Some sailing content in the latest music video from my current band.
Wednesday is Photo Day 2024
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No lyrics with this project. Our previous band had plenty of lyrics and a few great vocalist, but the subject matter is definitely not appropriate for this board.
Good to hear you like the video. The snow & ice scenes are from Alaska. Lead guitarist lived their for two years and is now in Bellingham, WA.Nice video, Phil! The snow and ice at the end is definitely not Hawaii.
I spent a significant portion of March and April in California for work and only got a few sailing days in. When I returned home two weeks ago the weather was awful and remained so for most of my two week vacation. I spent the vacation hiking and biking in the rain. I canceled my planned sailing trip, but did complete a few minor boat projects. The weather is looking great for Memorial Day weekend so it looks like I will be able to do the planned trip with just a short delay. Kolibri is ready to go.....
Memorial Day weekend...warming up the sunshower before starting the first of many snorkel sessions in Waimea Bay.
I don't think this fellow knew when to say enough is enough. I counted 35 panels and a single wind generator. Last week this boat did make a passage from Mosquito Creek Marina to Maple Bay Marina, a distance of 42Nm across the Strait of Georgia and via Porlier Pass (max current 9+kt) with its electric motor.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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WOW... Len...
SO the solar panels proved power to spin the airplane prop pulling the boat through the water...
Is that the engineering?
SO the solar panels proved power to spin the airplane prop pulling the boat through the water...
Is that the engineering?
Nice sail from Haleiwa to Keehi Marine Center on Monday to haul Kolibri out for some bottom paint and other minor work. After rounding Barbers Point the conditions were far from ideal, but we managed to slog our way through them with a few extra tacks. Total distance was 74 nautical miles done in just shy of 17 hours with some incredible sailing and scenery along the way.
On the way home to Haleiwa after rounding Kaena Point. Some pretty sporty sailing with 18 to 25 knot winds.
Photo day appears to be on life support. I guess I will have to give it another jolt.
Sunrise over Pokai Bay and deck with a fair amount of boatyard grime. Fortunately we got some water over the bow a few hours later and also gave Kolibri a good scrub down after getting home to Haleiwa.
Sunrise over Pokai Bay and deck with a fair amount of boatyard grime. Fortunately we got some water over the bow a few hours later and also gave Kolibri a good scrub down after getting home to Haleiwa.
Wait John there’s more . . . as the story unfolds. If you look closely above the large propeller you will see 2 more propellers, 1 on each side of the pulpit. They are for side thrusting or as we sailors call them bow thrusters. I understand that they actually work. How well I don’t know as I have yet to discuss with the owner.WOW... Len...
SO the solar panels proved power to spin the airplane prop pulling the boat through the water...
Is that the engineering?
I'll throw one in.
A week and a half ago I rode the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour from Ottawa to Kingston and back with some old (not quite ancient) friends from school. We have been friends for almost 50 years and been on the RLCT bike ride several times together. A couple days after the ride we went for a sail (drift) on my boat and had a great sushi dinner.
Off Indian Rocks Beach, Florida April 24th. The Admiral working hard on the helm.
I am back from a trip to Florida and was greeted by several hot days with brisk winds on the south end of Lake Michigan.
Tuesday I was out in 24-27 knot winds with just a reefed jib…plenty of heel beating into the wind.
Today was a fairly mild day with 10-15 knots…full sails and time to move about the boat.
Greg
Tuesday I was out in 24-27 knot winds with just a reefed jib…plenty of heel beating into the wind.
Today was a fairly mild day with 10-15 knots…full sails and time to move about the boat.
Greg
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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Thanks, guys, for the sailing images. I did not have my camera, but maybe I could paint a picture with words.
Whoppie, WOW, Oh Boy!
My engine started on the second go.
There was a bit of worry, as we had just covered over the big 26 by 29 inch hole cut in the bulkhead during the engine removal. Once closed up, the fuel filter and lines had to be removed and attached ( this time) to the outside of the bulkhead. We took care to keep the fuel in the filter and lines as best we could. Hopeful we would not have to prime the fuel lines again. Success was earned.
In addition, All of the electrical ground cable connection blocks were located on the new bulkhead above the water line.
With the engine started, I untied the lines and took the boat out of the slip to set her back in the slip bow first. It felt great to have the boat moving through the water. Guiding her back to her slip, my skills were a little rusty. I delayed the turn from the fairway into the slip too long. The slight breeze on my back caused me to move past the end of the slip. I love boat handling, so I spun the boat around and headed back out into the marina to set up the approach again. The second time was the charm. I glided into the slip and lassoed the first cleat with the spring line. I snuggled up to the dock. Stepped off and secured the boat's lines. Back on board, shut down the engine, and a grin spread from ear to ear.
A few more minor projects, and I'll be able to go cruising. The big win was the change in sound. The hole in the bulkhead standing in the salon with the engine running made the noise level an unacceptable 88 decibels. Once the hole was patched, the engine sound was down to 70 decibels. This was a much improved sound level. I suspect I can get it into the 60s with a little sound-deadening insulation on the engine side of the bulkhead.
Whoppie, WOW, Oh Boy!
My engine started on the second go.
There was a bit of worry, as we had just covered over the big 26 by 29 inch hole cut in the bulkhead during the engine removal. Once closed up, the fuel filter and lines had to be removed and attached ( this time) to the outside of the bulkhead. We took care to keep the fuel in the filter and lines as best we could. Hopeful we would not have to prime the fuel lines again. Success was earned.
In addition, All of the electrical ground cable connection blocks were located on the new bulkhead above the water line.
With the engine started, I untied the lines and took the boat out of the slip to set her back in the slip bow first. It felt great to have the boat moving through the water. Guiding her back to her slip, my skills were a little rusty. I delayed the turn from the fairway into the slip too long. The slight breeze on my back caused me to move past the end of the slip. I love boat handling, so I spun the boat around and headed back out into the marina to set up the approach again. The second time was the charm. I glided into the slip and lassoed the first cleat with the spring line. I snuggled up to the dock. Stepped off and secured the boat's lines. Back on board, shut down the engine, and a grin spread from ear to ear.
A few more minor projects, and I'll be able to go cruising. The big win was the change in sound. The hole in the bulkhead standing in the salon with the engine running made the noise level an unacceptable 88 decibels. Once the hole was patched, the engine sound was down to 70 decibels. This was a much improved sound level. I suspect I can get it into the 60s with a little sound-deadening insulation on the engine side of the bulkhead.
We are stil in the shop, repairing damage from a mark rounding last season. Hull had to be repainted. Launching 2nd week of July
