That is a Magellan 36 Ketch. Nice wood boat. He has "scallops" in the headsail..it is not hoisted up sufficiently. Sheet out, then crank on the jib halyard! Maybe he doesnt have a jib halyard winch. othere than that..no biggy..bigmuso123..it is a center cockpit ketch. A yawl has the rudder post forward of the mizzen mast; in between the two masts. DDoesnt matter where the helm (wheel in this case) is. omg....
@dodgeitramit135 A yawl has the mizzen mast astern of the rudder post, a ketch has it forward. Without seeing the boat out of the water to see where the rudder is, there's no way to tell what it is. I think you must think that a yawl has the mizzen mast astern of the steering position; but it has to be astern of the rudder post itself to be a yawl.
I'm with Squidboy on this one, they may be engaging themselves in a rather steep learning curve. If it doesn't kill them it will make them better, good to see them having a go!
I do have experience with Ketch Rigs...and there wasn't enough footage to 'truly' indicate the situation of the craft re: emergency aboard, new skipper & crew, poor handling, etc., etc.
It's easy to torpedo another craft's handling from afar, but how many of us have never been in that same situation ever, in different craft? I'd chance to guess that most of us, at some time or another...have been caught in those same embarrassing shoes.
To improve sail trim. Would you furl the jib or perhaps lower the main sail? Great place to sail (SF Bay) used to sail charter boats out of Olympic Circle sailing school and also the old naval base treasure island.. Laugh as I recall most places would not allow boats out (winds to strong) where I think people never left the dock in SF unless the wind was at least 15 knots. Great sailing place..
Climae change has produced much stronger summer winds on SF bay the last 5 years or so. It is often blowing 25-30 knots all over the central bay from the SF cityfront to Angel island and sometimes all the way past the mouth of Richardson Bay. So we see fewer boats on the cental bay in the summer these days.
The ketch here was a victim of poor seamanship, I thnk.
Yes very windy. I was being conservative when I said 10 - 15 knts, lol. What I meant was people rarely go out if its 10 knots or so. I recalled chartering down south and when they looked at my sailing log they could not believe charter companies in SF bay allow boats out. SF weather is usually small craft warnings else where. I was told by a sailing instructor 'if you can sail in SF bay you can sail about any where"..
I recal very heavy winds like you mention on a daily basis around 1986 through 1992 and each time I visit the SF bay area. I also recall very tricky and strong currents- especially around angel island not to mention tricky wind patterns around that area.
I have no experience with Ketch Rigs. That was why I was asking about sail management. Lowering the Main versus furling the jib or a combo... Nice place to heavy wind sail- lucky you..
That is a Magellan 36 Ketch. Nice wood boat. He has "scallops" in the headsail..it is not hoisted up sufficiently. Sheet out, then crank on the jib halyard! Maybe he doesnt have a jib halyard winch. othere than that..no biggy..bigmuso123..it is a center cockpit ketch. A yawl has the rudder post forward of the mizzen mast; in between the two masts. DDoesnt matter where the helm (wheel in this case) is. omg....
captmack007 11 months ago
ha, he sucks at sailing and you suck at making videos (cant hear anything you're saying). Together you make a great youtube vid.
Raxarax 1 year ago
hahaha its a yawl you berk, no idea, maybe hes luffing up too much , or couldnt be quite bothered , arm chair nob
bigmuso123 1 year ago
This is a Yawl you idiot not a ketch
dodgeitramit135 2 years ago
@dodgeitramit135 A yawl has the mizzen mast astern of the rudder post, a ketch has it forward. Without seeing the boat out of the water to see where the rudder is, there's no way to tell what it is. I think you must think that a yawl has the mizzen mast astern of the steering position; but it has to be astern of the rudder post itself to be a yawl.
YakChap 1 year ago
I'm with Squidboy on this one, they may be engaging themselves in a rather steep learning curve. If it doesn't kill them it will make them better, good to see them having a go!
Occamed 2 years ago
I do have experience with Ketch Rigs...and there wasn't enough footage to 'truly' indicate the situation of the craft re: emergency aboard, new skipper & crew, poor handling, etc., etc.
It's easy to torpedo another craft's handling from afar, but how many of us have never been in that same situation ever, in different craft? I'd chance to guess that most of us, at some time or another...have been caught in those same embarrassing shoes.
Just another view of the perspective...
--CMcD
SailingSquidBoy 2 years ago 4
A bit more tension on the jib halyard,please!
Showpro1 2 years ago
To improve sail trim. Would you furl the jib or perhaps lower the main sail? Great place to sail (SF Bay) used to sail charter boats out of Olympic Circle sailing school and also the old naval base treasure island.. Laugh as I recall most places would not allow boats out (winds to strong) where I think people never left the dock in SF unless the wind was at least 15 knots. Great sailing place..
DOCCAREY 3 years ago
Climae change has produced much stronger summer winds on SF bay the last 5 years or so. It is often blowing 25-30 knots all over the central bay from the SF cityfront to Angel island and sometimes all the way past the mouth of Richardson Bay. So we see fewer boats on the cental bay in the summer these days.
The ketch here was a victim of poor seamanship, I thnk.
charliebergstedt 3 years ago
Yes very windy. I was being conservative when I said 10 - 15 knts, lol. What I meant was people rarely go out if its 10 knots or so. I recalled chartering down south and when they looked at my sailing log they could not believe charter companies in SF bay allow boats out. SF weather is usually small craft warnings else where. I was told by a sailing instructor 'if you can sail in SF bay you can sail about any where"..
DOCCAREY 3 years ago
I recal very heavy winds like you mention on a daily basis around 1986 through 1992 and each time I visit the SF bay area. I also recall very tricky and strong currents- especially around angel island not to mention tricky wind patterns around that area.
I have no experience with Ketch Rigs. That was why I was asking about sail management. Lowering the Main versus furling the jib or a combo... Nice place to heavy wind sail- lucky you..
DOCCAREY 3 years ago
@charliebergstedt Climate change?? leave it to a SF resident to bring bring the topic to climate change.
antonyosd81 8 months ago