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Guy Hall
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In the wake of Hans
Dinghy cruising on the west coast of Norway, near Bergen. This was supposed to be a @DinghyCruisingAssociation rally, but in the end travels for many were made complicated by flooding caused by storm Hans, so I sailed alone.
I sail Svale, a @Waterlust sailing canoe, designed by @ChesapeakeLightCraftBoats .
This is also ´Slow UA-cam´ - expect long shots of the world going by, I have edited for what I like to see and not to cater for those with short attention spans, best enjoyed on a rainy day with a cup of tea!
I sail Svale, a @Waterlust sailing canoe, designed by @ChesapeakeLightCraftBoats .
This is also ´Slow UA-cam´ - expect long shots of the world going by, I have edited for what I like to see and not to cater for those with short attention spans, best enjoyed on a rainy day with a cup of tea!
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DCA Scandinavian rally 2022
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A great weekend sailing on Lymfjorden in Denmark with the Dinghy Cruising Association. This is also my entry for the 2022 DCA video competition. #dinghycruising #smallboats #dinghycruisingassociation @dinghycruisingassociation
DCA Scandinavian meet part 2
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@DinghyCruisingAssociation Un edited footage from Day two (for me) sailing on Lymfjorden with a group from the DCA, here two of us sail back to where I joined the rally, one to continue his holiday afloat and me to get back to my car! Wonderful Downwind dash. I am sailing Svale a waterlust sailing canoe.
DCA Scandinavian meet 2022 part 1
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@DinghyCruisingAssociation This is a dump of all the footage I took on this first Scandinavian Rally of the DCA. I arrived late and met the gang at Sundsøre, in the South East ish part of Lymfjorden. If I am cunning I will edit this a bit and add some maps and whatnot so you can see where we went. The others in the group started from Hjarbæk right in the South Eastern corner, I met them as far ...
Svale on Lymfjorden
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Taken during the first Dinghy Cruising Association Scandinavian rally August 2022. Svale in full flight en route from Virksund to Sundsøre.
Saturday sail
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Here sailing Svale the waterlust sailing canoe, without her outriggers, but with full water ballast in her tanks. As you can see not a great deal of wind, it did pick up later and I was properly sitting out, but I can’t film with my phone and sail at the same time! I will have to sort that out… We sailed south from Hjellestadt, near Bergen on the west coast of Norway.
Sunday sail in the sun!
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Sailing Svale on a sunny day on the west coast of Norway, near Bergen. Svale is a waterlust sailing canoe - here seen fitted with the outrigger kit.
Svale with water ballast
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A sort video of the effect of water ballast on the stability of Svale the waterlust sailing canoe.
Svale borrows Bobbe’s mainsail!
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A test of a waterlust sailing canoe with a reduced rig. Total sail areas about 46 square feet. Not much wind but a much more stable set up than the ‘big rig’
Svale with a tiny sailing rig
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Tried really cutting the rig down on Svale today just to see how things went. A great success actually! Some sailing shots and a bit of me talking about sailing canoes, and their development.
Svale gets outriggers
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#clcboats #sailing #canoe #waterlust #waterlustcanoe Svale the waterlust sailing canoe gets its first outing with its outrigger kit! A wonderful addition to the boat. Not shown was in the very strongest wind, I sailed sitting on the side deck, and that was wonderful. A bit more righting moment lifted the outrigger out a touch more and we were really flying, great fun. Both boats are clc boats d...
Svale deck fittings and hardware
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A short tour of my deck hardware and a bit of rigging.
I know that bit of water so well!
I’m very much enjoying your videos. All the better for being in a part of Norway close to my heart. You don’t have an instagram account do you?
Hi Charlie, Yes, you can find me on what is I must admit a rather quiet instagram account at @sailing_svale and @escargotdespyrenees
@@guyhall6241 Guy, Many thanks. I’ve followed in both places. We have loads of contacts in common. Thanks for the videos. I most enjoy your style. Best Charlie
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Nice tour. I am enjoying the long format. Like the kayak too, looks fun.
Great, thanks for sharing Guy! Love it ❤
Lovely, inspired me to bring my 12 feet jol and just " wander" arround a bit. When you are in the neighbourhood, Netherlands, Fryslân give a yell. Fair winds to you all
Can I ask what kind od sailing canoe that is and also whether it has a centre board or a lee board? Looks good and seems to sail well.
Hi John, the canoe is a ‘waterlust sailing canoe’ from CLC boats. I built it from a kit that I got from Fyne boat kits in the UK. It has a daggerboard. Great boat - I really enjoy it.
Svale, how did you treat your mast? Did you coat it with epoxy? or did you use something more flexible once hardened, or something like varnish?
I used Deksolje D1 - lots and lots of it. Something over 25 coats. It’s a penetrating oil - I am very happy with it so far.
Guy. I am in the midst of building a waterlust sailing canoe as well. Congratulations on your great job. Question: what is the brand of cleats did you use?
Hi Benedikt, good luck with your build! My horn cleats came from the local hardware store if I remember correctly, and the jammers came from the boat shop nearby - I would need to check the brand but it’s either Ronstan or Harken I think… By the way - do look at the forum on Fyne boat kits - lots of info there from a few waterlust builders!
@@guyhall6241 Guy, Thank you for the advice.
Lovely film - I feel quite relaxed myself now just watching it! 😊
... well, ... the side decks should be so wide that if the canoe capsizes, no water can run into the ship, with wind and waves, it seems, you have no chance of righting the canoe and draining it ... maybe attaching the floats was a better idea after all ... 😁
Looked like excellent sailing; especially the weather!? 👍
The large black boat, what model is that?
Anders, that is a Drascombe lugger. Not so common in Scandinavia but a range of similar boats are popular in the UK. I think they are currently marketed as ‘Devon Luggers’ but not certain on that point.
Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Germany
Thanks Ingo, glad you enjoyed it. Funnily enough we are just back from visiting family in Germany!
This is great!
Great video :-) Sadly, I wasn't able to join the rally this summer and - short on time - chose to circumnavigate Zealand instead.
Thanks, maybe next time! I hope the Zealand trip was a good one.
@@guyhall6241 It definitely was a great learning experience as it was the first time away from the club harbour for more than two days. 20 sailing days in four weeks was a giant leap. Looking forward to rallies in 2023 - Per has already been poking us Danes for local rally proposals 😁
Great presentation, well done :‐) Sail safe! Hello from Poland, Pawel
Wonderful video! I loved the article in the journal, but everyone loves some visual aids now and again…
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :-)
These tiny amas seem to have transformed your boat. Turning hard work and concentration into a relaxing pastime.
Yes indeed! They make such a difference - it’s also now possible to stop and take care of other tasks without worrying if the thing is going to tip over. It’s quite a transformation in the capabilities and opens up a lot of potential with this relatively small craft! A big thank you to Dillon and all at Chesapeake Light Craft for seeing the outrigger project through to fruition.
Now that´s a really good looking boat You have there, Sir!
Thank you! She turned out well - all credit really goes to Dillon at CLC for putting together such a good kit!
@@guyhall6241 I think there are som credit points left for the one who made a boat out of the kit aswell….😊
Beautiful!
Looked like a good trip. Great stuff!
Thanks! It was a super trip. The magic of the early morning start on my second day was worth all the effort to get there ( and get up early)
Nice video, love the camping setup!
Thanks! I have a way to go to match your videos - but I am super happy with Svale as a camp cruising machine. Although that day the camp setup was pretty minimalist- there is plenty of space if I need a proper tent. I have yet to try sleeping aboard, but would love to get it, I know other waterlust sailors who have managed that successfully!
Great event, beautiful sailing and great video! ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it Robert!
Just superb, Guy!
Thanks to you for making the event happen!
Morning Guy, I have bought the plans for the outriggers and wonder if you have any thoughts on what you would do differently second time around? Cheers Rob Blackburn Australia
Hi Rob! Good call - they are a super addition to the boat. Double check you get the two parts of the deck mounting brackets the right way round. (I am talking about the parts that bond to the deck) they are sided… I made two left had ones by accident. Easy to fix but wasted a bit of time! I do know someone who included a layer or two of carbon into the cross beam ‘sandwich’ I don’t know enough about composites to know if that’s a good idea or not! Otherwise make really sure you seal the inside of the hulls really well, as you won’t be getting back in to the extreme ends there once the deck is on. I somehow managed to get a small leak in one of mine and that took a bit of fixing! Enjoy the build - it’s a piece of cake after you have made the main hull!
One other thing - on the cross beam - when you drill the holes (drill-fill-drill) you will drill out the reference mark for the point where the centre of the hole should be. Remember to mark it with a big X so when you have drilled and filled, you can still find where the last hole should go! I didn’t and had to do lots of measuring to get the amas on straight!
Thanks for a lovely film. Was this a UK DCA cruise or are you based in Scandinavia?
Hi! We were mostly coming from Scandinavia, one from Germany. I am working on a proper little film that I hope to have ready for the DCA film competition that will explain where we all came from! Most, but not all, are DCA members.
@@guyhall6241 Thanks Guy. I've put off joining the DCA for many years. It might be time to change that. We have a couple of Solway Dory canoes and are based in Gothenburg.
Next years Scandinavian meet is planned for Bergen, currently thinking June. I can let you know if you want to be kept informed. Where do you sail / paddle most of the time? Much of the Swedish coast looks perfect canoe cruising territory!
@@guyhall6241 Thanks Guy. Bergen sounds exciting. We mostly sail in the Gothenburg archipelago but have been up to Norra Bohuslän and the Dalsland lakes. Sailing time has been lacking a bit recently as we're involved in our local dinghy sailing club, so have to work around regattas and safety boat duties.
Thanks Guy, from a wet Sydney, cheers Paul
That looks like some good fun. How du you rais and lower sails? Best regards from Jarle
Hi Jarle! Svale is rigged with balanced lug sails, the halyards run from blocks at the base of the mast, through a block at the masthead, and a fixed to the yards. You can see the main halyard in the film - on the starboard side of the mast, lead back to the cleat on the side deck. It works well, and I can hoist and lower the sails quite easily when under way as no ropes or sails run inside the mast. I hope that addresses your question! Guy
Thanks for the video. Where in Scandinavia were you sailing? What was the design of the sailing canoe you aboard?
Hi Andy! We were sailing on the Lymfjord- a kind of inland sea. The rally started at Hjarbæk. I joined at Sunsøre. I am sailing a Waterlust sailing canoe from CLC boats, made from a kit provided by Fyne boats in the UK.
Everything looks great! Congratulations and three cheers from Poland!
Thanks Per! And thanks for organising it :-) I will try and do a better job of making a proper ‘video’ once I have everyone else’s footage that I can include as well!
Really good job Guy, thanks! Per
Ah, you live in Sweden?
Norway!
Wonderful having your experiences to share Guy even though I'm thousands of miles away! Please continue!
Look for Svale with a tiny rig!
Well that's intersting. I got home a few weeks ago after a short afternoon of sailing and was very frustrated about her stability in gusty winds, as far like not having fun sailing her anymore in those conditions (which we saly have quite often at our little lake...). Did you test how she behaves while sailing? Are you still able to get close on the wind with this extra ballast?
Yes, I did take her out sailing before doing this test. The ballast did make a difference, but not as much as having outriggers. I agree that gusty winds are not the strong point of this design! I found a deck level seat useful so I could more quickly and easily move inboard when the wind drops suddenly!
@@guyhall6241 thanks for your reply, that might be an idea too. I was also going to test a lighter (maybe carbon) or maybe shorter mast, how big is your little rigg?
@@elltielle I think the small main is about 28 square feet, I borrow it from my kids pram dinghy! I too am thinking of a lighter mast, I have made a few enquiries about getting a carbon mast made but so far no one seems interested in doing the job! I might make a hollow wooden mast as my next improvement. I think a lighter mast and yard would make a huge difference. The outriggers are great but it is more kit to carry around and longer rigging time. I would use them at sea if I was going cruising though.
@@guyhall6241 that's why I don't want to go for outriggers. There are several companies that sell carbon tubing where you can order your desired length, that's where I got my mastparts for the Paperjet. I just reinforce them with an extra layer of carbon fibre where I add screws for hardware. Another method would be a wooden birdsmouth mast with mixed wood, cedar + poplar i.e. for lightness and strength. Did you already try to use the mizzen as main mast? Probably not enough power?
@@elltielle yes - I have tried the mizzen as a mainmast, if there is enough wind it does actually work quite well! I think there is a video of it here…
Well that was a good maiden voyage .nice and calm peaceful sail. I like your quiet talk at the end there ,had to lean in to hear it . Your son had no problem holding the camera and giving you a little commentary. 😊 Hope to see you out on the water this year. I love it when people take me down to the water. thanks a lot 💯👍🛶
ua-cam.com/video/ydwTi8BMamo/v-deo.html hope you don't mind I post a little link to my sailing canoe that I'm using now. after using a bunch of others ,and building several. It's an open boat so a little sketchy but very manly. I got a playlist for the Bay Raid . Sorry not made for kids I'm not polite definitely a vulgar person except for in my comments. I've never left a link before. only been doing YT for a month so if you don't like my post just delete it.
I just have to leave a comment on this video.👍 I guess you got a good idea of what it's like when you feet can't touch the ground and how you'd easily run out of energy just trying to save your stuff. reef soon reef often. Although have you taken into consideration active paddle sailing ? When I'm active paddle sailing no wind ,wave, gust ,or Leviathan can tip my boat over. If the waves keep filling your boat up straddle the deck don't take your feet out of the water. Thanks for reading my comment thanks for posting the video. 😊🛶
That was a beautiful video 👍 you know I really like the trout. I like the look around. Hope it warms up there and you get a chance to get back out on the water. what did they used to do before dry suits do that. You ever watch any koos Winnips Raid Extreme ? Or sail out of a garage ? I think they're both in Norway with you .they're really cool I made a bay raid video series couple weeks ago. choctawhatchee 420 Bay raid a sailing canoe and kayak challenge. Thanks for taking me out on the water I appreciate it. 💯😊👍
Well I appreciate the video .I love messing around with little boats.
Interesting tests, I still need to do these next spring with my Waterlust. What was your conclusion on ballast and air, how much did you put where?
Hi Elltielle! I am still working on the perfect solution. For this test I think I had about 46 kg, of which 30 was in the main/forward storage compartment. Realistically speaking the extra buoyancy I had in was not usefully attached, so didn't have any effect. The weight distribution while sailing was not great, I felt the boat was too nose heavy like this, but the total weight wasn't far off. The last time I went sailing I had 34 kg on board, with just 10 kg in the main storage and 24 just aft of the dagger board case in two water containers, one on each side. This felt fine for sailing, but I didn't do a capsize test. My current 'next plan' is to try and use the two storage compartments either side of the mirage drive box as water ballast tanks. For that I need to sort a pump system of some kind, but I think the location and size is probably about right. Reading through the books written in the late 1800's once people moved on from the 'Rob Roy' type canoes, they quickly started adding quite a lot of ballast to them (at least in the UK - I think things may have developed differently in the US). I did use the hull as a paddling canoe during the summer with great success, and we filled it completely full of gear and kids, no idea how much weight we had on board, but me 2 kids and the forwards and aft storage full, and it worked really well, so the hull can certainly support a big load. For buoyancy, I currently have these four fenders tied tightly to fittings that I screwed into the shear clamp, so they are right up inside, under the deck, but I am not sure really how useful they are, as I have not done a capsize test since making that change from what you see in this video. Good luck with your tests! I know Dillon is working on some outriggers for the design, so it will be interesting to see where that goes. check out the Forum on Fyne boat kits, there are a few of us there discussing these details! G
@@guyhall6241 sorry just got to jump in. I love your long reply. I leave long comments hope you don't mind . have you ever capsized in open water yet ? and do you know what the conditions are when you capsize ? "rough" . the capsize test in the video. those conditions is purely to see if it will sink straight to the bottom. And testing where your feet can't touch the bottom is radically different, from standing there and self-supporting yourself. everybody believes they can do it until it happens ,and you're never ready. We sailed around the world without outriggers. Ballast is the only way to go, unless you're already using a boat trailer. And put an outboard on it. I sail my canoe in Open water. I live on the coast of Florida. After watching your capsized test I'd bring a waterproof cell phone. Two sand bags will fix all your problems in that canoe. 100 lbs of glued to the floor movable ballast. I hope you didn't find anything I said rude. I will tell you my friend went over last weekend in a 15 ft Grumman aluminum sailing canoe and a 32sqf lug .couldn't self rescue had to be saved by friendly boaters .and when he got back to the beach he canceled our trip, and went home. Ran out of energy trying to save his stuff. choices have to be made when you capsize. I haven't watched any of the other videos and I'm busy commenting to you on here so if you don't mind I'm going to watch a few and comment.
@@Jarrod_D Hi Jarrod! great to see others with interest in messing about in small boats. Yes, I have capsized in open water, and got back in and emptied out all fine. During that experience I did have some extra water ballast on board that helped a lot. I am currently working on some outriggers (a new kit from CLC - the kit's designers). There are others in the UK who have reduced the rig size, and also a steel centreboard, which added something like 20kg of ballast in just the right place! He says it's transformed the boat.
@@guyhall6241 well thank you for the reply I appreciate it. 😊
Really good test and mostly good camera work. Well done to the kids. This design has surprisingly good stability and doesn't want to turn turtle. I would not add a metal centre plate, as one of the main advantages of canoes is the low transport weight. Adding some water bottles and fastening them down seems a good solution. I don't see what the point of the fender under the boat was. All in all, seems like a good, safe boat. I will have to view some videos of her sailing.