Learning To Sail (Hold On TIGHT) | 20ft Yacht Hurley 20 [Ep.2]

After our disastrous first attempt at sailing, we have decided to go back and show the world that we can in fact do it.
Here is our second sailing experience with many disasters along the way.

[@thecatinthehat1863]

you two are really funny. Iv been giggling all through your sailing videos. I hope me and my hubby have this much fun when our first sailing yacht arrives on wednesday.

[@jimmydoger1583]

This is now officially my favorite sailing Channel. Extremely entertaining. everything considered you guys are doing great. Looks like you're having a ball.😊👍🍻

[@glomerol8300]

Harry and his Dad are the cutest things since sliced bread.

[@AusMarineRobotics]

5.7 knots!!! WooHoo - you chaps are proper sailors now!! After a cuppa the most important tool to have on deck is a sharp knife.

[@modshaman]

" Wow! We own a Yacht!" Excellent! The Tea, the tea it's ready at the MOST improper time. Typical. Great Video again, and your Killing me with the perfect music.

[@christurnbull9543]

Harry, treasure the time spent with your father, learning how to sail. To make your chore, raising the mainsail a little easier, always turn the boat head to wind, release the mainsheet so that the boom is loose (Do Not hold the boom, while this is happening), then raise the sail, making sure that the main halyard is tensioned, after you have completely raised the sail to its maximum, so as to take out those scalloping bulges between slides. Would also suggest lubing the slides with something like a silicon spray. Hope that this helps.

[@petefranklin5614]

Love it!!! I was laughing my ass off at your choice of music and when you had your little emergency and went below for a screwdriver and your teapot was whistling. Great video!!! You guys are having too much fun.

[@adventurescents4069]

Bless these times with family!!!

[@SimonJones-jy8ly]

I’ve been sailing since I was age 10. Each time you go out, you learn a little bit more. It is a game of mistakes and micro disasters. Keep going!

[@tudorjanis]

Good job you are on a lake, we started in the Med and got in a storm on our first day, nightmare. 13 years later we are more experienced and the enjoyment grows when you are not so nervous. Great video, brings back memories.👍

[@thefireguy8564]

To be doing that and having some close calls with your dad, its priceless.

[@philipfisher5168]

I experience contradictions watching this. Discouraging me from sailing yet ultimately encouraged. Giving me spontaneous nightmares yet also fuelling my dreams. Shaking my head at their joking around making cups of tea yet admiring their tenacity. They're still using that tiny little plastic outboard engine...It looks great for a dinghy, I'm surprised it can push this boat along. Hats off! I'm subbed.

[@leeb8993]

I have sailed around the world 3 times solo and I have to say you two crack me up! I'm all about just go do it frame of mind! You can be my crew anytime!

[@MrChrisHobday]

Great try & this is the learning curve of bricking it & being surprised by the strength. So the roller furling can be trick at the start but you will find it a great sail. A couple of small winches would be a good idea doesn’t means they have to be fancy of anything. Happy to go over the basics of answer any questions. I don’t know everything but happy to do my best too. Chris

[@carlworrall]

I'm going to make a turn "not with me in it" pure class

[@wildwithwalshe]

Really enjoying your journey of sailing and everyday is a new sailing experience on the water. Fair Winds and following lake waters. 😊

[@ankerwiedemann]

Harry, for one who didn't have a clou as to sailing, you convey your expereinces and learning points really good. I like your honest, poised respectful way of describing mishaps and near misses. And out it came a warm and lovely father and son experience. I am instant fan and will come back for more sailing videos in future. Give your dad a big hug!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Another lesson or two learned. Whatever you do, don’t ever assume you have cracked it. Forever learning and things always go wrong, it’s how you deal with it that matters. Andy UK

[@masalajeff]

Nice electrical upgrades. And the "igus" track for the cables from the solar panel on the main hatch is quite brilliant. I love your videos, they show real warmth and humour. Fair winds!

[@simon-croft]

Havent laughed so much in ages, literally in tears for 18.12 minutes !

[@LanceRyley]

The reason you are having so much trouble getting the mainsail up is that it isn't actually meant to be rolled around the boom for storage, but only for shortening sail when you're getting overpowered. You'll find it a lot easier to raise that main if, at the end of the day, you simply flake the main on the boom (or take it off entirely and re-rig it next time you go). It's a 20 odd foot boat - you should NOT be exhausted after raising the main :) Also, when you are raising the main, make sure you are head to wind and that your dad releases the main sheet entirely. You never got the main all the way up which is part of why you were so overpowered in the puffs. with the main sheet off, you can get the luff a lot tighter, *then* pull the mainsheet on. If the boom is under tension, you'll never get the sail all the way up.

[@multa765]

Do you think these clowns know how to flake a main? I don't, I only foresee disaster.

[@Averagebater]

​@@multa765doubt you know jack yourself with a piss poor attitude like that. You are a living disaster!👍

[@MohamedOmar-wh4zc]

You are taking me through memory lanes.

[@elizabethmiddleton5613]

A couple more things: always head into the wind and luff (let out sails, both of them) when you are trying to take a sail in. Take the load off that sail. Next, if you feel like you are heeling too much for your comfort level, just let the sail out a bit. Finally, remember: in a pinch, “tiller towards trouble” ... and get an instructor. You are likely to damage something learning on the fly like this. Just get some lessons!

[@tacticaladvance]

Great video. So down to earth it's freshing.

[@simonmoore8414]

So enjoyed watching it.

[@keith800]

Certainly getting the hang of it now 👍, don't forget your tea bags you cant enjoy sailing without a cup of tea 😊.

[@calmwatersailor1947]

Just had to subscribe to see how you get on. Got to give you 10 out of 10 for enthusiasm and perseverance........ I’ll leave the criticisms to others. But a very enjoyable video and just love that Father/Son relationship. 😀👍

[@24hourtravellers]

Nice to see your dad havin a blast bless him

[@ChrisThorpe4508]

I learned a lot about the Hurley 20 - very useful.

[@chrissailing8856]

Great start ! It’s a nice little boat. Practice reefing. Wind 1/3 of the front sail onto the roller reefing foil and take 1/3 of the mainsail down onto the boom. Make sure that the mainsail has all the bagginess pulled out. Go on a dinghy sailing course for a week - like a wayfarer. Then come back and see how much better you sail your Hurley.

[@stephengibbs5437]

Well Done! God Bless you both - Great Videos

[@Miguel_Marques]

Thanks for sharing your videos, guys. It's a great hing you keep it real with all the lucks and mishapps, love it! Take care!

[@Lovelifeiw]

These videos deserve way more attention, they’re great!

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Your jib furler had "riding turns" in it. When you are letting the jib out, keep tension on the furling line so that it winds neatly on to the drum.

[@pamelavassallo8091]

Bravo!!! Well done! This video is priceless. You two are adorable (and hilarious!).

[@jaysweeney2032]

You guys are getting better. soon you will be good sailors. You know when you start getting to the point where the lake just be enough of a challenge.

[@owlspiritreiki]

I love how his dad said “we are free” as he was boarding the boat! 😂❤

[@ianrusso8790]

wow, the hair dryer actually worked!! you guys are awesome!!

[@btinsen]

Love your courage and enthusiasm! Great memories. One note, Prior planning. Make sure everything is stowed safely below. Chaos only increases once you are sailing.

[@glomerol8300]

In the midst of all that tension and you still managed to turn off the kettle once it started whistling. Prodigious. You have your teas, they found your fender. And all is well with the world once again... Ok, so you lost a bit of tea there as it sloshed out of your cup... Hey, it happens...

[@barrygascoyne8040]

Buddy, what a bloody awesome idea. I've just booked in for sailing lessons for me and my boys. I'm going to dang well buy a boat too

[@barb-9352]

You and Dad are awesome. I love the adventure you both are having together. Dont forget safety vests!!!

[@captaindave8683]

You are great at story telling and soon to be great at sailing! Keep up the good work! Well done.

[@rbarker4426]

Jolly good show mate

[@brendanbeck8478]

i love the music lol everytime something goes wrong

[@_instabil]

"I don't like this". Very honest, very funny. Thanks!

[@stevefilby2838]

Well done lads, much improved, I'm actually jealous, I've only been out once

[@paulyp4541]

Great to see you got your priorities right - Put the kettle on. Your giving Jack & Michael Whitehall a run for their money 😂

[@SuperDiagnostic]

Fantastic! Seriously loving you both; hope this is making you some money. it's good you guys are tight, so nice to see.

[@Edwinbraun20]

It’s fun how nervous you guys get when it’s starts leaning to one side 🤣. It won’t tip over I promise. When I was learning to sail… it’s scared the crap out of me too. Hurley is a really nice boat in my opinion. Mine was a bit rough coz some guy before me had painted it with a brush… but this twin keel setup is perfect. Very nice and stable

[@richardbrent6070]

Nice to see a sailing video on Carsington Water 🙂

[@Homegrownmusic591]

best thing ive watched in a long time

[@yifanyang8574]

Your vid is encouraging. Next week I am doing this with my 9 year old boy. we have only done dinghy before. will see how it goes with 20 foot.

[@britishcomedybroncorothschild]

Love your show Harry

[@rossmccartney7918]

This is epic , just like me learning on my 21 footer , everything is a drama , brilliant , keep up the good work and fair winds 🙂👏

[@JOHNALOOPONE]

I admire the great British Sailing Men. Masters of the Worlds Oceans. Now button Your Tunic and carry on.

[@johnryan2193]

Carry on sailing lads !

[@Kingfisher-jr26]

Brilliant videos, please keep them coming! We all have to start somewhere and you've not hurt anyone or anything so all good. Enjoy

[@lancehoward6714]

I love your videos.... Cheers from the AL, USA.

[@anthonyfuller6740]

So glad I’ve seen this one! Brilliantly put together! Glad to see you were getting the hang of it 😊

[@thunderwh]

I was thinking of getting a small sailboat and sail alone... this is making me reconsider

[@liamwells6441]

Love your sailing videos and can see ourselves in this. Our first yacht was a 21ft Newbridge and like you had no experience. We made pretty much the same mistakes particularly the jamming of the jib furling line. We now sail a 33ft yacht on open water having completed our RYA day skipper and love every minute of sailing. Keep the videos coming please

[@elizaandalisa]

Love yer dad keeps his cool the only thing is the ol sod all he wants to know is how fast she's going. Start out next trip put a reef in the mainsail (make it smaller. Think of your sails as gears start in 1st then let more sail out to be in 2 be year) remember lass Brittania rules the waves! Cheers n beers Marty Australia

[@elizaandalisa]

Apologies regards bloody U tube spelling gears not yrs lads not lass! Marty

[@tofer5000]

ROFL. “Brilliant.” Grab the screwdriver, turn off the tea… haha… You guys are doing it! Definitely adventurous to learn to sail JIT on the water!!! Back to tea!!!

[@hannescoetzee5113]

A steep learning curve, glad you guys are ok.

[@atschris]

Good on you for getting out there and going for it! Couple of things, your mainsail should have been a LOT tighter, that would have helped in the gusts as it wouldn't have caught the wind so much. I've no experience of 'boom roller reefing' but I'm sure there is a knack to make getting the main up easier, making sure you stay pointing into wind will help. When we started, we spent a LOT of time watching hundreds of videos and learnt a huge amount. Every sailor of every calibre gets it wrong, a jammed line or whatever at some point. I'm sure you will get some negative feedback, don't take it personally, just keep getting out there on the water, each trip you will learn something and enjoy the time learning together!

[@JFulls94]

This is Quality entertainment, love it, the dramatic music had me laughing XD

[@BodyGuardOfLies1]

Look into heaving to which is really useful if you need to deal with anything unforeseen. If the boat is heeling too far bring in some sail. Keep the videos coming, stay safe and enjoy yourselves.

[@chrishughes4517]

We all started somewhere so good luck. BTW - Your starboard jib sheet was led incorrectly in that it would rip off your stanchion. The port one was rigged fine.

[@baloocanoe5762]

I enjoy watching sailing on KZbin, but don't subscribe to many (there is so much!). I hit the subscribe button less than 5 mins in, your fun style is just unique please keep posting your progress. At last I've found another trailer sailor that has a little less experience than me! There are some good tips in the comments below, but just trying a couple each time will soon head you in a more comfortable direction.

[@neleabels]

It is great fun to watch this - because as an experienced sailer, you are not aware about how many things can go wrong if you do not know what you are doing. 😄I am watching you raising the mainsail at 2:30, right at the moment and wonder why you did not attach the sail when you were still moored. Then you only have to pull the halyard to raise sail...

[@neleabels]

"I was finished." The long side of the mainsail of my Hunter 340 is 13,40m, the bottom 4,90m... 😉

[@neleabels]

P.S. That is a nice boat. It must be fun sailing it!

[@thomasgregory9462]

Ah, thank you for uploading these, really made me chuckle. You've cracked it though... just keep doing it 😉

[@vandamarsden9551]

Try tightening up the main halyard and the main outhaul, they look very loose, Also you can put the mainsail slugs in the mast before you hoist.

[@helenglynn8700]

I love you guys - I'm thinking of doing it solo x

[@sdfsdghhjjf3880]

Really useful, well done :)

[@rogerdepretto440]

Pissing myself laughing at lest you had sense to be on lake not as silly as I out at sea and solo got to be a little crazy lmao 🤣

[@saraofnorthwales]

Dear Harry, I hope you are still around. You have a remarkable film making talent - it is really as a writer, director and producer that you excel. I hope you find a good camera man to work with and can continue to produce these amazing stories. All the best, Adam.

[@elizabethmiddleton5613]

When you tack, keep the tiller over until the bow has fully moved through the wind and on to the other tack. As that happens, get the sail in quickly on the other side. That keeps your momentum going. Your dad is not keeping the tiller over long enough, so you are stalling mid tack. Good luck! Just get a few lessons from an instructor onboard. That will be money so well spent.

[@LIKEABOSSTV3]

Fair play your dad cracks me up! Legends.

[@sthompson3]

I really enjoyed this video. When I started out it was in a much simpler boat and so I knew the basics before I tried to sail a larger boat with both a main and a jib. That mainsail would be easier to raise if it were not all wrapped around the boom. You might unwrap it before trying to raise it. On a boat this size, once you start raising the mainsail it should only take a few seconds and you should be able to raise it just by pulling on the halyard by hand. Also, the sail will perform much better if you raise it all the way. The forward edge of the sail (the "luff") should be taught. Also, the roller furling of the jib at the front will be less likely to jam if you keep some light tension on the furling line when you are unrolling the sail. It probably jammed because the sail went out very fast with no tension on the line. So glad you get to sail with your Dad. Some of my best memories of sailing were with my Dad.

[@raymondcalleja8959]

Greatly enjoyed your two videos. You are very good at the commentary, and the choice of music was equally particularly when things were getting a bit 'ropey'! Personally it's not the way to be introduced to sailing, but you and your dad managed ...., somehow! Well, I do enjoy a father and son crew, and I wish you both great enjoyment of sailing your boat together. Good Luck! Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

[@stevenboon9829]

Fantastic mate, time with your old man. Memories youll treasure forever. The trials and tribulations. Hows it going now have you had any tuition?

[@Milan0K]

So funny please keep making these!!!!!

[@OneDullMan]

At some point, learning how to Heave To may be worthwhile. Keep up the excitement

[@nathanhughes9342]

cool video keep it up 👍

[@bitcoinstacker]

Hillarious. Also, prob ably better turnout than if I had a go like this

[@thebonafidemechanic3516]

I am just watching fer the first time from the US, Are yalls still sailing in May 2022??

[@garypoole9553]

Ive been pissing myself laughing hahaha, good entertainment.

[@daleskidmore1685]

The music really added tension to the adventure. Sorting out the roller furling was exciting. Do you have a Lean o Meter to see how far over you went? Great stuff.

[@TheHarryCross]

The padlock on our hatch is the Lean o Meter :) - Sounds like a good device though, we need one

[@RFCRoumble]

its a shame you stopped this series... where are you now with youre boating knowledge ?

[@nikolaucznaum4312]

Quality!!..

[@nickmn6108]

Entertaining video BUT Please Please Please take an experienced sailor out with you for a few hours to learn some of the basics. Safety first. E.G...1) when raising the sails head the boat into wind, 2) before you leave the quayside/pontoon ensure everything in the saloon is stowed and secure, 3) Have/arrange radio comms with one of rescue boats if possible, 4) Do the RYA 'competent crew' course and after more experience the the RYA Day Skipper course.

[@obrienryan488]

At least you turned the tea off lol

[@davidcgriffiths]

Where is the lake you sail on, really enjoyed the video

[@TheHarryCross]

Hi David - This is Carsington Water

[@runincool01]

I subscribed

[@kapp1662]

💪👍👍

[@HamadAhmet]

We miss your videos wondering what happened

[@SailFanatics]

And the electric motor is unsuitable, you will not be able to make way against a current or strong wind. Unless you can always relay on a safety boat, replace it with a 4-8hp gas (petrol) engine.

[@aaronmanley7826]

Do you think it's safe up here if you don't fall in yeah haha

[@michaelepollard1]

Get some cups with lids! You don't want to be spilling your tea!

[@asd67lkj]

it is very easy to sit back and offer advice at this point in time!!!!!!!!!! But, you frightened me.......Join the saling club and get some lessons before someone get injured.....