I bought a UK built Twister called Mijo in Darwin in 1986 and sailed her singlehanded to Port Moresby in PNG. Took 28 days non stop for 1200 miles against the tradewinds. Up to 40kts at times. They didn't believe me when I got there that I'd left from Darwin on July 1st...... this was the peak of the windy season. The cabin was falling off the deck ( bad deck to wood join ) so she needed pumping whenever the floor covered or water lapped into wherever I was sleeping !!!
That is a beautiful boat with a besutiful history.The first time I sailed with my dad I was 8 and he was 61 the last time I sailed with him I was 38 he was 91 and still telling me "you're luffing". His famous quote - "any fool can sail a boat when there's wind, it takes a damn good sailor to sail a boat when there's no wind." I miss him.
Sounds wonderful. I love boating with my also. I was three he was 25. Now I am 50 and he's 73. There is no better time then a boat trip with my dad. Cheers.
Twisters, one of the boats I considered before marrying my 1979 Nicholson 31. Just a bit more beam in my Nic, for the rest ever so many similarities. Love'em both!
How wonderful. At 56, with 2 bags on my tummy and not the biggest chap there ever was, i am planning to sail single across the Atlantic to raise spondolies for good causes. I grew up learning to sail to a high standard, so although several decades later, i do have a relationship with sailing boats. My first port of call is to find a boat to "hire" as it were for the crossing. All advice and pointers i have had have resounded "Twister!". To have found this quite glorious vid, so incredibly inspiring for sure. Many thanks for it.
Great story - The practical, committed and less pretentious sailors in this part of the world - noteworthy “...Taxi around the world ...” ... many can relate!
What a beautiful little boat, I must be honest I'm a huge fan of long keel boats, especially for off shore cruising, they are sturdy, well mannered and sea kindly, but most importantly they are safe, hove to in a long keel boat is a pleasure compared to some modern production boats, and that beautiful heart shaped traditional transom is a thing of beauty, I recently had a Stan Huntingford designed long keel cutter surveyed, 32' with a 3' bowsprit, unfortunately it wasn't to be
I had Twister of Mersea for about 3 years in the early 90s. Wonderful boat. V quick for her size, especially uphill, and still fast in light conditions which is a tribute to the fairness of her underwater lines. The wooden ones were 27ft 6, and had a slightly deeper keel than the grp hulled ones - and were undoubtedly quicker than the grp hulled ones. By reputation (and results I believe) Cheetah and Twister of Mersea were the quickest of them all. Kim Holmans brother, a professional boat builder, built Twister of Mersea in the west country and on taking her for her first sail phoned Kim (who was east coast based) and sexpressed wonderment - to the effect that she was a rocketship, as Kim then went and proved that season by cleaning up.
Beautiful boat and lovely story. I own a Nic 26' and just watched this at anchor in the Carib. I love long keeled boats, they are a dream to sail singlehanded.
I kept waiting and wanting for the camera to roam thru her to get a len's worth of all the beautiful features.. as it was I had to don a pair of dark glasses in order to withstand the shine of those cabinets ! Nice job in conversation here. I wondering if when Peter was describing the deep connection of his father to every bit and piece if he eventually broke down overwhelmed wot grief at the point the narrative took a dive ini your sound track... ?? Not my business, but I like to know that men like me can fail to go on now and then in describing our dads,that have long ago checked out . Im there ! By he way, a while back a listener complained your little dogs bark was way too loud.. I say good on you little dog.. ager all a small dog is smart to boast a hardy crawl !
Great video,many thanks it’s really beautiful boat to sail around the world. I am looking now my eyes is already fixed I can see now to navigation, before more than five years I was sailing completely blind . I am looking who can donate for me sailboat if I get a boat will be interesting another adventure. I am on Facebook page, almost 5,000 people following me. Greetings from the garden island of Kauai
I bought a UK built Twister called Mijo in Darwin in 1986 and sailed her singlehanded to Port Moresby in PNG. Took 28 days non stop for 1200 miles against the tradewinds. Up to 40kts at times. They didn't believe me when I got there that I'd left from Darwin on July 1st...... this was the peak of the windy season. The cabin was falling off the deck ( bad deck to wood join ) so she needed pumping whenever the floor covered or water lapped into wherever I was sleeping !!!
That is a beautiful boat with a besutiful history.The first time I sailed with my dad I was 8 and he was 61 the last time I sailed with him I was 38 he was 91 and still telling me "you're luffing". His famous quote - "any fool can sail a boat when there's wind, it takes a damn good sailor to sail a boat when there's no wind." I miss him.
Sounds wonderful. I love boating with my also. I was three he was 25. Now I am 50 and he's 73. There is no better time then a boat trip with my dad. Cheers.
Clean Habitats : What a great story!
Twisters, one of the boats I considered before marrying my 1979 Nicholson 31. Just a bit more beam in my Nic, for the rest ever so many similarities. Love'em both!
Thanks for the memories, I had my intro to cruising in Twister Rosa Royal based out of Rowhedge on the Colne. Still sailing wooden boats 40yrs later
Gorgeous boat!
How wonderful. At 56, with 2 bags on my tummy and not the biggest chap there ever was, i am planning to sail single across the Atlantic to raise spondolies for good causes. I grew up learning to sail to a high standard, so although several decades later, i do have a relationship with sailing boats. My first port of call is to find a boat to "hire" as it were for the crossing. All advice and pointers i have had have resounded "Twister!". To have found this quite glorious vid, so incredibly inspiring for sure. Many thanks for it.
Always liked the Twister class since I was a teenager many years ago
Great story -
The practical, committed and less pretentious sailors in this part of the world - noteworthy
“...Taxi around the world ...”
... many can relate!
I've just bought one and feel even more reassured!
These are the coolest boat vids on youtube, hands down. Cheers!
Gorgeous boat thanks for showing and sharing your memories!!
Now that is a Owners Story. Very well done.
Really splendid brilliantly produced video innit. Just refreshing to watch.
What a beautiful little boat, I must be honest I'm a huge fan of long keel boats, especially for off shore cruising, they are sturdy, well mannered and sea kindly, but most importantly they are safe, hove to in a long keel boat is a pleasure compared to some modern production boats, and that beautiful heart shaped traditional transom is a thing of beauty, I recently had a Stan Huntingford designed long keel cutter surveyed, 32' with a 3' bowsprit, unfortunately it wasn't to be
I had Twister of Mersea for about 3 years in the early 90s. Wonderful boat. V quick for her size, especially uphill, and still fast in light conditions which is a tribute to the fairness of her underwater lines. The wooden ones were 27ft 6, and had a slightly deeper keel than the grp hulled ones - and were undoubtedly quicker than the grp hulled ones. By reputation (and results I believe) Cheetah and Twister of Mersea were the quickest of them all. Kim Holmans brother, a professional boat builder, built Twister of Mersea in the west country and on taking her for her first sail phoned Kim (who was east coast based) and sexpressed wonderment - to the effect that she was a rocketship, as Kim then went and proved that season by cleaning up.
Beautiful boat, great story. Thanks for the video!
Lovely Video Bob. Delighted to see the finished version.
Your back is in there for a few seconds
Terrific video and a lovely boat. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful boat and lovely story.
I own a Nic 26' and just watched this at anchor in the Carib. I love long keeled boats, they are a dream to sail singlehanded.
Love it. Also, because Peter reminds me of Bill Nighy, which I mean to be a compliment.
Great boat and a super film Bob. Want to get a Twister this season.
I like your Twister. Very cool boat!
Wonderful story! The value of family ties and a sailing heritage.
S/V ...Waves
still enjoy remembering our Twister 'Conundrum' which my father rebuilt from a wreck back in the early 70's
Great video .. You can truly say you've had a great love affair with this lovely yacht 😊
Enjoyed that one.
That's a beautiful twister
Beautiful
going to look at one of these this weekend!
Lovely boat, she seems to be very roomy in the side.
They are not roomy. I owned one 30 years ago here in Australia. Very good sea boat however and will always get you there.
I kept waiting and wanting for the camera to roam thru her to get a len's worth of all the beautiful features.. as it was I had to don a pair of dark glasses in order to withstand the shine of those cabinets ! Nice job in conversation here. I wondering if when Peter was describing the deep connection of his father to every bit and piece if he eventually broke down overwhelmed wot grief at the point the narrative took a dive ini your sound track... ?? Not my business, but I like to know that men like me can fail to go on now and then in describing our dads,that have long ago checked out . Im there ! By he way, a while back a listener complained your little dogs bark was way too loud.. I say good on you little dog.. ager all a small dog is smart to boast a hardy crawl !
Excellent.
My cats hate the barking dog in the intro...
Great video,many thanks it’s really beautiful boat to sail around the world. I am looking now my eyes is already fixed I can see now to navigation, before more than five years I was sailing completely blind . I am looking who can donate for me sailboat if I get a boat will be interesting another adventure. I am on Facebook page, almost 5,000 people following me. Greetings from the garden island of Kauai
very comfortable? maybe for a few minutes.
这条船有多长？
28フィート
My Classic Boat This boat is great. How hard is it?
This boat has crossed The Atlantic - she's solid この船はThe Atlanticを横断しました - 彼女はしっかりしています
Lovely boat and story, better than spending his money on alcohol, gambling and lose women not that there's anything wrong with that lol
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Sir if u ever decide to sell you boat please contact me