I got caught in a micro burst storm last summer……broke the mast on my CL 14.
@ZiggyLavengoodКүн бұрын
yikes!!!
@josephdanielsen52472 күн бұрын
I'm confused, why couldn't you furl the jib?
@ZiggyLavengood2 күн бұрын
the furling line comes to the end eventually. when the wind is high the sail furls up tighter taking in less sail.per revolution. the furling line only turns the drum so far leaving the leftover sail hanging out in the wind i replaced that furler drum after that with a continuous loop furler. it will spin the drum endlessly until all the sail is rolled up.
@user-rq2yk3rr6v10 күн бұрын
Way cool 😎
@ZiggyLavengood10 күн бұрын
thanks, Zig
@benjaminnevins521111 күн бұрын
I can't imagine what the salt water does to electronics. That weather was crazy. All of the wind then nothing.
@ZiggyLavengood11 күн бұрын
usb ports and saltwater... not a good mix.if you have a usb cord laying on deck with nothing plugged into it just a drop of salt water will turn it into a mini welder. I've had a cord burn into the plastic deck more than once.
@timwebb815311 күн бұрын
Perfect for libation transfers!
@timwebb815311 күн бұрын
Did you just wipe your lens with a Crown Royal bag? Oh, that's priceless!
@ZiggyLavengood11 күн бұрын
Yes I did... the only thing dry on the whole boat, hehe
@timwebb815310 күн бұрын
@@ZiggyLavengood 😆
@rufelestrada979111 күн бұрын
Love all the great work from the Ziggy Meister.
@ZiggyLavengood11 күн бұрын
thank you, Zig
@haydude227411 күн бұрын
First thumbs up and first comment, lol! Enjoy your channel and I hope to join you and your comrades on a future Texas 200.
@ZiggyLavengood11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the shout! Come sailing, The T200 rocks. See you there, Zig
@bruceswabb714514 күн бұрын
Ziggy and Buddy, I love the Sweet Pea as you have built it. Wondering how you would compare it to the Chebacco? My hunch is the Welsford plans are better.
@ZiggyLavengood7 күн бұрын
buddy has responded but for some reason YT hasn't posted his response. we're working on it...
@bruceswabb714515 күн бұрын
Looks wet!
@JamesSmith-is7co16 күн бұрын
We need more friends like yall!! Great Dream Boat!!
@ZiggyLavengood13 күн бұрын
I agree
@bruceswabb714516 күн бұрын
Where can we get more information on your modifications? The first time I saw her my heart started pounding!
@ZiggyLavengood13 күн бұрын
I'll get Buddy in here to give you details. Basically the extended tail and the Bow Sprit and extra fore sail.
@letsdoit868116 күн бұрын
Love this and honoured to be there at the launch 👍
@ZiggyLavengood16 күн бұрын
I'm glad it timed out perfectly!
@josephdanielsen524716 күн бұрын
I'm watching these series again. I find that I miss stuff each time. LOVE IT. Thank you Ziggy
@ZiggyLavengood16 күн бұрын
I've done the same
@afulhouse16 күн бұрын
The end shot with the clouds in full sail says it all.
@ZiggyLavengood16 күн бұрын
i wish i had taken more footage of that scene.
@sleethmitchell17 күн бұрын
she is a dream.
@jimevans955017 күн бұрын
Great job, Ziggy: and Buddy and the guys, of course. She’s beautiful. Good Sailing!
@ZiggyLavengood17 күн бұрын
thank you, Zig
@artvillanueva962817 күн бұрын
I love how everyone is getting involved and helping out... great bonding and precious memories being created even before the boat floats.
@ZiggyLavengood17 күн бұрын
It was a great time and a lot of sanding!
@buddysimons520017 күн бұрын
I couldn't have done it without their help!
@thadkroon17118 күн бұрын
Wow! Truly impressed. What’s her name?
@ZiggyLavengood17 күн бұрын
Gros Bec. It's a bird
@buddysimons520017 күн бұрын
Hey Thad! Gros Bec in cajun french means "Big Beak" which is wat we call the Yellow Crested Night Heron. In this case it refers to the giant bowsprit and the boat color scheme is the same as the birds.
@isaacpaulsen115818 күн бұрын
You guys truly kicked ass on that build
@buddysimons520017 күн бұрын
All you gotta do is work on it Every Day!
@timwebb815318 күн бұрын
Awesome Ziggy! Really puts into perspective all the work that went into Her. I was blown away when I saw the first glimpse of Her under Her full sail plan. Gives Tally Ho a run for Her money!
@ZiggyLavengood18 күн бұрын
ohhh, we have some adventures planned for her!
@timwebb815317 күн бұрын
@@ZiggyLavengood I can only imagine!
@unclesven451515 күн бұрын
Very nice, built well and well thought out, but it’s no Tally Ho. Tally Ho craftsmanship is unrivaled in materials, planning and workmanship.
@timwebb815315 күн бұрын
@@unclesven4515 Um, it was meant to be a bit tongue in cheek, but you have to admit that from afar, that sail plan is very similar!
@benjaminnevins521118 күн бұрын
Wow! I can't believe how fast you finished it.
@johnwadmaniii18 күн бұрын
It’s called time lapse videography. It actually took longer.
@ZiggyLavengood18 күн бұрын
hehe
@josephdanielsen524721 күн бұрын
Great video. It would be cool if you posted the speed of boat and wind during the video.
@ZiggyLavengood21 күн бұрын
when i was using GoPros that was easy. i have switched to DJI cameras now without the speedometer graphics. i do call it out now and then. it's a dbl edged sword though. to sailors cruising for hours at 8 mph sounds fast. to non sailors (most of my viewers) it sounds slow and boring.
@DLBard-bv2nd22 күн бұрын
You are one crazy dude. 🤪 I know folks with 35 ft. Sailboats that would cry sailing through those conditions. You have 🥎🥎s. Way to go. 🤗⛵🌊🐬🏝️🌅
@ZiggyLavengood22 күн бұрын
hit 25ft waves for hours on end a few times in the old girl. still not as scary as a atorm in the windrider.. you gotta push yourself past your limits, or live life never really knowing where those limits are. thanks for the shout! you made my day. Zig
@cd23124 күн бұрын
What an impressive achievement! As I watched the build process, I’m left so amazed by the incredible craftsmanship and skills displayed by all of the builders in this project.. A beautiful outcome resulting from loving effort! Bravo Zulu gentleman!
@ZiggyLavengood23 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@willrobertson1424 күн бұрын
This is a really good one Ziggy! Excellent work!
@ZiggyLavengood24 күн бұрын
thanks brother!
@jaybyrdsshenanigans25 күн бұрын
Love the shirt Ziggy and I know a crazy kayak fisherman named Steve loves that you are wearing it 🤣🤣🤣 good luck brother and I know you got bigger Cojones than me!!🤣🤣👍⛵️⛵️⛵️
@ZiggyLavengood24 күн бұрын
It was his channel that encouraged me to creat this channel. So i buy my hats atc from him when i can. I edit my videos to be a mix of his and Trent Palmer's video styles. Thanks for the shout, Zig
@jaybyrdsshenanigans24 күн бұрын
@@ZiggyLavengood same here brother no joke 👍👍 I wish he would talk more about when he was in Africa and other places but hey that’s his choice lol but yeah he is a friggin legend! Just like ole Ziggy👊👍😃🎣🐟🐠🛶⛵️ I have several of those shirts and the famous Nakano green fishing hat 🤣👍 my favorite is the mullet one from several years back. Anyway thanks for sharing your adventures Ziggy we preciate ya brother 👊
@MSingleton4825 күн бұрын
Great video, Ziggy. One of your best.
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
Thanks
@bradmottishaw46725 күн бұрын
Wow that is scary about Marcus. I am glad he was found safely, and hope his boat is okay. How snug of a fit are the ama's into their mounts? Do they wobble a little as you sail, or was what I thought I saw just the camera angle / affects?
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
They flex when you get going. I've bent them a little a cpl of times too. Once being pushed up on shore by high winds and once hitting a dock post. That's how they were designed . We were on the radio with the Coast Guard for a while searching for Marcus. The fisherman didn't think of notifying anyone he was found.
@bradmottishaw46725 күн бұрын
@@ZiggyLavengood Fisherman's gotta Fish right? 😒
@benjaminnevins521125 күн бұрын
Wow, I'm not sure I want to do 5 days in my 21 ft by myself, let alone that thing with 2 people.
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
A lot of guys do it in even smaller boats. The event was originally meant for little home built boats that can sail in a few inches of watet. I agree. I don't know how they do it.
@timwebb815325 күн бұрын
LOVE it Ziggy! All that mayhem, and you still got it in there at 9:39.
@rufelestrada979125 күн бұрын
Ziggy, you mentioned someone named "Groebeck" or something similar. Can you confirm? I might have the same sailboat that he does, and I've never taken my out in 8 years, but next year, 2025, it'll happen, and if we have the same boat, I've got some questions for "Groebeck." Thanks!
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
it's a modified Welsford Sweet Pea. We spent a yr building it. I have a series on it. Buddy will be happy to answer any questions you may have. kzfaq.info/sun/PL2uMpOSPer2E5qk7BqPEICF91KkBRimsC
@rufelestrada979125 күн бұрын
Ziggy, thanks as always for taking us along for the ride! Can you explain one thing? It looks like most of the time you're out in open ocean waters. How much time are you in the ICW? Isn't the ICW only a 100' wide? Just curious, how much time you spend in the ICW for the Texas 200.
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
I spend most my time on the ICW or the big bays. We never go out in the Gulf but stay within the barrier islands and are often 8 or 10 miles offshore. You can't see land in the bigger bays. Good question. Thanks, Zig
@bobbyc633225 күн бұрын
Enjoyed sharing the adventure with you!
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@isaacpaulsen115825 күн бұрын
I've been through all your videos some several times, I love it when I see a new one pop up!
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@TomKirkman125 күн бұрын
If I was going to do this, I'd want to be in a Windrider 17. Very capable and well fit boats for these type events. I'm surprised you don't have the spinnaker. Really adds a lot to the boat.
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
Light air is usually not an issue here on the gulf coast. My last boat had 4 spinnakers And used the asymmetrical one a few times. Usually ended bad, hehe. But it was fast.
@1airborne8225 күн бұрын
Ziggy, awesome video
@1airborne8225 күн бұрын
The pop-up maps are wonderful
@ZiggyLavengood25 күн бұрын
Thanks Brother!
@Jrhnhemp28 күн бұрын
If Cleveland Reef is 25 miles round trip from Sargent, that puts it in West Matagorda Bay? Trying to find it on Google Earth.
@ZiggyLavengood28 күн бұрын
east matagorda bay maps.app.goo.gl/GiNk2JJWEdSdBwrFA
@sadas67229 күн бұрын
Thank you for doing such a great job on filming 👍 It’s not easy navigate and videotape
@ZiggyLavengood28 күн бұрын
Thats true. Sometimes you just have to put the camera down and deal with it.
@sadas67226 күн бұрын
@@ZiggyLavengood true I have a same issue))) I switched to 360 degree camera it’s an investment but it worth it 👍
@medianeer29 күн бұрын
Wow! I don't know how I did it, but I was able to hold my breath for 8:35 minutes while watching your video! Glad you're ok! ;-)
@ZiggyLavengood29 күн бұрын
just taking it piece at a time and getting back to normal. Thanks, Zig
@mikeb277729 күн бұрын
Great video as always. Is your standing rigging original?
@ZiggyLavengood29 күн бұрын
Yes, it is!
@bradmottishaw467Ай бұрын
I'm glad you are okay. How did the Windrider come out of it? I hope it is all good.
@ZiggyLavengoodАй бұрын
The boat came out unscathed. With all the big post oak trees over the yard I was worried.
@josephdanielsen5247Ай бұрын
Ziggy - I agree with Will Robertson, schedule a boat dock building party. I will book my flight and come down too. It'll be fun! Lets do it.
@ZiggyLavengoodАй бұрын
we will see!
@timwebb8153Ай бұрын
DAY-UM Ziggy! My heart goes out to you and all your friends and neighbors. Your footage here gives me flashbacks to 2004 when we had Charlie, Frances and Jeanne all pay us a visit in central Florida. Nope, no bastards going sailing in this one!
@ZiggyLavengoodАй бұрын
The streets are lined with tree piles and privacy fences,
@timwebb8153Ай бұрын
@@ZiggyLavengood Yup, that's the imagery that reminded me the most.
@isaacpaulsen1158Ай бұрын
I'm glad to see you didn't get hammered to bad. That was a lot more damage than I thought there was.
@kevbjork1Ай бұрын
Glad you're ok. We had a similar situation in Baytown where I live.
@ZiggyLavengoodАй бұрын
Its great how communities come together looking out for their own
@myrickmonroe8492Ай бұрын
I am very glad to see that you are safe with only some property damage. We also went through the storm and the days without electric power. Backyard generators helped some for refrigeration, lights, fans and WiFi. As I suspected, my internet supplier has their own generators and all we had to do was supply local power to our WiFi box. Having a battery and an inverter for the WiFi really helped before I was able to start the small generator. Advance planning for a day without power for air conditioning was a mistake. One of our neighbors, with many contractors in the family, brought in a job site generator and connected it to their air conditioner circuit. They didn't even open their windows for days. With our open windows we could hear it all night.
@ZiggyLavengoodАй бұрын
After the 1st 12 hours without power i fired up our generator to run our freezer, fridge, tv and 1 lamp. It was quiet enough it couldn't be heard outside our yard. I was surprised how quiet the neighborhood was compared to Harvey when the Drone of generators was constant. When i went to the cabin i chose to not run the gen i brought with me as to not burden my neighbors with the noise as we all had our windows open to sleep in the 90 dgr heat. Watching everyone come together to clear downed trees and debris was inspiring. Glad it all worked out for you too.
@benjaminnevins5211Ай бұрын
Yikes! What a mess.
@ZiggyLavengoodАй бұрын
The neighborhood is buzzing in Houston. Last week it was tree ppl dealing with the downed trees and this week the fence ppl replacing the privacy fences.
@jeremycoradi9136Ай бұрын
I'm glad to see you made it through with minimal damage know how you feel about 20 years ago Charlie took everything we had in Florida keeping everybody there in prayer hope to see you on the water soon
@ZiggyLavengoodАй бұрын
The coast is a mess so it might be a few weeks but i have adventure plans already in the works.