As I've "matured", I find myself drawn evermore towards simplicity in life and the tools I use in it. Your set-up, and the ease and expertise that you show with it, are a delight.
A very nice muck about with other boats. I take it Roger enjoys his regular meals. 😆 and less drinking. All that rain under a tarp makes me appreciate my little cabin however small it is.
Accurate collection of the comforts as well as the trials of dinghy cruising. Thanks, Roger, for taking the time to not only record your travels, trials, and tribulations, but also for putting the time in to edit in a way that makes the trip entertaining to us who experience the same and sometimes take for granted what we have accomplished sailing our compact vessels in all kinds of weather. I recognized the frustration of deciding what side the sail wants to be on, making the adjustment, only to be fooled by the wind again.
Really glad you do these vids Roger! I'm an old guy in Brighton, Ontario, and missed the activity when I could have when younger. Now am boat obsessed. Gonna camp a bit on my little motorboat near a provincial park, and go "HEE HEE! I can do this!" and live life, not wait it out.
You can join our can am dinghy sailor group..all sorts of small craft welcome. One of our members is near you in colborne. We are on io groups. Channel Roy designed that has a bunch of videos from our outings.
@@magdakaniewski interesting...phone num. or URL to see on the internet? I am in slip at Whistling Duck marina/restaurant. I hear there is a Nonsuch ariving this week! WIll check io groups..
France is a beautiful country but with your videos it is very desirable to sail in all these places. Once again you tempt us Roger, hmmm I don't know to thank you or to frown at you 😊😊😊
I have to agree that the French sabbatical has had a profound and noticeable change in the direction of the film production and editing not to say that of the past is not as good it just get more and more viewable nd appreciated
at 4:36 you capture the ultimate "go with it" with the gent dancing in the near dark Rain! Then the priceless (assuming inebriated) discussion on french cuisine! So glad you didn't edit that out Sir Roger - delightful. As well as the reaching toward the end. Oh it's ALL good - thanks so much Roger
You'll never know how much happiness your videos bring me. I always play your latest one at least twice when I first watch it. They are wonderful. I liked your hat so much that I've bought one. I wear it when canoeing. Great hat. I already had the smock. All I need now is a dinghy! I only wish you could make similar videos with like minded folk here in England, so I could understand what they were saying. I never got on with languages at school, I took the science path. Keep up the good work and good luck, health and happiness be with you always....Ian.
Your videos always make me wish I was doing this. Maybe someday. Loved where you held the sail over to get passed the anchored boat, so smooth. Them the crazy sail up the stream with the sail swinging back and forth. Lol.
Merci Roger de nous ravir en mouillant la coque de votre Ilur dans ce merveilleux Bassin d'Arcachon; une région de France que nous nous promettons bien de visiter un jour !
Wonderful. Some great photography on those mill pond seascapes and reflective of French impressionist paintings. Good stuff Roger and thanks for sharing the trip.
I was actually Camping there at this time at a place called Lanton,East side of the Bassin It’s a beautiful area, as you say similar to places in the UK> I liked the areas of water cordoned off with plastic water foul to attract incoming geese etc to the lair of the. hunters. It’s also Boar country. I was mainly Kayaking then,and when the tide goes out, a long way, there are always beaches of mud left exposed.
We didn’t witness your dancing Roger ! 😂. Thanks for the lovely video. Great content and so calm. 10:13 sums it up for me … what a beautiful photo! Thank you for sharing.
@@andyjarman4958 would you be in Western Aus’ ..? Wish we had an Old Gaffers on the East coast of Aus although not the same selection of sailing grounds ….and one day hopefully I’ll have a little gaffer of my own too.
@@quentinwoods8811 I saw the word Geraldton and thought you were a sand groper! Lake Macquarie on the NSW central coast seems to attract a lot of wooden boats. I tried to buy three different boats from there, ended up making my own Ilur. There's at least four Ilurs over here.
@@andyjarman4958 ha ! No New Sth Welshie… Very curious about places like Shark Bay WA and How big a tide range it has. Yes Lake Macquarie is on the list. About two and half hrs NNE of us here in Southern Highlands. An Ilur would be great there I imagine. A few years ago I bought a second hand Iain Oughtred Fulmar (built with Bermudian rig) that requires crew as it also carries a solid Oregon mast ! Toying with the idea of sewing my own lug or lug yawl sails to escape by myself sometimes. !..and learning to scull. Yes I’ve been hanging around Rogers great dinghy vid’s for quite a while now. Cheers
Lovely video. Took me back some considerable years when I spent a few weeks around the Bay of Arcachon/ Mimizan camping! Your videos are so relaxing and make me want to go dinghy sailing!🇦🇺👍🇦🇺🇬🇧😎
Love this Roger. What a joy. Next best thing to being there, thanks. Very interesting to see a new area too. The New Forest meets the Norfolk Broads, what a great mix.
After 18 years living in France I'm still amazed at the staying power of the French when they are partying. Good for them, life's not all about money and work.
Exceptionally enjoyable as always, I've never owned a boat myself but sailed with a friend on his Jaguar 22 many years ago and really enjoyed it. Thank You for taking the time to share your passion
Love to see that you’ve posted. I first look at the duration and am always happy to see a number like 22:11 so I can enjoy for longer. Thanks for the glimpse into the difficulties in what you do.
A really great video depicking the quiet and the glorious moments within dinghy sailing. And the social isn't at all bad at times. Personally. I used to sail for so long in the day all I wanted to do was get an hour's kip before I settled down for bed. 😛
@@RogerRoving I enjoyed the sprinkling of music. Of course the sound of the water passing the wooden hull is always a pleasure I'll never get tired of.
Kia Ora from Denis of Nelson OARS (-ocean adventure rowing skiffs ! ) a dinghy cruising group out of Port Nelson N.Z Great move going to France Roger - enjoying the journey with you and your cruising adventures.love that French coastline!
9:57 finnalement il y a du food!! Thanks again for the usual splendid trip report, sights, sleight of hand sailing, sounds, light and overall ambiance.
Just past the entrance to the Bassin on the Atlantic coast the dunes grow larger and about 5km south of the town of Arcachon is La Dune du Pilat; at 100m high and about 2km long it is estimated to be the largest sand dune in Europe with magnificent views over the Bay of Biscay and the endless pine forests of Les Landes. Well worth a visit - but by road as the Biscayan seas may be a little too risky!
I was so surprised to see this vid come up, I had to have an early lunch so I could watch it. Looked like you needed the "dare of the hog" that first morning, lol.
Thanks again Roger. In this time of endless negativity it’s a great relief to get another of your excellent videos to take care of the lockdown blues. Btw you did look a bit under the weather after the no food beach party. lol It was also nice to see a new part of the French coast.
Another phenomenal video, Roger!! Videos keep getting better and better. I was so excited when I got the alert that you had a new post. Thank you for allowing us to join you.
Roger, I thoroughly enjoy your videos, so please keep them coming. I know it's a big ask, but one thing I would like to see is a few words of text on the screen when you pass a boat you can identify to let us know what it is. Your dinghy is one of the great designs of recent years (albeit based on traditional designs), but I'd still like to know what those others are. I know you have done this in the past, but more would be great! Thanks for all your efforts in turning so many 'dreamers' into actual sailors. Cheers, Rob B.
A new Roger Vid day is always a good Day .Cheers Roger 🍻
Love that slightly drunk discussion of French dining habits.
Not slightly drunk… just moderately over-refreshed 😁
Agreed. The group dancing had me grinning ear to ear. Looked like such fun.
Definitely having consumed things other-then-solid. Thanks, Roger. Another very pleasant time spent with you.
Dining? They do not eat anything substantial, which was the whole point. No dining habit in sight, over there, that weird night.
As I've "matured", I find myself drawn evermore towards simplicity in life and the tools I use in it. Your set-up, and the ease and expertise that you show with it, are a delight.
A very nice muck about with other boats. I take it Roger enjoys his regular meals. 😆 and less drinking. All that rain under a tarp makes me appreciate my little cabin however small it is.
Accurate collection of the comforts as well as the trials of dinghy cruising. Thanks, Roger, for taking the time to not only record your travels, trials, and tribulations, but also for putting the time in to edit in a way that makes the trip entertaining to us who experience the same and sometimes take for granted what we have accomplished sailing our compact vessels in all kinds of weather. I recognized the frustration of deciding what side the sail wants to be on, making the adjustment, only to be fooled by the wind again.
Wishing everyone around the world "Une Belle Epoque", from Japan!
You sailing escapes are real treat Roger and an insight into coastal France thank you
Really glad you do these vids Roger! I'm an old guy in Brighton, Ontario, and missed the activity when I could have when younger. Now am boat obsessed. Gonna camp a bit on my little motorboat near a provincial park, and go "HEE HEE! I can do this!" and live life, not wait it out.
You can join our can am dinghy sailor group..all sorts of small craft welcome. One of our members is near you in colborne. We are on io groups.
Channel Roy designed that has a bunch of videos from our outings.
@@magdakaniewski interesting...phone num. or URL to see on the internet? I am in slip at Whistling Duck marina/restaurant. I hear there is a Nonsuch ariving this week! WIll check io groups..
@@acorn1942 here you go. groups.io/g/CanAmDinghyCruisingAssociation
One of the guys running it will approve you.
Yes, George!
merci bunkups Roger, poor la tou da france.
trace bon mom amis.
Formidoubles!
Oray servoir, toot sweet. Merci
France is a beautiful country but with your videos it is very desirable to sail in all these places. Once again you tempt us Roger, hmmm I don't know to thank you or to frown at you 😊😊😊
There's something special about sailing with like minded sailors!⛵🇺🇸
It gets better every time, with different camera angels. Great filming and great sailing 👍
I have to agree that the French sabbatical has had a profound and noticeable change in the direction of the film production and editing not to say that of the past is not as good it just get more and more viewable nd appreciated
Magical Roger -- thanks for bringing us along.
Loved the voyage n interesting boat beach camping. Nick
Roger wasn't one over the eight, he had had a very tiring and emotional day. Great video as usual; thanks.
I love how he pointedly explained... ; )
Happy Sailing 🥰🌹👌
Merci Roger pour ces magnifiques images en partage 🙏👍🏻😎
Just perfect !
Delightful Thank you for sharing your Dingy with us.....
Lovely looking area to sail in, great video Roger.
Thank you for sharing Roger..
Roger, ever so slightly blotto, marvellous!!
@14:40 bravo Roger! Man and machine are one. 👏👏👏
at 4:36 you capture the ultimate "go with it" with the gent dancing in the near dark Rain! Then the priceless (assuming inebriated) discussion on french cuisine! So glad you didn't edit that out Sir Roger - delightful. As well as the reaching toward the end. Oh it's ALL good - thanks so much Roger
What a neat trip. Great filming Rodger.
You'll never know how much happiness your videos bring me. I always play your latest one at least twice when I first watch it. They are wonderful. I liked your hat so much that I've bought one. I wear it when canoeing. Great hat. I already had the smock. All I need now is a dinghy! I only wish you could make similar videos with like minded folk here in England, so I could understand what they were saying. I never got on with languages at school, I took the science path. Keep up the good work and good luck, health and happiness be with you always....Ian.
Thank you Ian.
Absolutely love these videos. Anyone here ever been in the legion?
I'v subscribed to more then 300 channels and this is one of the best, love it.
Very enjoyable. Nicely done.
That's one of the best films you have made....it had everything......just great...
Your videos always make me wish I was doing this. Maybe someday. Loved where you held the sail over to get passed the anchored boat, so smooth. Them the crazy sail up the stream with the sail swinging back and forth. Lol.
Merci Roger de nous ravir en mouillant la coque de votre Ilur dans ce merveilleux Bassin d'Arcachon; une région de France que nous nous promettons bien de visiter un jour !
Just what I needed in lockdown ,Sydney.
Wonderful. Some great photography on those mill pond seascapes and reflective of French impressionist paintings. Good stuff Roger and thanks for sharing the trip.
Great vid, good music too. Thanx
Really like that RiverOfGrass
This felt so good
Some of the footages of water, sky and land were of amazing beauty. Especially in HD.
Absolutely brilliant video! Vive la voile, vive l’apéro!
A few drinks and dancing on the beach sounds great to me
I was actually Camping there at this time at a place called Lanton,East side of the Bassin
It’s a beautiful area, as you say similar to places in the UK>
I liked the areas of water cordoned off with plastic water foul to attract incoming geese etc to the lair of the. hunters. It’s also Boar country.
I was mainly Kayaking then,and when the tide goes out, a long way, there are always beaches of mud left exposed.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I've had a drink or two. But, I not full! ''Sir Les Patterson'' !!!
An excellent video.
We didn’t witness your dancing Roger ! 😂.
Thanks for the lovely video. Great content and so calm.
10:13 sums it up for me … what a beautiful photo!
Thank you for sharing.
ahhh, the joy of dinghy sailing in France.
Brilliant as usual! Impossibly exotic for an Aussie!
You'll have to pop down and join the Old Gaffers on one of their raids!
@@andyjarman4958 would you be in Western Aus’ ..? Wish we had an Old Gaffers on the East coast of Aus although not the same selection of sailing grounds ….and one day hopefully I’ll have a little gaffer of my own too.
@@quentinwoods8811 I saw the word Geraldton and thought you were a sand groper!
Lake Macquarie on the NSW central coast seems to attract a lot of wooden boats. I tried to buy three different boats from there, ended up making my own Ilur. There's at least four Ilurs over here.
@@andyjarman4958 ha ! No New Sth Welshie…
Very curious about places like Shark Bay WA and How big a tide range it has.
Yes Lake Macquarie is on the list. About two and half hrs NNE of us here in Southern Highlands. An Ilur would be great there I imagine.
A few years ago I bought a second hand Iain Oughtred Fulmar (built with Bermudian rig) that requires crew as it also carries a solid Oregon mast !
Toying with the idea of sewing my own lug or lug yawl sails to escape by myself sometimes. !..and learning to scull.
Yes I’ve been hanging around Rogers great dinghy vid’s for quite a while now. Cheers
Looks a beautiful area. Thanks for sharing it.
Nice to be the first to see your new video! Thank you, and keep them coming!!
That was fun - lots of little micro-climates in a small bassin. Thanks Roger. I do miss La Belle France.
Lovely video. Took me back some considerable years when I spent a few weeks around the Bay of Arcachon/ Mimizan camping! Your videos are so relaxing and make me want to go dinghy sailing!🇦🇺👍🇦🇺🇬🇧😎
As soon as you see a cocktail shaker…you know beach dancing isn’t far away. Beautiful scenery. Wishing you more wind 👍🇨🇦
Roger, What a great ride. Thank you!
Brilliant video Roger, thanks for taking us with you. Loved the music too.
Love this Roger. What a joy. Next best thing to being there, thanks. Very interesting to see a new area too. The New Forest meets the Norfolk Broads, what a great mix.
Great episode 👍
Hahaha great stuff Roger ,, that’s a fair old journey with your new trailer ! Great squishy beer night footage ,, Safe trip back north ..Neil and Liz
Cocktails. Perilous.
I look forward to every video. Once again it did not disappoint. Brilliant.
After 18 years living in France I'm still amazed at the staying power of the French when they are partying.
Good for them, life's not all about money and work.
Nice to see some sailing again and what a lovely place too!
And at least one day of real blue water sailing. I love that region around the Vendée.
What a tonic. Great video and love the warts and all approach. Thought my phone was playing up at the end with the last tune,🤣
Really enjoying these films and I wouldn't get in one of those tiny boats for anything.
Thanks, Roger enjoyed as always. Very nice video!
Beautiful and serene.
Exceptionally enjoyable as always, I've never owned a boat myself but sailed with a friend on his Jaguar 22 many years ago and really enjoyed it.
Thank You for taking the time to share your passion
Thanks Roger. I love the interesting places you take us!
Merci beaucoup Roger 👍🏽😀
First timer for your channel. Glad it popped up. Beautiful video and awesome adventure of the Raid!
Love to see that you’ve posted. I first look at the duration and am always happy to see a number like 22:11 so I can enjoy for longer. Thanks for the glimpse into the difficulties in what you do.
Lovely as usual roger. Neat trick at 14.40!
Again another superb video .....thanks for sharing
Bad weather early summer this year in western Europe. But still good spirits.
Superb piece of filming Roger, captured the weekend exactly I felt I was on board.
La Belle Époque indeed Roger. Thanks for another slice of joie de vivre dinghy style.
A really great video depicking the quiet and the glorious moments within dinghy sailing. And the social isn't at all bad at times. Personally. I used to sail for so long in the day all I wanted to do was get an hour's kip before I settled down for bed. 😛
A master class in filming as always. Liking the new music genres :) thank you for another excellent vlog
I do enjoy your videos so much, thank you for posting.
The French do sailing, eating and partying really well but their Pop Music still leaves a lot to be desired!😉
With the notable exception of Serge Gainsbourg surely?
The dancing was over-dubbed due to copyright issues. The music used is from Epidemic Sound, and I attempted to match the tempo of the original.
@@RogerRoving Well done.
@@RogerRoving I enjoyed the sprinkling of music. Of course the sound of the water passing the wooden hull is always a pleasure I'll never get tired of.
@@RogerRoving Great catchy tune Roger , you did well ( again ) :)
Kia Ora from Denis of Nelson OARS (-ocean adventure rowing skiffs ! ) a dinghy cruising group out of Port Nelson N.Z Great move going to France Roger - enjoying the journey with you and your cruising adventures.love that French coastline!
I absolutely enjoyed that. Thank you for taking us with you.
Thanks for uploading this, one of your best! cheers
Very nice area... Some interesting lil boats,,, the foiler especially.. Thanks for another great vid.
Thanks Roger to bring us with you on your boat adventures ! I love it
Your videos are wonderful to watch.
great video. One of your best yet! thank you for sharing.
Oh fantastic I wish I was there, thanks Roger, cheers Paul
Were you "under the affluence of incahol" for a moment there, Roger? Brilliant video as always.
Great video and always great music too!
Great video Roger. I must add the Bassin d'Arcachon to my list of places to explore. Many thanks.
9:57 finnalement il y a du food!!
Thanks again for the usual splendid trip report, sights, sleight of hand sailing, sounds, light and overall ambiance.
Another great adventure. Wonderful
Really enjoyed watching that :0)
Just past the entrance to the Bassin on the Atlantic coast the dunes grow larger and about 5km south of the town of Arcachon is La Dune du Pilat; at 100m high and about 2km long it is estimated to be the largest sand dune in Europe with magnificent views over the Bay of Biscay and the endless pine forests of Les Landes. Well worth a visit - but by road as the Biscayan seas may be a little too risky!
I was so surprised to see this vid come up, I had to have an early lunch so I could watch it. Looked like you needed the "dare of the hog" that first morning, lol.
Thanks again Roger. In this time of endless negativity it’s a great relief to get another of your excellent videos to take care of the lockdown blues.
Btw you did look a bit under the weather after the no food beach party. lol
It was also nice to see a new part of the French coast.
Another phenomenal video, Roger!! Videos keep getting better and better. I was so excited when I got the alert that you had a new post. Thank you for allowing us to join you.
I see you enjoyed the drinking, Roger! Excellent video. As always.
Excellent.
Suitably refreshed there mate 😆😆
Roger, I thoroughly enjoy your videos, so please keep them coming. I know it's a big ask, but one thing I would like to see is a few words of text on the screen when you pass a boat you can identify to let us know what it is. Your dinghy is one of the great designs of recent years (albeit based on traditional designs), but I'd still like to know what those others are. I know you have done this in the past, but more would be great! Thanks for all your efforts in turning so many 'dreamers' into actual sailors. Cheers, Rob B.
Beautiful adventure. Loved the dancing on the beach!