Dinghy Cruising the Australian way in Winter

Dinghy Cruising with 10 boats in winter at Lake Macquarie, fire, fun and friendship #woodenboats, #sailing, #dinghy, #campcruising, #yawl, #woodenboatsarebetter ,
Additional vision courtesy of Dave Pellow and
a very special thanks to Mike Vass for his beautiful music which can be found at Bandcamp.com
Music:
Infinty-Lemmino breaking copyright
Settled in Clay- Mike Vass
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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License code: Y7KDBSIICBXNKEBL
Melter- Mike Vass
Tres French- Johnny Boyle KZbin
Dream of you- "Music: www.purple-planet.com"
Waters run deep- "Music: www.purple-planet.com"
The very thing-Mike Vass
End of Summer- The 126ers KZbin
The Dead Stations, Cables-Mike Vass

[@dennisbeaver5958]

Quite a chop there, at the end! Always a pleasure!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Denis, cheers Paul

[@stephenbrown1689]

Great video Paul as usual I really liked your graceful disembarking of Alexis. 😂 Thanks for your time and sharing of this video. Cheers Steve

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Steve, we had a great time and you were missed...Alexis is proving to be a handful and sitting is far more stable than kneeling, I'm finding. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@cousinjack2841]

Some crackin' boats there and it looked like the first night was turning into a good 'un. Thanks Paul; most enjoyable as per usual.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate yep we had a lot of laughs, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video especially the part rolling back into the boat after a few beers 🍻 lol

[@SailingKateLouise]

It wasn't easy trust me, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@phillipobrien7365]

Well documented again Paul. Thanks for taking the time and effort to film and put these videos together.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Phil, it's nothing without the company...thanks for coming, cheers Paul

[@stoneandearthandsailing4127]

Great comment GSL

[@stoneandearthandsailing4127]

What a sunset, wow

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching Brandon, cheers Paul

[@robmarykunzig5533]

Thank you Paul et al. I love that you all share your videos, it is nice seeing Kate Louise from afar and it paints a complete show of all on the water. Yes I know you've all benn doing that all along - but just saying it's great! At 17:20, marvelous shot!!! Stay well all - R

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Rob, yes I rely on others for shots of Kate Louise...sometimes I get them other times not.Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@jamessandman3708]

i love these videos of all the guys camping and drinking and of course the beautiful wooden boats. thanks for taking us along.... ⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure James thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, and music. So much fun to watch. Thanx.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinkrause744]

Looks like great fun! Thanks for the id on the boats!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Kevin, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. cheers Paul

[@SCCFORUM]

Absolutely brilliant. Irene is a great looking boat. Thanks for capturing this outing Paul. All the best, Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks, yes the finish on Irene was absolutely immaculate and great kudos to Rob for spending the time and money to preserve such a beautiful craft, Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@wilsnich02]

Outstanding as always, the Raid Sydney group look like a lot of fun, nice boarding technique and nicer friends to capture the moment for you.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi, I did manage to stay dry but only just, they were all waiting for me to fall in! Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@roygumpel8415]

Wow, that 1880 fishing boat!! Quite the collection of little boats. I'm drooling here.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Roy yep Rob's fishing boat was absolutely immaculate, the bright work was stunning. Built in 1880 as a fishing boat, with a 3 cyl diesel but space for a centre board though Rob doesn't have one. So sailing into the wind she doesn't point that well....but what a beauty. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Just wish I was close enough to sail along with the group “Down Under”. That would be a really cool experience .. Love 💕 the different rock structures n unique beautiful trees 🌲 n climate. Puget Sound has the tidal issues. Most of our wind n wx are from the the South or SW up thru the Sound. Enough said. I need to finish this video now. Cheers 🥂 papa J.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Maybe one day! cheers Paul

[@hillbillycarwreck]

now that looks like good fun!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@ronhayman6613]

It was a great day on the lake on that Sunday 6kayaker paddling back to Wangi saw you lot sailing by we had a great day

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep Ron it was a great day, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

I have to watch it again because it was so much fun watching it the first time. Especially getting back on the yacht at night time!!!!!!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it , my wife just said she better watch it, cheers Paul

[@robert.g]

Hello! I love your videos! First time I saw it I immediately fall in love with these charming, little sailing boats. I see plenty of joy of pure sailing there. I didn't knew such community even exists somewhere in the world... I wanna move to Australia right now :) Grettings from Poland! Looking forward for next videos :)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you Robert for such kind words. Yes we are lucky with the weather in Australia and some great places to sail. I'm glad you like the videos as they take a few days to put together but it's good to know it's worthwhile. Thanks again , cheers Paul

[@robhughes7351]

Wonderful video again. Thank you.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Rob my pleasure, cheers Paul

[@Johnfingchesapeake]

I like how the KZbin algorithm works as it has sent me this wonderful video to watch. Thank for your time and effort. It looked like a wonderful day out. And the memories came flooding in of days away in Warra Maid a Sunmaid 20 that was based in Moreton Bay in the 70’s.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it John, hit the subscribe button as Phil (green Sunmaid)will be coming on many more adventures, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@anthonyhinds8564]

Hello Paul another great sail. I have been watching Sky news about the flooding down under I am not sure where you are located but I hope that you and the family are all safe and well. take care.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Anthony, we are in the northern suburbs of Sydney and high up so luckily no flooding here,. But I'm over the rain...looking like Sydney will have the wettest year on record...climate change deniers.GRRRR! Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

👍👍👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks mate, cheers Paul

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Great tour, looks like "summer" to me.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi, well it was a little warmer than the last outing to St Georges Basin but still not warm enough for me to swim, even though a couple of guys did. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@recidivist11]

Ah, sitting here on a lovely winters day, still full of envy for your sea water lakes, calm sea, sheltered bays. thanks for sharing Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Pedro for watching, it's our winter and a little chilly but not too bad, cheers Paul

[@christophermciver9494]

Thank you Paul. Always enjoy your videos of the “raids” and the comradeship amongst fellow enthusiasts. Look forward to your next posting!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Chris for watching, get a boat and join us, cheers Paul

[@michaelmccotter4293]

Just another brutal winter day down under. Been unusually hot here in South Central Alaska. Really enjoy your episodes! How I'd love to join you with my 17' Chincoteague Skiff, Cutter rigged Yawl.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Michael ,very nice boat did you build her yourself? You might find it's a bit of a trip to sail to Sydney, thanks for watching, cheers Paul ps. I hope the mozzies aren't too bad!

[@vernonholt4327]

wonderful and i love your boat

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Vernon and thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@jamesgood6065]

So want to join your raids one day. Looks so much fun.

[@SailingKateLouise]

If you are in Sydney go to Sydney Raid on Facebook, but there is also a group on Melbourne and Coffs Harbour, cheers Paul

[@MarcelLENORMAND]

Fantastic. Lovely crew, boats and location. I’m surprised it wasn’t ‘noisy bird’ for breakfast!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Marcel, yep we had a great time and the noisy bird was an Australian Galah, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@davelawrence6777]

You are the epitome of Grace Paul

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you...but I didn't get wet, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@gerardlacey9384]

Beautiful video, I absolutely love Kate Louise!, I think she is one of the most beautiful small boats I've seen!, I'm even a bit envious!. Many thanks Paul. Best wishes. Gérard lacey in Ireland.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Gerard, thanks for those kind words and watching. Stornaway 18's are made by Scruffie Marine in Australia as a kit boat and there are a few in the U.K they also come as an open boat. Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul

[@johnmclachlan1023]

Another great video, thanks Paul. Nice to see you left the Deb behind, I'm still in therapy fron the one pot egg and beans.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well John funny you should say that, my therapist is also in shock about the egg and beans not to mention my number one fan, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@ginnybelle100]

Another great trip with your sailing buddies and their beautiful boats Paul! As always, very enjoyable video of everybody on the water. Looks like you were blessed with the weather & beautiful sunsets. Transferring from Alexis could of gone so wrong but you managed to roll off gracefully! Thanks again for a great video.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Ginny...I'm not sure it was graceful but it did amuse the boys , thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@cherylkelly6546]

So well compiled again Paul !! Alexis is a great answer to avoid those wet clothes. Sorry l missed the last sail cause l loved camping on the sand isle from that previous time. Oh and those camp fires......... Cheers Marshall

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Marshall, you were missed also and where Andrew camped at the end of the island was a great spot too. Definitely go back to that side of the island in summer, though it might be crowded. I hope the renos are going well, cheers Paul

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

That was great Paul. I think you mob had a great evening by the look of it!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep was a good night you were missed , cheers Paul

[@rossbarnett3759]

your getting better Paul that is for sure. Keep on keeping them coming. Can't wait when you hook up with Rodger sailing together on the Thames if he can keep up.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Ross, hoping to get over to the old country next year (and drink some beer) Covid permitting. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@okcantbelieveit294]

Brilliantly peaceful! 👍

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@daleskidmore1685]

There must be a few Gin Palace drivers getting jealous when they see you lot out on the water. There are a ot of lovely lines on show.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dale, let's hope so...nothing beats a sail, thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@robertwebber194]

Thanks Paul. Great Clip.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@giauscaesar8047]

Boom tent that sounds cosy.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yep it wasn't too cold unlike St Georges basin in the last video.... that was cold. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@Thebarco]

I love it! ⛵️

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@Pedro-bu8xd]

Looks awesome 😎

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Pedro we had a great time, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@toniwrathall8206]

Hi Paul great vid...i brought a hartley ts18 a few years ago that needed alot of work and has been a slow project but after watching your vids have got me back working on it so hopefully soon it might be in the water...thanks for the vids...take care...cheers from NZ

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well done Toni, I know it's hard to keep the enthusiasm going over a long period of time but the fun you will have, will be well worth it....especially in beautiful NZ, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@petewitt2867]

Lol. I was that who sailed across to say hi. 😂

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Pete, I'm glad you did say hello, great to meet new people, join us next time when we are up at Lake Macquarie. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@nesleinf]

Nice video Greetings from Denmark

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Bent, I hope you are getting out on the water, cheers Paul

[@nesleinf]

@@SailingKateLouise I am almost sailing every day as we are in the summer season up here. Inspired by you I have started to sail at least one overnight every week. Took a while to convince my vife the nessesity of That (Navigare nesesse est). Just had a beautifull trip to a nearby smaller inhabiled island this week. Regards from hot summer Denmark

[@Ulbre]

First rule of Lake Macquarie sailing club....NO BLOODY SHEILA'S

[@SailingKateLouise]

Oh now now, I can't say I agree... the fairer sex are always welcome, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@skaraborgcraft]

Yeah, cant be a warm pint of Old Empire after a days sailing.

[@SailingKateLouise]

I can taste it now!

[@MrBeracah]

Hi Paul have you done a video of your boat ie a detailed tour of all the design and features and rigging of the sails etc thks

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Yes here is a quick look at the Stornaway 18...it's a bit old and I should really do another. But I've been holding off for the newer version to come out which hopefully will be next year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipXGpotneZJ6js0 Also here is one on rigging kzbin.info/www/bejne/pquYaKKebr5pjc0 But I no longer use the additional halyard at the front of the yard. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@seancadman9411]

Hey mate, watch all the time, wondering if you have ever sailed Glenbawn dam before? A mate of mine and myself have just finished our boats and have been doing trials and camping. The dam is at 100%at the moment. Anyway, hope to see you about in the future. Sean.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Sean yes Steve Williams reckons Glenbawn dam is good. I have mentioned it a few times, maybe over the summer when it's a bit warmer. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@elaynewhite069]

Paul you deserve a medal ,getting all those old farts off there tails and out there.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Francis I don't know about a medal, but we do have a good laugh and on each outing more and more people appear. It seems there are dinghy sailors out there just looking for a group to join.Thanks for watching , cheers Paul

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

Awesome! A great video. Something to aspire to. How do you fix the RAID flag to the stay?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well Dave's idea, use small cable ties, cut off excess and cover with tape, so the sharp plastic edges don't do any damage. They can still slide up and down a bit. cheers Paul

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

@@SailingKateLouise that’s a great idea! I put a separate burgee halyard temporarily on Piccolo, but it kept getting in the way.

[@stevelawrie9115]

:) I've done that

[@SailingKateLouise]

Great, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Hi Paul, what a wonderful time away sailing with all those wonderful yachts. I do have a question, how was it sailing with only the mizzen sail when you were running with the wind, to me it’s doesn’t seem right.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Mark to be honest it was virtually impossible to steer with just the mizzen in such strong winds with no centre board. I can do it when sailing downwind to a mooring in 2-3 knot breezes but yes you are right you do need some headsail. Thanks for watching , cheers Paul

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

@@SailingKateLouise thanks Paul for a honest answer. I was first mate on Tallships and now what you mean.

[@davelawrence6777]

Just reaching out Paul sorry for the venue but it's all I have with me. Just hoping all is well in your neck of woods and that Kate Louise is not floating in your driveway

[@SailingKateLouise]

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[@gregory8282]

Gooday Paul, I see a few guys are using an Anchor Buddy. Do you know what length they are? I have found there are 2 sizes available.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Gregory sorry for the late reply I've been sailing for 5 days...out of range. My anchor buddy is the smaller one stretches 12 ft to 50 ft and cost $95 (on ebay), half of that was postage from the states, cheers Paul

[@wolfie8748]

How long is your boat ?

[@SailingKateLouise]

18 ft made by Scruffie Marine as a kit boat, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@roygumpel8415]

Where ya hiding the females??

[@SailingKateLouise]

Females are always welcome , just waiting for them to come out of the woodwork, cheers Paul