EP 3 - Taking my Catalina 30 HOME & my first time Sailing 

Thanks again for the advice D. Cheers!

Such great advice and description...thank you. I am in the exact same position as Andy was in this video. I am going to take your advice!

Thanks Rick I had to just go for it. I figured as long as I keep a level head and don’t go out in too much wind we’d be alright. 👊🏼

Yeah I have considered that but I also like the space to step there so I’m undecided. Same for the cabin top, I have a new Lewmar winch to install on the port side similar to the main sheet winch but I like the foothold here as well. Just trying not to drill holes where I might regret it. Thanks for the tips though! Cheers!

Thanks Marty. I was told before we left to put up the main’sl, that it would help steady us and make the passage more comfortable but I knew nothing at that point and was too scared. 😂 Putting in the first reef is a great suggestion as well. Thanks. It’s been about two years since I filmed that so I am a much better sailor now but still and likely always will be a rookie. If you ever need someone to help deliver a boat on a longer passage give me a buzz. I’d love to be crew.

Just about sea miles, the more you get the less you will be a rookie. Loving it, pushing yourself through fear, being safety oriented, all combine to eventual make you an old salt.

Hi there! What’s your name? Thanks for the comment and words of encouragement. It’s been a heck of a ride so far and I’m loving all that comes with it. I hope to get to sail Celtic and North Sea someday. That seems like another world from here. Cheers to you! - Andy

@@sailingsole Michael….Fell in love with sailing dinghies at 13, first keel boat was a Tanzer 22, then a CS 30, then a CS 36 blue water beauty. After that my wife exercised female spousal veto on sailing at least with her involved and we got a dog, whom I named affectionately “Dream Killer”. Sold the 36 named Wayward Sun, have since crewed and skippered bare-boats all over (Italy, BVI, St. Lucia/St.Vincent/Grenadines). I still have a Laser. I managed to get my coastal yacht master ticket (theory) when I was in Ireland, that helped a lot with tidal issues etc. If you can, even though you are gaining experience with your Catalina 30 and I am sure pushing your limits, see if you can take some dinghy lessons in a Laser or similar. Gives you a completely different sense of the wind and how to use it, very useful as you develop your keel boat skills.

And lots of fun too….

Thanks for watching Patrick. The sea is a great place to find peace and be truly alone if that’s what you need. Been there many times. Get them sails up! Take care! 👊🏼

I'm curious how you're doing Patrick. You mentioned life changes and this comment was a year ago...hope you are well.

Doing well John, thanks for asking. My life change was a second divorce, followed by my mother needing caretaking. Things are going well though. My sister retired and took over for me so I'm back to work. In the middle of building a new place by myself. Launching my sailboat in a couple of months so all is well. I hope your good as well, again thanks for the thought :)

Thanks Disko, means a lot. This is old footage and my new footage certainly looks and sounds better. Hopefully you can dredge through 😂

Right on Abraham. I’m happy for you and your new adventures. Keep in touch and if you want to chat, hit me up on Instagram. Cheers! 🤙🏼

That’s an awesome suggestion! I did just that and it was indeed a game changer. You must’ve missed my other video showing my stack pack and lazy jacks. Check it out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LCdvaIrum0M.html Thanks for watching! Cheers!

😂😂😂

Thanks Jason. Ha, I’m keeping the winches and may use them as secondaries. You know, it’s nice to have spares too. Cheers! 👊🏼

Thanks. I didn’t want to then but that was three years ago so…. Yeah…

Thank you! It’s fun to share. Cheers!

Thanks Brownie! Much appreciated. I love your name!

Thanks Brenden. Cheers bro!

You have no idea! It’s the best!

👍🏼

I love my C30!!!

😂

What do you mean? Long before you start sailing? DO IT! It’s very gratifying.

Hi there. There’s a few songs in that video; what part did you like?

LB is right in the middle. Some other local marinas are way more expensive like Newport Beach and others are far cheaper like Newmarks in Wilmington. I like the vibe in LB and it’s a fair price.

That’s my goal! 👍🏼😎

Thats funny tks. 4 laugh

Thanks Eric. I have a Yanmar 2GM-20 diesel. These videos are behind in real time so eventually I’ll post a video of installing my new Raymarine autopilot. I’ve been setting her up for solo sailing 👍🏼

Btw, mine is hull #1232

My boat came with a atomic 4 gas motor. Also my boat is tiller driven and I have a ice melter where you have drawers. In my experience you need to put your table down when under way. It’s really heavy and it will break the wood It sits in on the wall. I keep mine down all the time, I made cushions to cover it and we keep the cooler under it. I look forward to your next video. I’m in Ohio so I’m on the hard for the winter sailing thru utube

@@ericmeyers4046 Right on Eric. I love hearing from a sister ship. There’s a C27 across my gangway that has an Atomic 4. Pretty sure mine used to have one as well. Cheers!

Andy just watched your new video.Wow you have come a long way. The boat looks great. Here is a docking trick I use. I keep a circular line for my break. Put it over the winch. The boat stops and leave it in gear the boat will stay on the dock Till you get your bow lines on. Turn off the diesel put on your spring and stern lines . I keep the line on the end dock post With a fender on the middle dock post. Looking forward to seeing your next video.

Copy that and thank you sir. 👍🏼

If you buy the boat from Shoreline marina or Alamitos Bay at an auction then you cannot put it at a slip in LB. I’m going to make a video to explain the details real soon. Cheers!

…and THANKS for watching! 😁