Dinghy Cruising, 9 Boats, great fun...try it!

[@macfarlanenz1]

The boat intro was good. Great video

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dave, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@craiganderson8232]

I loved this thankyou, it's day's like this, that gets folks addicted to what you do.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Mate

[@javierserra6574]

4:13 que genial !!!!!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Javier, nos divertimos mucho y acabo de regresar allí con 9 barcos. Esté atento a ese video en una semana más o menos. Saludos, Paul.

[@javierserra6574]

@@SailingKateLouise siempre sigo el canal, navego tambien y hacemos lo mismos en Uruguay navegamos. Tengo un 16 pies de nombre "Safur". Me encanto el sistema del timon en el 4:13 del video. Muchas gracias y esperamos nuevas aventuras. Saludos

[@thomasbuzzi3234]

I bookmarked this video. It does encapsulate the essence of "dinghy cruising". I have viewed others of your filming accomplishments and I thank you for your efforts. Being a "camera bug" for many years I was the "trip photographer" and sometimes felt that I would have to wait until the films were developed ( it was a while ago) to see where I had been and what I had done since most of my days were either planning "photo shoots" or actually doing them. I , optimistically, think I am almost done completing a Saturday Night Special, a "dinghy designed" by John Welford, a New Zealander. I was "blessed" with this project when a dear friend gave me the partially completed boat as a gesture of good will after I had helped him convert a chicken coop into a commercial embroidery shop for his wife. Your efforts shown here serve to keep me enthused with my boat construction. Having back-packed all over the United States decades ago I now plan to see my country from the rail of a small boat. Fortunately there are quite a few other "old men" sailing about in tiny boats so the companionship is just an oar dip or mainsheet haul away.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Thomas, is the Welsford boat a Navigator, Pathfinder? we have a few in a our group nice boats. Send me a photo to [e-mail] and I'll put it in a video. I've been sent many boats from the states. I hope you get on the water soon, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@geneberry7114]

Hi Thomas, I have an SNS and they are a lot of fun and fast ride in anything over 10mph wind speed.

[@jamessandman3708]

28:45 "I think the rain is easing..." and right into the perfect music to accompany the beautiful photography! I thought you were just a gentleman with a little sailboat but no, you are a legendary film producer, mood setter and epic sailor! Thanks for taking me along!! ........................................

[@SailingKateLouise]

James what can I say but thank you. It's good to know all my efforts don't go to waste.....a little secret (I spent my whole career as a TV editor) but don't tell anyone, cheers Paul

[@garymalm]

I am totally relaxed now, Paul. Thank you

[@SailingKateLouise]

You can't beat sailing therapy, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@ames477]

I'll add my kudos for another wonderful video. The videography could hardly be better. I couldn't look away long enough to multi-task on my phone while watching. Keep up the great work!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Ames, cheers Paul

[@markas9900]

Light airs in my wayfarer can be so peaceful, great views with superb sailing...thanks 👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Mark, I agree....the gentle rippling of water, very peaceful. Wayfarers are obviously very popular for dinghy cruising in the U.K. but I haven't seen one here. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Love 💕 the graceful gliding n dancing of the boats sailing by you Paul. Papa J

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Papa J

[@stevelawrie9115]

Some really pretty boats :)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Steve, cheers Paul

[@robmarykunzig5533]

With your new video was awaiting me this morning, it is a great morning coffee with you and your skipper friends. As always, lovely camra work; sailing scenes, waters edge reflections, etc. -- Lovely! thanks Paul!! -R

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Rob....I'm here to please, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Love 💕 to see the boats slowly gently crossing path or pacing along side one another . Enjoyed your gentle add ins of close up of trees,water n so on. Fair winds mate. Papa J

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Paul

[@andybullock6848]

The calm conditions compensated by providing the material for some exquisite photography. It was great to see some of my compatriots from up north with their boats, all looking wonderful on film.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Andy , we had a great time. I will have to find the time to come up north, cheers Paul

[@stevec-b6214]

couldnt agree more, from another (Steve) Bullock

[@paulwright-mm6sj]

Beautifully shot Paul. Stunning scenery and a fantastic group of boats and owners. All the best,

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Paul and thanks for leaving a comment, if you haven't already, check out some of my others videos on the playlist. cheers Paul

[@cherylkelly6546]

Loved the video and your skill in compiling it as always Paul. Now as you’ve looked into the camera and mentioned my name, l have to say Smashed Sensations Green Pea and Broccoli has probably trumped deb potato with onion, but I’m glad you flirted with deb potato a couple of times. See you soon. Cheers Marshall

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Marshall, where do we take it from here? Comedy seems to be a winner, so keep working on that new material, cheers Paul

[@jcmackenzie6387]

awesome way to wake up and watch. thanks again

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it, has the snow cleared yet? thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@antoinemartinier4547]

Encore merci pour votre vidéo. Toujours superbe.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Merci mon ami, notre petit bateau naviguant n'est pas aussi grand qu'en France ou au Royaume-Uni mais nous espérons grandir. Merci d'avoir regardé, bravo Paul

[@timequest9802]

Great Video! Do you worry about Venomous Snakes where you camp or getting in your boat? Around here we have lots of Water Moccasins and Copperheads. The Moccasins are very aggressive and will stand their ground. Not a snake to mess around with.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, no even though we have quite a few venomous snakes I've only seen 1 red belly blacksnake while camping, if you make enough noise they slither away. However Eastern Brown snakes are very aggressive always give a wide berth. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@DikiiM]

Отлично проводите время!)))

[@SailingKateLouise]

Спасибо за просмотр, ура Павел

[@DikiiM]

@@SailingKateLouise My name is Mikhail. I'm from Russia. I live in Nizhny Novgorod on the Volga River. I also like to build boats and relax on them. Now I want to start building a Navigator. How do I contact the author?

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@DikiiM try here duckworks.com/john-welsford/

[@victorfebo2968]

Loved it! Cheers from Puerto Rico! :) I envy you all, in a good way! :)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Victor, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@indulgant]

You weren't completely alone. There was more than one houseboat on the lakes. A bunch of students paddled through your fleet and camped next to you at Johnsons before heading up into the Mayall lake.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes I know but I had to lose to shorten as the video was getting a bit long, anyway thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@michaelpaul1397]

Beautiful film. Thank you!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@robanderson9272]

Great video, a delight to watch. Thank you

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Paul

[@55longboarder]

Great video as always. Thank you!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate , thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks again, cheers Paul

[@rossbarnett3759]

That was a good effort. Nicely made. And with the others, it made it even better. It must be hard when people just want to relax and the camera is rolling knowingly.

[@SailingKateLouise]

No one including myself likes a camera in their face, but to be honest sailors like to share their passion and often the boats they have spent years building. We hope to get more joining this group of friendly wonderful people, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@SCCFORUM]

Beautifully shot Paul. Stunning scenery and a fantastic group of boats and owners. All the best, Paul.👍🏻⛵️

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks my friend...we had a great time, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@daleskidmore1685]

There were some nice boats out there with you, Paul. Katie still wins the beauty contest though, or at least a close second to the surroundings.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, There is a new Stornaway 18 on the table...20 ft instead of 18, retractable electric outboard pod, modified skeg keel and more ballast, slightly higher freeboard and self draining cockpit. Derek the designer says it will have a huge performance increase as this current design is nearly 30 years old, can't wait to see one, cheers Paul

[@slowhand9mm]

Greetings from Lake Champlain Vermont USA. Our sailing season is just about to start. My Rhodes 19 is all prepped and ready to go. A big thank you for sustaining me through our long winter. Your video quality and editing are superb. Small boats on a beautiful lake are a great way to go. No drama here (well, fore the most part). Anyways, always looking forward to your next video.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Peter, as you know sailing is good for the soul. I remember my favourite film as a kid was White Christmas with Bing Crosby and that was set in Vermont... a beautiful part of the states....one day I'll get there, cheers Paul

[@sharonbraselton3135]

MacGregor 19 fotter best 40 hp. 25 oh

[@christophermciver9494]

Enjoy these videos very much!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Chris, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@andypandy955]

Lovely video Thanks Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it James and I hope you enjoy my other adventures, just click on the playlist, cheers Paul

[@andypandy955]

@@SailingKateLouise I think I have watched them all now. They start building my boat in a few weeks and I have had an invite to join the La Rochelle dinghy club who do the same just sail for the love of it.

[@joyliansailing8096]

Another fab video. Beautiful boats and location. I like the idea of the gaff-rigged Hartley.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Terry, yep we had a great time even though the wind was pretty light. I originally was looking for a gaff rigged Hartley and they are rare, so I was also pleased to see one. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@davelawrence6777]

Can't add much to the other comments Paul other than to say thank you again for another beautiful time on the water I know that every where in the world has interesting topography but your is done of the most interesting I've seen and yes Kate Louise is still the prettiest of all your mates boats not to take away anything from them

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dave for those kind words, it's just great fun to sail in a group with other like- minded people and not have to race. Cheers Paul

[@damoog5985]

Lovely. I did spot the rolling tin in the galley box - you have it on film committing its vile crime. Thanks for sharing.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Mate as you know, tapping,rattling and banging shrouds etc can be very annoying, but I didn't think I'd have to tie down a tin of tuna!!! thanks for watching , cheers Paul

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

Oh those shots at 7:04 and 11:44!!! I can’t tell you how much I relax when I watch these stories, you are an inspiration. Wonderful to watch as the rain pours down in Hobart!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Holly and boys. 7.04 was a Cygnet 20 and 11.44 was a Welsford Navigator. We didn't have much wind but the sun did shine. Looking forward to more Piccolo videos, cheers Paul

[@cousinjack2841]

Smashing upload as usual thanks Paul. I love it when you get the opportunity to give us a 'nose' around other peoples boats and their set up; very interesting. Some beautiful boats on this trip; they are all lovely, but my heart belongs to Kate Louise...Looking forward to the next one. All the best.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, yep Kate Louise has my heart as well but also because she's named after my daughters. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@t555p]

Hi Paul from Michigan. Great video! Beautiful boats, scenery, wonderful weather…. And good friends. I sail my Com-Pac Eclipse on Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. Hopefully getting it back in the marina this week. Take care and enjoy. Tom

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Tom for watching, share some video of your adventures, I love to see overseas locations, cheers Paul

[@richardjoy5060]

Thanks Paul, what a great video/adventure. Really good to see the enlarged fleet and different boats (and Owners). 👏👏👏👏well done.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Richard, more and more people are coming along which is great, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it!, cheers Paul

[@JoseGarcia-wg7zu]

Excelente edición!.Que lugares muestras!Gracias!,

[@SailingKateLouise]

Gracias Jose, estos lagos están a 3 horas al norte de Sydney y de todo el Parque Nacional... perfectos para navegar y acampar, gracias por verlos, saludos Paul

[@craigjeffs6733]

So enjoyable and relaxing Paul. I’ve just been made redundant after 31 years so better chance of seeing you out midweek now.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that Craig, I only retired a few months ago so yep might see you on the water....where do you sail? cheers Paul

[@craigjeffs6733]

@@SailingKateLouise I’m on Pittwater so usually between RPAYC, Cottage Pt and down to middle harbour.

[@galerae947]

Greetings, Paul, from Clear Lake, California. Thank you for the great videography. We suffer from very light breezes all summer, so I am thinking of adding a mizzen to my 16ft daysailer. You and Kate Louise have inspired me to improve my sailing possibilities. Thanks for all you do for those of us who so enjoy your videos.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Gale, a mizzen gives you another sail option when reducing sail or reefing, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@Helliconia54]

beautiful video. Made me smile when i saw the ts16'S. I own and sail a TS16.myself. Gotta love Aldi for their nesting pots and kettle. Worth their weight in gold.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi John, the blue Hartley was built by Ollie in a month!! mind you he's built 3 other boats so he knew what he was doing. The other Hartley was gaff rigged and the only one I've seen. Aldi has not only good wine but chocolate as well!!, cheers Paul

[@stephenbrown1689]

Another great video Paul with a varied selection of boats and looks to have been a great time had by all. Fantastic cheers Steve

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Steve, we didn't get a lot of wind but just enough. It was a shame you couldn't make it, but catch up soon, cheers Paul

[@robstevens5503]

Another great video. Your RAIDs keep getting bigger. Soon you won't all fit at Myall lakes! I had similar light conditions on my day sail on Botany Bay on Tuesday, I will try to upload some video soon.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Rob, well the next Raid to Myall lakes is May 20 and I think there are 11 boats going ....you should come, cheers Paul

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Another Sunmaid20 👍 but that Cygnet20 is a nice boat 👌

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes they are very nice but not cheap, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@RobertSmith-jl4yw]

I seriously thought about buying a Cygnet 20 - very nice boat - but have bought a Sunmaid 20. These are also a very nice boat, and for 50 grand less, I can live with the cruder cabin interior finish. I sail in South Australia. do you have a TY channel?

[@RobertSmith-jl4yw]

PS.Yes, you do have a channel.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

@@RobertSmith-jl4yw I have a Sunmaid20 sailing channel

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

Another great video. The wind may have been light but it made for some beautiful boating photography Paul. Thanks for making this, cheered me right up!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Josh , sorry you couldn't make it. One of the comments said "where's Josh...? catch up soon , cheers Paul

[@petewitt2867]

I miss my Hartley!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Pete, the Gaff rigged Hartley was also interesting, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@marto2200]

Thanks Paul that was fantastic. Subscribed and looking forward for more of the same. Cheers mate I have a Jarcat 5 MK11. Doing a refurb. on it at the moment and this has inspired me to push on. Wish this consistent rain on the north coast NSW would go away 👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Me too, thanks for watching , cheers Paul

[@thomastolson6713]

One of the most beautiful and relaxing videos i have ever been able to watch. If you were to play more music over your voice you would be able to sell a lot to people who can not relax.I have a 40 ft Van Der Stadt anchored at deception bay and there is plenty of wind. Tony

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Tony....that's a good idea, I might give it a go, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes power iarts rule sale biat

[@RC-bl2pm]

Great raid! Wonderful selection of dinghies...as I decide which one to build next it would help me decide...which ones are faster? The ongoing review of various instant mashed potato products is becoming quite a thing, you might consider a spin-off channel...all spuds all the time.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate very funny, I still haven't received anything from continental! The Hartley's are very fast but I like the lines of the Navigator and the Ross Lillistone Periwinkle is also very fast but I think too narrow if you wanted to sleep aboard. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@andreafluffkitten]

Loving the video of the Hartleys, a TS16 was where my sailing started. Maybe one day I'll build the TS18 from the plans I bought. :)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Go on do it....thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@sharonbraselton3135]

J24

[@sterlingbrown8036]

Don't think my former comment was posted. Am wondering who manufactures the rudder/outboard linkage shown on the Cygnet 20.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Sterling, I think it was by the builders but you could check with them ,Blue water cruising yachts at Lake Macquarie, cheers Paul

[@Acrostef]

Hello Paul, Greetings from Europe (Belgium), love your videos, also those of Roger Barnes 🙂. I've an 5m open daysailer but I don't see me camping on it. For the night I prefer a good dry berth. The Cygnet 20 intrigues me, love the lines of that boat. I would like to exchange thoughts with an owner, hear about his experiences. Do you you have contact information for me of Daryl (Cygnet 20 - Chere Mia)? Thanks & best regards, Stefan.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Stefan, yes Cygnet 20's are nice but pricey for a trailer sailer.Send me you contact info to [e-mail] and I will pass it onto Darryl, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Buy j88 29.5 fot solar eltic

[@superwag634]

Where are you? (for those viewers who are not familiar with every waterway in Australia)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi sorry Super Wag. Myall lakes is about 3 hrs north of Sydney 230 kms and all national park. You can also get there by river from Hawkesnest about 6km or also by river from Bulahdelah about 13 km. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@lordhriley]

Why don't you all use the fire to cook

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Harry, I could have done but I use my galley box on the boat, it saves having to bring all my pots and pans ashore. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@sailingseriously2035]

Great episode Paul…No Josh ?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi ,no it was weekdays so Josh was working but I think he's going on the next one to Myall Lakes in a couple of weeks, cheers Paul

[@liamstone3437]

So I am guessing you are vegetarian? If so you are the first likable veggie I have ever known. Thanks for broadening my horizons.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well what can I say Liam...I was advised to give up meat and dairy and don't really miss either and maybe helping to save the planet in a small way . Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@liamstone3437]

@@SailingKateLouise Just keep living my dream until I can. Fair winds.

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@liamstone3437 Thanks Liam

[@skaraborgcraft]

Because algos.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

stunning boats all of them cygnet was well thought out ,glad you captured them all under sail quality camera work ,shame the weather was god awful a 10 knt wind all-day long would have been fun could ve got a race going those 16 footers would ,ve licked yous 👅😂😂😂

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, yep up at Myall Lakes it's either light winds or 20 knots being so close to the ocean. But we had fun and that's what it's all about, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@symbolsandsystems]

Junk rigged Dindhys?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi I have seen a Junk rigged Hartley on youtube and there are quite a few cat rigged dinghies in the U.S. but I haven't seen many here. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@symbolsandsystems]

Junk rigged dinghy

[@SailingKateLouise]

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