Nice to see you back. One of the scenes in this episode reminds me of the lesson I learned a couple of years ago. I was out and arriving home late in the evening, and as you know, it can get pretty dark in late autumn. It was pitch black, and although I was familiar with my berth, it was a struggle to maneuver the boat in the darkness. So after that, I bought some flood lights to ensure I would never try working in the dark again. Cheers.
@@SailingAurora Awesome. I can really relate to your content, because if all goes well my sailing adventures will also start this season, but in Finland :-)
As always an excellent video, so inspiring in the middle of the snowy winter and so nice to have you back! Looking forward to more videos from season 2022! Cheers!🎉
Chris, Great to see you back, enjoyed the video, Aurora is looking great. For winter sailing might want to think about small portable radiators, brilliant addition for when on shore power. 😀
Hi Jon, This was a little in the past, but she is still looking good :) hope Tranquility is doing fine also. Funny you should mention the radiators, we bought one this year to keep the noise down from the fan, it works brilliantly.
Hey Chris, glad to see you back! You did a great job on the sail but its always nice and safer to have a partner along. looking forward to more content from your summer vacation. Cheers!
Hi Magnus, Thanks, it's good to be. back on TH-cam again, much more to come. Glad we made you smile, the video after the next one will be about Midsummer, it should be fun. Hope to see you guys again this summer. BR Chris
Hi Chris, I'm a 388 owner in the Solent and loving it and your channel with tips and advice. I wondered if you would please tell me who makes the rubber door stop for the bathroom door I noticed in a recent video? A common design fault on these Hanse's! Cheers Tony
Hi Tony, so sorry for the late reply here. I actually modified something that should connect on the push pit and then put a rubber door stop on it. I believe is was something like this that I modified: www.erlandsonsbrygga.se/Hemsida/Bat_Pa_Land/Tackstallning_Beslag/Noa_Tillbehor/NOA-FASTE_MARIN_ELOX_25MM?id=06540 Don't quote me on the bar diameter though, I am just looking from my memory. I hope this helps, Cheers,Chris
When you have the main out, why change to rachet? If your furling lines for the main are tight, it will keep the main in the position you first put it. When I take the main out with a reef, I just release the furling lines so that the main runs free, then I pull out the main and when I have the amount out that I want I just pul from the furling line and it locks the main.
Hi, with our setup you have to pull the outhall pretty hard to get the sail to start moving out. When it starts moving, if there is heavy wind, the wind will take the sail out pretty fast and before I can get to the other side to lock it off the sail will already have come all the way out, so there needs to already be a little resistance on the furler so it's controlled. I guess it's a little different depending on how easy the sail furls on each boat. As for the rachet, it's for peace of mind, I don't trust locking the furling ropes on the winch as much as I trust the rachet lock. You got me thinking there for sure, cheers
@SailingAurora OK. I have the same selden mast and system. I have jammers/locks in the furling line, I just pull the furling line to good tension, and that's it. I have never used the rachet possibility. The worst wind I have been is a bit over 50 knots with two reefs and no problem with the sail. My lines are on the roof, so I have all the lines in a small space.
When furling in the main, try had a litte bit wind in from starboard, not let the sail move to much, and it should be very easy furl it in by hand use the endless line, no need go to the foredeck. If battens stuck a bit you might need use winch. Feels unsafe to go to the mast when single handed. Enjoy your videos.
Hi Ole, thanks for the advice. I have tried everything to make it easier with the endless furler including coming off the wind a little. It's always more difficult because of the FCL sails we have, they are much stiffer than Dacron and take some man handling both in and out. I can use the endless furler but it just takes ages to do. If the water wasn't flat calm I would use that approach even if it takes a long time. Thanks for the complement also. Will try to keep the videos streaming out weekly or at worst bi weekly until the summer. BR Chris
@@SailingAurora Yes if struggle with a thick fabric in your main it can be hard, quality and thickness of the taffeta fabrick has all to say for easy handeling, maybe upgrade to a electric winch? If your sail is wet and swollen it might me harder as well.
@@olekristoffersen9298 I have bought a electric drill adaptor specifically to wind it in quickly. I haven't tested this yet though, must remember to try it, you need a faily powerful drill machine though.
Hi, nice sailing. Thanks for sharing these October moments. One question: You are having an endless rope in the main sail. Are u able to use that endless rope from the cockpit when rolling in the main? Greetings from Finland 😊
Hi Sanna, thanks very much. Yes, we can furl the main from the cockpit also, but with the winch it generally takes alot longer and is alot harder to do. In heavy weather I would definately stay in the cockpit to furl the main. Cheers
Great to see you back Chris. Didn’t know where or whether you’d be back on TH-cam. Good job solo. Cheers Doug Vancouver.
Nice to have you back Chris. Looking forward to more videos from the summer of 2022 showing your and Tanias adventures in the Stockholm archipelago
Thanks very much. They will be coming up soon
Nice to see you back. One of the scenes in this episode reminds me of the lesson I learned a couple of years ago. I was out and arriving home late in the evening, and as you know, it can get pretty dark in late autumn. It was pitch black, and although I was familiar with my berth, it was a struggle to maneuver the boat in the darkness. So after that, I bought some flood lights to ensure I would never try working in the dark again. Cheers.
Nice to see you back filming Chris. Missed the vids 😎
Thanks Jussi, a new one will come this week
@@SailingAurora Awesome. I can really relate to your content, because if all goes well my sailing adventures will also start this season, but in Finland :-)
Well done Chris with your Solo skills..cheers
Thanks, it's fun alot of the time
Auper happy to see You back man :)
Glad to hear, thank you
nice to see this boat with floor boards and on the water
Yup, it's good to have the boat nice again :)
We’ve missed our fellow 418 owner’s videos! Welcome back! Great manoeuvring on and off the berths! Must try that myself soon! 👍
Hey Peter. More videos to come don't worry, next week it's the padeye install. Thanks for the compliments :)
Nice Sailing. Looking forward to more videos!
As always an excellent video, so inspiring in the middle of the snowy winter and so nice to have you back! Looking forward to more videos from season 2022! Cheers!🎉
Thanks very much. New videos to come soon. Technical video will be released next Friday
@@SailingAurora Excellent, looking forward to that! 😊👍
Great presentation. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Chris, Great to see you back, enjoyed the video, Aurora is looking great. For winter sailing might want to think about small portable radiators, brilliant addition for when on shore power. 😀
Hi Jon, This was a little in the past, but she is still looking good :) hope Tranquility is doing fine also. Funny you should mention the radiators, we bought one this year to keep the noise down from the fan, it works brilliantly.
The solo sailing is a special joy every captain should experience at least once in his sail life :) Nice trip and video!
Yes! Thank you!
Hi Chris, really much waited for your videos! Allways something to learn.
Thanks very much, glad I can give someone something to take away :)
Good to have you back Chris 😊
Cheers
Nice job, Chris. Good to see you back.
Thanks!
Hi Chris! Good yo see you on your own channel! :-) Solo sailing is good fun!
Hi Joakim, finally found the time to start with the channel again :) I hope you are well
Hey Chris, glad to see you back! You did a great job on the sail but its always nice and safer to have a partner along. looking forward to more content from your summer vacation. Cheers!
Thanks very much, it's great to be releasing videos again
Welcome back, I've missed your videos :)
/Precious (a couple boats down from you in Svinninge)
Thanks Olle, lots more videos to come and glad you like them. There will be a regular release interval now until the start of summer.
Nice to see ya again Chris ! This vid made me smile. God job. Also very fun to meet you at midsummer. Send my best to Tanya //Magnus
Hi Magnus, Thanks, it's good to be. back on TH-cam again, much more to come. Glad we made you smile, the video after the next one will be about Midsummer, it should be fun. Hope to see you guys again this summer. BR Chris
Very done, your solo sailing is very inspirational!
Thank you
A sauna, *on* the boat? Wow.
That could be a thing...
Hi Chris, I'm a 388 owner in the Solent and loving it and your channel with tips and advice. I wondered if you would please tell me who makes the rubber door stop for the bathroom door I noticed in a recent video? A common design fault on these Hanse's! Cheers Tony
Hi Tony, so sorry for the late reply here. I actually modified something that should connect on the push pit and then put a rubber door stop on it. I believe is was something like this that I modified:
www.erlandsonsbrygga.se/Hemsida/Bat_Pa_Land/Tackstallning_Beslag/Noa_Tillbehor/NOA-FASTE_MARIN_ELOX_25MM?id=06540
Don't quote me on the bar diameter though, I am just looking from my memory. I hope this helps, Cheers,Chris
Long time , no see😉
Glad your back!
Thanks, it's been a busy year but now have some time to edit :)
Nice one. Time alone out is nice and the learning is good. Happy New year⛵️
Happy new year! Thanks
When you have the main out, why change to rachet? If your furling lines for the main are tight, it will keep the main in the position you first put it. When I take the main out with a reef, I just release the furling lines so that the main runs free, then I pull out the main and when I have the amount out that I want I just pul from the furling line and it locks the main.
Hi, with our setup you have to pull the outhall pretty hard to get the sail to start moving out. When it starts moving, if there is heavy wind, the wind will take the sail out pretty fast and before I can get to the other side to lock it off the sail will already have come all the way out, so there needs to already be a little resistance on the furler so it's controlled. I guess it's a little different depending on how easy the sail furls on each boat. As for the rachet, it's for peace of mind, I don't trust locking the furling ropes on the winch as much as I trust the rachet lock. You got me thinking there for sure, cheers
@SailingAurora OK. I have the same selden mast and system. I have jammers/locks in the furling line, I just pull the furling line to good tension, and that's it. I have never used the rachet possibility. The worst wind I have been is a bit over 50 knots with two reefs and no problem with the sail. My lines are on the roof, so I have all the lines in a small space.
hello
or did you order the bathroom door block (so you can hold it open)
Nice video
good luck
Alex
Hi Alex, no I just added a stopper on the hand rail at the top to stop the door from going into the cabin. Chris
thank you so much
When furling in the main, try had a litte bit wind in from starboard, not let the sail move to much, and it should be very easy furl it in by hand use the endless line, no need go to the foredeck. If battens stuck a bit you might need use winch. Feels unsafe to go to the mast when single handed. Enjoy your videos.
Hi Ole, thanks for the advice. I have tried everything to make it easier with the endless furler including coming off the wind a little. It's always more difficult because of the FCL sails we have, they are much stiffer than Dacron and take some man handling both in and out. I can use the endless furler but it just takes ages to do. If the water wasn't flat calm I would use that approach even if it takes a long time. Thanks for the complement also. Will try to keep the videos streaming out weekly or at worst bi weekly until the summer. BR Chris
@@SailingAurora Yes if struggle with a thick fabric in your main it can be hard, quality and thickness of the taffeta fabrick has all to say for easy handeling, maybe upgrade to a electric winch? If your sail is wet and swollen it might me harder as well.
@@olekristoffersen9298 I have bought a electric drill adaptor specifically to wind it in quickly. I haven't tested this yet though, must remember to try it, you need a faily powerful drill machine though.
Hi, nice sailing. Thanks for sharing these October moments. One question:
You are having an endless rope in the main sail. Are u able to use that endless rope from the cockpit when rolling in the main?
Greetings from Finland 😊
Hi Sanna, thanks very much. Yes, we can furl the main from the cockpit also, but with the winch it generally takes alot longer and is alot harder to do. In heavy weather I would definately stay in the cockpit to furl the main. Cheers
NICE TO SEE YOU. JACQUES HANSE 418 "L'EPICURIEN" LA ROCHELLE
Thruster Sprint eh!!
It's a great little aircraft :)
Godt Nytår! Jeg ser frem til flere videoer i 23? Hilsen Erik dansker bosat på Corfu GR.
Gott nytt år! I will start releasing videos regularly from now until the beggining of summer, glad you like them.