Liked, commented and subscribed! You guys are awesome! Really looking
forward to watching continuing adventures. Hadley Harbor is one of my
favorite anchorages. I see you’re in Annapolis. Are you guys headed to
the Bahamas? Please keep filming! You’ll treasure these videos forever.
Really great video and great lessons. I was horrified when I saw you towing
your dinghy and was glad when you discussed it! I have the following
suggestions:
1. Address a global audience. I’m from Seattle and have no earthly idea
what Hadley Harbor or a Noreaster is so it would be nice to have some
exposition on them.
2. It appeared that your lifeline gate was not secured which would be
another mistake. Not only only is it a place for you to fall out, it
weakens the structural integrity of the entire lifeline system.
3. You should have had PFDs on in seas that rough.
4. You should have simply tethered yourself with a line when you were doing
the dinghy rescue.
I’ve made all of the you mistakes you did. That’s how you learn.
The issue with the dinghy, sure, that was a mistake and it’s good to see
that you’ve learned a lesson from it, — worst case scenario is maybe that
you lost the dinghy. But, you are making other more serious mistakes which
could cost your life, your partner’s life, or your dogs life, at a moments
notice. For example you mentioned that you are not harnessed in to safety
equipment of any kind, and you’re not wearing a life-jacket, or preserver,
yet at 3:40 I notice that you also have a gap in your safety lines
(probably this is where your boarding ladder is, and you forgot to close it
off after leaving the dock). You also implied that your girlfriend/wife is
less capable than you in handling the boat, so I suggest that you ask
yourself the following question(s):
“What happens if (scrub the “IF”) … WHEN I fall overboard through that
gap after tripping on a rope? … Is my “less capable” wife/partner going
to be able to bring the boat around while keeping me in sight, find me and
get me back on board before I drown because I’m not wearing any
life-preserver?”
I think you really need to take a sailing safety course before you venture
out again, because some of the smallest mistakes made on land, at sea, can
cost you your life, and you appear to be making some simple mistakes, from
which you may not get a second chance.
Do you have man-overboard equipment in the stern of your boat? Have you
ever even practised man-overboard procedures in light conditions in a
harbor using a floating object of some kind, preferably of similar weight
to you? — This might be an eye-opener for you, especially when you find
out how long it takes for you, or more particularly, your wife/partner to
solo-sail the boat to “save” your object and get it back on board.
Sheesh. Learned something that had never really occurred to me. I have
towed my dingy and was always thinking of it being flipped or suddenly
coming aboard over the stern but never thought about the towing line being
ripped out of the dingy. Now I will be more cautious thanx to to guys.
Really like your channel. Fantastically honest about your learning
experiences. I think that makes for good viewing. Pleased to hear you got
your dinghy back. I think sailing is learning a thousand wet, often cold
and expensive lessons but if you can learn them you are set for anything
life can throw at you.
maybe if you bought a much smaller dingy it would be easier to put on
board. Or a more expensive dingy that would break down easier to stow away
after your done on it for you passage way.
And maybe instead of punching thru the waves you need to learn how to heave
ho to them in a more comfortable cruising way. Im sure she would love you
more for it.
cheers
Salty Seaman
The exact same thing happened to me. Looks like you have the same dinghy as
me ( Solstice ). Though in my case when the D ring let go, it hit me in the
shoulder and left quite a welt. I don’t know if your raft is equipped with
it, but since then I have run a double line from the two rings further back
on the bow. Also, I keep the dinghy closer to the stern. When the incident
happened my boat and dinghy were in separated troughs, so the stress was
too much for a single ring. I was alone in a gray stormy sea with gray
skies, trying to keep watch on a gray dinghy while trying to drop my sails
to maneuver back to my dinghy. I had planned to change the line, but never
got around to it. It’s a mistake I won’t make again.
Buy a real dingy with a better hull shape, put a cover on it, and tow about
100 feet back. Lots of people tow dingys that way even on ocean passages.
Those little RIBs are awful things to tow or row. A nice wooden pram with
some rocker would be so much better.
You could deflate the dingy and stow it below, that’s what I would do. You
could also invest in dingy davits $$$. Nobody should tow a dingy when
sailing off shore, besides, it will slow you down with the drag. Good
lesson learned though! Good luck and stay safe! Brian Hess, Skipper,
SV Triton
Camper & Nicholson 33
I’m sure someone has already said this…but what I do is run lines back to
the transom of the dinghy and around the perimeter (there’s usually
something near the oar locks to go through) and then up through the D
ring…that way you’re not trying to support the whole load just on that
weak D ring/patch thingy…
hope that helps…GREAT vid btw…liked, commented and subscribed!
You are learning, often the hard way, but nevertheless learning. Suggest
doing a lot of reading on coastal cruising and keep it inside the ICW
unless you have a weather window that allows offshore sailing. 30 knots
offshore in 6-8 foot waves is no fun in small boat. Plan ahead, listen to
the weather forecast and determine your comfortable limit for your boat.
For example, you and the boat can tolerate more wind doing downwind travel
offshore than beating into the wind. Generally speaking, anything over
10-12 knots is not going to be fun, but can be done fairly comfortable
downwind. All I have to say is that Kate is a real trooper! Most ladies
would depart at the dock as soon as you land after the day you just
described. Hey, you are living the dream and learning as you go. That’s a
lot more than most of us did at your age. I have a lot of admiration for
you and Kate. Just keep it safe! Always, jacklines and PFDs when offhsore
or leaving the cockpit.
I am so fascinated by ocean sailing. Weird bc I don’t like boats or the
thought of being on some tiny boat in the middle of the ocean but I am so
fascinated. Ocean sailing reminds me of life it’s self, even my faith,
walking with the Lord. Life is a journey. Life is calm and other times it
is stormy. When it rains, it pours. Life is hard and difficult. Life is
beautiful. Ocean sailing is so like life.
God bless you guys and my His great protection continue to be upon you two.
Awesome sweater too. 😉
First you learn to sail in harbour, then coastal, then ocean, lots to
learn. Looking forward to you experiences, very honest approach, good on
you. I too have towed my dinghy on many occasians. I realize it’s a no no
for open ocean. However I would very much feel that your dinghy fixture let
you down also. It looked like a poor attachment. Is it an inflatable with
solid bottom?
Great video. But being at sea IS NOT where you learn about your mistakes.
Going to sea should be treated like a carpenter with a saw. Measure TWICE,
cut once. In other words.
Great post about keeping up with the weather and preparing your vessel. I
sail in the Chessspeak Bay and have been out in 30 knots and tremendous
chop, so it’s not just in the open ocean where we need to take appropriate
measures. Glad to see you guys are ok.
Double clamp your thru hulls and carry some boat plugs. Hope you have an
epirb. Watch your charts on the Newport approach especially in the fishing
areas. Good place to snag a net.
That was some good advise. I appreciate you telling your messups. It’s
helps the rest of us. After a ten thousand dollar mistake….. my advice is
…when it says shoals…. stay away
Please keep doing this. I want to one day do exactly what you did, buy a
boat and sail on the open ocean. I’m glad you show your mistakes so I can
know what not to do. I can’t wait for episode 10.
Guys, I sailed Buzzards Bay out of Marion for the past 25 years, and what
you experienced for weather is not surprising. Because Buzzards Bay is
relatively shallow, when an outgoing tide interacts with a freshening wind
you experience the seas you had. The mornings may start nice and calm, but
about mid day, the fun begins. I am glad you survived your adventure. The
sea can be an unforgiving teacher at times. I strongly recommend jack
lines and tethered inflatable harnesses for ofshore conditions. Love your
attitude and the crew-dawg! Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Liked, commented and subscribed! You guys are awesome! Really looking
forward to watching continuing adventures. Hadley Harbor is one of my
favorite anchorages. I see you’re in Annapolis. Are you guys headed to
the Bahamas? Please keep filming! You’ll treasure these videos forever.
Really great video and great lessons. I was horrified when I saw you towing
your dinghy and was glad when you discussed it! I have the following
suggestions:
1. Address a global audience. I’m from Seattle and have no earthly idea
what Hadley Harbor or a Noreaster is so it would be nice to have some
exposition on them.
2. It appeared that your lifeline gate was not secured which would be
another mistake. Not only only is it a place for you to fall out, it
weakens the structural integrity of the entire lifeline system.
3. You should have had PFDs on in seas that rough.
4. You should have simply tethered yourself with a line when you were doing
the dinghy rescue.
I’ve made all of the you mistakes you did. That’s how you learn.
The issue with the dinghy, sure, that was a mistake and it’s good to see
that you’ve learned a lesson from it, — worst case scenario is maybe that
you lost the dinghy. But, you are making other more serious mistakes which
could cost your life, your partner’s life, or your dogs life, at a moments
notice. For example you mentioned that you are not harnessed in to safety
equipment of any kind, and you’re not wearing a life-jacket, or preserver,
yet at 3:40 I notice that you also have a gap in your safety lines
(probably this is where your boarding ladder is, and you forgot to close it
off after leaving the dock). You also implied that your girlfriend/wife is
less capable than you in handling the boat, so I suggest that you ask
yourself the following question(s):
“What happens if (scrub the “IF”) … WHEN I fall overboard through that
gap after tripping on a rope? … Is my “less capable” wife/partner going
to be able to bring the boat around while keeping me in sight, find me and
get me back on board before I drown because I’m not wearing any
life-preserver?”
I think you really need to take a sailing safety course before you venture
out again, because some of the smallest mistakes made on land, at sea, can
cost you your life, and you appear to be making some simple mistakes, from
which you may not get a second chance.
Do you have man-overboard equipment in the stern of your boat? Have you
ever even practised man-overboard procedures in light conditions in a
harbor using a floating object of some kind, preferably of similar weight
to you? — This might be an eye-opener for you, especially when you find
out how long it takes for you, or more particularly, your wife/partner to
solo-sail the boat to “save” your object and get it back on board.
Davits!! ..and ALWAYS use jacklines when making a bluewater passage!
Sheesh. Learned something that had never really occurred to me. I have
towed my dingy and was always thinking of it being flipped or suddenly
coming aboard over the stern but never thought about the towing line being
ripped out of the dingy. Now I will be more cautious thanx to to guys.
Really like your channel. Fantastically honest about your learning
experiences. I think that makes for good viewing. Pleased to hear you got
your dinghy back. I think sailing is learning a thousand wet, often cold
and expensive lessons but if you can learn them you are set for anything
life can throw at you.
maybe if you bought a much smaller dingy it would be easier to put on
board. Or a more expensive dingy that would break down easier to stow away
after your done on it for you passage way.
And maybe instead of punching thru the waves you need to learn how to heave
ho to them in a more comfortable cruising way. Im sure she would love you
more for it.
cheers
Salty Seaman
The exact same thing happened to me. Looks like you have the same dinghy as
me ( Solstice ). Though in my case when the D ring let go, it hit me in the
shoulder and left quite a welt. I don’t know if your raft is equipped with
it, but since then I have run a double line from the two rings further back
on the bow. Also, I keep the dinghy closer to the stern. When the incident
happened my boat and dinghy were in separated troughs, so the stress was
too much for a single ring. I was alone in a gray stormy sea with gray
skies, trying to keep watch on a gray dinghy while trying to drop my sails
to maneuver back to my dinghy. I had planned to change the line, but never
got around to it. It’s a mistake I won’t make again.
Great learning experience!!!! Getting ready to cross Atlantic?? Glad
everything came out OK.
Buy a real dingy with a better hull shape, put a cover on it, and tow about
100 feet back. Lots of people tow dingys that way even on ocean passages.
Those little RIBs are awful things to tow or row. A nice wooden pram with
some rocker would be so much better.
You could deflate the dingy and stow it below, that’s what I would do. You
could also invest in dingy davits $$$. Nobody should tow a dingy when
sailing off shore, besides, it will slow you down with the drag. Good
lesson learned though! Good luck and stay safe! Brian Hess, Skipper,
SV Triton
Camper & Nicholson 33
Very good vid… folks learn so much more from people doing it who are
willing to share stuff learnt the hard way.
I’m sure someone has already said this…but what I do is run lines back to
the transom of the dinghy and around the perimeter (there’s usually
something near the oar locks to go through) and then up through the D
ring…that way you’re not trying to support the whole load just on that
weak D ring/patch thingy…
hope that helps…GREAT vid btw…liked, commented and subscribed!
You are learning, often the hard way, but nevertheless learning. Suggest
doing a lot of reading on coastal cruising and keep it inside the ICW
unless you have a weather window that allows offshore sailing. 30 knots
offshore in 6-8 foot waves is no fun in small boat. Plan ahead, listen to
the weather forecast and determine your comfortable limit for your boat.
For example, you and the boat can tolerate more wind doing downwind travel
offshore than beating into the wind. Generally speaking, anything over
10-12 knots is not going to be fun, but can be done fairly comfortable
downwind. All I have to say is that Kate is a real trooper! Most ladies
would depart at the dock as soon as you land after the day you just
described. Hey, you are living the dream and learning as you go. That’s a
lot more than most of us did at your age. I have a lot of admiration for
you and Kate. Just keep it safe! Always, jacklines and PFDs when offhsore
or leaving the cockpit.
I am so fascinated by ocean sailing. Weird bc I don’t like boats or the
thought of being on some tiny boat in the middle of the ocean but I am so
fascinated. Ocean sailing reminds me of life it’s self, even my faith,
walking with the Lord. Life is a journey. Life is calm and other times it
is stormy. When it rains, it pours. Life is hard and difficult. Life is
beautiful. Ocean sailing is so like life.
God bless you guys and my His great protection continue to be upon you two.
Awesome sweater too. 😉
First you learn to sail in harbour, then coastal, then ocean, lots to
learn. Looking forward to you experiences, very honest approach, good on
you. I too have towed my dinghy on many occasians. I realize it’s a no no
for open ocean. However I would very much feel that your dinghy fixture let
you down also. It looked like a poor attachment. Is it an inflatable with
solid bottom?
Great video. But being at sea IS NOT where you learn about your mistakes.
Going to sea should be treated like a carpenter with a saw. Measure TWICE,
cut once. In other words.
Great post about keeping up with the weather and preparing your vessel. I
sail in the Chessspeak Bay and have been out in 30 knots and tremendous
chop, so it’s not just in the open ocean where we need to take appropriate
measures. Glad to see you guys are ok.
Double clamp your thru hulls and carry some boat plugs. Hope you have an
epirb. Watch your charts on the Newport approach especially in the fishing
areas. Good place to snag a net.
That was some good advise. I appreciate you telling your messups. It’s
helps the rest of us. After a ten thousand dollar mistake….. my advice is
…when it says shoals…. stay away
Great job, keep up the good work. practical skills are worth 10x more than
any certificate, ps has your dog has a life vest?. peace!
Thanks for sharing your learning experience.
thanks for sharing so others can learn as you do.
Please keep doing this. I want to one day do exactly what you did, buy a
boat and sail on the open ocean. I’m glad you show your mistakes so I can
know what not to do. I can’t wait for episode 10.
Guys, I sailed Buzzards Bay out of Marion for the past 25 years, and what
you experienced for weather is not surprising. Because Buzzards Bay is
relatively shallow, when an outgoing tide interacts with a freshening wind
you experience the seas you had. The mornings may start nice and calm, but
about mid day, the fun begins. I am glad you survived your adventure. The
sea can be an unforgiving teacher at times. I strongly recommend jack
lines and tethered inflatable harnesses for ofshore conditions. Love your
attitude and the crew-dawg! Fair Winds and Following Seas!