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Episode 25 Sailing Solo from France to Shetland Islands
Patrick Laine
Episode 25 Sailing Solo from France to Shetland Islands
I sail the Eastern coast of the UK from Dover to Blyth -- showing how I dock at various new ports (to me). I show a potentially helpful tip on how to get your reefing point placed perfectly, and I show an interesting collision avoidance sequence: Stand On...
  • May 06, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:31
Ep 24 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands
Patrick Laine
Ep 24 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands
I sail from Brest to Cherbourg enroute to the Shetland Islands. I film mooring arrivals along the way and discuss other miscellaneous topics, e.g., Do military ships show up on AIS?, and How 'inefficient' is tacking? How to sail through tidal races?
  • May 04, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:50
Episode 23 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands
Patrick Laine
Episode 23 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands
(I realize this should have been published before the episode crossing the Channel. Internet logistics issue.) I launch my 2018 sailing adventure: sailing solo to the Shetland Islands. This first phase (La Rochelle to Brest, France) is the core of this ...
  • Apr 27, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:33
Episode 22 Planning and Sailing the English Channel Solo
Patrick Laine
Episode 22 Planning and Sailing the English Channel Solo
I plan the navigation (Course to Steer) for the 90 mile solo passage between Cherbourg France and Brighton UK. I also discuss sailing around windfarms.
  • Apr 18, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:06
Episode 21: 560 NM Sailboat Delivery and Garmin InReach At-Sea Test
Patrick Laine
Episode 21: 560 NM Sailboat Delivery and Garmin InReach At-Sea Test
I assist in delivering a high performance cruiser sailing yacht (RM 1270) from Portugal to France. Along the way, I test a low cost alternative to an Iridium GO, the Garmin InReach Explorer+.
  • Mar 08, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:27
Ep 20 Diesel Fuel ‘Polishing’ To Prevent Clogged Filters and Lines
Patrick Laine
Ep 20 Diesel Fuel ‘Polishing’ To Prevent Clogged Filters and Lines
Isabelle suffered an engine failure due to a blocked fuel line at an awkward moment -- during a gale in Episode 12. Safely home in France, I build a home-made 'diesel polisher' to remove water and sediment from my tank. (No sailing in this one friends....
  • Oct 29, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:23
Ep 19 Applying Lesson Learned from Gale: Solo Deployment of Storm Bag Jib
Patrick Laine
Ep 19 Applying Lesson Learned from Gale: Solo Deployment of Storm Bag Jib
I test my ability to deploy (solo sailing) my new Storm Bag jib. I also demonstrate my departure and arrival procedures from/to my berth slip (supplementing Episode 18). A Storm Bag is a good compromise solution for gales for boat owners that do not ha...
  • Oct 22, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:46
Ep 18 Solo Sailing: How I Dock My 40′ Sailboat 4 Examples and a Blooper
Patrick Laine
Ep 18 Solo Sailing: How I Dock My 40′ Sailboat 4 Examples and a Blooper
Four examples (and a blooper) under various conditions of how I dock my 40' Bavaria sailboat while solo. These occur in relatively light winds, but I use the same techniques (frequently) in 15-20 kts at my home port of La Rochelle, France (Les Minimes)....
  • Sep 21, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:37
Ep 17 Sailing Solo from The Azores: My Furler Jams at end of 900 NM passage
Patrick Laine
Ep 17 Sailing Solo from The Azores: My Furler Jams at end of 900 NM passage
My final arrival in Muros Spain is marred by a jammed furler (which I manage to unjam without too much drama). I then ask the eternal (unanswered) question that sailors have been asking for thousands of years.........
  • Sep 14, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:52
Ep 16 Sailing solo from Azores: Blue Water vs Coastal Sailing — the Journey vs the Destination
Patrick Laine
Ep 16 Sailing solo from Azores: Blue Water vs Coastal Sailing — the Journey vs the Destination
Passing the halfway point on a 900 nm passage back to the Continent. At night in rain I cross a large fishing boat only 3 miles away, but never see it. I discuss deep broad reaching with only the genoa -- pure joy. I am torn about fishing at sea while...
  • Sep 13, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:54
Ep 15 Sail Solo from Azores: I Failed to Secure My Shackles
Patrick Laine
Ep 15 Sail Solo from Azores: I Failed to Secure My Shackles
I continue my 900 nm solo sail from the Azores to Spain. I am astonished to see a dangerous 'fisherman's pot' 200 NM from land. I also admit 'operator error' for not having secured the pins in my shackles. Three came undone during this trip -- fortun...
  • Sep 12, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:02
Ep 14 Solo Sail from Azores: Why there are no solar panels or wind generator on my boat
Patrick Laine
Ep 14 Solo Sail from Azores: Why there are no solar panels or wind generator on my boat
Beginning my solo sail of 900 nm back from the Azores. I describe the fuel cell that is installed on my boat. In the category 'continuous learning', I admit I did not know you could tension the leech line at each reef point (and not just at the clew).
  • Sep 11, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:49
Ep 11 Single-handed to Azores: A Warm Front Arrives — There may be trouble ahead……
Patrick Laine
Ep 11 Single-handed to Azores: A Warm Front Arrives — There may be trouble ahead……
I am nearing the end of an 1100 nm passage ---- when with 100 nm to go, a warm front arrives. I wonder how interesting my arrival will be. Episode 12 (the next one) shows my arrival in a gale with a bit of drama......
  • Aug 31, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:43
Ep 10 Single-handed sailing to Azores: Embarrassing Lesson re sail, engine or both?
Patrick Laine
Ep 10 Single-handed sailing to Azores: Embarrassing Lesson re sail, engine or both?
The wind continues to back on me until nearly head-on at 20+ kts with high seas. I search for a solution to make headway (with some embarrassing results). Sail, engine, or both? I learn a novel way to furl the genoa if the furler breaks.
  • Aug 30, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:17
Ep 9 Single-handed sailing to Azores: Blue Water Ops and Risk Management
Patrick Laine
Ep 9 Single-handed sailing to Azores: Blue Water Ops and Risk Management
I reach the 'no turning back' point, and reflect on my efforts to manage risk. It's a marathon, not a sprint. I can go faster, but elect not to.
  • Aug 30, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:53
Ep 8: Sailing singlehanded to Azores: How to get weather at sea
Patrick Laine
Ep 8: Sailing singlehanded to Azores: How to get weather at sea
I discuss why I (almost) always put in a reef at sundown, and then will surprise you by saying I have no way to update weather at sea (and outline how you can get this weather for longer passages).
  • Aug 30, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:45
Ep 7 Sailing singlehanded to Azores: When I use genoa only
Patrick Laine
Ep 7 Sailing singlehanded to Azores: When I use genoa only
Winds drop causing the boom to swing back and forth (with a crash). I drop the mainsail, and make excellent progress on the genny only. (This also works great in very high winds when running downwind.) I did not launch the spinnaker due to very wet fo...
  • Aug 30, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:14
Ep 6 Sailing to Azores Single-handed: Fog — Do I need radar, or is AIS enough?
Patrick Laine
Ep 6 Sailing to Azores Single-handed: Fog — Do I need radar, or is AIS enough?
Sailing solo to Azores. A fog bank settles in while still crossing cargo ships. Do I need a radar or is AIS enough?
  • Aug 30, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:08
Episode 2 Sailing Solo to Azores: How to Sleep on a Sailboat at Sea
Patrick Laine
Episode 2 Sailing Solo to Azores: How to Sleep on a Sailboat at Sea
Squalls; Sleeping when a solo sailor; Boat visit
  • Jul 22, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:35
Epi 13 France to Azores Solo: Engine Failure Explained
Patrick Laine
Epi 13 France to Azores Solo: Engine Failure Explained
Diagnostic of my engine failure.
  • Jul 21, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:55
Epi 3 Sailing to Azores Singlehanded: Me Run Aground?
Patrick Laine
Epi 3 Sailing to Azores Singlehanded: Me Run Aground?
Port call Northern Spain ---- with many warnings........; Calling harbormaster on radio; Sailing the Bay of Biscay single-handed; Running aground in a sailboat
  • Jul 21, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:43
Ep 4 Sailing to Azores Single-handed: Running Aground Post Mortem
Patrick Laine
Ep 4 Sailing to Azores Single-handed: Running Aground Post Mortem
Post-mortem of running aground in Marina channel in sailboat.
  • Jul 21, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:42
Episode 5 Sailing to Azores Solo: Collision at Sea Warning
Patrick Laine
Episode 5 Sailing to Azores Solo: Collision at Sea Warning
'Isabelle' sails from Spain for Azores (solo sail) and uses AIS to avoid collision with cargo ships. Practical example of constant bearing, decreasing range using Vesper Marine WatchMate.
  • Jul 04, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:16
Ep. 12: Sailing Single-handed to Azores: Gale Arrival with an Engine Failure
Patrick Laine
Ep. 12: Sailing Single-handed to Azores: Gale Arrival with an Engine Failure
Sailing Bavaria 40 single-handed through a gale to arrival in Horta, Azores. My engine fails as I approach the islands.
  • Jul 01, 2017
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:26
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