Ep 58 Sailing Solo Canada to Ireland
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- I sail across the North Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland in early July 2022. I am very fortunate in my selection of wx window, as the passage is almost like a Trade Wind passage (except the cold and fog). I discuss the issues of "seaworthiness" and the pros and cons of removeable forestays. I ask whether one should motor through a low wind zone, or sit it out. The passage took 13 days.
You're an inspiration to this 70 year old just beginning his sailing journey. I watch many sailing channels, for entertainment, but mainly to learn. Without a doubt, I learn each time you sail and publish a video. Thank you sir.
Your feedback is far too kind Bill. Much appreciated.
This is the first video I've watched on this channel. I've sailed a bit over my lifetime but yet to do an ocean passage. I'm 37, plan to start sailing full-timeish in a bit over a year, and I sometimes feel I've started too late. So you, Bill, are an inspiration to me. I wish I'd taken the brave leap about 12 years ago when I first heard the sea calling to me. But better late than never and better now (or close to) than at some fuzzy point in the future
@@Cheyne4Chelsea I'm 52 and just getting started. Given good health, it's never too late. 🙂
Hi Bill, I too am enjoying the videos from this great guy , but I just wanted to say it’s great to realise that I’m not the only (nearly) seventy year old starting out sailing. In my case a little simple dinghy I’ve built . Regards from England .
Don't you worry Patrick, she'll know your name! Thanks for another epic adventure, Captain! And you have every reason to be proud!
Congratulations Patrik on another insightful video. What I most like about your videos is your calm and clear analysis of all situatiins, from the pros and cons of inner forestays to when to reduce sails. You make it all look so easy because you have thought through as much as you can to reduce stress on both you and the boat. Such an education, I really appreciate all your videos and knowledge, thank you.
You brought tears in my eyes, Mr. Patrick. When you had yours as well and had to turn off the camera. But be at peace - mothers always know.
@@SerbanOprescu wise words from a mother's boy. We are all children of mother. We must care for her - she is not always aware of her own health.
She will know your face too.
Love watching your journey. You inspire me. Hope to follow the same soon.
It was very moving when you spoke about your mother Patrick. You are inspirational and immensely informative. Easily my favourite sailing channel. Well well done and best wishes Jason
I agree with Jason, Patrick. I was raised by my mother who as a single parent wanted me to sail in my youth. But all my friends had power boats, and I expressed that. I dabbled with power boats, but now at 76 I bought a new Com-Pac 23 Pilothouse and named it "Late Start". In honor of my Mother I have named the diesel inboard after her...."Melva". I'm sure she's smiling from "behind the door". Also, like Jason, you are one of the best at telling of your joy on the water. Thank you for the inspiration....Bob
I could watch you sail for hours and not get bored Patrick, absolutely Superb again, thankyou !
Yep, it's nice to see a sailing channel that focuses on the sailing.
You're THE MAN Pat! You make it look so easy, but Mary Lou and I know better! It is a testament to your great skill and experience. Totally awesome! You're such an inspiration to your classmates! We cannot be more proud! USNA76 rocks!
My dear friend John. Far too kind. I just hope not too many of our boat driver colleagues are watching. ;-) Best to Mary Lou.
There will always be trolls and haters Patrick! I say any blue water boat you own is sea worthy, because your one hell of a Captain Sir! Fair Winds and Sail on✌️✌️✌️
It is a good day when Mr. Laine uploads a new video…. Settling in for an adventure now….lets go!…your Mom would be very Proud of you!
Nicely done Patrick. Calm passage from a skilled seaman in a well found vessel.
I also love that you are not afraid to show how sailing affects you emotionally on camera. I am another who has this effect very strongly. Thank you for sharing this beautifully uneventful voyage.
Thanks Nick. Uneventful can border on boring on video......but an uneventful passage is what good sailors always strive for. :-)
The Grain de Sail is an aluminium sailboat built by a French wine distributor to transport their stock to New York. It carries 35 tons of cargo, 1500 twelve bottle cases per trip, and keeps them in optimal conditions.
Gimicky for sure: th-cam.com/video/MZT1pBUgN2k/w-d-xo.html
There was an article in the Guardian yesterday about the brothers who setup the company, and built the Grain de Sail. It seemed to suggest the wine is a secondary product, to fill the hold on the outward journey - primarily it's for transporting cacao to Europe where they produce their own chocolate. They have future plans for a second one, over twice as long, with 10 times the capacity.
Months at sea aboard a modern sailing ship, sailing the Atlantic, US eastern seaboard and the Caribbean, with an entire hold of French wine. Sounds like an enjoyable business to be in.
As I sit in a West of Scotland anchorage watching the sun go down, you are my inspiration to go further. It can be done, go do it… should be your motto.
Congratulations. Fantastic achievement. You are an inspiration to us all. May I suggest that we would be delighted to see a little bit more of the places you visit. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them very much.
I always struggle with that JP. The video is already 24 mins long, and I deleted many 'sailing scenes' I would have liked to show. Average viewing time per episode is only around 9 minutes........That is why I do not include the local port stuff....... I really need a pro editor!
@@patricklaine6958
dear Patrick first of all, thank you for all the sharing you have made of your maritime adventures. Then, to congratulate you for this double crossing of the Atlantic Ocean and, finally, to tell you that, throughout the time, I have been "cheating" this 9-minute average... there are videos that I don't just watch them completely but I repeat them.... I wish you to keep that spirit and health for many years!
@@patricklaine6958 I think you have the balance close to perfect. I prefer the sailing related content. I can get the travel tourist content from other sources. but practical sailing and the beauty of the sea, mixed with a bit of wit and light humor is hard to find. 🙂
Congratulations Patrick! What an incredible achievement, at any age. I watch your videos for inspiration and sailing expertise. I have only been a coastal cruiser to date but hope to venture further and your videos give me hope that its possible. Thank you for your videos and congratulations again.
As always, you’re an inspiration to this 70 plus coastal sailor.
Much appreciated Burt. Fair winds.
Congrats! Thank you for taking us along on the journey. As a Canadian, I was so glad that you got to see some Newfoundland hospitality, but wow - did the story of your mother ever put a lump in my throat. You have the narrative instinct of a poet, sir. Thank you so much for your videos. They are a tonic for these jaded times. Fair winds to you!
Thanks CS. I only hope I can return again when I can stay longer.
"seaworthy" is an entirely relative term. Almost any boat is worthy to cross the calmest sea. Almost no boats are worthy to face the worst the sea might give. And no boat is seaworthy in the wrong hands. There's a wave out there somewhere right now that will pitchpole any small boat and break most large ships. It's a matrix of risk calculations every time. Designing/building for one type of risk can increase another type. Do you build a super heavy boat that will withstand almost anything but be unable to outrun any threat and will sink likea stone if breached - or go the other way?
Do you rely on insurer-driven checklists of features and equipment (that in no way mitigate against a fundamentally bad design), or do you set your own risk parameters, consider eventualities and plan intelligently for your specific usage? I favour the later.
you could cross th eatlantic 50 times back and forth blind drunk in a shitty open deck sailing dory without any problem but still go down in top of the line 65 footers while in tip top shape. people dont like to hear it but thats how it is
Hello Mr. Laine,
Your mother has been with you all this time and you are half canadian 🙂
Thank you very much for sharing all your advises. You make us better sailors.
I hope you're going to continue sailing after "que vous aurez bouclé la boucle".
It keeps you in shape.
Cheers and skull 😉
Not only will she know your name, she will know all your adventures because your mother has been watching over you all your life ❤️
Dear Patrick, we are all blessed for you to take us on your journey of life. May you continue your long passage to age gracefully. regards, Martijn
I've been dealing with some physical challenges that have limited my sailing abilities. I'm living vicariously through you right now. You're an inspiration Patrick. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
And thanks for the kind feedback. Good luck on the physical challenges.
Hello Patrick,
Your videos are always great. This one is special for me in many aspects.
- Your shared with us your feelings, your background, what drives/motivates you. I am speechless. You are an hero. Hundreds of thousands of people your age and younger stay at home with the TV remote control doing nothing. You enjoy life.
- Rest reassured that your Mother knows your name and loves you. She is not here with you, but no matter where she is, she hears you.
Lastly, don’t spend one second replying stupid comments about your boat. You have the most advance electronics, you doubled all the key elements of the boat and you have spares. In addition, you have the harness with you at all times, I see the yellow life-lines. Youu have a huge reserve of diesel, food for months. Your boat is seaworthy and you have the skills and knowledge.
Congratulations for doing what you do and for inspiring thousands of people, being me one of them.
I really do hope to meet her one day.......who am I to say it won't happen? Many thanks.
Great video Patrick and you’re such a gentleman….
What a momentous journey. You really know what you're doing. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder. BZ!
My favourite sailing gentleman. Thank you for letting us follow your adventures.
Another amazing accomplishment, congrats! You've definitely exceeded any mother's expectations, you're all class :)
Captain, Congratulations!!! Your successful single handed sail from France to Newfoundland is BRILLIANT!!! In NAVABBEVE, No. 2 wire; a solid 4-0 performance.
I am jealous of your success and sailing experiences. Please keep sharing them. DG
When I was there, we targeted the 3 wire. These new generation pilots are better than us old guys, and don't need as many on the deck. :-)
Most people use an electronic map called Navionics. You purchase it by region for phone, tablet or computer.
Another epic voyage Patrick! Thank you for taking us along!
And thanks for sticking with me RMW over the years.....
Great video !👍 quite emotional as well, talking about your mother at departure fromNewfoundland, and the sight of Dingle with rising sun upon arrival in Ireland.
Absolutely awesome. Thanks for such an inspirational video. 2 Trans Atlantic passages within as many months. I aim to buy a sailing vessel one day. Not a bit of experience. But I want to travel the world at least once! Fair winds.
And good luck to you on those future adventures David. Go for it!
Greetings from Croatia - i wish i get to keep blue sailing at your age ! Bold move the new boat and I love it (i'm buying a Pogo and selling my Bav!)
you didnt mention the more important aspect of seaworthiness: the captain/skipper! one can have the most prepared boat in the world (and one should, to one's best abilities) but if you dont know what you are doing, no equipment will.
Thanks for taking us along Patrick, you are an inspiration.
I'm so glad that you made the "bucket list" item to sail to Newfoundland.
I have been wanting to go there for the longest time...... I hope to return when I can stay longer.
this is a great channel just found this today as i have been learning to sail this summer here in Maine. thanks for the videos
I am in complete, utter and absolute awe of you Patrick. What amazing adventures you have, utterly inspiring and I thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.
Between my own northeast U.S. coastal sailing adventures, I enjoy watching a variety of TH-cam sailors but I look forward to yours posts and enjoy them the most. What sets your vlog apart from others, at least for me, is your honest and heartfelt reflections. As a 70 something myself, you never disappoint in motivating me to think and reflect on what is important and of value. Thank you for share small pieces of yourself. It is most appreciated. Cheers.
Thanks for the kind feedback Rick. Much appreciated.
Liking this now but will watch it later on the big screen.
I hope to have a larger screen come winter here on the northern prairies of Turtle island. Should be great for these videos.
Another great video Patrick - And I too felt a yawn coming on with that comment as well. Stay safe and I look forward to our next adventure with you. Cheers...Jim
Patrick, my Mom (RIP) was a Newfie from Conception Harbour. This video hits home with me. I sold my Beneteau 40 "Karma" a few months ago and I've enjoyed your informative videos for several years now. You have inspired and educated hundreds of sailors around the world, including me. I think I'm beginning to understand why you downsized your boat, BTW. It's one thing to accomplish the solo sailing voyages that you make, but what amazes me the most is making these great videos. It takes something special and you have a gift for this. Thank you and Fair Winds.
Thanks for the very kind note. I watched the highlights of your last adventure. Looks like you guys had a great time. Bravo.
Yay Karma!
Thank you Captain for taking us along on a lovely journey! I will echo others...not only will she know your name, she will welcome you with open arms!🤗
“She just yawned” love it. Two Atlantic passages might give some idea as to how seaworthy she is. Thanks for the awesome trip video.
Another great journey, I very much appreciate your words of wisdom at the closing of the video.
Eighteen years ago today I completed my first trans-Atlantic voyage with three friends. I love the way you explain sailing to the novice as well as the experienced sailor.
You clearly benefit from the advantage of wisdom. Thanks so much!
I imagine the experienced sailors get a good chuckle from this converted aviator from time to time. :-)
Patrick, you make a 1000+ mile journey look like a day sail, your experience is what makes the boat seaworthy!
Bravo Patrick! You have every reason to be proud. Buon Vento!
CANT WAIT TO GET MY BOAT !🇺🇸🇮🇱🇵🇱
Je suis tres impressionné par ce que vous faites. Je comprends également qu'il y beaucoup d'émotins dans cette aventure ... Bon retour à La Rochelle
Merci pour le gentil commentaire J-P. Après presque 3 mois d'absence, j'ai hâte de retrouver La Rochelle. :-)
So June 23-July 10th, that's pretty good time. Congratulations on your achievement.
Yeah Andy -- the speed was nothing exceptional, but I was very, very fortunate in my choice of weather windows. Weather on that northern return can get quite ugly......I was lucky with following winds until the final day. The Irish were taking care of me.
I looked up the Grain De Sail and its a two masted 80- ft aluminum schooner new in 2020 that apparently is used to transport wine.
I missed the opportunity of a lifetime for a great 'underway replenishment'........
@@patricklaine6958 I served aboard USS John Rodgers (DD-983). UNREP line handler was the task I hated most.
So happy that you made it to Newfoundland Patrick... and that you were treated like royalty at the Royal Newfoundland YC in Conception Bay. Enjoyed your story about your NL connection and sensed the emotion as you turned off the camera. Very poignant. The Americans had a major wartime presence in St. John's, Argentia, and Stephenville (where I currently live). I hope your visit here brought a sense of intimate satisfaction as you walked on the same soil where your parents once walked before you.
I remember my father talking about St. Johns, Gander and Goose Bay..... It was his military assignment just after the war. My mother was a local school teacher (originally from Ontario). It was great to visit, even briefly, "my roots". :-) Thanks for commenting JM.
Patrick, you are an inspiration to all who watch your videos, thank you so much for the time & effort taken in producing them. Your calmness & cool manner are fantastic. I’d love to read your autobiography (nudge, nudge, wink wink). If we ever meet the Château Neuf du Pape is on me 👍😄
I never refuse a CdP. Many thanks. :-)
Patrick in your upcoming videos can you share your reasons for selling the bongo after a year or so and buying the RM 890+ instead? Thank you for your videos. They are some of the most authentic and interesting around.
To be honest Derek, all did not go as planned. All during my circuit of the Atlantic during the Summer of 2022 I dreamed of selling the Bongo and buying an 'oldish' racing boat called a Class 40. They are very, very fast --- but also (theoretically) more comfortable due to the greater length. On return to La Rochelle, I found one reasonably priced and was all set to buy it. I then checked with some very experienced sailing friends, including an ex professional racer. They unanimously (and independently) recommended I not buy it. They are built for racing across oceans --- and are very noisy, uncomfortable, high maintenance, and very physical in terms of handling --- and not really suited to my future sailing plans. To make a long story short, I decided to drop to Class 40 idea. I then stumbled across an almost new RM, that will be similar to my Bongo, but MUCH more comfortable. To be continued..... :-)
Your videos are always interesting, your boat is seaworthy by definition of having crossed twice in 3 month- absurd to say or think otherwise - you serve as an inspiration for my future as I watch your videos aged 38 years just HOPING it all comes together and I can spend my retirement boating. Thank you.
And best wishes to you for many great adventures in the future KW.
Your Mother for sure, knows your name and much more!
Thanks Patrick, I watch this in my truck , waiting for a loading dock to open. Looking forward to sailing to marine docks. Inspirational you are.
Queensland Aust.
And fari winds to you my Down Under friend.
Bravo 👏. Another pure sailing adventure video. I pick up a few valuable nuggets of knowledge with each one which is helping to prepare me for my own sailing adventures scheduled to begin soon. As always, thanks for sharing 🙏
Congrats on your North Atlantic crossing. And thanks for taking me along. Those foggy days may have gotten to me had I actually been with you. I have visited Kensale in the past and found it delightful. I’d be interested in your take as man who has lived in Europe a long time. I had only been in Europe about 4.5 years when I visited Kensale. I had, by then, my fill of seeing cathedrals and was beginning to tire of castles so that quaint fishing village was just what I needed
Oh yeah ---- I dropped the cathedrals 25 years ago. For me, it's pubs and restaurants that are the attraction. Living people stuff.
Another exceptional video, Patrick. Would that I were sailing with you, not just vicariously through the computer screen. Still, your videos are always entertaining, instructive, and inspirational.
Far too kind Patrick. Thanks.
One of my favorite channels. Can’t wait to finish my own refit and sail a voyage north.
Dear Patrick, as ever good feelings with you sailing. My compliments. Until the next, Fair Winds ⛵🥂
Many thanks S.
Excellent well done. Enjoyed every minute.
Congrats Patrick ! As always I love you adventures and how you present them !
Another question, it would be great if you could talk about how you remain energetic, keeping your stamina up and so on for multi day/week sailing. I find that if I am out for a day sail in windy conditions (great sailing conditions), I fatigue at the end of the day. How do you maintain your energy levels?
Excellent question
Fabulous, Admiral Patrick! You're an inspiration to all! J
Nothing short of a spectacular achievement!
Thank You, Patrick!
Just found your channel. How can I have missed it. Great episode and now I have many more to watch 👍⛵️
Many thanks!
Thank you for keeping it real Patrick. You are sharing so much valuable knowledge that one can easily forgive for the lack snorkelling bikini girls.
I failed at recruiting a bikini...... :-( Maybe next year!
You are awesome and inspirational. Thank you Patrick.
Congratulations Patrick on your successfull Atlantic crossings, quite the achievement! I enjoyed following your journey very much. Thank you for that! A seaworthy ship and a great sailor👌
Welcome back, and thanks for the kind feedback.
Ha. Two Atlantic passages in your “unseaworthy boat”! Well done young man. And welcome to Ireland.
I'm sampling the black stuff as you can well imagine.....
Love your channel, the sailor is sea worthy and the yacht rips along, yes she's maybe more a racer than an ocean crosser but she handles everything you do that I've seen really well.
Thanks for the kind feedback AD. Much appreciated.
Captain Patrick: You have a fast vessel, and quite the ultimate configuration for ocean or coastal passages. Congrats on a wonderful journey. Thanks for taking us along!
Well done Patrick,I admire you greatly.I am sailing south Brittany at the moment for a couple of months from the Solent before returning home in Sept .
chateauneuf du pape 🙂 incredible 🙂
Thanks for bringing your phantom shipmates along.
Dont you just love arm chair sailors? 😉 Remember empty vessels make the most noise Patrick. Sail Safe mate. Ant & Cid xx
And speedy recovery to you! Fair winds.
I'm not an overly emotional person but brought a little tear to my eye. Recently lost my mother and it made me realise how lucky I am to have had both parents most of my adult life. Bless you Patrick.
You’re an amazing guy, Patrick. Ty for the hours of high quality entertainment and inspiration.
Hello Patrick , when you mentioned your mother passing that hit home , I’m sure she would be proud of you sir
"What would you do?" I would have gone north around the top of Ireland and stopped off at Jura for a day or 7 - depending on how well I managed to get around the distilleries. Wind at your back, sun on your face Patrick. Slàinte
Not that is a creative solution to a challenging problem......
Your a cool guy. 👍👍.
Welcome back; and thanks!
Max corini; i am very pleased to follow you. Will you sail also in the mediterranean sea in the future? It is not a real “blue water sailing” but still is challenging and very interesting from other point of view
Buon Vento!
Max
I may get to the Med.....It's on my list of options for my next adventure, but no firm decisions have been made yet.
@@patricklaine6958 very good! Just let me know, ok?
Dear Captain Courageous, you have fully earned your "Terre Neuva” title, and sincerest thanks for this emotionally charged and enchanting video. Only years of practice makes things appear so simple! Lovely docking at the end despite the twin rudders 😉
Q: For what eason didn’t you go for a gel or an AGM service battery which supposedly are safer and can do more cycles than an acid-lead battery?
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My Plan for this year was to switch to Lithium Phosphate batteries, but I had an unexpected health problem and the doctor forbid me from going to the boat for 3 months prior to my departure. The new batteries fell off the priority 'to do' list..... Next year.
A slick operation Patrick. Poetry in motion.
Really enjoy your videos Patrick. THank you for the effort to edit and post.
A voyage you may be proud of. Thank you again for the hours of letting us be part of your trip. And upthere, there is somebody who knows your name, you can be sure of!
Ireland
Welcome to Ireland and our lovely Dingle 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪Patrick
Your a great inspiration
cheers from Australia
It's been a pleasure, Patrick. Thank you!
Patrick, Im glad i found this channel recently. Your content is like very few on TH-cam and for me thats great. Loving the commentary too - i know how it is sailing solo, one tends to talk to ones self in a pure and profound way. Congratulations on the succesful passage and I look forward to the next. Your mother would be very proud. Fair winds.
Welcome to Ireland Patrick. Absolutly amazing achievement and thanks for sharing your journeys. Blessings.
She will
I really enjoyed this episode. Fortunate to be healthy to sail, or does the sailing keep you healthy? Best regards. P.S. I also enjoyed your book recommendation "The Max Strategy" - excellent.
I like how you pose that question Peter. I expect that the inverse version has a lot of truth to it.......
Thanks Patrick, as inspirational as ever :-)
Great to hear from you again ST. Fair winds in Italy, if that is where you are now.
@@patricklaine6958 Thanks Patrick! 'Post' covid, my country of origin NZ finally saw fit to allow me to return after 3 years away, 2 years locked out. Taranto survived the pandemic well and it took just 10 days to get most stuff shipshape Bristol fashion and do a 10 day coastal cruise in the Marlborough Sounds, then did another 7 day break, the return to Nelson harbour family video is hidden here th-cam.com/video/iMt4JyAaJPk/w-d-xo.html I still harbour some grand schemes and later this year I may get new sails ;-) Cheers and keep up the great work. Rick
Congratulations Patrick! Great achievement! Very nice and pleasing video!
Thank you for all your explanations along your crossing.
Another great video Patrick,
You took one item off my bucket list as well , that was The honour and delight in meeting you.
Keep up the good work, and those musical quotes!
Here is a version of that classic from ‘The Rock’
th-cam.com/video/7tQCXTIiqew/w-d-xo.html
And something of a love story set in Newfoundland.
What a Wonderful World
Thanks Edward. I had not heard that excellent cover of this Donovan song that I first fell in love with in 1972. :-) Again, can't thank you enough for the warm hospitality. Fair winds my friend.
To me YOU ARE SEA WORHY PATRICK ... and that really makes all the difference... and your boat has surely proved its metal!!