Ep 44A Sailing Solo Scotland to Isle of Man
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- I make an additional two port calls in the Hebrides before sailing across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland. I end the episode with a ten hour passage to Viking territory: the Isle of Man. Along the way, I manage not only to run aground in Rathlin Marina, but also to visit one of the best marinas I have ever been to: Carrickfergus near Belfast.
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Some people watch Netflix..... If I want to chill, it's Patrick. Beats meditation and I get to tour the world :)
couldn't agree more
Yes, I feel like that to...and if I want excitement, I turn to Erik Aanderaa's channel. Great stuff alround!
"...due to divine providence rather than the skill of the pilot." :-) I say well done skipper! :-)
We knew that you are a good sailor... but to get the writing “Oyster 68” turning with your boat, this is proper editing!
Ha ha ha I thought you would not of showed the running aground ...I never mentioned it to anyone.😂 was good catching up and thanks for the book for my trip and dinner...if our paths ever cross again the food and beer is on me. Safe travels ⛵️
Another great video, Patrick! I think your last docking was perfect! I did not know the Isle of Man was self-governing. Those little tidbits about the places you visit add an extra dimension to your travels.
If it were part of the U.K. proper, health and safety would have shut the TT down a long time ago.
Love these videos just started solo sailing and it’s so impressive to see docking from someone so experienced..thank you Patrick
Just missed you. I got back from Peel on Saturday. Good food in that pub ( the Creek ). Keep safe 👍
Hello Patric. You never stop deliver the good stuff. Great video!
I thought I heard someone whistle right before you touch Mother Earth...
Isle of main and the TT race. WOW, I have to say, I hade done my best to make it, but thats me...
The entrace seemed narrow for sure. But you did a good job in my book.
Fair wind ,,,,,/),,,,,
Oh such a shame the Isle of Man TT is the Ultimate motorbike race in the world. Very dangerous but no doubt the best. And it's done all over the Island roads!
Perfect timing Patrick, I’ll watch this tonight in between work!
Thanks for sharing Patrick, always a pleasure to watch your videos! Fair winds..
18:25 - Did we lose sound because you were swearing at how narrow that was?!? ;-) Dang that was tight!
I appreciate you continually showing us your dockmanship, Patrick! It doesn't matter how long you've been at it, there is always a new experience to learn from.
Certainly I would never film and show my dockmanship. I park by feel and then repaint regularly but then I don't have reverse which makes things a tad more difficult.
At least he doesn't have to show his wife falling overboard as he comes in to dock, like several people I know. Moi, non jamais. Well only once.
Always very graceful docking.
Hi Patrick, I would be very interested in a video from you explaining how you make and prioritise decisions when charting course for trips. I think as a pilot you would have an interesting perspective. You appear to prioritise trip preparation and navigational awareness, this is either not spoken about or not done by many other TH-cam publishers. A video at the end of the series about charting, provisioning, immigration and weather planning vs reality of the trip. Your video on crossing the channel some time ago was very helpful to me. I appreciate your effort in making these videos. I sail in Australia which is a very different set of problems and considerations to Europe. I would like to take my boat to Europe next year and have some concerns about what I don't know.
Many thanks Down Under. You know, I think you'd be surprised at my plotting/planning practice. I used to calculate every lat/lon of every turn point based on wind/current/hazards and tried to stay as close as possible to my 'blue line'. With experience, I now think of a 'cone' between waypoints rather than a line. I check a wide cone leading into the waypoints very closely for hazards, and then let the wind decide the best course to follow, rather than trying to hug a blue line. I find this a much better planning practice (for me anyway).
It seems as though that side of the Atlantic has so many different obstacles depending on where you are.
When you were up North, the marina or dockage areas were wide open and harbor entrance was built for easy access...but had 12ft tides and odd abuttments on everything, and virtually no one even visible, let alone assisting you when you were docking.
This area has fantastic facilities and pier heading, hands everywhere, yet it's virtually impossible to even navigate to the marina!
Always a challenge!
Indeed! Well stated Wm.
I try to predict how the docking is going to go, just so I can gauge my instinctual fortitude lol, and I was thinking that reversing into the last berth would have been better...then you said that perhaps you should have reversed...I was thrilled:) My husband and I always reverse because our transom drops to create a swim platform thus a nice easy transfer from boat to dock. I have been docking now more and more and so I’ve managed to develop quite a lot of confidence. It’s weird how the mind can form a total block that seems insurmountable until you push yourself beyond the point at which the thinking stops and the fear takes over. I’ve always wondered what exactly people were talking about when they spoke of a mind block until I took the helm of our boat to dock her. I am fearless on the open water but when I get into a marina I am a wreck. Your videos have helped me sooooo much and thank you again for sharing your experience. You just can’t imagine how it has helped me with that darn mind block. I also like that you include the radio discourse with the harbour staff. Oh and I checked out the French sailor video of the music attracting whales. Amazing!!!!
It's great to hear your comment SP, but I am not surprised. It is just a matter of practice to build your confidence a bit. I should reverse in more often, but I have a lot of clutter on the stern of the boat that makes getting lines over from there (solo) a bit of a challenge --- life buoy, two davits, the aft stays that go toward each corner, a GPS that I don't want to get a loop around, etc.….. I do like reversing into the wind though as the boat is super controllable then.
I learn new things every time I watch your videos. Especially docking techniques! Thanks for another great episode Patrick. Your channel is definitely among my favorites.
That docking at the end made my heart skip a few beats.
Greetings from the tropical paradise island 🏝of Kauai. Congratulations beautiful filming, very impressed. Be safe ,be healthy. ⛵⛵⛵
I really do enjoy your videos, learning all the time and sharing your adventures. Just one thing. This and the previous videos should have been called 'docking my boat with a little motor sailing' :) Maybe think about showing us some of the countries you visit? I don't mean like Erik, I know he is a legend, but, just some of the stuff you see and do in these great places? Thank You again, I started from the beginning and I am really enjoying your channel, hope for many more.
I know its not Patrick’s style .. sailing channel means channel about sailing .. but i would have loved a sight of the places he visited .. restaurants, bars, people etc but never mind !
hahaha nice ending , beautiful episode Patrick, no doubt its your skills.
amazing how you just kiss the ground and reverse back so quick with full control, again salute for you.
That has to be the quietest motor I have ever heard on a boat, especially at idle. Sounds like an electric. Do you have "inches" of sound deadening material around it?
Fantastic, a new video! A treat for after work this afternoon. Thanks Patrick, your videoes are fantastic and a great inspiration :)
21:30 I don't want to give the master any advice, and think you handled it very well. but since I have a quite similar boat - Bav 42C - I'll take my chance and give some input on what I would have done.
With the wind in your back it would have been possible to go slow and stall the keel, and then hold it on the engine while helping the bow to turn with your thruster :)
Yeah --- I'm sure that would work. This issue is arrival in an unknown marina, where you have to make a decision fairly rapidly, and spending a lot of time thinking about turn radius, drifting down, reversing space, depth along the sides, etc., is limited. I'd probably do as you suggest once I got comfortable with the layout of the marina.
2:05 anybody know the make/model of the yacht in the adjacent slip? It’s a beauty!
Well done. Thoroughly enjoyable episode, nice low key. Full of admiration for your humility :)
Thank you Patrick for sharing your adventure. Excellent technique in your landings. Dave & Linda M/S Olivebank S/V Banyanda
Thanks for the kind feedback. Much appreciated.
Thanks Patrick.I learn so much from your videos to take to my little 23ft Bilge keeler.
Nice videos Patrick too bad you missed the motorcycle race its one of a kind. Enjoyed it very much fair winds stay dry.
I was in Loch Aline and Ardfern myself with friends last month. We had abit more wind. Interesting overalls and tidal races in that area. Nice videos always interesting.
Well just another routine docking maneo ....berrrruuppp! Aground. That was funny. That Viking Castle was something to behold! Even if it means some viking had swallowed the anchor and bought a house.
Patrick the one and only criticism I can make of your videos is that they are not long enough! Could watch you all day! This was a nice long video, thoroughly enjoyable. I've just been learning to sail these past 3 months and your video's provide a novice like myself so much insight. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the kind feedback Brad. Delighted you enjoyed them.
Come and visit Wales Patrick, the land of song 😜😜😜
Delilah. Yep, I won't miss it this year!
Ireland of Wales? Both
That is exactly what is going to happen. :-)
Well done Mr. Laine! I also have been in Peel singelhanded at the same place Isabelle was towed. Always enyoing your videos.Thank you! Best regards from Germany
Many thanks AN. I still remember that 180° turn at Peel to get to the berth. That one gave me a few more grey hairs. :-)
We don't seem to get many travellers popping up the Bristol Channel. There are so many fabulous beaches on the Welsh side, including Dale, Barafundle Bay, Tenby, Saundersfoot, and a few on the Gower peninsular (Three Cliffs is my favourite). They are all sandy bottomed anchorages with wide and sheltered bays. I don't think I would recommend going any further up the channel, unless you want to visit Swansea for any reason.(Just a few hours from Three Cliffs, and have water, fuel and anything else you may need)
If it was February/March, it would be a great experience to go to Cardiff for an international Rugby game to see how the city celebrates the occasions (You don't have to actually go to the game), but it's the wrong time of year.
On the way back from the South Wales coast, you can pop into Lundy Island and the North Devon towns of Illfracombe or Padstow before passing the Needles on your way to the Isles of Scilly.
Ireland is also nice, and you'll get a great welcome there. I went to Kinsale and Waterford last year, as well as Waterford (Check the river tide times), and Cork/Crosshaven
Lots of anchorages there Andrew ----- which are not a solo sailors best friend. I want to get to the pub or a restaurant to chat with the locals…… I lived in Cardiff for 7 years (before they built the barrage). Would love to go there, but it is a long way in, and a long way out. Think I'll stick with West Wales on this trip.
Châteauneuf du Pape? :) Really! This is EXACTLY what you should ask at Filbey's, a common port pub on the tiny Isle of Man! :))
Filbey's was closed during my few days on the IOM. I'll remember it for the next time.
Another excellent! video Patrick, I enjoyed it very much, thank you for sharing :)
The fishing pots where there before the invasion,of people like yourself, have patients.
I must have seen 50 today. How many did I not see? My concern is taking one in the prop, in high winds, near a coast. It could be dramatic. It really is not very thoughtful to put them in a fairway leading into/out of a marina that boats transit day and night. Nothing against fishermen --- but it can be done much more responsibly with a little thought.
I love that you show us the good, the bad, and the ugly. You have the most helpful sailing videos on the web. When you ran aground, what did you do to get out of it? Turn? Back out? Wait? (I haven't run aground yet, but I'm just a beginner.)
As I was going so slow, I knew I would not be to 'stuck', so I just gave a burst of power in reverse, and when I felt I was floating again, a burst of bow thruster to ail the bow away from that area. In one other occasion in France, I could not get off the mudbank. I sat there in the middle of the harbor entrance, stuck, and waited 45 minutes for the tide to lift me off. Embarrassing, but not really my fault.
I've learned more about docking and entering a marina in this video than watching dozens of hours of other videos. Thank you!
Far to kind Gary. Many thanks.
It's honestly a crying shame we don't get longer videos of pure sailing. We know it's not the most 'exciting' but it would certainly be interesting to watch you work (or hell, not work ;)). 'course, that won't work because darn battery power is limited. Beautiful boat though!
Thanks for watching Julie. It's always frustrating when one goes through an area where there isn't much wind, but that is part of sailing as well. :-)
Another great video Patrick, thanks again! And one thing I found out I like so much is you are so modest and by no means pretend to know it all, although you are such an experienced solo sailor. Great ambassador of the sailing mankind!
Far too kind Jeroen. Much appreciated.
You visited my home marina, Carrickfergus. Great film of Peel Marina.
Currently selling my Finnsailer in favour of a Dehler!
I thought CF was one of the nicest marinas I have visited; Excellent facilities -- proximity to a supermarket. Terrific. Best wishes on the Dehler. They are great boats. I'm sure you will have some wonderful adventures in it.
Hope U find a glass of Château Neuf...!!
Hi Patrick. really enjoyed this as the sailing grounds from The Mull down into Belfast lough and Carrickfergus marina was the sailing area of my youth many many years ago. Back in the days when the marina just opened. Thanks for jogging the old memory
I was very, very impressed by the CF marina. Great infrastructure, and excellent nearby stores. Hope to return someday.
What have you done with your life that allows you to sail the world?
Patrick when you sail into these lovely ports ... marinas .... that you never show us LOL! Do you generally sleep in a local hotel or sleep on board? Thank you for the adventure!
I always sleep on the boat. It is as comfortable as a hotel. I don't show the 'shore life' stuff because my videos are already too long, and others with better cameras and editing skills do a great job of that.
I sometimes shout to my wife when she is helming in the marina "Honey aim at something cheap" just to get some attention....on a more serious note, is it normal to always call up the marina in your waters. I have never done that in swedish/danish waters. Don´t think there is anyone there to answer in 99% of the marinas, but maybe I am wrong. Thanks for posting! And the docking at Isle of Man was first class!
There were no marinas to call in Iceland, or the Faroe Islands, so I just showed up. In other places, if the pilot book suggests there is a harbor master, I try to call them.
Great videos. Thank you!
I’m sure you’ve been asked 100x already but if you care to indulge, what did you fly?
A good 30 different kinds of aircraft, but I have the most hours in the US Navy's A7E Corsair II, and the French Navy's Super Etendard. That said, I never flew a plane I didn't like. :-)
Wow Living with those tidal waters and crazy currents is a lot of constant calculating and it never stops but changes at every marina. What's your best method of being tuned into it ! App's ? Charts ?
They publish booklets with the currents in these key places Robert, for every hour. They are very helpful.
Lochaline is where my ancestors came from and they set sail for Canada from Tobermory just down the Sound of Mull in 1806. I was there about a decade ago but it is wonderful to see it from the water and I hope to do the same trip this spring. Thanks for that!
It is a lovely area to visit. I went through there on two consecutive years ---- and both times struggled a bit with very low or erratic winds. That doesn't detract from the stunning beauty anyway. Fair winds.
The Peel marina looked very challenging. Our boat feels so small at sea, then turns into an aircraft carrier when I have to dock it. I admire your cool approach, but there again, you were a fighter pilot and I was a desk jockey.
Trust me Phil, I always breathe a big sigh of relief when that first line is safely fixed to a cleat! :-)
You should go the Wales next to pwllheli marina or pick a mooring just next door in Abersoch bay the yacht club SCYC will be happy to bring you ashore
The winds/tide favor Ireland tomorrow, but next stop after is indeed Wales. :-)
My grandfather's family lived in the isle of man for a while back in the late 1800s , and my dad's friend used to race in the TT. It's nice to see it again.
Yes, there was an army of bikers there. Cool!
Any docking you walk away from :-)! That was a narrow gap just before the 180 turn too!
That one aged me a bit, but no harm done!
Hi Patrick I notice you use a lot of Marina's can you lnform us of the costs incurred. Keep going love your videos Capt Mike
Prices very widely Mike. I generally pay about €30 per night, but very often marinas offer deals like 3 nights for the price of 2, and am a member of a couple of organizations which get immediate 10-15% reductions. In the Med, prices can easily be double that.
Some people are boating in other peoples fishing waters, what are they thinking! Perspective...
I have absolutely no problem with fishing or fishermen. That said, no one needs to be fishing in entry/exit channels to ports. That is a very dangerous practice ---- which fortunately, the vast majority of fishermen do not do.
Not too shabby Patrick, try 'Loch-Allen' as pronunciation, one word Lochaline the main village on the Morvern peninsula..but you knew that. Lovely sailing. Just a point, I happen to be a biker who enjoys the occasional quaffable red, as a matter of fact enjoyed one from Grignan-les-Adhémar last night with my rabbit casserole....I'm still glowing!! ;-)
que l'Ecosse est magnifique, merci Patrick de nous montrer un des plus beaux paysages!! Les habitantsracont raconteront longtemps après tous tes exploits aux Pub!!.... Steph
Merci. L’Ecosse est en effet une destination fantastique pour un navigateur. Voyage, voyage. :-)
As my first submarine captain said to me (newest ensign onboard), any docking you can walk away from is a good one.
I'm not as demanding as your first skipper RC......I consider any docking I can swim away from as satisfactory. ;-)
Great Video and very impressive solo sailing, well done fair winds.
Is there always someone waiting for you on the dock when you arrive at the dock? I always have to moor alone :(
TheGreatDigitalism This must be your first - most of his dockings are on his Tod.👍
I would like that, but I think that about 80% of my arrivals are 'solo'. It makes it so much easier when someone is there to reach over and grab a line.
Ireland next. Over to Carlingford Lough (to Marina - 56.6nm, just arrive at the lough at slack tide), then down to Dun Laoghaire - 50nm (stunning harbour & Marina), then over to Holyhead - 55nm, then south to Pwllheli - 53nm, then south again to Milford Haven - 90nm.
Dun Laoghaire tomorrow --- I need to keep a Southern vector in the equation. I'll have a Guiness for you.
Patrick Laine there’s a big race starting tomorrow at 19:00 : Dun Laoghaire to Dingle, so a nice fleet of boats to be seen including a Southern Wind 96
I thought I saw an extra cavitation after you backed off the sand. Do you have a bow thruster?
Yes, I used the bow thruster to point the bow away from that area after a burst of reverse thrust got me floating again
You should show more of your adventures on land, I often wonder what you get up to for those 3 days you're docked... probably just sleeping after a long voyage but it's all interesting to see.
Also, some questions if you get the time. What was your first boat? How many have you had before this one? What should one do to gain enough sailing experience to start open water sailing, or is it just a case learning by doing it?
Anyone ever shocked to see a French flagged boat and the skipper has American accent?
I have lived longer in France than in the USA. ;-)
Looking forward to watch it later :)
You might be surprised some of us bikers drink wine. I have always wanted to visit the TT its the racers mecca and I used to race back in the day. Do all of the harbormasters have to speak English like the aviation worlds ATC? Unlike you I'm only fluent in English and getting into port in Norway or France without the local language would be a huge challenge. Anyway another awesome adventure.
I hope you enjoyed sailing in my local area. I regularly sail my 34 ft boat on the west coast of Scotland I’m based on the Clyde. Peel is on of my favourite places. Smoked kippers for breakfast by the marina entrance.
Im sure you have moved on by now I would recommend the Irish coast, better tides towards Dublin stay in Howth for a few days. If you go down to Holyhead you will be constantly pushed towards Liverpool with very strong currents. Almost slack on the Irish side.
I had a kipper bap for lunch yesterday Keith, from the same restaurant. ;-) (Never for breakfast though………) I did Howth last year…...so looking for a new port.
Patrick Laine try Graystones, just south of Dublin bay. Never been told its very good.
I thought your docking at the Isle of Man went very well. You never lost steerage way and settled right in against the dock. Oh and that was just rubbing the bottom, it only counts as going agound if you need to be pulled off. 8-) I would say your looking for that special beverage in all the wrong places. Happy sailing.
Just watched this Patrick. I used to keep a yacht in Peel, yes the harbour can be tricky. The Creek (the pub you were stood outside at the end) is excellent, you might well have got a decent wine - but the restaurant next door would have been a cert.
Another good episode, I guess your sheltered in Peel at the moment weather not great. If you decide on Wales and you drop by Fishguard (lower harbour visitor moorings, swing moorings, just choose one and tie up, good shelter, you won't get the lower town HM on the radio) i'll get you a pint in the Royal Oak where the last invasion of Britain surrender treaty was signed, it's where the French (uh,um,cough) tried an invasion and didn't bank on meeting the Welsh ha ha. I'll give you a tour. If you decide on Ireland can you make a note of passage times as after a prop leak repair I'll be nipping over there later in season, in my new 26ft boat I bought last week, oh and it's all your fault,,,,,,,ha ha thx
Congrats on the new boat. I am definitely going to Wales, but not sure where. Am tempted by Aberistwyth, but don't know if my 2 meter draft can make it in......
Boats drawing 2.0 meters are advised to enter up to 2.0 hours before and 2.5 hours after HW in calm conditions and boats drawing up to 1.0 meters can enter 3.0 hours before and 3.5 hours after HW. Off their website, more info here themarinegroup.co.uk/marinas/aberystwyth/ enjoy
Not sure what you’re talking about...that was all skill on that tight 180 in the Isle of Man. I was sweating just watching. Another great video. Throwing a vote for Ireland, my in-laws are native, great people and country.
Ireland won. Leaving tomorrow.
Enjoy, fair winds, safe travels.
How big is your fuel tank and how many hours do you get from a gallon/litre of diesel?
My tank is 210 liters, and the engine burns about 2.3 liters/hr, so about 91 hours of fuel. My average speed underway with motor is 5 kts, so I could motor (theoretically) about 450 nautical miles. I also usually carry another 100 liters of fuel with me when on oceanic passages, 'just in case'.
I cannot believe your luck in the Sound of Mull. Been holidaying on Mull my whole life and I think I’ve seen it that calm once!! Think Moonshadow sold as a business last year as a going concern. Was doing Hebridean charters. Think it’s left the Scotland now.
Moon shadow was a beautiful boat. I watched a few of their videos, and noticed that they often had to motor-sail through the hebrides also due to variable winds. It is a beautiful place to visit, but the winds are so affected by local terrain, that it is not an ideal place for pure sailing. Well worth the visit though.
Patrick Laine The saying goes: If you have beautiful weather, you have no wind and if you have great wind, you have terrible weather! It can be very wild!
Yes there’s a place around there where there’s an old kingship and the king runs a pub. How to make cannoli was my first vid tonight, then yours and the finale is Kev leaving Miami, I’ll just get another glass pappy🎩🐇
Checked it’s Piel island just off Cumbria just to the east of the Isle of Man silly me
I'll have to look that one up too. Doesn't ring a bell. :-)
you should definitely do wales next - via Liverpool
Too late for Liverpool, but Wales is definitely on the list!
Do u have a sail drive and do you have any prop walk? Also, how does your boom brake line run? Straight outboard or a bit forward to blocks ...them aft to winches? Thx
I have a saildrive --- which means the prop is much further forward than on a traditional shaft and prop. There is a bit of prop walk (to starboard when reversing), but compared to conventional boats, it is not really a factor. The boom brake line runs from the middle of the boom, forward to the base of the shroud line (where they run through an antifriction rings I have attached there, and then back to a cleat about a meter aft of midships. In a perfect world, I'd have them run all the way back to the cockpit area, but there are already so many lines and blocks and clutches there (especially with my new staysail), that I don't dare add another.
Thanks Patrick for your reply.I love your intrepid docking footage! You should play sea shanty songs when coming into port. Can you or have you an episode describing your "stressful" sea moments?
if you ever plan on returning to the Hebridean islands , one that may be of interest to you is a monument to 600 US servicemen and about 150 Royal navy sailors , there were two separate incidents , first ship got torpedoed ,the second ship had a collision , on the island of Islay there is a monument at a place called the OA of mull
I think I would always be anchoring ans never in a marina, purely because I almost always have a hard time understanding the directions. That harbor master might be helpful, still I would have had no clue what to do.
I can assure you that anchoring is not an easy solution for solo sailors. You are constantly worrying if your anchor will drag, or if another boat near you will drag into you. It is very difficult to really relax while ashore...... It really isn't that difficult to find your place in most marinas. Each marina is usually listed in the local guide book, with a map of each row of pontoons. I always check those books before entering so that I have in my head on entering, e.g., "Immediate left turn, then third row on the right." With a bit of experience, it isn't too bad. :-)
Well, I guess for me it would then be weighing the anxiety of a dragging anchor against the anxiety of using the radio. =) I guess years of experience as a pilot will get you used to the chchr-crackle-pshsh of VHF and being a native English speaker will help with figuring out what was said, too. Thank you for including the radio calls in your videos, by the way. Always interesting, but also intimidating. :)
Ken sale near Cork imho.
Well what do you know. I'm spending a week in Ardfern next month. Never been there , hadn't even heard of it . My daughter has rented a house a few miles from there. I'll pay a visit to the Marina . 🙄
Nice marina Christine --- and there is another one very close by that I visited last year (pronounced Croove) by land, but a very long sail to get from one to the other! Enjoy your Summer break.
@@patricklaine6958 thank you. I intended visiting Craobh Haven and will now also visit Ardfern Marina. I just love being around boats of any kind.
Christine 😊
So beautiful there x
19:40 tsk tsk. I heard that!
Ireland!!! Come visit Dun Laoghaire or Howth both are very nice!
Done! (Howth last year.)
@@patricklaine6958 Fantastic ;) Cant wait to see some of my playground in your next videos! Pity the weather isn't cooperating this weekend but I hope you enjoy our little corner of the Irish Sea and if you are looking for something close to see you can visit James Joyce's home in an old Martello Tower just behind Sandy Cove Beach!
You’re dead right! Carrickfergus is great. Though it’s well worth heading all the way down to Belfast for a night in the City centre at the small Marina there.
Yeah -- one year I stopped at Carrick, and the next year my port call was Bangor. The next time will have to be Belfast. :-)
Patrick Laine Abercorn basin. It’s very small but right in the centre. Perfect for the Titanic museum and lots of great pubs.
Great job in slowly running aground. If you are going to do it, do it slowly. And excellent work in the Isle of man. That was a tight spot to park the boat.
thought u were cutting it a little short by the kelp there , nice vid again.
It was OK in my two pilot guides…..but there you go. :-(
Très belle démonstration de prise de pontons réussi, bravo car ce n'est pas toujours facile surtout en solo, moi j'ai toujours un peu d'appréhension quand j'arrive seul dans un port. A bientôt
Jack
Merci. Croyez-moi, même après l’avoir fait des centaines de fois, je stresse à chaque arrivée. C’est normal.
@@patricklaine6958 ça me rassure je stresse aussi beaucoup même a l'appareillage je stresse aussi. bon vent a bientôt
Jack
Hi Patrick - thanks for the mention and I am glad you enjoyed my old hometown of Carrickfergus. Your experience of Rathlin is why we took the ferry across from Ballycastle.... ;-)
We had a dose of nostalgia watching as you are going to the places we have just been to, Ardfern, Rathlin, Carrick and Peel. You even berthed in our usual berth in Peel and we agree about the Harbourmaster there - a great, really helpful bloke. We found easiest to reverse out and turn the stern to port with the hill behind you, then go forward and turn into the main alleyway towards the flap gate. Sorry we could not meet up, but it was great chatting on the VHF. Good luck and safe sailing in your onward journey
I figured you two would know these grounds very well. I think Carrickfergus marina/infrastructure was terrific, though I sweated the arrival far out into the channel. I was even treated to a reenactment of King William's landing in 1688 (and over which people have been arguing ever since!). The arrival in Peel was not without stress. I'm sure I'd take it in stride the next time through, but certainly in the 'challenging' category of arrivals in unknown marinas. Have a great Summer in the Hebrides.
Berthing technique: You twice refer to your practice of heading for the outer end of the finger, then, 'when made', the middle of the berth until 'made'... etc. Define 'made'. I bang around short or single-handed in a similar sized boat and berthing, of course, is always the issue. This is particularly true in cross-wind and cross-tide conditions... otherwise known as prevailing conditions. So, what do you consider 'made'? When the bow is in line? When it just feels like you're there? And I see you generally keep power on until the boat is a third or so into the berth and then jam on the breaks. I'm sure the power issue is wind and current dependent, but what is your rule of thumb in terms of boat speed, steerage way and all that. And, btw, you're an inspiration.
Thanks Mark. I wish I could define 'when made', but as you inferred, it a 'feeling' thing. I do, however, try to be very methodical with the three step approach. When angling into the wind, it is 1st aim at the end of the finger, then the corner of the berth, and if all is well, I try to center in the slip once well inside, but that isn't very important. Driving in to the corner is not a bad thing. When the wind is from the other side, I aim 1st where I imagine the stern of the other boat would be, and then toward where his bow would be…… As for speed, a lot of people critique this aspect of my approaches --- far too fast. However, I would much rather be .75 kts too fast than .75 kts too slow, and lose control at a critical moment. Go with what makes you comfortable in your boat/conditions, and ignore what the 'experts' say.
Patrick Laine - Thanks Patrick. I assume you have one of your permanent fenders rigged at the bows so that you avoid that crunching sound when you power into the corner. So when you flew, did you leave the landing gear down all the time as well? Just asking.
No, the bow fender detaches on one side, and I swing it up onto the bow sprit for almost every passage. (Waves would rip it off otherwise.) Regarding raising the landing gear, you may be on to something. Maybe that is why I had so much trouble breaking the sound barrier. ;-)
Lots of harbors that are on my list to visit in this episode! No overnight in Ballintoy? ;P
I was very close, but had not considered Ballintoy. I did Ballycastle last year, so it was either Rathlin or Portrush…… I chose to run aground over them all. ;-)
@@patricklaine6958 Ballintoy just looks so charming, unless winds are from the North!
That's twice you've missed us in Oban Patrick. Be sure and come in next time!
I promise! The idea this year for the return to France is only ports I have never been to (respected so far). Oban should have been on the list!
@@patricklaine6958 Be sure to let me know and I'll come catch your lines
Another great video Patrick 👍🏻
Thanks for the kind feedback Steve. Fair winds.
You are obviously a pro . But! Sleepy ass video 😐
Yeah -- I hear you. Not much wind that week through the Hebrides. The same thing happended to me last year. Today, I had 34 knots of wind....a bit more action.
You better check your boat for puncture holes if you order another French Drink!!!
Excellent docking skills Patrick
Thanks for the kind feedback Deeva. Fair winds to you.