A SAILING ADDICT Part 2 - A Conversation with legenday boat builder, Walter Schulz - YH EP04

[@danielkelly8936]

All these videos with Walter Schulz are a true treasure. You are doing the sailing community a service. The more people who have access to his wisdom the better.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks very much, Daniel!

[@shannonboatcompany]

Thanks to all for your positive remarks. I apologize to the worldwide sailing community for my "casual" sail trim. I broke some stuff the week before and had a choice to go out on the water and have fun these last days of summer or spend 4 hours onshore fixing the problems. Obviously, I abandoned proper sail etiquette and chose the former. Happy Sailing and Happy Holidays! ~Walt Schulz

[@jims5338]

Well if Walter Schulz doesn't need the boat to be perfect to go out- what's my excuse?!!! Good reminder, thanks for 'taking us along', and Happy Holidays!

[@beverlyaslett7871]

Thank you for all the wisdom Walter. It’s something many people never know. So glad Ran-Day vlogged these two chapters. I like that gaff rig boat.

[@michaeloliver1038]

Randy while I still miss Q as you know and would love maybe a spin off finding cheap boats for sale I have to admit the Walt Shultz episodes are AWESOME. He’s a unique and lovely character. You’re lucky to get to spend so much time with him 🍀

[@BigDreamsBoating]

I’ve watched all of Walter Shultz videos can’t believe so many haven’t. He is my hero and one of my biggest influences

[@YachtHunters]

He’s a legend with some great advice… mixed in with some great humor. Thanks for watching!

[@valerieb.4912]

Greetings BigDreamsBoating, Walter Shultz has been one of my favorite Sailor/Boat Designers/etc. since I was 16 yrs old. You can learn so so much from this incredible teacher and extremely wise man.

[@aw5529]

Walter is a gem. Glad you have spent the time to capture his stories, sense of joy for life, and love of sailing!

[@valerieb.4912]

"The Wisdom of Walter on Sailing", would have been a great title for this episode. Walter hit it on the nail on what sailing is really all about. When I find my sailboat in a boatyard or up for sale, I am going to relax and enjoy sailing again. Happy Sailing ⛵

[@willbart1236]

You are so lucky to have access to a living legend like Mr. Schulz. I could listen to him all day. I would love to buy him a beer and just let him ramble on. Respect.

[@thomaslyons1905]

"The only minor enjoyment on board is by the crew when the owners are not on board"! Walter Schulz is to sailing like Bobby Hul was to hockey. I always dreamed of having a beer with Bobby Hull. He just recently passed away. Now I dream of having a beer with Walter Schulz! I really do!

[@nufsed]

Some men wear watches, others wear jewelry. Walter always wears a 16" tape on his belt. Proof that he has been craftsman too long. Neat guy he is.

[@mikecunneen2408]

So true!

[@Thagomizer-U235]

I would have to have on a tether, or I would lose it. But he's a pro. Nice day of sailing.

[@paulbuttner6808]

Another very interesting and entertaining video. Walter is a true legend in the sailing community. I would sail with you both and listen to Walter all day long. Thank you Randy and keep up the great videos.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Paul! Cheers

[@kevinsheilapurkiss4562]

Definitely my favourite “Walter video”. Thank you for bringing him to us.

[@svsalserenity4375]

Love to have a sail with Walter ,

[@Early8Q]

I grew up with the cookie tradition, and it’s still a great tradition that we maintain. Works particularly well when you are enjoying yourself and find yourself out there longer than you anticipated. Fair winds you and Walter!

[@ximono]

Funny, my family also did that. Chocolate chip cookies. I'm in Norway by the way.

[@richarddebenedettoph.d.3769]

Randy, once again thank you for allowing us to spend more time with Walter. What a character, he is the stuff sailors are made of, and what a refreshing, down-to-earth attitude.

[@sailingslapshot]

Great video. Walter is a gem. He's like the sailing version of my late father. Glad he's taking you under his wing a little to show you more things and just spend time together in the incredible Capt Q's absense. Thanks. -Jim

[@kend1053]

Enjoyed the day's sail. Looked so relaxing. Walter is an absolute hoot... When you see Captain Q be sure to say Hey and Tell him to have a Merry Christmas and that goes for you as well. Should I have said Happy Holidays? Oh hell. Just be well and enjoy.

[@johnhopkins6731]

You are so lucky to get to sail with Walter!!

[@YachtHunters]

Agreed. Quite an honor considering he hasn’t had a guest for a few years

[@edwardmacintosh9476]

Living life to its fullest. What a mind set Walter Schultz has. He is a happy man, and he makes all around him happy as well. Thank you.

[@thommw]

Great video. That sail wrapped around the backstay grated a little, but great video. I thorougly enjoyed the wisdom and contentment.

[@YachtHunters]

We both saw that on the way back that we hadn’t let up on the back stay. Walter said “WHO CARES, WE’RE HERE TO HAVE FUN!!” Next time I’m out there I won’t miss that one 😂

[@BillACK]

Yeah, would it have killed 'em to loosed that backstay?!? 😜

[@YachtHunters]

😂

[@williampiotte396]

All the old gaffers will love seeing the traditional rig featured, but also cringe at the set of your running backstay. It's ok, you're having fun.

[@brandonboand]

Absolutely inspiring ❤ what a gem, I wish I lived near this sailor

[@jeffb2456]

Thanks for taking us on your adventure with Walter. He’s an interesting and enjoyable guy. We all need more Walters in our lives.

[@kylecarscaden3953]

Walter is why East Coast people are my favorite....Dude is real.

[@volvotango8363]

Great guy, great stories and great accent!

[@jenspinkernell]

Haha, I love this guy. Tells it like it is. I came home from my first sailing experience doing 10 knots on a 1988 J-40 and told my girlfriend I wasn't interested in working anymore. That's how powerful sailing is!

[@alfredneuman6488]

Plenty of truths spoken in this clip. I have sailed in a few countries, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Malaysia and China in small yachts to 45fters. Each occasion was an adventure and memorable. To me, being in control of a yacht is like controlling a wild animal, you can tell when things are right because the yacht picks up and your away!

[@YachtHunters]

Love that sentiment… thanks!

[@greenebank]

Good on you Randy, Walter has always been a trip, great guy! 👈🏼👀

[@johncammarota9984]

Epic Epic EPIC !!! There are not enough words to express what is in this episode.

[@FireyFlyman]

Ran-Day! Can't wait to see your next video series! Ideally, ones where you are getting ready for sailing this spring! I love learning through your experiences.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Randell, and Walter I remember my brother and myself had to aluminium boats and these four guys come up to us in this old padded aluminium boat and says wow look at your boat and we said you’re having just as much fun as we are in your $800 boat compare to our $12,000 boats. I always remember that because it doesn’t matter what type of boat you’ve got as long as you’re having fun that’s all that matter, unfortunately I lost my right leg in a truck accident above the knee so I can’t get in the boat any more. Keep up the good work. Love you videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🧑🏾‍🦽

[@chetcreates]

Wonderful episode. Brought back cherished memories of sailing with my sons when they were little.

[@mikecunneen2408]

amazing!! You and Walter sailing small boats... so cool!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks mike! It was fun and glad I could shoot it and share it 👍👍

[@mikecunneen2408]

@@YachtHunters I sail an Albin Vega 27.. most of the time is wayyy too small.. constantly tripping over stuff.. but when you are actually sailing... it's the best!!

[@ximono]

@@mikecunneen2408 It's good enough to sail to Antarctica single-handed, so yeah, decent boat.

[@chazband]

Another good one, Randay! Great drone shots. Thanks again.

[@jeffwatson4908]

Great chat and great contrast seeing Walter’s mini yacht in front of the “true” yacht. Yes you guys were having fun doing what boats were meant for.

[@averagejoe1943]

Thank you for taking time out of your life, and listening to an old salty sailor. I’m 37 and it makes me think of sitting down around the table listening to my Grandad talk. He wasn’t a sailor, but just the way that knowledge dosed out here and there… it’s good for all of us!!! I hope you have plenty more opportunities to share conversations with Mr. Shannon, and hopefully you give us a short update with Capt’n Q in the near future! Randy, When you see/talk with Captain Q again please wish him a Merry Christmas from all of us on KZbin!

[@mikenb3461]

Fantastic two-part video. I'm so grateful for you making these videos. I came to sailing late in life and it is the ultimate addiction. A couple of points: 1) if your spouse isn't interested in sailing, buy a boat with a friend. I own a 26' sloop with my best friend. We're both pushing 60. He and I talked of sailing for years and one day decided to buy a boat together. Neither of our wives have any interest in sailing, but he and I are out as often as possible giggling like schoolboys as we bash along. Our boat (plus some upgrades) was around $13,000 CAD. But with a co-owner, the cost and work are halved. 2) As to sailing being an addiction, we regularly bring non-sailing guests and I always give them that warning. I have powerboating friends who are used to blasting along at 40 knots who celebrate a gust that takes us from 5 to 6 knots. I have a co-worker who came sailing himself and later with his wife. They just bought a sailboat. I agree with Walter - sailing is easy. People with big, fast racing boats likely just make it sound hard. Racing may be hard. I don't know because I've never raced. But turning wind into forward motion on a sailboat is relatively easy. Also, the language of sailing is exclusionary. With newbies, I don't expect them to know what a sheet is. I point and call it a rope until they're ready to learn the lingo. I always give any guest a meaningful role like steering or trimming the sails - with guidance, of course. I really think that sailing is baked into human DNA. Thank you again for these videos!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Randall for another enjoyable episode with Walter. Always an enjoyable time. Best wishes to you and Walter and your families for a wonderful holiday season.

[@skinnynate7474]

Videos like this keep me motivated to work towards my sailing goals

[@martyspargur5281]

Hi Randall, Although I am a professional rigger I am sure that Walter has probably forgotten more about the subject than I'll ever know. I learned a lot just watching these videos: that is, the port runner could drive me crazy if I let it. Or I could choose to not let it distract me. His example also shows something else that is nothing more than a personal decision: Being Happy. Thank You Walter!

[@ken4carver]

Just live how Walter grounds it all in a hurry with his Titanic references. Or what else can you do but drink on that thing? Love it and Merry Christmas from Prospect, Nova Scotia. The home of Rogues Roost.

[@bendaves77]

I could listen to Walter Schulz talk forever.. he's full of knowledge and doesn't have any desire to play the part of his career and life.. he talks to everyone the same simple way and is all about inspiring people to go try sailing

[@YachtHunters]

Well said, Ben! Couldn’t agree more. Cheers!

[@enriquecortez1963]

Best episode ever!

[@JeanClaudeNoel]

This Gaff rigged sailboat has running back stays. Those stays have to be tensioned or relaxed depending on which tack you are. Basically, the windward back stay is tensioned to provide support to the mast and tensioned the forestay. The leeward back stay is relaxed completely to get out of the way of the mainsail. In principle, this has to done each time you change tack. Sometimes one might elect to relax or tension both stays depeding on the point of sail and how strongs the winds are. Currently, the leeward back stay is in the way of the main sail.

[@stevefischer197]

Great series. I love boats but have no sailing experience. I have been thinking about taking the plunge. Looks more like living than many other things.

[@JayDee28]

1:42 top right you can see the hardware for America’s first offshore windpark. the pylons are a part of the stems, the wings are just as long but lay flat. The windpark will be southwest of MV.

[@YachtHunters]

That is no small operation… it’s massive!! 👍👍

[@JayDee28]

@@YachtHuntersIt is XXL. You can see it even closer if you go through Wright street in NB. The gear boxes are taller than the average family home.

[@robertgold2643]

Thanks to you both for that 🙏

[@dennisreeves632]

Great video, just loved it!!!

[@chrisbtr7657]

Love this guy and his comments sailing past the yacht. lol. Reminds me of a mount Everest guide talking about the rich clients who mainly want to say they climbed it and get a picture on top of the mountain. He said the Sherpa do almost everything and practically put a mint on their pillow at night. Then he said - "Those guys go up the mountain an a$$hole and they come down the mountain an a$$hole. You can't cheat the experience." lol same attitude

[@Dreamcatcher28805]

I really enjoy this channel and this old Sea Dog is about as real as it gets! The fire for sailing he lights inside of me is just beyond words! BTW notice the constant eye contact the guy in the red shirt always makes while listening but then suddenly at at 2:10 when the subject of getting drunk comes up he completely breaks eye contact and looks away. Me judging a book by a cover here would assume he doesn't get drunk or drink. 😂 If he doesn't well then good for him nothing wrong with that I just found that part amusing.

[@daveamico990]

Sakonnet River Strait? Little Compton, Portsmouth, Mount Hope, and a little slice of heaven.

[@taiming71]

That was a great looking boat.

[@FixNewsPlease]

Why don't you ease the running backstay to allow the main to get some shape?

[@YachtHunters]

A little oblivious 😂

[@scomo532]

Hey Randay, have you read my book “Boatbuilders of Fairhaven”? I wonder if Mr. Shultz knows about Major Casey and William Hand.

[@mhub3576]

At 20:00 what he says about it being sad that so few people get to experience sailing even once in their life is true. And then about how people onshore look at the sailboat and wish they were doing it is what I've always kind of thought. Probably because if I were walking or driving by I'd fixate on the sailboat and want to be there too, so assume others feel the same. 🤷🏻

[@hoffyboy]

Love the videos, the music here is great too. Can you tell me what these tracks are? The paino

[@YachtHunters]

I think the piano tracks are Rickard From, a creative Swede… with a great touch! Thanks

[@WallStreetMinute]

Just amazing

[@darleneshedden4288]

I agree with everything Walter said and got a education from the time I tuned in to you ended the show I felt like I was there too I'm in the ballpark age of Walter and my Middle name is Walter so maybe I'm his lost cousin love that boat I'm a traditional type keep up the great Vids

[@maritimetees2315]

Walter cracks me up. I can totally relate to the teenagers. My boys were exactly the same.

[@davecoleman6855]

Seal Harbor, MDI Maine is my favorite.

[@YachtHunters]

Ohhhh that’s a good one! Somes Sound ain’t too shabby either… just watch out for the fog! 😄

[@davecoleman6855]

@@YachtHunters Yup I'm my teenage years I was out with my family south of Sutton Island on our Rhodes 19. A whale started surfacing within 20 feet of the boat. We were so amazed and watching and when we looked around we were in a dense fog bank. Fortunately my old school navigation skills kicked in with maps, compass and parallel rules and we made it into harbor without issue. The local lobster fisherman was very complimentary.

[@YachtHunters]

@davecoleman6855 I have a similar story in casco bay where we got distracted for a few minutes and kindly lobsterman ended up guiding me away from the rocks on my friends families Pearson 35… and by guided, I mean saved my skin!! Great memories!!

[@martinmccardell6499]

Good stuff and so spot on. I do the cookie thing too with cold milk after every passage.😀

[@YachtHunters]

Gotta have milk!! Or a White Russian at the very least! 👍👍 😂

[@MiniOpti]

Walter what a beautiful sloop. My brother showed me a picture saying that he thought she may have been a cat at some time but I don't think so. We have owned many cats over the years and lived on Long Island growing up sailing the Great South Bay from a Beetle cat to a 37 ft cat daysailer, Crosby, C.C. Hanly, Fenwick WIlliams to name a few. My brother is just about to launch a totally restored (over the last 20 years) 36ft. Alden centerboard sloop named the elliotwite. It has been a total restoration, she is amazing his skills are outstanding. By the way 13k for your sloop is also amazing. I do not know what condition she was in when you purchased her but she looks wonderful. My only comment on your sailing is that you never released the leward backstay (I just had to say that) I use to race a Narrasketuck with backstays and if you didn;t release the backstay you were in alot of trouble :) Just goes to show you how much the world has changed in my opinion. It is a rare breed of person who can appreciate a boat like this. I am on the west coast now in oregon wishing I was in your backyard because you are right the sailing there is the BEST in the world. I have my eye's on a 30ft 1952 Tahiti ketch and your video is just making me want it more and more. I would keep it in Olympia, WA and sail the water from there to Port Townsend and beyond. Sorry I am long winded but you made my day with this video. I am going to catch up on all your videos. Merry Christmas

[@glenscannell1215]

Come to key west and sail on S/V Serenity. I met Walter while I was a mate on Hindu. You are welcome also randy. A camera guy of course. Serenity is a 60 ft Morgan modern schooner

[@geoffreygenther7131]

Enjoy the conversation, but how about trim the main sail and release the one back stay. Main shape is really bad for a sailing video. Hope to see more from you. I watched all the videos with Captain Q. Hope he is well.

[@ximono]

Who cares, he's having fun!

[@stevenwarner7348]

Walter has got to get that staysail on. I need to see both fore sails on this boat. Just saying. One for the Springtime. Come on now Walter. ～✨🌸‼️👍‼️🌸✨ ～

[@johnnylightning1491]

Ya know it's funny how Walter was saying he's happiest when his you-know-what is close to the water. The only boat I have is a 14" jon boat I fish out of and I don't know how many people I've told if I can't sit a boat and touch the water it's no good to me. I guess I'm in good company. Keep the good stuff coming Randall, and If I ever get to come sailing with you I'll supply my blue-ribbon-winning chocolate chip cookies.

[@YachtHunters]

Hope you saw your shout out in the episode JL! I’ll hold you to that cookie offer 👍👍

[@johnnylightning1491]

@@YachtHunters Feel free to hold me to the cookie offer and yes I did see the shout out.

[@bod3102]

Life is easy when you find it.

[@michaeloliver1038]

In fact I think Walter just named the spin off series for you: “Going to boatyards looking at boats” 🙂

[@joelaronstein1456]

I enjoy walters straight talk. I wish you had let the Leeward running backstay out!

[@seamuswarren]

It’s a meditation.

[@kevingardner1658]

superlative mate

[@Truth_Bringerxx]

how old is walter?

[@everettrowingnightcrew690]

Clearly he’s never been to Puget Sound. 😊

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Pepperage Farm Nantucket cookies. Every trip. Or a Falby-teer. One roasted marshmallow between two tates cookies.......

[@YachtHunters]

Solid sweets menu in your boat!! 👍👍

[@glencrandall7051]

I know exactly what Walter is talking about. I used to have a nice 13ft'er. I called her my "Tell the world to go to hell boat". No matter what was going on in my life, I would take her out for a few hours and think of nothing else but the boat. No place particular to go to and no schedule for getting there.🙂🙂

[@saltywrath8903]

I miss Captain Q and the regular videos every Thursday.

[@Rainmaker60LM]

just saw something about Hindu being restored

[@YachtHunters]

I think it’s well underway up in Brooklin, Maine… she’s in some good hands! Hope to see her splash soon! 👍👍

[@derekschick4880]

Sounds a bit like my teenage girls… glad to hear sailing sticks with them!

[@irminabrinkmann780]

❤👍

[@joeldelamirande5792]

Is normal his main sail so loose

[@ThaiLifeAmerican]

So is the reason we never got a personalized message from Captain q about him no longer being on the channel because Randy owns the channel and Captain q and him had a disagreement about its profits?

[@BEACHYz]

Love this Guy. He said he was Irish but I'd bet, he's a NY Jew like me. It's straight up Jewish humor

[@Thagomizer-U235]

Can you have an episode of taking whiney complainers on a sail. That sounds entertaining. Making them hand pump the bilge, soggy pbj on wonder bread sandwiches, signal a big boat to speed by when they're in the head. Don't warn them when coming about. Afternoon storms. Secretly chum for sharks.

[@FixNewsPlease]

Someone clearly missed some drugs.

[@danpease8395]

For crying out loud, peak up that mainsail, you are embarrassing all sailors!

[@YachtHunters]

😂

[@MrBertHeylen]

What this man talks nonsense borders on madness. In any case, he is no "legend" when it comes to designing boats. And then his views on sailing areas. Time for the retirement home.

[@c-yabugginout7573]

Maybe not your cuppa tea but I like him and I love knowing there are many tea places