Sailing Grebe for the First Time! | Plus A Docking Mistake

Today we finally take W. Grebe, our old wooden sailboat, out under sail for the very first time. We raise the main, test the foresail, get a visit from The Reluctant Adventurer, and—of course—make a few mistakes along the way, including a potentially large docking near-miss that taught us a lot about how this boat handles in weird conditions. Of course, because this is a first time for something important with the boat, we are joined by Rick and Anna @WhatsNext-acrc You know things are interesting when Rick is involved. This series documents the honest, real process of learning an unfamiliar boat, fixing what needs fixing, and getting her ready for winter cruising and a larger journey to Scotland and beyond. If you want to support the journey, you can join the channel as a paid member. And if that’s not possible right now, liking, subscribing, or sharing helps more than you know. John's sailing jacket: https://amzn.to/3WZdXBd This is an affiliate link. John will receive a small commission on the sale of this item. 🪶 About the Channel I’m John Fraser. I walked away from a comfortable life to see what’s left when you strip things down to the essentials—wind, water, and work. This channel is the record of that choice: a slow effort to build a life that’s more honest, and a little more wild. 📸 Follow the Journey Instagram — @johnfraserswildlife If you want to support the work I’m doing here, consider joining the channel as a paid member. It helps me keep making these videos. And if that’s not in the budget, a like, share, or subscribe means more than you know. //www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6diCN-nm_nUS-BS-hJHTA/join Chapters: 00:00 – Sailing Grebe for the first time! 01:30 – Sails go up 04:32 – Foresail goes up 07:59 – The Reluctant Adventurer pays us a visit 08:35 – Docking mishap!