Allan, the best recommendations I've ever heard so far. Clear explanations, calmly and based on experience. What more could a sailor want? And thank you for taking my fear of containers away. Nice greetings to Canada from a snowy Austria (No kangaroos).
@Tampo-tiger3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, I could hear the didgeridoo playing in the background as soon as I saw your comment!
@timgeorge71504 ай бұрын
Absolutely bang on…. Everything you have said so far, I agree with …. Proper seamanship. Only I say it with a Cornish accent. Solo Sadler 26 sailor… same designer as your Contessa 26. Enjoy it.
@fredschwarz95023 жыл бұрын
Few other sailing channels provide as much straightforward--useable--info as this. Looking forward to your upcoming self-steering vid.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Working on the final touches of the MK3 package.
@davidh72683 жыл бұрын
Awesome video for any sailor, big boat or small. A fire hose of great information from someone that has done his homework, made his mistakes and developed a system for survival.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David.
@RoryL832 жыл бұрын
Alan's culinary skills might be questionable 😃 but his character isn't. This was a video dedicated to saving lives at sea, pure and simple. Great job Alan!
@RoversAdventure2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rory, I might step it up a little bit in the galley on the next voyage.
@ArcticSeaCamel3 жыл бұрын
There was a lot - I mean A LOT - of wisdom in these words. Thank you!
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
I had been thinking about this video for weeks. I didn't quite say all the things that I wanted to but the video was already too long. Thank you for the comment.
@saurabhbharswadkar73 жыл бұрын
your videos are really informative. Love from india
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. I love to see comments from so far away. With a bit of luck I should be sailing through the Indian ocean in a couple of years
@CarlosMossman213 жыл бұрын
I have recently bought an International folkboat and a very experienced sailing friend (he owns an S&S 34) has taken me under his wing to teach me to sail. There isn't a time when we're together that we don't say that you, Alan are THE MAN! Great series. Thank you. All the best from Sydney, Australia.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Having crossed the Pacific solo in 1995 I found myself moored on the Brisbane River. I loved my time in Australia and almost didn't leave.
@CarlosMossman213 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure I assume you didn't go ashore, because if you did you would have been surrounded by Queenslanders and come away with an entirely different view of Australia!
@Tampo-tiger3 жыл бұрын
I'm still looking for the right boat on which to learn to sail and ultimately cross from Europe to the Caribbean, but can wait no longer to start building the Mark Three in anticipation, so will make the more generic parts now, and complete it once I have a boat that, like yours, was moored on my front drive. It's such a brilliant inspiration and costs approximately £3500 ($4000) less than a shop bought one. The decision os a 'no-brainer'!
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck with both projects. I just purchased plans for Wave Rover 2. Looking forward to starting the project this Fall.
@leostuntman3 жыл бұрын
Great information thank you sir. Looking forward to your next boat and adventure.
@dan711g3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alan! I just bought a tartan 28. After listening to your wise advice. I am going to put more time and personal effort into some things I didn't think we're top priority. Such as the portholes, and companionway that leaks a little bit Etc. Also focus on doing more by myself so I get more intimate with the structure, what's onboard and where it is exactly, at every moment! Great advice I really appreciate your videos more than I can describe. I would love to build a wind vane just like yours, however, I'm not sure I've got the engineering Savvy that you have :-) (not that I plan on crossing oceans like you!!!!)
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great comment and all the best with your Tartan 28 (a great boat)! The actual building of a MK3 is very easy and not at all intimating. I should have a MK3 package ready very soon, should you change your mind.
@bernardszirth96653 жыл бұрын
As always- such quality information and potentially life saving information! Thank you
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you my friend.
@Dave-SailsAway3 жыл бұрын
Alan, great comments. All absorbed here!
@roberthauselman31083 жыл бұрын
glad to see you again
@nealeburgess67563 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan, That was really interesting. I am approaching retirement, don't have much money, and never sailed before! Your way of doing things in Wave Rover makes sense. Good to see videos aimed at the poorer solo sailers. Not sure I will ever get to sea, but if/when I do I will be sure to re-watch this. Also, I am interested in your wind vane plans when that comes to fruition. Many thanks.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with getting out there. The MK3 package is almost complete.
@hrmacdonald44713 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial on a very important topic. Some of the topics you covered I find applicable to life itself. I trust what you say because I know you have the experience & knowledge to support it. You have us all interested in your next boat & adventure! I also follow your Rover's Rest youtube channel and find it as interesting and informative as Wave Rover's. Thank you for sharing both with us!
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support of both the channels. Staring this fall I hope to start producing a weekly episode for Sailing Wave Rover... more to come.
@genglandoh7 ай бұрын
All my life I have practiced dangerous things that might happen. For example after the first snow storm I will go to a parking lot and practice breaking in the snow. When backpacking I have practiced starting a fire without a match. So I naturally practice sailing in heavy weather. I will go out sailing just after a storm front has passed. The wind and waves are still bad but every hour the weather is getting better. Start on a small storm and then move up. I have owned 5 sailboat and have done this for the last 4 sailboats. My first sailboat was a flying junior day sailor and for it I practiced righting the boat after capsizing it. Some may think this is nuts but I think it is nuts not to practice heavy weather sailing.
@RoversAdventure7 ай бұрын
That's brilliant. Good on you!
@lenwhatever41873 жыл бұрын
While I agree all of these things are necessary for the small boat. I think they all apply to larger boats and larger crews too. The number of couples that have come back single from MOB when only one was on watch is probably not much less than empty boats for solo sailors. I think the points on making sure jack lines are in good shape apply as well. Even as crew I think making one's self familiar with as much of the boat as possible will allow one to find out how well maintained the boat is allowing one to trust the boat as well as the skipper. Bringing your own safety harness or other gear will add to confidence while on deck too. Remember that a part of the driving force for Ming Ming's construction (perhaps where you saw a doghouse like your own) came from the loss of a much larger vessel. I am particularly interested in what you have to say because I am the skipper of a small craft with my family on board and effectively am soloing just now though interest is starting to build in the rest. We are not likely to go beyond The Georgia Strait but even in coastal waters I use a harness.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Great comment. BTW, I built my first boat in Nanaimo, and for 7 years lived on Mudge Island. I know the Georgia Strait well.
@fishingfitzgeralds94933 жыл бұрын
Another great video Allen.. I was also in the RCN for along time (27 years) your points are right on, loved your closing remarks. Looking forward to your next adventure and may have to visit you in PEI sometime :)
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Let me know when you are in the area, we will have to have a few "wets"
@juan61683 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, congratulations.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@RoryL833 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Subscribed!!
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@jonssailing3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice!
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@yava56473 жыл бұрын
thanks for shareing those recommendations
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mbhull273 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan!! The info you share helps me understand other YT sailing channels too. Also, I have a sincere desire to, at least, make it down into the Caribbean and sail there for a season or two. All this info helps a lot!! Waiting for the next Rover Rest edition!! Hope it comes along soon:-)
@barbarianlife3 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Thanks! I am pleased there will be more adventures.
@andrzejrachwa50193 жыл бұрын
Allan, great video thank you for that . !!!
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome my friend
@liffeysailor34933 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Alan, all solid advice. I especially like the the idea of checking your boat systematically over a few days, a good Navy principle I'm sure. And if you're looking for a project, how about building a Globe 580 and racing around the world ? Jim
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful idea! Everything is so expensive in the building world right now. If you get a chance message me the estimated cost via FB ( Alan Mulholland) messenger please.
@ulliog2 жыл бұрын
You the best . Iam a german fan. top videos .
@RoversAdventure2 жыл бұрын
Met a lot of great German sailors on the last voyage. Fair winds
@danielstrouven41183 жыл бұрын
Happy you go to have new adventures! 😊
@robingraham68203 жыл бұрын
Good to see you again Alan. Some good advice there, I have never thought about cleaning a locker a day, or week to help with moral, and more important bonus of keeping an intimate knowledge of what you have on board and just as importantly, where it is. I am a bit behind in my Rovers Rest viewing, I have been crazy busy getting our own house ready. The pressure is on My 48v heating system seems to be working well, let me know if you want more info. All the best, Robin, Orkney.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Where has the time gone! We are still trying to sell our house and until that is accomplished I can not fund the house build at Rover's Rest. It will happen but maybe not to my schedule. Good for you being so adventurous setting up a real off grid home.
@MR-yp7mu2 жыл бұрын
IMHO, the best protection against a collision with UFO ;-) (unidentified floating object) is a steel hull and some watertight bulkheads. On a plastic or plywood boat, I like a collision bulkhead and a lot of small, watertight compartments, similar to what James Baldwin did on his Pearson Triton Atom. Containers usually sink, but logs, on the other hand, are not so fast to go down.
@RoversAdventure2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right. I fear the log, or dead head as we referred to them in the PNW, more than the container.
@Steve-ul8qb3 жыл бұрын
Great chat! Thank you.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@apivovarov23 жыл бұрын
@5:40 Many tethers have a Snap shackle at the chest end. it is designed to allow quick release from the harness under load.
@stevennieman98373 жыл бұрын
Dear Allan, excellent video, like all the other ones!! 1 remark: with your 60’ lifeline you would be dragged under water and with the speed of the boat probably not be able to surface on the lee side
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Great comment and a legitimate concern that you raise.
@pogo30pago3 жыл бұрын
Ciao Alan, I love your videos as they are very interesting and I’m learning a lot. I love your English and the way you speak as I do understand everything thanks to it. Keep on, great videos and great channel. Congratulations for what you’ve done.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Starting this fall I will be making weekly episodes again.
@mzungu47703 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan. The question I had following your knock down was whether you felt that not having the weight of the internal engine may have reduced Wave Rover's stability?
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Great question. I store 40kg of water where the engine used to be and another emergency 40kg where the fuel would have been stored. 40 liters = 40kg. So 80kg would be pretty close to the weight of the original engine.
@bernardszirth96653 жыл бұрын
Please keep us in mind if you have products such as wind vane (Mark III or>), boat hocks, drogues...you have I think an interested audience here! Tested experience is everything! Many thanks for sharing.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
An engineer friend has produced terrific drawings of the MK3 and I am now trying to figure out how to get them out there. It was easier to build the MK3 than to get this last step completed. lol
@LNM00003 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, 60" lifeline means you'd be over the side. How do you get back on the boat if you're getting dragged face first on the lee side of the boat. Also, no crotch strap so your harness could go over your head.... Armchair observer that's done a bit.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
When on deck I'm on the windward side as one should do on a small boat. If a wave does strike it would be virtually impossible to put me over to the leeward side. I have on occasion passed my tether through a U-bolt making it 30" Your face is essentially just above the deck and very difficult to accomplish any task. The harness is fairly tight and I have demonstrated to another sailor how it doesn't slip as I lifelessly hang from it. I think that your comment is very good and that folks need to wear a harness that keeps them safe, makes them feel safe, and yet still able to accomplish a task.
@captainandthelady3 жыл бұрын
It's good to know that your going back to sea sometime in the future. IMHO I would get a smaller boat and rebuild it like Roger Taylor of Ming Ming fame did or like you did with Rover.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
My head is on that course already.
@sietuuba3 жыл бұрын
Mingming 2 is the boat up to which I measure all the other boats -- and I'm a landlubber. One day I may attempt to construct something that measures up.
@RHP-pw8xt3 жыл бұрын
Ming Ming 2 (Achilles 24) is a lightweight boat, different kettle of fish to the Contessa 26.
@Tampo-tiger3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure Happiest hopes for an enjoyable time Alan. Am very glad to read this good news and hope you may have sufficient patience to take us along on the search for and preparation of a boat, followed by whatever journey you decide to take.
@martinhughes9239 Жыл бұрын
Bit late to the show but on the mental aspect you talked about do you prep in case of any form of anxiety attack? Great vid
@RoversAdventure Жыл бұрын
I have been fortunate enough not to be prone to panic attacks. Preparation and being in the right head space before departure help a great deal. More conversation on this topic as I get closer to departure.
@andrewoneill50033 жыл бұрын
Hi, I want to download the series. A Canadian told me about a guy in a small sailboat who made it to Martinique and turned around. It seems there is a lot to this story. The boat and captain seem most capable. Circumstances often intervene.
@kqchannel3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, any ideas when you gonna make MkIII VIDEO?
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to report that an engineering friend has produced some excellent drawings and I'm just trying to figure out how to make them available. I hope to have that resolved soon.
@kqchannel3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@redsailor1013 жыл бұрын
I agree that YOU make it look easy. But as an little bit experienced sailor i know what's necessary while sailing..my first boat was NOT water tight....and when the weather shift's, you need to have the knowledge what to do...
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Glad you got some good information out of the video.
@FlyJFY3 жыл бұрын
Any concerns about the snapshackle connecting directly to the harness material without being set stationary onto d-rings? My concern is that it could ride up if shock loaded and hit you in the face. You could find yourself bloodied up pretty badly if that were to happen. maybe I just can't see the detail in the video and I could be completely wrong but your feedback would be appreciated
@undergroundupholstery3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing. The snap shackle needs to be “hard mounted” or else it’s really going to become tight and possibly debilitating should you be knocked overboard and that harness gets put under weight. Great content 👌
@alexforget2 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the junk rig. They are very easy to handle, no need for a headsail, they reef themselves, etc.
@RoversAdventure2 жыл бұрын
In Season 2 of Sailing Wave Rover, I start building my next boat which is a Junk Rigged, twin keeled, 21 footer for a circumnavigation next year.
@heinrichwesson3 жыл бұрын
Super super useful info that I've never heard on any of the other sailing channels that I watch. Will be revisiting when I plan on doing an ocean crossing! You always seemed so calm and focussed on passages, is this always the case? Would be great to hear from you about when things were getting out of control and the methods you use to calm yourself down to get back into control.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard and thanks for the comment. I think that I have to credit my Navy training for learning to deal with emergencies. Also, when you are solo, you don't have to worry about the safety of the rest of the crew and can focus on taking a logical approach to dealing with the situation. I also mention in a few videos about how I prepare for a voyage and this includes some relaxation and visualization techniques. Fair winds
@andrewbruce013 жыл бұрын
Any issues with corrosion with the climbing biner on your harness?
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
They were at least 15 years old when I used them on Wave Rover. After a year at sea they look no different than when I started. They are made for the construction industry and to be used outside.
@mikepatton14893 жыл бұрын
Speaking of collisions,you only mentioned containers.And how rare it is.Im in the Pacific North West,And there are lots of big logs.In bad weather or night you have a very good chance of hitting one.All I can say is throttle back ,put it in neutral.hope for the best.Sailing or motoring
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Very true. I've done a bit of sailing around the Gulf Islands and those logs are treacherous. Hard to see and 95 percent submurged. They can really spoil a night sail.
@viczielinski55053 жыл бұрын
Good job. I feel I might not be able to cross an ocean, but I can visit the various islands off Florida.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Great place to sail.
@brianjudd4603 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan for interesting and informative videos. I've learnt a lot from you. I'm convinced by your case for a Jordans series drogue and will replace my current sea anchor. I also like the cabin door you made. Could you give more information on that. A couple of thoughts I hope you don't mind. I think your lifeline tether is too long. I know it's convenient to move about but it's long enough that one could go overboard. I would prefer a shorter tether and more attachment points on the boat. I use a system where I have one long tether and one short tether. The short tether is really hand to clip in when you're working with both hands and want to be held steady. The other thought is stainless and aluminium may not be good companions for backing plates because of galvanic corrosion. Maybe duralec or something to keep them apart but it's difficult with the bolts and washers? Anyway fantastic stuff. Well done. Happy voyaging. How do you get the time? 🙂
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Great comment. I like the idea of a 3' hook on the 5' tether for the reason that you said. I would have used SS if I had it for the backing plates. All the backing plates are well above the water line so galvanic action shouldn't be a big problem. Similar to Mast attachments is my reasoning.
@brianjudd4603 жыл бұрын
My second tether is short, only about a foot. Don't want to trip over it! Next thing I need are plans for the series drogue, can't afford to buy one. 🙂
@johng18573 жыл бұрын
Hello, Alan! Thank you so much for your amazing videos. They are an inspiration to us all. My question is regarding choice of self steering. For steering C&C 30 on Lake Ontario single-handed, would you recommend a wheel mounted auto pilot or a windvane? I suspect you will go with the windvane, but on the other hand it seems like an auto pilot would allow for push button course setting after doing a course change or if I had to go on deck. I would be curious to hear your thoughts in this situation. Thanks!
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
If you intend to do long passages with fairly steady winds then the windvane would be a great choice, but if you intend on day trips or short get aways then an auto pilot would be a better choice. Conversely, buiding a MK3 can be done for about $100.
@kirbythomas5468 Жыл бұрын
Alan do you think that you could use the series drogue to steer your boat in the event of a total rudder failure?
@RoversAdventure Жыл бұрын
I have thought about that but would first try trailing warps from the aft cleats
@kirbythomas5468 Жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure sorry for the miss spelling of your name… I had a friend who spelled his name as Allen and it’s stuck in my head. I made the correction hopefully in my head as well 👍
@RoversAdventure Жыл бұрын
@@kirbythomas5468 No worries my friend. It happens all the time. My spelling just happens to be the simplest... a theme that seem to run through my life.
@yourpersonaldatadealer22393 жыл бұрын
Hey Alan, have you ever considered doing a DIY inboard electric motor? I’ve seen a few KZbinrs make them and they look pretty cool (especially if you have solar)
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I would love to go engineless but if I had to I would opt for an electric motor.
@mikkom80573 жыл бұрын
Really good advice, love your content !!! One comment, though: how about a crutch (crotch?) strap with the harness? It would prevent the harness from pulling out if one happens to have hands raised and the lifeline pulls upwards - which could happen when one is about to go overboard or dragging through the water with a longer lifeline, unless the harness is kept really tight.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
It's a good idea and I would probably add one in the future.
@apivovarov23 жыл бұрын
rudder is smth which fails the most on sailboats in the ocean
@michaelcole55003 жыл бұрын
Sound advice
@roncanizares99663 жыл бұрын
Very informative Alan. Thank you. Can you expand on why you sleep in the day time an much less so at night?
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Safety. Wave Rover is more visible during daylight and difficult to see at night.
@burnsnight13 жыл бұрын
Are you planning to go to sea again?
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@Hindukushsailing3 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@styx853 жыл бұрын
You've got great content and I'd like to support you, but 10 ad breaks in 33 minutes is enough for me to switch on the ad blocker.
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
I'm really sorry. I have set the channel to the minimum number of ads. It frustrates me when I watch as well. Mrs. Rover tells me that she will get me a KZbin ad free account for my birthday so I don't have to see them either.
@Yeaitstemp3 жыл бұрын
My favorite sailor sailed a contessa 32 around the world they are called submarine with sails lol but she keep there footing in crazy situation
@RoversAdventure3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to sail a Contessa 32.
@Yeaitstemp3 жыл бұрын
@@RoversAdventure I would love to find one id rather have a British made one no offense to Canada but those brits know how to build a boat
@casondaveАй бұрын
Hummmm, you bought webbing off "the internet" so what? you thought you'd skimp and save a few bucks on a KEY piece of life-safety gear on your boat? How'd that work out for ya? (grin) I bet you won't do that again ...... My West Marine All Clear Harness and LifeJacket combo cost me $250 bucks USD and I had NO problem paying that. Being an ex-mtn climber helps you learn to not skimp on gear ..... :-)