Please, please, please keep the videos this style!! Don’t add a ton of editing and music. This is great! I feel like I’m sailing with you

No one is laughing at you Rod, I remember when I purchased my boat it was the same as you were feeling each time I went out until a friend with years of experience said let me take you out in your boat and also I will chose the day so he took me out in a small storm and It taught me just what my boat was capable of handling.

Your first time out and all the senses are on overload, you are spot on when you say "if it feels safe to you", always give yourself plenty of time to get a real feel for the boat and conditions, you will just grow into it, enjoy your adventures and stay safe.

That first time is scary but thrilling, you become hooked and soon you’ll have enough experience to take family and friends. Thank you for sharing your experience, brought back memories for me.

Rod, that is one cool sailboat. It has a lot of room down in the cabin. My dad would have loved your boat. He wanted a sailboat all of his life but was so conservative with money. Sadly, he died at 59, never having gotten it. I learned from that that if there's something you want to do, don't wait. You never know how long you have. Decide what is most important to you and go for it.

So happy to see your little ship out, her design is one of the toughest little seagoing vessels built. Having your sail or sails up in a sloppy chop will calm things down a lot. You are learning to sail the most interesting way, by doing and you have the perfect vessel for it. Your mistakes will teach you a lot more than the things you get right. Have fun.

Hey man I hope this doesn't sound condescending but I'm proud of you for getting out there and getting the sail up!!! Way to work!

You been brave going first time alone.Sailing is a lot of physical job 👍⛵

The only chanel that i can learn from how to sail, you are legit!

I dream of sailing one day. Thanks for sharing honestly.

Hey Rod, you should do a live stream sailing video so people can give you tips and corrections in real-time. You are doing great so far.

Just remember you are out there sailing for your own enjoyment so there is no need to impress others and the best thing to remember is you are alive to do it all again tomorrow.

The main will make you more stable. Start with one reef tied in and then use the jib +- Also lead the jib sheets on the outboard side of the lifelines. Another tip: Ease the mainsheet when you drop the main sail while pointing into the wind. It is much safer.

As an aspiring sailor (someday!) I'm really enjoying seeing your learning process!

We have many years of sailing and still learn every time we go out. As soon as you put the sail up the rolling improves dramatically. Keep it up.

Your doing great! I've been sailing for a hundred years and I wasn't alone my first time or twentieth. Good job keep going and I'll keep watching.

Hey man, well done for your shakedown. May I make some observations as an ex Coastguard Coxswain, always have your engine on when putting up and taking down sails, you will have more control. and from a safety point of view, if you are single sailing always put a PFD on, just in case!!!. Good luck and love the vlogs about Misty

Great vid Rod; most enjoyable. I started sailing back in the 60's when I was a bout seven and I still remember those first trips. They can be quite nerve wracking. The right amount of sail to have up is the amount you are comfortable with. We started just using the jib, then just the mainsail and worked up to using both, so you are doing things the right way in my opinion. Plenty of time for racing when you are confident with your rig and if anyone takes the piss; they are the tossers. Looking forward to your adventure up the coast. All the best mate.

RoKKit videos as close as I get to a holiday. Thanks for the uploads Rod - you're a 💙 legend.

Sail out with both sails up and motor going for greater boat speeds in incoming tides, you will have better control and less bobbing about. Sails will give a more constant heal.

No one should be laughing at you. It takes a lot of courage to do what you are doing: pushing yourself beyond your limits and doing so in a way that is both challenging and safe. Bravo Sir! Phoenix, AZ.

Been watching your channel for a long while bud and these adventures you go on are epic. You've given me the jolt to go outdoors more and camp do some fishing etc. Thanks for sharing bud keep it up

Loved this vlog. I have never sailed but respect you showing your learning curve In sailing warts and all. I imagine it’s like learning to drive when you feel the car is in control and not you. This is my favourite type of vlog where it’s shows the truth and not fiction. Thanks for sharing.

Can't imagine what that must be like all alone sailing for the first time, you seemed to handle it well!

Good job my firiend. I am 51 and haven't been able to do this yet, but I plan to! I'm hopeful I'll learn as well as you.

On your Headsail and Mainsail, you have (should have) wind Tell-tales. They are the bits of wool strand attached to the sail. When the free end of the Tell-tales is lying horizontal to the direction of travel that means that the sail is working to the maximum. If the tell-tales are pointing up, down or pointing forward in line of direction of travel that means that you will have to let out or bring in the sheets of the sails. Set the headsail first than the mainsail.

You need to get a little main up when your under motor it will do two things. 1 make the boat far more stable and if your engine dies you can hoist the main and have control.

Great sound of birds in the beginning, great adventure you do, its a pleasure to watch! Thanks for sharing your boat trip, i love the ocean and your outgoing explorings ! 💙💙

Nobody is born a Sailor, every Sailor out there had to start from the bottom and work in the experience by facing challenges. You doing an Amazing job learning on your own. Well Done. Wish you Fair Winds and Calm Seas for you Endeavors.

Consider a second preventer on the boom to prevent unwanted swings, with 2 you can keep it set in any position, good for single handing. probably won't use it on a good beam reach, but will be real nice on a choppy tail wind especially with following seas.

My Man! You are a true inspiration, Congratulations!

Great Video! Thanks! I like to have a reefed main up when I'm going out through the inlet. It makes things stable and gives me a chance of some propulsion if I lose power or don't have enough power for the current. Even going dead upwind it at least reduces the rocking. It looks like you are learning your boat well and the great thing about sailing is the learning opportunities never stop.

I just watched the second half of the video and I have to say, CONGRATULATIONS! You were sailing! You had the main and the jib up and you were moving! I am so happy for you!!

That’s an awesome video brother, I’m learning so much from watching your videos and journey from kayaking to sailing.

Agree, get all the control lines back into the cockpit, also LAZY JACKS will help immensly in getting the main down, great vid Rod keep learning by doing :)

We're all excited and looking forward to see your upcoming adventures on Misty! You're definitely living the dream!

Rokkit mate, I hope I am not out-of-place but I would like to share a safety tip. When pulling on the sheets, try getting used to pulling with your thumb away from the winch. That way, even if a strong gust or a knot pulls your hand towards the winch, your thumb won't be getting stuck in it!

Really looking forward to the adventures you're gonna have on this bad-boy 👍⛵️

You're doing great. Just one little hint. Don't pull the sails too tight. Whatever reach you are on, let the sails OUT until they flap, then tighten them a little. Both sails need at least some curvature on them even hard up into wind close hauled, otherwise they will not produce any drive.

Love the sailing! Nothing more freeing than putting the sails up on an ocean and watching the land disappear!

Mate, Don't you worry. I've sailing 8 years and I'm still learning. The best talent you have is that you do enjoy sailing. David

Im over 60 and never sailed so i thought it time i learned ! so i was looking here at other peeps experiences ! Watching your video,which i loved,i had the thought,if only it goes like that for me first time out! it must be in your genes .That boats a cracker by the way to begin with! thanks fella for sharing this it helps a lot

Agree. Don’t over edit. Man you got a good spirit about you. Thanks for sharing this.

Not a sailing fan Rod but as I told my wife I love that I can be part of your learning as the adventure continues. Thanks for taking us along. Cheers

Wisdom comes with experience and experience comes from making mistakes. Don’t worry, stay sharp and keep on going. Love your channel.

modestly a good a trait ,enjoying with felt honest sensible ,passion you exude is a joyful to watch. 🙏 blessings and protection ,keep rocking

Super hel0ful video actually seeing how a newcomer does things. A pro just zips through it and magic happens. Here I actually learned a little bit about how it all works. Thank you.

Woot! Looking forward to the new adventures you'll get yourself into with this new boat!

Awesome mate , definitely a challenge but I like how your making baby steps to learn your boat .... maybe alot wouldn't . Looking forward to seeing your progress . Thanks for sharing

Love your vids!! Great to see you out on the water in your boat. It's all about learning and feeling everything out. You're doing an amazing job and probably teaching others as well. Good on you and enjoy!!

Michael Caton from the castle would be suitably impressed at YOUR floating castle; ……… just brilliant narration and braveness.

Perfect day to try things out. You are doing well. She's a lovely boat.

Don't you worry. I'm glad with whatever you come up with. Peace bro and take yer time. ✌️

You are now where I dream of being ! Best of luck to you man ! ❤

Mad respect for you brother! You're doing great learning something new. 👏.

Hey Rod, seasoned sailor here, super cool to watch you learning the ropes. ✌🏼

Great job Rod👍Nice to see you out on your sail boat and getting more Knowledge on sailing. Can’t wait to see your next video.

Bravo. Your efforts have paid off. Congratulations on getting the sail up and managing it with no issues. This sort of challenge is why I enjoy your channel so much. Continue pushing the envelope.

good stuff and well done! Nothing beats turning that motor off. If the wind is right use motor and sails, sails will settle the motion and add a knot or more. I'd be wearing gloves unless you have super tough hands, one rope burn will ruin your trip and grip.. how about a life jacket when you're on your own? I thought it was a requirement anyway - especially through a bar? Set up jack lines to clip in with the harness. All sounds a bit nancy, but basic safety and a good life jacket is very comfy to wear. Include your PLB. 🙂

come out for a quick sail over to florida!! lol

Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to seeing more of these.

Respect to you 💯 I remember starting and it can be daunting but you handle it well. The best tip I got was "when in doom, tiller to boom" thatll keep you upright. Keep up with the videos, any sailing action is good action 👍👏

It’s great watching you learn in real time Rod. Gives hope to us that haven’t sailed but would like a sailboat some day

Own a 1967 35' Alberg and my Kittywake 23' is my favorite boat by far due to its simplicity ! Fair winds

Comfort comes with knowledge and experience, and you only get there by doing. I look forward to more!

Mate epic sail boat cant wait to see ya sending it to the islands on it!!

Ay Rod, been watching the channel for many years, and im really enjoying your new passion for sailing, as sailing, fishing and kayak fishing have all been sports that I have enjoyed. if I could suggest one thing that I felt was super helpful with my short time of sailing was to use your tell tales, just to help trim your heading for optimum speed, and to learn how the wind works around your sails. just watch a few videos and you will understand how they should be looking in no time. You will find that just slight adjustment on how tight to pull in your sheets or loosen them or changing the heading can give you that extra performance. they super easy to monitor and you learn so much in a short space of time. looking forward to your upcoming adventures!

Hi Rokkit I am a retired commercial fisherman and I too am leaning to sail. My neighbor is a sail instructor and professional Capt. He's not just neighbor he's also my friend. Here's a few things that I have learned. 1 never let your lines hit the water there as nothing worse than getting a line caught in the prop. Your winches are two speed if you go one direction your winch is one to one ( that's speed ) when you go the other direct that's your power ( that helps you trim the sails ) We like to take the gib sheet and the furler and throw them down the causeway. This keeps " ass holes" out of your lines ( yes that's a thing! ) Thats what the twiste's ( beginning's of knots ) are called. You can also throw your lines behind your or you can use your winches by looping the line over the winch in uniform loose loops. This way you can either throw the line behind you or down the causeway ( keeping ass holes out of your line ) so you can work quickly and efficiently. Your winches are most powerful with three wraps of line around them. On the starboard side ( right side ) wrap your line around the winch counter clockwise and on the port side ( left ) wrap your line around the winch clockwise. Always wrap your gib sheets twords you. And one more thing very important! If you think it's time to reef your main and your gib then your too late. Get used to being happy sailing at 80% ... ⛵🤘💯🤘😊✌️

This has become easily one of my favourite youtube channels. And by far my favourite "Australian outdoor" channel.

Great video and adventurous spirit. Thanks for documenting the learning process, there are so many novices out there just looking for the exact kind of 'prepare, and get-out-there' motivation. thx

Thank you for your honesty and display of emotions and lack of skills yet determination to learn and do it, It's my present situation only not sure the agility still there. i just turned 71 and of course I will not be sailing alone but I'm wanting to return to sailing after a few years away from it. I will be taking a basic ASA course to refresh skills and test myself.

Youre going brilliant; its great to be able to watch you learn, and progress. A big “well done” from me.

Watching your every move and fully appreciating your learning curve, because I know I’m going to have to do this on my own one day when I need to take Dads boat ( similar to yours) out for the first time when he’s no longer here. Nothing more heart warming and special than slowing the motor, letting out the sails, then the rush as the wind takes over, stopping the engine almost deaf with the silence as you move along and the sense of being free⛵️

That’s living the dream right there man. Can’t wait to see some trips out on the open ocean on this thing!

I like your plan for learning and sailing. It is a lot easier to learn to sail using one sail at a time and if anybody laughs at you, give them the international sign in a seaman like manner. Good luck mate

Yes !

My first was a Ventura 14’ Catamaran which left me pinned to a windward shore. I abandoned ship and walked back to my truck, disappointed but determined Next I bought a Sovereign 17 cabin cruiser and got blown into a dock during a sudden squall. I hitched a ride back to my truck, scared but determined. You have to take it all in and learn. Btw, a sailboat performs best with the balanced pressure of sails hull and keel. The engine is indeed pushing a rolling pin. Thanks for the content!

I am looking to get my very first sailboat by the end of the year. This is the approach i am taking as well ... put it in the water, pull up the sails, toodle around and learn. Well done!

Its nice that you are just doing it, So many people overthink then never end up going on the adventure.

Love the sailing vid. I'll definitely be looking forward to more. Cheers Rod!

Doing good Rod! That's exactly how I learned to sail. Just go out and try stuff! Yeah, I capsized...but my wife and kids had flotation jackets on and we made it! Scary, but once you have capsized, nothing else can scare you.

Sail boats are designed for sailing, the headsail helped sit the boat up more. When you start using the Mainsail more reef it so it's 80% at most until you know when and how to adapt to changing conditions.

You are getting your confidence up which is the key. When your are tacking single handed just ignore the jib, when the wind gets on the other side of the sail it actually helps the turn, so leave it all clipped in until you have done everything else. Looking forward to the first screaming run.

Loved your video and made me smile a few times. We all still learn every time we go out and still sometimes forget to do certain small things. Have fun and enjoy your outings :)

I follow a lot of sailing channels but I have never been on the ocean. Watching you just go out and do it... All i can say is wow! You instantly got me subscribed.

Great ep, enjoyed the change up with the sailing... it's great fun. Looking forward to seeing what you do next with this great little sail boat and seeing your fishing efforts out of it. love the Chanel

Good job mate looking forward to seeing your next one 👍

I’m getting ready to purchase my first boat and this is great to watch!

The best teacher is experience, and you're proof of that. Great video...subscribed...can't wait to see more! a Yankee Navy Veteran who joined the Navy in 1961. Cheers, mate! :)

Loved seeing a new Misty video, I’ve been eagerly waiting for it! Loving seeing your progress - it inspires me to give my own banana yellow dulmison pop top folkboat some energy and love too! Really looking forward to the epic adventures ahead!

Be proud! You did brilliantly 👏

I love watching your videos. So keen to get a boat myself, love watching how to figure out running a sailboat.

I love your confidence and your willingness to commit yourself to challenging, new projects. You're a great example for us all.

That's the way to do it. Have fun and learn at the same time. Don't overtrim your sails...keep a little draft in them in those conditions and it will perform maybe even a little better. No big deal. You are doing it terrifically. All the best.

I am really enjoying watching you making the dream a reality. Keep safe and the dream alive

I have much respect for you! You're right, sometimes you just have to commit. Well done!

You not knowing what you're doing is awesome. Makes me feel like this is attainable. :)

Your ever present ability to remain open to experience and grasp learning opportunities is a lesson to us all. Thanks a million, Rod

I know this is old but so much raw beginner action here I would love to see you grow on these mini sailing videos 🫶🏼 you did great 👍🏼

Dude! When solo sailing you should ALWAYS be clipped into lifelines. Run a line on both sides from cockpit to bow and you tether yourself to that. That way any time you go forward you are still physically connected to the boat.