Soft rain on a slow French river - with a British Seagull
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Just two people dinghy cruising on a largely forgotten and rarely-navigated river in western Brittany, mostly in the rain, with an elderly Seagull outboard motor. And we go to a jazz festival too.
MUSIC
Big Sur - Roy Edwin Williams
- from Epidemic Sound
www.epidemicsound.com
Piano Ballad
- FCP stock music
And various acts from Fest Jazz 2023
www.fest-jazz.com
ILLUSTRATIONS
Thanks to:
Wikicommons
Fest Jazz
French Waterways
DO YOU WANT TO NAVIGATE THE RIVER AULNE?
Website of Canaux de France about the Breton waterways (in French and Breton):
canaux.bretagn...
INTERESTED IN DINGHY CRUISING?
Read my book, "The Dinghy Cruising Companion"
www.bloomsbury.com
And join the Dinghy Cruising Association:
www.dinghycruising.org.uk
AVEL DRO
Do you want a boat like mine?
Avel Dro is an Ilur designed by François Vivier, and built of clinker plywood by Les Charpentiers Reunis of Cancale in 1994. I bought her in France in 2003 to import her into the UK, and more recently returned her to France again. The design is based closely on the traditional inshore fishing boats of Brittany in the early years of the twentieth century - hence her simple boom-less lugsail rig and lack of a mainsheet horse, (sometimes controversial among my viewers). Although rare in Britain, Ilurs are relatively common in France. Modern Ilurs are however slightly different internally from mine, as they have more built in buoyancy. The name Avel Dro is Breton, and basically means a whirlwind.
Length 4.44 m
Sail area 12.2 m²
Beam 1.70 m
Draught 0.25 / 0.86 m
Design category C3
François Vivier's website (in English):
www.vivierboats.com/en/
Similar dinghies can often be found for sale on the website of the French magazine Le Chasse-Marée:
www.chasse-maree.com/revue/
Or try Le Bon Coin, (where you can buy anything in France):
www.leboncoin.fr
NOTE ABOUT BREXIT AND SMALL BOATS
Since January 2021, when Great Britain (but not Northern Ireland) left the European Single Market, if you buy a boat in France or elsewhere in the EU with the intention of importing it into the UK, you are liable for VAT and other duties on the import - even if it is second hand. Similar charges will be due if you take a British boat the other way. This does not apply to a boat taken to another country for a brief holiday, however.
Your videos are a form of escapism, they take me far away, keep up the good work and thanks!
Thank you!
Let us hope your video inspire more people to use these waterways.
Keep making these videos Roger, they are therapy for housebound people!
Lovely video Roger. You really do manage to escape to the quietest and remote places. I enjoy following you thanks for the time and effort you put in to making your videos
Oh after the madness in this world it's such a treat to be in the world you share, thank you so much for sharing.
Such an inspiring video's, I can watch them for hours. Just got myself a small sail boat, now I just have to learn how to sail it.
Did you notice what looked like the remains of a Viking style longship at the 18 min 20 sec point?
Great stuff ! My soul has been repaired again ! Thank you .
Few pleasures in the world like a seagull
Thank you for another interesting and enjoyable video. I have cruised the brittiany waterways, which next to the Netherlands are my favourite waterways. I have discovered that a smaller boat is a lot less stressful than a larger one for long distance inland waterway travel. A woman who will accompany you on these trips is the exception, treasure her. I used a seagull, silver century, on the Shannon system, from before my wrist was strong enough to pull the starter in the early 60s. 10 to 1 mix castrol xl motor oil, whitefingers before we heard of it. Refuelling with motor running, it wouldn't start hot. Happy days!
They use 25:1 these days. Still amazingly oily. Thank goodness for modern biodegradable 2 stroke oil.
I had a British Seagull for many years back in the 70s. It was always reliable and easily maintained though decidedly noisy and smoky running on such an oil rich mix. Even then it was a bit of an anachronism but I quite miss it oddly. I now have a clean burning, relatively quiet Yamaha. I like the idea of eventually having an electric outboard running on an LFP battery which could be charged with a folding solar panel
So peaceful sailing invites the mind into the landscape of your camera. Thanks for filming the beauty of the seaside and the rivers and canals with the olden water ways of the past.
Life in the slow lane, lovely
What lovely waterway,full of interest and lovely people ,thankyou roger,and your lovely lady friend.hope see you soon
Amazing musicians. Amazing little cruise up the river. Nice friendly lock keepers. As always, the weather was variable, not only in Brittany.
I crossed from Bremen, Germany to Port Saint Louis, France, via the Netherlands and Belgium in my 28 foot sailboat using the river and canal system in 2015-2016. Incredible trip. Thanks for sharing you trip!
Just curious, what would be the max width you can get through these canals and rivers? I have a small cat.
As always thanks for taking us along this time on a little bit different adventure.
I used to travel up and down the Charente River near Cognac in my Quicksilver 420. No lockkeepers and a lot less drama thankfully. Brilliant photography, thank you.
Great video
Very enjoyable! Thank you for showing us your travels! That’s a beautiful boat you’ve got there.
Looks like a great event!! Beautiful location!! I love France!!!!
Lovely production Roger, just like being there. Enjoyed it hugely.
A beautiful production. Thanks for taking us along as always Roger.
Your videos mean so much to me, thank you, as always! Greetings from the dry, arid Southwest USA!
Thanks Roger and Abigail, another delightful slice of Breton life. Aren't we lucky?
As an American with both a renewed passion of sailing and a few years of French collecting dust, your videos give a particular ache of the task. Watching these has been a welcome struggle as I follow along with both sailing and my weak skills in the French language.
Thank you
What a wonderful way to spend some time!
Amazing, last time I saw that engine was well over 50 years ago. Brings back some memories, and a distinctive pain in my hand! Can’t believe that’s still around!
Just purchased my first wooden cruising dinghy, an 18’ modified sharpie with a sprit rig and jib. The information on your channel and in your book have been extremely helpful, and I will continue to study them as I learn to sail around the islands here in Maine. Thank you for sharing so much knowledge!
In Missouri, central USA. Your an inspiration brother!! Keep up the great channel!!!
ahhh Chateauneuf du FAOU. I was hearing du FOU. Got me wondering about it's back story. All good Great, relaxing video.
It is pronounced “foo”.
Your videos are very soothing. I love hearing about history. I wish we were still in the golden age of sail! If we were, I would sign up for the navy in a heartbeat. Thankyou for all that you do Roger! Your videos really help my mental health. I wish someday we could sail together!
Thank you
Nice thoughts but the harsher dependencies of the day’s gone bye aren’t fully apparent. These are your days. Learn to appreciate and Don’t waste them.
Oh, Roger, I love your adventures! I live so far away and wish i could do the same! A seagull with a gearbox...never seen such a thing!
Thank you Roger. It’s just a clutch: the Seagull has no reverse gear.
encore une jolie ballade au fil de l'eau. Merci !
Beautiful scenery, what lovely way to spend a few days ! love your vids Roger , Authentic !
Beautifully crafted video as always Rodger. Your thoughtful photography and soothing sound scapes really take us there.
I dont mind the seagull....
Another classic..
👍
Thank you!
Ooh Roger my basic human instinct & emotion have really haunted me with your latest production (Jealousy).Boating good company & jazz music how heavenly & divine can it get?Thank-you.
Terrific video Roger, the Festival music was good too. 👍
Beautifully done, by all ! Thanks so much...
Never realised how "uncivilising" the outboard can be. Beautiful river, architecture and music. Thanks.
Ist that the Same Roger i knew? Tres bien. Tres sympa. ....
Lovely boat
j'adore toujours autant tes vidéos 👍
My new favorite channel. Great life your living .
Thanks for the videos
Lovely green and generous landscape along the river.
Delightful to find one of your restful films Rog. You make messing about in boats the apogee of living.
😘thank you for the enchanted walK !!
awesome and green 🕺👍🏴☠️⛵
can't wait for your summer 24 escapism...long trips needed...i just loooovvvee that boat...i have a YW 5-tonner 1948 'Janina of Dorset'
Thanks Rodger that was great , France is a beautiful country ,i miss it ( from an Englishman living in Australia)
That's living life 👍
Thank you for a wonderful trip through your camera lenses.
I love the look of those old two stroke outboards.
Great opening credits music selection!
Thank you Roger for a wonderful video that after watching i feel totally stress free,
That was just lovely. Thank you, Roger.
Always a lovely setting & style of boating I love & can relate too! Dr.Barnes has fixed me up once again!!
A fantastic relaxing sunday evening video. Perfect. Good to see that its not just England receiving unseasonal summer rain!
Thank you, Roger, very interestin !!! 😊👍
Excellent video…. Very enjoyable. Cheers Tony
Magnifique. Thank you
Another Great Video! Watching Maikes feelings like a whole das of vacation. Thanks Roger
Bravo!
Nothing like a bit of greenery for decoration! 😂
Very relaxing video. Thanks!
Beautiful.
Really nice video, my friend love seldom explored back waters top that with some good jaz and a beautiful first mate well all i can say is where was the crowning touch of a good bottle of French wine
Very enjoyable video Roger.
Thanks for sharing 👍.
Always love your videos. Thanks Roger. 😎😍😍😎
Enjoyed your video.
Great Trip down an amazing place!!
When I lived near the Avon in Gloucestershire (1990s), I was very glad we could work the locks by ourselves, although it could be a lot of exercise if you were by yourself! Where I live in Oregon, there's only one lock separating us from a path to the sea. Unfortunately, they only open it once a year for a few commercial craft!
Many thanks for this video, Roger!
Great video…beautiful scenery but yet strangely melancholy given how quiet and underused the waterway seems. Good to see though that, despite its quietness, the locks and waterway seem so well maintained and clear of floating plastic. As ever though, you capture the rich history and essence of France, and what it is to experience life in France in every video. Thank you.
I did record more about the history of the canal, but decided to cut down the length of the pieces to camera. So too I had more jazz music. It’s always a hard decision to decide what to include and what to leave out. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Merci Roger
Superbe vidéo, un régal à vous voir, image de rêve, magnifique paysage. 👍
Merci !
Wonderful and Thank You so very much!
Anther one extremely well done. Thank you Roger!
Thank you Roger for a great video ,I do enjoy following you on your travels, looking forward to seeing you in the next video.
Thanks Roger. I am brushing up on my French to retrace your steps (one day). Ta mate.
Well done. Loved the music clips. Sail on…
Great inspiration Roger. Time to reread your book and get my Mirror sea worthy
Very nice 👍
They dug that to avoid the Royal Navy blockade? Wow that paints such a picture of power on both sides! Great adventure and another great video RB.
Incredible to see the history. Thanks for the tour!
Your videos make we want to learn French!
Swallows and Amazons with outboards.
Very nice trip! Thank you.
It is well that your French is in good shape. I enjoyed using my very rusty schoolboy French when on holiday in Brest in 2000. I enquired of a police officer the location of the Wooden Boat Festival, and he replied in perfect English! My French must have been painful for him, but there is not much need for it in Australia.
amazing
Wonderful!
Thanks a lot, very instrutive, i was not aware that it was possible and i live in the area... i will try to do it as well
SO trusting of the Seagull all those times!!🤔
Forgotten how noisy seagulls are. Nice video. Thanks for posting
So had I!
@@RogerRoving I retired mine as a result 😆
Any way Roger . Very butifull movie . You perfectly avoiding what is in my maind commercial things. Just focus on fantastic stories and real sailing and crousing.
so glad i found your videos again... i have some catching up to do.... I was just in Vannes, France visiting friends and that seems like close to where you are living... right?
About 2hrs drive from douarnenez. Same on the train.
Damn, that was good! Thanks. Like your Jazz outfit. Someone should have filmed you and Abigail dancing. Maybe next time.
Nice one Roger! I cannot wait for the second part entitled ‘Avel Dro stopped by a Dam?’
There are plans…. Different administration for that bit of the canal though, with different rules.
We were lucky in 1978 when we entered the canal from the east at La Roche Bernard as the locks seemed to have an eclusier living nearby . Going westwards we only got as far as Rohan before we had to returnfor lack of time.. The part of the navigation you have shown us looked to be in much better condition than the canalised Vilaine that I recall.. This system may be isolated but it is more interesting than the C. du Midi. which is over-endowed with plane trees on the banks.Many thanks.
None of the lock cottages on the Aulne have éclusiers in any more, other than the first sea lock.
And the plane trees have largely been chopped down, allegedly to prevent the spread of disease.
@RogerRoving what happened to the "Footprints in the sand" song? :) Kinda miss it with your vids, but I also enjoy your other selections...
A really cool video