Dinghy Cruising Myall Lakes Autumn 2023

[@SheplerStudios]

Found you from watching, Sailing Kate Louise. Thanks for sharing your sail adventures.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

That’s great, I hope you enjoy the videos.🙏

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, what a beautiful lake and the water was so clear. Nice lookin boats too, thanx.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Yes it’s a great spot. I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment.

[@mikeu5380]

Wow, videos from both you and Paul (Sailing Kate Louise) on the same day! Almost as wonderful as actually sailing... Thanks, Bruce!

[@brucedyson-smith459]

You’re welcome,hope you enjoy them.

[@wayfarerchris.4116]

Wow! Love the fact that every boat is equal in your eyes and you clearly appreciate and enjoy all the different designs . What a great turnout to your little rally and you definitely sold the next meet-up to me and all of us watching your video. Such a beautiful place to sail and camp onboard or on in a tent . I live in the Uk so won't be able to attend the next meeting. Keep sharing for us all, ( if you can ) . Thanks 👍🙂.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thank you Chris,it makes it all worthwhile to hear from someone that enjoys watching my videos and yes I will keep them coming. Cheers Bruce

[@papajeff5486]

BRUCE, thank you for this post. I reckon I’m a bit behind. Been following Paul. Good to see you. I appreciate that you’re not afraid to get out, even in rough weather. I did exactly that when younger. I was always thinking, we won’t get better by avoiding difficulties. Good on you! Say, “Hey”, to Paul. Thanks again from…the US, east Tennessee.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

G’day Papa Jeff,thanks for taking the time to watch my videos and writing to me. I do enjoy getting out into some challenging conditions and glad you appreciate it.Are you or were you a Daysailer man? Will pass on your regards to Paul.

[@michaelking1470]

Great video Bruce. Also your narration is high quality. And you're looking well. Keep the videos coming and enjoying your sailing.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks Mike much appreciated 🙏

[@Antipodean33]

That is a top place to sail and camp, we don't have anything like this down here in South Oz unfortunately, you fellas are blessed

[@brucedyson-smith459]

You will have to try and make the Dinghy Rally next year so you can try it out too!

[@KevatStocko]

Thanks for the video. Friday was a fantastic day. Great to meet up with other small boat sailors. Ran out of wind Sunday and couldn't get out in to the main lake. Look forward to doing this again.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks Kevin I saw you turn back,catch you next time.

[@mitchgibbs5304]

Nice mate.. many thanks for organising the event..

[@brucedyson-smith459]

No worries Mitch,hope to see you on the next one.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Fantastic turn out Bruce, nice to see some new faces and very encouraging for the rally next year. Shame the weather was not playing ball, cheers Paul😃

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks Paul,yes good to have some new blood coming along.looking forward to watching your trip last week.

[@gregw6353]

Great to see the Heron sailing and rowing looks great I hope you are happy with her Bruce

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks Greg, I am fitting a standard Heron mainsail as the main I used was a little underpowered but the boat is performing well otherwise,

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Great video n sailing action Bruce. Just picked up a Monty 17’. It’s a 1978 but in great shape for its vintage. I’m going over the wood n refinishing plus learning the new rigging. Hoping to try her out soon. Cheers 🥂 Papa J (Nick). ⛵️

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks Nick enjoy the new boat mate!

[@robstevens5503]

Great video and a beautiful place. A year should really be long enough to plan to attend the rally. I wonder what my excuse will be…

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Hopefully you will be there so won’t need one!

[@kenjones3736]

--Just like we did here in NZ. Keep up the good work putting out these vidios.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks Ken will do!

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

Awesome love all the boats :) and… another Farr 5000!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Yes I do like the Farr 5000 after seeing one in the flesh.

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

@@brucedyson-smith459 I just love mine. Everything good about a dinghy with a touch of trailer sailer comfort.

[@DavideoSolar]

That Frankenheron of yours looks great Bruce. Nice one! Would have loved to have seen the West white potter, Far 5000 and the Explorer. A bit of a 16ft fest. Great turn out with lots of new people. I sure miss going on a Raid.

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks Dave,yes it was a good turnout.It’s great to have some new boats along.Maybe you could keep the Cherry at the new block for the occasional raid.

[@kevinkrause744]

Thanks for the adventure! What make or model was the light blue open boat?

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thanks,the blue one is an Argie 15.

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

What a nice tour! You said your boat was the smallest, how long is your boat?

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thank you,my boat is a Heron which is 11’ft 2inches long.

[@robhosailor]

Great event, sailing and video!

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Thank you for your comment.

[@stefanomoretti3664]

Hello... I am building my own wooden dinghy based on the Heron but with modifications. I intend to be able to camp cruise and sleep at least one aboard. Did you manage to convert it at night to have a sleeping platform afloat or simply you camp on beaches ? Thanks and kudos from Italy ...

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Hi Stefan, I never got sleeping arrangements organised and just camped ashore but it’s not too hard to make some slats for a sleeping platform.In my first Heron I slept in the bottom of the boat. Good luck with it. Cheers Bruce

[@otrytkolegium7155]

where can I get the plans of the boat that appears at 21:23?

[@brucedyson-smith459]

It’s an Ian Oughtred design,not sure exactly which one.