Interesting! While on vacation, I just circumnavigated Beaver Island in Lake Michigan (unsupported) in one day (July 11). 42 miles around in 9:30, about 4.8 mph (moving average). I stopped three times to refill my hydration bladder and to empty my personal 66 year-old bladder! Just started paddling seriously with a new sea kayak just over a month prior and wanted to see how it would go. Here you almost always encounter wind and waves as the island is out in the middle of Lake Michigan. Every time you go around a corner the wind and waves are different. Look forward to doing it again next year. 😊 Thanks for posting!
@NickSchade23 сағат бұрын
Nice work. That’s a respectable trip
@GunkovViktor7 күн бұрын
Nick, we miss your videos so much.
@NickSchade6 күн бұрын
Sorry to make you wait, but right now it is time for me to do some paddling. I'll be back editing the last of the Petrel Play SG build in a few weeks
@PorkChopSammie7 күн бұрын
You have the best paddle making content on KZbin. Hands down. And I’ve watched them all.
@NickSchade6 күн бұрын
I'm glad you find the videos helpful.
@PorkChopSammie7 күн бұрын
The way you narrate yourself while the other you actually performs the step is a fantastic format for diy videos.
@NickSchade7 күн бұрын
I saw another KZbinr do something similar, so I gave it a try. It takes a lot of care and planning to pull it off.
@PepijnHazelhof8 күн бұрын
sped up to much
@NickSchade7 күн бұрын
It was a choice between capturing more distance or capturing more images. I set the camera up to take a shot every 10 seconds and then displayed the video at 25 frames/second. More frequent images would have been smoother but I would have used up my battery earlier. It was a trade off.
@kevincorbin62738 күн бұрын
Well done Nick!
@2phburns9 күн бұрын
How many paddle strokes? Is this the longest you've made? How tired were you at the end?
@NickSchade9 күн бұрын
Something like 12,000 strokes. I did a paddle about 20 years ago that was a mile longer. I slept well, but was not particularly sore the next day.
@kathysarmcandy19928 күн бұрын
@@NickSchade nap?
@1a1u0g9t4s2u9 күн бұрын
Very impressive, and I thought paddling from Dana Point Harbor to Catalina Island and back was a long paddle. Thanks for sharing
@samuel.t47839 күн бұрын
Très belle balade. Il a fait plus beau temps dans l'après-midi. 😊
@NickSchade9 күн бұрын
The fog was nice in its own way. But being able to see my surroundings in the afternoon was very nice
@samuel.t47838 күн бұрын
@@NickSchade 🙂
@dennisstahl762112 күн бұрын
Is there a reason you didn’t cut out the control slot before joining the deck?
@dennisstahl762114 күн бұрын
Still waiting on the next video finishing up the Petrel. Come man! haha Waiting patiently. Meanwhile my Petrel stip boat is still slowing coming along. Today's task is sanding out bubbles and wrinkles on the inside hull and re fiberglassing. Lots to learn. You make it look so easy. lol
@NickSchade9 күн бұрын
I'm away from my office until August. The video has all been shot, but I have some editing to do before I post it
@SeeSteveSeaKayak14 күн бұрын
Great video. You really captured the mood and energy of Ironbound.
@JimRobb4415 күн бұрын
I'm dreading this step on my build, but with your tips, Nick, I'll give it my best shot. Still a couple of weeks away before I am at that point..
@NickSchade14 күн бұрын
It will work out fine I’m sure.
@douglasreeve359118 күн бұрын
Great video, Nick.
@NickSchade18 күн бұрын
Thanks Doug
@sailingspark974818 күн бұрын
I envy you, those places you paddle in are so pretty. Here in NJ it is all mud or million dollar mansions.
@NickSchade18 күн бұрын
The coast of Maine has it share of million dollar mansions, but a thick fog makes them harder to see.
@johnd580519 күн бұрын
I'm jealous.
@1a1u0g9t4s2u19 күн бұрын
What is the word or acronym used for videos that have no speaking track only nature/natural sounds? Perhaps every now and then an upload of a long version...I'll watch/listen to that when foul weather keeps me indoors building another Schade boat instead of watching the car crash/explosion filled movies with poor plots. Thanks for sharing.
@NickSchade19 күн бұрын
ASMR I don’t know what it stands for. I would have loaded a longer version, but the internet where I’m at is very bad. It took over 5 hours to upload this 2 minute video.
@1a1u0g9t4s2u19 күн бұрын
@@NickSchade Sad to hear the internet upload speed was poor at your current location. Still like the idea of two or three episodes a year of 'Soothing music/nature sounds and paddling scenery' to watch/listen while building one of your boats.
@imbranjamil499420 күн бұрын
Tanks perkonsian nya cara buat perahu kayak std peralatan memang lengkap itu yg kita mahu kan bila kurang brg di buat tdk jadi itu je lah sorri k
@SeaShanty201624 күн бұрын
I still find a finger gives me the best result
@NickSchade19 күн бұрын
Whoever invented fingers had a good idea.
@BillHohensee28 күн бұрын
I noticed you removed the masking tape along the shear line after the first coat of varnish. Would you do that with every coat - remove the tape and reapply the tape before another coat?
@NickSchade26 күн бұрын
Generally, for most varnish, yes, remove the tape and add new with each coat.
@BillHohensee28 күн бұрын
At roughly minute 13:00 you talk about trying to go after the shiny spot without leaving a bit of a hollow. Would alternative be to fill those shiny spot with just a touch of epoxy to the shiny spot (after roughing) and then sanding the created slight mound?
@NickSchade26 күн бұрын
Yes, If you can not get the surface to a uniform sanded surface without sanding into the glass, add more resin. If it is just a few isolated spots it is possible to carefully fill those spots, but it can be tricky to sand those spots fair due to the step between the filled area and its surrounding area.
@GunkovViktorАй бұрын
Dear Nick, We have greatly missed your videos(shorts) and would appreciate it if you could consider releasing more frequently.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
I'm getting them out as fast as I can. I've been away teaching for the past few weeks. I'm in the shop this week completing the build. Then I'm away from the shop for a month. I hope I an edit the videos while I am away, but I'm going to be somewhere that internet connectivity is very bad. Hopefully, I'll be able to get the videos uploaded.
@TolosaMatiasАй бұрын
Dear Nick, I purchased digital plans for the Runner model. I wrote you an email, I await your response. (Ramiro Osawa) Thanks.
@scottgorman7166Ай бұрын
Nick is that large flat sander a Festool product?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
No, it by Hutchins, I got it through Jamestown www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/2311
@scottgorman7166Ай бұрын
@@NickSchadethank you
@user-th3ll8rl7iАй бұрын
What is that operation at about 13:41, is that vacuum bagging? I did not know that was part of the strip plank building process.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
It is vacuum infusion. It is not a standard part of the strip plank method, but it produces a very good layup with a minimum of resin, saving weight and making a stronger layup. I’ve only done it on a couple boats. It’s a lot more work.
@robmcdonald7074Ай бұрын
Only someone who kayaks will appreciate the tranquility and mindfulness that it brings. A few years ago my brother in law and I paddled the Caledonian canal from fort william to inverness in the Scottish Highlands which included loch ness. Beautiful place!
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
I really enjoy my morning paddles
@GreenDayFanMTАй бұрын
Metric?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
The plans include metric measurements
@TobiasRemmersАй бұрын
@NickSchade If you wanted to stain the whole hull rather then a pattern like you used here. Would it be advisable to stain the boat now? after touching up glue drips and overhangs but before the fiberglass? Is there a reason not to do that?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
It is best to apply stain before you do any assembly. Any glue or epoxy will resist the stain and be hard to even out.
@stevenweiss9124Ай бұрын
Really helpful videos - thanks. I was concerned about the finish on my CLC kayak but now have a handle on how to proceed.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
Glad it helped!
@aharonm2073Ай бұрын
Any way to get plans on this, or the frame and location files?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
I still have not finalize the plans for sale. Still on the project list, but things can take time when you are a one-person operation.
@GunkovViktorАй бұрын
Hey Nick, any news on when the next episode of E29 is coming out? Was 28 the finale?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
I am off teaching for a few weeks and need to shoot the final couple episodes. There may be a gap as I get caught up, but the series is not done yet.
@gordtemple764Ай бұрын
Thanks 🍻👨🏻🏭🇨🇦
@StephenPotter-km5exАй бұрын
Despite your best efforts, I have been enjoying the series and learning a lot. I am keen to build one of these when I get home to Canada next year. Is the Petrel Play a good choice for a lake and (calm) river kayak (day tripping mainly), or do you have another model that would be more appropriate?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
Yes, the Petrel Play would make a great boat for lakes and calm rivers. It is comfortable, stable and easy to handle
@glennthomas4159Ай бұрын
I regret never hitting the surf when I lived in Storrs. Let’s just say there ain’t a lotta surf in Austin, TX.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
There are a bunch of good venues for surf in the area here.
@stevewales3451Ай бұрын
Nick - since you're coming to the end of this project. Do you think you might look for another Colab with CLC to do a Hybrid? I think folks have seen how 'Do Able' stitch and Glue is -- the logical progression is S&G would be a Strip Built Deck boat. The beauty of the wood strip (Where it mostly seen and the swiftness of the S&G build below the waterline. It is my next project when I get the Sea Island Sport, Wood Duckling and a Coot finished from plans off of Fyne Boats UK
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
I will certainly think about it. I think it could be a good idea.
@1a1u0g9t4s2uАй бұрын
It would have taken me many nights thinking about those mysterious water marks and what they really are. Thanks for restful nights in the future. Another great video. Thanks for sharing.
@heikoroock4459Ай бұрын
Absoluten Respekt für den Schiffbauer .Es ist ein geniales Kajak.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
Thank you
@jimdodd3462Ай бұрын
I like Jen brand foam brushes. There are a lot of inferior brushes out there !
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
I’m happy Jen is still making them. I had a source of superior chip brushes, but they disappeared.
@douglasreeve3591Ай бұрын
Looks really good!
@meirassisАй бұрын
The results are looking amazing, i must bring myself to start building a kayak, i'm planning to do that for a way too long, i thought to build the guillemot kayak from your book, i even cut the forms once but didn't start the actual build, seeing the result of a SG i think that i'll do the guillemot SG one instead of the strip. And i guess that i am the one you talked about in the end that stick with the series and have not subscribed. Thanks for all the videos.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
Getting started on the project is always the hardest part for me
@michaelbiel5158Ай бұрын
Is there a problem with glueing from the top other than aesthetics? I managed to clamp it to a table with a silicone sheet under it and thought I’d give it a perimeter of super glue around it. Looks dead flat around the edges.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
No, it would just be aesthetics.
@SteveMcCarty-du7tlАй бұрын
Maybe late to the party but here's my question. Working on a little auk 11 using you videos and the strip built kayak book for guidance. Is the coaming recess (page 97) required to receive the coaming itself? Or can I just install the vertical coaming strips to the strips on the deck?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
You can install the vertical strips without the recess. This will make for a coaming lip that forms a peak at the front and back. If you have the Kayak Building Notes that came with the plans, you will see an idea for a little mini recess at front and back which makes it easier to form a coaming lip that is smooth and rounded at front and back.
@SteveMcCarty-du7tlАй бұрын
@@NickSchade thanks for the reply, I’ll check the building notes and get to work.
@jimmurdy5762Ай бұрын
Why varnish? Why not epoxy final coat like on a surfboard???? Thanks
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
UV will destroy epoxy over time. This is not a problem with surfboards because they aren’t meant to last very long. Varnish protects the epoxy so the kayak can be used for years, with an occasional re-varnishing.
@1a1u0g9t4s2uАй бұрын
@@NickSchade What about Clear Coat used in the Autobody industry?
@TolosaMatiasАй бұрын
What varnish is?
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
We are using Z-Spar Captains varnish by Pettit. It is a traditional oil-based spar varnish
@TolosaMatiasАй бұрын
@@NickSchade thanks for your answer. I thought it was polyurethane.
@kevincorbin6273Ай бұрын
Looking good!
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
Thanks!
@qaannatАй бұрын
You definitely want to figure out the most efficient sanding method. I like the dust evacuation.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
The dust collection makes the process much cleaner and the sandpaper lasts longer.
@stevewales3451Ай бұрын
@@NickSchade That Net type abrasive works really well in the hand held vacuum connected sanders - I've tried the 'Abra' and the much more economical 'Ali-Abra' -- I didn't notice a lack of performance in the non branded bought off "Ali with speed' - their hand sander (velcro&Dust extract) which has a convex across its width is gold for inside the boat
@peterflynn9123Ай бұрын
Always great to get a lesson. One thing I was taught was that you don't PAINT varnish on ... you LAY it on. It helped me
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
You probably want to lay on paint as well.
@edwardperrault3650Ай бұрын
Perfect timing Nick. I'm about to revarnish my Guillemot in preparation for the Mystic Wooden Boat show. This video is a big help.
@NickSchadeАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! See you at the show
@RickmakesАй бұрын
I have been procrastinating revarnishing my kayak but I may have a little more motivation to getting it started. Thanks for all of the tips!