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Ep 28 Sailing Solo From Faroe Islands to Scottish Hebrides
Patrick Laine

Ep 28 Sailing Solo From Faroe Islands to Scottish Hebrides

I bid farewell to the Faroe Islands and head south to Scotland's Outer Hebrides Islands. I demonstrate use of the emergency tiller, and film several dockings along the way.
  • Jun 04, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:04
Ep 27 Sailing from Shetland to Faroe Islands Solo
Patrick Laine

Ep 27 Sailing from Shetland to Faroe Islands Solo

I sail from the Shetland Islands, bound for the Faroe Islands (200 NM NW) when I lose my autopilot. What follows is without doubt my worst sailing experience, but favorable winds see me to my destination, exhausted. I explain the cause of the loss of autopilot, and show a few brief scenes of the ...
  • May 23, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:17
Ep 26 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands
Patrick Laine

Ep 26 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands

My final, solo sailing passage of 300 NM to the Shetland Islands. I show how to get weather at sea with Garmin InReach, and how I manage very strong winds when running downwind. Is Isabelle an honorary Viking?
  • May 06, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:50
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, or Give Way?
  • 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 video, with 4 dockings at ports enroute, and...
  • 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 have an inner forestay.
  • 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). Notice that in none of these examples...
  • 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 solo.... Finally, coastal sailing is excit...
  • 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 -- fortunately without drama...
  • 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 foredeck.
  • 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
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