I can't believe it worked!!! | Ep 359

[@adammallerman8153]

Taj is a really good narrator. Extremely clear and natural sounding. You should use him more.

[@SailingCatalpa]

yes he is so good

[@davidh3194]

Really liked having Taj do voice over the B roll. Let the kids do that more often. It is wonderful to hear from them. Cheers.

[@galumaygurruwiwi9055]

Great to hear Taj doing the commentary on this episode, nice job mate! We have had some 'fun' getting the kite into the sock on our Cat when we failed to get it in soon enough, trick is to really let the tack sheet fly so the sail completely empties. Cant believe how cold it is in Mexico!

[@gregsnewyt]

So nice to see you with a proper sailboat after all the years keeping the original Catalpa afloat. She showed you the world and you showed her plenty of love, but her time has passed. Looking forward to many years of following your new adventures.

[@mark703]

Catalpa 2 looks beautiful, you guys must be just so happy to know that the risk and all that hard work has finally paid off. So very happy for you all! Semoga beruntung

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Happy to see you back in your element. 💨🌊

[@hughburton4175]

Now that’s champagne sailing. 🥂 ⛵️

[@bobbie7355]

Beautiful bright colors on the Spinnaker.💛🩷🧡 And your fish dinner looks mouth watering. 😋 Hugs from Texas 😎🩷🤠

[@garysmith1639]

Beautiful aireal

[@K_R_W]

I must say Catalpa is looking right spiffy from the drone.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Doesn’t she look spiffy 😁

[@garysmith1639]

Beautiful aerial shots of your new boat! You must be proud.

[@rbagrizzly]

@ 11:20 mark that grey bird is an Asian Dove, also called Bared Dove due to the dark bar across the back of the neck. Also good to eat if you get a mess of them. So much better without the drone of the engine!

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

Wow,. so colourful! I love it!

[@martindahl9803]

The topp foot of the spinnaker (gennaker as we call it in Europe - no boom) will always look like that while using a sock). To avoid getting it stuck in the sock when launching it, pull slightly in the lower part of the spinnacker as you pull the sock up. This is to avoid too much cloth is gathered above the ”exit” of the sock. Best regards, Martin, Sweden

[@RobnKath]

Not trying to take the wind out of your sails but an gennaker is a all purpose down wind sail and spinnakers are built for downwind apparent wind angles just thought I’d let you know cheers.

[@auozjan]

OMG how good do all those sails look!!!

[@bubbleobill267]

The new boat is a bullet!.

[@matthewl1528]

You got yourselves a true sailboat now. All that hard work is just a fading memory already I bet. Thank you for sharing!! Great motivators ✌️

[@oldscuba]

Nice!! King Mackerel on that fancy fish pole....lol

[@jackk7030]

Awesome pictures 👍👍

[@robertthompson9455]

Salt and Tar are also in the Sea of Cortez !...

[@earlashton1342]

Wow she is beautiful. I love the sail configuration. That's what you guys deserve. I'm so glad you've turned the corner.

[@mapstix]

Nice Catch. Here in South Africa we wrap the snoek in foil with apricot jam, lemon juice and garlic butter and we normally braai (BBQ) it over a fire, but you can bake it in a oven as well. The new sail looks nice and colorful and your journey seems nice. Happy Sailing. 🐟⛵

[@MrRourk]

They need to get a hibachi or something rigged up for cooking outdoors with that beautiful weather.

[@SailingCatalpa]

yum that's sounds delicious 😁

[@stanhigh]

Great to see those great sailing smiles.

[@rocket262626]

11 Knott's,❤, wow thats really good! Beautiful drone shots as well,, and here's a thought, I've read that if you reverse the drone when trying to catch it, the avoidance system doesn't come into play, and makes it easier to catch. I don't know if that's true, I've never flown a drone myself. But it might be something to try. I should think the stove would have movable arms that would cradle the pot over the burner, even though the stove is gimbaled. There should be a rail on each side of the stove for the arms to lock to. Maybe they're in a storage compartment and you haven't found them yet, or certainly they could be purchased. Otherwise cooking while underway can be very dangerous, as I'm sure you know. These last three videos have been a joy to watch. All your hard work is paying off! ❤❤ Luvya all!😊❤

[@SailingCatalpa]

Yeah that’s the way to do it reverse it in still tricky while moving though 😉 yes Lee found the stove things a few days ago made things a lot easier 😆 thanks Ron we are having a great time 😁

[@billedgecombe9040]

The look on your faces at 7:44 says it all ,great accomplishment . I look foreward to the adventure.

[@MrRourk]

It is going to be a learning experience with the new sails. Practice and more practice. They look very nice. For a budget boat she is looking pro.

[@TheAtma50]

Great to see ye back sailing, and proof if proof is needed "Necessity is the Mother of all Inventions" Lovely job on your rod!! Stay Safe & Fair Winds!!

[@hughburton4175]

There is a great “how to use a spinnaker” video on another channel called SV Florence. They do a video around once a week and the video in question was a while back but worth the look. They are cruisers but both grew up sailing.

[@SailingCatalpa]

thanks will check it out 😁

[@thomaschandler7820]

Beautiful sails. My first spinnaker didn't go as smooth as yours, it only gets better. Love seeing you all in full sail.

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks mate 😁

[@duathlete827]

Boat is beautiful with all it's sails up.

[@bg5760]

Looks great. I hope you feel proud of yourselves and family for doing so much together. Boat looks great, crew working together…irreplaceable time👍👍

[@SailingCatalpa]

We are proud 😁

[@mirimar69]

Use to catch Snook in Oz. Not seen them for a long time. Your seaview never gets old😊👍

[@faelsinnes]

Nice view of the boat from the drone, loved the final shot of the anchorage.

[@imdguin]

'S purty!

[@dirk3730]

Looking great you guys! So good to see you all having fun and traveling again

[@moejaime2654]

The boat looks and sails awesome !! Many blessings to you guys !

[@dpettett]

She does look great Taj!

[@markstorz6034]

I think your fish was a Wahoo a Mackerel species Good eating.

[@SailingCatalpa]

not a wahoo we have caught plenty of those one of our favourites to eat 😁

[@thagemizer]

That fish is a wahoo!

[@JeffJensen55]

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. Definitely not what we call a snook in FL anyway.

[@SailingCatalpa]

not a wahoo we loooooove wahoo

[@JeffJensen55]

Hmmmm… Mackerel maybe? Just guessing now. 😊

[@thagemizer]

@@SailingCatalpa Naturally you folks are the experts, having eaten them many times. But it sure looks like a wahoo and the interwebs says there is some world-wide variation, as the wahoo is a global fish. Out of curiosity, what makes you think it isn't a wahoo?

[@michaelch5060]

What a beautiful boat! Thanks for sharing.

[@bobmiller1783]

So looking forward to you guys scoring some surf at scorpion bay. Definitely the gem of the coast. Good luck.

[@SailingCatalpa]

can't wait to share our time we had there fun waves and cute little town

[@ballievogel5385]

Ah that top twist is just the head thats twisted around the lines that u pull to lift the sock with. Quick fix just undo the buckle on the head and make lines straight can do onboard. Siiiiick sail tho guys hope u get some waves soon to test them new boards

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks mate that makes sense 😁

[@sails3538]

Scorpion bay is great, and a nice vid guys. For the Captain.... Coffee is life....

[@toomasnelson4561]

try leaving your mizzen sail up and tightly sheeted home if the anchorage is a bit rolly. It can be eased a bit to adjust for the swell.

[@SailingCatalpa]

thanks for the tip good to know

[@rossmain4142]

Looking awesome, well done guys 😊

[@saviorstephenkerr]

Thanks for posting!

[@SailingCatalpa]

thanks for watching 😜

[@mikegregory222]

You cut the profile look with drone looking at your new boat in the beginning.... To get a good feel for her . 🔥

[@mikegregory222]

That was too 33 seconds she looks awesome!!! ❤️

[@bubbagail7450]

It's just strange seeing you guys all bundled up for the cold. Warm weather soon hopefully.

[@dougjohnson5385]

Thanks

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thank you 🥰

[@dougmassey1807]

Watching the colourful spinnaker fill out is nearly as good as State of Origin this Wednesday- Go QLD

[@peterbailey6722]

Fantastic folks so good to see you out sailing and everything going well ❤🎉😊

[@ronjohnson9690]

I was surprised by the wikipedia fact that snook inhabit the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean and the Atlantic Coast from North Carolina to Brazil. There is no reference I found to confirm them on the west Coast of Mexico, which is a rare catch indeed! Good job.

[@chitobalazo]

You have a well oiled crew now Leigh❤

[@WorldTowning]

Hi guys. Love the spinnaker. One suggestion. From the view with the drone shot. it did not look like you had the spinnaker hoisted up all the way to the block. We made that mistake our first time with our spinnaker and a few hours later, the halyard chafed through and the spinnaker landed in the water. It was a nightmare. Enjoy the winds. Will

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks will we will try not to do that too 😅

[@sarahjones6400]

Thanks for sharing! We are starting our sailing adventure and heading to Mexico in a couple weeks!

[@dl6225]

Hey guys, been following you for a few years. Great Inspiration! And now you're in our neighborhood. Hope you're enjoying Baja. Maybe you know this but I thought I'd save you some potential trouble, the sea life in Baja is off the charts, lots and lots of Langostas however its actually illegal for us gringos to harvest them, best thing is to just purchase from a fisherman for a few bucks. Hope you caught Scorpion Bay good! I'll be surfing in Cabo and on the east cape this weekend and next week, would be cool to catch some waves with you guys! Enjoy Mexico I really love that place despite all the craziness we hear about. Safe sails guys and gals!

[@SailingCatalpa]

Thanks mate good to know

[@kb1esx]

I hope you get some warm weather soon!

[@sjb1604]

Gennaker - a spinnaker uses a pole with a sheet and guy... (a spinnaker needs practice and learning - not an easy sail to fly). A gennaker is much easer and a great puller in light winds.

[@pjc222955]

Snook are beautiful eating fish common in South Australia, nice catch

[@matthewabrams3550]

Amazing content keep it up. The fish however is a Pacific Barracuda, not Snook. , very different fish from opposite sides of the continent.

[@bloodyeyeful]

Do you freeze or cook your sushi before eating it?

[@SailingCatalpa]

depends on the fish

[@troublekaliman]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-earthandfire]

.any thoughts on the mizzen??

[@SailingCatalpa]

We like it so far so good 😁

[@MikeHarrison3266]

Well, not seeing that extra foot at the top of the spinnaker just killed the whole vibe, I am unsure if I could ever watch again, what a catastrophe. Just kidding, who cares it looked great. I was reading a report from a leading marine biologist and it seems like there is some confusion existing in the whole Wale species. Many are struggling to understand that William is now their Prince as Charles is now King.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Very droll ........... .....very droll 😂😂 while the Wales are having a whale of a time whale-watching ....... ching ching !!!

[@oldmadandkiwi]

Carefull what you wish for,big boys sails lol she's a beautiful thing

[@andrewchristopher7138]

Hi

[@SailingCatalpa]

Hey

[@donj2744]

👍

[@Lana_Warwick]

Tie a one foot line off the leg of the drone. Can grab it with one hand. You all look like deep sea fisher-persons with the wet weather gear on. In the wrong part of the world 🥶 Good to see (hear) Taj earning his keep with the voice over ⛵

[@meandmybuddy964]

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[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

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[@SailingCatalpa]

That was awesome 👏

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