn't so long. If you ware watching 5-6 videos in the series you waste a lot of time with the singing and other stuff that really is only particularly enjoyable the first time or two.
A lot of negative comment here which I think is disappointing and unnecessary when most yacht skippers, like me, like to have information that informs crew, and overall, this opens a conversation on safety at sea. I agree that being clipped on would be worth considering. I would also put a reef in the sail. Frankly, I hate background music that many videos have as I like to hear the wind so whilst the wind noise can dominate at times, it does add a sense of reality to the video. Thank you for producing it.
I'll agree to differ with lots of the comments, I thought this was a really informative piece about dealing with squalls. He clearly explains what to do with sails and how to prepare for the coming squall.
I understand the concern here about the main but out there with that sea and wind to start with, messing with the main could be quite dangerous. All squalls are different as are all boats and crew and you deal with each event on its merit.
A broad reach is chosen because it keeps you away from a gybe, lowers the apparent wind speed and is likely to still be good for your destination. If you head up onto a beam reach, or close reach your apparent wind speed will increase making you potentially over powered.
Very good video. For my small sailing dinghy, to be really sure I need to drop all sails for a squall as the boat heels considerably under just bare pole.
Not what I was expecting. Very little actual information. Sailing channels, such as: Sailing Uma, Emerald Steel, Sailing Kittiwake have much better info. Won't be bothering with any other videos
Dang. Glad that worked for him. Wouldn't work for me. With a fractional rig like mine you'd need to reef reef reef. Nice touch with the after-squall tea, but a dangerous oversimplification.
I have been sailing for 70 years and he is simply too complacent for me? No lifeline. Poor camera work - try cleaning the lens and the sound track is very poor. Guess he has never heard of subtitles. In short, seriously, I would not have him on board when I am skipper.
What has poor camera work a clean lens and a sound track got to do with safety ? Learn to understand different accents and put in your fucking hearing aid . I dont see any of your videos on here to see how you think it should be done . Too late now at your age you are likely sailing in a pool of your own piss
capnordest, elders are shown respect until they open their mouths and spout a lot of nonsense. Then they are shown assistance lest they hurt themselves or others.
Its just hilarious reading these comments... fgs just watch and move on to the next vid, i guess moaning or being a 'know all' is a way of life for some...OMG now I'm one..lol
Wow, Lots of wingers here... Thanks for the vid. I watched it after watching many others. Each tells a story and gives opinion. Pity about the wankers...
I don't understand why he went with main-only, downwind. I'd be dropping the main and sail jib-only - MUCH safer and more comfortable than with the main. Also, agree 100% about the jacklines and harness!
It would be nice to have some visual clips of your sails in the wind to get a better idea of what is going on.
Not one proper picture of sails, reefs or sheets - a very un informative video
It kind of looked like he had a reef in the main as well- they might have already been reefed due to prevailing conditions, but it might have been worth mentioning.
what about monitoring the bilge? Jacklines? Harness's and teathers for all those above deck?
Beyond uninformative.
Why not just going with the headsail? That way there is no risk of jibing or am I missing something?
I totally agree...safety always first
I agree to reduce sail, But I reef the main first
Its easier to centre the main run dead down wind and drop the main. before the gale hits.
If you under estimate the storm wind force it then easier to reduce the head sail. (as it would be a small heavy weather jib).
Brilliant video.
Um, sailing boat.... Show the sail and what ur using to show us.....
Isn't this a Frers designed Swan? They could just pump on some vang and backstay then fly the spinny on that beast!
I had these big sqalls in Brazil they were more normal during tropical winter, but they also happened in the summer. It was an amazing phenomenon, a big noisy sound like a big waterfall arrived first before they hit us, and then you cold see a wave of white water coming in your direction until it finally hit you.
I love safe sailors, but why the broad reach with unexpected wind changes? Are you just trying to make it comfortable?
Is there a particular reason why the narrator, presumably also the skipper or mate, isn't wearing a harness nor tethered-in on a trans-Atlantic with a squall eminent? I would think it pretty important in "Coping with Squalls" to be tethered-in offshore.
When you walk down a sidewalk, do you carry a cane in case you start to tip over? When you cross a busy street , do you put on a yellow reflective vest so you are easier to see? When climbing a ladder at home, do you first install a safety line in case you fall? Why do you feel, suddenly, on a sailboat, everyone becomes clumsy?
@@csplitter809 Ha: a rather disingenuous response. Needless to say, walking a sidewalk isn't quite the same as being in a boat on choppy sea in bad weather. Perhaps a better answer is that experienced sailors feel quite confident standing on a boat, even in rough weather, because they've done it many times before.
@@csplitter809 Being at sea is totally different. If you don't have a total respect for the sea you should not go to sea. (Retired HM Coastguard)
Thanks for making this video!
Question: why wasn’t the mainsail reefed?7
It appears it was. At 2:55 there appears to be at least one reef in the main
I wish the lead in wasn't so long. If you ware watching 5-6 videos in the series you waste a lot of time with the singing and other stuff that really is only particularly enjoyable the first time or two.
First time here, 'enjoyable' is the wrong word lol
@@londonspade5896 Yeh, I think the right term is cultural appropriation.
A lot of negative comment here which I think is disappointing and unnecessary when most yacht skippers, like me, like to have information that informs crew, and overall, this opens a conversation on safety at sea. I agree that being clipped on would be worth considering. I would also put a reef in the sail. Frankly, I hate background music that many videos have as I like to hear the wind so whilst the wind noise can dominate at times, it does add a sense of reality to the video. Thank you for producing it.
If he had a mic though he could have had perfectly clear audio and mixed in the wind sounds but significantly reduced...
Is there a risk of broaching on this reach if the winds/seas were to pick up further.?
what do you do if you have a preventer on the mainsail and happen to gybe?
I am surprised non of the crew appear to be wearing life jackets.
Bad example.
How do you know it isn't an approaching depression? Cold front?
I'll agree to differ with lots of the comments, I thought this was a really informative piece about dealing with squalls. He clearly explains what to do with sails and how to prepare for the coming squall.
Did you use a preventer in case of a wind shift, or trust your 'windstincts?'
We always have a preventer rigged downwind on long passages.
I understand the concern here about the main but out there with that sea and wind to start with, messing with the main could be quite dangerous. All squalls are different as are all boats and crew and you deal with each event on its merit.
will you ever understand how to use a microphone in windy conditions? I guess not. Awfull stupid noise or was that the comment?
Good video. Thx for making this.
How about a diagram. Or view of the sails...
That wheel is it electrically isolated , what would happen if the boat was hit by lightning , taking a club racer across an ocean
...as long as the scipper has a cup of coffee in his hand - without holding himself on any fixed points - it could't have been very bad....!
What are you doing flying that big Red Ensign in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Sell it & buy some life jackets.
Was there a reason why you only broad reach? What if you're in a case where you need be on a beam or close reach to avoid a major obstacle?
A broad reach is chosen because it keeps you away from a gybe, lowers the apparent wind speed and is likely to still be good for your destination. If you head up onto a beam reach, or close reach your apparent wind speed will increase making you potentially over powered.
Skyelark Charters Thank you for the good intentions in creating this series. Please elaborate on: "is likely to still be good for your destination".
Alexandru Maioru you are still sailing in a general direction of your destination not away from it and at worst parallel with it
Thanks so much for the info!
wake me up when its over.
hm reef the mainsail always
Very good video. For my small sailing dinghy, to be really sure I need to drop all sails for a squall as the boat heels considerably under just bare pole.
yes use notir
Simple practical effective advice, well presented, thanks.
Not what I was expecting. Very little actual information.
Sailing channels, such as: Sailing Uma, Emerald Steel, Sailing Kittiwake have much better info.
Won't be bothering with any other videos
We call them thunder heads in Texas
Don't you try reefing the main sail?
what do you do if you get lost in the ocean? do an episode on that
u mean if u fall overboard? its totally simple, u dead, in any chop chances of u crawling back on board are small,
Those darn squirrels....Always causing trouble.!!!
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Dang. Glad that worked for him. Wouldn't work for me. With a fractional rig like mine you'd need to reef reef reef. Nice touch with the after-squall tea, but a dangerous oversimplification.
Just managed to get a internet connection out at sea to watch this ... came in really handy
The wealthier the yacht owner, the worse the content.
You do know how they make kava don't you?
Thank you! I liked seeing it in action.
Thanks, like your confidence. Good video.
I guess you have to understand sailing jardon to make sense of what he's saying.
If you don't know that see rig doctor and searching for coconuts.
Interesting
Good video, we normally heave too.
Heave to ! Unless you mean all being sick together
Good instruction, crazy long intro; 4 minutes? Really???
Great tips. Thanks for sharing. Roger
I have been sailing for 70 years and he is simply too complacent for me? No lifeline. Poor camera work - try cleaning the lens and the sound track is very poor. Guess he has never heard of subtitles. In short, seriously, I would not have him on board when I am skipper.
OK so you call "safety" as being miserable. You sound like a complacent fool to me, soz
What has poor camera work a clean lens and a sound track got to do with safety ? Learn to understand different accents and put in your fucking hearing aid . I dont see any of your videos on here to see how you think it should be done . Too late now at your age you are likely sailing in a pool of your own piss
show some respect for your elders and don't be so ignorant. A lot of 70 year olds could probably put you to shame.
Alot of 70 years olds are doddering old fucks and cant find their way to the bathroom so whats your point !
capnordest, elders are shown respect until they open their mouths and spout a lot of nonsense. Then they are shown assistance lest they hurt themselves or others.
Is this audio the best "Yachting World" can do? Your voice is too high as well.
Its just hilarious reading these comments... fgs just watch and move on to the next vid, i guess moaning or being a 'know all' is a way of life for some...OMG now I'm one..lol
no subscription to yacht world fo sure
Wow, Lots of wingers here... Thanks for the vid. I watched it after watching many others. Each tells a story and gives opinion. Pity about the wankers...
Not much of a squall.
Uninformative.
I totally clicked on this video to listen to a minute of tribal chanting.
What a bad made video . SO sad : (