I am a sailor who loves the sail more than the landfall too. We sailed from Canada, down the US coast, then Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, NZ. Plenty of beautiful long passages. I particularly love the sea at night!
Thanks for sharing your sailing knowledge. Your honest perspectives are truly delivered without coming across as a, "know it all Salty" Can't wait till your next video!
Failing to plan is planning to fail, even more true in offshore sailing. Take all the safety gear you can afford and might need and hope you never have to prove how good it is. People often confuse comfort for safety, a bigger boat may be more comfortable but a lot less safe. Sam Holmes is going some incredible places on his Cape Dory 28.
A drogue is anything you pull behind the boat to slow it down when it’s coming down the backside of waves so the boat doesn’t go so fast that it pitch poles end over end. Some people just warp long anchor rode (lines) Behind the boat but we use a thing called a Jordan series drogue it’s a long line with lots of tiny little parachutes hooked up to it. You use one of these when you’re running with the wind behind you. When running down wind it also effectively slows the wind speed down because you subtract the speed of the boat at that time from the total wind speed. A sea anchor is deployed off the bow and it’s usually a large parachute And you position it so that your boat stays head to wind and the very cool thing about that is you back your sails, that’s called heaving to, and it almost feels like you’ve turned off the weather! It also creates a slick behind the boat downwind where the boat is moving through the water. Waves tend to break on that slick rather than breaking on the boat itself.
Good job explaining the considerations in sailing around the world in Mig. I still think you're crazy. However, I thought it was crazy to hike in the Grand Canyon. But you still managed to drag my fat ass down into that hole in the ground over and over again.
Man you are living and doing exactly what I want to do on the boat I have wanted to do it on!.. love the videos simple honest and from the heart! Thank you for taking us along on this adventure! Look forward to following you on your journey! God Speed!
Sounds like I need to buy some books and start reading up.. I'm really interested in learning to sail and be comfortable in whatever weather. It took me awhile and practice to be able to drive a semi truck down the road in all weather conditions. It definitely takes skill which you learn from someone who has been there and then doing it as safely as possible. I understand your why and look forward to learning more from you..thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge!
When we first started sailing we were intimidated by 20kts of wind but after a while even gale force winds were no longer a big deal. Trust in the boat and experience are key in my opinion.
Great discussion. I am 68 and been sailing since I was 20. Always thinking of sailing around the world in a small boat but life seams to always be in the way. Good luck in your endeavors! I will be following you because I believe in your boat and your preparations'
You hit my favorite subject, seamanship. As someone that is about to go sailing, with no experience I pay close attention to this subject. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to coming along watching your adventures on your journey.
Hi Dwayne! Thanks for watching and the encouragement. If you would like to read some great books on the subject check out my reply to Paul’s comment on this video. Fair Winds and thank you so much for watching and commenting.
What about old man? I guess he’s already answered that since he sailed away and died at sea! Actually his voyage around the world I think he was about my age when he did that or not much younger.
@@SV-Mig Well, he didn’t specify exactly what he meant by young so I think we’re good! If I remember right, he lost a few pounds on the journey and said he thought he was in better health he ever had been. Something along those lines anyway. Heck I’m 53 and feel like I’m 25. Well mentally anyway. My knees and back might debate that.
Some times smaller is better. As long as i can stand up (6'1'') is important to me. You have the experience so go forth and enjoy. Will follow your lead.
@@DougRutherford1 the headroom right down the middle of the main cabin area is 6 feet. I think it would be a little too small for you at 6 foot one. It’s about perfect for me at 5 foot nine. Also the table is stored up top of the compression post, which lowers usable headroom. The ones that were built in the 90s don’t have that table though.
I notice that people in general have a fear of traveling without a set plan and place to stay along with destination. I never understood why. I grew up around over the road truck drivers and became one myself for years and I have always loved owning a Harley and taking off and not staying in motels or hotels. Once you get past the fear stage and accomplish one trip you will be hooked on the feeling of complete freedom afterwards and you will live the rest of your life seeking said true freedom. I guess that's what has attracted me to sailing recently as my back is destroyed and have had a fusion and will probably need another one in a few years after I can retire or just work part time. I'm guessing the feeling you get being in open water is the same thing I feel on a motorcycle on some old 2 lane road with no traffic and the sunshine on my back and the breeze on my knees.
Yes Ben. When I was young I rode my bicycle to Alaska from Wyoming and I agree, the open road and not knowing where you will stop and spend the night was one of my favorite parts!
That was one of the better commentaries I've seen in a long while, you have the appropriate attitudes to succeed. I look forward to tagging along as a phantom shipmate as Patrick Laine would say,
Thanks Harold! Welcome aboard Mig! Always looking forward to another phantom shipmate. 😄. They don’t eat any of the provisions or use up the fresh water.
Nice video with lots of useful info and I enjoyed your explanation of how you feel offshore. As a long time sailor I am with you entirely. Just subscribed so good luck with the channel. Andy UK
Thanks Andy! By the way I love those Rival 32s, another great little offshore sailboat. Maybe we will pass each other someday on the big blue! Thanks for subscribing and coming along for the journey.
Great video! I'm just about to sell my home in Hawaii and start my own sailing journey from Rio D, Guatemala. I'd meet up with you if I was still here, but I hope to make it to Europe by then *chuckle. I think you've chosen an awesome boat and I agree about the size/danger argument. Smaller boat, smaller problems. My boat is 35' (15k lbs) and I just got a Fiorentino 9' sea anchor from Landfall (just in case). I'm also going to get some of the gear you recommended; I find myself nodding when listening to your arguments for why and where you spend money. Anyway, I just discovered your channel today and will catch up on your episodes over the coming weeks. Aloha!
Why we sail... you'll get different answers even from the same sailor. Perfect flat seas, on a beam reach with a steady wind... "Because there's nothing else I'd rather do." In the middle of a storm, holding on for dear life: "Because I'm an idiot." Back on the home couch: "Because it's so much fun."
Would love to hear your take on what books to read to help with developing greater seamanship... Which ones have you found the best or learnt the most from... Really enjoying your videos BTW looking forward to following you on your voyage
Hi Paul! Thanks so much for watching. I have learned a ton from Beth A Leonard’s books, we also sailed with her and her partner Evans Starzinger while they were in the Caribbean on Hawk and we were on Wandering Dolphin. All of her books were helpful. Of course “Storm Tactics” by Larry Pardey and all of John Kretschmer’s books are full of great stuff. I also carry “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship” onboard though it is more of a textbook. I have to say though experience is the very best teacher. Thank you for coming along for the voyage!
@@SV-Mig Cheers, I will put some of those on my Xmas wishlist, have recently bought my first sailboat and am loving learning how to sail... Should have started 30 year's ago... But apparently an old dog can learn new tricks.
Hi Kathy! Thanks for the comment. I had to maneuver her for the very first time out of the big marina in Alameda and I was a little nervous about it because I had never actually been at the helm of a Nor’Sea at that point but she handled beautifully and I had no difficulty with her at all.
@@SV-Mig I've never sailed a full keel boat so I was wondering about maneuvering. Mig is gorgeous. Your woodwork around the ports is beautiful. So great your daughter is your first mate! Best of luck to you!!
@@kathyyeager6055 I think the fact that these boats have such a large rudder helps in the maneuverability for sure. Thank you for the kind words I worked hard on that wood lol.
Interesting that you asked this question in our experience so far, they do not heave-to very well without a sea anchor. However, she did really really well forereaching. And in someways that is almost a better tactic. If you insist on heaving-to you, can always put out a sea anchor.
I sailed in a 27 foot in the great lakes. I have done a lot of research, it seems like you need a lot food extra sail's sheets, part's. When do you cross the line in over loading a boat. That is my real question. What is the best types of boat to look for to go blue water.
Allow me to answer this for Kristofer. He is sitting on my boat right now. He’s helping me get my boat ready to cruise. I had so much stuff on my boat he said it wasn’t safe. So he commenced to purge me of all I thought I needed to cruise. From first hand perspective you don’t need all the stuff you think you need. Now my boat is ready to cruise.
I just tell them that they believe that a yellow line keeps them from hitting oncoming cars! A boat over 32' or 35' gets too big to enjoy sailing it .a small boat is more fun and easy to just go for sail at the drop of a hat. On a bigger boat it's too much trouble to go for short sail.
@@SV-Mig Check out John passmore on his rival 32. I'm currently working on my cape dory 30c, I grew up reading Lin and larry pardey, my dad and I have a passion for wooden boats.
@@Worldviewsandthoughts I have read his book and I actually am on his blog list so I get his blogs in email. Really enjoyable for old guys! Thanks for coming along for the ride. I really love those Cape Dory‘s too.
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I am a sailor who loves the sail more than the landfall too. We sailed from Canada, down the US coast, then Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, NZ. Plenty of beautiful long passages. I particularly love the sea at night!
Same! Moonless nights 10kt breeze and it feels like you’re in space!
Hurricanes, typhoons, sea monsters, scurvy, shipworm, shoals and PIRATES!!!!! Best to just hang out at the Yacht Club d;^)
Thanks for sharing your sailing knowledge. Your honest perspectives are truly delivered without coming across as a, "know it all Salty" Can't wait till your next video!
Thank you Phil for the encouragement!
Failing to plan is planning to fail, even more true in offshore sailing.
Take all the safety gear you can afford and might need and hope you never have to prove how good it is.
People often confuse comfort for safety, a bigger boat may be more comfortable but a lot less safe.
Sam Holmes is going some incredible places on his Cape Dory 28.
Thanks for the comment and encouragement! I like Sam’s no frills channel! I also enjoy how he fixes shit with what he has available.
What's a drog? It sounds like you're going to haul a zombie from the game Skyrim behind you're boat.
A drogue is anything you pull behind the boat to slow it down when it’s coming down the backside of waves so the boat doesn’t go so fast that it pitch poles end over end. Some people just warp long anchor rode (lines) Behind the boat but we use a thing called a Jordan series drogue it’s a long line with lots of tiny little parachutes hooked up to it. You use one of these when you’re running with the wind behind you. When running down wind it also effectively slows the wind speed down because you subtract the speed of the boat at that time from the total wind speed. A sea anchor is deployed off the bow and it’s usually a large parachute And you position it so that your boat stays head to wind and the very cool thing about that is you back your sails, that’s called heaving to, and it almost feels like you’ve turned off the weather! It also creates a slick behind the boat downwind where the boat is moving through the water. Waves tend to break on that slick rather than breaking on the boat itself.
Thanks for the explanation. It sounds very interesting.
Good job explaining the considerations in sailing around the world in Mig. I still think you're crazy. However, I thought it was crazy to hike in the Grand Canyon. But you still managed to drag my fat ass down into that hole in the ground over and over again.
Yeah you saw the picture of yourself sliding down that rock right? Ha ha ha ha
Man you are living and doing exactly what I want to do on the boat I have wanted to do it on!.. love the videos simple honest and from the heart! Thank you for taking us along on this adventure! Look forward to following you on your journey! God Speed!
Thank you Matt for the encouragement glad you’re coming along for the ride!
Thanks Kristopher , now I know how to rig my ditch bag ...Chip.....
Thanks for watching Chip!
Sounds like I need to buy some books and start reading up.. I'm really interested in learning to sail and be comfortable in whatever weather. It took me awhile and practice to be able to drive a semi truck down the road in all weather conditions. It definitely takes skill which you learn from someone who has been there and then doing it as safely as possible. I understand your why and look forward to learning more from you..thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge!
When we first started sailing we were intimidated by 20kts of wind but after a while even gale force winds were no longer a big deal. Trust in the boat and experience are key in my opinion.
Great discussion. I am 68 and been sailing since I was 20. Always thinking of sailing around the world in a small boat but life seams to always be in the way. Good luck in your endeavors! I will be following you because I believe in your boat and your preparations'
Thanks for watching!
You hit my favorite subject, seamanship. As someone that is about to go sailing, with no experience I pay close attention to this subject. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to coming along watching your adventures on your journey.
Hi Dwayne! Thanks for watching and the encouragement. If you would like to read some great books on the subject check out my reply to Paul’s comment on this video. Fair Winds and thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Totally with you on the urge to sail around the world. I've got it too. Can't explain but it's a pretty hefty drive. Will do it before I stamp out.
Right on! Go for it! Maybe I will see you out there someday. Thanks for watching 😀
Again, GOOD STUFF. Hadn't heard of those ACR LAS monitors. Cool.
"To young men contemplating a voyage, I would say go." -Joshua Slocum
What about old man? I guess he’s already answered that since he sailed away and died at sea! Actually his voyage around the world I think he was about my age when he did that or not much younger.
@@SV-Mig Well, he didn’t specify exactly what he meant by young so I think we’re good! If I remember right, he lost a few pounds on the journey and said he thought he was in better health he ever had been. Something along those lines anyway. Heck I’m 53 and feel like I’m 25. Well mentally anyway. My knees and back might debate that.
Some times smaller is better. As long as i can stand up (6'1'') is important to me. You have the experience so go forth and enjoy. Will follow your lead.
Thanks Doug!
@@SV-Mig Just a question what is the head room? I am looking for my next ride.
@@DougRutherford1 the headroom right down the middle of the main cabin area is 6 feet. I think it would be a little too small for you at 6 foot one. It’s about perfect for me at 5 foot nine. Also the table is stored up top of the compression post, which lowers usable headroom. The ones that were built in the 90s don’t have that table though.
I notice that people in general have a fear of traveling without a set plan and place to stay along with destination. I never understood why. I grew up around over the road truck drivers and became one myself for years and I have always loved owning a Harley and taking off and not staying in motels or hotels. Once you get past the fear stage and accomplish one trip you will be hooked on the feeling of complete freedom afterwards and you will live the rest of your life seeking said true freedom. I guess that's what has attracted me to sailing recently as my back is destroyed and have had a fusion and will probably need another one in a few years after I can retire or just work part time. I'm guessing the feeling you get being in open water is the same thing I feel on a motorcycle on some old 2 lane road with no traffic and the sunshine on my back and the breeze on my knees.
Yes Ben. When I was young I rode my bicycle to Alaska from Wyoming and I agree, the open road and not knowing where you will stop and spend the night was one of my favorite parts!
@Sailing Vessel Mig the unknown is what keeps the majority of people from truly experiencing life unfortunately.
Another great video Kristofer. Add me to the small boat fan club. Two weeks and I’ll be sitting in the water.
That’s fantastic Norman! I am so jealous!
Thank you for sharing your experience…
That was one of the better commentaries I've seen in a long while, you have the appropriate attitudes to succeed. I look forward to tagging along as a phantom shipmate as Patrick Laine would say,
Thanks Harold! Welcome aboard Mig! Always looking forward to another phantom shipmate. 😄. They don’t eat any of the provisions or use up the fresh water.
Nice video with lots of useful info and I enjoyed your explanation of how you feel offshore. As a long time sailor I am with you entirely. Just subscribed so good luck with the channel. Andy UK
Thanks Andy! By the way I love those Rival 32s, another great little offshore sailboat. Maybe we will pass each other someday on the big blue! Thanks for subscribing and coming along for the journey.
Great video! I'm just about to sell my home in Hawaii and start my own sailing journey from Rio D, Guatemala. I'd meet up with you if I was still here, but I hope to make it to Europe by then *chuckle. I think you've chosen an awesome boat and I agree about the size/danger argument. Smaller boat, smaller problems. My boat is 35' (15k lbs) and I just got a Fiorentino 9' sea anchor from Landfall (just in case). I'm also going to get some of the gear you recommended; I find myself nodding when listening to your arguments for why and where you spend money. Anyway, I just discovered your channel today and will catch up on your episodes over the coming weeks. Aloha!
Great to have you along for the journey. Sounds like I am headed the other way but hey… the world is round right!
Why we sail... you'll get different answers even from the same sailor.
Perfect flat seas, on a beam reach with a steady wind... "Because there's nothing else I'd rather do."
In the middle of a storm, holding on for dear life: "Because I'm an idiot."
Back on the home couch: "Because it's so much fun."
Thank you so much for the comment and the encouragement! And some of us truly love it out there happy to hear that you are one of them!
Would love to hear your take on what books to read to help with developing greater seamanship... Which ones have you found the best or learnt the most from... Really enjoying your videos BTW looking forward to following you on your voyage
Hi Paul! Thanks so much for watching. I have learned a ton from Beth A Leonard’s books, we also sailed with her and her partner Evans Starzinger while they were in the Caribbean on Hawk and we were on Wandering Dolphin. All of her books were helpful. Of course “Storm Tactics” by Larry Pardey and all of John Kretschmer’s books are full of great stuff. I also carry “The Annapolis Book of Seamanship” onboard though it is more of a textbook. I have to say though experience is the very best teacher. Thank you for coming along for the voyage!
@@SV-Mig Cheers, I will put some of those on my Xmas wishlist, have recently bought my first sailboat and am loving learning how to sail... Should have started 30 year's ago... But apparently an old dog can learn new tricks.
Great video....have had the hots for a Nor'Sea for many years. Can't wait for your next video. PS..is she difficult to maneuver in tight harbors?
Hi Kathy! Thanks for the comment. I had to maneuver her for the very first time out of the big marina in Alameda and I was a little nervous about it because I had never actually been at the helm of a Nor’Sea at that point but she handled beautifully and I had no difficulty with her at all.
@@SV-Mig I've never sailed a full keel boat so I was wondering about maneuvering. Mig is gorgeous. Your woodwork around the ports is beautiful. So great your daughter is your first mate! Best of luck to you!!
@@kathyyeager6055 I think the fact that these boats have such a large rudder helps in the maneuverability for sure. Thank you for the kind words I worked hard on that wood lol.
Roger Taylor, Sven Yrvind, Howard Rice....
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Thank you!
Do Nor'Sea 27's heave too well? I am interested in this boat or a Dana 24 and I know Dana's do not.
Interesting that you asked this question in our experience so far, they do not heave-to very well without a sea anchor. However, she did really really well forereaching. And in someways that is almost a better tactic. If you insist on heaving-to you, can always put out a sea anchor.
I sailed in a 27 foot in the great lakes. I have done a lot of research, it seems like you need a lot food extra sail's sheets, part's. When do you cross the line in over loading a boat.
That is my real question. What is the best types of boat to look for to go blue water.
Allow me to answer this for Kristofer. He is sitting on my boat right now. He’s helping me get my boat ready to cruise. I had so much stuff on my boat he said it wasn’t safe. So he commenced to purge me of all I thought I needed to cruise. From first hand perspective you don’t need all the stuff you think you need. Now my boat is ready to cruise.
Just subscribed. Only 665 subs to go for 1K!
Hey thank you for subscribing and watching the video! It’s really a great encouragement to me.
I just tell them that they believe that a yellow line keeps them from hitting oncoming cars!
A boat over 32' or 35' gets too big to enjoy sailing it .a small boat is more fun and easy to just go for sail at the drop of a hat. On a bigger boat it's too much trouble to go for short sail.
Hahahaha! Thanks for the comment 🤣
@@SV-Mig
Check out John passmore on his rival 32. I'm currently working on my cape dory 30c, I grew up reading Lin and larry pardey, my dad and I have a passion for wooden boats.
@@Worldviewsandthoughts I have read his book and I actually am on his blog list so I get his blogs in email. Really enjoyable for old guys! Thanks for coming along for the ride. I really love those Cape Dory‘s too.