Dinghy Cruising - Myall Raid Pt 2, This is really where it happens

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

Now that’s how you make a sailing film! Thoroughly enjoyed both parts, and what a great time.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Josh...it took 4 days to edit, but I relive the good time we had over and over again, Cheers Paul

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

Wow, what a fabulous film!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Holly thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Wooo ! Part #2 was adrenaline pumping action .. wet windy n squalling ta boot. Enjoyed the huge lizard n mention of dingos .. always the added whistles, chirp n singing of Aussie birds. Didn’t hear any “bell birds”. Maybe 🤔 next time. Great clips of you n one or two other dinghies slicing across each other’s paths.. Music 🎶 was top notch n fit the calms n action Mate. I could write ✍️ more as I do take notes 📝 as the vid moves along. Like 👍 sunrises n sets plus warm n friendly times around the campfire 🔥 as well. Cheers n Fair Winds, Nick. ❤

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks again Nick, cheers Paul

[@cdennisb]

You had some pretty good wind there, and chop too! And that rain didn’t look like too much fun! Glorious when the sun arrived; thanks again for sharing!

[@SailingKateLouise]

It was all great fun, I have never really sailed in the rain before but at least it was warm, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Beautiful job Paul. I just watched it and will do so again. Loved the exchange of footage from your boat to mine. Very entertaining!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Bruce the more angles the better, I had a really good time and we must do it again soon, cheers Paul

[@ecnavttocs]

Loved the swapping of footage to see each others boats pass by. A good perspective...

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching , we had great fun, Cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Woooo ! Those waves n swells are kind of like Puget Sound here near Seattle can be like. Winds n wx funnel in from the Pacific Ocean between our Coastal Olympics Mtns n the high Cascade Mtn range east of us. When I had the Neptune 16’ (1970’s n 80’s) I’d get caught by this SW funnel winds. The waves n swells would get 4 n 5’. That was pretty hairy but never botched or went over. The 300 lb swing kneel keep her up. Great photography Dave. Love 💕 the share of your sailing ⛵️ adventures with the guys. What a cool mix of dingys. Watching from my armchair seat. Papa J

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Papa J , share with as many as you like, I make the videos for fun and don't make any money from you tube, cheers Paul

[@simonabunker]

Looks like you got every sort of weather! It's great that you all shared your video - it really gives a few different perspectives.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes it was a bit wet but warm, the more footage the better the video, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@davelawrence6777]

Well sorry to say that part two ended to quickly I love your lakes down there makes landings look very delightful we have beautiful lakes and rivers here in Florida but trying to make a landfall for the night can be quite challenging swamps gators snakes and mosquitoes big enough to carry you away that said we do have beautiful lakes and sunsets so all balances in the end thanks again

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dave......it took 4 days to edit.....long enough I think. Myall Lakes is fantastic fairly shallow and sandy bottom I'm suprised there aren't more boats sailing , in winter it's deserted. Thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@ntbanjo]

Great Job, enjoyed it. It was nice getting a lot of views off the other boats and of the other boats! I have an American 16, its a copy of the Bruce's Oday. Keep up the good work, keep ⛵

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi yes the O'day sailer absolutley flys a great boat for dinghy cruising. I have never seen one before in Australia. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@TheBoatRambler]

Just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching! is it warming up there?

[@TheBoatRambler]

@@SailingKateLouise it's the coldest month now! 🥶 It only warms up in late Feb/early Mar.

[@keithwignall1428]

I do envy you!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, thanks for watching,CheersPaul

[@robmarykunzig5533]

Paul thanks so much and ROBERT, fine sailing on that last day. I race a Force5 and I'm not sure I would have been up for that if I had to sail your boat back!! Great footage Paul - thanks to ALL

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, yes 'Redbull' Robert really does fly....I'm not sure how he stayed upright! I wouldn't normally go out in such strong winds but as a group you feel a bit safer. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@tobyCornish]

You are very privileged as a sailor to live near such nice water and have great mates to go raiding with! Keep up the videos!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Toby for those kind words, Cheers Paul

[@warrengraves306]

Greeting from North Dakota USA! As it is mid winter here I really enjoy your videos and voyages. Nothing better on a cold winter night than to watch your aventures there and dream about our sailing aventures in a few months. Hope to someday visit your great country.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Do come you will love it, thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@mikeu5380]

Wonderful cruise, once again, with Kate Louise! Thanks so much. Cheers, during a Japanese winter storm...

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure and thanks for your support as always, cheers Paul

[@mikeu5380]

@@SailingKateLouise Enjoying Josh's channel, as well.

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Very nice, I especially liked the distant views from the other boats. Your boat looks beautiful.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you so much, the more cameras (phones) the better, but it can be a bit worrying using a phone so near to water and rain, Cheers Paul

[@jumpyair6705]

Sweet content nicely edited and some good music. thanks.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you....I love adding music, it creates the right mood, Cheers Paul

[@stevec-b6214]

cool, very cool.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching Steve

[@robertsmith1860]

Fantastic! Liked all 3 boats, but Stornaway 18 is my favorite…maybe because I was on it for the entire trip. Appeared to me that your sail choice seemed to be the most stable of the 3 boats in that type of windy, rainy weather. All of you were good natured and reflected a good feeling being out in nature. Thanks for posting your video!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for those kind words. Yes the Stornaway 18 having a mizzen, gives you various options for the wind conditions....still learning what is best, Cheers Paul

[@robertkeessen6183]

Great production ( again ) Paul. I will keep this in the library so I can rewatch it in years to come, to remind me what a great time we had. I love the bit ( about at the 6:12 mins mark) where the hungry goanna sniffs a pair of shoes, and goes…… nah, that’s yuck. That’s saying something, from a species that is reputed to eat just about anything. Great company and lots of spirited sailing. I forward to the next Raid. (Redbull) Robert

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks it took 4 1/2 days to put together, my wife thinks I'm a little strange.....but that's O.K. hopefully dementia won't set in too soon Cheers Paul

[@mikeu5380]

@@SailingKateLouise Blame it on dementia and you can get away with anything... ; )

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@mikeu5380 I do😄

[@phillipobrien7365]

Awesome trip away ! Thanks Paul for the warm beers, and everyone for freindship and good sailing.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Phil, I had a really good time as well we must do it again soon, Cheers Paul

[@phillipobrien7365]

@@SailingKateLouise Heading there again at the end of Jan for wife`s birthday. Don`t know dates yet, but will be for 4 days.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hey Phill send me some contact details so I can let you know about the next one in case it's not on facebook, cheers Paul [e-mail]

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hey we are thinking of going up there on Jan 29 for a few nights

[@peterbarnes8737]

Wonderful film Paul. It must take a lot of time splicing these together, so thanks so much for your efforts in sharing, commenting and all round great content. Shame about your mates split hull.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Peter, yes that's the second boat in the group with the same problem. 50yr old plywood and a bumpy road not good news. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@richardjoy5060]

Thanks Paul for the two excellent videos, I really enjoyed them.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My Pleasure thanks for watching, we had a great time even though the weather was a bit wet, Cheers Paul

[@fabmanly1070]

Great stuff

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching , Cheers Paul

[@daleskidmore1685]

There was some very nice footage of Kate Louise sailing, very impressive with her full suit up. I bought a 10m set of drain rods to make a tent for my boat, haven't tried them out yet. Enjoyed the trip. HNY.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, yes the more cameras the better, but it did take 4 days to edit. My conduit tent poles work but they are a little long so I will shorten today. Thanks for watching , Cheers Paul

[@sailingelleray]

Always enjoyable viewing Paul. It's great to see Australian sailing on KZbin so please keep them coming!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Will do, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@cacti_pickleyt310]

Congrats on the 2k subs!!!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you and thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@bonhamtheox]

That Derwent raider is so quick ! Keep up the good work buddy. Love the vids.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks, yes that's why I call him 'Redbull' Robert....he flies Cheers Paul

[@memyselfandi9365]

SMALL IS BEAUTIFULL !!!

[@SailingKateLouise]

That's right....thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@diceman2004]

You need a nice yellow " sou'wester hat " for those rainy days .

[@SailingKateLouise]

Very true. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@duncan18663]

It's cool how you can sail with just the genoa and the mizzen to keep it balanced.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep much easier than putting reefs in and still quite fast. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul P.S. check out my other videos there are now 88!

[@craigjeffs6733]

Some great sailing in some strong conditions. I could feel the tension. I am guessing this was the Christmas NY week when the rain was in and off all week.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi, it Jan 3 and the weather was hot but windy and wet and it's still the same....because of La NIna. But hoping to go for another sail next week. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@andypandy955]

Paul my boat is going to be built soon why don't you do a trip round your boat so we can pinch some of your ideas to make life comfortable on a small dinghy. For example I like the cut out on the cuddy covered with canvas. Great video once again.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Good idea James, I did a walkthrough a couple of years ago and probably needs an update, cheers Paul kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipXGpotneZJ6js0&ab_channel=SailingKateLouise

[@stephenbrown1689]

There was a lot of great sailing on these days loved it all.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, you were sadly missed.....next time soon,Cheers Paul

[@pointnemo72]

Beautiful adventure! Sad that there isn't more young people doing this. I talk about it with people who are in there 20s, and there just isn't any interest in their minds for it.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Yes I know, life is too fast for some people. But being out in nature driven by the wind and a skill you've learnt, now I think that's more rewarding. One day they will come around...thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@simonpackham5780]

Really love these videos, Paul. Thanks so much for taking the time. Its really tempting me back to the water. I'm about an hour's drive from Windermere in the UK and fancy something easy to maintain like a plastic Drascomb. Quick question: when it gets windy, you stick to the jib and mizzen. Why not a reefed main (without the jib and mizzen)? You mentioned sailing on Frensham Ponds in one of these vidoes: popped my capsize cherry on there in the 1970s. Again, thank you so much. Wonderful to see your adventures on the water.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Simon thanks so much for watching. I find it's easier to point with a genoa and mizzen and well balanced, but less so with just a reefed main and mizzen and to be honest I have never sailed without the mizzen and just reefed main. I must try it next time. Frensham ponds brings back many childhood memories of my dad getting into dinghy sailing and his first collapsible boat. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you are enjoying them Cheers Paul

[@robstevens5503]

It looked like a lot of wind at times, but I guess in a lake you are sure to wash up somewhere if things go wrong...

[@SailingKateLouise]

That's right....mind you I did drag my anchor once up there a couple of years ago and it wasn't good. I have a bigger anchor now, thanks for watching, Cheers Paul

[@LlangollenFoundry]

Do I keep watching or go to work?! I’m torn. Better go though. Catch you later. Love the videos .

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching and love Wales, been there many times when I lived in the U.K., Cheers Paul

[@nesleinf]

I am sad to see that we never got introduced to the green cabin boat. It looks pretty much like my boat - a Carina 20 - but are probably not. Mine is not capable of being trailered as it has a long fixed keel, being a real sailing yacht. But the overall layout looks like a Carina 🙂

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Bent it's a Sunmaid 2o

[@djmini2numpty141]

Paul, you look so outta place when you aren't in control lol. Frank PS, Robert didn't like his hat being filmed lol

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Frank it was a bit wet, cheers Paul

[@Jeffs_Workshop]

Very nice! What's the significance of the R signal flag on some of the boats?

[@SailingKateLouise]

R stands for Raid as it was a Raid Sydney meet. A raid is where a group of small boats, that can be sailed or rowed go on a trip somewhere. Quite big in Europe and the States.

[@Jeffs_Workshop]

@@SailingKateLouise I see, thanks! I should have guessed it meant raid. I've got a Ross Lillistone First Mate sail and oar dinghy, but haven't done any raids myself.

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@Jeffs_Workshop Are you near Sydney? come and join us

[@Jeffs_Workshop]

@@SailingKateLouise no, other side of the world! I'm on the Chesapeake Bay.

[@SailingKateLouise]

@@Jeffs_Workshop Shame..... post some videos the more the merrier

[@oscardakota2876]

I really enjoy your films thanks so much for your efforts. I was wondering why some of the boats have booms and some do not. Apart from the design, are there advantages or disadvantages to either?🇨🇦

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Oscar, Lug sails like Kate Louise( no boom) were traditionally used as fishing boats as they were easier and quicker to raise the main. But Gaff rigged (booms) replaced them as more efficient and faster. As racing became more of a thing Gaff rigs (square sails) were replaced with Bermudan or fractional rigs which is more common today....faster and point higher. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@jginfographics]

Great video, pleasure to watch. What type of boat is Bruce’s boat, the Poke About?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi James ,it's an O'Day Day sailer....18 ft quite common in the U.S you see them sometimes here in Australia, very fast and has a spinnaker and a lot of room in the cuddy, Cheers Paul

[@55longboarder]

The red flag with the yellow cross. What is it? GREAT VID!

[@SailingKateLouise]

The letter 'R' in code flags...stands for 'Raid'- a group of small sail/row boats that go on a voyage together as a flotilla....probably Viking in origin....but no r.....g or pillaging. Thanks for watching Cheers Paul

[@peterwilliams4903]

We have enjoyed your videos. Dinghys are small yet people seem to cruise for days. Just wondering about toilets? Do the bigger boats carry porta pottis? How ae the stored. Regards Peter.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes normally under the cockpit seat or front bunk, thanks for watching,cheers Paul

[@oscardakota2876]

Where did you get that super cooker heat proof box?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Oscar I made it, see kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqbXpmiebBlars out of 6mm ply. There are a few videos out there on how to do it. Arwen's Meaderings has a blog with details. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@pauls8456]

Some recent research has hinted that goanna bites may also include some venom…..

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi well that is interesting. I definitely wouldn't want to be bitten by one. I remember being at Shelley beach and a guy was asleep lying on the ground a goanna came up to him and started licking his face....he woke up with a a nasty shock....probably has nightmares now. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul