Single Handed Sailing from Australia to Fiji (Ep3)
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- Single handed sail from Southport Australia to Fiji. Hit something at night and put a hole in the boat. five days of strong trade winds over 30 knots
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I've only been on a sailboat a few times but I enjoy watching these videos. It seems that they are comprised of 10% beauty and 90% fixing things that break.
Sailing the whole time WHILE fixing things that break
That's sailing!
if they dönt run in hellmetz öh in vväde v v
That's boating for you
It wouldn't be sailing if things didn't go wrong, break, or more often both.
That bungee cord keeping the solar panel on the boat deserves a medal.
I´m a former E-4 of the German Navy and the respect for the ocean never went away in me, especially after passing a major Storm in the area of the Skagerrak with waves 10 meter of height.
I was on an auxiliary vessel (Tender Donau A516) and was warm and cozy.
I remember clearly that I thought:"... just imagine being on a small sailing boat in this hell".
Kudo´s to you for this trip and how you managed it.
Regards
Tobias from Germany
Well, you put that in perspective for me. Holy hell in a handbag. 😂💖
Yes. I was on a us army landing craft on a trip from San Francisco to Seattle. Three days, three nights of wicked seas. Slept with survival suit and life jacket in bunk.
"Vessels large may venture more, but little boats should keep near shore."
-Benjamin Franklin
@@growlkitty reality is completely opposite of this :b
Franklin wasn't a sailor it seems.
@@laugebrimgiest5733 That maybe do but if and when I cross the ocean on my own accord, whether she be a sailing yacht or a motor-yacht, it's going to be at least 37 meters.
Before I ever do a large crossing, I always do a mini day or two sail to make sure I have everything in order. That way if I run into problems, I'll know about them on my mini sail instead of the large crossing.
Bravo! This is what a sailing channel should be. I applaud you for the journey, the film making, the editing and creating a genuine sailing channel. I look forward to so much more.
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I completely agree with you! From La Vaga to Zatara, they don't show us anything but 2 and 3 second cuts of video they filmed months ago, to fill their so-called stories!
Wow. Very challenging passage. You handled it well, and I'm sure learned quite a few lessons for the future as well. Fair winds.
Thank you kindly!
I always enjoy watching a video and finding that it also got Patrick's attention.
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A nice send-off from Patrick
Red over Red the captain is dead… the ship was showing Not Under Command. He was flashing lights to tell you his engines were offline and he couldn’t maneuver.
Props to the watch officer for not trying to catch up on chart updates and keeping a watch, even though all traffic must give way to vessels Not Under Command.
Loving the adventure. A great sailing video. No clickbait and no BS. Thanks so much.
Thank you . Glad you enjoyed the video.
It's great seeing all the usual amazing weather, sandy beaches etc... But this is what I wanted to really see, real life sailing. Loved the video.
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How does he sleep? I know there is auto pilot, but that little boat was pitching & heaving.
@@tropickman You become used to it after a while
This trip is not for beginners and is a good lesson for those who intend to challenge the Sea, Well Done, congratulations
Thank you! 😃
Я должен был бросить вызов шторму как новичок, и новичок стал штормом.
I don’t understand these guys who make ocean passages in little boats. He hit something and it punctured his boat! If the hole was just a little bigger, he would not be here anymore. Is it really worth it?
@@Lost_AtSea_ Nobody will remember your name.
@@eklodry6495 Doing thing for fame is meaningless
So many positive comments,I've personally never made a comment but bravo , turning dreams into reality
WoW I can't stop watching sailboat content this is absolutely amazing traveling alone in the deep blue absolutely something I have to do..
Man that's called doing it the hard way! Hand steering in an exposed cockpit with the wheel so far aft... Not an ideal situation with 30 knots on the beam. I'm sure you'll be bullet proofing the self steering and autopilot before your return trip. Have another beer - you've earned it!
I think adding weather and water protection for the helm station would be a mighty improvement, don't you think? The autopilot rigging looked confusing with all the pulleys and ropes, or was that your fix? The system didn't look as robust as I thought it should be, but I don't know squat about sailing at the same time, lol. Great video, but a little scary at times, but as others have said, the added drama made the video more enjoyable. You showed some quick thinking to overcome the setbacks, a real test and learning experience for sure.
Real sailing not fluff . Brave man sailing a yacht that is so close to the water line . Thankyou for sharing your experience
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Joshua Slocum would be proud!
Just the right balance of action and narration.
Bravo!!! This sailing channel should be awarded the Oscar award
This is what a CZcams sailing channel should be. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Glad you enjoy it!
Exactly!!
maybe but a sailing youtube channel like this wont ever make it off the ground
Right
Yep....bikinis get viewers.
I love the raw footage from the wheel - it felt like I was there sailing with you! No need for any further production on these. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks kitty. I have released a long version of this video with only raw shots on deck. It's called virtual sailing
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Agreed. One of the waves hitting the camera literally startled me (I was wearing headphones). A little too real. I've sailed in hair-raising ocean conditions a couple of times. Briefly and not as bad as this, but it put the fear into me. You really have to trust your boat and have your wits about you.
Perfect!! 12min is perfect for a description!!
I love sailboat content the best is small sailboat crossing major oceans
This is real living right here. No comfort, just pure concentration and adrenaline.
Made the same trip 30 yrs ago. 5 days of storm (one rogue wave blocked the full moon from view) and 2 days of total becalm where we swam off the bow in 3km depth water. Crazy
how did you even survive a rogue wave?
@@cronoz7 oh…wow…I was pissing off the leeward stern 3am (clipped on!) marvelling how moonlight makes the ocean waves look like terraced slopes, when the mountain beneath just kept rising and rising. I guess things merged and made a monster, rearing it’s head under the 44ft boat as we surfed high, high above the silvered morass now spread out like plains below. Astonishing.
Then we were sliding down its back as it rolled onward, down to the dark cleft of its base, where the moon was gone and all I could see was a vast black wall of surging death. I cannot estimate its size beyond ‘fuck’.
It broke maybe 200m away and I thanked the stars it didn’t land on us. The steel boat may have survived but I would have been torn off the line and pasted.
Now this is sailing. Thank you so much for adding your adventures.
I love the fact that you add the rough sea sailing. That's what people want to see. people want to see how rough waters are all about. Thanks.
Thanks Blackbeard. I will be releasing a long play of the trip with all the raw footage on deck this week. Let me know if you like it if you get a chance to watch.
@@captainscarlegs3621 I think sailors like you who do long hauls like this are Incredibly brave. I just wondered when you sleep because surely you must do at some point? If you are sleeping does anything alert you to commercial ships nearby? What if you'd been sleeping and the boat took on water? Is there ever large debris in the ocean, like containers, or does it depend where you're sailing? Wishing you fair winds and good fortune for future journeys, Kate⛵
Loved watching the real deal sailor ❤
Back in my sailing days I used to like it when I could hear the rigging singing/buzzing under lode.
Nice film thanks for sharing it.
Terrific video, of an amazing passage - I could feel a most of it. Wind and sea noises!! - no bad royalty free rock. (Finally someone knows how to make a sailing video. Thank you just for that alone). Fair winds and following seas.
Excellent video, especially finishing it up with a beer.
You are The Real Brave Hearted Solo Sailor..Safe sail...From India
Watching these sailing videos gives me extreme anxiety! I know now, that I'll never, ever, go sailing unless it's glassy water in a cove!
Great video, I really enjoyed your adventure. I can’t imagine being out there in those seas, wet, tired, endless hours of the same. I give you a lot of credit and admire your bravery. Cheers from Los Angeles. ⛵️⛵️⛵️
Can't sail with me. We drink the same beer, and I don't like competition 🤣
I got exhausted just watching this.
Thankyou mate...im going sailing starting at 58 years old. It looks scary and beautiful at the same time. How can we resist the sea. Great sailing and great vid.
Love the video, you overcame your fair share of challenges on this voyage. This is some proper sailing with great narration. Good stuff mate, look forward to more in the future!!
He was committed and calm. what can I say "Great Sailing".
For some reason I clicked on a sailing video this morning and haven't been able to stop watching all day, these guy's are hard core!
i like to see something like this because i have been sailing my whole life, because i have a real sailing family
Thanks for sharing this awesome journey with us. The sailing in those weather is hard, but you also filmed a lot of the stuff and put it nicely together, even the autopilot failure. So thanks a lot and keep the films coming. Fair winds!
Getting a leakage on an aluminium boat is quite rare, must have been quite of a bump! Congrats on knowing your boat and stay composed, very inspiring. The sailor must indeed be creative to offset his ship like you did with the autopilot and the hand bilge. Awesome footage, thanks.
Thanks. I appreciate your comment.
@@captainscarlegs3621what did you hit
Thanks for sharing. Wish I had the nerve. Great raw footage. Can't believe you kept so cool.
Dear Captain, To me your merit is the same as those who went on the Moon ! amazing courage, skills and adventurous spirit !!! thank you for sharing your experience
Thanks but the moon is a big deal. There are plenty of us sailing on the ocean and I'm happy you enjoyed the video and hope to share more going forward.
This is a sailing video, excellent job! No silly background music, but the relief of safe arrival, the ukulele Wes nice. Well done captain!
Well done. And thanks for the full immersion with no musak.
I know nothing about seafaring, i Am learning and your videos are great
ARRRR......Glad I watched your vid well done, I'm 66 been landlocked fore some time now. I sailed to fiji and was there when Rambuka had his fling there . I just decided to get off me ass and get back into it ' long distance short handed sailing, Love it, and your vid got me going again Many Thanks. I'm in WA right now so across the bite and on to the islands, can't wait to get going again. Single handed you only have yourself to worry about and rely on. Only a Sailor knows that... Now for a boat again . OnYa Scarlegs
Good on you. Have to do the things you want to do. It might not be a great financial decision but worth it. Good luck
Well done. I’d be freaking out the whole time with those waves breaking.
Riding through the ocean is one hell of a experience! It combines both beauty and survival, pleasant feelings and adrenaline boost, thank you for making these vids and sharing them with the world!
8:50 perfect conditions and a joy to be on the water, during the day that is, nights are nothing short of fearsome for a lone sailor in windy conditions!
This is awesome 🤩! Wow. I clicked on the video because I’ve heard of sailers from the Bible having rough nights while sailing ⛵️! And this gave me more than enough info on how stressful it might have been for those guys. Back in the day. Believing in God and having hope on natures mercy had to be had.
Yes that is correct. Back in the bday of sail. Those guys were tough sailing around cape Horne against the wind. Sometimes it would take weeks in the old sailing ships.
Looks like a very special boat. That lifting keel looks exactly like my dream boat I have been sketching. Thank goodness the hole in the hull wasn't too big. Looking forward to further adventures should you share them on here.
Really admire you guys who do this on your own. Well done, a great video to watch 👍
Great job! So good to see someone just having a go. Fiji is on my bucket list for sure.
Love all the winds but the rain and spray is the real piss off. Good video.
Jeez, you've got some bottle! Excellent video, that could easily have been an hour long for me. But realise you've got your hands full. Thanks for sharing your trip.
Thanks brother, to have such a marvellous and adventurous video. It really telling me not easy to be a sailor, one has to be tough enough or it won't succeed. Especially sailing at night is really scary enough as it sails completely in the darkness while chances to get collision has always higher if compare to daytime. God bless you safe, healthy and happy sailing.
Captain Scarlegs is the MAN! Total respect from the Great Lakes.
Thanks and I hope your making good use of those great lakes.
Thanks very much very cool
Fiji is a great place with some great people
Well done Bud! Great sailing, and loved the reporting, excellent!
What a great sailing Video, rough conditions. I'm impressed.
Excellent video and well done. A great achievement and very much enjoyed. I hope that Fiji has been all you wished for. Its a great place.
Well done my friend . It was a pleasure to be part of your exiting journey 👏👏🙏🙏
What a great video, as a newbie I found this really inspiring, to see someone staying so calm and methodical under pressure. Good on ya!
The miracle of editing.
absolutely amazing, what a trip!!!! I would love to have the guts to do a trip like that, thanks for the great video
Shiver me timbers, thanks for sharing.
I love the sea and boats and lighthouses it’s a refreshing challenge good sea air for the lungs
Great video! Thank you sharing this journey - I just started sailing when I bought my first sailboat 2months ago and I'm hooked. Had 27kt wind last week which was pretty epic, so seeing your 40kt sail actually made my heart race. I look forward to learning from your channel!
well i hope that you have learned to be prepared
Loving this, mate. You are an inspiration. World Class!
Thanks for the great video and your sense of humor.
Wow! This is a dream for alot of people.
Damn! It’s time to pop a beer open when you find a leak! Seems you would have stayed more dry being towed through the water the whole way on your trip! You’re my new favourite “crazy guy”, I’ll be rooting for you brother! With nuts as big as yours you can take a few mad chances here and there! 👍
Take a look at Erik Aanderaa's channel if you like crazy guys. Solo sailing across the North Sea in the winter etc
Thank you for the fabulous story. I am only trying to cross the Chessapeake in the US, but learned much from your journey, at least to ensure all lines are kept neat and in place. Cheers!
Say hi to Don Shipley for me, he's on the chesapeake
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Great sail and glad you are ok! Great lessons for all of us. Thanks!
That was awesome to watch. Seemed very raw and gritty. Battling the sea and bailing water every 6hrs looked like a real mental battle.
Oh my God, you've bought Haphazard... you lucky dog. I salivated over her from America, not yet ready for a boat like that. It'll be another five years working for me... Subscribed, and looking forward to watching this excellent Radford design.
Thanks Capt for a very interesting video. You did well in the circumstances, Everything can be done and sort of fixed if you are thoughtful and know that you only can do this. Good luck in the future, looking forwards to more of the same soon.
And thats the way it goes. Nearly always something leaks, something breaks and weather is what it is. But you still do it for the moments the boat surfs down a wave, light shines through the clouds and that plastic cup of warm coffee feels so good warming your saltwater dried hands.
Dude! I know that the head cam is making it look worse, but every second you were inside scooping water I was like "get back outside, get back outside...".
I was in the Navy, the North Atlantic my playground. I've been through storms rough enough to put a warship in a tense situation more than once, then again, safe waters from subs. Fair trade.
Kudos to you Captain. It really takes courage to leave it all behind, your life depending on a boat a few feet long and personal skills.
Godspeed.
I bet the north Atlantic in a winter storm would be huge. Appreciate your comment
Amazing video! Congratulations on how you handled the sailing!
Epic!!! Got to hand it to all Ausie sailors! You folks have rough sailing at your doorstep and absolutely must have your act together at the outset and there after until yes it's beer time at anchor!
Hats off to you from the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia USA!
Seriously, that leak would have had me hove to digging into the bilge to find and block it!
Cheers!
my thoughts also
I'm not so sure. I watched some racing around the cans at Santa Monica and it looked pretty rigorous out there. However I did race with a skipper here who expected you to crank the winches even though it was a foot under water.
Bravo, you are one brave human being, God bless u.
Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Amazing sailing skills! It's scary looking and at the same time a true adventure.
Thanks for your comment.
Great video! Quite an impressive task for just one person
I can't imagine how exhausting it was to be steering for 5-6 hours at a time in that wind with those waves and constantly being wet. I also couldn't help thinking, "a tether is a great thing, but can you imagine getting knocked off, dangling by the tether with the boat going 8 knots? It'd take a miracle to have enough strength to get back on board."
I agree with you. The harness could make it very difficult to get back onboard. It may give a chance. It's debatable about using them because they also get in the way and snag when moving. You will see the single handed racers don't use them much.
@@captainscarlegs3621 Well, I'm not sure whether death by being dragged along by the boat and unable to get up is any worse than death by watching your boat sail away from you at 8 knots. I suppose I'd still like at least a chance for a miracle, so I'd wear it for sure.
Weldone the whole time i was saying no way I’m out , I’m impressed 🍻🇦🇺
Looks epic, I'm along for the journey :-)
Great video! 1st one I’ve seen where it shows what sailing really is. It’s not all calm and sunny! Feels like I’m with you.
I agree completely with you. Open water sailing is mostly taking a pounding and keeping systems running. Sailing or parked up this doesn't change. The sweet moments though, the perfect forward of beam run, the exhilarating down wind run, the moon lit run through the calm dark starry night. But it's mostly hard, busy, sleepless, 24/7.
Best video on small boat sailing I've seen. Amazing sailing a reach in 40+knots. Thrilling footage.
Was that 40knots winds? Woow
Bloody awesome mate! My cousin does volvo ocean race. You open sea sailors are brave dudes.
BRO this sounds so sick!!! I just inherited my dads boat and now I'm inspired to do this tomorrow!
Many thanks. -Austin
Tremendous footage. Well done in such demanding conditions
Nice job both sailing and putting together the video. Thanks for sharing.
That looks cool and hard at the same time. Thanks for sharing, really well done!
You are so brave!! Anyone that would sail in those rough waters are brave. No way would I do it.. I’d be freaking out the entire time!! Good to see you made it safely!
Thanks for your kind comment.
If you plan for every thing that can go wrong it's easier to keep your cool, if you can't think of a solution right away that's when panic sets in
This is sailing video I watched till the end and love it. Great footage. Thank you for sharing, me staying at home, no experience in sailing but so interested watching other people thrive in it. 🥰
6 liters of water an hour .. Ugh ... so glad you arrived safe and sound. Beautiful Vid .. Totally enjoyed
Thanks for your kind comment.
Everytime I heard a wave hit I ducked!!! Great Video of your passage!!! Thanks for sharing
What a brave and wonderful challenge. I applaud your courage.^~^
Fantastic videos. Great to see some real sailing. Loved watching you cop the spray in the face. Brings back so many fantastic memories. Looking forward to more videos. Good luck.
this is how determination should describes . great video sir
Thank you for posting this. Im watching this at home and now have a touch of sea sickness! Blek.