Thank you Richard for taking care of Simon and Emma on their first big journey! What a life those pilots must have led, on the one hand so isolated, on the other hand taking over the care of the big ships and bringing them safely through.
I'm so happy for you! Getting Boutari was superior decision. It enables you to be on the water and enjoy the boaing life while you work on the labor of love that is Sarinda. You're also honing your skills in preparation for Sarinda's launch and operation. It was bittersweet watching this video. I once owned a 32 foot yacht with flybridge and twin screws very similar performance to Boutari. Was gas engines and used on the Erie canal system and finger lakes in NY USA. From my marina I had actual access to anywhere in the world by water. I could travel in the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway and the Hudson River. I miss it very much and watching you on Boutari flooded back memories.
Congratulations. Great feeling tying up at home after that trip. Tiara makes a great boat. 32 open owner for several years. They handle beautifully. You’ll find maneuvering in close quarters easier than you think and docking a piece of cake. Idle and shift in and out of F & R will spin on a dime. Can literally navigate port and starboard with throttles alone no wheel. And nothing like a beamy Tiara wake. Good luck.
That passage was extraordinary, you couldn't have had better weather or sea conditions than that, you deserved it after all the previous trials and tribulations. Brilliant video well done you three.
Always a thrill on the first long trip. I did a maiden 200 mile voyage with my boat last year in March from Long Island to Delaware. Stopped in Atlantic City overnight and won some money to offset the fuel. The first day was 30 knot winds and 6 foot seas. Quite an introduction to motoring on the ocean.. The second day was sunny and calm. Even saw a whale. A lifetime memory. Glad your trip was safe and pleasant. Good luck.
Simon & Gemma, What a great trip Never seen the sea so calm,So pleased to see the boat run so well . and fuel consumption sound good too!! Brought back memories!! I've done the same trip twice (once Power Once Sail) but in the other direction from DICKIES at Bangor to Pwllheli. When we had a Merry Fisher 805 based in Dinorwic we did quite a few trips to Llanddwyn Island and also the otherway through the Swellies up to Puffin Island and a trip around Anglesey, thats one you should do!! Also sailed from Deganwy a few times once around Anglesey and once to Ireland . Coming back into Conwy at night was a challenge trying to pick out the Buoy lights from the lights ashore!!!
Bravo guys....what a relief. I could see the pleasure and relief on your faces too even with the frostbite!. Fabulous clam/bright day to pass through some stunning parts of the UK. Makes you feel glad to be alive. Two out of three of your boats serviceable now....at least it isn't all work now.✌
I am so pleased for you good people. You have worked so hard to make this dream a reality. Congratulations on your first successful and uneventful passage with Butari. I wish you all of the best as you make many more happy memories. Your friend, Steve J ♥
What a stunning voyage. The Menai Strait railway Britannia Bridge (the arch one) was built in 1850 by Robert Stephenson using wrought iron box girders. It had a timber and pitch roof which caught fire in 1970. The steel arched replacement carries road and railway. The suspension bridge was built by Thomas Telford and opened in 1825. It’s the world’s first suspension bridge. Almost 200 years old. Wow! There’s some serious history up there.
Congratulations and really well done to all 3 of you. The editing on these videos has also been First Class and after all the trials and tribulations your hard work and perseverance has paid off in spades. Now I hope you can enjoy both boats and their different demands and pleasures. 👍👍👍
Wonderful, I enjoyed that so much. I was born in St. Asaph and spent my first 36 years in North Wales. I've been in the US for the past 30 years now, and this made me feel so homesick. I know those waters very well! Mind you, it's a lot warmer here off the coast of North Carolina. Cadwch eich pen uwchben y dŵr!
-6 🥶🥶 -2 worst it gets in Geelong freezes the bird bath solid into a skating rink. But Boutari looked a real sight sitting on the water ☺ In 'er element, you might say. Good value Richard, 'his area' what he don't know about 'his area' probably isn't worth knowing. 10metres 32.8084ft, nice shallow draft on Boutari. Nice place your Home Port. So how long did it take, to get home? 20:56 by vid, 4 hours real time. Nice! Hope somebody picked up your ride to the other Port. Rippa Richard came too. Thanks m8s and Richard, stay vertical Eh!
Maybe a fix for the glove-fingers-on-screen issue would be to get a stylus with a string attached, like those pens in banks and such, that would be at hand when you need it but dangle out of the way when not? CONGRATS at home!
Beautiful, beautiful journey... I have been following you since the beginning but this trip was my favourite part. The sea state was so calm, the sun was shining and there were no other other boats to bother you. I am so looking forward to your docking video, this is something that's bothered me for a long time. Our boat, a 26' single engine cruiser was almost impossible to steer at slow speeds. It had a strong Volvo diesel engine mated to a duo prop. As soon as you engaged gear, the props dug in and off you went, it just made life impossible, especially is a tight marina. Because of this we sold the boat which was a pity because for the most part it suited us well. I definitely think your setup will give you pin sharp control but it will be interesting to see how you master this crowd pleasing skill.... Just love what you are both doing.
So lucky the weather was ideal for your 1st voyage, flat and still. That boat looks absolutely gorgeous in the water, I am not surprised there was little movement she was designed to be a boat of luxury. 👍
going to say it again, so happy for you guys, the boat is awesome, and what a maiden voyage! Congrates on all your work and success. As always looking forward to more content.
You both look tired, but so happy. All that hard work and overcoming mechanical obstacles on Boutari were so worth it. Boutari will be a great "learning boat" while you continue to fix up Sarinda. Thanks for sharing both journeys -- Sarinda and Boutari -- with us.
Top buzz, well done. Autopilot? Open the book of manufacturers instructions and see what they have to say about initially setting the system it up. Go through the process of resetting all the recommended values on a calm day. First make sure there is no ferrous metal near the internal/external compass. A little tip if you will afford me. When you come away from the boat, take the transom plug out of the tender and then lower the transom fall to leave the punt inclined as best you can. Rain watter tha knows, rain watter.
Amazing, calm weather and beautiful scenery. What a perfect day. Hopefully, the slight issues are an easy fix. I'm glad you're home safe and ready for more adventures.
What a trip, calm seas, crispy clear sunny weather and the snow on the mountains in the distance, it makes all the hard work worth it. Doing something like that for the first time is a real adventure well done. Now, what's next?😂😂
You're lucky; US charts don't notify you about the change between Red and Green rules! I've never seen them anyway! Lovely to see you fledglings spreading your wings! This is just the beginning of a whole new life! Congrats!
Really great. It is delightful to see Simon's excitement (justified). You have really done a superb job with Boutari. Let's see if Sarinda can scrub up as well. Congratulations.
What a stunning trip you had , your maiden voyage perfect weather calm water and minimal hassles and having Richard with you , The wise one , all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
Brilliant! Loved it. You guys are something special, how you sorted the vibrations and all the other jobs, great.what a perfect day to make the trip. The filming and the music, just great .
Imo, you may want to check the heading feedback sensor for your autopilot. From your description, replacing that part may solve the problem. Well done, looks like you chose a perfect day to cruise the Welsh Riviera. Great content, now get back to replacing ribs and stringers 😃
Great job guys. Don't think you could have picked a better day. Great to have Richard (?) on board for advise. Looking forward to the next installment.
This is amazing, I'm so happy for you both. We live on a canal boat and I work as an inland waterways boat mover, but what you have, and the possibilities it gives you, this is the dream for me. Hope you enjoy every minute! X
I doubt you could have had a more beautiful, if chilly, day for your transit, how really fortunate you are. Godspeed in your lovely lady, may you always have fair winds and gentle seas.
You have my admiration. Wonderful video, I smiled all the way through the video. Engines never missed a beat. Boat is fabulous. I did my training for Coxn in the Menai Straits many years ago so seeing your passage through the straits was a bonus for me. Lived in the South East of England for the last 33 yrs and miss the Wirral and North Wales so much its painful.. Following you closely on Sarinda and love the back drops of Thurstaston/Dee/North Wales.
It's nice for you two to have an enjoyable video to show without a bunch of strenuous work. You more than deserved it and I can tell by the big smiles on your faces that you're more than happy with the outcome that you've created. Very impressive. Thanks,
Hey what a great first trip, i live in New Zealand and used to get out most summers around the North island. Sea like glass perfect conditions and breath taking scenery to rival what we have here! It is amazing what is on the door step of most people living in the UK. Love it and makes me miss home to be honest ha ha.
So a very good run, that made you very happy and we could see on your faces that as the journey progressed confidence knowing things were going well. Richard is great person to help and teach he is so easy going and that calming manner rubs off on to you both, Congratulations on repairing everything so well. Ed 40 S of Vegas
1/2 way thru the video ole girl seems to be running like a real champ. Worth all the hard work and money invested going to be a great summer coming up with the family. We'll done you two .....
Thrilled for you all that you had such a good trip. A huge reward for all the hard work you've put in. Loved seeing the smiles all round and Simon so relaxed after being hyper vigilant listening and looking for problems. Look forward to seeing the next adventure!
Fantastic guys. Loved the scenery. Very relaxing video. Practice anchoring, mooring and in and out of marina in wind and current. That’s where all the stress comes from. Plus getting in and out of the boat / dinghy. 😊 take your time. There’s no short cuts, only quick breaks. 😊
Thanks guys, really enjoyed that passage, Menai strait was awesome!! I did my RYA Yachtmaster offshore under the late great Arthur Godfrey, and he often said there are only two types of skipper, offshore and deepsea, the offshore skipper is afeared when he cant see the land, and the deepsea skipper is afeared when he can! We used to get winter days in the East coast Bridlington area when the sea was flat as a millpond, and the sun shone, but it was cold! Great days sailing Skorvel (Yorkshire sailing coble) with AG! Your video was amazing, really enjoy the rebuilding videos too! Phil
So amazing to see her finished and moved home after seeing you both at end August as I was getting my new boat ready for transporting back to Isle of Wight. Amazing videos.
@ShipHappensAdventures she in the water but no where near finish. Just waiting for the spring weather to start playing. After meeting you both in the boat yard it was so nice see how friendly . Only 18 months before I'm back in North Wales when I sail around Britain just for a bit of fun.
What an absolutely brilliant video, Just watched your journey on my 65 inch tv and the scenery looks awesome, Really glad you had a safe and enjoyable journey, well done Gemma and Simon, all your hard work and determination has paid off, just wait till your out sailing sarinda, even bigger smiles... Well Done 👍👍🛥🛥
The first couple of runs will be nerve wracking but once you’re experience goes up the more fun you will have. Geez does she ever fly, awesome vessel you guys.
maybe a little tip for your map put map on a sheet of tin and put a magnet under a little boat shaped pointer that way you can move the market along to show where you are maybe a bit daft but so am i 🙂
After cleaning and repairing all the small problems and inconveniences on our 70's Pacemaker, we had Felix build a tube frame to enclose the open rear deck and got a cover with roll up sides and screens made. When rafted up, our boat became the hang out in very sunny, rainy or buggy weather. The roll up panels allowed a breeze on nice days and we could still fish...
Well done to you both, all the hard work and dedication paid off 👋 now living the dream 👌 lovely to see that smile of satisfaction on your faces. Well done Richard 👍
Congrats on coming home. I was watching live on Marine Traffic who were probably wondering why a couple of hundred people all over the world were watching a little pleasure craft in Wales. That was a beautiful day for passage making and the boat is sitting perfectly on the water and throwing a lovely even wake. It may have been a lot of work but you ended up with a lot of boat for (comparably) not much money.
That was a lovely trip so much to see the seas were good to you Richard was there for you and that island that Richard took you to was beautiful so good for relaxing you two looked so well pleased Happy sailing training days ahead for when sailing sarinda 😊😊😊
You got this and its well deserved to have such a beautiful weather for the journey. Planned and executed to military precision and a joy to enjoy with you. Thank you for the effort and the tears they are all part of the work you put in. Happy Christmas and be safe be warm and Crack on
the menai straits got their reputation in the days of sail, when a boat was unlikely to exceed 8knots. 22knots overcomes almost everything except grounding!
I think we were all cheering you on . What a perfect trip and the Welsh scenery ...PERFECT .Well done you two ...
Thank you Richard for taking care of Simon and Emma on their first big journey! What a life those pilots must have led, on the one hand so isolated, on the other hand taking over the care of the big ships and bringing them safely through.
I'm so happy for you! Getting Boutari was superior decision. It enables you to be on the water and enjoy the boaing life while you work on the labor of love that is Sarinda. You're also honing your skills in preparation for Sarinda's launch and operation. It was bittersweet watching this video. I once owned a 32 foot yacht with flybridge and twin screws very similar performance to Boutari. Was gas engines and used on the Erie canal system and finger lakes in NY USA. From my marina I had actual access to anywhere in the world by water. I could travel in the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway and the Hudson River. I miss it very much and watching you on Boutari flooded back memories.
Congratulations. Great feeling tying up at home after that trip. Tiara makes a great boat. 32 open owner for several years. They handle beautifully. You’ll find maneuvering in close quarters easier than you think and docking a piece of cake. Idle and shift in and out of F & R will spin on a dime. Can literally navigate port and starboard with throttles alone no wheel. And nothing like a beamy Tiara wake. Good luck.
That passage was extraordinary, you couldn't have had better weather or sea conditions than that, you deserved it after all the previous trials and tribulations. Brilliant video well done you three.
Always a thrill on the first long trip. I did a maiden 200 mile voyage with my boat last year in March from Long Island to Delaware. Stopped in Atlantic City overnight and won some money to offset the fuel. The first day was 30 knot winds and 6 foot seas. Quite an introduction to motoring on the ocean.. The second day was sunny and calm. Even saw a whale. A lifetime memory. Glad your trip was safe and pleasant. Good luck.
Simon & Gemma, What a great trip Never seen the sea so calm,So pleased to see the boat run so well . and fuel consumption sound good too!! Brought back memories!! I've done the same trip twice (once Power Once Sail) but in the other direction from DICKIES at Bangor to Pwllheli. When we had a Merry Fisher 805 based in Dinorwic we did quite a few trips to Llanddwyn Island and also the otherway through the Swellies up to Puffin Island and a trip around Anglesey, thats one you should do!! Also sailed from Deganwy a few times once around Anglesey and once to Ireland . Coming back into Conwy at night was a challenge trying to pick out the Buoy lights from the lights ashore!!!
What more could you ask for ...Beautiful weather,Calm seas.Lovely Scenery and great company,you all seemed to had a Great Day,well deserved.
Bravo guys....what a relief.
I could see the pleasure and relief on your faces too even with the frostbite!. Fabulous clam/bright day to pass through some stunning parts of the UK. Makes you feel glad to be alive.
Two out of three of your boats serviceable now....at least it isn't all work now.✌
I am so pleased for you good people. You have worked so hard to make this dream a reality.
Congratulations on your first successful and uneventful passage with Butari. I wish you all of the best as you make many more happy memories. Your friend, Steve J ♥
What a stunning voyage. The Menai Strait railway Britannia Bridge (the arch one) was built in 1850 by Robert Stephenson using wrought iron box girders. It had a timber and pitch roof which caught fire in 1970. The steel arched replacement carries road and railway.
The suspension bridge was built by Thomas Telford and opened in 1825. It’s the world’s first suspension bridge. Almost 200 years old. Wow!
There’s some serious history up there.
1970 fire started by 1970 yobs !🙁
Congratulations and really well done to all 3 of you. The editing on these videos has also been First Class and after all the trials and tribulations your hard work and perseverance has paid off in spades. Now I hope you can enjoy both boats and their different demands and pleasures. 👍👍👍
The smiles on your faces say it all.
Wonderful, I enjoyed that so much. I was born in St. Asaph and spent my first 36 years in North Wales. I've been in the US for the past 30 years now, and this made me feel so homesick. I know those waters very well! Mind you, it's a lot warmer here off the coast of North Carolina. Cadwch eich pen uwchben y dŵr!
S’mae Brian! Neges diddorol. Sut mae pethau yn De Carolina?
-6 🥶🥶 -2 worst it gets in Geelong freezes the bird bath solid into a skating rink. But Boutari looked a real sight sitting on the water ☺ In 'er element, you might say. Good value Richard, 'his area' what he don't know about 'his area' probably isn't worth knowing. 10metres 32.8084ft, nice shallow draft on Boutari. Nice place your Home Port. So how long did it take, to get home? 20:56 by vid, 4 hours real time. Nice! Hope somebody picked up your ride to the other Port. Rippa Richard came too. Thanks m8s and Richard, stay vertical Eh!
Love the sound of those engines. Powerful and silky smooth.
Maybe a fix for the glove-fingers-on-screen issue would be to get a stylus with a string attached, like those pens in banks and such, that would be at hand when you need it but dangle out of the way when not? CONGRATS at home!
This is the one I have been waiting for. Next on my list is to see Sarinda circumnavigate Anglesey.
Be awhile before we tick that off the list!
Oh yeah! And the D Day anniversary on station in the channel?
Really pleased for you. Stunning scenery and shazamed the music. Lovely!
Beautiful, beautiful journey... I have been following you since the beginning but this trip was my favourite part. The sea state was so calm, the sun was shining and there were no other other boats to bother you. I am so looking forward to your docking video, this is something that's bothered me for a long time. Our boat, a 26' single engine cruiser was almost impossible to steer at slow speeds. It had a strong Volvo diesel engine mated to a duo prop. As soon as you engaged gear, the props dug in and off you went, it just made life impossible, especially is a tight marina. Because of this we sold the boat which was a pity because for the most part it suited us well. I definitely think your setup will give you pin sharp control but it will be interesting to see how you master this crowd pleasing skill.... Just love what you are both doing.
Couldn’t have asked for better sea state! Like a mill pond 😃
Beautiful calm passage! The little diversion was interesting too! So glad for you that it went well and looking forward to next time! :-)
So lucky the weather was ideal for your 1st voyage, flat and still. That boat looks absolutely gorgeous in the water, I am not surprised there was little movement she was designed to be a boat of luxury. 👍
Great job! Thanks for sharing your journey.
You are so welcome!
going to say it again, so happy for you guys, the boat is awesome, and what a maiden voyage! Congrates on all your work and success. As always looking forward to more content.
The trip was amazing, alittle cold, but worth it!
Amazing day. You deserve to have the sun shine on you after all the hard work you have put in to your boat . Smiling all the way x
So pleased for you guys, I smiled all the way through the video. The engines just purr, sounds brilliant. Well done you two ❤️❤️❤️
You both look tired, but so happy. All that hard work and overcoming mechanical obstacles on Boutari were so worth it. Boutari will be a great "learning boat" while you continue to fix up Sarinda. Thanks for sharing both journeys -- Sarinda and Boutari -- with us.
wow stunning winters day. Si's comment "was it all worth it, lifes good" says it all
Top buzz, well done. Autopilot? Open the book of manufacturers instructions and see what they have to say about initially setting the system it up. Go through the process of resetting all the recommended values on a calm day. First make sure there is no ferrous metal near the internal/external compass.
A little tip if you will afford me. When you come away from the boat, take the transom plug out of the tender and then lower the transom fall to leave the punt inclined as best you can. Rain watter tha knows, rain watter.
well done you two ! and a big cheer for Richard and all of his help and guidance.
Seeing Richard meant 100% success, guaranteed.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Wiley xx
Amazing, calm weather and beautiful scenery. What a perfect day. Hopefully, the slight issues are an easy fix. I'm glad you're home safe and ready for more adventures.
Wow, talk about memories! I water skied through the Menai Straits almost 50 years ago. Absolutely fabulous video. Thank you.
What a trip, calm seas, crispy clear sunny weather and the snow on the mountains in the distance, it makes all the hard work worth it. Doing something like that for the first time is a real adventure well done. Now, what's next?😂😂
You're lucky; US charts don't notify you about the change between Red and Green rules! I've never seen them anyway! Lovely to see you fledglings spreading your wings! This is just the beginning of a whole new life! Congrats!
Well done bears, you've done the work so reap the rewards..and to see your wee happy faces, is just a joy..more power to your elbows 👊👏👏
lovely first cruise,ideal place Deganwy for trip to IOM.
Really great. It is delightful to see Simon's excitement (justified). You have really done a superb job with Boutari. Let's see if Sarinda can scrub up as well. Congratulations.
What a stunning trip you had , your maiden voyage perfect weather calm water and minimal hassles and having Richard with you , The wise one , all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
Brilliant! Loved it. You guys are something special, how you sorted the vibrations and all the other jobs, great.what a perfect day to make the trip. The filming and the music, just great .
Thank you so much!
Happy days, fabulous weather. Great video
Imo, you may want to check the heading feedback sensor for your autopilot. From your description, replacing that part may solve the problem. Well done, looks like you chose a perfect day to cruise the Welsh Riviera. Great content, now get back to replacing ribs and stringers 😃
Great job guys. Don't think you could have picked a better day. Great to have Richard (?) on board for advise. Looking forward to the next installment.
Great trip! Hopefully in years to come you can share Richards knowledge too, excellent guy to have helping you out.
Glad you got the boat to a closer to home so we can use it more easily locale.
This is amazing, I'm so happy for you both. We live on a canal boat and I work as an inland waterways boat mover, but what you have, and the possibilities it gives you, this is the dream for me. Hope you enjoy every minute! X
I doubt you could have had a more beautiful, if chilly, day for your transit, how really fortunate you are. Godspeed in your lovely lady, may you always have fair winds and gentle seas.
You have my admiration. Wonderful video, I smiled all the way through the video. Engines never missed a beat. Boat is fabulous. I did my training for Coxn in the Menai Straits many years ago so seeing your passage through the straits was a bonus for me. Lived in the South East of England for the last 33 yrs and miss the Wirral and North Wales so much its painful.. Following you closely on Sarinda and love the back drops of Thurstaston/Dee/North Wales.
Its crazy how shallow those areas are. Beautiful views!
It's nice for you two to have an enjoyable video to show without a bunch of strenuous work. You more than deserved it and I can tell by the big smiles on your faces that you're more than happy with the outcome that you've created. Very impressive. Thanks,
Hey what a great first trip, i live in New Zealand and used to get out most summers around the North island. Sea like glass perfect conditions and breath taking scenery to rival what we have here! It is amazing what is on the door step of most people living in the UK. Love it and makes me miss home to be honest ha ha.
Welcome to the area, it's great to have you here!
So a very good run, that made you very happy and we could see on your faces that as the journey progressed confidence knowing things were going well. Richard is great person to help and teach he is so easy going and that calming manner rubs off on to you both, Congratulations on repairing everything so well. Ed 40 S of Vegas
This for our bilge snipe Lady just love her for not being afraid of dirt!
great job!!! Testament to how thorough you guys were on sea trials etc
Hi guys, love the channels. Nice to see you having fun. After all the hard work The hum of those engines sound great. Well done
1/2 way thru the video ole girl seems to be running like a real champ. Worth all the hard work and money invested going to be a great summer coming up with the family. We'll done you two .....
Thrilled for you all that you had such a good trip. A huge reward for all the hard work you've put in. Loved seeing the smiles all round and Simon so relaxed after being hyper vigilant listening and looking for problems. Look forward to seeing the next adventure!
All the hard work definitely paid off! Feels awesome to have the boat on the water and closer to home!
Fantastic guys. Loved the scenery. Very relaxing video. Practice anchoring, mooring and in and out of marina in wind and current. That’s where all the stress comes from. Plus getting in and out of the boat / dinghy. 😊 take your time. There’s no short cuts, only quick breaks. 😊
What an incredible day! Perfect for the voyage
Even those starting beepers didn't want to wake up! 😂
Thanks
Thank you so much John xx
Your both very welcome, love both your channels, keep up the brilliant work
Awwww well done! Really pleased for you both :)
Congratulations fantastic day for a windfall trip reward for all that hard work and persistence ✅
Yes indeed!
Just happy for you two enjoying the results of your work.
Thanks guys, really enjoyed that passage, Menai strait was awesome!! I did my RYA Yachtmaster offshore under the late great Arthur Godfrey, and he often said there are only two types of skipper, offshore and deepsea, the offshore skipper is afeared when he cant see the land, and the deepsea skipper is afeared when he can! We used to get winter days in the East coast Bridlington area when the sea was flat as a millpond, and the sun shone, but it was cold! Great days sailing Skorvel (Yorkshire sailing coble) with AG!
Your video was amazing, really enjoy the rebuilding videos too!
Phil
So amazing to see her finished and moved home after seeing you both at end August as I was getting my new boat ready for transporting back to Isle of Wight. Amazing videos.
How are you getting on with the boat, take it you got it home successfully x
@ShipHappensAdventures she in the water but no where near finish. Just waiting for the spring weather to start playing. After meeting you both in the boat yard it was so nice see how friendly . Only 18 months before I'm back in North Wales when I sail around Britain just for a bit of fun.
Awesome trip and beautiful landscapes. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
What an absolutely brilliant video, Just watched your journey on my 65 inch tv and the scenery looks awesome, Really glad you had a safe and enjoyable journey, well done Gemma and Simon, all your hard work and determination has paid off, just wait till your out sailing sarinda, even bigger smiles... Well Done 👍👍🛥🛥
Beautiful cruise guys, so awesome seeing all the hard work paying off. 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻
Congratulations to a couple of old sea salts. Keep this up and we'll have to call you Ship Builders 🛳 Keep the faith 🍻
The first couple of runs will be nerve wracking but once you’re experience goes up the more fun you will have. Geez does she ever fly, awesome vessel you guys.
maybe a little tip for your map put map on a sheet of tin and put a magnet under a little boat shaped pointer that way you can move the market along to show where you are maybe a bit daft but so am i 🙂
Had flashes of you doing that same passage in a much bigger vessel. Looked serene and not shake in the hull. Well done guys. Can't wait to see more.
That's a lovely boat, with plenty of power. Great weather too!
Glad your first proper trip was uneventful and everything behaved it's self. Looking forward to more updates and to see what your future plans are?
After cleaning and repairing all the small problems and inconveniences on our 70's Pacemaker, we had Felix build a tube frame to enclose the open rear deck and got a cover with roll up sides and screens made. When rafted up, our boat became the hang out in very sunny, rainy or buggy weather. The roll up panels allowed a breeze on nice days and we could still fish...
Congratulations guys what a beautiful trip home!!!
Great weather, very good trip.
Good to see you having a paper chart available.
I know you wanted to “play” on the Boutari this summer, and you weren’t able, but I’m so happy for you on this day!
Well done to you both, all the hard work and dedication paid off 👋 now living the dream 👌 lovely to see that smile of satisfaction on your faces. Well done Richard 👍
Thanks so much! 😊
Get a pen with a rubber tip and. Keep it on the boat as a stylus for the screens. Congratulations 🎉 on getting your boat home. Happy for you.
What a great passage. Terrific scenery too. Well done all of you.
Thank you xx
Congrats on coming home. I was watching live on Marine Traffic who were probably wondering why a couple of hundred people all over the world were watching a little pleasure craft in Wales. That was a beautiful day for passage making and the boat is sitting perfectly on the water and throwing a lovely even wake.
It may have been a lot of work but you ended up with a lot of boat for (comparably) not much money.
Winter boating can be so great. Living in norway we often go out fishing in the wintertime.wesselfinder ais buavåg norway..ship name domino.😊
Brilliant video… would have loved to see a drone view of the boat. It’s been quite a journey 😊
Can't wait to see Sarinda do this trip 😬
Considering how cold it was the boat engines started without cold start / warmer plugs amazing
ahhh 4:40 when I messaged asking if you were ok. I have no idea what I would have done if you said Help, it's a long paddle from Northampton 🤣
Really glad it was a smooth trip, after all that work I'm glad it's running sweet and you have Richard to show you the ropes.
Well done to you both including Richard . Allan
That was a lovely trip so much to see the seas were good to you Richard was there for you and that island that Richard took you to was beautiful so good for relaxing you two looked so well pleased Happy sailing training days ahead for when sailing sarinda 😊😊😊
You got this and its well deserved to have such a beautiful weather for the journey. Planned and executed to military precision and a joy to enjoy with you. Thank you for the effort and the tears they are all part of the work you put in. Happy Christmas and be safe be warm and Crack on
the menai straits got their reputation in the days of sail, when a boat was unlikely to exceed 8knots. 22knots overcomes almost everything except grounding!
Sounds great, runs well, burning proper fuel. Can confidently relax and enjoy. As part of your sea trials, you discovered a few gremlins. All in time.
Well done guys looks fantastic
Thank you so much. I love being afloat and I love this part of N Wales. Sat here in Portugal I am now so homesick and it’s high tide around my eyes.
Beautiful weather and wonderful scenery. All of your hard work on Boutari has paid off!