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Sailing In-Tuition with Chuck
United States
Приєднався 22 чер 2019
This channel shares my sailing experiences. I started sailing in high school (many years ago) with a Snark Sunflower on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth Va. Over the next few years I moved up to a Chrysler Lone Star 13 and a C-Lark 14. Raised a bunch of kids and instead of sailing it was softball, baseball, basketball, and volleyball. In 2015, the sailing bug bit again. I purchased the dream boat of my youth a Wellcraft (Chrysler) Buccaneer 18. Although I loved sailing the Buc, it wasn't the boat for my wife and grandkids. So I tried my hand with a Catalina 27. I fell in love with keelboat sailing, no surprise. Still wasn't quite the boat for my wife and me to enjoy extended Chesapeake Bay sailing. So I purchased In-Tuition. In-Tuition is a 2002 Hunter 356. Now I am in love all over. No surprise.
I started making the videos for myself, my family and friends who sail with me. However, I hope those who find the channel enjoy them and leave comments. 😊
I started making the videos for myself, my family and friends who sail with me. However, I hope those who find the channel enjoy them and leave comments. 😊
Відео
Sometimes Magic Happens - when sailing
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January sailing on the Lower Chesapeake Bay! Light winds of 8 to 13 knots. But the water was like glass. Temperature in the mid teens. Absolutely perfect!
Int-Tuition sails with Southwind
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In-Tuition sails with the Chesapeake Bay with South Wind a Sea Sprite 34. This video was made in 2023.
Alberg 30 doing its thing, nice boat!
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Sailing on a friend's Alberg 30. Very nice boat that has been well maintained by previous and current owner. Very nice boat that is prepared to go anywhere.
Sailing with Selden In-mast Furling - putting the sails away
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Sailing with Selden In-mast Furling. Furling the sails at the end of the day.
Sailing with Selden in-mast furling
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Sailing with Selden In-mast furling. I like it!
Winter is coming? Sailing Chesapeake Bay.
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November sailing as winter draws near always provides for an exciting outing. Strong breeze and good size Chesapeake Bay waves keep you alert and refreshed.
Solo sailboat crosswind departure using spring line
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Solo sailboat undocking departure. A step by step guide using an aft stern line as a springline.
OOPS - nighttime solo docking
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Night time solo docking. 3 things I didn't do quite right. 1 - too slow. Barely had rudder authority, 2 - didn't realize how much tidal flow was affecting the boat, 3 - unintentionally left boat in idle forward. fortunately non-caused a serious problem because I reated before they did cause a problem. I realized that boat was in idle forward before leaving the cockpit to attach the midship aft ...
Sunset Sail on the Chesapeake Bay
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Sunset sail on the lower Chesapeake Bay.
Sailing on the Chesapeake
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Really nice sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. Wind in the high teens to the 20's.
Sailboat Stern In Docking - Getting it right with team work!
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Sailboat Stern In Docking - Getting it right with team work!
The Chesapeake All Shook Up - be warned
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The Chesapeake All Shook Up - be warned
The wind, it was a blowin - perfect Chesapeake Bay Sailing
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The wind, it was a blowin - perfect Chesapeake Bay Sailing
Keeping our Independence - Waterside to Little Creek
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Keeping our Independence - Waterside to Little Creek
Into the Atlantic for the first time
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Into the Atlantic for the first time
More fun - Gale on the Chesapeake Bay?
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More fun - Gale on the Chesapeake Bay?
In-Tuition at anchor in the East River off Mobjack Bay
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In-Tuition at anchor in the East River off Mobjack Bay
Solo sailing In-Tuition on the lower Chesapeake Bay
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Solo sailing In-Tuition on the lower Chesapeake Bay
Learning about sailboat maintenance - thru hull and sea strainer
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Learning about sailboat maintenance - thru hull and sea strainer
Guau!!!! que maravila. Enhorabuena por el video. Saludos desde el sur de España.
Thank you. Very kind of you. It was a very pleasant sail.
I’m jealous. Up here in Ohio on Lake Erie, we have ice.
very blessed to live in VA and sail on the lower Chesapeake.
Thanks for sharing. Living in Wisconsin where our water is frozen over 6 to 7 months of the year, I am jealous. Enjoy your time on the water.
I am very fortunate to live in Hampton Roads area. Year round sailing on the Chesapeake Bay is hard to beat.
Nice sail. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful sail! Relaxing video
It was !
Sweet
That was nice.
I appreciate you watching and commenting. I was worried that the light winds may make for a lack luster sail. But it was anything but!
No wind, eazy, good job
Thanks
Nice boat! Both of them!
absolutely
Thx for the vid. Things I would do different.... single handed: - I never dock barefoot, - put away all the seat cushions, - keep working space (cockpit) nice and clean - prepare all the tools I probably will need during docking Ropes, boathook, etc. - while entering the berth with 1-2 kn, put gear in neutral. - half boat length away I put gear into forward, but continue to steer in reverse (advantage, the boat will slow down slowly until it stops) - put gear in neutral when the boat stops - throw your lines (midship, or stern) over the dock-cleats and put again into forward gear, to hold the boat against the dock Regards ah
Good stuff. Some of which i actually did in the video. And some good stuff to think about. Thanks for watching and sharing!
@@sailingin-tuitionwithchuckthx for your reply. The most important advice imo: don't wait until the end to stop the boat with a push forward. Try to put into forward gear and continue to steer stern-to. You will experience a better docking, smother and much better control. Greetings from good old Germany ah
@ushi120 i will try that. Thanks!
@@sailingin-tuitionwithchuck Thx again. Not every technique works well for everybody, so I would appreciate your future feedback.
I think when to apply forward throttle and how much will depend on wind direction and speed. I often have wind from the south (port beam) which quickly blows me off. I have to carry a certain amount of speed to get into my oversized slip without getting blown off before I get in or off to the starboard away from my finger pier.
Clear as mud
I wasn't trying to make a detailed instructional video. I thought it was interesting and gave a good impression what using furling main is like. I do have other videos where I tried to show more details of using a furling main.
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As an instructor I can comment that you did well. I like the way you always had a bail out plan and timed the exits appropriately. You had a plan and made adjustments to it while keeping the crew and vessel safe ! Thats what it’s all about.
Thank you! That means a lot to an old self taught newbie. I hope I have learned some since that video. But I learn every time I leave the dock! Usually the hard way 😄
I noticed the front rudder / board was only partially lifted, was this intentional?
Yes. The main hull has two retractable rudders; one at each end. When under way, the "aft" rudder is used and the "bow" rudder is retracted.
@ of course, but in the video the forward rudder looked to be only lifted about 6” rather than fully lifted as I have seen elsewhere. I did hear that the front one is sometimes lowered for sail balance I am considering building one.
Madness is for sale. The owner is buying a larger one. Madness is hull #1 and was professionally built by CLC
@ if only I wasn’t the wrong side of the pond!
@@markthomasson5077 that is a shame.
I served on 68, 71 and 77.
Thank you for your service!
I lived aboard the mighty TR, Theodore Roosevelt, CVN-71 for 5 years!
Thanks for sharing @sailingin-tuitionwithchuck. One change that made a huge difference for me when sailing solo was setting up the outhaul line for the mainsail next to the loop lines on the port deck clutches and winch. Now I can easily control both lines from the port side in the cockpit, winching the outhaul with one hand while managing the loop lines with the other-without needing to move around at all. Working in 20 cm increments on the outhaul helped, and marking reefing positions on the boom has been a game-changer too. Also try the outhaul with the wind from the stern, controlling loop and outhaul on a broadreach start course, boom always on port of course. Would love to see your technique for in-mast furling next time! Cheers
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!
Have you had any trouble with your in mast furling?
None that were attributable to the furling system. My mainsail is original and starting bag. That may eventually cause the sail to bind. But i don't count that as an issue with the selden system. If I ever bought another boat, I would want the selden system again.
@@sailingin-tuitionwithchuck Thank you, I am looking at Furling mainsails.
In addition to ease of use and convenience, I think infinite reefing/furling options is such a great benefit. I essentially furl to keep the boat to about 15 degrees of heel. I can easily let a little out or take a little in. I think this minimizes overall stress on the boat
Look maybe 3 to 4 sometimes 5 lol
I think you are probably right
Nice day for sailing, looks like great accommodation down below, great for sleeping:)
It was a very nice day for sailing, pretty much perfect. In-tuition has great accommodations. Available anytime. It was a great pleasure to meet you! Best of luck on your next adventure!
We were out in the same conditions bringing our Catalina 400 through the CD canal down to Galesville. Intense fun!! Thanks for sharing the video
You have a nice boat. There is one just down the dock from me.
I should have joined you!
It was definitely a nice sail
Nice sailing there captain
Thank you sir!
Great sail, thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
you and the boat looks like you can handle the weather Hope to meet up next year bring my boat down from Lake Michigan in the summer. can you recommend some good marinas near the lower end of the bay?
I keep my boat at Cobbs Marina in Little Creek. Little Creek is at the very bottom of the bay. The are several nice marinas in Little Creek which very convenient to all south side hampton roads cities
All seasons are sailing season unless there are icebergs.
Agreed
Thank you for sharing! We've all been there trust me 😊
Well done and courageous to show your mistakes - as a friend tells me “You’re only as good as the last time you docked!” And there’s never anyone watching when it’s perfect but there’s always a crowd when you stuff up.
nice recovery capt!
I realized that it was still in idle forward as I was leaving the wheel. But I thought I would have time to toss my line. I did. but it didn't catch the dock cleat. So rush back I did 😄
Thanks. I didn't panic. Learning from pros!
Chuck, it’s PAUL from down the dock Sea Breeze awesome video. I got a present for you
I almost did not go because the weather apps looked a little sporty, and I wouldn't get to the marina until almost 5pm. But it was a very nice sail... bunch of dolphins... no video of them
Present? Always like presents 🙂
Paul i want let you know that canvas cover over you dodger forward window is not secured on the port side.
Looks like perfect conditions!
It really was
*_Been there, seen the movie, read the book._* Still get tied up in knots sometimes.
A moments inattention and it can all go wrong
Great learning experience for all of us
Well done that man. As a newby, I have had some shockers entering and leaving, and sometimes my nerves are absolutely shot. It's reassuring to see even the most experienced can have a bad day. I like how you kept your composure despite the pressure and close quarters manoeuvring. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and the positive comment! I am still learning.
I have seen some real accidents with skippers facing the stern on the wheel.
Thqnks for watching and commenting. It works well for me on In-Tuition. The problems I experienced in this video were not related to the direction I was fscing
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And what was he going to show you how to do that any better..... nice job.... if only it was always that easy....!!!!!
It can easily go wrong.
All my white knuckle moments sailing was during docking!!
Most of mine as well. And this was at the top of my list. I hope it stays at the top. 🤞
Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable. It's a great learning moment for you but also for the viewers.
I did a lot of debating with myself before posting this video. But I hope it may be helpful to newer sailors like I was. Most comments have been positive and many offer insightful tips.
nice sail, thanks for taking me along!
It was a nice sail! Thanks for going.
Wanna race?
Any time two sail boats on the water.... 😄
I would rather be out there messing up than sitting at home.
Me too!
What a lovely boat.
Wow Amazing Sailboat
we have all been there thanks for sharing real world conditions
Thank you for watching and the kind comment!
Maryann
STOP Get off the boat. Find a dingy, take a course and practice. Or better yet, find a new hobby. You clearly are NOT cut out for this one.
damn that is brutal and unfair. we all gotta learn? Not everyone has time for a dinghy, especially when older.
He did just fine. Let's see your video of cross-wind, stern-in docking.
Nice Job Capt!
Thanks I am learning from pro's
I don’t understand switching positions on the helm. That’s just going to confuse you more. I never do that on my boat.
No problem at all for me. In fact, much easier for me than trying to look over my shoulder constantly in the direction that I am going. When facing backwards, I can occasionally check the bow. But I can easily see more than 90 degrees to either side which is usually everything I need to monitor.
Captain...We've all been there!! Cheers!!
Thanks for watching and understanding 🙂