This Is How You Get A Serious Injury on a Boat.

It's time to sort out our dinghy problems. We have several- some of the issues depicted in this episode are self-inflicted (shocker, I know), some are design-related, and some are just because we have a very heavy dinghy.
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[@pierremitham2964]

Looks to me like the line was wrapped backwards around the winch initially! Things that happen when you're rusty! It will all come back in time!

[@sailingrubyrose]

Correct! Silly, silly mistake. Didn't even realise at the time because we were so flustered.

[@spindreams]

I just came to say it was wrapped the wrong way on the winch the first time when it slipped, easy mistake to make when the winch is on its side. But I am sure they realised that as it was the right way the next time.

[@wjhann4836]

Yea - but I think in that moment you will NEVER understand what happened. That's life.

[@firstlast1047]

​@sailingrubyrose Easy to do with winch in horizontal position...clockwise vs counter clockwise. Personally, it would take me two seasons ( Northern hemisphere) to feel 100% comfortable with a newly purchased boat.

[@James-up7wt]

Winch loaded in reverse

[@forgetn]

funny ending.... I could not stop laughing. I am of the strong opinion that doing the ending after three hours in a bar was a brilliant idea! Thank you, plus solving the problem of the dingy hoist at the end was priceless (especially the look between the two of you). Wow who knew that getting a new boat was so complicated. Nicky and Jason are about to find out too. Have a great day.

[@Shibalvr]

Kinda sad we are lookng forward to seeing all the blooper mistakes and surprises that await our dear friends Nikki and Jason! 😮😮😂😂😊😊❤❤ Then I think back to when they were boat & dog sitting sitting on a boat they had never been on before…. all did not go so smoothly.

[@MrJohnBos]

It's not the first time a line has been wrapped around the winch the wrong way and won't be the last. I see that, later in the video, you had the winch wrapped the correct way to let the dinghy done gently. Hint: do a quick spin of the drum by hand to check direction before wrapping it with the line. If you do that everytime, you will never wrap a winch the wrong way again. Love your videos.

[@Neilhuny]

That advice is golden!

[@thegoldenvoid]

Great tip! Hope ruby rose see it.. may prevent horrendous hand injury in future..

[@jackdbur]

Do like Youngbarnacles and paint directional arrows on them.

[@effkay3691]

We’ve all been there

[@kirkmaute4730]

The looks on your faces at the noise from lowering the dingy. Priceless. BE SAFE

[@bencompton799]

I absolutely love your honesty! You call it a mistake, I call it a learning opportunity, and they're the BEST way to learn as we tend to not forget them and have to repeat the lesson later!! Other sailors seldom share their "mistakes", they're edited out! Your human-ness is refreshing and we who have seemingly made all mistakes imaginable while sailing can only applaud you for making us seem normal. I love you guys, thank you SO MUCH.

[@Four_Words_And_Much_More]

This is about a loving couple having fun. Sailing? Yes, but that is the diversion. Everyone loves a love story like yours. TY for sharing it.

[@CapDave720]

You can solve the dinghy drainage issue with a little bit of padding glued onto the bottom of the stern davit - just the minimum needed to get drainage; if done carefully will look OEM. On risk of inversion, you need to get the sling lifting point just very slightly above the dinghy's center of gravity. If this prevents you from hoisting all the way you can modify the davits with pads or standoffs to get a snug hoist. Even snug, don't forget to put spring lines on that dinghy when you go into rougher weather, some people go belt and suspenders and use belly bands too.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

I so appreciate the videography capturing the sights, sounds and feeling of the beach, and the way you manage to stitch it together with the music and the story of the week. Thanks for taking us along.

[@vernebrown4441]

Stitch it together is right, otherwise she was changing her dress very five minutes. Though best of all looked like they were having fun.

[@sunking3]

You guys give me hope. As experienced as you are, you still have to learn the lessons of living on a brand new boat. That's actually refreshing. The fact that you don't gloss over these teachable moments makes them all the more valuable. Wishing you all the best in your new adventures. She's a beautiful sailing vessel. Cheers!

[@Neilhuny]

^^^ This ^^^

[@user-po1oz4pu7j]

I can relate to that moment when you were struggling with the dinghy winch. It's wrapped backwards and the sort of thing is so common when you're out of practice. The frustration can lead to tension in a live aboard couple so quickly. Brave of you to share such an honest moment.

[@johnw6538]

So easy for This type of thing to occur as you learn to dance to a well known tune, but with a new partner. Slow down and get to know her. Only because you asked; Reverse wrap on winch, hands on a heavily tensioned line too close to the winch, free end not ready to run(knotted). Both of your vast experience will shine through soon enough. So glad to see you back on the water. Cheers!

[@tomatobrush3283]

You guys are way too hard on yourself. Glad to see you are finally getting settled after the last few years, very jealous of your amazing boat and what your non-planned journey will be over the next months to come.

[@billworrell6347]

Been watching you guys since the first time you sailed w the Wynns. Rewatched form your beginning. You are incredibly accomplished on RR 1. I know you will get there quickly on your new boat! It’s a whole new world. Enjoy! Look forward to your new adventures.

[@TomTremayne]

At last....some drinking & getting back to basics. I, myself, am just in from the pub drunk & on seeing the clutch issue was about to troll Nick hard...in defense of the lovely Terysa whom I've always adored, but on seeing the insert of the dinghy being lowered successfully, well, either clever editing or they changes something (the way the ropes were configured) I don't know....but yeah.....welcome back guys!

[@joanneerickson4093]

Your new RR2 is so beautiful. Newbies make mistakes. Good on you for trying a totally new sailing vessel, mono to multi. Happy to see you sailing. Good on ya ❤

[@RobDeHaven]

I'm team Terysa because then we get to see Nick messing with you and it makes me laugh. Glad you're knocking off the rusty bits of your skills and like I said last time, you'll be able to look back on these mistakes in a few months and have a good laugh as well. :)

[@stevenjohansen873]

Only commenting because Nick said to leave a comment! :) I will now always have a flashing red light and siren going off in my head when I hear a winch ratcheting on a line going out. Thanks for continuing to post content. Cheers!

[@sailpac]

CLOCKWISE!

[@KingsMom831]

T, wincing in anticipation of the potential rope burn, that last time. 😬😅 I have so missed her in the videos! 😊

[@davidnelson3411]

What a great boat you guys put together. I'm sure many people will be buying it after seeing how nice you've set it up.

[@williamwhaley7842]

TIME! You guys WILL get things worked out! Learning curves!

[@IanGrover]

A suggestion for your morning smoothies, soak your oats in milk (almond milk is great if you can get it) overnight. It extracts the goodness from the oats and makes them nice and smooth. I have just the soaked oats with fruit but this will work extra well for your smoothies. Have fun ... Ian

[@CheersWarren]

This wouldn’t be Ruby Rose if you weren’t complaining about something! All good. I hope they treat you right with the fixes! Boat looks gorgeous btw❤ Cheers Warren

[@stephenmurray9850]

Thanks for the laughs and a big smile on my face.. we all need that most of the time.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Glad we left you smiling!

[@briancochran8356]

Glad to see you din't get hurt. Funny ending.

[@dharwood2727]

Winch was wrapped backwards (counter clock-wise) the first time. That's why it made that funky noise. It should be wrapped clockwise, like you had it later in the video. Still a pretty cool cat though, and an awesome video. BTW, both sign-offs were excellent!

[@leonply]

Let's see... Brand new, fabulous catamaran, newly designed and one of the first off the line. Wonderful couple, waiting almost patiently(!), not sailing for a couple of years. Keeping the world up to date, anticipating the delivery of this incredible boat. Finally receiving the catamaran, having a steep learning curve to face, in order to learn all about every single new system, as well as becoming used to the systems and procedures already known. Being out of practice, but steadily learning/relearning. Yes, there might be the small hiccough, but PLEASE do not berate yourselves too much, as this is brand new to you. You will succeed, and you will succeed brilliantly!!

[@bssdragon]

I have the same Highfield (15 hp) and carry it via davits. After my own trials, I recommend SS chains direct to the tabs welded to the dinghy hull. Carrebeaners at three points: 2 on the hull, one on the lifting line. I am afraid the bolted connection you have could tear through the aluminum. Highfields come with 4 load rated lifting tabs to lift from. The lines could chaff / Frey, so I switched to chains. The chains may stratch the dinghy hull, but you can add a soft 25 mm hose over the chain as a protector. I am far more confident now in big swell. Just writing to help / share my lesson learnt. Registered Mechanical Engineer + RR fan.

[@annetteedwards3975]

Anticlockwise on winch. Rookie error😂

[@sailingrubyrose]

VERY rookie error!! Didn't even pick it up at the time.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Funny, we call it counterclockwise. 😊

[@rmk6693]

I love seeing all of this reality on board. You guys are awesome.

[@theromihs]

Add arrows to the winches to show the direction in which the line should wrap around it.

[@user-jp5wb6jh5v]

I just love your guys channel i look forward to vids every week. Ruby Rose 2 is such a beauty. Thanks for everything!!

[@livefreedrivenh6067]

Don't thing your long with that dinghy it's more than needed and heavy

[@johncrisp6683]

My heart skipped a beat worried for your fingers! Been in that situation before. My instinct was to grab vs grip.

[@CarpioTheOnlyOne]

I liked the simple - bye at the end best :-)

[@cruisingholiday4996]

OH, the joy of boating on a new boat and working out the kinks!!! Cheers!!

[@stephenj9563]

You will soon get stuck with that tender on the beach. I use two bungee lines and a small length of chain off the bow and a stern anchor onto the beach. It keeps the bow out and then you can just pull it in if the tide comes up. Takes a bit to work it out with the tides but you will soon figure it out. Or a fender to roll it on works a treat too.

[@ATARI_1962]

I appreciate seeing the frustrations. My wife and I bought a boat this past summer and have experienced the same challenges together. You have to get through those to enjoy all the wonderful things boat life gives you. Good luck to you both!

[@IslandSpirit35]

You guys are amazing, open, honest, fresh, sincere, and climbing the steep learning curve of a new boat. It's not easy...it's why we can't move off our lil island spirit, we know every system and part. And we have rebuilt every system 3 times in 22 yrs. Hang in there, it will all be learned in time. Take it easy on yourself and reflect on your epic success!!!!!

[@bradwaters4756]

There we go. Nice to see you getting back into the swing of things. Cheers!

[@patrickloring6914]

The dinghy part was excellent! Sure have been there!

[@craigmargetts3186]

Good to see you guys dusting off the “rusty” skills! Even after 50,000nm + I still spin the winch before loading it sometimes - even though it never changes! Keep up the great videos

[@danielwaters2132]

So great to see you guys sailing again! Don't let the turkeys get the best of you as you adjust to your new home. Before you know it, she will be like a second skin and you will be back to having great adventures together on a global scale. Never forget to have as much fun as possible.

[@Peggyeglenn]

I Truly love watching you too, know matter what the issue your always happy and laughing. Thank you for sharing.

[@thomasstuder1624]

More important than remembering which way to wrap around a winch is to remember not to try and hold on when a line pulls hard. No soft landing of a tender is worth risking your fingers in a winch.

[@bryanmyers9977]

You wrapped the line the wrong way around the winch. Looked to me like you narrowly avoided a hang injury twice. (whew!) I got a laugh out of Nick insisting the issue was the self tailing grooves when it wasn't.

[@stevehawkins777]

We were just there recently. Fishermans village was my favourite spot for food and shopping. Check out the night markets

[@bubbagail7450]

You will continue to learn for a long time on your new boat and that's a good thing. It's your new home and you will try to make it perfect. Trial and error will continue but that's how you learn. You both seem to have loosened up a little and seem to be enjoying life a little less stressful. That's good to see.

[@CmoreTruth]

Y'all look good cleaned up 😂. Have a great week. 🫶😎🙏

[@user-jt1od3oj8j]

Don 't stress - all these issues will pass, & you will wonder why you got your "knickers in a knot"!

[@ozuelo1972]

You can clearly see that this is a user error. The rope is wrapped anti-clockwise around the winch. And when you hear the ratcheting, it should be apparent to the operator that it is free spinning.

[@rayman1611]

Nothing worth doing comes easily. And, pain, whether physical or mental, is weakness leaving the body. You guys are awesome!

[@engineeringconsulting5534]

Nick and Terysa, I always enjoy y'all's videos. Thank you for sharing. A little suggestion: QUICKLOK DINGHY LAUNCHING WHEELS (SELF-FITTING) Cheers and Blue Skies! Faithfully, James

[@TheFlyingstop]

Loving the shenanigans of the new boat aa I'm laughing my head off with the looks on your faces so try not killing each other or accidently die as that will stop all the fun.❤

[@justlooking2222]

Yeah, that could have been very bad. Tyresa glad your mind/body reactions or whatever, kept your fingers and hands out of that! Nick, way to have patients and not overreact. Glad it all worked out and IMHO, looks like slightly larger diameter line is needed.

[@terrypennell416]

Dingy Wheels for the beach !!!

[@DXB711]

Watching the first davit release was scary! Can't imagine how you felt. All's well that ends well...

[@texarama]

Everyone knows winches spin backwards when you're in the southern hemisphere, but when you're near the equator it can jump back and forth without warning.

[@billberry557]

Thank goodness Cooler Heads prevailed. This just gives hope to all of those who are thinking of sailing or just going out to the water. People who have expierence have issues as well when switching up equipment. Love the views and the videos enjoy.

[@mikemendes7598]

If it will make you feel any better...I got a call from the marina that my early Farrier 20' trimaran (Called a Super Tramp) was full of water. I have been neglecting it all summer, and had not been down there for a couple of months. The marina guys pumped a bunch of water out of the cockpit, but it was still 6” deep when I got down there. It was down at the stern by about a foot. If the boat didn't have the two float hulls, I am pretty sure it would have sunk right there at the dock. The area under the cockpit floor was completely full of water, including covering my batteries. ( I have a 24V trolling motor instead of a gas OB.) I used my battery powered Ryobi transfer pump for 2 solid hours to get rid of most of that water, and hand pumped the cockpit and aft storage area dry. I am pretty sure two bolts that hold the bottom of the rudder to the transom (back of the boat) corroded, came loose and let water in the aft storage area. They are right at the water line, and so constantly wet. Then as the boat was down at the stern, one of the cockpit drain plugs cracked and let water into the cockpit. Then finally into the area under the cockpit. There must have been several hundred gallons total in the boat. I had replaced these bolts in the spring, so the corrosion was really bad. (The threads were completely gone.) With the batteries ruined we paddled over to the ramp, and managed to get the boat out, letting it drain for another 45 minutes. So, things COULD be worse!

[@grahamcrooks3581]

Try putting a reminder or the winch rotation.

[@RiverWoods111]

You might want to look into some fancy little wheels on the back of that big dinghy.

[@hansh8071]

After getting a broken finger as a kid, getting it pinched in a genoa sheet winch, i religiously check the way the line

[@hansh8071]

runs

[@tsailor8894]

You need some Beachmaster wheels on that tender!

[@MarkFuchs]

It does take timing to learn new routines.

[@winky32174]

Glad that things are finally coming together!

[@sailingrubyrose]

ARE THEY THOUGH!? lol

[@RedHeadAgent]

I am glad to see that the day ended with drinks and smiles. You will have the boat's kinks worked out in no time!

[@gmonnig]

Glad you guys are back sailing! Woohoo

[@bobf4765]

Happy you worked out the davit line, horizontal winch... To have the aft of the dinghy lower on a one line rigging, pad the aft davit with a horse-collar life jacket where the tubes meet the davit arm. Then winch up tight, that should drop the dinghy transom by a couple inches. Remove transom plug & no more water. Fair winds...

[@billnicholson1220]

Have you considered pulling the dinghy up on shore from the back, stern first. That way you have the motor to lift and pull.

[@richardshippful]

Baby steps. Y'all will have it all handled very soon.

[@johncooperjr.7947]

You two are AWSOME!!!!

[@jessicanaser2939]

Just remember, be easy on yourselves! You're both doing great!! It's a brand new boat. You're just getting your sea legs on this new BEAUTIFUL boat! Mistakes will keep your lives interesting 😉 I absolutely love your channel ! The end of this episode was great! 😂 Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

I GOT Up EARLY to watch!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 LOVE THE PUB afterwords 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sebjo9273]

Not the best but was the first channel i watched on sailing as i was looking at the french canals which was really nice. So thanks to you i know now lavagabonde, delos, etc so I have great hopes for your channel and your new boat !

[@ez1913]

Thanks for sharing the adventure. Another beautiful edit. Did you get two-way radios or some sort of intercom for anchoring yet?

[@Ed-ws1xe]

Great ending!

[@jkstricko]

A lighter tender if it's not too late to change will serve you better.

[@paulbadger6336]

Well done 👍

[@rayb3117]

That davit scares me. Lowering the dinghy is terrifying. WoW

[@user-tz1ry6io8y]

You two are lovable and funny. I know you are impatient to learn everything about your boat but will take some time. Discovery is excitement. In some months or even a year, you will know that boat like the back of your hand. Everything little thing on boats or anything else is a learning process and frustrating doesn't happen quicker. Consider it an adventure because it is and you cannot rush it. We are with you. We may not have done similar things on a boat, but we have done them on other things. It all works out in the end. Consider this. Sitting around reading books all day would be boring. One doesn't need to get out on a boat to do that. Stay home and sit on the couch if that is what you really want. You want it to feel comfortable like your mono hull. It will eventually. Thanks for the fun.

[@morri03]

Light weight is always important in a tender. Many people get carried away with something that is then literally a drag all the time

[@carpor911]

Love your honesty and that you are showing your mistakes

[@djkbrown]

That was hilarious watching nick dropping suddenly in the tender and getting grumpy 😂😂😂

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@paulwithers2511]

Worts and all, that's your usp 👍

[@Thedarknessteve]

Please hold the line with your hand the other way round. So if it slips your little fingers through the winch first (if that makes sense) thumbs towards you, little fingers on the winch side of the rope.

[@DaveBrandt96]

We love you both and are so thrilled that you are once again back on the water.

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode.

[@GabrielDiaz-bq6rr]

Hey Guys U should install the Beachmaster wheels from NZ in your dinghy... Best Wishes from the Island of Chiloe in the south of Chile

[@sonjanoeth8497]

Stuff will sort itself out as you go just enjoy this journey!🌸

[@garyarrasmith7190]

Another great video , and NICK ,,, you clean up nicely . Teresa it's wonderful to see your smile !!!

[@kimvanderlaan4120]

I love your videos!! great job. I want this lifestyle but with a captain and an open bar lol

[@jeffdossin2476]

So many relatable events in this episode, thank you for sharing.

[@richardburger3350]

The dinghy davit line was wrapped counterclockwise on the winch, not clockwise as it should have been.

[@kendall6030]

So much fun! Seems you are starting to get things sorted out. Lovely time on the beach. Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers!

[@handroids1981]

"Hello! Teryse Walker from Bargain Tiles!"

[@trevhedges]

Thanks guys! 😊

[@garybondurant8097]

Cheers... Ruby Rose.

[@shannonmize2307]

Nick's face while lowering the dingy 😮