I have had a few problems with the wind on trips to the channel islands, but every day is an experience. I enjoy watching your "how to" videos as I am picking up valuable tips and experience thank you nick!
Hi Nick and Marianne. Another great video. Wind and tide can affect movement in close quarters especially in low speed. Masterfully done berthing in those conditions Skipper.
Awesome what a great job... Thank you... what a class... my god... I would have gone against all those nice boats... How long did take you to master that???...
After letting the wind push you past your spot, why did you opt to do a multipoint turn instead of using the bow thruster to orient the bow into the wind? As a noob to me it seems obvious to use the bow thruster to reorient the bow. Is there a reason not to, or just your preference?
@@AQUAHOLIC thanks for the reply. With literally 0 experience it's hard to tell what kind of power the bow thrusters have. Sounds like they're meant for just fine movements and not large movements like what was required.
I've had a few close calls with crosswinds at boat ramps and that was not in an 8m boat which can really get away from you if not careful. Loved the video, it's 'almost' like being there. You have a great rig! Enjoy the fish and chips! Fantastic channel!
I think there’s more than a few people who could learn basically boat handling from this video. Just take your time, and go with the flow. But..if everyone learned how to do that we would lose so many fun videos
Nick, thanks for the very instructive video. Very interesting. One thing: you really need one of these fluffy anti wind things for your mic, really annoying sound.
Great video as usual. I have a couple of questions that are hopefully not too stupid. 1) how did you know the fenders would be needed on the port side and 2) why did you decide to berth bow first? Keep up the great work!
If you note the VHF radio conversation, the marina advise us the allocated berth number then say 'that's port side to if you go in bow first' so the port (lefthand) side of the boat is to the pontoon. If we reversed in it would be the other side of course. We went in bow first because it's a nicer cockpit view if staying on board (as we were) and the fenders were already on that side so saved swapping them all over!
Refreshing! Guess the wind noise gets pretty amplified in the mic uptake? You called it breeze as it sounded like you were entering a hurricane there for a moment :)
My father was a Quartermaster on big ships ending up on cross channel ferries and as a kid went to work with him in holidays and he always said, let the wind, tide and current do all the work ... great video again, even the Star Trek reference.
Thought about it but it's a lot of open water across very busy shipping lanes in a single engine boat! Also, having done the trip a few times in other boats, it's actually a bit dull (as long as everything is going right!)
YAY Nick, that’s the difference between you and the other guy, who we won’t mention. You’re great a presentation and great at interaction. Never had any interesting interactions from him. 👍🏻🙁🙁🙁
Love these personal vids, awesome beach for waterskiing, extremely sheltered so that was a blast from the past 👍🏻 Great to see how you handle moody blues 2, very informative and for old and new owners.... love the Irish ☘️ and French at the end 🤣, you two are brilliant together 👍🏻❤️ Looking forward to next Install 😊
Agreed but you can't due to the raised bulwarks (impossible to reach to through bolt). It's one of the first things I tried to do. So I have to improvise.
@@AQUAHOLIC Quick question , if you were to drill a hole in the top of the bulwark you may not be able to reach it but, would you be able to see the deck through the hole ? If so you can feed a length of all thread through the hole then attach a blind nut to the end of the rod and pull it up and with a nut and washers suck it up tight so the blind nut seats then remove the all thread and attach the cleat. That's my 2 cents anyway. PS You can also add a larger washer and a dab of epoxy to the washer and flange of the blind nut and leave it overnight to set
@@jus4funtim I've spoken to a couple of engineers, and access is the issue apparently. 95% of the time I can manage okay without, occasionally I have to put a line around a stanchion base but only short term and calm conditions (if we'd been leaving the boat there for a period of time I'd have reversed in and sprung it to the stern cleat)
Nick, you could easily do an entire channel on boat handling. The best line, and one I was taught early, was 'Small movements;. I have far too often seen people apply too much power without a feeling for what the wind is actually doing to you. Far better to let the boat drift a bit (as you did) to get a feel for effect before applying power. Good choice of deckhand by the way. Hope the fish and chips are well worth it.
Don't you ever overnight at anchor? I would have thought going into a marina is similar to being in a caravan park but even closer and noisier with the halyards flapping about. Some of those little bays look much nicer.
Nick you made that docking look so easy, that's years of practice!! Great video it just goes to show you need to know how to handle a boat before you splash the cash!!
Last year took a 70ft narrow boat on to the Avon river. Fairly windy day. Had to to a winding (turn around) not easy in the wind with no bow thuster. Took me nearly 15 min to complete. Nick I didn't notice the red line area on your tachometer. I take it that you get to know how many top end revs that is ok for the engine.
Yep, a couple weeks ago I watched a 30 foot cabin try a similar manoeuvre with strong tide and brisk breeze blowing away from his berth, came in with plenty of gusto and I thought wow they look keen and swung his boat into his berth using the tender on the back of his boat to bounce off the boat on the opposite side of his berth and basically bounced the bow, stern of the berth until his passenger was close enough to jump off with ropes. Nothing like as careful as you were there. Hope he's watching so as to learn to slow down lol. 👍
It is harder when the wind is blowing you off. In that case you unfortunately often have to use a bit of speed to maintain control otherwise the bow blows off before you reach the berth. Still no need to bounce off other boats!
Very good video, please continue making educational content as it helps many of us out. Tight marina maneuvering can be frustrating at times, but I've learned to appreciate such challenges and it can also be a very fun learning experience. The only thing that gets me anxious is when going refueling alone in peak time at cramped gas stations, not much fun
Another great vid, thanks for taking us through this difficult process, I felt as if I was on the boat with you. I guess this where having those joystick controls really come in handy especially on a really large boat? Would love to see one of those beauties in action. 😀
Nice one Nick but you did run for the calm just as I thought it,s going to get interesting and side ways down the marina,well 10 -10 never seen that done be for .very calmly interesting ,you,v done that before .
I know your big expensive yacht videos get more views, but I love these videos of you using your boat. I'm curious what Smuggler's Blues 3 is gonna look like - but Smuggler's Blues 2 is just an absolutely awesome boat.
Fantastic Aquahollic. Just finished my powerboating level 2course today and loved your approach to the dock into the wind. loved how you used the wind to your advantage. More of these how to videos please👍
Hey I'm wondering if you might do a little video about buying a first boat....was listening to the Liveline radio programme here in Ireland today and it was mostly about a young fella who was scammed buying a boat ..his parents had saved money from his birth and gave it to him for his 21st....was awful to hear....apparently it has happened before by the same scam broker
Completely excellent video and description. Love that boating in England and Sweden is so similar, when it comes to giving a helping hand (I guess it is everywhere). Most important thing in winds is to prepare lines and fenders well ahead, always keep options open (don't end up in a non-maneuverable spot), and keep calm. You did all of it perfect while explaining at the same time!
Very cute couple, super informative with simple layman terms and some new lingo that I've learnt (lea of the land) and have now stored for when I next go out. Great camera operation too. Thanks Nick, keep 'em coming!
You've used the expression "Lie of the land" a few times recently Nick. Your pronunciation of 'Lie' has been "LEE" each time. I always thought it was 'LY' as in Lie down.
@@AQUAHOLIC Gotcha. You were using a totally different expression to mine, which explains things perfectly. Thought I'd discovered an old Sheila moment.
