Dinghy Cruising after the floods

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

Oh wow, what a fantastic video - we watched as a bed time story as we usually do when there’s a new Kate Louise story up! Tomorrows’ task is to make a bean chilli to dehydrate. And then… suddenly our little channel gets a mention from the Aussie master of dinghy cruising videos!!!!! WOAH! Children suddenly jumping on beds and whooping! Thank you so much, dear sir. We so hope to sail with you one day.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Sorry about the whooping!....Holly and thanks for your videos, Cheers Paul

[@destrollip506]

Thanks for the video, I’m down on Hamford Water, Essex as we’re having great weather this weekend. Your Deb potato made me laugh, sounded like you were saying dead potato.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Des ,yes I thought it was called 'dead potato' until Marshal showed me the packet. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@khiemtran6272]

Great video! I especially liked the morning shots!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Khiem

[@robmarykunzig5533]

Paul, well done. On second view (at the end) I noticed how you "softened" your jibe with catching the sheet assm as it raced across the horse - as well as being the stop for your missen boom - one with your craft you are! thanks again for your world view being available up here, appreciate you work/play. R

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Rob, thanks for watching. Yes I'm a bit wary of sudden jibes. Early on my mizzen boom split at the gooseneck with an unexpected jibe and I had to strengthen with fibreglass. Thanks agin for watching , Cheers Paul

[@Silent_Joy]

I have to tell you Paul, your videos are so lovely and peaceful. I think, I also want to downsize boats, as I end up sailing mostly solo. I also love to get into small creek and such. Love nature. The section on food dehydrator was also very interesting. Thanks

[@SailingKateLouise]

You will save money and have just as much fun, the dehydrator is a great idea if you don't have a solar fridge, cheers Paul

[@AntimatePcCustom]

My biggest life crisis happened about a year ago. And i have been building my life back from nothing past year. And im finally in a reach of making my own pram dinghy next summer. Called Hjerting Pram 19 foot. A danish build kit. And wish to have it as a vacation home here in the north to get out and sail, fishing and enjoying life again. So this is a great little gem of a channel. Thanks! 🤗

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching, I will do a little research on the Hjerting pram and see what you are building, take some photos when you build and post them. Thanks again ,Cheers Paul

[@cyrillaalmeida8889]

Great video. Love the misty morning scenes.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Cyrilla, it's so magical first thing in the morning with all the birds and the calm, Cheers Paul

[@sailingelleray]

Paul you'll love St Georges Basin. We used to sail our trailer sailer there before we sold it. I found that Basin View was the best boat ramp with heaps of parking and a decent setup area. There are also clean facilities, a boat wash down bay and a good general store nearby. I look forward to seeing the videos when you get down there. All the best from Tony at Sailing Elleray!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for the info Tony I'm looking forward to it and thanks for watching, CheersPaul

[@stephenbrown1689]

Great video Paul the scenery is amazing and I'm glad you enjoyed the deb with onion. It is a winner. Thank you for dehydration info. Cheers Steve

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Steve.....I owe it all to Marshall....and it was really good, safe travels, Cheers Paul

[@RC-bl2pm]

I didnt expect that tutorial on the dehydrated meals, that was really interesting.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, a few people asked how to I eat with no fridge if I go away for 4/5 days.....but I'm thinking of a small 25l fridge that I can run off solar to keep a few important things chilled...beer! thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@garymalm]

So, instead of looking around and saying, "This is so beautiful. You can say , "This is just so Deb." LIke , "Well, it's a Deb night, Winds died down, Deb." Thanks for taking us along, Paul. Gary in Japan.

[@SailingKateLouise]

deb for watching, CheersPaul

[@pierschatterton2659]

Thanks Paul, great to see you got out into the porridge! BTW after many a lost hat I have about 35cm of line (about 2mm) on the back and then either a small safety pin to attach that to the back of my collar, or tie a figure of eight and feed that through the top button hole of my shirt and that has prevented any (recent) hat lose - and it is always a horror to see that favorite hat sinking without trace! It also means that I don't have to have the hat on Jubilee Clip setting ultra tight - stopping blood flow to my head!! All the best - Piers

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Piers, I know what you mean. A hat that's too tight gives me a headache after a while as well. I'm still looking for the right hat, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks for the how to on dehydrating food Paul,great movie as always

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Bruce, looking forward to seeing your adventure, cheers Paul

[@stanp6126]

Thanks for great video Paul !

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Stan, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@buynsell365]

This is an absolutely GORGIOUS location you are sailing in. Where I live we do not have rocks............so of course I love the rocks there...........and I really like your setup...........the boat is not to big and not to small.......and easy to setup. Keep up the great videos.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you for watching. I have just got back from sailing a tall ship called Duyfken from Sydney to Hobart and back for the Wooden boat festival....it took 4 weeks that's why I haven't posted any videos recently. If you want to see our adventure go to SAILING DUYFKEN ( but it will take me a couple of weeks to put it together)and I can't wait to get Kate Louise back on the water soon. Thanks again, cheers Paul

[@craigjeffs6733]

Always love a new episode Paul. Nursing a monster hangover, so I’m gunna sit back and enjoy (quietly).

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well get some wind in your face that's always a good cure or maybe some sea spray, thanks for watching Craig, Cheers Paul

[@mikeu5380]

Another superb time with Paul, sailing Kate-Louise. Looking forward to the next one, to help bring spring and sailing season to us sooner, here in northern Japan. Fair winds, and thanks so much!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Mike, thanks for watching again, Cheers Paul

[@petreamccarthy8635]

Thanks for the dehydrating info :)

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure, glad to help, Cheers Paul

[@sumobear2031]

Superb video as usual. Roll on your next one.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well hopefully the weather will improve and I can get out more often, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@cdennisb]

Great to see you out on the water again! That was a nice adventure, and you captured it well, along with some enjoyable sound mixing. Especially enjoyed your cinematography along Smiths Creek?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for those kind words and watching, hopefully the weather will improve soon, Cheers Paul

[@sailingpolly-adventuresona9709]

Great video loved the dehydrated food methods too

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Kevin. thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@davelawrence6777]

Thanks for posting Paul was beginning to get worried but an absolutely beautiful sail always pleased to see you mate have a fair wind at your back and good health

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dave, Cheers Paul

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

If you want to master Deb potato you first add the dry mix to a bowl with a good dollop of butter then slowly add boiling water until you have the right consistency and its done 👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well that was my first time.....next time I'll take some butter and make it Gourmet!...thanks for watching ,Cheers Paul

[@TrumpAndKamila]

The War is over, so definitely a large Dob of butter

[@markwalker7813]

I second this. Big gobs of REAL butter, none of that fake butter rubbish! And when at home I add more milk than water, and warm the milk first. Usually means you end up with ready to eat spud that doesn't need to be heated any further. And as you were doing, stir it with a fork. In fact, "stir" is the wrong word. You need to mash it from side to side in the bowl/pan. If you stir it, somehow it elongates the starch molecules and it goes 'stringy'. tastes the same, but the texture goes 'funny'. Ask me how I know!!! lol

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks will do and maybe cheese

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@TrumpAndKamila Roger that!

[@richardjoy5060]

Paul great to see you and Kate Louise back out on the water. The weather in Sydney for the last month has been crap!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Richard ,yes it's been very frustrating...but I think La Nina is waning and Autumn is beautiful on the water, Cheers Paul

[@andypandy955]

Beautiful video.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks James

[@clairebarzan3539]

LOVE the new intro section of the video!! So professional and up to date!! Great video as always Paul!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Claire, I really appreciate any feedback, Cheers Paul

[@rogerc4196]

A delight as always; thanks for sharing so many of the big and small moments.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Roger, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@phillipobrien7365]

Thanks for another great video Paul ! Good info on the dehydrator, Brenda is seriously looking into getting one now that she has had Gin and Tonic with dried citrus, oh and also for boat meals. I do prefer the plain Deb potato, but they are both great to take away, they last forever and weigh nothing, and taste good too ! We will have to get down that way and do some exploring in the future.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Phil, well I didn't know you could have dried citus with G & T, but a 7 tray dehydrator could make an awful lot and keep Brenda happy for months..... I hope to catch up with you soon, Cheers Paul

[@leemelbourne3297]

Brilliant video. The production quality is great and the style reminds me of those Leyland Bros shows I grew up with. I am looking forward to moving up that way and dinghy sailing around the same areas. Keep up the great work.

[@SailingKateLouise]

I must admit I also liked the Leyland Bros when I first arrived in Aus, there was nothing like it back then. Thanks for watching Lee, and get in touch when you get up here, Cheers Paul

[@leemelbourne3297]

@@SailingKateLouise Will do. Though I still have 7 years of kids schooling to work through before we would move. 🙂

[@stevec-b6214]

lovely cruise Paul. May i suggest a little milk in your beans while heating up, really gives them a tasty thicker sauce.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Steve I'l give it a go, cheers Paul

[@jeremypalmer2685]

Paul, I found your channel recently and have really been enjoying your videos. It has been great to see parts of Sydney and NSW that I know but haven’t seen from the water’s perspective. Learning to sail has always been a dream of mine that I never managed to realise, but your videos have shown me that it may well be possible for me to try a bit of dinghy cruising in the future. I look forward to watching your further adventures!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Jeremy....We are lucky in Sydney that there are many waterways within an easy drive. If you look at Raid Sydney on facebook there are often dinghys for sale posted, which makes the search a bit easier. Or if you have time to build there is also a wealth of experience there, just ask a question and there will always be an answer...many guys have built there own boats. Whatever you do don't give up and turn the dream into reality, you won't regret it, Cheers Paul

[@joyliansailing8096]

Another great video. Love your work. Hope to join you on StGeorge’s Basin. Cheers, Terry.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Terry, has the water gone down at your place yet? I think 11th April will be the go if not before, Cheers Paul

[@joyliansailing8096]

@@SailingKateLouise Hi Paul, sorry, can’t tell you as i haven’t been able to get down there as there are paying guests staying at the moment. Looking at the current bookings, I’ll try to get down there between 27th and 10th. Currently planning to be doing other things 11th through to after Easter. If house is not booked will probably head down for June long weekend and Viking festival.

[@surreyarborist]

That will be smash dehydrated spuds. We have now moved onto Idaho potatoes with cheese from the states as sold in Tesco's. Once again shared this vid.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Wow Idaho potatoes with Cheese, I'll keep an eye out for it, cheers Paul

[@stefanm67]

Yep.... 'for mash get Smash'..... dreadful stuff. 🤣🤣🤣

[@neilelliott6151]

Thank you for this latest video. You must be having our rain, I think your sun is here on the East Coast UK. Take care

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching Neil. Yes it'e been the heaviest rain in Sydney that I've seen in 40 years, but at least it's not bushfires, Cheers Paul

[@andybullock6848]

A lovely piece of film-making,

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Andy, glad to know it's all worth while, Cheers Paul

[@davidwilson9950]

Hello Paul love your video's awesome work and sailboat. I live in southern Sarnia Ontario Canada. I sail in lake Huron we are just about ready to sail for this season.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi David , thanks for watching. We have had a very wet summer in Sydney so I wasn't able to get on the water much. I watch a lot of 'canoeing in the Canadian wilderness' videos but can't find many on sailing. Get a go pro and post some videos ....go on you can do it, Cheers Paul

[@davidwilson9950]

@@SailingKateLouise i have the go pro and will be giving it a try. There is a lot of islands about 3 to 4 hr drive from me not sure on sail time

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@davidwilson9950 Great Dave, I will keep an eye out on youtube for you and also send me the link [e-mail] fair winds, cheers Paul

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Hi Paul, I have dehydrator for about 20 years but only did dry apricots to make then even more dry. But now have to try this new way of doing food to last longer. And way , your anchor looks like it could hold a 35 yacht. I just came back from doing a delivery of a big power boat from Pittwater to Perth and then another one from Perth to Port Lincoln. We would use at 9 knots about 20 lt per engine or when we did 19 knots we used around 120 lt per engine. I think it cost around $18,000 for fuel get to get to Perth. But I would rather sail .

[@SailingKateLouise]

Wow but I bet $18,000 is cheaper than shipping on a truck. My anchor is a 6kg, I had a 5kg but got badly dragged in 25 knots up at Myall Lakes(sandy bottom) so I bought a bigger one. Unfortunately it doesn't fit in the anchor locker,thanks for watching , Cheers Paul

[@jcmackenzie6387]

cannot wait fornthe water to melt here where im at! thanks for another great video!!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate for watching. The East coast of Australia has had major flooding for 3 weeks....never seen anything like it, climate change is here. Thanks again, Cheers Paul

[@hrmacdonald4471]

Love your video's Paul...looking forward to the next one!. *** I hate onions, so the Deb mashed potatoes with onions didn't appel to me...lol ...however, Deb mashed potatoes with dill sounds better.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Give it a go, someone also suggested Parmesan cheese,thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@damoog5985]

I forgot to say - thanks for another great vid!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Damo thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@andywetherall718]

Love your videos Paul ~ have you tried making your own Deb potatoes with onion with the dehydrator? Would love to see you try. The Hawkesbury River and adjoining waterways, with the sandstone and the eucalypts and the wildlife and the deep spiritual feeling - thank you for taking me there again Andy W from Lake Mac

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Andy, now that's a thought homemade Deb!!! No it would take too long. I'm lucky Cowan Creek is not far away but the sailing is not the best, Cheers Paul

[@acs108]

I love the slow motion shots! I'm getting out and about on the lower hawkesbury on my Pacific 27 and I'm thinking of making some fun short videos about it. I tried one so far and it's pretty bad haha. Might see you on the water at some point.

[@SailingKateLouise]

I'll keep an eye out for you, cheers Paul

[@frankraisin7675]

Hi Paul, I share your angst re tacking to windward - and I noticed in your earlier videos that you often lingered on your wake - which showed the typical slick of excessive leeway..... May I offer some thoughts? Lee helm is especially handicapping with low aspect keels. The rudder subtracts from the effectiveness of the after portion of the keel. I kept raking my own mast further and further aft until the boat looked like a Baltimore clipper! - but it helped! Raking the mast will also help free the jib leech. On your boat it is hard for you to see how the jib is setting - but you might try some tell tales further up the jib luff - at the top - so that you can avoid oversheetng the jib..... Tight and hooked jib leeches kill the jib's effectiveness - but they also back-wind the main - destroying it's power too..... it is a better fault to have excessive twist in the jib so that the slot is perfectly free and open. For a quick trial may I suggest you try going to windward without the jib at all (or with it part furled)? Sailing without the jib is a whole new ballgame - but you can release the mizzen sheet as you come head to wind and back the mizzen to help push the stern around. Sorry for the long Post but I hope you may find something helpful there..... Good sailing! Frank

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Frank for some really useful tips. I have raked the mast back a little as the lashings stretch a bit but I will try raking back a bit further. I did also have tell tales on the jib but they came off and I should replace them....my bad.Thanks for watching and your help,cheers Paul

[@frankraisin7675]

@@SailingKateLouise no worries Paul - good luck with it!

[@joma2261]

Hi Paul. What a nice/beautifull(!) way to pole out the main, please let me know if its your own idea? I have got a standing lug main and consider copying your arrangement. All the best from Denmark

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Joma, I have whisker poles for both the jib and the main but I normally only take the jib pole. This was the first time I have used it and yes it does make a difference, the designer Derek Ellard reckons between 1-2 knots when the lug sail is poled out. Which makes sense as without a boom it's hard to get the main to work efficiently when running. I hope this helps , thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@giauscaesar8047]

I love the mild weather of early autumn.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep it's the best time.....if it's not raining, Cheers Paul

[@giauscaesar8047]

@@SailingKateLouise Yeah, you be careful out there are a lot of logs & other debris in the river at the moment. Wooden boats are so beautiful btw.

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching again, Cheers Paul

[@robstevens5503]

Great video again. I have a dehydrator like that, but I have only used it for fruit and tomatoes so far. Maybe I should branch out a little.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Rob, yep it's a great way to have some meals stored away if you don't have a fridge on the boat. Thanks for watching , Cheers Paul

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Glad that you made it out of the rain. I guess it was more water than you needed?

[@SailingKateLouise]

It was a little wet and it's going to rain again for the next 5 days...... grrrrrr! Thanks for watching as always, Cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Love this Deb potato 🥔…. Got to cruise over to your vid n give the vid on your cooking box a look 👀 see. Papa J

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hope you enjoyed it cheers Paul

[@damoog5985]

As another Australianised pom, I feel compelled to inform you that you were probably remembering Smash. Remember the ads? For mash get smash. The robot aliens laughing that humans still peeled potatoes.

[@SailingKateLouise]

That's right it's all coming back to me now and the awful camping weather in Wales. But Smash did taste bland didn't it? Cheers Paul

[@robingraham6820]

Great video, We live off grid so depend on sun and wind for our power, how much power does your food dehydrator use and how long does it take to dry a typical batch. We do quite well power wise, but better to check it out before we buy something that will suck too much out of the battery bank. We have plenty for dish washer and clothes washer, but they are only on for an hour at most. Looking forward to your visit to Orkney😉

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Robin, it takes about 6-7 hours to dehydrate 7 meals. It's rated at 450 w 240v at 58degrees C. I'm not sure what that equates to in amp hours. Or how much sun you get in the Orkneys. It might use too much power if you are off grid. Thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@robingraham6820]

@@SailingKateLouise thanks for that Paul. I might take a closer look online. It might be that the 450 watts is on and off with a thermostat. My wife's electric iron is 2000w but it only draws that for about 5 seconds every minute. I do like the idea of drying food to preserve it.

[@nesleinf]

Great video as ever. I have a question: Is it casette tape/recording tape you have as windindicator on your sidestay? If it is I would recommend you replace it with yarn from real wool. There's a chance of loosing your strip now and then and there are plastic enough in our enviroment allreaddy now. Wool is a natural product and can return into the eco system without harm. Just a thought and I am not a fanatic. I have just found you recently and I love your videos. You are lucky to have a beautifull place on earth to sail and you do use the opportunities to the full extent. Greetings from Denmark and an old Carina 20 sailing yacht 🙂

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, I will replace with wool and thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@comboyneorchard8537]

Hi Paul Just discovered your videos and doing a bit of a binge. I'm interested in your cooking set up, did you make it? And could you give some details please. I'm just about to resurrect my Botteral 16 that I've neglected for a while, (non sailing wife). You have put the ginger in this old seafarer, love the videos.

[@comboyneorchard8537]

😃 Just found the description of your galley box. Brilliant

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Comboyne glad to see you like the videos and are getting back on the water. I looked at the Botteral 16 when I was boat searching, but couldn't find one. I have done a video on a galley box build here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqbXpmiebBlars Both Roger Barnes and Plymouthwelshboy have also built galley boxes on KZbin and Plymouthwelshboy also has a blog Called 'Arwen's Meanderings' with build details, I hope this helps. If you are somewhere near Sydney come and join us, CheersPaul

[@Ultramesh]

Great video. I was looking at dehydrators, and most seem to be for fruit and veg with grids. Do I just get silicone mats or use baking paper on the grids?

[@SailingKateLouise]

You can buy silicone mats but grease proof paper works just as well, thanks for watching Catalina, Cheers Paul

[@shanevillis4079]

Don't mind the Deb potato, normal and with onion. Nice and easy when you don't feel like cooking.

[@SailingKateLouise]

I have to admit I quite like it and great for camping. But it's hard finding the one with onions! Thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@marcns007]

Paul, how many cups is your coffee pot, and do drink full strength espresso in a mug? Buying son one for birthday 🎂

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi the mocca pot is for 2 cups= (mug), yes i drink it full strength with a little oat milk....it's strong!!!

[@oceankin1049]

I buy bulk dehydrated potato and dehydrate the onion at home. If you like mustard, add some mustard powder. Mmmm.

[@SailingKateLouise]

mmm.... in deed! sounds good, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@colrodrick8784]

Hey Paul, just a quick question on your dehydrated meals. Do you need to refrigerate the meals or are they okay room temperature? If ok out of the fridge any idea how long they might last? We have one of those dehydrators- from Aldi. Enjoy your videos. A bit like Roger Barnes without his school boy French lol

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Col, I've always kept them in the freezer because that's what they did in a video I saw. There are many dehydrating videos on KZbin. I think they would keep just as well at room temperature as that is what 'Preppers' do in the States. The preppers reckon they can last 5 years.... Vacuum sealed is best. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@jordanhamilton2462]

Haha it’s funny what the other half notices and no one else does

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep....thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@petrussimonis9611]

how long is it & do you some plans?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@petrussimonis9611]

@@SailingKateLouise how long is your boat & do you a plan for it