I noticed that you were doing a lot of jibing. Try changing direction by making a tack, turning into the wind and allowing the boat to sail through the turn. It’s a lot easier on the sails and back stay. Remember to watch your head when that boom comes around. Good luck and enjoy your adventure.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! On the first day I was trying to practice as much as I could to get used to the boat and how everything worked. I’m not quite sure what you’re describing (to tack instead of jibe)

@kevinbachly905

Ай бұрын

@@TrailguidePictures Your boat should want to turn into the wind whenever you let the tiller go. If you use this feature, the boat should be easier to turn in the other direction.

@TripleWhopperWithCheese

Ай бұрын

@@kevinbachly905 It s a full keel. Its not going to do much when you let go of the tiller.

WOW! You should be so proud of yourself! That was a HUGE step you took. Well done. Looking forward to next leg of your adventure.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I feel good with what I’m doing and the speed that I’m learning. It’s difficult, but rewarding

Thanks for documenting your experiences so we can all learn and reflect on the initial solo sailing process with you!

Great job. Not a failure, just experience under your belt. This was exciting to watch. It looks like a lot of work!

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I agree, I’m trying to be as patient as I can with myself. It’s a big learning curve, but the experience is very rewarding

Nice first sail Man. There are no mistakes, just lessons. I admire your spirit.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you I have a lot to learn but open to learning

We all have to do it for the first time. Too many people wait for the perfect moment and end up never going. Good for you. See you on the water!

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. I think there are a lot of different types of sailor but those who want to explore and cruise, learning to single hand is beneficial

This is 100% more sailing than 99% of the planet has ever done. Fair to say 78% of people watching this are envious. Everyone makes mistakes but on open water, on a beautiful day, with safety gear and a working motor, that risk is pretty limited. The Tugboat I learnt to on only did a max 12 knots and used bulk-loads of diesel. So 8 knots unpowered and free is a good speed to learn at, certainly the right price. The halyard is driving you nuts, but ropes break, even really expensive thick mooring lines break in storms. Do the best you can and plan for failure. Have extra rope and a plan to get home when bad weather or things break. You can always buy another. Do I have to call you Captain Jason now though?

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, it’s a big learning curve… every day. 🤔 Captain? Um, maybe 🤣

Greetings! I just purchased a 1960 Triton, hull #75, here in St. Petersburg FL. I've enjoyed your videos and they've helped me to craft an action plan. Incidentally, the man who I bought the boat from has owned her since 1970! She's been well taken care of.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Very cool! There is a Pearson Triton group on Facebook. If you’re not already, it’s a good source of information and to connect with other Triton owners

@JerseyShorePirate

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wonderful video, interesting, you did good , thanks for sharing YAH bless !

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you

A pointer when tacking. Let the bow go through the wind before you cast off the jib. You have a full keel boat that will not tack as fast as a fin keel boat like the ones you took your sailing courses on. If you cast off the jib before the bow is through the wind you may not make it around particularly in light air. If you let the sail back wind before casting the jib off you will always get through the wind even in light air. When jibing I suggest sheeting the main in before the jibe. That will minimize the shock loading of the main sheet and also control the boom. You don't have to sheet the main in all the way, but don't jibe with the main all the way out. Also when the wind is up a bit and you are single handing it is safer and easier to turn into the wind and tack rather than doing a jibe. Finally, take your time. Plan what you are going to do then do it. These are just a couple of pointers from someone who has been sailing for 60 years. I single hand my Allied 36 ketch on the Maine coast.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks, good points.

Go at your own pace. Stay near the shore if that makes you feel better. Be safe.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Yes, trying to go at my own pace but also trying not to rush. Seems most of my careless mistakes are from not being prepared and then rushing to do something

Great job! One thing I would do is keep your hatch slid closed. When you're walking around on deck messing with the boom it's possible to misstep and take a nasty spill down below.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Great point! It’s definitely something I’m trying to remember. A few times I’ve been up there and realized it’s open, then close it before continuing. That could be a horrible fall

Great job. That motor sounds is bopping along.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you. lol, yes it sure is

Great job!!

Funny our halyard has never done that…I think it’s because it’s longer and the free end can’t get pull through the masthead due to its own weight.

need to sheet the main in before you gibe the boat. This will reduce the rapid traverse of the boom that just missed your head. Keep practicing and good luck

I noticed a lot of play in the rudder handle. Best ya inspect ot!

Great job, mistakes are part of the learning process.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you

The way to learn is just go out like this on calm days, pull lines and see what happens. You will learn quick. . Based on what I see, Id bring in the mainsheet (center the boom) before you tack or jibe so you dont get wacked with the boom or mainsheet. Its one less thing to deal with. Your headsail sheet lines look too big for the winches. On a smaller boat like this you may be able to get away with it. Practice and see. There does not have to be a bunch of panic and hurry when you tack and jibe. You're just cruising, not racing. Relax.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Great suggestions, thanks. I was thinking about reducing the diameter of the jib lines too

Dude, you did what 90% of the beginners actually don't, which is having the guts to take the solo maiden voyage. This is what separates the real sailors from the rest. The mistakes are actually part of the learning process and should be welcome. Fair winds

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. I think there are a lot of different boat owners. For me, I bought it to use. I know I have a lot to learn and plan to be open minded as I continue.

Well done Jason!

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Lots to learn

El primer dia de muchos, aprendiendo ⛵️ things happens sometimes, lo estás haciendo muy bien 😉 🙏 Con cuidado 💕

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Everyone has to start somewhere. Keep your head down and away from the boom. Look at fitting a gybe preventer, an old halyard will do. Fit a life line down the centre of the boat and clip on. One hand for you and one for the boat.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Ive set the height of my boom higher than my head but a preventer is definitely in the plans

@sarahwilson5820

Ай бұрын

​@@TrailguidePictures more sitting down would help, as soon as you stand on those side seats you become a target. The kicking strap/vang topping lift combo is to get better sail shape rather than a health and safety device. A rigid vang / strut is a worthwhile and modest investment to prevent boom crash. And a tiller pilot/tamer. One less thing to worry about.

This will be an interesting series. I have never sailed but stumble on some popular sailing channels about 5 years ago and have watched 1000’s of hours. I don’t think I could stand the tiller and/or the lines running to the floor in the cockpit. So cluttered!! Good for you tho. It’s not going to hold you back. From Toronto - B

@bobloblaw1720

Ай бұрын

Search highland yacht club fun race. Every other Monday at the bluffs. You don’t need to be a member or own a boat. Sign up, turn up and you can almost always hop on a boat as crew.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes, the lines drive me a bit nuts but I’m getting used to them. I think it will be better organized

Great video. You did very well for a first solo sail. A couple of little tips, when you unfurl your foresail pulling out the jib sheet keep the furling line in your hand. If the wind grabs the foresail and whips it out quickly you can end up with a birds nest of line around your furling drum ..... and often won’t realise it until you try and furl it back in and it won’t budge due to being jammed. I now have all my lines and halyards led back to the cockpit and it makes life so simple not having to go to the mast hardly ever. Another great help to me was buying a tiller Pilot. Brilliant for keeping the boat head to wind under engine while hoisting or lowering my sails. Good luck and look forward to more of your videos. Ps I have a 23 foot bilge keeler and am fairly novice still 👍

@calmwatersailor1947

Ай бұрын

Didn’t realise yours was 28ft. Thought it was smaller when I saw outboard motor in the well.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Definitely good advice. I’ve started to do exactly that. I had the headsail spill out quick once and now control it much better. I wish my lines came back to the cockpit. They will in the future. I don’t really care for leaving the cockpit to go up to the mast, leaving the tiller…

Just look at the colour of that water .... Beautiful. By the time you reach your destination you'll be an experienced sailor in your yacht. Good on you for doing what you're doing 👏👏. Looking forward to joining you on your journey.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Just relax. Don't give up. You did a superb job. I have only ever single-handed on my Catalina 22. I was terrified the first time, but now it is easy. Also, dont be afraid of sailing genoa only when going downwind and main only when going upwind. I do that all that time. You're doing everything right and you're on the right heading.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. It’s getting a teeny bit easier as I continue to learn.

@teeheeteeheeish

Ай бұрын

@@TrailguidePictures you get exponentially better every time. Sailing gives back what you put into it, and I love it for its purity. There’s a reason coast guard certifications take a certain amount of days at sea. You won’t figure it out in one go!

@russko118

Ай бұрын

it's not good for the sail to let it flap for long

@teeheeteeheeish

Ай бұрын

@@russko118 who said anything about that

You're where i hope to be in a year. Awesome to watch.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. You’re probably where I was a year ago. Read and study everything you can, the theory will be worth knowing

Atom Voyager got some new mast and boom on an episode. Any plans like that some day?

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

I have plans for the boat but also need to be realistic and take my time to know if this is the right boat for me. I would like to replace and upgrade a lot of the standing rigging, not necessarily the mast. I’d need to have it assessed, but the boom, chain plates etc

Good effort, but I hope no one takes this as a thing to do. Sailing is a lot of fun, but you can get into trouble faster than you think. I would encourage anyone who wants to sail to take the recommended classes and certifications, then to get some sailing with someone who is more experienced before setting out alone. Sailing alone and inexperienced has three possible outcomes: nothing bad happens and you have a nice day on the water; something bad happens and you injure yourself or the boat; something bad happens and you put others in danger. Luck and hope are not planning factors.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks

You are very brave, based on your meticulousness from many videos back you will be of to a great adventure. All the best prayers go with you.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great to share but I would watch that boom and keep it tightened securely and watch it at all times!....(I don't think we needed to know what was missing though.)

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Keep it tightened?

@ShelaghsScintillatingShee

Ай бұрын

How about a jibe preventer?

Dang, sailing alone is so much work! It's good that the halyard problem came now when you were so close to shore and it was easily (but $$$) fixed. Whatever caused the problem, you found a solution and it is fixed, not bad for your first trip! Each day under sail is one more day of experience.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you, yes, it is sooo much work. 😅 I need a nap

Well done. I would have to get rid of that bucket and extra rope, Il’d be tripping all over it!

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Yep. The bucket is the anchor chain but now it’s stowed away if I’m not anchoring

I'm impressed. 🙂👍

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. It’s not perfect but I’m learning

You need to step out of your safety zone to reap the rewards.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Yes, little by little

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Yes, little by little

Im on a mooring ball at the Northport boat yard. When did you film this?

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

A few weeks ago. I was at Elmwood. You’re in a beautiful spot

This is how i learned to sail.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

It’s a tough way to learn but it also forces you to learn quickly

@Woobieeee

Ай бұрын

@@TrailguidePictures gotta do what you gotta do.

Great vid! How much headspace does the cabin have? Been looking at a boat near me, but I’m right around 6’3”

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. I made a video about why I chose the Triton here 7 Characteristics making a Pearson Triton a GREAT Small Ocean Passage Maker for Solo Sailing kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3l2mq2No7eqYto.html

You going to "Go ouuuut?"

i'd say for a beginner solo not bad at all

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thanks. One things certain, I can only get better 😅

Great job! I am sure the adrenaline was flowing during the first while!! Looking forward to the next adventure! Cheers BB

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

It was! Every morning I’m still nervous before heading out but it slowly calms and adrenaline kicks in… and from time to time a bit of fear

sweet boat, which boat is this?

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you again. It’s a 1963 Pearson Triton, 28 ft with 4’6” draft, full keel and a fractional sloop. She’s a forgiving old girl and so far doesn’t mind my mistakes

Maybe get an auto pilot when sailing alone.

@TrailguidePictures

Ай бұрын

Would definitely be helpful but not sure if I could use it in the archipelago area I’m sailing through