CATAMARAN SAILING: How WE Sail OUR Catamaran - Every Step!

Sailing is an art. It is not too hard to learn the basics of sailing but it could take longer than a lifetime to master it. Sailing a catamaran is not much different from sailing most other boats. In this video we bring you through the steps of how WE sail OUR catamaran.
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[@petermyers479]

Sierra, I laughed my ass off when you reminded this old sailor of his wife. Eye roll followed by a face, “So we can sail off the hook or whatever.” Hahahahaha. You two are a good team. Humor each other a bit. It’s good to practice what you’ll do if the motor or fuel is out of commission. And a good workout never hurt anyone. Well done!

[@jpford1977]

Learning new jargon from you but still need subtitles for this one. Us powerboaters don't like our bows to fall off, but you seemed happy about it! Thanks for sharing!

[@rideswithscissors]

And nobody likes falling off the bow! That happens a lot on roller reefers.

[@Craigs_car_care]

With you guys speaking so much sailor I'm going to spend the rest of the evening learning what all the words meant. :-) thanks for the lesson

[@almarkham3470]

Happy dog and happy wife. You are nailing this! Good job and one of your best videos! Thank you!

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Theyre not married but happy nonetheless.

[@DeanF]

Since I was 5 and taking the tiller for the first time, I have felt the same... Sailing IS an Art!

[@BLBfive]

Have you ever drilled on a scenario for having to single hand the boat? would make for good preparedness in the event of an injury or sickness and I would think a good video ..... keep on enjoying and loving...I think you have it pretty well figured out

[@Ladybirdsin16mm]

Great to see u sailing off anchor, no motors. Also great that u and James are bringing back the classic performance cats. Love to watch her sail - can ya make me a vid of just sailing? Great to see how u sail her too, thank you

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much! It’s the best way to cruise- like nothing else! kzbin.info/www/bejne/en64m4yXYtCKfac is this the type of video you’re looking for? 🤗

[@bradleyb7210]

Just wanted to let you guys know that I love watching your videos! I live in Palm Harbor, Florida which is on the gulf coast near Clearwater and have wanted to learn how to sail for awhile now. The idea of buying a sail boat and sailing around the Caribbean is something that I have also been thinking about for a long time. All I can say is keep up the great videos I feel like I am living vicariously thru you all. Thanks, Brad

[@MegaTriumph1]

Great Video Guy's!. Hope Captain Billy gets an electric wench to pull up his anchor before he pulls a back muscle that would be, so not good since you have Sierras Generator for power don't be afraid to use it and save your back Captain Billy!.

[@Hitsasman]

Thxs guys been wondering about the whole process of sail ur boat please do more in future more camera angles n description of wind direction

[@MrGbutter]

By Far, the most interesting vlog of all and the length was just right. Outstanding.

[@njteech]

Your expertise is gaining speed. ...stay safe smart and realize how lucky you are...the voyagers are proud of u...

[@jamielancaster01]

HEY LEWMAR & MAXWELL who is going to be the FIRST to Sponsor these great kids with a new Windlass? Don’t let somebody else beat you to it. Jamie

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We don't even need electric... Just a self-tailing please!😂😂

[@53glowe]

Great episode. Lot of teaching goodness in that one. Well done ⛵👍

[@Sun-Soul]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy these videos! You two (and Jetty) are awesome! ❤️

[@FreezeFrame1951]

Youz' guys are incredible, not only are you both sailing the boat, you're both documenting the adventure...well done Sailorz

[@akajbssmith7423]

Nice Vid. I liked seeing the Nav details again. Safe travels.

[@christopherjennifersmith3554]

Good job guy's! I like the informational videos.

[@outdoorenthusiasts3175]

Loved the information and great video.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

you go young people!!! Goodonyas! excellent vid, keep'm coming. thank you.

[@jeremybruch6017]

Fantastic video Billy Sierra and Jetty🐚

[@michaelmorrill4902]

Nothing like hands on sailing to give you an appreciation of the old wood hulled exploring vessels of old.

[@danh3534]

great video, thanks for keeping it real!

[@slamboy66]

I have been watching since Tula , this was a good one. Great vid.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks brother!!! You are one of the OG's!!

[@flhlpd]

Thanks, y'all! Love y'all's videos!!! Great info, as always.

[@ericeiler7016]

Awesome! Jetty you have thought them well. Best explanation of sailing. Had my 72 C&C rigged for single handled but wife said NO after the 2nd heart attack, miss those days. Thanks for sharing your adventures.✌️❤️🙏4U

[@michellethelander1735]

Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍⛵️

[@jamesfurman4287]

Best video yet!

[@louisgl]

Such a pleasure to watch , first class video! I will start to watch your earlier vids. hooked!

[@jaydebbiefrye5420]

That was great! Thanks! - J&D

[@ralphholiman7401]

Really enjoyed your video, but I couldn’t sleep at night knowing my dinghy was only tied with one line! One is none, two is one. Nothing sadder than those 6 AM radio calls on the VHF “has anybody seen a dinghy floating by?”! ! ! Love your boat, and that was a good sailing primer. Really making us miss the Bahamas!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We raise our dinghy onto the back deck every single night. No exceptions.

[@ralphholiman7401]

Then as the church lady says, “Never mind.”!!

[@Last-Varangian]

Love the longer video! Be nice if you make all of them this long or longer even! 30 minutes would be a nice average length. Make them that long by showing more of the work involved each time instead of just all the fun parts.

[@___Tom]

thanks, very interesting! more of that please!

[@CaptR.B.]

Nice Video beautiful people. Enjoyed the detail you guys put into the explanations!

[@ColinsMarine]

Buy self tailing main halyard winch, it will change your life. Also don’t leave the handles in the winches, it will hurt if you trip into them and sheets can foul when you tack.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We will DEFINITELY be going self tailing when we upgrade the halyard winches. Thanks for the advice on the winch handles!

[@kenlynch6332]

Fun, Fast, Fantastic sailing and with a tutorial lesson on the way. Well done. ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks Ken!!! Thanks for always commenting also!!!

[@assocrec]

Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers love your channel makes me feel young again!

[@svleoc1201]

Thanks for the insight into sailing Adrenaline. Great team work! 🐕🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏽‍♂️

[@vikimoody8783]

That was awesome! Gave me a real feel of sailing. Most sailing terms went right over me but the video was so cool to watch. Next big purchase:auto anchor 😉. I’m a huge fan, keep up the great work ❤️

[@trevorbogle21]

Awesome! Yall are my favorite channel!!!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much Trevor!!!!

[@snapstring3134]

That was very informative. 😆 I noticed that Sierra was asking the questions and Billy was giving the answers this time. Instead of the other way around . Loved the video. 👍

[@Jakfilm]

So cool to see all the dyneema rigging on your boat.

[@joninewton3873]

Omg, get a squid jig out! 😂😂😂😂 FYI that size squid we are used to in the south west region of W.A. Australia! 😅 boy could I show you guys some big squid or a jetty covered in ink with me mates! They are so much fun to land! I only cook them for my son, I prefer cuttlefish! So we usually get catch so much 🐙 every fishing sesh I don't buy squid for a year!!!

[@chrissummers2689]

When you're sailing close hulled or a reach in moderate to heavier winds, you can lower the windward dagger and bring the leeward up. This will help reduce the heeling by eliminating the fulcrum on the leeward hull. And, when sailing on a broad reach or a run, bring both daggers up. You may already know this, but I thought I'd share some cat sailing techniques.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We def bring both boards all the way up on a broad reach and run but thanks for the tip on the leeward board. I’ve heard it both ways. I wonder if you give up a few degrees of crabbing though?

[@yeelinli1]

You two are great , another brilliant video , well done and Fair Sailing ,oh time for an electronic windless

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

Love the long videos.

[@frankrice5364]

Love the the way she sets in the water cool vedio

[@Spinz002]

good times!

[@FBurck]

Wow, it has been years since I requested this video, thanks kids!

[@brucesercombe]

Congrats on getting 100 k subs you guys rock keep it up thanks ....

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much!!! 👍👍

[@davidbridges6664]

You guys are awesome. I really enjoy watching all your vids. its my dream to move to the keys and maybe live on a boat (a catamaran of course).

[@pierrotgretillat9365]

Tank you vidéo magnifique super

[@tomd.3082]

Sailing can be hard work, but it's rewarding. It wouldn't be any fun if it was easy.

[@alphasxsignal]

Another day with Jetty.

[@br5498]

Open water and great views

[@jjohnbrown1221]

I attach a line to the anchor chain then to the back electric wench. I use that to pull up anchor and chain.

[@jjohnbrown1221]

Even without electric winch, your manual wench will make it easier and safer. If you put in one electric wench in cockpit, you can use it for your main sain and anchor.

[@beeamerica5024]

Really good video Sailing sailing sailing nothing like it I see now by Billy wanted to lighten her up a lot of work well worth it your neighbors were right beautiful boat love catamarans but all that work on just a conch salad I'd be starving

[@Oxnate]

I think that cuttlefish was my favorite part. I don't think I've seen that on any other channels.

[@trumpetmano]

Cool video- I love watching Squid hunt.... they're wicked deadly...to fish anyway.

[@mmanut]

Get a winch for that anchor. CRAZY‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸

[@jpford1977]

Googling while you are talking... :) had a Hobie cat 14 as a teen, no reefing required, just put feet under the strap and lean out. And first order of tacking was "duck!" Enjoy taking this trip with you. Whenever I watch your videos my cheeks hurt from smiling.

[@dylangosling1640]

Phenomenal.

[@thomaspaccione8237]

22:05 Nice Vizsla!

[@miked5563]

Awesome video. Finally someone posted a sailing video about sailing! Why so many wraps on winch? Three usually works for me. Am I missing something? You guys have it loaded.

[@christinestange4813]

Demonstration of harvesting the conch would have been great!

[@chrissummers2689]

When you tack, back wind the jib a bit to help kick the bow around.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yah we def do sometimes especially in bumpy water. Thanks for the tip!

[@dylangosling1640]

Your my faveorate people of the sea!

[@farmcentralohio]

video gets a thumbs up before i watch because of your title and how you put, you're not telling us how it's done, you're showing us how you do it. thanks

[@jacksmith8002]

I'm 5th, what a day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

Hurray! I'm 79th.

[@emilybh6255]

The thing I like about mono-hulls is that when you are in the cockpit and looking forward you can see where the boat is headed. With multi-hulls it seems like the only "view" you get when sitting in the cockpit (unless you are way high up in a chair steering the boat) is what you are leaving behind looking over the stern or whatever you scan see on the port and starboard side. Certainly the "comfort factor" of multi-hulls as far as interior cabin space goes has it all over mono-hulls. However when you are at sea, what is more important, what you feel like "inside" or the experience you get when you are outside sailing the boat?

[@OriginalEric]

The fact that they live aboard probably makes a big difference in the calculation

[@donjohnston3776]

Jetty has the most beautiful smile

[@sicchuckie]

Yea it did look like a ruff job

[@billvandenouden7302]

Yes The Windlass is a good investment having a jacked up back like I have not a good deal because then the wife gets upset when you can't pull her anchor up if you know what I mean great video peace Vegas bill your teeth in the video looks so white it's incredible awesome

[@familyclist6282]

Fantastic video! I’d feel guilty watching other sailing channels. But if you are . . . can I?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

hahaha 😂It's like when we pet another dog then come back to Jetty on the boat, that look she gives us when she starts sniffing...

[@tomwilliams8675]

Beautiful new spot. I think it's time for an electric windless. 😊

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Maybe when we hit 1 million subs...

[@tomwilliams8675]

@@Tulasendlesssummer Or one of us just sends you one. You never know ❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

@Tula's Endless Summer I'll bet that if you ask, someone will donate one to you.

[@Aqu181]

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[@davidpeebles430]

You guys make me wish I was 30 years younger

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Yeah, me too

[@pavichapin]

@@antoncarmoducchi6057 You can play when you are young, all you can do when you are old is look.

[@Frindleeguy]

@@pavichapin My Playground installer was a 65 year old man and his crew. He dug the holes (by hand), on a 2:1 hillside. In Georgia red clay... No excuses after meeting him. Serious example of how you can always do tomorrow what you're used to doing today. Good luck not getting old!

[@gh7430]

She has officially gone down the crappa. Her mug sho makes her look more like a crackhead than a hot sailing woman. I think her career of begging for money is over. Her new husband Stefan Heiberg was with her but didn’t get arrested. South Africans.. Aubrey Wilson of Sailing Miss Lone Star Arrested for Felony shoplifting at Walmart. Get a job! Stop stealing! [url]kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpKri6hom8ujqKs[/url]

[@stan3497]

If I was 30 years younger I`d still be to old

[@toddreimer1158]

I work in a woodworking store and one of our customers asked if my Tula bottle is still available real wood! It is an awesome hot or cold container.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

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[@georgehockaday1889]

Sierra's Generator HE HE HE!

[@keithcope8113]

All that work making the boat lighter seems to have paid off she really moves now. Man thats alot of work with all them ropes and pullies winches id probably just give up lol yall be safe

[@Mars_Life_and_Beings]

Woohoo

[@frankrice5364]

Lot a ware on the transmission more so it is best to lock

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

I think that's what I would do even without feathering props.

[@MrLikeke]

@@Tulasendlesssummer A windmilling propeller produces as much parasitic drag as a flat plate of the same diameter. 1) Drag increases at the square of increase of velocity through the water (slower boat speed produces less drag than faster boat speed). 2) This is also proven in light of drag being a product of velocity. For variable pitch propellers, decreasing blade pitch to 17* equals the same amount of drag as a stopped, fixed pitch propeller. At 45* blade pitch, the drag is just a bit more than 90* blade pitch. There has been numerous testing which show this. But yeah, reduced wear on bearings and engine (and engine mounts) is a larger concern.

[@Frindleeguy]

Billy is stacked! You guys look like you're having fun, keep it up :)

[@z978ady]

Have you ever done a cooking video on favorite seafood recipes?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

We’ve been starting to post some recipes here tulasendlesssummer.com/category/recipes/

[@Cant.fix.stupid]

Ok we have to ask you guys, how does you puppy go potty when your out on a long sail?

[@jimmccann6876]

Throwback question for Billy, but first, another great video! The question: how is the motorcycle battery working out on the dinghy? If it is what you had hoped for, what is the battery and how are you charging it? (I just bought a Tohatsu electric start at my wife's request for our AB.) Thanks for taking us all along on this great ride!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It is a little tiny lithium motorcycle battery, ill look at the brand tomorrow. It has been working amazing, weighs like 1-2lbs and the engine charges it. If it ever goes flat (which it hasn’t) I would just use the pull start and the engine would charge it right back up.

[@jimmccann6876]

@@Tulasendlesssummer Thank you so much. That's exactly what I need.

[@Graeme408]

I noticed Sierra’s Weems & Plath hat. Did you get that from W&P in annapolis? I used to be Deputy GM at W&P when it was owned by C.Plath (Hamburg). I would love to pick up one.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yeah we got it from W & P when we were at the Miami boat show. Great company!

[@MrLikeke]

I noticed it too. If I were to be jealous of a cap, this would be the one.

[@scottpetrone6284]

I always enjoy your videos they're fun to watch as I got to watch you guys having fun. Bill when you put on the lotion you look like a kabuki dancer with a beard, nice look for you. As for me and sailing, I'm just plain lost. Les incompetent' ! When you land a propeller-driven aircraft multi engine you pretty much always feather the props eyes are no longer giving you thrust! Oh yeah, question: who checks for bilge rats?

[@anthonyholmesoutdoors1837]

I had the same reasoning on feathering the props but not sure if it translates to sailing either.

[@bigdave5946]

I know it’s a weird question what does your dog do for bathroom breaks ?

[@alphasxsignal]

Billy do you know if your sunscreen will stain vinyl seats. I had a friend that his brand seems to stain vinyl seats sometimes and hard to remove the stain? I wonder if the one you use since more natural might be safer on the vinyl?????????? I was going to tell some people over on the yamaha jet boat site about your suncreen if it would be better on the vinyl.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

The tinted version of it has left a mark on some materials but we have never had a problem with the normal non-tinted version

[@alphasxsignal]

Ok thanks. I will let people know about it and send them to your link to buy it.

[@petemuller2671]

FYI I have noticed that your sound is very low lately. I could be me but I haven't had any issues with other channels.

[@markschaner]

have you noticed a change in the boat's performance after taking off all that weight?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Heck yeah!! We are at a pretty good weight for cruising but could she’d just a few more pounds. She reacts much faster and have seen higher speed averages. Have t been in conditions to test top speed yet though.

[@johncollins5021]

Looks more like enjoying life than work.

[@Michael-cf9lf]

Squid is good eating... Just slice it up and a quick pan fry..

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

I agree! I wonder if you can eat these kinds of squid though?

[@tomd.3082]

Squid also makes great bait, but I also hear it's yummy.

[@Michael-cf9lf]

@@Tulasendlesssummer Yes cuttlefish fam.

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

@Tula's Endless Summer Absolutely you can! Turn the lights on and jig for them at night. Highly nutritious and better than conch in my opinion.

[@alphasxsignal]

Need a windless

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

yeah, you're telling us! 😂

[@mikeschauerman3579]

What happens if you don’t reef at 15 knots and try twisting the main to bleed power?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yup that will definitely work for a few extra knots and in puffs but I definitely wouldn't do it long term.

[@danwndsurf1]

OMG...no windless 😯

[@slamboy66]

Do you watch other Cat channels?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Zingaro, La vagabonde, zatara

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

Step 1... Co-Fey-Fey. Your logic is undeniable.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It is 100% mandatory for any task beside brushing my teeth...

[@williamswezey6715]

hi

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Hey dad 👋