Spring Shakedown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2019
- A two day passage on the Golfe du Morbihan in Brittany - a gentle start to the the new sailing season.
Programme:
The passage starts at Plougoumelen. After launching I sail down river to Le Bono, and then up the main Auray River to St Goustan for the night. I moor beside the old stone bridge and eat in the brasserie beside the quay. All this was against the tide, which is why you see me doing a lot of rowing, but it was very near high water, so the streams were fairly weak.
The next morning I move from my mooring alongside the quay at St Goustan to the other side of the river, before the mooring dries out, to have breakfast on one of the mooring trots there. I then sail down river to Locmariaquer, arriving just before low water. Here I have lunch and a beer, before sailing back up the river with the flood tide to Plougoumelen.
Comments:
Listening back to this, I find I have gently anglicised the pronounciation of the place names for this video. This was unintentional - but there is some debate how Breton place names are pronounced in any case. They are generally pronounced in a French way, but this is actually incorrect. Whatever - an English person is always wrong!
Here is more about St Goustan, as you saw so little in my video: • À la découverte de Sai...
The still photograph of Avel Dro sailing up the Auray River, by François Vivier.
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Rewatching for the nth time in a year and I'd have to say Roger is the mellowest and most endearing of You Tube hosts there are.
And mellow and sweet can be ascribed to his craft.
I don’t know if you ever have time to get back to your old videos, so, you probably won’t read this. I’m off for the weekend and truly enjoy them though, thank you sooo much. You mentioned in another video that you seem to be consumed with rope work all the time, rather than sailing (saying it tongue in cheek). I know that when I was a boy, crewing for my dad, it seemed that all I ever did was was rope work, winding, pulling, wrapping, stowing, hanging, somehow tidying up all the confound rope we had to keep the boat “ship shape”. Rarely would Daddy allow me to sail. Watching your videos is giving me the itch again. I’m looking for an Ilur. Texas
what a sailor!! Spending his time drinking coffee ans watching all around! so quiet and peaceful. living on his little wooden ship . No storms or sinking boat. that's the real life, enjoy!!
Koning ter rijk in een sloep. Fantastisch, winnaar des levens.
"Seems like I just sail around and drink coffee". That is perfectly fine and enjoyable to watch. These videos have a feel of impressionist art, a real poetry of appreciation of experiencing our natural world.
“Seems like all I do is sail about and drink coffee”. I envy you 🙂
No idea why, I don’t sail, I never have, but I find this channel fascinating and very relaxing. Thanks from the London rat race!!
You need to give it a go before you get too much older. Always better to learn sooner rather than later. 👍
There are some people who will be hooked by sailing once they try it. I usually can tell them. You might be one.
@@MattBargain Indeed, that's true. In my experience, if you can get a newbie to be an active part of the boat instead of just being a passenger the 'hooked' ratio becomes gets close to 100%.
@@ramblerandy2397 At work (which I quit to go sailing in July) there is a Russian girl who went sailing the first time about two weeks ago in the Med and I told her "I know you will be hooked, I just know". Sure enough she was and we will go sailing together this weekend. :)
@@MattBargain Well that's one way to do it. 😎
Reading the book now. Great enjoyment. Even at 80 still dream of getting back on the water. Thank you👍
Best wishes ! That sounds like an admirable goal.
Another great film from Roger Barnes, talented sailor and filmmaker.
When we can all buy "Sail About. Drink Coffee." merchandise, count me in.
Greetings from St. Petersburg, Russia! Thank you for another inspiring film, Mr. Barnes.
How the hell do I get into this awesome past time.
nice to meet you...i like your videoos...have a good times...
The crowd watching Roger is small but they love it and so do I.
... at least he's got one fan in the very north of germany ... :-)
He's got a fan in southern Alabama 🤫
And another in Puerto Rico in the Caribbean!
And yet another in Sweden
...and another in Norway.
Plougoumelen, St Goustan and Bono - three of my favourite places! Roger makes sailing and pilotage around there, where there are strong tidal currents, lurking mud banks and rocks, look much easier and more laid-back than most of us would find it. Good film! Thanks!
Really enjoying your videos. Traditional sailing craft still a big feature on the south coast of Ireland. You are whetting my enthusiasm for getting back sailing despite my bad back. Keep up the good work.
Awesome stuff thanks for posting. It helpt with lockdown here in Sydney. 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺☕️☕️
Fascinating from a Canadian perspective. Followed you on the map for extra added enjoyment. Learn to sail on a 24 ' McVay Bluenose on lake Ontario, reminds me of visiting towns and secret places along both sides of the shore, and up different rivers. Really great stuff.
Roger's narration style is so soothing to listen to.
That was brilliant and what amazing villages & wooden boats thanks again 👍
Nice to watch a quality short film without background music, thanks
its a literal godsend
Oh yes. Thank you for that
When I watch you sailing, I have nothing but regrets for not knowing how to sail. I would bring my wife along to share everything with her.
Join a dinghy sailing club, ask for help. Then get a little boat, you'll never regret it.
Confirmed Landlubber here,no idea why I love these little vlogs but I do! Thanks for your work Roger.
Lovely video and good to see some proper tea!
Thanks for that. That was a treat. As close to one of my favourite types of sailing as it gets. I've spent many years on/off in sail-boats, and when it comes down to it, a nice seaworthy dinghy takes a heck of a lot of beating. Done most of my dinghy sailing across the Solent and going up and down the little rivers and creeks, or just coming ashore at little out of the way beaches. You simply can't do anything like as much of that in a big sailing boat with a fixed keel. Of course, one can always do the big adventure around the Island, but it often gets serious then, and one must have time to appreciate the sounds and sights of the water and life. Good move on the French flat.
Still my most enjoyable sailing channel! Thanks Roger! From Roger (NSW)!
Love the detail about single-handing a small boat with a traditional rig--so much that I had to try and figure out on my own.
You are so good at sculling. When I retire, I will have time to practice....
Set off with no sails, no engine, an offshore wind and only one oar. When you get back you'll be able to scull...
Boy, I've missed these. 👍🏻
Sailing with you Roger is leisurely sailing back in time, most enchanting. Thank you.
Thank you,a lovely relaxing 20 minutes.
Love the red duster
I love your videos!! Easy sail, no rush in a beautiful small sailboat.😎 I love it. Thank you for sharing your adventure 😃
Great video, thanks Roger!
I love your boat Roger, thanks so much for sharing your sailing adventures. I am very happy to subscribe.
Well done Mr Barnes, yet another enjoyable film for us all to watch.
You make sailing and filming look so easy, but of course we know it's not.
Thanks Chris H.
Splendid, really enjoyed that. Thank you Mr Barnes.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video and adventure. Your video brought back many fond memories. Makes me want to dust off the O'Day daysailer in the back barn. Dave & Linda M/S Olivebank S/V Banyanda
Quelle surprise de vous retrouver sur la "petite mer", Morbihan en breton...
Merci du partage, j'adore vos vidéos...
I like this rear camera angle muchly. And particularly the effort made to place a camera off boat here & there to get those extra shots. Great for continuity.
OWESOME! Enjoyable cruising. It brings momentum of choice. It doesn't need to be expensive. It doesn't need to be modern. I love your visiting these places, probably next to each other.Regards from Melbourne, AU
Hello Roger, just purchased your book, The dinghy cruising companion. What a great book. Anyone who has not read it yet, go out and buy it, you won’t be disappointed. Keep the videos coming, they are great. Take care Jim
Roger, love your videos! Particularly appreciate the 90 seconds (starting about the 12 minute mark) of you leisurely reefing the boomless main. I recently acquired a Scaffie with a similar sail arrangement and am still trying to figure things out.
I enjoy your videos.
First time I have subscribed to anything on TH-cam - what a pleasure to be alerted to your new contribution.
😁 newby! I'm subscribed to 400 plus channels.
I'm not even kidding. My email inbox keeps getting emptied out every week to not accumulate too much crap.
I gave the TV away, no time for that propaganda crap.
Life is much better now.
To sail around and make coffee amazing
Watching a charming fellow sailing around to make coffee while sipping coffee.
Yes, amazing content
Had I known you were in plougoumelen I would have come to say hello I live just down river... This is where I launch my proa. (you are welcome to fill up on water, and enjoy a beer anytime )
Fabulous escapism, thanks muchly and welcome back!
Wonderful trip, always so watchful of tides and wind - bloody trip lines or whatever they're called! Reminds me strongly of old times on family holidays. Thank you.
stunning videography, lovely informative commentary, another inspiring video Roger - thank you
Yay! It's Christmas again ;-) Your wonderful films incorporate the pure essence of sailing. I have to get myself a little dinghy, though I love my yacht with all its comfortable accomodation (and central heating), but it really comes down to the small adventures, you can actually embark on and come back from the more richer, than you expected! Congratulations on your French address Roger. The unmentionable calls for the opposite, rather.
Love to see a true sailor sculling. Art of sculling is geting lost day after day. True sailors are home in Breizh -Brittany.
You trips are so enjoyable! thank you for sharing your adventures!
Nice to see you back. I/We have missed you.
nice to see your gentle journey
Your Llur with no boom always makes me smile. Leave it to you to own an Opinel knife! Cheers and good sailing.
My very same thought!
And another fan on the much tamer Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, USA.
What a wonderful video! Thank you for making it.
So glad to see you back on the water. I'm looking forward to your new adventures. Thank You!
Lovely sailing,not possible in South Africa.
Thank you so much Roger for taking the time to make these wonderful videos. Like everyone else here, I sure enjoy and look forward to watching them. Have fun this summer and be safe. Cheers till next time.
Greetings from the garage! Thanks for sharing and happy season! Love your videos!
Mackeral pate. In California we have low sodium Spam.... I would LOVE to have some Mackeral Pate!
Hi Roger. Just re-watching and re-enjoying your Spring shakedown. A request please. I have your book and I've watched all your videos here. I would be grateful for a photo that shows the hooks you use to hook your boom tent onto. Whatever you're using seems to work unobtrusively and well. With love, Ken
Great to see your videos again. Thanks for making this.
And a rewatcher in New Zealand...
Wonderful.
Water harvesting tip. Take a cup when collecting water. If from a stainless steel basin, you'll be able to get the cup under the tap, if from a spring, you'll be able to delicately lift water from a puddle. For advanced hi-tech water harvesting take a jam on hose and/or a funnel. Old wine bladders can be a good addition to your water harvesting kit also. But mostly a hard wearing cup will get you through most physics based water harvesting conundrums. They also make a decent shovel.
Thank god you are back! Greetings from Halifax, Nova Scotia, where I am planning on doing some dinghy explorations in my Paceship 16' this summer thanks to your inspiration!
Good stuff! So relaxing to watch you going about your business ....
Marvellous
Wish i was sharing some of that mackerel pate and a ride along. Great ,great channel.
Passionate....captivating! I've been watching your videos for the last (a lot) hours. Beautiful !!! Your giving me some ideas.....
enjoying little thrills when the wind picks up...thanks
Excellent!
"Beyond All Things Is The Sea"
Seneca
I repaired and cleaned an old open sailboat and in the weekends I do some solo-sailing at a lake nearby. Today I was the only person sailing at that lake. I liked your video a lot. Greetings from Amsterdam.
Greetings from Holland ,Enjoy your video's keep on cruising😎
End from Vlissingen too.
I love to see your boat and you sailing. The wter is calm. Thanks for sharing.
Ah like a breath of fresh air!!!
Lovely video. Thanks. As a constructive suggestion, ... I would love to see some maps, so that we can get a better idea of the region, and distances. Keep up the good work, and enjoy your sailing. Peter, from Rio de Janeiro
Oh! That bread and mackerel pate !!!!!!
Nice to see you're back on the water. Thanks for the videos.
beauty!!
THANKS. I truly enjoy your videos.
If you carry a short length of plastic tubing and a funnel you can easily lead water from a real over a shallow sink to your water bottle.
Congratulations Mr. Roger beatiful life. Un saludo desde Chile.
You inspire us all Roger..
Don't fade away into the concrete will you .
I'm gonna trade my ocean going for a river craft. Fed up with the monstrous bills and engines and ten holes under the water line and that'll be several thousand pounds thankyou ..
As for trots cover them in peanut butter on a hot day, the rats'll do the rest .
Beautiful video, lovely bit of sailing detail, thanks for sharing
I give you my sincere congratulation. Your video gets so many nice and hearty comments! You must be very happy about that. It is ice to read them. Brings a smile to the face.
Nice to see another video from you. Many thanks.
Fantastic.
You're Back!!!! I check you channel everyday.
Teşekkürler.
Great film, Roger as usual. Made even better for me, because we spent part of our summer holiday last year at Auray and explored the area by boat, car and " a pied."
Doing better than me keeping a lid on the politics. Love the channel!
this is what a good day looks like
Listening to your narration is very soothing.
Glad to hear from you again Roger. Really like your videos. Cheers Paul
A gentle easing into the season on a gorgeous river. So relaxing and tranquil. I'm always aware of the background noise in your videos. This is an interesting video from an ASMR perspective, with visceral sounds of the waves lapping against the hull, the booming baritone of the oars doing their work and the peaceful (mostly!) narration. I don't know if it's just me, and forgive me because I have mentioned this before, but I wish we could get rid of the wind noise. I understand the wind is part and parcel with sailing and I realize we wouldn't have your fantastic channel without it, but I can't help but think that if it was removed it would somehow align with what you are trying to achieve. Last time I'll mention it and keep up the work. It's all very much appreciated.
Sooo good !! Thanks!
That was very pleasurable and inspiring to watch.