Exploring Lake Superior on a 17-foot Sailboat

In July 2021, we set off to explore Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands, to date our most ambitious journey aboard Sundance, a 17-foot trailerable sailboat. This hour-long documentary depicts the intricacy and benefits of using a small craft to explore coastal waters. The northernmost of the five Great Lakes, Lake Superior is also the world’s largest lake by surface area with a shoreline that stretches 2,726 miles. Although it is feared for its capricious weather and known for its many shipwrecks, the lake provides some of the most beautiful and lightly traveled sailing grounds in North America.

[@Lon1001]

What a perfect little setup you have. Forget the RV life, pocket cruising seems like the way to enjoy summer.

[@doneddy2204]

This is what utube was meant for. I have a 24 ft trl sailor and watching this really is motivating.

[@thierryhumeau337]

Thanks Don. That is the all idea of my channel, to produce informative videos for sailors. No drama, boobs, skinny suits or crazy headlines.

[@siren17]

@@thierryhumeau337 I like to see the clicks and happy to see that some viewers find those useful but declined collecting any revenue. I don't need KZbin income.

[@tsmith235]

And there's no rattlesnakes no jellyfish no poisonous bushes no spiny creatures everything is perfect except the mosquitoes.

[@siren17]

We were on Superior late July and did not have issue with mosquitoes at all. Thanks for watching!

[@sealboy1211]

Lots of souls rest in those waters. Do not let the beauty and lack of things that will eat you, put you at too much ease out there.

[@ninjababy1997]

One of my favorite sailing videos. I've watched the entire video twice now.

[@phillipmorawa3213]

Whoever upgraded/modified the Siren did a wonderful job. Perfect!

[@thierryhumeau337]

A bit larger boat with more ballast would be ideal but the Siren 17 is a good fit. Having a storm jib is key to be able to sail safely in windy conditions.

[@BethelHealthBuilders]

This is my kind of sailing. Thank you La Sirene crew for your wonderful documentary. Regards, Richard Gutierrrez

[@siren17]

Thank you!

[@maurad5378]

Love how you can just beach your boat on the sand. Sweet.

[@siren17]

@@maurad5378 for me, a fully retractable keel is a must have, especially when sailing in areas with sandy shores.

[@dockmasterted]

The water is nice and clear, but wicked cold for sure aye!

[@roberth2227]

What an amazing production of your journey on such a small sailing craft. Beautifully done!

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@grumpy_ken]

very beautiful and peaceful adventure. really inspiring. life is short, time to get the trailer sailor I had put off 👍

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Makes my Catalina 22 look like the Taj Mahal! Love the Mark Knoepfler... one of my favorites

[@telecamfilms]

The Catalina 22 would be a great boat for this. Thanks for the kudos.

[@crawford323]

I am restoring a 55 year old Venture 17. I know it's not near the quality in design of la Sirene but I'm hopeful to gain some utility as I progress. "Tuppy" as she is a plastic boat was the little craft I learned to sail on. I passed her along to other future sailors who regrettably let her languish in various back yards unused and abused for 20 some years now. Recently, knowing I am now retired, the last keeper offered her back to me. I jumped at the chance to be with my old lover. The wood work is shaped and varnished. Her hull is stripped and sanded waiting on a facelift and new paint. So I watch your channel with keen interest for tidbits and hints perhaps to follow in a similar path. I love her history and I shall honor her with my best effort. Thank you two for inspiring me further.

[@siren17]

I think the Venture 17 is a very fine boat. How much does the keel weight? Is it fully retractable?

[@crawford323]

@@siren17 I believe the swing keel is 270lbs and much like the Catalina line of swing keels it does not retract flush to the hull. Minimum draft 17 inches.

[@telecamfilms]

@@crawford323 Sounds good. A bit harder to launch from shallow ramps but a good deal of ballast compare to the Siren 17.

[@crawford323]

@@telecamfilms From what I can see, the Siren has better storage and head room inside the cabin plus the cockpit arrangement with the locker at the stern is extremely nice. The Venture has no anchor handling/ storing features. I have built an anchor roller from oak for the bow which will double as a place to secure the mast during trailering. I will wire the mast for an anchor light and radio antenna. On my 25 Catalina swing keel which I have passed on to another owner, I used automotive molded trailer lighting plugs, to for the mast pigtail and deck plug. They are cheap and certainly durable. I had adopted a gin pole system for the 25's mast raising task, but the Venture is light enough to rig without it. The McGregor I now have was built in 1972 and the model was manufactured 1972-1974. I have cut two access deck plates now to replace loose gudgeons and found no rot with the material which was used in the glass layup. I do not know what the material is but I'm pleased to say it is certainly not plywood. The only rot I have found is the untreated pine 2x6x17" used to back the gudgeon places on the inside of the stern. Two six inch access holes were cut, one horizontal at the rear to act as a clean out to the hull stern drain. The other cut vertical a foot or so up to access the gudgeon hardware and the sheet rigging pulleys. The hull has flotation blocks haphazardly loosely fitted. Fifty plus years of gunk made sure the hull had standing water in it which had to be addressed. It has great access for inspection now. It has been fun to resurrect her and I have and will spend too much money on her considering she was a "free boat."

[@mikeu5380]

I really enjoyed your cruise on Lake Superior, and appreciate your generosity in sharing the trip with us. After watching Roger Barnes' fine channel on dinghy cruising, in England and Europe, and others in Australia, it's refreshing to get a rare N. American take on it. Milles merci. Cheers and fair winds, from Japan.

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching. That was our second trip tip toeing around Lake Superior, we will be back!

[@mikeu5380]

@@siren17 Looking forward to it! By the way, were you the champion canoe slalom racer, "a few years ago"?

[@siren17]

@@mikeu5380 I was. Bronze medalist at the 89' Worlds and finalist at the 92' Olympics....

[@mikeu5380]

@@siren17 And a fine documentarian...

[@s.p.revhorner4703]

Wonderful production! Thank you…

[@danielclint1033]

You are always properly trimmed, I like that.

[@siren17]

Thank you! We are trying...

[@pierreyvon791]

There is a bit of "Tom SAWYER's spirit" in this little boat ! (and in the men's heart ... all during their life ! 😉) Thank you to carry on sharing all these little pieces of happiness with us. " Le bonheur n'est grand que lorsqu'il est partagé" Cyril

[@siren17]

So true!

[@erikhedl2084]

Very nice film, good music, the two of you are an inspiration.

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

[@rudbeckia885]

What a great respite from the goings on in the world.

[@thierryhumeau337]

A very soothing experience indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@bravofighter]

Trailer sailers are wonderful, aren’t they? This Siren 17 looks perfect for trips like this. Most Canadians prefer a larger sailboat because half of all Canadians live around the Great Lakes within 100 miles of the US border, and keep their boats at a marina for the season. I find that not using a marina keeps the cost of sailing much lower because I can maintain my boat at home, and store it in my back yard for free. I got my little sailboat for $500 on eBay, and it’s wonderful. It has a small fixed keel, but it’s still trailerable. I would prefer a swing keel, like the one on your Siren, but there were none available. I would advise people to shop for the keel they want, then narrow their search from there. I wish I had waited until I found a little boat with the swing keel.

[@siren17]

Fully retractable swing keels are great and we have a word in french for this type of boat, it's called "dériveur intégral.... It helps a lot launching from shallow ramps and make beaching easy. The downside is that the keel box takes room in the cabin and they are typically lightly ballasted so, a bit on the tender side.

[@scebat-JeanRe.]

ah, je comprends maintenant pourquoi je comprenais tout malgré mon anglais moyen.....c'est un sympathique gaulois qui parlait...très cool reportage, merci !

[@timfields7214]

This video was delightful and inspiring. Thank you.

[@siren17]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@WeWe-sk9ye]

Outstanding video... I want to move up there and learn to sail. One day

[@siren17]

The summer window is short but great sailing and beautiful wilderness.

[@rodneyjordan6745]

Food looks great. No sense in living on jerkey and flavored water. Both of you seem like such gentle souls. Soft banjo and voices goes well with the video. I subscribed.

[@thierryhumeau337]

Sailing on a pocket cruiser is not an excuse to eat poorly and you don't need a full galley to eat properly! Music choices are always personal but I like banjo too :) Thanks for watching!

[@PaulMcEvoyGuitars]

Any thoughts on the Siren vs something a tiny bit longer, like an O'day 2+2? I really like what you're doing here.

[@siren17]

I think a tad longer and a bit more ballast would be ideal (Catalina 22, O'day 2+2....) but it's great to have a fully retractable keel.

[@christopherstevenson9737]

❤ Siren 17. Thinking of purchasing a Westwight Potter 19 (similar vessel). Love the beach landing options, and KISS of a small craft. Able to go nearly anywhere you have 2-3 ft. of water!! V cool!!❤. Btw. What type of sails are those? Look to by synthetic!

[@telecamfilms]

The Potter 19 is great. Heavier but has more ballast so, more stable and with more storage room. I think 19' is the sweet spot for trailable boats. That is what we have now. Sails were made by Precision Sails (Canada) using Contender ZZP sailcloth polyester laminate. Where are you based?

[@camblood8297]

love it...nice sails

[@siren17]

Thanks!

[@robertlautenslager9832]

What a beautiful experience you two had..

[@siren17]

Thank you!

[@davidstrausser6533]

I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us on you tube.

[@siren17]

Thanks David. Glad you enjoy watching!

[@davidstrausser6533]

@@siren17 It was so awesome to enjoy your wonderful adventure. Please make more of these. Thank you.

[@davidhoneycutt2767]

Loved the video especially the music. The scenery was fantastic!

[@siren17]

Thank you for watching!

[@RespectMyAuthoritaah]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@michaelmiller6062]

Wonderful adventure. I’m so excited to do stuff like this with my wife. One day.

[@telecamfilms]

You guys have a boat?

[@michaelmiller6062]

@@telecamfilms not yet. We just got out ASA 101 certification. I almost bought a potter 15 but someone got it before I could. Still looking.

[@memyselfandi9365]

Super, merci,.un grand bonjour de l' Australie.

[@siren17]

Merci!

[@johns280]

Enjoyed your presentation. Thank you for sharing.

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching!

[@DominicNSX]

Great looking sails! Great sailing, tennis, cycling, swimming, the good life😉 Another great small boat is the Corsair 880, extremely fast, 15 knots!

[@walthampton6700]

Beautiful content. Thank you so much for documenting your journey.

[@siren17]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@q2145]

Just discovered this little jewel of a channel. Nice relaxing music. Beautiful couple. Liked and subscribed. Thank you.

[@telecamfilms]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@doncatch1]

Well done. Enjoyed

[@siren17]

Thank you!

[@BethelHealthBuilders]

Formidable. Love your whole style of sailing and enjoying shore pursuits and blueberries. We have sailed out to Grand Island Trout Bay and camped in our Hobie Tandem Island a little trimaran. I think I want to go with your style of sailing rather than pick up a NorSea 27. Small is beautiful. I've also read Why States Fail. Another thing about your style of sail is that you could join in with friends occasionally and cruise together in trailerables. I live in South Africa most of the time but also have a home in Michigan. Enjoy your sea travels and will see you out there. Blessings, Richard

[@siren17]

@@BethelHealthBuilders I think our newer 19 footer (Flow 19) is really in the sweet spot and combines, ease of towing/rigging, roomy, great performances and is seaworthy. The Siren 17 was a great started boat though.

[@jojacobs305]

This is so cool

[@DouglasCampos84]

Amazing!! I have one 17 foot also,... preparing to do something like this here in Brazil !

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching. Good luck with your adventure!

[@DouglasCampos84]

I have seen all our videos, and they give me a lot of ideas, your tip to stand up the mast alone, the way you attach the boat on the trailer, with the handguard, a LOT of awesome ideas! Thanks! Really Thanks!

[@AusMarineRobotics]

How Beautiful - heaven is any place you can only get to in a small sailboat! Just setting up a Cal14 (Australian - Hood) and following your channel with more than a casual interest - thankyou!

[@siren17]

I didn’t know about the Cal14. Sweet little boat, sounds great for gunk holing! We are moving up a bit, next boat is 19’.

[@kevinreimer2213]

Brilliant video tour, thank you. I will emulate…

[@siren17]

Thanks Kevin

[@nzgeorge]

Beautiful! I have a 15' trailer sailer of similar design and could identify with so much in this documentary. Well done! Also sailed on Superior a few times on "Salties" as a professional Deck Officer/Master. A great part of the world.

[@jjbova]

Great video. We are from The Petoskey area on Lake Michigan. I love seeing sailors on the great lakes, and their adventures. Keep up the great work.

[@LEGOWENTV]

I am so glad to find your channel. I went sailing in that area in a large sailboat last year and realized it really is the ideal place for a small sail boat…like what you have here.

[@timingersoll1257]

Thanks for sharing..That's my stomping grounds : ) I live down on the western end of the Lake and get over to Bayfield 2-3 times/summer in my Welsford Navigator 15.5 ft cruising dingy. You're right that there aren't many dingy or trailer sailors out on the lake. I treat the lake with a lot of respect, reef early and keep a close eye on the weather. If you do that, it's an amazing place to explore. It looks like you had a fabulous time!

[@siren17]

We will be back on a slightly larger 19’ boat!

[@mhub3576]

I've got a Precision 23 I sail on Mille Lacs. Thinking of taking it up to the Apostles. The Siren 17 is just a bit too tender for me to take on Superior based on my experience owning one several years ago.

[@music-jj2pl]

Nice trip thanks for the video this was great! Also I love the see through sails keep track of your surroundings without having to duck under a sail.

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Gorgeous sunsets with the smoke but messes up distant viewing even when I backpacked in the Western Cascade Mtns of Washington State. 🤔 hmm 🤔 Curious about your see thru sails. What material are they ? Not seen those before .. Great share .. Papa J

[@siren17]

Sails are made by Precision Sails (Canadian company) using Contender ZZP laminate cloth.

[@DangerousAlexander]

Nice video. I may put this on my list to do this summer on my Victoria 18. Thanks.

[@siren17]

You should! Thanks for watching.

[@huntsail3727]

Enjoyed this, looks like ya'll had a great time.

[@johnnywisconny]

I just refurbished a MacGregor Venture 222 (22ft trailer sailer) . I will be visiting the apostle islands and doing some hiking and sail trolling for trout. This is awesome to see. Thank you for the video making it look easy

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching. I wish I was a fisherman, fresh fish would have been the cherry on the cake!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy maçgegor 26 plañing hull sails speed 16,6 knits 18,5 moh mópter 2⁰ knots 22 too 25 moh

[@edwardcoss6574]

I own the same boat. Sat neglected for many years. Took off the keel last fall and need to reglass it for upcoming season. Videos like these are inspiring me to get back out sailing .

[@edwardcoss6574]

​@@johnnywisconnyjust watched your 1st two videos. Also very inspiring. Nice job on boat. Looks great 👍

[@mhub3576]

Wonderful video and adventure on your Siren 17. I used to own one of them. You got more guts than I sailing it on Superior, even in fairly protected waters. Not really any ballast on them to speak of, but perfect for trailering long distances. I trailered mine behind a VW Jetta Turbo Diesel. Worked great! They are very popular in Canada where they were made by Van De Stadt. I live in MN and your video just may inspire me to take my Precision 23 up to the Apostles for an extended cruise.

[@siren17]

Jetta Turbo D, cool. I had a Golf Turbo D in France back in the 80s, great car. No boat at the time though…

[@thomassmith8550]

In one day we rented a sailboat at bayfield and we sailed all the way out to devils isle. Around it twice and back to bayfield. Lots of caves there

[@trailzable]

I'm curious what size sailboat this was.

[@-COMMON-MAN]

Great video, thank you!!!❤

[@alanchisholm6969]

Thanks for sharing ,one the best of the trailer sailor videos

[@siren17]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed watching. I wanted it fully informative and avoid all the bells and sparkles of most KZbin sailing videos.

[@sailawaybob]

Cool video very serene, always liked the Siren 17 a nice pocket cruiser

[@sailawaybob]

I'm really impressed by those sails , hopefully you have done a video walk-around of your sailboat

[@siren17]

@@sailawaybob sorry, no walk around to show the new sails…

[@siren17]

It’s on the tender side but easy to transport, rig and launch and fun to sail!

[@markstamp1906]

Very nice. It's amazing that your boat is only 17'. I have a Hobie Adventure Island, which I've customized so it includes a jib, to go with the standard main sail. It's just a glorified kayak, and yet it's over 16'. I sail (and fish) quite a lot on the ocean here in California, but would like to try sailing on the great lakes...

[@siren17]

Cool boat. We have seen a bunch of people kayaking around the Apostles Islands so, your Hobie Adventure Island can definitely do it. There are quite a few nice sand beaches to pull the boat up and camp overnight.

[@michaellarkin4809]

I really enjoyed your video. Well done with music and editing. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnRimkunas]

What a beautiful trip! Thanks so much for sharing your sailing adventure with us.

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching.

[@forestwalker8493]

I love that battery stove. Please, what make is it? Thank you for sharing this trip. I'm adding Apostle Islands to my bucket list.

[@siren17]

No sure whay you mean by battery stove... But that is just a standard one-burner stove, $35 on Amazon... www.amazon.com/Coleman-Camping-Stove-Classic-Burner-Butane/dp/B00FGPXVSM?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

[@ntbanjo]

Your videos are excellent, I am learning so much! Ty

[@siren17]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@sergewilliam7849]

Magnifique ! Bienvenue en eaux canadiennes... Il est rare de trouver un travail aussi professionnel sur YT ! Merci.

[@siren17]

Merci Serge!

[@andyhatfield4838]

Thanks for sharing! My wife and I really enjoyed watching it! 🍻

[@siren17]

Glad you enjoyed watching. Your turn next summer!

[@donhollinger7143]

Love your intelligent and interesting narration along with the beautiful videography. I have sailed around the islands twice on a 39 and a 41 foot sail yachts. I would like to try it on a smaller craft such as yours. Keep on posting additional videos in the future.

[@thierryhumeau337]

Thanks for watching Don. Most comments done on the fly with the main goal of trying not lecture my viewers or get to sensational, too many of those sailing videos on YT.

[@donhollinger7143]

Enjoyed the video. I sailed the Apostle Islands in a 39ft Morgan several years ago. Who is the wonderful female singer on the video as you were rounding the point to the beach?

[@siren17]

Glad you enjoyed watching. Singer is Joy Crookes, song is "Don't Let Me Down". Best.

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Very nice boat design and sails. Did you build it? Where was it built? Do you have the specs?

[@siren17]

Siren 17 built by Vandestadt & McGruer. sailboatdata.com/sailboat/siren-17

[@svlittlegem]

Nicely made vlog. Remiands me of my 22footer i had many years ago, was my first boat. Kept it for the first 5 years, now i have an 25 ft tophat. But now considring anothoer boat to live on. Gerard. Nsw South Wales, Australia.

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching mate. What boat are you considering to live aboard?

[@svlittlegem]

@@siren17 Thank you for the reply. I am concidering an columbia 27 ft sailing boat. I know thats not much but i have to keep the projet in my budget. Have you looked at my vlogs on my channel ?. You will understand why I am upgrading hopfully next year.

[@siren17]

@@svlittlegem 6’ headroom, amazing for a 27 footer. Good luck!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@АндрейОрешкин-п7л]

Very nice! It's your vacation?

[@siren17]

One of them :)

[@АндрейОрешкин-п7л]

@@siren17 You mean, it's Saturdays and Sundays?

[@coolsailor]

Great sailing narration and adventure. I'll probably never get to this sailing ground but you made it a vicarious pleasure!

[@siren17]

Never say never... Thanks for watching!

[@davidfellows6250]

lovely video. looks like ya'll are living your best life.

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Great video guys thank you

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching Tony!

[@Land_an_sea]

Nice suit of sails!

[@Linscottstove]

Great movie, I sail a Rhodes 19 off the coast of Maine among the islands just southwest of Mt. Desert and camp on the Maine island Trail. It is a great way to explore and be alone in nature. I love all the berries you picked.. so great. Looks like there aren't many bugs? Maine does have bugs.. we call it Mosquito thirty.. time to get in the tent.

[@siren17]

We sea kayaked the Maine Islands Trail many years ago, aside from the herds of lobster boats motoring around, it was nice. I'd love to take the boat there but am a bit intimidated by tides and currents... Also, fresh water is so convenient when sailing and camping. We enjoyed Lake Moosehead, ME last summer, will bring the boat there in August. Also going to Georgian Bay, OT in July, looks like the coast of Maine with its many tiny islands... Thanks for watching!

[@artaferenok8777]

Thank you very much for sharing your videos! You are a real inspiration, sir! I almost bought an older siren boat last fall.. It was sailable on a small Ohio lake but looked like it would definitely require a lot of work.. After I found your channel and watched all your videos, I feel inspired and more confident to take on a similar sized project-boat :) Thank you for your time making those videos and sharing with us !

[@siren17]

You are welcome. Good luck with finding a fixer upper Siren or similar boat and go on adventures!

[@yuzujap1664]

tres belle video une belle navigation ça fait rever^^

[@siren17]

Merci. Ça navigue au Japon?

[@johnthorn923]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this from New Zealand. I also have a 17’ trailersailer. Thanks for posting, fair breezes.

[@siren17]

Thanks mate. We spent a month in your beautiful country in February 2020. So many boats, I wish we had going sailing! Looks like a wonderful playground for sailors.

[@brucerodbro7188]

Loved your video. Too bad I’m 80 now, but sailed a bunch on LK Michigan back in the day. (Bigger boat) Your boat was perfect for the relatively protected waters in the Apostles. Thanks for the show.

[@thierryhumeau337]

Hi Bruce, thanks for watching. It sounds like you had your share of good adventures!

[@pillarwatch]

Yep, but kayakers underestimate the waters within them all the time.

[@ethanbarnes-et4jr]

I can tell by the songs playing in the background of your videos that you have good test in music good cruising tunes

[@siren17]

Thanks! That is part of the enjoyment.

[@jamesstrom6991]

nicely done! thanks for sharing

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching

[@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638]

Lake Superior es todo un mar interior, alimentado por el padre océano, por vía aérea.

[@CGO420]

Great video! I like how you incorporate the charts/route.

[@siren17]

Thanks. I was pretty adamant in including charts and route because often, when looking at sailing videos, I have a hard time figuring out where the boat was or what route it was following. I am glad you find those useful. :)

[@CGO420]

@@siren17 I usually have to keep google maps open to follow along most videos, but it still doesnt show the route. I kayaked the Apostles about 20 years ago. Hoping to take my O'day 28 from Saint Joseph, MI to Lake Superior in 2023. Circumnavigating Lake Michigan this summer.

[@fredbiscuit...413]

Hello from South West UK... I've watched hundreds of Sailing-Videos, but this is the most relaxing, interesting, well-narrated and thoroughly-enjoyable video I have ever watched! Well done to both of you. Naturally, I have subscribed - and would love to see many more similar videos from you my new friends :)

[@siren17]

Thanks so much for the kudos. I am not interested or trying to become a KZbin star but this kind of feedback means a lot!

[@randykaminski6214]

Fantastic representation of your voyage! Your Wife looks like an excellent sailor, and you both work together so efficiently for adventures and tasks. Also appreciate the inclusion of Grand Island-I have been to this area and hope to visit again-thank you so much for sharing!! (Confession: I am craving wild blueberries now...)

[@siren17]

Thanks mate. I am glad you liked it! Those wild blueberries are terrific, so are the mushrooms!

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

What a fantastic video, very well put together. I really hope I can make it up that way, it looks incredible. I'm hoping to make a Great Loop attempt in a few years, and this would be a nice to check out when up north.

[@siren17]

Definitely a must do for any trailer sailor. Thanks for watching!

[@meinekleinegartenwelt3110]

Thank you so much for your Video. I really enjoy it.

[@siren17]

You are welcome! I am glad you enjoyed watching.

[@davidpark7644]

Could you please find the time to describe how your boat is equipped. I’m looking at getting another siren 17 and would like to improve it a bit

[@siren17]

Look at the videos in my "Siren 17 Upgrades and Add-Ons" playlist, a lot of ideas there. kzbin.info/aero/PLS3T5IdbxoB6hVx5vfw_q5dnKawRPerfi&si=IFMY1NHLvzbKm5rU

[@jeremiahquinn9688]

I am curious where you launched from, and where you parked your vehicle and trailer for your adventure? We are planning a similar trip and could use any tips. Thank you.

[@telecamfilms]

Hi J, we split the Apostles trip in two parts. First, we launched from Bayfield, WI public boat ramp and sailed around the east side islands. You can leave the car overnight (I think 2 or 3 nights max) but need to check in with the city hall and put a permit on your windshield. There is a daily fee but it’s not much. Then we pull the boat out and drove to the west side and launched from Sandy Bay State Park. Very chill, plenty of room to safely park car and trailer for several days. There is a nice ramp that launches into a protected small port. You can dock and spend the night on one of the port slips for a fee. Note that the closest store around for shopping and groceries is 17 miles away in Cornucopia, WI. I hope it helps.

[@yamabiru4553]

Beautiful!

[@siren17]

Thanks!

[@Iamzenarcher]

I just watched your latest video. So well done all around. As we hunker down for another Nor’easter here in Nova Scotia your trip around Lake Superior was just what I needed. Sirenity is wrapped for the winter but spring will soon be here. Stay well folks😊

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching. Editing the film while hunkered down in DC cold felt good too!

[@N7VAN...]

Very nice work Thierry! Always an inspiration.

[@siren17]

Glad you liked it!

[@SailingrumrunnerII]

Great video. I’d love to do something like this with my Compac 16.

[@telecamfilms]

Go for it! Thanks for watching.

[@svlittlegem24]

My new boat, is an Pacific 747 24 footer pocket cruiser sailing boat with shoul draft of 700 mmeters witch is still trailerble and capable of going into very shallow water and up to the beach. I just have to be careful of the out going tide. will do an intro vlog on my new boat. Gerard.

[@SailingKateLouise]

wow thank you so much, I loved and lived every minute, wonderful sailing grounds and a wonderful story I've subscribed for more adventures, cheers Paul from Sydney

[@siren17]

Thanks for the kind worlds, always feels great to make new friends down under! We are boatless this summer but our new trailable Flow 19 should arrive soon for more adventures in 2023!

[@dennywoodford3537]

Thank sooo much for sharing!

[@siren17]

You are so welcome!

[@markgallagher1376]

Great trip and video!! I enjoyed it.

[@kleinbiker1]

Such a great video and well equipped Siren. The siren was my first sailboat and I often wish I had another to do exactly what you are doing with it!

[@siren17]

Thanks Chris, I hope we will not be missing her much with our new Flow 19 soon to arrive! Also a fully retractable keel, a bit more heavier but quite bigger and faster with her planning hull, twin rudders, bowsprit and water ballasts.

[@kleinbiker1]

@@siren17 that sound like it will be an amazing new boat! What are your plans for the Siren then?

[@siren17]

@@kleinbiker1 we sold the Siren in the fall of 2021. The Flow 19 was supposed to be delivered in the spring of 2022 but things got delayed quite a bit.

[@kleinbiker1]

@@siren17 bummer, I would have been interested in purchasing her. Hope she went to a good home.

[@siren17]

@@kleinbiker1 Not sure how much used she has seen. A nice couple bought her but they are busy finishing building a Deerfoot 62 to go around the world so, I don't know how much time they had left to sail her. She is still in Maryland. Let me know if you are interested, I could forward you their contact info and you could ask. Cheers.

[@javiersilva2884]

I want to do this. I have no sailing experience, but this seems better than ocean sailing. How much experience do you need?

[@aaron___6014]

This has been a dream of mine since I was 12. Im finally in a position to make it happen but I dont quite have the daring ambition I once had. How heavy is your boat and trailer?

[@siren17]

Just do it! Siren 17 and trailer were around 900lbs.

[@hyperfilmprod]

ah oui, c'est beau, mais où est le vin??? You make the most out of such a modest little boat Thierry! I love my Siren more because of your videos! :)

[@siren17]

Thanks for the kind words. Plenty of good wine aboard, just hidden for the camera :)

[@greatsouthlandmike7260]

Watched the whole video. Thank for sharing Dutch an interesting journey. I'm building a 17' wooden daysailer for light camping here in Australia. I hope that I get to see some more of your adventures. I subscribed so I don't miss your next one. Stay safe from Australia 🇦🇺🤠👍

[@siren17]

Thanks for watching! I heard Australie has some find grounds for trailer sailing. Fair winds!

[@fabmanly1070]

What boat are you building?

[@greatsouthlandmike7260]

@@fabmanly1070 ian oughtred fulmar

[@siren17]

@@fabmanly1070 Flow 19, built in France. www.prodesign3d.com/flow-19/