Ep 50 1700 NM Solo Sail to France fm Azores
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- I sail from Azores to France -- the long way around -- to avoid the Azores High. Spinnaker launches, solar power, fine cuisine, Iridium GO, beating to windward..... a bit of everything -- but no drama! Boring is good when cruising.
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Amazing. The simplicity and natural way of someone who got nothing to prove, and no expectations to fill, make the best sailing videos. What a great stress relieve of a sail video. Salut
Thanks for the very kind feedback Ricardo. Much appreciated.
I wholeheartedly agree, Patrick makes some of the best pure sailing videos out there. Everyone else wants to show me their diving and water skiing adventures when all I want is to see them sailing as much as possible and talk to me about their boat and how they do things.
@@maurelius57 And don't forget all the hot ladies of the "Sailing XY" channels who are, coincidentally, always in a very "favorable" thumbnail and half the video the cam is pointed straight at their goods.
I always thought there are other sites for that kind of stuff...
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Great to see you back (again), Sir. Echoing others' words - great videos. I find them hugely informative, and without the useless "distractions"! Like the occasional humorous comments and musical references, too.
Good wishes from a retired Flt Lt (RAF), now residing in Perth, Western Australia.
Stay safe.
Arvind Maharaj.
By a wide margin, my favorite sailing channel. Thoroughly enjoyable viewing.
Far too kind Charlie.
Keep it up Sir!
Wow Solo Spinnaker sailing!
I'm just poling out my oversized gib. Hats off to you again Sir!
no drama, no bikinis, no clickbait, no fake personality. best sailing channel
Much appreciated tgt.
Such a great episode Patrick!! Thank you for taking us on the journey with you!
Thanks for the kind feedback Matthew.
Superb, a gentleman with class. One of my very favourite sailing channels, you’ve stoked my wanderlust and kept my modest yacht refit going, 2-3 weeks before splash down.
Good luck with the getting feet wet. I'm sure you will have a great time!
I'm 62yo, somewhat in the range of Patrick's age, probably a bit younger, and I hope to be joining him very soon. I don't have a lot of sailing experience, none offshore, but I always thought of myself as an adventurer. But what do you know, I've lived my whole life with very little adventure and looking back at the opportunities I forwent with regret, I realize that this is the time. I am still, like Patrick, fit for my age. To me, exploring the world on a small sailboat is an ideal retirement.
I am very enamored of the Contessa 32. I know that you are to never to fall in love with a boat, but certainly, if you are going to fall in love with a boat, the Contessa 32 is one of those boats.
@@stevenhs8821
Like Patrick, I have a very understanding wife. She doesn't necessarily want to always share my passion for sailing (fair weather sailor).
I live inland in England 100-200 miles away from the sea. I started offshore sailing in the late 1970s/80s by looking for crewing opportunities at coastal sailing clubs (found via paper publications, before the internet became established). I tried to sail in every season to experience as many different weather and sea conditions. I gained confidence that multiple day/night offshore passages were within my comfort zone. It's a fact that not everyone is cut out for extended periods of heavy weather sailing, try before you buy.
It was also great to learn from experienced skippers. Later, (90s) I went on to take my RYA Day, Coastal tidal Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.
It wasn't until the 2000s that I owned my own boats, starting small and cheap. Due to personal circumstances I've now gone full circle back to a 28.5ft coastal, rather than bluewater boat. It's more than capable of covering my current aspirations, has needed work, but has cost less than a secondhand car.
Good luck with making your own dreams come true.
I'm proply around 2 years to finish my boat i had to save her albin ballad 30
Sir Patrick, your elegant&natural way of sailing is always a pleasure to watch. Fair Winds ;-)
Thank you kindly Stefano. :-)
Love your humor, you remind me of our junior officers on board a American submarine, always quick to teach
Thanks Mitchell. I wasn't smart enough to get on submarines. Those guys are really at the top of the pyramid. Us aviators spent our free time at the bar making up stories. :-)
Great to have met you and Isabel in Ponta Delgarda and glad you made it home safely. Our passage back to Brest was a mixture of strong winds and calms, certainly the most challenging sailing we’ve done but a great experience nonetheless. I felt the depth of feeling in your assertion that a seven nation army couldn’t keep you from your berth. We felt the same however, as we approached land the wind completely died and we discovered that an electrical fault wouldn’t let our engine start which left us drifting at some speed in the unforgiving Brittany tidal current. An exciting end to a tough passage. The story ends well however as we were rescued by a lovely French family (thank you Sarabande) and an accompanying bottle nose dolphin.
Ouch. That would be a nightmare arrival.... I read that this happened to someone arriving to Horta, who had lost his engine. The wind died, and the current carried him into the steep cliffs just before the harbour. He lost his boat. Thankfully you had a much better outcome. Oof.
Skipper, you remind me of one of my old Air Bosses Norm Westerbuhr, on the Enterprise CVN 65 he was A7 driver he always said one aircraft one seat one pilot the only way to fly. So here you are crossing oceans one boat one helm one captain. Fairwinds my friend make it home safely. You make my social distancing much easier to bear.
Check out my comment, similar
.... and in the case of the A-7...... one engine.....
Most F14 drivers would always say in private, "I'd rather have another 200 lbs of fuel." :-) A7 drivers had the good life.
Well, technically two helms! :)
@@patricklaine6958 Ha! We AF Phantom drivers said the same thing.
Thank you Patrick for another real world education. As someone looking to follow in the footsteps it makes me smile to see how capable the Bavaria performs as a single handed option. 2 helms too dangerous (no problem). Hull shape not blue water enough ( no problem). Longitudinal galley without support. (Spaghetti Bolognese). Ah, let’s practice with the kite.( no problem). So very competent. Planning and execution first class. Keep the adventures coming. Stay safe.
Very kind Paul. Good luck on your search.
Good fun to watch, seems that you have enjoyed your journey quite a bit, good on you!
I do always enjoy getting out to sea....... The circumstances for this trip were exceptional, but great fun nonetheless.
Thanks for doing what you do and sharing it! Your sagacity is refreshing. Don't be afraid to share more of your personal journey - I suspect we'd glean wisdom there as well. For myself, my two daughters will be flying the coop soon and I'm inspired to retire and re-invent myself as you've done. Stay (mostly) safe and keep the videos coming! PS. Merci for the Croque Madame recipe - a new favorite thing...
Sailing in retirement sure beats flipping back and forth between CNN and Fox News. :-) Good luck with your sailing adventures.
Quietly enjoyable as always, and instructive. Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to your commentary. Always something to learn! When it comes to reefing, we changed out our reefing lines. We have a designated line for each(Luff and Leach) In watching your latest segment I appreciate your comments regarding the challenges to reduce the mainsail going downwind. Having changed our setup, we had to put it to the test in a 35 kts gale going downwind. We were able to do it, due to less friction in the system. You may have the same setup, but if not, I found peace of mind with the updated approach. Stay safe and thanks!
Thanks David. Others have mentioned to me the reduced friction with two lines......I'm glad it works well for you. To be honest, I don't notice that as a problem on my boat. My 3rd reef is two line, and I don't notice it as either better or worse than the single line system for the first two. I guess I was lucky with the layout of my boat. Fair winds.
I so want to do this someday soon, thanks for the inspiring and informative videos Patrick
Goooooood, that you are back!!! I am very happy that you are not grounded anymore…. Best regards from Hamburg, H
I was sure there would be a glass of Châteauneuf-du-Pape waiting at the dock.
A case was waiting at home. :-)
a cruis ship ? ...... I 'll bet it still will have some kind of sails on it ;-)
enjoyed the trip very much !
stay healthy and safe !
good sailings !
You are my hero, Mr. Laine.
...and you make my heart sing...
The Troggs......immortal.
First time watching your video here and enjoyed it. Your showing real sailing. Ill be watching all your videos
Thanks for the kind feedback. Very nice of you.
If we lose our licenses as a pilots - no problem, usually we have pensions or loss of license.
Nobody can stop us from sailing!
Love your channel and how you relax listening to Erik Satie's gymnopedies! Keep them coming in this relaxed way of yours.
I do like your little segues into your boat tech. The fuel cell is interesting, but so too is your little addition of practical solar and iridium go.
Just a great Video Patrick. I’d say use the decision about whether to reef as a way of honing the dark art of weather foresting. If you have to don you’re oilskins at 3am to reef, just another lesson learned. Lots of lovely new gadgets too, but you still seem to maintain that minimalist approach. You’re films are both informative and relaxing, no wonder you get such good feedback. Awesome.
Thanks Tony. I'm sure I will eventually get burned by not reefing at night......I'll attribute that error to my youthful inexperience. ;-)
Riding along with you on TH-cam during your journeys is an absolute joy. Thank you for sharing and I hope you continue for years to come!
Welcome home Patrick! Watched all of your videos, very inspirational. Thank you.
Very kind of you Jeroen. Much appreciated.
One night you’ll regret not putting a reef in at sunset. Curious as to why you had the main sheeted in when you were setting the spinnaker? Still get annoyed at how fresh and clean shaven you always look 😩
Good point Niall. In other videos where I show the spinnaker launch I explain that I sheeted in the main to allow the camera a better view. I should have repeated that message. When the camera is not on, the main is out.
Patrick Laine I have the memory retention of a goldfish 🤪
Hey Patrick, this is Curtis of Curtis and Christina :) We're really digging your channel, you're very at ease, real, honest and humble. Thanks you for that.
I wanted to mention one of my thoughts that we're rigging our boat with, a way to have the safety tethers not just keep us "attached" to the boat, but more importantly keep us from going over the side entirely. Falling over board while sailing solo even while tethered to the boat would be almost sure death. Especially if one fell over forward of the shrouds. The idea for me is to "not" be able to make it even over the life lines! We're rigging our jack lines down the center of the boat. We will still be able to get to the running back stays along the bulwarks or anything else needing attention outboard of the side decks, along the cap rails but that will be as far as the tether will allow you to go. Just a thought for you as well, I think it's much safer. It's interesting to me,... everyone always thinks tethers are supposed to keep you from falling over board but they rig the jack lines so close to the life lines and with so much length they could easily make it over the life lines. I think they're supposed to keep you "in" the boat entirely. Once outside the life lines attached or not, you are no longer on the boat and considered "over board" IMHO. I say I'm humble, I'm really a bone head, but I try hard ;) Keep up the great vids Patrick, thanks!! Peace Curtis
That is certainly a good policy. The aim of every tether system should ideally be to keep you on the boat, rather than just attached to it. That said, sometimes it is just not possible to rig the jack line as you suggest (down the middle). I have the German sheeting system, and the sheets would get in the way, as well as a number of other constraints such as the boom brake. My experience is that if you have to unclip and reclip as you go forward, you will soon tire of that hassle, and just remain unclipped. Thus, on my boat, I at least remain clipped in, even if I run the risk of going over the side. I at least still stand a chance of figuring out how to get back on-board. I know this isn't satisfactory for everyone --- we all have different risk tolerance levels. Thanks for commenting on this important topic.
@@patricklaine6958 Yes often there are some constraints to rigging the jack line down the center of the boat, they can most times be worked around. We were able to have a pad eye just forward of the traveler which is over the sea hood and run it all the way to the staysail chain plate. No need to un-clip from there forward. As well we have a short jack line rigged just outside the dodger where you can clip on before you even leave the cockpit which leads to the pad eye at the sea hood/traveler. We also wear two tethers, one short one long. We NEVER un-clip. My wife has not spent a lot of time on boats so her being able to never un-clip is a very secure feeling for us both. But even for me, who's spent a lifetime on boats, 40+ years, I don't leave the cockpit without being clipped in when the weather turns bad.
We strongly considered the German sheeting on our last boat, a Contest 31 but sold her instead. Our current boat a Crealock 37 is rigged well for anything so no need to change anything. The German sheeting is very clever! Again, digging the vids Patrick, thanks!
Much easier to reef in daylight, especially at our age.
Patrick , I have sailed many thousands of miles , crossed many oceans , got many t shirts , but I really enjoy your videos , calm, logical, reality , it's not a race , thank you, and stay safe ,
Thanks for the kind feedback to this sailor who is still very much a work in progress.
@@patricklaine6958 I'd sail with you any day, you hold the best skills, knowing your limits, your weaknesses, and being gentle on the boat,
Where to next , ?
These videos are just fantastic. You are an inspiration Patrick. 3 years and a bit till I retire and I can buy my own SV 🇬🇧🏴🏴
Buy it soon and enjoy practicing carpentry, painting, metalworking, and mountain (mast) climbing skills. It will be ready for launch when you retire.
Good for you RF. Great adventures await you.
Thanks Patrick for another great video. I can almost smell the salt air as I watch this! Makes me want to drop everything and head out on the high seas again. Was a yacht captain for several years and I so miss being out on the water. Went to a maritime academy. Sailed professionally for several years and then went to private yachts. I work shore side now but my heart is still on the water. Thanks for doing this and letting me dream and imagine I’m still out there.
You must chuckle at some of my antics...... Many thanks for the kind words.
As I watch your very well done videos I have not once said to myself that I would have done this or that differently. The decisions you make are ones of good seamanship practice in my book. Take your time and use common sense, always respect the sea and double check yourself. You can’t go wrong with those rules. I admire you sir. I truly do. I’d have you as a shipmate any day. Fair winds and following seas captain and if you ever make it to the coast of Maine over here in the US I’d be honored to meet you. Take care and best wishes to you. Stay safe and healthy!
Also, I’ll be interested to hear more about your daughter’s book and when it’ll be available. You must be very proud!
Two great music references in this vid Patrick!!! Jimi, Blind Faith!, and Bruce. My thoughts on reefing the main and jib at sunset single handing...If you think you should reef, you probably already should have. That said, everything in moderation, including moderation. Thanks again :)
Sun Love Sailing You forgot the White Stripes!
Scott Sterry True I did Scott, another great band!
Very Interesting! I am so sorry I missed your trip here! Love your adventures!
I love the difference between yours and Erik Aanderaa sailing videos. You: I'm just knocking up a spaghetti Bolognese from scratch, Eric opens up a tin of spaghetti bolognese and eats it cold straight from the tin. If you haven't seen his vids you have got to try his Channel. Two Solo Sailers, Two styles of sailing same great result.
God, they are both great!!! I enjoy all their adventures as soon as they come up!!!
Two different folks. I like Erik's sailing in harsh conditions but I like Patrick's considered approach. I know which boat I'd rather eat on, but I'd sail with both. Both are very skilled and Erik has a background in marine safety in very harsh conditions. I have sailed where Erik sails. My boat was 365 feet long with a ships company of 180. In conditions so harsh that at times no hot food was served for 24 hour periods and there were only about 20 of us that were eating anyway.
Guys I wasn't trying to be nasty about either one of them. I would sail with either one in a heartbeat. I was just putting it out there how two totally different approaches can end up with the same great adventure. You can listen to Heavy metal and Classical, just not at the same time. Well at least I haven't tried.
I love Erik's gusto for life. His risk aversion profile is not the same as mine, but I do admire his spirit. He has grown up in an area of extreme conditions, so probably can judge the risk better than most of us.
@@jollyroger8025 , Congratulations, you win Jerk-off of the week, a very prestigious award battled for by the worst of the human species.
Absolutely love your videos. Explaining as you go, including what doesn't go right, is fantastic!
Keep them coming.
Don
Much appreciated Don.
The most valuable and the least useful silent partners are phantom shipmates :)
I burst out laughing at seven nation army reference. Not expecting that after Satie.
Patrick - if you are so kind and if it works, could you expand on couple of topics you mentioned in this video: your sailing background and how you avoid accidental jibes.
Thanks. I think anyone who says they haven't done an accidental jibe is being economical with the truth. They can sneak up on you -- if you set the sail at 130° apparent downwind and the wind slowly shifts, you may get caught out. Setting the autopilot to constant wind angle rather than mag heading may help. I use a brake/preventer when sailing downwind which helps prevent low wind jibes, but will not stop a major crash in high winds. I don't think there is a magic solution......other than to constantly monitor the main when sailing deep downwind --- something that is hard for a solo sailor to do.
@@patricklaine6958 Thanks Patrick. As a newbie sailor, I had a few accidental jibes and they are not fun.
You should have shown the finished bolognese gravy .... it would have been great to see more details of you cooking it! My wife, maiden name Abatecola... and a professional gravy maker in our humble opinions... says that was a lot of onions... I on the other hand said you can never have too many onions!!! Wonderful show... great adventure... we thank you. Love your boat... it's a bit bigger than our 19 foot Marine 2+2!!! 1969!! Peace!
Well, in my view, one can have too many onions, but never enough garlic. :-) The trick is not to burn the garlic! Fair winds.
Great stuff Patrick, thanks for sharing. Are you planning anymore trips this year ?
I certainly want to Niall.....but this virus thing makes me think that the rest of this season will be spent sailing in the local bay....... If there is a miraculous change, I will cast off lines again for another major sortie.
j'ai adoré cette épisode Patrick . Tes aventures sont toujours aussi passionnantes.
Merci Fréd. J'aimerais être un artiste comme toi..... :-) Bravo pour 'le jardin'. C'est chouette.
@@patricklaine6958 merci c'est très gentil mais aventurier c'est tout aussi bien.
11:47 A shout out to the Big Man.
From Wikipedia: Clarence Anicholas Clemons Jr., also known as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor. From 1972 until his death in 2011, he was the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
A legend who is dearly missed.
What a great trip back home Patrick. Always a pleasure to see you and Isabelle, both the staysail and spinnaker work like a charm. Thanks for sharing this, soul food for my lockdown day #133.
Sorry about the lockdown Jorge. To be honest, I probably should have stayed local this year too. I felt unwelcome, and even antisocial by arriving in those islands. The long distance sailing was enjoyable nonetheless. Let's hope this period quickly passes into history, and 'normal' can return.
Steve Winwood, the Troggs and Jack White......nice!
White stripes Hanford Jack with his sister/wife :):):)
He says the music references, at least the Joni Mitchell ones, are for his daughters. I wonder how many are off the top of his head, and how many are planned/scripted, as he listens to his favorite music...
@@andybrands1883 yes. yes, and technically "Can't Find My Way Home" was Blind Faith but Winwood wrote it.
I have no idea what you guys are talking about. ;-) (You missed a very subtle Todd Rundgren right at the start.)
@@patricklaine6958 7 nation army - White Stripes ??
Enjoyed watching your videos. Concentrating on the sailing and the boat makes one of the unique channels. Thank you.
Thank you very much Simon!
Patrick you will never ever lose your wings!! an old skipper of mine always said "Reef at night relax at night" no matter how good the weather conditions are at dusk, Cheers Mate.
I think that's pretty good advice......if only I were wise enough to listen to it. :-)
You're inspirational. I've always want a Winnebago and travel across America; camping in the wild. You have that frontiersmen mentality, I think we have in common. Good Journey.
Hi Patrick, thank you for your videos and for your approach to video making about sailing: informative, with attention to safety and with no concession to clickbaiting.
For this reason please reevaluate your decision on not publishing video of "casual" sailing.
I very interested in little details i.e. when to reef depending on the weather of phisical conditions, how you set-up your lines for singlehanded sailing etc. and we (me really) don't need a transat to appreciate this. You can be absolutely informative and entartaining even if you sail for a few hours.
I'm planning to do more and more sailing with my wife and I hope with my sons too but at the beginning it will be just like to sail solo...
I study each single movement.
Very kind of you Claudio. The reasons I don't film local sailing are 1) it isn't very interesting to most people, and 2) more importantly, I am not a trained instructor. I really shouldn't be giving lessons. I justify in my mind the videos I make now as being 'demonstrations' of a solo technique. Several pro instructors have written to me to be careful about crossing the line into the field of instruction, because some of my demonstrated techniques wold not be recommended by pros. I agree with their constructive critique. Nothing on TH-cam can replace instruction from a real professional. Fair winds to you my friend.
Dear Captain Patrick, thank you to share your sailings adventure, awesome! You are quite prudent and wise on your decisions. I enjoy very much to follow you in this channel. Keep on going and be safe, António from Portugal.
Many thanks Antonio. I wish circumstances would have allowed a more enjoyable visit to your islands....... It was great fun anyway.
Hi Patrick, I would always put a reef in the main in the evening, just in case, better than having to go out in the dark with sudden strong winds and maybe slip on the deck. Still enjoy your down to earth videos. Fair winds!!
That is certainly the conventional wisdom Steven. As I said, it is very easy to reef in my (now ex) boat. I'll probably get hit by a violent squall and go back to the old practice...... ;-)
This video was the highlight of the week. Thank you very much for sharing. Please stay healthy. I'm looking forward to many more videos of yours.
My favorite sailing channel and Skipper.
Very kind of you Fabio. Thanks.
Very therapeutic. Thank you Patrick
Wonderful! As always. Calm and clear, even whilst dealing with problems. No doubt some is due to judicious editing but you still always seem to be in control. We all love a Croque Monsieur, or Madame, do you make the be béchamel/Mornay or do you have some prepared. Bolognese too, it’s great to see you cooking whilst singlehanded! Mostly superb sailing, with all the appropriate sights and sounds. Hope you go on for many years yet. Fair winds
Béchamel is one of the easier French sauces to make, so I usually do that myself. Others can be quite a bit more complex, and I take the easy way out on those. :-) Thanks for the kind feedback Wynn.
You have mastered the spinnaker launches !!!! no doubt !! great passage and I can tell , very enjoyable ... thanks to share it with us !! TARABELO, my boat, and I are stuck in Povoa do Varzim with fog and NW's ... as you said, boring is good when cursing !!! Cheers and stay safe !!!
Many thanks Jesus. Here's wishing you some favorable weather soon.
Hope all is well, cant wait for more video uplads from you! Safe and happy sailing!
Thanks Dag. I'm more or less restricted to local sailing now due to the virus. I've got an idea for a bit of excitement in September, but the virus will set the framework.......
Patrick Laine , understood, thanks for getting back. I shall be looking forward to Sept. 😊👍🏻
Nice nod to Alanis there and Blind Faith. I’ll look out for more. Chapeau 🎩
... The Troggs
Rundgren. :-)
Welcome home Patrick. Loved your video.
It shows that it always pays to plan ahead. Therefore, you had favourable winds most of the way. Technology is often a bonus but one should be careful to take it for granted. Like not reducing sails at nightfall. I am looking forward to your next video.
Welcome back Sigurdur. Very kind.
Got to agree you look 20 years younger, keep doing what you're doing..you are sailing North with the spinnaker flying..Alina M. down in Jungleland, second time went as well as Jake Clemons solo! Stunning cruise, just had to play Gymnopedie to tug at my heartstrings didn't you..;-) Bravo Patrick, can't wait for more of this..
I am still mourning the death of Clemons. What a talent!
I would go with reef at night, I'm sure you know the old adage; there are no old bold pilots! Speaking of pilots I'm quite sure that I'm not alone in learning more of your backstory, from what I've been able to piece together over the last 50 episodes, you're a retired US navy fighter pilot who at one time flew off a French aircraft carrier living in France. PS keep the videos coming I really enjoy your style.
Thanks for the very kind feedback Harold. I'm always hesitant to talk about my (wonderful) past life in aviation, as it would be very easy to focus on that (with a lot of enthusiasts), and lose the interest of the vast majority who prefer the focus to remain on sailing, and the sailing experience....... Fair winds to you.
Very impressive to see people sail alone for long durations. Thanks for sharing
Félicitations Patrick! Formidable!
Merci bien Manuel.
Mr. Laine, thanks for sharing your impressive sailing trip with your expanding group of followers. Can’t find my way home, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, live from Madison square garden, beautiful concert to listen to when you have some ‘free hours’ to spend on your next sailing trip. But I presume you already are aware of this album. Greetings from Haarlem, the Netherlands
I actually saw Blind Faith live as a teenager --- in the single year they toured together. Legends!
Very nice, I only saw Eric Clapton several times ‘live’, unfortunately not this year in Amsterdam, his concert was cancelled due to the Corona measures. They rescheduled his concert, so hopefully Clapton ‘live’ again in June 2021. Keep up your good work with ‘music’ references, very entertaining in combination with the sailing👍
Just seen Ep 50. I love your cautious approach to sailing, no doubt stemming from your experience as an airman.
It’s inspiring and to see you arrive back in LR safe and sound is always moving, another trip executed to perfection along with all the little tips en route. Thank you Patrick. PS, I used to work in the theatre in LR. It’s not such a bad place to settle!
I absolutely love LR --- sea, and a wonderful, human-size city with lots of cultural activity happening all the time. Great place to retire.
"Wild thing" returns to base. Welcome back.
Ha! I'll bet that's what the neighbors always think when they see me returning to home port. When I was landing fighters on aircraft carriers, the safety officers always thought the same thing.
Love the videos. I learn so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and adventures!
Thanks for the kind feedback Gio. Much appreciated.
Loved it. Nice work...👍💙💙❤️
Thanks for the kind feedback Brenda. Much appreciated.
Well done Patrick and thank you, must be very satisfying!
Many thanks Mike.
Still taking baby steps with my Moody 346 single handed. Your videos are a great encouragement.
And fair winds for the future.
Great trip Patrick - loved hearing Gymnopédie. As a newbie sailor in his 60s, my first blue water experience was 3 weeks New Caledonia to Hervey Bay. Two very experienced skippers sitting round the dinner table discussing the PredictWind models and deciding not to reef for the night. You know where this is heading, right? Who was on watch when la merde a frappé le ventilateur? Well me, of course. From midnight to 4 a.m., we all battled as we pulled in wine-glassed sails, got picked up off the trampoline by waves and watched a loose line wrap around one of the props. At breakfast, a very sorry looking crew sipped their coffees. The two skippers looked at each other, then at me saying,"Don't say a word.", but we were all thinking, "Reef at sunset".
We must keep learning the same lessons. I'll be joining you soon as well I'm sure. :-)
Great to watch Patrick , 👍
Congrats Pat! Fantastic sail and delightful clip. Pleasure to watch, as always. Still aiming to become as good a mariner as you sir. Hope is a good thing, perhaps the best of things... 😎👍👍👍
Many thanks Rafa. I was hoping to make it to Spain later this Summer as well, but this virus seems to be catching its second wind. I'll probably just stay local now. Fair winds.
@@patricklaine6958 well, cool! If you ever get past the pillars, let me know. I'll be there and we can plan a little cruise around the Balearics, Sardinia, Scisily, or North Africa. Very much looking forward to that! 😎👍
You do make everything " groovy". Lived in France ( St Emilion area) with my parents so I know the many reasons to love that country. Always enjoyable and relaxing to watch your vlog, Mr. Laine.
This is home now Peter. Love it. No regrets. :-)
like the way the you ran your spinnaker sheet forward, made it look easy
Yeah--- I tried a couple of different methods, and finalized on making two turns on the winch, and holding the sheet in my hand and giving 1 or 2 big pulls about halfway up. Seems to really help!
what an enjoyable video - modestly and calmly delivered. inspiring!
Fly, Robin, Fly! Lookin' really healthy and happy, Patrick. Looking forward to your continued adventures! Greetings from NYC.
Welcome back CRS. Thanks.
Another very enjoyable video, thank you Patrick.
Once again, really relaxing and informative interlude to my day. Merci beaucoup.
Best video yet Patrick, well done. So many things you tabled for discussion too.
1. reefing: your boat seems to have lighter lines than my HR-38 and your first 2 reefs happen from the cockpit while my 3 reefs happen at the mast, so my work is heavier. My strategy is to use as little main as I can - always (first reef seems not to cost more than .5 knots) and I always reef at night to reduce the risk of needing to go to the mast - but your boat is different. Also looking into a reefing technique explained by the late Patrick Childress where you use an end of the spectacle to each rams horn to tighten the tack more and shape the reefed sail flatter. The headsail is easier being on a furler so I don't routinely part-furl it at night. I suspect, although I haven't tested it yet, that the HydroVane will work better with the main at first reef as I think it removes a bit more weather helm; otherwise I might have to lock the wheel with a bit of balancing rudder which isn't ideal.
2. cruising spinnaker: I love mine although never at night and never in more than 15 knots apparent. I also found adjusting the tackline can give me better shape. Also thinking of trying the genoa, at least in part, poled out opposite the spinnaker and with no mainsail at all
3. Iridium Go, "snap!" I bought one too, together with my InReach but I'm heading for Australia so I have the external aerial kit to install with the unit staying in the cabin. Also using PredictWind but downloading to my MacBook and then to my plotter by SD chip. My plotter is my primary tool and all goes there, including my AIS returns.
4. Solar panels. With a leg of possibly 9000 miles, I can't routinely use my engine for charging batteries (really only 100 engine hours at cruise without refuelling, possibly 200 just at low power) and my strategy, despite having HydroVane now, is to have enough power generation to run my autopilot 24/7 if I have to. I have 600watts of solar going onto my new arch but, with 345 amp hours of hose bank, I can't bank on having more than 150 of those available routinely at night (only 50%-80% charge happens at bulk rate). I have a medium size wind generator too, to top up a bit at night; I hope it's enough. I love your little fold-up panel pack and I will get one for sure.
5. Performance figures: you did well. I'm slower than you, I think, and if I average 5 knots long term then I'd be thrilled.
6. That last day at sea: It gets me every time, regardless of how far the last day takes me. My mind starts seeing me docking and I can't rest. Seems your mind works in a similar way too.
7. I think you might've sailed back right over the site of the wreck of the battleship Bismarck. Plot it on your chart and see how close
Great stuff Ian. Agree with all. Fully understand your desire to minimize using the engine to recharge. Sounds like you are well-equipped. I just looked up the Bismarck. I passed just 10 nm North! Wow.
Thanks Patrick. Another great video full of information. We are lying in Roquetes del Mar. Cabo de Gata beat us today I'm ashamed to say after your impressive performance! Our panels are pretty efficient. Our two main discharges are Ray the autopilot and the fridge. Constant sunshine does help though!😂
Yeah. I really should build a formal arch and install some proper panels........
Just great as always Patrick, many thanks.
I thought I'd lost you? Glad to see and hear your voice again.
Good to be back. Now, if this virus would just disappear from the face of the planet.....
Beutiful vessel.
Thank you, Patrick. I should have guessed what the "detour" was all about! One thing that occurs to me - and which you may have touched on in earlier episodes - is that you do all your sailing in a Bavaria which I understand is a "production" boat, without a "blue water pedigree" (similar to my Catalina 36 MkII). Yet, you go on extended voyages. Not only that, but to unconventional destinations - just to name Iceland, last year. It appears that the boat has held up well and never let you down structurally (forget about diesel issues, they apply to all boats). Any comments you wish to share on that? I also have two 100 Watt solar panels, permanently installed and a total of 400 Watt would probably supply all your needs for 90% of the time. However, you do have to consider how to install them since you like to fold your dodger and bimini to reduce windage on arrival (mind you, I saw not a ripple on the water during this last arrival....). I also notice that with your sail-drive engine you have little or no prop-wash, given that the propeller is farther forward. I continue to enjoy your presentations and the factual, no-nonsense approach. Final note: I observed that your stove was barely gimballing when you played chef. Steady heeling! BTW, I have re-rigged my boat slip similar to yours to accommodate a "solo" arrival.. in case my crew messes up! Stay well!
Many thanks. It sounds like we share a lot of thinking..... I was very happy with the performance of my temporary solar installation this Summer. So much so, that I am indeed seriously considering installing one of those god-awful arches over the stern to house some permanent solar panels. I hate having to turn on the engine almost every day to recharge the batteries. My methanol fuel cell is under-spec'd for my boat size --- so will probably now go big on solar.
Greetings from Marseille :) Ive been eagerly awaiting jour vidéo Patrick
Another great vidéo voyage and journey !
Trop gentil. Merci bien.
You make it look effortless! Looking good! All the best from Chicago!
Thanks Patrick, Another great! There was a French restaurant in Chiswick, London that used to make that, very yummy, I'll have to try it on board, the best 'fast food' out!
Hope you enjoy Andy.
Just wonderful. You can always spot a pilot. If you look up the word 'unfazed' in the dictionary, you'll find picture of a logbook with a few thousand hours in it.
Ha. I edit out the scenes where I am screaming in terror. :-)
Thanks for posting all these videos...keep up the good work
As always, very enjoyable ...there are very few good channels for people interested in sailing.
And I enjoyed visiting you fair marina last year. :-)
Great video! It Really feels like I'm onboard with you when watching this! Keep up the good work!
Happy the MOB turned out well. Cause for pause. Thanks for sharing.
thank you for sharing the experiens with us Patrick :-)
Another enjoyable passage. Amazing to watch you handle the spinnaker. Probably gave you added mileage. Being alone I would reef at sunset. Singlehanded don’t have much leeway for errors or surprises. Better safe than sorry. You seemed to enjoy this passage. Hope there are many more to come.
Many thanks Mary. Great fun.
First comment! Love to see new videos come up Patrick!
Inspirational.
Keep the videos coming, they're great.
Patrick, You are an inspiration for me to do long passages with my Alubat Ovni 395. salut from Fort Lauderdale
Homero
Best wishes for some great adventures in a great boat. Very well known here in France of course.
Thankyou Patrick, as informative as ever
Many thanks Tristan. :-)
Oh god!! Whit that Gymnopie I thought that you were to performance a naked dance on deck. Hahahhahah
Nice video, as every time... and the jaket is less and less red every time.
Yes, I think I will finally have to purchase new foul weather gear for next season. This one is getting very faded and worn through in many places. It was fun ding that.
You are an inspiration to me sir👍🏴🇬🇧⚓️⛵️
Warren s/y Legend
Welcome back Legend, and thanks.
Can t wait to see more of your inspiration video s ,i always learn from them.top