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Deploying the STORM JIB in the South Pacific [Ep. 153]

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We were SUPPOSED to be in the tradewinds, but Mother Nature had another plan. Huge seas and big wind encourage us to see the tiny orange storm jib for the first time. When we bought it, we hoped we wouldn't have to use it...
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Danger lurks at every wave. Experience the raw thrill of sailing in extreme weather as we tackle towering swells and fierce winds. Kate get's tossed around the galley and Curits enjoys sailing the boat like a laser. Can Curtis and Kate decide on the best sail plan to get them through the waves which come from every direction? What sail plan would you choose?
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@HopeOfJoe 2 месяца назад

Sometimes, the camera zooms into the seas just fine. As a 'relatively' seasoned sailor, when you are in a trough, and all I can see is high sky until the wave is well pass you and can see horizon, you have BIG seas. 😊✨🌊

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

That’s when you know it’s really big :-)

@rickkwitkoski1976 2 месяца назад

You two are some of the true sailors on RU-vid. Thank you.

@SteveN3695J 2 месяца назад

2 1/2...:)

@JMnyJohns 2 месяца назад

Those gimballed shots really show you guys getting Maytagged! I hope Kate stabilized - that can be so miserable if your body doesn't adjust. Best true sailing content on YT. Thank you guys!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

The waves were surely a good challenge on this leg.

@richardstever3242 2 месяца назад

I like the way you look after Roxy so well on such a rough sea. Trust is key between the three of you and it works really well. Great teamwork and great show. Peace and respect from Ontario, Canada

@rickkwitkoski1976 2 месяца назад

Did a quick search on YT. I see only one other sailing channel that was at Gambier. 7 years ago Neil & Jessie on s/v The Red Thread. They sailed from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and had to bypass Pitcairn because of gale force winds. Well done Curtis, Kate and Roxy! Thank you for bringing us to unique places.

@vodaploda 2 месяца назад

I may be making a fool of myself but - you guys are so brave!

@timothybloomer8287 2 месяца назад

Feeling a bit sorry for Roxy on this one! I'm sure she enjoyed finally geting ashore.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Roxy was fine! Four legs are better than two! It's Kate with the bruises and sea sick issues 😅😆 Thanks for your concern for Roxy girl ❤️

@robertduncan4612 2 месяца назад

I am interested in all things "electrical". Can you provide more shots concerning your batteries' state of charge, appliance draw, recharging rate, etc. Additionally, do you carry a silver/silver-chloride probe to test for DC leakage that attacks your zinks? I suspect parking in a marina on shore power increases the likelihood of stray current and increases the possibility of electrocution. Finally, can you talk about your perception of time passage. Do you go through stages transitioning from being a land-lubber to being way beyond land? Is your perception of time correlated to 'getting back your sea legs' and overcoming motion sickness? I do so enjoy following your exploits.

@petegraham1458 2 месяца назад

I can tell by the movement of the hull and rig opposed to the horizon that the sea state is lumpy , but at least it’s warm. Any time you have to breakout the storm sails or the drogue it’s going to be a long day so it’s good to practice, Roxy really does well , anything cooked in a seaway and warm put in a bowl is delightful ,appetizing and appreciated! I got a laugh out of you opening the cupboard and something scooting out the look on your face was precious!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Haha! Right on. We are enjoying the warmth! Maybe one day we will get out the drouge, but we honestly hope we never have to!

@rimasmeleshyus9486 2 месяца назад

Awesome storm jib ,great video crossing the Pacific.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much!

@Trk09dr 2 месяца назад

It is hard for me to find the words to say how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you is not much said but from the heart. Thank you.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Wow, thank you! 🙏

@TMJ-YT 2 месяца назад

Brave little dog!

@samssungs4495 2 месяца назад

Without question, some of the greatest sailing videos that I have ever watched! This is true ocean sailing at its best! Best regards, The Quartermaster

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Wow, thank you!

@scottpeterson1080 2 месяца назад

Can you, if needed, navigate if all power is lost? Love your channel, the truest of sailors.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Sure, we are prepared to, but it would not be fun.

@flyinggybe2113 2 месяца назад

Looks like maybe Kate needs a galley belt for when the seas are up?

@yachticus 2 месяца назад

not trying to rain on your parade - because you seem to be having a blast. Here is something that came to mind. If you consistently sail with Main in heavier air - your center of effort moves back in the yacht - and by default you end up putting more pressure on your rudder - in contrast to having a headsail - even a modest amount - would keep the CLR and C of E more properly centred over each other. Just a thought to do with your Autopilot failure in the last video? Happy to stand corrected

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Not raining at all. You are right, that’s why we put the sj up, just a little extra balance. The AP failure was purely due to a nasty wave, more on that later when we show the cylinder and pump disassembly. We were also suprised at how well the boat sailed with only the main, unsurprisingly it is a trait that J advertises.

@stevewakefield5001 2 месяца назад

Yeah, made it across to French Polynesia! Thanks for sharing the adventure.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thanks Steve!

@captainjimolchs 2 месяца назад

Was there any doubt?

@FernandoOliveira-oy4gy 2 месяца назад

What a great achievement. Congratulations! Job superbly done. Y’all are the best crew ever. Nice drone images from Gambier Islands. A true 5 star archipelago. Enjoy this beautiful place.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Glad you are enjoying this wonderful place along with us!!

@swazla4999 2 месяца назад

When Curtis was showing the AIS/Mapping/Radar overlay at night it brought it home. And what an achievement showing it to us almost in real time at night. I was clapping. Thanks for being the great sailors that you are.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the wonderful comment!

@mooorecowbell4222 2 месяца назад

Deploy that International Orange "handkerchief " on the Laser ⛵

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Right on!

@KevCampbell 2 месяца назад

Those were some proper big seas! Interesting to see the Storm Jib in action, and as Curtis says it’s good practice.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

The little orange handkerchief did its job :-)

@ChileExpatFamily 2 месяца назад

Kate is pretty good with that stove! Just curious how often you see other vessels? We did not see many during my time because we were under water. Rough seas for sure but yall are making good time. I navigated through celestial navigation quite a bit. Have you tried any? Beautiful trip. Thanks for the video. Jim in Chile.

@robertmassmann228 2 месяца назад

Great to see you made it safely across. It will be nice to walk on solid land for a change.

@Sonny_Eclipse 2 месяца назад

Curtis, I see you’re sporting the salty dog look again, it looks good. LOL, Roxy has some good sea legs. Really exciting episode, probably more excitement than you routinely need. I bet it feels good to be able to sleep all night.

@richardcamp8301 2 месяца назад

Just watched a bit of episode 1 alongside this. Light years different in narration and edit. Once again you gave a great depiction of challenging ocean sailing. AT some point I will go back and watch some more early episodes. :)

@nortenosailor631 2 месяца назад

Awesome passage. Congrats to some very good and technical sailors

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@user-ef9fd7fv5f 2 месяца назад

CONGRATS! YAY! Pop the bubbly! -Darcee

@LondonCarnaval 2 месяца назад

The BEST sailing channel out there 💪👌👍💯🥰❤

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

👍❤️😀

@stubby2822 2 месяца назад

I agree 100%

@johnnya9001 2 месяца назад

I used to say that I liked sailing because you can do it in your pajamas. But I see that you can also do it in your under ware. What a concept. I like it. Great sailing channel. Cheers from cold foggy SF bay.

@captainjimolchs 2 месяца назад

Sometimes, you get to do it naked!

@jonathanscott550 2 месяца назад

absolutely fantastic videoing on this sail. The footage of how the conditions were in the Ocean were fabulous. I think it was the position of camera. Other channel have a hard time or just say the filming doesn't really show the state of the water conditions. Well your video did that and more. Congrats on making it to French Polynesia. Looking forward to next video.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@charles11ification 2 месяца назад

I'm reminded the Pacific Ocean is often everything but.

@SailingSweetRuca Месяц назад

So true!

@HopeOfJoe 2 месяца назад

Have not heard of Gambier Island before and no other reasonably recent sailing channel has been there. Looks like a fun place to make landfall. Now eagerly waiting for next week. 🎉🎉🎉 See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨

@braddobson2060 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on a successful crossing . I love gimbal dog

@SteveN3695J 2 месяца назад

Vivid reminders of the intentional and not so intentional jibe...! Well done Sailor...:)

@tommoffatt560 2 месяца назад

Exciting to see your arrival in the Gambier Islands. Don't think I have ever seen images of these islands before, but then, haven't looked. Your channel always provides a different and enlightening perspective on sailing, boat life and the wonderful blue globe we all live on.

@JCGible 2 месяца назад

You guys are amazing. I expect you had a nice rest when you reached Gambia. 🫶👍🙂

@eliciahalterman1961 2 месяца назад

So awesome! Glad you made it safely 🙏

@aytacercen944 2 месяца назад

Like you said, "It IS Fun". It is always fun sailing with you guys. More fun here. I am enjoying this and I didn't even get wet.

@PlanesTrainsAutopilot 2 месяца назад

Pretty cool place ride on two wheels, looks like a blast!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

It was!

@michaelvanwinkle7919 2 месяца назад

Roxy, The Gimble Dog!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

❤️

@Even_Keeled 2 месяца назад

I've watched for a while now and this footage alone is making me speed up my refit. I know the sea state was serious, but you're making way on a route not well documented. I know, I've looked. Not many go from Patagonia to Pacific. This is exciting. On the bucket list for voyages now!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

We are really glad to hear you are moving along on the refit!!!

@AlbertDBurch 2 месяца назад

That rain and other conditions would make for ruff sailing. Be safe and God bless,

@nancygladieux7598 2 месяца назад

Wow! What a roller coaster ride. Roxy, looks like a trooper in this video.great teamwork

@paulschacht6762 2 месяца назад

great sailing wish i could be there thanks for showing this to us bless you

@michaelvanwinkle7919 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on the passage completion!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thanks!!!

@garrickmartin7707 2 месяца назад

What a gorgeous place. First I've ever heard of Gambier. that was very entertaining, thanks..

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@ckpuckpu9752 2 месяца назад

Mille bravos

@johnmalenchek6597 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on your great teamwork and attention to detail, leading to your successful arrival in Gambier. Great footage of the passage. Been with you since before Cape Horn.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Glad to have you along for the ride!

@pepo353 2 месяца назад

Congratulations, you are a great team!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@sergioguzman8846 2 месяца назад

va a ser un viaje rápido al paraíso.....good luck

@captainjimolchs 2 месяца назад

On the bright side, . . . .---

@user-nm4lx7br6x 2 месяца назад

Good job!!! Thanks for taking us along.

@johnmooney9444 2 месяца назад

It looks like 'Mr.' Autopilot is getting a good workout. Some tlc at the next port of call might not hurt.

@lkmb1717 2 месяца назад

Congrats great achievement

@rainfinger 2 месяца назад

Well done!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thanks!!

@tom7o18 2 месяца назад

That was exciting, time for some rest, great job, and safely done.

@stubby2822 2 месяца назад

Amazing. You all are the best. Entertaining videos and great personalities. Taking care of Roxy and good lessons in sailing. Coffee with Sweet Ruca is always great. Keep having fun and stay safe. Bill

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

We had some great coffee today and thought of you!

@stubby2822 2 месяца назад

@@SailingSweetRuca Thanks

@Cromwellsseveredhead 2 месяца назад

Another great Roxy goes sailing video in the can. Kudos to her crew as well.😊

@des3558 2 месяца назад

I've been watching since you were coming down the coast of Brazil. and a little before that. Thank you so much. Frankly I've been nervous about the Pacific passage. So far so good. and I'm delayed on these videos. Stay safe and have fun.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Cool, a bit nervous offshore is normal :-)

@AngusJohnson-ei1kk 2 месяца назад

Thank you.

@kylegladieux9377 2 месяца назад

Holy cow you guys saw some serious conditions.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Just another day at the office 😅

@ericrowet2465 2 месяца назад

Great !! Hello from Belgium 😜

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Hello to Belgium! 🇧🇪 👍

@dinkohost9643 2 месяца назад

Bravo ❤

@markroth9827 2 месяца назад

Congrats on your successful voyage.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@JCGible 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! This helps a lot!

@GerardFoucher75018 24 дня назад

GimbalDog !!! Hahaha, can't stop laughing ! 😅😅😅

@dirkvandertoornvandertoorn4895 2 месяца назад

Well done you two great video and l love your dog stay safe

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thank you! You too!

@user-gv8ue8qz9g 2 месяца назад

please dont ever think its plain sailing.old man weather says forget it.

@njbaskipper 2 месяца назад

Hi Guys.. How are You I think Curtis is ready for a Vendee Globe,. Of course. Think about it

@captainjimolchs 2 месяца назад

So is Kate, but who's got the time? Or the boat?

@TheSWRProject 2 месяца назад

Looked mildly choppy guys! ;) Well Done... 👍 Keep Safe 🙏

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Thanks 👍

@SteveN3695J 2 месяца назад

Enjoy the shots of the Galley in RocknRole form. You get to a point where you simply stand there for a moment and &%^$, Happy Sailing..!

@PatricCTT 2 месяца назад

💪

@99Moonbeam 2 месяца назад

Exciting Land Ho!

@kylejazwiecki714 2 месяца назад

Great sailing!

@mutlutuncer8458 2 месяца назад

Hello☕

@Jumbo-D 2 месяца назад

Hydro generator would ride nice off your transom - If you're making way, it's at work.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Good call!

@cherylweso 2 месяца назад

LAND! SLEEP!

@marinesurveygroupltd7322 2 месяца назад

You should try dropping the mainsheet travller all the way down. It will unload the helm, Autopilot, reduced amps consumed and be less squirrley in 1/4 seas. Or if you always leave it in the hard upwind position, take the trav out, put a pad eye there and make the cockpit more user friendly. Trav down, outboard sheet the jib = new boat..give it a go!

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Good idea. If you drop the trav too much though at these angles the sheet chafes the lifeline. The Genoa or jib luffs in the lee of the main. Best to limit chafe and sail wear as those are the main enemies on long legs like this. The boat sails well balanced with the main only. Best to keep it simple sometimes.

@marinesurveygroupltd7322 2 месяца назад

@SailingSweetRuca I think the good in dropped trav, would out weigh some chafe ( which I haven't experienced) Might be a game changer for you.

@curtisjazwiecki 2 месяца назад

@@marinesurveygroupltd7322 it’s good thinking, but preventing chafe is very important. Outside of the sheets on lifelines, sail chafe on swept spreaders is also an issue. In these conditions you can easily wear through a mainsheet or mainsail in a day, a very expensive mistake. Besides, once the end of the boom is past the edge of the hull, the traveler position really doesn’t matter, as the leech tension is controlled by the boom vang.

@marinesurveygroupltd7322 2 месяца назад

@curtisjazwiecki Must be a grunty vang! Are your spreaders inline? Eveyboat is different forsure but ive never chaffed through the mainsheet on a life line. You could loose the trav all together, pad eye, make it easier and safer to get to the wheel and more usable. Just a thought to help get more miles and easier. Take care

@99Moonbeam 2 месяца назад

Talking about cooking, do you keep any K-rations on board for backup or boat abandoning?

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

We do!!

@SaltySailor5050 2 месяца назад

Quick question. Are the polars adjusted when the wind angle changes? Great show as always!

@ViajerosPorMaryTierra Месяц назад

Great episode 🎉

@watdahek2 2 месяца назад

Those waves were making me sick. Curtis, I got lost with that "nerd" talk.

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Haha! We knew we would loose a few with the techie stuff, but Curtis can surely fit right in with the sailing nerds when he wants to :-)

@tahirsargin8236 2 месяца назад

👏👏👏

@larkangel6593 2 месяца назад

How many days/weeks are you behind real time? Since april, There's been a constant run of surf in Hawaii, SoCal and MX from these S Pacific generated storms. Wondering which one this video is showing.

@mrno.7366 2 месяца назад

How come you missone of the forth Pitcairn islands? Any particular reason? But it is on your way?

@AndrewDyle 2 месяца назад

Where is the starlink hardware?

@pmorph 2 месяца назад

interesting that you're using only the main.. why not only the genoa? What's the advantage of the main? Phil

@pmorph 2 месяца назад

another question-- with the boom brake on the boom, did you even bother with a preventor or just rely on the boom brake? I notice the gybes were pretty easy-ish

@rlpatton1970 2 месяца назад

Ok so fastest 24 hours ? Also total mileage and total time ?.. congrats on passage !!!

@SailingSweetRuca 17 дней назад

Ooh this would make a great video or blog 🤔

@rlpatton1970 17 дней назад

@@SailingSweetRuca yeah you guys have to be up there speed wise with the Volvo ocean guys 🤔😂

@K_R_W 2 месяца назад

Great sail, but it looks like a real challenge to keep calories going and staying there. Trying to be polite.

@SailingSweetRuca 17 дней назад

No worries! Definitely not the milk run! But we had a blast 🙂

@mikeokla01 2 месяца назад

you don't use spot lights coming into port at night?

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Depends. Spot lights aren’t much help in this situation.

@jorgeperez7048 2 месяца назад

👍👌👌

@99Moonbeam 2 месяца назад

Will ou have access to real showers?

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

We have a nice real shower on board :-)

@kurtc6372 2 месяца назад

A lot of faith in that automatic pilot……😳

@captainjimolchs 2 месяца назад

Confidence.

@user-ec7kg2ko4h 2 месяца назад

I'm just wondering why you skipped Easter Island?

@SailingSweetRuca 2 месяца назад

Forecast. We likely wouldn’t have been able to leave the boat or land ashore.

@user-ec7kg2ko4h 2 месяца назад

Special permits needed

@shaneruby3764 12 дней назад

Great episode. I was curious, are you taking advantage of all the rain for fresh water usage. Or do you have a water maker? Just curious from T town.

@SailingSweetRuca 11 дней назад

Both! We have a water maker, and we also collect rainwater when we can.

@shaneruby3764 11 дней назад

@@SailingSweetRuca sweet. I was just curious. When are you two coming back to toledo for a visit? I need a good couple of expert sailing instructors... lol