When are we taking CREW? & Can you explain REEFING in 5 minutes? Spoiler alert.. he cant [Q&A]

[@JDIngraham]

I spent 5 years studying aerospace engineering and I think I wrote L/cL=.5rho*v^2 on every piece of paper I had for all 5 years. Adam's a guy after my own heart.

[@JDIngraham]

Also really enjoyed the free body diagram.

[@Purlee100]

From a pilot, that is the best explanation of the lift formula I have seen in a very long time, well done!

[@keebearfull]

2 beautiful truths = Adam is a geeked out, nerd bomb, math head & Khiara's quirky sweet reactions to Adam's nerdly propensities is pure entertainment. You 2 r great! !

[@ronburton7090]

Best explanation of reefing how to and why I've ever seen!

[@steveroth1271]

As a “wish I were sailing” viewer, my compliments on another great Q&A. If my 4 years of engineering school had that much humor combined with such practical knowledge, I might have stayed awake the entire time. But had to laugh at Adam using his engineering scale as a straight edge. In my high school drafting classes that would have earned you a slap upside the head. And your using a permanent marker on the scale edge would given the teacher heart failure. You both are a joy to watch....safe travels. Go for 20 minutes!!!

[@Misteribel]

Finally some sailors who got the reefing rigging right! Love how you patiently explain everything. The halyard to the back so that you only need to attach the ring near the mast and the other can stay behind the steering wheel is very important. I'd suggest you'd rig your 3rd reefline all the way to the back as well. Once you need it, it'll likely be windy or rough seas, you wouldn't want to have to go playing with lines near the mast then. Likewise, you can fit a downhauler in the third reef ring to help get it down in strong winds or even lead it back to allow for an emergency reef fit.

[@NoBody-me5me]

Adam, NEVER stop the detailed explanations mate, THEY'RE GOLD, just keep on going mate. Love you guys, just finish binge watching from the beginning, my new fave channel.

[@TheAnticorporatist]

I agree. Explain it to me, I NEED to know the WHY.

[@johndavidson6867]

I personally would watch even if you stretch it out to an hour, I can pause it if I need a break, hasn't happened yet though. I warms my heart when I see Kiara smiling, it is like a brilliant light, just lites up the whole place. Adams explanations are simply mind opening, good job. Hope that you continue to survive the pandemic, or what ever they call it now. Take care and stay as safe as you can.

[@NoBody-me5me]

Couldn't agree more mate.

[@MichaelSmith-tf4cp]

Really nice job of explaining reefing. Your aeronautical engineering pays off in spades.

[@luislopez3963]

I have to watch this 5 times to make 40 % sense of it. But That's ok I enjoy it and thanks for really taking time out to Tutor us and respond to our questions. That is really kind of you and you do it in a way I appreciate

[@richardr611]

Great presentation, I am impressed with the care, time and thought that you must have put into this video. I will have to play catch up and benge watch the rest of your videos. Please keep up the good work.

[@kylerandall9141]

I had an idea where you could do the equivalent of a charter, but with a patron, and instead of paying in cash, they could bring equipment/hardware/whatever for a boat upgrade that you want to do but is cost prohibitive, and then be an extra set of hands to help do the project, while living aboard for a week or two. I can't speak for anyone else, but I think that would be a fantastic vacation. Spend a couple weeks on your boat with you, adding a new thing that I brought along as luggage to pay my way.

[@ddyck8389]

Perhaps your best q&a to date. The diagrams really help. Well done guys. The last cowcatcher explanation didn’t quite stick. This one was top notch.

[@rickhalstead8990]

With that kind of interesting content, I will hang in for as long as you want to go. Cheers.

[@Turaelin]

Love your channel, you two are cute as puppies! (keep in mind I'm purt near 60). Damn good job describing the complexities of reefing... which includes physics, aerodynamics, middlingly complex mechanical systems and magic! We ourselves are in the 'Putting Her Townhouse and My Land Up For Sale Phase' concurrent with the 'Boat Shopping Phase' deciding on our BWLASV (Blue Water Live Aboard Sailing Vessel). We hope to see ya'll out there one day! Keep up the good work and... "To the wind that blows, the Ship that goes, and the Bonny Lass that loves a sailor!" PS. (forgive me if you know this, some may not...) Running a sail under the hull like a band-aid to seal a hull breach is called "fothering". This method was used to help refloat HMS Endeavour in the 1700's when she went aground on your Great Barrier Reef. =/|)=

[@DrDaleHubbardPhD]

Both of you are incredible: knowledgeable and great presenters.

[@markbarendt2732]

Something that made 'reefing theory' make more sense for me, was the thought that most cruising (displacement) sailboats have a 'design' hull speed and that that speed limit is pretty well fixed. The amount of power we need to move the boat is also relatively fixed. It's the amount of power available from the wind that varies wildly. When adding or reducing sail area (by reefing down or adding say a spinnaker) or by tweaking and trimming the sail shape we are just trying to catch, gleen, or get, just 'the right amount' of power from the wind to move at the boat's efficient hull speed.

[@PaulBKal]

My GOD Adam! I have been sailing for well over 50 years and have never needed an explanation of reefing beyond Khiara’s!

[@anthonykoster5766]

Great way of explaining reefing and how you go about it on your boat, Adam! You're a teacher at heart, mate! We love the way both of you go about answering questions that all of us have at some point about sailing! Love from Sherilyn and Anthony

[@larrymacaluso9051]

I enjoyed this video very much, learned a lot as well. The reefing topic was truly interesting, (personally Adam, l think Khiara nailed it at the start), however, your engineering type explanation was very thorough, (watching Khiara's facial expressions when ever you repeated what she just said was priceless). I find these Q&A type videos, very helpful and interesting, keep up the good work. Fair winds and safe travels.

[@HandyMan657]

Hey, Nick O'Kelly was watching you talking about his book, it's so cool when 2 of my favorite channels chat about each other. That was a great episode, well explained and I love the detail. Cheers, make it 20.

[@shadow.overland]

I saw it too! Had to laugh at two YT'ers watching each other.

[@nieskensj]

Don't worry about going over on time the information you two provide is worth more than watching the clock

[@johnansell2707]

Adam should teach when and if you ever decide to stop cruising. I wish half of my lectures from school made as much sense. Engineering principals are always difficult to explain and he has done an awesome job... Well done mate!

[@SailingMillennialFalcon]

Thank you John, it always feels like you’re sticking your neck out a little when you try to teach or share knowledge on these platforms, this kind of feedback is much appreciated! 🙏

[@Neilhuny]

It's all very well clicking 'Like' but that doesn't do enough for me - this was fascinating; really enjoyable and informative. Thank-you

[@sstem2169]

It's great having an engineer doing Q&A who can actually explain tech stuff to a layperson! With the quality of questions and answers, plus the entertaining banter between you two, I could certainly sit thru longer Q&A episodes!!!

[@OMIF1]

Wow, the sail for major hull breach is brilliant. Never thought of that before.

[@georgekot6377]

As a non sailor myself I feel compelled to say this was a FANTASTIC video. Thank you so much for sharing.

Awesome explanations, loving it. Thanks guys! I’m sailing since 40 years and I learned a lot. BTW an hour of that would be fine as well.

[@AidanWeatherill]

Tip: Mark your halyards so that the person in the cockpit knows when the sail is dropped enough to hook the tack. Thus reducing the need to shout back and forward, especially important when the wind and waves are up.

[@Steve21945]

But do they stretch over time?

[@AidanWeatherill]

@@Steve21945 Halyards should not stretch appreciably no. also for this case ("have I dropped the sail enough") an inch inaccuracy is not going to matter. If you are setting racing lines then you will take more care!

[@gustersongusterson4120]

Loving the Q&A videos. I think having more of them and keeping the same length is a good fit.

[@kurttosczak8544]

I mostly watch KZbin to learn and your answers taught me a lot. Thank you.

[@robertdunlop993]

Nothing like an aircraft engineer explaining physics. I once had a marine engineer TRY to explain hydrodynamics... I still don't know how to use it. But you did good for a math guy :) Now explain Bernoulli's principle and Venturi's principle. Good to have Kiara to keep you on track. As always... Stay Safe ... Have Fun .... Learn something new everyday !

[@JDFinley]

Fantastic explanations - I love the details! Well done Adam! Thanks Khi for letting him roll. :-)

[@matthewenglish8782]

I love this episode! I tend to explain things the way Adam does so his explanations were spot on for my learning style. I'm taking my first sailing lesson this weekend and hope to one day do as you two are doing. You're very entertaining! :) Matt English - Washington State, USA

[@sheldonpenn1815]

The Tayana 42 were originally designed with running back stays. If you take a close look at the upper spreaders there is an attachment point for them.

[@richardharrison6993]

Wow! Great information. Easy for the layman to understand. Thanks. 👍👍

[@Hairnicks]

I think you two learn fast, a fascinating answer and question session, it wouldn't worry me at all to sail with you two, I think you underestimate your abilities, you're both intelligent and have safety foremost, and why not, you protect each other. Bless you both and sail safe and happy and keep bringing us your adventures to share.

[@coldwarveteran4239]

Now I understand why you reefing better. Never thought of Sail as lift before, The V makes it make sense. Don’t want to snap the boat. Just don’t ask me to do the math. I like to hear Adams technical explanations, then Khiara translates for the rest of us. You two are great to watch. Very good videos.

[@danieloliver20]

Great Q&A. For those that needed to reef and didnt, it doesnt take more than one scary situation to get your attention, when in doubt reef early!

[@peterfrebold]

..... another great Q&A .... well done with the above the table cam, you'll have to come up with a name for that angle (over the shoulder spy cam .. bit dull ) .... like your explaining the Velocity squared, Lift, Surface .. and how crucial it is to reef early .... laughing .... will you ever be ready to take on crew, or is it the love of what the two of you have created short handed .. team that just clicks ..... never stop dreaming, just dream bigger ... have fun be safe, save our oceans ......

[@clayfarnet970]

A video is never too long when the content is interesting. Your content is interesting. Don’t worry about the time, we will watch it until you’re finished. Thanks guys! 👍👍👍

[@davemcaloney408]

G'day - Excellent KZbin & thank you for sharing this good info, The Tayana 42 is a great boat! Sailing cruising is a fabulous lifestyle choice. Hope to see you out there sometime, the good name of your boat is unforgettable. Thanks again!

[@endrebeky315]

Great teaching, great format! Thank you guys!

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

Khiara's best appearance and contribution to date Let's hear K explain it under conditions Be happy she clearly loves you Adam

[@waltsegovis4952]

Haven't seen someone beat out an equation like that since Navy Nuclear Power School. Great job! You 2 have a way of even making Q&A fun. Thanx!

[@mikeh720]

NNPS and "fun" are certainly not two phrases I ever expected to *ever* see near each other!! Being fed math, physics, hydro-, thermo-, and electro-dynamics via firehose, over the course of six months (while trying to court Orlando on the side) wasn't quite what I'd describe as fun!! Well, the courting did have its upside 😜

[@annafraley5388]

W O W ... Another great “Q&A” session...!! ✅ And I have to tell you, we Normally Do Not watch q&a videos🤷🏻‍♂️ BUT we have found yours To be very interesting, entertaining and funny at the same time. 😎👌👍

[@markfoster6110]

Glass and a half of full cream milk ! Excellent answers

[@johnjilson4056]

love your explanation for reefing. i fly and understand high pressure over a wing and the same works for sails, just different ways of dealing with air. love the vedios

[@corylenihan2736]

Wow, you two are great. Adam you are a very good teacher. Kiara a excellent student, i mean assistant.lol. great job both of you.

[@alloycrow917]

Loved your mathematical explanation, Subscribed, please keep those coming!! Cheers

[@sailingcaramia5508]

Hey guys I have the same boat. Been undergoing a major refit the last two years. I do have a aft cockpit. Currently we have the same mainsail reefing system as you. Soon we will be adding a winch and angled pad under the boom. Eliminating the need for two people or at least going back and fourth from cockpit to mast.

[@paulengelman5472]

Love your Q & As. So happy to be the first view. I love the geek out on the the equation for lift.

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

I got my Competent Crew in fall 2019 and want more than anything to sail with the likes of you. I'll sleep in the cockpit or a tent on deck

[@mhensen1]

Greg Pearcey yup, hell I’ll skip the tent

[@mhensen1]

We should start a race to the bottom, who needs the least to crew, I’ll catch my own dinner...

[@quickdry3]

another great Q&A and a chance to reminisce on being back on uncomfortable wooden bench seats hearing an aero eng lecture :) The canvas sail over a hull breach reminds me of the classic series Hornblower (interestingly the "giant fabric hull wrap" isn't just for keeping water out in the instance of a hull breach, there are numerable patents for these "hull wraps" as an alternative way to keep the hull free from fouling when they're sitting at anchor/mooring for long periods - wrap it up and have a little pump sucking what little water makes it to the lowest point on the keel) - As for short term crew.... what you need is one more Aussie engineer type, no bias or self-interest - honest ;)

[@williambunting803]

I did like that, will play a number of times with note pad in hand. Thanks!

[@curtishyde1842]

Most outstanding on the technical advice you went above and beyond and for those individuals out there that may or may not have understood I'm quite positive that you have made it quite plain and clear what's what and what's not again most outstanding job and this is Curtis Hyde of the sailing vessel Liberty Freedom over and out

[@tjairicciardi9747]

Awesome Q and A! Just the right amount of geek to grasp the concepts and theory. Just my opinion but I wouldn't wait for the perfect time to invite guests or patrons. There are many well known youtubers that have major issues while sailing with patrons. Everyone has to understand nothing is guaranteed. How you handle the unexpected is more important than the unplanned issues that may arise. You two are great together and will succeed at anything you do. Enjoy!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

I'll watch you guys no matter how long the vid is. Thanks for the reefing lesson. That was excellent.

[@christopherberthelet3977]

Great communication skills Adam.

[@recklesstim]

You just need to pull the trigger on taking on crew, My wife and I have the tickets for the flight and we'll email you our itinerary so you can have a car waiting for us at the airport. Let the porter know that our 2 boys brought a few water "toys" that may need a trailer. I hope you guys don't mind our two dogs, the yorkie doesn't take up much space but our German Shepherd will need her own bunk. Can't wait, hope you have everything sorted before we get there. :)

[@mhensen1]

Timothy Mutchler or we could go this way! Noice!

[@alcooper944]

You forgot to mention the menu

[@adrianssmith4446]

Just started viewing your videos.seems on the mark.basic principals and ocean management are good.

[@charlieford5523]

Like the Q and A 20 min.is not to long and having a time limit per question helps keep it on topic.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Enjoy each of your sailing ⛵️ sailboat videos! 😀⛵️😘 Mike from Missouri

[@richardgooding498]

With the under water epoxy and a mud flap off a truck and some screws with washers. You can patch holes in the hull as well.

[@JeffLatimer]

BTW... great drawing and explanation of the #Cowcatcher. I’m not a sailor, but that made sense.

[@rondeane2003]

Excellent presentation on reefing thanks

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

Have you considered adding in hammock hooks inside for better sleep in rolly conditions? Having camped for many years sleeping in hammocks I can recommend the ones made of parachute material. Very comfy.

[@24hourtravellers]

So funny how Adam goes into serious explain to you mode 😂 thank you guys for your videos. Just found your channel. Safe travels.

[@adammallerman8153]

Very impressed with the maths which for a moment I understood. I've always been an instinctive sailor relying on experience to know when to reef. I'm conservative sailor so if I Ann ever concerned I reef as a precaution because it's easier to shake out a reef than to put one in, in bad weather.

[@bewendt]

Great questions and better answers mate! Good on ya! Cheers from California, San Francisco Bay where we reef almost every day! 😍

[@bobmiller5352]

Really interesting, indeed. ! I´m a convinced fan of "less is more" but, have to say it is not always... enough.!! Keep them coming, thanks. Fair winds !!

[@jonnorousseau3096]

Very cool video, highly informative for less experienced yachties. You mentioned that you wouldn't mind runners as well as your cowcatcher, if it ain't broke don't fix it, runners can be very dangerous for your rig, less so on a cruising boat because the likelihood of an accidental gybe is far less than when racing, if your boom hits a runner in an accidental gybe say goodbye to the rig, it will snap the mast quick chop, as happened on a 48' racing boat a few months back, limped into port with the top half of a carbon fibre spar and all the rod rigging on deck, two destroyed carbon racing sails and the spar, that's a few 100 K right there. I'm a huge fan of a Solent rig, all the benefits of a cutter without the need for a cowcatcher or runners because both forestay and inner stay go to the masthead. Great rig setup IMO. When we race, either the 48' or the 64' we have a dedicated guy on each runner with dedicated self tailers to mitigate the risks involved with runners, trust me losing the rig at over 20 knots boat speed is F$#@ing scary. Fair winds and safe sailing

[@patraic5241]

You might want to consider a half or full gallon of that under water putty. From other emergencies I've seen when you need it you need a lot. As far as crew, you are probably underestimating your sailing skills. You have put so much time and thought into your journey I'd trust you in a minute. 🙂

[@rfunk727]

You can definitely tell that Adam is an Engineer from his explanation.

[@adamlancaster2]

Yeah, when he mentioned "moments" I had the same thought lol.

[@JheregJAB]

I appreciated the math portion! the physics involved in sailing are often rather underrated in my opinion. I do sailing instruction myself, and I had never seen reefing described with the actual formula for lift. That said, knowing what it is without the formula, the velocity component being squared makes a lot of intuitive sense. Thanks for a great Q&A.

[@daneschuck6242]

very good expanation of rig loading

[@bigchief4044]

The Q&A’s are great!

[@CSchaef02]

More sailing nerd stuff! Love it! Can you explain how a wind vane works in 3 minutes or less?

[@davethemmp3763]

More crew means more help, if someone is willing to fly to your location is obviously ready to adapt to living aboard and dealing with issues as they arise, anyone considering crewing aboard a sailboat should watch some of the SV boats that seek rough water to push the limits of the boat and crew, this will give you an idea of what a rough passage can look like. There are also many crew websites like crew finder etc, with experienced sailors.

[@rexsheldon1042]

The series by sailing Nandi where they crushed their hull on a reef makes you appreciate the need for lots of emergency repair supplies

[@goulash75]

Nice one. Very quick question following on from the safety equipment one: Do you have a drogue or something for a loss of rudder?

[@meestahwah]

Adam's fantastic explanations with formulas make me curious about his background pre sailing days aboard Millennial Falcon. Any chance you can sneak that in to a future QnA? Perhaps even expand it to include Khiara's background and a bit about what life was like for you both before sailing. Thanks for the great channel and wonderful content.

[@mcii8495]

Tayana 42 I made time to look it up and my suspicions were confirmed...

[@joanneshellings5457]

Thank you 🙏 very interesting and well explained!! Cheers

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Great job with the details! Thanks!

[@andrewkeir2282]

Adam You have to be an engineer!!!!!! No wonder I love your channel

[@stubluesjhb1]

Cowcatcher and mast stresses beautifully explained.

[@christopherberthelet3977]

I bring divine favor so no worries and I could sleep in a hammock. I have no experience but general carpentry and some mechanical skills and I do love to cook and learn.

[@chrisloucka2536]

a roll up ladder to step up and access the rear of your boom , jacks

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

You guys should do a learn to sail series.

[@richardcomeau57]

Fantastic episode! Love the theory. Sorry Kiara.

[@DreadDoctor]

Thanks for the answer guys. I get it now. Somehow I missed the spreader stay part in the last vide, dont ask me how. But between your drawing and the pic yo put up, it makes perfect sense. Edit: btw, as far a taking crew on, I totally get your reasoning for wanting to wait but you need to remember, not everyone who would want to come aboard are doing so for a vacation. Some, like me, would want to be in the thick of "whatever went wrong" as we go. Thats the whole adventure part, lol. And would want to learn sailing. What better way to learn but from the things that go wrong?

[@andrewkeir2282]

sticky dacron is awesome We have used it extensively

[@rickwag6000]

Thanks professor. Awesome

[@MarkFuchs]

I hated school when I was a little boy...I have not grown in that regard, but it was interesting.

[@mikebarron5805]

Really good one. I even enjoyed the math lesson. 😂

[@mcii8495]

Enjoyed your video, smart and fun. I (we) hope to run into you at anchorage some day. May your seas be calm and your winds always steady! Sorry I can't do social media support but I will buy some of your gear. Also, I may never get the time to go look it up but what is the pedigree on your boat?

[@aubreymachin1679]

I feel i could blag it now great explanation

[@paultabone2010]

😃🌈⛵️ That was so well put 🥂 I can see you both teaching a village in some little island 🏝in the middle of nowhere.👩‍🏫👨‍💼 🇦🇺🍷🍷🌈🌴 take care 🌹⛵️⛵️🌹

[@Roskellan]

Wind velocity squared, important point if the wind speed doubles, the forces go up four fold, important point. not a linear relationship.