SAILING SMALL BOAT-THE COM-PAC 23-REIMAGINED FUN MID-LIFE/RETIREMENT FULL OF SAILBOATS & ADVENTURE!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you so much for your support of my channel. I can be reached directly at [e-mail].

[@maxdedeshields425]

Great job beautiful views. Felt like I was there on the water.

[@jooshualewis1875]

I absolutely agree with you! After I was diagnosed with cancer in January at age 52, my wife became the first woman in the world to turn to her husband and say, "You're going to buy a bigger boat!" So I went from a sunfish to a Precision 18. We found a mooring 20 minutes away in Wethersfield Cove, connected to the Connecticut River. I spend hours on the boat enjoying the peace and calm letting the chemotherapy do its job. Changed the boat name to "Good Therapy" There's nothing better than getting the sails up and the motor off. Once the jib and main sail are balanced the she is running down the river, I can feel the boat is happy. It's the same feeling that the tree in "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. One more mouth of chemo and we plan to take longer trips down towards Long Island Sound. Thanks for your videos and philosophy.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Wow, it sounds like you’ve been through a lot. But, I know you can see that light at the end of the tunnel, just one short month away. Sailboats always contain a great amount of potential positive energy. It’s great to see a sailboat brought to life and then return the favor. Your giving tree has a lot more to give. We’re not ready to park it on the stump just yet. Weathersfield Cove looks like a great place to start a new journey and a very protected place to return. I wish you the very best and I hope you let me know how your trip goes. Thanks.

[@flightlessboid]

In a couple of hours, heading out for the first time with my wife. Sailing a small lake with a Holder 20, bringing my grandson too to do all the athletic stuff. Wish us luck.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That boat is lively. I had a similar one that really let me know I was sailing. I hope the wind acted right and all went well. Thanks for watching.

[@ILesarri]

I found a half the size log/beam covered with nails in lake Conroe when sailing my Typhoon, at such instant a couple of motorboats pulling inflatable toys with kids passed by the log at full speed and were warned as hard as I could. I asked for help too, none of the boats stopped but they looked to me like I would be crazy or stupid... I ended up securing it to my boat with a rope and bring it to shore, I was able to flatten the nails and with someone's help put it on the side of the road, probably it is till there after a couple of years. I do not want to think the risks those kids were taken.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

You may have saved somebody from a very bad day. Typhoon to the rescue. I went for a sail on a Typhoon once in the middle of the night on Galveston Bay and it sliced up the waves so nicely. I was totally impressed with that boat. Thanks for your comment.

[@fronbogi5048]

Thats why I like tillers, there just simple and convenient. Not much goes wrong with a stick and easy to take off when you have guests at the dock where as a wheel is just there and is not going anywhere with out a lot of work .

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Definitely. Wheels are also numbing to the feel of the boat. I’ve been sailing on my friend’s Tartan 34 lately. It’s a big boat with a tiller. It’s so well balanced it only takes a fingertip. Pure joy. I sailed a Beneteau 30 something a while back with the wheel and I found it very boring. I’ll never own a sailboat with a wheel. Thanks for watching.

[@tpe54]

You really capture sailing; the boat and wind rigging noise and the sudden frantic activity, the angles of the boat the views of water and sails, and all caught on camera

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m really trying to make the best sailboat videos possible and I’m willing to put in the time and effort necessary to serve my audience. I’ve been sailing nearly my whole life and I love the sailing community. My videos will just get better and better. Thank you for your comment.

[@DavidTaylor-v5r]

The blue covers on top of your headsail winches are self tailers. You can secure the line in them instead of cleating off. 2-3 wraps on the winch and 1 around the tailer. Watch your lifelines. When the plastic starts cracking and rust bleeds through you are close to failure.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hello, yes, I use the self tailors occasionally. They are very worn and don’t hold as good as I would like. Usually I like to cross sheet to the cleat. I know my lifelines are not to be trusted. I would like to replace them with the braided lines that I see people doing. That’s a project I’d really like to do. I know how important life lines are. I really appreciate your comment, thank you.

[@RandyMahr-hg7rm]

I have rewatched this video more times than I can count. The for the content. Sailing Chesapeake Bay.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m going to be brewing another pot of coffee and burning the midnight oil again tonight. I’m loving this next video I’m working on already. Thanks for the big pick me up. Much appreciated.

[@johnmartlew5897]

1:24 We carried fluorescent flag markers to attach to dead head like this nasty floater shown here. They often provided free by local coast guard.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Interesting, sounds like a good idea. When I got back to shore, I looked up to see if anybody had reported it and found that somebody had already photographed it on Facebook and sent it up the chain. Thanks for the info.

[@dandom71]

I agree completely!. I've started dinghy sailing at 50 (ish) and now planning bigger adventures in coming years in a small yacht or larger cruising dinghy. There's so much to learn, I know I'll never get bored of it!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ve sailed Galveston Bay on big boats and it was very boring. I have a lot more fun with boats under 25 feet for sure. If I wanted all the comforts of home, I would stay home. My smallest sailboat was 15 feet, but I would really someday like to sail a true dinghy. Definitely not boring. Thanks for watching.

[@58landman]

I refurbed a 27' Pearson Ariel several years ago. Complete makeover with a new 8 hp inboard diesel engine. A couple of years later my arthritis kicked in hard and I could no longer trust myself to manage her. She had over $20K in refurb work, paint, new equipment, etc. and I only got around $4K for her when she sold. I miss that boat all of the time. Sailing is just the most relaxing thing I've ever done....except when it's really hot.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

You probably enjoyed doing the refurb., so there’s an ROI in that. You also left a good boat better than you found it. So that’s gotta make you feel good.

[@romantiachristiana5147]

I appreciate your sailing philosophy. I started in dinghies, and still have one. I also have a Bénéteau Cabochard, a 14ft sloop with a ballasted long keel and skeg-mounted rudder. I sail around the coasts of Brittany. I need to fit your boom-to-tiller system. The sea teaches us humility and self-knowledge...

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Brittany really looks beautiful. I'm looking at pictures now. What a great place to sail. Yes, being alone on the water is the perfect place to be quiet and sensitive enough to pick up on the big thoughts that a perspective change is all about. Thanks for watching.

[@dasabyss2012]

Loved your video and yeh you are so right I'm John 63 from England like you sailing and restoring a small sailboat ,mine and old 70s 22 footer I may even get to live on one day .Have fun will check out your other vids now .And just enjoy your time on the water whenever you get chance .

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Twenty two foot is big enough. In my younger days I lived on my J/24 for 2-3 years. I loved every minute of it. There’s a lot to be said for the simple minimalist lifestyle. It’s so freeing. I’m glad you liked the video and it’s nice to know you’re watching. Thanks and best wishes.

[@patrickcwillis]

A day on a boat is a good day! If you fall off the boat without a PFD on, it will not be a good day. The chances of you getting back on the boat is near zero, even with a PFD. I have friends tell me they are excellent swimmers. That doesn’t matter when you hit your head on the way over. The only reason you end up in the water without trying is that something went wrong. Be prepared for those times or this could be your last good day on the water.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Good advice here party people. Don’t be like me. Wear your lifejacket. You should wear two. Because I’m not going to wear one, unless the weather is rough. That’s just the way it is. I would consider an automatic inflating one if it’s not too cumbersome. And you will also see me shoeless in all my videos. If safety was first, we would never leave the dock. So remember, safety a close second. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@larrykraft2743]

This reminds me of my younger days, sailing on Bellingham Bay in the state of Washington with my dad and various family members and friends. Dad had a Haida 26. Like you, I also pause and think about Jesus and His disciples at times. Keep up the good work!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Those are interesting boats. They had a flush deck option also. A couple have crossed the Pacific or at least to Hawaii, I read. I think of how Jesus often used a sailboat for the same reasons we do. For transportation and to get away from the pandemonium. Mark 3:7-9 Thank you so much.

[@davidjones7238]

Thank you for this video. We appreciate the work you put in. I especially like the looks at your boat, rigging, and your working of those things. I'm a beginning sailor with my first boat. A Dolphin Senior 15, which is very much like a Sunfish, just a bit bigger. A very nice couple in Garland, Texas sold it to me for 200, yes 200. What a huge blessing!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching. It looks like you will have a huge return on that $200 investment I owned a Chrysler Mutineer 15 and had loads of fun on it. I’m going sailing tomorrow. I hope you get on the water soon and have a great sailing season. Thanks a lot.

[@docjeffry]

I bought a Catalina 22 at 53 years old. Previous owner said: "I could have worked on it more but I preferred to sail". I'm doing the same thing and Escapade is doing fine.👍⛵

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

These old fiberglass boats never die. If I don’t fully restore mine, the next guy will. I’ll at least keep it preserved and in its original condition. All I want is smiles and miles. I’ll get the work done on a cold day, someday. Maybe.

[@josephrosser4609]

Excellent video. Brought back so many memories. My wife and I live in OK now but while in The Woodlands, we took ASA 101 lessons in Clear Lake and did our solo sail in Galveston Bay. Later bought a Catalina 22 and kept it in Lake Conroe. I miss our little sailboat. Looking forward to future videos. God bless.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

The Woodlands, Texas is really a wonderful place. It’s good to get some walking in before it gets too hot. I’m glad the familiar sites in my videos brought back fond memories for you. More videos on the way. Thank you so much.

[@jparks4815]

I love this video! Thank you so much for sharing and for your perspective on the Sea of Galilee. Enlightening and interesting. God bless you, sir.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks for watching. I read about that old boat they found and archaeological stuff like that just makes Bible stories that much more real to me. I’m really glad you enjoyed it.

[@lukehayvaz9194]

Thank you for an actual sailing video. So many people post videos about sailing without ever showing any actual sailing. Would love to see more videos of trimming sails and tacks/jibs, setting up preventers and actual sailing stuff. Subscribed!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

It’s comments like yours that give my channel direction. Thank you so much.

[@JasonPittman-cm5fp]

Great video-I felt like I was on the boat with you!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Let’s go!

[@nicolasstanley1392]

I love that bungee cord tiller control idea, I’ve been searching for a contraption just like that!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

A wild sailor called Captain Johnny, who sailed a Yamaha 26, taught me that trick. Johnny was the closest thing to your real pirate I’ve ever met. That’s not complementary. You can run across some wild characters on the docks of a coastal port like Galveston Island. I hope it works out for you. Thanks.

[@nicolasstanley1392]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 I know a couple of land and sea pirates out here on the Puget Sound. Some of the best folks

[@sailingblacklotus]

I'm gonna try that next time!

[@MarkPotts-k2z]

Great video! I have a 22 foot Tanzer which we keep on the Chesapeake and the sailing seems quite similar, though I think we have to tack a bit more often. I'd love to see more details about how you set up your tiller tender with the bungee. Very cool.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Sounds like you’re in a beautiful spot. Your video request has been noted and work begins now. Thanks.

[@gccheryl4038]

Hello Mitch, such a great video! Like being there in the peace and joy of the experience with the work (and a bit of excitement) at the same time. Definitely feeling your life's passion. Channel growth is not surprising with your unique style of production. Always wishing you the best!🙏 ⛵🌴

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hello, thanks so much. I hope to cover some different topics in upcoming how to videos and do it in my own way. It’s full speed ahead from here. Thank you so much for the good wishes.

[@passagesfromtheheart]

Mitch, your passion for sailing and sharing is contagious -- thank you for the huge dose of inspiration and for also showcasing such an amazing sailboat -- the Com-Pac 23 -- love seeing you both in action! Just want to also let you know that your KZbin creations are pure gold -- please keep them coming! Fair winds from me, Charm and Charisma ⛵🌞🌊

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Always nice to hear from you. I just broke 1,000 subscribers. Thanks so much to you Chelle and everyone supporting this channel. It means so much to me.

[@passagesfromtheheart]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 Congratulations, Mitch!!! I am absolutely over-the-moon thrilled for you to have surpassed the 1k mark in your channel's subscribership -- woooooot wooooot!!!! So cool!!!! Looking forward to your next episode!!!⛵

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Working hard night and day on it. Thanks Chelle!

[@roymurrayanderson7573]

Spent a lot of time with my dad growing up on Galveston bay. We had a venture 21 and sailed and raced quite a bit. I later got a precision 18 and later a starfish. When I moved to Austin. Close to retirement now and still dream of getting a + 30 footer to travel on.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Galveston Bay is a lot of fun in small sailboats. Perfect wave height. It’s a great place to grow up. But, I do believe everyone who lives in Houston dreams of retiring to the Hillcountry. Or, at least visiting every chance we get. I love Austin and San Antonio. Best wishes to you.

[@SailingFrolic]

Nice video! Gotta say, I dig the sound effects and music! Nice to see someone else has a sense of humor

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hey thanks, I’m just having some fun. I’m glad you stopped by and checked out the video.

[@nickisnetwork3869]

Great video and commentary! That is awesome you devised a way to auto-steer, so cool!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks Nicki! I’ve been using it a lot. I’ve already done more sailing this year than I think I did in all of last year, so things are looking up. Thanks for stopping by.

[@randykaminski6214]

Thank you for another enjoyable, refreshing, and reflective sailing video! I made the decision to buy a sailboat and go sailing 24 years ago-it shocks me that it has been that long.. We bought a Columbia 22 (with an outboard well) and sailed and slept on her with my wife and four boys. I’m transitioning now to just my wife and I on our Compac 23, or just myself on a Compac Suncat(almost ready for the water...). That huge pole looked formidable!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

It sounds like the decision to buy a sailboat turned out to be a great one for you. Sailing has being a pure blessing to my life. You have good taste in boats, thank you so much for watching and I appreciate your comments.

[@christophermccann6529]

Great video. 'Self-contained retreat' - that's probably what I like most. And the ability to "voyage". Isle Royale, here we come!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks Chris. Your boat is looking great. I need to build up my resistance to untying and stay at the dock and get some projects done on mine. I look forward to doing an update video on the progress you’ve made on your boat. Thanks for watching.

[@mauhammer4390]

Thank u to make me smile great Videos Show many aspekts from sail big Up !!!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That’s great. I really appreciate your comment. It’s a great motivation to keep making more videos. Thanks!

[@capnhagar9078]

Great video to inspire future skippers... meanwhile I'm dreaming of getting my Kittiwake 23 back in the water here in Florida but not having any luck finding a slip to keep her in.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ve always liked the look of the Kittiwake. A real classic beauty. It also has a great interior design, from what I’ve seen. You have a very desirable boat in a very desirable location. First world problems, lol. I hope you find a slip quickly and get your boat splashed. Thanks for watching my video. I really appreciate it.

[@HallmarkMan-b1g]

Subscribed. Nice video.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I really appreciate your support. I’m rolling now. Thanks.

[@Lostsoul_111]

This is awesome.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I'm glad you enjoyed, thanks.

[@JavierGonzalez-xg2tq]

Thats what its all about! Thanks for the Video.. Compac 16 owner here, hail to you captain!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I miss my Com Pac 16, Chigger. I had lots of fun sailing it on Offats Bayou, Galveston. Stay tuned, the next vid is in the works. Thank you.

[@SHBMS121]

Im in north texas, really want to learn to sail and get my kid out on the water with me. Hopefully sometime soon before hes too old to wanna spend time with me

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hello fellow Texan. I hope you find your first boat sooner than later. You make a great point. Like you, I feel an urgency to make the most of this time. Something on a trailer in the 16 foot range gets you out there and on a steep learning curve. I hope you get on the water and let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

We are almost never to old for sailing ⛵️

[@stefanfriberg4358]

Always great to see you sailing!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks, a great sailing season ahead.

[@meatdog]

For 20 years I sailed Galveston, Trinity bay, and lived in the seabrook shipyard on my boat. I love sailing in your region. Dead RECKONING to Galveston is SOOOO EASY. Just have to kniw where the sandbars are along the way and where the Houston ship channel is and STAY OUT of it. Too bad the marina in Galveston doesn't have haul out any more. I miss galveston bay and trinity bay. ❤

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Yes, I agree. Dead reckoning from Clear Lake to Galveston during the day is easy. We would do it in the dead of night. And engineless. I felt invincible on my J24 when I was young. We would bump along some sandbars along the way with that 4 foot draft. You’re right it’s a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.

[@peterscheepers5780]

Nice video, have a 22 feet sailing cabin cruiser myself and enjoy retirement too. However two things struck me in you video; one you are not wearing a life vest and swimming after you are hit unconscious by the boom is very difficult and two you are on bare feet in the boat, which to my experience is guaranteed to get your foot injured some day. Greetings Peter

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing an automatic inflating lifejacket. But I never wear one unless the weathers really really bad. So if you do see me in a lifejacket, you know those waves have gotten big. As far as shoes on a boat I just don’t think they belong. I get much better grip barefoot. Technically, you may make a good point, but after sailing for 30 years this is just what works for me. I know solo offshore sailors, who don’t wear lifejackets, because if they fell overboard, it would just prolong their eventual death. But I appreciate your concern and your comment. Thanks for watching.

[@ximono]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 That's saying something about the mentality of some offshore shorthanders! One thing's for sure, a false sense of security can be dangerous too. It's best to avoid falling overboard alltogether. But I do like the insurance that lifejackets bring when cruising. You never know what will throw you overboard or when it will happen.

[@Anabsurdsuggestion]

I love sailing but get sunburned easily. Im even qualified. But I’m happier in a storm off Biscay than in the heat of the Caribbean or Mediterranean. Galveston can get pretty hot too, that Gulf man.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Yes, you’re right. August here is brutal. I tried to shoot a video three different days on my boat, and my iPhone kept overheating. We are coming into peak hurricane season right now. Sometimes that’s what it takes to cool this place off. I mentioned the Bay of Biscay in my latest video. Some theories say a storm played into the cause of the sinking of the Kent in the bay in 1825. Stay cool. Thanks

[@squallyheiferadventures]

Love your philosophy. Why work on the boat when sailing is better.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That's right. I'm not getting any younger. I look forward to having some time to do my projects. But right now time is tight and my boat is eager to go. How can I deny her? Thanks!

[@DDixon3121]

Tonight I've sort of been binge watching your videos, which I might add has been fun. In 1975, I moved from Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Houston, where I lived with my brother and his wife while attending first, San Jacinto Junior College followed by two years at the University of Houston. While attending UofH, I worked at Sailboats West that was located at that time on Post Oak just south of the Galleria. Utilizing the old KPRC television studio, we sold a variety of monohulls and catamarans including, if memory serves me right, Com-Pacs. Later Sailboats West moved to Bellaire. Anyway, I sailed (mostly raced) on Galveston Bay for years. After a move in 1984 to New Orleans, then Atlanta in 1986, and finally to Mobile, Alabama, in 1987 where I live (and retired) today. I've owned many sailboats through the years but twelve years ago I purchased a 1996 Beneteau 42s7, which I continue to sail. Your narration is enjoyable and informative as I haven't visited the Clear Lake area in many years. Thank you! Oh, here is a link to my latest cruising video here in my neck of the "sailing woods"......kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqOaaaiiZ9JraZo I hope you enjoy it.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

It's great to hear from you. I once worked in Bellaire and I know these places. Nowadays, Lynne's Sailboats is the only Com Pac dealer, to my knowledge, in these parts. More video shots of Old Galveston Bay to come. Thanks for stopping by and I'll checkout your channel. Feel free to pass along for channel's name for the folks.

[@meatdog]

When sailing in Alaska, the big hazard was timber floaters just barely under the surface. You hit that tree and BAM, the damage can be fatal. My biggest wory us hitting a barely submerged container and sinking from hitting it. I have rigged my tiller like yours because I haven't put in a hydrovane for steering. My next dream.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That sounds pretty scary. Sinking in cold water is my biggest fear. At least they are rare down here. I love that little tiller control idea and it can always be tweaked and improved. I'll upgrade someday. Thanks for watching. I'm on my boat now, working on the next video. Take care.

[@wahid-lg1kk]

Ya that's what ferro cement boats are for. Then it's like ' Hey, is this someone's tree? Did I damage someone's tree?'

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ve owned a ferro-cement 30’ Tahiti Ketch. Just a tank. The bow waves exploded when the 12 ton little ship hit them. It got washed out of the water and into a parking lot during Hurricane Ike. Hardly a scratch on her.

[@davidos622.3]

A great video :) I engjoy same as You! Greatings

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

It makes me happy to hear you liked it. I hope you come back for the next trip. Thanks.

[@KostasLazanas]

Beautiful. I’m from dallas training on the lakes to hopefully make it to blue waters off Galveston

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Great. The blue water is sliding a little closer to Galveston’s shore everyday this time of year. Thanks and best wishes to you.

[@timothytrespas]

Good for you! We have a little oday 21 for just such a reason. We live on a 28’ lurhs cabin boat. But we don’t take it out so the little toy sailboat is great for singlehanded as I am still learning the basics. Enjoy! Jesus loves us!😅

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Life on the water. What an interesting life you must lead. A big amen to that. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@sailinggypsy628]

Really enjoyed your video. I currently sail a Catalina 22 in Virginia. Like that Compac though!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

There’s good Com Pac’s out there, priced right and awaiting new command. A Com Pac may be in your future. But if not, I’m sure you are loving your Catalina. Thanks for watching.

[@kevingardner1658]

bloody through hulls !!!!!! (Just discovered you mate - love it from Hobart Tasmania)

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Tasmania! How cool is that?!!! I love hearing from you. Thanks! (through hull free is the way to be)

[@SailingSarah]

@14:27 I lost my anchor there and have a fender tied to the rode.. about 30' of stainless 5/16" chain is attached. I'm sick right now so I can't go get it.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ll hit you back if I come across it next time up that way.

[@SailingSarah]

@smallsailboatbigwater3959 thank you Jesus I appreciate you, it was quite stuck.

[@charleslanphier8094]

A steel hull might be a good idea for those floating speed bumps

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Yup, could take them, no problem, at ramming speed. Thanks for stopping by.

[@Gabriel-mg6om]

I LIKED! So, I subscribed!! THANKS :)

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

…And so I kept making more videos. Hopefully everyone better than my last. Thanks!

[@AngelPittman]

“A mobile retreat!” Great quote!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

The quick get away from the everyday. Thanks.

[@newfoundsailing]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m really trying to learn from every video I make. Thank you for your feedback.

[@dougiep2769]

If i was healthy and not suffering from criminal canadian healrhcare i would e been on a boat and gone from canada years ago.. a holes left me with a fractured L5 and ruptured discs and displaced sacrum.. dont ever stop in canada..fine and in alignment in canada

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I hope you get to feeling better soon. There’s always room in Texas for you. I wasn’t born here, but I got here as quick as I could. Sincere best wishes to you.

[@dougiep2769]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 I have cancer and they didn't even tell me about that.. Canada doesn't just radiate it's diplomats.. anyone who dares speak up about Canada's disgusting medical gets silenced

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Suppressing freedom breeds authoritarianism and then unrest. This channel is all about freedom first and peace through love. I hope your message is heard by many and they send up a prayer for you and Canada.

[@dougiep2769]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 thank you sir and I hope you get to enjoy your years and may the weather always be with you..

[@dougiep2769]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 see my cancer comment was quickly removed huh.. we have a huge fight against us coming..

[@BoomVang]

That log is why I find the recent reverse sloping bow fashion as questionable

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That’s true. It would take away the glancing blow effect.

[@JosephShamir-u9b]

Thanks for a great video captain, best regards from the sea of galili

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Wow, the reach of KZbin is amazing. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and best wishes to you and yours.

[@captjbrennan]

That was outstanding! ⛵

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you. I’m already at work on the next video. Coming soon I really appreciate it.

[@captjbrennan]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 Again outstanding, truly enjoyed your video the Doc. Brown Damn Damn reference from Back To The Future was funny.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

My girlfriend got on to me for saying damn in a video. She thought that was me, she had to re-listen to it. I’m in the clear now.

[@christopherstevenson9737]

Nice videos. Entertaining and good camera angles. 100% agree about your philosophy of sailing. I just bought my first sailing vessel. A PSC - Flicka 20. Super Bluewater compact cruiser. At age 65. Are you using “sheet to Tiller” steering? Looks the same, but a bit different. Will start a YT channel soon.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I sometimes have people ask me what my next boat will be, assuming it will be bigger. They are a little surprised when I tell them if I ever do sell my Com Pac 23 I will probably go 3 foot shorter and buy a Flicka 20. I knew a guy who had one with an aft cabin. There is one at the end of my dock that has an enclosed wet head. Tremendous boats that use space wisely. I really wish Hutchins would change the interior of the 23 to be more open like the Flicka. It’s an amazing boat. I’m sure you will enjoy. Thanks for stopping by and watching my video.

[@christopherstevenson9737]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 They are fabulous small crafts. So cozy and so sturdy. Just wish it was easier to trailer. Francois Vivier designed a trailer-sailer called; Meaban; 22 ft. Very similar hull design, but w centerboard.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That Meaban looks nice. Like it sailed out of the past. Old school.

[@justlovelyaintit]

I sailed Laser in the 70's and 80's. Now at 62 I would love to re enter but don't know if I'm fit enough.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

The Laser may be a handful, but a Com Pac 16 or a Montgomery 17 will take good care of you. I owned a CP16, very sturdy, felt invincible. Thanks for watching.

[@justlovelyaintit]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 Checked them out.Both lovely boats.Remind me a bit of Tinkerbell.That crossed the Atlantic in the 60's.

[@JohnBraman413]

you got a video on how you have your lines setup for steering?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ve got a video called Remotely Steer Your Boat From Anywhere. And I also show it in this video. I know it’s a long one, but I have a couple shots of it. It’s just a bungee cord going to the tiller, which I adjust the tension with the number of wraps and then opposite that I have a line going to a block located on the rear stanchion and then I take the line anywhere I want to go. This little system has allowed me to take my boat out alone without any worry. I hope you try it and I hope it works out for you like it has for me. Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Would that floating hazard be something you could report on your vhf channel 9?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m not sure about using channel 9. I see a lot of floating stuff in the bay after a storm, but I’ve never seen anything this beefy. I was wondering if I should report it. So I started scrolling and doing a search, while sailing, of what should be done if anything. I saw that the Coast Guard was an option to report a floating hazard to. When I got the boat back, I did some more looking and saw someone had posted a picture of the object on a Texas sailing Facebook page. It looked like a lot of people knew about it. Hopefully no one hit it.

[@shemraschke]

If shes balanced like that you can just run that line from your tiller right to the main sheet. It will follow the wind

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That’s true. I’ll try the sheet to tiller method next time out on the bay. Very clever, yet simple, I love it. To me, small sailboat sailing flies in the face of a fast paced and complex world and says, I’ve seen it and I don’t want it. Thanks for watching and passing on a great idea.

[@KevinTravis-kw1rr]

Love to sail from South Africa to Caribbean islands.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

That's a good long journey. Pack a sandwich. Thanks for checking out my video. If you can dream it, you can do it.

[@KevinTravis-kw1rr]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 hi . I will make my own sail boat 8 to 10 Meters long. Sail boats in South Africa are over priced. Their is John Deere inboard motors in South Africa. Take care.

[@MilledSteel]

You’re making me want a boat

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

There may be a boat out there just waiting for you.

[@SuperDonald64]

So nice

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks you ought to see the next one.

[@goofy4birds]

I have an O day, 222 that I have at home and re-fitting. I I sailed her on Lake Conroe Lake Conroe and just not enough wind on that lake. I plan on trying the Galveston bay, so it was nice to run across your videos to see what it’s like in a smaller vessel. Do you keep her at a slip or trailer her down each time?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hello, I keep my boat in a slip tied to a floating dock. I really love the convenience of just walking up, hopping on and going. My slip cost me $285 and that’s pretty much average for a boat my size on Clearlake. When you get down here, hit me up, we could do some buddy boating. I’m out on the bay pretty often. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@PugwashCornwall]

Should the starboard jib sheet be inside the shroud? Enjoy your little boat. Smaller the boat, the bigger the adventure.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

On the smaller sail like the 80% and under, I believe I can run them either way. With the 100 or the 150 Genoa they should be on the outside. I’ve sailed on bigger boats on the bay and it’s a little boring. The biggest boat you can get is what you want in the Gulf of Mexico, but this 23 footer is perfect for Galveston Bay. Thanks for watching.

[@notifysend1015]

What boat are you using? And what do you recommend to look for in a boat? Im looking for a first sailboat also and some of the criteria im looking for is atleast 30+ft and deep with maximum living space. Separate toilet. Easy to solo sail and control from the steering cabin. Diesel engine. Fiberglass hull. What do you recommend?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I sail a Com Pac 23 mk1. If it was me. I'd start with an inexpensive sailboat around 25' and put miles on it. Those miles will teach you alot. Big boats are complex and expensive. Smaller boats are obtainable, can get you there, while bigger boat skippers stay at the dock with their To Do List in hand. Go small, go now. Best wishes.

[@outdooradventurer1]

Love this video, you have such an inspiring perspective. I want to buy a 22ft yacht but I'm worried about the extra costs that might come with it. Would you say the fun, enjoyment, and freedom you get always outweigh the costs? You're inspiring me to just buy it, looks so blissful out on the water! Love your editing too, such an entertaining video to watch, keep it up!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I'm giving it my all to make the best videos I can and I love to hear that you liked it. My monthly reoccurring expenses on this boat total $300 a month. $285 Slip Fee, $10 Insurance, $5 Gas Which to a frugal guy like me, is a lot. So I try to make the most of what I get for my money. As well as giving up things that make me sedentary. I just sold all my TV's. for a recent example. I don't want to sit out the rest of the game. If you buy a sailboat that is easy to haul and can be parked in your garage, you're golden. I owned a ComPac 16 and it was perfect for my situation. I ran it with a trolling motor connected to a solar charged battery. You'll know you found the boat that is right for you when it's stress free. Thanks.

[@wetland3010]

It's easy to buy a boat but you've got to have somewhere to keep it. Storage, berthing costs makes trailer boats attractive but ONLY if youve got somewhere it doesn't cost to keep it (big yard with access??) My 23ft trailer sailer lies on a mooring ($500yr mooring fees plus $500yr compulsory mooring inspection and service) Boats wear badly and age fast if not used regularly. YMMV

[@ivancho5854]

Trailer sailers are much cheaper and more flexible. Dingies are great, but having a space on a boat like this one to get out of the weather is very important. I think that small boats are always more fun than bigger yachts.

[@stephanegavignet1592]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 "You'll know you found the boat that is right for you when it's stress free.".... this is the most accurate definition of the "perfect boat" that I have ever read ! I live in Tahiti and sail an ETAP 21i (Belgian made) and this is exactly how I see it.

[@LarsKallin]

Inspiring, thanks

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’m grateful for you watching and more smooth sailing content like that is on the way. Thank you and take care.

[@SOLDOZER]

Ive been out there twice at night where sailboats cruise right past me with zero lights on and nobody at the helm.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Ghost ships. It pays to keep a sharp lookout. Lots of surprises inshore and offshore Texas.

[@SailingSarah]

😬

[@A.I.N.A.C..]

I use a tiller pilot 1000.I have a Sailfish 25 designed by Angus Primrose built in 1980. Keep it stupid simple.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I would love to have a tiller pilot. I know I need to chill on sailing for a bit and get some upgrades done to this boat. But not this weekend, another sail. Hope you have a blast on your 25 this season. Thank you for watching.

[@stephanegavignet1592]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 Tiller pilot is a must have... you could also think of lazy-jacks and a lazy-bag : they are game changers when it comes to reefing or lowering the main ! I have fitted my boat with both and could not live without them !

[@mobileplayers5008]

Yeah spent 200k+ on a sailing boat n inside look really luxury.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I imagine it’s beautiful and has everything you might need onboard. It sounds like a boat that could take you anywhere you may want to go in style and I hope it does. Thanks for watching.

[@FantasyCheeseBasin-FCB]

great video

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thank you, wait till you see the next one. I really appreciate it.

[@sailingenja]

Yes 😄 now or never that´s our motto too

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Yes, so many boats are too big, complicated and time consuming for one person to handle by themselves. So sadly they sit tied up and alone. Marinas are packed full of unrealistic, broken dreams. Do what’s doable. Go simple and Go Sailing Today. Thanks!

[@lukehayvaz9194]

Looking for a boat that will be comfortable for 4 people to weekend. Recommendations? Sailing inland river of the northwest.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I would first narrow my search by determining the water depth and maximum draft I’m comfortable with, then decide on which keel configuration is best for you. Next I would choose if I want an inboard diesel or an outboard motor. From there it’s all about design and builder reputation.

[@cuestion-de-tiempo]

What app is the one in your iPad @10:18 ?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Navionics

[@reality1984.]

Amazing

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks for joining the sail. Please join me again for the next one. Soon to come.

[@florindragu9707]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@florindragu9707]

What is the name of the end song?!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I have another video, in the works, I think you are really going to love. Coming Soon. Thank you!

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I’ll have to track down the title and artist and get back to you on that.

[@paulojorgenizaescaleira5552]

Txs sail os hapiness God Speed

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Thanks for watching. I hope you come back for the next one.

[@MoJo-eb4lt]

Would a compac 23 cut across the gulf to key west?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

In the perfect weather, yes. But if things change you might be in for a real ride. The waves in the Gulf of Mexico can get very steep. I would definitely want to seal up the cockpit lockers for that trip.

[@gabrielgoncalves8128]

I am honestly just waiting to get enough money and the permissions to get a fast 23

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Well, it’s better to save up and buy a boat, than to borrow money. And sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission. Sometimes.

[@spicer41282]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 Couldn't agree more with the Permission bit. Should be always.

[@PszemoI]

Imagine sailing at night, far far away from shore and hitting it full speed. Your boat will sink before you can wake up

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Hope for a glancing blow. But if the boat gets spiked, man the pumps!

[@darrinmartin8247]

Poles apart, is that another pink Floyd reference? 😊

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Secret messages and hidden tracks. Included at no extra charge.

[@paulojorgenizaescaleira5552]

hi why Galveston in the midle of the night is deadly? txs

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

The commercial traffic in Houston Ship Channel and the intercoastal waterway is heavy. Where they merge is called Boliver Roads. Throw in the ferries and shrimpers also. I sailed my J24 from Clear Lake to Offats Bayou engineless and overnight. I had some memorable moments. I would highly not recommend doing what I did, but when you’re young you feel like you can do anything. Thanks.

[@chrismackay8314]

“Memorable” lol.

[@ckeilah]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 I went for a swim right there. Talk about what NOT to do. lol But I *lived*! hahaha :-D

[@getaview5219]

Yes i can ensure everybody to buy a sailboot thats why I already bought two of them. ;) It is so much fun i Love Sailing on my homeriver the Elbe in Germany

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

It's interesting to hear about where my videos reach. I had to do a search on sailing Germany, on Elbe River. Watching a video now. Thanks for the comment.

[@bradleydaniels9639]

You know👍

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I know the book is getting longer with every page I turn.

[@h1man99]

I love this. I want to do the same. And get out of the rat race.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Sailboats are so inexpensive for what you potentially get. It's a lot of fun researching which is the best boat for you/where you'll be sailing. Then boat shopping is always a blast. As long as you do it all without borrowing money, it's all good. I hope you go for it. Thanks.

[@h1man99]

@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 I’ve been looking but it’s so hard to pull the trigger bc I don’t have endless money to refit the boat once we find it. I’m trying to find one not too crazy that’s ready to sail. If you see any lmk. Thanks brother. Be safe out there.

[@kenegan7649]

What could possibly go wrong,,,,,,,, ,,,,,.?

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Famous last words

[@Robert-tj3qq]

Where's the "Coast Guard" ? Oh their too busy checking people for life jackets. someone should be policing waterways, especially after storm's or heavy rains.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

I wonder if the Coast Guard handles that or the Corp of Engineers or a coordination.

[@ferrokkkk7032]

Give me a sailboat and I will sail…..

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

To distant shores, Where pirate legends prevail. …Florida.

[@SailingSarah]

Without Jesus, life is not only very short but leads nowhere we want to be.

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Yes, I believe that to be true.

[@SailingSarah]

@HoytFergus I got chills when I read your comment. The danger is real.

[@SVWINDFALL]

Truth🎉

[@puddin94]

😊

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

A smile is what this is all about. Thanks for watching.

[@sailingvisions]

[@smallsailboatbigwater3959]

Where are y’all from?