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@gking55224 жыл бұрын
T & P, I'm a pensioner trying to finish the refit plus covering some relatively minor medical situations without insurance. If I could, I'd spare you guys a few Aussie dollars and Kevin on "Sailing Oceans" a few bucks happily. Sadly It's not in the budget if we plan to untie the lines this year. Keep the great content coming... It's great stuff!. G King SV Intition
@richardmason9024 жыл бұрын
@@gking5522 Do it mate. I'm in the same boat. (my boat that is) Not to be confused with your boat or their boat or anyone elses boat --- Just my boat hehe.
@sailingmoonshadow31694 жыл бұрын
well I am heading off on my own adventure in 11 weeks from today (Easter Monday), weather permitting natch. So I'm watching every penny like @G King but, what the heck, I've just sheeted in for a close haul and I'll trust to the law of reciprocity!
@richardmason9024 жыл бұрын
@@sailingmoonshadow3169 Nice one. ---See you out on the briney.
@FreeRangeLiving4 жыл бұрын
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@chipw46224 жыл бұрын
Now there's a man with confidence in both his vessel and abilities....well done sir!
@charlesharper23574 жыл бұрын
The boom held up...a repair well done!
@charlesharper23574 жыл бұрын
@chris widney There is no better feeling than to pull into a safe anchorage having fought your way through a good blow. As a former commercial fisherman, I've never felt a more alive than when pulling into port with a hold full of fish after fighting our way through storm force weather.
@highvibe48394 жыл бұрын
chris widney chicken 🐓, 😂 loved your comment though!
@lubberwalker4 жыл бұрын
@@highvibe4839 I went through it yesterday in the Solent where there's plenty to hit. He's right.
@pearville374 жыл бұрын
Gotta love it when word from the captain is "we're only sinking a little bit". Aren't you glad your captain has years of experience.
@good_king_guitarman13344 жыл бұрын
THIS is proper sailing! It's great to watch skilled sailors showing how it's done without the benefit of a big flash yacht in calm seas. You two are miles in front of the pack - take a bow.
@M-Swede4 жыл бұрын
Hats off to Mirrool! One tough 50 year old sailing vessel. ⛵️
@jayfigg79814 жыл бұрын
I'm a 57yr old sailing...um...something. Where are my teeth?
@georgedean85094 жыл бұрын
Now that's sailing! A pucker factor of 12 on a scale of 1-10.
@highvibe48394 жыл бұрын
George Dean yes I too am all puckered out! 😱
@againstallflags19044 жыл бұрын
With all that was going on it is so impressive that you collected this footage and were able to share such an experience with your viewers. The boom repair appears to be bomb-proof, and it certainly was tested. Respect.
@garywilliams98104 жыл бұрын
Guys please wear life jackets and more importantly hook on. I want to see next weeks episode. X
@tomharrell19544 жыл бұрын
Pascal, I would like to say you are a very very brave woman. My wife would have been screaming and in tears. I am not saying she is not as brave as me, because I would have been screaming and in tears. Troy is an old salt, I got that, but you handled yourself quite admirably. I sincerely respect your courage.
@fransdriesen13114 жыл бұрын
Real sailing, where skills and experience are mandatory.. Good job skipper Troy..
@rogermace45164 жыл бұрын
That was so much fun to watch, Troy did an amazing job of keeping control and I just loved Pascale's very nervous laugh and facial expressions
@firefly246014 жыл бұрын
"Going to weather in 50 knots really sucks." Understatement of the week, my friend! :D
@dwaynentinabunt12002 жыл бұрын
He's insane! Capable but a bit nutz! Hell of a boat!
@skookumjack4 жыл бұрын
Now that's a ride ! Start out in a long sleeve dress shirt and end in HPX's !! You're the man Troy !
@luhtathefinn30364 жыл бұрын
ARRGH!!! Me wonderful buckos.....courageous ye be with sheets in the winds, bringing smiles to yourself and us digital followers... Neptune shows his agreement...Thell be an extra ration of rum fer ye this day for such demonstrations of bravery.... ARRGH !!
@jginmt4 жыл бұрын
What a fun episode. I love Pascal's sound effects. Teaching skiing one can tell when people are afraid when their voice changes, looks like the same in sailing.
@vial1sim4 жыл бұрын
One of your best. When you were talking about watching for chaf on the furling line it reminded me of a delivery of a Roberts 45. We lost the furling line at night with 50 knots out in the bite. To get the heady in we motored to wind into a huge sea. Two crew crawled to the bow and used a winch handle between the foil and luff to furl the sail. Being calm on the outside whilst you're screaming on the inside makes you a good skipper.
@jonnorousseau30964 жыл бұрын
Cutter with hank on self tending staysail, furl the heady and sail under double reefed main and staysail, bomb, no worries
@siddalton51904 жыл бұрын
I'm about 6 months behind and just catching up on older episodes - that was some wind! I remember how hot it was, back when the bushfires got real bad. Respect for dealing with that wind.
@robertevans64814 жыл бұрын
That was a very wild ride, I feel I need a day to rest myself. Troy sir you are a amazing sailor...clam cool and collective...
@anonanon84674 жыл бұрын
This was really well done, and I really enjoyed watching. I felt like I was there with you. So, from Colorado, I want to say thanks for taking me along for a good sail:)
@buffalobob20024 жыл бұрын
Too much fun! Good job sailing, Troy.
@FreeRangeLiving4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bob.
@pollycat12944 жыл бұрын
pascals nervous laugh is so adorable. great job to the both of you !!!
@AirstripBum3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed it. Thanks for taking me along!
@joeboggess32204 жыл бұрын
Troy you are a heck of a sailor; a master of the seas. Well done. Glad to see the boom held up to the great patch you both did. Huge fan of you both.
@symphonyfarm20094 жыл бұрын
Gawd! You could see the line from the front across the sky in the footage! Gradient winds on the back sides of pressure systems- You guys are SO pro! I dont watch other peoples caught in gale videos. Had to see how it was done by the best!
@sbgroen4 жыл бұрын
Perfect music while Pascal was cleaning up the "mess."
@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp4 жыл бұрын
Definitely a Thumbs Up Episode! Guess the Boom Repair Worked! Good Job!
@harryadams56514 жыл бұрын
Armchair expert comment. We have a cutter rig with a hanked staysail on a moveable wire forstay which is great when wind is over30 The roller head sail only sets decently when rolled less than half and still we're overpowered So the staysail headstay is tensioned onto foredeck tack by a big pelican tackle and the cutter goes to work Beauty!
@KR-pe7gr4 жыл бұрын
Now, this is SAILING!!!! Awesome job!
@larryboles6294 жыл бұрын
" We are only sinking a little bit" An EPIC statement! Be happy, be safe.
@Capfka4 жыл бұрын
Jeez, Troy, you exhibited absolute sang froid there. Not surprised you were knackered by the time you got into the anchorage. I would have slept for a week! Pascale, I'm amazed by you keeping your cool, too. Great team, great fun to watch.
@henleyont4 жыл бұрын
That's the best bit of sailing video since some of the Whitbread round the world stuff. Blake on ciramco and the like. You guys are truely among the best
@stuartmcmichael52504 жыл бұрын
Great sailing and advice under extreme weather conditions. Poor Pascale takes another one for the team. Troy looks like he’s in his element and the boat is behaving beautifully. Just goes to show a lot of preparation and maintenance when on the hard makes all the difference. Troy you and Pascale must be so proud. Love ya to bits just be safe ❤️👍🏴
@philgawthrop25184 жыл бұрын
so many good one-liners!
@colbjallen83344 жыл бұрын
This probably my favorite sailing channel to be honest. It's fresh and organic with tons of sailing knowledge.
@MiQBohlin4 жыл бұрын
Aye m8's, absolutely lovely vid. Something to watch more then once! Nice skill there you both, Troy for bringing the goods to shore and Pascale for making the best out of filming it. 💪 I don't know who is impressing me most, but that's not your worries. 😉
@wasimhbaig3 жыл бұрын
Bravo, needs 10 thumbs ups! Troy is Captain Haddock personified!
@bigjoesvideos7524 жыл бұрын
Wish I knew how to sail like this guy. I’m learning a lot from him. God bless him and pascal.
@kunstmol4 жыл бұрын
Got to wear your high flotation safety dress shirt!! Awesome stuff guys, love the boom repair test procedure. I live for Pascale's nervous laugh. (:
@johnwalker67114 жыл бұрын
Great sailing guys, the Clansman showed it can handle those conditions
@gradysanders483 жыл бұрын
Troy for a man from down under you got it handled! Please be safe and you both are super people!
@philgawthrop25184 жыл бұрын
You are the man Troy!! Now that's a Sailing video! Top notch!
@marksmallman1333 жыл бұрын
I have to say that I was impressed with the little boat handled the weather. I doubt you’d want to see worse conditions. Well done.
@paulbettenga62024 жыл бұрын
That was crazy! I was scared for you! My hat's off to you Captain Troy! A rest is well earned!
@mrzif00134 жыл бұрын
love the excitment of water in the coxkpit and over the rail! looks like real fun!
@PastorwithoutaPulpit3 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Well done you two and my hats off to ya captain. 50 knots in that little boat had to have been one hell of a ride and you showed a hell of a lot of skill in getting her in safely. Your little vessel is definitely well built and designed as that passage proved. It may not have been a jaunt across the pond so to speak but that would have been more than enough excitement for me. It's also something I wouldn't even attempt without your experience/skill. Again well done you two, Troy for knowing what and how to do it and Passy for keeping her calm when obviously just a bit terrified... As always fair winds, safe travels and God Bless...
@atiamuri1014 жыл бұрын
Absolutely bloody amazing footage of an expert sailor wrestling with extreme sailing conditions on a tiny yacht.bravo sir
@sensor61014 жыл бұрын
"We're only sinking a little bit" and "going weather in 50 knots sucks" love it! Great episode.
@clayfarnet9704 жыл бұрын
I could see the importance of a cutter rig to maintain speed and balance. That looked really fun. 👍👍👍
@osilva23674 жыл бұрын
What a joy! Sorry I'm behind watching your videos. My daughter has had the same migraine for 3years (non stop pain) and she's taken a turn for the worse. So, I've been busy caring for her, her brothers, working and hoping for a medical treatment to help soon. I took some much needed R and R and watched a video. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure. The videos always calm me. Blessings, 💖 Olaina
@davesmith82864 жыл бұрын
Fantastic....That was so fun to watch and thank you both. Great Sailing Job.
@richardnewcombe42964 жыл бұрын
Wow very impressed with the boom repair. Great boat but would certainly agree an inner forestay and nice high clew staysail would have helped. Bit surprised you were not harnessed and clipped in an mob in those conditions would have been a bit of a challenge!!
@sldannys69224 жыл бұрын
Ur such a good captain remain the calm to the crew,im learning evry eposide thanks
@paulcavanagh95844 жыл бұрын
50 knots is great sailing you know you are alive have fun take care great vids
@HopeOfJoe4 жыл бұрын
OMG !!! Pascale, "we're only sinking a little bit !!!" Loved this episode. Not one I am going to show my bride. :D :) :) :)
@nickhopwood81124 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should !! Show her they survived, and the boat looked after them.
@wildtiger363 жыл бұрын
I watch all your videos. There is no video on youtube like yours. I have never seen such great real-time videos. However, underwater videos are also very nice. Thank you.
@np939427a4 жыл бұрын
Troy looked a little wind swept at the end there, Look on the bright side, Your window seals work great
@kippen644 жыл бұрын
I think Pascal is awesome. Have met guys like Troy FNQ but have never met anyone like Pascal. Together you make a mighty fine team.
@Freeagent-4-life4 жыл бұрын
I agree she's an adventurous and brave woman. Troy and her do make a great team.
@daveinfrance564 жыл бұрын
Proper sailors, proper sailing. No dramas
@skyworldita4 жыл бұрын
Funny to see sailing in bad weather in a full ironed white elegant shirt... what a style! :)
@johnl77104 жыл бұрын
Now that was an exhibition of seamanship the like of which I have never seen. Brilliant job to you both. .
@Rittlesleo4 жыл бұрын
Pascal, I hope Troy treats you like a queen! Love your channel. Best sailing channel on KZbin.
@jerrysmith93154 жыл бұрын
I think Troy was having a great time with no worries. For sure a nip or two when at anchor or mooring. Pascale a real trooper. Great video, glad you guys kept the camera running. You could have wimped out and turned to sailing totally. Thanks sailors !🍻
@jonathanwetherell36094 жыл бұрын
It's a personal judgement but I would have had a harness and tether on in those conditions.
@harbourdogNL4 жыл бұрын
Yep. And I never go barefoot on deck, no matter how nice the weather. One accidental slam into something and you can have a nasty injury to deal with while at the same time trying to deal with a host of any of the million other things that can go wrong on a boat.
@mkk72204 жыл бұрын
Yeps, it’s not nice to do a man overboard manoeuvre in 50 knots of wind looking for your boyfriend in high seas..........the coast then is far away.
@JohnnyMotel994 жыл бұрын
My thoughts too.
@ariennelandry92074 жыл бұрын
Agreed, a bit foolish. A life jacket at the very least.
@id10tcertified4 жыл бұрын
How did we ever survive the 60’s and 70’s without OHS Nazi’s.
@PCStuart14 жыл бұрын
Great video showing exactly what its like some days, the effort required, which reminds me the same. Even a 30 ft boat for heavy weather needs to consider their sail plan. Well done Troy.
@jcregal34564 жыл бұрын
You're going to love it when you show these episodes to your grandchildren. (and all the generations to come in the future)
@richardmason9024 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@TrailerSailorrSam4 жыл бұрын
I am already a Patreon and subscriber and love every minute of your work. My wife is NOT a sailor by any means but even she is enjoying your videos. I have already gone through them once but am now going through them with her. We are senior citizen (ME TURNING 76 JUNE 12. You are TOPS with me.
@roryfrey95844 жыл бұрын
That is amazing selling, well done and congrats! I hope some day I can have half your abilities. Thanks for sharing with us.
@Hemi_684 жыл бұрын
I d get the sail maker to add a third reefing point in your main. its a game changer.
@garysouza22774 жыл бұрын
Hemihutt Yea... put a third reef on my main on my first boat after a shitty channel crossing, and never needed it again. Sea Gods knew I was prepared 🤙
@chrisbyrd32094 жыл бұрын
glad to see someone else showing what happens in true sailing.i had visualized sailing for years.in 2008 i left everything,bought a 30 ft. sailboat in fla. and moved onto it.had never sailed before.taught myself to sail.and began going into the gulf,in rough weather,alone.other sailors thought i was insane.most of my time doing this looked exactly like your video.i felt that without experiencing this, i could not truly know what i was up against.i learned a lot in a short time.thanks for showing the true ocean.
@maniyan_wanagi4 жыл бұрын
Great to see a REAL sailorman in action, Troy! Thanks for the ride! BTW, you remind me of the late Ronald Ryan - a true sailorman, he had two Liberty Ships shot out from under him in WWII, sailed his 28 footer from NYC to the Canaries, Spain, Greece, and back to Florida. He was my business partner and is sorely missed, but I know he's sailing somewhere in the dreams of eternity.
@maniyan_wanagi4 жыл бұрын
HA! Just thought of it, my profile pic is of myself in the belly of Ron's Bertram 54, overhauling the 8V92's ! He went powerboating after his knees went bad in his early 70's.
@toddlarcombe89734 жыл бұрын
Now that looks fun.
@ktown48524 жыл бұрын
Banked some energy from all that wind/sun. Was on edge of my seat watching video. Needed to take a half of Xanax. Lol. Great captain with exceptional skills.
@professormoptop4 жыл бұрын
Now that was an episode worth watching
@triplesweeney4 жыл бұрын
Second the inner stay jib idea. Have a 36 ft cheoy lee needs one here in Moreton bay. Will be interested to see what you do. Cheers Nick
@TheNWaite4 жыл бұрын
Some great boating skills on display from the both you there. Suffice to say if you think the east coast of NSW can be windy I look forward to that part of your trip from Melbourne back to Perth via the Great Southern Ocean.
@Ianrhys19582 жыл бұрын
"Going to weather in 50 knots really sucks!" coffee came out my nose I laughed so hard. Brilliant video. Thank you so much.
@MrJz544 жыл бұрын
What an exciting video to watch, Troy is an amazing Captain, you sure did put that boom fix to the test, thanks for sharing..
@xtraMTpockets4 жыл бұрын
OMG all I want to do is give you both a big hug, and say well done, what a great display of skill and determination. You made my day ........ again. Thank you for such a fantastic insight to your life on the water. Thank you.
@SuperDave214 жыл бұрын
Wow guys... had me a little scared for the two of you. Pascal... you're still beautiful when you're scared! Cheers guys, be safe!
@percival38304 жыл бұрын
Faith in his own abilities, and also in the repair to the boom! Balls of steel... and wonderful deadpan Aussie humour, 'We're only sinking a little bit'. Pascale's chirruping made for an emotional soundtrack - and it was wonderful to watch. Well done indeed for bringing Mirool home safe and sound.
@tiborsedlak95494 жыл бұрын
absolutely amazing sailing skills
@michaelflaherty60964 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy the honesty of your experience, Pascale feeling a little scared but filming it all, and Troy hanging in there till the job’s done. Each episode takes us back to times we shared similar experiences on the water.
@annhysell60644 жыл бұрын
Wow. I had to watch twice. Excellent seamanship. Great boom repair. Hope your anchorage provided rest & recuperation. Thank you so much for sharing real footage. "How to add life to your years".
@deemacvee14 жыл бұрын
Whoa! That was hectic! Mirrool looked untroubled and, if the Skipper was concerned, never let on. The Basin must have come as a welcome oasis.
@R2robot4 жыл бұрын
Troy: You alright? Pasci: I'm a bit scared. Troy: Don't be scared. Pasci: Alright. Don't sink the boat. Troy: .... I'm not going to sink the boat. ... Also Troy: We're only sinking a little bit.
@NortyNige4 жыл бұрын
There are only two rules in sailing #1 Never abandon the boat unless it abandons you. #2 The buttocks rule, if the water is swirling around your buttocks refer back to rule #1.
@leighharris58254 жыл бұрын
I note that your repair job on the boom held up well! Good work there my man!
@bryonensminger74624 жыл бұрын
When the gunals are under water and staying there good idea to wear a life jacket
@TheSwampdoggydog4 жыл бұрын
One of the few channels that get a thumbs up before I watch it EVERY TIME. Keep it up guys
@johnrathbun30284 жыл бұрын
Were only sinking a little bit! You kill me Troy. But I've got alot of respect for you sir. You take care of the one you love. Your a good man in my book.
@theodosisgalanis3393 жыл бұрын
Your Best Episode Ever! Thank you.
@SailingLearningByDoing4 жыл бұрын
Well sailed Troy and good on you both for dealing with the conditions.
@johnenglert31054 жыл бұрын
You proved your metal on this one Mate! And your wonderful, trusting (in you) , sweet wife! I loved this video more than any other - so many emotions/fear/worry/ anxiety/joy/laughter/victorious and learning - you guys ROCK!
@gradysanders483 жыл бұрын
Wow what a video of sailing in that conditions Troy! Hats off to a ya captain.
@wayneholman56492 жыл бұрын
Well sailed & boom repair held up well done sailors cheers this is good sailing
@dropkickjim3 жыл бұрын
That was a great video. I’m always anxious when the boat heals over so much!! But you guys handled it very calmly. Well done!!! Cheers from the US!
@johnsingletary43424 жыл бұрын
Well that was exciting, an accomplished skipper showing the gunnels in the water with confidence in his craft (vessel & abilities).Thank you for all you guys do!
@donkinzer57184 жыл бұрын
You know you're sailing hard when the gunwale is underwater!
@klif_n4 жыл бұрын
That was an exciting ride! Glad it all worked out well.
@donnakawana4 жыл бұрын
Beyond amazing captain an mate. Thanks for always showing what it takes to sail an live..on the go at sea an at one with the sea! Have fun fare winds an following sea's! 💪❤⛵🌞❗
@Garryck-14 жыл бұрын
Oh man.. I have a new favourite episode now! There's nothing I love more than cranking along, rail down, in a small boat in blustery conditions. Thrilling, with just a light edge of anxiety about it. For some strange reason though, the girls below deck get upset when the portlights are under water! Anyhow.. this is all good practice for when you get down into more southern waters. A suggestion for you, Troy; you may want to consider making yourselves a Jordan Series Drogue. Might come in handy if you get caught out down south to the point where heaving to is no longer cutting it.