Hello, thanks for all the great information. You guys have so much experience and you know all the newest development in technology, this combination makes your videos extremely interesting. Lookibg forward to the next one! Greatings from Switzerland
good morning to you three. I enjoyed this video and the great advice delivered with a sense of humor. While I don't sail I do have a 19.5 sea kayak. I am a firm believer in making sure that I not only have the minimum safety equipment required by law but extras that I carry (shelter, spare food, spare clothing in dry bags etc. stored in the hull - just in case. And I know what I and my kayak are capable of. Take care...all the best.
Well said! It is important to prepare for day trips too. We always carry a dinghy box with basic safety equipment when we use the dinghy to go any distance.
Nice edit guys. Yes as my partner has never been exposed to sailing and I have been sailing since a child my biggest fear is if something happens to me be will she be able to safely proceed and get to safety. We took on a 3rd crew who was also skipper for our first couple of 500nm passages which helped a lot as she picked up sea miles and more open water experience. We now have over 2000nm together heading up the east coast of Africa. We are currently in the top of Tanzania. I do find it's easier for me to run around the boat while she takes the wheel for reefing etc but she happily deals with the anchor when its needed. Yes these modern person AIS units I believe are a MUST for any passage making for each life vest. It just makes sense !
I am glad it is working out. We took the boat out right after Pierre dislocated his arm and the roller line broke. I had to fix it because his fingers were still paralyzed. I wished I had practiced that splice because it happened when the wind was howling and we could not roll the sail to get to our anchorage until I finished- done quickly it did had to be redone once in port. I am determined to do more practice and learning. If we take on crew, they must also cook so I can sail more!
@@biotreksailing it's fun to be on the boat just with your partner but sometimes I also find it nice to have one or 2 crew aboard. Nice for going off to scuba dive etc. Yup only 2 crew lifts the workload particularly when something breaks or needs to be done in a bad sea
Looking forward to see a lot of episodes from that. We hope there will be a v2 of it in 2024. Greece, you will be in warm waters all time during GLY, why not sail Sweden and Norway instead? That will be a different experience. You can watch RAN and UMA sailing each of the countries to get some inspiration.
Nice video but you are making a mistake by mentioning de range of a personal AIS 50 miles, it depending on the height of the antennas and the get a range of 50 miles the receiving antenna must be 50 meters heigh as the transmitting antenne is on sea level height.
Pierre said that the range for VHF to transmit to other boats is "10-15 miles " (not 50). Absolutely right that the range is NOT 50 miles but is the VHF range. The range is limited by a MOB being at sea level in the water, even with a mast head antenna so is much less than a boat-to-boat range when the distress signal is transmitted. Thanks for your comment if this was not clear because of his accent.
That depends on many factors - the boat, the angle of wave etc. We had one rogue wave on our Pacific crossing. It hit from the side at night, tilted the boat and put the entire cockpit awash. Luckily, no one was outside! We always attach at night, no matter how calm!
Hi Lisa I just wanted to say that I enjoyed your video, I feel that your experiences are benefitting all who watch. Great advice thanks Ross
Thank you so much!
Hello,
thanks for all the great information.
You guys have so much experience and you know all the newest development in technology, this combination makes your videos extremely interesting.
Lookibg forward to the next one!
Greatings from Switzerland
Such a beautiful location to spend winter. I hope you have time to ski!
Fantastic video, once again! Invaluable advice and from lived experience! Thank you once again!
Glad you enjoyed it!
good morning to you three. I enjoyed this video and the great advice delivered with a sense of humor. While I don't sail I do have a 19.5 sea kayak. I am a firm believer in making sure that I not only have the minimum safety equipment required by law but extras that I carry (shelter, spare food, spare clothing in dry bags etc. stored in the hull - just in case. And I know what I and my kayak are capable of. Take care...all the best.
Well said! It is important to prepare for day trips too. We always carry a dinghy box with basic safety equipment when we use the dinghy to go any distance.
Thanks for all the good information!
Really interesting video, thanks and some extremely useful information
Nice edit guys. Yes as my partner has never been exposed to sailing and I have been sailing since a child my biggest fear is if something happens to me be will she be able to safely proceed and get to safety. We took on a 3rd crew who was also skipper for our first couple of 500nm passages which helped a lot as she picked up sea miles and more open water experience. We now have over 2000nm together heading up the east coast of Africa. We are currently in the top of Tanzania. I do find it's easier for me to run around the boat while she takes the wheel for reefing etc but she happily deals with the anchor when its needed.
Yes these modern person AIS units I believe are a MUST for any passage making for each life vest. It just makes sense !
I am glad it is working out. We took the boat out right after Pierre dislocated his arm and the roller line broke. I had to fix it because his fingers were still paralyzed. I wished I had practiced that splice because it happened when the wind was howling and we could not roll the sail to get to our anchorage until I finished- done quickly it did had to be redone once in port. I am determined to do more practice and learning. If we take on crew, they must also cook so I can sail more!
@@biotreksailing it's fun to be on the boat just with your partner but sometimes I also find it nice to have one or 2 crew aboard. Nice for going off to scuba dive etc.
Yup only 2 crew lifts the workload particularly when something breaks or needs to be done in a bad sea
Excellent info thank you... At 12:46 the video ends however it is black through 43:25
Thanks for letting me know! Those pesky small clips not seen in final editing. Hopefully fixed, but it take a few hours.
I saw a very brief GLYWO picture, will you join as well or just go by yourselves?
We joined the Outremer world rally and look forward to sailing with you!
@@biotreksailing Great! So you will probably tag along from the Caribbean onwards?
We plan to go back to Europe for the summer to sail in Greece.
@@biotreksailing even better so you'll be at the actual start
Looking forward to see a lot of episodes from that. We hope there will be a v2 of it in 2024. Greece, you will be in warm waters all time during GLY, why not sail Sweden and Norway instead? That will be a different experience. You can watch RAN and UMA sailing each of the countries to get some inspiration.
Nice video but you are making a mistake by mentioning de range of a personal AIS 50 miles, it depending on the height of the antennas and the get a range of 50 miles the receiving antenna must be 50 meters heigh as the transmitting antenne is on sea level height.
Pierre said that the range for VHF to transmit to other boats is "10-15 miles " (not 50). Absolutely right that the range is NOT 50 miles but is the VHF range. The range is limited by a MOB being at sea level in the water, even with a mast head antenna so is much less than a boat-to-boat range when the distress signal is transmitted. Thanks for your comment if this was not clear because of his accent.
What if a roge wave like you experienced on a monohull would have hit a catamaran? Would it capsize?
That depends on many factors - the boat, the angle of wave etc. We had one rogue wave on our Pacific crossing. It hit from the side at night, tilted the boat and put the entire cockpit awash. Luckily, no one was outside! We always attach at night, no matter how calm!