Vernon thanks for keeping your sailing channel real, that’s what I have liked about you and your content from the beginning and why I became a patron! Great job!
Random add: I was offered a bucket bong at ‘the tip’ by a couple of locals about 25 years ago. And made the mistake of accepting it. Absolutely destroyed me. Left me with a frozen 2 liter coke bottle of ice and 2 legs that couldn’t function for over 6 hours in 40 degree heat. About half way through the ‘episode’ I ended up dragging myself the ending side of the tip to see a phenomenon called ‘the converging tide’ Everything left that wasn’t ‘unconverged’ at that time then completely unraveled. Not a conventional experience at the top of Oz but nonetheless memorable.
Hey Vernon, really enjoying this series, now I know there’s probably a lot going on when a squall hits, I’d love to see some footage of how Schiehallion deals with big seas? All the best Fella. (New Paint looks, Wow!)
Hi James. You dont tend to get big seas from a squall as its passed over to quick for the waves to really get up. Next time I'll face really big seas will be on the crossing over to New Zealand
Many years ago I rode a motorbike up to the tip of Cape York, not that many fuel stops on the roads/tracks either. Although certainly more than when sailing. Some tough sailing there this time of year. At least you are coming into some winter weather for the refit.
Just catching up your videos after a hectic few weeks away. Glad I started with this one! The raw simplicity of it is great. Good luck with the sailing ahead! Cheers🍻
We tacked from Gove to Cooktown with 20-25kts everyday. It was relentless and tiring. Enjoy the calms and use them to get as far south as possible. Confession-sailing against the trade winds was one of the dumbest things I’ve done.
What you didn’t go to the sign for the photo of northernmost point of Australian mainland? I went there back in 2013. Weather there seems to always be squally and not settled.
Nah, just stayed overnight and couldn't be buggered unloading the dinghy. Was sort of expecting something more substantial there than a little metal sign
Not sure if you have "predict wind" or not but that might be worth the extra $ in times like that? Have not watched in a while, but always liked your free spirit attitude about sailing.
One for the utube AI. Love the how you say so matter-of-factly "I shouldn't have said that about the wind, we are still so close to Indonesia" So true anyone who has lived in Asia for any length of time. Never walk into a jungle and say "hope I don't see any tigers or get bitten by a Cobra" People love the raw sailing footage if we wanted to see fancy edited stuff special effects there's always netflix nat geo etc.
Mate you probably know this by now - there is a one knot current flowing north from about Innisfail to the Cape most of the year. Most people up here don't seem to be aware of this. They just motor south into the wind. The current increases around most points. I think a viable alternative is to reach into the Coral Sea and then tack south as the wind turns Easterly. But haven't tried that myself yet. The current weakens as you move east off the coast. If you open up Windy or some other app which shows currents you can see them. I think I'm just more aware of it because I have an electric motor with limited range and are more sensitive to current. Smiley from Cairns
@@SailingLearningByDoingMy boat's name is "Patience" a battered 1960's 10m sloop based out in Marlin Marina. If I see you I will drop by and show you some good spots on Navionics. Enjoy your trip South. Coming back North is a lot easier!
Dear Vernon, for when you can finally chill for a few weeks... Search for this video: TH-cam IS A PERFECTLY BALANCED WEBSITE this guy usually exploits video games, but has found a way to exploit TH-cam, youtube algorithm has been tweaked after that but the tips and idea's will definitely help you get on people's startpage for the first time, and thus help more people find you! And its fun too!
keep it up.. fair winds always
Vernon thanks for keeping your sailing channel real, that’s what I have liked about you and your content from the beginning and why I became a patron! Great job!
I appreciate that! I will never apply make-up to film an intro(shout out to the Wynns)
Good night
Hi Vernon, Welcome To Straya, everything is a bit slow here.
Have a good night .
Thanks, you too!
Decisions, Decisions, They never get any easier. LOL Sail Safe mate. Ant & Cid
Ya just gotta make them and be ok with your choice
Good one I hope the wind improves soon
Thanks
Love the real channel!! No bullshit. Just cruising life in raw form.
Thanks Mark
@@SailingLearningByDoing loving your channel.
Just a man and his boat.
No distractions or trying to sell anything.
Love it.
@@markwitter1485 thanks mate
Random add: I was offered a bucket bong at ‘the tip’ by a couple of locals about 25 years ago. And made the mistake of accepting it. Absolutely destroyed me. Left me with a frozen 2 liter coke bottle of ice and 2 legs that couldn’t function for over 6 hours in 40 degree heat. About half way through the ‘episode’ I ended up dragging myself the ending side of the tip to see a phenomenon called ‘the converging tide’ Everything left that wasn’t ‘unconverged’ at that time then completely unraveled. Not a conventional experience at the top of Oz but nonetheless memorable.
Hey Vernon, really enjoying this series, now I know there’s probably a lot going on when a squall hits, I’d love to see some footage of how Schiehallion deals with big seas? All the best Fella. (New Paint looks, Wow!)
Hi James. You dont tend to get big seas from a squall as its passed over to quick for the waves to really get up. Next time I'll face really big seas will be on the crossing over to New Zealand
going well vern.
getting there slowly
Many years ago I rode a motorbike up to the tip of Cape York, not that many fuel stops on the roads/tracks either. Although certainly more than when sailing. Some tough sailing there this time of year. At least you are coming into some winter weather for the refit.
Ah that must be a wicked adventure, would love to do that too. Weather seems very strange this year
@@SailingLearningByDoing No kidding on the weather, we have had more than a years rainfall in 5 months down here.
Your frustrations are our joy , keeping it real .great vid
I appreciate that
Let the sea be friendly to you!
me and the sea and on pretty good terms
Hey Vernon - love these videos where it is all about sailing. Keep sailing - your inspiring.
Glad you like them!
Just catching up your videos after a hectic few weeks away. Glad I started with this one! The raw simplicity of it is great. Good luck with the sailing ahead! Cheers🍻
Welcome back! Start with #1
Rest up mate and best of luck for rest of trip to Cairns. You are braver than me 😊
We tacked from Gove to Cooktown with 20-25kts everyday. It was relentless and tiring. Enjoy the calms and use them to get as far south as possible. Confession-sailing against the trade winds was one of the dumbest things I’ve done.
Yeah I wont choose to do this again for sure. Not terrible but there is for sure a better way of doing it
CHEERS !
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Good video
Thanks
Found your channel through the short film of Nico Bondi, loving the series! Keep it up!
Ah that's cool, snowboarding crossing over to sailing adventures. Welcome!
Keep doing, keep going, you're doing great.
Thank you, I will
Cheers mate! Great video as per usual.
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Making progress ! Weird speed observation, engine temp same, saildrive gearing ok ? australian water thicker ? :-).
Spoiler alert.. I think it was big bunches of think weed getting caught around my prop/keel/ruder.
What you didn’t go to the sign for the photo of northernmost point of Australian mainland? I went there back in 2013. Weather there seems to always be squally and not settled.
Nah, just stayed overnight and couldn't be buggered unloading the dinghy. Was sort of expecting something more substantial there than a little metal sign
@@SailingLearningByDoing ever the anti-tourist...friggin love it! Good onya!
Not sure if you have "predict wind" or not but that might be worth the extra $ in times like that? Have not watched in a while, but always liked your free spirit attitude about sailing.
Thanks Jerry. Predict wind is good but they cant make the wind go the direction I want.
@@SailingLearningByDoing - Good point!
YT algorithms might bless you for an extra video with just raw footage of the sailing, I believe? Cheers mate!
You think? I'm not so sure. Raw sailing is pretty boring 90% of the time
One for the algorithm!
🙏 all counts
One for the utube AI. Love the how you say so matter-of-factly "I shouldn't have said that about the wind, we are still so close to Indonesia" So true anyone who has lived in Asia for any length of time. Never walk into a jungle and say "hope I don't see any tigers or get bitten by a Cobra" People love the raw sailing footage if we wanted to see fancy edited stuff special effects there's always netflix nat geo etc.
Thanks mate, keeping it real
Mate you probably know this by now - there is a one knot current flowing north from about Innisfail to the Cape most of the year.
Most people up here don't seem to be aware of this. They just motor south into the wind. The current increases around most points.
I think a viable alternative is to reach into the Coral Sea and then tack south as the wind turns Easterly. But haven't tried that myself yet. The current weakens as you move east off the coast.
If you open up Windy or some other app which shows currents you can see them. I think I'm just more aware of it because I have an electric motor with limited range and are more sensitive to current.
Smiley from Cairns
PS if you haven't made it past Cairns yet can share some reef anchorages/moorings around here that will look pretty good in a video.
Thanks mate, yeah I didn't know that for a fact but did notice the current is predominately going North
@@shanedenniscom I'm down at magnetic island now but will be back up in cairns later in the season.
@@SailingLearningByDoingMy boat's name is "Patience" a battered 1960's 10m sloop based out in Marlin Marina. If I see you I will drop by and show you some good spots on Navionics. Enjoy your trip South. Coming back North is a lot easier!
@@shanedenniscom awesome, I'll yep an eye out
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For a story that takes place surrounded by water, that was a bit on the dry side.
Dear Vernon, for when you can finally chill for a few weeks...
Search for this video: TH-cam IS A PERFECTLY BALANCED WEBSITE this guy usually exploits video games, but has found a way to exploit TH-cam, youtube algorithm has been tweaked after that but the tips and idea's will definitely help you get on people's startpage for the first time, and thus help more people find you! And its fun too!
Haha, thats petty funny, wonder how. any tried it.
@@SailingLearningByDoing Oh yes, gone with the wynns is one for sure and it got the maker of the video 1M subscribers.