Sailing a bit overpowered here hoping to finish the passage without having to put another reef in. Then the wind piped up a notch to 35+kts requiring the 2nd reef and was still a tad overpowered. It took all my weight to haul the staysail down by the luff at the harbor entrance! ...and the engine at full throttle barely pushed the boat upwind into the harbor.
Nice footage of the great Gitchi-manitou. I've seen you moored at Red Rock in the past. Coincidentally we sail Neverland, a C&C29 out of Thunder Bay. All the best to you in 2024 and see you on the water!
I would recommend clipping into the headstay up on the 'sprit, and with a short tether if you've got one. The fall factor from that high up could break your back, or if you don't get hurt in the fall, you've got nothing to climb back aboard with and would just be dragging in the water. Also, in big waves, you've got possibly more risk of being thrown off *upwards*, not over the side, just be aware of that.
Yeah, me too, but I wasn't too worried. There was only one scoop of water in the dinghy by the end of that all day passage, which is typical for that kind of passage. She has followed Neverland around like Tinkerbell in all kinds of conditions over the past 20 years and has always been well behaved (unlike that other Tinkerbell). It's a 45 year old Dyer Dhow that brilliantly fulfills the 3 classic design requirements for a tender-rows, tows and stows well, especially the towing. Designed by Phillip Rhodes and Charles Wittholz for the then revolutionary, strong and lightweight fiberglass construction. It also sails well (they're famous frostbiters) , is very stable with a 650lb capacity and can carry an outboard motor.
Thanks for the comment. The mission on this day was to make it to the next harbor before dark ; ) The wind vane is a Cape Horn installed about 15 years ago.
Yup, it was on the verge, but still charging along nicely and making good way to weather. The W32, as with many traditional designs, sails better to windward with the rail down. And it is especially true with the W32, as its bluff bow has a finer presentation to waves when heeled well over. I had to put in a 2nd reef when it started gusting to 40kts later. So, was still on the verge, yet still sailing along nicely. When single handing , conserving the crew's energy factors into how and when sail changes occur, and then sometimes you find you just have a lazy crew.
True, on the edge, but sailing just fine, not luffing or spilling wind. The boat is balanced and sailing herself. Sometimes it’s the nature of single-handed sailing to conserve your energy and wait to see what the wind will do. If you look closely, there’s a reef already tucked in. A 2nd was added after filming when the wind piped up. To clarify, older full keel designs sail much differently than modern fin-keel/spade rudder/flat-bottomed hulls that have to sail upright to stay in control. Many older full Keel designs with overhangs sail faster with the rail down. Additionally, a bluff bowed W32 sails better to windward with the rail down as it presents a finer entry that parts waves with the hollow at the waterline. I suspect it’s one of the secrets to Billy Atkin’s “Atkinized” hull shapes. NGH did it too.
@ridesthewind7551 I don't think you were sailing 'just fine' the vessel was over pressed and it was all a bit inefficient really. Glad you put in another reef. When you sail single handed it is best to sail with a few percent in hand
Tom Petty's "sappy?" song of farewell to a lover, or maybe a song to himself, " you belong on a boat out at sea" and "sail away to kill off the hours" and find happiness and freedom is nicely juxtaposed with this sailing video far from a relaxed and dreamy ride one imagines when picturing "sailing away from it all". It all comes with you. While this was filmed during a long and exhilarating day of sailing, it was also a grueling solo effort in building winds. Fortunately no trouble, but maybe some worries. Anything can happen, at anytime and you have to be prepared to deal with it. I had to tuck in another reef later as the winds built to over 35kts. A memorable passage! Besides, I really love the Jenny's harmonies and how they soar above the wind ;) And the banjo doesn't suck in a blow either.
@@ridesthewind7551 Well, there you have it I guess. A love song. Anyway, I didn't mean to strike a nerve. I enjoyed your video. But in my opinion, the actual sounds aboard the vessel are much more enjoyable to hear than any music. Nice thing is, I can always watch on MUTE. And more often than not, I do. Guess its a sign of my old age creeping in....
+ 1 on the music for me. And in conditions like that, mostly you just hear the wind (after all the loose clunking stuff inside is found!). Just enough of the wind and wave sounds for me in this video.
Absolutely beautiful! Soul soothing.
Great video! What a sail! Perfect song !
Awesome close-hauled, heeled over. Will always watch a WS32'. Refitting one now and hope to have it splashed down this year.
Sailing a bit overpowered here hoping to finish the passage without having to put another reef in. Then the wind piped up a notch to 35+kts requiring the 2nd reef and was still a tad overpowered. It took all my weight to haul the staysail down by the luff at the harbor entrance! ...and the engine at full throttle barely pushed the boat upwind into the harbor.
Such a big craft yet still 32'. I'd love one of these.
got choked up watching this.........the song ...the boat......
Nice footage of the great Gitchi-manitou. I've seen you moored at Red Rock in the past. Coincidentally we sail Neverland, a C&C29 out of Thunder Bay. All the best to you in 2024 and see you on the water!
Yes! And we have sailed past each other more than once near Shaganash Is. See you next year.
I would recommend clipping into the headstay up on the 'sprit, and with a short tether if you've got one. The fall factor from that high up could break your back, or if you don't get hurt in the fall, you've got nothing to climb back aboard with and would just be dragging in the water. Also, in big waves, you've got possibly more risk of being thrown off *upwards*, not over the side, just be aware of that.
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Westsail kicking up her heals. Must be blowing .
Thanks for showing sailing. Not eating in restaurants.
Wouldn’t have it any other way!!!!⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️
A beautiful boat you have there. I'd feel a little more at ease with the dinghy up on deck rather than being towed in those conditions.
Yeah, me too, but I wasn't too worried. There was only one scoop of water in the dinghy by the end of that all day passage, which is typical for that kind of passage.
She has followed Neverland around like Tinkerbell in all kinds of conditions over the past 20 years and has always been well behaved (unlike that other Tinkerbell).
It's a 45 year old Dyer Dhow that brilliantly fulfills the 3 classic design requirements for a tender-rows, tows and stows well, especially the towing. Designed by Phillip Rhodes and Charles Wittholz for the then revolutionary, strong and lightweight fiberglass construction.
It also sails well (they're famous frostbiters) , is very stable with a 650lb capacity and can carry an outboard motor.
Great video! What camera(s) are you using?
Sir, I've watched 3 of your videos. You have a personal relationship with your boat. Wind vane steering? She tracks like a boat on a mission.
Thanks for the comment. The mission on this day was to make it to the next harbor before dark ; )
The wind vane is a Cape Horn installed about 15 years ago.
Fantastic!! What filming kit are you using?
I used the Insta 360 one X on a 5' telescoping stick for this video
Thanks!
@@ridesthewind7551
Come about!
La zampognia non vedo
looks like too much sail up
Yup, it was on the verge, but still charging along nicely and making good way to weather.
The W32, as with many traditional designs, sails better to windward with the rail down. And it is especially true with the W32, as its bluff bow has a finer presentation to waves when heeled well over.
I had to put in a 2nd reef when it started gusting to 40kts later. So, was still on the verge, yet still sailing along nicely.
When single handing , conserving the crew's energy factors into how and when sail changes occur, and then sometimes you find you just have a lazy crew.
Awesome. You know your boat.
You have too much sail up. You would sail just as fast and not on your ear if you put a reef in
True, on the edge, but sailing just fine, not luffing or spilling wind. The boat is balanced and sailing herself. Sometimes it’s the nature of single-handed sailing to conserve your energy and wait to see what the wind will do. If you look closely, there’s a reef already tucked in. A 2nd was added after filming when the wind piped up.
To clarify, older full keel designs sail much differently than modern fin-keel/spade rudder/flat-bottomed hulls that have to sail upright to stay in control. Many older full Keel designs with overhangs sail faster with the rail down. Additionally, a bluff bowed W32 sails better to windward with the rail down as it presents a finer entry that parts waves with the hollow at the waterline. I suspect it’s one of the secrets to Billy Atkin’s “Atkinized” hull shapes. NGH did it too.
@ridesthewind7551 I don't think you were sailing 'just fine' the vessel was over pressed and it was all a bit inefficient really. Glad you put in another reef. When you sail single handed it is best to sail with a few percent in hand
Better without sappy music totally unrelated to the video. My opinion.
Tom Petty's "sappy?" song of farewell to a lover, or maybe a song to himself, " you belong on a boat out at sea" and "sail away to kill off the hours" and find happiness and freedom is nicely juxtaposed with this sailing video far from a relaxed and dreamy ride one imagines when picturing "sailing away from it all". It all comes with you. While this was filmed during a long and exhilarating day of sailing, it was also a grueling solo effort in building winds. Fortunately no trouble, but maybe some worries. Anything can happen, at anytime and you have to be prepared to deal with it. I had to tuck in another reef later as the winds built to over 35kts. A memorable passage!
Besides, I really love the Jenny's harmonies and how they soar above the wind ;) And the banjo doesn't suck in a blow either.
@@ridesthewind7551 Well, there you have it I guess. A love song. Anyway, I didn't mean to strike a nerve. I enjoyed your video. But in my opinion, the actual sounds aboard the vessel are much more enjoyable to hear than any music. Nice thing is, I can always watch on MUTE. And more often than not, I do. Guess its a sign of my old age creeping in....
I watched on mute also. Music was unnecessary.
+ 1 on the music for me. And in conditions like that, mostly you just hear the wind (after all the loose clunking stuff inside is found!). Just enough of the wind and wave sounds for me in this video.