EP 7 - Big News & Solo Sailing: Catalina 30 in Long Beach

I have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT to tell you about in this video. I am very excited about it so stay tuned for the news. I also just had to get out of the slip so I go out solo sailing for a couple hours and I explain some of my singlehanded sailing routines and show the way I do some things. This is NOT a HOW TO SAIL video rather just how I do some things on my sailboat. Please let me know what I've done right or wrong in the comments.
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Andy & Misty
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[@keeldragger]

Really *stoked* that you are joining the voyage from Ensenada!! I enjoyed this video, too. Nice, chill singlehanded sailing. I've lost track of the times I have tried to joist the main with the reef lines pulled in.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Mark. Haha good to know I’m not the only one! 😂

[@christyler5722]

Good stuff, enjoy your trip, you doing great. I love how you got the balls to not only make mistakes like all of us but put them up for all to see. Thumbs up!

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Chris. I imagine that it’s more fun to see the mistakes rather than acting like nothing ever goes wrong 😂. Plus, that’s how we learn right? By making mistakes.

[@christyler5722]

@@sailingsole mate i did some epic boo boos, usually resulting in substantial costs, but hey they arent on youtube.

[@patrickfalter4487]

That sounds like a blast, have fun and shoot some video if you get a chance. Happy sailing

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Patrick, I’ll definitely be shooting video and you can expect a full report! 😂

[@1211LL]

RAD Video Andy!! And that is EXCITING news!! Safe travels on that voyage! ⛵

[@sailingsole]

Ya boi DJLL in da hizzy! Thanks! 😜

[@bobbrown9158]

Andy, I'm very impressed, for someone just getting into sailing and your first boat, Bravo! Love that you know you're going to make mistakes, which is part of the boating experience. You're docking is spot on, for me that's the most stressful part, especially solo. New subscriber here, will enjoy your future adventures. Stay Salty.

[@sailingsole]

Right on Bob! Thanks. Ya my heart rate always goes up when I dock 😂

[@joshuareece5045]

Great video! And the trip from Ensenada will be a blast! I’ve made a few of those to and from San Diego.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Josh. I’m really looking forward to it.

[@mwmentor]

Thanks for the great video Andy - really enjoyed the sail... very pleasant... 😄 You should get some winch handle pockets and put them in your cockpit - they are a nice safe place to keep winch handles... Be well my friend and have a great sail with Mark - it's going to be awesome. 👍😄

[@sailingsole]

Thanks, I’m really looking forward to it.

[@mwmentor]

@@sailingsole my pleasure Andy! 👍😃😎

[@AlexandraKormos]

I´m really excited for you and i´m looking forward to the new Video(s). Cool Video, i enjoyed watching it.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks for watching Alexandra. We leave this coming Friday headed for Mexico 🇲🇽!

[@vickibauerle2990]

Wow! That's awesome Andy.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Vicki! I’m mega excited!

[@robertmcmahon1221]

I like your style. Looking forward to your adventures.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks Robert. I’ll have a new video out soon. I’ve just been working a lot. Gotta pay the bills! 😂

[@davidkeeler8788]

Awesomet ! Not exactly what I was expecting (the Mexican flay colors in the 'teaser' kinda gave it away) even better: a long cruise with Mark an experienced sailor, getting your 'sea legs' on your way to your next adventure!

[@sailingsole]

Pretty obvious! 😂 Thanks Uncle D!!!

[@SmartLearningAI]

It would be nice if you could make some detailed tech vids on your raymarine and electronics setups, but cover all the details for beginners, you know like a step by step tutorial of exactly how things are installed and connected.

[@sailingsole]

I can do something like that in the future for sure.

[@waltobringer2928]

Thanks again!

[@sailingsole]

Cheers! 🤙🏼

[@waltobringer2928]

Hello yet again!

[@sailingsole]

One more time doesn’t hurt! 😂 👋🏼

[@eyefly82russellm80]

I'm on the next one over . near the end .

[@sailingsole]

Which gangway letter?

[@eyefly82russellm80]

@@sailingsole i believe h .

[@eyefly82russellm80]

Lol it v im working on another boat on h and j . I just started the purchase.

[@DavidLawFilms]

Andy, where are you sailing from? let us know some of those land marks and locations. looks like it could be either Long Beach or Dana point. some of the equipment you were passing makes me think, Long Beach. I have not lived in So Cal in a few years, so I'm wondering.

[@DavidLawFilms]

Now that I finished the video I can see, Long Beach. Still like to hear about some of the landmarks you are passing.

[@sailingsole]

Yes sir, sailing out of Long Beach. I’ll try to remember to call out more landmarks.

[@benkanobe7500]

What does a slip like that cost in LB and what do you get with it? Power? Restrooms? ......?

[@sailingsole]

Call the marina, I’d rather not air out my bills 😂

[@benkanobe7500]

@@sailingsole OK. Sorry. I didn't think about it that way. I forget how the world is today sometimes.

[@sailingsole]

@@benkanobe7500 it’s all good man. I can say that yes it comes with power, water, two parking passes and “boater’s restrooms” that are not accessible to the public. These bathrooms do have showers. 🤙🏼

[@benkanobe7500]

@@sailingsole Thanks. Sounds great!

[@scottphillips8767]

Andy, you need to be a little more clear that you are an amateur sailor so that unaware viewers don’t blindly follow your lead. Love watching your videos.

[@sailingsole]

Did you read the description on the video?

[@keeldragger]

Hi Scott, I find Andy to be pretty authentic and open about his level of experience. By far the vast majority of folks doing this are amateurs, myself included.

[@johnbrightman282]

stop leaving the crank handles on the winches.

[@sailingsole]

Thanks for such insightful comments. We’re all learning SO much from you! 😂