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North Sea crossing in a 19ft boat
Summer Holiday's: Sailing our Hunter Europa 19 from Shetland to Norway for a short cruise, and back to Shetland over 2 weeks. Lucked out with the weather with lots of sunshine and great sailing conditions. A wee bit of fog to keep us on our toes during both legs of the crossing.
The homemade horizontal axis windvane self-steering worked a treat, the key seems to be the adjustment and securing of the tiller with slight lee helm or weather helm depending on the point of sail, while the trim tab on it's own steers the boat, just as on David Blagdons H19 'Very Willing Griffin'. Thanks to You Tube, some songs have been removed to stop the video being blocked in 244 countries, now it is only blo...
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Swimming into the Kirn, Cumliewick, Shetland
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Snorkeling along the coast of Cumliewick Ness. Looking for good places for cliff jumping (checking for depth) and any offshore marks that may be good fishing spots for casting from the shore. Slight detour into the Kirn (a collapsed sea cave) for a look around. Spent an hour in the water before heading back up to the house for parenting duties... Filmed with Go-Pro Hero 2 camera Music; SAIL by ...
Mousa Wild Camping Trip Shetland
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.10 лет назад
Rory and dad go on a 'Boys' Own' adventure in the wee punt to Mousa Island for the night. We hoped to take the Mirror dinghy but paint was still wet from some gentle maintenance earlier in the day. Dinghy rides, tent's, swiss army knifes, exploring and driftwood camp fires on the beach, life doesn't get any better!
Shetland Winter Mirror Dinghy Cruising
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The windiest winter in 20 years, days on the water have been thin on the ground. In mid February, between the relentless gales, a day of settled weather saw the dinghy out on the water with a trip over to Mousa Island, motoring due to the absence of wind... While exploring around the Island by foot to see if anything interesting had washed up in the pools, I was lucky enough to find a couple of...
Mirror Dinghy Cruising (Mousa Isle)
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An afternoon to oneself. Attempting a circumnavigation of Mousa Isle in my Mirror dinghy. Turned out being a magical trip with perfect breeze and a great downwind sail back to Cumliewick. You can't fault the Mirror in terms of amount of fun and adventure to be had on the water for the minimum expenditure. Music; Cat Empire -Days Like These Manu Chao- Bongo Bong Amy Macdonald- Caledonia
Hunter Europa 19 Sailing West Coast of Shetland
Просмотров 10 тыс.11 лет назад
Single handed sailing my Hunter Europa 19 yacht on the West coast of Shetland. mixed weather from zero visibility in thick fog and no wind, to sunshine and nice 18 knot breeze. Very pleased with the hunters performance and sea-keeping qualities this first season. Roll on next summer!
Wild killer whales in Shetland
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More footage from our encounter with killer whales in Hoswick bay, Shetland Isles aboard our 19ft Hunter Europa sailing yacht 'Soñar'. A wee bit of footage at the end filmed from my kayak, but the camera casing was misting up from the heat generated from the battery by that stage. An absolutely amazing experience that I'll look forward to playing back to the children when they're older and appr...
Killer whales in Hos Wick, Shetland, from SY Sonar
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Link to full clip here! ruclips.net/video/7Qrqhq3pgxQ/видео.html Laura spotted the whales from the kitchen window this morning while I was on my way to town with the kids. A quick about turn we we're rewarded with a fine display of the Orcas at close quarters from our 19ft yacht.
Hunter Europa 19 Sailing, Shetland
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Playing on the water in our Hunter Europa 19 fin keel sailing boat while testing out new mount for the waterproof camera. Filmed in Hoswick Bay, Shetland Isles.
Shetland kayaking, cumliewick
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playing in the waves a stones throw from the house.
Dinghy around Hos Wick, Shetland Isles in winter
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Peerie jaunt in the dinghy from Cumliewick beach to Levenwick with a wee look around the corner at Taing of Levenwick. Seals basking on the rocks in the winter sun. Dinghy powered by an original 2hp Yamaha 2A outboard (early 70's?) for the first leg of the voyage, return leg powered by the 4hp, 1-stroke Wife (early 80's model). Filmed beginning of Feb 2013.
Winter Mirror dinghy sailing
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Sailing our Mirror sailing dinghy on the river Avon at the Severn sailing club in December. crew members Elsie (3) and her dad.
A Scotsman Kayaking in New Zealand
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please click here to see this sport in the next olypmics...
raven 26 sailing
Просмотров 8 тыс.14 лет назад
www.raven26.com An unedited clip of our Raven 26 sailing for the first time in 2 and a half years after a full refit including 18 months out of the water. Testing out the new sails and Mr. Prawns the windvane (pacific light by windpilot) Shouts of Glee provided by Elsie and Laura, Shakey camera work provided by Euan.
South Pacific Sailing Part 2
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South Pacific Sailing Part 2

Комментарии

  • @aerius2932
    @aerius2932 11 дней назад

    magnifique !👍

  • @Leanintosteer
    @Leanintosteer Месяц назад

    Loving this vid and music making me want to jump into sailing

  • @sharkmentality9717
    @sharkmentality9717 3 месяца назад

    Live in Maine, and there is a Bristol Corinthian for sale down the street. Of course the engine well plug is a big attraction. ..lol

  • @shoutatthesky
    @shoutatthesky 5 месяцев назад

    I don't understand why you say in the description that you "lucked out" with the weather then you go on to say how great it was? Surely "lucked out" is a bad thing? Certainly sounds like it!

  • @stucooper8159
    @stucooper8159 7 месяцев назад

    Such a great video shame no more content

  • @MysteryHunter19-po2us
    @MysteryHunter19-po2us 8 месяцев назад

    Hi, love the video (and soundtrack) I have just bought myself a Hunter Europa 19, I wanted to ask, what size outboard do you have and was it adequate? look forward to hearing about more of your adventures and maybe sharing some of my own! lol

  • @stewartrobinson4090
    @stewartrobinson4090 9 месяцев назад

    Absolutely love it guys, have watched this so many times. As an ancient mariner nearing the end of my sailing time it makes me smile and remember why I always returned to the sea. Thank you for this gift.

    • @nikkigrant7497
      @nikkigrant7497 2 месяца назад

      I agree. It's still the best video on RUclips😊

  • @albertovilletalopez5718
    @albertovilletalopez5718 10 месяцев назад

    Fantástico!

  • @jimjames5416
    @jimjames5416 11 месяцев назад

    Proving that there is always someone with a smaller boat than yours.

  • @TheAegisClaw
    @TheAegisClaw Год назад

    I just bought a Manta 19, shes not as tidy as yours, but ill get her there.

  • @thesophiagibson
    @thesophiagibson Год назад

    We are so impressed guys and we loved the sound track .... some of our favourite tunes too ❤ We hope to follow your route in the next few years too .

  • @t4lovers688
    @t4lovers688 Год назад

    Whatca great video thanks buddy all the best

  • @kaipreisler8276
    @kaipreisler8276 Год назад

    Thank you for the video. Hunter 19 is a fine boat.

  • @JacekBier
    @JacekBier Год назад

    In Norway you have to report by radio/ Is it not necessary and can you anchor yourself, make a barbecue, go to the store?

  • @stewartrobinson4090
    @stewartrobinson4090 Год назад

    Have watched your video so many times. Love it ! Well done guys. Small boat, big adventures. Brilliant

  • @roxyknight4909
    @roxyknight4909 Год назад

    Very cool

  • @MrBillFletcherr
    @MrBillFletcherr Год назад

    WHERE DID YOU GO?

  • @4447arthur
    @4447arthur Год назад

    The sea wants to know, not the size of your ship, or built with what art, nor the size of your crew or your plans for the trip, but how big is your heart.

    • @kayakmaneuan
      @kayakmaneuan Год назад

      Sea doesn't care about any of these things in my experience!

  • @daktarioskarvannederhosen2568

    beautiful !

  • @oldscooldinghybuoys
    @oldscooldinghybuoys Год назад

    Fabulous video 😊👌 thank you

  • @markandrews6054
    @markandrews6054 Год назад

    What a beautiful little video _ I loved watching that. Norway looks gorgeous.

  • @jonathansimmonds5784
    @jonathansimmonds5784 Год назад

    9 years too late but if you're fitting a camera to the Folksong then can you somehow gimbal it? Sailing videos look so much better with the horizon horizontal at all angles.

  • @donnasailing
    @donnasailing Год назад

    Amazing video. Just got myself a 22ft sailing dinghy and I'm from Northumberland so want to head up to Shetland then Norway. Wasn't sure it would be possible in such a small boat but then I saw this! What outboard did you have on that boat?

  • @stevelangford8087
    @stevelangford8087 Год назад

    Love this Video, I noticed you reefed the main by rolling it around the boom. How did you do this and still maintain a reasonable shape in your sail??

    • @kayakmaneuan
      @kayakmaneuan Год назад

      Hi Steve, the text book answer is to roll up a sailbag within the mailsail and boom leaving the drawstring hanging out, and securing the kicking vang to the dangling drawstring. I prefer to roll the boom/mainsail with a bit of soft 10mm line as my sailbag drawstring is not strong enough . when the reefs are rolled and the line pulled taught, the vangs shackle can be attached to a stopper knot and tensioned as required. you can get a quick glimpse of the blue line at 4:14 . I should also mention, i have fitted a second gaff band on the gaff for putting in the reef. hope this helps! Happy New year!!!

  • @Jmmondeau
    @Jmmondeau 2 года назад

    Are you guys still around sailing your small boat ? Jean

  • @FuzzFuzzzz
    @FuzzFuzzzz 2 года назад

    Still got her? I just bought one hunter Europa in pretty bad shape as my first sailboat. Looks like you have done some modifications to the interior, do you have any pictures or tips? Greetings from Norway

  • @tom_anderson
    @tom_anderson 2 года назад

    Fintastic.

  • @novii68
    @novii68 2 года назад

    👍

  • @JohnEltinAhern
    @JohnEltinAhern 2 года назад

    Great! But my memories of Shetland? Natural sounds of sea and wind. Loud music drowned out the natural sounds.

  • @bogsplash8612
    @bogsplash8612 2 года назад

    Epic small boat cruising and epic soundtrack.

  • @darb4091
    @darb4091 2 года назад

    Good to see that the kids made out well.

  • @Antipodean33
    @Antipodean33 2 года назад

    How good has this fella got it, he's all snug in the cabin whilst his missus is out in the spray and cold on the tiller AND knocking up some bacon sangers, then passing him some while he's still warm and dry in the cabin. I might have to trade my missus in for one of those models

  • @m0mseadventureradionstuff329
    @m0mseadventureradionstuff329 2 года назад

    Great vid looked like fun. I just bought a Mirror so I'm watching all the vids that come up. Just got the Mirror book I'll get the other one soon. I live in Birmingham so only lakes and reservoirs for me for a while. Keep up the good work and have fun.

    • @kayakmaneuan
      @kayakmaneuan 2 года назад

      Maybe we should try for a mirror dinghy to mirror dinghy QSO on 40m! Enjoy the mirror! 73 de MM0VIK

    • @m0mseadventureradionstuff329
      @m0mseadventureradionstuff329 2 года назад

      @@kayakmaneuan Yes we should. Small world. The handle is Mark this end. Where abouts is you QTH?

    • @kayakmaneuan
      @kayakmaneuan 2 года назад

      @@m0mseadventureradionstuff329 name here Euan, Echo Uniform Alpha November, home QTH Shetland, but I'm currently /MM round the orkney islands (working 😩) 👍

    • @m0mseadventureradionstuff329
      @m0mseadventureradionstuff329 2 года назад

      @@kayakmaneuan I will be /A in SW Scotland early next month I'll let you know when I get there we can have a QSO.

  • @chrismccartney8668
    @chrismccartney8668 2 года назад

    I now have Hunrer Hirizo 23 sails well with a bit more sails well as it twin keels rather bilge keels.

  • @chrismccartney8668
    @chrismccartney8668 2 года назад

    I had a Europa although small a proper boat with hefty fin keel..

  • @lauroazevedo9522
    @lauroazevedo9522 2 года назад

    Man, what a show this video. Could you please share where I can purchase the plans to build a boat like this? I would be very grateful for that information. if you are ever sailing through Brazil, call me. big hug

  • @petemacfarlane6478
    @petemacfarlane6478 2 года назад

    How fantastic! 'Deffo a keeper' as we say in Oz, but we are usually talking about fish. I've two Mirrors, one a resto, one I sail, and an old GoPro. Better get to work. Thanks again.

  • @edenbreckhouse
    @edenbreckhouse 2 года назад

    I like the hands off approach to parenting.

  • @StemtoSternSailing
    @StemtoSternSailing 2 года назад

    Nice to come across videos of sailors visiting these places before they became totally overrun by RUclipsrs. Fantastic... I'll be checking out the rest of your videos... but now I have to go and get my boat ready.... spring is coming soon. Best regards from Jarle

  • @StemtoSternSailing
    @StemtoSternSailing 2 года назад

    Amazing video guys. Thanks for dearing and shearing. 19 ft ... wow. Beat regards from Jarle

  • @55longboarder
    @55longboarder 2 года назад

    Annoying music. Turned it off.

  • @ciudadgilera
    @ciudadgilera 2 года назад

    I bough a 19 ft sailboat and wanted to see what others do and got across this great video that has inspired me more to go sailing.

  • @zeebries1271
    @zeebries1271 2 года назад

    Great trip, love the music.

  • @sumobear2031
    @sumobear2031 2 года назад

    It must be down to your experience as would never have thought a mirror dinghy would be so stable in such a swell. Great video.

  • @ciaranbyrne62
    @ciaranbyrne62 2 года назад

    Brrrrr 🥶

  • @ciaranbyrne62
    @ciaranbyrne62 2 года назад

    Hahahaha 🤣 kids are great

  • @ciaranbyrne62
    @ciaranbyrne62 2 года назад

    Tough guys

  • @kaipreisler8276
    @kaipreisler8276 2 года назад

    Thank you for the video. 👍

  • @jeffbell9771
    @jeffbell9771 2 года назад

    Great video and I want the soundtrack. 👍

  • @lagunaexpert
    @lagunaexpert 3 года назад

    What's type boat?

    • @kayakmaneuan
      @kayakmaneuan 3 года назад

      Shes a hunter europa 19. Great wee boats!