Testing sail configurations in strong winds, how I managed my canoe o

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In this episode I continue my sailing adventure in Gustav Vasa country. I start the day on the small island Skinnpälsen. The wind is forecasted to be between 16 and 22 knots but it turns out to increase during the day. I have to change sail configuration several times during the day before I find one that works. At lunch time I have to cross over a larger open stretch and the waves get to high to be comfortable. Please join me on this trip and support me with a comment and like.

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@derrymic 3 ай бұрын

That was great sailing in your sturdy canoe. I liked the way you were observng wind and weather and island positions and you thought through all the options and needs to reduce sail and avert capsizing. I have capsized in high winds quite a lot as a youngster when racing. While cruising and camping it definitely would not be advisable and you might lose camping and other gear over the side. Downwind sailing in a blow always most difficult.

@sailoutofagarage6212 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! The boat is hard to turn flip over but I have had water over the edge several times. The trick is to reef early as the power of the wind increases quadratical to the wind speed.

@philj3727 4 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video and will check on some of your other videos. You look to have a big sailing area there.

@sailoutofagarage6212 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting. Yes there are plenty of places to explore, many lakes and several archipelagos. If you have a look at the sailing playlist there are some hours of sailing with my different boats.

@philj3727 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply, will definitely have a look through your back catalogue 👍

@user-te7zy7ih8k 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful area. I would dream to sail there with my sailing canoe but so far from France. Once, maybe...

@sailoutofagarage6212 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting! You are welcome if you decide to come, we have plenty of space to move around in.

@michaelbeebe1616 11 ай бұрын

Hello, your canoe, make, model, length, beam, draft? Thank you.

@sailoutofagarage6212 11 ай бұрын

Name: Kanotyawl 400 by Thomasson Design, made it myself as you can see here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5xznK5k2q_Rfps.html , length 403 cm, beam 161 cm, draft 16 cm with centerboard up and about 60 cm with it down.

@outbackgearforu 11 ай бұрын

At 161 cm beam it’s not really a canoe ,more a double ended boat

@sailoutofagarage6212 11 ай бұрын

Yes you are right, the width of my boat is 161 cm, the beam from the blue print is 154 cm. I guess a designer can call it a canoe when it is 154 cm but not when it's 161 cm 😉. Thank you for taking the time and commenting, the feedback it's much appreciated.

@outbackgearforu 11 ай бұрын

Still a very nice boat,and looks a delight to handle. Ime working on a sailing canoe myself ,not as nice as yours ,should be done October

@sailoutofagarage6212 11 ай бұрын

@@outbackgearforu Thank you. If you want some inspiration you can check some of my building videos.