WINDSURF across the English Channel. SOLO. UNSUPPORTED. EP 3
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2023
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I don't know why the youtube algorithm served me this series but I'm very thankful it did, great films, well done. Inspirational.
It thinks you're into watersports.
Yeah same.
He is part of the evil progressive new world order so his content gets pushed
Exactly the same 😂
Me too but watched it and just want to say congrats.
This is what RUclips is about. Not someone sitting in a chair regurgitating Wikipedia while monetizing the lives and drama of others. Just a person sharing a part of their adventure through life. Thanks for sharing!
Wind surfing is basically sailing with a broken mast and without the ability to sit down 😂
It's actually insane how wind surfing works. Hats off to you Henry this was an epic watch! SUBBED
Bravo Monsieur! Very ballsy.
To paraphrase Del Boy, “who dares wins”. You dared and you won. Bravo!
Can you imagine being on the ferry to France sipping tea, reading the paper and seeing this mad bastard come wind surfing past. Mad lad
The algorithm brought me here, and I'm thankful it did! What a fantastic series of films. Chapeau! Congratulations on a great achievement.
Wow what a Journey and total respect from a fellow windsurfer.
This is top class content! Edited superbly. Amazing shots and storytelling, and an amazing accomplishment. Thoroughly enjoyed the series, great stuff mate!
Very good of you to say, thanks so much chap! Always enjoy watching your vids!
Thanks so much dude! V good of you to say. Always enjoy your vids!
Loved it, amazing achievement. Well done
I can practically smell the moules frites... Honk!! 😂 Been waiting all week for Ep3.. it didnt dissapoint.. great editing , great achievment 🤙
Hat’s of mate ! What an incredible adventure ! I have been windsurfing for 35 years and I would not have the courage to do that trip alone ! Respect !!! ✌️👊👊
A true adventure in the old British tradition, well done
Absolutely Brilliant. Not a challenge to be taken lightly, by any stretch, with lots of curve balls to deal with and a good quota of plan B's. A true inspiration to anyone set to embark on an expedition or risky adventure showing knowledge and professionalism will reduce your risks and help you achieve. Thanks for all the effort to allow total strangers to share your experience 👏👏👏
Chapeau, Henry! An epic adventure. I remember Guy Cribb and Antoine Albeau crossed from France to England about 15 years ago, but there were two of them and they had a support boat. It just shows you what you can do with years of building knowledge, experience and ability. Windsurfing isn't just about the PWA and blasting along at 30+ knots feet away from other racers. They are the jetskis to your cabin cruiser. Windsurfing is fun even in lighter winds when the challenge can be getting from one place to another and overcoming adversity. Don't get me wrong - the PWA folk are amazing, but windsurfing can be so much more. Well done! I am very much looking forward to your next adventure, but it's OK if it's not as scary as this one 🙂
Well done Henry , I’ve not windsurfed now for about 5 years due to injuries and free time . Fallen out of love with it a bit but when I watch videos like this it ignites the love I once had for blasting across the water , excellent videos 👍
I knew from the first episode when I noticed your resting face is smiling that you were going to make it. Congratulations Henry on both a terrific windsurfing achievement and excellent storytelling!
Well... I'm a retired windsurfer, have sold my equipment years back and I agree that light wind is scary and heavy wind is scary too, the sweet spot in-between never lasts long! On a long haul you don't have the luxury to change sail surface so you must know your capabilities very well and pray that the weather forecast is good. This crossing unassisted is a great achievement, congratulations. I watched the complete series about your trip, very well made and again bravo!
Why light wind is scary?
As a man who gets sea sick, RUclips sent me this marvellous series. Bravo on your achievement. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Was a great pleasure to see your challenge. In those days it s nice to see the common people doing incredible things. Thank you for sharing your emotions. Regards from Poland.
Welcome to the club of legends. Congratulations Henry, Bravo !
I have absolutely no interest in windsurfing but man have I enjoyed watching this, a massive well done to you sir👏👏
I know nothing about windsurfing. Doesnt interest me at all. But I absolutely loved this series. Crazy YouTibe algo nonsense ... but super enjoyable. "How civilised, France in time for lunch". A classic commentary.
Thanks, really enjoyed that. I started windsurfing aged 14 some 44 years ago, I crossed the channel with a mate when we were 19. It was tough, but the kit was nowhere as good as the gear you have today. No way we could have done it unsupported. You did a fantastic job great commentary and great sailing skills. 1 fall! Amazing. Makes me want to break out my bow ancient kit and start windsurfing again!
One of the best windsurf series of videos ever. Well done. Entertaining. Loved the bit of Bach.
That was a great adventure. Well done. It was a great pleasure to follow you . Welcome to France.. 😊👍👍👍
Congratulations Henry!
What a way to end the Summer!
Nothing better than watching you cross the English channel to go steal some "Bière" from the Frenchies!
Well Done!
Superb. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Been looking forward to part 3. Beautifully edited too.
Just beats my sailing high….🙂….
This has to be one of the best videos I’ve seen on RUclips this year. Your knowledge of the conditions and geography of the English Channel was impressive and informative. Your enthusiasm was infectious. Inspirational is the word that comes to mind. Well done for putting together these 3 videos . The world needs more people like you. Best of luck mate. Look forward to your next adventure. Btw I’ve shared this to a few like minded pals.
That's a fabulous and such a lovely comment... Its really special when people just like you take the time to send such a nice message to Henry. well done you...
I don't know where, I don't care. Simply brilliant; all three episodes 😊😊😊
Genial!! Salute….You’re a bloody legend… from an Aussie sailboarder! 🦘🇦🇺🌏
thanks for letting us share your adventure, loved every second and will serve as inspiration for a long,long time !
Great ending to a real adventure. A big thank you, Henry.
Congratulations, Henry 👏👏
Was eagerly awaiting this section to be uploaded, and it was an absolute joy to watch. Great editing and presentation all round. I look forward to your next adventure. 👍
Fantastically insane! Love it!
WELL DONE HENRY ABSOLUTLY AMAZING ONE OF THE BEST WINDSURFING VIDIOS IVE SEEN FOR A LONG TIME WELL DONE BRETT CURRENTLY WINDSURFING WEST KIRBY
What an awesome trip! It’s rarely that you see a true adventure like this, really breaking the mould and achieving something unique. Well done, Henry!
Excellent film and congrats on the journey. You tube serves the best content when someone does something cool and has an engaging style to be able to bring us along.
That’s great, well done! Lovely to see Dungeness too, one of my favourite places in the whole world. Plus you can’t beat the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch!
Very well done and thank you for bringing us along.
Congratulations from Argentina! Amazing aventure
I'm not into windsurfing, but your journey is truly inspiring. Congratulations Henry.
Fantastic series. 🎉 really entertaining. Thank you
Best three windsurf videos I have ever seen
I know absolutely nothing about windsurfing..but this mini series was absorbing, great viewing thanks 👍
Incredible....insane, but....incredible....well done my man...
Great achievement, really enjoyed watching your adventure. There is something unique about Longboard Windsurfing - it is somewhere between sailing and recreational watersports. If I went back to windsurfing I would probably want to try longboarding again since it has a totally different quality to kitesurfing.
This was so good, for so many reasons. The simplicity, yet sophistication of the equipment. Henry's enthusiasm, and joy like a young lad walking to the candy store! The shipping behemoths navigating the channel, and of course the history of the greatest armada with a singular mission, to restore and preserve freedom, for so many people. Thanks for taking us along Henry! ✌️❤️ 🇺🇲 Mark
Great adventure mate well done , from a fellow windsurfer from Pompey now living in WA😊
Great job Henry... Did they not come and greet you , offer you hotel accommodation and benefits 🤣🤣🤣 Joking apart, huge congratulations , that was awesome.
What a fantastically cheerful adventure!
You are an absolute inspiration my friend, well done, be proud very very proud.
Fantastic achievement - chapeau ! Like other commenters, not sure how RUclips magicked this series to me but am gladdened it did - well done , great job 👏
So impressive. I’m not sure why but I didn’t really get that into Jon Dunnets sail round Britain. But love the low key videos. Hats off to you. An amazing achievement.
You did it! Nice one Henry!
Couldn't like the video twice so I subscribed. Not that interested in windsailing but this was a completely unpretentious video diary from someone who has every right to be pretentious now. True explorer. Well done.
This is what kids should be watching, Achieving and working hard in a great sport to get the cultural and personal rewards, Great Video Henry!
Drill Remix?
Ur a legend. Keep these info-adventures coming. Love the narrative and music combo
Amazing! Really glad I found this series. Good stuff. Thanks Henry! Congratulations 🙂
Another one who just stumbled upon these last few vids. Massively well done. Most entertaining and informative videos.
Well done Henry. I've enjoyed watching this series
Been windsurfing as a teen and young adult. Gave up on it when my kids were born but vids like this make me wish I never quit... Maybe I will make a comeback in 2024...best Sport in the World
Well done I love your positivity and smiling with pure joy it's infectious
Well done Henry. What a great achievement, and what a great way to remember it. This has been a fantastic little series.
Brilliant well done great entertainment and scenery more please
Absolutely well done, and great to watch. Trying to imagine what I'd be like in those situations. Still yet to land on the island from Stokes Bay.
Fantastic got here he by mistake but absolutley loved watching your adventure well Done to you Henry
Incredible Henry Cartwright. Superb series. Longboard enthusiast.
Many hearty congratulations!! Hip! Hip! Hoorah!!!!
What a great trip. Well worth watching. A feel good experience.
Cheers from down under.
Well done indeed, Henry. With so much content produced by riff raff who are unable to speak English properly (Prince Harry for example) and chew their vowels, it's a pleasure to hear your commentary.
Out standing son , so impressed.
Epic adventure! Hope you do more of these, very interesting watch!
Fantastic 3:videos Henry really brilliant enjoyed every minute of them thank you ,😀😀👍
Tres Bien Henry. A great adventure and a great piece of film making.
Absolutely loved this video (all 3 anyway!). Must feel amazing! Most I got was having a go down the Menai Straits years ago but couldnt get back!
Amazing series - really enjoyed it - pure adventure! Thanks for sharing 👍
hats down lad. i want to do a kitesurf trip on even a bigger scale. so far i was told it can not be done. you just proved me that it can be done. thanks
Great achievement Henry, and thank you for bringing us along, enjoyed watching it!
I’m 55 windsurfed for 40 year, and watched windsurfing film for 40 this film is in the top 10 excellent!! Hang loose Henry🤙
Bravo Henry. Well done, that's no small sail.
Wonderful! Great adventure! Thanks for the beautiful filming
Congratulations Henry, a great achievement, you should be rightly proud! Very pleased to see your level of preparation making you truly independent. Loved the video and your honest commentary. Thank you!
Bravo, young man. Reminds me of the time we ‘tested’ two new sails boards in Brittany kindly purchased by the Students Union at University College Cardiff Summer 1978. Happy days. Well done, sir.
great acheivement! I really enjoyed this series, proper intrepid!
Wow. Truly amazing because of great authenticity! ❤
Excellent well done. Not a clue how I came to watch this but a little glad I did. 👍
Congrats, great achievement! I grew up in the 90's spending all my spare time windsurfing Dungeness and surrounding beaches. Brought back fond memories!! :)
Well done, fantastic adventure, slightly terrifying but 100% enjoyable.
HUGE! Well done Henry, this is an amazing demonstration of how one extraordinary feats can be achieved by a single human
Your determination and positive attitude are an inspiration and a delight to watch
thank you for this series of videos, it has been an awesome experience ! Merci pour cette superbe série de vidéos, toutes mes félicitations de France !
Absolutely amazingly astounding……
👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you Henry
Gratulation. This is my first comment on RUclips, but this movie was great!
Wow incredible. So very well done what a huge effort to reach your goal ...amazing .
France must have been surprised to receive someone upon her shore instead of individuals travelling to ours lol .
Well done.
Truly EXCELLENT!!! well done. Entertaining and great. Love it
Great series! Well done Henry! Putting your yachting and windsurfing skills together for an epic adventure! And thanks for the thanks! Oli and Jenny
Thanks so much for having me to stay and the impromptu tracking responsibilities!!
Fantastic! Thanks for filming and sharing your awesome adventure. I loved watching every minute of it.
Never windsurfed or watched windsurfing content before, but youtube fed me this, and it was very enjoyable. congrats. it was also lovely to see how much kindness of strangers you encountered
You’re a legend - you have given yourself a great story to tell.
Hats off Henry mate I admire your courage I think the best I managed was across the Camel Estuary back in the 80s!