Capri 14.2 Single Handed Sailing - Seattle, Wa

I tool around in my Capri 14.2 in Salmon Bay in Seattle, WA. Fantastic winds this April day. I ran down to the bridge then beat back up to the locks all in about 45 minutes. Today I think I was running at around 3-4 kts, and hitting a top speed right around 6kts when on a beam reach or heading up. The wind in Salmon Bay can be variable and hard to read sometimes, and I often have to search for the right close-hauled angle. Right around 9 minutes I just about dump it. I think I misjudged the wind angle before the tack.
I'm still not super smooth with tacks single-handed, but I was getting the hang of it by the end, and caught a luck tack that took me all the way up the end of the canal the last several hundred yards. I tend to be more conservative with keeping the boat upright, so I'm often bubbling wind out of the main while keeping the jib sheeted in winds like these. There's nothing like hitting that balance hanging out over the edge with everything sheeted in.
I don't get many days like this, so I thought I'd throw it on here.

[@brookbyerley1298]

Great video, hopefully you’ll post more. I have a 14.2 waiting to be refinished and your video gives me inspiration. Not many videos of someone sailing this beautiful boat solo. Keep it up.

[@bandrewm]

@@brookbyerley1298 thank you! It's a very fun and lively little boat.

[@paulmccullar1938]

Thanks for the sail! It brought back good memories. Back in the late 80’s the xwife and I sailed our 14.2 at Canyon Lake in Central TX. (when it had water) Many nice days on that boat sailing from one end of the lake to another. Had to sell it when we moved, it was a faithful day sailor. Cheers.

[@SQLTalk]

Oh my...this brings peace to my soul. Thank you for making this. I really regret not pickup up a 14.2 in Southern California a few years ago. I'm looking again. Don't think a bigger boat is any more fun.

[@itsjojo4]

Incredible video! Looking to buy a capri 14.2 for next year. Not many good videos out there on this wonderful little boat. I really love how you captured this boat at it's best. Great lighting, wonderful location and a talented sailor! You have an amazing camera for these shots - I know, but you put a lot of work into the type of shots and editing a full video. Just loved the ending in the calm water all the way pack to the dock. May I ask what camera are you using? Seems like maybe one of thise 360 cameras which I know nothing about. Love - love this video! Thank you.

[@bandrewm]

@@itsjojo4 thank you very much! You're right, it's a 360 camera that I mount in the back of the boat. It takes a lot of the work out of shooting, since you can reframe your shots when you edit.

[@timmit3579]

Loosen your jibsail a little bit... The air flow from your jibsail interferes with the curvature of your mainsail when you have your jibsail cleated too tight...

[@gilph3]

Awesome vid. I got one recently and have taken it out single handed for a couple of times now, in hopes of learning to sail. I think I’m getting the hang of the main, but definitely haven’t gotten the guts up to start using the jib

[@MrJosephMullett]

Yo! Great video. Solid work going solo. Was wondering three things… 1) tiller extension (make model), 2)swivel base cleat for main sheet, 3) which electric motor you went with? Thanks in advance!

[@bandrewm]

@@MrJosephMullett thank you! For the tiller extension is actually an old hiking pole I converted for the job. I bought a little stainless pivoting hinge from Duck Works and drilled a hole in the pole. Works great, has the ability to extend a bit, and didn't cost a fortune! The main sheet cleat is native to the boat. I think it's a harken, but I'm not sure. I think you can still buy the whole assembly from Catalina Direct. As for the motor, I went with a little 55lb thrust Newport trolling motor. No problems so far almost 2 years on, although it's not fast. Maybe tops 3.5kts with just me onboard.

[@MrJosephMullett]

@@bandrewm Thank you very much for the insight. Currently rocking the converted trekking pole myself. What an improvement from further aft. TY for the thrust numbers. Was originally looking at a 30lb troller. Maybe the 55 is the way to go...

[@bandrewm]

@@MrJosephMullett it could be. I originally bought a 30lb, but it felt so slow that when I got a chance at a deal for the 55 I took it. At max power I might get +.5 kts with the 55 vs the 30, which was a little disappointing. Plus, the 30 draws 30 amps at full, while the 55 draws 50. So for a 100 amp/hr battery I can get at least a full hour more of go using the 30. It all depends on budget and what you need it for.