Splash in, more tricky maneuvering, don't scratch that fresh paint please!
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- I finish up my on-the-hard projects and go splash into the muddy waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Getting back around to the sheltered anchorage of Jackson Creek proves just as challenging in reverse, but at least I don't hit any channel markers this time!
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Another masters class, thanks Kevin! Can't wait to hear about Ireland
Hello you need to be recognized by everyone else. You have the best seamanship on the planet. Saludos
Thanks mate.
I continue to watch and learn from the master mariner. Thx!
All our respect - and great use of a pull boat...
Well done, Kevin. You do such a good job of editing and making these videos. That’s on top of being a good seaman and caring for “Ruth”
I admire your skill, and courage!, in not having an inboard engine. It’s more than I would contemplate. The iron sail has got me out of many a tricky situation. PS Nothing remotely tastes like Guinness than Guinness in Ireland 🇮🇪
Always an advanced seminar in boat handling. Best part in this: know when to abort. I know I've stood on when I should have gone around and lived to regret it.
You are just amazing. The things you achieve on your own with the most basic of Kit is incredible hats off to you and love your videos
Boat looks really great Kevin. Bravo! That said, Ireland has just announced a mandatory 14 day quarantine on arrival to ports or airports....... Not sure how long it will last. Ireland is my jumping off point to go Westbound to Canada ---- so that trip is looking compromized too. Hopefully this will not last too long.
Patrick, what is going on up in your part of the world? 14 day Q should have been mandatory at the beginning one would think. Like closing the barn door..........
Down in this part of the world everyone shut down......got off lightly compared to the northern H.
Anyway, I agree R/A does look the goods for a crossing.
@@pearlyshells2430 Oh no Pearl --- we have been in total shutdown until this week. No sailing allowed at all for the last two months. This week the French allowed local sailing only --- no long trips. The 14 day Q will be part of the 'easing' process.
Technically he could put forth the idea that his isolated the whole way across the Atlantic. It’s going to take longer than 2 weeks. I wonder if they would accept that?
Hi Patrick, you could go to the UK, to Falmouth. They are now open, you can come and go as you please. Probably Ireland will follow soon. I just read that Italy is planning a full re-open by June 3. Sounds like the EU is determined not to disrupt the summer tourist season which is big revenue for them.
Do you think that your time alone at sea would count as part of the quarantine? Seems it should.
I marvel at your self sufficiency and that you still resist the lure of internal combustion. Awesome videos Kevin. Ty
After that last channel marker Ruth is begging for at least a 48v inboard but ideally a nice Yanmar.
@@elmatador6589 He has no through hull for a prop shaft and no prop clearance on the stern before the rudder. The boat was built without an engine. I suppose he could put a through hull in and make a clearance, but that would be a pretty big job and he's been sailing Ruth Avery like this for 10 years now.
You obviously know nothing about manufacturing or modifying. Some could pur half of Disneyland on that boat. Others can't figure out how to add fuel or water...
@@elmatador6589 Are you replying to me? FYI, I'm a machinist that works for a company that designs and manufactures automation equipment for the manufacturing industry. I can PM you the company name if you doubt me.
Excellent job, Kelvin. She is a Classically Beautiful old gaffing rig. 😎👍✅
I now realised: episode numbers would be handy.
Fantastic as always Kevin, I'm looking forward to your journey across the Atlantic. Safe travels.
Wow..I only just heard about you from Patrick Childress Sailing tonight. You’re brave sailing without an engine....loving it
Motor less, hats off to you my friend
Truly enjoy each video you post. Excited for your adventures to Ireland.
Kevin,
Another fine video , I always enjoy your narration on what you are trying to accomplish . I do look forward to seeing you're planning for your Atlantic Crossing . There still seems to be so much unknown with Europe on what will be open and what will not be, and how they plan to quarantine new arrivals . Fair Winds and Safe Sea's
Robert
North Star
Yes, things are in flux, but so far opening up has not caused any spikes in cases, so I think it will be OK.
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Yes I have been watching what they are doing and believe as you do that they are not going to want to loose their entire summer tourist revenue but the problem will be... how long they may quarantine you on your boat...when you arrive .
Just crewed 34 sailboat from west palm to Rockland me beautiful country hard to leave watched another great video Kevin 👍
Nice.
🙏 Thank you 🙏
Another great video. Looking forward to your trip to Ireland
Given that dingy what for! Awesome Sir!
Thank you Kevin for another grand display of seamanship and description regarding channel entrance. I really enjoy your narration of these situations and sharing of your thought process. You inspired me to try extending the life of my dinghy oars. Found some left over leather from a wheel project and had enough to cover my oars. They look salty and work smoothly. Happy and safe travels to Ireland and points east.
Nice job! You make it look straight forward, but both the boat work and the maneuvering single-handed is three times the work vs double-handed. That was awfully brave towing Ruth Avery by hand! Seems like the line could have easily been pulled out of your hand!
Another nice video kevin can't wait for the long sail across the pond
Cheers i enjoyed it as always.
It's good to see Ruth Avery back in the water, Kevin. It's almost like she's being held hostage when she's on the hard. Now she's free! I'm looking forward to watching your further preparations prior to you shoving off and heading across the pond. In the meantime, the weather has finally moderated here in Downeast Maine and I can resume work on my new sailboat hull. I've also started a new channel called "Shoestring Shipyard" and I've been putting all my boat construction and related stuff videos there. They were getting lost on my Downeast Thunder Creations channel (it's such an eclectic mix of subjects). Hope you're able to stay healthy and continue to avoid contracting the Coronavirus.
Good to hear that work is resuming up there. We've finally had a warm day here in Virginia, it has been quite cold for the past month. Locals say May has been like March so far.
Great video and very timely for me. I have to take my Halcyon 27 out of a marina and down a narrow channel to freedom (Once lockdown ends) using my dinghy as a push boat. Thank you Kevin. Ruth Avery looks beautiful.
Aye m8, great job done, great sailing skills, great cliffhanger! 👍
You for sure have to take lots of video on your trip across the Atlantic. Best of luck
If there ever was a cliffhanger!!!
I'm looking forward to any of your trips and travels even if it's only from the stern to the stem, it's always so much to learn.
Beat regards from Jarle
Such a beautiful boat 👍👍
I love that you leave the patina on the hardware.
Good to hear, 'cause it's a real pain to keep shined ...
@@howtosailoceans1423 haha method to the madness and 'loving it'.
Ruth Avery sure is a beauty. Well done.
That was fun!
I had some major pucker factor when your solar panel lifted. Glad you caught it in time. Safe sailing, brother.
Ruth's a looker.
Have you ever noticed how few sailing channels contain actual sailing footage? Perhaps sailing is destined to be your niche? Being a double-ender, with a round bilge, Ruth sails beautifully. That aft camera stand is well-positioned. People might like it if you narrated the basics and the nuances of sailing.
True, but then if I had bikini models on my boat I might forget about the sailing as well ha ha ... honestly though, I've always just loved the sailing, it's never the same twice.
@@howtosailoceans1423 I'm not alone in thinking that sailing is soothing to watch. It just might be very niche. I'm just tired of the endless DIY found on every sailing channel. I guess the girls and the DIY pays well though.
Great videos, and boat! I am also in the west of Ireland (close to Ivan Godley below), it would be really great to meet if at all possible when you get this side!
Hope to get there by July.
KEVIN.....Ive been watching your films for a while with the greatest respect mate i cant understand how you put up with those to lines under the boom that keep catching on your solar panel the boom gallows or around your head ..how about a couple of wooden fare leads or ever a couple of loose tries.. every time that boom comes over i think them line are going to get him some time.....
Good luck crossing the pond. We look forward to seeing you over here. Where do you plan to cruise?
“...in the next video.”
💪🤣👍
Very enjoyable. Cheers Gray Australia
Oh man. A couple of beckets or soft shackles hanging off of the boom would would do you wonders for line management in these situations. With your marlinespike seamanship, I bet that you could whip up a few of these easily. They can be quite handy to have aboard. Abok# 1903
Thanks again. thumbed
Nice job.
Beautiful! But I gotta say, lack of any engine is such a huge factor in owning this boat. You would constantly have to be considering the implications and strategies of dealing with the fact, not to mention frustrations and difficulties experienced on less than rare occasions with simply coming into or leaving dock. “ Your mission, should you accept it....” kinda thing, every time you go sailing. Yeah I know, love is blind, and she is gorgeous, so... ; ) Good luck on your Atlantic adventure. Entering unfamiliar and foreign ports will be quite the challenge, which I’m sure you’ve given plenty of study time to.
Hello sail to the Iberian peninsula.saludos
🙂👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hey Kevin it's Firefly, we anchored beside you in Deltaville. I snapped some shots of you sailing out through the zig zag here with my DSLR I'd like to send you. Message me if you can and let me know where to email them. Take care and thanks for the informative content as always!
kaboothby@hotmail.com
@@howtosailoceans1423thanks, on their way, stay safe out there!
Boat looks great Kevin, looking forward to hearing about your plans. Quick questions if you have time. What do you paint the top sides with? And was she always a dark hull boat? Were going to paint our boat and it is our first fiberglass boat. Always painted our wood boats with enamel . Rolled and tipped
I use Brightside polyurethane, brushed on with a 3" badger brush.
You have a beautiful boat - I loved seeing the lines while it was in the travel-lift. Is it basically a Southern Cross 31 hull?
Yes, same hull as the SC 31.
Kevin, what is your favorite rig? Is it true that a ketch is more comfortable than a sloop? cheers
Hi Kevin. My name is Ivan Godley, messaging from County Kerry on the southwest corner of Ireland. If I can be of any assistance here on your planned visit please let me know. Best of luck with your plans.. Regards, Ivan.
Thanks Ivan! I see you sail a gaffer as well. Probably email is the best way to keep in touch, I'm at: kaboothby@hotmail.com.
T bolt clamps do a far better job where they will fit. I use a Band it tool with one time use stainless steel bands for a lot of jobs. They provide an even and very powerful clamping force capable of handling very high pressures if necessary. Must be cut to remove. They are super for hose with the raised hard plastic reinforcing spiral, as they can apply enough force to crush it. Industrial supply houses carry an array of sizes. Worm drive clamps just suck!
I am promised by a reliable source that the all 316 AWAB's don't suck ... we'll see, indeed I have had nothing but problems with those worm drives.
Nice one👍. Is there somewhere in particular you’re going to in Ireland or just cruising around generally? How long do you intend to stay? Would love to meet up. Cheers
Hi Kevin. Watching in Ireland. If you make it to Southern Ireland let me know. I'd be happy to oblige should you need anything. Sean
Thanks Sean. Presently I plan to come into Bantry, and then work my way around to Crosshaven or somewhere thereabouts.
That is a rugged coastline for sure. There are many little harbours down in that neck of the woods. Schull,Crookhaven, Baltimore and Cape Clear to name but a few. It is a wonderful part of the world. Crosshaven is very close to where I live. Have a look at Kinsale too. It is very picturesque. Anyway keep up the good work, love the channel. My email is mrseancarroll@yahoo.com Please feel free to write me an email and if you need any assistance be it a grocery run or any information just say the word. Sean
Great video. Nicely making it out of broad creek. What motor do you have on baby Ruth and how fast can it push Ruth Avery as you had it gunned
3.5 hp Tohatsu. About 3.5 knots with the motor floored, in calm conditions.
Respect -... the bells ar 12
I think I have see you use a sculling oar before, have you considered making a motorized sculling oar? I'm planing to make a electric one inspired from the "Grimes Electric Oar" but with the shaft internal to the oar and a modern electric motor inline with the handle.
Never heard of such a thing, let me know how it goes!
Hi Kevin, what is the make / model & age of Ruth Avery? She's a beautiful classic design & you keep her in great shape.
Gilmer 31, hull was laid up in 1984.
Do you ever take crew when making a crossing?
No, I'm a one man show. Plus I don't have room ...
@@howtosailoceans1423 Stick 'em on deck under a tarpaulin, Viking style! :D lol.
Beautiful boat but she's screaming motor!
What are you using as the backing plates at around 2min mark?
I'm not sure what those backing plates are. They've been in there since I've owned the boat and seem to work ..
... the plates look to be Galvenized steel for the view shown... 🤔🤷🏻♂️👍
IF that's the reef line snagging the solar panels why not take out the slack?
Still getting her back into fighting trim..
You make it to Ireland and I'll buy you a pint or 3.
Time for a new motor if you can’t get your self out of trouble
Could you have manged those upwind legs with the sculling oar, or would the oar not produce enough power?
The oar is only useful in winds less than about 5 knots. There was too much wind that day.
@@howtosailoceans1423 Thanks!
An electric motor with good regen and sufficient LiFePO4... :)
Why would you place a ruinous piece of technology in a beautiful boat like the Ruth Avery?
He has no through hull for a prop shaft and no prop clearance on the stern before the rudder. The boat was built without an engine. I suppose he could put a through hull in and make a clearance, but that would be a pretty big job and he's been sailing Ruth Avery like this for 10 years now.
@@tomwaite4594 On a temporary detachable motor mount. I was actually thinking as I watched this if there would be a way to make a temporary detachable motor mount for the motor he already has, then the dingy could stay on deck and only 1 boat to control. as the motor mount would be detachable it could be stowed most of the time and only brought out when needed.
@Tom Waite @operator0 I recently saw some trolling motors. I am sure Ruth could extend their shaft to service his freeboard. The right motor might also serve as a hydro generator at times (big enough prop and/or gear). Since they pivot he would also have a lot more manoeuvrability. However, it would only be an electric ore. He might even be able to paint it with a wood patina. :)
@@G11713 I saw Uma addressing the electric trolling motor thing and they said that the energy to power ratio doesn't justify it on a sail boat. They aren't really made to push that much mass around. Sure, I suppose you could use it in a pinch, but he has his dinghy for that.
Thanks for showing that aborted approach, Kevin. Seeing that, even for very experienced sailors, everything doesn't always work first try is a very useful reminder for the less experienced among us. It was for me, at least. Better to abort and try again than getting yourself into a situation you might not be able to get yourself out of...