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James Davis
Добавлен 31 дек 2011
Sailing solo from Falmouth to the Isles of Scilly in a Rival 32 yacht with a Monitor Wind vane.
Solo sailing my 'classic' Rival 32 from Falmouth to The Isles of Scilly in June 2019. On the return journey I had 20-30 knots of wind from behind. Ideal sailing conditions . I also briefly demonstrate how I set up my Monitor Windvane.
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Winter cruise to The Isles of Scilly
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March cruise from Falmouth to The Isles of Scilly aboard Sailing vessel Largo.
Sailing Vessel Largo 2017, Dolphins, Offshore sailing, Inshore Carrick rds
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Here are a few videos of various sails during 2017. I sail a 41 year old Rival 32 from Falmouth Cornwall. I mainly day sail but try to get a couple of trips to The Isles of Scilly every year.
I had a rival 34! Hi James not sure how I stumbled onto your video. Ps love U2. I’ll wave next time I pass you!
Nice video but clipping on to the guard rails will not stop you falling overboard where you will drown. Clip where if you slip your tether will keep you onboard and not in the sea. Sail safe.
Lovely to see Large again - sailing as beautifully as ever (can't believe those stick-on boat names have lasted 30 years!)
Small world! I was watcher keeper under training at NCI Nare Point on the day you came back from this Scillies trip and watched you come up from the Manacles, past Nare Point and across Falmouth Bay losing sight of you as you past Black Rock! It was a cold wet blustery day with virtually nothing on the water, so tracking you visually gave me something positive to practice on! A year later, I move to Feock, start sea kayaking from Loe Beach and often pass Largo on her mooring !
Hi Max. It’s great to hear someone was keeping an eye on me out there. It gets a bit lonely out on the water out of season. Especially the other side of the Lizard. I have great respect for the NCI. Next time I’ll radio you or your colleagues and say hello. Cheers James.
@@JamesDavis-te6rc morning James! Due to time constraints caused by family commitments swiftly followed by lock down I was unable to continue with NCI, however whenever I’m passing in a kayak or my new boat I will always hail them! They are a very valuable and respected resource! Hope your season is going well! When you getting a passing wave from a Griffon named SETARA that will be me! I’m on a mooring at Loe Beach!
Which electric autohelm is that? I don't recognise the circular (apparently) shape.
Autohelm ST 4000. Very old. Works well but gobbles up the battery.
@@JamesDavis-te6rc Thanks. I'd only seen the 1000 and 2000 before, but all three seem to get a lot of flak on forums. Nice to see an exception.
Thanks for sharing James....just bought myself a Rival 32 and excited for the coming adventures ;o}
Exciting times. Where are you based?
No wind is a lovely day??
That Mr Passmore's old boat ? 😎 Lovely.
Yes. I purchased her from John 26 years ago. What a legend he is. John passed her on in great condition but since then I’ve got new sails, new engine, new standing and running rigging, I’ve rewired her and replaced some instruments. But there is still a lot of John Passmore left in Largo.
I wouldn't call this sailing to the isles of scilly! Rather motoring
Beautiful boat James!
Such sturdy, fast and reliable boats. I crewed briefly on a Rival 41 in summer of '85. Southampton down the east coast there. Portsmouth, Weymouth, Falmouth, Devon, Salcombe. That Rival went on to cruise all the way to Thailand and back via Alaska to Annapolus, MD before she was sold.
Just subscribed so I’ll be waiting for more Rival videos please! Love the rival and would love the 32 or 34 but for now I’ll just have to make do with my Trapper 500!
Nice trip and well done on sailing solo. 👍. Just a few observations to help you be safe. I noticed that in wearing your life jacket the crotch strap wasn’t fitted correctly. For this to work correctly the strap needs to pass between your legs (eg under the crotch). If you don’t do this and your in the water, when activated the jacket would end up rising and not give you the correct support in the water. As someone else noted you shouldn’t just clip on to the life line when in the cockpit but rather a secure d ring properly mounted ideally in the cockpit and always clip on two points. Your harness should have a short line and a long one, hence when moving around the boat you are always clipped on and can move the other around. Hope that makes sense. If you only have one long clip on line and especially if it’s attached to the life line and you go over, while you will be attached to the boat you more than likely won’t be able to get back on board and could drown. Hope that helps.
What is point of long line, on this basis, please?
Can't wait till I'm doing this ♥️ lovely video
Nice video. I enjoy the ride. Please post some more. Thanks!
Sailing well with some good breeze behind her and a windvane to take over. Scilly a handy destination for you, lovely place. I still have my Rival project, also about 25yrs now, progress still slow, I find something ready to sail every year. I blame it on the internet.
Very nice, I wouldnt just clip onto the top guard rail though. Best on a strong point, or back stay in my view. J
Good point. I’ll remember that in the future. Cheers.
Nice movie. Always feel safe in mine. (Ocean Sunrise) My nephew recently uploaded a movie of our transatlantic in her. All the best. ⛵️
I loved your video. I always thought 3 people on a 32 would be a bit of a squeeze but it seemed to work well.
Lovely video, certainly brought back happy memories for me. I had a MacGregor 26M trailer sailer for nearly three years moored at Trevissome between Penryn and Flushing, just opposite the Premier Marina. My one trip to the Scillies was shortly before I had to sell her but it was delightful; I was able to run her up on the sand bar between St Agnes and Gju. I didn’t do any video but did a write up for the Owner’s Association for anyone interested - drive.google.com/open?id=192EeScE3qwiyv5zQW301zO6gbDKkgEFZ Thanks again for a super video, would love to have seen it while I was planning my trip.
That's a great write-up - lots of helpful, practical details but at the same time evocative of the appeal of the trip. I'll re-read it if I ever get to visit the Scillies in the Dragonfly - I plan to beach her somewhere, much as you did.
Lovely video. I have a Rival 32 as well, great boats. Andy UK
nicley done James. i was hoping to go their this year but put it off untill next years. FAIR WINDS T.J.
Great stuff mate, I love it, thx for sharing this..cheers
Looked like an exciting ride back
Great trip we keep our yacht in plymouth and were planning to sail to isle of scilly this season for the first time. Not sure if that can happen now but fingers crossed
I enjoyed your vid. Rival 32 is a beautiful vessel
Looks like great fun! Great video
boat going well, great shots of dolphins, nice touch with the welcome home from wife and dog at the end which completes the narrative arc..........sadly all let down by dodgy Coldplay soundtrack
Nice one James. Music drowned your commentary but looked like a brisk trip. Andy
Well done looked a great trip hopefully I will be sailing to there this summer
Lovely video James. I have a Rival 32 based in Chichester. Hoping to get to the Isles of Scilly soon. I might be in touch for some advice. Andy French
Pop into Falmouth to say hello on the way. Cheers James.