Have you got a "best ever sail"? If you have, what made it so special? Tell us about it in the comments and we may read it out in an up and coming episode. 🙏
I have a CDL Class A license with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsement. I appreciate you sharing what red flashing light is communicating. Beautiful sail. Fair winds and safe travels. Thanks for sharing.
It's a first for us but I'm glad we were able to correctly identify it. At one point I thought it had something to do with low flying aircraft, being so near to KL 😅
You guys are the first sailing channel I started following. I hope it's true you'll be back. If not, fair winds, hold fast, and Jammie, watch your back.
Ironically I'm currently heading up the Malacca Strait to Pangkor which also may be the last sail on Our Dreamtime as well. Best of luck with your future afloat in more confined waters. Cheers!
@@followtheboat Karen is back in OZ getting medical treatment and is facing major back surgery so everything will be on hold until we see how the recovery goes. I'm taking my time getting up the coast as James has no room for the boat on the hard yet. I should be there in about 7-10 days if you're still around. Cheers Rob
@Dreamtimesail Oh no. 🥺 ❤️ Please send a hug to Karen and tell her we're thinking of her. We'll be here, but are helping James out by going to anchor on 26th so he has room for the rally boats. We'll be somewhere around the island. 🙏 Liz
Nice report again. Hope to see you soon on new adventures. These ships are steered by boats men or engineers one guy acting as captain. Probably the captain is asleep. The chain of command is downwards and not up. There directive is “ hold that course until and then something is reached. On my mast I have a flasher and tell tail lights. Those shine on the top part of the sail like airliners eliminate their logo on the tail.
We'll genuinely miss your sailing videos, but you've so much fantastic information and experience to share with us, I'm sure the great content will continue from the new home base. Will also be nice to see the UK through the eye of Jamie's wonderful photography. All the best going forward!
Thanks so much, I can't wait to see what Jamie comes up with next either! 😀 All our videos will be available on YT for as long as possible, and we hope they will help and inspire future mariners. Liz x
Great video. You were so lucky to have the sea and wind so good on the last trip. I hope you are getting a lot out of going back to the UK with your family, and I am happy to wait for the next adventure. I like Jamie's home explorations, too.
Thanks for the lovely comment. He's just back from the UK and full of ideas. It's going to be another great adventure, and if viewers want to come along for the ride we'll be thrilled. Cheers! Liz 😀
What a wonderful crossing and 99% of it under sail -- more so playing dodge-'em (sp.? punct.??) with both freighters and fishing boats. Onward and onward. My best as always to you both.
Best sail on my 435 was from Grenada to Trinidad while running away from hurricane Beryl. Perfect wind and seas and the comradery if nearly 100 boats doing the same thing. The government was communicating welcome messages to us with hourly weather updates. At one point, we were sailing into the eye of a cat 4 not turning when it was supposed to. If it was the last sail for her, at least it was magnificent.
3,880th looky-loo view; 433rd LIKE posted right away at 0:49 - seeing that... let's go sailing with Esper's skipper & crew... 3:36 - "Mind the gap, Mates!"
The marina in Lumut shut down several years ago, but we have anchored in the river outside. At the time of writing, Pangkor Marina is now the only marina in town... but there is another one taking shape nearby. Yes, we like this area very much. Liz xx
Question: What do you do for backup auto pilot? Do you have a video I can see about it? Considering dual Raymarine vs. Hydrovane. I don’t see Oysters with hydrovanes hanging off the stern.
We have a Pacific pilot, but it's half dismantled to accommodate the solar panel. In an emergency it would be possible to re-rig it. We sailed from Turkey to India with it 👍
My experience in the Malacca straits has been miserable, no wind, and being chased by Malaysian fishing boats at night. I'm heading South from Klang in 3 weeks. Man I hope I get wind.
Sorry to hear that, the worst thing for us has been current and no wind in the past. We were lucky this time to have everything on our side. We've never had a problem with fishing boats, but have heard others mention this. Fair winds! Liz 😀
Yes, it's stressful for everyone concerned. It should be easy, but there are inevitable cock-ups... I can't wait to see what happens next either... 😀 Liz
Perhaps we weren't clear in the video, but the lower light can be seen clearly from the correct angles as per the colregs, which is why we switched it on, even though we weren't motoring. The dinghy doesn't impede it in any way, it's just lit by it because it hangs underneath it, and sticks out behind it. It's the tricolour we suspect can't be seen easily by big ships. This is why we don't rely on the mast head anchor light as being our only anchor light.
You are correct! I checked and there's nothing over 350m, which begs the question, what was it I saw two years ago in Singapore? Either his AIS info was incorrect or my memory is awful. I do remember being blown away by its size and I think we even included it in one of our episodes. Apologies for the incorrect info and thanks for pointing it out.
For those seeing your video thinking it’s easy, let me enlighten you, Not difficult at all when you know the place, but the first few times, it’s a real challenge. A busy highway with 4 lanes going in opposite directions, and nets in between. It should NOT have cross traffic. Large ships go 12-20kn in this area. Luckily you had good weather, when it rains that’s when the real challenge begins. Skippers on sail on Singapore are well educated. The others seem to know little or nothing about, smaller vessels, AIS, lights at night, signals (except a long horn haul) markers for tugs etc.. Do not trust any local boats to have them or understand them. It’s just a dangerous area when it comes to that. But with a bit of planning you time enough space in between the larger vessels and should be okay. At night navigation become a real challenge. Local fisherman have (hopefully) one small light (or better) that is …when they see you. With Singapore city on the back a small light can “melt” into the surroundings. High alert is a must in these waters, have one extra at watch at night. Crossing Batam-Singapore there’s a dedicated, mandatory for crossing, zone on the map. Crossing outside can cost you. Located near the “sister islands” of Singapore to the Indonesian side, you are supposed to cross there 90 degrees upon the traffic, as fast as you can. ( an exam question in Singapore btw. ) And large ships.. should,, alter speed. (… but often don’t). Good to see you arrived safely. Pangkor is a lovely marina
Yes, those crossing lanes are clearly marked. But they're often busy, so we don't always use them. It depends on the traffic and conditions, and what makes you feel comfortable. At the end of the day, those big vessels in the shipping lanes aren't going to stop for anyone. 😀 We know Pangkor well, and have stayed or hauled several times. I agree, it's a good marina and well run by James. Fair winds! Liz
@@followtheboat I wasn’t aware that there existed a required reading list for interpreting your video titles. I based my criticism on the title and content. Let’s not pretend you didn’t realize the title was clickbait
@@gogogaga7441 there’s this other thing called summary, it’s where you give a brief account of what’s happened for people who may not have consumed everything you’ve published. I’m subbed to 100+ creators. Am I “supposed” to watch every video they’ve ever made in order to understand any video I might watch in future? I may or may have been notified of some [ast video saying, “surprising new development in our journey,” and I may or may not have watched it even if I had, but a notification saying “last sail ever,” defs caught my eye and this video did little to nothing to explain what that’s about. My criticism stands, and neither you nor the creators have done anything to negate it. Now go apply to be some other creator’s attorney, thanks.
Have you got a "best ever sail"? If you have, what made it so special? Tell us about it in the comments and we may read it out in an up and coming episode. 🙏
I really love you guys! I am so happy for you both. Great times ahead. I do hope y'all do keep letting us tag along...
Absolutely! And thank you for the kind comment 👍
I have a CDL Class A license with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsement. I appreciate you sharing what red flashing light is communicating.
Beautiful sail. Fair winds and safe travels. Thanks for sharing.
It's a first for us but I'm glad we were able to correctly identify it. At one point I thought it had something to do with low flying aircraft, being so near to KL 😅
Thank u for the show... I enjoyed it.
Thanks for the comment. 😊🙏Liz
a return to those sailing videos that I like so much.
Especially when the sailing is so good!
I hope you don't go away, I really enjoy your content. 😢
We're not going away! The content will continue, just maybe from a different location. Thank you for your support 🙏
@@followtheboat Good. Cuz we need more good content, And less bikini click bait in the sailing community 😅
@@reversingentropy Right? Creeps can fill up their wank bank elsewhere 🙄
That was some really good sailing; thanks for the video and enjoy your family.
Thank you, Jerome, the family are all good. Always appreciate your comments. Hope you are well.
You guys are the first sailing channel I started following. I hope it's true you'll be back. If not, fair winds, hold fast, and Jammie, watch your back.
Yes, we'll continue with the content, no matter what! Thank you for your concern too, I manage it as best I can.
The answer to your question is obvious. The hard sails make you appreciate the good ones. All the best from a cold UK.
Absolutely that, Jonathan 👌
Ironically I'm currently heading up the Malacca Strait to Pangkor which also may be the last sail on Our Dreamtime as well. Best of luck with your future afloat in more confined waters. Cheers!
Hopefully, we'll catch up with you guys when you get here. You're stopping the dream? Liz 🙏
@@followtheboat Karen is back in OZ getting medical treatment and is facing major back surgery so everything will be on hold until we see how the recovery goes. I'm taking my time getting up the coast as James has no room for the boat on the hard yet. I should be there in about 7-10 days if you're still around. Cheers Rob
@Dreamtimesail Oh no. 🥺 ❤️
Please send a hug to Karen and tell her we're thinking of her.
We'll be here, but are helping James out by going to anchor on 26th so he has room for the rally boats. We'll be somewhere around the island. 🙏 Liz
Nice report again. Hope to see you soon on new adventures.
These ships are steered by boats men or engineers one guy acting as captain. Probably the captain is asleep.
The chain of command is downwards and not up. There directive is “ hold that course until and then something is reached.
On my mast I have a flasher and tell tail lights. Those shine on the top part of the sail like airliners eliminate their logo on the tail.
What a way to end a long journey, fair seas and a nice breeze. Much luck on your next endeavours.
It was very, very good. Why are we selling? 😀 Liz
We'll genuinely miss your sailing videos, but you've so much fantastic information and experience to share with us, I'm sure the great content will continue from the new home base. Will also be nice to see the UK through the eye of Jamie's wonderful photography. All the best going forward!
Thanks so much, I can't wait to see what Jamie comes up with next either! 😀 All our videos will be available on YT for as long as possible, and we hope they will help and inspire future mariners. Liz x
Great video. You were so lucky to have the sea and wind so good on the last trip. I hope you are getting a lot out of going back to the UK with your family, and I am happy to wait for the next adventure. I like Jamie's home explorations, too.
Thanks for the lovely comment. He's just back from the UK and full of ideas. It's going to be another great adventure, and if viewers want to come along for the ride we'll be thrilled. Cheers! Liz 😀
Fantastic, thanks for sharing.
Always a pleasure, André 😃
What a wonderful crossing and 99% of it under sail -- more so playing dodge-'em (sp.? punct.??) with both freighters and fishing boats. Onward and onward. My best as always to you both.
Yeah, it was a great sail, Daniel 👍
Great video!
Thank you for commenting! Liz x
Best sail on my 435 was from Grenada to Trinidad while running away from hurricane Beryl. Perfect wind and seas and the comradery if nearly 100 boats doing the same thing. The government was communicating welcome messages to us with hourly weather updates. At one point, we were sailing into the eye of a cat 4 not turning when it was supposed to. If it was the last sail for her, at least it was magnificent.
You can't beat a cracking sail, although those circumstances do sound a little hairy!
Yeah, I dream of finding more perfect sailing days.... usually after a grueling slog or storm.
Thankyou👍good luck for the future
Thank you very much. Liz x
"Fun, isn't it?" - Liz
"Like a hot sauce enema." - 🐻
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3,880th looky-loo view; 433rd LIKE posted right away at 0:49 - seeing that... let's go sailing with Esper's skipper & crew...
3:36 - "Mind the gap, Mates!"
Yup! 😀😀 Liz
Great video! It will be sad to see the last of FTB on Esper. On to new adventures!
But not the last of FTB, we have LOADS if ideas for the next phase. 😀 Liz
Good sailing, and bobbing and weaving in the shipping channel.😀👍⛵️
Plenty of the old bobbing and weaving. Haha! 😀 Liz
Love it . Hope to see you back and maybe can hop into your home for a short sail hahaha bye safe trip back to your hometown from Ben kl
Haha! Thank you. Liz 😀
Thank you very enjoyable video
Glad you enjoyed it! Liz 😀
Malacca strait , Oh the memories , Have you stopped at Lumut , Nice little marina a few miles up the channel past the naval base .
The marina in Lumut shut down several years ago, but we have anchored in the river outside. At the time of writing, Pangkor Marina is now the only marina in town... but there is another one taking shape nearby. Yes, we like this area very much. Liz xx
Best wishes.
Thank you, Matt 👍
@ You are welcome.
Nice trip. I think a lot of young Merchant Officers are scared to wake the skipper.
Yes, that wouldn't surprise me.
Question: What do you do for backup auto pilot? Do you have a video I can see about it? Considering dual Raymarine vs. Hydrovane. I don’t see Oysters with hydrovanes hanging off the stern.
We have a Pacific pilot, but it's half dismantled to accommodate the solar panel. In an emergency it would be possible to re-rig it. We sailed from Turkey to India with it 👍
My experience in the Malacca straits has been miserable, no wind, and being chased by Malaysian fishing boats at night. I'm heading South from Klang in 3 weeks. Man I hope I get wind.
Sorry to hear that, the worst thing for us has been current and no wind in the past. We were lucky this time to have everything on our side. We've never had a problem with fishing boats, but have heard others mention this. Fair winds! Liz 😀
Not a sailor but that was kinda stressful to watch, for your safety that is. Can't wait to see what happens next
Yes, it's stressful for everyone concerned. It should be easy, but there are inevitable cock-ups... I can't wait to see what happens next either... 😀 Liz
Your stern light is obscured by your dinghy. Maybe that's why ships can't see you from behind?
Perhaps we weren't clear in the video, but the lower light can be seen clearly from the correct angles as per the colregs, which is why we switched it on, even though we weren't motoring. The dinghy doesn't impede it in any way, it's just lit by it because it hangs underneath it, and sticks out behind it. It's the tricolour we suspect can't be seen easily by big ships. This is why we don't rely on the mast head anchor light as being our only anchor light.
There are no container ships over 400m.
You are correct! I checked and there's nothing over 350m, which begs the question, what was it I saw two years ago in Singapore? Either his AIS info was incorrect or my memory is awful. I do remember being blown away by its size and I think we even included it in one of our episodes. Apologies for the incorrect info and thanks for pointing it out.
For those seeing your video thinking it’s easy, let me enlighten you, Not difficult at all when you know the place, but the first few times, it’s a real challenge. A busy highway with 4 lanes going in opposite directions, and nets in between. It should NOT have cross traffic. Large ships go 12-20kn in this area.
Luckily you had good weather, when it rains that’s when the real challenge begins. Skippers on sail on Singapore are well educated. The others seem to know little or nothing about, smaller vessels, AIS, lights at night, signals (except a long horn haul) markers for tugs etc.. Do not trust any local boats to have them or understand them. It’s just a dangerous area when it comes to that. But with a bit of planning you time enough space in between the larger vessels and should be okay.
At night navigation become a real challenge. Local fisherman have (hopefully) one small light (or better) that is …when they see you. With Singapore city on the back a small light can “melt” into the surroundings. High alert is a must in these waters, have one extra at watch at night.
Crossing Batam-Singapore there’s a dedicated, mandatory for crossing, zone on the map. Crossing outside can cost you. Located near the “sister islands” of Singapore to the Indonesian side, you are supposed to cross there 90 degrees upon the traffic, as fast as you can. ( an exam question in Singapore btw. ) And large ships.. should,, alter speed. (… but often don’t).
Good to see you arrived safely. Pangkor is a lovely marina
Yes, those crossing lanes are clearly marked. But they're often busy, so we don't always use them. It depends on the traffic and conditions, and what makes you feel comfortable. At the end of the day, those big vessels in the shipping lanes aren't going to stop for anyone. 😀
We know Pangkor well, and have stayed or hauled several times. I agree, it's a good marina and well run by James. Fair winds! Liz
@@followtheboat IN singapore waters the fine for being outside is hefty. anywhere else I agree
It looked a bit fraught, but great 👍
It was! But it was also great. 😀 Liz
Title: our last ever sail
Content:….. oh by the way, probably going back to UK to visit family.
Yeah, that’s enough of the click bait for me.
Going back to visit family is not why this is our last sail. Clearly, you have not watched any of our previous videos.
@@followtheboat I wasn’t aware that there existed a required reading list for interpreting your video titles. I based my criticism on the title and content. Let’s not pretend you didn’t realize the title was clickbait
@@basildraws There's this crazy thing called "chronological order." You pop in in the middle, it's no wonder you're lost.
@@gogogaga7441 there’s this other thing called summary, it’s where you give a brief account of what’s happened for people who may not have consumed everything you’ve published.
I’m subbed to 100+ creators. Am I “supposed” to watch every video they’ve ever made in order to understand any video I might watch in future?
I may or may have been notified of some [ast video saying, “surprising new development in our journey,” and I may or may not have watched it even if I had, but a notification saying “last sail ever,” defs caught my eye and this video did little to nothing to explain what that’s about.
My criticism stands, and neither you nor the creators have done anything to negate it. Now go apply to be some other creator’s attorney, thanks.