My FIRST Ever SOLO SAIL | Ep3

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In this episode I do my first ever solo sail and make more upgrades to the boat.
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31 дек 2022

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@brennigjones Год назад

Congratulations on your first singlehanded journey. Getting out of the marina and back in successfully are big milestones for any singlehanded sailor - getting the sails up and switching off the engine will put a spring in your step for months! Well done

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thank you Brennig. Happy New Year to you.

@Devon_Dan_Sailing 11 месяцев назад

Good man! Inspiring - the 36 looks like the perfect boat. I bet that first sail was terrifying but amazing. I would have done exactly as you did, down wind, just the main and minimal trimming. But this is more than your sail boat - it’s your man cave and home away from home. It’s your new life!

@charlesoliver2838 Год назад

Thanks again good one spending lots of money.

@geoffallen1331 Год назад

I'd cut that cable about 30cm from the radio plug then fed the wire from the helm and either using wego blocks or soldered heat shrink join the wires back together

@tomburns5231 Год назад

Nice little boat you have there! A few video ideas if/when you have time/interest: - Boat tour - Introductory 'lesson' to sailing (how to put up mail sail on your boat, when, how to steer, etc.) - Your story/journey in choosing and purchasing the boat, and ongoing expenses - Trip plans (if any) - and of course some small or large excursions!

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks for the ideas, will cover all your suggestions in future videos.

@thevisionaries9128 4 месяца назад

Just found your channel and its great. You’re living the dream there pal. Probably should have called it the “Have a cuppa Tea” channel, but that’s my only negative!

@sailingmadness 4 месяца назад

Thanks, I do drink coffee in the afternoon, if that balances things out for you 🤣🤣 👍

@legend343 Год назад

You will always and forever remember you first sail. I’ve been sailing for 26 years and I remember it as if it was yesterday 👍 Fair winds to you! Warren s/y Legend ⛵️⚓️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇪

@brownnoise357 Год назад

The Daily Mirror did plans for the Mirror Dinghy, and Dad built one when I was a kid. Loved it, but wish it gad been a Laser 2 with a foresail, as it was a few more years before I even heard of telltales, let alone what they were used for. Still, for new Sailors, a Croatian guy has done a brilliant introduction to Sailing on his RU-vid channel, in English, the channel is Igor Stropnik and the video is how to Sail, no RYA fees required, and for those new to Sailing, it is brilliant and worth passing around - though Sailing to Croatia has been added to my places to visit now, as a result of his other videos, pretty sure Igor does Training , Charter Yacht Skippering, boat deliveries and such too Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 👍⛵️ eta fixed typos

@fredflintstone1428 11 месяцев назад

Great video for a beginner, well done. Maybe if you had 'fixed cameras' then you wouldn't have to try videoing the action while you do it?

@rogerdepretto440 Год назад

No time to be scared. Should take it into the open water . It's only fear itself your boat won't sink. Go for it.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks Roger, will do.

@hugelavalava Год назад

Awesome, look at you. Your doing it, congratulations 👏

@StrykerMaguire205 Год назад

YOUR LIVING THE DREAM ENJOY!

@fatscottie1997 Год назад

From buses to boats - you're a man of many talents David! Half expected a blast of jazzy Howard's Way end theme over the first cruise ;) Keep up the great work!!!!!

@JimWattsHereNow Год назад

Congrats Dave, that first sail is awesome. Loving this.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks 👍

@SailingKaruna Год назад

Congrats! Well done!! I was in your shoes a few years ago. I was also nervous and thrilled at the same time. Sailing single handed just gets better and better with more time with your boat on the water. Enjoy your boat and time on the water! :)

@sailingmadness Год назад

Will do, thanks Lisa.

@topc9858 Год назад

Great job. 👍 congratulations.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thank you!

@brownnoise357 Год назад

It's always a good idea to give Diesel engines a nice run under load David, they love being used and it helps keep their insides in good order. Worth adding the injector cleaner additive now and again, plus of course that anti diesel eating bug additive. Your engine does sound nice, I must admit, and diesel engines tend to have a very good character that develops with use by a friendly partner (the owner of the engine, a good partner, and diesels seem to just get better and better with regular use). 👍⛵️

@ianrusso8790 Год назад

NICE ONE!

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks!

@patrickstratford9798 Год назад

Congratulations!! I know how elated you are as I had my first solo sail in October last year. Mine was somewhat easier as the marina in Corfu (Gouvia) has no locks or tide to negotiate! Well done 👏

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thank you. Congratulations on your first sail too. Hopefully the first of many for both of us.

@va7dgp Год назад

I would have checked the SWR match to make sure that the coax didn't have any water ingress. Having the most power out is key. You don't want to burn out the finals.

@jantrygveolsen1109 Год назад

Congratulations on your first solo! We have a Bav 36 2004 model in Norway, with in mast furling main sail. Ease your boom vang / telescopic kicker under the boom when employing your main sail, then the boom can rise and meet the aft corner on your sail. When the sail is out you can tighten the boom vang to keep the boom horisontal when going down wind. We have snow and ice here now, the tarp is off after easter!

@sailingmadness Год назад

Hi Jan. Thanks so much for the tip, I did wonder if I should release the vang when bringing out the main, I’ve been doing it wrong up to now so thank you. 🙏

@brownnoise357 Год назад

Getting new kit for the boat is always fun. 👌 Any plans on a Cockpit Bimini David ? given our Welsh Weather - if you can't see the hills, it's raining, if you can see the hills, it's going to rain lol - I'm down in South West Wales now, not that far from Fishguard and the Haven, though have done most of my Sailing out of Cardiganshire, born in Pembrokeshire, I'm a Naturalised Cardi, and refuse to use the inflicted on Cardi's without their approval, the rebrand to Ceredigion. Cardi's are very Proud people, and I love them to bits. 👍⛵️ Bob.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Hi Bob, yes a Bimini is high on the shopping list.

@RogerOnTheRight Год назад

Suggestion-- don't use autofocus for most shots. During the radio installation / trial fit, the focus jumps to the radio since it is closest to the lens. Then, as you move the radio into the cut hole, focus (eventually) adjusts. Best to set focal length to the target area, and leave it.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thank you Roger. Yes I know the focus was all over the place, I will take on-board your suggestion next time. 👍

@edfranklin9137 Год назад

A few months ago I had no interest in old buses or sailing, living near Banbury have never been on a old London bus or done any sea sailing, after watching Tim, Alan and yourself I planned this year to take our caravan to Anglesey and come on down to ride on your open top bus, sadly this will not now happen, I’m now watching your sailing videos and really enjoying them, good luck for the future.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks Ed, I hope you enjoy the sailing videos as much as the the bus ones.

@sailingspock Год назад

Nice ! Solo Sailing will be taking a little longer for me, first some lessons at the Mediterranean from Greece

@sailingmadness Год назад

Best of luck! You’ll love it. ⛵️

@brianfedie8046 Год назад

Hope mine goes as well.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Good luck. ⛵️

@richardstevenson2727 Год назад

👍

@smabell1672 Год назад

I would always look forward to the outtakes at the end of the videos on your old channel, will you be adding outtakes to this one? Great so far BTW 👍🏼

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks Stephen, Yes will do some outtakes for you in future episodes.

@tubeuser2350 Год назад

You might want to re-check your new radio's transmit. I noticed you had the expected feedback when you transmitted with the hand-held, but not the other way around when you transmitted with the one in the boat. It might simply be that the new transmitter was swamping the handheld (try on low power), but my gut feel says there's still a problem with the microphone's audio. Also worth checking what the new radio reports for signal strength, to be sure the antenna connection is good. Congrats on the First Sail! Definitely a right of passage.

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks Greg really appreciate the advice, I’ll check the vhf again when I’m next at the boat.

@cruisersapp Год назад

@mattwhipp2352 Год назад

Love this! Too many cups of teas - not enough bubbly! Congrats on it all! Where’s my invite? Whipp x

@sailingmadness Год назад

You're welcome anytime! Come and have a holiday on the boat when I get to the Caribbean. xx

@blake-taylor Год назад

You did well with the solo sail mate, should be easier next time. Did the blue muck in the bilges disappear? Also, good luck with your girthy cable 🤣👍

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thank you Blake. So far no more blue liquid in the bilge and I’ve not attempted to run the vhf extension yet.

@fol3564 Год назад

How much did you sail before this?

@kevinmartin3859 Год назад

That was an adrenaline rush for you enjoying your first sail I had the same when I drove my first double decker bus so enjoy your boat

@sailingmadness Год назад

Thanks 👍

@ratusbagus Год назад

There's a fist in every pacifist.

@laurencevanhelsuwe3052 Год назад

Can you tell us what kinds of certifications you got? I'm always wondering what so-called beginners already have as experience before doing these "first" sails. Thx

@sailingmadness Год назад

Hi Laurence, Firstly I did a comp crew course, then I passed my day skipper theory and practical, all with the RYA. I have also spent time crewing on other peoples yachts. But trust me it’s a completely different kettle of fish when you skipper your own yacht. 😂😂

@Benjamin-xv9le Год назад

@@sailingmadness it absolutely is. On other persons boats: super chill, biggest problem is where the beer is stored. First time solo on own boat: hands shaking. How do I even tie a knot? Congratz on bringing her back again. Only going to become easier from now on.