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The Label name relates to my Grandad’s amature radio call sign.

He used to have a little room where he would tune in and communicate with people as far away as Russia. This was at a time before the internet was widely available so all his communication was processed in Morse. When I would stay over I would awaken in the night hearing bleeps, Morse code and synthetic waves emitting from his room full of oscillators, amplifiers and early computers.

So when I started to gain interest in electronic music and starting a label his signal ID instantly sprung to mind as a name.

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Dee Van

3y↑3

Good explanation of the design and use of the drogue!

Norm Parker

3y↑1

Very informative cheers.
I'm going to do chain plates exactly as you have and thanks again.
Following.

Andy UK - SY Corrival - Rival 32

4y↑3

Wow that is the most helpful and complete video I have seen so far on a JSD set up and example of deployment and recovery. Found your video via the SH FB page so now subscribed and look forward to seeing more videos. I have been trying to decide whether to buy a JSD for future long distance sailing but so,e experience on the GGR and elsewhere made me think again. I am now inclined to think it would be a good idea. I sail a Rival 32 so much smaller boat. Many thanks for sharing. Andy UK

Andy UK - SY Corrival - Rival 32

4y↑1

Chasing Contours Yes, you had a bit of bad luck the main ripping and also your engine. You may have read it but Storm Proofing by Cap’n Fatty Goodlander is a great book. He doesn’t preach what he thinks everyone should do but shares his experiences and methods in a very good way, IMO. He talks about parachute anchors from the boat and how the strains on those can be huge compared to a JSD even. No one way to skin a cat as they say. A

Chasing Contours

4y↑1

@Andy UK - SY Corrival - Rival 32 yeah and I have much to learn about storm sailing. I’d like to try heave to but trailing a small single drogue in the bow just to keep the bow high into the wind and prevent it being knocked off. I believe that would be a good tactic that I’ve never tried. I had intended to do that until my mainsail ripped.

Andy UK - SY Corrival - Rival 32

4y↑1

Chasing Contours Yes I wasn’t referring to Susie specifically but I understand what you are saying. I have read lots by Fatty Goodlander and he knows a thing or two about sailing in heavy storms but then again maybe not so much the Southern Ocean.

Chasing Contours

The issues on the GGR was extreme and the issue has been resolved. If I were going to the southern ocean in those conditions she experienced I’d certainly want something for a worst case scenario other than just relying on staying at the helm and hand steering down every wave.

I my case I could have managed without the JSD but it would have been miserable.

Fiorentino Para-Anchor

4y↑1

You can consider deploying a little sail to increase your speed. This might reduce cockpit flooding with the JSD. Additionally, this might reduce slack in the bridle, keep the boat straight etc. Again, great attachment to avoid chafe.

Chasing Contours

Yeah I think your probably right with a little sail. The first night it wasn’t needed as it was going well under bare poles but the second day it decided to about 35-40kts and perhaps then a little sail would have been worthwhile.

Shane

4y↑2

I agree with Andy UK, a great video, and a very clear description and depiction of the drogue deployment, retrieval, and setup. I'm doing the GGR 2022 and will definitely be using a series drogue of some sort particularly after seeing your well thought out video. I've also subscribed to your channel and look forward to anything else you post. Thank you

Chasing Contours

Shane I can’t see you on the GGR entries list. Are you still planning a last minute entry?

Shane

@Chasing Contoursnot into trimarans. That'd be great. Cheers Shane

Chasing Contours

@Shane yeah I hope things clear up soon for you to prep. You certainly want to feel you’re ready when the time comes. Don’t do a Donald Crowhurst ;)

If I’m not sailing somewhere during the start I’ll head over for it.

Shane

4y↑1

@Chasing Contours G'day Mate, yes the GGR is going to be very exciting. Not so much guts, just passion and preparation. I'm sailing a Vancouver 36 (Harris) which I reckon is ideal for the race. Having some trouble getting people to assist with products or some funds to help me due to the current situation. I've acquired the boat through the generous support of the previous owner; it's in Virginia USA. I'm in Australia and can't get to her to carry out prep. Hopefully, both situations will change. Love your video on the JSD by the way. You're a great presenter. It's great that you'll be following the race. Cheers and hopefully one day we can catch up.

Chasing Contours

Congrats on the GGR entry! You have more guts than me! Very much looking forward to it already. What boat will be taking?

Wayne MacDonald

3y↑2

Hi nice video thanks Also wondering Whats the make and model of your boat Looks great

Chasing Contours

3y↑1

SeaStream 43

Sp3ktral

2y↑1

Well done putting this story together. Alive to tell the story because you deployed to drogue.

David Pocock

Really helpful video thanks. I have nearly finished my JSD and have been looking for a suitable bag for deployment. Yours looks great .. can you give a few more details? You call it a dry bag but It seems to have mesh sides, is that right?

David Pocock

@Chasing Contours brilliant thanks. No common in sailing to be put off by no prices but I know exactly what you mean. Now ordered.

Chasing Contours

4y↑1

It’s basically a huge heavy duty drybag by Lomo. Quite thick material so you can haul it about without damaging it or the JSD inside. I believe it was this one:

https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/dry-sacks-100L-info_359.html#SID=117

Don’t be put off by the price. Lomo manufacture and only sell direct so they don’t pay wholesalers a cut and can sell quality stuff a lot cheaper.

Clay Webb

Enjoyed the video.
I may have missed this as I did get distracted a few times but - why didn’t you heave to instead of deploying a drogue?
They seem to be the in thing I know, but unless deployed off a Colin Archer type double ender or maybe canoe stern boat I just don’t get how exposing a flat transom to seas is a good idea?
Also they are hugely cumbersome and if the sea state had changed to regular breaking waves and you needed an alternative the only only option would be to cut it free as you’d never ever get it in.

Chasing Contours

3y↑2

I ripped my main while trying to Heave to. After that I couldn’t get it to sit at a decent angle with just a headsail.

garry crothers

Loved this has deployment video. I've yet to use mine in anger, but I do worry about it getting tangled up in the wind vane using your method. There is an article on the occ Facebook page suggesting a more controlled launch. I'm not saying this is better but it will give an opportunity to sort any tangles out before the load comes on. Here is the Facebook link https://m.facebook.com/groups/378596952153031/permalink/4141232269222795/

Chasing Contours

3y↑1

@Garry Crothers thanks. I’m doing another at the end of April about the Canary Islands and making it adventurous. Not sure if it’s on the OCC website yet.

Garry Crothers

@Chasing Contours yes I'm referring to Susanne's method. Re-reading her description and strong recommendation shows that her main point is that the Bridle goes first, then the leader and cones, finally the weight. She does not mention how she stowed the JSD, but I assumed she used the well tried and proven method that you suggest of flaking it Ito a bag.
The only difference being that the Bridle is first out rather than last out.
Loved you talk on OCC the other week.

Chasing Contours

Do you mean the launch method by Susanne Huber-Curphey? If so I’m really not a fan of it. It contains too much complexity. Having the drogue flakes into a bag is a proven method and I’ve used it for climbing ropes and shore lines many times without issue. If it goes in the bag one way then it will come out the same. I see no risk fouling self steering gear since the boat will inevitably be going fast down wind at the point of deployment.