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Rigging, Sails and Reefing Our Sailboat
In this video I explain our rig, demonstrate how we get our sails out, the way in which we reduce our sails in rough weather – otherwise called ‘reefing our sails,’ and I also contrast our rig to other configurations most popular with cruisers. Ple...
S2E05 Towing to the club and raising the mast
Ok ok so we still haven't got her wet but we are a big step closer. This week Rowena finally leaves the side of the house, gets towed to the club and the mast goes up. Plus we do all that other stuff that has to be done in order that we can go sailing... ...
FOR SALE Rowena our 20ft Red Fox Trailer sailer is offered for sale
NOW SOLD THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INTEREST. I quick walk around of Rowena our 20ft red Fox trailer sailor that we are offering for sale. To find out more, and for a full inventory, take a look at our advert on Apollo Duck http://yachts.apolloduck.co.uk/f...
S2E04 Antifouling, boot topping and a polish. How we did it on our Red Fox, trailer sailer
We dont bore you with hours of film of Ian laying on his back sanding the hull, or rolling on paint, or polishing and buffing her top sides, but after weeks of avoiding the work we have finally gone and done something and we thought we should tell you abou...
Clarke & Carter Gillingham boat show 2016. We take a look at a Moody 28 and a GibSea 414
This week we take some time out of our busy schedule (ha ha) to have a look at some other boats. Clarke and Carter had a second hand boat show at Gillingham marina and we took a look at a few boats. Notably a Moody 28 that would make a perfect family crui...
CHEAP AND SIMPLE DIY WINDOW BLINDS / CURTAINS for our yacht
Pretty much just what the title says it is. Its not our idea, we have just copied it from others but its a really cheap and simple way of covering your windows that requires no holes to be drilled or fixings of any kind to be installed.
S2E03 Launching Pintail, Grandads Victoria 34 at Medway YC and taking her to Chatham Marina
Grandad has put us all to shame and has Pintail looking as pretty as ever, so Hannah felt obliged to lend a hand when it came to launch day.
Sailboat Gooseneck Repair
The bulk of this video is about how we had the gooseneck repaired on our sailboat. The gooseneck is the section of the boat that connects the boom to the mast. After doing our rigging checks we noticed that two bolts sheered off from the plates holding the...
S2E02 The covers come off at last
We have finally uncovered Rowena but apart from sorting out the wash boards haven't really done much else. But at least we can get to the boat now to make a start and it shouldn't take to long. Music by http://www.purple-planet.com https://www.bensound....
S2E01 Rowena update March 2016. We tell you what we’ve been doing with our Red Fox Trailer Sailer
This is just a short clip to update you on what we have, or more particularly, haven't been doing on Rowena. We also take you to Medway yacht club and catch up with Granddad and his Victoria 34
Blaze dinghy sailing. Today it’s the Wilsonians winter warmup series 2016 races 7 and 8
While its still cold Ian goes dinghy sailing on his own, mad!
5. Maiweh 24 foot C&C: Stepping the mast with only blocks/pulleys
We are forced to trade in our old outboard engine for a new used one, and we answer that age-old question, how do you raise the mast on a small C&C 24 sailboat? Also, we give you a tour of Maiweh's electronics, and reassemble the rigging to be able to ...
A review of Ian’s first year back sailing in the Blaze dinghy fleet
So after his first year back in the Blaze fleet after a few years away, Ian gives his thoughts on his sailing in 2015
A video walk through of Ians latest Blaze, 715. A mk2 with a Hyde sail
Following on from his last walk through of Blaze 807, a mk3a Ian thought he would do the same thing with the boat that he replaced it with. Its pretty much like every other mk2 Blaze but with a few subtle differences to suit his weight and style of sailin...