No matter what you look like, how old you are, what people thinks of you - Never give up on your dreams... (Nieważne jak wyglądasz, ile masz lat, co ludzie myślą o tobie - nigdy nie rezygnuj ze swoich marzeń...)
@@lubberwalker Perhaps you're right. The way back from Wells was into the wind and I had to tack. I really wanted to reach the port on time, so I raised all the sails. As a result, I arrived about 1.5 hours after high water and my average speed was 4.6 knots. Food and tea were prepared in advance.
MirekDulko@@MirekDulkoyou know your own boat best. Glad you met your tidal gate and enjoyrd your exhilarating method. Less is sometimes more though. I've found many modern beamy fat sterned things that I use, sail more efficiently, faster, more comfortably and broach less when more upright....especially when blighted with horrible auto tackers. Your sail plan options look wonderful! Does the staysail auto tack?
@@lubberwalker It is obvious that sailing with a balanced number of sails is the safest and most comfortable for the crew. In this case, I cared about time and not about the comfort of sailing. Of course, I was afraid that I was overloading my boat, and I was closely watching its hard work. Now I can say that it was a tough test for the rigging. The mainsail automatically changes its position after changing the tack. Both front sails, as you have probably noticed, are furling. The problem with using a genoa is that it has to be furled with each change of tack. It is different with the jib (staysail). The foot of the sail is relatively short and only slightly covers the mainsail. This causes its quick movement to the new tack and the role of the skipper is only to ease and select the appropriate sail line.
Czas leci, życie przemija... niewielu zespołom udaje się przetrwać okres dłuższy niż 5-10 lat... Wiadomości o tym zespole można znaleźć na wielu stronach, w tym również tej: szanty.art.pl/aktualnosci/notka.php?id=504
I’m just getting interested in sailing, haven’t even taken a lesson yet but isn’t that black pole an autotiller? What’s the point of holding onto it when there’s a machine to do it for you?
On land it is easy. It is different at sea. Little space on board and later - mounting the engine on the transom of the pontoon is a big problem for one person even when the weather conditions are good...
Yes, it needs some repairs but overall, the engine works well. It is on board with the small dinghy (Plastimo tender P220 SH) but I use it very rarely - it is basically my connection to the mainland in case of anchoring at sea. I conducted and recorded the test, and I will try to upload this short material on YT tomorrow.
Thanks. It was indeed an important sailing experience for me, especially since it was done (return) in more difficult weather conditions. Wells-next-the-Sea is a port and town worth visiting from both sea and land. 👍 I will definitely repeat this cruise in the season. 🙂
@@Lex19saltwater61 My friend Jasper has enter to Wells her 34ft Colvic Watson without problems (draft 1,5m). It's important two things: Wind max 4B and time to arrive. Before you enter, call to Wells harbour, ask to permission and watch on online webcam - the leg of horse must be in water - this is start time for you...
As soon as I saw this stream of flowing water, I immediately imagined that I was sail through the ocean... 🤫 ...and I thought it was a good way to replenish my supplies...😅
Hi Lex from the Netherlands. Sailing with a Taiwan clipper. 41 ft. Can I ask you something. Maybe you can tell me the draught off you’re boat ? Nice vids. I’d love watching this and want to do it myself
Basic data of Colvic Watson 31 is given at the beginning, right after the intro (0:30). This boat belongs to my friend, and she is safe and comfortable to sail. 🙂
Fantastic brother love your vids and experiences that you care to share wonderful beautiful must of been amazing journey i have one coming up from nz to fiji at some stage
Like above I wrote... I have it but I was on the bow and didn't hear it. Apart from that, it was a flat, large shallow area that suddenly started at a depth from of about 5m and changed like a threshold at 1.5m. I don't watched on the map and shore was a far...
My Westerly Centaur is 3' at rest and 4' under sail. When grounding under sail the boat stops and comes to rest now I have an out. Twin are much more stable at anchor were one keel is a pendulum two are a base.
Thanks for comment. Your Westerly Centaur, have a twin keel and she is a boat mostly dedicated to coastal sailing. To be honest, I did not consider buying a boat with this type of keel because I was thinking about sailing on the high seas... I was learned sailing in Poland and in my country twin keel boats were not popular. My imagination, and logic, suggested to me that a single, deep keel lowered the boat's center of gravity, and while the initial stability is lower, the final stability make the boat stiffer and, in the ewent of capsize - she come back to vertical position. My opinion, after sailing experiences along the coast Great Britain - has partially changed and has shown me that: - a boat with a bilge keel is better suited for coastal navigation, if only because it can be anchored on a beach or other flat, shallow area. - sailing on the high seas for a boat of this size with one keel is also risky. -a good solution for fin keel could have on board of the legs. And finally: No matter what boat you sail on, and where you sail - the priority is safety and good seamanship... 🙂
I have it but I was on the bow and didn't hear it. Apart from that, it was a flat, large shallow area that suddenly started at a depth from of about 5m and changed like a threshold at 1.5m. I don't watched on the map and shore was a far...
Yes - mast and boom has been painted. As I said, I bought the project and most of the parts of the boat needed renovation. To paint the aluminium, I used a dedicated gray primer, which I bought at a paint shop. Finally, after the aluminium is cleaned and sanded, I applied a white and red coating with Hempel paints. These are good paints, as you can see in the photos. I refreshed the deck after two seasons, while the sides have three seasons. Antifouling paints (also Hempel), I refresh every year.🙂 The paint like almost each, can be scratch - in this case we must correct in this place.
@@MirekDulko Thanks for the reply. Have been contemplating painting the mast. It was anodised black but now it’s a horrible grey colour. My lines and winches are still on the mast , so concerned with damaging the paint. Maybe I can just re coat the worn areas When needed. I am currently refitting my boat if you can’t tell 😂
Each mast is covered with a coating that protects the aluminium against oxidation, and this process called anodizing. As long as this coating remains undamaged, we do not and should not have to do anything - just wash and maintain it. Painting the mast and boom is not that easy. We usually do this when the boat is undergoing a major renovation and only if it has been seriously damaged over time. We usually also replace all halyards, sometimes standing rigging or navigation equipment such as wind vanes, antenna, lamps, etc. I did all this while restoring my boat. I can't tell you what you should do. You should take decision yourself...
It depend on the person... For some it will be strange, for others it won't... This event and recording were not planned, as I stated in the narration. Publishing this was not an easy decision, and I did it (with a long delay), in order to make sailors aware of the possible consequences of not having control over their boat... 🙂
Found a small maual one has no motor so bolts close to my forstay on my dufour arpege 30 hope this helps but i do see how small your bow stay area is very tight for room likeyou say ,your a very wise man and you know what your doing it almost looked like this wasdone to show people how easy it can be to refloat the best bit was seeing you sail away undamaged happy super video very well done thanks for sharing this incredible vid take care from one sailor to another
My bow is really small and there, on this moment, is no place to mount a winch. At the bow I made a locker to hide the rope, chain and buoy. However, this topic is not closed. If I could find in the future a suitable internal engine, I would rebuild it and install a winch.
Great work refloating your self glad sea state was nice mabe look into a manual anchor winch or electric one helps especially in strong winds andheavey seas
Thanks for advice👍 I analysed this option while renovating the boat. I then decided that it was not possible to install such a windlass due to the lack of a stationary engine, and with a boat of this size I could handle it myself. After starting sailing and anchoring at night, my opinion changed. Manually anchoring the boat and leaving the anchorage is relatively easy in light winds. When the wind strength increases above 3B, sometimes it is very difficult for one person, even though I use the engine. I will come back to this topic and look at online offers. If I find something suitable, I will consider installing it. 🙂
I’m curious of the outboard motor you have. I have a similar size boat and was thinking of removing the old inboard for an outboard. What size do you have , any pros or cons. Thank you for the great video.
You raised an interesting topic regarding a 7m (22ft) sailboat: Inboard or outboard. This is a broad topic to discuss, so I will only focus on our case, i.e. a 22ft ballast sailing boat with a cabin intended for coastal/offshore sailing. My answer is clear: a stationary engine is definitely a better solution! Justification: Every sailing boat that sails in the coastal zone or on the high seas should be equipped with an engine that will ensure its safe entry or exit from the port and the ability to move on the high seas in the absence of wind or, for example, in a rescue operation. Such an engine should have adequate power in relation to the size of the boat and ensure navigation in difficult weather conditions. Unfortunately, the outboard engine does not meet these demanding conditions for the following reasons: - too little power in case of strong currents or difficult weather conditions at sea. - risk of overheating during long-term operation and at higher temperatures. - the alternator charging current of 5A does not protect the operation of additional hotel equipment (fridge, computer, TV, etc.). - when sailing on waves, which often happens when leaving a port, the propeller is often above the water surface, especially when the engine is mounted on the transom. Unfortunately, these features mean that we use the outboard engine only in sailing boats with a maximum length of 23ft, used for coastal navigation. For a boat with a length of approximately 7 m, the optimal power of the outboard engine is 6-8 horsepower. The optimal engine is one that, despite its power, is not too large in terms of dimensions and weight. My engine is Tohatsu DMFS6CS L Sail Pro with a power of 6HP, dedicated to this size of boat. It is a great, very economical long-shaft engine, equipped with a 5A alternator and controlled from the cockpit via the console. I will add that my boat, purchased as a project, did not have a stationary engine, which in the original version was a 10HP Volvo MD1. If I found the right engine at the optimal price, I would certainly install it. Conclusion like above: I strongly prefer stationary engine.
@@MirekDulko You raised all the points I have been considering. I have an md2010 at the moment, pretty much need new prop shaft and glands , it has an early dripless seal fitted that needs replacing , So it’s not a cheap overhaul with a new engine. The outboard is a tempting option due to cost. But safety and performance comes first especially on east coast Uk. Boat is 26ft
@@lewis26ful As I mentioned, I bought my Westerly as a project and had to factor in all the costs even thought I did all the work myself. Purchasing a stationary engine was not an option. Your 26 ft boat needs an inboard engine, so do it!
Was always wondering if you could hoist some heavy sandbags from the top of the mast when the tide comes in to get the keel higher out of the grounded position in situations like that ? Might scuff the sides up a bit, but would be something one could do to get out of a sketchy situation.
Thanks for comment. This could definitely be one way to get off the ground. The use of bags with sand or water (but for passing a sailing yacht under a bridge) was shown, for example, here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kiv0fxFcV3I.html I have never been in such a difficult situation and honestly, I don't know what action I would take. The degree of difficulty of this situation depends on many factors, such as: the moment of stranding in relation to the tide time, weather conditions, type of boat, number of crew members, etc. Conclusion: a small boat has it easier...
Seen that,been there… i also whas lucky to have the seagods on my side( side ha,ha) and believe it or not even i said that was the last time i hit something…. It was not! One time it was even on a chartered place where there be 12 m ! Off water according navionics and charts,just before borkum island… there i was lucky to go against the stream so when i hit the sandbank i moved away with the wash off the water,they changed the map the year after! There where several boats who stranded ,that year wich two off them sunk! One tip,taking short cuts in treasuroes waters with shifting sand like in most estuaries and not follow the main channels Exatly BETWEEN the bouys is russian roulette!! Ps put some primocon over the stripes and then antifouling
Thaks for comment... 🙂 As I mentioned earlier, landing on the shore was my fault and normal passage through this narrow passage is not a problem for my boat (fin keel, draught 3.5 ft). However, The Wash is difficult to navigate due to its numerous shallow waters. It must be crossed, at times of high water and at other times, yachts with a deeper draft should stick, like you wrote - to the waterway marked by buoys, and larger vessels must be guided into the port by the pilot, primarily due to the bends in the fairway before reaching the Tabs Head mark. The Tabs Head sign divides the waterway into two smaller: the Haven River, leading to Boston, and the second, the Welland River, leading to Fosdyke Yacht Haven. Fosdyke is a good place, especially dedicated to mooring sea yachts with a draft of up to max two meters (max 1.7m recommended). Kind regards Ps. I will describe the topic of waterway crossing the Tabs Head - Boston Marina section by sailing and motor yachts in one of the next episodes. I have sailed this route in my Westerly Cirrus several times and sometimes there were problems... Stripes are not important. I will give up on these strips because I cannot choose the same red colour in the anti-fouling version. They look nice on land, but in the water, they are a problem...
The whole event was a new and unexpected experience for me, which clearly showed that, as a skipper, I had made a mistake in steering the boat. I didn't feel good about it but I know that it could happen to any single sailor. 😇 I have a lot of footage, but I'm not sure if I have the one showing the headsails handled while upwind tacking - if I find it, I'll be happy to post it. I may mention that sailing with the mainsail and all headsails set at the same time is not easy for one person and I only use this tactic on long tacks and light winds. The upcoming season looks promising. My plan is to cruise around the UK and go through the Caledonian Canal. Of course, I will prepare a report and publish it on my YT channel. Kind regards 🙂
Tak - jego wartość (jak również wielu innych ) docenia się zwykle, gdy ich zabraknie... Mam również zamontowany South Atlantic windvane, którego używam przy dłuższych przelotach. 🙂
Thank you. The boat is small but has a solid hull structure. I spent almost two years renovating the boat, purchased as a project. Currently, she is adapted for solo (off shore) sailing and has the necessary equipment, including an AIS transponder. I am preparing material from this work, which may be of interest to everyone who does this work on their own...🙂
There are two kinds of sailor, the one who has touched bottom and the one who is about to. Mirek, it is obvious you have spent time working on your boat, she is a fine example of a little westerly. I really like the cutter rig. Well done on your recovery, a soft bottom and no damage. Fair winds..
