Episode27 Lakes Entrance to Western Port

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Жыл бұрын

On my own again and it's time to undertake the long trip from Lakes Entrance to Western Port.
We cruise extensively along the East Australian Coast on our 13 meter catamaran. Join us as we explore new cruising grounds, cross bars, fix all kinds of problems, ride out rough weather and live aboard for extended periods.
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@levicastagna1384 4 ай бұрын

Thought that might be the case…. absolutely perfect practical vessel. All the best dude.

@timo2905 3 ай бұрын

You are totaly awesome, I have watched every episode now i thick but love every story. Great content. Tim

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them Dudes and thanks so much for watching. I think the quality has got better as I went along.

@TerryKeever Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the journey. Thanks again for bringing us along

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Ай бұрын

No problems dude. Thanks for watching.

@Leosarebetter Жыл бұрын

If you havent had one (or two) of those "sneaky" waves come up and say "hello" you havent had enough time on the water. You did a good job, well handled.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

I guess Phil. Peggy Anne shouldered it out the way, but had to change the undies just after dude.

@richardbeese8257 Жыл бұрын

So true had an 8 fttr come up and break over the bow in my Grady it'll wake you up rite quick

@Rottingboards 3 ай бұрын

Dolphins always make a great video...and bring up the sense of self.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

Yep. Always good to see them. Enjoy the way they watch you.

@SeaShanty2016 4 ай бұрын

You got her back in line pretty quickly for an old dude 😅 A younger bloke might have panicked, turned with the wave, prop cavitation, lost steerage…….

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

Yep. Tightened the sphincter somewhat though.

@MS-Matakana Жыл бұрын

Waves never look as big on video, nothing like a wakeup call just to remind you who's boss on the water. Just found your cannel so will be on the lookout for next, Cheers from across the ditch in NZ

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dudes. Always look bigger in real life. And she is always the boss.

@merlin1346 Жыл бұрын

God speed dude

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@richardmason902 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you Norm.I studied this in infinite detail in anticipation of my trip from Port Lincoln to Sydney.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Safe travels dude.

@peterlee440 Жыл бұрын

Great job as usual Norm .

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter.

@bluemu Жыл бұрын

Wow Norm, heart in mouth moment followed by pants replacement! Glad you got through ok. Lovely to see the family looking after you

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep dude. and catching up with the family was special.

@anzacmick8559 Жыл бұрын

as an ex stoker RAN out 33 years i still long for the sea/ocean and often even dream of it..... you brother are living the dream.... good for you keep it goin

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. Glad you enjoy the vids.

@vk6xcj Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video , looks like your having fun ,great to see.🙂

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

I am dude. A great life.

@deancleavesmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks, great to see this and good story of a solo leg. I sail in gippsland lakes and havent ventured out over the lakes entrance bar yet, and i think your footage confirms why !!

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yeah Dean. It can be nasty, but in good weather it's not to hard.

@nigelkemp9492 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for an enjoyable episode. I know Lakes Entrance well but have never done the trip South. It was good to watch you do it. Stay safe dude. 👍

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude.

@richardgiles2484 10 ай бұрын

Only just started watching your videos and enjoying them. I don't know much about what type and size of your boat you have but it looks well made from what I've seen so far. Anyway stay safe and enjoy. I'm in old South Wales in the UK, and we get 13m tides in Cardiff, but the water is not as clean as what you got 🤣

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 10 ай бұрын

Yep the old girl is pretty well built. Not too flash, but does the job. Nothing like 13m tides on this coast Richard and I like the clear water. Thanks for commenting Dude.

@garywinkworth3380 Жыл бұрын

nice boat. great video id love to do something like that. Stay safe out there mate. thanks for the video it was great

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, It's a great life dude.

@antfal-n-everything7154 Жыл бұрын

Norm, great to see you staying out there, awesome bar crossing mate, bit of salt water on deck, nothing Peggy Anne and yourself have a problem handling, your one top Captain my friend👍

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ant. Was a little side on to that one.

@dongorsegner4607 Жыл бұрын

I live in Washington, USA. I so enjoy seeing sailing adventures for the normal man. We are in the middle of our sloppy wet winter here in the Pacific Northwest. I lonely look at my boat out back under its winter cover, spring fishing is only 3 months away

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Don. Summer won't be far away for you.

@barneyscott8634 Жыл бұрын

Thanks norm reality boating at its best.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@bigj3086 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a hell of a fun life my friend. As my other Australian channel I watch says. "Good on ya mate" ironically enough I typed this watching the end. Then you said the same! Lolol. Good stuff

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Good onya.

@Rottingboards 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you rattled some wine bottles on that one.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

Think it was rum dude.

@jamesgeorge3900 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching this video. Even got myself a brew when you put the jug on😀 I have had a couple of those moments in my 19ft power boat crossing the South Passage bar up here in Qld, not fun at all.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Never tried the South Passage dude.

@maccas44 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Norm great video, any chance of showing us amateur booties on how use the Marian radio when coming into a new Harbour and looking for a morning or tiring up to a wharf

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

I'll try to do a bit of it in future. Just editing one now using fender boards. Thanks for the comments.

@philplowman2251 5 ай бұрын

Great fish and chips at San Remo.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah!

@stinks963 Жыл бұрын

Very relaxing and enjoyable 👌 to watch .

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@marktanska6331 Жыл бұрын

LOVED YOUR DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN>

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep good Kids dude.

@shockcomadeath3525 Жыл бұрын

Love all your vids! I think a lot of your viewers are living vicariously through your adventures (probably why porn accounts for >30% of all internet traffic). A video on how the average punter achieve what you have (your boat conversion, off the shelf liveaboard options that you approve of) would have huge appeal! Enviously yours, CJO

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words dude.

@robertfranc2365 Жыл бұрын

10th generation italian fisherman takes a tinny out down south off portland chasing tuna. That hit you had is basically compares to what he sits in for 8-10hrs at a time. Think your vessel is very capable. Good luck

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Don't think I'd like to have done it in a tinny dude.

@mickskinner3493 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video, hey where you guys at Mooloolaba a few years ago running how to sail courses? I remember seeing a vessel similar to yours up this way, I love your boat. Cheers mick

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Ran a few seminars on cruising around then.

@davidmedley9652 Жыл бұрын

Great video Norm! Will Peggy Anne be on show at the wooden boat show?

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Would love her to be dude, but it is a very full event this year and no space. I'll be there in a voluntary role as dock master. This means I get to tie lots of boats up. Should be a great show.

@allanrobinson2889 Жыл бұрын

Lakes Entrance Bar can be unpredictable at times, as can all bar crossing, they need respect as you have crossed many in your time

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

For sure Allen. I guess it shows just how unpredictable they can sometimes be.Trying to get somewhere with a good weather window. A long single handed trip. Maybe another week to wait for conditions. Lots to weigh up.

@donkee120 Жыл бұрын

wow soo much angle to the wave , what were you thinking??

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yeah Dude. Not concentrating. It was a nasty one too.

@donkee120 Жыл бұрын

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes you probably won't be doing that again too soon 😅

@wilowest3509 Жыл бұрын

What did one wave say to another when they met ? Nothing they just waved 🖐️

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Hmmm.

@djmini2numpty141 Жыл бұрын

goes to show, bananas on a boat are fine lol

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep. As long as you eat em within a week.

@SailProMarina Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE your Vessel ,, can you please tell me the make/model/builder ? The height of the deck rails and the Furler location , yea I love your boat and think I might have to have me one of those. Thanks !

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. She is a beautiful girl. Hulls built by Nustar in Queensland (Not available now). Rest built by me. Height of bulwarks 800mm or 32" (beam) 1m or 40" (bows)

@davidkumeroa2997 Жыл бұрын

You turned Righ too soon. That bar goes out 250m out from the Mouth.. You were lucky you didn't flip.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep was looking for the leads when it snuck up on me dude.

@davidkumeroa2997 Жыл бұрын

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes Yeah Bar Croosing do that. You have to be on your game on every one. The sea is always bigger than any vessel. Still you pulled it off mate. Lessons learned. May next time your wife can be the spotter for the leads while you keep your eyes on the sea. Good on ya for taking up this life style. I'll be right behind you in a few years. Kiaoa.