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~ THE WIND CALLS THE TUNE (part 1) ~ An Eventful Voyage of the ‘Nova Espero’
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~ THE WIND CALLS THE TUNE (part 1) ~ An Eventful Voyage of the ‘Nova Espero’

In 1949 the brothers Stanley and Colin Smith built the 20-ft. boat 'Nova Espero' and sailed her across the Atlantic from Nova Scotia to England, an achievement which stirred not only those who understand the sea, but the general public also. It was an historic cruise by the man who design...
Motoring, Sailing and Motor Sailing | Bonus: GGB Moods
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Motoring, Sailing and Motor Sailing | Bonus: GGB Moods

[Credits: Music from Pixabay: A Jazz Piano Oleg Kirilkov] Narration: intro: well I had intended to try and sail to Bodega Bay some 95 nautical miles to the north, but for this trip; the wind gods were having none of it. The trip started with little wind, and then later in the week was expe...
Boat Tour: Setup
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Boat Tour: Setup

Boat Tour: Setup of a Cruising Specification West Wight Potter 19 We begin by removing the tiedown straps that keep the boat on the trailer. This one goes over the bow, and is there in the event the winch should fail whilst towing The second strap is toward the stern of the vessel Boarding the boat...
Dismasted in the Arctic ~ Trailer #shorts
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Dismasted in the Arctic ~ Trailer #shorts

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Saga of a Wayward Sailor (part 1) ~ Dismasted in the Arctic Ocean
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Saga of a Wayward Sailor (part 1) ~ Dismasted in the Arctic Ocean

Adapted from a "real-life" sea story, as described by Tristan Jones in his book "Saga of a Wayward Sailor". This is part one of a series. This real-life dramatized narrative of an epic seafaring voyage, detailing Tristan's survival at sea, is a captivating tale that you ar...
Boat Tour: A Cruising Specification West Wight Potter 19
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Boat Tour: A Cruising Specification West Wight Potter 19

Jonah is a 1986 West Wight Potter 19, built by International Marine in Inglewood, California. She is a capable coastal cruiser that can be rigged and launched from a boat ramp in less than one hour. We start at the bow of the boat where an 8 lb Danforth anchor is mounted on the pulpit using a piec...
~ OCTOBER POTTER (part 3) ~ A North Sea Sailing Adventure in a Force 9 Storm
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~ OCTOBER POTTER (part 3) ~ A North Sea Sailing Adventure in a Force 9 Storm

The final part of a "fairly eventful" cruise in a 14' 0" West Wight Potter from the Isle of Wight to Kloster Fjord, Sweden October 12th to November 17th, 1965. This real-life dramatized narrative of an epic seafaring voyage, detailing Stanley's survival at sea, is a captiv...
~ OCTOBER POTTER (part 2) ~ A North Sea Sailing Adventure in a Force 9 Storm
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~ OCTOBER POTTER (part 2) ~ A North Sea Sailing Adventure in a Force 9 Storm

Part two of a "fairly eventful" cruise in a 140" West Wight Potter from the Isle of Wight to Kloster Fjord, Sweden October 12th to November 17th, 1965. This real-life dramatized narrative of an epic seafaring voyage, detailing Stanley's survival at sea, is a captivating tale th...
~ OCTOBER POTTER (part 1) ~ A North Sea Sailing Adventure in a Force 9 Storm
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~ OCTOBER POTTER (part 1) ~ A North Sea Sailing Adventure in a Force 9 Storm

Part one of a "fairly eventful" cruise in a 14' 0" West Wight Potter from the Isle of Wight to Kloster Fjord, Sweden October 12th to November 17th, 1965. If you would like to see more of these videos, please like, comment and SUBSCRIBE! [Credits: Stanley T. Smith, October Potte...
~ WEST WIGHT POTTER ~ An Abbreviated History
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~ WEST WIGHT POTTER ~ An Abbreviated History

To SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL and (or!) if you would like to see more of these videos, please like, comment and SUBSCRIBE! [Credits: Judy Blumhorst ( Jack Horner (via Eric Hughes & Steve Kaba ( References / content sources: ] It all started back in the early 1960's with th...
Coastal Cruising in a 19′ Sailboat – Of “High Seas”, Chickens and Potatoes
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Coastal Cruising in a 19′ Sailboat – Of “High Seas”, Chickens and Potatoes

Jonah had planned a 10 day cruising trip from Santa Cruz up into the SF bay and on to the San Joaquin River. However, in the fullness of time, circumstances will modify those plans somewhat. ---Leg 1: And so Jonah puts to sea once again bound for the Half Moon Bay and destinations beyond.The marine...
Solo circumnavigation of the Monterey Bay (part 2)
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Solo circumnavigation of the Monterey Bay (part 2)

Coastal cruising without the slip fees. Monterey is located in Monterey county on the southern edge of the Monterey bay founded in 1770 it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico the city of Monterey is named after a similarly named municipality in the galicia regio...
Solo circumnavigation of the Monterey Bay (part 1)
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Solo circumnavigation of the Monterey Bay (part 1)

... by a British guy in a 1986 West Wight Potter 19. This episode's itinerary: Santa Cruz to Moss Landing Moss Landing and environs Moss Landing to Monterey Whatever you do; don't hit that unlit buoy in the middle of the channel! Single handed sailing is a tricky business. That green...
Back On The Ocean!
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Back On The Ocean!

In this video we do a shakedown sail with the new rudder, look into some history of the Santa Cruz harbor and see surfers catching a wave on Steamers Lane.
~ CRUISING IN A 19′ SAILBOAT (Part 3) ~ Horseshoe Cove, HMB, Santa Cruz
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~ CRUISING IN A 19′ SAILBOAT (Part 3) ~ Horseshoe Cove, HMB, Santa Cruz

Jonah, a West Wight Potter 19 continues her return journey stopping at Half Moon Bay (Pillar Point), before setting course for home. This is the third video in a three-part series. Dawn and the prudent sailor sails on to catch the ebb tide out of the gate, where currents could run fierce against a...
~ CRUISING IN A 19′ SAILBOAT (Part 2) ~ Mare Island, Napa Valley and Horseshoe Cove
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~ CRUISING IN A 19′ SAILBOAT (Part 2) ~ Mare Island, Napa Valley and Horseshoe Cove

Jonah, a West Wight Potter 19 sails up the Napa River, visits the Napa Valley Marina, and then begins her return journey stopping at Horseshoe Cove (near San Francisco). This is the second video in a three-part series.
~ CRUISING IN A 19′ SAILBOAT (Part 1) ~ Santa Cruz to the Napa River
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~ CRUISING IN A 19′ SAILBOAT (Part 1) ~ Santa Cruz to the Napa River

Jonah, a West Wight Potter 19 sails to the Napa River via Half Moon Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco North Bay. This is the first video in a three-part series.
Approaching The Gate under sail
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Approaching The Gate under sail

Jonah, a 19 foot West Wight Potter on her way to pass below the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge under sail having embarked from Pillar Point harbor.
Jonah Jammin’
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Jonah Jammin’

Jammin' around a couple of Floyd and Zepp tunes whilst lounging around in Jonah on the Napa river. Hope the copyright cops don't git me.
Santa Cruz Wharf Sailing, Kayaking and Fishing
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Santa Cruz Wharf Sailing, Kayaking and Fishing

Jonah anchors overnight near the Santa Cruz Wharf for some fishing and kayaking.
Chickies CoopCam Live Stream
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Chickies CoopCam Live Stream
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Jonah’s daysail, 04/02/2021
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Jonah’s daysail, 04/02/2021

Pacific Ocean sailing in a 19' sailboat.
S/V Jonah visits the San Francisco Bay
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S/V Jonah visits the San Francisco Bay

S/V Jonah a West Wight Potter 19 (LOA: 22 feet) visits the San Francisco Bay from Santa Cruz via Half Moon Bay, Richardson Bay, Treasure Island, Angel Island and back to Santa Cruz.
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