Been out of sailing for 30 years and was about to buy a Hobie 14 until I saw this and was reminded just how much fun it is to sail a Mirror with spinny etc. Probably more manageable for a 60 year old too :) Great Share, thanks.
Busy-person-sailor, just how I liked it. Feeling the wind and the tug on sheets, tiller and the look of the sails. Would have liked to see some off boat shots.
I remember a mirror dingy at it's boat show launch with all the component parts displayed on a board. There was quite a buzz around the stand. Followed by the mirror offshore,a year or so later. I never liked the offshore,but my Dad was quite keen. I thought what they should have done was produce a larger mirror dingy of about sixteen feet for the home build market,sadly the world got the offshore. Had a sail in an offshore once, more than enough. Sorry fans.
@@surferatapollobay1341 I think it is a old fico ratchet block, but a Ronstan or Harken ratchet block would work fine. It is mounted on an Allen brothers compact mainsheet swivel.
Been out of sailing for 30 years and was about to buy a Hobie 14 until I saw this and was reminded just how much fun it is to sail a Mirror with spinny etc. Probably more manageable for a 60 year old too :) Great Share, thanks.
how long would it take a novice to get to that standard.
@@MrWhothefoxthat hard question to answer depends on how often you sail and if you race, The best way to improve quickly is racing.
Busy-person-sailor, just how I liked it. Feeling the wind and the tug on sheets, tiller and the look of the sails. Would have liked to see some off boat shots.
Nice video. Nice Mirror Dinghy.
Great footage with the camera mounted at the end of the boom.
I remember a mirror dingy at it's boat show launch with all the component parts displayed on a board. There was quite a buzz around the stand. Followed by the mirror offshore,a year or so later. I never liked the offshore,but my Dad was quite keen. I thought what they should have done was produce a larger mirror dingy of about sixteen feet for the home build market,sadly the world got the offshore. Had a sail in an offshore once, more than enough. Sorry fans.
Fantastic mate
great job mate
Great to watch some mirror single handed sailing thats not cruising.
Julian Smith oh yeah nothing beats watching boats go around in circles a real total turn on .....Not...
@@fishmut what floats your boat, flower arranging.
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great footage ...I have a Question ...is the Mainsheet cleated
Only for short periods when going downwind and hoisting of dropping the spinnaker when you need a hand spare.
@@jaemiewilson6005 Thanks Jaemie ..Can I ask what brand is the block I am restoring a 55yr old Mirror and will not be racing just cruising
@@surferatapollobay1341 I think it is a old fico ratchet block, but a Ronstan or Harken ratchet block would work fine. It is mounted on an Allen brothers compact mainsheet swivel.