The Dolphins were pure magic. It was cute to see the little girl inside of Kate that came out when the dolphins came out to play. I enjoyed the Voiceover of how you’re managing the auto steer roll settings and especially the discussion about when and why to set an outside lead for the jib. That was really helpful.
Hi Mark! Dolpins are the highlight of sailing offshore! I always get excited when I see them. Curtis is enjoying sharing the technical side of things. A lot of really top level sailors have passed a huge amount of knowledge on to us, and we want to pass on that good karma. Glad to hear you enjoyed!
The second half of this video is knowledge drop after knowledge drop. Love these. They for sure add value for anyone that wants to sail! And, I knew your autopilot could do more than blindly steer to a compass heading, but I didn't fully realize it adjusted for side to side roll of the boat. I really enjoy that level of insight into how a high-end autopilot functions!
As a sailor this is a bit of fresh air, a sailing channel with a couple who actually know how to sail.. I am a cruiser but also a racing sailor, well done and now subscribed…
It's always great seeing the sailing with you guys. 20, 30 or even 50 knots you get on with what needs to be done. I've been in big seas & love it. Maybe I'll be out there again. But for now my parents are in there 90's. I have to be here. Fare winds. And give roxy a hug. For me.
Thanks so much Peter! We need to head on over to your channel and check out your latest video, looks like you are getting ready to go. Say hello to your Bro for us!!
@@SailingSweetRuca hi Kate , Curtis and lovely Roxy 😃going out in a few days for a shakedown sail to check everything, then wait on weather and sail to Ireland, can’t wait . 😊⛵️🌎
Another good vidio it's nice to see you being so upbeat and positive to many channels seam to spend more time complaining than enjoying. Glad to see you guys and Roxy in your Grove be safe and thank you very much
Thanks so much Brad! We are super thankful and feel really lucky to be able to do this. We just try to make the best of any setbacks and we really enjoy knowing our videos make people feel good and inspire them to go sailing :-) Cheers!!!
I have been trying to convince my significant other to come with me on the same journey. Sell it all and change our lives. Stoked to see when people like you have done it.
Hi Bowdezaufa! Glad you are enjoying! It surely is a life changing journey. It can be challenging at times when compared to the conveniences of a house/car but it is worth it.
Hi Chase, welcome aboard! Years...:-) Haha, we haven't even thought that far ahead, but it will surely be a fun time, we are excited to see where the story leads also.
Wonderful to hear Robert. Also check out our video in Horta when Genuino Madruga shared his information with us about the route also. Good stuff. Cheers!!!
Hi Curtis & Kate, according to my information you were in Ilhabela Brazil on 3/24. Your Intro says your rounding the horn but back in the day this was considered dangerous which is why the straight’s of Magellan was such a great discovery.
Glad you are enjoying the videos Gary. Thanks for commenting. We hope you are well. Yes, rounding 'The Horn' can be dangerous, but it is our choice. We try not put spoilers on UA-cam for those that like to follow the story week by week. We do post our real time updates on our other social media: Facebook and Patreon ;-)
Great to see knowledgeable sailing, keeping things well under control whilst making good and comfortable progress. I liked the explanation of the setting up an outside lead for the jib, makes a big difference when reaching.
very happy to find this channel today! Finally a real sailing channel as opposed to other so-called sailing cruisers, which are more like family holiday videos.... can't wait to catch up on all past episodes!
Loved it. Sometimes slowing down and taking it easy gets you to where you're going faster huh. Roxy is a trooper. Everything about this video was great. Yall keep having fun and stay safe.
Thanks stubby. Right on! We love sailing fast, but it is also nice to chill and recharge. Can't always rush through life :-) Glad you enjoyed. We always look forward to seeing what you will say on sundays :-)
Thanks so much Jon! We have worked really hard at learning the ropes and getting up to speed on videography and editing. Still learning every day, and we hope to get even better as we grow.
You do a good job making sure that your dog is pretty safe going to the bathroom. We took a trip with our boat cat (The Bed Pirate Roberts) from NC to Iowa for spring break with the kids. As I type this he is currently sitting in his litterbox. He decided that he should ##2## in his pet backpack+my wife+my daughter. Three separate incidents in one hour. WHY MR KITTY WHY!!!!The boat looks like it is still in Ihabela! Are you away from the boat? Hanging out for a while?? I can't do much with my boat in terms of sail changes. I basically have a 150 Genoa on a roller furler, a decent but pretty old mainsail, and a spinnaker that is so light it can roll up into a ball about the size of a softball. It sure will actually move the boat in less than a knot of wind believe it or not. IT came off some smaller boat, and I'm not sure what it is made of exactly...but it works in really light air.
OMG! We love hearing the stories of The Bed Pirate Roberts! He should have his own youtube channel of his adventures, we would watch it! Roxy probably would too! Have to go to the website, facebook, instagram, or patreon (sales pitch: this is where we stash the super detailed real time updates and pics) for real time updates, we can't give away spoilers here ;-) As long as the sails are moving you forward and you are having fun, that is all that matters. We did notice a difference and improvement in the way the boat sails with the new sail :-) Love hearing from you every week!
@@SailingSweetRuca Thanks for liking the correspondence, its funny you should mention the youtube channel thing. We intend on launching "The Adventures of the Bed Pirate Roberts" sometime this Winter or Early Spring. We are going to film a few episodes when we launch the boat in December. Then we are heading for the Bahamas and the Eastern US for a couple of months. We think we can get enough footage to run the channel for a year in a month or two. My oldest son and I are trying to write up some scripts. We are planning the major theme to be a cat that has to capture as many beds as possible to take his six naps a day. He is supposed to be psychic and can take control of people's minds and talk to them. During those times when he takes control he can give them suggestions and they'll act that way for a little while. His backstory will be that he came from the 1700s in a time warp, and is chased by pirates from that time period that think he would make a great barbecue. Naturally he will trick them, fight them, etc. Basically a cross between "The talking Kitty Cat" channel, The Princess Bride, and generic pirate themes.
Hi there! We use Expedition Marine on a PC as our primary navigation software. www.expeditionmarine.com/ It is expensive software, and the same stuff used by boats in the Volvo Ocean Race and top racing programs, but if you price out a large screen plotter, the software and a pc become a much better deal at the nav station. We also use PredictWind Offshore to easily download gribs from the IridiumGo. (Stay tuned as we are going to do a big nav station refit soon!)
Hi Ludwig :-) We can't wait to explore South Africa. We have seen the photos and it looks beautiful, and we are up for the challenging sailing there also!
Love it! The reason myself and I am sure others tune in watching is the offshore passage making. Not that the other extraneous content is bad, but watching sailing offshore is the best! You will be relieved that I have no armchair suggestion this episode 😀, as a matter of fact well noted is your proper coiling of lines. Far to many try to make perfect pretty loops which only induce twist and then wonder why the sheet or halyard play out with kinks and knots.
Haha! Hi Bo! We look forward to the armchair comments :-) We think it is super cool that we have a ton of great sailors that watch to keep us on our toes, and we are always happy to hear input from others. Also cool we passed the test this week :-) Cheers!!!!
@@SailingSweetRuca Thank you for your kind words, with that said lets look into an area of interest and some deficiencies noted during this passage. I can go into great depth here on the subject and if you are interested I can provide more in depth material on Preventive Overboard POB: which I prefer rather than Man Overboard MOB. Over the years I have attended a number of Safety at Sea Seminars, and even had the opportunity to host a few. And I’m a great believer in their benefit for cruising couples, even though they are often associated with ocean races and focused on the safety requirements of that way of going to sea. In my opinion, for the two-person crew offshore, no matter how well equipped and drilled, the chances of recovery of a person overboard are not great, even in the best of conditions. And once the wind gets up they become slim indeed. This is why I always tell my crew in every POB briefing to “imagine that there is a 500-foot cliff on the other side of those lifelines”. But what really matters to the short-handed crew offshore is making as sure as humanly possible that the MOB situation never happens in the first place-we need prevention, not cure. My personnel focus has been staying on board rather than recovery.
These sailing videos always amaze me. The water looks pretty good and a bit rough at times. What I would like to know is how you avoid or sail in seas that resemble Mt Everest ?.
Hello Chuck, glad to have you aboard :-) For the most part waves always seem smaller on camera than they look in person, but mostly we use weather routing data to try to avoid giant Mt. Everest stuff if we can.
I discovered your channel yesterday and being retired with a cold rain outside I watched the first 15 videos, so now I’ve jumped ahead to the present. Question: Do you ever Call CQ or monitor any of the HF frequency’s?
Thank you @SlingPilot :-) We do believe that pirates are a possible threat in many places. Possible is the key word, just like lightning strikes or containers. We should probably talk about this in an upcoming episode while we are in this area.
@@SailingSweetRuca I'm glad to see you wearing pfd's and tethers. Adequate attachment is vital, the load is over 3000# on the cleat if you fall overboard.
Thank you! Since I follow about two dozen sailing channels, the YT algorithm has suggested yours a few times. This is the first vid that I have watched. "Africa"... is such a relative name!!! It looks like you are not going to actually touch the mainland of that VAST continent on this passage. Too bad! I will probably backtrack on some of your vids but I am MOST interested in your passage around Cape Horne. I haven't seen any other channel do that yet. I have followed a few channels (Uma most notably) who sailed north! Looked forward to your adventures... SUBBED!
Hi Rick, glad to have you aboard :-) Welcome! Unfortunately we will be sailing by only as stopping in Africa is not in the cards on this leg. Saraha dust on deck is the closest we will come to walking the sands there for now, but we hope to swing into the continent on the way back around.
I admire your goals, knowing you have bitten off a big chunk. Your mainsail rig should be a lesson for all cruisers, keeping it safe, but still moving along. I can hardly wait to see your doldrums footage. Sweet Ruca should handle the conditions very easily.
Thanks Rauf. We are loving that you are following along so closely. The doldroms and ITCZ were a good challenge, our new sail proved its worth there. :-)
I had to laugh when you were 'verifying' your actual location using millibars & wind gradients. The controls we put in place to validate location on the vast ocean make me laugh. (Yes, Curtis I do similar exercises in futility!) Remember, these become 'less accurate' the further out to sea you go! Less satellite data, fewer bouys- thank god for your weather tracker (interesting occupation, right?) I'll admit, I was a bit surprised that you folks chose NOT to fly the spinnaker for a surfing exposition but darn! it's deep out there! And, far from shore if something decides to fail, or chafe through, or rip, tear, separate- Oh, you know! Still loving the J/46 and the ability to carry speed (in safety) while giving you a moderately relaxing ride. I'm thinking of a Hunter 41 DS or AC for a similar (but, reversed!) circumnavigation, but- I'll wait 'til the end of yours before I start my insanity! Something about installing lee cloths makes me think 'crossing'.
@@SailingSweetRuca I fed you the best (funniest) line you've heard in weeks- and you didn't bite? Wow, you must be from Ohio or something. I expected...a giggle? A belly laugh? A zinger? a one-liner...Anything? Oh well, you'll do it sooner or later- it's still available if you need to take a run at someone or something. I'm leaving that chin exposed- I swore that I'd be able to hear the laughter from here after posting!
Hello Inndy! We are using Expedition Navigation and Sailing software. It is the same stuff offshore race teams use, and we have found it works wonderfully for performance cruising. Here is a link to learn more www.expeditionmarine.com/
Thanks for the info. I’m in the final stages of our refit and will be casting off in spring 2023. Keep the technical insights and tips coming. This makes you stand out above so many other vloggers imo. Fair winds ~~~_/)~~~
Hi @Sailing Capricorn. Glad you enjoyed. We download grib files via Predictwind offshore and via SailMail over the IrridiumGo. Then we just drag them into the grib folder in Expedition. We use Predictwind direct also.
@@SailingSweetRuca thx - does PredictWind provide also the weather systems and isobars? (Not only grid) It was interesting to see how you compare your position with the weather system laying underneath. Nice aspect to decide the model to calculate with. Can you adjust in Expedition the timeline of the weather models? (Sometimes the models are fine and only the timing isn’t perfect)
I can't remember the exact name for the C-Maps without looking them up. It is the 4D version with the wide and continental chart coverage, they are the ones you download through the link inside Expedition. Outside of Expedition we also have world charts in Navionics and OpenCPN and a smattering of paper charts.
Predictwind doesnt do as good of a job with isobars IMO, but seems better for detailed routing in areas close to land. We also use weatherfax style downloads from NOAA as well. We adjust the timing, velocity, and location of the forecast gribs a lot when routing. It is very common that systems move faster or slower or another system effects the position of the one you are in. We validate gribs vs real time boat data, and when possible ships and bouys. Hope that helps.
You both practice real sailing and are quite knowledgeable about sail trim and balance.. I enjoyed the short technical reviews and encourage you to do more as this will enlighten a lot of viewers.. There is quite some background one needs to understand and master on a sailboat doing passages..
Hi Frans! So wonderful to hear from you. There is quite a lot of knowledge to soak up before safely taking off, but traveling this way surely has benefits that outweigh the challenges :-)
@@SailingSweetRuca I keep on following you.. I am a bit busy with my photography hobby..I am also following your AIS.. You both are the real stuff..Was a bit difficult in the beginning but you both became yin and yang..Keep up the "esprit"..
Thanks. Yes it is. We have a live tracker on our website www.sweetruca.com. We try not to put spoilers on the 'Tube though, as some enjoy the story "in the moment." We post some live stuff on FB and website every now and then. Patrons get super detailed weekly updates of what boat projects we are working on and what we are planning :-)
Good eye, but not good enough ;-) The camera is facing aft, so the number you can see is opposite of our actual course. Add 180 to it and that is where the bow is pointing. Cool that you are looking that close, and know the rumblines of that area! That was a short clip!
@@SailingSweetRuca already crossed 10 times by boat not video, the fact you said the camera angle i understood 180deg , total respect to you both , On the jib sheet chafe , ad the old line aswell and use that to pole out , save the new sheet , ?
Hey Stephen! We love your rating system...We always know we did well on a video when we get 5 thumbs up from you :-) A big rockin' thank you from Team Sweet Ruca!
Hi Guys, I would love to follow your channel however, I have a hearing problem and your music makes this impossible for me. Fair winds and calm seas.. Reg
Hi Reg, we aren't audio pros, so still lots for us to learn in mixing music, sound, etc. We would love to try and help, is it possible you can give us a time in the video it has this negative effect (ex. 1:15-1:30) and we can try and hone in on the issue?
There is a lot if science going on, too much for a quick explanation really, and there is more than just a venturi happening. My drawings weren't exactly CFD modeled ;-) I was just trying to help people visualize the "slot" and the basic goal of smoothing the airflow through it to show the purpose of changing jib sheet lead positions.
Hi Guys, I don't want to be a pain in the butt, people like me with hearing issues have a problem with background music. Like starting about 5.15 and the music coming in the 6 50s is a complete no no. If you watch the comments on other channels you will see most viewers just want the videos without music. Fair winds and calm seas.. Reg
Hey Reg! Thanks for the feedback. We will definitely take your comment into consideration to improve our videos. Let us know if you see an improvement later on! Thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment 😊 Cheers!
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:15) And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27)
Your channel is so weird; you are actually sailing instead of telling me where you’re going to go while you’re actually upgrading, repairing, yacking, … 😀. Congrats on going sailing!
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I've watched every sail blog out there. You are the best and truly take me sailing.
Wow @jimramsey3279 that is quite the compliment, thank you.
Lovely sailing film. Was able to see eye colors in the cabin film, Kate we have the same eye color.
🤙🏻👀
Love that guitar music.
Many thanks 🎸
Me too
...two racing sailors from the Midwest.... Excellent.
That was for you ;-)
One heck of a sleigh ride ‼️ Never saw the thumbnail foto. ✨🌊💨⛵️🏝👙🌞✨
Haha, just having some fun with the algorithim. Testing has shown people really like to click on those binoculars ;-)
Loved all the sail trim tips autopilot settings. Good to know. 👍🏻
Glad to hear you enjoyed :-)
The Dolphins were pure magic. It was cute to see the little girl inside of Kate that came out when the dolphins came out to play.
I enjoyed the Voiceover of how you’re managing the auto steer roll settings and especially the discussion about when and why to set an outside lead for the jib. That was really helpful.
Hi Mark! Dolpins are the highlight of sailing offshore! I always get excited when I see them.
Curtis is enjoying sharing the technical side of things. A lot of really top level sailors have passed a huge amount of knowledge on to us, and we want to pass on that good karma.
Glad to hear you enjoyed!
The second half of this video is knowledge drop after knowledge drop. Love these. They for sure add value for anyone that wants to sail!
And, I knew your autopilot could do more than blindly steer to a compass heading, but I didn't fully realize it adjusted for side to side roll of the boat. I really enjoy that level of insight into how a high-end autopilot functions!
We are glad you liked the how-to stuff. The upgraded AP surely gives us increased capability.
As a sailor this is a bit of fresh air, a sailing channel with a couple who actually know how to sail.. I am a cruiser but also a racing sailor, well done and now subscribed…
Welcome to Team Sailing Sweet Ruca Tim :-)
Me too (from New Zealand).
So true. A sailing channel who really know how to sail.
It's always great seeing the sailing with you guys. 20, 30 or even 50 knots you get on with what needs to be done. I've been in big seas & love it. Maybe I'll be out there again. But for now my parents are in there 90's. I have to be here. Fare winds. And give roxy a hug. For me.
Big Roxy smile back at you. Wish your parents the best from us!
Super video , the new jib looks great 😊 ye are flying along 😊⛵️
Thanks so much Peter! We need to head on over to your channel and check out your latest video, looks like you are getting ready to go. Say hello to your Bro for us!!
@@SailingSweetRuca hi Kate , Curtis and lovely Roxy 😃going out in a few days for a shakedown sail to check everything, then wait on weather and sail to Ireland, can’t wait . 😊⛵️🌎
Greetings from Michigan! Love your love Michigan shirt. Glad I found you on UA-cam!.
Glad you like it Doug! Thanks for coming along! Great sailing on the Great Lakes!
I'm glad that I found a "real" sailing channel and excited more and more as you close in on Cap Horne. Cheers.
Hi Sgt! Cheers!!! We can't wait to get there as well :-)
Another good vidio it's nice to see you being so upbeat and positive to many channels seam to spend more time complaining than enjoying. Glad to see you guys and Roxy in your Grove be safe and thank you very much
Thanks so much Brad! We are super thankful and feel really lucky to be able to do this. We just try to make the best of any setbacks and we really enjoy knowing our videos make people feel good and inspire them to go sailing :-) Cheers!!!
I really appreciate the sail trimming tips! Very helpful for those of us learning. 👏👏
Hi Trina! Great to hear they are helpful. Sail fast and stay safe :-)
I have been trying to convince my significant other to come with me on the same journey. Sell it all and change our lives. Stoked to see when people like you have done it.
Hi Bowdezaufa! Glad you are enjoying! It surely is a life changing journey. It can be challenging at times when compared to the conveniences of a house/car but it is worth it.
Just for giggle could you please take a pic of going over the round part the ocean thanks👍
😂
Thanks!
Thank you so much Atacontrl! We really appreciate it!!!!!! :-)
Excelente video, viaje increíble, que travesía linda. Felicitaciones por el cuidado y preocupación con Roxy🐶 me encanta ella💕
Gracias por ver. ¡Roxy también te ama! 🐶🐾❤️
Great show
I didn’t understand your sailing Experience before this video.
I can’t wait to watch you guys for another couple years
Hi Chase, welcome aboard! Years...:-) Haha, we haven't even thought that far ahead, but it will surely be a fun time, we are excited to see where the story leads also.
Great video, I like watching the dolphins most of all.
Yayyyyy!!!!! :-)
Awesome footage of the dolphins!!!
Woo hoo! Thanks Steven!! :-)
Holy smokes ! That the route I'm planning to go ! I'm Glad I found this Channel ! Cheers
Wonderful to hear Robert. Also check out our video in Horta when Genuino Madruga shared his information with us about the route also. Good stuff. Cheers!!!
Hi Curtis & Kate, according to my information you were in Ilhabela Brazil on 3/24. Your Intro says your rounding the horn but back in the day this was considered dangerous which is why the straight’s of Magellan was such a great discovery.
Glad you are enjoying the videos Gary. Thanks for commenting. We hope you are well. Yes, rounding 'The Horn' can be dangerous, but it is our choice.
We try not put spoilers on UA-cam for those that like to follow the story week by week. We do post our real time updates on our other social media: Facebook and Patreon ;-)
Oops not trying to add spoilers, I’m tracking several using a vessel tracker
Great to see knowledgeable sailing, keeping things well under control whilst making good and comfortable progress. I liked the explanation of the setting up an outside lead for the jib, makes a big difference when reaching.
Thanks B M :-) Glad you enjoyed Curtis' Sharpie artwork! We wanted to do something more elegant, but the clock was ticking fast this week.
Great stuff - once again, a true sailing channel - go for it!!
Thanks Johan!!!
Love the videos what a great way to see the world stay safe you two a great thanks for sharing your adventure !
Thank you William! :-) Cheers!
very happy to find this channel today! Finally a real sailing channel as opposed to other so-called sailing cruisers, which are more like family holiday videos.... can't wait to catch up on all past episodes!
Welcome aboard Eelco! We are glad you found us also. Enjoy the sailing. :-)
You guys rock awesome sailors great tips and drone footage 👍
Thanks so much! Rock on Michael!!!
Loved it. Sometimes slowing down and taking it easy gets you to where you're going faster huh. Roxy is a trooper. Everything about this video was great. Yall keep having fun and stay safe.
Thanks stubby. Right on! We love sailing fast, but it is also nice to chill and recharge. Can't always rush through life :-) Glad you enjoyed. We always look forward to seeing what you will say on sundays :-)
You have really improved you videos since you started and seem to be much more at ease. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
Thanks so much Jon! We have worked really hard at learning the ropes and getting up to speed on videography and editing. Still learning every day, and we hope to get even better as we grow.
You do a good job making sure that your dog is pretty safe going to the bathroom. We took a trip with our boat cat (The Bed Pirate Roberts) from NC to Iowa for spring break with the kids. As I type this he is currently sitting in his litterbox. He decided that he should ##2## in his pet backpack+my wife+my daughter. Three separate incidents in one hour. WHY MR KITTY WHY!!!!The boat looks like it is still in Ihabela! Are you away from the boat? Hanging out for a while?? I can't do much with my boat in terms of sail changes. I basically have a 150 Genoa on a roller furler, a decent but pretty old mainsail, and a spinnaker that is so light it can roll up into a ball about the size of a softball. It sure will actually move the boat in less than a knot of wind believe it or not. IT came off some smaller boat, and I'm not sure what it is made of exactly...but it works in really light air.
OMG! We love hearing the stories of The Bed Pirate Roberts! He should have his own youtube channel of his adventures, we would watch it! Roxy probably would too!
Have to go to the website, facebook, instagram, or patreon (sales pitch: this is where we stash the super detailed real time updates and pics) for real time updates, we can't give away spoilers here ;-)
As long as the sails are moving you forward and you are having fun, that is all that matters. We did notice a difference and improvement in the way the boat sails with the new sail :-) Love hearing from you every week!
@@SailingSweetRuca Thanks for liking the correspondence, its funny you should mention the youtube channel thing. We intend on launching "The Adventures of the Bed Pirate Roberts" sometime this Winter or Early Spring. We are going to film a few episodes when we launch the boat in December. Then we are heading for the Bahamas and the Eastern US for a couple of months. We think we can get enough footage to run the channel for a year in a month or two. My oldest son and I are trying to write up some scripts. We are planning the major theme to be a cat that has to capture as many beds as possible to take his six naps a day. He is supposed to be psychic and can take control of people's minds and talk to them. During those times when he takes control he can give them suggestions and they'll act that way for a little while. His backstory will be that he came from the 1700s in a time warp, and is chased by pirates from that time period that think he would make a great barbecue. Naturally he will trick them, fight them, etc. Basically a cross between "The talking Kitty Cat" channel, The Princess Bride, and generic pirate themes.
Allen, you made our day. We CANNOT wait to watch this. Make sure you let us know when launched 😻
Thanks for the video guys ! Enjoying it mucho !
Hi Jan, sounds like you have the Spanish going on :-) Gracias!
Si yo Habla Español tambien !
Another in what continues to be excellent videos from y'all - really good stuff and I appreciate all the work that goes into this. Excellent.
Thanks so much Drew!!! You are right, it is hard work, but we love comments like yours :-) Have a wonderful week!!!
Great video guys, thank you!⛵
Thank you Al!!! :-)
Awesome series, great explanations. Thanks!
Thanks so much, happy to have you following along :-)
Another great vlog, I also enjoyed the insights and sailing information. Have a safe trip
Hi Michael! Great to hear from you this week! Glad you enjoyed. Cheers!!!!
nice video and music
Hey Eric! Glad you liked it! 😁
What make and model is your boat?
Thanks for very interesting videos.
Hi Richard. It is a year 2000 J Boats J/46. You are welcome! Here is a link for more: sweetruca.com/about-the-boat/
@@SailingSweetRuca thank you for the link.
what program are you using for chart pilot.?
Hi there! We use Expedition Marine on a PC as our primary navigation software. www.expeditionmarine.com/ It is expensive software, and the same stuff used by boats in the Volvo Ocean Race and top racing programs, but if you price out a large screen plotter, the software and a pc become a much better deal at the nav station. We also use PredictWind Offshore to easily download gribs from the IridiumGo. (Stay tuned as we are going to do a big nav station refit soon!)
@@SailingSweetRuca thank you
Soon you will be on our shores here in sunny South Africa, enjoy
Hi Ludwig :-) We can't wait to explore South Africa. We have seen the photos and it looks beautiful, and we are up for the challenging sailing there also!
really liked the tech part of the video
Awesome to hear John! Sometimes we worry if that stuff is to slow or boring, so happy to know you enjoyed :-) Have a wonderfull week!
Parabéns pelo excelente canal e excelente conteúdo! Que velejada linda! Bons ventos sempre!
Muito obrigado amigo! Muito feliz ontem. Consado agora :-)
Love it! The reason myself and I am sure others tune in watching is the offshore passage making. Not that the other extraneous content is bad, but watching sailing offshore is the best! You will be relieved that I have no armchair suggestion this episode 😀, as a matter of fact well noted is your proper coiling of lines. Far to many try to make perfect pretty loops which only induce twist and then wonder why the sheet or halyard play out with kinks and knots.
Haha! Hi Bo! We look forward to the armchair comments :-) We think it is super cool that we have a ton of great sailors that watch to keep us on our toes, and we are always happy to hear input from others. Also cool we passed the test this week :-) Cheers!!!!
@@SailingSweetRuca Thank you for your kind words, with that said lets look into an area of interest and some deficiencies noted during this passage. I can go into great depth here on the subject and if you are interested I can provide more in depth material on Preventive Overboard POB: which I prefer rather than Man Overboard MOB. Over the years I have attended a number of Safety at Sea Seminars, and even had the opportunity to host a few. And I’m a great believer in their benefit for cruising couples, even though they are often associated with ocean races and focused on the safety requirements of that way of going to sea. In my opinion, for the two-person crew offshore, no matter how well equipped and drilled, the chances of recovery of a person overboard are not great, even in the best of conditions. And once the wind gets up they become slim indeed. This is why I always tell my crew in every POB briefing to “imagine that there is a 500-foot cliff on the other side of those lifelines”. But what really matters to the short-handed crew offshore is making as sure as humanly possible that the MOB situation never happens in the first place-we need prevention, not cure. My personnel focus has been staying on board rather than recovery.
Hey Bo! We agree. Rule #1, STAY ON THE BOAT! Good on ya for spreading safety knowledge.
These sailing videos always amaze me.
The water looks pretty good and a bit rough at times.
What I would like to know is how you avoid or sail in seas that resemble Mt Everest ?.
Hello Chuck, glad to have you aboard :-) For the most part waves always seem smaller on camera than they look in person, but mostly we use weather routing data to try to avoid giant Mt. Everest stuff if we can.
@@SailingSweetRuca Many thanks you will have to come to Fremantle sometime.
We hope to make it around to your neck of the woods before the trip is over :-)
Can you tell me, with Brand is the yellow binoculars?
The binoculars are Nexus Eterna Navigator. Cool wrap on your boat!!
@@SailingSweetRuca Thanks, we are sailing with a squad of 10. And the Go Pro is turning on, every Regatta.
I discovered your channel yesterday and being retired with a cold rain outside I watched the first 15 videos, so now I’ve jumped ahead to the present. Question: Do you ever Call CQ
or monitor any of the HF frequency’s?
Hi Gary, we rarely use our SSB or monitor HF. We have in the past but there really isn't too much going on out there on it these days.
Great content, adding it to my watch list. Do you guys worry about pirates in that area of the Atlantic or anywhere else for that matter?
Thank you @SlingPilot :-) We do believe that pirates are a possible threat in many places. Possible is the key word, just like lightning strikes or containers. We should probably talk about this in an upcoming episode while we are in this area.
What do your jack lines attach too?
Hi Jon. The jack lines connect to the bow cleat and a padeye behind the mainsheet winch.
@@SailingSweetRuca I'm glad to see you wearing pfd's and tethers. Adequate attachment is vital, the load is over 3000# on the cleat if you fall overboard.
Thank you! Since I follow about two dozen sailing channels, the YT algorithm has suggested yours a few times. This is the first vid that I have watched. "Africa"... is such a relative name!!! It looks like you are not going to actually touch the mainland of that VAST continent on this passage. Too bad!
I will probably backtrack on some of your vids but I am MOST interested in your passage around Cape Horne. I haven't seen any other channel do that yet. I have followed a few channels (Uma most notably) who sailed north!
Looked forward to your adventures... SUBBED!
Hi Rick, glad to have you aboard :-) Welcome! Unfortunately we will be sailing by only as stopping in Africa is not in the cards on this leg. Saraha dust on deck is the closest we will come to walking the sands there for now, but we hope to swing into the continent on the way back around.
I admire your goals, knowing you have bitten off a big chunk. Your mainsail rig should be a lesson for all cruisers, keeping it safe, but still moving along. I can hardly wait to see your doldrums footage. Sweet Ruca should handle the conditions very easily.
Thanks Rauf. We are loving that you are following along so closely. The doldroms and ITCZ were a good challenge, our new sail proved its worth there. :-)
I had to laugh when you were 'verifying' your actual location using millibars & wind gradients. The controls we put in place to validate location on the vast ocean make me laugh. (Yes, Curtis I do similar exercises in futility!) Remember, these become 'less accurate' the further out to sea you go! Less satellite data, fewer bouys- thank god for your weather tracker (interesting occupation, right?) I'll admit, I was a bit surprised that you folks chose NOT to fly the spinnaker for a surfing exposition but darn! it's deep out there! And, far from shore if something decides to fail, or chafe through, or rip, tear, separate- Oh, you know! Still loving the J/46 and the ability to carry speed (in safety) while giving you a moderately relaxing ride. I'm thinking of a Hunter 41 DS or AC for a similar (but, reversed!) circumnavigation, but- I'll wait 'til the end of yours before I start my insanity! Something about installing lee cloths makes me think 'crossing'.
Hi David. So glad you enjoyed the techy stuff. Sounds like you have a great plan for the future!!! Awesome to hear :-)
@@SailingSweetRuca I fed you the best (funniest) line you've heard in weeks- and you didn't bite? Wow, you must be from Ohio or something. I expected...a giggle? A belly laugh? A zinger? a one-liner...Anything? Oh well, you'll do it sooner or later- it's still available if you need to take a run at someone or something. I'm leaving that chin exposed- I swore that I'd be able to hear the laughter from here after posting!
Sorry David. We must be have been a bit slow yesterday as that one flew right over us.
Great info. Which software are you using on your laptop to plot your course?
Hello Inndy! We are using Expedition Navigation and Sailing software. It is the same stuff offshore race teams use, and we have found it works wonderfully for performance cruising. Here is a link to learn more www.expeditionmarine.com/
Thanks for the info. I’m in the final stages of our refit and will be casting off in spring 2023. Keep the technical insights and tips coming. This makes you stand out above so many other vloggers imo.
Fair winds ~~~_/)~~~
👍like your technical videos very much.
How do you bring the weather models to Expedition offshore? Via PredictWind?
Hi @Sailing Capricorn. Glad you enjoyed. We download grib files via Predictwind offshore and via SailMail over the IrridiumGo. Then we just drag them into the grib folder in Expedition. We use Predictwind direct also.
@@SailingSweetRuca thx - does PredictWind provide also the weather systems and isobars? (Not only grid)
It was interesting to see how you compare your position with the weather system laying underneath. Nice aspect to decide the model to calculate with.
Can you adjust in Expedition the timeline of the weather models? (Sometimes the models are fine and only the timing isn’t perfect)
… one additional question. Do you use C-Map MAX MegaWide Charts?
I can't remember the exact name for the C-Maps without looking them up. It is the 4D version with the wide and continental chart coverage, they are the ones you download through the link inside Expedition. Outside of Expedition we also have world charts in Navionics and OpenCPN and a smattering of paper charts.
Predictwind doesnt do as good of a job with isobars IMO, but seems better for detailed routing in areas close to land. We also use weatherfax style downloads from NOAA as well.
We adjust the timing, velocity, and location of the forecast gribs a lot when routing. It is very common that systems move faster or slower or another system effects the position of the one you are in. We validate gribs vs real time boat data, and when possible ships and bouys.
Hope that helps.
You both practice real sailing and are quite knowledgeable about sail trim and balance.. I enjoyed the short technical reviews and encourage you to do more as this will enlighten a lot of viewers..
There is quite some background one needs to understand and master on a sailboat doing passages..
Hi Frans! So wonderful to hear from you. There is quite a lot of knowledge to soak up before safely taking off, but traveling this way surely has benefits that outweigh the challenges :-)
@@SailingSweetRuca I keep on following you.. I am a bit busy with my photography hobby..I am also following your AIS.. You both are the real stuff..Was a bit difficult in the beginning but you both became yin and yang..Keep up the "esprit"..
Thanks so much Frans! We love knowing you are still following along. We'd love to see what you are up to with photography one day. Cheers!!!!
Great video!! Is it possible to follow your position online?
Thanks. Yes it is. We have a live tracker on our website www.sweetruca.com. We try not to put spoilers on the 'Tube though, as some enjoy the story "in the moment." We post some live stuff on FB and website every now and then. Patrons get super detailed weekly updates of what boat projects we are working on and what we are planning :-)
@@SailingSweetRuca thanks very much for your reply! And congratulations on your amazing adventure!
There are very few things for me more thrilling than sailing with dolphins off shore in a breeze.
Hi John! Glad you enjoyed the dolphins. They always make my day too!
Your compass shot was 30 to 40deg mag , thats back to gib ,
Good eye, but not good enough ;-) The camera is facing aft, so the number you can see is opposite of our actual course. Add 180 to it and that is where the bow is pointing. Cool that you are looking that close, and know the rumblines of that area! That was a short clip!
@@SailingSweetRuca lol who looks back, great sailing
@@SailingSweetRuca already crossed 10 times by boat not video, the fact you said the camera angle i understood 180deg , total respect to you both ,
On the jib sheet chafe , ad the old line aswell and use that to pole out , save the new sheet , ?
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Thanks Vincent!!!
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Hey Stephen! We love your rating system...We always know we did well on a video when we get 5 thumbs up from you :-) A big rockin' thank you from Team Sweet Ruca!
Hi Guys, I would love to follow your channel however, I have a hearing problem and your music makes this impossible for me. Fair winds and calm seas.. Reg
Hi Reg, we aren't audio pros, so still lots for us to learn in mixing music, sound, etc. We would love to try and help, is it possible you can give us a time in the video it has this negative effect (ex. 1:15-1:30) and we can try and hone in on the issue?
Man I don't understand what yo mean by a venturi effect. I understand what a venturi is though.
There is a lot if science going on, too much for a quick explanation really, and there is more than just a venturi happening. My drawings weren't exactly CFD modeled ;-) I was just trying to help people visualize the "slot" and the basic goal of smoothing the airflow through it to show the purpose of changing jib sheet lead positions.
Hi Guys, I don't want to be a pain in the butt, people like me with hearing issues have a problem with background music. Like starting about 5.15 and the music coming in the 6 50s is a complete no no. If you watch the comments on other channels you will see most viewers just want the videos without music. Fair winds and calm seas.. Reg
Hey Reg! Thanks for the feedback. We will definitely take your comment into consideration to improve our videos. Let us know if you see an improvement later on! Thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment 😊 Cheers!
@@SailingSweetRuca Hi you guys are stuck with me ..Reg
I'm only watching these to see why Adam Driver is sailing. Next thumbnail needs a lightsaber...
Hahaha! LMAO! Hmmmm Curtis with a lightsaber....you may be on to something here Phil :-)
Also, you are the 80th person to say this to us, but the first to mention it online. 👏
Ha ha ha ha. Spot on!
arent this water dengerus?? I think pirate.
Hi Jonas :-) That could be true, but we think the higher risk is further south. We are always careful everywhere.
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27)
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:15)
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27)
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Your channel is so weird; you are actually sailing instead of telling me where you’re going to go while you’re actually upgrading, repairing, yacking, … 😀. Congrats on going sailing!
Haha! Thanks Kelly. We are just going with the flow. No scripts or planned episodes, just how it really happens as we sail :-)
I guess Roxy has her own poop deck
Hahaha! Yes she does :-)