A hell of a ride for sure ! You guys did the best you could for the time it took and it worked out good. That boat is made well, as you're probably aware of.......skeg hung rudder and keel stepped mast and you replaced all standing rigging and tuned it at least a couple times. Yep, you two and the boat did very well, under the circumstances.
Hi Taylor👋 it was great to meet you in Annapolis. You weren’t kidding when you said that storm was rough. Glad everyone came through it no worst for wear.
Good video, wondering if you would be better off with a tiny headsail, like they did in the old days. We are in Madeira, headed for Brazil, hopefully we will meet up one day.
We considered bringing out a scrap of sail, and maybe would have if we had run off instead of forereach. If our staysail were on a furler then maybe we would have brought out some. Also had this been a proper storm system and not a squall then adding sail would have made more sense I think. But we knew this had to pass or dissipate before too long.
Nice job, I think my storm tactics might’ve been a little bit different? sucking up sediment into your fuel system as the boat is being tossed around might render auxiliary power useless when you really need it? She is a blue water, Sailboat hove to, or four reaching, if running with a bit of head sail is not an option. She is built to sail.
We agree in theory, although we would have needed to go on deck to raise sail, which we think would have been far more dangerous than was necessary. This was not a low pressure system expected to last for many hours or days, it was a particularly large and powerful squall. These rarely last more than an hour, and so we did not expect this one to last nearly two and kick up a surprisingly ugly sea state. So we decided not to go on deck. And if our engine had cut out despite our very clean tanks which are continuously polished by our fuel system, we would not have been in any immediate danger as we had plenty of sea room. Keep in mind we left an anchorage for a quick 20 mile jump in very calm weather, so we did not rig jack lines, did not have our storm tri set up (don’t get me started on that stupid thing), we had our dinghy in the davits, our staysail was bagged and not rigged. Sure we could have prepared for this short jump the way we do for a longer passage, and while that’s undoubtedly the safest practice, who really does that?
Buy yourselves a storm jib if you don't have one! Triple reef the main or use a trisail. Small investment in safety, you will hardly ever use them, but our 29 foot sailboat could go to windward perfectly under control in gusts up to 60 knots for sixty miles! And you don't get the excessive pitching in a short steep sea trying to go to windward because sail always gives a smoother ride compared to motoring to windward. And if you get caught with a lee shore, you are safe! (I'm a 72 year old sailor). Regards Murray and Jean.
Yeah I think that would be the right move for a longer lived storm, or if we had known this was coming we could have prepared. We felt that going on deck to raise sail seemed far more dangerous than just dealing with the extra pitching for a couple hours.
Was in Coast Guard on 82' in Viet Nam. Waves as big as mountains. Respected whoever designed them cuz I was expecting the 82' to turn into two 41'ers. Ocean can be scary and have to respect it. Hey, looks like you didn't get seasick.
I remember when I was working on a cargo ship from Seattle going down to Dutch Harbor. We where met by a huge storm going across the gulf of Alaska. The ship was pitching 45 degrees, that was extremely scary, I know how you were feeling. ❤❤❤
Hello from Victoria BC Canada . Enjoy watching your video's and currently playing catch up . Have a chance to do some sailing in March next year as as we help a friend move the Balderdash from Sooke BC to Maple Bay. Get a little sail savey watching thease sailing shows maybe . Safe travels all .
That was quite a storm. You two positioned the boat well. Side bar, what did you use to mount your fortress anchor on the port stern? Looks like a great place for a secondary anchor. 👍
Looks like you got what we call "Snow Globed" - like you took one of those touristy keepsakes and shook it up good.. I was well shocked that the auto pilot drove with no issues and held up. It's a B&G - I forget did you put a hydraulic ram or is electric control arm? pretty legit whatever it is...
ok that makes sense - I was impressed watching the short swing of the corrections and course keeping - I have a hyd drive on mine, it gave up the ghost (blew valves inside the pump) in 3 meter seas and 30kt winds on a broad reach - I'm a little gun shy to let it steer now in anything too rough with the new pump..guess I'll let'r drive more 🙂 ...@@MakingOurWay
No, these squalls and storms during rainy season in Central America aren’t forecastable - they literally appear out of nowhere, part of why they’re so scary!
The problem was we weren’t really prepared and someone would have had to go on deck to raise the staysail. Since it was a squall we did not expect it to last, and so going on deck seemed more dangerous than it was worth in those conditions.
There really wasn’t any avoiding it. The squall developed and grew so quickly. We were traveling with a buddy boat that is much faster and they JUST made it into the anchorage before the storm hit, so I guess have a faster boat!😆
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A hell of a ride for sure ! You guys did the best you could for the time it took and it worked out good. That boat is made well, as you're probably aware of.......skeg hung rudder and keel stepped mast and you replaced all standing rigging and tuned it at least a couple times. Yep, you two and the boat did very well, under the circumstances.
Wow!! Hell of a storm!! Looks like Via took it well!! You might want to waterproof your Bimini 😊Smooth sailing…. Hopefully!!
Cool...
Some nice critters in that water 😂
Hi Taylor👋 it was great to meet you in Annapolis. You weren’t kidding when you said that storm was rough. Glad everyone came through it no worst for wear.
That's what makes it all worthwhile! (and always take care of the doggies)
Laughing so hard at Penny pooping in the surf😂😂
That was very scary weather, I’m sorry you had to go through that.
Good video, wondering if you would be better off with a tiny headsail, like they did in the old days. We are in Madeira, headed for Brazil, hopefully we will meet up one day.
We considered bringing out a scrap of sail, and maybe would have if we had run off instead of forereach. If our staysail were on a furler then maybe we would have brought out some. Also had this been a proper storm system and not a squall then adding sail would have made more sense I think. But we knew this had to pass or dissipate before too long.
Nice job, I think my storm tactics might’ve been a little bit different? sucking up sediment into your fuel system as the boat is being tossed around might render auxiliary power useless when you really need it?
She is a blue water, Sailboat hove to, or four reaching, if running with a bit of head sail is not an option. She is built to sail.
We agree in theory, although we would have needed to go on deck to raise sail, which we think would have been far more dangerous than was necessary. This was not a low pressure system expected to last for many hours or days, it was a particularly large and powerful squall. These rarely last more than an hour, and so we did not expect this one to last nearly two and kick up a surprisingly ugly sea state. So we decided not to go on deck. And if our engine had cut out despite our very clean tanks which are continuously polished by our fuel system, we would not have been in any immediate danger as we had plenty of sea room. Keep in mind we left an anchorage for a quick 20 mile jump in very calm weather, so we did not rig jack lines, did not have our storm tri set up (don’t get me started on that stupid thing), we had our dinghy in the davits, our staysail was bagged and not rigged. Sure we could have prepared for this short jump the way we do for a longer passage, and while that’s undoubtedly the safest practice, who really does that?
Jeez. Gnarly.
Buy yourselves a storm jib if you don't have one! Triple reef the main or use a trisail. Small investment in safety, you will hardly ever use them, but our 29 foot sailboat could go to windward perfectly under control in gusts up to 60 knots for sixty miles! And you don't get the excessive pitching in a short steep sea trying to go to windward because sail always gives a smoother ride compared to motoring to windward. And if you get caught with a lee shore, you are safe! (I'm a 72 year old sailor). Regards Murray and Jean.
Yeah I think that would be the right move for a longer lived storm, or if we had known this was coming we could have prepared. We felt that going on deck to raise sail seemed far more dangerous than just dealing with the extra pitching for a couple hours.
That was scary!! Glad you made it through okay
Was in Coast Guard on 82' in Viet Nam. Waves as big as mountains. Respected whoever designed them cuz I was expecting the 82' to turn into two 41'ers. Ocean can be scary and have to respect it. Hey, looks like you didn't get seasick.
I guess even a big boat becomes a small boat when the waves get big enough!
I remember when I was working on a cargo ship from Seattle going down to Dutch Harbor. We where met by a huge storm going across the gulf of Alaska. The ship was pitching 45 degrees, that was extremely scary, I know how you were feeling. ❤❤❤
Those seas must have been huge!
Crazy ass storm guys..good to see you all pulled through it..safely!..all you need now is a few stife drinks!
..😂
Indeed!
@@MakingOurWay 😆keep on going guys..yer the best in my books!!
East of Toronto..on the hard..Desparados II..38 foot Northstar..an a bit of rum to go with her..😆
Hello from Victoria BC Canada . Enjoy watching your video's and currently playing catch up . Have a chance to do some sailing in March next year as as we help a friend move the Balderdash from Sooke BC to Maple Bay. Get a little sail savey watching thease sailing shows maybe . Safe travels all .
Enjoy the trip, it’s going to be chilly!
Those beeltes are nocturnal and very clumsy during the day most likely died 😢
Pura vida! Lol much better weather come December.
That was quite a storm. You two positioned the boat well. Side bar, what did you use to mount your fortress anchor on the port stern? Looks like a great place for a secondary anchor. 👍
The boat came with a simple bracket that bolts to the rail, I think wind line makes them.
Looks like you got what we call "Snow Globed" - like you took one of those touristy keepsakes and shook it up good.. I was well shocked that the auto pilot drove with no issues and held up. It's a B&G - I forget did you put a hydraulic ram or is electric control arm? pretty legit whatever it is...
It worked like a champ! We went with a hydraulic drive. We were cautioned strongly against electric drives by several people who sell both.
ok that makes sense - I was impressed watching the short swing of the corrections and course keeping - I have a hyd drive on mine, it gave up the ghost (blew valves inside the pump) in 3 meter seas and 30kt winds on a broad reach - I'm a little gun shy to let it steer now in anything too rough with the new pump..guess I'll let'r drive more 🙂
...@@MakingOurWay
Bets comment ever. "I was really expecting it to fly, Oops" Muahhhahahah.
I know you guys probably know about starlink might give you better weather information.
We have starlink, but squalls and storms like this are not in forecasts - they form out of nowhere and can’t be predicted at all.
Yikes, that was scary. Could you see this storm on Windy before you left?
No, these squalls and storms during rainy season in Central America aren’t forecastable - they literally appear out of nowhere, part of why they’re so scary!
If it went flying, it was not secured!
Ok
I'm sorry to have to tell you this but, Mathew Perry died. They said he drowned in his hot tub. He may have had a heart attack.
No!😭
I was thinking you’d sail… motoring in big seas is never fun.
The problem was we weren’t really prepared and someone would have had to go on deck to raise the staysail. Since it was a squall we did not expect it to last, and so going on deck seemed more dangerous than it was worth in those conditions.
Good job y'all that would have shaken me a bit too. And I've been there. What do you think would help avoid that in the future?
There really wasn’t any avoiding it. The squall developed and grew so quickly. We were traveling with a buddy boat that is much faster and they JUST made it into the anchorage before the storm hit, so I guess have a faster boat!😆