Happy solo sailor! Wind in my hair, ocean in my heart, I am loving it - UNTIE THE LINES

[@matttaylor1117]

Great video! Out of all the sailing youtubers I watch, you are the only sailor that shows the actual action of sailing. Working the lines and sheets, jibes and paper maps and charts. Thanks for all the hard work you put into making this channel. Be safe out there. SV Allegro.

[@theresedignard4267]

Great idea on the circle depth check before you anchor down. That’s genius. Nice to see you out sailing Karl. With you in spirit.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Obviously there could still be rocks in between...but it gives u a good idea of what’s going on at least 😂

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Last year when I found your channel I powered through all your videos and your Movie - YOU have come a LONG way - SO nice to see your smile and confidence!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Thanks for supporting the movie 😘 it helps a lot since we are still paying back some of those bills from the production 🙈🙏🏼

[@butchsmith5940]

@@WhiteSpotPirates said said kiOioooopp

[@bogsplash8612]

Doesn't get much better than that, a perfect days sail, anchoring up in a new bay and cracking open a cold one. Nice job Cap'n Nike.

[@GeneRossano]

Nike, my 1st viewing of you and Carl. I admire you. You are very much your very own woman. You are gutsy. I look forward to seeing more of your sailing exploits.

[@donaldbailey7473]

Nike...I can only imagine the sheer satisfaction of "orchestrating a Sailing Symphony" as conductor and 1st chair clarinet! Great video to watch as I quarantine for awhile...Thanks for your Songs on the Sea, if you would....

[@Sailingon]

Sat with a coffee and sandwich after a morning of removing deck grip, enjoying seeing you and Karl shine. Got to get back to it, I want to be out there, canals are too restrictive.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Uh sounds like quite the morning over there. Canals are pretty and I can imagine a great change for a while. But I can see how one gets to miss the open ocean after a while ...

[@Sailingon]

@@WhiteSpotPirates the canals are pretty, I've lived abroad around the Aire and Calder for almost 9 years but always with the plan to set sail. I think Barry worked the same canals before he spread his wings.

[@markmccullough6373]

Glad to see you and Karl sailing again.

[@JConk007]

Soo good to see out out there S&S -thats Sailing and Smiling! Nice work on the tacking and jibing capt. :)

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

😂👍

[@tommycheshire5508]

So good to hear from you and the rascal again. Karl was well behaved and light on his feet. I praise your seamanship and decision making. The both of you seemed to be happy and at peace. God bless.

[@tommycheshire5508]

PS : I can easily get you a cockpit cover for the kayak, incase you have to make a quick move and the kayak is out. That way it will not sink. You will have to send me a private message as to where I can send it. Whatever you need or want. Tommy

[@portalpacific4500]

Watchd your vids for so long now. Havnt said anything in a long time. Great to see you out there! Thanks for the escapism

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Thanks for checking in ☺️🙏🏼

[@bobswezey7452]

We enjoyed your episode keep them coming and be safe ...

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Thanks, always happy to hear that 🙏🏼

[@mskoufis]

What a serene way to experience life. Especially when doing this solo.

[@sunline24]

How nice to see you out sailing.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

It sure felt real nice ⛵️🌊⛵️

[@rb6662]

Interesting to learn of your thinking process as you set sail.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

I am happy to hear u like that info. Always trying to show something different each time but it’s sometimes hard cause Sailing is...Sailing and there is not so much difference from one sail to another 😂🙈

[@RusstafaB]

Great episode some top quality winch and tiller action going on there so skilful

[@californiakayaker]

You've found a beautiful place again. Looks pretty cozy.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oh yes, actually this is one of my favorite anchorages in the perlas so far 🥰

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I always enjoy your videos when you are out sailing and telling others what you are up to (as I am a sailor also based in Melbourne Australia). That looks like a lovely little anchorage. Enjoy your anchor beer.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

This sure made my day. I really wanted to go sailing this weekend...but im off to Oslo. To pick up a cradle to store my boat in in the winter time... so roadtrip instead... Bummer. But watching you sail is a gooood substitute. Thanks Nike

[@twowheelrodeo]

Kind of tranquil and all day maybe like the eastern sea I ponder, where the land moves and changes though never falls from view. The melody at mid morning, and timelessness. I enjoy how everything seems quiet and focused.

[@culinary8ew]

Well done captain. Thank you for sharing.

[@walterelmore1017]

The incremental detail of sailing operations is interesting to follow.

[@PhilVanNuf_Body_and_ArtCreator]

Whoow girl!, looking happy 👍🙂 Nice to see you filming real sailing. My favorite solo Capt 💯

[@passinthru4328]

Great demonstration of how physically demanding sailing can be even with gentle breezes, not to mention needing to be situationally aware. Nice to see you having fun doing it.

[@DeepcMiner]

thank you for sharing your sail adventure and the finish with a toast to a great day, cheers.

[@hightechhippie]

Hi just found your channel from an SV Delos video I was watching, I really enjoyed how you explained everything as you sailed to the new anchorage. You def have an adventurous spirit and I look forward to checking out your channel. Thanks for creating some quality content. Peace!

[@williamretallick7430]

Joy is the best tonic for a good life!

[@svroyalatenea4908]

Great episode Nike, nice to see some sailing. Keep it up

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Finally 😂🙈 when I hoisted the sails I noticed that I had done it waaay too little during the last months. But still had a great time and got a lot done / accomplished with out plastic recycling work @inmoceanorg ♻️💪🏼♻️

[@svroyalatenea4908]

@@WhiteSpotPirates that's great. We are following on the recycling project and you did a lot of work. Looking forward to see some work with the new tool Maria brought back :) Good luck

[@remyyamabushi1473]

Merci pour ces moments d'évasions. C'est toujours un régal pour les yeux.

[@horacegardner3516]

Been watching since you began. What a sailor you have become! Good luck to you and Carl!

[@horacegardner3516]

Sorry edit, Karl.

[@colingrant321]

New subscriber here. This channel might prove to me that I could live on a small sailboat and explore North East Australia.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Welcome to Untie The Lines. No dream is too big that you should not at least try 😜

[@farmerdansurferjoe]

Total sailing babe

[@hakanwilhelmsson3750]

Thanks for a lovely sailing film to my morningcoffe! Hope you get a beutiful time on the new place you visit.

[@duncanbarriball3039]

Lovely, lovely sailing, well set up , and great skills

[@JiltedMonkey]

Just bought your documentary and started a patreon membership. I really enjoy your content. Keep it up!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Thank you, Paul, that is really sweet of you 🙏🏼. I am happy to hear you enjoy the content. Unfortunately, not a ton of sailing during this pandemic but there are some fun boat projects coming up, too. ☺️ thanks for joining the support crew of Untie The Lines 🙏🏼

[@richardherndon1541]

Awesome! That was one of the absolute best pure sailing videos yet! Thank you! Cheers!

[@BrentonWalkerSailing]

That was a beautiful little sail. A gentle breeze, a calm sea state and Karl sitting pretty. We could see you thoroughly enjoyed yourself, Nike... It was written all over your face.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oh such happy days, I was filled with joy that day, it was hard not to show 😂

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Looking good kido!

[@dougfaulkner6799]

I really enjoyed this video. Loved your reference to Barry. He's doing well with his refit in NZ. I hope to sail again one day and enjoy some anchor beers myself.

[@Aboardsecondwind]

Great video, love to see that infectious smile. Good job Captain

[@skotbldr3068]

Glad to know that people still have kept daisy dukes in fashion! Your no cream puff! Admire your attitude!! Stay safe and gentle winds!

[@mn7803]

Your lines handling is fast and efficient! Enjoy watching your skills!

[@pandunga]

Beautiful ! Protect your skin from the sun. Remember the damage doesn't go away and it is accumulative.

[@txhypnotist]

Hi Nike, thank you for all of your great video's and smiles along your path. You bring joy to many around the Globe. With great appreciation I value you. Make it a great day.

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

Big thumbs up as always! Thanks!

[@TheLowCostSailor]

Great video Nike.. The last week I was looking for the translation for what we call in Spanish "Orejas de Burro", for the subtitles of my video "Solo sailing for Dummies" and it takes me a while to find it. And it is Wing on Wing!!! (I don´t know if you already know the name in Spanish) The answer is always on your Channel. This is the first KZbin channel about sailing I followed years ago, and I'm so glad you are still making so good videos and living your life to the fullest. Best regards.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oh that’s a funny term, no, did not know that, thanks a lot for sharing. My Spanish sailing vocabulary is actually quite poor I believe 🙈 solo sailing for Dummies sounds interesting, might have to check that out! 😜

[@BastienKoert]

Nice to see you looking so happy, Nike!

[@horstszibulski19]

Great trip! And full commentary this time, felt like a audiobook, nice! Cheers on the beer, tonight here's time for Maibowle! :-D Have fun!

[@frederickoning191]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! What an ideal day. You are a great producer. Such a beautiful part of the world.

[@sailingorzu]

Great video! Happy to see you sailing in not too common water ground. We're all a little bit bored of Caribbean. True adventure here !😘😉

[@levenslovato7215]

Good to see you out and about. Stay safe girl...

[@guyhodgson5401]

Great video's and good to see that you are looking happy and certainly doing some exercises whilst tacking - Tight sails?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Jibing ☺️ tacking is a lot less exercise actually 😜

[@montanainkfish5819]

It was great “sailing” again on a sailing channel. Great video and thanks!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@Randy_Gustafson]

Another brilliant episode Nike! Job well done!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Thank you, Randy 🙏🏼☺️

[@carolynruppersberg1000]

Glad to see you solo sailing again ! (With Karl of course)

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video Nike,such a beautiful spot..take care and stay safe and thanks for sharing.

[@KwanTao69]

That was awesome, thank you....

[@emilybh6255]

If you put a bowsprit on your boat, you'd lose some of that "weather helm" you were talking about (where the boat wants to sail up into the wind - which is actually a safety measure). Our boat had that problem which was particularly tiring on windy days. We ended up adding a bowsprit and moving the jib/or genoa a few feet forward and it made an enormous difference. By removing most of the weather helm the boat was much easier and more fun to sail as a result.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

I actually already have a small bowsprit 😂🙈 I think it’s the not pre balanced rudder blade that makes it so annoying 🙄 not sure why they made it like that...

[@theoldsailmaker6408]

@@WhiteSpotPirates Therefore you got a really good protected rudder with the skeg.🤔☺

[@johnduncan9749]

I'm glad you left as well:) Cheers!

[@anthonybeck2384]

Good work - very entertaining

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Sweet, like to hear that

[@neilquigley1030]

Great seawomanship on this passage! - route planning; weather, breeze and current awareness; careful conservative pilotage in poorly charted areas; planning your anchorage and checking your set. The complete package. Do you sometimes think about your old less confident self when you started off several years ago? I trust you're very proud of your present self!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

😂 no, I would not say that I am proud of myself. I still have a bunch of anxiety about certain things and still a ton to learn. I do feel more confident about certain things for sure, but also some things are still scary to me (like big squall lines coming my way or water spouts). I am very happy that day sails like this one are now more of a pleasure, that for sure ☺️

[@basc5836]

@@WhiteSpotPirates и все равно... Ваше бесстрашие поражает мое воображение

[@christians6734]

Indeed, the complete package, incl the hook up to the safety line. As a solo sailor never take chances, even at such a day with only a light breeze. Very much appreciated. Unlike another solo sailor in the north Atlantic, who I also truly admire, but who IMHO takes unnecessary risks.

[@ianb4801]

Ah ha, now I know why you make these regular videos. By making them in 2 languages, you get to celebrate with an anchor beer AND ein anker bier for each journey! More seriously though, great to see you having fun instead of working so much. But also, much to take in and wonder about. Every time I see you moving around in that cockpit without having to step up and, perhaps out of the cockpit, it makes me envious; I have a problem with an "unhelpful" foot too and it sure is a pest. With everything so heavy aboard my HR-38 (wire main halyard, 12mm & 14mm running rigging) and so much work at the mast, I tend to rig things conservatively as you seem to (always reef to start a leg and at night… use as little sail as I can get away with, not as much as I can...) to reduce the likelihood of having to leave the cockpit. I suppose all this comes from rarely having winds below 25kt and I single-hand too. I also worry about Karl’s boom, with that 4:1 system and no traveller - but maybe his rig is lighter than the one I work with. But I’m about to start my 30-day leg west, alone and in much lighter conditions than I’m used to. With all the lockdowns I’ve put up with over more than a year, I just don’t get out to experiment with things, such as the limitations of my HydroVane, using my spinnaker pole on my genoa downwind, with that heavy pole and those extra lines so I practice sail “in my head” a lot. Something you said - "Wing-on-wing is not really autopilot course”, had me thinking. I haven’t used that as I’m been just too scared about the risk of the boom trying to go wild if things get gusty in the winds I’ve sailed (HR-38 is a very round-bilge boat that can roll like hell) and I’ve always steered no lower than 150-155deg to keep things steady (I use a preventer running all the way from the bow deck cleats, not the midship ones too). Also found with squalls that same tendency to round up that you describe (can overpower the autopilot too) but I’ve put that down to sheeting the main in too far and trimming it not flat enough when reefed. Pity is I can’t go out and experiment (when I next leave marina here at Portugal, it must be to leave the country) So you found you can’t sail well downwind on autopilot? What about your wind pilot? Is that only with very light winds - a concern for me as I’ll have lots of that until near the Canaries. Also your “wing-on-wing” - how deep downwind do you sail that way - and you don’t pole out the headsail… So much to wonder about.

[@karlhering594]

Your oiled tiller looks great! Now Karl will never steer you wrong. :-) Keep having fun.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

😂 interesting that you noticed that 👍

[@EITURKEY1]

beautiful video, you look so happy!

[@robertnixon3816]

Thats a really good days sail! Its fun to see your thought process and even more fun to see Karl under sail!👍👌👏⛵🌏😊

[@stevennieman9837]

Nice to see you doing some sailing again👍👍😁

[@frediolsson37]

Beautiful !!!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@frediolsson37]

@@WhiteSpotPirates ⛵⚓⛵⚓😀👍

[@danielfabreponce7079]

Genia, como siempre !!! Buenos vientos !!!

[@paulb5907]

great to see you and karl on the move again and back riding the waves , can you do a little tutorial on your preventer system it looks like you have some kind of permanently rigged preventer on each side of karl how does that work ? what are the pros and cons of having a permanently rigged preventer on each side , id be interested to know , take it easy , be safe

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Will see if I can include it in the next one 🤞🏼👍

[@projetsterna]

Another great and inspiring video. Living the dream! Thank you for sharing

[@eikkO1]

Good to see you back in your element!

[@jacobernst3753]

Hi About Your main sheet. It looks like it is made for 3 point sheeting. this way you will get better and even controll of the boom. So, sheet from the lock block, to the boom, down to a block on the other side, back up, and return to the lock. And of course, thank You for another grat video!

[@melstill]

Captain, Navigator, Deck Crew, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer. And you make all of it look easy.

[@rolanddagen8943]

It's normal, she is a woman ! lol

[@lucabenvenuti1437]

Sei FANTASTICA ...BRAVA.....continua così.....saluti dal' ITALIA...un abbraccio...

[@JosePerez-fm6km]

I wasn't able to watch your videos for sometime due to work location. I have so catching up to do. You are still just as beautiful as the last time I saw you.

[@michaelbundy3867]

Nice to see you sailing again. Is it possible to put another block for the main sheet on the starboard also? May make trimming the sail easier. Not sure of your reefing set up but be careful if your reefing halyard slips or comes loose it may rip your sail as the tie down reefing lines on the sail go around your boom which means those little eyelets have to carry the weight of the boom. Use the tie downs just to gather up the sail without them going round the boom? Sorry not a very good explanation.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Yes u can have a second sheet, but that was a lot of lines always running through my cockpit so got rid of one set 😂🙈 planning to build a small dynema traveler above the tiller at some point. My old sail was not lose footed so I had no chance to wrap the reef lines just around the sail...but my new mainsail deform precision sails is lose footed and I will be able to do it as u mentioned 👍

[@markmark2080]

Damn, your good at making these videos, I'm sitting here watching on a decent sized screen, checking Google Earth, listening to your chatter, enjoying all the perspectives you give with your camera of "everything beautiful", Karl and I are both "loving it", keep up the good work and thanks for letting "us" come along...sailor girl.

[@geneberry7114]

But more about that....next week : ) Hi Nike, I'm still waiting to get my first sail of the year in. glad to see you on the move.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Fingers crossed for that 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@wesanderson7918]

Thank you for sharing your passage. Enjoyed your episode, nice job! What size is Karl?

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

He is 11.2m, made from aluminum in 1992

[@KabonkNo1]

This is so inspiring and nice. Cheers from the Stockholm archipelago!

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oh, such a beautiful area up there. I once joined a triathlon through Stockholm city, such a beautiful country you live in (except for the vicious mosquitos 😂)

[@KabonkNo1]

@@WhiteSpotPirates Thanks for reminding me of the beauty of Sweden. Not even the mosquitos can take that away. (there are really good repellants nowdays too) :-)

[@Damian_Hunt]

Somehow, somewhere, sometime I’m going to travel and have a cold beer with you guys.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Alrighty, I will throw one in the fridge for you!

[@edaalvik7972]

❤️ your spirit of adventure.

[@martinrasmussen]

Beautiful sailing and footage👌🏻

[@fredziffle6843]

Good for you that you keep the harness on

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Ugh I have this horror scenario on my mind of watching my sailboat sail away and I am in the water 🙈 no thank you!

[@fredziffle6843]

@@WhiteSpotPirates for me, falling off a building

[@SailingtheWestWind]

You motivate me, be safe.

[@bobconaway]

Nice sail. Looks like a great day! I'm looking forward to a post-Covid sailing season next winter. In the meantime, please keep having fun and I'll troll along with you. Cheers!! ;))

[@unclemuir]

Red was just purring along.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

Oh yes she does. Such a treat to have a reliable engine. If I had known how relaxing that feeling is, might have invested earlier 😂. But I guess then I would not have learnt all those things in the engine room 🙈😜

[@stuckntrfk]

You're amazing. I'm blown away.

[@jbsanger696]

Great video! I wish I could be there to experience it all! So beautiful

[@waltobringer2928]

I could learn a LOT from you!

[@somadevo]

Seastar Joy is Splendid

[@GeneRossano]

Nike, you are so real. You just keep drawing me back to Nike and Carl.

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks!

[@williambunting803]

I give in! I’ve gotta know1 under your solar arch seat there are 6 cylinders, 3 aside, with cord wrapped around them. Please, what are these for. My best guesses so far are that they are retracting clothes lines you can pull out. Else they are some kind of fishing line.

[@dan5641]

Love your smiling face! Mach weiter so!

[@amplifire004]

just a tip. but gybing the genoa could be easier if you let it out more. let it fly infront of the boat and then pull it inn on the otherside. should make it so it dosent get stuck in the forstay

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

You mean to pass it around the outside of the forestry 🤔 that would only work downwind (and even not sure if that’s a good idea 😂) and you would have to run the sheet outside the forestry then, too. That would mean u have to run the sheet inside for tacking and outside for jibing. Unless I misunderstood what you were trying to suggest ☺️🤔. In my opinion, that would not work so well...

[@amplifire004]

@@WhiteSpotPirates on genakers we usually pull the sail between the two stays like you did in the video. But the sail gets stuck in the inner stay. So we let the sail fly before pulling it in. So that the sail doesn’t collapse onto the innerstay. I’m not sure if the terminology. But you have two forestays. And you want the sail between those. Without you having to help the sail. I think letting it fly further forward before pulling it over to the others side will help you get the gybe

[@RoyClare]

Lovely sail, happy Nike. 🎉💯💥

[@steal0119]

Nice video!!

[@emilybh6255]

I'm surprised cruisers don't go for short morning or afternoon sails like that all the time. By staying put at anchor until they leave for the next "passage", cruisers are missing out on the fun they could be having simply sailing their boats just for the sake of sailing. They don't know what they are missing out on. It is the best kind of sailing there is.

[@WhiteSpotPirates]

It is so refreshing and really boosts up one’s energy. But I have to say that I often also fall into the “staying put in one spot” and just working through some stuff on the boat or enjoying my surrounding. It’s funny how that happens although we know how beautiful it is to be under way. I love those day sails since they are uncomplicated and arriving in a new spot is so beautiful and exciting. Let’s do this more often!!!