River Deben - 25 Knots of Wind — Backed the Headsail & Learning the Hard Way

A short sail with big lessons learned 🌊 With 25 knots of wind blowing, this day aboard Seakat quickly turned into a hands-on lesson in sail handling, boat control, and staying calm when things don’t go exactly to plan. Yes… we accidentally backed the headsail 😅 — but that’s all part of learning the ropes. Strong winds, real mistakes, and real takeaways are what make sailing such a powerful teacher. We found a gorgeous mooring in Waldringfield — the perfect place to drop the hook, take a breath, and enjoy the calm after a windy sail. We hopped in the tender and headed ashore for dinner at the Maybush Inn, a classic riverside pub and the ideal way to end the day. In this video, we take you along for a high-wind sail, sharing what went right, what went wrong, and what we learned along the way — followed by one of those simple sailing moments that make it all worthwhile. ⚓ Expect: • Sailing in 25-knot winds • Real-world sail handling mistakes (and fixes) • Lessons learned under pressure • Finding a beautiful mooring spot • Tendering ashore for a well-earned pub dinner • Honest sailing experiences — no sugarcoating • Life aboard Seakat If you’re into sailing vlogs, seamanship lessons, learning to sail, or boat life, make sure to like, subscribe, and sail along with us as we keep learning every time we leave the dock. #SuffolkSailing #RiverDeben #EastCoastSailing #UKSailing #BoatLifeUK