We set off after a bouncy night in Llanddwyn island and see if Welkin can sail in very light airs but this time with the Genoa flying. Plans to sail straight around the stacks are aborted but with good progress we stop for a coffee in the lovely Trearddur Bay!! A nice relaxed one this week, but plenty going on!! Enjoy! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

With some nice weather and on a NEAP tide, we set off for our biggest trip to date. With over 30NM to sail, with the wind dying we might have to divert but to where with a Southerly wind? Watch to find out what happens! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Just a quick projects one today. After a ferw weeks sailing Welkin now, I have foiund a few things I need to sort out and in this video we sort them!! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

With weather putting paid to an extended trip we have a day to go and explore, so I end up exploroing one of the small bays North of Holyhead. We stop and take a very cold swim and I find an issue in the process. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

I know, I know. Its hard to fault the Sailfish 18 but you know me too, there's always something that can be added or improved. We take a look at the latest things i've added to Welkins inventory!! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

With Roger in tow today, we set off and sail into the bay with a very gradually dying wind. But, we meet some big swells coming that lift the boat up and drop it down as we sail. An interesting sail in interesting wobbly conditions. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Today with a friends help, we fit the stack pack but first we turn to some essential repairs. Namely the outboard prop that I caught in a line is being replaced due to the hub failing. I also fit the stack pack we made in the last video. Will it fit!!?? 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Stack packs are either expensive or complicated to make but I decide there's only one option for me!! We take a step back, take our time and go through every detail of the process in this video. Hope it helps! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

This has to be one of the most stunning wake ups I have ever had. Calm, quiet, warm and sunny. We have to spend some time having a look at this place before we leave Llanddwyn island on the Flood tide. the stunning morning turns into a sailing challenge. With no wind, will we make it to South Stack race on time? 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Our first major adventure takes us our home in Holyhead, around the dreaded "stacks" and then on to the stunning Llanddwyn Island. A 30NM+ trip in total. Can we overnight comfortably on amn 18 foot Sailfish 18? Watch to find out!! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

A quick video today showing you My DIY Tillr Tamer but more importantly, MK2 of my Simrad TP10 autopilot. After tweaking things about and redesiging the stand, can we get something working on the sea for our little Sailfish 18 boat!!!? 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Today, we decide to dock up on the Marina jetty so we can load up on fuel and stores, but also for some last projects before we leave for our first 2 day extended trip! New sails and boat curtains are the biggest things we need to get right today so wish me luck!! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

We leave the marina this morning with a brisk wind, but noithing we can't handle until we start getting problems. With the wind building and problems mounting up can we get back into the harbour? Watch to find out!! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Day 2 of our over nighter sees us sail off towards one of the most dangerous parts of Anglesey. "The Stacks" come in 2 parts. North Stack which has an angry but smaller area of disturbed sea and the bigger South stack that can see 4M standiung and breaking waves in the wrong conditions. How does our first time around the Stacks go in our little 18 foot boat!!!? 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Our first overnighter on our Sailfish 18 Boat. Do we cope with the Ferries, are the waves too big, Will she drag anchor? All these questions!!! What I do know is we have the best sunset i've seen in a long long time. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

With our first over nighter planned, we take the boat to the harbour jetty for some well needed project work, prepping her, not ony for her first overnighter, but her first big sea trip around the dreaded Stacks!! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

Our first shakedown sail on the sea inn Welkin, our little Sailfish 18. We learn the area, work out the ferries and then set on a sail, just tipping our bow out of the sheltered bay. Does it all go to plan? 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #holyhead #Dinghy Cruising

Witha big storm incoming we have our first test of the mooring. I have to go back to the boat to batten down the n=hatches and make her ready for the high winds expected. Will she survive!!!? 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

The day has finally come and we make our way to Holyhead to get Welkin onto her mooring.....her home, for the summer at least anyway. I cannot tell you how nervous I am getting this boat onto the mooring, but with a little advice and some biting's of lips, we get out there and onto the sea at last! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising

A little montage of the whole winter's work on Welkin. There was so much to choose from that this little 3 minute video took me all day to edit!!! I hope you enjoy it I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for watching and coming along with the ride. See you in Holyhead!!! 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comments section! 📢 If you enjoyed this video, then please don't forget to share and let people know about the channel 🔔 Click here to "Subscribe" and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVuUVKKtVxulmgL3WzejjQ?sub_confirmation=1 #Sailfish 18 #Dinghysailing #MirrorDinghy #Dinghy Cruising