Sailing, adventure, crafting, and fun by the water. I started the channel to store video for when I reach my dotage and can only reminisce about past adventures. I'm glad others of a similar mindset have subscribed and continue to view my content.
Capsize drills should be done in real life conditions. Fifteen knots at least and a two foot chop. First thing go to the bow and swim it into the wind to prevent turtle.
Are you from Florida or live in Florida? I am in Orange City and have recently run across, and become more familiar with, the SCAMP sailboat. I am VERY interested in building one soon. Looks like exactly what I've been thinking about as the perfect boat for what I want to do (and can do....LoL). I would love to see one in person if you're available to show her off and not too far away before I jump into this with both feet!
@michaelbowman4607 Sure, we can arrange a time. I live in Valrico. My Scamp is a fiberglass one from Gig Harbor Boatworks. They are essentially the same weight and dimensions. Howard Rice is going to host a Scamp Boatbuilding Camp this winter at Avon Park. It would be a great way to start a build. You should think about it.
@@SpikeA Sweet! I would love to take advantage of that if I can! You're about 2hrs and 20min from where I am. Let me know when a good time for you would be and I will gladly zip over and see your boat! I have a Vardo Wagon camper that I have recently finished and have it for sale. As soon as it sells, the "working capital" will be released to start a build! I've sailed since I was 18 and crewed a 42' wooden ketch from Maine to VA - then bought it. I don't have the time to sail like I would like to right now, but as an avid camper and backpacking enthusiast, the combination sounds perfect for couple-day getaways without too high an investment or slip rental!
Ahoy SpikeA! You owned a WWP15. I am planing to purchase one. I was wondering how well the P15 rowed? Any info would be helpful. I too am in Fla, shallow ramps, etc. Thanks Mike
It can be done. Before you permanently mount anything, think about using a temporary board attached to your rails. You can move it around to find the best position. There was an old black and white photo and article showing this online. Also, measure the oar lock height above water and determine the correct oar length. You can find a formula for this online.
It's not really easy to capsize. You really need to try to bring it over. It's also easy to right. At the beginning of the video, I was able to capsize and recover in 1 minute, 20 seconds. The second capsize was done at a more leisurely pace.
I talked with the former owner and builder and he believes there are a few contributing factors. The captain took a little longer to get in a position to right the boat. The wind was beam on and pushing the boat towards the mast. The additional weight of the tabernacle might have contributed. The Scamp is already past 90 degrees when capsized and additional floatation on this Scamp would be a good idea. At the beginning of the video, I capsized a factory Scamp and the sealed aluminum mast did not sink. I believe it took one minute and twenty seconds to re-enter the boat. This was delayed as my recovery sling was adjusted too short which made it more difficult to re-enter the boat.
@@crookedcrowcrafting I was hoping you would answer , so a big " thank you " for the reply . The reason I asked was because a sail maker once said to me that batwing sails are cut perfectly flat , ( no shaped camber , broadseams , and so on ) . Apparently they get some lift from the twist in the sail.
The gaff does help induce shape. The sail is also loose footed, and I can adjust the clew to help also. If you are on Facebook, check out the Sailing a Canoe page and search for Kaze. My friend and I are building 2 Kaze prototypes with the advice of Howard Rice. It's his new design design.
It means that the mainsheet is too large a diameter for the blocks, and it doesn't run freely. Notice the boat starts to sail when it is righted. It could sail away from the sailor before he can re-enter. If the mainsheet is the correct diameter, the main sail should weathercock into the wind to prevent this.
Always good to practice but it can be made even easier if you used the well tried and tested 'scoop' method as taught by all Royal Yachting Association training establishments. So much easier when the crew is scooped back into the dingy as it is righting and they can then assist getting second person back in the boat. Worth a try.
The scoop method is a good method and I have used it in actual practice once. For this drill though, my passenger was just along for the ride- I asked them to do nothing with the capsize until I recovered. This was to simulate solo capsize, as this is how I usually sail. I even had sandbags in my lockers to simulate a cruising load.
I use shroud extenders on my Hobie 21SE that which moves the weight on the high hull so to use that weight to keep the boat from turtling and assists in righting it...Don at Salty Marine ,MI can hook you up there, he makes all of my rigging ......also I have a very large righting bag , "I can stand in it" , attached to a block system that quickly bring my boat upright......Colorado Bag Co. which makes great sail bags also makes these water bags......the shroud extenders must be returned to the correct position quickly.........oh, leave the righting bag in the water to act as a sea anchor so the boat won't sail off , as you gather up and organize your boat once rightered..........
I will. I have a lot of footage to go through of an event the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron hosted and it has 2 Scamps in it. It was a Safety/Capsize clinic. I'm a slow editor but I'll get the video out with Scamps capsizing!
Neat manatee encounter! I went to high school in the Fort Lauderdale area in the '60s and saw plenty of manatees, but never saw one come up out of the water like that!
Thanks for sharing. I have several boats a fiberglass Scamp being one of them. Don't have a lot of time in the boat but hope to get more time in the future. In SoCal where there are not a lot areas like you are sailing in with islands and beaches to explore so a few road trips are in order. Love Wayfarers too but the Scamp may be easier to handle for one person. Look forward to more videos!
It is easy for one to handle a Scamp but any of the small boats that participate in our events can easily be single handed. I like the Scamp because they will take care of you if you are in heavy weather or if you are a numbskull for a day. I spent the whole weekend without water ballast to try and isolate a leak.
@@SpikeA I know how that goes, no leaks in my Scamp but have one in my Montgomery 17 in fact I sold the boat and bought it back because of the issue. Had some work done but still leaks so will be making one glass repair in the bilge area if I can reach that area which will be a challenge. I think you are right about the Scamp and something like a Wayfarer I would love to have but I am sure it could be a hand full if the wind kicks up compared to the Scamp.
The boom tent I use is just an 8 x 10 nylon tarp that's ment for camping. I have a bungie cord that wraps around under the deck that I feed the tarp under to keep it taught.
@@tntzietz I used to use two pieces of paracord but now I rig it like a camping tarp with a single continuos ridgeline. I use rolling hitches to adjust tension.
I use a Hugh Horton seat and just scoot over if needed. www.bootsbaugarage.ch/produkte.htm#seat%20plans The sail is 54 sq ft with 2 reef points. You would be surprised how stable the canoe is when sailing.
Great videos! I am in Canada. Back in the 1970s my folks had a home near Micco and I had a Sunfish sailboat there. Sailing the Indian River was an adventure to me as a young man. I am looking at a 15' West Wight Potter. What do you think of its sailing capabilities and overnight space for an old guy?
Having owned a WWP 15, I'd say the cuddy is difficult to use as an old guy. Pick an open boat that you can put a boom tent on for overnight camping. A simple tarp could suffice. I have another video called something like WCTSS IR Cruise that shows a few examples of boom tents. As for what boat, there are plenty of Facebook pages on small boats. Check out West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron page. We can help you with boat selection. Basically, we camp cruise all winter here in Florida.
Beautiful little vessel you have there, I’m getting ready to make a sailing rig for my 16’ Fiberglass Mohawk, the rigging will be coming from a salvaged Snark Mayflower, should be interesting.
This was a great event. Unfortunately I could only stay for one day and had to return on Saturday, but still got to meet some nice people/sailors. Looking forward to sailing with the group again.
@@mikeu5380 I'm surprised. I didn't think anyone would watch the whole video. I just had so much footage that I didn't want to just delete all of it. Thanks!
Thanks so much for your generosity in sharing this with us. Wishing you a happy holiday season from Japan, and all the best (and more sailing vids) in 2023!
Your boat and rig are beautiful. Nice video. Great place to sail too. I have crossed Tampa Bay quite a few times. Check out the Everglades Challenge. It is a 300 mile race to key largo that starts at Fort Desoto on the north side of Tampa Bay.
Thank you. Look for a new video this weekend, Christmas Eve. I'm the 3rd owner and have made some modifications. I know about the Everglades Challenge and have been following for the last 12 years. I am a member of the tribe, Spike, and I am almost always at the beach at the start. I've contemplated joining the race many times. I've never bothered since I could sail out of Tampa Bay and cruise down to Key Largo or Key West without paying an entry fee.
those are amazing little boats ,so practical theyre for sailors that want to go set up quick and want to sail often no hassle ,explore places bigger boats vant get to on shallow waters, saturday and any other day bigger boats sit draining the bank in marina,s to much hassle and hard work cleaning maintaing them
I love sailing on the Selway, albeit vicariously. She handles so well! Looking for some longer cruises, if you would be so generous... ; ). Thank you, and fair winds!
