Ian, in his Jim Michalak designed 12ft "Piccup Pram" sailing dinghy, does a solo circumnavigation of the scenic Coochiemudlo Island in Moreton Bay, Queensland.
Greeted by the South western Is mas welcoming committee... Ma and Pa Oyster Catchers!! You are now just another small white sail on the horizon and blue briny Ian... I wish your new sails were still red!!!
@@gastrofile Happy to help and yes, I built her. She's a Jim Michalak designed Piccup Pram- 11' x 4' with a 68 sq ft balanced lugsail main. The mizzen (added some time after the build.) of 10 sq ft isn't part of the plan but I love it. The boomkin it is fitted through is easily removable meaning I can sail the boat without it. I built her to plan with only subtle developments as a result of years of experience. We're planning a 'walkaround video' of her in day sailing and camp cruising modes soon. It won't be released until possibly July, however. So, ask what you'd like to know.
The wind noise on the day in the old camera was pretty bad. New cameras now with some wind noise restriction will overcome the issue. I hope that will make future videos more enjoyable for you. You'll also maybe hear some commentary of interest.
Its a Piccup Pram. Much as I too dislike the outboard it does allow us the certainty of getting home when we venture far on daysails. We have a number of channels locally that the breeze often follows too making it hard work if it's a beat to home.
