Thanks Michael!! Dialled is the exact word I should have used for this boat! 🙌 Just made landfall in south Portugal after a 9 day offshore passage and Safar sailed flawlessly !
I have a boat same age here in Australia, its a Nantucket Island 33, build quality is very high, set for blue water conditions, see lots of similarities with your boat, they really knew good design in those days, for me they are a preference over the newer designs that followed. Nice upgrades to you yacht, well done.
Great video, looking forward to more, I'll second the boat tour request, been spotting the Suttle differences between each Saga 36 I see, bought mine this year from Falmouth, Antares built in 1988, absolutely love it!
Thanks Paul! Great to hear you bought Antares, I remember her on the moorings from when I used to work in Falmouth! She’s a peach of a boat so you’ve done well to get her! I’ll definitely do a boat tour video and try show additions that’s I’ve made etc! Check out Ep4 that I’ve just released, you’ll see the Saltram isn’t afraid of some weather. If you have any questions in particular about something on my boat, drop me a message on Facebook “Morgan Cole”
Your channel just popped up on my suggested; loved the boat; the video and I've subscribed. Nice to see you sailing in my neck of the woods; (I'm from Looe). Looking forward to catching up on your posts; greetings from South Africa.
Amazing to see that my video has reached as far as SA!! Oh that’s Awesome! Safar was designed by a gentleman named Alan Pape who was from Looe! Glad you enjoyed this video! In Ep3 I have an amazing sail along the Cornish coast!
@@sailingsafar I remember Alan Pape and the old Curtis and Pape's boatyard up the West Looe river. Looking forward to following you along. All the best.
Hey, thanks for the vids, I’m enjoying following. Wondering if you’re watching the GGR, the around the world, non stop, solo, no assistance race. The race Sir Robin Knox Johnson won in 1969. One of the entrants is sailing a Saga 36. He’s an Irishman. Digging watching your vids, especially because you actually know how to sail. Thanks!
Really happy you’re enjoying them! I’m following the GGR with great interest, it’s so refreshing to see “your everyday normal” boats racing again. The sailor’s involved are some hardcore people! I’m routing for Pat I must admit.
@@sailingsafar Oh cool I’m super stoked to hear/know someone else into the GGR! I’m a GGR junkie, to me it’s the only sailing race that matters, though the OGR is going to be really cool! I don’t know anyone else into it for some reason. Haha, I’m sure you are pulling for Pat. I like Pat, he’s my third. I’m pulling for Kirsten, but I love Elliott too, though he’s doubtful to win, he’s a great dude, with a cool boat.
@@sunlovesailing Yep I’m with you here, love the GGR! Also looking forward to OGR and seeing the old swans go at it! Have you listened to the offshore sailing and cruising podcast with Paul Trammell his interviews with most of the sailors are great! I think Damien probably has the GGR in the bag if his boat holds up. He’s clearly a different breed of sailor with the speed he’s making. Kirsten is definitely a strong contender too! Her boats amazing and she’s a hell of a skipper!
@@sailingsafar Yes, seeing the old Swans will be exciting. I actually know Paul Trammell, he’s an old friend of mine. I haven’t heard his podcast though, I’ll dig it up. He’s written a book too. You are right about Damien, he is a seriously good sailor! I think he would have it in the bag if his steering gear hasn’t failed. However, as Don said, if he misses the weather system the others get into, it’ll be hard to catch up, and I’ll favor Kirsten. If he does get in the same weather system as the leaders, I believe he could win. As you said, he’s clearly a different bread. At our channel, is my email, we’re can keep in touch that way as well. What’s your name, I’m Curtis.
Hi Andy, Sails were made by “Sailmakers Of Polruan” who were professional from the offset, full of great advice and substantially cheaper than any of the mainstream companies that quoted. I’ll certainly use them again when when I manage to wear this set out 😅
I’m not a sailor just a fan. At the 2:00 mark I asked “why wouldn’t you sew a Velcro loop on the bag? Velcro the bag to the guard rail so it won’t blow overboard? The small sail between the main and stay sail?? Is that what you call a Yankee sail?? I like it. Safe sailing.
That’s not a bad idea! Normally I “Hank on” the Staysail before I even depart(The staysail is the smaller sail) so the bag just gets put down below straight away, but when it’s getting rough at sea, any additions that make life easier and keep your hands free is welcome on this boat. Glad you’re enjoying enjoying the videos 🙌
My sails were built by Hans from Sailmakers of Polruan, he’s based in Cornwall but was happy to travel and measure up for an accurate fit. I’ve been extremely pleased with my set of sails and he was very competitive on price as well.
Perfect cruising yacht, beautifully set up. Who is the designer and are they still constructed in Plymouth? Double ender, what is the underwater profile, please?
@@elizzy8754 Thank you! Check out Ep3 as I put ALOT of sailing footage on there! Underwater profile is a full long keel with transom hung rudder, The designer a gentleman called Alan Pape and the builders K R Skentlebery stopped production of the Saltram in the late 90s I believe. Hope that’s helps ☺️
@@sailingsafar You are a lucky sailor! My husband constructed an Ebbtide hull (steel) - an Alan Pape design - but bad health intervened and we never finished her. Pape was a delightful man and a great designer of extremely beautiful and seaworthy yachts. I wish you many happy years of sailing Safar.
You should be proud mate. That boat is completely DIALED. She is beautiful and you have done one hell of a job on her. Love it.
Thanks Michael!! Dialled is the exact word I should have used for this boat! 🙌 Just made landfall in south Portugal after a 9 day offshore passage and Safar sailed flawlessly !
We need a boat tour!
I’m sure that could be arranged 😊
Nice boat. Nice video. I have a Barbican 33 (solo sailer) based out of Mylor but currently at Albufeira. Fair winds.
I followed Pat also great seaman
I have a boat same age here in Australia, its a Nantucket Island 33, build quality is very high, set for blue water conditions, see lots of similarities with your boat, they really knew good design in those days, for me they are a preference over the newer designs that followed. Nice upgrades to you yacht, well done.
Yes! Keep doing these! She looks fab :D
Great first video, looking forward to more !!
Love the vid !
Boat ⛵ is looking awesome man and love the video. Keep it up.
A good video, nice tidy boat!
Happy to see someone husbanding this great boat so well. Not that many were made.
Thank you 🙏 She’s definitely my pride and joy! Fortunately she’s always been very well looked after by previous owners too!
Great video, looking forward to more, I'll second the boat tour request, been spotting the Suttle differences between each Saga 36 I see, bought mine this year from Falmouth, Antares built in 1988, absolutely love it!
Thanks Paul! Great to hear you bought Antares, I remember her on the moorings from when I used to work in Falmouth! She’s a peach of a boat so you’ve done well to get her!
I’ll definitely do a boat tour video and try show additions that’s I’ve made etc! Check out Ep4 that I’ve just released, you’ll see the Saltram isn’t afraid of some weather.
If you have any questions in particular about something on my boat, drop me a message on Facebook “Morgan Cole”
Beautiful boat.
Thanks Terry! She’s my pride and joy!
Your channel just popped up on my suggested; loved the boat; the video and I've subscribed. Nice to see you sailing in my neck of the woods; (I'm from Looe). Looking forward to catching up on your posts; greetings from South Africa.
Amazing to see that my video has reached as far as SA!! Oh that’s Awesome! Safar was designed by a gentleman named Alan Pape who was from Looe!
Glad you enjoyed this video! In Ep3 I have an amazing sail along the Cornish coast!
@@sailingsafar I remember Alan Pape and the old Curtis and Pape's boatyard up the West Looe river. Looking forward to following you along. All the best.
Hey, thanks for the vids, I’m enjoying following. Wondering if you’re watching the GGR, the around the world, non stop, solo, no assistance race. The race Sir Robin Knox Johnson won in 1969. One of the entrants is sailing a Saga 36. He’s an Irishman. Digging watching your vids, especially because you actually know how to sail. Thanks!
Really happy you’re enjoying them! I’m following the GGR with great interest, it’s so refreshing to see “your everyday normal” boats racing again. The sailor’s involved are some hardcore people! I’m routing for Pat I must admit.
@@sailingsafar Oh cool I’m super stoked to hear/know someone else into the GGR! I’m a GGR junkie, to me it’s the only sailing race that matters, though the OGR is going to be really cool! I don’t know anyone else into it for some reason. Haha, I’m sure you are pulling for Pat. I like Pat, he’s my third. I’m pulling for Kirsten, but I love Elliott too, though he’s doubtful to win, he’s a great dude, with a cool boat.
@@sunlovesailing Yep I’m with you here, love the GGR! Also looking forward to OGR and seeing the old swans go at it!
Have you listened to the offshore sailing and cruising podcast with Paul Trammell his interviews with most of the sailors are great!
I think Damien probably has the GGR in the bag if his boat holds up. He’s clearly a different breed of sailor with the speed he’s making. Kirsten is definitely a strong contender too! Her boats amazing and she’s a hell of a skipper!
@@sailingsafar Yes, seeing the old Swans will be exciting. I actually know Paul Trammell, he’s an old friend of mine. I haven’t heard his podcast though, I’ll dig it up. He’s written a book too.
You are right about Damien, he is a seriously good sailor! I think he would have it in the bag if his steering gear hasn’t failed. However, as Don said, if he misses the weather system the others get into, it’ll be hard to catch up, and I’ll favor Kirsten. If he does get in the same weather system as the leaders, I believe he could win. As you said, he’s clearly a different bread.
At our channel, is my email, we’re can keep in touch that way as well. What’s your name, I’m Curtis.
Great boat and some nice sails. Who did you get to make them? Andy UK
Hi Andy, Sails were made by “Sailmakers Of Polruan” who were professional from the offset, full of great advice and substantially cheaper than any of the mainstream companies that quoted. I’ll certainly use them again when when I manage to wear this set out 😅
I’m not a sailor just a fan.
At the 2:00 mark I asked “why wouldn’t you sew a Velcro loop on the bag? Velcro the bag to the guard rail so it won’t blow overboard?
The small sail between the main and stay sail?? Is that what you call a Yankee sail?? I like it. Safe sailing.
That’s not a bad idea! Normally I “Hank on” the Staysail before I even depart(The staysail is the smaller sail) so the bag just gets put down below straight away, but when it’s getting rough at sea, any additions that make life easier and keep your hands free is welcome on this boat. Glad you’re enjoying enjoying the videos 🙌
Beautiful boat, we have a Saltram Saga 40, we still look for a news Mainsail. Do you have any contact to your sailmaker
My sails were built by Hans from Sailmakers of Polruan, he’s based in Cornwall but was happy to travel and measure up for an accurate fit.
I’ve been extremely pleased with my set of sails and he was very competitive on price as well.
What's the chart app you're using at 9:10?
Sorry... did you mentioned the boat maker and Length ?
Safar is a Saltram Saga 36, built in 1985 in Plymouth, Uk. 10.8m LOA & 3.4m beam 🙏
Perfect cruising yacht, beautifully set up. Who is the designer and are they still constructed in Plymouth? Double ender, what is the underwater profile, please?
@@elizzy8754 Thank you! Check out Ep3 as I put ALOT of sailing footage on there!
Underwater profile is a full long keel with transom hung rudder, The designer a gentleman called Alan Pape and the builders K R Skentlebery stopped production of the Saltram in the late 90s I believe. Hope that’s helps ☺️
@@sailingsafar You are a lucky sailor! My husband constructed an Ebbtide hull (steel) - an Alan Pape design - but bad health intervened and we never finished her. Pape was a delightful man and a great designer of extremely beautiful and seaworthy yachts. I wish you many happy years of sailing Safar.
@@sailingsafar Pat Lawless has some nice vids showing how capable the saga 36 is
I only sub the solo sailors now......they actually sail...as opposed to all the "whoooo hooo!!!! fake drama.
Thanks Steve! I’ve never been one for over exaggerating what’s going on, so glad your enjoying footage!
Sounds like you need a lady friend to help you on the ⛵
You’re not wrong 😂