Finally someone with an obvious depth of knowledge and experience. To the other TH-camrs a bit of weather would have been a ‘Near Death’ experience, whereas for you it was 30 knots and a bit squally. Thanks for not lowering yourself to those levels of clickbait.
what an energy! and tons of knowledge! Love to watch your epizodes! There are so many channels where they keep compaining and blowing all issues up as if those are the worst in whole sailing history... you guys are the opposite!
Hi mate what a well explain your journy normaly i get bored listen ppl but u explain ur plan and how journy is gd to listen and try learn maybe need that information when i will sail my own cat 1day keep up mate lovetojoin your family adventure ..
I am new to your channel and would love to see you demonstrate rigging, unfurling and furling that big blue kite. I have heard about these furling downwind spinnakers but never seen one in action before. It looks a safer, if somewhat more limited, option to a giant spinnaker or parasailor (I see you mentioned this in another comment).
@@dougmarder it’s just like 2 code zeros joined and put on a furling torsion cable, super simple I can pull it out and have it up in 5 mins and furl it in seconds
Great episode-congratulations on the channel. Im really enjoying it! I have a question: how would you compare the trade wind sail you have versus a symmetric spinnaker, particularly for stronger winds, such as the North Sails with Norlon 250 cloth? Im pretty sure you compared both 🙂 Btw, just curious what what would your sail plan look like in heavier conditons lets say 30 knots of true wind on a rougher sea state? I'm making choices for my own boat and your insights are valuable. Thanks! Thanks so much!
@@astorcao123 tradewind same as a symmetrical spinnaker but the pros are way easier and safer to furl it away after 25 knots, down side you don’t have the angles available. My experience I’m not keen at 3 am short crewed in stronger winds trying to pull a flailing spinnaker and sock down bouncing around on a trampoline hence I’m stoked with my tradewind as it’s exactly that perfect sail for downwind 10-25 knots. Atlantic we used it the whole way apart from over 25 knots we head up to wind hoist the main and go with one reef up to 30 knots true and 20 apparent then second reef after that and sleep easy which is most important to feel relaxed at night and not be racing along..speed in the day and slower at night as these catamarans are noisy so too fast at night and your nerves are on fire 🤙
@@mckenziesonthemove807 Thank you! Everything is super clear. I’ll keep following your journey-your sailing insights are incredibly helpful and bring a perfect balance of lifestyle and true sailing for enthusiasts like me. Fantastic work!
Hey Gavin, really interested in your thoughts on the furling tradewind sail. I’m tossing up between that or an Oxley parasailor… I’m single handed on a 50ft cat…
Hey sailing sea horse !! I had mine made 120m2 so smaller for moderate to stronger winds and I love it due to its simplicity and safety being able to furl it so quickly even single handed in 30 knots. Only downside is you can only sail downwind or 20 degrees or so either side compared to a spinnaker or parasailor which has way more scope. I didn’t like the idea at night bouncing around on the tramps in a squally trying to pull a sock down so it’s a safety thing for me and I love it. It’s simple and effective and you will only take it down because you go too fast but warranted for 27 knots apparent which is huge !!
@@26N80W it’s on a furler like the code 0 and code D !! Pull it out the bag hoist it and pull on the sheets !! 5 mins and 30 seconds to furl away if needed 🤙
Finally someone with an obvious depth of knowledge and experience. To the other TH-camrs a bit of weather would have been a ‘Near Death’ experience, whereas for you it was 30 knots and a bit squally. Thanks for not lowering yourself to those levels of clickbait.
Go McKenzies go, keep moving, keep sharing and above all keep smiling
@@Papaondas thanks Pedro 🤙🏼
what an energy! and tons of knowledge! Love to watch your epizodes! There are so many channels where they keep compaining and blowing all issues up as if those are the worst in whole sailing history... you guys are the opposite!
Love this episode, Amazing!! Fast becoming my new favourite YT channel! :D Also…… Great new intro!! :)
The sailing is good. TWS vs SOG. Love Outremer cats
Hi mate what a well explain your journy normaly i get bored listen ppl but u explain ur plan and how journy is gd to listen and try learn maybe need that information when i will sail my own cat 1day keep up mate lovetojoin your family adventure ..
Hey Gavin, Love the look of that blue trade wind sail, safe travels to you and your family.😀
I am new to your channel and would love to see you demonstrate rigging, unfurling and furling that big blue kite. I have heard about these furling downwind spinnakers but never seen one in action before. It looks a safer, if somewhat more limited, option to a giant spinnaker or parasailor (I see you mentioned this in another comment).
@@dougmarder it’s just like 2 code zeros joined and put on a furling torsion cable, super simple I can pull it out and have it up in 5 mins and furl it in seconds
Great episode-congratulations on the channel. Im really enjoying it! I have a question: how would you compare the trade wind sail you have versus a symmetric spinnaker, particularly for stronger winds, such as the North Sails with Norlon 250 cloth? Im pretty sure you compared both 🙂 Btw, just curious what what would your sail plan look like in heavier conditons lets say 30 knots of true wind on a rougher sea state? I'm making choices for my own boat and your insights are valuable. Thanks!
Thanks so much!
@@astorcao123 tradewind same as a symmetrical spinnaker but the pros are way easier and safer to furl it away after 25 knots, down side you don’t have the angles available. My experience I’m not keen at 3 am short crewed in stronger winds trying to pull a flailing spinnaker and sock down bouncing around on a trampoline hence I’m stoked with my tradewind as it’s exactly that perfect sail for downwind 10-25 knots. Atlantic we used it the whole way apart from over 25 knots we head up to wind hoist the main and go with one reef up to 30 knots true and 20 apparent then second reef after that and sleep easy which is most important to feel relaxed at night and not be racing along..speed in the day and slower at night as these catamarans are noisy so too fast at night and your nerves are on fire 🤙
@@mckenziesonthemove807 Thank you! Everything is super clear. I’ll keep following your journey-your sailing insights are incredibly helpful and bring a perfect balance of lifestyle and true sailing for enthusiasts like me. Fantastic work!
Hey Gavin, really interested in your thoughts on the furling tradewind sail. I’m tossing up between that or an Oxley parasailor… I’m single handed on a 50ft cat…
Hey sailing sea horse !! I had mine made 120m2 so smaller for moderate to stronger winds and I love it due to its simplicity and safety being able to furl it so quickly even single handed in 30 knots. Only downside is you can only sail downwind or 20 degrees or so either side compared to a spinnaker or parasailor which has way more scope. I didn’t like the idea at night bouncing around on the tramps in a squally trying to pull a sock down so it’s a safety thing for me and I love it. It’s simple and effective and you will only take it down because you go too fast but warranted for 27 knots apparent which is huge !!
@ thanks! Can’t wait for more of your episodes 🤙
What is that blue downwind sail called and who makes it?
@@CarlMims north make it !! It’s called trade wind sail.. other companies make it and often called Blue Water Runner
How do you launch & douse the trade wind sail?
@@26N80W it’s on a furler like the code 0 and code D !! Pull it out the bag hoist it and pull on the sheets !! 5 mins and 30 seconds to furl away if needed 🤙