O'Day 322 drone footage

Andy Imagine

Andy Imagine

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Aug 12, 2016
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O'Day 322 Seattle, WA
When I was looking for a boat and finally settled on the O'Day 322, I searched the internet for photos and videos of the boat. Aside from a few brokerage listing photos and Tally Ho's website (thanks TH!), I didn't find much. Last weekend, I went sailing with friends with a drone and got some great footage. For prospective 322 owners, I present:
Enjoy. Cheers to friends with drones!

- Andy Imagine
 
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jssailem

jssailem

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Oct 22, 2014
21,104
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Nice job. Looks like you were sailing in sound north of Seattle. Lot of skill to lift off from a sailing boat and recover.
Cool.
 
Andy Imagine

Andy Imagine

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Aug 12, 2016
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O'Day 322 Seattle, WA
Ha, the landings were in the outtakes - not near as graceful. But as they say in flying, any landing you walk away from is a good landing - or in this case any landing with recovery. This was filmed with the DJI Phantom 3 Pro.
 
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gettinthere

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Nov 26, 2008
1,966
Endeavour 42 Cruisin
Landed while under sail? Eek. I won't do it, too tricky with fluky winds around the boat and standing rigging everywhere. Hard enough to retrieve stationary with gusty winds. I have done it from my boat under power where I can stop the boat to retrieve.

I take it you haven't crashed yet? Crashing a drone is like running aground with a sailboat. Not a matter of if, but when!
 
Andy Imagine

Andy Imagine

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Aug 12, 2016
10
O'Day 322 Seattle, WA
gettinthere said:
Landed while under sail?
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Yup, it was living on the edge there for sure. I de-powered the sails and headed up for take offs and landings but we still had almost 2 knots. The take offs from the dodger top were less nerve-racking than landing which involved literally grabbing it out of the sky. Fortunately, these drones are partially automated so fairly "easy" to fly. But yeah, like you said, just a matter of when...
 
Kermit

Kermit

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Jul 31, 2010
5,657
AquaCat 12.5 17342 Wateree Lake, SC
Great video and production. Honestly, I don't care what camera, drone or editing software y'all used. I want to meet your friends who know how to do that. Thanks for sharing.
 
jssailem

jssailem

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Oct 22, 2014
21,104
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Kermie, can't you just snatch a drone out of the sky with your tongue?
 
David11038

David11038

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Aug 31, 2004
84
Oday 322 St Clair Shores
We are new owners of a 322 and love the layout so far. Had to spend some bucks on new sails and furling unit, but it'll be worth it.
Love the video!
 
Andy Imagine

Andy Imagine

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Aug 12, 2016
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O'Day 322 Seattle, WA
Congratulations on the 322 David! Glad you like the video and thanks for the note. After one season with the 322, I couldn't be happier. A great boat. Happy sailing.
 
Meriachee

Meriachee

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Aug 1, 2011
3,972
Catalina 270 255 Wabamun. Welcome to the marina
The Tarot is almost 6' tip to tip, and with 6 carbon blades, there is no freakin way that anybody we like would try to grab it in the air. (We need a much bigger boat)

Nice video !
 
AndreNJ11

AndreNJ11

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Feb 22, 2010
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Oday 322 Delaware River
Andy,
Thanks so much for the GREAT video! I have owned my O'Day 322 for 8 years now, and this is a great new view of the boat.
 
Andy Imagine

Andy Imagine

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Aug 12, 2016
10
O'Day 322 Seattle, WA
Thanks! I have since captured some new footage which I might post in another video eventually. Lots of fun. I found drones can also be useful by scouting out anchorages, moorings, or slip availability ahead of arrival too. This spring I'm going to try hoisting a small camera and platform under a kite for some different droneless aerial shots. If I can make it work, I'll post it.
Cheers
 
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