Ooomph, you had me scared on that one! Going sideways faster than you can go forwards is something that only happens in small vessels and it lingers in the memory. Engine failure at that stage can be disastrous. Glad to see you got through it Ian.
Wow Ian incredible solo sailing and filming too…. Seems it’s a bit like an ultra running adventure…Never know what’s going to happen until you are in the moment…. Well done, it looked scary in places ….. lots of learning curves! 😅Happy sailing ⛵️
Hey. I love your series of adventures. I've followed you round the coast of Wales. That's been my sailing ground for the past few years and i know it all well. But Holyhead is as far north as i have been. You're sailing in to uncharted waters now as far as I'm concerned! 🤣🤣 I think this year I'll get up there.. To Scotland even😊 I think I'm on much the same kind of level as you. Still Making mistakes but with a great deal of enthusiasm and humour. Good luck. Can't wait for the next installment.
Sailing the welsh coast has been fun. I've spent a lot of time in Wales when I was younger - have family in Newport and Aberystwyth. Seeing it from the sea shows how beautiful the country is. Sailing north of Holyhead has, so far, been fantastic. Scotland - videos to come - is amazing.
I am no expert, and I don't have a definitive answer for that, but I would imagine the jib size is subject to all manner of variable conditions - racing, none racing, etc, and many other conditions besides. With the new season starting soon, I'll be experimenting with different combos of jib size, boom position, etc. I;m looking forward to it.
I respect your taking on that short voyage. You admit to being a tad inexperienced and that is a good thing. You should have let out enough jib to act as a number 3 along with more main. Your sails were luffing because you did not fall far enough off wind. There was no need for your engine. Plan your tacking in advance. You were no where near dangerous conditions but rather a good brisk sail. Paul
Assume you set off before LW to get the tide, mind you it woyldve been WoT then...need to watch the Platters to East of the Skerries there. Can get very lively off there.
Occasional watery over the foredeck is to be expected. But water in the V berth isn't. Where is the water getting in?? Poorly sealed forehatch or anchor locker leak or is it a hull/deck sealing problem? It's something that to me would require further investigation
It's an old boat (1978) that needs a full deck renovation, ie, all the through holes - bolts, screws, etc.The boat has had 45 years of micro flexing that I think things have just worn down a little, even though everything still feels solid on deck. It'll be a big project and may take place in the summer od 2025 or 2026. So long as we get a warm. summer in Scotland this year, it shouldn't be a major headache.
Kept your cool in a bit of hoot through a treacherous area. Good thing because it gets very much worse. Looks like a good protected anchorage. Enough of a passage to make that first tea or single malt all the better. Good for you. What is the boat?
So…did you read the bit about the "vicious patch of water” afterwards? It does look a bit hairy. I'm curious to know why you didn't head west for a while with the wind on the beam, and then tack back east, to sail the whole way and not use the engine.
What do you use to shoot your footage? Whatever it is, your videos would be much easier to watch if you put a wind cheater on the microphone or failing that just turn the volume down when you're editing. Good luck with your travels
That was great. Thank uou for showing the ups and downs in an honest way. Its very helpful and reassuring for the rest of us!
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it
You are scaring me.... now I want a bigger motor.....x.@@youtubelivingonasailboat_1year
"Never count your eggs 'til they're in the pudding!" _Lucky Jack._
😂😂 Yep, and in sailing, don't kiss your arse goodbye until the water passes over your head
I've been in those conditions and you know if anything breaks you are doomed. Very exciting and a huge learning curve. Phew , well done.
It's one of those times you just hope that everything holds together. She's turning out to be a solid 1970's boat
Ooomph, you had me scared on that one! Going sideways faster than you can go forwards is something that only happens in small vessels and it lingers in the memory. Engine failure at that stage can be disastrous. Glad to see you got through it Ian.
Cheers, Alex. It definitely had its moments
You're right to be chuffed - you're doing it!
Grateful for every day of sailing
Wow Ian incredible solo sailing and filming too…. Seems it’s a bit like an ultra running adventure…Never know what’s going to happen until you are in the moment…. Well done, it looked scary in places ….. lots of learning curves! 😅Happy sailing ⛵️
Cheers, Karen. Absolutely. It's like a highly technical run across Snowdonia
"The Isle of Man is calling"
What's it saying? - "Nutter inbound!"
😂😂😂 the police are on high alert - all holidays have been cancelled
Cool. can’t wait till chapter 24 🚣🏼
Cheers, WildGT300. Gad to hear you enjoyed watching it
Another great one Ian.
Cheers, Chris
Hey. I love your series of adventures.
I've followed you round the coast of Wales.
That's been my sailing ground for the past few years and i know it all well.
But Holyhead is as far north as i have been. You're sailing in to uncharted waters now as far as I'm concerned! 🤣🤣
I think this year I'll get up there.. To Scotland even😊
I think I'm on much the same kind of level as you. Still Making mistakes but with a great deal of enthusiasm and humour.
Good luck. Can't wait for the next installment.
Sailing the welsh coast has been fun. I've spent a lot of time in Wales when I was younger - have family in Newport and Aberystwyth. Seeing it from the sea shows how beautiful the country is. Sailing north of Holyhead has, so far, been fantastic. Scotland - videos to come - is amazing.
Interesting. I was always taught to go with a small jib so you have more driving force
I am no expert, and I don't have a definitive answer for that, but I would imagine the jib size is subject to all manner of variable conditions - racing, none racing, etc, and many other conditions besides. With the new season starting soon, I'll be experimenting with different combos of jib size, boom position, etc. I;m looking forward to it.
I respect your taking on that short voyage. You admit to being a tad inexperienced and that is a good thing. You should have let out enough jib to act as a number 3 along with more main. Your sails were luffing because you did not fall far enough off wind. There was no need for your engine. Plan your tacking in advance. You were no where near dangerous conditions but rather a good brisk sail.
Paul
Cheers for the advice, Paul. It's very welcome
Looks like you handled that alright by yourself. good to watch:))
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
Assume you set off before LW to get the tide, mind you it woyldve been WoT then...need to watch the Platters to East of the Skerries there. Can get very lively off there.
Cheers for the insight
great job filming under those conditions!
cheers. I had a GoPro strapped top my head - very useful in those conditions
Occasional watery over the foredeck is to be expected. But water in the V berth isn't. Where is the water getting in?? Poorly sealed forehatch or anchor locker leak or is it a hull/deck sealing problem?
It's something that to me would require further investigation
It's an old boat (1978) that needs a full deck renovation, ie, all the through holes - bolts, screws, etc.The boat has had 45 years of micro flexing that I think things have just worn down a little, even though everything still feels solid on deck. It'll be a big project and may take place in the summer od 2025 or 2026. So long as we get a warm. summer in Scotland this year, it shouldn't be a major headache.
@@youtubelivingonasailboat_1year best of luck with the warm summer in Scotland😁
Kept your cool in a bit of hoot through a treacherous area. Good thing because it gets very much worse. Looks like a good protected anchorage. Enough of a passage to make that first tea or single malt all the better. Good for you.
What is the boat?
Cheers. I'd imagine it can get a lot worse. The boat os a 1978 Grampian 34-2 made in Norfolk, England.
a touch more main would have stopped the roll!
Cheers for the advice
So…did you read the bit about the "vicious patch of water” afterwards? It does look a bit hairy. I'm curious to know why you didn't head west for a while with the wind on the beam, and then tack back east, to sail the whole way and not use the engine.
I did discover the "vicious" statement while editing. West would have been a better option - I mention that later in the video. School boy error.
What do you use to shoot your footage? Whatever it is, your videos would be much easier to watch if you put a wind cheater on the microphone or failing that just turn the volume down when you're editing. Good luck with your travels
The wind noise does get a bit much. I'm investigating wind cheaters for the new season. Cheers for the best wishes.