Roger, that was outstanding. Thank you for taking us with you & Mary on what seems to be extended yearly adventures in addition to your more local cruises. Maybe it's the architects' eye but your camera seems to capture some haunting images; last year's cruise of the lagoons of Venice for example still continue to mesmerise. Take care & thanks again
Loved your exciting entrance to Edam. Mary is an absolute legend as crew catching Avel Dro and the companion vessel in that breeze. Thanks for the video. Josh
Roger is my sailing hero the way he sails his Ilur. I finished my Ilur build, but didn’t do well on my first outing with a capsize. I have much to learn.
Sorry to hear about the capsize! Rule number one, in my experience, is to reef early. Second is to keep the mainsheet in your hand and not cleated down when the wind is strong so you can spill the wind very quickly and avoid a capsize.
@@damoog5985 honestly, it happened so fast i’m not 100% sure what happened. I was on a broad reach with 8knt winds and 14knt gusts (full sail). I was sitting on the port aft side seat and decided to gybe around to stbd. In a spit second after i moved the tiller the boat was on its port side and the boom was against me. I just rolled backwards out of the boat and it continued to roll over on its port side.
The interiors were fascinating, especially the old butchers shop and sailmaker/chandlery. Thanks again Roger (and Mary) for taking the time to film and share.
It used to be salt water, an inner sea, in fact the North Sea. Until they built that dam. Do check Dutch history. One of the amazing facts is, that the cities grew so unbelievably rich (right, thank you, colonies and trade) that they had more power than the royals. Do you know any country where there was NOT a king or some nobles having the last say in, well, everything? The only other example I know, is the USA. No king! People's power, it's democracy. Out dated districts system, unfair as hell, the richest gets president, but admit it, they have democracy and NOT an extremely extremely rich royal family. Great!
What a beautiful area and again, incredible filming. As you are on the run into the one harbor, I can actually FEEL the tiller pull with that rolling motion captured in the moment! Splendid. Thank you again for all the work of filming and editing. And by the way, our family has voted Mary our hero!
Another delightful small boat adventure … ta very much! PS: You were just down the coast from the Frisian islands made famous in The Riddle of the Sands … perhaps one day you might cruise there!
Thank you for another charming video and glimpse into the land, sea and lives of our neighbours from whom we have been separated by the stupidity of Brexit.
Nice to see the beautiful small towns with their coffee shops and cheese markets. They have alot of character, simplistic but calming architecture. Quite a nautical history.
Another great video and worth the wait! You should get paid by the Dutch tourism industry as you certainly make it look an appealing place to visit (again). I can’t wait to see more of the event at the start of the video too. It would have been easy to believe you were in another period in history without a stink boat in sight!
Thank you very much for you and Mary taking me on your adventure, it was fantastic, love the water, my wife and I have a 20 foot double sea kayak we use along the west coast of British Columbia Canada our coast is 27,000 kilometers with 6000 islands to explore! PS I am one of Mary's 400 subs
Dear Roger, Thank you for sharing your trip to Edam. The town looks absolutely charming and the museum is a must see. Take care and i look forward to new sailing adventures. 😎
Once again a cracking video, the museum reminded me of the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans, near Cardiff, love the practicality of the Dutch and their Architecture
That was fantastic! We came up from NZ a few years ago and spent a very short time in the Amsterdam area. We could have spent much longer but time and finances forbade it! You showed many of the places we would have liked to have seen. I imagine your mode of transport enabled you to visit the more interesting ones! 👍
No, there are no tides. There never was much anyway, the average difference was around 30 centimeters and was only caused by the tide on the North Sea and the water flowing in and out of the Zuiderzee. But there could be very severe differences during storms and spring tide of up to 3 meters, which is why the dike was built. Now the main obstacle is the wind, which can catch people out easily.
Lovely video. I like the look of the blue boat that followed you in to Edam. Is that a one-off or one of a class? Look forward to more Avel Dro wanderings. I have recently acquired a Cornish Cormorant and am planning trips around my home waters of the Fowey River.
Others must have suggested this but I do not have enough patience to comb through all the comments in your many episodes to find out.. Via the ferry from France to Rosslare or Cork (Ringaskiddy) consider an escapade to the bays and islands of west County Cork. Possibly less effort than going to the Netherlands but fewer charming settlements. The local design in Lemmer deserved your attention: the Lemmer Ark.
Awesome, thanks for sharing. Odd how you're willing to come in nose first, at 90degrees, with no bumpers bw boat and wall... especially the little guy with the extended bow sprit. Gamblers, the lot of ya....:)
Hello, thank you for this video. Very nice to follow you at your adventures. What other boats could you recmmend for the type of sailing you are doing. Live close to the Swedish eastcoast and I suppose the Ilurboat is perfect there, in the arcipelago. But it’s not à lot of them fore sale out there, is it? Best reards Peter
Hi Roger In your opinion, what do you think would be the best route for a newbie couple wanting to get into Dinghy cruising? Many thanks for the videos RJ
Hi Roger, Love your videos, you have inspired me to order plans for JW Navigator. And in the meantime to start dingy cruising in my Shellback dingy (Joel white design). I’d like to get a buoyancy vest like yours. Where is a good place to order one from. Where did you get yours? Best Brad Lyttelton New Zealand. 👍
Roger I loved your footage of the trip in Holland. Especially the visit of Edam, the town I was raised, at 12 yrs old restored A small woorden sailing dinghy (Schakel) And learned to sail. Very special to see the little town through your eyes. Thanks!
Roger, that was outstanding. Thank you for taking us with you & Mary on what seems to be extended yearly adventures in addition to your more local cruises. Maybe it's the architects' eye but your camera seems to capture some haunting images; last year's cruise of the lagoons of Venice for example still continue to mesmerise. Take care & thanks again
Loved your exciting entrance to Edam. Mary is an absolute legend as crew catching Avel Dro and the companion vessel in that breeze. Thanks for the video. Josh
Roger is my sailing hero the way he sails his Ilur. I finished my Ilur build, but didn’t do well on my first outing with a capsize. I have much to learn.
rogers my hero full stop!!
Sorry to hear about the capsize! Rule number one, in my experience, is to reef early. Second is to keep the mainsheet in your hand and not cleated down when the wind is strong so you can spill the wind very quickly and avoid a capsize.
David, I'm just finishing mine - perhaps I'll keep it tied to the trailer to prevent capsizing (!?) What happened? Was it during a gybe?
@@damoog5985 honestly, it happened so fast i’m not 100% sure what happened. I was on a broad reach with 8knt winds and 14knt gusts (full sail). I was sitting on the port aft side seat and decided to gybe around to stbd. In a spit second after i moved the tiller the boat was on its port side and the boom was against me. I just rolled backwards out of the boat and it continued to roll over on its port side.
@@davidladd6266 it sounds like it was a good thing the boat went over after you, or you could have been left behind!
Most enjoyable seeing my own country from this angle. Many thanks for sharing this with us.
The interiors were fascinating, especially the old butchers shop and sailmaker/chandlery. Thanks again Roger (and Mary) for taking the time to film and share.
What beautiful towns they have around the Zuiderzee. Fantastic video, loved it.
It used to be salt water, an inner sea, in fact the North Sea. Until they built that dam.
Do check Dutch history. One of the amazing facts is, that the cities grew so unbelievably rich (right, thank you, colonies and trade) that they had more power than the royals. Do you know any country where there was NOT a king or some nobles having the last say in, well, everything? The only other example I know, is the USA. No king! People's power, it's democracy. Out dated districts system, unfair as hell, the richest gets president, but admit it, they have democracy and NOT an extremely extremely rich royal family. Great!
I'm Dutch, never been there! And I even like open boat sailing...
What a beautiful area and again, incredible filming. As you are on the run into the one harbor, I can actually FEEL the tiller pull with that rolling motion captured in the moment!
Splendid.
Thank you again for all the work of filming and editing. And by the way, our family has voted Mary our hero!
Very good. Thank you for taking us along
Thanks for the ride beautiful part of the world
Great pictures again!
Thanks for sharing! 😊👍
pleasure to watch!!!
Absolutely beautiful thankyou
Thank you for your work Roger. The song at the beginning of the video is now my motto for life .Thank you !
Thanks for having me along even though I’m in far off Mexico.
Another delightful small boat adventure … ta very much! PS: You were just down the coast from the Frisian islands made famous in The Riddle of the Sands … perhaps one day you might cruise there!
Another display of true seamanship (and seawomenship).
Enjoyed that, another great film.
Thank you for another charming video and glimpse into the land, sea and lives of our neighbours from whom we have been separated by the stupidity of Brexit.
12:51... your "Little Pony" sure is moving quick!!🌊🌊🌊
Thanks Roger, great to see those beautiful Dutch villages....it's been 30 years since I visited them , cheers Paul
Magnifique partage comme toujours, un grand merci à tous les deux, de nous ouvrir un horizon plus large que celui du quotidien....🙏👍😎
What a great journey, what a marvelous video! Thanks for letting us take part! Best regards and respect to you. Ingmar
Netherlands: where we found a coffee shop - where of course we had coffee. :D explanation was needed :D
Beautiful thank you..
I love all your adventures.
another lovely well crafted video - thanks Roger.
One of your best video's, really enjoyed it. Keep them coming.
Nice to see the beautiful small towns with their coffee shops and cheese markets. They have alot of character, simplistic but calming architecture. Quite a nautical history.
Was wondering when part 2 was coming thanks Roger!
Very interesting video, Roger.
Another great video and worth the wait! You should get paid by the Dutch tourism industry as you certainly make it look an appealing place to visit (again). I can’t wait to see more of the event at the start of the video too. It would have been easy to believe you were in another period in history without a stink boat in sight!
More very exciting sailing and beautiful places visited.
Thank you Roger and Mary for letting us tag along 👍.
Just watching the video when you describe going to Edam, and out cmes the exact coffee maker that we use when camping. Superb brew mate. Good choice.
Thank you very much for you and Mary taking me on your adventure, it was fantastic, love the water, my wife and I have a 20 foot double sea kayak we use along the west coast of British Columbia Canada our coast is 27,000 kilometers with 6000 islands to explore! PS I am one of Mary's 400 subs
Could you tell me Mary's channel name. I'd like to check it out.
Dear Roger,
Thank you for sharing your trip to Edam.
The town looks absolutely charming and the museum is a must see.
Take care and i look forward to new sailing adventures. 😎
Another wonderful journey.....Thank you for letting us tag along! Thanks Roger.
Many thanks Roger for another great one!
Fantastic! Always a joy to see another Barnes video arrive.
wonderful PART 2!! Opening scenes... stunning - I've watched it a dozen times. Thank you Roger... and Mary!
That stands out beautiful. Thank for posting sailing such as this. Blustery fall day on the treaty 6 prairies of turtle island. Good health to you!
The usual truly excellent video. These are like rare little gems. Thanks for letting us in on your Dutch adventure.
Amazing trip! Beautiful village! Thanks!!!!
Many thanks for taking us along this relaxing voyage, take care both of you , Best wishes, Stuart UK.
Wow! It is so good to see you again Roger! Cheers from sunny Puerto Rico! :)
What a fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing.
Regards
Mark
Thank you very much! Please keep sailing!
This was a beautiful cruise and really great to have experienced it vicariously. Thank you.
Once again a cracking video, the museum reminded me of the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans, near Cardiff, love the practicality of the Dutch and their Architecture
So interesting, sailing around the Zuiderzee! Thanks Roger.
Beautiful episode filming, thanks for sharing Greetings from beautiful Hawaii islands ⛵️ 🏝
Merci beaucoup Roger, c’est fantastique et ces villages sont d’une beauté
Lovely, I'm inspired and ready to get out in my Dabber at the week-end. Thanks
wonderful as always thanks Roger
Wonderful footage as always. Nice job getting into that Edam channel! Many thanks for taking us along with you.
What a great trip. Holland is a place that would be on my buckets list if I was in a position in life to travel
Get yourself FREE! Are you a slave? Shure?
@@voornaam3191 yup, a slave to a bad heart for six years.
Such a peaceful and awesome video Roger! I feel more relaxed and happy having watched it, amazing work!
Lovelyment!
brilliant adventure, thank you for taking us with you
Finally with English subtitles! Pour la première fois, cette vidéo a une option pour les sous-titres français.
your videos are great....very relaxing and pleasant to watch..
Great video! Loved seeing the towns, the architecture and interiors too. Just splendid! Many thanks
Thank you Roger!
Lovely.
Rocket ship ride into Edam! Beautiful video, bravo. (Underlying, unstated, unfortunate, disturbing feeling about anticipated, accelerating sea-level rise.)
Some great teamwork there!
Thanks for sharing, a great report!
That was fantastic! We came up from NZ a few years ago and spent a very short time in the Amsterdam area. We could have spent much longer but time and finances forbade it! You showed many of the places we would have liked to have seen. I imagine your mode of transport enabled you to visit the more interesting ones! 👍
Nice video. Which our "pound", Lagoa dos Patos, here in south Brasil had such infrastructure.
Well done, Roger, a lovely video. A following wind and sea are hard on the helm! I assume there are no tides in the former Zuiderzee.
No, there are no tides. There never was much anyway, the average difference was around 30 centimeters and was only caused by the tide on the North Sea and the water flowing in and out of the Zuiderzee. But there could be very severe differences during storms and spring tide of up to 3 meters, which is why the dike was built. Now the main obstacle is the wind, which can catch people out easily.
The Netherlands is a country of managed water levels - a bit like the Rance above St Malo.
Another great video. Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
excellent video Roger
Nice time in holland hoop ik erg leuk ❤❤❤👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🇱🇺🇱🇺🇱🇺
Lovely video. I like the look of the blue boat that followed you in to Edam. Is that a one-off or one of a class?
Look forward to more Avel Dro wanderings. I have recently acquired a Cornish Cormorant and am planning trips around my home waters of the Fowey River.
It's a unique boat, built in Carantec in the 1960s by a traditional boat builder.
Love the sunglasses, Roger! 😎
Another great video. Thank you for your work!
Amazing how close you got to the sail of that one boat in those rougher waves.
Another great episode, amazing places
Others must have suggested this but I do not have enough patience to comb through all the comments in your many episodes to find out.. Via the ferry from France to Rosslare or Cork (Ringaskiddy) consider an escapade to the bays and islands of west County Cork. Possibly less effort than going to the Netherlands but fewer charming settlements. The local design in Lemmer deserved your attention: the Lemmer Ark.
Lovely sailing :o) Beautiful in Holland.
Wonderful 😀
amazing....thanks Roger...epic adventure
can you suggest a similar boat to yours, british design? and where are these for sale? classic boat marts?
A typical coffee shop in the Netherlands wouldn't sell coffee ;-)
Great stuff keep it up
Awesome, thanks for sharing. Odd how you're willing to come in nose first, at 90degrees, with no bumpers bw boat and wall... especially the little guy with the extended bow sprit. Gamblers, the lot of ya....:)
Hello, thank you for this video. Very nice to follow you at your adventures. What other boats could you recmmend for the type of sailing you are doing. Live close to the Swedish eastcoast and I suppose the Ilurboat is perfect there, in the arcipelago. But it’s not à lot of them fore sale out there, is it? Best reards Peter
I am beginning to do reviews of other boats. Watch this space!
Respect!👍
Hi Roger
In your opinion, what do you think would be the best route for a newbie couple wanting to get into Dinghy cruising?
Many thanks for the videos
RJ
Hi Roger,
Love your videos, you have inspired me to order plans for JW Navigator. And in the meantime to start dingy cruising in my Shellback dingy (Joel white design).
I’d like to get a buoyancy vest like yours. Where is a good place to order one from. Where did you get yours?
Best Brad Lyttelton New Zealand. 👍
What a fucking brilliant little film. Been waiting with baited breath for part 2! Thanks Roger & Mary!
Must see the fim Riddles of the Sands, store on this area almost...
Darn. I thought it was titled; Living With The She Wolf! "The extremely narrow entrance only became clear when I turned on my chartplotter".😉
What are some best known companies for making this type of boat?
Enjoying your adventures. I expect u have been asked many times but what is that song and who is it by. “Walk with me”
Hi roger, has Avel dro got a metal center plate?
Poetic
nice people the Dutch, turning on their wind turbines to make some breeze for you. ;)
motor driven :)
Roger I loved your footage of the trip in Holland. Especially the visit of Edam, the town I was raised, at 12 yrs old restored A small woorden sailing dinghy (Schakel) And learned to sail. Very special to see the little town through your eyes. Thanks!
Hello sir
Where and/or how did you learn French?
ha ha had to eat old cheese and herring while watching this 12 am thnx rgr n mry
Hi just wondering when you will be back on line again
Peter in Ireland
You missed the best town, Hoorn, between Enkhuizen and Edam.
See part 1 !
I am now hungry for Dutch cheese.