Roger, I’ve just waded through the pages and pages of comments and they all say the same things. May I add to their huge total and say THANKS for all your efforts in bringing us tour travels. Capt John.
I tremendously enjoy your films, Roger! I have been cruising along the coasts of Holland, Belgium, England, Scotland, Germany and Denmark for the past 42 years in a 27-footer which, luckily, I can still manage single-handed (all my former sailing friends are now looking after grandchildren). Seeing you in the dinghy I wonder if I should sell my 27-footer and follow your example.
I've been watching you for years now, and I've long fantasized about dinghy or pocket cruising. I've learned quite a bit from reading and from older wiser friends, but also from watching your problems and how you solve them. I've been practicing, and I'm finally ready to graduate from lake daysailing to cruising. Thanks for sharing these happy journeys, and thanks for being a kindred romantic.
Hello Mr Barnes. I'm a sailor and boatbuilder from lake Constance. A far calmer and more limited spot for sailing as the Bretagne or GB. Your kind of sailing and filming is a Inspiration for me in sailing and boatbuilding. This kind of sailing was established here in Germany, I would say until the 70's in dinghys like the PIRAT, KORSAR, ZUGVOGEL or many other small boats. Up then a kind of race starts and with growing incomes the boats get bigger and bigger, but the easeness and closeness to nature gets lost. You show me and obviously a lot of other sailors what we miss. Thanks therefore.
Hi Axel, I have a young son in Konstanz with my first wife. I live in Salisbury. Looking forward to visiting him, if its possible in 2021. And I would very much like to make a dinghy sailing trip around the lake one day. Best Lee
In America, people screw up when out sailing and the think a bigger boat will avoid the problems. The boats get so big that they never leave the dock, and there they are perfectly safe.
Hi from northern Japan. Rigorously acquiring important technical, nautical terms in English, such as "the lumpy bits." On my way to become a true English sailor. Thank you, Roger-san!
Wonderful, addicted, subscribed. The architecture of old Quebec (Canada) is so reminiscent of your area. Very familiar and foreign at the same time, merci.
Awesome trip, good to have you back. Your book has pride of place on my table. Your informative encouragement hss been a real motivator for me. Your understated trips make our CanAm dinghy cruising adventures pale in comparison. Thanks and more please.
Great trip. Enjoyed the story about the island men during WWII and how people survive there. I own a 36ft sloop on Chesapeake Bay in America. Eighteen inches between low and high tide here. I can only imagine the huge tides and currents you experience there in France and enjoy how you plan your trip to use wind and sea and drying out. Enjoy learning about all the other boats and how they were made, how each unique area developed their own style vessel. Keep em coming.
Hi Roger, I always look forward to your videos and enjoy them very much. You inspired me to build an Ilur. Tomorrow I will be epoxying on my last plank. Still lots to do though and with the cooling temperatures of the US Pacific Northwest I’ll have to finish it next spring/summer.
My only comparable experience was sailing to the Glénans from Luctudy in calm weather and a neap tide. The peace one finds is amazing, and so much noisier is "normal" life when arriving back on the continent. Thank you for sharing your "périple" that had to be so well calculated so as not to get into trouble with the Raz. I would have loved to be with you but it was impossible this year.
A braver man than me, making that crossing in what can be treacherous waters. It was nice to meet with you a few weeks ago. Fair winds for the future..
and if I can add to Roger’s last comment , do press the Like button. If you are passionate about seeing Roger’s wonderful videos, consider activating the notification bell (icon) and select ‘All’. Thank you Roger for another wonderful episode! Stay well everyone 😃
Hooray! I check for your videos every few days and when the new one appears, it's a celebration. This was particularly good. Lots of sailing footage (never enough), brilliant story telling, tide/weather details, your talking, and the beautiful recognition of the march of time. Thank you Roger, I feel as if you're an old friend, and if only we could meet again soon.
Great video Roger, its winter here of course but we're getting near springtime, meanwhile your videos both warm us in the winter, and inspire us to get out there in the coming summer. Thanks so much for the effort you put in.
Enjoyable. Still have lots of questions.How about a video about your sail and running rigging? Why tanbark? What sail material and why? Small bolt rope in foot and leach instead of reinforcing patches at the corners; why? Clipping on the sheet when reefed? Is speed on any particular point of sail reduced by the lack of a boom? Etc. How close is the sail to designers specs? Could the sail be larger or lighter for light air? Are you happy with the reef point positions? Rake of mast necessary? etc. -
The shot at 8 1/2 min reveals the toy tender (as recommended in the pages of your book I believe?) and answered my question how did you run ashore... Nice to see in action!
Thank you Roger for all the work to bring such pleasure from an informative and inspiring film of a lifestyle and activity many might contemplate and hope to achieve but few can actually attain but one can dream and work to emulate in one way or another👍 best wishes as we face next lockdown in the U.K. not going to be easy looking for a boat now 🤷♂️
Dear Roger. I've enjoyed your video. Very nice island. So calm. I am going to join you as a small boat owner, just when I finish reconstruction of my house, kids grow a little bit and I make some ship for me and my wife :) Hope, You wouldn't be too much old, when I'm ready.
Roger, absolutely loved this video. Hello from southeast US! Please keep doing what you’re doing. Good mix of sailing, scenery, and history. Very entertaining and inspiring! Looking forward to your next video!!
Excellent video, Roger!! Some scenes, such as the sunrise on the island harbor and seaside homes, are truly works of art!! I would love to download some still shots of your travels! They would be so beautiful hanging on my walls or viewed on my phone while imagining that I could speak the French language and join you for dinner in one of those wonderful little island cafes. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.
I'm so glad you are OK. Thank you for pointing out some of the marks along the way. It enabled me to roughly follow your passage on the chart and to see your route and guess at some of the piloting decisions you must have made. Superb piloting and navigation, a joy to watch. Doffing my cap to you. The explanation of some of the history and geography were also great. Thank you, most enjoyable.
Roger, great to see you on the water again. Have been doing similar on Lough Derg in Ireland over the summer. A rope as an extension between the car and the trailer is a great trick for all slips and keeps everything safe. Happy sailing!
An essential document for today and for all those to come.
I enjoyed your story about the island very much.
Roger, I’ve just waded through the pages and pages of comments and they all say the same things. May I add to their huge total and say THANKS for all your efforts in bringing us tour travels. Capt John.
Other things have dragged me away from dunking my little boat into the water but with your videos I’m feeling the need for it.
I tremendously enjoy your films, Roger! I have been cruising along the coasts of Holland, Belgium, England, Scotland, Germany and Denmark for the past 42 years in a 27-footer which, luckily, I can still manage single-handed (all my former sailing friends are now looking after grandchildren). Seeing you in the dinghy I wonder if I should sell my 27-footer and follow your example.
That was an exceptional cool trip
Marvelous, what a lovely little village Sein. Love your adventures and totally love your boat. Happy Holidays!
Beautifully done, thanks again.
I love your calm and eloquent narration.
I've been watching you for years now, and I've long fantasized about dinghy or pocket cruising. I've learned quite a bit from reading and from older wiser friends, but also from watching your problems and how you solve them. I've been practicing, and I'm finally ready to graduate from lake daysailing to cruising. Thanks for sharing these happy journeys, and thanks for being a kindred romantic.
23 minutes and 54 seconds of tranquility. Beautiful island and a great story along with perfect sailing. Wonderful Roger, wonderful.
Very nice thank you for taking gus along for the ride
Love your work Roger, it's salt of the Earth stuff in a frantic 21st century world. Thanks!
Hello Mr Barnes.
I'm a sailor and boatbuilder from lake Constance. A far calmer and more limited spot for sailing as the Bretagne or GB. Your kind of sailing and filming is a Inspiration for me in sailing and boatbuilding. This kind of sailing was established here in Germany, I would say until the 70's in dinghys like the PIRAT, KORSAR, ZUGVOGEL or many other small boats. Up then a kind of race starts and with growing incomes the boats get bigger and bigger, but the easeness and closeness to nature gets lost. You show me and obviously a lot of other sailors what we miss. Thanks therefore.
Hi Axel, I have a young son in Konstanz with my first wife. I live in Salisbury. Looking forward to visiting him, if its possible in 2021. And I would very much like to make a dinghy sailing trip around the lake one day. Best Lee
In America, people screw up when out sailing and the think a bigger boat will avoid the problems. The boats get so big that they never leave the dock, and there they are perfectly safe.
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Hi from northern Japan. Rigorously acquiring important technical, nautical terms in English, such as "the lumpy bits." On my way to become a true English sailor. Thank you, Roger-san!
Another thoroughly enjoyable little adventure. Thank you, Roger
Wonderful to see you again Roger. Your videos always make my day. They are the calm in the middle of the storm.
I have just had my breakfast whilst thoroughly enjoying watching you sail to Île de Sein and back......23 mins 54 secs of joy.....Thanks Roger.
"I hope you've enjoyed that ...", ... yes Roger, I did ...
After 28 years in the Royal Navy dashing here and there I so much enjoy your very relaxing videos
Ahhh, just what I needed.
Always a viewing and informational enjoyment...🇨🇦
So pleased your making content again Roger, your videos are gentle and comforting in these times of such turmoil
Thank you.
A very fine short film about small boat sailing and cruising. Thanks Roger!
Thank you Roger. Please stay safe and healthy.
Thank you Roger. Meraviglioso
Thank you for bringing us along, Fair Winds.
Roger, your Vlogs and narratives are heart felt, respect from me Roger, stay well.
Thank you
Wonderful, addicted, subscribed. The architecture of old Quebec (Canada) is so reminiscent of your area. Very familiar and foreign at the same time, merci.
Another excellent video. Thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson too on the Free French. Lest we forget 🍷☕️
Awesome trip, good to have you back. Your book has pride of place on my table. Your informative encouragement hss been a real motivator for me. Your understated trips make our CanAm dinghy cruising adventures pale in comparison. Thanks and more please.
Great trip. Enjoyed the story about the island men during WWII and how people survive there. I own a 36ft sloop on Chesapeake Bay in America. Eighteen inches between low and high tide here. I can only imagine the huge tides and currents you experience there in France and enjoy how you plan your trip to use wind and sea and drying out. Enjoy learning about all the other boats and how they were made, how each unique area developed their own style vessel. Keep em coming.
That was wonderful. I've never seen anything like Ile de Sein. Thank you.
I really liked this video. And loved the Isl De Sein sir. Thank you so much!
Hi Roger, I always look forward to your videos and enjoy them very much. You inspired me to build an Ilur. Tomorrow I will be epoxying on my last plank. Still lots to do though and with the cooling temperatures of the US Pacific Northwest I’ll have to finish it next spring/summer.
Bon appétit avec Didier !
Et bonne route à Basile
My only comparable experience was sailing to the Glénans from Luctudy in calm weather and a neap tide. The peace one finds is amazing, and so much noisier is "normal" life when arriving back on the continent. Thank you for sharing your "périple" that had to be so well calculated so as not to get into trouble with the Raz. I would have loved to be with you but it was impossible this year.
I admire you're sailing skill!
A braver man than me, making that crossing in what can be treacherous waters. It was nice to meet with you a few weeks ago. Fair winds for the future..
and if I can add to Roger’s last comment , do press the Like button. If you are passionate about seeing Roger’s wonderful videos, consider activating the notification bell (icon) and select ‘All’. Thank you Roger for another wonderful episode! Stay well everyone 😃
You, Sir, are a true sailor. Great video as usual. Regards Michael
Hello and thank you for the lovely sailing video
Thanks for watching!
I love camping n always wanted to sail n this looks awesome! The ability to travel by means of wind!
Qui voit Sein voit sa fin 🤭
La seule île bretonne qu'il me reste a visiter, merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo Roger. 👍🙏😎
A real tonic. Thankyou for introducing us to the Ile de Seine.
Superbe balade dans un beau canot a voile..=) instructif et reposant. Merci et bon vent !!=)
Thanks for that short sailing trip you shared with us. Keep sailing!
Hooray! I check for your videos every few days and when the new one appears, it's a celebration. This was particularly good. Lots of sailing footage (never enough), brilliant story telling, tide/weather details, your talking, and the beautiful recognition of the march of time. Thank you Roger, I feel as if you're an old friend, and if only we could meet again soon.
Love your mellow narrative Roger. Keep it up!
Always a pleasure to find another one of your adventures. Add to that your tranquil voice and the rush of the day fades away. Cheers!
Great video Roger, its winter here of course but we're getting near springtime, meanwhile your videos both warm us in the winter, and inspire us to get out there in the coming summer. Thanks so much for the effort you put in.
so natural, and timeless, since tin ingots and tribes traversed the tides. Chapeau !
Wonderful stuff! I could watch all day.
An absolutely wonderful video, with a wonderful historical perspective, and a very gently nuanced presentation. Thank you!
Keep them coming, these videos are what get us through the winter 🙏🏻
Enjoyable. Still have lots of questions.How about a video about your sail and running rigging? Why tanbark? What sail material and why? Small bolt rope in foot and leach instead of reinforcing patches at the corners; why? Clipping on the sheet when reefed? Is speed on any particular point of sail reduced by the lack of a boom? Etc. How close is the sail to designers specs? Could the sail be larger or lighter for light air? Are you happy with the reef point positions? Rake of mast necessary? etc. -
Thanks for sharing
you are my hero Roger, hope to see you more often mate
The shot at 8 1/2 min reveals the toy tender (as recommended in the pages of your book I believe?) and answered my question how did you run ashore... Nice to see in action!
Quite an adventure and much history too. Thank you!
Thank you Roger for all the work to bring such pleasure from an informative and inspiring film of a lifestyle and activity many might contemplate and hope to achieve but few can actually attain but one can dream and work to emulate in one way or another👍 best wishes as we face next lockdown in the U.K. not going to be easy looking for a boat now 🤷♂️
Welcome Back. Great video. Congrats on your article on classic boat 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Just wonderfull erucational and nautical bliss. Respect!
Lovely sail to an intriguing island - thank you so much.
Therapeutic and informative with lovely photography to boot. A new fan.
Thanks Roger😀👍🏻
What a wonderful place you introduce to me! Thanks! Love your videos. Regards from Rio.
Thank-you, Roger. A fine voyage and lovely commentary as always.
Dear Roger. I've enjoyed your video. Very nice island. So calm. I am going to join you as a small boat owner, just when I finish reconstruction of my house, kids grow a little bit and I make some ship for me and my wife :) Hope, You wouldn't be too much old, when I'm ready.
Roger, I especially enjoyed this video!
Love the island hopping.
Roger, absolutely loved this video. Hello from southeast US! Please keep doing what you’re doing. Good mix of sailing, scenery, and history. Very entertaining and inspiring! Looking forward to your next video!!
Glad you’re back, Roger.
Excellent video, Roger!! Some scenes, such as the sunrise on the island harbor and seaside homes, are truly works of art!! I would love to download some still shots of your travels! They would be so beautiful hanging on my walls or viewed on my phone while imagining that I could speak the French language and join you for dinner in one of those wonderful little island cafes. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.
Would love live on the Isle, cracking video
I enjoyed that little cruise .....thanks
Such a cool vagabond style. Love it.
A true tonic. Lovely cruise to a special island. Tx
Thank you. I really really enjoy your videos. Perhaps one day you will do one around Italy?
Thanks again Roger.
As educational, phylosophical and visually stimulating as usual. Please keep them coming!
I'm so glad you are OK. Thank you for pointing out some of the marks along the way. It enabled me to roughly follow your passage on the chart and to see your route and guess at some of the piloting decisions you must have made. Superb piloting and navigation, a joy to watch. Doffing my cap to you. The explanation of some of the history and geography were also great. Thank you, most enjoyable.
Keep up the good work Roger, love yer boat!
Great to see you back in action Roger. Thanks for you wonderful videos and sail on.
Roger, great to see you on the water again. Have been doing similar on Lough Derg in Ireland over the summer. A rope as an extension between the car and the trailer is a great trick for all slips and keeps everything safe. Happy sailing!
Inspiring, thank you
I also thoroughly enjoyed the the little journey including the history.
Wonderful, fantastic but above all so relaxing to watch, Thank you Roger.
Perfect just what I needed, a new video from Roger. Always a treat 🤗 ty Roger!
That was so enjoyable; thanks for posting.
A fascinating history lesson Roger, linking the French and British nations. Ile de Sein looks a great place to visit especially by boat.
excellent
a great adventure with plenty of information
Thanks Roger. I found the trip to the Île de Sein absolutely fascinating.
Love your video's... Always enjoy them and you book too!
Great video Roger, thank you.
I learn something new each time I watch them and try to use it when I sail my Shetland Yoal.
Thank you Roger, that was great, just what I needed to watch.
Best wishes
Al
Thank you Roger. Most enjoyable from Canada. Thanks again William.
Thanks for the tour, looking forward to the next! sail safe😉
Brilliant thanks
Thank you Roger, from Kerala
Fantastic. So different from my sails here in southern California.
Greetings from Salt Lake City, Utah in the USA. Another very nice video Roger. I am amazed at your adventures. Thanks for taking us along.