I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my login password. I love any tips you can give me
@August Kendrick i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
Hi Alan, I was amazed and excited to see my old boat Hull #241when I came across your video. Wave Rover formally named Dixie Rose spent most of her life sailing Lake Ontario and Lake Huron. Had some great times sailing the north channel and other places on the lakes! I missed the boat so much when I sold it that I bought another contessa 26. It looks like the vinyl wrap is holding up relatively well. If you would like more history and some stories of adventure had on the boat please keep in touch. I look forward to following you and Wave Rover on this intrepid voyage!
I'm 25 years old and have dreamt of the ocean my entire life. I recently moved to the great lakes area of Ontario and look forward to getting out this summer for the first time, with my ultimate goal being to one day solo cruise just like yourself. It's inspiring to see your adventures in Wave Rover and I hope to one day get a taste of the open ocean as well. Thank you for the in-depth videos making the topic approachable for a total novice
I crossed over my mountaineering gear, harness and jumars. Your set up is great when specific climbing gear is not available. You nailed it. the Swiss seat lingers in my former military experience as well.
You are cool very calm very organized very capable and looking at your videos very neat, nothing laying around in your boat, you are for sure a very acomplished sailor. Your wife must feel very safe and secure with you around. Regards from RSA
I enjoyed seeing how to ties a proper harness...... I've used factory made harnesses since the '60's (available for as little as $20) Mountaineering ascenders are inexpensive on Amazon, and if you are cheap, the Prusik knot does the same thing for pennies...... I still use the rope over the shoulder and across the back for a brake rappelling, so I'm a bit old fashioned.... many ways to skin a cat!
Nice, I found a "Topclimber" used on ebay so bought that, works on exactly the same principle. Having used it a few times now I'm OK with it but first time was a nightmare, I was trying way too hard. Now I take my time more and just go up maybe a foot each time, it's a great way to get up safely on your own...
Yes, I have used similar rigs doing vertical work myself. Properly sized 2" webbing strap loops can be used instead of cam blocks and for a sling as well. If you toss a strap loop around the rope and feed it through itself and hang your weight onto it it locks onto the rope just as a cam block does, when you release your weight you can slide the webbing up the rope or down easily.
Prussic knot, I think it's called, when you "toss a strap loop around the rope and feed it through itself." I was thinking the same thing, way cheaper than buying all that hardware.
Ascenders and prussic as back up when I climb rope. Do these rock climbing tools not work in salt enviroment? My toes curl when I watch most sailing guys climb masts solo. So many bombproof ways in climbing.
Islamic Space Program. I just re roofed a house it was all prussick knots. I have not used prussik knots in a long term marine environment. Thank you for the heads up
When I brought this ship I had to climb the mast this way to replace the halyard. Now it is easy though as my main and fore halyards are 4 and 5 part systems, and run outside the mast, so effectively I only have to haul myself with about 20kg of force to get up the mast now. A Belgian guy near me has also changed his halyard seeing this (but on a bermudan sloop) to also run outside the mast in a multipart system for the same reasons. It is also useful if you need to haul heavy gear about while at anchor. Originally I only had a climbing harness, but I since built my own bosun's chair as my masts are wooden, so I need to spend long periods aloft for maintenance. Anyway, I think the benefits of this are huge for a solo sailor, so I thought I would mention it. Though if you are an average person you only really need a 2 or three part halyard to be able to comfortably haul your own weight. Mine are more than that as they need to haul the entire sail against the friction of the the junk-rig sails rigging. The main disadvantage is that you must haul more rope for each extra part, and the cost of the ropes and blocks are not insignificant.
If I ever get stranded on a desert island or am chosen as a contestant for the 'Survivor' show. . . I'd pick you as my partner. After your sailing voyage around the world--are you planning to tackle Mount Everest next? Very informative video, Alan. Darryl
Who is this guy!? :) I learn something every 30 seconds. Could you use some prusik knots instead of the clamps I wonder? Is the climbing rope part of existing rigging?
Hello Alan, Excellent tutorial, enjoyed very much. I see there are now some commercials at the beginning of your videos, I'm hoping this is benefiting you somewhat.
Nice climbing setup. Have you considered folding mast steps, at least two, about 4' from the mast head? Good luck on your "little voyage" to Panama. 👍⛵
Great video, as are the rest of your's that I have watched so far . Just a thought for your future comfort . I was a scout who learned a variation of the swiss seat which i found the most comfortable using 1¹/4" webbed straps . Probably a little easier on the cheeks if you have to hang out for a while . Also I always teach it followed by a disclamer after witnessing a scout almost lose one of his precious family jewels because he didnt want to tie it tight 😂😂😂
For anyone’s info, this is called North panic rope grab (made in Canada) and probably similar made in other countries usually called rope grab (used not only in boating but also in construction). Not as cheap as stated here, look example here www.grainger.ca/en/product/ROPE-GRAB-BASIC-W-PANIC-LOCK/p/NONFP541
Have used that rig to exit a few helicopers (insertions.. 50+_ years ago); not exactly the same as you describe, but all the same knots and functiuons and essentially the same... easy to tie, nothing very exotic and always works...
Another stellar educational video. I bet that gives your legs a good workout. And what is the name of that piece of hardware you used? I’ve started reading the Pardey’s books. Are you familiar with Lin & Larry?
@@RoversAdventure What's the hardware piece called to hold the lines. And do you use a dedicated line tied to the mashed to climb on as opposed to a halyard?
Looks like it works great but it looks like a one rope system with no backup. Why not attach one of the climbing cams to a second rope? Or maybe the question is, with a self climbing rig like this do you need a backup like you would if someone was hoisting you with a winch?
Alan have you ever had to climb the mast when out to sea also do you secure the free end of the climb rope to make it easier when pulling the cam up? Will you be able to climb the mast without stays in the same fashion?
It could be a jib, spinnaker, or main halyard. Possibly a topping lift for a whisker pole. Given that it's 5/8", I would guess a halyard. V nice instructional video!
Maybe it is me - living in landlocked country, but I have a question ? How You get and fasten the climbing rope on top of the mast - before climbing ???
Thanks, thats way better and smarter than a store bought rig
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@August Kendrick i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
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Hi Alan, I was amazed and excited to see my old boat Hull #241when I came across your video. Wave Rover formally named Dixie Rose spent most of her life sailing Lake Ontario and Lake Huron. Had some great times sailing the north channel and other places on the lakes! I missed the boat so much when I sold it that I bought another contessa 26. It looks like the vinyl wrap is holding up relatively well. If you would like more history and some stories of adventure had on the boat please keep in touch. I look forward to following you and Wave Rover on this intrepid voyage!
Must be wicked to see your old boat be the star of an Atlantic cross. Cheers from Saginaw bay, Lake Huron.
I just saw this comment. Thank you belatedly. She served me well my friend. Built like a tank!
I'm 25 years old and have dreamt of the ocean my entire life. I recently moved to the great lakes area of Ontario and look forward to getting out this summer for the first time, with my ultimate goal being to one day solo cruise just like yourself. It's inspiring to see your adventures in Wave Rover and I hope to one day get a taste of the open ocean as well. Thank you for the in-depth videos making the topic approachable for a total novice
Good luck. With passion you will find a way to be going solo across oceans before you know it
Keeping everything small and simple has been the easiest way to get going. I'd recommend reading the books by Lin and Larry Pardy
I crossed over my mountaineering gear, harness and jumars. Your set up is great when specific climbing gear is not available. You nailed it. the Swiss seat lingers in my former military experience as well.
The number of former Military Personnel that have commented about the swiss seat is impressive. Thanks for watching and the comment.
You are cool very calm very organized very capable and looking at your videos very neat, nothing laying around in your boat, you are for sure a very acomplished sailor. Your wife must feel very safe and secure with you around.
Regards from RSA
I enjoyed seeing how to ties a proper harness...... I've used factory made harnesses since the '60's (available for as little as $20) Mountaineering ascenders are inexpensive on Amazon, and if you are cheap, the Prusik knot does the same thing for pennies...... I still use the rope over the shoulder and across the back for a brake rappelling, so I'm a bit old fashioned.... many ways to skin a cat!
excellent piece of kit well thought out. i would have liked more detail on the re rigging cheers tony
Next time
That is so clever. Amazing what you can do with just a piece of rope. 👏🏻
Really great instructional for a DIY climbing system. Thank you.
Thank you for such an informative video. I love your series.
Good on ya mate, that was interesting I was wondered how that worked.
Great video and explanation. I will have to look for those locking cam that you are using.
You’re brilliant, great video many thanks
Nice, I found a "Topclimber" used on ebay so bought that, works on exactly the same principle. Having used it a few times now I'm OK with it but first time was a nightmare, I was trying way too hard. Now I take my time more and just go up maybe a foot each time, it's a great way to get up safely on your own...
Yes, I have used similar rigs doing vertical work myself. Properly sized 2" webbing strap loops can be used instead of cam blocks and for a sling as well. If you toss a strap loop around the rope and feed it through itself and hang your weight onto it it locks onto the rope just as a cam block does, when you release your weight you can slide the webbing up the rope or down easily.
Prussic knot, I think it's called, when you "toss a strap loop around the rope and feed it through itself." I was thinking the same thing, way cheaper than buying all that hardware.
Thanks so much. Very interesting. Cheers.
You can do the same using prussic knots. Not as safe but still safe if you pay attention. Good video thanks
Ascenders and prussic as back up when I climb rope. Do these rock climbing tools not work in salt enviroment? My toes curl when I watch most sailing guys climb masts solo. So many bombproof ways in climbing.
Islamic Space Program. I just re roofed a house it was all prussick knots. I have not used prussik knots in a long term marine environment. Thank you for the heads up
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
When I brought this ship I had to climb the mast this way to replace the halyard. Now it is easy though as my main and fore halyards are 4 and 5 part systems, and run outside the mast, so effectively I only have to haul myself with about 20kg of force to get up the mast now. A Belgian guy near me has also changed his halyard seeing this (but on a bermudan sloop) to also run outside the mast in a multipart system for the same reasons. It is also useful if you need to haul heavy gear about while at anchor.
Originally I only had a climbing harness, but I since built my own bosun's chair as my masts are wooden, so I need to spend long periods aloft for maintenance.
Anyway, I think the benefits of this are huge for a solo sailor, so I thought I would mention it. Though if you are an average person you only really need a 2 or three part halyard to be able to comfortably haul your own weight. Mine are more than that as they need to haul the entire sail against the friction of the the junk-rig sails rigging.
The main disadvantage is that you must haul more rope for each extra part, and the cost of the ropes and blocks are not insignificant.
So very ingenious!!
prussic knots will work better than those clam cleats or better still use any climbing ascender. I also use a grigri which makes the descent a breeze.
If I ever get stranded on a desert island or am chosen as a contestant for the 'Survivor' show. . . I'd pick you as my partner. After your sailing voyage around the world--are you
planning to tackle Mount Everest next? Very informative video, Alan.
Darryl
Who is this guy!? :) I learn something every 30 seconds. Could you use some prusik knots instead of the clamps I wonder? Is the climbing rope part of existing rigging?
He hoist the rope up with winch
well done, very cleaver.
Hello Alan, Excellent tutorial, enjoyed very much. I see there are now some commercials at the beginning of your videos, I'm hoping this is benefiting you somewhat.
Nice climbing setup. Have you considered folding mast steps, at least two, about 4' from the mast head? Good luck on your "little voyage" to Panama. 👍⛵
Looks straightforward but my big concern is that I'm 270 lbs
Thank you!
Great video, as are the rest of your's that I have watched so far . Just a thought for your future comfort . I was a scout who learned a variation of the swiss seat which i found the most comfortable using 1¹/4" webbed straps . Probably a little easier on the cheeks if you have to hang out for a while . Also I always teach it followed by a disclamer after witnessing a scout almost lose one of his precious family jewels because he didnt want to tie it tight 😂😂😂
Yea you want to keep everything in the proper place when using a Swiss seat, but rest assured you will know if it's not!!!!! 🤣😂🤣🍻
For anyone’s info, this is called North panic rope grab (made in Canada) and probably similar made in other countries usually called rope grab (used not only in boating but also in construction). Not as cheap as stated here, look example here www.grainger.ca/en/product/ROPE-GRAB-BASIC-W-PANIC-LOCK/p/NONFP541
Hi Alan,
LOL im in Egypt wearing the identical Tshirt!
Mine is with compliments of Mr Allan Dale
@@RoversAdventure The technicians sent me one....
@@RoversAdventure by the way, great video! So many people love watching this kind of thing that we learned a long time ago...
Thank you, I learned something useful today because of your video. What kind of sewing thread did you use to make that car belts lifting thing?
Have used that rig to exit a few helicopers (insertions.. 50+_ years ago); not exactly the same as you describe, but all the same knots and functiuons and essentially the same... easy to tie, nothing very exotic and always works...
I repelled out of a Twin Huey a few times 40 years ago with this rig. We called it a Swiss seat for some reason.
cool stuff
Another stellar educational video. I bet that gives your legs a good workout. And what is the name of that piece of hardware you used? I’ve started reading the Pardey’s books. Are you familiar with Lin & Larry?
They inspired me over 30yrs ago
@@RoversAdventure What's the hardware piece called to hold the lines. And do you use a dedicated line tied to the mashed to climb on as opposed to a halyard?
They are called North panic rope grabs. I use a dedicated rope attached to both halyards
Looks like it works great but it looks like a one rope system with no backup. Why not attach one of the climbing cams to a second rope? Or maybe the question is, with a self climbing rig like this do you need a backup like you would if someone was hoisting you with a winch?
The climbing rope is hoisted by both of my halyards using bowlines
You are still depending on only one rope and one knot. I would use both the halyards for safety. A cam on each one .
In Rock climbing you trust your rope.. it's a lot bigger than the shoe lace that can hold your weight.
Very true
Instead of the two mechanical climbing devices, you can also use two prusik knots, used bij climbers. The ultimate poor man's DIY solution ;)
You don't say how you got the 5/8 line up there in the first place, that would be larger than any halyards on a boat that size, how'd ya do it mate?
Tied the 5/8's line to both halyards (for safety) with a bowline and pulled the 5/8's up to the mast head.
Alan have you ever had to climb the mast when out to sea also do you secure the free end of the climb rope to make it easier when pulling the cam up? Will you be able to climb the mast without stays in the same fashion?
Never climbed the mast at sea but it's on my bucket list. Looking forward to doing it on my new junk rig at some point.
I’m really enjoying going back and watching all of your videos. Thank you for taking the time to document your travels👍
Looks painful in a very sensitive area. I use a top climber. Same basic principle but has a place to sit.
The line you are using to climb the mast, is it used for anything else? Like a jib halyard? If not, how do you attach it to the mast? Fair winds!
It could be a jib, spinnaker, or main halyard. Possibly a topping lift for a whisker pole. Given that it's 5/8", I would guess a halyard. V nice instructional video!
The climbing rope is being hoisted by my 2 halyards
@@RoversAdventure do you tie off your climbing rope to the bottom of the mast or do you let it swing free?
@@guyfox68 I let it swing. The higher up you get, the more weight on the rope and the easier it gets.
@@RoversAdventure would you know the proper name of the cleats or a link to where you can purchase them....thanks....
Maybe it is me - living in landlocked country, but I have a question ? How You get and fasten the climbing rope on top of the mast - before climbing ???
The ropes (halyards) that hoist the sail are always in place. I attach the climbing rope to the halyards
@@RoversAdventure Thank You for explanation
Very well then...
Triying to set this up to. The 1/2 inch you go up the mast, thats your halyard? Thats pretty big for a halyard
Use your halyards to hoist the 1/2 " rope. I tie it off to both halyards with bowlines for safety.
@@RoversAdventure perfect, two halyards up with a bowline to them!
build your swiss seat out of flat webbing, more comfortable for sure.
That's how I climb about everything
Can you give some examples of why you need to climb the mast?
In this case, I was changing the standing rigging. Commonly, sailors will climb the mast to retrieve halyards, inspect rigging, and to see shoals.
how long can you sit in that harness when working up the mast? looks rather uncomfortable?
you stand in the straps, so you are standing
You can sit and stand for hours if the harness is done property.
So there is no second safety line?
The climbing rope is attached to 2 independent halyards for safety.
@@RoversAdventure I may miss it while watching your video. Thank you for your efforts, like them very much.
What’s the size of the boat?
26 feet
What? You can't open 'em both up and slide right down? Argh!!!