Thanks for labelling all the boats. It’s great for my education

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

No worries Vorkes, glad you enjoyed it , cheers Paul

The quality of the cinematography and editing keeps getting better. I'm a long time sea kayaker now dreaming of a sail and oar boat. You are inspiring.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Go on get one Bernhard. I used to kayak a lot and as you get older you realise you can further with a dinghy under sail and get just a close to the shore line. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Some great sailing sequences in this one Paul. A eyecatching gathering of beautiful boats.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, it always looks better if you can get close ups, but sometimes too close(Ollie Blue Hartley) was only a foot away and I wasn't steering! thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Thanks Paul excellent video, again. Loved the discussion about the various boats.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Richard, cheers Paul

Great show again Paul I enjoyed the sailing interaction of the boats together.Also the channel name passing through the sail slot👍

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Not quite as adventurous as your trip with John. No whales , dolphins, turtles or sharks or that amazing water colour....just a lot of laughs, thanks for watching Bruce, cheers Paul

Great video and great navigation! I am very happy to see a photo of my little boat in your film! Thanks Paul.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Luciano, thanks for sharing it and watching, cheers Paul

Another great video Paul. Well done 👍⛵

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen, cheers Paul

Great sail paul you are blessed with a wonderful group of like minded friends always makes my day when you post

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Dave thank you. I think I have definitely found a great group of like minded chaps, who enjoy a laugh, a good sail and don't take it too seriously, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Your videos are the highlight to my viewing week with Josh’s videos as well. Looking forward to seeing you out on the water at some stage or joining you guys in a Raid

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Oh too kind. Yes come and join us the more the merrier, we have a lot of laughs, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

having grown up in Swansea on Lake Macquarie love the way you cruise these water ways and the commentary you offer on these boats and areas

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon for those kind words. I also really like Lake Macquarie, great sailing. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Great videography! Enjoyed the ‘sail along’ immensely!

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! but I can't keep calling you O.K. what's your name? thanks for watching , cheers Paul

Thank you for this episode, it was great! I think you could expand this dinghy project with going into more details of pros and cons with your mates boats. Ar least I would love getting some more details.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Sure let me know what you would like to know, always open to ideas. I'm just trying to answer some questions people might be asking themselves about dinghy cruising. sailingkatelouise@gmail.com cheers Paul

Lovely. Thank you for sharing

@SailingKateLouise

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Dave, cheers Paul

I quite enjoyed that! I'm a new member of the Northeast USA DCA chapter and this gave a glimpse of what I can look forward to. Well done!

@SailingKateLouise

4 ай бұрын

Hi send me a photo of your navigator to sailingkatelouise@gmail.com cheers Paul

Another great video Paul. Had a bit of a Swallows and Amazon's feel with that fleet sail. Nice Hartley 16, pretty much same colour scheme as mine though venture that mine's somewhat older. Scrambled eggs with beans on the side, well done lol.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi John, yep the blue Hartley 16, Ollie built in a month. (He's built lots of boats) and the white Hartley 14 (without a cabin) Len built in a couple of years. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Great video Paul. Love having a nose about the other boats and hearing their stories. Thanks mate; looking forward to the next one.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cousin Jack, thanks for your support, just trying to share the love, cheers Paul

Paul, your videos just get better and better

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate...just trying to please, without product placements or bikinis, cheers Paul

Hi Paul, I really enjoy your videos, the content is always well presented and interesting. I used to follow Free Range Sailing and find your videos to be equally enjoyable. I still follow Troy and Pascale now they are land based but I need the sailing content that you provide. Please keep up the good work. Best wishes from the South West of the UK.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Malcolm, yes I also followed Free range sailing but sort of lost interest when they stopped sailing. Thanks for watching and if you have any ideas on how to keep it interesting please let me know feedback always welcome, cheers Paul

Another excellent video Paul. We or I will hopefully make it to the next one. On buying secondhand dinghies, unless they are complete wrecks, most people with some woodworking skills can do a pretty good job of renovation, even the fiberglassing side of repairs is not all that difficult. Treat the renovation as a winter hobby to help justify the purchase !

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, I will pick your brains in more detail on the next one (on camera of course)....I know a good agent, cheers Paul

I really enjoy this channel. So simple. Brilliant. Love your work. 15 ton Riviera stink boat owner

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, glad you like it even though some might say you've gone to the dark side....cheers Paul

This is fantastic.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate

The cooking footage is always a treat. So many cooking systems and meals. Combine that with some sailing, well, it's always going to be fun. Adelaide is my pond. Thank you 🤠👍 .

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I can't say that the dinghy cruising meals are gourmet, but practical without a fridge. Do you get to see many great whites when on the water? cheers Paul

@greatsouthlandmike7260

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise I haven't seen any. Tell you the truth I'm okay with that. Seen the bronze whalers though while surfing and fishing. I am currently boatless, but I have an a cedar stripped ian oughtref fulmar that has been growing in the shed for few years now. So it kayaks and paddle boards for the time. Your videos are inspirational. Thanks Paul 👍🤠

What pleasant raids Paul! Great shores for dinghycamping. For me, a good option for a weekend/camping dinghy is the Pocketship from CLCboats, USA. It's only 14'10'', cabin up to two and easy DIY stich&glue build. Keep sailing!

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex yes I've seen a few videos on Pocket ships in the States. I have never seen one here. Can you send me a photo so I can put it in a video, cheers Paul

Marvellous! Interesting to hear how expensive it is to build. I had no idea.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Josh, thanks for making it so much fun. Looking forward to the next one and thanks again for the wonderful drone work, it makes all the difference, cheers Paul

Best video yet, loved it. Well done on keeping your eggs n beans seperate.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, yes I've had a few comments about my cooking ability(not good). So I will endeavour not to be lazy from here on in. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Great videos !!! I just bought a 22foot 4 berth for a dam in South Africa. Looking forward to this lifestyle!!!

@SailingKateLouise

4 ай бұрын

great send me a photo, cheers Paul

Nice videos. Beautiful pocket cruisers. ❤. These cute sailboats. I just bought a 20’ Pacific Seacraft- Flicka 20. The most seaworthy and comfy vessel for 20 ft. Can’t wait to get out into the big blue Pacific. I think you’re the twin brother of different mother of Roger Barnes.! Even similar sail rig. Keep up the fun videos. 🙏🙏🙏.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you said a different mother.....ha ha, thanks for watching and send me a photo of you, boat to: sailingkatelouise@gmail.com cheers Paul

This channel is fantastic.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed it....I'm going to lake Macquarie this weekend and we have 15 boats coming...a record, look out for that video, cheers Paul

Ya! Happy Friday - time for a beer and a SKL vid!

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Piers have one for me, cheers Paul

Thank you for identifying the boats. It helps the newbies to decide what they might like to have . Unfortunately they are few and far between in the US.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Craig, most of the boats where built by their owners and the plans are all available worldwide. If you want more precise info email me, cheers Paul

Good one Paul. See you on the next raid. Cheers

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick you are becoming a star.....I know a good agent, cheers Paul

Thanks for the great videos! ❤ I’d love to drop by, some time, but it’s 9,400 miles from here in Atlanta to Sydney. 😮 I guess I’ll stay in touch via KZread! 🎉👍👍

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, yes it is a bit far, but thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Paul you have the PREMIER dinghy cruising channel on earth. 🌎 Your cinematography is superb. Your narration is so fun and interesting, and I've been addicted from day one. My "cabin fever" therapy last winter.❄️ Your sailing grounds in Australia are gorgeous. Shouldn't cost more than $9k or $10k U.S. to ship my 17' Chincoteague Skiff over and back from Alaska to join you. 😂. Cheers Mate!!

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael yep airfares are a bit pricey at the moment!!!! have you sent me a photo of your boat I would love to see it? send it to sailingkatelouise@gmail.com and thanks for those kind words, cheers Paul

Love your vids Paul! Again lots of atmosphere in the southern hemisphere 😀 I have to disagree however on "building a boat yourself means timber" I've build a Pocketship with Aluminum! Costs of material appeared to be about the same as the wooden verion. Building time for a first-timer is roughly the same as you have to learn the material and techniques. A second boat (😇) can be build in about half the time: No sheeting, no curing times, no sanding and easier joints with less material.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Arjen building with aluminium, wow, that is beyond most people. It's true the second boat is always easier and for a lot of the guys the building is the fun part. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Excellent trip. I wish I was there. Makes me like… I can’t wait for my next trip on Sweet Pee.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean, make a video and share, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

@Jmmondeau

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise it’s on my KZread channel under Jean Mondeau.

Hello Paul, thanks for a fantastic video once again. Love the nature shots to compliment your great narration and sailing. One question if you don't mind, at 23.30 there is a side shot of your sliding hatch? removed? I'm curious where you store it when removed at it seems quite large to be stored in the cabin?

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, it's a canvas hatch cover that stretches over 3 removable cross pieces, so I just roll it all up together doesn't take any space. I'll show you in the next one, cheers Paul

Your videos are very relaxing. Have you seen any of the Texas 200 or Everglades challenge videos? Some interesting boats show up in them every year.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim yes I have watched the Texas 200, I wish we had something like that hear...maybe one day, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Great videos as always. The best by far anywhere in world, or Queensland. Myall lakes is (are..?)awesome. I learnt to sail there ,by myself, from waterless, Dubbo , nsw, in a canoe, black poly sail, outriggers, and a plank centreboard. It’s easy to sail downwind but gaining height into the wind is all important. Since then in 1982 I have built many copy project boats. Basically as cheap as possible because I want to build ,use, and , sail them, then next project. Bracing ply, 1200 x 2400 hardwood, ext ply, 4 mm, used in building frames, 4mm, $47 Bunnings. Treated pine palings, ripped into 50 x 16mm 30, 40, 50, chipboard screws, and polyester resin , not epoxy, way cheaper , and , woven strand fibreglass matting, cut into strips for the joins. I basically call them disposable boats. I use them then try something else.. 8 foot hydroplane, jarcat copy, moth copy, tender rowboat, canoe, a two piece , bolt together dingy., canoe trimarram. Thing is, build them quick and use them, then either chop them up , and build again. Don’t worry about stainless steel. Think about the like of your project. 5 years building the most awesome houn pine masterpiece, or 5 years using all my wanna do projects , And only a few weeks building them, at $300 cost of , off the shelf hardware. I wish I had KZread when I first started, but alas you never thought back then to document it. Sailing landsailiers on the salt lakes at lake Leroy , south of Kalgoorlie, was awesome too, making rigs from scrap, and old windsurfer sails. It doesn’t have to be expensive.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Wow Brian very impressive, do you have any photos of your builds I would love to see them and maybe use in a video.Where are you based now? Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

@Rustycarr59

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise I have started going through old photo albums.back in the 80s we had 35mm pics sent off to be developed. We thought we did was just normal and never thought of documenting stuff. It really is a huge undertaking to document ,record, and make videos, as you have brilliantly done. This is a new era. People have developed sailing crafts for eternity.a lot of info has been lost. My philosophy is not "where did you buy that from" ? No I made it myself... It is an absolute pleasure to see a content Creater, as your videos are. I have looked at creating some content for affordable, low cost content. Low cost is what I am all about. Common everyday hardware and timber to get you out on the water having fun, then try something else. I now live in Hervey bay , which is big sailing country, but I have found a small boat sailing area , only at high tide, at point Vernon. But no boat ramp. Lake cootharaba was , and still is, my favourite lake. Myall lakes are too far away now

Paul, great video! Can you explain how you attach your burgee to the shroud?

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I did use a small halyard for flying at the mast top but it kept getting stuck. So now I use small cable ties with the tails cut off and then taped over so nothing snags on them. This allows for a little movement but the burgee stays in place. One note. I do tape it up before towing so it doesn't flog and fall apart. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Nice model. That'll look good in the man cave. It was interesting to hear about the various costs of building and owning the boats. I'm already about £2g into my build and mostly still have a pile of plywood. I see from the peoples' pics that Stefan ( Deal ) lives only a few miles away from me ( Dover ). I wonder if he would like to get in touch if he reads this comment.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dale send me your email and I'll pass it onto Stefan, cheers Paul sailingkatelouise@gmail.com

looks like fun

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

I bought myself a nice little 14 foot dinghy for 600 bucks on a catamaran trailer with a beach dolly, I adapted the catamaran trailer so I can pull the dolly up onto it so I can pull the whole lot to the beach, I put a weekend and 300 bucks worth of equipment and epoxy to refinish the wood and seal a few places. Fortunately the sails and ropes were in good shape other than a couple busted out eyelets and a couple seized pulleys, so less than a grand in I've got a restored 60 year old dinghy which I plan on sailing to fraser in the next couple weeks

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Great post some video and send me a photo, cheers Paul

Always enjoy your videos Paul. Great information and a mini holiday.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, always good to get away....and sail, cheers Paul

Thanks for all the great info! I'm a former larger boat cruiser and glad to be rid of the expense and maintenance. Do you get a lot of condensation in your cabin on your Stornaway?

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, my pleasure. No I'm lucky because of the good airflow (large hatch), I don't get any condensation in the boat only on the underside of the tarp if there is no wind at night. Also timber boats don't seem to be prone to condensation unlike fibreglass or steel, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

I have an 80s American 16. Paid $400 with a good tilt trailer, decently crisp sails, and sound but badly oxidized gelcoat. Just took some cleaning, polishing, and general maintenance.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gale send me a photo to sailinkatelouise@gmail.com, cheers Paul

I'd get a used sailing, dinghy with outboard motor and back up rowing capability. I'd add some lights, and radios. I'd go fishing in it in rivers and in lakes.

@SailingKateLouise

2 ай бұрын

great add some sails, wind us free and less effort than rowing. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul

@elsuperpollo2273

2 ай бұрын

Too bad used are also expensive, I may have to get a used jon boat to row and sail onr

It comes down to what you want it for ? Day sailing? or weekend cruising? I have a Sunmaid20 and I find its too big for day sailing! It take too long top rig & de rig! I take it out for a few days at a time to make it worth while. If you want a day sailor find a boat you can rig in about 10 minutes and not an hour

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Very true, the Sunmaid 20 is very comfy, Phil and Brenda (Syd Raid) have one and you are right it does take a while to rig. Mind you a Heron can also take a while, I suppose it's a tradeoff between quick to rig Vs. comfort. Thanks for watching again, cheers Paul

Beautifully done!

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Navigator ... very cool

@SailingKateLouise

11 ай бұрын

Navigators are fast and a great cruising boat, thanks again for watching, cheers paul

TUDO MUITO LINDO E DE SABEDORIA PLENA. MUITA SAÚDE ( AQUI DO BRAZIL 🇧🇷)

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Fico feliz que tenha gostado e obrigado por assistir, abraços Paulo

Labelling the boat models so helpful

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, there are many more boats to choose from if you are interested in buying or building.....too many to list. Thanks for watching, I hope you found it helpful, cheers Paul

@Andrewc87563

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise Yes but Melbourne weather isn't as kind as the Myall Lakes National Park. Dont forget to take a piece of cardboard next time to slide down the sanddunes. You old blokes shouldn't break too many bones! Also you can motor through the channel to Port Stephens. I used to look after the NPWS ferry and we would take it that way every three years for slipping. Extend your adventure to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or Broughton Island you can camp there.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

@@Andrewc87563 Thanks Andrew yes I have paddled from Tea gardens to Myall lakes in my kayaking days, but I'm not sure my electric outboard would go the distance and return. We've been thinking of Broughton Island for a year...just waitng for warmer weather and courage, cheers Paul

@Andrewc87563

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise Solar panels on the bow deck to recharge or power motor?

@Andrewc87563

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise FYI Just behind Hawks Nest breakers is where the 6m great whites hang out during the day. It's where fisheries goes to pick one to pull out and tag and track.

👍👍👍

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, cheers Paul

Nice people nice memories what more is there I In life.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Thanks James, cheers Paul

There is another option - restoration! That’s my halfway point. 😂 just ask all the herons hanging out in my garage. Or my cruising dinghy. Or my keelboat. Actually I think I might overcommit.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Holly, yes your fleet is growing ,can we get a Farr walkaround? cheers Paul

Not sure I could sleep in a tent that colour!

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Andy you've t got to shut your eyes! cheers Paul

Hello, I have a more than half built Core Sound 20 (B&B design). I saw that one of the pictures you had on other peoples boats was a Core Sound 17 with at least a dodger or the first part of a tent on it. I have still not figured out how to best build a tent for my boat so I would really appreciate tips on this. Do you hacve information about this? If not could you put me in contact with someone who has done a tent for their Core Sound?

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi, John has a Core sound 17 with boom tent he is willing to chat his number is+61 428061558 or message, cheers Paul

@andersholmstrom3571

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise Hi Paul, Thank you for the tip. I assumed that the number you gave me was for Whatsapp so I have just sent him a message there. Or was that for a text message? All the best, Anders

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

@@andersholmstrom3571 hi it's his Australian phone number

@andersholmstrom3571

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise John sent me some pictures. Unfortunately he's design will not work here due to colder climate. Better shelter from wind and rain will be needed. I will have to think about this a bit more. Thank you anyway for trying to help. Anders

I've noticed that most of the raiders are not equipped to cruise after dark? Great channel by the way.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

True Jim...I think we are fair weather sailors but that's no excuse...I have nav lights but I've got somewhere to put them. Thanks for watching cheers Paul

@jimyork215

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise Always best to have the lights even if you don't use them, can't tell you how many times I've been caught out after dark.

@jimyork215

Жыл бұрын

Cruising under the stars on a clear night- has its own reward. cheers

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

@@jimyork215 I know I want to try it, cheers Paul

when someone says they slept like a baby, does that mean they woke up every 2 hours needing a toilet break and a drink lol ?

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

errr.... Ha Ha I don't think so, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

@johnmclachlan1023

Жыл бұрын

Dennis Conner.

Hola sigo siempre tu canal, tengo un velero 16 pies "safur". Puede subir los videos para se pueda leer subtitulos automáticos en español? Saludos desde Uruguay

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hola, no sabía que podrías hacer eso, pero lo intentaré, saludos Paul

”It wasnt great at floating” 😅

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Yep that's always a problem....thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Dinghy are not for cruising, but if you build one you can acomodate yours need and go cruising .That is more important !

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

That's right, if you no longer have the desire to race ...go cruising instead, just as much fun, cheers Paul

I can not understand why you don't catch a fish or two. The ocean , lakes and rivers are full of them and they make a tasty nutritious meal.

@SailingKateLouise

8 ай бұрын

Well the simple truth is I'm not very good at it....and Myall lakes is pretty much fished out as there used to be commercial fishing boats there, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

How I can go there for sailing with you boys -)

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Hi Piotr. I take it you are in Europe somewhere....it's a bit far! But there must be sailing groups where you are, it is more fun in a group, thanks for watching, cheers Paul

Guys! What about poisonous snakes?

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Aah you must be from the other side of the world. Yes we have snakes, spiders and sharks, but treat them with respect and they will leave you alone. Actually Brown snakes are aggressive but you mainly get those inland. cheers Paul

@Mac26sailor

Жыл бұрын

@@SailingKateLouise Very nice video. Inspirational and informative. Myself I'm a fan of small sailboat cruising, so it's close to my heart. However, for other, non-sailing, open minded and free spirited, life hungry individuals this may be quite a joyful report to see. P.S. Indeed I'm not from around. And I forgot about the crocodiles.

Lovely time! Question: why aren’t they any women in these raids ? Aren’t they interested ?

@SailingKateLouise

6 ай бұрын

Hi well, I'm not sure really. Some of the dinghies are too small to sleep 2, but are fine for 1 and (you can't always sleep ashore). Some wives do come on the bigger trailer sailors and some like Finn and Bunny have their own dinghies. But it is probably more like " let the salty seadogs go and have some fun and get out of my hair". Thanks for watching and checkout my other videos, cheers Paul

Get yourself a swag.

@SailingKateLouise

Жыл бұрын

Trevor has got a 1 man swag like tent but you can't sit up and read if it's pouring with rain so he bought this one, cheers Paul