Out to the Isles
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ค. 2021
- I tow my boat to southern Brittany for a cruise in company with a group of other dinghies. We sail along the coast and out to the Îles de Glénan, camping on board each night.
INTERESTED IN DINGHY CRUISING?
Read my book, "The Dinghy Cruising Companion":
www.amazon.co.uk/Dinghy-Cruis...
And join the Dinghy Cruising Association:
dinghycruising.org.uk/
AVEL DRO
Do you want a boat like mine?
Avel Dro is an Ilur designed by François Vivier, and built of clinker plywood by Les Charpentiers Reunis of Cancale in 1994, which I bought in France and imported into the UK. The design is based closely on the traditional inshore fishing boats of Brittany in the early years of the twentieth century, hence her single boom-less lugsail rig and lack of a mainsheet horse, (sometimes controversial among my viewers). Although rare in Britain, Ilurs are relatively common in France. The name Avel Dro is Breton, and basically means a whirlwind.
Length 4.44 m
Sail area 12.2 m²
Beam 1.70 m
Draught 0.25 / 0.86 m
Design category C3
François Vivier's website (in English):
www.vivierboats.com/en/
Similar dinghies can often be found for sale on the website of the French magazine Le Chasse-Marée:
www.chasse-maree.com/revue/
Or try Le Bon Coin, (where you can buy anything in France):
www.leboncoin.fr
(Sad note about the effect of post-Brexit trade rules, as introduced on 1 Jan 2021. These mean that Great Britain (but not Northern Ireland) residents who buy a boat in France, or elsewhere in the EU, with the intention of importing it into the UK, will have to pay VAT and other duties on the import. Fortunately there are more and more Ilurs being built in the UK).
MUSIC
Footprints in the Sand - Roots and Recognition featuring Melanie Bell
- from Epidemic Sound
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Ronan Coquil
Cedric Bielinski
THANKS
To Patrick Menneteau for the organisation, and everything
PARTICIPANTS
Jean Lou Guimard - Seil - fibreglass
Vincent Lorilleux - Beetle Catboat - professional hull fitted out by Voile et Avirons dans les Pertuis
Jean-David Benamou - Hobie Cat - converted to cruising boat
Olivier Langlet - traditional clinker 12 footer - home built
Emmanuel Mailly and Dominique Calvel - Ilur - home built
Patrick Menneteau - traditional 12 foot dinghy - professionally carvel built
Et bien sûr Roger Barnes - Ilur - professionally clinker built - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I have never sailed. Yet, here I am, watching, and enjoying, a video about dinghy sailing.
I’m just half thru it, but this is my favorite video of yours already. Friends and adventures. I love the music.
living the dream - well done Roger. Lovely video as always
Love this video and just realised that your commentary reminds me of Noggin the Nog (apologies to those under 60) - very calming.
Good connection Phil.
Postgate and Firmin’s Small films were a big part of my childhood.🙂
Noggin is a nice word 😂
It's no good I'll have to get a boat and do a bit of sailing again.
Roger, Only one word describes your work - Superb.
Amazing Roger and as a life long sailor myself I learn so much, cheers mate!!!
Wahey, breakfast with another fine video from Roger.
Love the sailing, love the music, love the pace. Hard to believe that weather was July! Also love seeing the other boats. All those timeworn skills revitalized! Somehow I think the little coves and harbors, stone seawalls and village buildings are pleased to have your dinghies sailing into port again.
Hi Roger, we absolutely love your videos. My wife and I watch spellbound at your beautifully crafted films. You are an inspiration in so many ways.
What a great escape even sat here watching you on youtube from the reality and hustle and bustle and madness that is going on in the world, loved the music also by the way, thank you for sharing your trips.
always look forward to your videos, this was another great one!
One of, if not your best video yet, Roger!
Glad I’m not the only one who remembers (and likes) the original Swallows&Amazons film
Nice long trip with those cheerful lunch'ers comrades.
Marvellous sailing Roger. Once again you have kept my spirits afloat.
Joy to the world !
Roger just put out a new video !!
It’s the bonding moments that keep our friends stay forever 💖💖
"If we want to taste your whiskey, it's better you're not too far away."
Wise words from a man who knows how to live.
I live in British Columbia and between the heat wave and the fires we are roasting. Id love some southern Brittany weather right now. Take care
Every time I watch your videos, i reach out and try to pull a rope to hold the steering wheel for a while, to wet my hand at sea, i think many like me will imagine the same thing, it's a big deal to carry so many people every time you go somewhere in such a small boat. Carry on Roger to (we) keep on dreaming that one day, some day...
Great vid MrB, thanks for all the relaxing entertainment. Nice peaceful landing at the end there too, good skills. Cheers from NZ.
I am not a sailor by any stretch but i live in a sailing community. This type of sailing appeals to me more than any other. Very nice footage.
You handle your boat like a 10 year old boy on his bike - in complete oneness. Thanks for a lovely trip.
I went sailing to Le Glennan with family friends 56 years ago in a 420 sailing boat.. It’s changed a bit.
Thank you. ❤ I'm a liveaboard on a tophat 25 and videos like these make me want to downsize again.
Many memories of Pouldohan and Le Glennan. Thank you.
Magnifique ! Toutes les navigations de mon enfance avec mon papa en une vidéo, dommage pour la météo aux Glénan, c'est si beau sous le soleil avec les couleurs des atolls...
Merci beaucoup Roger pour ce beau partage encore une fois 🙏👍🏻😎
Love your contributions Roger!
What fabulous sailing. In my mind I was there for every tack. Thank you Roger, for allowing me to travel (if only in the mind's eye) with you.
I keep watching your older videos. Love the different harbors and dinghy diversity. Keep them coming. Love to you and Thanks!
Thank you Roger, a sweet and gentle little video.
Much appreciated, Barnacle Bern, SY Cadbri. 👍😎
Thank you Roger, for another splendid video.
Another awesome adventure! Thanks, Roger. All that sailing in the company of fellow sailors. What a joy and a sense of fulfilment.
I love these ships they are ships , I am an explorer at heart and would love to explore the world with something so complicated but simple wow love it ,
Absolutely delightful, thanks for sharing with us!
Wonderful. Thanks for ‘taking us with you’.
Another superb video, thanks for all that you do Roger! A breath of fresh air for us all.
An absolute masterpiece!
Roger is getting even better at making wholesome awesome videos. Keep it up, sir!
Just absolutely wonderful. Thank you!!!!
Thank you for another enjoyable voyage.
Thank you Roger for this video , a great souvenir for us !
Once again Roger a wonderful video. I always look forward to every episode. Thank you. It is a real pleasure watching your expeditions.
Thanks Roger. Another inspiring video.
BEST ONE YET ROGER ,THANK YOU
Great cinematography! Thank you for another beautiful video.
Thank you for taking us along on your wonderful journey ! Excellent editing with a great choice of music!
Thanks for another great video, Roger! They always make me feel like I'm there. It's something that happens in your style of shooting video, it just makes it all the more enjoyable.
Another great video, many thanks.
Beautifully relaxing as ever. Thank you Roger. As ever making the blue water look so inviting. 🙏🌞
2 in one month, yay! Thank you. Although "Leave the past behind" is easier said than done right now, a trip into your present is always a welcome respite.
Such a lovely style and pace to your videos. They are a treat. Thank you for sharing.
Roger, I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. Very entertaining and informative at the same time. Keep up the good work! Thank you!
One of your best videos Roger
Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing Roger!
Well done!! I like your boat design the best, so much useable space! Really enjoy your trips! Thank you for all the effort you put into these!.
Genial video, Rogers, como siempre. Gracias.
Perfect viewing on a summer's evening. Thanks Roger for another fantastic video. Hope life is good for you in France.
Roger, thanks for another great vid!
Another great adventure Rodger thanks for sharing
Thanks Roger, totally enjoyed your video. Love France from a new perspective, and very well filmed. You are getting even better with little titbits that make me smile and happy.
A very relaxing watch. Thanks.
Another lovely film Roger,
Thank you 👍.
The video was excellent, and your choice of music was beautiful. Thank you.
so nice to join your sailing trip:)
Amazing opening. Perfect music choice. Thanks for the video.
An absolute delight watching you sail Roger
Cheers Gray
Brisbane Australia
Once again thank you for a fine film of calm, enjoyable armchair sailing! Having seen the Hobie I should not have sold mine last year. It could do as an exploration vessel...
I guess what is driving you and the other lads are the passion and cameraderie of small boat sailing. One micro-adventure after another. Very insipring.
Wonderful! I just started some sailing classes this year. I get to get out on the water now too. What a feeling!
Well done. Such detail. 👍
Thank you Roger! Wonderful video!
Another gift from the man I admire.
Thank you Roger. Great video.
Wonderful Roger. And the music was lovely. Thank You .......
Roger - this was an absolute belter of a video! Really made me jealous of your sailing grounds.
I'm always impressed by the capability of your boat - and the confidence you exhibit sailing her.
Thanks for another great video.
Roger, your videos are the best things on TH-cam.
Morning coffee and sailing with Rodger Barnes not a bad way to start out the day. Such a simple way of sailing about. Love your videos looking forward to seeing more.
Much peace and love from northeast Texas 🤠
Just watched it again , it's one to lift your spirits. Always enjoy your adventures Roger, from long away Australia.
Came across your videos by chance and recognised a number of your cruising areas from past holidays. Very inspirational for me as a 'retired' sailer and has brought about a desire to complete a couple of unfinished projects.
A very good film. Thoroughly enjoyable account of a great trip.
Fabulous…….real escapism! Your best video to date. Looking forward to the next one.
Very enjoyable post. Loved the music. Thanks
I'm so impressed with your sailing skills, not the least of which are of your intra-marina dodgings... Thanks for taking us along!
Beautiful trip, great sailing footage. I enjoyed your explanations and description using charts of the areas you sailed. Also, the variety of boats was good to see, thanks for identifying them in the comments.
Thumbs up to the music also, Cheers
Lovely film Roger, thanks. The subtitles were very welcome too. Expert arrival on the slipway as well 👍
Nicely done that sail back to the slip 👍🏻
Great Vlog Roger thanks...
Made the video passage with you for the second time and it was as enjoyable and relaxing as the first. If you don't object, I may do it again (and again). Thank you so much for dinghy cruising and showing the joys of the smaller boats where my heart has always been.
You’re welcome!
A lovely film; delightful to watch. Thank you for documenting your inspirational adventures so beautifully. I shall escape back to civilisation one day...soon!
Oh to be out of lockdown and on the water again.......very envious, love the music, cheers Paul in Sydney
Roger you really work wonders in our souls !
Magical stuff, I recently sailed south Brittany on my way to the Mediterranean in a Sadler 34 drawing 1.5 metres so I couldn’t do as much as you but you’ve certainly opened my eyes as to what is actually possible, thanks so much , remarkable.
Maravillosas imágenes ! Te felicito Roger desde Argentina!
Great video. Very enjoyable.
My boat laid up in the boatyard at the moment, so I’ll sail with you, tonight! Wonderful video, as always. Sweet passage, your editing is beautiful. Love seeing all the other watercraft. Thanks for sharing your adventures so we can sail together, me and you…
I wish I had that sailing spot in front of my door as well. Wonderful sailing video!
Thank you very much, Roger. I learn something about the standing lug in every one of your videos. Still working on a boom for my 12' lugger and curious to learn about the differences.
Thank you Rodger, just found your channel. Ive a treat in store watching your adventures.
It's à good journaý !good job Roger.