The Perfect Beginning to Our Next Sailing Chapter

[@hectorcyre7664]

Nick; Good catch on the missing safety wire on the shackle. I noticed you used a common set of pliers to seize (twist) the safety wire. Safety wire pliers specific to that purpose are readily available, on line or at tool shops. They are primarily manufactured for, and mostly used in, the aviation industry. They are inexpersive and work much better, and faster, than other options. In aviation, safety wiring is required in various circumstnaces by a combination of good sense, specfications, regulations, and best practices. A variety of mechanical components are required to be safety wired, such as oil filters on recipricating aviation engines. In that application, oil filters ARE REQUIRED to be safety wired after installation to prevent the filters from backing off their tightened position due to engine vibration which might lead to leaking oil or worse. I've always safety wired shackles and other fitings on our boats, but once I became a private pilot and began doing some of my own maintenance (only as allowed by regulations) I became increasingly alert to circumstances in boating where appropriate safety wiring made sense. Originally, I bought safety wire pliers for the aircraft. Now I wouldn't install a safety wire for any marine or aviation purpose without using them.

[@andharvey8]

never miss an opportunity to see your favorite youtubers in their skivvies rescuing a boat hook. :)

[@RiverWoods111]

Thank you for giving me the giggles!

[@reestyfarts]

Certainly authentic.

[@danielwaters2132]

Still sorting out the maladies. You couldn't ask for a better place to do it. Great fun to see you in good spirits and able to enjoy sailing Ruby Rose!

[@larryoutdoor]

Told my sister I could build a boat out of spaghetti. She said I was crazy. You should of seen her face when I sailed pasta.,❤😂🎉

[@caromarco6315]

Really enjoyed watching! Your videos are great!

[@Benglator1]

Your comfort level is growing with each day on that boat. Nice guitar fill ins Nick.

[@davidlevitz3119]

BRAVO ! TERESA TO THE RESCUE !

[@sailingrubyrose]

SO BRAVE lol

[@HeadCannonPrime]

I have never seen a gori drive propeller before. That is very interesting. I am learning a lot of things watching all the systems on these new boats. The Ecodrive power recovery system on the Wynn's new HH44 has me very interested.

[@Nico101.....]

Yes time for a cold one ...LOLOL

[@williamwhaley7842]

I'm seeing lots of smiles on your faces! Glad to see you guys happy!

[@rocca-5513]

Well done , I like the positive attitude!

[@toddjeffers]

Wouldn’t life be boring without a few daily challenges, keeps your mind active, great channel, keep up the great videos, a day of boating is still better than a good days work!

[@tomriley5790]

Looks like a beautiful day's sailing! Glad you noticed the boat hook going overboard!

[@RangerOne_NC]

Beautiful anchorage!

[@charleyhough4355]

Thanks for sharing your story. Always enjoy watching your videos. Safe travels and looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@ReneeinVirginia]

Love watching y'all out in the water again.

[@jlsinchina]

Excellent as always!

[@johnjunior6101]

You keep nailing it with these beautiful videos. Also remember that you left the dock perfectly the first time, you did not hit anything and that is all that matters while you are learning this boat. Happy sailing.

[@sailingrubyrose]

So very true!

[@darrenykema979]

Awesome video Things are settling Omg nick, lockwiring. The bugbare for every aircraft technician The number of those I had to do on military aircraft I can't count Anyway. Thanks for the video. I dream of being where you are I had the chance 30 years ago but didn't take the opportunity 😢

[@snafufubar]

Agree fully. When I was a lot younger( 40 years) this lifestyle was unknown to me. The things I've missed...😢

[@JohnBlackdog]

Slowly but surely the comfort/relaxing is setting in. Still challenges but at its core the cat is perfect as your long term home.

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

Hope all the new upgrades and repairs make RR2 the best home for you!

[@sundownerbuild6708]

Chalk and cheese between this and your first sails. Boat hook gone, man overboard drill calmly executed, you both have your spark back. 👍

[@Tim8mit]

it is so good to see that both of you are starting to relax with the new boat... back to the Nick and Terresa, when you were on the coast of France

[@dougsrepair1060]

You both have some great shade going on.

[@Alan-b2m2c]

Just joined your adventure. Stumbled across video of wife on beach in Vietnam day before picking up latest boat. Loved her sharing why she had been absent. Thoughtful and open. Count me in.

[@garywinslow2973]

Much better guys! Glad to see some nice sailing and happy faces. Enjoy. You've earned it.

[@DXB711]

Hi. Happy you're happy! Except for the Wynns, so many channels right now are 'miserable' on their $500k yachts. You two find the correct balance. Congrats on saving the boat hook! Nice emergency swimwear you two! 😉 Thanks!

[@patwhite640]

Look onto a safety wire pliers for aircraft. Get good wire and I prefer the 9" versus the 6" but i own both. Love the boat!!

[@stephenrrose]

It's coming along !!! Nice to see the smiles and great practice on the MOB drill !!! Nick probably planned it that way! It's my story, I'm sticking with it!!! Take care you two and stay safe!

[@Stakman1]

Other than the boat hook (and Teresa 😉) What is the most important thing you have had fall off a boat? Seriously though, that easy access on and of the boat into the water is going to be amazing!

[@sailingrubyrose]

This is the second boat hook that's gone overboard! But to answer your question, it's a tie between a drone (that was very upsetting!) and when we left Gran Canaria on our Atlantic crossing many years ago, the seas were pretty rough with 45kts of wind, and we lost a heap of things over the side, including a cushy seat thing and all our fruit from our fruit net in the cockpit.

[@kevincarey1076]

Another relaxing day on the water. Fair winds and following seas RR2.

[@mlh4284]

I’m sorry, but it’s so funny when Nic makes a mistake and admits it lol! Glad you got the hook back!

[@ernie7065]

You both looked 10 years younger today. Enjoy.

[@Bigwood247]

She/they seems to be doing better emotionally. Being on a big new boat can be stressful.

[@rbnhood39]

Things seem to feel a bit more relaxed now. All the stress and anxiety of getting the new home is behind you. Carry on.

[@2212db]

"Especially after that other time. That we'll never talk about again" 😂 Shame you couldn't get ashore

[@sailingrubyrose]

I've erased that night from my memory.

[@RedHeadAgent]

So glad to see that you've had a great day on the boat.

[@warrenpowell6570]

Thank you again for an awesome episode! I have found each and every one interesting and entertaining, even when it was uncomfortable for you. Thanks for taking us along!

[@wallaceloper637]

Well done. just saying

[@julesx2171]

You guys are looking so comfortable with the boat now. Enjoy!

[@joes7166]

Your boat hook floats?😮 Nice. I've lost a few because none of them floated. Good thing I have 2. Formally 3.

[@jonas8075]

Puh, i am not at all jealous sitting here in 5 degree celsius and rain from the side 😉. Nah! Summer will come eventually, even here. However I cant remember what day it is this year! 🤪 Cheers and happy sailing!

[@sailingrubyrose]

Summer's coming! Hang in there!

[@bubbagail7450]

Nick needs to drop the boat hook over more often, hint-hint. Great vid guys. You seem to be learning new things to make life a little more comfortable on RRII each day which is good to see. Take care.

[@rexanddonnaboyd]

Ha! I now have 2 boathooks due to the same scenario, except it was too cold to jump in. Since I have 2, I've never lost another!

[@johnmayer3433]

What a nice surprise RR2 is eventually flying a decent Red Ensign ! Welcome back and all the best for you. Fair winds and a following sea.

[@ssharkson]

We love watching you guys. We are about to start our adventure in Greece next month. So much to learn but very exciting.

[@shannonmize2307]

It's great to you both relaxed in your new home. This video has a really good vibe

[@gavinjones8132]

Love the honesty of your channel. Great sail, good on you.

[@brucegarrison4999]

Looking good!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

She's got the hook! nice episode, thanks!

[@nickmaguire4914]

Nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah nah nah, she's got the hook! 😂

[@marktupicoff1856]

Upgrade your chain to 12mm, anchor to a Rocna 40kg and use a soft shackle. You won't drag anymore!

[@Sagan_Starborn]

There's been a definite change (conscious? Deliberate?) in the timbre of your time on the boat. Perhaps the beginning was struggling with the new boat and all the quibbles of warranty and defect shakedown But either way, I hope it is true and genuine realignment in your own minds that things are beginning to settle and you're enjoying yourselves again.

[@CharlesKennaway]

you need to snub that mooring line

[@tomcraddock244]

Great job on the man overboard drill . Well done saving the boat hook ! Fair winds⛵️

[@OdiniStill]

Good to see you guys happy.

[@Juliegriffiths1]

Beautiful views. Thank you.

[@pierre.a.larsen]

I am so relieved you saved Captain Hook.

[@Neilhuny]

Seconds in to watching this video and this comment intrigues me massively...😊

[@MikeHarrison3266]

Well, yes, who knows when you will need to hook a boat, there are many out there and without the hook, you miss all opportunities of hooking one.

[@edemerick1889]

Great video guys!

[@jamieweyndling1861]

Glad to see that you finally got the “red duster” up!😂

[@christip20]

I’ve got to tell you, now that Teresa jumped right in to rescue the Boat hook, without even giving it much thought, I finally feel like things are back to normal!! For some reason I’m anxious, whenever she gets anxious……🍀

[@carltontweedle5724]

It is great to see you getting to grips with Ruby Rose 2, more relaxed enjoying a very pretty boat. I was reading a book the other day about a Able Seaman dropped a boat hook over the side 7 days lost leave.

[@robinhood639]

Boat Hook Bonanza! Woo Hoo! 🎉

[@kmrbsc]

a lovely day!! Thanks for sharing!

[@lazzj4995]

Wow I am just starting to realise the scale of RR2. As you spoke about the view of the 19:04 resort i couldn’t help but think what a stunning view they had of the sunset with RR2 completing the picture. Great video and music

[@sailingrubyrose]

Yes, I like to think they enjoyed their view of our boat as well! Thank you so much

[@johnestanillo4264]

Great boat, love the down to earth sailing content.

[@sailingrubyrose]

thank you so much

[@slimshady3374]

Well..... at least you didn't start bawling, and go into a fit of depression when you lost your boat hook....Better I guess...LoL

[@diane8885]

You guys seem so much more relaxed.

[@OddsandSods26]

Wonderful episode, great music too.

[@briancochran8356]

Beautiful sail. Boat seems to be working better which lessens the stress level for both of you. Looking good Terysa!

[@rik8809]

Given that the national park says that all beaches are public property, I suspect that the hotels are paying to keep people other than hotel guests off “their” beaches. I’m glad you’re enjoying happier days. 👍🏼

[@eclecticmemes]

This is NOT true. Many national parks in Thailand are "Thai people" only, which I suspect that this particular one is. Thailand is a wonderful place and #1 in the world for tourism. I don't blame them for reserving a few places to get away from the hoi poi.

[@rik8809]

@@eclecticmemes , I was referring to Koh Samet, not every national park in Thailand. My point was that some hotels there are trying to keep the beaches in front of their resorts for use exclusively by their guests. Locals are barred as well as visitors from sailboats, yachts, etc. Given they don’t want people coming ashore, I’m surprised they haven’t removed the mooring balls.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Resorts around Koh Samet definitely restrict their beaches for guests only but I have not seen any "thai only" places. It is super touristy and lots of EU/US people vacation there. I'm guessing they are moored in the actual park though, which will have bouys for rent and they would have to pay the park entry fee if they went ashore. Most high end resorts don't have bouys in front of them and they don't let you just rock up with your dingy and park on their beach.

[@eclecticmemes]

@@HeadCannonPrime Go to Google Earth to the beach they are talking about 12°34'13"N 101°26'52"E It's clear it is a private resort, not open to the public. There are acres of beautiful beaches on Koh Samet with public restaurants 100s of meters away. This is not a case of rejection. It's a case of piss poor planning.

[@brianstevenson9967]

Here we go with another let’s state the obvious comments. How about getting a spare boot hook kept in a locker.😳😂🤔

[@philgray3443]

Having watched this and also seen my friends boat hook sink in the marina, I'm going to stuff our 3 with polystyrene.

[@michiganengineer8621]

Note to self: Add a cheap collapsible boat hook as a spare, incase the main one goes for a swim!

[@williambremner9022]

Boat that size really should have a much longer and more sturdy boathook on board. The aluminium ones with the polycarbonate hooks are light and easy to handle but invariably break or bend. I added a 7ft solid white oak boathook with a solid brass hook end to our Jenneau53 inventory years ago. Use it almost exclusively. The freeboard of your boat also necessitate's a longer reaching boathook. Just a though...the oak ones float as well. ;-)

[@stargazer7644]

You brighten my day.

[@belindachappell9875]

Perfect day to drop your boat hook, that did look like a refreshing dip 😂. You two work so well together under pressure, I’m just glad that was a relatively simple one compared to some of the experiences you’ve had the last few months. Great vid as always ❤

[@sailingrubyrose]

We like simple!! Might not be as 'exciting' to watch, but hopefully there's something to be said for enjoying a beautiful, relaxing sail where the biggest drama is an unexpected swim lol

[@belindachappell9875]

Your version of simple is my exciting haha. I’m very happy to watch some ‘simple’ sailing days with you two and hope your simple days outweigh the ‘exciting’ 😊

[@garyarrasmith7190]

What a BEAUTIFUL location ..👍👍

[@DNesbitt-p1t]

Finding your grove. Nice!

[@brianw.4131]

Really great to see you guys enjoying your new home….and what an awesome looking boat it is 🏆🙌🏆…looking forward to future adventures, sailing and destinations…….cheers from 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@leemiller2811]

You guys don't need the resort…you live on board one! 🌺

[@sailingrubyrose]

Indeed!

[@freedom55er]

Sailing again! (Keep track of that boat!) lol

[@kathyline11]

You guys are pretty cool!

[@markbryant7411]

Can't wait to see you throw a scrimp on the barby!

[@kendall6030]

Love watchin this channel! Beautiful boat! Hope things continue to improve with time and experience. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Cheers!

[@andyboy189]

Dual redundancy - stash another boat hook somewhere?

[@SuperPirate100]

A nice video with a few things good to see, you both smiling - I only commissioned one brand new ship and it was a PITA until we got our routines going , two was you letting go from onboard - jumping on and off an unsecured ship is not good seamanship . Three was boat hook overboard , nicely done . Good sailing with fair winds and calmish seas .

[@georgeb3008]

Really nice to see you back in your Grove 😊😊❤

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Can you guys do a little bit of detail on the visibility from the helm? I love your boat, but that one detail I just cannot get over. Mooring, docking, even furling/unfurling, it seems like an issue to me, but I hadn't been on one of these yet.

[@jamesneirinck413]

Enjoy the moments. I will say however that your what you have shared with your new catamaran experience has completely convinced me that a catamaran is not for me. I want to be able to sail long passages short handed (meaning with two people) and be easier to handle and manage overall so will stick with a monohull. All the best to you both. Cheers.

[@paulgreaves9979]

Please don’t assume that solo/short handed sailing is any different mono/cat. I’ve covered >10k miles in 5 years on my 40ft Cat, mostly solo. It’s about how you set your boat up for solo or light handed cruising and learning/practicing appropriate techniques for docking, anchoring,mooring balls etc. The other big factor is safety, like clipping in every time you leave the cockpit underway for even mundane tasks regardless of if you’re alone or your partner is sleeping. These guys know what they’re doing, they’ll pretty quickly get in the groove with this new boat. I feel that very soon they’ll be a lot more relaxed about being able to handle their boat solo, even though that’s not their primary goal :)

[@jamesneirinck413]

Not assuming anything as in the last episode they stated themselves they will need additional crew when doing longer passages as things did not go well. Glad to know for you and your cat you are comfortable shorthanded single sailing.

[@dc1544]

Now that is champagne sailing. Happy to see you on your boat. I do think you can get a couple more knots of speed with your boat under sail.

[@chrishawkins9530]

Totally awesome guys. Great team work!

[@garrett6064]

Great video

[@andyboy189]

I think needs a pair of lockwire pliers for his birthday.

[@Jimfinn649]

Salt water kills metal tools😅

[@carlasbury8045]

👌👍 Good job!!

[@reillywilloughby]

Perfect sailing day. Stinks they wouldn't let you visit the resort for a nice meal.

[@sailingrubyrose]

think it has something to do with having a quota for the number of people who can be on the island, because it's a national park? Obviously two more people wouldn't make a difference, but I guess they're just applying the rules.

[@eclecticmemes]

@@sailingrubyrose As I commented above, many Thai national parks are designated "Thai people" only! This is most likely what is happening here and you are probably very lucky that they allowed you to even overnight there! You may want to do a little better research on the rules of places you go to before you make assumptions!

[@karenlynn7731]

Nice, happy video. As a non boat person I love the education of seeing how much work goes into owning and sailing a boat. I had no idea. So great to see you both so happy. 🎉

[@testicool013]

@@eclecticmemesthat’s not true at all

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@26N80W]

If you run a bow line through the mooring loop and tie both ends to the cleat on your bow you don't have to pull the mooring line on board.

[@georgefoose5787]

Hi Guys those guys in the dinghy at Koh Samet are not police but Samet Park Rangers. Since Covid they have reinvented themselves and completely shut down the island to recreational sailors and boaters. Aside from ensuring every one pays their Baht 200 "fee" they do not allow fee paid park visitors on yachts to go ashore to the local restaurants by their dinghys. The only way to go ashore is to dinghy to the main ferry pier in the north bay which is not suitable to small dinghys. Once through the main entrance building you must get a taxi to take you to the restaurant opposite your anchorage. After dinner you must try to find another taxi back to the main ferry pier, hope your dinghy is still there, climb down to it in the dark nd then motor back to your anchorage opposite the restaurant you just visited. In Au Prao bay on the west coast, where you were, there is no way to go to shore. They don't seem to make keel boats take mooring balls.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Hey, thanks for all that! Yeah, we had planned/hoped to spend a few days on Koh Samet exploring but obviously that went out the window. Ah well, it's a convenient overnight stop between Koh Chang and Pattaya, so worth it just to sleep, but shame we couldn't see any of the island.

[@nickmaguire4914]

So it's actually a local rort, graft and corruption?

[@paulfityo1]

Great stuff guys!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode.

[@randygilmour]

Nice boat!!😎