Don't Go on Spontaneous Ocean Crossings

[@RANSailing]

We just found your channel. Great stuff! Keep on keeping on!

[@happygoluckyland]

Oh nice thank you!! I've been following you for a while, what an awesome project you're working on! RAN 50 is going to be great!! ❤️⛵️🐬

[@WeaponizedDemocracy]

Nice to see you're finally moving! 🙂Godspeed!

[@happygoluckyland]

Yes haha 😅 Thank you! 🙂

[@marafarnham595]

Drone footage is amazing Moses 😊

[@happygoluckyland]

Oh thank you! 😀

[@canyonfiller]

Great video. Good luck with your journey👍

[@happygoluckyland]

Thank you! 🙂 I need it!

[@dominictarrsailing]

nice video! though I think if it's "too late to reef" that's just a sign you need a better reefing system. On my monohull I set up lines so I can pull down the tack, pull down the clew, cleat it, from the cockpit. The reefed portion is flapping in the wind, but now the boat is under control and I can go and tie it down when I'm ready. I also advocate having a line to pull down the sails from the cockpit, I can pull it down, then cleat it down, with a hank on jib this really makes a difference!

[@happygoluckyland]

Great!! Yes that sounds like a great idea! My reefing system is very manual. I need to take the sail down completely and start over. I think it will be easier though know that I have a wind vane. Then I can genoa sail meanwhile! 😊

[@klausfroehlich741]

Enchanted channel, love it a lot

[@happygoluckyland]

Oh thank you so much! ⛵️🐳😃

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Ooh, very exciting!

[@happygoluckyland]

Yes haha 😅

[@marma66]

What’s that line you’re dragging in the water behind the boat?

[@happygoluckyland]

Just my stupid safety line to grab onto if falling over board in maybe 1 knot 😂

[@Isimud]

Nothing beats the mighty baltic ocean!

[@happygoluckyland]

Haha it's a beast. Or just really choppy! 🌊

[@ronaldbitter5783]

Boat, man and cat. Thats all you need

[@happygoluckyland]

Yes ❤️

[@julestburt]

Wow that looks like some ride! Very cool...thx for sharing. btw what is the line you have hanging off the back of your boat? Is that your overboard life line?? Watching from North Vancouver, Canada.

[@happygoluckyland]

Thank you!! 🌞🐬 yes it was supposed to be a lifeline of sorts. Not doing much in 8 knots though 🤦🏼‍♀️ but maybe in three!

[@slory17]

At 12:23 there is a blue loop thing fastened under your boom. What is that called and is it working as a jibe preventer?

[@happygoluckyland]

Yes it's a climbing thing a figure-8 decender. Works well as a jibe preventer I think! You can tight en it very hard and even wrap it more laps to make it even harder to pull through! But I just started to test it. It's aboud 10$ so compared to a jibe preventer it's a steal!

[@channel-wt8qg]

I did an almost similar trip last week but stayed in Lauterhamn. Arrived in the middle of the night but chose to go into the harbor which was almost empty of other boats. The season is almost over. The wind was either on or off. Nothing in between. But it's the time of year, I guess.

[@happygoluckyland]

Oh nice! That's cool. Yes I think it's very nice now but I really should have chosen a bit calmer day for the sail. It was too rough.. :/

[@_instabil]

That was... good

[@happygoluckyland]

Hehe thanks :)

[@WeaponizedDemocracy]

When's the next video coming out? :)

[@happygoluckyland]

It's coming. It's been a difficult time though. But it will come when it's ready.

[@WeaponizedDemocracy]

@@happygoluckyland Okej, hoppas allt är bra med dig och båten (& katten)!

[@OliPH01]

1:00 - that is the face of someone who already did it - lol

[@happygoluckyland]

Haha 😅 yes!

[@DougVarble]

I don’t see a face at the 1 minute mark🎉

[@happygoluckyland]

I think it's the dinghy and the fenders 😬🤔

[@DougVarble]

Incredible Crossing, some of the video was too lifelike🎉

[@happygoluckyland]

Yess thank you! 🌊⛵️🙂

[@209turtleboy]

First mate says MEOW!

[@happygoluckyland]

😺

[@Margaretha1901]

Secure your spectacles/glasses! I talk from experience.

[@happygoluckyland]

Haha yes they're always on the way to go swimming! 😅

[@swegho]

From now on I am taking seasickness pills to watch your videos

[@happygoluckyland]

Good idea! 😅⛵️🌊

[@RenayEmond]

🐱⛵👎?

[@happygoluckyland]

He didn't like the waves at all 🙁

[@RenayEmond]

@@happygoluckyland 🐈 maybe he will get better at it? Most people do? I am praying & sending Big LOVE 💞for you both Always ❣

[@happygoluckyland]

Yes I hope so! Thank you! ❤️

[@jntd4160]

@@happygoluckyland I'm not sure you enjoyed the rough waves either. I'm praying for you too Mose!😻🙏💞