I have travelled up an down that entrance to KL a few times - on low tides you can easily ground and I have seen parts of it dry completely on spring lows. There are several channels, one that springs to mind is "tea total channel" - the clue is in the name ;) The grounded boats are deliberately so - probably cockling
It's quite a long haul with no real ports around Norfolk. I sailed from Sea Palling to Wells in one long day in front of the remnants of Hurricane Bertha. See tammynorie.wordpress.com/2014/08/22/who-said-that/
I also have problems tacking sometimes, usually in relatively light winds with a moderate sea. I tend to just gybe instead if I think I don't have enough speed to make it through the dead zone. Perhaps my plan to cant the foresail forward will help. Although I also plan to have a track for both the fore and main sails, which I think will help even more.
Yes, I noticed your foremast was vertical. Raking my mast definitely helped me a lot. See tammynorie.wordpress.com/tag/rake/ for articles about how I did it.
Years ago I looked at a 50' junk rigged schooner built from a Samson C Strutter. It had quite bad weather helm and a bit of a tacking problem. With hindsight I think this is also because the foresail was too small / too far aft. I've uploaded this picture in case it's of interest. www.flickr.com/photos/rptb1/50478614421/in/album-72157716425466752/
A rig tour would be a good idea. I'll see what I can do when she's sailing again (next year perhaps). My rig is exactly as shown in Fig. 12.1 of the book “Practical Junk Rig” by Haslar and McLeod. You can see a hoisting video here ua-cam.com/video/9Z7AgSFs1OY/v-deo.html .
I haven't sailed in The Wash very often and haven't seen kayaks, but there are certainly many kayaks in the area, especially in north Norfolk around Brancaster, Wells-next-the-sea, and Blakeney, where there's a lot of great coastline with many waterways to explore.
I'm not sure. I no longer use an iPhone but I'm pretty sure it was “Tides Planner” by Tucabo. On Android I've used “Absolute Tides” with some success. Mostly, I use a paper almanac!
What video camera do you use? I have a Gopro look alike but it's wide angle and tends to fisheye anything close. Apart from that I use my phone but would love something better.
I have travelled up an down that entrance to KL a few times - on low tides you can easily ground and I have seen parts of it dry completely on spring lows. There are several channels, one that springs to mind is "tea total channel" - the clue is in the name ;) The grounded boats are deliberately so - probably cockling
what a wally i have never run aground ,may i never move from that spot over there .Yes enjoyed the video happy sailing
Thank you, I loved watching this, it’s relaxing!🙂
Yes, excellent sailing . I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you.
Nice bit of sailing Richard. Good work on grabbing that pontoon under sail at the end, very classy.
Absolutely lovely - just found your channel. Subscribed immediately! Love your junk rig!
enjoyed this one Richard
your sail looks great
+KeepTurningLeft Thanks Dylan! Your videos got me started. I'll have a sailing compilation from my Netherlands cruise along soon.
I sail out of Norwich and keep thinking I should turn left rather than right out of Yarmouth for a change. Great video , thanks for posting.
Nik
It's quite a long haul with no real ports around Norfolk. I sailed from Sea Palling to Wells in one long day in front of the remnants of Hurricane Bertha. See tammynorie.wordpress.com/2014/08/22/who-said-that/
I also have problems tacking sometimes, usually in relatively light winds with a moderate sea. I tend to just gybe instead if I think I don't have enough speed to make it through the dead zone. Perhaps my plan to cant the foresail forward will help.
Although I also plan to have a track for both the fore and main sails, which I think will help even more.
Yes, I noticed your foremast was vertical. Raking my mast definitely helped me a lot. See tammynorie.wordpress.com/tag/rake/ for articles about how I did it.
Years ago I looked at a 50' junk rigged schooner built from a Samson C Strutter. It had quite bad weather helm and a bit of a tacking problem. With hindsight I think this is also because the foresail was too small / too far aft. I've uploaded this picture in case it's of interest. www.flickr.com/photos/rptb1/50478614421/in/album-72157716425466752/
hey mate, please make a video showing the rig. Lines, sheets, hoisting, rifing Thank you
A rig tour would be a good idea. I'll see what I can do when she's sailing again (next year perhaps). My rig is exactly as shown in Fig. 12.1 of the book “Practical Junk Rig” by Haslar and McLeod. You can see a hoisting video here ua-cam.com/video/9Z7AgSFs1OY/v-deo.html .
So your going to kings Lynn on your boat?
I've got to give you a like after your Seal mating call attempt :-)
Have you ever seen anyone successfully crossing in a Kayak?
I haven't sailed in The Wash very often and haven't seen kayaks, but there are certainly many kayaks in the area, especially in north Norfolk around Brancaster, Wells-next-the-sea, and Blakeney, where there's a lot of great coastline with many waterways to explore.
HaHa.... love the video:-)
Nice video, what tide app did you use ?
I'm not sure. I no longer use an iPhone but I'm pretty sure it was “Tides Planner” by Tucabo. On Android I've used “Absolute Tides” with some success. Mostly, I use a paper almanac!
What video camera do you use? I have a Gopro look alike but it's wide angle and tends to fisheye anything close. Apart from that I use my phone but would love something better.
It's a Panasonic HX-WA30. Waterproof, shock-proof, with excellent sound recording. I don't like the GoPro's fisheye lens or its bad microphone.