Picarooner

Log and Video of CRINKER CP55's

roundtrip voyage from Polperro to the Tamar & Brunel Bridges. Aug 2011

http://www.polperro.co.uk/Crinkers%20Log%20Tamar%20Bridge.htm

Tony

Picarooner CRINKER CP55

Thanks Clive

Hope to see Winnow on the water this season.

all the best

Tony

Picarooner CRINKER CP55

Chasing Dolphins in a Picarooner

Tony

Picarooner CRINKER CP55

Hi Clive

Many thanks for the photos and videos.

They arrived in the post today. Excellent quality and resolution.

A real treat to be able to record our special sailing day.

see below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWCu6ZGK9M4

all the best

Tony
Picarooner CRINKER CP55

Magic video of Crinker sailing with Winnow! (well I would say that wouldn't I?!!!) - but seriously, what can I say, not often you get featured on a video with such excellent choice of music, and put together so well. Tony I suspect has been taking lessons from a certain Mr Spielberg. It was certainly excellent Parooner weather, and it was both really enjoyable sailing, and great to meet Tony on the water.

I second the call for a little annual GALA Regattaring at this event!

It really is good to be able to photograph, and these days now to so easily video as well, each others' boats out sailing, and opportunities do not always seem to present themselves without a bit of planning and good fortune. I am sending Tony all the photos of Crinker that I managed to take, including my attempts at videoing that I will also try and get edited together, so I hope they make the grade! Here are a couple of samples of Crinker and Tony at play on the same day...

Happy Sailing!
Clive

Hi Tony,
Might just see me! Winnow went in again today, and I'm hoping to get down later tomorrow afternoon sometime if time allows, and I'll keep a weather eye out with camera in hand!

Safe voyage from Polperro!
Best wishes,
Clive

Hi Tony, another splendid record of your travels - your posts, pics and videos are always great to see, and the next best thing to being on the boat!!!

Clive

Having recently sold my 23 foot FWB to a dredgerman in Mylor, and getting on a bit in age,numerous grandchildren moving back to Cornwall etc,etc I've purchased Picarooner "Badger" from another oysterman. It's lugged rigged with only a main sail, I'm learning fast to sail her but have been thinking of maybe a mizzen sail as well, I'd welcome any advise and indeed sketches or photo's to help make the decision as to authenticity and indeed if its a good idea. Thanks beforehand to any replies.

Regards Geoff B-S

Video Log of Crinkers voyage from Polperro Cornwall to Noss Mayo up the river Yealm in Devon and return.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_WPfaL48uM

Great stuff once again Tony. Enjoyed the photos, brought back memories of my trip up in the Avon Dinghy. Many thanks for the post. Steve

Hi Steve

Thank you for your comments we had a lot of fun going up to Lerryn and hope to do the Loswithiel thing soon weather permitting. I expect you made it all the way to Loswithiel town centre in your avon. I think Crinker will only get as far as the railway bridge due to the height of the mast.

Jason Arthur kindly invited me to sail his Tosher Molly a lovely vessel last week and we both kept an eye open for you and Aelous on the Fal but you must have been away. It was a great day exploring up towards Malpas. Jason pointed out all the main features and attractions and we also saw a large seal up the river.

Molly sailed very well with only Main and Jib. There was plenty of wind so we did not need to set the topsail and staysail. It was a great day and I will look forward to bringing Crinker down their again for a trip to Truro.

all the best for now

Creek Crawling in Crinker from Polperro to Lerryn Cornwall

http://www.polperro.co.uk/Crinkers%20Log%20to%20Lerryn.htm

Sailing to Falmouth from Polperro Monday 9th June in CRINKER.

Hope to arrive mid afternoon.

If there are any GALA members around would be great to meet you.

Log of Picarooner CRINKERs voyage to see the Square Riggers at Charlestown ~ Cornwall

http://www.polperro.co.uk/crinkers_log_17-09-07.htm

This is great stuff Tony.Really enjoy your posts. Steve

Hi Clive

Looking forward to seeing WINNOW on the water.

Fowey is a great spot for some nice short distance out and return cruising, especially when the wind has some North in it.

Will you leave her in the water or are you launching and recovering each day?

If I am not working and you need a hand launching or getting her down there, happy to help, give me a hoy.

Would be great to see a few Picarooners sailing together. I notice there are a couple of others laid up at Penmarlem.

All the best Tony

CRINKERS Log
Monday 9th April 2007

Set off from Polperro destination Polkerris.

Motored in nil wind on a glassy flat sea until just west of Udder Rock.

Here a light breeze was beginning to form from the NW.

Up went the sails and she started to gurgle along at about 2.5 knots.

Other sailing vessels were coming towards me probably from Fowey and they were running with full spinnakers, a promising sight for more wind ahead.

Took a bearing and headed for a touch inside the Cannis south cardinal marker.

In order to make only one tack, CRINKER headed towards Charlestown
until we had enough west to come about and head straight into Polkerris. Anchored there and had lunch.
Set off again in a breeze that was much stronger although light winds had been forecast.

CRINKER kept on a good course after rounding Gribbin Head and heading back for Polperro on a broad reach. Maximum speed 5.7 knots. By the time we were off Lansallos the gusts were well over 20knots close in. Had to drop the Jib and Reef the main for the first time. With only a reefed main set CRINKER was still making 3.5kts and a bit of a handful in the gusts. I was thankful that I had recently added reefing lines to her mainsail.

Went past Polperro as the tide was out on my mooring and started sailing towards Looe. After reaching Talland Bay the gusts were uncomfortably strong so I hove to, dropped the sails and motored around Looe Island. Headed up the Looe river for a short way before heading out and back towards Polperro inside of Looe island. Made it back to Polperro around 7pm and waited for the tide so I could go to my mooring.
Back on the mooring and ashore by 8.15pm.

Distance covered all day was about 27nm. Mean sailing speed of 3.1knots. Spent just over 11 hours aboard Crinker.

Great day although cool at times. Sea was slight to moderate.

http://www.polperro.co.uk/crinker_to_polkerris.htm

Visit CRINKERS Hompage at http://www.polperro.co.uk/crinkers_homepage.htm

Thanks Jason

Pleased to hear she will steer well without the rudder attached.

The depth of the rudder will not now really bother me as I don't anticipate sailing her onto a beach I will just remove the rudder and use the motor before entering any shallow waters.

My sailing will primarily be on the ocean anyway.

After reading your grounding story and losing your rudder I have now attached a lanyard that allows the rudder to pop off without going adrift.

I did not want to put a split pin/cotter pin in as it may cause unnecessary damage.

Hi Roger

Would be interested to see any pictures you have of your short shaft in place.

Or any pictures of your modified rudder.

After putting my mooring down. I now have to consider my long shaft motor and standard rudder arrangement as my mooring drys out on mud and small flat stones. I have been considering leaving some weight on the Port side so she heels over to port when drying out. However this may be impractical. Would hate to be having to remove the motor after every day.

I would also be interested to know if you have ever tried motoring with your short shaft and no rudder.

or if anyone has tried motoring with a long shaft and no rudder. Is it possible to manouver with a long shaft alone. Turning to Starboard seems ok but how about turning to Port?

Have not had the time to experiment as yet but I am hoping to be able to remove the rudder when coming into my moorings and steer with motor alone. My motor is about level with the keel, the rudder is the standard 4" below and there are usually a good few mooring lines to avoid.

Perhaps someone would like to share their experiences.

Tony, thanks for sharing your experiences with your new boat and for the pictures and the very impressive route graphic! Sailing in the winter months can be very rewarding!

Colin

A Visit to Clovelly

I had to visit Clovelly to see where the Picarooners originated.

Took a few low resolution pictures that may be of interest. You are welcome to upload them to the gallery if the quality is good enough.

There were two Picarooners one in the entrance hall to Clovelly and one on the pebbly beach in the harbour.

http://www.polperro.co.uk/picarooners_in_clovelly.htm

A Merry Christmas and a Happy sailing new year to all.

Hi Graeme,

I launch and recover my picarooner Winnow, by myself, usually on a fairly steep launch ramp, and find it quite easy. The worst bit is sometimes having to give the bowsprit/bows a hefty nudge (steamin' great shove!) to get it to roll down on the centre rollers. Jason's idea of lowering the side rollers a touch I haven't tried, but will see if it helps... I guess the problem is that the picarooner, being a nice sturdy well found boat for it's size, is quite heavy for the rubber rollers, and when left on the trailer, compresses them a little, thus increasing the shove-factor required.

I usually immerse the trailer on this particular slip (Penmarlem Quay, Fowey) to just cover the wheels, such that the aft end just starts to want to float. A moderate shove, and she is off.

As to outboard and rudder, I have never had to remove them to launch, and on a decent slip, neither to recover. The only mod I am considering, is to fit a couple of docking arms on a couple of handy holes on the axle box section, to aid recovery in cross winds/tides. When recovering, I can bring the boat gently onto the prepositioned trailer, and exit boat over bows onto trailer, without getting feet too wet. Wellies will keep above water if you do it right, or just do it the wet feet way.

Then winching on the last bit, after ensuring that all is central, is then straight forward. Literally. Secure with extra line in case winch has a mare while driving back up slip, and boat will be nicely safe ashore again.

Watch your trailer bearings if you tow any road distances, especially if wetted by salt water. Use decent marine grease, and wash in fresh afterwards, or whenever practical.

Launch and recovery on shallow slips is fun. The shallowest I have had is West Mersea on the east coast. I think the technical term for the gradient was "flat". In this case, do not expect to remain dry. Expect instead to turn trailer into submarine, and wheel to sea until boat eventually shows signs of floating, and, well, floats off. The best tip then is to say that when you get in the boat and go sailing, don't forget the trailer you may have left half a fathom below you.

Recovery on shallow slips is the reverse, but you do not of course have to immerse as much, and the winch can help out a lot. Just remember that if beaching the boat at anytime, on shallow slip or sandy beach, the rudder bottom is below keel level, and may pop out of it's mounts. Keep a lanyard attached for safety!

Picarooners are lovely boats - I hope you find one you like.

Hi Greame

The forum should be a breath of fresh air during the winter months when all our boats are tucked away.

I've launched my Picarooner (Dawnie) at 5 different sites now. Most frseh water slips are quite shallow so I always let the 4x4 go in as far as posible. On shallow slips and low tides it is always best to let the trailer side rollers down a couple of inches. If you do'nt the boat just stays beached on the rollers. You should not be frightened to take the trailer of the towbar in these situations (make sure you have boat and trailer on ropes). The easiest launches are usally on high tide. I never have a problem bringing Dawnie back onto her trailer, as far as to say it is easier to drag her out off the water.

I've never considered making the sail area bigger as I believe the Picarooner has a good package for all weathers. In many sails I've only had to reef her in the once.

I believe with a longer bowsprit Picarooners will take a bigger jib.

Regards

Jason Arthur (DawnieCP55)