Nice video, I would be too chicken and sailed under a reefed main.
Dannie Hill
August 6, 2014
Sounds like you don’t enjoy advice, but ease the damn jib sheet and you
don’t have to head up, especially when the boat doesn’t want to go up.
Other than that looked like a great time and you did well.
Gabriel S.
August 6, 2014
You have too much wind hitting the sail straight on…all you’re doing is
heeling excessively and dumping all your lift: let out sheet or get her
closer to wind and power down.
Mohammed Al Sulami
August 6, 2014
I dont get it ,, why u sail in that weather , ? …………..thx god your
safe …
Robert Fleury
August 6, 2014
I noticed that the main-sheet is in the center position on the track.
Anyone who has been in strong winds, know that you can de-power the boat by
sliding it away from the wind. Their ride would have been a lot more
comfortable if they had done that.
MrLouthguy
August 6, 2014
One guy shouting orders and two guys who haven’t a clue what he is saying.
This could have been nasty..!
steven coughlin
August 6, 2014
yeah when i saw the rail almost dip under the water and the companionway
open …holy shit other then that i say go for it,i took my helms 25 into
25 to 30 knot winds and it was awesome
Michael Cyr
August 6, 2014
or ease the main
Chris Hobson
August 6, 2014
Peter, Thanks for sharing this great video. I never usually comment on
videos but was shocked at all of the advice provided here by people who may
or may not have actually experienced similar conditions. I have been
sailing for 4 years and still never go out in more than 20 knots because I
know my own limits. I just wanted you to know I thought it was a good
video and I appreciated you posting it.
Tony Bentley
August 6, 2014
Cool video. I have yet to sail the Salish with that kind of winds. Max has
been 25-30 knots but on a downwind run with just the stays’l up. I would
like to try this kind of wind but my crew selection is limited to mostly
newbies. I’ve read plenty of heavy weather sailing books but still working
on simply getting out there in the blow. Maybe this fall.
J Roger
August 6, 2014
Great job…..you guys held frame (stoic) yes yes….RedPill…..awsome!
John Affleck
August 6, 2014
Wet and wild? I would say the hurricane in the Sea of Cortex that blew the
anemometer and the rest of the weather tower off the roof of the Mexican
Navy Station in Guaymas at 130MPH, was wet and wild. I was out in the
middle all night in a 26ft. schooner; one off, wooden construction;
tradional, thank god; not a plastic IORC toy. Ever since then I know what a
real hurricane at sea looks like and I often get a laught out of people
tryig to describe their “terrible conditions”. If you want to know; what it
looks like is the whole surface of the sea is a violently vibrating white
blanket of spindrift, when you’re up on a wave; when you go down in the
trough it’s the darkness of hell with the full voiced screaming of the
demons to accompany you. I ran under bare poles towing a big warp; having
studied “Heavy Weather Management” by Adlard Coles; thank God.
dave hadfield
August 6, 2014
Been in similar.
It’s easier to bear off and furl the genoa when it’s partially masked by
the main — if you have the searoom of course.
But really, what I normally see on my home waters (Lake Huron) is
overdependence on roller furling, and lack of use of storm jibs.
Your ride would have been simply fun with a storm jib and that
double-reefer main.
There’s a lot to be said for keeping the boat in trim, and not relying
solely on a powerful rudder for control.
I do like te lack of yelling on board your boat though. You all stayed cool
and worked your way through it.
Jayne Finn
August 6, 2014
Another reef in that main would be good. I have the dropboards in too!
Preacher Rock
August 6, 2014
look at the state of the foresail sheets!
Satdvr27
August 6, 2014
Like watching other people get thrown around. Im a bit conservative when it
comes to sailing. Reefs, Reefs, Reefs, way before the weather got that bad.
Ernest Taliaferro
August 6, 2014
Peter…simply outstanding video. Having been there several times, I’ll
leave the heavy weather work to you racing unkies while I drink martinis at
the bar watch through binoculars..
I’ve done a bit this, once with icicles forming on the spreaders and
stays, and it ain’t fun…especialy when things don’t go exactly like you
want them to.
I truly enjoyed watching you handle things as they happened but what I
especially appreciate is your patient handling of the armchair
quarterbacks, many of whom clearly had never handled or even been aboard
a boat sailing in heavy weather conditions. Even the simplest tasks become
ordeals in weather like that.
It’s kinda like the local country club duffer trying to critique Jack
Nicklaus on his golf swing or course management. And you did exactly what
you’re supposed to do in heavy weather; you kept the boat moving, even
driving, even when you pinched a bit to try to get the genny furled.
Look forward to seeing the stuff you’ll post after the November outing.
John Affleck
August 6, 2014
burying the rail, somehow proves it was a strong wind. No, I don’t think
so. I could sail along at my typical speed made good of 5knts. in my
ferro-cement Samson Yachts version of the 39′ fot. Colin Archer design in
this weather with nothing to worry about at all. I know, because I have;
for days.
Karl van der Velden
August 6, 2014
I LOVE all the comments from people telling you what you should/shouldn’t
have done in this situation! Without trying to sound like a know-it-all as
well, can I suggest looking up Lynn and Larry Pardey’s “creampuff” method
for dousing the jib? I used it all the time when I had a Flicka, and it
works great for roller furling rigs as well, although I’ve never tried it
in that kind of wind. Still, since you like to practice your heavy weather
techniques (which is a great idea), give it a go sometime and see how it
goes! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
shootthewave
August 6, 2014
way too much sail up
apeiron1984
August 6, 2014
how was the wind speed? thanks for sharing good quality and steady shoots
in the middle of a shitstorm
Merri K
August 6, 2014
When in doubt, sheet out!!! I sail 420’s and 29’ers so I wouldn’t know a
lot about beautiful larger boats such this ahaha. Looks like wicked fun
though! 🙂
Kerry Wilson
August 6, 2014
Check out this video on YouTube: scary day at sea…
Peter Cole
August 6, 2014
Why did it take so long to furl the jib, I was practically screaming at
your crew from the comfort of my lounge 😉 heavy weather though!!
Preacher Rock
August 6, 2014
These guys havent got a clue. 30 secs would reef that genoa in!
kyle fng
August 6, 2014Nice video, I would be too chicken and sailed under a reefed main.
Dannie Hill
August 6, 2014Sounds like you don’t enjoy advice, but ease the damn jib sheet and you
don’t have to head up, especially when the boat doesn’t want to go up.
Other than that looked like a great time and you did well.
Gabriel S.
August 6, 2014You have too much wind hitting the sail straight on…all you’re doing is
heeling excessively and dumping all your lift: let out sheet or get her
closer to wind and power down.
Mohammed Al Sulami
August 6, 2014I dont get it ,, why u sail in that weather , ? …………..thx god your
safe …
Robert Fleury
August 6, 2014I noticed that the main-sheet is in the center position on the track.
Anyone who has been in strong winds, know that you can de-power the boat by
sliding it away from the wind. Their ride would have been a lot more
comfortable if they had done that.
MrLouthguy
August 6, 2014One guy shouting orders and two guys who haven’t a clue what he is saying.
This could have been nasty..!
steven coughlin
August 6, 2014yeah when i saw the rail almost dip under the water and the companionway
open …holy shit other then that i say go for it,i took my helms 25 into
25 to 30 knot winds and it was awesome
Michael Cyr
August 6, 2014or ease the main
Chris Hobson
August 6, 2014Peter, Thanks for sharing this great video. I never usually comment on
videos but was shocked at all of the advice provided here by people who may
or may not have actually experienced similar conditions. I have been
sailing for 4 years and still never go out in more than 20 knots because I
know my own limits. I just wanted you to know I thought it was a good
video and I appreciated you posting it.
Tony Bentley
August 6, 2014Cool video. I have yet to sail the Salish with that kind of winds. Max has
been 25-30 knots but on a downwind run with just the stays’l up. I would
like to try this kind of wind but my crew selection is limited to mostly
newbies. I’ve read plenty of heavy weather sailing books but still working
on simply getting out there in the blow. Maybe this fall.
J Roger
August 6, 2014Great job…..you guys held frame (stoic) yes yes….RedPill…..awsome!
John Affleck
August 6, 2014Wet and wild? I would say the hurricane in the Sea of Cortex that blew the
anemometer and the rest of the weather tower off the roof of the Mexican
Navy Station in Guaymas at 130MPH, was wet and wild. I was out in the
middle all night in a 26ft. schooner; one off, wooden construction;
tradional, thank god; not a plastic IORC toy. Ever since then I know what a
real hurricane at sea looks like and I often get a laught out of people
tryig to describe their “terrible conditions”. If you want to know; what it
looks like is the whole surface of the sea is a violently vibrating white
blanket of spindrift, when you’re up on a wave; when you go down in the
trough it’s the darkness of hell with the full voiced screaming of the
demons to accompany you. I ran under bare poles towing a big warp; having
studied “Heavy Weather Management” by Adlard Coles; thank God.
dave hadfield
August 6, 2014Been in similar.
It’s easier to bear off and furl the genoa when it’s partially masked by
the main — if you have the searoom of course.
But really, what I normally see on my home waters (Lake Huron) is
overdependence on roller furling, and lack of use of storm jibs.
Your ride would have been simply fun with a storm jib and that
double-reefer main.
There’s a lot to be said for keeping the boat in trim, and not relying
solely on a powerful rudder for control.
I do like te lack of yelling on board your boat though. You all stayed cool
and worked your way through it.
Jayne Finn
August 6, 2014Another reef in that main would be good. I have the dropboards in too!
Preacher Rock
August 6, 2014look at the state of the foresail sheets!
Satdvr27
August 6, 2014Like watching other people get thrown around. Im a bit conservative when it
comes to sailing. Reefs, Reefs, Reefs, way before the weather got that bad.
Ernest Taliaferro
August 6, 2014Peter…simply outstanding video. Having been there several times, I’ll
leave the heavy weather work to you racing unkies while I drink martinis at
the bar watch through binoculars..
I’ve done a bit this, once with icicles forming on the spreaders and
stays, and it ain’t fun…especialy when things don’t go exactly like you
want them to.
I truly enjoyed watching you handle things as they happened but what I
especially appreciate is your patient handling of the armchair
quarterbacks, many of whom clearly had never handled or even been aboard
a boat sailing in heavy weather conditions. Even the simplest tasks become
ordeals in weather like that.
It’s kinda like the local country club duffer trying to critique Jack
Nicklaus on his golf swing or course management. And you did exactly what
you’re supposed to do in heavy weather; you kept the boat moving, even
driving, even when you pinched a bit to try to get the genny furled.
Look forward to seeing the stuff you’ll post after the November outing.
John Affleck
August 6, 2014burying the rail, somehow proves it was a strong wind. No, I don’t think
so. I could sail along at my typical speed made good of 5knts. in my
ferro-cement Samson Yachts version of the 39′ fot. Colin Archer design in
this weather with nothing to worry about at all. I know, because I have;
for days.
Karl van der Velden
August 6, 2014I LOVE all the comments from people telling you what you should/shouldn’t
have done in this situation! Without trying to sound like a know-it-all as
well, can I suggest looking up Lynn and Larry Pardey’s “creampuff” method
for dousing the jib? I used it all the time when I had a Flicka, and it
works great for roller furling rigs as well, although I’ve never tried it
in that kind of wind. Still, since you like to practice your heavy weather
techniques (which is a great idea), give it a go sometime and see how it
goes! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
shootthewave
August 6, 2014way too much sail up
apeiron1984
August 6, 2014how was the wind speed? thanks for sharing good quality and steady shoots
in the middle of a shitstorm
Merri K
August 6, 2014When in doubt, sheet out!!! I sail 420’s and 29’ers so I wouldn’t know a
lot about beautiful larger boats such this ahaha. Looks like wicked fun
though! 🙂
Kerry Wilson
August 6, 2014Check out this video on YouTube: scary day at sea…
Peter Cole
August 6, 2014Why did it take so long to furl the jib, I was practically screaming at
your crew from the comfort of my lounge 😉 heavy weather though!!
Preacher Rock
August 6, 2014These guys havent got a clue. 30 secs would reef that genoa in!