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PART 4 - Solo Sailing 23ft Trailer Sailer Sunshine Coast to The Whitsundays
I left Rosslyn Bay heading for my first real island of the trip. I was only able to spend a couple of days in the beautiful Keppels but I made the most of exploring the islands while I could. Island head creek was the next stop with the weather throwing all sorts at me over the 12 hour sail from strong currents, constant rain to squalls with strong gusts followed by rolling in the swell with no wind. In the moment it was a rollercoaster however loved the experience nonetheless. Thanks for all the support.
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PART 3 - Solo Sailing 23ft Trailer Sailer Sunshine Coast to The Whitsundays
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Part 3 - Leaving the Beautiful Pancake Creek I make my way up north through Gladstone, try and fix my autopilot issue then ending up In Keppel Bay Marina after a couple of good days sailing. Once again I appreciate all the support these videos have been receiving. Thanks. Summer Wine is an Ultimate 23 Trailer Sailer. sailing.summerwine?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw
PART 2 - Solo Sailing 23ft Trailer Sailer Sunshine Coast to The Whitsundays
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Part 2 of my trip has me heading from Hervey Bay up to Pancake Creek QLD. I spent about a week and a half in Bundaberg due to strong winds. I enjoyed exploring what Bundaberg had to offer but was itching to keep moving. Once I headed off I had a nice sail up to the beautiful Pancake Creek. I was hoping to head into The Town of 1770 however the bar had other ideas. Thanks to everyone for the sup...
PART 1 - Solo Sailing 23ft Trailer Sailer Sunshine Coast to The Whitsundays
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On March 2nd 2024 I set off on a single handed adventure on my 23ft Trailer Sailer 'Summer Wine'. I left Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast heading North to the Whitsundays, QLD, Australia. I decided to throw together a few of the videos I took to share the journey. Please keep in mind I am no professional behind the camera. A UA-camr by the name of Simon Carter who has done this trip multiple times wa...
K'Gari (Fraser Island) December 2021
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Short video of our trip to K'Gari.
Thredbo Flow Trail
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Flow trail in wet and muddy conditions.
BBC FIRST IV 2016
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Brisbane Boys' College first IV 2016. I DO NOT OWN THE SONG ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE RESPECTIVE OWNER
BBC tennis video 2016
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Brisbane Boys' College Tennis 2016
BEHIND BARS
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Nathan Breuer riding locally. I do not own the music, all rights go to the respective owner's.
Nathan Breuer Bmx Edit 2014
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Bmx edit of Nathan Breuer shredding in Brisbane.

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  • @richardbell6834
    @richardbell6834 4 дні тому

    Thanks for posting. Getting lots of ideas and info as I plan to take my TS up that way soon.

  • @robertcleveland2038
    @robertcleveland2038 27 днів тому

    Reef in main and boat balanced better also easier on the auto pilot I’d like to know why you left in a northerly?? Especially with a southerly coming I live on the Sunshine Coast and sailed the area and beyond for 40 years Love to know your thoughts

  • @kankama1
    @kankama1 28 днів тому

    Bummer you missed Percy. Especially in a trailer sailer you could have sat in the lagoon for weeks like we did.

  • @JGNoPlanetB
    @JGNoPlanetB 29 днів тому

    Hi James. Just found your videos and they are great. We share a name (both first and last!) and a passion for sailing. In my day it was a Hartley TS-16 solo sailing out of Adelaide and throughout the Spencer Gulf and having a ball! That was a whole lot of years ago. Now I'm here in Washington DC and sailing is something I enjoyed in my past when in better health. So I live vicariously here in UA-cam through lucky folks as yourself. Summer Wine is lovely. I wish you fair winds and calm seas sir. Good luck! And thank you for posting. 👍👍

  • @Jsmithyy
    @Jsmithyy 29 днів тому

    Great trip my sunny coast son did it in a 25 foot trailer sailor then bought a beneteau 40 and sailed it for 5 years, he now lives in a house with his wife 2 kids

  • @jc9474
    @jc9474 Місяць тому

    Another good video mate, good to see you in my home port shame the weather was garbage for you. If your takin suggestions for next year you should try constantine, perl bay, hexham, middle percy if the weather suits. Lookin forward to the next one

  • @boatedout
    @boatedout Місяць тому

    Nice motor. Same as mine 😁I wish I’d bought a trailer sailer when I was in Australia. I ended up pearl farming but dam I kick myself. Nice vids. 👌⛵️

  • @anthonywoollcombe9767
    @anthonywoollcombe9767 Місяць тому

    What is the trailer sailer you are sailing? Thanks

  • @KeepItSimpleSailor
    @KeepItSimpleSailor Місяць тому

    These little 7m TS yachts are brilliant adventure machines. 👍🏻🙂

  • @bilbywalkabout2969
    @bilbywalkabout2969 Місяць тому

    Great trip good luck

  • @lostguru1311
    @lostguru1311 Місяць тому

    Looks like a great adventure mate, I’m really enjoying your watching your journey

  • @tangles2fishingsunnycoast204
    @tangles2fishingsunnycoast204 Місяць тому

    Love your videos what a great trip, reminds me of Simon Carter.😊

  • @peterjones2893
    @peterjones2893 Місяць тому

    What is the make and size is your tender, how do you inflate it, and also where do you stow it.

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 Місяць тому

      @@peterjones2893 Hey Peter, it’s a Mercury 240 with an air deck. When not in use I roll it up and stow in one of the aft berths. I also have a 2.5hp outboard I put on it when needing to travel further. I inflate it on the cabin top with a manual pump. It’s a great tender. An electric pump would make life easier but it’s not a necessity

  • @bevantweedie5129
    @bevantweedie5129 Місяць тому

    Leckies Creek is a great spot to dry out Took 53ftcat in there over 20yrs ago a couple of times on the top of the tide. Enjoy your videos.

  • @tangles2fishingsunnycoast204
    @tangles2fishingsunnycoast204 Місяць тому

    What app are you using is it savvy navy or Navionics ?

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 Місяць тому

      I use Navionics and satellite imagery on an iPad mini for navigation.

  • @tangles2fishingsunnycoast204
    @tangles2fishingsunnycoast204 Місяць тому

    Love your videos really interesting watching your progress. Have you watched Simon Carters videos? Thanks again

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 Місяць тому

      Thanks for the support! Simon Carter was actually a big inspiration for me to complete this trip and I took a lot of valuable information from his videos in my planning for this trip. Cheers

  • @peteroborn1692
    @peteroborn1692 Місяць тому

    Hi James, loving your videos and adventure. Thanks for sharing. A couple of questions please. How many 12V batteries do you have? Do you rely on your solar blanket to charge or is the outboard charging too? Which navigation package are you running? Is your display an iPad? Thank you!

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 Місяць тому

      Hi Peter, thanks for the support. I have a single 100ah Lithium battery that is charged only via the fixed panel and when possible a solar blanket. I use Navionics and satellite imagery on an iPad mini for navigation.

  • @outdoortherapy6596
    @outdoortherapy6596 Місяць тому

    very cool trip, would love to do this one day

  • @quadcam24v
    @quadcam24v Місяць тому

    Would you feel confident going out to the GBR on your boat? I enjoy finding these trailer sailor vids, you guys can get into all the shallow stuff.

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 Місяць тому

      @@quadcam24v I would feel comfortable heading out to the reef in my boat. I’m hoping to line up a trip heading out from 1770 to the reef for a few days. Hardest thing would be picking the best weather window.

  • @garymalm
    @garymalm Місяць тому

    Interesting fix on the Tillerpilot. Keep it dry and don't overload it. gary in Japan.

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 Місяць тому

      @@garymalm Thanks Gary. Totally agree. The st1000 in plenty for my little boat but this tiller pilot came with my boat when I bought it so I’m thinking due to it being mounted in the incorrect position over the years it has suffered. Thanks for the comment!

  • @michaelbirch9265
    @michaelbirch9265 Місяць тому

    Just caught your channel, love your work

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 Місяць тому

      @@michaelbirch9265 Thanks mate, I appreciate it!

  • @Maranur-jy2tb
    @Maranur-jy2tb 2 місяці тому

    Thanks James, looking forward to 3.

  • @ronprince1478
    @ronprince1478 2 місяці тому

    James thanks for the upload. Are you comfortable with 8hp on your 23 footer?

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      @@ronprince1478 Hi Ron, I found the 8 Hp was enough for my boat throughout the trip. There was only 1 situation North of Yeppoon that due to tide and currents i was only making about 1knt with full throttle and sails up. However I was passing between islands so that didn’t last long. Aside from that the 8hp was fine for what I needed.

    • @ronprince1478
      @ronprince1478 2 місяці тому

      @@jamesgow8018 thanks for the information and the reply, have fun.

  • @garymalm
    @garymalm 2 місяці тому

    Hi James. I followed Simon's adventures and looking forward to yours. I am pretty obsessed with tillerpilots. How are you keeping the battery charged up with so much motoring? gary

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      @@garymalm Hi Gary, thanks for the support. I ended up having issues with my Raymarine St1000. Turned out the mounting point the previous owners had installed was too far forward. This is in later episodes. My only source of charge for my battery was through a fixed solar panel and when at anchor or motoring I would put the solar blanket out. I neglected to observe how much juice my in built fridge would draw with it running 24/7. I ran out of power multiple times due to this. All part of the learning curve and will improve for next time!

  • @redcorvetteguy
    @redcorvetteguy 2 місяці тому

    thanks for sharing. what sort of boat do you have? i sail around mooloolaba with my sonata 7

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      @@redcorvetteguy Summer Wine is an Ultimate 23. I haven’t spent too much time sailing off Mooloolaba, mainly spent time in Moreton Bay. Thanks for your support!

  • @quadcam24v
    @quadcam24v 2 місяці тому

    Your content is amazing James. Just need to work on your wind noise/audio, I know it's a dog to deal with. Some ebay dead cats and cutting audio frequencies below 40hz can help with the rumbles and tapping. Love the rawness otherwise.

  • @exF3-86
    @exF3-86 2 місяці тому

    And council have just approved an 18 story twin tower Sheraton across the road from the beach in Torquay (where you were anchored in Hervey Bay). You can see how well that's going to fit in...

  • @tomhouston9985
    @tomhouston9985 2 місяці тому

    Good watch.. ta.

  • @jc9474
    @jc9474 2 місяці тому

    Nice work picking up while Simon is on his lap of Aus. I might have missed where you've mentioned the make of Summer wine, a southern cross 23?

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      @@jc9474 Oops I will put it into the description. It’s an Ultimate 23.

    • @jc9474
      @jc9474 2 місяці тому

      @@jamesgow8018 oh nice, good to see you using it for its intended purpose. Will you be making the trip again next year? Surely you couldn't have visited all the Northumberland islands in one go.

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      @@jc9474 I would love to do the trip again, unfortunately due to time constraints and weather this trip I missed out on heading out to the Percy’s and exploring more islands out there.

  • @glengrant3884
    @glengrant3884 2 місяці тому

    Top effort james!!💥shine bright!!💥💯💪

  • @chappy6817
    @chappy6817 2 місяці тому

    Hey James how long did the total trip take you? I’m looking to do something similar.

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      Hey, I spent 7 weeks on the water. Took about 5 weeks to work my way up, sitting out strong winds in Bundy (1.5weeks), Yeppoon (3 days) and Mackay (3 days). With perfect conditions could be done in 1 week but that’s without smelling the roses. I would have liked more time and more favourable conditions to visit more islands such as the Percy’s but I didn’t have that luxury. Good luck with your trip!

    • @chappy6817
      @chappy6817 2 місяці тому

      @@jamesgow8018 thanks so much.

  • @chappy6817
    @chappy6817 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant mate, thanks for sharing.

  • @bilbywalkabout2969
    @bilbywalkabout2969 2 місяці тому

    Setting off tacking into a northerly was very brave, well done - looking forward to watching your progress

  • @JessAdsErickson
    @JessAdsErickson 3 місяці тому

    Awesome stuff James, Summer Wine was the boat my dad built, and i grew up on in the 80's/90's, we spent 4 months in the Whitsunday's sailing around back in '88, great memories! Enjoy the trip, we will watch with interest!

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      @@JessAdsErickson She is a lovely boat and is built very well! Nice to hear some of the history behind her. 4 months would have been amazing. By the time I got up to the Whitsundays I was only able to spend a couple of weeks before needing to head off. I hope to treat Summer Wine to more adventures like this.

    • @peterflowers6428
      @peterflowers6428 2 місяці тому

      👍🙋‍♂️

  • @voornaam3191
    @voornaam3191 3 місяці тому

    Why just a gib? You can NEVER get upwind that way. I would NEVER do it that way. You LIMIT yourself. Being prepared is better. Just saying.

    • @stevenfogerty2110
      @stevenfogerty2110 2 місяці тому

      I agree. It also puts the boat out of balance, thus overworking the autopilot.

    • @JohnBaptist-v7y
      @JohnBaptist-v7y Місяць тому

      @voornaam3191 your a noob

  • @philipgibbons9048
    @philipgibbons9048 3 місяці тому

    Great stuff James. It is impressive how little sleep you can handle!

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 2 місяці тому

      @@philipgibbons9048 Thanks. I took 15mins “naps” between checks throughout the night however I don’t think any sleep was had!

  • @TonyKeyes
    @TonyKeyes 3 місяці тому

    That's fantastic James. Who cares about professional video productions? The best thing about people like you and Simon is that you get out there and do it. I'll look forward to seeing more episodes. Cheers, Tony

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 3 місяці тому

      @@TonyKeyes Hi Tony, thanks for the support mate. Much appreciated! It was an incredible trip. I hope to do more in the future. Cheers

  • @bradonmccaughey4117
    @bradonmccaughey4117 3 місяці тому

    What naviagtion app are you using?

    • @jamesgow8018
      @jamesgow8018 3 місяці тому

      @@bradonmccaughey4117 Navionics

  • @bonobonorman9658
    @bonobonorman9658 2 роки тому

    Nice place I know, bit who wants to destroy a famous good name? If any of the Fraser Island "claim owners" are genuine "Fair Dinkum" they obviously first change and use their own "Black Fella Names" instead of brandishing their "Culturally Expropriated" English "kustum" names! But no, they won't, instead they rather see everyone else being forced to see a change to a traditional and beautiful sounding name for this great sand island, Fraser Island! Are they hypocrites? Go figure.... Sadly this fake "renaming" i.e. Orwellian "newspeak" is a shamelessly made-up lie. Don't be stupid, the "new" sand island name (I will not speak), is a modern fabrication that has never been known or used before. No documentation, no verification, true memories or historic facts are provided because there are none. Don't believe in this opportunistic fabrication! It is another "Black Emu lie" invented to rewrite history for populist political P.C. reasons. This new name is rubbish, never used and I say that like Fraser Island, there are no other true names, only P.C. fantasies and lies! How could they know? We all know that even today many traditionally living "bush babies" do not know their fathers name or have no birth certificates because their "bush mothers" didn't register their birth. FRASER ISLAND is the only known good name of this great sand island and should remain so in memory of shipwrecked Eliza Anne Fraser who survived brutal enslavement and had her compatriots slaughtered by the Badtjalas savages who speared her husband to death in front of her. You have a huge problem to explain the fact that is there for all to see, if you care to look! How can they so suddenly "remember" a geological place-name over an area that just "happens" to be the exact same area as the modern civilized and documented name Fraser Island, when they have no record and memory about it? Look, they do not have any memory of their language, nobody speak or understand their primitive para-language any more because all words and all place names (if any?) are forgotten. Remember, what makes an Italian? Italians speak, sing and eat Italian and so on! Today "we are one" and that is a good thing. It is a common sloppy mistake is to transfer your own cultural expectations on other people that may claim local "knowledge" but there is none, and it never was. You really think they had "Christened" or "given" names passed on during millennia like a set and shared knowledge? Really? They do not even have a local language to speak today. This is really about the "Black Emu" style falsifying and rewriting of past history in the old familiar social Marxist P.C. way, and it will never stop until our heritage is completely obliterated. Then we will all suffer! Capish? See here: ua-cam.com/video/Jcyf5k2MJTc/v-deo.html

  • @geraldiner2527
    @geraldiner2527 7 років тому

    I'm from BBG, ready to whip you guys XD