Ep 46 Sailing Solo from Wales to France
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2019
- I sail from Milford Haven Wales to La Rochelle France; I cross the English Channel in a near gale; I divert from Brest to Port Joinville France due to very high wind conditions; I discuss how I use navigation plotters (or not); and I arrive at my home marina of La Rochelle, France.
It is important to understand that this passage was very very difficult indeed. Not just for a single hander ... but also for many crews. When passage planning it's important that the cruise is well within the capabilities of the crew. Of course experience and knowledge of your boat is a prquisite whenever you put to sea but what I'm really talking about, regarding this excellent film, is Patrick's complete understanding of his own endurance and knowing his limits. Patrick has all this in abundance. This cruise did not happen by accident. It would not happen without an awful lot of thought and hard earned experience. Take inspiration from a very very good sailor but as they say on the TV 'Don't try this at home'. At least not before your certain you've done the knowledge. It is extremely rare that a well found boat will let a crew down. The crew is the weakest link. Bravo Patrick. Your made of stern stuff. Fair winds stay safe ... James
Thanks for this important contribution James. Please, please, ensure that you and your boat are capable of the challenge of the passage. If in doubt, an extra few days in port is a small price to pay. How do you know if you are up to the challenge? Start with lessons with a professional, and then take many small steps --- local coastal sailing; then longer coastal sailing; then an overnight; then a short 'blue water' passage, etc. Taking your boat, or your crew to sea before your are fully confident you can handle the seas, wind, navigation or traffic is poor seamanship. Thanks again James for emphasizing this important consideration.
@@patricklaine6958 I concur with your hard learned education. Be a safe sailor on the water. Happy sailing, fair winds and following seas.
Patrick Laine sounds like flight school 😉
The look on your face when he said 2010 or2012. Priceless!
I am a simple guy, I see a new Patrick Laine video I hit like and start watching...
Too kind. Many thanks.
The answer to your last question would be Isabelle. Such a great series of videos and particularly for remembering your calm and ordered demeanour to camera when of course at the time of recording it just you and a box. Your lifelong experience and professionalism speaks clearly plus the joy you have in sharing is clear. Thank you. Look forward to hearing more and Bon voyage.
I swear Patrick you must have the most up to date videos of any sailing channel. Good on ya mate👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽absolutely love your vids
Are you Australian?
HS SH nope, Canadian
@@wildnorthadventures Ah, I see :)
Patrick you have shown us how its done with superb grace and panache. The whole trip has been incredibly inspiring and makes a change from the many other vlogs sailing around the Equator!!!!
To have done it all singlehanded seems super human to me - totally amazing.
Isabelle without a second thought. Thks for sharing, I’m learning a lot.
Patrick - I am glad you got your glass of wine - your calmness is inspiring - years of being a Blue Job shows..
Great series...thanks for posting! Oh, and as for which boat? Isabelle, no contest!
Love your channel. I even picked up some tricks after 15 y of sailing. Respect from a Dutch sailor...
Top man, Top Journey, Top filming, Bloody well done
Very kind of you. Thanks for the generous feedback.
And wow: that port master has the voice of an angel even through VHF
Patrick Lane is a solo artic sailing, whale racing, Chateau de Pap seeking , course plotting, sail reefing, video editing steely eyed missile man. Home is the sailor home from the sea. Thank you Patrick for sharing
Patrick, you do impress. Your stamina and willpower is amazing. Thanks for shearing this trip. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Absolutely fabulous. The very essence of capability. A near perfect combination of courage and and grace under fire. I salute you Captain.
Very kind of you Williams. Many thanks.
Isabelle is the clearly the preferred boat! What a journey. Congratulations Patrick.
Many thanks again for your great inspirations 👍👍⛵️
Many thanks Sascha.
Thanks for allowing us to share in your journey, I've loved watching your videos and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience.
What a great journey Patrick. Thank you for always being such erudite and humorous company!
Dear Patrick.
I just spent Saturday and Sunday watching all your videos. To the disparity of my wife, I could not stop. Thank you for a great service to the sailors community. I just bought an Alubat Ovni 395 and hope to do many far away passages.
Homero, Fort Lauderdale
Congrats on your new Ovni. My neighbor in my homeport used to have one --- and he has now moved to the Caribbean with it. He loves it. Fair winds as you start your great adventure.
You ended up getting your glass of wine in the end 😂 Cheers to you Patrick! My new favorite channel!
I just did the two day RYA level 1 sailing course here in London, so right at the start of my sailing adventure. Your videos are certainly an inspiration and encouraged me to find out more. Thanks for making these. That's a most well-deserved glass of wine at the end of your journey. Santé!
The RYA has a terrific, step by step, methodology for teaching sailing. Good on you!
Outstanding! A tough voyage, but with few failures of any kind. And you use spiral bound notepads like I do ... I'd rather go to Iceland in the cruise ship, however.
I think you'd have one pina colada Kevin, then get bored and be up to the bridge giving the navigator advice on how to milk the local current to gain 0.5 knots. :-) I don't see you as the Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea! Fair winds my friend!
@@patricklaine6958 I think Joseph Conrad once said that he never went to sea as a passenger.
I just stumbled across this quote ---- It was Melville in Moby Dick; Ishmael's monologue. Great stuff. I never go to sea as a passager!
Ha, ha. "Of course, sir. 2010 or 2012?". There you go, Patrick - proof there's no place like home! Thanks for sharing a very entertaining trip.
Thanks for the kind feedback David.
Thank you very much for that Patrick. I do like hearing the French radio calls and bar orders. They go well with our French lessons.
Been following your adventures. By far the most informative and inspiring sailing videos. Thank you for sharing your story Patrick 👌
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Another brilliant series. Thank you Patrick
Hope to see you back out soon Patrick hope your well 😊 and enjoying some down time
Very kind of you Daniel. Have been doing local day-sailing, and tinkering. All is well. Thinking hard about what should be my next major passage. :-)
I'm smiling after watching your return to La Rochelle. It’s bittersweet, like when I finish a really good book. Your videos are great companions and inspiration to me, as I bought my sailboat (C&C 35) a year ago and am venturing a bit further each time in my cruising adventures and learning. My most sincere appreciation and admiration to you. Enjoy a well earned rest.
Very kind of you Alfonso. Many thanks.
15:15 what a "question" ... on those big ships they need people to entertain you ... while you're glad NOT to have entertainers around when you're really sailing !
Hi Patrick,
An amazing series of videos. I enjoyed every NM of it.👍🏻
All the best,
Paul.
Many thanks Paul. Thanks for following along.
Patrick,
You are really an inspiration to me... Having also a 40 footer, your videos make me more adventurous... Take a well deserved rest and , please, get ready for your next adventure...for the time being, I’ll be watching your “re-runs” waiting...
Much appreciated Luis. Fair winds to you.
Dear Patrick, i enjoyed very much this trip, and how you faced it. Always learning and appreciating your sense of humor!:)) Thanks again for sharing. Hope to see you, one day, on the portuguese coast! Safe winds;)
Many thanks. I'm certain I will be returning to Portugal -- perhaps even later this Summer! Thanks for watching.
What, he has a sense of humour? ........ As much as I love the sailing, the boat skills, the constant challenges and the “cool” intelligent analysis and planning/problem solving etc [all delivered SO smoothly ] - it’s that bleeding personal charm, that sense of humour, the subtle & sometimes mischievous asides, compounded by the learned connections [some I only pick up afterwards in the comments]. It’s a potent and addictive mix - am I a fan?...hooked? That would have to be a Oui! Masterful entertainment and education in how to be a top gun/gent. My biggest respect a vous, Patrick.
You are the Man! What an adventure thanks for sharing another voyage.
How’s your coffee pouring (at sea) practise coming along....just pulling your leg!
Looking forward to your next adventure.
All the best....
I did get better at that. :-)
So sad to see nobody helped you docking....
Welcome ni France.
Nice video BTW
Cheers
Guys, if I see Patrick docking, not sure I will help him, I prefer watching him and learn :-) seriously, is there any specific video on the series about single handled docking explained?
@@RayUbik ____There are lots. Ep 32 & 33 of this series plus several other vids. All is revealed.
@@RayUbik getting the amidship on is a good start to docking when singlehanded
Congratulations Patrick on your epic voyage and its only July the 2nd. You are truly inspirational doing what you do on a normal production yacht single handed. Once i manage to find time to escape work I will be off on my tradewind 33. Look forward to many more of your future voyages on TH-cam.
Looking forward to seeing a video of your adventure as well Tom. :-)
Love the fact that you started shooting this last episode on the 24th, did the crossing and it's online on the 1st. Editing can be tedious and often videos are uploaded much later which creates a bit of a disconnection with the viewer. Thank you for sharing this adventure.
To answer the question... The sailing yacht any day!
To answer your question, the sailboat (or any sailboat). I've been on cruise ships. If I want casinos and cinemas and live stage performances and black tie dinners with an ocean view, I'll go to Atlantic City for a lot less money. I'd rather do last night's stew for breakfast, a rocking berth and chores to do 24/7 on a small bluewater. And, I'd give my left (personal item) to see Iceland again. God bless/fair winds!
Great description of life aboard DL. Completely agree!
Thanks for sharing. Love the series!
Much enjoyed the whole series, thank you and well done.
great as always. thank you for sharing!
Beautiful and educational journey. Thanks!!
A wonderful series of films. Thanks very much.
Another superb installment. Many thanks Patrick
Great stuff. I really enjoy the explanations, tips and advise.
Brilliant stuff! What an adventure...
Wonderful Finale to what was a brilliant series Patrick. A rough transit across the English Channel to remind us all that the sea is always master. I may buy myself an action camera soon and try to document some adventures, as you've truly been an inspiration.
Thank You again for the education and adventures
Brilliant videos Patrick ....... can't wait for the next series..... keep them coming!!
Formidable Patrick! Thank you for taking us with you!
Well done, that was enjoyable.
Loved this voyage ..marvellous visuals.. and commentary..
Thank you again Patrick, it's so revitalizing to discover videos only one day old! Makes me feel closer to your adventures. Personal, out of subject, annoying questions still arise, like (excuse my boldness) "Are you living alone in La Rochelle?" and all the wonderings depending on that first answer, if you feel like answering. Because of what you wrote before, feeling closer to your family when you were alone offshore. As for myself, I am going to get married in August (at the age of 62!) and I feel great about it, knowing at the same time that unless something really unpleasant happened, I will never sail alone. Well, as long as we sail, but of course one has to deal with his/her partner projetcs and priorities in terms of freedom.
Keep well, have a nice deserved rest, and feed us with more wonderful videos!
My better half does not like boats. :-) Thanks for the kind words, and for watching.
So great! Now we want more.
I’ve never been sailing but absolutely love your channel, thank you for posting what you do.
I enjoy your videos very much.
Brilliant. Enjoyed every minute. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Thanks Patrick. Really enjoyed that, again. Would be very curious to hear how you manage life around taking off for 102 days, home, priorities, family - you know, shore life when you go off on adventures like this. Might be worth a reflection on an episode
Yeah -- tough topic. My wife and I have an understanding. (She doesn't like boats that leave marinas.) I realize many/most couples would not be able to do what I just did. PS: we've been together 35 years.
@@patricklaine6958 Yeah, my wife of 15 years feels the same. Thank God for understanding and supportive wives!
I so happy you made it home safe. What a awesome adventure, thank you so much for taking us with you.
Patrick, I have really enjoyed watching this trip. Your videos always inspire.
Always look forward to your videos Patrick, i`m learning a lot from them. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing. I love your attitude towards it all and the informative content. Best wishes. P.
Awaiting the next adventure. Thank you
Patrick, what a beast of a trip, and all that without sleep! Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant videos Patrick, has inspired me to do more sailing, thanks
Great adventure looking forward to the next one👍
What an epic voyage. Glad you got back home safely Patrick. Thanks for sharing it with us. Truly inspirational.
Yes, absolutely, I enjoy your videos. Well done.
Thank you for bringing this land lubber along
Thanks for an entertaining cruise to Ice Land
A very nice journey and a very nice video, well done!
Patrick, you and Kevin at How to Sail Oceans are the youtubers I watch when I want to see some real sailing.
Thanks for the kind feedback. I too am a big fan of Kevin's videos.
First class all the way with you Patrick!! Most enjoyable series of video compilation from you yet again, magnifique!
An excellent series..I can't believe its over already!
Congrats on your trip and finding your wine
Thank you for the wonderful adventures.
Much appreciated Tom. Thanks.
Welcome home Patrick, I enjoyed following you on this cool trip. Looking forward to the next!
Thanks Patrick for taking the time to share your fantastic trip. I've enjoyed every minute. I'm very much looking forward to coming with you when you visit Galicia! Keep up the great work, you are an inspiration!
Thanks for the journey very enjoyable watch looking forward to the next one as always stay safe 👍
Thanks Patrick you are an inspiration, I’ve done quite a bit of sailing myself but nothing quite as adventurous as yours. There are so many questions I’d like to ask you. All the best from the east coast of the UK .
hello
A perfect adventure thank you for taking us along
Thanks Phil. Very kind of you.
tes arrivées au port sont toujours aussi remarquables ! bravo.
Great video Patrick, can’t wait to watch more of your travels, fair winds.👍
Another gr8 vid Patrick - merci de visiter l'irland - j'attends avec impatience le prochain aventure :-)
Very kind of you Neil. Merci bien.
Patrick, thank you for your videos!!! I can guess, you are little tired. But I wish you, for all of us, back to see to share more your stories.
Many thanks Marcin. I'll be back out on the water soon after a bit of rest, and then some minor, routing work on the boat.
Thanks for the trip.
Splendid; thankyou for taking us along. 👌⛵️🇨🇦
Thanks for crewing with me Ken. ;-)
What a wonderful boat. She took very good care of you. You are so lucky.
Just found your channel and love it. Now to head back to the beginning and work my way through all of your videos.
Very Enjoyable - many thanks for sharing
Many thanks Paul.
love to watch your adventures.
Much appreciated Robert. Thanks.
I sailed many times from Herne Bay (KENT ) to Calais in France Back in the 80`s , I was in a 24 foot sailfish , I loved it ,, Great vid Patrick
Bravo. The Channel can be a challenge in a 24 foot boat for sure. Always an adventure!
Thanks Patrick for sharing another of your fantastic adventures. You certainly have some stamina! I had my first 10 hour solo passage this week, largely inspired by you and I was pooped!
Thanks again.
Good for you Andrew. Keep at it!
I have been really impressed by your calm and positive attitude, you are a great man Patrick, thanks fr sharing !
Welcome Home Patrick!! Another well mastered journey on your perfectly maintained Isabel :)
Well Patrick, I sailed every step of the way with you on that fantastic journey to and from Iceland. I just happened to come across the first leg of your adventure and couldn't get away from it until you got back to your home port. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and happy sailing to you in the future.
Thanks Eddie. I rally enjoyed that Iceland trip. I probably should have done it 4-5 weeks later in the year for a bit warmer weather and more blue skies, but it was great fun anyway.
Thanks Patrick - inspirational,informative and most enjoyable
Much appreciated Andrew. Thanks for watching.
What a delightful man!
Too kind Andrew.
Excellent video thanks so much!!!Glad you made it home safe and ready for another adventure!
Much appreciated Crystal.
Pure class.