SAILING BASICS SMALL SAILBOAT- GO SOLO-COM PAC 23-BEST BEGINNER SAILBOAT AFFORDABLE COMPACT CAPABLE

[@tassierovers1200]

Very inspirational. Thank you. You have reminded me that it is fun to use what you have and work with it and not wait until you think you have everything that you need. In reality you are already there so go and have fun. Cheers Steve.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hey Steve. I happy to hear that. There’s freedom to be found in contentment. I love sailing for it’s ancient simplicity. Adding to it just takes more away, for me. Thank you for your comment.

[@rikcolsenmn]

I love my 1975 Morgan 250 Classic. Perfect for single-handed sailing and comfort. Sail out of Duluth, MN.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

They built them nice and heavy back then. I’m sure it’s a comfortable ride.

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

I enjoyed your video and decided to subscribe. I have not sailed Galveston Bay. I grew up in Nueces County and have sailed bays around Corpus Christi and the highland lakes of Canyon and Travis. Retired in Colorado, so getting to see your videos of the Galveston Bay area brings back fond memories of my early life growing up on the Texas Gulf coast. Thank You.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m glad you liked it. I’ve only been to Corpus Christi once and it was at night. Is the water prettier down there, than it is in Galveston Bay? It looks better in pictures, but you know how pictures can be. I really need to take a weekend trip to Corpus Christi Bay. I’ve been wanting to check it out for years. Thanks for the motivation.

[@lanecan1290]

I watch a lot of KZbin vids and I must say yours are really fun watching "although we don't own a sailboat" very professionally done. I like your sense of humor, puts a smile on our face 🙂

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m having a blast making these vids and I hope I’m serving my audience well. Thanks.

[@maxdedeshields425]

😅 what fun, I felt like I could smell the fresh air. WONDERFUL trip.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks for coming along on the journey.

[@sailorjmp1]

Wow, an artisan videographer! Outstanding!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Yes, my buddy Mike did an awesome job flying and shooting that day. Those drones are so much fun. Thank you so much.

[@squallyheiferadventures]

Ahhhh solo sailing that's where peace and relaxation come in. Great vid. Hope you made it through Beryl ok.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Squally! I went out in the peak of the storm. I’m putting together a little video about it. If it turns out good, I will post it. Thanks so much.

[@Steve-uy9lj]

Neat trick with the tiller, will have to try that!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

More ways to make the most of your sailboat are on the way. I really appreciate you watching.

[@christophermccann6529]

Really enjoyed this video. Massage for the mind. Love it.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks Chris. It’s that peaceful feeling that makes it all worth it.

[@christinaqueeno3874]

This exactly what I am saving up for as soon as the next one is secured. For now, thankful to crew on club race night and at regattas. If all goes well, I'll have a little boat of my own next summer to cruise the San Juans again.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

You’ll get the boat and be in full command soon. Best wishes and thanks.

[@fl3575]

Hello from France. Thank you for these beautiful pictures. I have only sailed in the Mediterranean, up to Greece, also, I do not know the bay of Galvestone, which seems pretty. I just know that my ancestor, the pirate Jean laffitte had anchored his ships there for some time, after fleeing Louisiana, in the early 19th century....

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Jean Laffitte pretty much founded Galveston Island. He took command of the island, set up shop and started his smuggling/privateer biz. Galveston Island began its life on the fringe and not much has changed. It’s “Near Texas”. Thank you for the great comment and letting me know where you’re from.

[@Triloffkunst]

I own a Marina 23 and love to sail with her in the Baltic Sea 🙂 And I like to see You sailing on your Com Pac!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Wow, I was just checking out some Baltic Sea pictures. That looks like an extremely rugged shoreline and some exciting sailing. I’ll have to dig deeper. Thanks.

[@aliciapayne761]

What a great video thank you!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hey Alicia, thank you.

[@davidtiner4094]

Thanks for letting me tag along today! Blessings, David.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hey David. I appreciate you joining me.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I hope you enjoy the video. Your support through subscribing, liking and commenting is appreciated more than you’ll ever know. Thanks.

[@Razman23]

HA! I use to have my boat on that exact pier years ago! Back then, the fuel dock was called Three Amigos and always was over run by sixty year old bald guys with very large cigarette boats that always was full of young women they probably meet at a 'clothing optional' night club (if you know what I mean). They would show up around ten on a Saturday morning, buy a bunch of ice and beer, fill their fuel tanks and charge it all on their credit card (around $800), take off like a bats out of hell down to the gulf coast. Return in the late afternoon and repeat it all over again on Sunday morning but with a herd of different girls.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I remember the old Three Amigo store. Clear Lake boating can be a little wild. The Gazebo near my pier is a good spot to view it all from. Nothing beats life on the water. I appreciate you watching.

[@scottwilson7835]

👍👍 thank you for the episode,!!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m glad you liked it and thanks for your comment. I think you’ll really like the next one I’m cooking up.

[@robsomerton7390]

How on earth do you manage to produce such high quality videos alone?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Some serious hours. I’ve gotten rid of all my TV’s and most distractions. I’m solely focused on making the best videos possible. My fellow sailors deserve my best. Thank you so much.

[@stefanfriberg4358]

Like always, what a great video! 👏👏👏

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you. Full steam ahead. I appreciate your support.

[@foundatsea3483]

Ahoy from Boston MA. Terrific vid and vibe. Loved the cooler segement overlay walking down the dock. Have never seen that in 10 years of watching sailing vids. Well done. Subbed. Keep 'em coming!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Ahoy! I hope you don’t mind that I just read your comment, in my head, with a slight Boston accent, it’s one of my favorites. My primary ambition is to make the best sailing videos possible. I’m going full-time at this and really appreciate you subscribing. More out of the box content on the way. Much appreciation to you.

[@perfectscotty]

Subscribed. That tip about running a line to the tiller is genius. I will use that of my Catalina 30.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Very cool. Please let me know how that works out for you. I’ve done it on all my smaller boats, but never anything as big as your Catalina. Thanks.

[@gechli3433]

Great video, Mitch! Thank you for sharing it. Looking forward to more!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m hold up in the cabin, burning the midnight oil, working on the next one. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@herbertshook-ij2hf]

I live in corpus Christi on red fish Bay me and my wife just bought a 30' Catalina I really enjoy your videos and learning how to sail watching you hopefully we will run into each other one day on the water

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ve sailed offshore from Galveston to Port Aransas. I think that’s pretty close to where you are. Once I got there we turned around and headed up the ICW back to Galveston. I didn’t get a chance to check out the area. I would love to go back and explore Corpus Christi Bay sometime. Thanks for watching.

[@kennethpaladino4948]

That was a beautiful video! Been subscribed 4 awhile now! Since U 1st introduced ur little Compac! I also 10:47 have a Compac 23 “Airtime”! We spend more time on it than on our C&C 33! It’s just simply a fun boat 2 sail & the shallow draft opens up these shallow Texas Gulf coast shores 2 more adventures! I have an autopilot, but rigging genny 2 tiller steers great! Tried main 2 tiller also, but headsail 2 tiller works great! Thanx 4 the vids! 👍❤️

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you for subscribing early. It’s a real motivation to know someone’s out there. I did a lot of comparative research before buying my CP 23. It’s been so easy to own and a joy to sail anywhere I want to go. On my next little voyage, I’m going to definitely try sheeting the tiller to the jib. Hopefully I can get some video of it working. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you.

[@beorbeorian150]

Very nice

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

The cool weather is back, more sailing videos on the way. Thanks a lot.

[@bowtocaesar8932]

Your video was inspirational.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m very glad to hear it. I’ll be back on the water soon. Thanks for your comment.

[@judyfudge2458]

I remember when Kemah boardwalk was just a chicken coop where you could watch the boats and have a cold beer.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I love seeing the old pictures of Kemah. I include a photo of an early Kemah bridge in one of my videos. That’s one little town that has sure grown up and a favorite place of mine. Thanks.

[@markseabaugh4157]

very cool! That's what I always told my kids for driving in ice/snow . "don't go any faster than your want to run into something" very good editing/effects. I have been docking boats for 40 yrs ... you made it look easy. i have the very same motor on my hunter 23 (perfect for lake sailing) they are a gem for sure.sub'd let's see how far we can go.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Wise words seem to echo through time. I was fortunate to have parents that raised me on the water. I got my first boat at age 10. Just like you, I’ve done it a time or two. Thanks for checking it out.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

I am so digging this

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m going out on a limb in the next video. I hope you dig it. Thanks.

[@josephrosser4609]

What a great video. Thanks.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

More on the way. Just getting warmed up. Thanks for watching.

[@dkroen17]

Great video, including drone footage.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks. Mike with Perspectives By Colley made it all happen. Hopefully I can get Mike down to the coast again soon. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@craigdarby9533]

Well done. Thank you.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks for saying. It’s full steam ahead from here.

[@deanworkman1]

Great video

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I appreciate you stopping by. Hard at work on the next one.

[@goofy4birds]

I sail in the same grounds. I did a charter boat on the 4th for fireworks. Yes the current seems pretty strong. I have a Oday 222 and shopping for a 28-33 foot as I am usually a solo sailer as well. I have my boat setup with a ST 1000 auto pilot so I can step away from the tiler as well. I just use a Jackery to power it. Heck I use Jackery's to power everything. Simple to set up and store when not in use. I love the marina you are in, wondering what the cost will be for a slip. I have been lake sailing last couple of years on lake conroe and never enough wind. Love the video!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ve never chartered a boat or done anything like that. I bet it’s a lot of fun. I love the Jackery idea. When I bought my boat, I removed all the electronics and wiring and have been doing the same set up as you with my Ecoflow. I love the idea of being able to remove anything of value from the boat when I leave and put it in climate control. I would love to have an electronic auto pilot someday. I have a floating boat slip and it cost me $285 a month. And I believe my boat slip would hold a boat up to about 28’-30’. I love the Shipyard. I’ve had boats in and out of here for a good portion of my life. Great to hear from you.

[@firstescape3523]

Great job filming.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you. My buddy Mike, with Perspectives By Colley, shot most of this one. I’m very thankful for that.

[@kevbjork1]

Really nice video! You can see my boat from your dock. Hope to meet you one day. Thanks for sharing.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hey neighbor. I really love the Shipyard. I’ve had boats in and out of there for nearly 30 years. The marina is very protected and has soul. It’d be cool to meet you. If you see me, give me a wave. Thanks.

[@arthurcayer6630]

Hey, I just discovered your channel; good stuff. If your idea is to entice non-sailors to give it a try, I think you nailed it. BTW, I sail Galveston Bay as well.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I always find it odd, when I’m on the Bay alone. 7,000 boat slips in Clear Lake, but I still have the place to my own. Sailing a small, simple, sturdy craft gives more than it takes. More people need to know about the benefits of sailing this way. There’s lots of good deals to be had and still plenty of room. Thanks for watching and hit me up if you want to sail or ever need crew.

[@georgelansing5979]

Well done video!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you George. I really appreciate you saying. More videos in the works.

[@dlsbob]

This was a great video. Nicely done with beautiful music and drone work. It's rare to see videos come out of Galveston Bay and I think this my first from Seabrook Shipyard. Loved the shots of Clear Creek Channel. In the closing when you listed the last things to take care of, you left out the very last thing; T-Bone Tom's for the post sail dinner. I'd go for the CFS, shark egg, and a tall ice Tea. Thanks for the ride. The Compac 23 is a great boat.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I need to revisit T-Bone Tom’s, it’s been at least two decades. But, for some reason, I think it’s going to look the same. Am I right? There’s some things that you just don’t want to change. Tom’s would be one. I really love this neck of the woods, once I found it, I haven’t wondered far. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesstrom6991]

hah, nice trick with the long steering line

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I hope you get some easy going miles out of the idea. Thanks.

[@paullaviolette2610]

My sailboat has been gone for two years and I find it’s hard not having my mind massaged.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I hope watching my videos helps a little bit. I think you’ll really dig the one coming out next. Thanks

[@SCOTT-vm5nj]

Thank you very much for this! 🎉really nicely done and i really appreciate your message and inspiration. I will subscribe when i see a button. Weird, its missing

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I hope that sub button appears and I hear from you again. Thank you so much.

[@robertbyrd5219]

Great video. My present boat is a Nimble 20, Ted Brewer design. I’d appreciate your input … thanks

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Well, if you want my completely honest opinion read on: The beautiful lines of the Nimble 20 are undeniable and she’s able to float on only a light dew. But, there’s a few features I’ve yet to gain an appreciation of. For starters the stub keel seems underweight by about a third. I wonder how tender she is with a 21.57% ballast to displacement. Some say a canoe stern helps in a following sea. Will this design ever face such conditions? She’s got a decent beam but a double ended design still cost a lot of space aft. And then there’s the ketch rig. The long haul cruiser will appreciate the versatile rig in various weather conditions and it breaks up large sail areas into manageable ones. And it’s beneficial in easing weather helm in strong winds. Offshore, that mizzen mast could serve as a crucial backup to a failed main mast, adding a level of redundancy. Yet, all these ketch rig advantages might be overkill for a hull designed for inland waters if not shallows. Or maybe I’m just not seeing designer Ted Brewer’s vision for this boat. It has a following, so I’m sure it has a lot of good qualities. Thanks.

[@johnpoutier8826]

Nice video. I hope Howard told you to wear a PFD.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

No, I don’t recall ever seeing one. I do remember we got knocked down three times in his 25 footer in 60 knots of wind. I’m on the brink of buying a self inflating belt type PFD. I recommend everyone wear one if they choose.

[@hukchannel8971]

Very nice video

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you. This video brought a few Karen’s out of the woodwork, but I expected that. It was a lot of fun.

[@puturico667]

I think you need a bigger boat and I have it for you Com- Pack Boat 33 It’s been re-Re-power to Electric currently moored in Miami

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That’s a big boat for just me. Maybe someday I’ll find a woman to sail with. But until then, I’ll be in my 23. Although Miami does sound fun. Best wishes.

[@Oscar_Dakota]

Love the video. Ever consider reusable water bottles?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you so much and no. They get smashed and go directly to the landfill.

[@graemexyz4623]

I sail a lot by myself, like your video. Next time put the sails up

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m guessing you didn’t see much of the video. I sailed with a full main, 100% jib and steered from the bow. Check it out.

[@puddin94]

😊

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

More videos on the way. Thanks for watching

[@TTM-GEB]

Sailboat - A machine lost in time and forever timeless... A modern device still dependent on the principles of levers, mechanical advantage, and block and tackle... equipment more appropriate to the building of a pyramid than the moving of a yacht.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

A sailboat is like the truth. It was, it is and it will be.

[@matthutchings1988]

1981 MacGregor Venture 21’ ⛵️ 🏴‍☠️

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That’s a great size sailboat. It’s got some room, but still easy to load, haul and live with. It takes very little and gives a lot.

[@bizim_eller]

👍👍😊

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@amorestperpe]

You not worried about your port stern line fouling your neighbors prop?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

No. Not at all. If his boat was going out, I might hang it up. But either way I don’t see it as an issue. The prop wash in reverse would push a dock line away regardless.

[@fredrikweimyr2091]

Nice

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I enjoyed the change of perspective myself. That’s always a good thing. Thanks for stopping by.

[@BuildFixGo]

Philippians 4:8, words to live by (along with 4:6-7)

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Sailing-Push out the jive and bring in the love.

[@robsomerton7390]

Someone just offer me a free Merit 22. In excellent cond. Sailing again soon 💯

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Someone must really like you. Take it and let the fun begin.

[@fredskinner1233]

I was disappointed in your video. It’s only 13 min. You did well. Was hoping to see a little more on solo raising/lowering sails, but the rope trick is good. I am learning and have had problems getting sails down. I like the cliche about hitting the dock. I grew up on trinity and east bay. As a kid, I remember being told there were once dolphins in the bays, although I’d not seen them, until the last 5 years or so. Remember the bays were declared polluted, maybe early 80’s to 95. Maybe we are doing better. Wouldn’t that be nice to hear about our generation! (I’m 66) Your video was alluring. Your tone, your message, attitude, very calming. I think you got the message you were hoping to project across.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Yes, the pelicans and the dolphins seem to be making a huge resurgence. Undoubtedly due to healthier water. I’ll try to show more of the raising of my hank on sails in future videos. I really appreciate you watching, thanks.