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I Nearly Gave UP and put the camera DOWN | Cinematic Sailing
Hey, Im Back!
It's been a minute and I really nearly gave up and put the camera down for good. Ive been battling the generic work-life balance and picking up a camera during my off time wasn't working. BUT I've decided to try and turn it into more art and cinematography to try and get my spark back!
Let me know what you think !
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Відео

Sailing from Uk across the ENGLISH CHANNEL to Alderney
Переглядів 3963 місяці тому
Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. This week we cross the English Channel to Alderney. It was my friends first crossing along with night sailing! Please like & Subscribe and come...
Round The Island Race 2024...WE HAD TO ABANDON
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Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. This week we pushed the boat! But we were all SAFE. Sponsor: www.pantaenius.com Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because ...
TURNING 30! Sailing and a NEW TENDER NO.8
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Kirsty turns 30! Sponsorship announcement and a new tender! Oh…and I also loose a camera! It is all happening onboard Optimist! Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because let's face it! Life is to short not to do these things, and who knows where we will end up! Instagram: @sailingoptimist95 Camera: Canon R6 MK2 Drone: Magic Mini 3 Pro Other Cam: Insta360
Clipper Round The World Yacht Race...What they DON'T tell you!
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Me and my dear friend Julie spill the beans on our Clipper RTW Yacht Race experience back in 2013! Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because let's face it! Life is to short not to do these things, and who knows where we will end up! Video Footage and Copy Right: Clipper Round The World Yacht Race ua-cam.com/video/VPmNo-jo4tg/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/XyGN-O4arkA/v-deo.htm...
We PARTIED like Pirates! No.7
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This we we partied a little bit too hard! I had some friends join me on a trip to Cowes as I had a client on the island. Apologies about the audio its a bit muffled! Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because let's face it! Life is to short not to do these things, and who knows where we will end up! Instagram: @sailingoptimist95 Camera: Canon R6 MK2 Drone: Magic Mini 3 Pro O...
Are we in the TROPICS !? NO.6
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Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. This week, my friends come to visit, and the weather is on our side! I cannot believe I got sunburnt in March! Roll on summer! Please like & Su...
SAILING away from BURNOUT NO.5
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Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. This week, I'm trying to avoid burnout after a hectic couple of months of going full-throttle. I know it seems a bit crazy being burnout so you...
SAILING in HIGH WINDS and BIG SEAS to the ISLE Of WIGHT NO.4
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Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because let's face it! Life is to short not to do these things, and who knows where we w...
SOLO SAILING & Anchoring in a GALE No.3
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Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because let's face it! Life is to short not to do these things, and who knows where we w...
SAILING to the PUB & Fixing Toilet No.2
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Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because let's face it! Life is to short not to do these things, and who knows where we w...
YOUNG guy makes crazy decision and BUYs a 35ft sailing YACHT
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Hey im Ed and welcome aboard sailing optimist. I have decided at 28 years old to ditch the normal life and start living our my dream. Ive managed to sell, beg and mainly borrow (thank you good credit) to buy my dream boat! A 1997 Westerly Oceanquest 35. Please like & Subscribe and come along on the journey, because let's face it! Life is to short not to do these things, and who knows where we w...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @patchcaborn
    @patchcaborn 9 днів тому

    He's Back!!

  • @EdmundDerbyshire
    @EdmundDerbyshire 12 днів тому

    This is a really well put together video, thanks. Ups and downs are the way us humans seem to work and we all have times of struggle, doubt as well as those times we are flying. Hope this is an intro and you keep comfortable filming sailing adventures. Well done, mate!

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 11 днів тому

      Thank you! I'll be sure to crack on with filming some more cinematic content !

  • @celebrantsallyspain4522
    @celebrantsallyspain4522 12 днів тому

    I think your footage is great and very professionally edited. ❤

  • @RefitandSail
    @RefitandSail 13 днів тому

    Would be interested to have a quick chat some time if you like, totally understand the work-life balance issue!! G

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 11 днів тому

      Heyy! send me a DM on insta - sailingoptimist95

  • @fortnitepro6372
    @fortnitepro6372 13 днів тому

    Great video. Much more relaxing and easy to watch than some of these over energetic shouty you tubers. You are romantacing sailing and wish we could all buy a sail boat. Well done.

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 11 днів тому

      Really appreciate it ! ill film some more cinematic footage this weekend!

  • @iandurnall202
    @iandurnall202 13 днів тому

    Only just been guided to the channel, sailor and almost live on board here, I find it hard to trust mooring on anything I don’t know how maintained it is, that’s why I almost always anchor… As for your heads buy cheap toilet roll or big boxes of tissues from Amazon they seem to breakdown easily, I have two heads one straight out to sea(use that one as the urinal) as for the other one well it has a holding tank 😂 good luck

  • @DavidClemens-y3h
    @DavidClemens-y3h 13 днів тому

    Show the actual sailing… so many sailing you-tubers forget to show the sailing

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 13 днів тому

      Perfect! I'll crack on with that for the next video! Maybe ill throw in some tips ive learnt along the way :)

  • @zero_to_sailor
    @zero_to_sailor 13 днів тому

    Great video- next level ! Thanks for sharing!

  • @barbarakauppi9915
    @barbarakauppi9915 29 днів тому

    This video seriously needs a comment. Love the video, love the birthday celebration - perfect way to go, and love the new dinghy. Q: Does the black dinghy get hotter in sunny weather than the gray? Or does the textured cover make a difference?

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 28 днів тому

      @@barbarakauppi9915 aww too kind thank you! No it’s actually okay! It has wet suit material as a cover on the tubes so it stays nice and cool!

  • @Sailingpilotchris
    @Sailingpilotchris 2 місяці тому

    Carpet looks great. Can you get the edges “wipped” and that would stop if fraying in the future

  • @Sailingpilotchris
    @Sailingpilotchris 2 місяці тому

    Great video - keep it up !

  • @colinm7374
    @colinm7374 3 місяці тому

    Ed, you can fly your drone in Alderney, just call air traffic and they will give you permission. We're in Alderney right now and did just that.

  • @sandradoughty7761
    @sandradoughty7761 3 місяці тому

    A really interesting video, Ed! Great cinematography too! I hope your friends enjoyed their voyage. Look forward to watching future trips.

  • @celebrantsallyspain4522
    @celebrantsallyspain4522 3 місяці тому

    Well done 👏 Out of interest, as a non sailor, what did the yellow flag you raised signify? X

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! its a 'Q' flag we have to fly 12 miles offshore until we are signed into Alderney for Customs. Differnt ports / countries have different requirements xx

  • @sv_wavedancer
    @sv_wavedancer 3 місяці тому

    Great job, properly exhausting but worth it 👌⛵️

  • @josephkelley8634
    @josephkelley8634 3 місяці тому

    As both a mountain climber and blue water sailor one of the first things I learned was when to retreat.

  • @davidbarry5517
    @davidbarry5517 4 місяці тому

    Sailing whilst wearing rings on one's fingers is asking for trouble!

  • @deborahbailey4572
    @deborahbailey4572 4 місяці тому

    Sign of a great skipper, crew and boat safety comes first, good shout.

  • @MarcHillM
    @MarcHillM 4 місяці тому

    Good call. Everyone is safe. Things can escalate real quick in saliing.

  • @sell500hp
    @sell500hp 4 місяці тому

    Sensible call to retire and head back....3.28 we made the same choice 😮

  • @paulmahy
    @paulmahy 4 місяці тому

    Yup, stay in port and ramp up some experience.

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 4 місяці тому

      I mean...I have 47,000nm under my belt! but who's counting ;)

    • @paulmahy
      @paulmahy 4 місяці тому

      @@SailingOptimist Wow, less than we do in a year you fkn nob. Look forward to seeing your epirb activate.

  • @grantsutherland6798
    @grantsutherland6798 4 місяці тому

    With those nasty tides, and huge winds, nobody needs to break gear and bodies unnecessarily

  • @johnvidelo3348
    @johnvidelo3348 4 місяці тому

    What a sensible guy, comes over very well.

  • @gbr562
    @gbr562 4 місяці тому

    We sail for FUN. if the fun stops, stop. Good call.

  • @rarerufus8864
    @rarerufus8864 4 місяці тому

    Simply not worth the risk, most especially with one on board who's never sailed before, as you rightly say you'd have put them off for life! In those conditions you need everyone to have experience, one bad error, mishap or uncertainty in those seas could spell serious danger to everyone. Good decision to abandon (like so many others did).

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 4 місяці тому

      Exactly! I wouldn't want him to be in any danger

  • @cnc75adventures49
    @cnc75adventures49 4 місяці тому

    I think on a dog it’s a anal gland lol close👍👍

  • @cnc75adventures49
    @cnc75adventures49 4 місяці тому

    Great stuff your a great singer 👍👍

  • @Leopard-1144
    @Leopard-1144 4 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed this video. There is not much unsponsored feedback re the Clipper. My husband and I considered circumnavigating in 2025/26 and completed the interviews, but reluctantly ended up deciding against it. Knowing what you know now, would you do it again? Gosh, Julie's accident looked serious! Glad she was okay. Thanks for the fun video. Greetings from sunny South Africa. 🇿🇦

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 4 місяці тому

      hey from the UK! I will be making some more videos soon! Would I do it again now...no, but I would if I had no idea what I was about to endeavour on. I think now since the deaths, there is so much red tape it's not as fun! but if you can, and have the means to do at least 1 leg to get a Taste then I would recommend for sure ! X

  • @maartentukker843
    @maartentukker843 5 місяців тому

    Hi there, I like your channel. Watching from the Netherlands and in the early stages of buying a small offshore boat myself. Enjoy the boat life!

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 5 місяців тому

      Hey welcome and thank you! yessss, best decision you will ever make !!

  • @JohnLee-im7iu
    @JohnLee-im7iu 5 місяців тому

    You are doing a good job. The videos are good. Watching from Orlando, Florida.

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 5 місяців тому

      ah so glad you are liking it!! Welcome :)

  • @Benlucas.54
    @Benlucas.54 5 місяців тому

    Loving the uploads Ed!

  • @celebrantsallyspain4522
    @celebrantsallyspain4522 5 місяців тому

    Can't wait to see your home for real...exciting! Xx

  • @abdenorali177
    @abdenorali177 5 місяців тому

    you're 28 ?? look a lot younger

  • @KevinPitfield
    @KevinPitfield 6 місяців тому

    Don't rewire the bow thruster if it is working backwards. Turn the switch upside down .

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 5 місяців тому

      Unfortunately its moulded into the helm!

  • @patdawes5877
    @patdawes5877 6 місяців тому

    Have you tried eating at a place in Cowes called 'Call it what you want?' Highly recommend. No menu, get what you are given but great food, he did mexican food when we went last year. In an old butchers shop in the high street.

  • @shotmegoo4032
    @shotmegoo4032 6 місяців тому

    Hi Ed, Just found this channel. I am just about to do the same thing (got the boat alraedy and am aiming to set off on my RTW adventure next June) Love the channel and your energy! I look forward to following your adventures - Fair winds

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 6 місяців тому

      Hey welcome! Exciting times! You’re gonna love it! Keep me in the loop with your adventure 🥰 roll on next June 🫶🏻

  • @katrinebohr3119
    @katrinebohr3119 6 місяців тому

    Just brill! ⚓️🐬🌿🌸 Thanks for this UA-cam channel ✌️🌼⚓️

  • @sandradoughty7761
    @sandradoughty7761 7 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @scottkiwiz3841
    @scottkiwiz3841 7 місяців тому

    ooops rounding up haha great video. go that way..

  • @celebrantsallyspain4522
    @celebrantsallyspain4522 7 місяців тому

    Best one yet! Loved seeing your friend Julie and putting a face to the name and hearing how your smile and positive attitude boosted the crews spirits in the middle of the night! I am one proud mumma! ❤

  • @BreezyRider66
    @BreezyRider66 7 місяців тому

    Hi Ed, the Westerly is a much better choice for what you have planned than the "Duffer". Good luck with your plans I'll be following along...

  • @patchcaborn
    @patchcaborn 7 місяців тому

    Hi Ed, well done for jumping aboard, it makes so much sense where you live instead of paying mad rents. Just an idea for a future video, I've seen you pick up a mooring ball and tie a couple of knots, even the not knot knot. Maybe you could drill down into the - how exactly I did that - side of things? I know I would love to know what you did with that anchor knot (not). It's just an idea but keep on keeping on with what your doing. So far, I'm hooked.

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 7 місяців тому

      Hey! Absolutely, thank you for the feedback! I will lean into this in the future videos and try and share some of my solo sail tips! :)

  • @scottkiwiz3841
    @scottkiwiz3841 7 місяців тому

    Nice

  • @scottkiwiz3841
    @scottkiwiz3841 7 місяців тому

    Amazing 🎉

  • @markhamilton7445
    @markhamilton7445 7 місяців тому

    Hiya Ed.. Thanks for brightening the morning...Optimist is looking fab. What is life without a leak! Keep safe, Mark.

    • @SailingOptimist
      @SailingOptimist 7 місяців тому

      Thanks!! Haha definitely, always challenging!

  • @henrycartwright3673
    @henrycartwright3673 7 місяців тому

    Great views of the Solent!

  • @scottkiwiz3841
    @scottkiwiz3841 7 місяців тому

    Where was mooring ball?

  • @scottkiwiz3841
    @scottkiwiz3841 7 місяців тому

    Perfect sail trim.. if I so say so myself haha

  • @scottkiwiz3841
    @scottkiwiz3841 7 місяців тому

    Nice work!

  • @nigelhopkins8361
    @nigelhopkins8361 7 місяців тому

    Great episode as ever. What is the name of the battery charger that you have?