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Thank you! Although persistent northerlies prevented me from sailing further up the West Coast I had some beautiful (sometimes windless) weather to enjoy the delights of the south coast - Glandore and Sherkin Island were among my favourites. I had calm seas to get out to the Fastnet Rock as well - covered in another video.

@@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar thank you from one double fan to another!

Thank you for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you! I love the recent album from David Gilmore and his daughter.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you! I enjoyed taking the footage and creating the video.

@@kenbudd6216 glad you enjoyed it!

@@kenbudd6216 you’re welcome!

I got back mid July. I did spend some 10days sailing around the Inner Hebrides and parts of the Western islands of Scotland. I didn’t expect to get back there so wanted to make the most of being there. I also spent a few days in Padstow. So you could do the whole thing quicker but I’d suggest taking your time if you can!

I’m pleased it has been helpful. It’ll be a fantastic experience - enjoy!

Thank you David. For this trip twin keels didn’t add much at all. I dried out once to clean the hull and another time anchored in space where deeper draft yachts couldn’t go but overall no real advantage. I had more advantages going round Britain.

@@Supertramp_explorer I read many opinions and there seems little benefit either way. I thought east coast was least interesting (I was wrong!) and wanted to have spare time to enjoy western isles of Scotland in June - that worked very well! I’d say toss a coin to decide!!!

Thank you!

Thank you and welcome onboard!

@@darrenduckett3627 thank you! Not everyone will like the music but you’ve got good taste! I’d return to Southern Ireland again and again - if I was younger!

@@Andre-yu3qs thank you! Welcome onboard!

Not really. Picking up a mooring buoy or dropping the anchor, size makes little difference. Out at sea bigger is more comfortable and stable. Good auto helm is useful! Only difference is coming into a marina which I don’t do much and I’m not averse to asking for help which marinas are almost always ready to do though I can manage myself if necessary.

@@everythingluxury9151 wow that’s exciting - how big is your family? Numbers and ages? I took over 3 months but that’s not pushing it and taking some extra time through the Caledonian canal (worth doing!!) and in the inner Hebrides. Don’t buy a boat for speed but a solid one for comfort and space - my Westerly Fulmar ticked those boxes!

Well I was away for about 15 weeks so over 3 months but I waited in Inverness several days as my wife joined me through the Caledonian canal which we took slowly and I spent 10 days cruising the inner western isles and a another break with my wife in Padstow. The actual circumnavigation bit was probably 3 months and I wasn’t pushing myself!

@@mikeg8335 thank you! Very soon I’ll put together some videos of my Southern Ireland trip early this summer - hope you enjoy them too.

Glad you enjoyed it! I have just had another look at it - great memories!

😂that’s my sons name so I won’t take offence! I’m not sure how many more years sailing I have in me. At 73 I’m beginning to be aware of my limitations. I’ll be posting some footage of my mostly singlehanded sailing to Southern Ireland in due course - hope you enjoy that as well.

Actually it was decided by my non sailing wife who said she would join me for the week if I transited the Caledonian! And in the event it was definitely worth doing for the fantastic scenery and having my wife with me of course!

Well that’s a possibility - some strong winds coming in later this week- is that a good sheltered spot? A marina with facilities?

Well that’s a possibility - is that a sheltered spot? A marina with facilities? Might look seriously at that.

Yes that’s where I’m heading tomorrow all being well.

@@derekhathaway - If you're still around later in the week I will say hello. I had hoped to be across sooner but work got in the way! Fair winds!

Very pleased with Lawrence Cove marina. Good bar and great walking! Currently in Glengarriff bay - stunningly beautiful. Coming around Mizen Head tomorrow aiming for Crookhaven/ Sherkin or Baltimore. Then making my way east - slowly!

Not sure if Bertie was still there as harbourmaster he was brilliant and the feature pic on that video was taken by him! If he’s not then I’m sure he will have trained up his replacement well!

You are so right about having a reliable motor. Although we all hope to sail much of the way the reality is that if you want to be sure of making fair progress you will need to motor or at least motor sail some passages. And of course getting in to harbours or anchoring especially singlehanded it is essential. There are several useful books out there - one by Roger Oliver Sailing solo around the UK and another by Sam Steele Circumnavigating UK & Ireland which will give you lots of advice. And of course check out my other more detailed videos of my circumnavigation.

I also did a blog which mentions the charity I raised money for as well as some of my experiences. Search for voyagesofthalmia.org

I spent 3months but that included 10 days in the Western Isles on a bit of a jolly and a full week going through the Caledonian canal and you can do it quicker. Also if you are up for some overnight passages it could be a lot shorter. But it’s something to savour not rush! Good comment about including something about the planning. I’ll bear that in mind for future videos - I’m heading to Ireland next week!

@@derekhathaway really appreciate this information. I do think a video about your route planning and contingencies and also perhaps a video on how you would do it faster would be very popular. Many people would consider this but don’t have the experience to work it all out.

Your very kind sir! It was well presented when I bought her - which helped persuade my wife it was a good buy!

I’ll miss not getting there this year - but maybe Southern Ireland will compensate!

Ouch that was unfortunate - now I count myself lucky the boatyard managed our launch ok. Glad you are on the water at last.

Yes gentle breezes here today! But I see the sun! Have a good sail!

I hope so too! We may just be ships passing in the night!

Hi Kate, if I’m lucky with the weather I might make it to Galway but all the way up that coast looks gorgeous!

@@derekhathaway I think you need to be very self reliant as there aren’t much in the way of facilities. Extra fuel and water maybe?

Very true - mostly anchorages beyond Dingle so looking for fair winds for sailing and lots of water on board!

Excellent! Glad its was helpful - you'll have a whale of a time! I'm setting off from the Exe towards the end of May heading west towards Salcombe and Falmouth and from there to Southern Ireland. Who knows we may see each other along the way. What is your boat's name?

Thank you for your comments and glad you found it informative

Thank you! Glad you share my good taste in music!

Sorry that was not to your taste! I’m heading to Ireland in a couple of months and I’m exploring different music options as background to my videos. Thank you for commenting.

Pink Floyd Shine on you Crazy Diamond what's not to like.

Thank you!

Hope you enjoy!

Too true! I moved up from a Sadler 26 and the extra space - and headroom - make a big difference. Thanks for the comment.

An expensive item added by the previous owner but when it’s needed it’s a real bonus!

Hi Christopher, I got back early July but that was partly because I spent 7 days in the Caledonian canal, 10 days in the Western isles and several days in Padstow. So could have comfortably done it in less time. Best to not be rushed especially best to have time to enjoy parts of the journey!

Thank you for your kind comments. Hope you enjoy the other videos. I wish I’d had the drone when I was going round Britain! I’m looking forward to using it when I visit Ireland later this year!

As do I! Only a short time away!

Next year Ireland S & SW at least will be my cruising itinerary if the weather permits. I’m looking forward to capturing some stunning scenery!

if you get chance visit Bere Island West Cork , there a lovely marina there called Lawrence Cove where my boat is moored, and a great cafe that does the best fish and chips and cups of tea@@derekhathaway