Dinghy Cruising at it's best

[@RC-bl2pm]

I live in BC Canada.. built a goat island skiff last year and learned to sail it over the summer. This year I look forward to more sailing and to start cruising/camping it. It's such a treat to watch your channel especially with the seasonal differences between the two places. Right now all the lakes here are frozen solid enough for a car to drive on and people are fishing through holes in the ice and skating. The temp rarely gets above 0 C. It provides a real lift to see you having fun and enjoying that park while we are locked into some short cold days. Soon our seasons will change and it'll be our turn to catch some wind in the cloth, until then you help to keep the flame alive! Really enjoy your channel, thanks for posting.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching. I have seen many cabin building and outdoor videos on Canada, it's a beautiful country. My wife doesn't like the high humidity we get in Sydney in summer and the cold appeals to her but maybe not that cold!!! Do you get bears??? and Mozzies in summer. I have always loved the lakes surrounded by pine forests. Please post some videos of your camping adventures in the skiff, cheers Paul

[@RC-bl2pm]

@@SailingKateLouise Everyone outside Canada asks about bears but they never worry about the real dangers...hypothermia! I love all the great dinghy channels like Roger Barnes and the Video Rambler...and yourself. I think I might make a few videos more than any other reason to contribute to the community of builders and sailors of small boats. This sort of inspiration is what propelled me to actually pull the trigger. The project was never in danger of failing from not being able to finish the project or figure out how to sail...the greatest danger was at the inception when I wasn't sure it was doable. The videos and posts I came across made me confident to try. The video that really threw me over the edge was this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaGUnqeVoqx5nZo Thanks again for your great posts.

[@garybutler-fm9gu]

Watched lots of your videos during our very wet and windy winter here in North Wales. its great to see you guys enjoying the sun and having a good time in some lovely boats. Gary Butler in Conwy.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Gary for watching,check out the other videos on the playlist.cheers Paul

[@chrismillison9137]

What a lovely day you had there. Lake sailing is so awesome, new to me next year (2024). I have dealt with barnacles for a for 70 some years now. I should have my Atkin Sharpshooter restored "Take Me Away" back in the water in a high mountain lake close by, Baker Lake in Washington State. San Juan Islands too. Thanks so much for your wonderful demeanor and boat to match. Fair winds, Chris

[@SailingKateLouise]

Great Chris thanks for watching and don't forget to send me some photos when your sailing, cheers Paul

[@petertheunissen2760]

All round great production, thank you so much for sharing! South Africa

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Peter, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@davelawrence6777]

That is an absolutely gorgeous classic boat you have that you obviously keep in Bristol condition I can never get enough of looking at her lines good sailing mate

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate I sometimes wonder if people get bored seeing the same thing, so it's good to get some feedback, Cheers Paul

[@cdennisb]

Beautiful three days of sailing! Nice mix of chop and a little calm. Always a pleasure being along for the ride!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for your continued support Cheers Paul

[@philiporourke7896]

Another great vid, I like how you keep the weather real and tell it like it is. Thanx.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Philip, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@DavideoSolar]

Great video nicely done and an interesting group of boats. Thanks again.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks again for watching,Cheers Paul

[@phillipobrien7365]

Hi Paul, Good to catch up with you again, and to meet Steve. You didn`t miss much by heading home on Wednesday, Thursday started out with rain and wind shift into the beach at Johnsons, so began bumping on the bottom at 5.30 - 6.00 am. Up and had breakfast at 6.30 and packed up and motored back to Violet hill in the rain, then pulled out boat and packed everything up, also in the rain. So home early to dry out selves and gear. Still a fun few days though !

[@frankguernier2280]

Hi Paul. You produce beautiful videos and great to see the kit boats and especially the Sunmaid. I am going to work out a boom tent cover for my Hunter 170 16ft skiff. And have a go at the Myall Lakes. Hopefully I will meet up with you one day. Cheers Frank.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Sorry it turned nasty Phil. Thanks to you and Brenda for making it such a fun trip, Cheers Paul

[@SailingKateLouise]

Absolutely come and join us, both Trevor and Steve made their boom tents if you need any help email me at [e-mail] cheers Paul

[@55longboarder]

Lovely photography of the natural surroundings!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, I try my best, Cheers Paul

[@robdavidson9870]

I've been watching for awhile. Lovely filming, beautiful boat, and great adventures. Thank you for sharing. Like you said, "What's not to like"? Keeps me inspired to get out on my 17ft wooden boat with a boomless spritsail. Cheers from Canada.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks you, glad you like the videos....get out on that boat and post some videos, go on....Cheers Paul

[@SheplerStudios]

Your videos help keep me sane! Thank you so much!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Happy to hear that! cheers Paul

[@anthonyhinds8564]

Hello Paul. Thank you for allowing me to sail along with you on your banyans, looking forward to the next one. Cheers

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Anthony, cheers Paul

[@sumobear2031]

Your videos have been a wonderful escape from the pandemic and your one of the few bloggers that base their videos around sailing instead of making it all about themselves. I've desubscribed many of those who have made their sailing videos into a me me me show. PLEASE keep them coming.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you so much for those kind words. I totally agree there are too many channels full of product placement and pleas for patreons, to fund their lifestyles. Cheers Paul

[@sailingseriously2035]

Melbourne 😜…Another enjoyable episode. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure, I hope it's not too cold down south, we've had a lot of rain this summer which has limited time on the water Cheers Paul

[@PJMoskal]

Great video and what a beautiful sailboat. Thank you!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@SVHideAwaySailingHideAway]

Very nice video- You have captured what small boat sailing is all about- Thankyou- SV HideAway, Gulfport Florida USA

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

A big thank you from a traditional dinghy/whaler sailor in Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Keep them coming! Beautiful videos!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My Pleasure, cheers Paul

[@daleskidmore1685]

Great variety of boats you're meeting up with Paul. Right what you say about us up in the northern hemisphere enjoying your summer weather and warmth too.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure....but I wouldn't mind an English Ale occasionally, Cheers Paul

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Thanks for that Paul. Beautiful place beautiful boat. Very pleasant to watch. Hopefully we will catch up with you on the water some time. Cheers Chris.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching Chris I follow your adventures Cheers Paul

[@michaelmccotter4293]

Very much enjoy your adventures. You have a good eye for videography. Days are getting longer now here in Anchorage, Ak. 4 months until the Lake turns liquid again. Your vids are definitely therapy! Tallyho!!!!

[@SailingKateLouise]

That's a lot of ice skating....thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@Thebarco]

Great vídeo! Thank tou for sharing

[@SailingKateLouise]

my pleasure thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@hansslob6749]

Thx for this nice video. And I would like to meet you, but it’s a long sail from the Netherlands😂. Good to see you all enjoying yourselves in a way we did when we were younger.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Hans and check out my other videos. You will also be pleased to know I am now volunteer crewing on the Duyfken in Sydney harbour once or twice a week. A lot of ropes to learn, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@Mylokx215]

Greetings from North Carolina. Great video!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@chriscoleman2321]

Love having these in the background when I work - super relaxing. Keep it up :)

[@SailingKateLouise]

my pleasure thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@capecoddaysailing6793]

My wife and I enjoy your videos very much. I sail a 19' and a 23'. Be right beside you if I could.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Mate send me a photo to [e-mail] thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@hrmacdonald4471]

Another successful adventure with Kate Louise & friends. I like your meals as much as the sailing. Thanks for sharing!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Wow, I'd never consider myself a chef..LOL, thanks for watching ,Cheers Paul

[@khiemtran6272]

Better and better! Those calm morning scenes make me want to go paddling again.

[@SailingKateLouise]

I must admit I enjoy kayaking as well especially at Myall, check out my older channel myplacestopaddle on youtube, cheers Paul

[@robingraham6820]

Love the videos. Keep em coming. Your Orkney subscriber.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, hopefully one day when the pestilence is over I'll make it up your way...I do love Scotland, Cheers Paul

[@pedromariovozza8570]

Very nice edition, mainly panoramic y a few personal, only neded. Congratulations and follow up.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@goosecoveboatbuild5466]

A hat without positive buoyancy, well that's not good. Lol. Great video, and thanks for taking us along.

[@SailingKateLouise]

It had to happen sometime.....looking for a surfing hat now, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@owenraymondlattimore3510]

I just love watching all your videos.i built a navigator sloop rig in the nintes had so much fun on it.😊

[@SailingKateLouise]

That is awesome! thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@stevec-b6214]

cool video, lovely boats, cuisine is passable, especially when one is a trifle peckish after a days sailing ;)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Steve glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@incognitoyt7940]

Beautiful brother, thankyou

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

Thanks Paul. Another great video, looks like you roasted a bit out there!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep, it was really hot a not quite as crowded but we did run into a flotilla of Macgregors cheers Paul

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

Great video! Huge monitor lizard too- I miss seeing them here in Tassie!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching Holly, Cheers Paul

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

@@SailingKateLouise always a pleasure - we look forward to your posts!

[@stephenbrown1689]

Wonderful overview of the few days at myall lakes thank you for all your effort. It was a most enjoyable time. Cheers Steve

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure, my brother in-law in England, thinks I'm becoming a comedy act, especially the bit about us trying out your new sleeping arrangement! Thanks again for making it such a fun time Steve, cheers Paul

[@kimmccullough6802]

Beautiful country.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Hi Paul, I am in Glen Iris, Melbourne,Victoria Australia third planet from the sun. Just came home at 12.30 am after doing two hens night on a charter boat that I am master of and just wanted to get of it. Came home saw your video and now feeling very relax.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Wow I'm impressed 2 hens nights....that's a lot of giggling drunkeness, glad to offer some sailing relief thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@neilelliott6151]

You really had me feeling for you today, so hot. It made me realise just how lucky I am here in Skegness with it being a manageable 2°. 🌫. Marvellous to see you all enjoying a fine few days sailing.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Now by our standards that is cold!.....it actually got up to about 37C and with no wind it was very unpleasant, but the views made up for it. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@tangles2fishingsunnycoast204]

Love watching your thoroughly relaxed sailing videos and love your vessel. Reminds me of when i started at 12 in a wooden mk1 moth and then my brothers and Father re built a lovely Heron which we many lovely hours sailing under Ryde (NSW) brdge of a weekend. Thank you.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, I grew up sailing a Graduate (10ft) in the U.K. you don't see any here, but there are quite a few Herons around, Cheers Paul

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, cheers Paul

[@Dentsln65]

Very nice, good to see another Scruffie shimmy out too.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes I was surprised it's the first one I've seen on the water and thanks for sending the videos, Cheers Paul

[@mikeu5380]

Another fabulous cruise with Kate Louise! Thank you, as always, for your generosity in sharing these with us. They help to "ease the freeze" of winter here in northern Japan.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure, thanks for coming along for the ride, Cheers Paul

[@richardjoy5060]

As usual, another great video, thank you. The Myall Lakes look fantastic, as usual!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep shear heaven up there, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@stevejohnson810]

Awesome...enjoyed the vid......Thank you.....I,m getting on a bit but I hope to either build a ply sail boat or buy a small fibreglass one..I,m out in central wesr NSW.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for the comment Steve. Where will you sail out west? any good sized dams? I hope to get .to Lake Glenbawn relatively soon. Build a boat it's good for the mind and soul, Cheers Paul

[@craigjeffs6733]

Excellent Paul. Dying to get out there once this southerly eases a touch. Can see a “sick day” coming next week from work I reckon.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Fingers crossed, thanks for watching cheers Paul

[@TheBoatRambler]

Wow!! your sailing grounds and camping sites are just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure, we don't have your traditional boats, which I love, but some nice big lakes not too far away.....I hope it gets warmer there soon, Cheers Paul

[@zackariasthepirate]

I enjoyed the longer duration artistic shots of the nature scenery you did. I think I remember you doing a video of all your rigging, but a refresher would be nice! You have a few different sails and your anchor too. Great videos...

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, I try to be a bit different from everybody else and will do a more in depth look at a Stornaway 18 soon, Cheers Paul

[@rossbarnett3759]

Enjoyed the vid and very good music intros with certain scenes. Looking forward to some more places you could get to sail at. I suppose it's a long way to travel.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, always looking for new places to keep it interesting, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@markbratton6813]

Very enjoyable videos I have loved them all ! I am finishing up my Caledonia Yawl I intend to use for camp cruising adventures. So I am also learning so much Thank You!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Are you near Sydney? come and join us, Cheers Paul

[@MikeAG333]

You need corks dangling from the brim of your hat. Dual function: keeping your hat afloat as well as the usual. :)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Now that's an idea I hadn't thought... of I like it, but my wife would think I look even more of an idiot! thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat]

They, nice boat for pootling about on the Myall. The wading ... er do you know about bullrouts? My son picked up a doozy at Koosemans.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Wow I'd never heard of Bullrouts, just googled and now I will wear crocs in the water, thanks for sharing and watching Cheers Paul

[@stanp6126]

Chers from Ontario Canada,today is-20’C🤓✌️

[@SailingKateLouise]

Now that's cold....if it gets below 15 C here we think it's cold, thanks for watching again, Cheers Paul

[@jeffb6131]

Glad to hear there was no bonking to disturb the peace, Haha. Great footage looks like a very beautiful lake system ,and the water is so clear looks very inviting. what are the toilette arrangements on these trips and how do go with mossies ? Love seeing all the different types of boats on your Vid's. Thank's for sharing Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Jeff all the campsites at Myall lakes have good, pit toilets. Yes you need a mozzie net just about anywhere in Sydney in summer, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@hwood9783]

Thank you for posting your latest trip which was of your usual high standard. I have just returned from the boat yard with cold numb fingers after four hours of anti-fouling in a stiff wind. I will gladly swap some UK winter weather for some Oz sunshine.

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

You know we can get up to 43c in Melbourne for 3 days in a row so if you want come to Australia then get ready. LOLOLOLOL

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well when the pestilence is over come and visit, you might not return( I didn't)....I've been trying to get to the U.K. for 2 years to visit family, thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@hwood9783]

@@CaptMarkSVAlcina so I won't need my thermal underwear!!!!!

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

@@hwood9783 that’s right unless you go to Tasmania LOL

[@remyyamabushi1473]

très joli petit bateau. Comme quoi, il n'y a pas besoin d'avoir un gros bateau pour se faire plaisir.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Absolument et moins cher à naviguer, merci d'avoir regardé les acclamations Paul

[@stanp6126]

Really like your video 👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@summerland6397]

Great photography Paul. About 37F here. LoL

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@SheplerStudios]

From central Illinois, USA.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, Scruffie boats will soon be made at No Coast Boat works in Kansas, cheers Paul

[@robmarykunzig5533]

Paul thanks as usual - hope to recipricate for your winter months. Do you have winter months? if so what are your temps during your coldest months? Ours here in Delaware USA (Mid Atlantic states) are average highs in 40's and Lows in the upper 20's or 30's. for about 80 days. Rob

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Rob, yes our winter's are normally fairly mild and drier about 17 highs and 9 lows thats centigrade of course, and it feels cold to us....not quite as cold as you guys. In the Blue mountains about 2hrs inland they do get snow in winter but only for a few days. Thanks for watching again, Cheers Paul

[@savraannecreations5358]

What kind of trolling motor do you have? Love watching your videos.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Savra, it's a Torqueedo 801, about 10 years old so this model has been superseded. I have 2x 12 volt wheelchair batteries under the bunks. Top speed about 4 knots (runs 1 hr) slowest speed 1knot (runs 10 hrs). They are pricey though, cheers Paul

[@stevewolf7205]

Really like your videos Paul be good if some nice lakes up here on se qld cheer

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep watch a lot of videos from up there, one day....thanks for watching cheers Paul

[@robhosailor]

Beautiful inland sailing! We have Winter still here in Poland and I'm very happy to see hot weather and beautiful sailing days on Antipodes! I hope that such weather will be here soon!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Spring is coming....thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Is this the same waters as last time?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep it's magic up there, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@TerryBorst-o2t]

Hi Paul. I've been watching your sailing trip with the raidsydney group, and I have just finished building my clc pocketship. Just a question: How do I get to sail with you guys. I live in Wollongong and am retired and busting to get out and sail on some of those great trips. Thanks. Terry B

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Terry email me at [e-mail]. Did you go to Myall lakes a month ago...I think I saw a pocket ship there?.....maybe there are 2 in the area? If you are reading we are going to Lake Macquarie this weekend 15 boats coming...the biggest yet.Go to Raid Sydney on facebook and look for the events tab. Or if you are not on facebook email me, cheers Paul

[@TerryBorst-o2t]

Hi Paul. Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I was up at Myall Lakes, but at the beginning of March, when it was very hot. I would love to do Lake Macquarie, I've never been there in a boat before. I'll keep an eye on their website. Thanks

[@DownwindFrother]

Love your videos. Thanks so much for the effort you put into them. I am a competent sale new to the Newcastle area. Do you know of anyone hiring dingys on lake Macquarie or Port Stephens? I have rang several sailing clubs without any luck so far. Thanks in advance

[@SailingKateLouise]

Not that I know of P Mc, but I don't live there. Contact www.classicboatassociation.org.au/ they might be able to help, cheers Paul

[@christophe6065]

Thank you very much for your nice vidéos. A question : I suppose that you sail on a lake (you never talk about some tide), but is it a natural or artificial lake ? (forgive my english : I'm calling from France, Brittany to be precise).

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Les lacs Myall sont vraiment sans marée (et d'eau douce), il y a une rivière qui va à la mer Mais elle fait 14 km de long donc très peu d'effet de marée sur les lacs peut-être 20 cm. Le lac Macqaurie a une amplitude de marée d'environ un demi-mètre... rien de tel que les marées que vous avez en France. Merci d'avoir regardé, Bravo Paul

[@jordanhamilton2462]

Sorry if this has been asked mate, but for those not “in the know” talking to other sailers and builders out in the water. Where would you go to buy a kit in NSW? I’m hoping to find something on the simplistic end as I’ll need to build while working full time. Safe enough for open ocean day trips, camping up river ect Any advice for the kit shopping journey?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well Scruffie marine sell my boat Stornaway 18 ,Scruffie 16 and Shimmys as kits and the company hopefully will go back into production soon. Otherwise you can get plans but not kits from Iain Oughtred, John Welsford, or keep looking on gumtree for boats that need some loving and repairs. Kits are easier though as parts can come pre-epoxied and primed in some cases. Let me know if you can one and you can join us, Cheers Paul

[@jordanhamilton2462]

Thanks Paul! Appreciate the advice! Also appreciate the videos. Take it easy on the tarp flapping and bonking dingys on those overnight trips haha love it

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@jordanhamilton2462 yes sometimes I should think before I open my mouth....cheers Paul😄

[@shanevillis4079]

So did you talk Ben into joining the Dingy club for more raid outings??

[@SailingKateLouise]

I hope so, thanks for watching cheers Paul

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Oh by the way, how did the other guy go sleeping in his new bed ???

[@SailingKateLouise]

Really well, he was sleeping on the floor but this arrangement is much better and gives a lot more room for stuff, thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@petewitt2867]

Big Bad Benny P. It’s been a while mate.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, Cheers Paul