S2E104 Fully Reefed Junk Rig Sailboat on the Open Ocean

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@gillesdufaux5519 4 месяца назад

The ultimate best way of cruising with small sail. Very nice and safe.

@gillesdufaux5519 4 месяца назад

that junk rig gives the opportunity to make the boat not rolling like it could be with a taller mast. I like it.

@gregoryh4601 9 месяцев назад

Good Luck sailing and Peace Be With You and a Special Peace be With Your Wife home Only.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much.

@johndoudna7055 9 месяцев назад

Love your happy boat Wave Rover II. Moving the cockpit to the deck pulpit area seems a master stroke. The new camera seems great. Thanks for all the inspiration.

@sthtemp2 9 месяцев назад

Fair winds, Capitan

@Capt.sierra 9 месяцев назад

Hace a safe trip 🤜🤛

@Garryck-1 8 месяцев назад

This is an algorithm booster! ⛵

@ottifantiwaalkes9289 9 месяцев назад

We used to sail a 100% authentic 100 % teak Chinese junk years ago on san Francisco Bay. The Junk rig is amazing. We had three masts on our 30 ft. Junk. We also sailed a 27 ft junk years before that. Great to see you having fun. I spends years learning about these boats and sails.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Well done! I'm still learning about the rig. Thanks for sharing.

@eolof7 9 месяцев назад

Magnificent! See your eyes smailing when you explain how well by the coast and others details. Lovely minute watching just she moving forward!

@peterb9038 9 месяцев назад

She points really well, you can sleep / nap happily knowing when you wake up, you've made many miles in the right direction. I am sure you are getting to know the boat's personality really well. Great team work, from you and the boat.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, I'm getting to know her better all the time

@PRINCESSDREAMYLYN 9 месяцев назад

i just love your little sail it reminds me of a bats wing or a dragon lol, in a good way. well done, it's so good to see wave rover out on the ocean. thanks for sharing :) ♥much love♥ happy sailing

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@cigarmann 9 месяцев назад

I am most impressed by the performance of your junk rig sail system.

@fredflintstone1428 9 месяцев назад

The Wave Rover reminds me so much of a little U-Boat. Your footage at the stern really showed those 5 footers. Make sure you don't fall out!

@k9pjuice 9 месяцев назад

Awespme video, watching from Brisbane Australia. Wishing you well for the journeys ahead

@lindamanderson62 9 месяцев назад

Your video is so clear and the sound of the waves and water so real I felt I could close my eyes and be right out there bobbing around in Wave Rover - makes me smile watching this - love this happy video!! 🙂

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you

@whitecap308 9 месяцев назад

Always glad to see a new video. It's a great pleasure. Hats off to you. Happy to hear the boat meets your expectations. That tractor which launched Kevin was a first for me to.

@ende421 9 месяцев назад

Wave Rover is such a nice boat! Can you share some data about Wave Rover? Beam, draft, weight ready to sail, payload, sail area ... Also how much plywood did you use and how much epoxy and fibre glass? What's the length of the mast? I'm tempted to order the study plans but I'd really like to know the key data points first.

@Jorbene 9 месяцев назад

Great video, what a great rig is the junk. Fair winds man!!!

@CC-kt2hm 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful boat

@davidbroman8391 9 месяцев назад

Fair winds Alan & Wave Rover!⛵️

@allanmontile8210 9 месяцев назад

Congratulations Allan. All the best and fair winds.

@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 9 месяцев назад

very beautiful boat. lovely sounds of the sea.

@ronwest7930 15 дней назад

I keep wondering if more sail would take some of the roll away. interesting design.

@RoversAdventure 12 дней назад

I rely on the self steering After the Baltimore refit, I make improvements that allow significantly more sail to be hoisted under those conditions.

@kylebehiels3963 9 месяцев назад

I was wondering how the unstayed mast would hold up in those conditions. Makes sense since the stress is applied so low the more you reef. Very capable vessel, loving the series!

@roydesignedthat 9 месяцев назад

Looking good! Inspired! BestRoy

@hecdc7703 9 месяцев назад

Making progress. Everything looking good. You're definitely right about the boat, good strong and comfortable design, specially for coastal cruising. Safe sailing.

@DrBrian0450 9 месяцев назад

I think she will do fine out on the open ocean as well, the Bay of Fundy is nothing to sneeze at!

@hecdc7703 9 месяцев назад

Yes, one thing for sure; She's built like a tank!@@DrBrian0450

@davetrotter258 7 месяцев назад

It would be great to know how fast you are moving in those varied conditions, and roughly where you are in the great blue pond..........fair winds always.

@RoversAdventure 7 месяцев назад

Generally 4-5 kts

@MrArray1967 9 месяцев назад

Probably I'll never build a Wave Rover 650, but I do understand your feelings for 'Wave Rover II', which is awesome 👍🏻 (your boat that is!). I'm no sailor. 🇨🇦🇩🇰

@DrBrian0450 9 месяцев назад

Hi Alan, Awesome video! I hope that by now the nay sayers are rethinking their opinion of the boat, the sail and the Mk3! They are all performing very well! I am astonished at how dry the cockpit area remains at sea....this doesn't happen on any other 20 foot boat!

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

So true in every respect!

@mmullaley 9 месяцев назад

Another great video. Great Seamanship Alan. I took Odyssey out last Sunday...your it until spring. Keep on, be safe, and fair winds.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

That was so nice of you to see us off leaving Halifax

@mmullaley 9 месяцев назад

Honored to be sailing alongside. Till next time.

@japeltoni 9 месяцев назад

Excellent managing captain Alan! You have full experience and small boats are stronger and safer in every aspect compared to big ones. It is all good! Rigging works very smoothly. Be Blessed as you sail further 👍👋🙏

@johnlawrence7268 9 месяцев назад

I disagree that small boats are safer in every aspect on ocean passages than a big boat. Well found small boats are fine but bigger are less affected by wind and waves. I've crossed the Atlantic in a 32 footer and made other ocean passages in a 55 footer, it was certainly more secure and comfortable in the larger yacht.

@japeltoni 9 месяцев назад

@@johnlawrence7268 ref. Sven Yrvind, multiple global ocean voyages with double digit boats self-built. Big boats have big troubles, not speaking of broken masts only, absolutely huge problem in open ocean storms. Check Sven Yrvind.

@giork2828 9 месяцев назад

@@johnlawrence7268 I disagree with you, Sir, since I do feel even safer in my 2-feet chair boat mindlessly watching RU-vid all day and being "nice" to my favorite Tube stars 😉

@jerryhansen5116 9 месяцев назад

Great stuff , I still think that you need some bags for those halyards and main sheet.

@steeveblain3759 9 месяцев назад

Love the design she looks amazing, I get you on the roomy part as im refitting a Contessa 26 for Indonesia voyage. not a big boat.

@fredbalster3100 9 месяцев назад

Since finishing your boat and have all the experience, can you build me one? 😅 I just love how she sails. Coudos to you and your architect. Project well done. She just lopes through the waves.😊

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

🤣

@jayknight850 9 месяцев назад

Curious how well the boat balances running downwind. I have a cat ketch and with just the main it becomes a “wild mouse” ride.

@wellsgb1957 9 месяцев назад

Great video,she’s looking good 👍🏻👍🏻

@troyboyd3100 9 месяцев назад

How about a white fabric cover for your gas cans? Do you find that you need to vent them often? Would there be much loss due to evaporation on a crossing? Is there a strap on your engine tank, or will gravity keep it secure in it's basket? How do you find your yacht in terms of stability, compared to your previous boat? Thanks for taking us along with you!

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Canvas covers are now installed over the gas containers

@javierperezfernandez3353 9 месяцев назад

hallo sir, your work is incredibel, and i dont understand too much but, do you thing that this actually boat is better than you contesa 26 in strong wind and big waves? thanks

@setkacagarro-blogspot-com 9 месяцев назад

Also interesting are things that are working, things that need tweaking, things that you have discovered that need to be done, thanks for your videos, just trying to help make your content even better, hope you take it in the spirit I intended,

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely! I truly appreciate constructive criticism. I was planning an indepth video about what went well and what needs tweaking after I get to Chesapeake Bay

@setkacagarro-blogspot-com 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, for taking my comment the right way, I look forward to your videos each week

@n176ldesperanza7 9 месяцев назад

Am really enjoying your channel. I like how conservative you are in your sailing. Being alone, do you ever clip yourself to the boat? Do you trail a line? What is your man overboard prevention plan?

@paulcarlsen4088 9 месяцев назад

Do you ever get sea sick? Fair winds captain!

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I'm one of the fortunate ones who doesn't get sea sick

@robkunzig5795 9 месяцев назад

Oh to be you in that (never sea sick) respect! Yes Fortunate!!! Loveing your footage and learning along with you -

@mugsypea 9 месяцев назад

Looking great Alan! You are in prime fishing grounds, do you keep a trolling line out for catching fish? That will save on provisions and provide some tasty meals.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I didn't sadly.

@hdlim8753 9 месяцев назад

prefer to see you construct the boat than sailing the boat. anyway happy sailing.

@MyOldSled 9 месяцев назад

Since you’re out there, with lots of time to kill, you should use the opportunity to share your knowledge. Lots of people with different levels of experience. Why not explain things like “hove to” etc. Teach us more about single handing.Your presentation is very good and you have tons of experience. I’d love to learn more while i watch. Just a thought. Great videos, thanks for sharing your journey,

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Great comment. I will endeavor to explain more. Thank you my friend.

@georgewashington7444 9 месяцев назад

Incredible Alan! She looks awesome with the tanbark sail! I fly for a living and keep an eye out for you when I’m in that area. Hopefully I can get a pic! If you have a minute! I am 50% way through building a Leydon Paradox micro cruiser (7 months in) with all parts cut-dry fit and ready to be glued. It’s my first boat build and it’s within the mm! My problem is….I seem to have lost the drive and it’s scaring me! Have you had that happen? 2nd Question! For a solo sailor how does the Tiki you built compare to WR650 as far as difficulty in building/seaworthiness Even though I stalled out a bit I’d like to build a Tiki 26 or a WR650 for my circumnavigation attempt in 8 years! You don’t know what inspiration you have given us!

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Not uncommon to run into a slow down. I find by keeping a routine, which requires discipline, will get you to the finish line. Tiki vs WR 650. I could do an entire video on this and I think I will. In short, the 650 will be a little faster to build. More comfortable to live on and I believe far safer. Thanks for the comment 👍

@josephinebennington7247 9 месяцев назад

How do you go safely to the bow without having a walkway, and without opening a hole in the foredeck? I appraise Junk rig can be adjusted from the cockpit.

@user-sq5bw2fc4n 9 месяцев назад

I too wonder about this. If there is problem at the mast, or he has to reset the anchor during a heavy gale, he won't be able to go forward. A more substantial toe kick board and a forward emergency hatch would go along way in making it safer.

@Garryck-1 8 месяцев назад

Do you see the white webbing strap (called a jackline) that goes along the centre of the deck, forward to the mast? He clips his safety harness to that, via a very short tether. He can then make his way forward in complete safety. The jackline and short tether makes it impossible to go over the side.

@franciskohler3377 9 месяцев назад

Looks like you keep the outboard engine stowed on the stern. Seems with this method with the drive train pulled up that there is a lot of strain on the attachment to the stern frame. Could this be mitigated by a support rod or cable near the propeeller to the upper deck? Francis

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I'll mount it on the rail when I go offshore

@1KemosabeLarry 9 месяцев назад

Looks like some of those good, steady shots were from those stern seats. Or not?? Looking good!

@m1kalD 9 месяцев назад

That's a good observation.... So true

@fredbalster3100 9 месяцев назад

How is the no cockpit working out for you? 🙂

@TimErickson-oc6sd 9 месяцев назад

Have you had to dodge many ice bergs this trip? I hear that August is a rough month for ice bergs in Canada. So do you hang out with Bob and Doug Mckenzie much???

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

🤣

@craigparse1439 9 месяцев назад

Captain, I wanted to ask how you feel about the bilge keels on Wave Rover. Do you thing it affects your performance, or is it exactly like you had planned? Great job sailing the open ocean!

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I'm still learning but so far so good.

@BernardFraser-um4hs 9 месяцев назад

Hey Allen looks like you’re having a great start! May I ask with Wave Rover 2 is there a need for wearing a harness? It seamed you never went on deck without one in Wave Rover. Be safe and know you are in my thoughts and prayers! God speed!

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I've been wearing one the very odd time I go forward. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers.

@jesbates8611 9 месяцев назад

Some nice sailing footage. If I can say it seems you are being quite conservative with reefing. I imagine the boat itself can be able to sail and cope with 30knots of wind. Is it to to with what the windvane can handle? , if so is there a way to change the balance of the rig so that the windvane has less to do? I know with any self steering the rule is first to balance the sails so the self steering, be it windvane or tiller pilot, has less work to do. Can you move the sail forward relative to the mast to change the balance? In a Bermudan rig you can balance foresail against mainsail by reefing or letting one sail luff bit. I'm just interested to know more, especially with the junk rig, about achieving sail/boat balance. Thanks

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I'm still making adjustments

@jesbates8611 9 месяцев назад

Sure, it's early days. You mention the space down below and it does look like a great living space/passage making space, especially compared to my Corribee 21 which is more like a 2 man tent camping experience! @@RoversAdventure

@MrEmiosk 9 месяцев назад

It is a new design that has never been truly tested on the waters. A new unfamiliar sail rig. All alone on the first true wet voyage. I think it warrants being cautious and conservative to learn how it handles and the weather limits before the storms hits.

@MrA1582000 9 месяцев назад

Surprised that fully reefed at 20knts gusting to 25.

@Garryck-1 8 месяцев назад

Yes.. the sail can be moved fore and aft relative to the mast. I don't know if Alan has the line to do that rigged, as yet.

@harrycash8713 9 месяцев назад

Nice boat is your boat self-righting? Also your junk rig is very interesting I'd love to see it closer

@Garryck-1 8 месяцев назад

All monohull sailing boats with a weighted keel (or two, in the case of WR II) are self-righting. That's one of the primary design considerations. (And is also one of the many things that makes them better than catamarans, in my never-humble opinion!)

@brevardfencecompany 9 месяцев назад

I bought a HR mistress 32 with a broken mast and this seems very appealing compared to the alternative of extensive rig and purchasing of new or fabricated mast. And it looks very simplistic. May I ask how one calculates this rig?

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Check out a book called: Practical Junk Rig. It has all the calculations and more

@brevardfencecompany 9 месяцев назад

@@RoversAdventure I will purchase that thank you and I love your videos they are very educational and inspiring

@jamescall9674 9 месяцев назад

Might I suggest you experiment with lowering the camera angle. This will give a better perspective as to how high the seas are.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Will try

@johnbolongo9978 9 месяцев назад

Forgot something ...............CRACK ON!!!!!!

@oldjack3023 9 месяцев назад

The waverover 650 ??

@fredflintstone1428 9 месяцев назад

Are you using Starlink for internet? Is that how we are following your journey? Safe travels.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I can film at sea but wait for internet ashore to upload. The videos you are seeing were filmed a few weeks earlier.

@fredflintstone1428 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Alan....so spoiler alert, you made it safely to the USA. Phew! That's a weight of my mind. @@RoversAdventure

@TheAmblerOdysseys 9 месяцев назад

What book are you reading on this leg?

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Lol. This time I'm writing a book!

@tomstack659 9 месяцев назад

How far out are your videos to real time? Where are you now?

@curtiscagle6261 9 месяцев назад

Allan, I got to ask this question. Is that black bucket out on deck, your toilet ?

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

No! That's my anchor rode and I can deploy it quickly from the stern.

@andyjohnson6270 9 месяцев назад

Did you just go look at the Coney Island Yellow Submarine?

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I can see it from where I am anchored

@PineappleAdrift 9 месяцев назад

Were you a chief in the Navy?

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I was a young lieutenant. Why do you ask?

@PineappleAdrift 9 месяцев назад

@@RoversAdventure just curious. Saw your hat.

@wolfee101 9 месяцев назад

is there a way to lock the hatch when your on deck?

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

If conditions warrent I can bungy it shut like I did for the hurricane.

@wolfee101 9 месяцев назад

cargo strap across would be quick and easy like your dinghy on the contessa@@RoversAdventure

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

@@wolfee101 very true

@flounder2283 9 месяцев назад

You must have an iron stomach.

@user-pt3xk9tk4i 9 месяцев назад

I presume there is a good reason for not including a hard/soft dodger to find some cover from the wind/spray……it just seems like it would’ve been useful….. but admittedly, I know nothing about sailing….

@maemae7426 9 месяцев назад

I'm worried about you hurting yourself on the sharp edges on the bulkhead

@jejewa2763 9 месяцев назад

BTW don't you work...are you retired ?

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

I'm taking a couple of years off.

@chapter4travels 9 месяцев назад

Why do solo Sailors refer to themselves as "We" and not I? Is this a tradition where the boat is considered part of the crew?

@Garryck-1 8 месяцев назад

All boats are people. They have their own personalities, too!

@thatguy2408 9 месяцев назад

You mention wind speed but never your SOG.

@RoversAdventure 9 месяцев назад

Oftentimes, I say something like we are making 4kts. That would be SOG

@thatguy2408 9 месяцев назад

@@RoversAdventure must have missed that part. My bad. Fair winds, captain.

@setkacagarro-blogspot-com 9 месяцев назад

Nice, but maybe show us how your systems are working, cooking in the galley, navigating at your chart table, routing of your bilge pumps, and stowage, yes sailing is great , but long periods of wave rover rolling at sea are a bit boring