[NewportNewbie]

Finished (for now) the video detailing my recent Catalina trip...pics and vids...

On my site:

Catalina Video! | Cuajota

comments welcome!

 

[ccriders]

Nice video. Wish I knew how to do that. Great you had two friends to go with you.
One question - "how are your jib sheets run?"
And one comment. How old are your navtec turnbuckles? A rigger once told me that they tend to fail catastrophically from internal (ie unseen) corrosion. I don't know if that is true, but I was strongly advised to replace them as they were already 30 years old.
Amazing what you can do with an iPhone.
John

 

[christian.hess]

like this? that could be bent over in my hands?



couldnt see the vid, dont have that player or something

but I know you enjoyed it from the other thread

cheers

 

[NewportNewbie]

Thanks! My jib sheets are run through adjustable jib track on the deck, tun back to a block on the toe rail then up to the winch. I'll check on those turnbuckles.

 

[smackdaddy]

Oh hell yeah!!

Dude - that was freakin' awesome. And you are rockin' the blue shades!

Well-done newp. I'm jealous!

(PS - killer tunes too)

 

[NewportNewbie]

lol...thanks smack. Those are my Revo sailing glasses...They have a special water lens...

 

[NewportNewbie]

I also included a youtube version for those that cannot watch the quicktime version...

 

[flyingwelshman]

Beauty!

Groovy eclectic tunage to-boot!

 

[Donna_F]

Let me know when you want the "Newbie" part of your user name removed.

 

[christian.hess]

nice smooth sailing man! like the full battened main too...good stuff

cheers

 

[svHyLyte]

Interesting video. A 3-part Cunningham would do wonders for your mainsail shape.

 

[cthoops]

What a great video! Well done! Loved the music.

I grew up in Southern California, so this brought back great memories.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Sixpak]

Caught the video at the job so couldn't listen, but the videography work was nicely done. Brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing a great vid.

 

[NewportNewbie]

Interesting video. A 3-part Cunningham would do wonders for your mainsail shape.

Thanks! I'll look into that. New main is on the list of things to replace by next season. Its getting a tad baggy.

 

[svHyLyte]

On your next trip, spend an hour or so sailing up to/toward Huntington Beach before turning off-shore toward Bird Rock/Two Harbors. You'll get a better lay-line directly to Two-Harbors and won't have to screw around tacking along the east side of the island. You'll also get across the shipping lanes more quickly.

FWIW...

 

[NewportNewbie]

Good tip...although half the fun was sailing and tacking up the coast! Next trip is planned for an around the island 3 day trip.

 

[Philzy3985]

Nice job! Motivates me to take the trip from Redondo.

 

[azguy]

Love it, great video, now you're on the hook for more....

 

[jzk]

Great video!

 

[NewportNewbie]

Love it, great video, now you're on the hook for more....

I plan on it! Already planning the next video!