Navigating NARROW Inland Waterways with Our Sailing Ship Conversion Project!

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  • @FlyingConey
    @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +8

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    • @kirbygulbrandsen4507
      @kirbygulbrandsen4507 6 місяців тому

      What is the lifespan of one of those power stations? Also do you charge the vessel batteries with solar power? Just Wondering ! Safety is no Accident !

  • @NivlacXocliw
    @NivlacXocliw 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm actually not much of a sailor, but I could be quite happy with my deck chair positioned just right so I could watch all those boats going by. Thanks for the dream.

  • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
    @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 6 місяців тому +4

    😎... Best thing ever on a rainy day ...a boating "busmans holliday."
    Nice to hear from the guys before leaving.
    Good luck with your next steps.

  • @andrelam9898
    @andrelam9898 6 місяців тому +1

    For those not from the Netherlands, Den Helder is the northern most point in the province of North Holland and is home to the a major Naval base. You showed a few brief video clips of the Navy museum. We didn't have time for that one last time, but we did visit the National Lifeboat Museum. If you get back to Den Helder, I can highly recommend that museum as well.

  • @RKrab
    @RKrab 6 місяців тому

    Your back in Urk. Saw today the flying coney berthed at Metz shipyard

  • @jonathanworthing6278
    @jonathanworthing6278 6 місяців тому +3

    It’s turning into a nice ship see a big difference already.

  • @oldshad65
    @oldshad65 6 місяців тому +4

    really like Daniel's model for teaching crew line management when departing the wharf. it could have been done verbally but seeing the model, then doing it, should allow the crew to retain that skill for the future

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +1

      Moving Flying Coney does mean maneuvering with the help of lines. Until we have a rig that's the most interesting things when it comes to sailing the boat. But it's fun to think about solution and also to think about what can be done better next time.

  • @MultiPosaune
    @MultiPosaune 6 місяців тому +4

    The freighter you passed 'on the wrong side' had the blue sign. That means it follows the 'wrong bank'. Mainly used on rivers during currents.

    • @barendgarvelink
      @barendgarvelink 6 місяців тому +1

      Yep, signals intent to pass starboard-on-starboard.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      The barge was okay. But someone contacted me on the radio exactly when we were under the bridge. We do have right of way in front of most other pleasure craft since we're above 20 meters. Not many skippers of the smaller boats know that. We do have to contact locks and bridges before we pass for the same reason. But that's a rule that the lock keepers don't like.

  • @dennisdatu6464
    @dennisdatu6464 6 місяців тому +3

    I really do think the banjo and fiddle sound track suit your videos. Thank you for another enjoyable video. ❤

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Thank you very much. Music choice isn't easy and it's alway reassuring to hear positive feedback.

  • @kirbygulbrandsen4507
    @kirbygulbrandsen4507 6 місяців тому +3

    I like the fact that you plan your very moves, coming up with a game plan. Some people fly by the seat of their pants with absolutely no planning. A good Captain, that does make. You guys with the help of a good crew will succeed. I have no doubt that your dream will come true. Go with God ! Always watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅

  • @JaroslavP
    @JaroslavP 6 місяців тому +3

    Wonderful time for you all, and for me to watch this! Thank you so much.

  • @MrJerobona
    @MrJerobona 6 місяців тому +3

    WoW! That was a nice trip! Congratulations!

  • @errolfoster1101
    @errolfoster1101 6 місяців тому +1

    I miss my days on the water your videos let me live them again through your adventures

  • @manny380sl
    @manny380sl 6 місяців тому +1

    thank you for sharing this great video of flying coney under full power the waterways and beautiful holland country side

  • @chantedefelepe
    @chantedefelepe 6 місяців тому +3

    Well I have to give it to you all I never thought that old rust bucket would be on the water 💦 again so congratulations 🥂

  • @keokigray4199
    @keokigray4199 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for a wonderful distraction from a sad time in my country. It was refreshing to travel with you.

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols147 6 місяців тому +1

    Daniel, your the proud owner of such a Historic schooner. We are so Happy for you both, making such a lovely couple adds to our enthusiasm. Having been employed in our US Merchant Marine service, I had the opportunity while working on a Heavy Lift ship, to visit Holland. VanOman industries charter this strong Texan and we carried used equipment all over the world. Enjoy your new berth and wishing you an Barbara great success, she's one of a kind.

  • @homebrewer7
    @homebrewer7 6 місяців тому

    Thank you. I am enjoying your voyages. Greeting from Indianapolis Indiana, USA 🇺🇸. I am an old 88 year old man .

  • @gobic1319
    @gobic1319 6 місяців тому +3

    I loved the video. What an adventure through such amazing scenery. The camera work, editing and music were perfect!12:15

  • @bburvik
    @bburvik 6 місяців тому +2

    Another super nice video. The experience at the Lemmer lock is very recognizable (bin there done that). and with every trip with the boat you learn something new and build up experience. I also met you in real life and you are two really fantastic and positive people. The ship is really worth restoring and you are already well on your way to turning it into a beautiful sailing ship. Good luck and we will continue to follow you with great pleasure. Greetings from Urk (UK317)

  • @whitneylake2107
    @whitneylake2107 6 місяців тому +2

    May your adventures continue ! Best wishes from (landlocked) Montana !

  • @edgeveg
    @edgeveg 6 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic. So glad you got to take Flying Coney on a trip. Can't wait to see what you get into next

  • @ozenfant_ozn
    @ozenfant_ozn 6 місяців тому +1

    looking forwar to the next episode, can't wait!

  • @dustoff1472
    @dustoff1472 6 місяців тому +2

    Looking good. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 5 місяців тому

    Well from watching your channel from the beginning Daniel I thought at first you both were in over your heads but I'm happy to say that I was sorely wrong. I'm enjoying watching you navigate so proudly through the Netherland locks. BTW I was just wondering are you gong to restore the boats interior of a more antique look or are yous going with a more modern look? I personally think restoring her with an antique interior would make her look more elegant and suited to her erra than having a modern looking interior.

  • @Tscaperock
    @Tscaperock 6 місяців тому

    Looking forward to seeing you refinish the wheel and wheelhouse sometime!

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      The next episode will be about continuing the work on the wheelhouse. Maybe we mange to get it out tomorrow but more likely next Friday.

  • @mikef.1000
    @mikef.1000 6 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like the lock keeper maybe could have used the radio to communicate...
    But great that you got through his little kingdom without too much more trouble :-D

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      I really don't get it why professionals like the lock keeper are always in a hurry and cause unnecessary stress. We're still in the learning phase and it's difficult enough without somebody shouting at you to hurry up. But we managed the situations well and each time we move the boat it's getting better.

    • @j.d.1438
      @j.d.1438 6 місяців тому

      The lock keeper is not only responsible for the boat traffic but also for the road traffic. If the road is important for access to the area behind it might give problems to emergency organizations, like ambulance or fire fighters,. Besides that :a nice video 👍😀

  • @broerderoos8317
    @broerderoos8317 6 місяців тому +1

    When a barge comes towards you with the blue plate standing up, it means you must past each other starboard starboard. They are doing the same on the rivers

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Yes thank you! I wasn't sure if the barge also has to pass the bridge under the opening part and I haven't fully seen the other vessel behind the bridge. It was a busy situation that went without any problem. I was contacted on the radio the moment I was under the bridge and I haven't understand a single word. I guess it was the barge captain informing me that we will pass each other on the starboard side.

  • @chuckfountain620
    @chuckfountain620 6 місяців тому +1

    Great adventure! Looking forward to next week.❤

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Since there's so much going on and the work load on us is insane we can only make a video every other week. But the good news is next video will be boat project video again.

  • @shortribslongbow5312
    @shortribslongbow5312 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video, really enjoy the cast off explanations never knew that end of a large ship. Kudos all. :o)

  • @suesailor
    @suesailor 6 місяців тому +1

    This will sound like a criticism, but it’s not really we so enjoy your videos. So here it goes, I thought the accompanying music was a little too loud. We did enjoy your trip to Sneek. Thank you so much. Old sailors in Sausalito, CA

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Noted and thanks for the feedback.

  • @rickswanberg4995
    @rickswanberg4995 6 місяців тому

    When you were "compensating for double image" on the periscope you were adjusting the range finder. When the images align, you can read the range to target off the dial.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Good to know that! Thanks!

  • @Arnaud58
    @Arnaud58 6 місяців тому +5

    @12:52 That starboard-to-starboard passing is indicated by the blue panel on the side of the wheelhouse.👴😉
    The reason why the lock/bridge keeper was annoyed was because he wanted to open the bridge at the last minute to cause as little disruption to road traffic as possible.👴🤷‍♂

    • @mikef.1000
      @mikef.1000 6 місяців тому +1

      Well he could have used the radio instead of going off his tree!!

    • @gfimadcat
      @gfimadcat 6 місяців тому +1

      @@mikef.1000 most pleasure boats don't carry VHF, and unless you call him first he won't know if you've got one so I guess the geezer assumed no VHF was available.

    • @Arnaud58
      @Arnaud58 6 місяців тому

      @@mikef.1000 Correct, but I think he might not be familiar with the VHF signs at bridges and locks..., or as a whole.👴🤷‍♂

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +1

      Since Flying Coney is above 20 meters we need to have VHF and we need to contact most bridges and locks first. We also have right of way in front of smaller vessels but most skippers don't know this.

    • @gfimadcat
      @gfimadcat 6 місяців тому +1

      @@FlyingConey right, forgot you guys are huge :D Then it's just weird he didn't get you on the blower to explain what he wanted but I guess he was also under the assumption you knew the local "rules". Oh well, don't let them get to you. Next time one of them goes off his rocker just get on the VHF and ask him to clearly state what he wants you to do, or you're going to do absolutely nothing :D

  • @dennisnunn2244
    @dennisnunn2244 6 місяців тому

    enjoyed the episode look forward to more. just a suggestion but a raised floor and maybe seating in the wheel house will improve the forward view. (did this on the dutch frigates just before sea trails) You have plenty of height inside.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +1

      At a later point the whole wheelhouse will change. We're not even sure if we keep the current position or if we will move it slightly aft. A sailing ship does need an outside steering position. So the wheelhouse will be mostly for navigation or for bad weather on longer passages. We will also move it down as far as possible to be able to have the boom of the sail above lower.

  • @LoganJohnson-lm2bh
    @LoganJohnson-lm2bh 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for the ride it was fun. I have reached a milestone i have been working on for over a year .if all continues i will be able to travel where ever and whenever i want and you are on my very short list .I am happy to see your trip was uneventful .

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Really looking forward to meet you in person! As always, thank you for the comment!

  • @kevinmartin3859
    @kevinmartin3859 6 місяців тому +1

    A very nice video thank you very much 😊😊

  • @joeybryan7065
    @joeybryan7065 6 місяців тому +1

    How much fuel do you carry

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      We carry a few hundred liters at the moment but we have a tank capacity of more than 8000 liters.

  • @johnnyangel1977
    @johnnyangel1977 5 місяців тому

    Lekker varen en genieten groetjes

  • @sjoertebben
    @sjoertebben 6 місяців тому

    Good to see you're ready for the next step. How long is the shipyard time in Sneek planned for?

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      As short as possible since the yard there didn't want the wooden boat there nor Flying Coney. They just don't understand boat projects.

    • @sjoertebben
      @sjoertebben 6 місяців тому

      @@FlyingConey That is a pitty. Hopefully there's another shipyard that can accomodate your needs a bit better.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +2

      But we never planned to do a huge amount of work in Sneek. It was planned to transfer equipment from the wooden boat to Flying Coney and we thought that could be done in 6 weeks. We found someone who is willing to restore the wooden boat and spend some time helping him to find a new yard to store and repair the boat.

  • @wimmol
    @wimmol 6 місяців тому +1

    For future reference, in the Netherlands they want a minimum interference with road traffic. So they want you very close to the bridge before they open it. Contact by VHF is not with every bridge and there is the possibility not every lock or bridge keeper speaks English. Your native German may help sometimes.

    • @barendgarvelink
      @barendgarvelink 6 місяців тому +1

      Yes, this is exactly it 👍

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      We had some really strange experiences with those lock keepers. Sometimes they seemed bothered because we contacted them on VHF even though we had to. One specifically told us that he will open the bridge in time but we needed to wait 10 meter in front of the bridge for about 5 minutes. I understand that they do their best to keep the traffic going. It's simply not easy if you do something like what we do for the first time.

  • @paulorobalo3521
    @paulorobalo3521 6 місяців тому +2

    Top.

  • @kentate435
    @kentate435 6 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @davidrandall7708
    @davidrandall7708 6 місяців тому

    Have you seen any wooden fifty foot freight boats in your travels ?

  • @jaymarlin3565
    @jaymarlin3565 6 місяців тому

    AWESOME..!!

  • @Nerd3927
    @Nerd3927 6 місяців тому +3

    Excellent work from all involved! Regarding volunteering, where will you be staying in the next year or so? Sneek or onward to Germany?

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Thank you very much for your comment. The plan is to go to Germany in the late summer or early autumn. Currently we're looking for Emden or Ditzum so it's not too far from the Netherlands. But we're not staying in Sneek for long unfortunately this space in that shipyard is the only one deep enough and they don't want to have the wooden boat there nor Flying Coney.

    • @Nerd3927
      @Nerd3927 6 місяців тому

      @@FlyingConey Good to know you will be in fairly OK driving distance from Rotterdam! For a spot, you might check with Thijs from "Tijgerhaai", as he might have some local knowledge around Harlingen/Franeker / Leeuwarden.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      For whatever reason dealing with harbors in the Netherlands turned out to be very difficult for us. It's not that we don't like to be here but it appears that it could be easier for us in Germany. The plan for now is to stay the summer here. Maybe Delfzijl is close enough the the border, we will see and keep you updated. If you want to volunteer it's always best to write us a mail at sailing@flyingconey.com

  • @Lindgaard2008
    @Lindgaard2008 6 місяців тому

    What training do you have for sailing, yard skipper?

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +1

      We've been sailing teachers, professional sailors in an olympic sailing class, we're sailing coaches and we do have a license to operate pressure crafts of any size. But strangely enough Flying Coney is our first boat with an engine.

  • @joeybryan7065
    @joeybryan7065 6 місяців тому

    Do you have working head and berths.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Well, we're working on our head and we have a Porta Potti for emergencies. When we bought the boat we bought a mattress so it's possible to spend a night on the boat. Currently we're living in our camper van and hope we can move onto the boat within the next few months.

  • @UNRELATIVE
    @UNRELATIVE 6 місяців тому

    I wonder how big the prop on Flying Coney is?

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +1

      I think it's 120cm or 47 inch.

  • @frederikdejongh92
    @frederikdejongh92 6 місяців тому

    You mantion it that you passes the wrong side with the cargoship and it not going wrong if you seen it we have in europe we called it a bleuboard with a flash Light on starboard of a ship that we can see that we pase on leftside that's a rule

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Yes I know that but I didn't knew if he will pass underneath the opening part of the bridge or not. The exact moment I was approaching the bridge I got contacted over VHF but didn't understand a word. So just a busy situation and all went well.

  • @SavingMaverick55
    @SavingMaverick55 6 місяців тому

    Very cool video. Does being out on the water amongst so many sailboats make you guys itch to get a proper rig on flying coney?

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +2

      We are really happy that the boat can be moved again. That gives us back a lot of freedom. Next step is to get it seaworthy again by fixing the structural elements like the frames. But we really really want to have a proper sailing rig and we do our best to get there as soon as possible.

    • @SavingMaverick55
      @SavingMaverick55 6 місяців тому

      @@FlyingConey It'll certainly be interesting to see how you guys go about replacing the frames. Especially since their bottoms are encased in concrete in the bilge.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому +1

      We're looking forward to this project. Most experts think that the frames are in good shape underneath the concrete so it should be straight forward. Removing the concrete deep enough to get down to healthy steel, make patterns out of plywood, cut the frames out of new steel with a plasma cutter and have them welded in by a professional welder.

  • @mejdupraznika
    @mejdupraznika 6 місяців тому +1

    🎉

  • @sergueiothonucci1638
    @sergueiothonucci1638 6 місяців тому

    😃😃😃

  • @en4ce_
    @en4ce_ 6 місяців тому

    there is no right of way -.-" you are the stand on or give way vessel and thats it :)

    • @wimmol
      @wimmol 6 місяців тому +1

      It's just a bit more complicated in the Netherlands. In the inland waters rule book (BPR) you have large and small ships large is more than 20 metres and small is less than 20 metres . Small ships have to give way to large ships , always.

    • @barendgarvelink
      @barendgarvelink 6 місяців тому

      @@wimmol that's a very good rule of thumb, it's generally safest and it works well with artikel 1.04 ("goed zeemanschap"). I tell novice sailors the exact same thing! Easier for everyone. But it's not actually a right of way rule in BPR in the way you wrote it down (the "always" is just not true). For example the "stuurboordswal" rule does not make any small-to-large distinction (BPR 6.04.2 and 6.17.2).

    • @en4ce_
      @en4ce_ 6 місяців тому

      @@wimmol same thing :-) stay on and give way

  • @mga6665
    @mga6665 6 місяців тому +1

    Here's me thinking i'd subscribed to a ship rebuild channel! Not sure what it is, a photography channel with lots of scenic shots or a travel channel. Anyway all the best, i'm off to find something more interesting.

    • @jagaknot
      @jagaknot 6 місяців тому +1

      Be assured, it is/will be a refit channel. Right now they have to do a lot of background stuff to organize which would be boring to focus the videos on. I seen it with my own eyes when I was onboard on that trip, it will be a really big task. Keep an eye on them, it'll be worth it.

  • @MS940
    @MS940 6 місяців тому

    Sailing might get more views though you were motoring with vessel which isn't equipped with sails. I wish all good for project but this wasn't sailing.

    • @FlyingConey
      @FlyingConey  6 місяців тому

      Definition of the noun sailing:
      1. The sport or activity of using boats with sails
      2. Traveling by ship
      If you've a better titele please share. Honestly I haven't even thought about if "sailing" does create more views. The video gets average views.

    • @matswilliams1058
      @matswilliams1058 6 місяців тому +1

      For me sailing is going from point a to point b on a boat.