Agreed. If you have good quality recording in the footage, it should be heard, as it adds to the empathy and participation - music should go way back in the mix or be omitted if possible.
It takes time and practice, you will get there sooner than you think. Enjoy the ride you both are doing something many people only dream of. A friend of mine always said: "Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream".
It is so nice to see the love you have for each other. Reminds me of when my wife and I first fell in love 43 years ago. We’ve been through so much together and we still love each other just as much.
We have just come across your channel! So stoked that you are taking this path! The sailing life is amazing and hats off to you doing it without a lot of experience. Best way to learn!!! Its crazy when we look back to even just a few months ago how far we have come and improved! Always learning new skills everyday! Look forward to following along on your adventure
Hi there. Did you ever think to take someone on board with 10+ years of sailing experience for a week or so? You would make progress fast and avoid lots of mistakes. Regards, Silvano
Great advice, my partner and I started sailing this year and while we're saving for our own boat we started investing in lessons with a professional coach. I can't even begin to share how fast we've learned and not taken on bad habits. Such a worthy investment, and we've got to go on some 3-day adventures too.
Hi, or you could consider raceing Join a club Join a club & go raceing, that's what I done. It was awesome, your hanging out with like minded people & your gaining sailing tips. It also helps you learn to think fast & sort things out a lot quicker. & trust me, sometimes out in the deep blue sea you can find yourself needing to put a quick reef in your main, or doing a head sail change. BUT, only do that if it helps & makes you smile.
Every time I watch these videos, I get concerned about safety issues. Are you thinking about who will have to put their own lives at risk if you guys get into trouble at sea? The way people usually learn to sail is like this: 1. go on a course where a teacher guides you through the basic principles in a dinghy, sailing close to the shore or on a lake; 2. practice a lot in the dinghy; 3. crew for someone who has a bigger boat and knows what they are doing; 4. go on another course that teaches you about navigation and safety at sea; 5. crew on a boat that is going longer distances... What I mean is - who is teaching you? And have you any idea how dangerous it is to sail across an ocean? You often seem terrified and I think it's because you don't know what you're doing.
I’ve been sitting in my living room watching the pandemic winter roll by as I recover from a neck surgery that’s going to make me at best a sailing passenger in future thoroughly enjoying your journey. Thanks so much you’ve helped me cope‼️🏴☠️❤️
I have been watching this channel since the good ole van days! I love your cinematography and creativity when it comes to editing. Your videos or peaceful and serene while informative and I just can’t even describe how much I enjoy them! You guys inspire me to live life to the fullest and just get outside and breathe! I love love love your channel. Thank you for putting so much time into your content. Can’t wait for more vids! ✌🏼❤️
Would you guys ever consider doing a Q&A? I feel like your long time subscribers might have questions about your new boat life or even about just boat life in general ☺️
You guys are doing so well. I agree with other comments in that getting lessons would help you learn much faster, learn impt safety tips and avoid getting any bad habits. Keep up the great work.
Small tip for open ocean sailing, tie a rope between the boom and the deck. Then if the wind changes or you get of course it won't fly over to the other side. This way, you can keep things calm. When you need to change sides, just undo the rope and take it easy. I do it all the time on my 18ft sailboat. Helps a lot :)
Just make sure NOT to tie to it teak! I did that once (instructor said it would be fine) and the teak broke in half during an accidental jibe. So tie it to something metal and secure.
So. Sail balance. The basic is the main sail takes you towards the wind and the jib takes you away from the wind. So sailing down wind if the boat is trying to round up and go onto a reach the main is to far in. You are getting yourselves a little confused down wind as is what causes you to gybe. When you are going to windward the boat has to tack through 90 degrees before the wind is back in the sails. Down wind this is not the case. Basically what I am saying is. Down wind feel the wind just coming over the port or starboard quarter. Let the main out as far as you can this will balance the sail plan better. Now the helm with a wheel does not give as much feed back so watch the luff of the main for back winding if this happens steer more to windward. It is just practise and feel. You are doing very well.
When I learned as you are doing it took me a while to anticipate where the boat might point with gusts and make smaller pre course corrections. You are going through what everyone does setting out. I admire your drive to learn and enjoy the romance of sailing.
Looking good guys keep it up. Hands on is the best way to learn. You all will get the hang of it. An remember a little mud will be spilled along the way but its part of the learning process. So chin up and you will be just fine.
Love the drive you both have for trying something out of your comfort zones and taking on this adventure. I have been UA-cam videos of SV Delos.. maybe reaching out to Brian , they have been known to take on new crew mates. Maybe just a week or two with them would be worth it. He has extensive knowledge of sailing. They are wonderful people. Good luck to you both and be safe out there.
Is there a way to show your route when you do these videos at the end? Crop out any information on your location but it would be cool to see the path you are sailing. Another great video!!
I could be wrong guys, but those type of life jackets usually have a crotch strap. without one if your jacket deploys in the water there isnt much to stop it riding up and either choking you or coming off entirely. check if there is an unused buckle on the back part of the waist strap. also, a preventer is super easy to rig up and will give you peace of mind when you are downwind.
Another wonderful video, I love watching you guys. Don't be obsessed with down wind sailing, you'll need to purchase additional sails to do it properly and it's still fraught with problems and gybing puts stress on you and the boat. Stick with 120-135° and you and the boat will be happier. All sails are designed with wind angles in mind and that information should be available for yours. The next big step is an assymetric (gennaker) but sticking to those wind angles. It will also balance the main. As it is try one reef in the main to a full jib. I know everyone loves self steerers, but an auto-pilot really does take the strain out of sailing, you have so many options on how to sail-course or by wind direction, it's bliss. Just watch the batteries. Another fabulously filmed video, we all just want to be there with you!
You guys are an absolute inspiration. Your cinematography is top notch! We converted a rusty old van, a 1987 Ford falcon camper over the summer - her name is Rosie. Throughout the build we referenced back to your videos thinking “what did wild we roam do?” We’ve been living in Rosie for a few months now, and just launched our first UA-cam video the other day! We would love to hear feedback from you guys. Your videos are amazing, and can’t wait to see more of your adventure. Safe sailing!
Aw, this made me smile so hard to read!! So glad and humbled we could be a source of inspiration for you guys! And congratulations on the van conversion--we wish you guys so much love, learning and adventure while out with Rosie and your cats! Sending big hugs ❤️
@@WildWeRoam Sending even more love back to you! You're doing it - you're really sailing a freakin' boat. That is crazy. Just proves you can do anything you set your mind to. We're so excited and feel privileged to follow along on your journey. Can't wait to see where life takes you both 🖤
G!ad to see that you both are...shall we say ...learning the lines. Great video again that you always make for us that watch your amazing channel. Happy holidays.
Great video! When the world returns to normal, try hopping on a race boat as crew. I’m sure you two will soak up knowledge like a sponge, and really appreciate the finer points of sail / boat trim.
Wow, it feels so brave to me what you do...in Germany you would not be alloued to teach yourself how to sail. Good teamwork also.... I once did a kayak tour with my husband both of us not sure on what we were doing...and we were very crossed with eachother for I am the first read and then try type of person whereas my husband is the one who says learning by doing.. Fun to watch how you tackle your challenge together
Just came here to say the quality of your videos are amazing! I watch a lot of UA-cam and your productions are in a league of their own. If you have the same work ethic with sailing as you have with editing you'll be great sailors in no time.
Look at you guys go! Look at Penelope go! It IS a huge learning curve. Be careful about keeping the main too close to centerline when going downwind because there is more chance that the wind will catch it from behind and jibe. Getting a preventer will help all this. It's also considered the hottest point of sail - downwind -especially in the Summer. In your case it's probably nice in the cooler weather. Great video as always.
Noticed you didn't use the glow plugs when starting up. Check the manual. They can make a huge difference when needed. Also, for longevity, allow several minutes warmup before moving out and a few minutes at idle in neutral before shutting down. Take your wraps on the winch before starting to haul that way when the load gets heavy you have more control.
you guys need to sew some vinyl in the roof of your Bimini with a protective flap (when not sailing). Your sailing and ability to see more will become so much more pleasurable. Keep up the learning, and we are enjoying the videos. Thank you
Downwind sailing requires a lot of attention, especially when the water is not flat. A preventer is easy to rig and should be automatic when you go wing and wing. A jibe preventer is more expensive but does a better job of distressing the sails and rig when jibing intentional or not. Also when you try wing and wing you really need a whisker pole. If you have access to a boat with a tiller, you can learn the fast small helm movements you mention re the vane. Also, weather helm when running deep needs to be addressed by sail balance. I still remember from my early days sailing - “when in doubt, let it out”. Fair winds.
Be advised having a weather helm on the the boat is what you want. If the boat didn't I'd be concerned. The need to have a weather helm is for safety. If something goes wrong, let go of the wheel the boat will round up into the wind and stop the boat so you can get control of the boat. Try it and see what happens. A boat must have a weather helm. If not your mast is pointing to the bow and you need to adjust the rigging to Rake the mast slightly to the stern. Hope this helps.
Here's another hint.. Try sailing with your face and not depending on your instruments all the time. Sometimes they fail. You can always tell where the wind is by feeling it on your face or the back of your head sailing down wind. By keeping the wind in same place on your face you will maintain the correct course. If the wind shifts, your face you'll feel it and adjust you course according. Then all you need is telltails on your sails for upwind sailing an a windvane at the top of the mast for downwind sailing. Best of luck. Ask, if have questions maybe I can help.
I love how you show clips of what others skip. (i.e. closing the hatches etc.). Those little things that come automatically to other sailing vlogs. Thanks for your optimism when trying something new. You two light up the Earth! Thank you for being you!
It really is so nice how many people take the time to share their knowledge and experience! We are really grateful and always learning :) And thank you for the nice comment, too! ❤️
@@WildWeRoamIt's very healthy to be open to (safety) advise, but be aware that it is not about going fast in learning. You truly learn from your own mistakes. And you have to walk your own pace, not someone else's. Keep listening to your own inner authority (instinct, gut feeling, whatever that is for you). A while back you were talking about being confident Dana and I think you are, because you know exactly when to slow down or try something again the moment you feel that you don't have enough experience to do what you are doing. You know and honour your limits and THAT is confidence in my opinion. ❤️
Gloves are your hands best friend, also I have a thin line attached to my winches to prevent them from jumping ship, they tend to enjoy flying off the handle at a moment's notice...
Ease the Main to reduce tendency to round up into a Beam Reach when sailing downwind. Boom will be outboard, risking a more violent if accidental jibe. Rig a simple Preventer for safety and peace of mind.
Bad advice. Preventers should only be used on long ocean passages in bouncy lumpy seas. Just learn to sail angles and be decent sailors. It’s really an easy skill once you learn.
@@chrispomfret8592 they've got a double sheet so it can't fully gybe anyway, a boom break would do the job of slowing the boom if they gybe, you can't sail dead downwind with the sail configuration they had anyway.
Try downwind sailing with just the jib. The jib will "pull" the boat forward, and you won't have to worry about accidental jibes. Steering also becomes much easier. Downwind steering is tough when your stern is being pushed around by the main and the wind/waves. Also, google "how to rig a preventer". You don't need anything fancy, beyond a bunch of line, and a forward deck cleat.
This is bad habit advice. Just learn to sail so you don’t gybe. Sail at angles that keeps the boom on one clear side. A spinnaker pole on the headsail to pole it out to windward is the best option.
I disagree with sailing with just jib. Downwind sailing with just the jib would be OK if they have several more nautical miles under their belts and they are single handling while the other is on a sleeping shift. But right now, they are focused on learning, so they should continue to focusing learning how to run downwind with the main.
@@mezzamack9192 there is some really bad advice on here. People pretending to be a good sailors like this guy saying it’s hard to steer downwind when the wind and waves push the stern around. Stop it.
You guys are adorable. I love this video, the sights, sounds and colours!!! It made me feel so calm. I now really want to go sailing. But cold 🥶 in old blighty at the moment though.
Hey, I've only known downwind sailing (with a 42' sloop) (and not using a spinnaker), is to have the mainsail opposite of the jib. I've never seen both sails on one side. No expert here, just sayin. Also, when in a time pinch for whatever reason, don't forget, you can throw your sail covers (and whatever else) into the forward hatch so you don't have to walk them back. You can store and clean up when you are calmly underway. Also, make sure you have another holder to keep your winch handle safe. Those things can brake toes if they slide off the cockpit cushions! You guys are doing great. Love watching your progress. Stay safe.
When sailing down wind and you decide to Jib as you start your turn pull the boom in tight to the center of the boat .. then as the wind shifts to the other side you can let out the boom in a controlled manner....doing it this way will keep the boom from slamming to the other side.. liked your video..
Agree with @cubicmicron the boat is usually turning around the kill, (pivot) sails that will be dominant aft of that pivot will push the aft down wind and the bow into the wind this is why the boat had a tendency to go up wind. try to let the main go ( with a preventer - for safety) and the boat will behave differently. fun to have you here , thank you .
Hey guys. Hope you’re both well. I’m glad you’re finally switching roles. It’s crucial you both learn ALL aspects of solo sailing just in case one of you gets incapable. Accidents can happen and you’ll need to handle any situation. Have you had any first aid training yet? A slip or fall can result in stitches. Check out Sailing Uma for proof of what skills you’ll need out on the water. 911 not available on the ocean. Good luck and happy sailing.
I think this is my first time commenting on your channel. I've been watching for a few weeks and really enjoy your journey. I'm new to sailing myself and haven't bought a boat yet... just chartered. So I really liked how you just held on the wide shot while you figured out downwind sailing from 12:00-13:45. Holding a shot like that gives such a real feeling of being there and experiencing it with you. Also, I want to comment on your music. You make really smart decisions on what to use and how you bring it in/out... just a well-done production all-around. And the two of you work so well together. Great to see you each week. Thank you for your work!
Looks like there's a lot of resistance when you are turning the wheel. Are you sure everything is ok with the rudder? Could it be that the "steering wheel lock" is not off? On most boats you can lock the wheel by tightening a screw in the center of the wheel...
Your boom needs to go out further to prevent an accidental gibe when sailing downwind guys! Otherwise the wind will get to the other side of the mainsail sooner sending the boom slamming across the boat! and also your presenting more sail to the wind from the aft of the boat making for a faster downwind course. You can practice with a reef in the main. How about taking a short dinghy sailing course to get used to more manageable sail trimming practice? Loving your adventures... keep it fun!
wow you are doing so well!! it's fun to play around with the balance of the sails, i guess she pulls herself back into beam reach because the main is sheeted so tight?
easiest way to go down wind is to just use the genua or other larger headsail :) no need to worry about the boom staying put and speed loss would be small with your type of rig (I believe you have a masthead rig)
They heel (tilt) a lot more than that, sometimes 35/40° with the toe rails under water. Upwind points of sail cause heeling which is why most sailors don't like sailing upwind
I'm a bit late to the party (heh) but... when you're unfurling the jib/genoa/etc. make sure to keep tension on the furling line, and don't just let it ride loose - that's a recipe to get the line all gnarly knotted up inside the furler drum, which is a not-so-fun thing to deal with on a calm day, and an absolute beetch on a not so calm day :)
I must say you should be grateful for being able to buy and sail in the US. Where I live, I was said that in order to get a permit for sailboat you need to have certain amount of hours on a sailboat and a mentor of some kind (I don't know what is it called in English) so basically I will never be able to sail in Croatia since I don't have friends in the field (I am from continental part of the country) and don't have a s**tload of money to pay someone (who would probably treat me like crap because I am not "from the sea", be rude and rip me off). I love this approach where you are not born and raised in the field, but learning on your own, that's why I love watching you and have all respect for you. That is passion. It is not inherited or thought. It is pure passion to sail and to learn.
Hi, love watching your videos. I find them vary inspiring. Love watching you's grow into confident sailors. (Go yous). Russell, Opua bay of islands New Zealand.
man this is a good channel i watch all the youtube sailors for the most part and you guys are on par with the quality good job cant wait to see the future everyone complains about beating but i think its fun defiantly not in bad weather though
I think you guys would benefit a lot from having a captain on board to you a few lessons on basic sailing. This would help you tremendously and prevent you from learning bad or should I say things that you shouldn’t do. Before I started sailing like you guys my dad insisted on making sure that I spent time in a small boat first and then when I got my first boat I had a captain on board for the first four or five times I went out of the bay. For me it was a great learning experience. You could ask him or her questions about balancing your sails. Sailing into the wind, sailing down wind, wing on wing, Broad reach, beam reach and so forth. Good luck. Are you guys going south for the winter?
when tacking, I let the jib back wind for a few seconds before I release the sheet, it turns the boat faster and pops through to the other side faster..without flapping
Typically people tend to sail with too tight sails. You can try to find optimum on each wind direction when the steering feels light. If there's pressure in the helm or if the boat tries to turn, you need to adjust your sails, in most cases loose sails to decrease pressure. Looking good.
I know nothing about sailing but I have a question. Wouldn't it be easier to take down the blue sunshade/solar panel thing than always having to lean to the left or right to look at the sails above? At least while sailing and put it back up when you are not sailing??
I like it when you don't always have music playing. I like to hear the sounds of the water, and birds.
Same. Nature sounds are soothing.
This is interesting to know! Thanks for sharing :)
I agree 100%. I like to “hear” as well as see what’s happening, makes it that much more interesting! Love your channel, you guys are great!
Agreed. If you have good quality recording in the footage, it should be heard, as it adds to the empathy and participation - music should go way back in the mix or be omitted if possible.
80% of the time I have no idea what you're talking about but your content is still my favorite :D I just feel so calm and content after every video
Omg! Same!
Yeah, no idea what all that sailing vocab means. I don't speak boat :D still love to watch tho.
Me too 😂
Same! It’s made me want to learn how to sail but sailing courses are so expensive where I live :/
This might help: www.discoverboating.com/resources/sailing-basics-10-nautical-sailing-terms-to-know
I love how you guys communicate so calmly in what I can only imagine to be a somewhat stressful situation! Love the channel and all the updates!
I don't know why I went three months without watching a video from you guys. Catching up chronologically. These videos are simply incredible.
It takes time and practice, you will get there sooner than you think. Enjoy the ride you both are doing something many people only dream of. A friend of mine always said: "Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream".
It is so nice to see the love you have for each other. Reminds me of when my wife and I first fell in love 43 years ago. We’ve been through so much together and we still love each other just as much.
Your joy is contagious. It could become a pandemic.
It should
Perfect words mate!
We have just come across your channel! So stoked that you are taking this path! The sailing life is amazing and hats off to you doing it without a lot of experience. Best way to learn!!! Its crazy when we look back to even just a few months ago how far we have come and improved! Always learning new skills everyday! Look forward to following along on your adventure
Going down wind go wing on wing. Main and jib on opposite sides.
Hi there. Did you ever think to take someone on board with 10+ years of sailing experience for a week or so? You would make progress fast and avoid lots of mistakes. Regards, Silvano
Great advice, my partner and I started sailing this year and while we're saving for our own boat we started investing in lessons with a professional coach. I can't even begin to share how fast we've learned and not taken on bad habits. Such a worthy investment, and we've got to go on some 3-day adventures too.
Great advice
Hi, or you could consider raceing Join a club Join a club & go raceing, that's what I done. It was awesome, your hanging out with like minded people & your gaining sailing tips. It also helps you learn to think fast & sort things out a lot quicker. & trust me, sometimes out in the deep blue sea you can find yourself needing to put a quick reef in your main, or doing a head sail change. BUT, only do that if it helps & makes you smile.
Every time I watch these videos, I get concerned about safety issues. Are you thinking about who will have to put their own lives at risk if you guys get into trouble at sea? The way people usually learn to sail is like this: 1. go on a course where a teacher guides you through the basic principles in a dinghy, sailing close to the shore or on a lake; 2. practice a lot in the dinghy; 3. crew for someone who has a bigger boat and knows what they are doing; 4. go on another course that teaches you about navigation and safety at sea; 5. crew on a boat that is going longer distances... What I mean is - who is teaching you? And have you any idea how dangerous it is to sail across an ocean? You often seem terrified and I think it's because you don't know what you're doing.
Couldn't agree more. As someone who has been sailing since childhood I find this incredibly reckless
I’ve been sitting in my living room watching the pandemic winter roll by as I recover from a neck surgery that’s going to make me at best a sailing passenger in future thoroughly enjoying your journey. Thanks so much you’ve helped me cope‼️🏴☠️❤️
I have been watching this channel since the good ole van days! I love your cinematography and creativity when it comes to editing. Your videos or peaceful and serene while informative and I just can’t even describe how much I enjoy them! You guys inspire me to live life to the fullest and just get outside and breathe! I love love love your channel. Thank you for putting so much time into your content. Can’t wait for more vids! ✌🏼❤️
Brilliant sailing. I love how you guys are learning
Would you guys ever consider doing a Q&A? I feel like your long time subscribers might have questions about your new boat life or even about just boat life in general ☺️
Can I just comment on how cool Dana looks casually steering w her foot.😆
AUTO FOOT PILOT....LOL
You know all the sailing jargon. That makes you official sailors. Watching you both learn together is pure delight.
You guys are doing so well. I agree with other comments in that getting lessons would help you learn much faster, learn impt safety tips and avoid getting any bad habits. Keep up the great work.
Small tip for open ocean sailing, tie a rope between the boom and the deck. Then if the wind changes or you get of course it won't fly over to the other side. This way, you can keep things calm. When you need to change sides, just undo the rope and take it easy. I do it all the time on my 18ft sailboat. Helps a lot :)
Just make sure NOT to tie to it teak! I did that once (instructor said it would be fine) and the teak broke in half during an accidental jibe. So tie it to something metal and secure.
So. Sail balance. The basic is the main sail takes you towards the wind and the jib takes you away from the wind. So sailing down wind if the boat is trying to round up and go onto a reach the main is to far in. You are getting yourselves a little confused down wind as is what causes you to gybe. When you are going to windward the boat has to tack through 90 degrees before the wind is back in the sails. Down wind this is not the case. Basically what I am saying is. Down wind feel the wind just coming over the port or starboard quarter. Let the main out as far as you can this will balance the sail plan better. Now the helm with a wheel does not give as much feed back so watch the luff of the main for back winding if this happens steer more to windward. It is just practise and feel. You are doing very well.
Once you guys are comfortable with your course use the compass to hold the course or if you have a static land mark use that.
Thanks for the advice! :)
When I learned as you are doing it took me a while to anticipate where the boat might point with gusts and make smaller pre course corrections. You are going through what everyone does setting out. I admire your drive to learn and enjoy the romance of sailing.
Looking good guys keep it up. Hands on is the best way to learn. You all will get the hang of it. An remember a little mud will be spilled along the way but its part of the learning process. So chin up and you will be just fine.
Very true! Thanks so much for the kind words of support and motivation :)
Love the drive you both have for trying something out of your comfort zones and taking on this adventure.
I have been UA-cam videos of SV Delos.. maybe reaching out to Brian , they have been known to take on new crew mates. Maybe just a week or two with them would be worth it. He has extensive knowledge of sailing. They are wonderful people.
Good luck to you both and be safe out there.
So soothing watching you sail❤️
It's really good to be reminded what it is to learn to sail. Thank you!
As always, another great video. Hearing the ocean is so nice & calming. Keep up the great work - can't wait to see you both next week!
Every time y’all turn the engine on the beep scares the hell out of my dog 😂😂 love y’all and keep up the good work!
same, mine books out of the room
Is there a way to show your route when you do these videos at the end? Crop out any information on your location but it would be cool to see the path you are sailing. Another great video!!
Find an experienced skipper and ask him to show you and teach you few basic things! This way you could learn much faster!
I could be wrong guys, but those type of life jackets usually have a crotch strap. without one if your jacket deploys in the water there isnt much to stop it riding up and either choking you or coming off entirely. check if there is an unused buckle on the back part of the waist strap.
also, a preventer is super easy to rig up and will give you peace of mind when you are downwind.
Try wing on wing, jib out one way, main the other. You can rig your own preventer. Much easier downwind sailing. Lovely episode, thanks.
Another wonderful video, I love watching you guys. Don't be obsessed with down wind sailing, you'll need to purchase additional sails to do it properly and it's still fraught with problems and gybing puts stress on you and the boat. Stick with 120-135° and you and the boat will be happier. All sails are designed with wind angles in mind and that information should be available for yours. The next big step is an assymetric (gennaker) but sticking to those wind angles. It will also balance the main. As it is try one reef in the main to a full jib. I know everyone loves self steerers, but an auto-pilot really does take the strain out of sailing, you have so many options on how to sail-course or by wind direction, it's bliss. Just watch the batteries. Another fabulously filmed video, we all just want to be there with you!
It’s pretty amazing to watch your weekly video. Thank you so much for sharing.
You guys are an absolute inspiration. Your cinematography is top notch! We converted a rusty old van, a 1987 Ford falcon camper over the summer - her name is Rosie. Throughout the build we referenced back to your videos thinking “what did wild we roam do?” We’ve been living in Rosie for a few months now, and just launched our first UA-cam video the other day! We would love to hear feedback from you guys. Your videos are amazing, and can’t wait to see more of your adventure. Safe sailing!
Aw, this made me smile so hard to read!! So glad and humbled we could be a source of inspiration for you guys! And congratulations on the van conversion--we wish you guys so much love, learning and adventure while out with Rosie and your cats! Sending big hugs ❤️
@@WildWeRoam Sending even more love back to you! You're doing it - you're really sailing a freakin' boat. That is crazy. Just proves you can do anything you set your mind to. We're so excited and feel privileged to follow along on your journey. Can't wait to see where life takes you both 🖤
Ustedes están en otro nivel, son una promesa de felicidad renovada vídeo tras vídeo.Gracias! :)
G!ad to see that you both are...shall we say ...learning the lines. Great video again that you always make for us that watch your amazing channel. Happy holidays.
Great video! When the world returns to normal, try hopping on a race boat as crew. I’m sure you two will soak up knowledge like a sponge, and really appreciate the finer points of sail / boat trim.
Wow, it feels so brave to me what you do...in Germany you would not be alloued to teach yourself how to sail. Good teamwork also.... I once did a kayak tour with my husband both of us not sure on what we were doing...and we were very crossed with eachother for I am the first read and then try type of person whereas my husband is the one who says learning by doing.. Fun to watch how you tackle your challenge together
Thank you for that ride......awesome!
Just came here to say the quality of your videos are amazing! I watch a lot of UA-cam and your productions are in a league of their own. If you have the same work ethic with sailing as you have with editing you'll be great sailors in no time.
So fun to see you guys learning how to sail Penelope!
A video like this will really put some wind in my sails! *drum shot*
Sounds like a lot of good advice in the comments. Take care, stay safe!
Look at you guys go! Look at Penelope go! It IS a huge learning curve. Be careful about keeping the main too close to centerline when going downwind because there is more chance that the wind will catch it from behind and jibe. Getting a preventer will help all this. It's also considered the hottest point of sail - downwind -especially in the Summer. In your case it's probably nice in the cooler weather. Great video as always.
Thank you for the words of advice and kindness!! Very much appreciate it :)
Keep on learning.....keep on sailing ...... Keep on smiling
The drone shots are amazing! Great video, have an amazing day!
y'all remind me of when I started sailing. Love it, keep at it. You're doing so good.
Noticed you didn't use the glow plugs when starting up. Check the manual. They can make a huge difference when needed. Also, for longevity, allow several minutes warmup before moving out and a few minutes at idle in neutral before shutting down. Take your wraps on the winch before starting to haul that way when the load gets heavy you have more control.
keen eye Mark, I too caught the glow plug skip... Unless their engine no longer has glow plugs...
you guys need to sew some vinyl in the roof of your Bimini with a protective flap (when not sailing). Your sailing and ability to see more will become so much more pleasurable. Keep up the learning, and we are enjoying the videos. Thank you
Downwind sailing requires a lot of attention, especially when the water is not flat. A preventer is easy to rig and should be automatic when you go wing and wing. A jibe preventer is more expensive but does a better job of distressing the sails and rig when jibing intentional or not. Also when you try wing and wing you really need a whisker pole. If you have access to a boat with a tiller, you can learn the fast small helm movements you mention re the vane. Also, weather helm when running deep needs to be addressed by sail balance. I still remember from my early days sailing - “when in doubt, let it out”. Fair winds.
Be advised having a weather helm on the the boat is what you want. If the boat didn't I'd be concerned. The need to have a weather helm is for safety. If something goes wrong, let go of the wheel the boat will round up into the wind and stop the boat so you can get control of the boat. Try it and see what happens. A boat must have a weather helm. If not your mast is pointing to the bow and you need to adjust the rigging to Rake the mast slightly to the stern. Hope this helps.
Here's another hint.. Try sailing with your face and not depending on your instruments all the time. Sometimes they fail. You can always tell where the wind is by feeling it on your face or the back of your head sailing down wind. By keeping the wind in same place on your face you will maintain the correct course. If the wind shifts, your face you'll feel it and adjust you course according. Then all you need is telltails on your sails for upwind sailing an a windvane at the top of the mast for downwind sailing. Best of luck. Ask, if have questions maybe I can help.
Downwind steer a compass course and set your sails to it.You are oversheeting your main is why you are roundingup :)
Going down wind have your jib one side main sail the other makes more sense love the channel bless cheers 😊😊
If your going straight down wind use your wisker pole.... it helps a lot
Should show us what you are looking at, lol.
Looks so fun being out.
I love how you show clips of what others skip. (i.e. closing the hatches etc.). Those little things that come automatically to other sailing vlogs. Thanks for your optimism when trying something new. You two light up the Earth! Thank you for being you!
I feel proud of you guys. And I love the fact that so many people are so supportive with all their helpful comments! ❤️
It really is so nice how many people take the time to share their knowledge and experience! We are really grateful and always learning :) And thank you for the nice comment, too! ❤️
@@WildWeRoamIt's very healthy to be open to (safety) advise, but be aware that it is not about going fast in learning. You truly learn from your own mistakes. And you have to walk your own pace, not someone else's. Keep listening to your own inner authority (instinct, gut feeling, whatever that is for you). A while back you were talking about being confident Dana and I think you are, because you know exactly when to slow down or try something again the moment you feel that you don't have enough experience to do what you are doing. You know and honour your limits and THAT is confidence in my opinion. ❤️
I get the same way, everytime we leave the dock!!! Love it. BTW, your drone footage was really cool!!
Tara, my wife, is a newbie and is learning to sail as well. she enjoys watching your videos and is learning from you guys too! thanks
Gloves are your hands best friend, also I have a thin line attached to my winches to prevent them from jumping ship, they tend to enjoy flying off the handle at a moment's notice...
I have to say Dana and Lou love the way you to just cruise along always so happy you both complement each other great work Aussie John
Practice makes perfect and you can never get enough practice. Stay safe and enjoy.
Great drone footage!
Glad you enjoy it, it's so fun to film, too! Thank you for watching :)
You two are GREAT. 5 Stars. Your approach is impeccable. Keep up the good work, or should I say "the good task".
Great episode,thanks for keeping us entertained through lockdown at anchor!
Ease the Main to reduce tendency to round up into a Beam Reach when sailing downwind. Boom will be outboard, risking a more violent if accidental jibe. Rig a simple Preventer for safety and peace of mind.
Bad advice. Preventers should only be used on long ocean passages in bouncy lumpy seas. Just learn to sail angles and be decent sailors. It’s really an easy skill once you learn.
@@chrispomfret8592 they've got a double sheet so it can't fully gybe anyway, a boom break would do the job of slowing the boom if they gybe, you can't sail dead downwind with the sail configuration they had anyway.
Try downwind sailing with just the jib. The jib will "pull" the boat forward, and you won't have to worry about accidental jibes. Steering also becomes much easier. Downwind steering is tough when your stern is being pushed around by the main and the wind/waves. Also, google "how to rig a preventer". You don't need anything fancy, beyond a bunch of line, and a forward deck cleat.
This is bad habit advice. Just learn to sail so you don’t gybe. Sail at angles that keeps the boom on one clear side. A spinnaker pole on the headsail to pole it out to windward is the best option.
I disagree with sailing with just jib. Downwind sailing with just the jib would be OK if they have several more nautical miles under their belts and they are single handling while the other is on a sleeping shift.
But right now, they are focused on learning, so they should continue to focusing learning how to run downwind with the main.
@@philpetrucci5569 Phil’s advice is legitimate
@@chrispomfret8592 I'm really enjoying all the advice and debate from the seasoned sailors.
@@mezzamack9192 there is some really bad advice on here. People pretending to be a good sailors like this guy saying it’s hard to steer downwind when the wind and waves push the stern around. Stop it.
Yes, when in doubt, let it out!
You guys are adorable. I love this video, the sights, sounds and colours!!! It made me feel so calm. I now really want to go sailing. But cold 🥶 in old blighty at the moment though.
Aw, you are too nice!! Thank you! And really glad you enjoyed the video :)
Great job!We are new as well although a bit older lol keep it up!!💪👌
we are older too! but will hit the blue someday!
Hey, I've only known downwind sailing (with a 42' sloop) (and not using a spinnaker), is to have the mainsail opposite of the jib. I've never seen both sails on one side. No expert here, just sayin. Also, when in a time pinch for whatever reason, don't forget, you can throw your sail covers (and whatever else) into the forward hatch so you don't have to walk them back. You can store and clean up when you are calmly underway. Also, make sure you have another holder to keep your winch handle safe. Those things can brake toes if they slide off the cockpit cushions! You guys are doing great. Love watching your progress. Stay safe.
When sailing down wind and you decide to Jib as you start your turn pull the boom in tight to the center of the boat .. then as the wind shifts to the other side you can let out the boom in a controlled manner....doing it this way will keep the boom from slamming to the other side.. liked your video..
hello again if you look at sailing with tail tails it may help but it looks like a nice days sailing (just small bits of wool that blow in the wind )
Well done guy! Your skills are getting more and more perfect. You are running to perfection without problems... 😀😊💪💪💪👌
Agree with @cubicmicron the boat is usually turning around the kill, (pivot) sails that will be dominant aft of that pivot will push the aft down wind and the bow into the wind this is why the boat had a tendency to go up wind. try to let the main go ( with a preventer - for safety) and the boat will behave differently. fun to have you here , thank you .
Nice preparation.... good JOB...
Great channel, great videos, great couple. Got a new subscriber now
great job guys, making me jealous. I want to get out on my boat!
Hey guys. Hope you’re both well.
I’m glad you’re finally switching roles. It’s crucial you both learn ALL aspects of solo sailing just in case one of you gets incapable.
Accidents can happen and you’ll need to handle any situation.
Have you had any first aid training yet? A slip or fall can result in stitches. Check out Sailing Uma for proof of what skills you’ll need out on the water.
911 not available on the ocean.
Good luck and happy sailing.
Cheers, fun sail !
I think this is my first time commenting on your channel. I've been watching for a few weeks and really enjoy your journey. I'm new to sailing myself and haven't bought a boat yet... just chartered. So I really liked how you just held on the wide shot while you figured out downwind sailing from 12:00-13:45. Holding a shot like that gives such a real feeling of being there and experiencing it with you. Also, I want to comment on your music. You make really smart decisions on what to use and how you bring it in/out... just a well-done production all-around. And the two of you work so well together. Great to see you each week. Thank you for your work!
Aw, thanks so much, Tyler! Really glad you liked our production choices :) Thank you for your support and kind words!
The waterproof case for the iPad looks great, would you ming sharing the maker?
Looks like there's a lot of resistance when you are turning the wheel. Are you sure everything is ok with the rudder? Could it be that the "steering wheel lock" is not off? On most boats you can lock the wheel by tightening a screw in the center of the wheel...
so much love and appreciation to you guys!! can't wait to see your first long voyage:)
Your boom needs to go out further to prevent an accidental gibe when sailing downwind guys! Otherwise the wind will get to the other side of the mainsail sooner sending the boom slamming across the boat! and also your presenting more sail to the wind from the aft of the boat making for a faster downwind course. You can practice with a reef in the main. How about taking a short dinghy sailing course to get used to more manageable sail trimming practice? Loving your adventures... keep it fun!
I do like the sailing. Keep it up
wow you are doing so well!! it's fun to play around with the balance of the sails, i guess she pulls herself back into beam reach because the main is sheeted so tight?
easiest way to go down wind is to just use the genua or other larger headsail :) no need to worry about the boom staying put and speed loss would be small with your type of rig (I believe you have a masthead rig)
I agree. It was sheeted too tight.
Agree, sheeted in too tight, let it out when sailing downwind.
seeing a boat tilted like that makes me so anxious 😂, but I know it's normal in sailing
They heel (tilt) a lot more than that, sometimes 35/40° with the toe rails under water. Upwind points of sail cause heeling which is why most sailors don't like sailing upwind
I'm a bit late to the party (heh) but... when you're unfurling the jib/genoa/etc. make sure to keep tension on the furling line, and don't just let it ride loose - that's a recipe to get the line all gnarly knotted up inside the furler drum, which is a not-so-fun thing to deal with on a calm day, and an absolute beetch on a not so calm day :)
I would highly suggest a boom preventer or tie it to a stantion to keep unexpected jibes.
Hello guys!! Nice to see you again. , so you guys are used to being active, what do you do for exercise now??
I must say you should be grateful for being able to buy and sail in the US. Where I live, I was said that in order to get a permit for sailboat you need to have certain amount of hours on a sailboat and a mentor of some kind (I don't know what is it called in English) so basically I will never be able to sail in Croatia since I don't have friends in the field (I am from continental part of the country) and don't have a s**tload of money to pay someone (who would probably treat me like crap because I am not "from the sea", be rude and rip me off). I love this approach where you are not born and raised in the field, but learning on your own, that's why I love watching you and have all respect for you. That is passion. It is not inherited or thought. It is pure passion to sail and to learn.
I loveee what u r doing guys ❤ i wish one day i get the opportunity to live this adventure with the one i love
Hi, love watching your videos. I find them vary inspiring. Love watching you's grow into confident sailors. (Go yous).
Russell, Opua bay of islands New Zealand.
Aw, thank you so much, Russell!! That really warms my heart to read 😊
man this is a good channel i watch all the youtube sailors for the most part and you guys are on par with the quality good job cant wait to see the future
everyone complains about beating but i think its fun defiantly not in bad weather though
I think you guys would benefit a lot from having a captain on board to you a few lessons on basic sailing. This would help you tremendously and prevent you from learning bad or should I say things that you shouldn’t do.
Before I started sailing like you guys my dad insisted on making sure that I spent time in a small boat first and then when I got my first boat I had a captain on board for the first four or five times I went out of the bay. For me it was a great learning experience. You could ask him or her questions about balancing your sails. Sailing into the wind, sailing down wind, wing on wing, Broad reach, beam reach and so forth. Good luck. Are you guys going south for the winter?
when tacking, I let the jib back wind for a few seconds before I release the sheet, it turns the boat faster and pops through to the other side faster..without flapping
Typically people tend to sail with too tight sails. You can try to find optimum on each wind direction when the steering feels light. If there's pressure in the helm or if the boat tries to turn, you need to adjust your sails, in most cases loose sails to decrease pressure. Looking good.
I know nothing about sailing but I have a question. Wouldn't it be easier to take down the blue sunshade/solar panel thing than always having to lean to the left or right to look at the sails above? At least while sailing and put it back up when you are not sailing??