I watch a lot of KZbin vids and I must say yours are really fun watching "although we don't own a sailboat" very professionally done. I like your sense of humor, puts a smile on our face 🙂
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I’m having a blast making these vids and I hope I’m serving my audience well. Thanks.
@rikcolsenmnАй бұрын
I love my 1975 Morgan 250 Classic. Perfect for single-handed sailing and comfort. Sail out of Duluth, MN.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
They built them nice and heavy back then. I’m sure it’s a comfortable ride.
@michaelvanwinkle7919Ай бұрын
I enjoyed your video and decided to subscribe. I have not sailed Galveston Bay. I grew up in Nueces County and have sailed bays around Corpus Christi and the highland lakes of Canyon and Travis. Retired in Colorado, so getting to see your videos of the Galveston Bay area brings back fond memories of my early life growing up on the Texas Gulf coast. Thank You.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I’m glad you liked it. I’ve only been to Corpus Christi once and it was at night. Is the water prettier down there, than it is in Galveston Bay? It looks better in pictures, but you know how pictures can be. I really need to take a weekend trip to Corpus Christi Bay. I’ve been wanting to check it out for years. Thanks for the motivation.
@sailorjmp1Ай бұрын
Wow, an artisan videographer! Outstanding!
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Yes, my buddy Mike did an awesome job flying and shooting that day. Those drones are so much fun. Thank you so much.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoy the video. Your support through subscribing, liking and commenting is appreciated more than you’ll ever know. Thanks.
@beorbeorian15011 күн бұрын
Very nice
@smallsailboatbigwater395911 күн бұрын
The cool weather is back, more sailing videos on the way. Thanks a lot.
@maxdedeshields4252 ай бұрын
😅 what fun, I felt like I could smell the fresh air. WONDERFUL trip.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming along on the journey.
@aliciapayne76116 күн бұрын
What a great video thank you!
@smallsailboatbigwater395915 күн бұрын
Hey Alicia, thank you.
@squallyheiferadventures2 ай бұрын
Ahhhh solo sailing that's where peace and relaxation come in. Great vid. Hope you made it through Beryl ok.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Squally! I went out in the peak of the storm. I’m putting together a little video about it. If it turns out good, I will post it. Thanks so much.
@bowtocaesar8932Ай бұрын
Your video was inspirational.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I’m very glad to hear it. I’ll be back on the water soon. Thanks for your comment.
@christophermccann65292 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. Massage for the mind. Love it.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris. It’s that peaceful feeling that makes it all worth it.
@christinaqueeno38742 ай бұрын
This exactly what I am saving up for as soon as the next one is secured. For now, thankful to crew on club race night and at regattas. If all goes well, I'll have a little boat of my own next summer to cruise the San Juans again.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
You’ll get the boat and be in full command soon. Best wishes and thanks.
@Razman23Ай бұрын
HA! I use to have my boat on that exact pier years ago! Back then, the fuel dock was called Three Amigos and always was over run by sixty year old bald guys with very large cigarette boats that always was full of young women they probably meet at a 'clothing optional' night club (if you know what I mean). They would show up around ten on a Saturday morning, buy a bunch of ice and beer, fill their fuel tanks and charge it all on their credit card (around $800), take off like a bats out of hell down to the gulf coast. Return in the late afternoon and repeat it all over again on Sunday morning but with a herd of different girls.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I remember the old Three Amigo store. Clear Lake boating can be a little wild. The Gazebo near my pier is a good spot to view it all from. Nothing beats life on the water. I appreciate you watching.
@Steve-uy9lj2 ай бұрын
Neat trick with the tiller, will have to try that!
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
More ways to make the most of your sailboat are on the way. I really appreciate you watching.
@fl3575Ай бұрын
Hello from France. Thank you for these beautiful pictures. I have only sailed in the Mediterranean, up to Greece, also, I do not know the bay of Galvestone, which seems pretty. I just know that my ancestor, the pirate Jean laffitte had anchored his ships there for some time, after fleeing Louisiana, in the early 19th century....
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Jean Laffitte pretty much founded Galveston Island. He took command of the island, set up shop and started his smuggling/privateer biz. Galveston Island began its life on the fringe and not much has changed. It’s “Near Texas”. Thank you for the great comment and letting me know where you’re from.
@judyfudge2458Ай бұрын
I remember when Kemah boardwalk was just a chicken coop where you could watch the boats and have a cold beer.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I love seeing the old pictures of Kemah. I include a photo of an early Kemah bridge in one of my videos. That’s one little town that has sure grown up and a favorite place of mine. Thanks.
@robsomerton7390Ай бұрын
How on earth do you manage to produce such high quality videos alone?
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Some serious hours. I’ve gotten rid of all my TV’s and most distractions. I’m solely focused on making the best videos possible. My fellow sailors deserve my best. Thank you so much.
@TriloffkunstАй бұрын
I own a Marina 23 and love to sail with her in the Baltic Sea 🙂 And I like to see You sailing on your Com Pac!
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Wow, I was just checking out some Baltic Sea pictures. That looks like an extremely rugged shoreline and some exciting sailing. I’ll have to dig deeper. Thanks.
@davidtiner40942 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me tag along today! Blessings, David.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Hey David. I appreciate you joining me.
@scottwilson7835Ай бұрын
👍👍 thank you for the episode,!!
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I’m glad you liked it and thanks for your comment. I think you’ll really like the next one I’m cooking up.
@gechli34332 ай бұрын
Great video, Mitch! Thank you for sharing it. Looking forward to more!
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I’m hold up in the cabin, burning the midnight oil, working on the next one. Thanks for the encouragement.
@deanworkman1Ай бұрын
Great video
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I appreciate you stopping by. Hard at work on the next one.
@stefanfriberg43582 ай бұрын
Like always, what a great video! 👏👏👏
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Thank you. Full steam ahead. I appreciate your support.
@perfectscottyАй бұрын
Subscribed. That tip about running a line to the tiller is genius. I will use that of my Catalina 30.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Very cool. Please let me know how that works out for you. I’ve done it on all my smaller boats, but never anything as big as your Catalina. Thanks.
@dkroen17Ай бұрын
Great video, including drone footage.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Thanks. Mike with Perspectives By Colley made it all happen. Hopefully I can get Mike down to the coast again soon. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@foundatsea3483Ай бұрын
Ahoy from Boston MA. Terrific vid and vibe. Loved the cooler segement overlay walking down the dock. Have never seen that in 10 years of watching sailing vids. Well done. Subbed. Keep 'em coming!
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Ahoy! I hope you don’t mind that I just read your comment, in my head, with a slight Boston accent, it’s one of my favorites. My primary ambition is to make the best sailing videos possible. I’m going full-time at this and really appreciate you subscribing. More out of the box content on the way. Much appreciation to you.
@markseabaugh4157Ай бұрын
very cool! That's what I always told my kids for driving in ice/snow . "don't go any faster than your want to run into something" very good editing/effects. I have been docking boats for 40 yrs ... you made it look easy. i have the very same motor on my hunter 23 (perfect for lake sailing) they are a gem for sure.sub'd let's see how far we can go.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Wise words seem to echo through time. I was fortunate to have parents that raised me on the water. I got my first boat at age 10. Just like you, I’ve done it a time or two. Thanks for checking it out.
@jamesstrom69912 ай бұрын
hah, nice trick with the long steering line
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I hope you get some easy going miles out of the idea. Thanks.
@herbertshook-ij2hf2 ай бұрын
I live in corpus Christi on red fish Bay me and my wife just bought a 30' Catalina I really enjoy your videos and learning how to sail watching you hopefully we will run into each other one day on the water
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I’ve sailed offshore from Galveston to Port Aransas. I think that’s pretty close to where you are. Once I got there we turned around and headed up the ICW back to Galveston. I didn’t get a chance to check out the area. I would love to go back and explore Corpus Christi Bay sometime. Thanks for watching.
@josephrosser46092 ай бұрын
What a great video. Thanks.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
More on the way. Just getting warmed up. Thanks for watching.
@kevbjork12 ай бұрын
Really nice video! You can see my boat from your dock. Hope to meet you one day. Thanks for sharing.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Hey neighbor. I really love the Shipyard. I’ve had boats in and out of there for nearly 30 years. The marina is very protected and has soul. It’d be cool to meet you. If you see me, give me a wave. Thanks.
@firstescape35232 ай бұрын
Great job filming.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Thank you. My buddy Mike, with Perspectives By Colley, shot most of this one. I’m very thankful for that.
@georgewhitehouse86302 ай бұрын
I am so digging this
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I’m going out on a limb in the next video. I hope you dig it. Thanks.
@kennethpaladino49482 ай бұрын
That was a beautiful video! Been subscribed 4 awhile now! Since U 1st introduced ur little Compac! I also 10:47 have a Compac 23 “Airtime”! We spend more time on it than on our C&C 33! It’s just simply a fun boat 2 sail & the shallow draft opens up these shallow Texas Gulf coast shores 2 more adventures! I have an autopilot, but rigging genny 2 tiller steers great! Tried main 2 tiller also, but headsail 2 tiller works great! Thanx 4 the vids! 👍❤️
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing early. It’s a real motivation to know someone’s out there. I did a lot of comparative research before buying my CP 23. It’s been so easy to own and a joy to sail anywhere I want to go. On my next little voyage, I’m going to definitely try sheeting the tiller to the jib. Hopefully I can get some video of it working. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you.
@graemexyz46232 ай бұрын
I sail a lot by myself, like your video. Next time put the sails up
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I’m guessing you didn’t see much of the video. I sailed with a full main, 100% jib and steered from the bow. Check it out.
@georgelansing59792 ай бұрын
Well done video!
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Thank you George. I really appreciate you saying. More videos in the works.
@craigdarby95332 ай бұрын
Well done. Thank you.
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Thanks for saying. It’s full steam ahead from here.
@paullaviolette2610Ай бұрын
My sailboat has been gone for two years and I find it’s hard not having my mind massaged.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I hope watching my videos helps a little bit. I think you’ll really dig the one coming out next. Thanks
@goofy4birds2 ай бұрын
I sail in the same grounds. I did a charter boat on the 4th for fireworks. Yes the current seems pretty strong. I have a Oday 222 and shopping for a 28-33 foot as I am usually a solo sailer as well. I have my boat setup with a ST 1000 auto pilot so I can step away from the tiler as well. I just use a Jackery to power it. Heck I use Jackery's to power everything. Simple to set up and store when not in use. I love the marina you are in, wondering what the cost will be for a slip. I have been lake sailing last couple of years on lake conroe and never enough wind. Love the video!
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I’ve never chartered a boat or done anything like that. I bet it’s a lot of fun. I love the Jackery idea. When I bought my boat, I removed all the electronics and wiring and have been doing the same set up as you with my Ecoflow. I love the idea of being able to remove anything of value from the boat when I leave and put it in climate control. I would love to have an electronic auto pilot someday. I have a floating boat slip and it cost me $285 a month. And I believe my boat slip would hold a boat up to about 28’-30’. I love the Shipyard. I’ve had boats in and out of here for a good portion of my life. Great to hear from you.
@hukchannel89712 ай бұрын
Very nice video
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Thank you. This video brought a few Karen’s out of the woodwork, but I expected that. It was a lot of fun.
@puturico667Ай бұрын
I think you need a bigger boat and I have it for you Com- Pack Boat 33 It’s been re-Re-power to Electric currently moored in Miami
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
That’s a big boat for just me. Maybe someday I’ll find a woman to sail with. But until then, I’ll be in my 23. Although Miami does sound fun. Best wishes.
@johnpoutier8826Ай бұрын
Nice video. I hope Howard told you to wear a PFD.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
No, I don’t recall ever seeing one. I do remember we got knocked down three times in his 25 footer in 60 knots of wind. I’m on the brink of buying a self inflating belt type PFD. I recommend everyone wear one if they choose.
@arthurcayer6630Ай бұрын
Hey, I just discovered your channel; good stuff. If your idea is to entice non-sailors to give it a try, I think you nailed it. BTW, I sail Galveston Bay as well.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I always find it odd, when I’m on the Bay alone. 7,000 boat slips in Clear Lake, but I still have the place to my own. Sailing a small, simple, sturdy craft gives more than it takes. More people need to know about the benefits of sailing this way. There’s lots of good deals to be had and still plenty of room. Thanks for watching and hit me up if you want to sail or ever need crew.
@SCOTT-vm5nj2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this! 🎉really nicely done and i really appreciate your message and inspiration. I will subscribe when i see a button. Weird, its missing
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
I hope that sub button appears and I hear from you again. Thank you so much.
@dlsbobАй бұрын
This was a great video. Nicely done with beautiful music and drone work. It's rare to see videos come out of Galveston Bay and I think this my first from Seabrook Shipyard. Loved the shots of Clear Creek Channel. In the closing when you listed the last things to take care of, you left out the very last thing; T-Bone Tom's for the post sail dinner. I'd go for the CFS, shark egg, and a tall ice Tea. Thanks for the ride. The Compac 23 is a great boat.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I need to revisit T-Bone Tom’s, it’s been at least two decades. But, for some reason, I think it’s going to look the same. Am I right? There’s some things that you just don’t want to change. Tom’s would be one. I really love this neck of the woods, once I found it, I haven’t wondered far. Thanks for watching.
@TTM-GEB29 күн бұрын
Sailboat - A machine lost in time and forever timeless... A modern device still dependent on the principles of levers, mechanical advantage, and block and tackle... equipment more appropriate to the building of a pyramid than the moving of a yacht.
@smallsailboatbigwater395928 күн бұрын
A sailboat is like the truth. It was, it is and it will be.
@robertbyrd5219Ай бұрын
Great video. My present boat is a Nimble 20, Ted Brewer design. I’d appreciate your input … thanks
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Well, if you want my completely honest opinion read on: The beautiful lines of the Nimble 20 are undeniable and she’s able to float on only a light dew. But, there’s a few features I’ve yet to gain an appreciation of. For starters the stub keel seems underweight by about a third. I wonder how tender she is with a 21.57% ballast to displacement. Some say a canoe stern helps in a following sea. Will this design ever face such conditions? She’s got a decent beam but a double ended design still cost a lot of space aft. And then there’s the ketch rig. The long haul cruiser will appreciate the versatile rig in various weather conditions and it breaks up large sail areas into manageable ones. And it’s beneficial in easing weather helm in strong winds. Offshore, that mizzen mast could serve as a crucial backup to a failed main mast, adding a level of redundancy. Yet, all these ketch rig advantages might be overkill for a hull designed for inland waters if not shallows. Or maybe I’m just not seeing designer Ted Brewer’s vision for this boat. It has a following, so I’m sure it has a lot of good qualities. Thanks.
@matthutchings1988Ай бұрын
1981 MacGregor Venture 21’ ⛵️ 🏴☠️
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
That’s a great size sailboat. It’s got some room, but still easy to load, haul and live with. It takes very little and gives a lot.
@fredrikweimyr2091Ай бұрын
Nice
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
I enjoyed the change of perspective myself. That’s always a good thing. Thanks for stopping by.
@bizim_ellerАй бұрын
👍👍😊
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out.
@robsomerton7390Ай бұрын
Someone just offer me a free Merit 22. In excellent cond. Sailing again soon 💯
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Someone must really like you. Take it and let the fun begin.
@BuildFixGoАй бұрын
Philippians 4:8, words to live by (along with 4:6-7)
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Sailing-Push out the jive and bring in the love.
@Oscar_Dakota2 ай бұрын
Love the video. Ever consider reusable water bottles?
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and no. They get smashed and go directly to the landfill.
@amorestperpeАй бұрын
You not worried about your port stern line fouling your neighbors prop?
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
No. Not at all. If his boat was going out, I might hang it up. But either way I don’t see it as an issue. The prop wash in reverse would push a dock line away regardless.
@iiniitiial2 ай бұрын
the weather has been crazy here in texas, have you been able to take the boat out?
@smallsailboatbigwater39592 ай бұрын
Hello, It’s been a wild start to the hurricane season for sure. I hope you’ve gone through the storms unscathed. I’ve have some friends come in town and we have been using the boat more this year than ever. We got back and dodged a big squall just the other day that I’m really glad I wasn’t caught out in. I went out in the middle of the hurricane and captured some awesome video. I’m thinking about making a short clip about. I’ll see if I can put something together. Thanks a lot.
@fredskinner1233Ай бұрын
I was disappointed in your video. It’s only 13 min. You did well. Was hoping to see a little more on solo raising/lowering sails, but the rope trick is good. I am learning and have had problems getting sails down. I like the cliche about hitting the dock. I grew up on trinity and east bay. As a kid, I remember being told there were once dolphins in the bays, although I’d not seen them, until the last 5 years or so. Remember the bays were declared polluted, maybe early 80’s to 95. Maybe we are doing better. Wouldn’t that be nice to hear about our generation! (I’m 66) Your video was alluring. Your tone, your message, attitude, very calming. I think you got the message you were hoping to project across.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959Ай бұрын
Yes, the pelicans and the dolphins seem to be making a huge resurgence. Undoubtedly due to healthier water. I’ll try to show more of the raising of my hank on sails in future videos. I really appreciate you watching, thanks.