Thanks, Wally! I appreciate the comment. It has been quite the experience. Stay tuned for more fun and games across the Bay of Biscay and into the Mediterranean!
I am so excited to watch your video! I love seeing anything on the English Channel. This was a great video, no crew drama, just great sailing on a great boat. I can’t wait to see the next one❤
Nice going! And it seems like HR has done a fair job of system installations since unlike so many big sailing channels with brand new multihulls that keep failing, your boat looks to be in no real need of big warranty repairs…
Exactly. It really held up beautifully. After a weeks worth of slamming early on, I was afraid the woodwork would be in pieces. The rigging and interior were absolutely absolutely perfect!
Great videos! It would be interesting to hear about which options you selected and which ones you didn't. And also hear your reasoning behind your choices. Love your boat!
@@mikaelpersson9350 great suggestion. I have a video prepared that goes over every option and the cost. It’s a little bit further down the list but should be coming in a few months.
Suprising to me that so many of these boats were ordered without the hard dodger…..which looks great and is hugely functional. Like older HR models, perhaps they can be retrofitted? If so……one day it might broaden my choice of used boats!
@@ukpitts I agree wholeheartedly. We’re seeing more cruisers with hard tops. Interestingly, John Kretchmer addressed this topic on last months captains hour. He retrofitted a very beefy hard top on Quetzal back in 2018 and swears by it. The only issue I have is the path into the cockpit is somewhat restricted between the hardtop and steering pedestal.
@@sailinghaldis Perhaps in a perfect word, the roof of the hardtop could have a sectiom that slid in, halving the distance covered from the windshield to the aft edge of the roof section. Leave it pushed forward to reduce stooping distance unless the extra shade or rain protection was needed. But perhaps it would add too much weight or make the central roof section too thick? I Have seen it done with a framed fabric section, as on the Pegasus Globe 50 - which has more headroom under the dodger roof anyway. Still, this is a luxury problem! One I sadly do not have just yet……
I like your relaxed Informative Editing Style ...Will Follow you into the Bay of Biscay for some Nav Tips and Weather Watches Really Enjoyed your overview of the Hal/Berg Factory ( I am Thinking of a 40 to 50 so will subscribe to your Journey )👌👍
Thanks for continuing to document sailing your beautiful HR44. I have enjoyed watching the factory tour to turnover to sailing southbound. Are you planning to sail back to the US or have it shipped?
Thank you! Yes, we sailed to the Balearic Islands from Ellös Sweden. We cruised the Mediterranean during the months of July and August. This current trip took place over June.
So much great experience…on such a great vessel… you are READY! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@damage_control_sailing hey good to hear from you! Thank you so much. I am looking forward to next year.
So thankful to have your view of the white cliiffs. Will be watching for the next leg down to Brest. Be safe
Thank you so much! It was one of the highlights. The next leg down to Brest is published.
Tom, Great production videos. I am impressed with your persistence in following your dream. Well done! Wally R.
Thanks, Wally! I appreciate the comment. It has been quite the experience. Stay tuned for more fun and games across the Bay of Biscay and into the Mediterranean!
Wow...I can't wait to make it over there. Thanks for sharing.
@@damage_control_sailing I can wait to see your journey!
Wise decisions taken! English channel is never like a walk in the park.
I am so excited to watch your video! I love seeing anything on the English Channel. This was a great video, no crew drama, just great sailing on a great boat. I can’t wait to see the next one❤
Thank you!!! 😊
Nice going! And it seems like HR has done a fair job of system installations since unlike so many big sailing channels with brand new multihulls that keep failing, your boat looks to be in no real need of big warranty repairs…
Exactly. It really held up beautifully. After a weeks worth of slamming early on, I was afraid the woodwork would be in pieces. The rigging and interior were absolutely absolutely perfect!
Good to see you progressing through the channel ! Fair winds !
Thanks for sharing your voyages. The HR 44 is a beautiful boat. Happy sailing!
Thank you!😊
Great phrase: weather is not cooperating !
Great video. Thank you!
Thank you for watching! 😊
Great videos! It would be interesting to hear about which options you selected and which ones you didn't. And also hear your reasoning behind your choices. Love your boat!
@@mikaelpersson9350 great suggestion. I have a video prepared that goes over every option and the cost. It’s a little bit further down the list but should be coming in a few months.
@@sailinghaldis Perfect! Keep up the great work/videos!
Suprising to me that so many of these boats were ordered without the hard dodger…..which looks great and is hugely functional. Like older HR models, perhaps they can be retrofitted? If so……one day it might broaden my choice of used boats!
@@ukpitts I agree wholeheartedly. We’re seeing more cruisers with hard tops. Interestingly, John Kretchmer addressed this topic on last months captains hour. He retrofitted a very beefy hard top on Quetzal back in 2018 and swears by it. The only issue I have is the path into the cockpit is somewhat restricted between the hardtop and steering pedestal.
@@sailinghaldis Perhaps in a perfect word, the roof of the hardtop could have a sectiom that slid in, halving the distance covered from the windshield to the aft edge of the roof section. Leave it pushed forward to reduce stooping distance unless the extra shade or rain protection was needed. But perhaps it would add too much weight or make the central roof section too thick? I Have seen it done with a framed fabric section, as on the Pegasus Globe 50 - which has more headroom under the dodger roof anyway. Still, this is a luxury problem! One I sadly do not have just yet……
I like your relaxed Informative Editing Style ...Will Follow you into the Bay of Biscay for some Nav Tips and Weather Watches Really Enjoyed your overview of the Hal/Berg Factory ( I am Thinking of a 40 to 50 so will subscribe to your Journey )👌👍
Thank you! You will be happy with any of the vessels in that line.
Nice. 😀
Thank you 😊
Imagine how Louis Bleriot felt flying across there for the first time in 1909 😉
Thanks for continuing to document sailing your beautiful HR44. I have enjoyed watching the factory tour to turnover to sailing southbound. Are you planning to sail back to the US or have it shipped?
The boat is in southern France. We’re planning to keep it in the Mediterranean for the next couple years and then do a crossing.
A great part of the world! I visited there many times on business and pleasure! Did you work with FreeState in Annapolis to acquire your yacht?
@@dennispatti4479 yes, my broker was Roger Johannson
Your HR44 sure is one beautiful sailboat! Once you're in the Med will it just be you and your wife sailing? Also, did you consider the HR 40C at all?
Thank you! Yes, we sailed to the Balearic Islands from Ellös Sweden. We cruised the Mediterranean during the months of July and August. This current trip took place over June.
Nobody should ever eat tuna casserole.
This was gourmet TNC!
@@normgrunsfeld2159 😂😂 Especially on a beautiful boat