Magical Autumn getaway...Cruising the Creek

[@davelawrence6777]

I'm in constant awe of the beautiful sailng bays and lakes you have there paul and as always very happy to see one of your posts cheers

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dave. Yes Cowan creek is a large waterway in a national park just about an hour north from Sydney....we are lucky. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@Sailing_ShoobieDoobie]

I always love your cooking scenes- No matter what you toss in that pot, you'll invariably say, "Not bad. Not bad at all. In fact, it's pretty good". 😋

[@SailingKateLouise]

Trust me, I'd tell you if it was s...t. But bare in mind if you are hungry...most things taste good, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@ddt677]

Such a beautiful area to explore and enjoy with any vessel. I'm feeling homesick watching this one.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@pauljessome5718]

Paul , a good video and an intro to more boat designs. I like your boat because it is a honest design. It has the large cockpit that a sailor loves , yet provides a cuddy to escape the elements when anchored. Furthermore , while compact , it is sufficiently stable to provide a feelng of security. Cruising on a tender boat is not fun. Tender is ok for a quick thrill but does not cut it for safe comfortable cruising. Fair winds Paul

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks again Paul. I've just got back from another 10 boat Raid,....video by the end of the week hopefully, cheers Paul

[@rcpmac]

LOVELY VIDEO

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, cheers Paul

[@rolandorfortunato456]

Beautiful video Paul your videos are always a joy to watch i especially enjoy the dinghys from around the world thank you.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Roland....anything to promote getting on the water, cheers Paul

[@JamesSmith-c8f]

Beautiful sail!!! I cant wait to get back to water!! We are in early spring here in WV, USA. I would be by myself If I sail now!! Smitty.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Autumn here, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@brucedyson-smith459]

Great job again Paul and I do like the look of those Sharpies!

[@SailingKateLouise]

So fast, but very sensitive to weight as you move around in the cockpit or cabin, cheers Paul

[@garymalm]

As an expat Aussie, I have to say the birdsongs in the morning really hit me. One of the treasures of Australia. Thanks Paul. gary in japan.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Gary, yes the birds around Cowan and Myall lakes are great to wake up to in the morning, thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@garychristensen4115]

Love seeing your beautiful wood sailboat. As I get closer to retirement (I'm 60), I am looking for a sailboat project. Love your videos....thanks for sharing!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Great Gary, when you decide to buy or build let me know what design you go with , thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@CaptainOdark30]

He’s back!! Whew!! ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Captain, cheers Paul

[@phillipobrien7365]

Another great trip away with you and the others, good sailing and company. Thanks for showing us around and we will be back down for another look. Cheers Phil and Brenda

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for making it such fun, cheers Paul

[@ElizabethGrace-qt7zg]

Thanks for your video Paul 😊. We thoroughly enjoyed sailing in such good company!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Me too, just wish I had a faster boat, cheers Paul

[@stevenwarner7348]

The "cooking niche" or built in metal box to house the burner and kettle is brilliant. Somehow in all the camping and sailing videos that I've been watching no one has an actual "box" for the cooking rig. I've seen shields or metal wind blocks but never the box. So much more to share. Hobart every year is a winter treat for me. Here in New Hampshire. And occasionally I mention my other Aussie You Tube Super Stars: Of course SLV but also Richard Musgrave-Evans. Yea so... G'day, mate! ✨🌸💦🙏💦🌸✨

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Steven here is more on the galley box if you haven't seen it already. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqbXpmiebBlars and thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@daleskidmore1685]

Just now the signs of spring are really showing over here Paul. The Summery green that your vids give me through our winter have been a great boost.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Dale....our Autumn is normally dry, blue skies and a nice chill in the air....but cold at night. In fact my favourite time of the year. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@malcolmrowe1794]

Lovely to see Kate Louise back in the water. The Sharpie 26 must be a handful to launch and recover! Looking forward to seeing you out on the water again soon.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Malcolm, yes the sharpie 26 must be a beast to launch, I was already in the water so unfortunately I didn't see Cookie launch. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Enjoyed the graceful dance of the dinghies jiving back n forth near (I believe near Smiths Crk). They just glided by in that clip. Cheers Nick

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Nick

[@RaphaelOertel]

Great video again! The birds sound amazing.. but don’t know if you can sleep with it. Missing Dutch dinghy foto’s 😉.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Raphael, we are blessed with some great bird life around the Hawkesbury, often see large sea eagles. If you sent me some photos can you send them again, cheers Paul

[@hobozero9966]

Gosh, what a nice looking bunch. Love the look of the rig on those Sharpies. Do enjoy a good ketch.

[@SailingKateLouise]

and they are very fast, cheers Paul

[@WilliamWaugh-oc3ei]

Thanks for another great post, they're much appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks William, it's nice to get some feedback, cheers Paul

[@dennisbeaver5958]

Always an adventure being on the water with you on Kate Louise! Some interesting cuisine!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Dennis , yes my wife is slightly horrified with my cooking on board, but with no fridge you are a bit limited if you go away for a few days....always open to suggestions though. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@СергейИванов-л2д8з]

Fantastic!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thank you, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

I saw 👀 my Monty 17’ sailboat Paul. Thankz ! I’m busy checking her over n refinishing the hatch b teak woods work. Looking forward to launching her soon.. just a few more updates. Loved 🥰 your vid. Fog n lite rain was pretty n magical. Cool sounding bird calling out “Wheeeet ! wheeet f every once in awhile during your coffee ☕️time Mate. Cheers 🥂 Nick

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Nick yes it's a special place, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Paul ! It’s interesting seeing the major Wx change from the first to second day. Seeing your second day n rain gear .. totally reminds me to get with it n acquire some rain 🌧 gear. We do seem to have plenty of the wet stuff in the Seattle n Puget Sound region being on the West Coast of U.S. Aaah yes ! Saw my Monty 17’ dinghy cruiser. Thsnkz Mate. Nick.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Oh you are lucky. Here winters tend to be dry and summers are wetter....depending on what the pacific ocean temps are doing (El Nino , La Nina)...some years we have extreme drought and bushfires, other years floods....but they are getting more extreme. Hoping to get out for a sail next week, but it's getting cold, cheers Paul

[@Helliconia54]

looks like another great time out on the water

[@SailingKateLouise]

Yes a great weekend Autumn really is a great time to sail in Sydney, blue skies, dry and a chill in the air. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@m1kalD]

Another beautiful wee sailing video. Thank you for sharing your watery adventures.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@cliffmccann1501]

Cool video, love seeing you guys get out there and doing it. Well done.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching Cliff, cheers Paul

[@michaelmccotter4293]

Just a lovely sailing paradise Paul. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@SailingKateLouise]

My pleasure Michael, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@NOSoverland]

Another great video. Cheers from from Atlantic canada

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching....Atlantic Canada sounds cold, cheers Paul

[@robstevens5503]

Another great adventure. Unlike Peter to forego a sail. Good to see the weather forecasters remained consistent(they have been terrible of late!). Hope to see an adventure from southern Sydney soon? The Hacking? George’s river?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Rob, yes I haven't done either....maybe in the summer, cheers Paul

[@glennpettersson9002]

Sailing and improvised cheffing, your channel has it all. The Sharpies look big for river cruising, launch and recovery but small for blue water with the trailer restricting beam, were they awkward to get in the water?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Glen well the 23 was a 2 man job and I didn't see the 26 launch, but being that long it would have been a challenge...I think it's 1 1/2 tons. Also to launch the 23 we had to reverse and stop suddenly, the boat would keep moving a foot or so. Libby did this 3 times eventually getting it to a point where it would roll off.Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@ChristopherEve]

love your videos, thank you

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Chris and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, cheers Paul

[@justinsquire4212]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode, well done.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching, Justin, cheers Paul

[@stephenbrown1689]

Great video Paul thanks for the few days away I really enjoyed it.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Me too, thanks for coming. My wife says I need to record your mouth organ playing in close up....start practising, cheers Paul

[@craigjeffs6733]

Beautiful video. Nice to see Pittwater again as I’m now down in middle harbour. See you down here soon Paul.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks for watching Craig. Have you sent me a photo of your boat yet? [e-mail] cheers Paul

[@craigjeffs6733]

@@SailingKateLouise I haven’t Paul but I will !

[@johnburgess5534]

Hi, Sharpies here in the UK are flat bottomed sailing punts. Very very fast and raced seriously by enthusiasts. By the way greens are for rabbits. Great to have you back in proper boats. Enjoy. Capt John

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi yes these Norfolk islands Sharpies have a flattish bottom with a big centre board and they sail at an angle using the hard chine as a keel...if you know what I mean...as for greens...Popeye wasn't a rabbit! cheers Paul

[@johnburgess5534]

@@SailingKateLouise agreed. But Olive Oil was no oil painting either. Bank holiday Monday here. Very quiet as it’s chilly. Regards Capt John

[@murrayjefferys]

Great to meet up this weekend On the basin hope you head down south more Would love to show you some of my favourite places

[@SailingKateLouise]

Good to meet you to Murray, very little wond today. I had frustrating 4 hr sail.I even put up the storm job as a daysail which I haven't done before.It added maybe knot. Yes I intend to be a bit more adventurous. When you get a chance send me an email with some info so I can suggest a Raid and pass it on. Cheers Paul...ps it's started raining.

[@stevec-b6214]

My favourite phrase - `we are just rounding winki wonki point to stop for a spot of lunch` ;) I was wondering if a solid foam mattress would be better on your boat? it could still roll up to save space.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Steve, I think a foam mattress would take up too much room, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@jamessandman3708]

Thanks for another spectacular video. You take me away to a boater's paradise every time! If you were to start over what would you change about your boat? Would you have refrigeration, propulsion, a different length, heavier , lighter, faster, wider, a different sail setup? Thanks again and cheers!...............⛵⛵⛵

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well funny you should ask that James, as Derek is designing a 2ft longer Stornaway, with solar, electric Rim technology pod retractable outboard, more sail, more ballast +(water ballast). higher cabin and freeboard. Maybe one day I'll get one , cheers Paul

[@rockykoast7065]

Its great watching your videos as I continue to prepare/improve my Mirror and also try to improve my physical fitness. (I have Waldenstroms..)

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Rocky I hope you get well soon and thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

I forgot my hat, should have used a check list;)

[@SailingKateLouise]

I know, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

🤔, by chance do you know the bird I hear in the forest 🌳 that rainy foggy morning Dave. If not that’s okay. I’ve watched this vid once before n enjoyed both times. Nick.

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

I screwed up your name Paul. I want a lot of Monty sailing up here too n the skipper is Dave. Sorry bro .. Nick.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Nick, yes it's Paul not Dave but that's O.K. The bird was probably a Lyre Bird we get quiet a lot in the bush. They are very interesting as they mimic other bird calls. So you can listen to the whole range and for some reason they often include what sounds like a machine gun....I don't know where they learnt that from maybe a video game. They are large like a chicken and build mounds as nests....google them , cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

@@SailingKateLouise: much appreciated Paul .. looking them up. I’m delayed Splashing my Monty 17’ a dab … After getting the beauty home n looking her over I discovered fiberglass cracks at the lower fittings that hold the rubber on. Not a big deal but having to study n learn with help from my son - in -law Alex how to correctly make a proper forever repair. I’m busy gardening n Alex build me a new 6’ x 10’ greenhouse to start Spring garden 🪴 stuff in (tomatoes 🌶 peppers 🫑, n cabbages in) .. so I spend my days dividded between my dinghy ( My Michelle named after the eldest daughter we lost this February) n my life time desire to garden 🪴 plus my 🐝 beekeeping.. Cheers 🥂 dear Mate. Looking forward to new Assie dinghy adventures, your 👨‍🍳 cooking n wondering 💭 what you’ll leave behind next 😁.. Cheers Nick.

[@djmini2numpty141]

good to have you back on the water. question, do you have an all round white light for when you moor at night ? ps: stayed at the basin campground twice now, great faciltiy and don't mind paying the 35 bucks a night as its well maintained and provisioned. next time will look at camping on board my tinny, (sorry not a dinghy haha), have taken onboard lots of your food tips etc . ( sorry not the vegan options). happy sailing, Frank

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks Frank, it does get very crowded in Summer. No I don't have a masthead anchor light, cheers Paul

[@SailingGinger]

Hi Paul, Thanks for posting another great video. What is the address to send a photo of my cruising dinghy

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi, thanks for watching, send the photo to [e-mail] cheers Paul

[@olivei2484]

How to you run your bow anchor line? Do you have a roller or a fairlead ? Another fantastic time, I am taking note of the meal prep for future cruising. Take care.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi, I have 4 fairleads 2 on each side of the bow set about 1/2 a metre apart. As my Danforth is too big to put in the anchor locker, I store it in the stern locker, deploy from the cockpit and then walk the anchor line forwards to the samson post without having to move out of the cabin....as I can reach forward. My wife is still horrified with my cooking....but it's practical no fridge food. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

[@petergreen8026]

Big first day’s sail - I think I would have had trouble keeping up with you guys!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Pete....I don't always have to be last...share the pain I say, cheers Paul

[@christopherrussell1677]

✅

[@SailingKateLouise]

Thanks

[@yeoldegunporn]

Can’t wait to start sailing. Spring just started up here! Still need to find an engine, but I upgraded from 16’ ti 17’ this year! 😂

[@SailingKateLouise]

Send me a photo if you haven't already, cheers Paul [e-mail]

[@sharonbraselton3135]

17 berthed m ire wight staler kes xaozing tiopng iver

[@papajeff5486]

Is a dinghy with a nice cabin still a dinghy? What identifies a dinghy, length/width, open, cabin, motored, rowed? Thank you for sharing your adventures, the boats and the sailors…from East Tennessee.

[@SailingKateLouise]

Well strictly speaking a dinghy is a small open boat that is a tender to a larger boat. But we don't get hung up too much on definitions. A cabin adds a bit more comfort and there is less setting up to sleep. Thanks again for watching, cheers Paul

[@papajeff5486]

@@SailingKateLouiseSo, if I got a trailer sailer, maybe something like a, Catalina 22, it would be okay, small enough to sail often, small enough to maintain?

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Wonder what my 77 yr old brain 🧠 will forget n leave behind on my sailing ⛵️ adventures… Oh B.T.W. I’ve ordered my “R” Raid flag off the internet. Maybe 🤔 get in a few days n add to my shroud ! Cheers Mate. Nick.

[@SailingKateLouise]

well done Nick, cheers Paul

[@Phil-bz1kz]

I have an old 24ft sailboat hull. Would love to convert it, but never seen an open dinghy that long. Would it work?

[@SailingKateLouise]

wow that is long. A Welsford whaler is 20 ft and that's big. Do a lot of research as often the structural integrity is carried through the cabin roof keeping the hull apart. Don't get the circular saw out until you've talked to a boat builder, cheers Paul

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

I’m trying to shop the internet looking for a new/used “R” flag to have when I launch. Cheers Nick

[@SailingKateLouise]

I think ours came from India via ebay, cheers Paul

[@Mount46Rain]

Did you build your headsail furler?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi , no it's the smallest dinghy furler you can get, and the drum is just big enough to take 3 metres of 4mm line, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@asd67lkj]

When was this cruise undertaken? I saw the HRYC floating club house in the background. I used to sail with them and thought they sold the barge?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Last Monday, April 24. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

[@asd67lkj]

@@SailingKateLouise Thanks..

[@chriscarson2456]

Where do you store your hoops?

[@SailingKateLouise]

Hi Chris I store them in the cabin, but this week I'm going to replace them with 7 mm fibreglass tent poles, takes up less space. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul