Hello Mr Taylor, my first ever comment on any video.Was in macduff last week to visit my grandmother thought I would go to white hills just to see what my luck was like and couldn't believe my child like joy at seeing Ming Ming floating off the end of the pontoon.What a beauty,so small,so tidy the best boat the best sailor,I suppose spoiler alert he gets back safely. As if there was any doubt!!
I never cease to be amazed at your single minded committment to voyaging with Ming..... Many times over and with varied interests I struggle to make headway whether it be travels, restoration of rust buckets or simple everyday pleasures..... Never under estimate how blessed you are.....
Hi Roger, you are an inspiration. I read Voyages of a simple sailor and noticed you had resided in Tasmania for a while. I live in Devonport Tasmania and have recently purchased a Sunmaid 20 with lots of adventures planned around Tassie. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Yes, I taught at New Norfolk High School for six months. LovedTassie, especially the west coast - Strahan, Mt Heemskirk and those wild beaches. Good luck with your plans.
I am so excited to have found a whole new voyage to get into. You, sir, are an inspiration and watching your videos and reading your books has lead to me getting my own small boat in which to set sail. Before finding your voyages I believed one needed a large and expensive boat to do any serious sailing. You have shown that preparation and knowledge are the key
What an absolute joy it is to see you and Mingming 2 again. You've been an inspiration to me. Since your last voyage I've solo sailed my Coromandel to the Netherlands and then sailed back across the North Sea. I'd've been on the Jester by now if it weren't for illness. I'll get there -- in no small way thanks to your videos and books.
Very happy to see you in my Subscriptions with a 2018 voyage. So pure and special what you are doing. Mingming II is such a wonderful purpose build ship! Thanks for posting!
Missed seeing you out voyaging. So happy to see you still doing it Mr Taylor. My boat is being completed now in the Philippines and I am hoping to do a lot of single handed myself. Looking forward to the next installment of your 2018 voyage North.
Nice to see your new adventure. As other have said, inspirational. Have you seen how many people out there are now Rogering boats? The books and videos are the definitive "how to" series for aspiring simple sailors for sure.
Sir, I enjoyed your book "Voyages of a Simple Sailor". If I remember correctly, you mentioned once you can handle about 100 days maximum at sea and then you are ready to come back in. Would you do a video on how you provision for so long a period at sea in such a small vessel? Thank you!
Wow, good to see you back out and about mate. Was starting to think you may have fallen of the perch. I asked you before when you put out a vid showing how you had the interior set up where you hid your head and what you use for it. Do you have a chem based model or something else. Be very interest to know what you've chosen to use and where you have it placed inside Ming Ming 2. Hope you can manage to get back to me and am looking forward to more of your adventures.
Bucket and chuck it. Bucket is kept on a line in the cockpit, dipped over the side for a few inches if water then brought ito the cabin for the daily ritual. Works perfectly.
Bonjour, J'ai lu tout vos bouquins et je suis admiratif pour tout ce que vous avez fait. mais je m'inquiète de votre silence et je viens très souvent sur votre site mais vous êtes silencieux..... Avez vous encore des projets... des rêves.... comment va Ming ming 2 ? Au plaisir d'avoir de vos nouvelles. Olivier
Merci Olivier. Mingming II va bien - il est ici chez moi en Ecosse. Pour le moment je n'ai pas de projets maritimes. Peut-etre qu'apres 50 ans j'en ai fait assez...
When using auto focus cameras you have to stay steadier when looking at maps or it's just wasted minutes on video. Also, you can edit video and take out the bits that don't work so well or even shoot it again. You've got time on a voyage like that to try it again. Maybe get a steady cam or use a phone cam or go pro with image stabilization.
Hello Mr Taylor, my first ever comment on any video.Was in macduff last week to visit my grandmother thought I would go to white hills just to see what my luck was like and couldn't believe my child like joy at seeing Ming Ming floating off the end of the pontoon.What a beauty,so small,so tidy the best boat the best sailor,I suppose spoiler alert he gets back safely. As if there was any doubt!!
Good to see you two underway again! Looking forward to this series :)
I never cease to be amazed at your single minded committment to voyaging with Ming.....
Many times over and with varied interests I struggle to make headway whether it be travels, restoration of rust buckets or simple everyday pleasures.....
Never under estimate how blessed you are.....
Hi Roger, you are an inspiration. I read Voyages of a simple sailor and noticed you had resided in Tasmania for a while. I live in Devonport Tasmania and have recently purchased a Sunmaid 20 with lots of adventures planned around Tassie. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Yes, I taught at New Norfolk High School for six months. LovedTassie, especially the west coast - Strahan, Mt Heemskirk and those wild beaches. Good luck with your plans.
I am so excited to have found a whole new voyage to get into. You, sir, are an inspiration and watching your videos and reading your books has lead to me getting my own small boat in which to set sail. Before finding your voyages I believed one needed a large and expensive boat to do any serious sailing. You have shown that preparation and knowledge are the key
You, Sir are the "quintessence" of seamanship, thank you so much for your splendid videos. Greetings from Italy
What a wonderful winter storage for Mingming II! I am a little bit jealous ;-)
I am keen on watching coming videos.. Fair winds and good luck!
What an absolute joy it is to see you and Mingming 2 again. You've been an inspiration to me. Since your last voyage I've solo sailed my Coromandel to the Netherlands and then sailed back across the North Sea. I'd've been on the Jester by now if it weren't for illness. I'll get there -- in no small way thanks to your videos and books.
Little inspires me as much as the first video of a new Mingming voyage - thanks so much, really looking forward to the full story in due course.
Very happy to see you in my Subscriptions with a 2018 voyage. So pure and special what you are doing. Mingming II is such a wonderful purpose build ship! Thanks for posting!
Love your commitment, have been an avid sailor most all my life and do so enjoy these informationals.
Glad to hear of your latest voyage, looking forward to all the future installments. It's probably too late now but we do like to see our narrator!
Thank you. I have read all I can about you and your adventures. I look forward to your next episode but mainly waiting for another book.
You are a most interesting chap. I enjoy your voyages and narration immensely. Can't wait for the next installment.
Fantastic. Read your book Tales of a simple sailor a few years ago and only started sailing this year. Wonderful stuff more please.
Can't wait to see how far north you and mm2 get in this new adventure.
Fantastic to see you back at it. I cannot wait to discover more.
very glad your back, life's been a little dull lately. looking forward to your videos and a possible book perhaps? cheers from Melbourne OZ
It's good to see you going again.
I didn't realize before your pretty famous in the sailing world.
I'M going to have to read your books
great to see you both out again ... what happened the last two years, hopefully nothing sad... good to see you on the go
Missed seeing you out voyaging. So happy to see you still doing it Mr Taylor. My boat is being completed now in the Philippines and I am hoping to do a lot of single handed myself. Looking forward to the next installment of your 2018 voyage North.
Keep those videos coming please😊
Nice to see your new adventure. As other have said, inspirational. Have you seen how many people out there are now Rogering boats? The books and videos are the definitive "how to" series for aspiring simple sailors for sure.
I love your junk boat videos and your voyages. thumbs up!
Very happy to see you posting again!
Great to see you both off to sea again
Excellent! I hope you had a great voyage this year Roger. I'm looking forward to the season's videos.
I missed you. Hope all is well. Good voyaging.
The move to Scotland was never gone into in any detail, a single line at the end of the last book?
This Monday is starting out right. Very glad to see the new vid. Very glad you and MM2 are back.
Nice to see another voyage Roger.
Same old Skipper, same boat and same old, wave it about, camera technique! :o)
Good to see some motor re videos from you. You should go through the north to west passage,you could get some real cool shots
Thank you
Made my day!
Hi Roger. My wife and I missed you. Looking forward to sharing your trip.
Really been looking forward to this
Sir, I enjoyed your book "Voyages of a Simple Sailor". If I remember correctly, you mentioned once you can handle about 100 days maximum at sea and then you are ready to come back in. Would you do a video on how you provision for so long a period at sea in such a small vessel? Thank you!
I second this idea. I would personally say 100 days with three meals a day would amount to at least 300 pot noodles.
Love Mingming II
Fantastic !!!!
Good luck!
Hi Roger, you are an inspiration. I really would like to read some of your books , but is really expensive to buy from here , Argentina , saludos!!
Would you, sir, be willing to film how you operate your unique vessel - how you manage your sails, keeping course, etc?
Nice video ! 😄
Wow, good to see you back out and about mate. Was starting to think you may have fallen of the perch. I asked you before when you put out a vid showing how you had the interior set up where you hid your head and what you use for it. Do you have a chem based model or something else. Be very interest to know what you've chosen to use and where you have it placed inside Ming Ming 2. Hope you can manage to get back to me and am looking forward to more of your adventures.
Bucket and chuck it. Bucket is kept on a line in the cockpit, dipped over the side for a few inches if water then brought ito the cabin for the daily ritual. Works perfectly.
junkming; thank mate. Brilliant...
Bonjour,
J'ai lu tout vos bouquins et je suis admiratif pour tout ce que vous avez fait.
mais je m'inquiète de votre silence et je viens très souvent sur votre site mais vous êtes silencieux.....
Avez vous encore des projets... des rêves.... comment va Ming ming 2 ?
Au plaisir d'avoir de vos nouvelles. Olivier
Merci Olivier. Mingming II va bien - il est ici chez moi en Ecosse. Pour le moment je n'ai pas de projets maritimes. Peut-etre qu'apres 50 ans j'en ai fait assez...
Hurrah.😀👍⛵️
When using auto focus cameras you have to stay steadier when looking at maps or it's just wasted minutes on video. Also, you can edit video and take out the bits that don't work so well or even shoot it again. You've got time on a voyage like that to try it again. Maybe get a steady cam or use a phone cam or go pro with image stabilization.
Gary Myers Somehow I doubt you are as accomplished at anything as Roger is at seamanship
At 5.10, do I see the New North Sandwich Isles given on your chart? Just under the word Activity?
Why no boat ramp launch and mast stepping?:) bon voyage!
How much does she weigh?
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No you're right you're not back into this filming business. But you don't have to post bad video, just shoot more and do better.
Ah, Junk-rigged. Here, I thought it was going to be actual Junk design.