Did we BIGHT off more than we could chew? The Great Australian Bight Pt 2- Free Range Sailing Ep 175
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Join us for days 3 & 4 of our passage across the Great Australian Bight where Mirrool hits a new record for her daily mileage. We also have a minor mishap, deal with an overwhelmed auto helm, hand steer downwind in 30+ knots in the middle of the night, get busy in a rock and roll galley and, to top it all off, arrive at a remote island in uncharted waters.
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I felt sea sick just watching, ha ha. Seriously guys that was a really good sail, thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Keep them coming!
Superb job guys! Real sailing, Real emotion, Real people.... This one was so very professional produced. We are lucky subscribers 😀
Cheers.
Oh, this is beautiful darl, whaddya call these things again? Rissoles.
@Robert Vial It was a funny line from the classic Australian comedy The Castle - not meant as disparaging the actual cooking here.
¿Me gustaría saber si ustedes dos asiduamente en sus viajes por el mar beben agua de mar, cocinan con agua de mar, se cepillan los dientes con agua de mar, etc.? Porque si no lo hacen están desaprovechando algo más valioso que el oro, gratuito, medicinal, natural y con el sello perfección de la madre-padre MAR.
Hey guys great videos, just wandering do you do plotting etc on charts or solely relying on navigation from the gps plotter?
Leave it to Pascal to make a delicious hot meal while the seas are in a uproar around the boat.
This is a great channel. Fully immersive.
You guys are some of the saltiest sailors I see on UA-cam, and I mean that in a really good way. You've worked everything out.
Your home yacht club should give you guys a cruising award for that passage and I hope somebody nominates you. Specially enjoyed the downwind footage in 30 knots. The following seas always look much smaller on a video than they actually are. Troy hand steering and trying not to look behind him - classic.
Impressive cinematography in such a small space. Clansman is a small boat, yet you guys make this passage across one of Australia's dangerous seas in your stride. Well done
Aussie navy need to get down there and survey those waters. No excuse in the modern age for that to still even be a thing!
Mate, it’s WA, no one gives a toss. They haven’t even surveyed the Pilbara coast in the northwest, where most of Australia’s iron ore and natural gas exports leave from, so what hope the south coast where no one goes!
You guys are actually the best sailors on UA-cam, it’s nice to watch a experienced crew having a somewhat relaxed sail across bass Strait!!!
Agreed! (even though I just started one myself). It's good sailing, there isn't any unnecessary drama or stress, they know what they're up to and I enjoy the long bits of not much talking. Definitely one of the very best in here!
That little metho fueled cooker is the ducks guts!
Very fast for a small boat through adverse conditions nice job both of you
great job on the sail...it's very nice to see people who actually know how to sail, and aren't afraid of 20-30 kts of wind.....and fixing that reefing line you should have been CLIPPED ON GUYS ! and you know better, I know.... that's exactly how people are lost at sea.....just saying
That's not a passage for newbies. You two handled it like the old salts you are. Fair winds!
So wow, just wow. You guys are amazing, actual sailing, tough sailing with good cookery as well. I know you have arrived safely so I can watch this in comfort. Really enjoyable. A pleasure to watch in land locked Leicestershire. Thank you.
I'm out on my South Coast 22 at my local lake for a five day cruise. I'm pretending I'm on Mirrool but it ain't working very well. : )
Thanks for showing your fixes! Also how a 30 footer rides, How the James Caird did it, is an epic piece of naval history!!
Once again, a superb production ! I had to look away from the screen several times - to avoid feeling seasick ! 🤢Amazed that Pascale still managed to fit in a cooking masterclass in those conditions 🏅😊
Into both my ASMR and Sailing folders! There's so much to take care of in my life but I'd love to experience this before I die.
Agree! Same with me ! Would like to do it sometime in the near future .
Without shadow of a doubt the best sailing channel out there!
Nice adventure in that little boat. You've got it so well set up though, well done there. Never easy to film while on a rolly passage, thanks for the ride along.
Superb photography and commentary. I felt like I was on the boat with you. I've never seen any footage of the Recherche group so looking forward to that.
Hi Troy & Pascale, those waves seemed pretty big to me, bet you’re both ready for some sleep now. All the best to you both from the UK.
She moved nice before. But, with that new soft rig, she flies.
Not to mention that we don't carry as many provisions and other stores in thee more populated areas. Saved us the better part of a ton!
My favorite episode so far. Raw beautiful sailing. I can taste the salty everything. Thanks you two.
Great sailing. Cutting edge stuff. The gimbal video shots really show how much Mirrool rolls in that Southern Ocean.
Hi, I watch a lot of sailing channels and the way you sail and how you have the boat set up is the best i've seen, I have my preventer in Two parts, from the end of the boom I have a line about 2m long with a bowline in it, I attach it to the boom near to the vang when i'm not using it, this means that I can connect it or disconnect it easily when the boom is fully out by standing just aft of the shrouds, i can also switch ends after I have gybed if i want to use the lazy genoa winch for the preventer which means I have good access to it and have plenty of control if things go wrong and I need to release it slowly and in a controlled way. the other part goes through a block on the bow which of course is the only way to rig a preventer in open ocean. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.
We had a blue footed Booby follow us for 4 days south off the Galapagos islands , it would land on the Bow and sleep through the night .
And yes , it did make a mess .
It's going to be a long week waiting to see the out come in the drone attack. Wonderful video with a great ending.
Fun to watch, but I suspect I would have been sick the whole time...
OMG I would love to be with you. The waves were colossal (as I guessed you were in for when you proudly announced you would cross the Bite), the boat still has not grown much even with all the love and care over the past months, and the meals looked better than ever. I can only assume you made it, hope that when you get to WA conditions are a bit iffy and the harbor pilot gives you the go around. One more circumvent of Oz now you know where to fish.
That is absolutely haulin’ the mail in a thirty foot boat. Wow!
Only 30 foot ? The boat seems larger
Thankyou! This channel has to be well within the top 10 UA-cam Sailing channels - great sail craft, awesome technical skill and two personable aussies sailing the Sthn Ocean in 30 waves on their 30' Clansmen (Whaaaat?). Obviously West Australians who have no fear of the wind and call the Fremantle Doctor a sea breeze (lol!).
I don't know that the sea looks like to your eye but the sun lit cobalt blue that comes through the camera is amazing.
A Camera just can't capture it, believe me. Particularly sea state. It really is one of those you have to be there things. But this comes close.
Hat off to Pascale cooking skills - Looks real tasty.
Please, wear and tie your Safety Harness !!
I find it incredible that you managed to get so much downwind sailing while going westwards across the Bight! You must have pleased the sailing gods somehow.
Everytime i see vids for flat earth vids i think
"Sailors". People have been blown around this rock for who knows how long?
Still its flat... Yall gettin it done!! Fkn lovely!!
Awesome job guys you rock those waves big time and bonus seals as nabors lol well done!!!!!
The insulated cooker seems fantastic for passage making! What brand/size did you end up with?
Go back a couple episodes
@@Dusty10 found it thanks under “This Yacht Has No Brakes - 172” ... watch 14.00 to 17.05. Thermos Shuttle Chef is brand.
What a nice widow to cook in front of,12:11 and to look out on the horizon all the while. That 60's surfer music and the B roll makes me feel like I'm there, sailing with you guys. Cheers from Miami Fl
Yeah, the "Ventures"...circa 1962
@@howardmann7461 AWESOME
loved the sailing footage
uncharted waters so close to a major "western" continent? that amazes me.
Legends, absolute legends 🙌
Thanks so much for sharing the journey
30 plus knots and her toe rails in the water and the little clansman just lifted her skirts and ran. Great episode guys!
Really enjoyed this video, great sailing skills, with all that activity going on you still managed to cook a meal, outstanding. That dodger sure came in handy, nice job of building it. Thanks for sharing, fair winds and safe travels.
Ok this is video number 52 of my "I want to buy a Free Range Sailing hoody" campaign
Cheers
Matt
Great sailing ...do you guys have a liferaft?
You two are such an inspiration. I'm from a much smaller island nation (like A LOT SMALLER haha) but I think sailing around my island will be one of my first adventures with my new (40 year old) boat. Keep it up you two, I love the sailing!
What was the outcome of Operation Dry Bum? Are you happy with all the little mods you did to the cockpit area and how Mirrool sheds water? Glad you had such a smooth passage, even if it was somewhat tense the whole time.
Amazing video Pascale & Troy, I was so nervous for you for a bit there! Safe travels friends, stay well. God Bless.
My dears, you have taught us so many wonderful things. First of all, love, local food, yachting technique, nature and Australian shores.. Especially; That beautiful accent I forgot... I am very happy to meet you from Istanbul, Turkey. Best wishes. May your wind be strong and your bow clear...
Your refit looks fabulous!
Inside and outside.
An amazing passage; good on you both and thank you for sharing!
Вы крутые, с удовольствием смотрю вас
As I’m watching I can’t help but love the fact I’m a Aussie and watching the down to earth nature of you fellow Aussie’s is refreshing
Wow, another great sailing episode. I love the simple ness of your episodes. They really showcase the beauty of the sea and sailing. Wish I could try that food.
It’s hard going you both look tired but your doing a great job welcome back to WA
Pasky did well in the galley looked a great tasty meal hot food is so important Looks like you don't get seasick Gota have Viking blood in the DNA some where?
Great sailing, great.video, so many thanks to you two tired matelots
Great to see a couple of Aussie’s sailing around this beautiful country, good luck
Love the episode ... and just realized I was wearing my FRS t shirt whilst I was watching it. I really miss that type of sailing...
Aye m8’s, that was kind of a fly! Very nicely told ⭐️ And for the teasing of next episode 🦅 I’m not taking this light, probably your best teaser ever 💪🏽 It’s going to be a loong time until next.
This is good stuff for me since I’m close to buying (or building) my own boat. Very interesting to see how everything works for you and what difficulties you can expect in weathers like that.
[The growing of your channel is outstanding in several aspects. This sets another standard for what and how one can do. 😎]
Thanks Miq for all of your support. This news of build/buy is a bit of a tease as well!
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. It's great to be along for the ride.
Wicked good skills - wOo hOo!!
Fantastic. Digging the surfing music during the cooking segment...
Amazing job to keep horizon level, clever technology?, what is it.
Hi guys... :)
What a great adventure your having, half way through, you both looked very tired, but still smiling...lol
I can’t believe you bypassed Albany, we could have joined you for lunch.... only joking... maybe next time.
All the best guys..... Jack n Steve .. 🐶😎
You two have got to be the most adventurous couple on UA-cam!
pascal, from sea level you can see about 3 miles w/o visual aids.
I must have missed the context of this statement. I can easily see towers on land 10 plus miles out with no visual aid.
At 6 feet above sea level the visible horizon is 8 miles.
Plus you're often above 6ft elevation. The cockpit sole is likely 3-4 ft above the water plus your height added to the wave height, and then there's the height of the object or light being observed.
@@StableNomad yes but they rise 100's of feet into the air. i was referring to objects at sea lvl no higher than oneself.
heya wen I saw those 30 knots winds my stomach turned up side down or is it because of you 2, telling the story so good with your vlog's that you totally pull us subscribers into your story and staying captiviced
Loved the ride! Great video and looking forward to the next one! Cheers.
Wow!! impressive or what??? thank you so much for sharing your adventures ...... it's magic that you do!!
Reckon you could believe your max speeds readout. In a similar length cat crossing Tasman Sea, we maxed out our functioning analog log at 18 knots for four days from Lord Howe to Cape Reigna NZ. We were just as perplexed, but the time/distance confirmed the speed.
I have tried to capture big waves and steep hills on camera so many times.
To bad they never shows up as expected.
Nice sail tho, and really good speed for a 30 footer 👏👏
Fair winds,,, /),,,,
After this cruise, think about some comfort and a bit of safety while sailing, maybe in the form of a 45-49 ft single handed sailing vessel . I know nothing of sailing hardly....seems small enough to still have a test of skills. You guys have accomplished a lot and experienced more.....and shared it. Thanks Guys 🇺🇸
Simply Beautiful Pascale and Troy. Brings back so many memories for me of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. Now just lake sailing in Texas but in 5 - 10 we hope to back on the Ocean.
Simply nothing better (other than the rolling) than taking the tiller with some decent wind and swell. Can't help but go for the surf. Didn't notice you wiggle the tiller at all. An old racing technique is to give the tiller a few hard wiggles to detach flow from the rudder and reduce drag, just as the stern picks up, enough to get that bit extra of speed to promote planing. All the best. My favourite sailing couple!
excellent work m8s, 6.5 pretty good. Really liked the bird story. just kinda wondered why Pas was roped on, couldn't see if Troy was or not, be a bugga to turn round an go back. Just watch the seal teams, they raid ya know 😀 Stay safe, upright, vertical an well eh!
Hi guys . Glad you are smiling good spirits and have chuckles…your adventure continues !
Sorry am so busy…plus crazy me sub. to over 100 subscriptions. Have so little time to view any of them.
Know your did such a good upgrade on your sailboat. The waters looked rough but yous covered lots of miles!
God speed !
Classic boat, looks very attractive….but not designed for sailing downwind.
Can’t help think how much more comfortable a catamaran would have been.
Safer as well, you would risk injury being thrown around and you would not get so tired
Thanks you two, from land locked Dallas Texas. Dreaming with you.
Hi..in case of bad weather ☁️ with lightning ⚡⚡⚡ how did you guys protect your ⛵ ...just curious
Exciting days,memories to cherish 🙂
i thought yoj have a 36 38 ft yacht to do the heavy oceans .eric slapendel rsa fair sailing😎
Amazing ride. Well done. How did you manage the toilet business during those big waves? Take care and greetings from Germany.
☀️🌴👣🍷
Jacksonville Florida
'Zantara' is down their a few weeks in front of you.
Pitching...Rolling...Sliding....Rocking!....Great episode with waves..
Can anyone assist? What is the sound track playing around 18;06? love it! Thanks
👍🏼thank you you 2.
A quick thought to the boom in the water debate.
If this happens with a tight preventer then booms can break as I guess you know. If there's a lighter line in the length acting as a "fuse" then the accidental gybe is avoided and the fuse can be replaced. Another idea is to judge a amount of slack that can just about stop the gybe but doesn't stop the water pushing the boom towards the cockpit.
P. S.
Harnesses?
Well done guys. You say 30 knots, but in open sea not sheltered waters, and with a long fetch, I was lucky I didn't spill my drink while watching, having dinner with with two reefs in my napkin.
I think I have the same Garmin plotter. Same maximum speed as you. Maybe preprogrammed!! Hahaha.
Great trip but hard. Glad you made it ok.
Nice video! My knees hurt from trying to stay upright in those following seas...
How much time would have been lost if you had dropped the main before sunset and just used the furler and jib? I really don't like having to drop the main at night in 30+ knots. And running.
Thank you for sharing. Must be hair raising sailing in uncharted waters. But I am surprised there exist uncharted waters around Australia. I wonder why the state of affairs?? I would have expected the navy or the coastguard eager to catch up on having territorial water checked and marked for safety of navigation for themselves, let alone other seafarers. Strange.
Not sure why but you guys make me smile - the first time in a couple of weeks. I only found you because you were rolling and tipping Jotun paints. Now I feel I've met a couple who know how to enjoy life.
Larger boats ride better in ruff seas. Well, it could have been worse, you could have been in the North Atlantic.
couldnt give me the best part of any of it/especially w/strong winds flying along fast in pitch dark/crash into whats not suppose to be ther...an in minutes swallowed up n gone....
Hey Troy I don’t understand why you aren’t putting the wind vane on your Aries, ours was never overwhelmed at any stage in 20k miles and I would think surely that would do better than that little electronic plastic thing? I am sure you have a reason.