Hey Bruce!!! - ur videos are priceless - watching u and "sailing Kate Louise," as well as Roger Barnes have gotten me back into sailing after a long hiatus
@brucedyson-smith4596 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter, I love to hear from people who are being inspired by my videos.Thankyou for taking the time to write.
@pauljessome57182 жыл бұрын
Nice to see dingy sailors who respect waters but are not ignorant and fearful. Seamanship matters. Paul in Canada
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks For the feedback Paul.
@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687 Жыл бұрын
Woo ! That was some real surfing coming out of the river n got even more adrenaline pumping around n beyond Lion Rock. Those rollers n swells n riding into Mailand ( hope I spelled that right) was chilling n trilling ta boot. Great history lesson about the wrecked steamer Bruce. I know Paul amends some of his trips with juicy historic bits. I for one find those edifying n interesting bringing me back to watch the action sailing n learning more of Australia’s historic passed we got little or none in our school history lessons.. Thsnkz Mate .. Filming n narration were excellent! Cheers 🥂 n fair winds.. Papa J Up here in Puget Sound armchair theater
@brucedyson-smith459 Жыл бұрын
Thanks yes the swell was big that day,unfortunately we didn’t get to spend the night there.
@SailingKateLouise2 жыл бұрын
Great Bruce, loved the history of the Maitland and thanks for showing us the way, cheers Paul
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
No worries Paul,looking forward to your version.
@ronkent57972 жыл бұрын
Dinghy cruising and super yachts. Both anchor in the same waters. Love your videos!
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron.
@mikeu53802 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bruce. These videos are such a pleasure as the winter winds start blowing here in northern Japan... Just saw Josh's Maitland Bay video, and I imagine Paul's is coming soon... Looking forward to all your cruises taking us through the dark season coming upon us.
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Great thanks Mike .that makes it all worthwhile to know my movies are making a difference for someone.
@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687 Жыл бұрын
Truly breathtaking n trilling as Mike said. Cheers 🥂 papa J
@DinghyCruisingTrim2 жыл бұрын
Great background on the bay. Catch you next time. Josh
@stephenbrown16892 жыл бұрын
Great footage and commentary Bruce it was an enjoyable time plus the experience of sailing in big swell. Thanks for organising the trip. Cheers Steve
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve it was a good weekend.
@stan440us2 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video. I enjoy your trips and they inspire me to do more sailing.
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stan I’m glad you are enjoying them.
@richardjoy50602 жыл бұрын
Great vid and thanks for the history lesson of Maitland Bay, very interesting.
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard.
@rossbarnett37592 жыл бұрын
I like your boat seems very quick and ideal for dinghy cruising. Video, doesn't give wave height as much as it should. Great group of dinghy comradeship.
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross yes you can never see the wave heights on camera unfortunately.We are lucky here to have a great bunch of fellas to sail with.
@dougfairweather2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! Doug.. Cairns...
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug
@pauljessome57182 жыл бұрын
Good video but could you state your geograhic area, ie country of origin etc. We watch world wide
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Hi , I am based on the NSW coast Australia.
@pauljessome57182 жыл бұрын
@@brucedyson-smith459 ah, great country is yours
@markyouree47562 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos, seeing the Australian coast, and places to camp on your adventures. I also have an O’Day Daysailer 1 and I’m repairing some damage to make it seaworthy this winter. Would love to see a tour of your boat, what cleats you’re using and where you have positioned them. Also the wooden rails on these boats seem to have different shapes and sizes, wondering if you modified your rails. And also what horsepower motor is suitable for your needs. Thanks for the great videos!
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, Glad you enjoy them. My boat had no coamings on it when I bought it so I built mine on top of the side deck. I have a 3.3hp motor which is enough but I wouldn’t go any smaller for the sort of sailing I do.Slightly larger hp would be good but it’s a weight trade off.My boat has been set up slightly different being built here so maybe not the best example for you to follow, I look at US boats for tuning mine.Good luck with your project they are a great boat I love mine. Cheers Bruce
@petermillard2206 ай бұрын
THANK YOU
@randy86432 жыл бұрын
Have a look into a bungee anchor so you don't have to find a log. Great video!
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Yes that would be better.Cheers
@andybullock68482 жыл бұрын
You were brave sailing amongst the big waves. Whereabouts was your overnight anchorage - in Pittwater?
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
We stayed at Hallets beach just west of Refuge Bay within Broken Bay
@Antipodean332 жыл бұрын
Interesting info on the SS Maitland, I always assumed paddle vessels were for rivers (or at best coastal in very good weather), I didn't know they took them out into ocean conditions especially with a gale blowing.
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Yes I think before propellers were widely used they had paddle power but different hulls to the river version.It does appear to have been to much to go out in that weather though.
@afloatinawoodenboat2 жыл бұрын
That looked like fun!
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
It sure was lads!
@olivei24842 жыл бұрын
Q: I noticed severall vessels flying the red flag with the yellow cross, what is significance (if any)? Thanks in advance. Thanks for the brief history lesson. And two day sailers! looks like they handled the wave jes fine.
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
The flag is the R flag which we use for the Sydney raid sailing group.
@olivei24842 жыл бұрын
@@brucedyson-smith459 I need to learn my nautical flags. Thanks!
@petermillard2206 ай бұрын
Was formally a "live aboard " for years on many occasions on a Bristol 24 (full keel - I believe weighed the better part of a ton) and was a little intimidated by being a boat owner again
@brucedyson-smith4596 ай бұрын
The Potter will be a bit different to sail than the Bristol 24.Trailer boats are a lot less maintenance without the slipping etc.
@zooknut2 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe I missed another great raid, having to deal with kids swapping between houses and other issues. I will get the Ross out again over summer holidays though. Nikko.
@brucedyson-smith4592 жыл бұрын
Next time mate
@petermillard2206 ай бұрын
Have bought 3 boats in the last year - lido 14, amf alcort sunbird 16, and the day after tomorrow will pick up a west wood potter 15 w trailer (roadtrip) that I bought for the princely sum of $700 American
@brucedyson-smith4596 ай бұрын
Wow that’s a good buy by the sound of it.Good luck with the road trip.
@petermillard2206 ай бұрын
@brucedyson-smith459 Imay very well need that luck I've been using a 2014 corolla tow my small fleet around w no problem- but this one may b a stretch
@petermillard2206 ай бұрын
Many may not know corolla r formidable and tow moe than camry's