It’s ALWAYS The Skippers Fault! | Sailing Ruby Rose
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All couples fight. All couples on boats fight. And the cause of most of these fights? Mooring and anchoring. We have seen literally hundreds of meltdowns on other boats over the years and have always chuckled that it wasn't us. Well those days are gone and when we make a crazy mistake today, we lose our cool.
00:00 Coming up this episode 😬
02:16 Sailing beautiful Pittwater
04:06 BTS on Ruby Rose
06:40 When it all goes wrong...
14:00 A confession
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@jenniferlawrence1372 3 жыл бұрын
I love how honest you guys are. It's one of the reasons your channel has grown so fast--you are who you present yourselves to be. The new subscribe button is really great. Bet that was hours of Nick's life and he was giddy when he finally got it. Also, not sure if Terysa has ever been lovelier than 0:43
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always Jennifer
@mytreasurechess 3 жыл бұрын
That should be captured as a screen shot for use as a profile pic when needed. Excellent lighting, hair & makeup.
@steenkigerrider5340 3 жыл бұрын
"one of the reasons your channel has grown so fast" .....is because there aren't any children to annoyingly parade in front of the camera?
@prankishsquire2663 3 жыл бұрын
From 0:40- 0:49 is certainly a magical few moments, exotic was the word that came to mind. When I saw your comment I clicked on it and for sure it was the moment I expected. Terysa is a beautiful woman!
@jenniferlawrence1372 3 жыл бұрын
@@prankishsquire2663 The lighting was magical. That was exactly the word I thought of.
@finlaymunro5942 3 жыл бұрын
All pre departure checks complete, crew briefing carried out, deck cleared, sails ready, anchor free for use, reversing a 55 footer from its finger pontoon - loud bang and sparks from the pontoon as we ripped the shore power pylon from the pontoon and dragged it out into the river. If there had been a large hole in the ground I would have crawled in and never come out. Remember to unplug the shore power cable!
@stephenbradshaw5311 3 жыл бұрын
LOl Nearly did that about a month ago and only saved by the length of the cable and my wife shouting stop.
@annsheridan12 3 жыл бұрын
I did that with a mooring whip that I forgot to release, it and the dock plank ended up in the water dragging behind the cat.
@annsheridan12 3 жыл бұрын
On a new skiff we launched at the ramp I said “ look the trailer floats”,I forgot to untie the transom rom the trailer.
@eduardvanryswyk2034 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t ever say you are sorry to us your fans. You’re human. And that’s one of the reasons why I love watching you both. Your content is amazing and you both are amazing
@Dingocreek 3 жыл бұрын
We aporeciate your unpretentious transparency. My wife and I love you and your content. Keep going.
@daralen4232 3 жыл бұрын
The both of you present honest, down to earth videos, so refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
@brianbullock 3 жыл бұрын
This isn't a sailing story, but none the less a very funny one for everyone who saw it. My wife and I were on our 46 foot Sea Ray motor yacht anchored stern to in front of a beach on a lake in Texas. There were 20 or 30 boats lined up on this beach with lots of people around. I had gotten the stern anchor in and had moved to the bow of the boat to start bringing in the forward anchor. My wife was up on the fly bridge at the helm, and her only job was to move the boat forward as I pulled up the anchor. Our windlass was broken, so I was doing this by hand. My wife was new to boating, but I thought how hard could it be to just put the boat in gear and then back into neutral. I told her to put both engines in forward which she did and I started pulling in the anchor and laying the rode on deck. I then told her to put both engines in neutral. I am not sure what was going through her mind or why she grabbed the throttles instead of the gear levers, but she pushed both throttles all the way forward. The bow of the boat pitched up and threw me into the air and I landed on the deck at least 10 feet from the bow with the anchor rode burning through my hands as we were now leaving the beach at a high rate of speed. I am screaming at the top of my lungs for her to stop, but it took her a second to figure out what she had done and to get the throttles back down. At this point I have let go of the anchor rode and am trying to get to my feet when the anchor rode gets caught coming out of the anchor locker. As the anchor is now to our stern, it slams on the breaks and almost throws me over the bow pulpit. No one was seriously injured and I was able to get the anchor up and get us on our way, but my wife never would touch the helm again after that day. I tried for the 10 years we had the boat after that, and she simply refused to try and learn how to maneuver the boat. I think it may have scared her for life.
@TheFlyingstop 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us that you guys are just as normal as the rest of us loving couples!
@berlindavos324 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honesty. This is probably a more realistic view of boat life.
@svalthea6758 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great honest video!! All couples should see this!!
@bobojr456 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are my role models. No pressure. Not over the top. Not commercializing the experience. No over the top over dramatic bs. Just normal people doing normal things.
@viperphlyer4708 3 жыл бұрын
"...hilariously stupid mistakes...": Shoved off from the dock on a windy day. Grabbed for the tiller and... it wasn't there. It and the rudder were still on the dock. Of course, there was a large audience.
@daveamies5031 3 жыл бұрын
🤣I hope the only damage was a bruised ego and it all worked out 🤞🏻
@stevenr8606 3 жыл бұрын
@ Alan, luck for you it's not on u-tube
@stevelamb3834 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you for not editing it all out. It's a once in a lifetime thing. I bet you never leave the sail up again! Well done for making up in such good order as well.
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
@simoneclarke5104 3 жыл бұрын
Simone’s husband Paul here ! Wow ! First off thank you for sharing all that ! We are often at our best and inspire others the most , when we are most genuine! My wife and I argue like that a lot , lol , so it was nice to see believe it or not ! It was nice to share your comfort in being so vulnerable on camera . Thank you for such a genuine video , and sharing your true selves so openly . It was much a appreciated!
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
A pleasure mate
@peterbartlett5774 3 жыл бұрын
Sure did enjoy it..........you’re sailing the waterways and harbour that I grew up sailing on. And you’re on board a Seawind 1260 cat which friends of ours owned (slightly older version) but it brings back so many great memories of beautiful moorings, great passages and why the Seawind is such a fantastic design (the saloon door swinging away to open up the cockpit is genius). So looking forward to seeing you in the new, larger Seawind and thanks, as ever, for keeping it real..........rose petals; best marital wit I’ve heard for ages! 🤗
@adamhenderson001 3 жыл бұрын
HA! "The marital bed is warm" that is HILARIOUS! Now my kids want to know why I'm laughing! (Here we go!)
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
When a mummy and a daddy love each other very much............
@stevenclark7262 2 жыл бұрын
Actual reality of sailing as a couple. That’s why many of us watch. Keep it up.
@MrRicard75 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you came clean on the mistake, but you guys are so professional I’ve learned so much from you guys. You guys are just human you know!! Ha ha love the channel I look forward to it every week thanks so much!!
@EarlB252 3 жыл бұрын
Got a good laugh out of the Jurassic Park joke. Thanks.
@petesheppard1709 3 жыл бұрын
My respect for you both just soared. To share such raw honesty takes a lot of courage, but not only does it show how you occasionally disagree, but how much you love each other to face issues then let them go.
@Jacksterific 3 жыл бұрын
My ever cheerful response for the past decade to mishaps, fender benders, miscommunications, etc has been “if that’s the worst thing that can happen in my life - then life is pretty sweet.” It buffers me and family from life’s many irritations and insults and helps us laugh at ourselves. Now the learning experience - In 2012 our house burned to the ground and I was in it. Suddenly life came into sharp perspective. You two have struck me as discovering the value of love, laughter, and learning fairly early in life. So keep loving, laughing, and learning and some day all of us will get to watch you two mooring Ruby Rose IIX from your electric scooters 😂
@rabukan5842 3 жыл бұрын
2 things regarding the mooring ball: 1) Practice using your twin sticks to the point of being able to guide your boat through the eye of a needle. I've owned twin sticks for many years (never had bow thrusters) and if you make them part of your arms, you will be much more confident in docking, mooring, etc. especially in windy conditions, or with your mainsail up :) 2) I thought I saw Terysa wearing an Applewatch! If you both have these, depending on the model, you have a walkie talkie feature that works great. My 50' flybridge MY is just too large for open air communication. We use our Applewatch walkie talkie feature, and it works great. Love this intimate episode.
@s.m.5651 3 жыл бұрын
Not a sailing story but my Dear husband of 22 years once backed our new car out of the driveway before I quite had the door closed and ripped it right off on the side of the garage. That banked me about a decade of mistakes without a word from him. 😂
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
😳
@It-b-Blair 3 жыл бұрын
😜😂😂👍
@PN_48 3 жыл бұрын
So true... the amount of arguments that happen in the anchorage (or marina. Or mooring field...)! Show me a crew who’ve never argued and I’ll bet they’ve never left the dock. Loving the Adelaide connection as well - more South Aussies out sailing the world!👍
@AfricanFlightStar 3 жыл бұрын
You two have become such great story tellers and movie makers, and I just want to assure you that we viewers take note, and love & appreciate it all, it’s flipping marvelous!!! 👍🏻👍🏻💥👍🏻💥👍🏻😁
@danmallery9142 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so honest. And yes, if you have been a boater for any length of time, you have done something that makes you question your sanity and decision making capability. Mine is probably one of the most common things that motorboaters can relate to: I forgot to put the drain plug into my trailable motor boat! My dad and I went out to a lake for the day to do some fishing and it was a bit of a drive. After this long drive and in our haste to get out on the lake, we forgot (I forgot, I was the skipper ) to put in the plug. My dad backed me down the ramp and into the water and within moments, I was up to my ankles in water! Thankfully, I flagged him down before he drove off and we were able to get the boat back on the trailer without sinking. That was over 35 years ago and I have never forgotten it again. In fact, out of caution, I usually hold the plug in my hand while preparing the boat for launch so that I will never forget again. Cheers and keep up the great videos!
@hamishwilson7547 3 жыл бұрын
Love it! I once anchored in the tiniest anchorage (south west Isle if Mull) imaginable, in a weather pattern of fast moving lows. Dragged anchor at 5am (gusting F7) and nearly lost the yacht on the rocks. Very scary indeed.Once done never forgotten!
@dfansler 3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I sailed our 41' Morgan Out Island (Night's Beautiful Daughter) over 18,000 miles in the 17 years we owned her. Marriage savers were early in our sailing and were well worth the money! Night's Beautiful Daughter carried 210 gallons of fuel - with no fuel gauge (only a measuring stick). We had returned from a trip and the next morning I started the engine and backed out of the slip to pump out the holding tanks, when the engine died. No matter what I tried, it would not start again. Fortunately the wind was blowing me toward the pump out dock. Once the pump out was done, I started trouble shooting the engine problem. After an hour or so, I happened to bump the fuel tank - it responded with that hollow ring of an empty fuel tank! We had finished the trip with less than 5 minutes of fuel left - I installed a fuel gauge shortly thereafter. May you continue to find fair winds David and MaryMac Fansler
@fgansell 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, did enjoy this episode, cute little spat really, good to share. Thanks
@Janey4010 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you put your tiff in camera, keeping it real for all to see, being in a couple in a confined space can't be easy, It's refreshing please keep up the real's........
@petermcgarrymusicandflying 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick and Teresa. Haven't checked in here in a few weeks but great to see you two again. Enjoyed this.
@earthwizz 3 жыл бұрын
That national park is what Sydney harbour looked like before the first fleet.
@rtlamb 3 жыл бұрын
One of the most difficult skills to learn in life is the spontaneous ability to laugh at yourself when the shit goes sideways!! This is especially hard to do when sailing or otherwise doing something, anything that you are supposed to be very good at. Over the years I've made so many humbling oopses that laughing at my silly self has become the BEST way to cope with my humanity! Cheers you two! Never stop embracing your humanity!!
@edmus2712 3 жыл бұрын
"sure it woo"s & ahhh"s the the screaming Crying "
@klouism1 3 жыл бұрын
Love you both & I think that you make wonderful videos. The clarity of your videos is amazing. Love too that you can laugh at your mistakes. Life is too short to spend it not laughing and having fun. Blessings to you & safe sailing.
@richardcamp8301 3 жыл бұрын
I actually think you should have put more in. What is interesting is that we talk about "partnerships" and a "couple" but boats needs a command structure. There will be times when those two concepts oppose. Fab video as ever
@stuartrobertson6882 3 жыл бұрын
My two brothers and I were getting a lesson in furling the sails properly as kids, from my father. We'd pulled into a quiet bay with a towering cliff to get out of the heavy winds. We were all so engrossed that it wasn't until we realised we were in the shade of the cliff and looked up to the jagged rocks beside us as the wind whirled over the cliff and drove us in toward them. Poor Dad had to jump in and fend us off while my eldest brother started the engine. Needless to say, his feet were a bloody mess when he finally got aboard.
@MrBlurbman 3 жыл бұрын
Lol....you call that a marital argument! That's just so normal, no need to feel embarrassed, it's just life. I married into an Italian family where passion is considered an important vehicle to healthy relationships. This runs totally against the way I was brought up with the English way of suppression of ones emotions. Both have their pluses and minuses. It is comforting to us watchers to see real people with real interactions, so thanks for this instalment, it's all good!
@LJL98 3 жыл бұрын
I was changing the swivel on the anchor. I didn’t attach the anchor to the boat first so when i released the swivel from the anchor. Plop! The anchor just fell over into the water. 😂 so i had to dive down in a marina and attach a rope to pull it back up lol
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. You’re not the first to do that
@thefullmonte1902 3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about it. I had a rawl with myself sailing single handed one year.
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah. I’ve done that as well
@daveamies5031 3 жыл бұрын
Well if your going to get upset with someone it may as well be yourself, it makes apologising easier 🤣
@thefullmonte1902 3 жыл бұрын
@@daveamies5031 Never forgave myself. We still don't see eye to eye! 😉
@darylgreen8171 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys what a great honest episode, you one hundred correct we all have days like that, it what keeps us grounded, human not superman
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks mate
@pcoysterland5494 3 жыл бұрын
We have marriage savers but it really is about concise communication and holding frustrations at bay
@KP_1843 3 жыл бұрын
We learn from our mistakes, no judgement. Thanks for sharing your vulnerabilities. ❤
@xbioman7882 3 жыл бұрын
Have been sailing with my better side for almost 40 years. I would say 20-40% of all mooring/anchoring ends with some elevated discussions. It makes for great talks over sundowners though.
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Elevated discussion! I like that
@buccaneerbeth3452 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Vlog as always ….Such adorable “Clowns” …. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures .
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@Zaegel74 3 жыл бұрын
In 1987, I was fourteen and my family had a 20 foot ski boat from 1974 (our first). As my dad got the car and trailer, my job was to bring the other family members back and load the boat on the trailer. The boat ramp was busy and we worked so fast that I forgot to turn off the engine (it took a mile on land to figure out). Fortunately, what would have destroyed most weekends (and engines) only required an oil change and mechanic inspection. I prayed to the right God on that day.
@marksierra667 3 жыл бұрын
We are man we're allways right !Just playing it can get a little stressful at times. So take a deep breath and Nick did take responsibility for his wrong. You got to give him credit for that.
@stephenchapman8344 3 жыл бұрын
Bet Jason and Nikki don’t get on like that! 😂. Joking of course. You made the right decision to include it. Even paradise has a touch of reality in it. 😂. Brilliant! Keep the videos coming.👍
@ericjohnson1322 3 жыл бұрын
Keeping it real. If people out there seriously think there are not ruff spots in relationships they are fooling themselves.
@leanneshook3811 3 жыл бұрын
The good thing about making silly mistakes is that you usually only do it once, it’s the best way to learn.
@gildalee8194 3 жыл бұрын
OMG Terysa don't apologize. I was smiling the whole time I watched the "lovers spat". It only shows you are human. I thought it was adorable and the way you both handled it was great. Especially Nicks "Shall I put the kettle on"! Smart man!!!!
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Always get the kettle on as soon as possible ! 🤣🤣
@RiverWoods111 3 жыл бұрын
@@sailingrubyrose More Americans should be tea drinkers. I don't understand! They just stare at me when I say, I don't drink coffee. I drink tea. They also look at me weird when I ask them if they would like to go out for a cup of tea tomorrow afternoon? LMAO. I have an English Great Grandfather and a Scottish Great Grandfather is the only explanation for it. I am the only tea drinker in my family though too. Hehe!
@ladykay8 3 жыл бұрын
@@RiverWoods111 American tea drinker here!!! Love it, so much possible variety.
@JenJenANDChrissy 3 жыл бұрын
Don't apologize for posting real content. I love it. Hubby and I argue the same as you all the time. Communication with your partner is continuous through the last days of our lives. What a treasure that you both learned how each other tackles an obstacle...you'll be all the wiser on the next task. Your channel is so awesome.
@FrankHRitz 3 жыл бұрын
Communication: Walkie-Talkie
@swedishkev 3 жыл бұрын
Don't apologize, guys, This honesty and keeping it more real is why we love watching your channel. I may have missed a video or two, recently, Is this the same boat as your getting? And how were you both lucky enough to get to use this beauty for a while. ? 'these latest videos are so calming, Just hanging about on the boat looking at these views makes most people very jealous indeed.
@jmewilson737 3 жыл бұрын
Omgomgomgomgomg. Man do I love you guys even more now. We have had some similar brawls, and then later laugh about how dumb we were. You guys are the realist!
@markskilton7232 3 жыл бұрын
Similar story. I'm a regular med flotilla sailor. About 10 years ago I did a day skipper course with another couple I'd never met before. Lovely people and a great week was had. We'd both arranged for other friends to join us, but in different areas, for another week in Greece. On the way home we met at the airport and swapped stories, theirs were better. One time they'd anchored for lunch, taken the dinghy ashore but only when sitting in the taverna and looking back did they realise their main was still up. Later in the week they lost the whole anchor and chain when misreading the depth by 100s of metres.
@samaipata4756 3 жыл бұрын
Captain / Crew miscommunication has caused many casualties in my former carrier as a pilot. As a chief pilot and flight instructor I always trained my crews to hold briefings prior to important phases of flight like a departure, arrival or emergencies and a debriefing after (debriefing, to discuss issues that worked or not worked and why, what could have done better, discuss this with aim to improve and not with aim to blame). This has now become common practise among air lines and commercial aircraft operators with great success. There is great literature on cockpit management, I highly recommend reading into it and adapt this habit to your sailing. To implement and use proven professional communication skills, I can guarantee you, will bring you success and heavily ease tensions in your relationship. Many years ago, when getting my instructor rating my teacher a former WW2 bomber pilot gave me this advice: when your student doesn’t do what you instructed him to do, you don’t speak his language! 1. What do we want? 2. What do we need? How do we get there? Is another simple checklist to follow. And last but not least, always have a plan B and a plan C ready for when you need it.😉happy sailing⛵️👍
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Good advice
@jamiepearson1042 3 жыл бұрын
Jumping off the boat without the swim ladder in place is always a good one! Can't remember how many times I've done that one!
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Haha. I’ve also been there a few times
@billtoo4694 3 жыл бұрын
Ive tied a rope to mine that dangles just above the water. Problem solved.
@nickcaballero6556 3 жыл бұрын
We sail offshore with the anchor tied down for safety and *always* remember to untie before lowering - except for about a month ago. It's amazing how long it takes to realize why the anchor sounds funny as well as the tangle that can happen ABOVE the wildcat. Nick and Linda on Lynx, Seawind 1160
@stephenward3468 3 жыл бұрын
I spotted the Mrs.Balls chutney a favourite from my days in South Africa and what was once Rhodesia.
@thotsaboutGod 3 жыл бұрын
Personally, I think most appreciate the honesty. Not that you want your episodes to always show everything, but frankly I have wondered how couples handle being in the same space 24/7 and NOT have a go around from time to time. Your honestly is a good thing, not bad. Thanks!
@sunshinecatcher8779 3 жыл бұрын
the reason I like watching you two is that you are real, everyone else I watch never argue :)
@philgray1023 3 жыл бұрын
I think these guys are the grown ups in the room. However I make a point of never arguing with my wife when sailing. She will just say, that's it. Seasick and arguing, I'm not going again.
@rainer30 3 жыл бұрын
Love the drama🤣 more uncut content pls
@andymcknight3868 3 жыл бұрын
I myself am happy that you showed the reality about life.
@ianb4801 3 жыл бұрын
Not an outright error leaving a sail up when mooring. Many people sail onto moorings. Mistake is if you don't intend to and maybe the potential to forget comes with having a cat with a big roof (out of sight - out of mind). Brings me to a boat sailed in Australia by a pair of "handicapped" friends. One suffered from schizophrenia and the other was blind - that actually named their boat "Out of Sight - Out of mins" and had great fun sailing together.
@snakeplisken4278 3 жыл бұрын
Don't beat yourself up over it. Here's a trick we use for mooring. Get a line ready before approach and cleat it off on the port side for example, also cleat off the bitter-end on the same cleat. You now have a big loop on deck. (Make sure it is under the lifelines). Find the midpoint of the loop and then take a few coils of line in each hand. When the skipper stops at the ball, cast the coiled parts forward with both hands and over the ball to lasso it. This way you don't need to break/lose your boat hook at all. Launch the dinghy (You were going to the pub anyway right?) if you need to and tie off your normal ball attachment lines. Remove the lasso line. Works every time. Obviously approach into the wind, unless the current is stronger then approach against the current. Lastly, remember you don't have to catch it the first time. Who cares. Have fun.
@need2growup 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Our story - we’re pulling into a mooring field. First mate got the bow on and we both ran back to attach the stern Hawser as it was a tight mooring field. Anyhow, as our focus was on the stern and not hitting the boats on either side, we did not notice that the bow was not actually secured. So I had accidentally pulled the boat backwards into the channel using the stern line and this moved the ‘not secured’ bow dangerously towards the boat next to us. Anyhow once I realized the issue, it was nothing that full throttle on the engine (and accompanying diesel smoke) couldn’t handle. After a few minutes of smoking up the mooring field, we got everything attached and became a quiet, safely moored sailboat. But believe me - We too felt like a couple of clowns ;)
@BenjaminHanbury 3 жыл бұрын
We were once drifting slowly towards a moored fishing boat while trying to start our engine. We were in no danger so I asked an inexperienced crew member to fend off while I carried on trying to start it. A moment later I heard a splash and the crew member had jumped into the water and was holding the boats apart whilst treading water between them......
@Tobias912 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you kept them around he wanted to take care of that boat
@johnparker7945 2 жыл бұрын
couples laughing at themselves after struggles are the best! If you can do that, you will make it for the long run!! cheers! check the mainsail next mooring!
@hansk.4482 3 жыл бұрын
Everybody makes these mistakes. We came into Brighton one day after a sparkling sail with the Gennaker up. Well before entering the harbour mouth, we doused the gennaker sock but left her hanging, thinking will clean her up once were tide off. Well, at the time, the wind had built up to F5 and there was no way (bow thruster going full tilt) that I (skipper 🤦🏼♂️) was able to come alongside with the wind from abeam. The solution was, go to the end of the harbour, 180 turn, pull the gennaker sock down whilst going into the wind, and bob's your uncle. lesson learned. Keep enjoying the easy life. Cheers
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Ok , this one could be a winner
@williambremner9022 3 жыл бұрын
After shipping our TP52 from NYYC to Singapore and very carefully re-assembling her and commissioning all systems, rigging and running gear etc...on launch day - in the presence of a small gathering of interested friends and family - we dropped her in the water and in the flurry of activity of such a BIG launch (for us) we managed to leave one through-hull completely wide open. Water proceeded to fill the bilges (very rapidly) and one of us (can't remember who) managed to stuff the B&G depth transponder into the fitting and halt the ingress of sea water. The next two hours were spent bailing water in buckets until the bilge was once again dry. Not a very auspicious start to our TP52 racing campaign.
@GauthierRi 3 жыл бұрын
We also have a cat (O51) that we sail as a couple. We developed a technique to catch a buoy that avoids drama. It requires 2 lines to create the bridle. One long, attached at the bow which we bring the bitter end on the outside of the boat to the stern. Our stern is at the buoy height. We go alongside the leeward side of the buoy, stop the engine on that side when the buoy gets close to the stern. From the stern I put the bitter end through the buoy eye and walk back to the front of the boat with the bitter end as she drifts away and tie back the bitter end to the same forward cleat with a proper length to act as the first half of the bridle. This creates a loop from the boat to the buoy and back to the boat. The boat is now secured. I use then a shorter line and attach it to the other bow, pass the end through the buoy loop and back to the same bow. As the boat is secured I have all the time in the world to do so. This works very well even in very windy conditions when controlling the bows from the helm is often challenging. You can even back into the buoy if the wind is howling. You just have to manage the boat twist so the line stays on the outside of the boat on the correct side. It also gives me a bridle with two indépendant arms for safety and easy to untie by just slipping the lines out of the buoy eye. On our boat communicating from the side and stern of the boat to the helm is also easier than from the bow. No boat hook required either. 2 Canoës
@blt1 3 жыл бұрын
I look forward to every one of your videos! You two, even in conflict, have this special vibe going on. When I was much younger, my family had a ~18ft motorboat. One day we launched it from the trailer for a day out on the river. After parking the car/trailer in the lot, we untied and started motoring out for the day. The boat was VERY sluggish. Stern heavy. Sloppy steering. We decided to turn back to the dock to assess the problem. As it turned out, one of us had neglected to put in one of the sea plugs...so we had been slowly sinking. Another example of miscommunication. It took over an hour for the hull to drain. Once rectified, we had a nice day out on the water. Nowadays the sea plug incident is a running family joke. That day, however, tempers were hot. Very hot. I admire how smoothly you guys handle your 'friction'! (Just for fun, I'd like to see what it would look like when you self describe a spat as a 'full on donnybrook'. That would probably be the most polite fight the world's ever seen! HAHA) Love you guys! I'm raising my glass of beer to you right now and toasting you!
@paulkennedy477 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the music around the 13min mark, complimented the visuals so well. Great episode, you're getting good at this.
@gordonramsey8339 3 жыл бұрын
Last Thursday I set out from Coleraine to sail to Rathlin Island single-handed in my Sadler 26. Lovely day, 20+ knots of wind, flying under double-reefed main and full working jib. Thinking life was perfect, I went below to make tea and laid down on the bunk while the kettle boiled. 30 seconds later - BANG. Ran up to find the forestay had detached from the bow fitting and the roller-reefer was sticking out through the life-lines. Thinking I needed to de-power the sails to recover the jib, I turned into the wind - which promptly blew the mast over the port side into the sea, disintegrating the baby stay in the process. Tried to put out a Mayday call, but couldn't because the radio antenna was a metre underwater. Thank God for mobile phones. Got the engine going to hold me in place against the tide, and was towed in by Portrush lifeboat. Quite a few lessons learned the hard way. No injuries and fairly minimal damage so reasons to be grateful. Now back in Coleraine planning to re-rig the mast.
@matt8474 3 жыл бұрын
Dumbest thing we have done….last Feb I went up our mizzen mast without a safety second, halyard failed, fell 30 ft (9.14m), broke my left leg in 6 places and lived to tell about it. The steel plate and 14 screws will remind me to not do that again in the future. Safety first everyone. Luck runs out, keep your loved ones close.
@daveamies5031 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you survived, sad you got hurt, and know too well you'll be paying for that the rest of your life, those sort of injuries have a way of reminding you more and more the older you get.
@thomwalker8501 3 жыл бұрын
Being Human is endearing and relatable when one is responsible for their level of reaction. Once the fight or flight response settles down and reason can prevail it becomes less important who is right and more about what works and what does not. Thank you for sharing all of you, as being authentic allows others to be authentic as well.
@bryangoldthorpe8906 3 жыл бұрын
Ran aground while having a port, I've never mixed navigation and drinking since
@Frindleeguy 3 жыл бұрын
The headset radios are great. I use them RV'ing, on the motorcycle (inside the helmets), on the lake and on the ocean. Would recommend :)
@ericjohnson1322 3 жыл бұрын
Oh you got clever with some of the transitions on that! May Have no wind but the drone footage was peacefully stunning
@kenpole1840 3 жыл бұрын
That was a "row"? LMAO!
@TA-wg9oi 3 жыл бұрын
Mooring with the mainsail still out......no no no....who was the skipper...where was the skipper...... I bet he's been out and bought those rose petals now hey!!!!
@donaldsmith3337 3 жыл бұрын
Ruby red ones at that lol
@harrytheriver254 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure many people have already covered what I am about to say, but here goes. First off I wanted to sincerely thank you for taking the time to blog about your adventures. I'm happy that you're in a position to undertake your wonderful journey. I find watching your videos wonderfully distracting from the life I am dealing with. I know that not just married couples have arguments such as yours. ANY people in close quarters are going to have disagreements that escalate when tensions wear thin. I personally just try to keep that in my mind anytime such a thing starts to occur, and remember that negativity and frustration NEVER solves anything. Just keep a level head and always communicate in the proper way, even if you feel the other is at fault. Thank you for being so honest about the adventure. I find watching pure "fairy tale" blogs quite misleading and quickly grow tired of the unrealistic editing.
@jackienation7694 3 жыл бұрын
The shots! Excellent
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you
@angelakrisinger2246 3 жыл бұрын
Get the headsets! Literally a better investment then the electric winch!
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. You are probably right
@secondstartotheright 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha lol youtube a judgment free zone lol hahahahaha. Good one!!!!
@josephstevens3357 3 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about the mooring buoy. It's not worth the argument/discussion!
@MrJohnBos 3 жыл бұрын
I'm NOT telling any stories out of school but......been there, done that.
@phonecasecity5571 Жыл бұрын
The end of our first bareboat charter mooring back at base. Feeling very pleased with ourselves on our achievements but forgot to put out our fenders 🤦🏼♂️ Thankfully a good manoeuvre and the yachts either side had fenders out. You are our inspiration to continue and explore with our own boat in the next couple of years. Keep the videos coming, great work.
@lesthompson7923 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the early 80’s I used to race in the Force 5 Nationals. I was so anxious at this one race, that I absentmindedly forgot to insert my hull plug. As my boat became heavier, it dawned on me what I hadn’t done,... and so I kept that boat moving on a plane all the way back to the beach,... ‘tail between my legs”... ⛵️
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha. This makes me fallen better about my own cock ups
@daveamies5031 3 жыл бұрын
I did this the second time I sailed my Hobie TI, luckily I only left out the one on the main hull and the outriggers were plugged 'cause I didn't realise till I tried to put it on the trailer, it was much heavier than I remembered when trying to lift it, probably explains why I was sailing so slowly in the 5 knot winds.
@petetjaarda5112 3 жыл бұрын
Simply lovely & honesty from you two. Years ago when my wife & I were dating, I lived on a Lake in a stilt house hanging over the water a few feet. I decided in the morning it would be a fun day for the two us to go for a picnic at the far end of the lake past a railroad trestle. Everything went fine, picnic was fantastic, Judy (now wife) was in the bow paddling & me behind also paddling & steering the canoe straight. Unfortunately, here in the Pacific Northwest the northwest winds can get blustery. When we came up to railroad trestle & having to go underneath, I knew that the wind was going to push us into one of the pilings, I tried my best to align correctly, but we were going to crash if we didnt do something quickly. So, I told my beloved to take her paddle & push it against the piling to keep us from hitting the piling. She did do what I asked her to do, but I failed to mention to not lean forward to do so. Over we went with a tremendous splash! She is not a swimmer by any means & was floundering profusely to stay afloat. I quickly got away from her so I wouldn't get kicked or slapped. I sat on the bottom of lake & watched for a few seconds watching her feet just barely missing the bottom. I came up from behind & gently told her to stand up. We're only in barely 4 feet of water! She yelled at me saying What! I said a little more forcefully, " stand up, put your feet down, quit splashing we're in less than 4 feet of water! We're going to be okay!" She hugged me so hard she nearly cracked my neck, saying didn't you know I don't swim!?! I actually didn't , but did say she "looked beautiful soaking wet from head to toe." We had a good laugh then as we do now when we reminisce going on 27 years later. That was the first time I saw her fully wet, scared to death, & so happy to touch the ground beneath her feet. Since then we have gone on 36 foot power boats just for fun & adventures. We honeymooned on a 36 foot Grand Banks in Portland Oregon loaned to us for a few days. She loves boats but not being in the water.😉
@giterdunpete 3 жыл бұрын
Following a couple building a Vietnam origin catamaran from sections transported to the USA. I chased it up as best i could. Turns out that they are putting together what you guys are sailing. A Seawind...correct? To my astonishment and pride, it is a boat builder from Wollongong who moved to Vietnam. So I now know how brilliantly it is constructed. So talk it up all you want. I spent many years lifesaving at Long Reef beach. Only a few kilometres from Pittwater.
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, are you referring to our lovely friends Matt and Jessica? They’re not building a Seawind (Seawind cats are all built in their own factory) but they are building a boat in the US, and the parts are being shipped from Vietnam.
@rhondalynnherrera8083 3 жыл бұрын
I started following y'all because of Nikki a Jason because I followed them when the where RVers. Believe me I understand we both have t-shirts that say "I am sorry what I said when we were backing the trailer". I love that you show your "true life" on the seas. Thanks for keeping real. We are full time RVers and if my husband wasn't so sea sick Everytime we go offshore fishing your lifestyle would be my choice over the RV.
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks so much. As a quick aside, I get sick on fishing boats. Keel boats are less corky and you may find suit your husband Better
@cybrwareor66 3 жыл бұрын
That was entertaining--thanks so much for the "light" editorial touch! Maritime mistakes. Okay...my whopper occurred years ago after a day on the lake with my young son as I was preparing to trailer our newly acquired motorboat. I'd seen my kid brother propel his boat up onto his trailer many times and figured if he could do it, I could do it better! After backing down the trailer, I lined her up and let 'er rip. When she finally came to a stop, her nose was 3 cm from the rear windshield of my SUV and she was all cattywampus in her cradle. Quite flustered, I did what I could to straighten her up, hopped behind the wheel of my SUV, hit the gas, and summarily carved a 6' long 1/2" deep skeg-shaped groove into the boat ramp...in my haste, I'd forgotten to raise the outdrive (I believe that qualifies as a "two-fer")! Alas, there was no argument to be had as there was no one handy to blame but myself (whew!). Now inspired by you guys, my wife and I are learning to sail, and it seems my next maritime spectacle may come with docking! We've learned so much watching you, and we'll certainly remember this lesson in communication and humility...which applies well beyond sailing.
@smiffy5467 3 жыл бұрын
I would have thought Teresa could have picked a boy up quite easily... I love the banter between you, it's what makes your channel so great. 😂🇬🇧
@grubbysackenhaus4109 3 жыл бұрын
Love that you all show both sides of Sailing - The good, and as is in all aspects of life - couples do fight.
@petermcgarrymusicandflying 3 жыл бұрын
Some nice acoustic guitar music in the background.
@paulnicholls2921 3 жыл бұрын
We have recently bought headsets, best thing we have bought so far. Absolute game changer, no more harsh exchanges. Crew of two on a 45’ mono.
@FrederickKoehlmann 3 жыл бұрын
We use the original "Marriage Savers", and they have been great. Relative to newer tech, they are a bit large, heavy and clunky, but not as expensive as the newer Bluetooth variety!
@JenJenANDChrissy 3 жыл бұрын
Try taking a cabinetry class with your spouse and build a piece of furniture. If you come out of it with #1 a finished product AND #2 your marriage intact...you will be together forever. LOL I learned so much about myself and my hubby in that 6-month class. Thankfully we were already seeing a therapist for other reasons during that time. Oh BOY!! Now, I know how to communicate better with him and know to have a conversation BEFORE tackling a big project to see what each of us has on our minds (anxiety about a certain part, steps involved, expected outcome and timeline).
@sailingrubyrose 3 жыл бұрын
Bahahaha. That is an amazing comment. Actually laughed out loud. I hope therapy worked for you both. Stay safe !!!
@garyag45 3 жыл бұрын
Been married 51 years, spats are normal, it’s the way you handle them that matters. We have never “cussed” at each other or name called as we hear some folks do. Communication is key, and having spouse that enjoys the same things you do is the biggest. Old saying “marry your best friend” holds true.