Bristol channel YouTube Videos
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The Most Seaworthy Small Sailboats – Bristol Channel Cutter – Ep 278
The Bristol Channel Cutter is an icon in the world of Bluewater cruising. Based on the design of classic pilot boats, this small, sturdy sailboat has proven itself time and again to be incredibly seaworthy and capable. A look into their history, current av...
We sailed to the prettiest harbour in England.
Sailing across the Bristol Channel from Padstow in England to Dale in South Wales we go far out of site of land on our longest passage so on this trip. It turned out to be an absolutely brilliant day of perfect "Champaign Sailing" as Tim calls it. Flat s...
SAILING MILFORD HAVEN TO WHITEHAVEN
Episode 19 The Home Run - Sailing SV Compromise A'up you handsome crew (A'up ~ Hello or Hi in Yorkshire, UK) Q: The Home Run why "The Home Run"? A: Because it's the final leg of our journey to bring the boat to our new homeport of Whitehaven Marina ...
SAILING PLYMOUTH TO MILFORD HAVEN VIA HELFORD RIVER
Episode 18 Rounding the UK - Sailing SV Compromise A'up you handsome crew In this episode we experience the carnival atmosphere of the World Cup in Plymouth before taking a 36hr sail around the foot of the UK known as Lands End. We go across the Westerl...
Just About Sailing – Channel Trailer
It's taken me 18 months to get round to doing a channel trailer. This is just a few short clips of previous videos for new viewers. If you don't like this video - then you certainly won't like the rest. I think this trailer disappears if you subscribe; th...
Just About Sailing April 6 2017 – The Journey pt 6, round Lands End from St Ives to Newlyn
Goodness. This is the 6th video this month. My aim is still to do one per month, but at the same time I like to be as 'real-time' as possible so I will try and keep up with the journey as it happens. This episode covers a major milestone - getting out of...
Just About Sailing April 5 2017 – The Journey, pt 5 Padstow to St Ives
I spent over a week in Padstow. I can recommend this harbour 100%. WHat a lovely friendly place to stay - and loads to do. Anyway, I had to leave at some point. The next leg was to St Ives which is a known place to rest up until the tides are right to g...
Just About Sailing April 4 2017 – The Journey, pt4 Crossing Padstow’s Doom Bar at night
The fourth video in quick succession. Probably best to start from pt1 if you have stumbled on this one first. Doom Bar stretches across the Camel Estuary and must be crossed to get to Padstow Harbour in Cornwall, England. It has a fearsome reputation and...
Just About Sailing April 3 2017 – The Journey, pt 3 Lundy to Padstow (well almost), and Dolphins
It was a shame not to be able to spend more time at Lundy Island - I didn't even manage to go ashore. However the weather for the trip to Padstow (or at least the anchorage just round the corner at Port Quin Bay) looked to be perfect. But things don't al...
Just About Sailing April 2 2017 – The journey continues, pt 2 Oxwich Bay to Lundy Island
Oxwich Bay is lovely. So I spent a couple of days there and even left Serenity anchored on her own for the first time. Then, after wind from the wrong direction on the first leg, I was then forced to do a bit of motor-sailing when the wind dropped complet...
Just About Sailing March 2 2017 – Boat tour of my Mirage 28, Serenity
Second March Video - a couple of days late. I thought I'd do a boat tour and also have a look at my efforts to reduce the power consumption by replacing some more lights with LEDs.
Just About Sailing March 1 2017 – Finances, A few Odd Jobs & Passage Planning
March at last. Nearly feels like Spring. I have now given up work, so sorting out my Finances becomes a very real item on the agenda. There are still (quite) a few things to sort out on Serenity before I set sail. Plus - 'How do I get out of this place' ...
Just About Sailing September 2016 – crawlng around the engine and having a whale of a time
A guided tour around my engine. Have you noticed how proud I am of how accessible it is? Just-in-time replacement of the sacrificial anode. Plus, I couldn't stand the plastic taste of the water any more - so I fitted a filter, and a new tank, and replaced...
Just About Sailing August (plus one) 2016 – Family sailing, genoa trim and harbour fun
My sister came down to visit and joined me and my daughter for a lovely sail. Not quite Swallows and Amazons - but not too far off. Finally got the genoa trimmed properly - thanks for all your helpful comments from July. Plus, of course, Watchet continue...