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Nice boat, cool channel but what do you mean about Baltic?

Hr is for ocean crossing generally, for Aegeanand Mediterranean sea center cockpit is not necessary

We went out the needles with SW 8 aboard our HR53 in 2003, arrived next morning in Cherbourgh all safe and sound. Really appreciated our diamond rigged cutterstay with running stays! Will never forget those sinister sounding bell buoys. Fair winds!!

Brittany is stunning. You could spend years getting to know it, thanks for sharing.

I like this video. Shows you how it is.

So thankful to have your view of the white cliiffs. Will be watching for the next leg down to Brest. Be safe

Before you head across the Atlantic, if I may suggest, as well as thinking about an asymmetric with sock ( and a spinnaker) do have a look at Twizzle rig too for roll free downwind sailing!

So much great experience…on such a great vessel… you are READY! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Hello Tom! I love watching your videos! I can’t wait until we get our 40C delivered in May 2025. We are a Dutch couple living in Florida and would like to get in touch to share some experiences on the Hallberg Rassy. It’s going to be our first HR and it is always nice to meet fellow Hallberg Rassy owners :-). Would you be open to sharing contact details? I could not find a Direct Messaging option on RUclips…

Nice one ! Good to see the good good weather finally catching up with you !

I love these videos but two things - 1: get yourself a wind muffler for that microphone 😂 and 2: Keep filming as you go into port please - that’s a really interesting part to see.👏. But thank you!

Another great video and did not appreciate how much the tide runs between the Channel Islands and France. Your swearing when the kite filled made me chuckle! A good weapon for a true light wind down hill sail!

Love it, authentic video! Thx.

That running sail looks… exciting… :D Maybe it works well with poles and steady trade winds?

Enjoying every minute of your adventure Mate!

Thanks for sharing. You really capture the windiness of sailing. Ever wonder what those furry things on microphones do? Bet you know by now. Seriously, appreciate you sharing. Why did you flag in the US?

How did someone convince you that such a downwind sail would be a good idea?? Looks like a PITA to stabilize on a run. You would've been better off with just a traditional spinnaker + pole.

For the big blue wing on wing sail, check out the hinged poles "Sailing jaygo" use. ruclips.net/video/oi__crdR-CM/видео.html When you got some experience with that sail setup I bet you will love it 🙂 Wish you fair winds and a happy journey.

Always pumped for the next installment of your adventure!

Love your journey and story telling. Time to get a mic with a wind muffle. 🙂

Great sail and thanks for sharing this. Seems like the boat handles it well. Please keep on sharing for all of us thinking about the same trip.

Tom, Great production videos. I am impressed with your persistence in following your dream. Well done! Wally R.

Hello Tom, in less than 200 days we are picking up our brand new Hallberg-Rassy 40C from Ellös. We are so excited! We also have to export our boat and your tips are very helpful and much appreciated. Do you happen to know within what time frame you need to export the boat after purchase? Thanks and happy sailing!

Wow...I can't wait to make it over there. Thanks for sharing.

Hi. HR has soul. It's like Harley Davidson in motorcycles IMHO ;). Congratulations on your purchase. I have a question. Is it possible to build pipes and cables into cabinets at the production stage so that they are not visible?

Very unusual to get "Baltic rain" while sailing the north sea 😂😂

The quality of this sailboat is off the charts. We have been looking at others but it is so hard not to want an HR. One issue came to mind, about the emergency raft being stored in cockpit. I noticed in your recent North Sea episode that you took on a water in the cockpit during a storm. Could water in the cockpit cause the raft to inadvertently inflate?

So cool watching you handle those waves in the North Ssea... I have an unusual question, how do you think that your Islander 36 would have handled that storm? Would it be hellish?

Such a nice sailboat! -- QUESTION -- We watched Sailing Cloudy Bay (HR 54) and his mast repair series on youtube. Someone had not put the proper gasket between the stainless screws and the Seldon aluminum mast. By the time he figured it out the mast was outside warranty and he was stuck with huge corrosion damage. Be sure to double and triple check your mast for those plastic gaskets which should be visible between the screw head and the mast on every attachment on that mast. Go up the mast and check everything as otherwise, a few years from now you will be stuck. Seldon wanted over $80,000.00 just for a new set of spreaders. Nightmare. Excellent mast but make sure about the corrosion issue and DO NOT let anyone attach anything to it without complete confidence in them, and double checking personally by you. So many lazy and incompetent people running up masts today attaching all kinds of things and they simply don't care like an owner would.

Skipper seemed a little afraid, and not totally prepared for the North Sea, known to be one of the most brutal around. With north westerly winds waves there can easily reach 6 metres and on the North Sea with its shallow waters and sandbanks always close. Good seamanship would have been to wait for a more appropriate weather window where he would be comfortable and able taking responsibility for his crew and new ship seemingly without extensive sea trials

Great videos! It would be interesting to hear about which options you selected and which ones you didn't. And also hear your reasoning behind your choices. Love your boat!

I had trouble not getting seasick! Another excellent video, thank you so much 😊

That howling wind…awful This is the second video I have watched & once again it is great. Your boat seems to handle to it well with a very experienced crew. 😊 good job y’all, look forward to the next one.❤

I am so excited to watch your video! I love seeing anything on the English Channel. This was a great video, no crew drama, just great sailing on a great boat. I can’t wait to see the next one❤

Does this boat have a bolt on keel and a bolt on bulb?

Your HR44 sure is one beautiful sailboat! Once you're in the Med will it just be you and your wife sailing? Also, did you consider the HR 40C at all?

Great phrase: weather is not cooperating !

Good to see you progressing through the channel ! Fair winds !

Imagine how Louis Bleriot felt flying across there for the first time in 1909 😉

You are certainly earning your time in the Med 😮

I was recently in a boat show in the Netherlands and the hallberg rassy impressed me most of all the boats. It felt so sturdy when walking on it and so comfortable inside, never have I experienced a boat like this.

Thanks for continuing to document sailing your beautiful HR44. I have enjoyed watching the factory tour to turnover to sailing southbound. Are you planning to sail back to the US or have it shipped?

Great video

Wise decisions taken! English channel is never like a walk in the park.

Thanks for sharing your voyages. The HR 44 is a beautiful boat. Happy sailing!

Nobody should ever eat tuna casserole.

Nice going! And it seems like HR has done a fair job of system installations since unlike so many big sailing channels with brand new multihulls that keep failing, your boat looks to be in no real need of big warranty repairs…

I like your relaxed Informative Editing Style ...Will Follow you into the Bay of Biscay for some Nav Tips and Weather Watches Really Enjoyed your overview of the Hal/Berg Factory ( I am Thinking of a 40 to 50 so will subscribe to your Journey )👌👍

Great video. Thank you!

Nice. 😀