Sailing around the Portuguese Coast -Winter Sailing: Episode 63 -Sailing Yacht Zora

[@SailingYachtZora]

Cheers for the pole ideas.... sorry Rob M your comment went missing on me....

[@robm.4512]

No worries, happy to help and only a wee bit jealous of that run South. 😎👍🍻

[@ottowincrantz4132]

Really like that you show not just sunny fair-weather sailing like every one else but also the squalls and the not so good weather!

[@SailingYachtZora]

The shitty stuff is the best part 😆

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Hi ya good to see the boat cracking along gee it looks fantastic enjoy hearing your Irish decky talking

[@davecoz4227]

Lovely video, tis freezing here and sunny there.

[@aoifeone]

I am delighted for the both of you after all your hard work over the years.!

[@patrickwentz8413]

I love the aerial shots of your boat! So nice!

[@johnrice4307]

Great shots of some spirited no-hands, well-balanced sailing, assisted by the Monitor. Nice job burying/washing off the toe-rail, Rhys! You guys are my kind of sailors, and I thank you for your entertaining videos. Rob M. has suggested the cure for your pole, I believe. Best,,,John

[@SailingYachtZora]

Thats what it's all about 😂 I actually need to learn to reef earlier, I've been caught out once or twice now 😆

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

8:45 Must make you a little bit homesick, hearing the traffic sounds of Cork like that :D A little like the Wilton roundabout during rush hour!

[@SailingYachtZora]

You could see it in my eyes 😂😂😂

[@alva35100]

Hi u 2 a Very Happy Christ Birthday love u and love to hear news. Kiss u both be safe see u soon?

[@fransdriesen1311]

Some nice sailing... I enjoyed this video..

[@SailingYachtZora]

She sails well and once she gets into her groove it's champagne sailing 😁

[@posidontrident]

nice

[@dunneryak]

awesome!

[@plankhopper]

For connecting fittings to aluminum mast or poles use monel rivets , not aluminum ones, a dab of Duralac past helps to prevent corrosion.

[@BuildingSYMistress]

Living now what you were chasing, congrat's Rhys! 👍 Your sails look good trimmed, have you noticed a significant sailing difference with the change in rig geometry and are you back in Ireland for several months working?

[@SailingYachtZora]

Its so different man! A way better boat. Almost never suffers from weathermen unless I'm really pushing her too hard. Under genoa alone she steers so well under the windvane and with a little too much main she rounds up, but once I set her up she's awesome

[@sailingprojectparrot]

Great video 🙌💕 love how you show the map so we can follow and visualize better where you currently are 🥰⛵⚓

[@andrewmullen4003]

Shame you can't go to Gibraltar with the yacht

[@R.E.HILL_]

Nice one.. Your white Beta Marine... still happy..? 🙂

[@SailingYachtZora]

Oh she's very happy 😁😁

[@dalegange830]

Your boat seems very tender (heels easily) are you fully ballasted????? - (degree in Naval architecture and marine engineering -- many many years ago)

[@SailingYachtZora]

1st reef at around 16 to 17 knots and 2 reefs at 25 and over. That's pretty normal, with a 15 degree heel. What clip gives you that thought?

[@NoBody-me5me]

There have been reports of Orcas attacking sail boats on the Portugal coast. keep an eye out and be safe.

[@bjorntorfason6721]

Is it my imagination or does the boat need more ballast?

[@SailingYachtZora]

What makes you say that

[@bjorntorfason6721]

@@SailingYachtZora It seems quick to "heel" in not that much sea.

[@SailingYachtZora]

@@bjorntorfason6721 most of the waves in the video are over 2 metres 😅

[@earthwizz]

I thought Ireland was in the EU.

[@SailingYachtZora]

I had a uk passporr