SAILING Ullswater: Practicing DINGHY SAILING Skills Part 5 Ep 17

This week we venture back out on Ullswater lake on our own, and delve into the process of "bedding in new skills." Watch as we navigate through the challenges and triumphs of learning new sailing techniques.
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[@samosborne7329]

Well done your teaching me so much, im repairing my first dinghy now, and then im definitely going to be paying for some lessons . As you said so much to take in and technical information required for a balanced and safe boat..thanks for your videos they must take a long time to make , very professional and a good watch .

[@DanandRow]

Thank you for your lovely comment, it’s much appreciated. Enjoy your lessons and adventures to come… ⛵️

[@davandbre]

Getting better every time!!!! I’m a dinghy instructor as so want to………………! But learning by doing is so valuable, there are tons of really good instructional videos on KZbin you can learn almost anything. When back at your home club get involved with dinghy racing, excellent for honing your skills! Oh, and leave your Wayfarer centre sheeted, most modern dinghies are set up that way.

[@DanandRow]

Thanks for the encouragement and advice 👍

[@timothybloomer4246]

Good to see you getting some speed up. Ullswater is definitely flukey around the shoreline.

[@DanandRow]

Thank you, it was a lot of fun! 👍

[@steveh3483]

I love watching you learning, you are a great couple. May I offer some advice, when you are gybing, pull the main sheet in a few hand fulls and you just have to practice swapping sides.. If you do the same in higher winds, you will capsize. Although your boat is quite stable. My laser will 100% throw you out in such manoeuvres if you dont be more aware. But take in a few handfulls of sheet and take a firmer grip on it, it will really snap over in higher winds.

[@DanandRow]

Thanks for the lovely words and for the advise which makes a lot of sense! It is always good to hear from the experienced folk! ⛵️

[@rogerdarbyshire5664]

The trees on shoreline will blanket the wind for about 20x their height downwind, hence the big calm patch. Regarding the boat balance, it's not that easy to do on Gully, because the side decks are quite narrow, but in the Wayfarer, in lighter winds, crew sits on the leeward sidedeck to balance the helm who sits up on the windward sidedeck. This gives the helm a much better view all-round, and is more comfortable for you both. It's the crew's job to balance the boat and helm. Just a little observation, maybe turn the whole kicking strap the other way up, as strictly speaking, the cleat should be attached to the bit that doesn't move, i.e. the mast, rather than the bit that does, the boom. More importantly, it makes it less likely to hit the crew in the head during an exciting gybe. (Guess how I know...)

[@DanandRow]

Thanks for the helpful info, we will take a look at the kicking strap setup next time we are out… 👌

[@knucker4931]

Nice to see you gaining confidence and skills. You're both doing well. Picnics and wild swimming next eh. Sounds as though you are more Swallows and Amazons than America Cup sailors to me. You should give racing a go as it is fun, but from what I've seen of you, the Dinghy Cruising Association might suit. You may well be aware of them already of course, but felt I should mention them. Best wishes Al

[@DanandRow]

Thanks Al! Swallows and Amazons - the best!!! We have heard of the Dinghy Cruising Association but have yet to look into it, we plan to though. 👍

[@mikebennett1301]

Very good. There's always more to learn. Try practicing reefing afloat. Work out a method while on shore then practice in light wind. Then if the wind increases while you are out you will be prepared.

[@DanandRow]

Thanks Mike. That’s a great idea and something we certainly want to do asap.