Dinghy Cruising, camping and a lot of fun sailing small boats.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi everyone, I'm Paul and this is Part 2 of our amazing dinghy cruising adventure north to Moreton Bay....you don't need a yacht to have fun in a small boat. Enjoy... hit the like button and subscribe, cheers Paul

[@simonwalford-smith5944]

Thanks for the shout out Paul. If Nick ever gets his boat finished ,I hope to come on a raid one day. I love your videos; you haven’t lost your touch. Cheers Simon.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Wow ....Simon thanks so much for getting in touch. I often wondered how you were going up there. What a coincidence Rob being your ex-neighbour....I was stunned as you are the only person I know living at Lennox Heads. I retired from editing at Seven a couple of years ago, but still have the bug to spend hours in front of a computer editing away, actually cutting videos about what I like instead. It would be truly fantastic if you came on a Raid one day, what sort of boat is Nick building? send me your email address to [e-mail], thanks again for making my day, cheers Paul

[@marcns007]

I do like it when you add the cooking, coffee making to the videos.

[@SailingKateLouise]

oh my pleasure....thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@ronaldsands9948]

I used to sail Moreton Bay back in the late 70's in a Maurice Griffith Eventide. One time my mate got washed overboard. I went into panic mode until he stood up and the water was around his ankles. I've never laughed so hard. We had hit a sandbar. Good thing it was a bilge keeler. We got blown off with no damage and continued on to Wellington Point. Great video, brings back fond memories.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Ha ha great story thanks for sharing. Yes it does have quite a big tidal range in Queensland. Thanks for watching and have a great new Year, cheers Paul

[@charlesadams8529]

Another fantastic video. Your channel is by far the best for us dinghy cruisers 👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Charles, I appreciate that, but always open to suggestions how to make it better, cheers Paul

[@SamWolfandCo.fossickandfind]

I remember sailing my younger by 15months brother at the tiller and we were just ready to jib ,me looking ahead and ducking to dodge the boom, the boom rope slackened and the wind caught the main sheet as my brother turned the tiller and next thing as the wind filled the main sheet of our Gwen 12 the skiff jolted and the next thing I recall is me looking back to see my brother in the water and me wondering if that was UM maybe not what the skipper is supposed to be doing. But that was the first day sailing we got better as the day went on and no unexpected evacuations of the skipper or crew(ME) I loved it loved the sea the water air and fresh salt spray something I will always remember to this day I'm 70+ now and the ocean and the coast are nearly 370kilometres away but not forgotten

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Sam for a wonderful story. There is something magical about just nature pushing you along in the form if wind. Great for the soul and mind, I only wish more discovered it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment ,cheers Paul

[@Rosie-x9t]

My husband and I love watching your videos. Great music and your scenery shots are absolutely lovely. The Raid group look like a great bunch of people plus their (and your) boats are all so interesting. We have an Endeavour 24 sailing in Victoria. Great fun. Keep up the great work and safe travels. ps. Love your cooking ideas. So handy for a small boat.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you are enjoying the cooking segments! I'm no chef but cheap easy meals on a small boat are what it's all about, even it it causes a few laughs, ( groans from my wife)....aah Deb potato with onions of course!, cheers Paul

[@PetterErikssonn]

Loved these two episodes, such a beautiful area and wonderfully enthusiastic people as well. A real treat to watch, thank you!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Peter, we did have a great time. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@nesleinf]

You really do have a great time. Love to see your juerneys. Love from Denmark

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks again for watching Bent and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@petreamccarthy8635]

Thanks to all the Sydney Raid guys for coming to visit our part of the world. Hoping for a return visit😊

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for coming along Petrea and showing us you local sailing grounds, we all had a great time and maybe make it an annual event, cheer s Paul

[@RaphaelOertel]

Love to see all the different kind of tents on the open boats. Especially the one on the Scruffie seems very comfortable in its height and has a nice bug screen.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Raphael. As every boat is different it makes more sense to customise and as we try not to go sailing in wet weather they don't always get used. But a mozzie net in Oz is essential in summer. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@dandom71]

My dinghy sailing is now finished for this season (for various reasons) so looking forward to more of your videos in lovely sunny Aus!

[@SailingKateLouise]

I'll try not to disappoint, thanks for watching and leaving a comment, I do appreciate it, cheers Paul

[@davidjones7238]

Great stuff. Thanks for all the trouble that you go to. I really like seeing any bit of rigging, adjusting, raising or lowering sails or masts. I appreciate your telling us the model of each boat.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dave, I should probably show more rigging. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@mikeu5380]

Quite a marvelous 2-part series, Paul. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your joy (and that of others) with us.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Mike we had a lot of fun. Thanks for watching and as always leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@mikeu5380]

@@SailingKateLouise By the way, did you ever get the link for the “Voyage of the Sarimanok”?

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@mikeu5380 yes thanks

[@TimMitchell-lc9mq]

Papa-G is heading to her winter storage at the end of Oct, so entirely dependant on regular “hits” from Kate Louise until the start of the UK 2025 season…keep ‘em coming Paul!

[@SailingKateLouise]

I'll try my darnedest Tim, thanks again for watching, cheers Paul

[@FreeRadicalslifestyle]

Hi Paul, we thoroughly enjoy your channel and emphasis on small boat cruising. We had only used our Scruffie 16 as a day sailor, always coming back to land to our camper van on our trips away. When you mentioned the trip in a comment in one of your previous videos, it gave us the impetus to sort out an onboard camping setup to be part of the trip. As your videos captured, it was an outing that provided a wonderful on-water experience for a cruising dingy enthusiast and the opportunity to meet the Sydney Raid and local Tindarra crew. As inland sailors from Killarney our home base is the Warwick Sailing Club on Leslie Dam just outside of Warwick, so it was a great new experience for us on many levels. Cheers Sonya and Russell

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Sonya and Russell, I thoroughly enjoyed your company and I'm so glad you had a good time after your drive from Warwick. I'm still blown away by how much room you had in the Scruffie and your boom tent was the best. To me it's about the people you meet as well as the sailing and your evening entertainment was a real hit ( love the didge ) and I hope to catch up with you again In the future, cheers Paul

[@susannemohr2531]

We really enjoyed seeing your setup for overnight camping. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Western Australia

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@susannemohr2531 Thanks for watching Susan, cheers Paul

[@robertmazzei2412]

Hi Paul. Really enjoy your videos. Watching from Gig Harbor Washington State, US. Our tides are about 4 meters and the water is cold! A fun group of folks there! Thanks so much for the content.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My Pleasure Robert, you are the 2nd person from Gig Harbour who has left a comment. Thanks for watching and 4 meter tides....now that's a challenge, cheers Paul

[@hennehenneb]

👍🏼 excellent! great vid, great sense of humour, as always!! cheers from germany

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it! Henne and thanks for leaving a comment, I really do appreciate it, cheers Paul

[@iankitney3460]

I'm currently renovating a mid-70's ply/glass 15 foot sailing dinghy that came attached to a trailer I that bought for another potential build for 800 bucks. After removing about 30 percent of the hull sheathing, the keel, keelson, two rotted out stringers and the transom she's now coming together nicely. Epoxy resin!!! The Boat Bodger's Best Buddy saves the day. Altogether the total cost on the water will be around 16-18 hundred bucks as all the rig, rudder, centreboard and sails came with it. The only clue to it's identity is the name "Windfall" under all the paint, and I suspect it may have started life in a boatyard in the SE Qld area. I'm in Maryborough Qld, should be afloat about mid summer, and will definitely be looking you guys up in future, Cheers, Ian

[@jasonstork9606]

Ian, we have a big gathering at Bribie Island in May each year for the Bribie Classic Regatta. Check it out. That's a great place to meet up with many of us. Not too far from you.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Great Ian , sounds like you are winning the battle. Send me a photo when you hit the water, cheers Paul

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Very nice episode, keep up the good work!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Mate, cheers Paul

[@jonathanlewis1352]

Thanks for taking us along on your excellent adventure. Cheers!

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@b.loedsinn4110]

Great video. Well done Paul. Wish I was in Oz. Jim in UK.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for leaving a comment and watching, cheers Paul

[@asd67lkj]

Had a lovely lunch at that bar, with Daughter and SIL......Great spot.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes it was very nice, if she lives on the island a lucky girl. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@maljohnston3758]

Oh the anticipation! But seriously, I'm looking forward to the 2nd half. Thanks Paul for your efforts!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, cheers Paul

[@christeague7596]

What a great video......not jealous at all back here in the cold wet UK....😂

[@SailingKateLouise]

I just talked to my sister in the U.K. and she also said it's been very wet. Thanks for watching Chris and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@christeague7596]

@@SailingKateLouise just love watching small boat cruising....they can get into some really nice out of the way places...keep the vids coming...

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@christeague7596 Thanks mate

[@stephenpwilson1930]

Hi Paul, Steve Wilson here in UK. I've just bought myself a mirror dinghy and intend to go cruising in the spring. It's my first sail boat, so I'm quite excited. All Thanks goes to you and your channel 😊

[@SailingKateLouise]

Oh great Stephen, you will have so much fun and if you want to sleep aboard check out Mary Dooley on YT kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2K0f4eXqq2eZ5Y&ab_channel=MirrorMary the mirror is mall but it's possible. Fair winds and thanks for leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@Abby1952]

I spent a couple of hours sanding, and almost finishing one side of Redwing ll's hull today. Watching this reminds me why I am doing what I am doing...and what i can look forward too.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Gary, yes maintenance isn't always fun but think of the reward when you hit the water. If i'm there to keep you motivated, great. thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

Might see you around Bribie Island 🥰 our mooring is outside spinnaker marina, safe travels

[@SailingKateLouise]

Maybe the Bribie Island festival next year, cheers Paul

[@tangles2fishingsunnycoast204]

Wow looks like you had a great time, but you should have went further north to Tangalooma we go there from home frequently 😊

[@SailingKateLouise]

Oh well there is always next time. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

Hey ☺️ we also love living on a boat and have subscribed to follow your journey ❤

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks guys, cheers Paul

[@skaraborgcraft]

Nice way to start a frosty morning with coffee. A great gathering.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate. Have you got snow yet? cheers Paul

[@skaraborgcraft]

@@SailingKateLouise Nah, though it could come at any time now. Its not as bad as the winters in Siberia, but Cornish winters were better, if wetter. Not so much as the cold, as the darkness that twists ones melon. What kind of anti-foil do you use?

[@yvesbouchardmoiaussi9717]

Very good video and wonderfull moments

[@SailingKateLouise]

Many thanks Yves, Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@jasonstork9606]

Paul you did a fantastic job of documenting our week. It was a tonne of fun both on and off the water.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Jason, as you can tell we had a lot of fun and thank you for showing us a round and good to meet the Tindarra sailors, cheers Paul

[@Rumrunner009]

Loved seeing you guys sailing Moreton bay!! This is my back yard so to speak. Wish I knew you were here, I would have come sailing with you guys!! Keep up the awesome videos!!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, checkout the Tindarra sailors based around Moreton bay on Facebook. They go out regularly, cheers Paul

[@scottastell9415]

Inspired me to clean up my act and get my boat back on the water soon. Thanks Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure....you know you want to, cheers Paul

[@andypandy955]

Once again another lovely video thanks for sharing Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure mate thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Great stuff again Paul.Terry was in fine form .

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Bruce

[@paulconnell7605]

Fantastic turnout and great seeing all the different boats . Is there a part 3 coming Cheers Paul

[@SailingKateLouise]

No that's it unfortunately ,it took 5 days of editing over 3 hrs of material. However I'm off to Myall lakes again next weekend with the group....standby for that one, cheers Paul

[@paulconnell7605]

Can imagine the amount of time to put together these videos, it is much appreciated

[@FantomsNephew]

Livin on the wrong hemisphere, obviously. 😅 Nice happening, nice filming!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate as you hit winter we are coming into summer and hopefully more sailing, thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@georgeschwerin2517]

Fantastic footage and production. Great bunch of folks! Can't wait to see your next adventure Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks George , well weather permitting we are heading back to Myall lakes for a few days next weekend. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@CaptainOdark30]

Nice follow up Paul! Looked like a wonder trip!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes it was and so much happened, a great bunch of people. Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment. I do really appreciate it, cheers Paul

[@robkunzig5795]

Paul Paul, so much here that is so good! Part one and Part two. Paul can you put a link to Ric's solar panel w/controller Deal and post it? 200W is pretty sweet and it didn't look that big. ALDI was it? here in the states ALDI is a food store. Thanks for any connection you can help us find. And, I'll be back to watch these two for another 6 views! So Good that I feel as though I know many of you. Good to see Holly and her Pop. Thanks AS ALWAYS Paul - stay well

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks so much Rob. Unfortunately here in Oz if you go to the Aldi website, they only tell you a week before when their special deals will come up( solar Panel blanket). But they do repeat these sales every year so you might have to wait a bit. I don't know what it's like in the states. You can read comments on the Aldi panels online....it seems the controller can be an issue, it must be an Mppt. But Ric is happy with his( keeps the beer cold), cheers Paul

[@grahamogle6332]

Your videos always get me thinking about another boat. Unfortunately, here on the west coast of Portugal there are long stretches of lee shore between the interesting bits. But where there is a will, there is a way.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Graham. My surname is Portuguese, but I have never been there or speak it....maybe one day. Checkout Teo and Boat Rambler on YT he sails in Portugal, thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@olivei2484]

Great group of cruisers! I remember the Queensland heat, I wilted too.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes and we haven't rally got to summer ya]et. Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment. I do really appreciate it, cheers Paul

[@olivei2484]

@@SailingKateLouise I was there in February. Sweltering.

[@aseeker2109]

Excellent, than you.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks you for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@iaincummings9361]

Nice trip! Now I wish I'd made more effort to join in the end of it. Good video edit skills too.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Iain, well there is always next time. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

Hey Paul thanks for the video. You are getting pretty good on that stand up paddle board.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Early days yet Greg....but I haven't fallen off yet...stay tuned. Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment. I do really appreciate it, cheers Paul

[@Joburgbass]

Thanks for another great video Paul, as usual it was fun to watch and I love to see the different rigs and setups. Making notes about things I should, or shouldn’t do when building my boat. 👍👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate I hope you get some useful info. I think it's always interesting to see how different boats are set up for dinghy cruising, cheers Paul

[@davelawrence6777]

Another great raid Paul.from windy St.Pete fl.we dud survive not 1 but 2 hurricanes in as many weeks the last being dar worse over all. Fortunately for my wife and i we have a 32 5th wheel un a pole barn about 135 miles away and spent out the storm there but all well that ends well cheers

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you survived Dave, it looked terrible on the news, cheers Paul

[@ianbell5611]

Very good. Great video

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Ian and thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@KevatStocko]

Great video of the Moreton bay cruising grounds. Good turn out too. Says me with my boat in the garage :(

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Kev and thanks for leaving a comment...is the garage door stuck?, cheers Paul

[@tracksterful]

Looks like a great trip! Sorry i missed it

[@SailingKateLouise]

Oh so am I . We had a good turn out and good weather but there will be other times .Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@paulh4691]

Great vid, although it made me realize how much I miss my old sailing grounds in the bay. 😞

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Paul, well it was my first time up there and as you can tell it was a heap of fun. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@paulh4691]

@@SailingKateLouise If you get there again, Aim for the utterly Spectacular big Sand Hills. Just go up to Amity Point on Straddie and with good weather, scoot across to Kooringal (another lovely spot with a great beach bums Sand bar) on Moreton where you will be tucked in behind Crab Island. You can go up the channel to the Big Sand Hills from there. There are hidey holes here and there if you take that approach to getting to Moreton. Been across there early morning in almost total calm other than a gentle rolling swell between Amity and Kooringal. Otherwise, you need do a trip to Hervey bay which you will absolutely love, especially at this time of year!

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@paulh4691 Thanks mate for the info

[@AaronBrand]

Thanks for sharing! What kind of boat is that Lou Ela (I think was the name)? A sort of modern design with a mizzenmast.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Aaron I think you mean Luna Blue (blue boat with mizzen). She is a Jim Ingliss designed Cat Yawl. He lives in Oz and designed many boats, a lot for racing. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, cheers Paul

[@TimFrench-tx1xj]

Paul, do you think a Goat Island Skiff would work as dingy cruiser? Great content…Thanks!

[@SailingKateLouise]

To be honest no, John Bailey ( in our group) has one. They are very tippy with any gusts and not enough room to sleep aboard...you'd be better off with a navigator. I hope that helps, cheers Paul

[@galenmurphy3016]

Great vid. Curious what design is Luna Blu ?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi It's a Jim Ingliss designed Cat Yawl, I think only a few where built, very fast. Jim Ingliss is an Australian designer who has designed many bigger racing yachts. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@scotmcpherson]

How high does the Stormaway sail and make good?

[@SailingKateLouise]

The Stornaway is interesting. The design is 25 years old so not the fastest boat around, but some say it's the journey not a race. As a Lugsail yawl with no center -board and a skeg keel she is slow to tack, but this design aligns more with fishing boats of a bygone era. Downwind fast and using the whisker poles even faster. The Stornaway has several updates in the new Kits available soon in the states. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@scotmcpherson]

@@SailingKateLouise Well she's real pretty. Very shippy.

[@Helliconia54]

i'mNOT waiting til 12 december

[@leoarmested7109]

are you good

[@leoarmested7109]

its 12 oct

[@SailingKateLouise]

Sorry but it does take a while to put together. Part 2 is very funny, cheers Paul