Leaving The Dock in My 30 ft Sailboat!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- My journey finally begins! After a long day of getting the boat ready to go I am finally able to shove off and begin my trip! It was super windy though! 14-15 knots of wind so backing out was not as smooth as I wanted it to be. The gust of wind right as I was backing out caused my boat to turn to the opposite way I was driving so instead of doing a power struggle with the wind I work with the wind. Once I saw the gust hit the boat I switches my plan and turned the wheel the other way. Turning with the wind allowed me to straighten out the boat and then reverse out of the finger. Not my best time leaving the dock but we did okay and didn't hit any other boats so thats a success! Before I start on my journey I also needed to do the dirty job, have you ever seen the movie RV? thats what I think of every time I pump out. hilarious! but its a dirty job and its got to be done. Its adorable to look back at the footage and watch how much maui follows me around the boat. I love that pup so much. After pumping out I head out of the harbor and its quite choppy and bouncy as you can see by the footage it looks like my boat is on a trampoline at times. I tried something new so you guys would be able to hear the sound of the boat hitting the waves and didn't put music over those clips, let me know if you like those clips! I think they add to the experience and it feels like you're actually on the boat! getting around the bend I have a long sunset sail into Newport. In the next video we will be finishing the sunset sail and heading into newport and anchoring. I am really glad I got my dinghy together, on the bridle tow lines, and was able to go, so far it works great! If you made it to the bottom of the description, please leave me a comment and let me know because I will respond to you!
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OUTSTANDING !!!
Thank you!
Love watching your videos, keep them coming please 🙏
Ones coming out today 😊
Great job backing out. I appreciate that you walk us through your decision making process. Yes, on the water is the best place to be. The SoCal coastline is amazing. Keep sailing!
You're brave. Solo is no small deal. I just moved aboard and scared as hell to take it out alone. Just figuring out how to live on it is a challenge. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. It's a love hate relationship. Becoming more love. But for sure there's a learning curve. I really am impressed with how you're dealing with it. Happy and alive.
You are amazing.
Thank you! It’s definitely a love hate relationship!! What boat did you move on to??
@@CaptainChrista 28 foot MKII Sabre. It's pretty small.
Am mad it's so much comments Infront of me, your so theroputic ,you always fix me mood
I’m glad I help you feel better!
Christa, u, ur puppies and the boat Perfect, really enjoy ur channel. I'm a dog, boat, water and freedom person. Awesome solo stuff Woman, power to U. 🌈🇦🇺🐕🐶🏳️🌈
Haha they are so fun! I love that! Woohoo! 😊
Awesome
Thank you!
I'm loving those Daisy Dukes too😻
Ty!
We. Red more sailors like you. And please, start making videos again!
Well done tieing up to the pump out dock and masterful job getting off it. 10-12 knots makes it much tougher than you made it look. Why not go to the 3 mile mark and use your macerator instead of going to the pump out station? Stay safe my friend.
Thank you! Haha because I wanted to get to Newport and it’s quick to use the pump out!
I do like your enthusiasm for being out on the water!
I love it 😊
I put wheels on the back of my dink and what a difference it makes. I got the smaller plastic kind so it does not go through sand very well. If you go through a lot of sand get the larger rubber wheels.
I want to get those for my dinghy!
Here is how I feel when I sail. When I initially go out, I have the biggest butterflies in my stomach and I get really nervous. Then when I am out, I get super nervous when I start heeling. About 30 minutes in, the nerves go away, but there are some moments of nerves. When I am on my way back, I start feeling like I want to keep going. When I get on land, I wish I were back sailing and think back, why was I nervous!
As someone who used to live in So. Cal. I can't help but think of how nice it would be to be able to just get in a boat and sail up and down the coast. With such a great view and even if you are moving at a slow and steady pace, at least you are moving. It's been a while since I drove in that traffic, but I can imagine it would be bumper-to-bumper and take several hours just to go 30 miles. Not to mention the toll it takes on your nerves, probably shortening your life. Whereas a nice ride on a boat would probably add to your peace of mind, thus making the extra time it takes all the much better. Safe travels and may the wind be in your favor.
It’s so beautiful! Way better than sitting in traffic that’s for sure!!
I always pump out(3+miles of course), not up lol. Did you see the tall ships on your way out? Was pretty cool.😊
That’s works too!!
so beautiful, keep the videos coming.
Thank you! Will do 😊
Loved the music change during the "least favourite part about boating" haha - I know the feeling on the boat, and it is truely amazing!
Hahah it was an accurate representation
It is a great feeling being out on water without a motor. Not easy to sail. First time I sailed was in NY by statute of liberty. Then sailed on Chesapeake Bay, and now on Lake Michigan in Chicago. Have great sunsets over the city. Lights of city are great too. Would love to try sailing in Bahamas or Greece someday
Wow that’s so cool!! I would also love to sail in the Bahamas or Greece!
That feeling you talking about is how i feel about your content
That’s so kind thank you!
Very nice you handled that very well! Have you been snorkeling lately?
I wish i could take a sail with you.
Thank you!
I don’t understand why you don’t leave a set of Rick lines on the pier.
Because I use them! Like I did at the pump out
CC with another adventure and more sailing lessons. Please keep the lessons coming?
Thank you! Absolutely 😊
Great video, it’s funny how the wind is your friend and your foe. Seems like the video cut short hope everything is okay. Is your Amazon wish list up to date? I am think about getting one of you items just want to make sure it’s updated.
Agreed!! Haha I wanted to cut it in two because the sun set sail was too beautiful to put in the same video as pumping out lol😂 Yes, my list is updated. That’s so kind of you!
@@CaptainChrista looking forward to watching the next episode, so proud to be apart of your journey.
I got back from a Catalina trip and just got your Amazon gifts! Thank you so much! You are so kind!! I’m going to give you a shout out in a future video and say thank you if that’s okay with you! You are awesome and they will be so helpful on my upcoming trips! I’m so excited to use everything!! 😊 again thank you 😊😊 and happy late birthday!
Hello Christa, I love you videos your an amazing woman to watch❤ love what you do lovely 🥰
Thank you!
Eventually Fatu Hiva. Christa in the Bay of Virgins.
Thank you!
at what angle can you sail upwind? like 40-45degrees?
You have to angle the boat and then tack or jib!
@@CaptainChrista can you sail close hauled
Does your dinghy line float ?
What?
I think they’re asking if the dinghy painter floats, like polypropylene line.
Thank you @dboboc , yes I was thinking about your mentioning of fouling the prop in reverse while towing the dinghy, and maybe a floating line / painter may help prevent that ?? Great sailing vids !!
If you keep making videos, all your bills will be paid❤
That would be awesome
Funny? how so MANY Boaters do Not use R! at slow to spin roll, or just do Handy things in small spaces in cross winds or others.
it is a 3! or 4? dimension world!
True!! People don’t use r enough
Looks like a fun trip pretending to be a power boat 👍
Hahaha 😂😂
I was born down there. Had to move out of state when I got smart enough. Can't stand the pro-criminal CA politicians and laws and taxes and over-priced everything.
That’s awesome! It’s crazy but I love it here
Hey there! I made it to the bottom of the description! jk, So your journey was to go to Newport from where? and why are you going there, what's the occasion? How long will you be there? I just moved from Orange county to Arizona and i hate the desert. Hopefully i can get back to cali. I was at newport every weekend, fishing on the beach. I miss it so much. Be safe!
Hahah thank you for reading my description 😂😂 I appreciate that and yeah Arizona is hottt!! Go back to California! Heading to Newport from Dana
@@CaptainChrista Dana is so close to Newport but I guess when you’re in a boat it could take a little over an hour I guess either way enjoy your weekend. I’ll see you at the next video and thanks for the reply.!