Sailing Hiraeth
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Real Sailing, No Dramas: From Orkney to Shetland
If you're sick of all the drama sailing, this will certainly be your cup of tea. We've arrived in Stromness on the Isle of Orkney and we're heading up to the bay of Skaill to visit the neolithic settlement of Skara Brae. Before setting sail again to cross more of the North Sea, and making our way to the Shetland Isles.
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Music:
Cripple Creek - was murdered by Miles.
fortheloveofgodpleasemakeitstop.com
I got a stick/Dirt Rhodes/Whiskey on the Mississippi/Porch Blues - Was provided by Kevin Macleod.
incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
00:00 Intro and Stromness
00:58 Skara Brae
03:48 Leaving Stromness
08:54 Strong tidal gateway Rousay
11:14 Arriving Eday
13:50 Set sail to the Shetland Isles
16:00 Setting up the Hydrovane self-steering
21:00 Approaching Levenwick bay
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Sailing around Cape Wrath to Orkney
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We're off again. And this time, we're continuing to head north, up the west coast of Scotland around Cape Wrath and across the North Sea to Orkney. We've tried to include as much of the actual sailing as possible, without boring you to tears with the tedious crap. Find us and follow our travels at:- Instagram - svhiraeth?igsh=ZW9ja29nY2Z2dm95& Facebook - profile.php?i...
Overnight Sailing in Scotland - 24 hrs onboard
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This is our first overnight passage of the year. We're sailing from the Isle of Muck in Scotland's Small Isles, around the top of the Isle of Skye and through the night back to the mainland. We'll be arriving In Loch Roe. Where we'll get ready for our trip around Cape Wrath, across the North Sea and over to Orkney. Instagram: svhiraeth?igsh=ZW9ja29nY2Z2dm95& Facebook: facebook.com...
Day to Day life onboard our sailboat - Sailing in Scotland: EP 7
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Sailing's not all about constant action. In fact, a lot of the time it can be pretty boring. So, in this episode, we try to show a brief glimpse of how we fill the time in those moments between needing to actively sail the boat. We leave the Atlantic side of the Outer Hebrides and make our way back through the sound of Harris and down to the Isle of Barra. After making a quick stop to re-provis...
Sailing with Sharks and 50 knot Winds: Scotland's Serene and Savage Coast.
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We are in what can only be described as one of the most beautiful destinations we've ever sailed to. Anchored in this remote bay nestled between 2 small islands in the Outer Hebrides, we explore the island's rugged coastline and cascading waterfalls. From here we continue on our Scottish sailing journey, and head a little south to the Island of Taransay where we experience some strong winds and...
Mastering Downwind Sailing Techniques - Sailing in Scotland EP:5
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As we leave the isle of Rona in light wind. We show you how we use our spinnaker pole, to pole out the headsail and sail wing on wing (goose wing). In this episode, we continue sailing on our journey around the islands of Scotland's west coast and make our way over to the Isle of Scarp on the remote Atlantic coastline of the Outer Hebrides. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Poling out the headsail 08:07 Time f...
Island Cruising: Skye & Rona - Sailing Scotland: Ep4
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And so, we set sail again, this time we're leaving the Scottish fishing port of Mallaig and heading under the Skye bridge to quiet village of Plockton. Then after quick stopover at Portree on the isle of Skye we'll be sailing into the beautiful bay of Acairseid Mhor on the majestic Isle of Rona. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Leaving Mallaig 01:19 Feeling Seasick 02:42 Under the Skye Bridge 04:09 Arriving a...
Spotting Minke Whales & Using Antares Charts - Sailing Scotland: Ep3
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In this episode, we leave Loch Sunart in the rain and make our way up to Loch Moidart where we negotiate a tricky tidal bar and show you how we use Antares chart to help make navigating into anchorages a lot safer. After checking out Castle Tioram and a night on anchor we continue sailing up to Mallaig and spot a pod of dolphins and several minke whales on the way. If you are interested in the ...
Navigating the Sounds of Jura & Mull - Sailing Scotland: Ep2
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As we're making our way through the sounds of the Scottish west coast, we have an overnight anchor in Cuan Sound and stop at the isle of Kerrera for a cheeky beer and to explore the south side of the Island and Gylen castle. We continue north up through the Sound of Mull and pass the boats participating in the sailing race known as "West Highland Week". Facebook: profile.php?... In...
Sailing Scotland's West Coast - Humpback Whale & Mull of Kintyre EP:1
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After a long dark winter, we set off sailing Scotland again in search of some new anchorages. We start the journey with a few spots in the firth of Clyde and an amazing encounter and a rare sighting of a humpback whale. Before we make our way around the Mull of Kintyre, and share a few tips of how we go about passage planning for tricky tidal currents. Music for the video was partly provided by...
Installing Deck Fittings on a Sailboat - Using Epoxy Resin
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This video is all about drilling more holes in our sailboat, as a boat can never have too many holes... I'm fitting a new block to the base of the mast and re-fitting the existing ones in a bombproof way to ensure they stay leak-free. Leaking fittings lead to a wet deck core, costly further repairs and potentially dangerous failures. Facebook: profile.php?... Instagram: instagram.c...
Installing A Boat Diesel Polishing System & Inspection Hatches
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In this video, we're cutting open the 35 year old diesel tank on our sailboat, to clean the whole thing out. I'm making my own inspection hatches for easier access and installing a fuel-polishing system to keep our diesel clean and free from diesel bug. Link to diesel polishing layout drawing:- drive.google.com/file/d/1q9eACPelcBKRi19AB4VhHz_vEC2tBjZg/view?usp=sharing Materials list: Inspection...
Applying Coppercoat - Why we said Goodbye to Anti-fouling Paint
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We've prepped the boat and In this video, we go through all the steps of applying an epoxy barrier coat to the hull, to prevent osmosis. And how we applied the epoxy-based Coppercoat anti-fouling. We'll also run through the reason why we decided to go to all the trouble of doing so. Facebook: profile.php?... Instagram: svhiraeth?... Materials List:- West System Epoxy...
Fiberglass Failure - Boat Project Creep
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Fiberglass Failure - Boat Project Creep
How We Rebuilt Our Boats Rudder
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How We Rebuilt Our Boats Rudder
Uncovering a disaster - Why we decided to rebuild the rudder on our sailboat
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Uncovering a disaster - Why we decided to rebuild the rudder on our sailboat
5000 miles around the Arctic - Returning to Scotland via the Faroes EP:10
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5000 miles around the Arctic - Returning to Scotland via the Faroes EP:10
7 Days in the Greenland Sea - Sailing to Iceland
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7 Days in the Greenland Sea - Sailing to Iceland
Sailing to a Soviet Ghost Town: Ep 8
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Sailing to a Soviet Ghost Town: Ep 8
Sailing to 80 Degrees North - Polar Bear Encounter: Ep 7
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Sailing to 80 Degrees North - Polar Bear Encounter: Ep 7
Sailing at the Top of the World - Svalbard: Ep 6
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Sailing at the Top of the World - Svalbard: Ep 6
Sailing to Bear Island - Bjørnøya, Halfway to Svalbard: Ep 5
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Sailing to Bear Island - Bjørnøya, Halfway to Svalbard: Ep 5
Sailing & Climbing in Lofoten, Norway: Ep 4
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Sailing & Climbing in Lofoten, Norway: Ep 4
Sailing Into the Arctic Circle - Glaciers & Fjords in Norway
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Sailing Into the Arctic Circle - Glaciers & Fjords in Norway
Sailing Norway - Exploring the Islands
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Sailing Norway - Exploring the Islands
Crossing the North Sea - Sailing from Scotland to Norway: Ep 1
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Crossing the North Sea - Sailing from Scotland to Norway: Ep 1
Isle of Arran - one day : one minute.
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Isle of Arran - one day : one minute.
Sailing SV Hiraeth - Just the beginning
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Sailing SV Hiraeth - Just the beginning

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @wesailwillow
    @wesailwillow 4 дні тому

    Such a great journey and your filming of it was excellent. Thank you.

  • @wesailwillow
    @wesailwillow 7 днів тому

    Fantastic filming, especially at the mostly abandoned Russian mining town. We hope to follow in your footsteps one day.

  • @Blueybob
    @Blueybob 15 днів тому

    Loved it. Thanks.

  • @jockanease1571
    @jockanease1571 16 днів тому

    Hi there, interested in fitting similar deck blocks to our boat, do you have the details of the stand up blocks you used? Thanks

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 16 днів тому

      Hi there. The blocks used are the original Lewmar Ocean - size 2 & 3. I'm not sure of the part number for the upstands, but I managed to find a couple for this installation with a bit of searching. These older blocks aren't the most friction free. But they're very strong and don't have bearings that need replacing. As all of our main sail lines are controlled at the mast, we don't have the need to run extra turning blocks back to the cockpit. So, for us. Stronger is better than less friction. Good luck with the install.

  • @sailinggreenpearl2571
    @sailinggreenpearl2571 16 днів тому

    Love the title, makes a change from the terrible clickbait titles ...

  • @kubizdalis101
    @kubizdalis101 18 днів тому

    No bull 😂

  • @haraldhannelius
    @haraldhannelius 18 днів тому

    I'm only here for the music. Nice sailing. My boat is on the hard now for the winter, have to seek substitution.

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 18 днів тому

      Thanks. We'll try to keep the music coming. I hope we can provide at least a little vicarious sailing pleasure for you, to see you through until next season.

  • @johnkenny.5189
    @johnkenny.5189 19 днів тому

    That's bloody awesome 🤘

  • @guidouytterhaegen
    @guidouytterhaegen 19 днів тому

    Very good,it will be time that people realise that the greatest joy in sailing is not to be battered by waves and too strong winds( mr anderaa) or nearly naked woman snorkelling. Just smoothly travelling from point a to b in fair winds is in a normal sailboat more than challinging enough.no need to scare people off with crazy( dangerous) adventures. Visiting new destinations,meet people,is for me very precious also.

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 18 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video. Yes, sometimes watching videos you can forget that sailing can actually be fun.

  • @kubizdalis101
    @kubizdalis101 20 днів тому

    This is what cruising is all about - exploring interesting places, sailing and enjoying passages. Excellently narrated video and great sense of humour 😅 Subscribed ❤

  • @jamesgrieve8276
    @jamesgrieve8276 20 днів тому

    Always enjoy your videos, but particularly this one. I grew up on Rousay (prounounced “R-ow-see”) and my parent’s house faces out into Eynhallow Sound where you went through the Burger Roost tidal race. It is a formidable place. I’ve seen many boats pass through and get the tides wrong, engine failures and all sorts. One guy went below and closed the hatches while his spreaders kept hitting the water until finally it spat him out the other end. 😄 I’m stumped at then yellow object and can only guess that it’s something to do with EMEC and the tidal energy, but I thought it would have been charted if that was the case. Really enjoyed your rendition of Cripple Creek too. 🙌🏻

  • @parpaing-e1l
    @parpaing-e1l 21 день тому

    Wauquiez Centurion is a very good boat !!!! mine is a jeanneau Mélody 34ft

  • @parpaing-e1l
    @parpaing-e1l 21 день тому

    très belle vidéo et très beau concert, malheureusement un peu trop court !!

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 21 день тому

      Many thanks. More Banjo in the future, just for you 😀

  • @gargoreg
    @gargoreg 21 день тому

    Another grand video.... Thanks.

  • @SVSaracensTravels
    @SVSaracensTravels 21 день тому

    Nice to hear from you guys been a while since we heard your voices … and Miles whats with the man bun?

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 21 день тому

      Yeah, we've been busy the last few weeks and got a bit behind with the editing. The man bun.... It’s a portable pillow for spontaneous naps.

  • @V8guy3500
    @V8guy3500 21 день тому

    Superb footage guys thanks for sharing

  • @johnsmall9729
    @johnsmall9729 21 день тому

    Nice one, Thanks!. @ 16:15...y'all transitioned from autopilot to windvane, sorry if it's a dumb question, but apart from saving on power, what was your strategic thinking here?

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 21 день тому

      Hi there. No deep strategy involved I'm afraid. When sailing in open water we just like to use the hydrovane if possible. It saves on power consumption and it's one less electrical piece of equipment we're wearing out. We find the windvane's not that practical for shorter journeys, especially around the islands and in lochs. The wind generally shifts around so much, it's a bit of a pain in the arse constantly needing to adjust it.

    • @johnsmall9729
      @johnsmall9729 21 день тому

      @@SailingHiraeth Thanks 👍

  • @Paulwilson4362
    @Paulwilson4362 22 дні тому

    Great video and insight into a nice gentle passage up to Shetland

  • @papalangham
    @papalangham 26 днів тому

    Just removed my diesel tanks today, they’re mild steel, 24 years old, with a total combined capacity of 400litres. Thankfully they already have inspection hatches but the mould, rust and dirt inside is unreal. Getting them out the boat for proper acid cleaning is going to be fun! Thanks for the upload, will be fitting a very similar polisher on re fit. Happy sailing ⛵️

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 21 день тому

      Good luck with getting the tanks clean. It'll be well worth it. If you fit a polisher too, you'll be making it almost guaranteed that you'll never have a fuel filter blockage. One less thing to worry about on those dark, lumpy nights coming into port.

  • @bergilgokcin
    @bergilgokcin 27 днів тому

    Nice job.... . Any suggested precaution to avoid horseshoe shaped ring fall in to tank? ..My boat Benetau 393 tank is not made of metal..PVC or a kind of hard plastic.. It has only 6 cm of hole where only level gauge sensor goes in to the tank. And impossible to take to take the tank out.

    • @papalangham
      @papalangham 26 днів тому

      Have a clearance hole in the horseshoe for the bolts and thread the pvc tank. If you use some adhesive on the bolts they won’t spin when fixing the nuts. Make sure you thread the holes from the inside of the tank

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 26 днів тому

      Hi there. If you put a slightly longer bolt on the thread next to the gap of the horseshoe. This will allow you to remove all the other nuts and be able to turn the top plate without dropping the horseshoe inside the tank. Though I found that the nitrile gasket does a good enough job of preventing this, so I didn't bother.

  • @mfrobisher68
    @mfrobisher68 Місяць тому

    I’m really inspired by what you are doing. Your videos are brilliant. I’m very keen to cruise this area myself. I have contacted my current insurers who are not willing to underwrite this destination. Are you able to advise on yacht insurers who are able to insure for cruising Svalbard?

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed the videos and managed to find some inspiration, hope you manage to organise the trip the area is amazing. We were insured by GJW who were already our insurers. As a word of advise put together a written itinerary and try to speak directly to the insurance companies underwriters as most insurance companies online application process will simple reject the request.

    • @mfrobisher68
      @mfrobisher68 Місяць тому

      Thanks very much indeed

  • @ooweesaler
    @ooweesaler Місяць тому

    Wow. That was excellent. I had a similar issue with our last boat a 30 year old Dehler. I had the tank cleaned but I was not convinced it was a permanent solution.

  • @ooweesaler
    @ooweesaler Місяць тому

    Stunning. Not keen on the beach fire. Love the beach clean up. Leave only footsteps. 🙂

  • @ooweesaler
    @ooweesaler Місяць тому

    That was a dream sail. What super conditions. 👍

  • @xhdh7026
    @xhdh7026 Місяць тому

    Really enjoying your videos, keep it up.

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 21 день тому

      Many thanks. Glad you like them. We're trying to keep them up, but I'm sooooo slow at the editing I'm afraid.

  • @guidouytterhaegen
    @guidouytterhaegen Місяць тому

    Ha,i just encountered your videos,and as always the first thing that strikes me is the low vieuws,like in other channels who comment theyr journeys on a honest way without a touch off “ dramasailing” like mr A ,or “bikini and snorkelsailing “like sailing V its all ends up with poor vieuwnumbers. Off course i assume you wont make a living on your adventures,but as i now from experience….its hurting a little bit. For example if we compare mr anderaa ,with mr patrick laine,well its obvious that the last his achievements are a lot greater…. So it seems that people like more drama ( and bikinis) than honest adventurers. Besides that,i just got back from an summer trip wich brought me to oa orkney,fair isle,Shetland,far oe,hebrides inclisive st kilda .skey ,two channels in Scotland etc,that I realised once again …that sailing is the most uncomfortable,most expensive,with the lowest freedom( wind,tides,shoals etc) off all ……😅😂😂

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 21 день тому

      Hi there. No, I guess we're never going to achieve financial freedom with our videos (though it would be nice). The Idea behind making them originally, was that it was simply a way to document our travels and the work we've done with Hiraeth. None of our parents or friends are sailors, and just showing them photos and trying to describe our experiences didn't quite seem to convey the reality of the situations in a meaningful way for them. Hence the filming. We both enjoy making the videos and are simply trying to capture what we're doing without overdramatising or understating things. I hope you're enjoying them, and keep watching if you are.

    • @guidouytterhaegen
      @guidouytterhaegen 21 день тому

      @@SailingHiraeth 😉

  • @markliam9446
    @markliam9446 Місяць тому

    What an amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @AndrewLewis-l7d
    @AndrewLewis-l7d Місяць тому

    Very nice, aye! Very nice! Lovely to experience this through your video. Cheers

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 18 днів тому

      Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @fraserconnell21
    @fraserconnell21 2 місяці тому

    Cool film 😊. Best part of the world (in summer) west coast of Scotland is idyllic too.

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 18 днів тому

      Hey, glad you enjoyed the video. If you have good weather you wouldn't want to be anywhere else 😉

  • @aidanbyrne7365
    @aidanbyrne7365 2 місяці тому

    Very atmospheric trip, enjoyed the commentary and explanation of the navigation, set up and conditions. Keep up the good work. Enjoy the rest of the “summer”.😊

  • @aidanbyrne7365
    @aidanbyrne7365 2 місяці тому

    Enjoyed the vid, when does the Mediterranean leg of the voyage commence? Just asking for a friend 😀

  • @SVPearler
    @SVPearler 2 місяці тому

    How has the copper coat been performing? Been toying with the idea, many mixed reviews. We live in the tropics of Australia, dont use the boat as much as we want to! Sits on a swing mooring for a month or so at a time.

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth Місяць тому

      So far the cooppercoat has been great, been on 4 years now and we have had good results. We lightly abraded it with scotchbright pads for the first time this year as we had a small amount of slim on waterline when we got lifting at end last season. Based on current performance we expect to get at least another four years out of it. Most problems seem to be caused by poor preparation and incorrect application always follow their temp and humidity application advice. We found Coopercoat had a excellent customer service and are great if you need to discuss your particular requirements, they even offered to video call us on the day we were applying to advise.

  • @GregAcer
    @GregAcer 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing you adventures with us! I look forward to watching them... and dreaming I was doing similar.

  • @gargoreg
    @gargoreg 2 місяці тому

    Thanks.... so so jealous, envious, impressed.😊

  • @Paulwilson4362
    @Paulwilson4362 2 місяці тому

    Great thumbnail !

  • @haraldhannelius
    @haraldhannelius 2 місяці тому

    14:30 I can feel the heat when we realize the race is on

  • @kevinbentley1849
    @kevinbentley1849 2 місяці тому

    Maybe see if there are any hairdressers on Orkney. Mile's hair is starting to look unmanageable 😊😊

  • @fraserconnell21
    @fraserconnell21 2 місяці тому

    Wow ! Although we're from south of the border. As children we were so lucky to spend time with our lovely extended family on the isle of bute for summer holidays. Best of days😊. Thank you for the reminder 😊😊. New subs here.

  • @nathanielrose30
    @nathanielrose30 2 місяці тому

    Great vid and love the name of ya boat ( arguably one of the most beautiful words in all languages)

  • @seumasallan9685
    @seumasallan9685 2 місяці тому

    I have sailed these waters . why are you not telling us the headlands and lighthouses you are passing as it allways look different on a different day different weather,

  • @RichardBull4677
    @RichardBull4677 2 місяці тому

    Funny !

  • @kazumilloyd6713
    @kazumilloyd6713 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Sally and Myles. Lovely video and I love Myles dance movements.🕺❤😊

  • @helaciousadventures
    @helaciousadventures 2 місяці тому

    Loved the video! Some great clips and excellent editing! Felt like I was at sea! Worst night at sea EVER was Stornaway to Orkney: 2-3m seas and 6 knots of wind. BLEEEECH.

  • @matthewclarke5544
    @matthewclarke5544 2 місяці тому

    Just finished watching your Scottish series, and I absolutely love it! You two make really lovely edits, I’ve seen a few vlogs around Scottish waters but yours are my favourite by far. I’ve subscribed to your channel and I’m gonna enjoy your other work. Keep up the great work guys!!!! Fair weathers to you both ☀️ 💨⛵️

  • @SVAscent
    @SVAscent 2 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @andrewbrown2063
    @andrewbrown2063 2 місяці тому

    Good. Thanks. Low key and real. A bit negative at times but then it picked up.

    • @helaciousadventures
      @helaciousadventures 2 місяці тому

      Flogging sails downwind in very light airs is a total bummer. In fact, I was cussing just this morning along the south Norwegian coast...leftover seas from last night's near-gale and 8 knots of wind...

  • @WilliamBell-t8k
    @WilliamBell-t8k 2 місяці тому

    No Antares charts? Bill

  • @dryfixpreservation
    @dryfixpreservation 2 місяці тому

    I love your stuff! Great video, it's nice to see a sailing channel.actually sailing! Hopefully we're coming to the west coast next month. Our charter at flamingo yachts just went bust and stole all our money, were trying to book with another charter co. Sail safely friends. X

    • @SailingHiraeth
      @SailingHiraeth 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, we're glad you liked the video. Sorry to hear about the charter company though. We hope you have success in finding another in time. Come and say hello, if you see us out on the water ⛵😎

  • @julieteastham9322
    @julieteastham9322 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely stunning video! Such beauty and what a privilege to see those basking sharks 🦈 Well done guys on an amazing vid and collecting so much rubbish! Stay safe much love ❤

  • @julieteastham9322
    @julieteastham9322 2 місяці тому

    Love it 😂😂😂