Sailing a Contessa 26
Sailing a Contessa 26
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Contessa 26 sailing the Atlantic Jester Challenge, calms, frustration, crazy dolphins, final part
Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26 in the final stage in the epic journey to the Azores and then home again. In this last episode of the trip we plod on bravely through seemingly endless calms and super light winds, many ups and downs in the conditions and mood as I keep my Contessa 26, Green Tambourine, pointing as close to north west as possible, heading towards our home port, in Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
In this video you'll see my delicious breakfast ready to eat, check out more cooking at sea videos here:
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You'll also see me discuss weather faxes which I get free anywhere, a full video about how to do that here:
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Contessa 26 sailing the Jester Challenge 2024. Boom fittings breakage and mid ocean repair
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Sailing home from Horta to the UK after the 2024 Jester Challenge, an important part of the boom hardware unexpectedly broke. At first I thought I would have to manage without a vang, but then had (for me!) a brilliant idea! Self reliance is a key to successful offshore sailing and I managed to figure out how to do a great repair. Plenty of frustration with too little wind, well, it makes a cha...
Engine dies mid Atlantic! Can it be fixed?
Просмотров 8 тыс.Месяц назад
Contessa 26 sails from Horta to the UK on return from the Jester Challenge 2024 My 2nd attempt to make the crossing back to Cardiff from the Azores, will I succeed this time? In this episode I have an unexpected engine problem when an alarm suddenly sounds! At sea you have to fix everything yourself with whatever you have with you.. Please become a member of this channel tand get early access t...
Beaten by an Atlantic Storm! Contessa 26 up to the job?
Просмотров 66 тыс.Месяц назад
Contessa 26 sailing home encounters a storm in the Atlantic.. what to do next? Green Tambourine, on her way home to Cardiff from the Jester Azores Challenge 24 , encounters a storm in the ocean. What's the best and safest thing to do? As we sail north from Terceira I notice the early signs of bad weather, the situation slowly deteriorates until a decision has to be made 200 miles out.. What wou...
Marine Weatherfax on the Cheap!
Просмотров 2 тыс.Месяц назад
Receiving Weatherfax (Wefax) at sea. The cheapest and simplest way of getting marine weather information. There are no subscriptions or annual fees; grab free weatherfaxes using a cheap short wave radio and a tablet with an inexpensive app. I've been using Wefax for over 10 years and its always available, always up to date, and you'll never be caught out by unexpected weather ever again. Many p...
Making chapatis on a Contessa 26 sailing boat. Quick and easy flat bread made in a pan
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 месяца назад
Cooking at sea, making flat bread on a single Origo spirit stove ring. This is very fast, you can have bread in 10 minutes, so much quicker than waiting for a yeasted bread to rise, so perfect when you need something quick! This is a fully detailed instruction of the process; once you've seen this video you'll be able to make your own fantastic chapatis too! Imagine coming down below after a ch...
Contessa 26 in the Jester Challenge 2024, Part 3
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The epic journey of a 1970 Contessa 26 from the UK to the Azores in June 2024 as part of the Jester Challenge. This is part 3 of the journey, the whole trip is available here: ruclips.net/p/PLZCvVhEwq-eZluQHhMFWvmKpoP0lGI40f Here, in the final instalment of this year's Challenge we see: * Atlantic Storms * Failure of the Chart plotter and the solution * The GoPro is working again! How was it fi...
Jester Challenge 2024. Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26 1400 miles non stop single handed
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Part 2 of the 2024 Jester Challenge report, in which we see: * Weather fax received by short wave radio * Mid atlantic repairs to the Spray Hood * Making bread * Dolphins (Of course!) * Advice on fresh food for long journeys with no fridge * Sailing in many different conditions from dead calm to far too windy! * And of course just plodding slowly across the vast Atlantic ocean all alone in a ti...
Jester Challenge 2024. Part 1, from the start in Plymouth to off the north west coast of Spain
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26 in the 2024 Jester Challenge from Plymouth to Terceira in the Azores, a trip of some 1200 nautical miles as the crow flies. Needless to say, the actual route trvelled is far longer than that! The Jester challenege is a single handed sailing adventure for small boats under 30 ft long. Once described as :‘a modern experiment in old-fashioned self-reliance, self-sufficie...
2024 Jester Challenge - Preparation and sailing a Contessa 26 to Plymouth
Просмотров 8 тыс.4 месяца назад
Sailing my Contessa 26 to Plymouth for the 2024 Jester Challenge. Preparing the boat on the hard and discovering some rusted "stainless" nuts.. Sailing single handed from Cardiff Bay to Pymouth in one leg without stopping. Rough weather, sea sickness, it's all here. Check out how to tack the boat using a windvane steering system, and see how easy it is to heave to in the Contessa 26! Join this ...
Deflated dinghy! How to fix a leaking or holed inflatable dinghy
Просмотров 562Год назад
Fixing a punctured inflatable dinghy.. When you suddenly notice your dinghy is deflated and there's no other way to get ashore... something that happens to every sailor at some point. Today I'm fixing a leaking dinghy on the cramped foredeck of a Contessa 26. Many thanks to @miceinamatchbox for the music!
Baking bread on a Contessa 26 sailing boat. Using a stove top oven on an Origo spirit stove
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Cooking at sea, baking bread on a single Origo spirit stove ring. There are few thngs that cheer up a day more than the aroma of freshly baked bread, and it's a great way of having delicious fresh food on a boat at any time without using a fridge or freezer. This is a fully detailed instruction of the entire bread making process; once you've seen this video you'll be able to make your own fanta...
Contessa 26 sailing fast and slow from Baltimore Ireland to Cardiff after the Jester Challenge 2023
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Contessa 26 sailing fast and slow from Baltimore Ireland to Cardiff after the Jester Challenge 2023
Cooking on a boat! Preparing a hot meal at sea in my 1970 Contessa 26 using one ring & fresh food
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Cooking on a boat! Preparing a hot meal at sea in my 1970 Contessa 26 using one ring & fresh food
The Jester Challenge 2023. A 1970 Contessa 26 sails unaided from Pwllheli Wales to Baltimore Ireland
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The Jester Challenge 2023. A 1970 Contessa 26 sails unaided from Pwllheli Wales to Baltimore Ireland
Jester Challenge 2023: Stage 1, Cardiff - Pwllheli on board a 1970 Contessa 26
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Jester Challenge 2023: Stage 1, Cardiff - Pwllheli on board a 1970 Contessa 26
Green Tambourine - out of the cradle and into the water
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 года назад
Green Tambourine - out of the cradle and into the water
Cousin Jack, by Show of Hands Mice in a Matchbox cover
Просмотров 4274 года назад
Cousin Jack, by Show of Hands Mice in a Matchbox cover
Into the light, written by Gordon White and Brian Jones, performed by Mice in a Matchbox
Просмотров 2944 года назад
Into the light, written by Gordon White and Brian Jones, performed by Mice in a Matchbox
Don't Make me laugh
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Don't Make me laugh
The Fields of Athenrye performed by Mice in a Matchbox
Просмотров 4164 года назад
The Fields of Athenrye performed by Mice in a Matchbox
Ride On, by Jimmy McCarthy, performed here by Mice in a Matchbox
Просмотров 2984 года назад
Ride On, by Jimmy McCarthy, performed here by Mice in a Matchbox
New York Girls by Mice in a Matchbox (Live version)
Просмотров 1424 года назад
New York Girls by Mice in a Matchbox (Live version)
New York Girls By Mice in a Matchbox
Просмотров 4356 лет назад
New York Girls By Mice in a Matchbox
Delicate Ways
Просмотров 4916 лет назад
Delicate Ways
Return to Chaos
Просмотров 5776 лет назад
Return to Chaos
Mice in a Matchbox: Roseville Fair
Просмотров 6178 лет назад
Mice in a Matchbox: Roseville Fair
Mice in a Matchbox cross the Atlantic
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 лет назад
Mice in a Matchbox cross the Atlantic
Mice in a Matchbox in Barbados 2016
Просмотров 2 тыс.8 лет назад
Mice in a Matchbox in Barbados 2016
Chaos Contessa 32 in Atlantic Swell
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Chaos Contessa 32 in Atlantic Swell

Комментарии

  • @tomate4461
    @tomate4461 7 часов назад

    such a great journey, i love to see the way to go simple and therefor reliable on the hard way sailing. My great respects and pls go on, can't wait to see next..

  • @Reformistheonlyway
    @Reformistheonlyway 7 часов назад

    Great sail fantastic classic boat, I'd love a Co 26

  • @tomate4461
    @tomate4461 8 часов назад

    Eine tolle Reise, unglaublich, dass du das einfach so allein gemacht hast. 👍

  • @johnmeldrum4717
    @johnmeldrum4717 10 часов назад

    Well done sir ! I think a spinnaker would be most beneficial in the light winds . Easily handled with a snuffer.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 7 часов назад

      Oh, do you think so? Even with the mast waving around faster than the wind? If so I'll try it!

    • @johnmeldrum4717
      @johnmeldrum4717 3 часа назад

      @@rolty1 big choice of spinnaker s available get the most versatile , I'm not an expert but they keep you moving in light airs .

  • @Surrlibrumm
    @Surrlibrumm 21 час назад

    How stupid are you, to come up with a headline that mention "Killer-Dolphins" ?

  • @triggerfish999
    @triggerfish999 2 дня назад

    Nice series. Thanks.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 День назад

      Thanks for coming along!

  • @ericgfx01
    @ericgfx01 2 дня назад

    Great video mate. I’m hoping to buy my first C26 in a couple days. So personally, any modifications you’ve made that you love or hate, if appreciate.😊

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 День назад

      Hi Eric, the boat is pretty standard, the wind vane steering is the most useful and life saving addition, plus the AIS transponder..

  • @timrains5011
    @timrains5011 2 дня назад

    Wonderful! My dream is for a vagabond life on a co26. Just paradise.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 День назад

      It is mostly, as long as the sea plays nicely..

  • @1MrNokia
    @1MrNokia 3 дня назад

    Hi, wonderful trip ! Where do you take the weather forecast map ?

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 2 дня назад

      @@1MrNokia thank you.. I get the weather charts From 2 sources, Northwood UK and Hamburg in Germany. From mid Atlantic going west it would be NOAA in the states

  • @VinceMartin-f6h
    @VinceMartin-f6h 3 дня назад

    Great to follow you, well done, very inspirational.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 День назад

      Thanks so much!

  • @lagazettedesfrancais8155
    @lagazettedesfrancais8155 3 дня назад

    Well done Sir ! I am surprised by how few vessels you have encountered on your journey.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 День назад

      Yes, the ocean is so big and the shipping goes in a straight line towards it's destination.. when you get near those shipping lanes you see plenty of action, but elsewhere very little

  • @guidouytterhaegen
    @guidouytterhaegen 3 дня назад

    And why are the vieuws so low,although its quite an achievement,its strucks me every time the most honest channels have the lowest viewers.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 3 дня назад

      Thats maybe it, we dont go for the outright lies and misleading graphics is the thumbnail?

  • @ilCignoTube
    @ilCignoTube 4 дня назад

    Very well done sir, no easy feat! Respects and greetings from The Netherlands!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @guidouytterhaegen
    @guidouytterhaegen 4 дня назад

    Can someone tell me what’s really the fun is about this “ operations”. Counting days,hours,minutes and seconds,with less than basic comfort,seeing just but water,talking to yourself ,getting nervous about the weather,too much wind,too little wind,wind from the wrong direction,material failure ( inevitably with a boat) its about time too de- romantise the sailworld??? I feel a little reluctant to drop this little spoiler just here ,because i feel really some sympathy for this poor guy.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      It's a personal challenge, and gives one a completely different perspective on life from the usual barrage of the human race! It's a good meditation too..

    • @guidouytterhaegen
      @guidouytterhaegen 4 дня назад

      @@rolty1 hmmmm….,but its a sort off race also,against yourself,the elements,and your boat…..ahhh,maybe after all ,i am not suitable for this sometimes harsch punishment,although my boat is a sort off floating hotel……

  • @joeltatham5673
    @joeltatham5673 4 дня назад

    Outstanding journey. Well executed. Cheers for taking us on the sail with you!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you for coming along!

  • @smokingkippers1173
    @smokingkippers1173 4 дня назад

    I read it as "Killer Dolphins". So I'm a bit disappointed. They could at least have nibbled the keel, but no, just showing off

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Yeah I know, it's my tongue in cheek take on all the click bait titles we so often see!

    • @smokingkippers1173
      @smokingkippers1173 3 дня назад

      @@rolty1 All you need is a gorgeous cut out figure of a bikini girl propped against the mast. Amazon will sell them. We have one of Nigel Farage in the office, but I've no idea why. It's much easier than trying to get a dolphin into a bikini!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 3 дня назад

      @@smokingkippers1173 ah yes that's the best idea I've seen for a long time! All the popular channels have a scantily clad bimbo, I'm going shopping!

  • @andrewarmstrong9724
    @andrewarmstrong9724 4 дня назад

    Thank you for the brilliant and very enjoyable series of videos. It’s great how you manage to stay cheerful and upbeat no mater what is thrown at you and Green Tambourine. I’m hoping to do Baltimore next year. Your videos will be watched regularly to keep the enthusiasm up. Many thanks again.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks Andrew, I'm planning to do it too, so look forward to meeting you

  • @jamesgraham6122
    @jamesgraham6122 4 дня назад

    Well done sir ! Always good to get away.. Always good to get back :>)

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Very true, well said

  • @billywhizz6483
    @billywhizz6483 4 дня назад

    What a great trip, many thanks for taking us along!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it

  • @Davidcallard
    @Davidcallard 4 дня назад

    Oops, shaken and stirred! 😢 Too bad, but you made all the right decisions! 😂 Just a tip about food tins; common practice is to remove all the labels and identify their contents with an indelible marker. Good luck!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Yes, I did use a marker pen on the lid but the corrosion was bad, I will have to paint them next time..

  • @samsails9820
    @samsails9820 4 дня назад

    Well done Jim, some real challenges during this trip 👌

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks Sam, fair winds!

  • @tomate4461
    @tomate4461 4 дня назад

    What kind of WW is that, self-made?

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Yes, I used plans by Alan Mulholland as the basis for it, it's very good and reliable

  • @tomate4461
    @tomate4461 4 дня назад

    Beautiful, she got a nice voice

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Amazing, isn't she!

  • @cumbrianrambler7715
    @cumbrianrambler7715 4 дня назад

    The blood curdling killer dolphins need some kind of age warning. I have contacted youchoob.

  • @jcfgh
    @jcfgh 4 дня назад

    Marvellous! Glad you got home safely. Best wishes. James

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Yes, it was good to get back!

  • @netrhyda8761
    @netrhyda8761 5 дней назад

    An excellent series of videos and thank you so much for taking us all along! You have a wonderful, pretty boat and I hope we get to see her on the waves again some day!!!!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      She will be sailing again soon if I have anything to do with it!

  • @bluemaxx2006
    @bluemaxx2006 5 дней назад

    Living my dream! Great content……thank you.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you, I'm very happy that you enjoyed it

  • @stanleybest8833
    @stanleybest8833 5 дней назад

    The Doldrums ? I have a 3 horsepower air cooled diesel. It mostlycan produce 12 volts through a big pulley, but a small Michigan Sailer prop could have me moving at African Queen speed. That means a boat can point. Pointing is how I reckon you can get into and out of the Doldrums with reliability. Oh, Sichuan Sifa MB168F. It's more solid than some of the bigger diesels.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Nice system!

  • @deanpurcell7771
    @deanpurcell7771 5 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing your trip with us, I truly enjoyed watching.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you, people's reaction inspires me to do more

  • @mcallahan9060
    @mcallahan9060 5 дней назад

    I've enjoyed following along with your journey. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Thumbs up!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @setkacagarro-blogspot-com
    @setkacagarro-blogspot-com 5 дней назад

    Thank you for all your videos, its the only true depiction of true sailing on youtube imho

  • @JohnRyan-f2n
    @JohnRyan-f2n 5 дней назад

    I always enjoy your relaxed taoist approach to the sailing bug .

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you 🙂

  • @kimroberts155
    @kimroberts155 5 дней назад

    Congratulations, most seamanlike and enjoyable viewing.👏

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks very much Kim

  • @PatrickOMahony-td3oi
    @PatrickOMahony-td3oi 5 дней назад

    Fantastic

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @PatrickOMahony-td3oi
    @PatrickOMahony-td3oi 5 дней назад

    Love these.... Thank you

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @brianspurling8676
    @brianspurling8676 5 дней назад

    Well done. Incredible achievement and so cool and calm. And add to that a good cook, fantastic stuff. Thank you for sharing 👍 Looking forward to the next.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 День назад

      Thank you, there will be more journeys I'm sure 😊

  • @jimbennett5391
    @jimbennett5391 5 дней назад

    Many thanks for sharing all of this. Your patience and good humour are very impressive but it’s good to see you approaching the Bristol Channel. I’d love to hear more about your trim tab self steering.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks for the feedback, I'm planning a video on this so be sure you check notifications!

  • @RoyCook-f1t
    @RoyCook-f1t 5 дней назад

    well done, Jim. enjoyed every video. i wonder if the Atlantic net on 15m ham s.s.b still gives weather out of the U.K. like the way you get the weather charts brilliant stuff, Captain Cook 80 Durban S.A.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks Captain.. I will check out the sw radio and see if I can pick this up, sounds useful!

  • @frankboff8185
    @frankboff8185 5 дней назад

    Well done, great series of videos, thanks for sharing.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks Frank!

  • @richardroden141
    @richardroden141 5 дней назад

    Welcome home!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      It's nice to sail, but nice to come back!

  • @charlesisaac3447
    @charlesisaac3447 5 дней назад

    Well done. I admire your approach to long distance sailing. You go with the flow - literally

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you so much..

  • @brianfields4479
    @brianfields4479 5 дней назад

    A big thanks for taking us along with you, congratulations. Brian in nz

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      You're most welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it

  • @LNM0000
    @LNM0000 5 дней назад

    Great stuff !!

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thanks!

  • @eagerv
    @eagerv 5 дней назад

    Well done, enjoyed that! You make it appear so easy...

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @ronaldliesting-p4f
    @ronaldliesting-p4f 5 дней назад

    Super, greet fromHolland.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you Ronald

  • @robhermse2106
    @robhermse2106 5 дней назад

    Nice vid Jim! What’s your sleep/wake rhythm? I use to have the Alton 40 minutes whole day, in dense areas 20 minutes

    • @robhermse2106
      @robhermse2106 5 дней назад

      ‘Alton’ should be ‘alarm on’🤪

    • @smokingkippers1173
      @smokingkippers1173 5 дней назад

      ​@@robhermse2106 I used to be awake 40 minutes a day in Alton. My excuse is that I went to school there.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      In busy places there same as you, 20 minutes, but when will offshore I leave it for an hour (I do have ais transponder with an alarm)

  • @jonathanmorgan7503
    @jonathanmorgan7503 5 дней назад

    Really enjoyed this series. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Thank you Jonathan, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it!

  • @Salty_Sailing
    @Salty_Sailing 5 дней назад

    Well done, a great motivator for me to have a go in 2025

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 4 дня назад

      Yes, do, I hope to see you there 🙂

  • @susan319
    @susan319 12 дней назад

    i really enjoy your videos. please keep them coming. be safe and do enjoy this wonderful life you have.

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 11 дней назад

      @@susan319 thank you, I'm pleased you enjoy them; the will be more!

  • @SailWhiskeyDream
    @SailWhiskeyDream 13 дней назад

    Looks quite tasty

    • @rolty1
      @rolty1 12 дней назад

      @@SailWhiskeyDream yes it really was!