That's what I finally realized, too....I have followed LeaLea, on YT as well, and they have crossed the Pacific, in a 28-ft boat --- with not even a fridge !!! --- from Hawaii to the West Coast --- Round Trip, so we don't need a Westsail or a 60-ft boat to do that....Just learn to plan carefully, sail safely and enjoy the journey....Thanks, again for all your detailed info.....
Finally! As many liveaboard vid's that I watch , this was the first to go into any detail. Thanks a lot. Maybe down the road or the channel... you can explain the sails better when you can raise them. I often will here a captain describe his sailing set up like this. "We are under way doing 5 knots, we have the wind out of the east and I have two reefs in the main sail bla bla bla". Never showing the sail as the camera is mostly shooting his mug. Could you explain to me what reefs refer to? I have a rough idea but am not completely sure. As well as any other sail terms that are frequently used. Great job Sir. Can't wait for you to take us sailing.
Glad you enjoyed the video blugrassful! Yes I have found some videos talk about things but don't always explain what is happening and why it is happening. As far as reefs go, that means reducing the main sail area when the wind gets too strong for the amount of sail up. You don't want to be overpowered by having too much sail up, so you can drop the main down a little (just as if you were dropping the main and putting it away) and the sail will come to a point where you can secure the bottom edge to the boom using 'reef' points. Now if you can imagine the main has been lower a couple feet and secure along the bottom edge at the boom, then tensioned back up with the halyard and there you go. That is one reef in the main and you will have a smaller main sail up. There is usually a second set of 'reef' points higher that the first and you can lower the sail some more to the second reef and now you have an even smaller sail with 'two reefs in the main'. :) When I get out sailing next I will try my best to demonstrate and explain what is going on and try to keep the camera off my mug. haha
Thanks, newbie with lots to learn and "all" your videos have been very educational. Thanks a bunch for taking the time and effort to pass along your personal experiences in sailing. Good stuff!
David of Cruising the cut sent me & those following CTC. Being a Danish American mut, my close ancestors were sailors...I’ve known NOTHING until now, so thanks! Simple, straightforward and very interesting. I’m beginning to learn! 👍
Very nice videos and just the right amount of detail for beginners like me that are trying to learn about sailing. I too would like to buy a sailboat and cruise the west coast of BC and Vancouver Island area some day but for now I'll have to be content watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Cam! Glad you enjoyed the video and learned a little more about how the lines work. :) BC and Vancouver Island certainly is a great place to cruise so I hope you will be able to do it one day! :)
Awesome video Alfy! :) I have all lines lead aft with the exception of my main halyard. When I get the time, I'll replace the main halyard and lead it aft :) At the same time I want to get some kind of slab reefing rigged. Should make life a lot easier and safer :)
Nice to hear you have a similar set up Mads! I do like having the main halyard at the cockpit so hopefully you will like it also! :) I have a reefing line system as well, but I only set it up when I am expecting some heavy winds. Maybe I should just set it up and leave it on. :)
Hi, Nice videos and the are a pleasure to watch. Very well edited! Since we own a C&C 34 also it is nice to see how others set stuff up. Especially like how your main sheet traveler is lead aft to the cockpit. Very helpful since I was working on how to lead them aft this spring! Also liked your use of amsteel on the spinnaker pole! Would appreciate some photos showing how you linked in the ring. Thanks!
Opie91 Hey Opie91! Glad you like the videos and very neat that you also have a C&C 34! I spent a long time trying to figure out how I wanted the traveller lines going aft and I am very happy with the set up. :) Which ring are you talking about exactly?
Very helpful to new people, like me!!! I now understand what Spinlock jammers are and learn something new with each of your videos. I'm hearing a lot of negative comments from Westsail 32 owners that boats like yours are only suited for racing and coastal cruising but NOT for 'offshore blue water cruising' --- i.e. 'ocean crossings'. Even Tanzer 26's have crossed the Atlantic...I think that I would prefer to handle everything from the cockpit and have the amenities that you have to a 'floating tank'....What is the 'wind limit' for your boat that keeps you anchored and afraid to sail? If you got caught in a storm, would you feel safe in 35+ knots of wind sailing 'bare poles' and with a Jordan Series Drogue???
Glad you are finding the videos informative donjvalley! :) I find some people who have a favourite type of boat often will talk poorly about boats that they feel don't measure up to theirs. Of course there are big differences in boats and what they are built for. Considering my boat is a fin keel with a spade rudder it makes it much better suited for things like racing and getting around quicker while coastal cruising. A much heavier boat with a 3/4 or full keel is built more for the bluewater scenario, but yes will sacrifice on performance for sure. I am certainly happy with my C&C and I have heard of other C&Cs sailing to bluewater destinations. One thing I like about having a boat that is faster is that it reduces the time I would be out at sea during a crossing. I know that if I end up keeping this boat for the long term, something I would do before going offshore with it would be a full keel reinforcement and rigging replacement/upgrade to be sure the boat is best prepared for heavy weather. I don't know that exact limits my boat could handle as far as weather limits, but an old sailor friend once told me, 'the better sailor doesn't survive the worst storm, he doesn't get caught in the storm'. Of course it can still happen which is why I would want my boat in the best condition I could possibly have it. :)
donjvalley - I was sailing on a C&C 34 last weekend and it's precious owner crossed the Pacific in it. I'm now going to find out if it had any keel modifications done to it. I'll be on it again this Saturday.
handy vid for beginners and for some ideas for the more advanced!! ,looking forward to watching the spinnaker vid as i have one but just look at the pole and never used it as it seems daunting to me!! ;) thank you
Nice setup. Cockpit access to all sail controls is the way to go. How about reefing of the main? ..I need to figure out a simple cockpit system for that.
ExpatMoe I agree that lines leading aft is pretty great! I have a way to set up the reef lines, but also need to come up with something better so I can leave the lines in. :)
Thank you for sharing. Excellent video and I like the set up. I especially like the look of the traveller controls. I am going to do something similar. At the moment my uphaul/topping lift are at the mast, I want to change that. I have no down haul. But I think I want one. Any words on that? Brill video. Thanks for making it
Glad you enjoyed the video and the traveler set up Rob! My topping lift was also at the mast before, but I like controlling it from the cockpit much more. For the downhaul, are you meaning a downhaul for he spinnaker pole?
Thanks again for another great video. I will also be sailing single handed and greatly appreciated your explanation of the lines. My question is how hard is it to re-rig a boat to obtain the layout of lines that you have? Is moving winches and bolting down line clutches something you need to have professionally done or can you do it yourself? I would think structural considerations would need to be made before drilling into the deck and putting out line clutches or other hardware. Thanks again. and God Bless
+Thuddriver01 Glad you enjoyed the video! I would say before you change lines rigging, just be sure you have given lots of thought to find out the best set up for you before you start drilling holes. Backing plates should be good for repositioning anything you need to, but then again I don't know exactly where you are thinking of putting things so it would be good to have someone look at your boat if you aren't sure of a location to put hardware. Should be able to do it all yourself though. :) Good luck with it!
I'm going to hang on to your video; the Endeavors I have been looking at have there traveler bar located in the same location as your C & C. I really like the way you have all your lines rigged; Hope mine will look and work the same. Do you have a storage facility for all your tools and things of that nature; I don't think I could get all the things I need into a boat. Also I'm looking at a 37 foot Endeavor; do you think one man could handle a boat of that size if properly rigged? Thanks for your help. Larry
Thuddriver01 Glad the video will help with setting up your lines and yes, it is quite easy to handle by myself and I do a lot of single handed sailing. I also have a storage locker for things that I don't want to keep on the boat full time. :)
That's what I finally realized, too....I have followed LeaLea, on YT as well, and they have crossed the Pacific, in a 28-ft boat --- with not even a fridge !!! --- from Hawaii to the West Coast --- Round Trip, so we don't need a Westsail or a 60-ft boat to do that....Just learn to plan carefully, sail safely and enjoy the journey....Thanks, again for all your detailed info.....
Exactly! :) And thanks again for the kind comments! :)
Finally! As many liveaboard vid's that I watch , this was the first to go into any detail. Thanks a lot. Maybe down the road or the channel... you can explain the sails better when you can raise them. I often will here a captain describe his sailing set up like this. "We are under way doing 5 knots, we have the wind out of the east and I have two reefs in the main sail bla bla bla". Never showing the sail as the camera is mostly shooting his mug. Could you explain to me what reefs refer to? I have a rough idea but am not completely sure. As well as any other sail terms that are frequently used. Great job Sir. Can't wait for you to take us sailing.
Glad you enjoyed the video blugrassful! Yes I have found some videos talk about things but don't always explain what is happening and why it is happening.
As far as reefs go, that means reducing the main sail area when the wind gets too strong for the amount of sail up. You don't want to be overpowered by having too much sail up, so you can drop the main down a little (just as if you were dropping the main and putting it away) and the sail will come to a point where you can secure the bottom edge to the boom using 'reef' points. Now if you can imagine the main has been lower a couple feet and secure along the bottom edge at the boom, then tensioned back up with the halyard and there you go. That is one reef in the main and you will have a smaller main sail up. There is usually a second set of 'reef' points higher that the first and you can lower the sail some more to the second reef and now you have an even smaller sail with 'two reefs in the main'. :)
When I get out sailing next I will try my best to demonstrate and explain what is going on and try to keep the camera off my mug. haha
Thanks, newbie with lots to learn and "all" your videos have been very educational. Thanks a bunch for taking the time and effort to pass along your personal experiences in sailing. Good stuff!
+Bill Gosnell Thank you for the comments Bill and glad to hear you have learned a little from the videos. :) Fair winds to you!!
David of Cruising the cut sent me & those following CTC. Being a Danish American mut, my close ancestors were sailors...I’ve known NOTHING until now, so thanks! Simple, straightforward and very interesting. I’m beginning to learn! 👍
So glad that David connected you and so glad that you enjoyed this episode and are learning the ropes! :)
Planing on setting my lines to run aft. Great vid Sure I'll watch it again
Glad you enjoyed the video Michael! I hope you will like having the lines running aft as much as I do! :)
Very nice videos and just the right amount of detail for beginners like me that are trying to learn about sailing. I too would like to buy a sailboat and cruise the west coast of BC and Vancouver Island area some day but for now I'll have to be content watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Cam!
Glad you enjoyed the video and learned a little more about how the lines work. :) BC and Vancouver Island certainly is a great place to cruise so I hope you will be able to do it one day! :)
Awesome video Alfy! :) I have all lines lead aft with the exception of my main halyard. When I get the time, I'll replace the main halyard and lead it aft :) At the same time I want to get some kind of slab reefing rigged. Should make life a lot easier and safer :)
Nice to hear you have a similar set up Mads! I do like having the main halyard at the cockpit so hopefully you will like it also! :) I have a reefing line system as well, but I only set it up when I am expecting some heavy winds. Maybe I should just set it up and leave it on. :)
Hi, Nice videos and the are a pleasure to watch. Very well edited! Since we own a C&C 34 also it is nice to see how others set stuff up. Especially like how your main sheet traveler is lead aft to the cockpit. Very helpful since I was working on how to lead them aft this spring! Also liked your use of amsteel on the spinnaker pole! Would appreciate some photos showing how you linked in the ring. Thanks!
Opie91 Hey Opie91! Glad you like the videos and very neat that you also have a C&C 34! I spent a long time trying to figure out how I wanted the traveller lines going aft and I am very happy with the set up. :) Which ring are you talking about exactly?
Very helpful to new people, like me!!! I now understand what Spinlock jammers are and learn something new with each of your videos. I'm hearing a lot of negative comments from Westsail 32 owners that boats like yours are only suited for racing and coastal cruising but NOT for 'offshore blue water cruising' --- i.e. 'ocean crossings'. Even Tanzer 26's have crossed the Atlantic...I think that I would prefer to handle everything from the cockpit and have the amenities that you have to a 'floating tank'....What is the 'wind limit' for your boat that keeps you anchored and afraid to sail? If you got caught in a storm, would you feel safe in 35+ knots of wind sailing 'bare poles' and with a Jordan Series Drogue???
Glad you are finding the videos informative donjvalley! :) I find some people who have a favourite type of boat often will talk poorly about boats that they feel don't measure up to theirs. Of course there are big differences in boats and what they are built for. Considering my boat is a fin keel with a spade rudder it makes it much better suited for things like racing and getting around quicker while coastal cruising. A much heavier boat with a 3/4 or full keel is built more for the bluewater scenario, but yes will sacrifice on performance for sure. I am certainly happy with my C&C and I have heard of other C&Cs sailing to bluewater destinations. One thing I like about having a boat that is faster is that it reduces the time I would be out at sea during a crossing. I know that if I end up keeping this boat for the long term, something I would do before going offshore with it would be a full keel reinforcement and rigging replacement/upgrade to be sure the boat is best prepared for heavy weather.
I don't know that exact limits my boat could handle as far as weather limits, but an old sailor friend once told me, 'the better sailor doesn't survive the worst storm, he doesn't get caught in the storm'. Of course it can still happen which is why I would want my boat in the best condition I could possibly have it. :)
donjvalley - I was sailing on a C&C 34 last weekend and it's precious owner crossed the Pacific in it. I'm now going to find out if it had any keel modifications done to it. I'll be on it again this Saturday.
Nice layout thanks for this video
Glad you enjoyed the video doggonemolson! :)
Enjoyed this very much.. Thanks for the information and looking forward to more in the future.
Glad you enjoyed it Itchy Brother! Hope to have the spinnaker pole video up soon. :)
Excellent, thank you!!
handy vid for beginners and for some ideas for the more advanced!! ,looking forward to watching the spinnaker vid as i have one but just look at the pole and never used it as it seems daunting to me!! ;) thank you
Glad you enjoyed the video John! I will hopefully have the spinnaker video up soon so you can no longer be taunted by the pole on your deck! lol
Thanks for your video, I plan on single handing and this was a great help for this newbie. Well done!
KAREN MARCIANO Glad you found the video informative Karen!!!
I like your channel,you provide a lot of good how to info.
Thank you and so glad you enjoy the channel!
Nice setup. Cockpit access to all sail controls is the way to go. How about reefing of the main? ..I need to figure out a simple cockpit system for that.
ExpatMoe I agree that lines leading aft is pretty great! I have a way to set up the reef lines, but also need to come up with something better so I can leave the lines in. :)
Thanks, great, clear info
You are welcome and I am glad you found the info nice and clear. :)
Glad you liked the video Pfsif! I am unable to reply directly to your comment due to your Google profile setting so hopefully you see this! :)
I like the "spinlock jammers" you have on the lines for the traveler! May I ask what brand and your supplier? Thanks! Chuck
Those jammers are made by 'Spinlock' and I bought them at West Marine, although I am sure many places would have them. :)
thanks, I know nothing about this and learned a lot.
Glad to hear you learned a bit from the video bigblockcutlass123! :)
Thank you for sharing. Excellent video and I like the set up. I especially like the look of the traveller controls. I am going to do something similar. At the moment my uphaul/topping lift are at the mast, I want to change that. I have no down haul. But I think I want one. Any words on that?
Brill video. Thanks for making it
Glad you enjoyed the video and the traveler set up Rob! My topping lift was also at the mast before, but I like controlling it from the cockpit much more. For the downhaul, are you meaning a downhaul for he spinnaker pole?
Do you have a sheet to pull down your main sail?
Rob Jikido Jennings No lines to pull down the main. It comes down easily on it's own so I have not thought about needing one.
Thanks again for another great video. I will also be sailing single handed and greatly appreciated your explanation of the lines. My question is how hard is it to re-rig a boat to obtain the layout of lines that you have? Is moving winches and bolting down line clutches something you need to have professionally done or can you do it yourself? I would think structural considerations would need to be made before drilling into the deck and putting out line clutches or other hardware. Thanks again. and God Bless
+Thuddriver01 Glad you enjoyed the video! I would say before you change lines rigging, just be sure you have given lots of thought to find out the best set up for you before you start drilling holes. Backing plates should be good for repositioning anything you need to, but then again I don't know exactly where you are thinking of putting things so it would be good to have someone look at your boat if you aren't sure of a location to put hardware. Should be able to do it all yourself though. :) Good luck with it!
I'm going to hang on to your video; the Endeavors I have been looking at have there traveler bar located in the same location as your C & C. I really like the way you have all your lines rigged; Hope mine will look and work the same. Do you have a storage facility for all your tools and things of that nature; I don't think I could get all the things I need into a boat. Also I'm looking at a 37 foot Endeavor; do you think one man could handle a boat of that size if properly rigged? Thanks for your help. Larry
Thuddriver01 Glad the video will help with setting up your lines and yes, it is quite easy to handle by myself and I do a lot of single handed sailing. I also have a storage locker for things that I don't want to keep on the boat full time. :)
Thank you this helped so much.😊 excellent.
You are welcome and very glad it helped! :)
Thanks for sharing.
Good video.
ShawnMichael121277 Thanks Shawn!
Very Helpful! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful s/v Southern Cross! :)
how do u wrap up the head sail though? is it done electric?
great video
Thank you Mosby's men! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Cool Thank you :)
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