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How To Balance Your Sails If Your Self Steering Fails – Sharing What We’ve Learned Pt. 13
In this video we show how we sail without a wind vane or autopilot. If your self steering should fail you should know how to balance your sails so you won't get stuck sitting behind the wheel on a long ocean passage. Please support us on http://patreon.c...
Offshore Deck Check
A daily deck inspection while cruising ensures early identification of chafe and fittings loosened by constant movement. The boat is an Ericson 38. Turn on [CC] (Closed Captions) for details.
Practice Makes Perfect! | Sailing Wisdom Ep 55
Herby and Maddie head to their final destination in the Chesapeake before heading out to Bermuda. Maddie practices reefing in the calm weather and Morty gets a treat of his very favorite food. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor F...
Hoisting a Furling Jib | Sail Fanatics
This video explains how to hoist a jib on a furling system, including setting up the furling drum and pre-feeder device before raising the sail. I'll explain issues to watch for during and following the hoisting procedure.
Hammock, Shower, and Departure! | Sailing Wisdom Ep 46
Maddie rigs up the Hammock and relaxes before sharing how we take warm showers on the deck! They then set off for Smith Island despite the looming weather. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Follow us on Instagram: http://www.ins...
Thomas Point | Sailing Wisdom Ep 27
The sail has arrived! Maddie and Herby finally set sail for a gem of a destination in the Chesapeake Bay. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Check out our website: h...
Sailing Wisdom: The Chesapeake Bay | Ep 2
Maddie and Herby make their way through the Chesapeake Bay as they head to Worton. Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Check out our website: http://www.riggingdoctor.com Music: Music provided by Bensound http://www.bensound....
How to set up rope clutches and stop knots
This how to will show you tips and tricks to easily and quickly setup you rope clutches. You will learn how to reeve the clutch and how to tie an appropriate stopper knot at the end of the tail. We will also go through different stop knots and why the tri...
The Preventer Lady | #44 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 3
There's a buzz in the air, and this time it's not a plane. Land! We can smell it and, despite being a day away, the entire crew is excited! There's still much to do as Mo gets a lesson in setting the sails just as a heavy fog envelops the boat. Will the mi...
Buzzed at Sea | #43 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 3
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...all of the above? We get some expected and unexpected visitors (dolphins anyone?) as we near the end of our sail to Newfoundland. A difficult night makes for a subdued day, and we all look forward to making landfall soon. ...
Why We Sail — “30 Knots”
Sailing in brisk winds as necessary preparation for boat and crew. (The Redondo Pier boat is a Martin 24, not a Merit 24)
150 Nautical Miles Offshore | #27 | DrakeParagon Season 3
Lumpy seas and strong winds mark the first day at sea for Paragon. With a crew member down, the remaining two aboard must settle into a rhythm...testing a new sail trim and keeping watch. What awaits them as they near Canadian waters? Stay with us! Check ...
Using a Single-line Reefing System | Sail Fanatics
An overview of how the single line mainsail reefing system is setup and operates on a Pearson 31-2. We also show how to set a reef using the single-line system.
Mounting a Plastimo 811 T roller furling forestay
in this video I am building and mounting a new furling headstay on my old Albin ballad 30 classic GRP sailboat from 1976. Link to the manual: http://www.plastimo.com/media/catalog/product/files/5/8/58224_notice_enr_t.pdf