A massive THANK YOU for promoting the RNLI. Our son is a proud volunteer the one of the Essex stations. He is mostly shore crew but, he is power boat qualified and so is also a member of the lifeboat crew when needed to bring up the crew compliment. A lot of shouts are for idiots who don't know what they are doing, like the couple who purchased a boat, went straight out to sea without checking the fuel situation and got into a bad situation needing a skilled rescue. Paddle boards are another frequent call. His spare time revolves around his pager in the event the crew are called to action. All without any payment. These guys are heroes.
We’ll be sure to let your boy know that we thank him for his service and that we wish we were even half as brave as the men and women prepared to head out into utter hell to save people in need. Hero’s! ❤️❤️❤️
God bless that you guys came through unscathed. I've been there and it is terrifying. Sailing yacht, Free Spirit, Boston after 170,000 miles of cruising and racing - six Bermuda passages, two Atlantic crossings, 31 years. Now land-bound and comfortable on the Peace River, Punta Gorda, FL. All of it was worthwhile!
i owned and refitted a vagabond 42 during hurricane katrina in new orleans…she was one of 2 boats that didn’t get blown onto land and was still floating …can’t imagine how many other yachts banged into her after the water rose and they all broke loose from the docks…i found her on the other side of the marina with not one part of her hull that wasn’t scraped, but she was on her own bottom…and i’ll bet that this one will be floating again… this must have been a very terrifying experience, by feeling so helpless during the height of it…good job keeping it together mate! cheers!
Absolutely agree, the RNLI is an amazing institution. Hope more people become supporters. I have mine set up on Direct Debit, it's a priority and for me ranks above most entertainment. I appreciate that society can fund and operate an independent service like this and not be reliant on government and taxation.
I love that we all agree that these men and woman are vital and so rich or poor, people from across the political and socio economic spectrums come together and support them in a common good. Just finding consensus on something being good seems like a miracle within itself these days.
@@jupitorious7925 No you knob! They are out there rescuing fellow human beings from drowning. How do they know what circumstances a call out will bring. Do they sit onshore saying, "No sorry we don't turn out to help people who aren't from Britain!" Don't be so small minded and be thankful it's not YOU in a dingy praying for help one day. 🤬😡
John, we just wanted to say thank you so much for your kindness and generosity, we honestly only discovered that we had 'super thanks' donations the other week as they don't show up on the mobile phone, where we usually respond to everyone. It's only now, going back and seeing these all on our laptops that we have seen so many people to make a belated than you to. So thank you so much for your support, that we so incredibly kind of you 🙏🏼☺️
So with you on your praise for the RNLI. I'm on the Beara Peninsula in south-west Ireland, near Castletownbere, which is our local RNLI station. The work those guys do is just incredible!
I was dismasted off the Scillies a few decades ago. It was summer, light winds. But we were headed for the rocks, we couldn't motor and we couldn't get the life raft out. We fired off a red flare and the lifeboat came to rescue us. It was wonderful to have them alongside helping us. That was the local boat from St Mary's
@@gordonbennet1094 Hi, yes we had an anchor. Prob about 20m of chain. So not enough to anchor off a rocky shore. Not one riddledwith rocks and shallow patches and especially not in the pitch black of night. Why risk life when the RNLI can help out
@@scottmcdonald3019 Interesting. I've wintered in the Scillys. It's ferocious in winter - I was beached and/ or anchored between Tresco and Bryer. Where exactly was your shore? Also, did u hv no engine in the boat ? And how come u got dismasted in light winds? I'm intrigued.
@@gordonbennet1094 From memory Decca was showing that the tide was taking us onto the northern islands. So the mast is still connected by the halyards that run through wheels at the base of the mast. So its loosely attached at its base. The top of the mast is in the sea aft of the cockpit. We checked for lines/ropes/etc started the engine and tried to motor. But the wind (N 3-4) against S tide created waves about 3-5 feet high. As we turned to the west the waves grabbed the end of the mast and made it sweep the deck and cockpit. If the halyards started to fail or fray the mast would have wiped the deck and cockpit (where we were) more violently. Similarly I got out the bolt croppers and started to cut the wire rigging. But as I did the mast started to move more violently. As I disliked the possibility of becoming jam smeared on the deck by a 30 foot mast levered by the companionway hatch and being pumped by the 5 foot waves I aborted that idea. The previous partner had set off to ireland and gale force 8 hit and he ended up in Wales. I'm guessing there was some sort of failure at the top of the mast to do with the forestay. We spent a couple of days recovering in St Mary's then cut off the bent bottom of the mast made a jury rig and sailed the boat home.
Thanks for sharing. Lifelong supporter of the RNLI …. totally agree with your words for them. Also, as you said, the Scillies are no place to be in a blow. Every pilot book ever written makes that point. That storm you survived was accurately forecast …. glad you and others survived …. hope others will heed your message: “head to the mainland for shelter”! 🙂
Sobering stuff not least because I was anchored in Scilly on my own boat only 2 weeks before ! All of us who go sea in UK and Irish waters should support the RNLI and encourage others to do - good shout. Amazing that the RNLI is a charity manned by volunteers. Also bumped into you guys in Malpas (Heron Inn) on the Truro River.
Out of all the episodes I've watched, this one had me glued. We were supposed to heading there and diverted to Plymouth for the storm. Couldn't believe what I had seen in the media the day after. So glad you guys were safe and whole heartily feel so bad for those that didn't make it through the night. Great vlog with true emotions.
We have an 18 metre steel cat here in Queensland Australia and only had it put in the water a few weeks ago. But as luck would have it, we went in right before a series of storms. While the wind only got to force 7, we suddenly became quite religious as we sat wide eyed while our boat was heaved side to side. Thankfully, our anchor held but now we are in Cyclone season, we now have a plan of what to do if that worst scenario comes and yes- having the engine running is definitely something we'd have as a priority. Massive respect for the RNLI guys.
nice video - as a retired coxswain and a live aboard of 18 years, Id also share a little more advice with you - secure all your sails with lines even if they are in sail bags, if they break loose you'll have a much greater problem, reduce your own windage, the less the wind has to act against the less chance you'll break free of the mooring, take you're spray hood and bimini down , the lights reflect on the vinyl and add to confusion, remove loose lines and fenders off your decks, if you have to move around on deck for any reason they will be trip hazards or worse end up wrapped in your prop when you need your engine the most. Take a look at NON phone app anchor alarms, set the swing to minimum when on a mooring and you will sleep a little better. And as you pointed out, don't assume that a mooring is a good option, better to spend your money on the best anchoring kit you can find or a marina berth in Falmouth, safe travels and thanks for sharing Ian
Cinéma Vérité....this is indeed for real... Thanks for sharing, not many people fully understand the "effect" these type of storm have on your own "psyche"... Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas ...
Nice one guys, love the RNLI, I hope I never have to call them out but glad they are there. I was on my boat on a swinging mooring during storm Chiara and it was horrendous. Boat was listed at 20degs constantly and I had Lee cloths on to stay in my bunk. Making a brew meant strapping myself to the cooker. Luckily if anything had gone wrong I would be on mud not rocks. Gotta bow down to Mother Nature she can be a beast. Stay safe. Andy UK
Yes indeed, we were humbled, and have spent a lot of time reflecting on many hard won lessons and I hope this’ll add to the body of work that says to stay away when the weathers bad.
Thanks for the video... I agree ..... About the shipwrecked boat... Glad that the damage was minimal. I with God's Blessings will be purchasing a motor sailer before the year ends... I have never sailed but I have lived on or around water all my life. I hope that learning how to sail will not take me long. I will be setting sail out of Galveston, Texas. I hope to sail the world. I am 62 as of Aug 2 and will be retiring soon. Thank you agian
I’ve been to Galveston, I remember finding little sharks teeth on the beach and really big cars (these were on the road, not the beach 🤣), and it was hot enough to fry and egg in the car bonnet, ha ha. Well I wish you the very best of luck with your adventure!
Hello there, my wife just found your channel and subscribed. As far as the click bait goes we have lived on a 47 Vagabond sailboat for the last 22 years and love the life. I love your channel and look forward to binge watching your videos. Congratulations on getting married, you two make a great couple. Hank is a keeper also. ❤👍👍
The Scilly’s are a real gem. Being at sea in a storm can be harrowing, but being at anchor or on a mooring can be even worse… One area I see so many cruisers missing is reducing windage as much as possible when a blow is on the way… Thanks for the great channel 👌🏻
, I didn’t expect it to be your vessel on the rocks, no click bait for me, making a video while under such duress ,bravo. Those of us who avoid mildly windy or rainy days need to see the reality of it all. Many thanks for the insight
So Beautiful and so sad at the same time. All of you have Beautiful vessels living your dream. And you work so hard to keep them safe, beautiful, and sea worthy. You're all truly a very large caring sailing community, from different parts of the world. I restored my 24ft Cuddy cabin cruiser, when I was 23. I'm 48 now, and still have my boat, and will never let her go. God bless all of you, and be safe. 🙏⛵
Yes we got away with a lucky mild hiding, but my everyone was as lucky. The least we can do is shine as big of a light as possible on the RNLI. Utter hero’s!! 👍🏽💪🏽
Rough Night. Pretty much wgy I'll only have Shallow Draft Cruising Sailboats, with a maximum of 5ft Draft, the small really sheltered Bays you can run to and hide in, makes such a huge difference. Glad you got through it OK. ❤ Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob in Wales. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️
Nicely done guys. The Scilly’s can be treacherous but it only adds to the rewards of sailing there on the good days and enjoying a really fantastic location. It was actually sailing to the Scillys that encouraged us to start filming out travels, it’s just a place you want to show people.
We were at anchor in the cove on st Angus, during the storm..We were battered for the first few hours but we were better off once the wind veered from the west. All the yachts anchored there clubbed together to help one another’s prepare there boats for the ordeal. Great video!!!
This just popped up in my YT feed , I remember being in Cornwall in with my little family in a tent and messaging you the next day , scary times, I was also brave and went out with my head torch and pants to check every thing ..
What an episode! Thanks for your valiant effort without the need for dramatisation. It will prove to be a great experience, in time, and a wonderful chance to have tested out Cadoha. The RNLI are the everyday heroes.
WHAT a video and what lessons for us all. It’s not everyday you find yourself in that position. I’ve been in far less scary winds but the sheer force of the wind and sea around you really is frightening. Thanks for not only sharing the (as always, well produced) film but for also taking the footage at a time when you are just hoping that your anchorage will hold! And yes, great shout out to the RLNI. Thanks both.
Always give what I can, they was amazing when I cut my leg on bottle in the sea on holiday in Wales I was about 6 I think, even though I don't sail or ever lived by the sea but that moment they was super heroes and allways will be even 39 years later.
I remember you talking about it the next day. I remember how shaken and grateful you were. Sad to see El Vagabonde go, beautiful boat from my club, I used to admire. Thanks for sharing this experience and great lessons learned.
Only just stumbled across this video. We arrived on Scillies a few days after this storm having listened in on the carnage on the radio. Brutal. We pulled up on those moorings over by Tresco, and there was still a fair amount of swell around and got tossed around like a cork! Every time we went ashore all we could hear people talking about was how they had dragged or slipped anchorages! Glad you guys made it through safe. We saw El Vagabonde being refloated half way through our trip, but it did sit for a while as a constant reminder to us to check our mooring lines!
GREAT vid guys, that's a pretty emotional one and not easy to watch. But so good to see that you guys are sooo unselfish by being upset for others. Great shout to the RNLI too.... True hero's and I still can't believe its not state funded, as a kid our boat was in the same yard that had a contract to maintain some of the big lifeboats, having looked round them, I clearly remember saying "I hope I never get this close to one of these again" But if you get chance go and look round the boats and stations, they are fascinating.
Well thats me all caught up, hope you are well, no more storms, and your heaters still chugging away have a great chrismas and hope santa's good to you, can't wait to see what your up too next year.....stay safe
I recently almost wrecked my boat on rocks. There's no feeling of dread greater than feeling your fiberglass sailboat you've worked so hard on than when you're bouncing on the rocks and you know the fiberglass is being shredded. I was able to get a tow back to the dock and so far it looks like it was just the keel and rudder damaged, no major hull damage that I can find yet, but my god it was close. Never had that much adrenaline pumping through me. Not sure if I want to fix it up or just give up, every time I sail something goes wrong.
Man that sounds hellish. Perhaps you just need to take a few days to let what happened settle in your mind then you can make a clearer decision hopefully. Glad you didn't lose her though, or get hurt yourself! 🙏🏻☺️
Thanks guys, means a lot. If you ever in Newlyn the kettle is on. It was a horrendous night, the crew from Sennen came over to help the St Mary’s bunch. It was proper bumpy!!
Greetings from Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. Was in Newlyn a couple of years ago on vacation, lovely spot. Pints numerous times in the Swordfish, and breakfasts at the Harbour Cafe. Sennen Beach was stunning, not many folks around and gale of wind, was grand!
Well done Andy I have followed your lead and set one up too. Just to add new donors don't forget to click GIFT AID to add an extra 25p in the pound which comes from the tax man.( tax relief) I'm a novice with two 22ft sailboats. I have not got my sea legs yet but I'll keep going until I do.
On a different note, I love the way Hank seems to be listening Intently to the conversation. From the look on his face I'm half expecting him to come out with some sort of profound statement.
Surprised to see how many sprayhoods were up and Cadoha with a full tent up! Thankfully I've never been in such a violent storm at anchor but know to get everything off the deck possible that is likely to catch wind, including lowering the boom and taking down the headsail if possible
We’re very thankful it wasn’t us too. Since posting the video we have heard rumours that they managed to re-float the boat and successfully get her over to the island of St Mary’s 🙏☺️⛵️⛵️
Hook Line and sinker😅. I initially thought it was Cadoha! But it says Vagabond... hang on Cadoha isn't a ketch...what's going on!! Great episode. Sooo glad that you guys were ok, but very sad for the owners of the other vessels. How fickle life can be. Stay safe guys thanks for the entertainment this last year in such trying times. You've opened my eyes to how beautiful the British waters and coastline are. You three are champions.
Nice video guys , great shout out to RNLI. In the usa we have the coast guard which is a branch of the military with multiple roles , rescue, navigational aid maintainance,immergration, customs, and much more ...... a dedicated rescue service makes lot of sense , we do have one suprizing option, 2 different subscription organizations similiar to the AA or RAC on land. For about $200/ yr they will tow your boat if you break down/ run aground etc. the scared part is when you don't pay the very low subscription the cost hits $10k or more very quickly! ( they are tow-boat and boat-us). Cheers Warren
Not too sure about Tow Boat US, they turned out to be NO Boat US when James of Sailing Triteia needed them to tow him the last few miles in, after losing his rudder 1000 Miles from Hawaii then sailing single handed the whole 1000 Miles on Windvane and Drogue steering alone ruclips.net/video/1AZXXKj0p0s/видео.html
What a brilliantly put together video! So scary for you and all the boats there and so unfortunate for El Vagabond. I hope no one was hurt and they could salvage their boat. And Hank at the end with the matching top - how cute!
in a big blow just having the engine ticking over takes so much weight of the anchor line and gives you options..an small sail sent up the back stay also make ahuge doffecence to keeping a boat head to wind. most ketches ive worked on the skippers mostly kapt the mizzne up even with the thirsd reefi n ti to do the same..
An excellent video…thankfully you two, Hank and Cadoha survived Mother Nature’s fury! It could have been a lot worse. Learning curve, vertical at the time and good to see you able to sail another day! Merry Christmas from a very warm and sunny Australia ….cheers 👍
Carly, Dominic, this, to me sitting in a comfy home, was scared. Of course you both were too. But not in panic and that is a great achivement. I hope you won’t have to much of this moments anymore.!
Lots of good fortune for us and any lack of fear in a moment was probably easy to t chalk up to ignorance being bliss. Reflecting on the storm was fairly sobering, especially will all the carnage that it left in its wake.
I have been at sea in a really big storm . The barometer went to 960 . On "Roamer " it was better to be deep sea than in an anchorage. Perhaps yachts on moorings should put their spray hoods down?
Thank you Guy’s,we watch Saving Lives at Sea regularly and I always say I must do this ! Your Vlog has tipped the balance and I clicked on your link and have now signed up😃 I cannot imagine being called out to 23 shouts in the middle of the night to travel 30 miles in a Force 10 !!! Just true dedication indeed.Love to you both,have a super Christmas 🎄😍
we were in The Atlantic Pub St Marys that night..it was scary in a granite building never mind out at sea, the helicopter hovering overhead and the sash windows rattling were the first we knew.but the following morning the devastation of boats ( and the camp sites was so sad to see).
The beginning of the video was like something from hell. I wasn't sure if it was real at first. It seemed like a scary motion picture, something from a horror film or some sea tragedy. The darkness, the little lights everywhere, flickering off and on. You two not sure what was going on. Would you be smashed by another boat, or end up on the rocks. Intense moments. So glad when the sun came up you and your boat was safe. WOW! The wildest sailing adventure that I've seen in a long time. Stay groovy and stay safe.
During the part where the boat was heading towards you I was shouting start the engine,start the engine.😁 In my last big storm in the Med I sat for 4 hours during the night with my engine running and in gear just to take the strain off my mooring, and I don't mind admitting, I was scared. So pleased you got through it unscathed.
Really enjoy your words on RNLI...I wish every recreational yacht felt an obligation to make an annual donation equivalent to a full tank of fuel ...Years ago RNLI picked me (and my crappy windsurfer) out of the sea to safety.
I am no expert but I would have had my engine running at tickover or more in gear to take strain off the mooring and definietly when the boat was coming towards you but you both did amazingly well to cope with it as you did .
Yes i was in Tonga when a huge Gail come frew & we had the motor going , Taking pressure of the ground tackle & helped dodge 2 boats dragging down on us , We immediately had our second pick set up to let go - Just in case . Al come out OK , With 20 odd boats on a lee shore it was busy for an hour or two .
That's what I s going say, even just to take the pressure off and keep the battery's charged, running all their lights without the motor running, not me...
Went through gale blowing us ashore and dancing next to other boats, full storm gear and engine running with me standing looking at gps to see if we started dragging. Didn’t sleep till gale passed. Stressful
We’re pretty thankful too, Nick. Not only that we got out unscathed, but that no one died, only a handful of boats were damaged, and the RNLI exist! 🙏🙏🙏
It always seems to turn to utter crap on pitch black moonless nights. We have weathered numerous storms at night where sleep is impossible, and have dragged anchor on a few occasions. It's pretty terifying trying to re-anchor in a crowded anchorage at night with torrential rain and a howling gale. I certainly felt for you guys. Stay safe.
Who cares if you came here because you thought it was the other vagabond, lots of lessons to learn, out of interest what was the wind strength, RNLI are champions
I've been an offshore member supporter for years (no not bravery, it just means a monthly direct debit and get 2 free mags a qtr). It's worth sharing that the RNLI, unlike other charities, have never "farmed the accounts" trawling for more money....at least from me anyhow. I hope that they're there if I ever need them, a few quid a month is the least I can do.
As well as supporting the RNLI, I volunteer for the NCI (National Coastwatch Institute) - another good charity that provides 'eyes along the coast' with many of the locations being the old coastguard stations. I am not as nimble as I used to be! But this is something that I can do to give time back to those who are always there for all of us.
Good episode, any update on the boat? they could have slapped a temporary grp patch on that before it got fully holed, although the crew were probably shaken up and resting up somewhere.
We heard a rumour that they managed to re-float the boat and get it over to St Mary’s. That’s all we know, but we hope they managed to get her out of the water and all repaired 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼⛵️
@@CadohaAdventures Hope so..... couple of tips which you might have already, a short piece of strong plastic tubing with a rope through it as a snubber or at least kept for nights like that so you can cleat off and secure to mooring chain, that way you won't get the chafe, I have one dedicated just for that and if I'm in any doubt I'll add it on as extra. And I also keep a metre square piece of strong plastic sheet and GRP kit for emergencies, you slap resin on damage and let it tack up, slap resin on the plastic sheet, slap GRP tissue on, then slap on a few GRP mat layers and resin that, you've now created a band aid of any shape or size you cut, you slap that on damage and flatten out with a credit card etc, leave plastic on and tape it down. Will set in ten plus minutes and be waterproof ........of course your not going to do that at night over the side in rain, but a 20 minute dry window between tides on a beach or afloat and potentially you buy time for a refloat.
I know that feeling all too much. Was on a mooring in Phi Phi one night with the wind blowing through the bay at 50 knots. Scary. Any moment you worry about the morning going and you are screwed. Several times at anchor too. I wonder why we do it sometimes.
A few float bags tied up short under the hull and inflated before the tide comes in and a temporary fresh layer of glass or two over the bad crushing and float it out at the first tide before more damage.
The couple that built emerald steel will not go onto a mooring block when the weather is like that. They swear by the anchor for anything else. Glad to see you're safe and well guys, and yea, bit a clickbait alright. LOL Never hurt anyone though ; } Head South for the winter is my best advise, lots of free places to anchor close to marinas down the Portugal coast and around Spain. Why people sit in the UK or of its coast during winter wouldn't be my game plan.
I have moored in New Grimsby Sound several times when there were many fewer mooring buoys. Over time Tresco Authorities have squeezed in more mooring buoys in the anchorage, making the possibility of being hit ever greater by manoeuvring vessels particularly in adverse conditions. For anyone who’s ‘a control freak’ as most skippers are, it’s a very disconcerting feeling when all hell let’s loose whilst being tethered to a mooring and other vessels up wind draw ever closer. You had the presence of mind to run the camera and captured your experiences well, we shared your fears and for those of us who have ‘been there’ wevknow only too well how hellish it can be.
Hi Guys Wow what a wonderful channel you have. I have just binged watched all your videos and must say you are a breath of fresh air in sailing videos.. The video footage is well edited well thought out and I'm sure you wont mind me saying Hank is a star. I'm so looking forward to following you guys on your adventures I love the outtakes had me in stiches A big shout out to Mads as he said guys go watch this channel
I so very love the RNLI they're amazing humans kept literally afloat by donations... I live in Baltimore City Maryland. I donate to RNLI.. cuz one fine day I may be there needing assistance. Or some ppl I watch on YT but never met but give several rats about the safety of them an their loved ones... You guys are great.... I'm glad your safe. I hope El Vagabond gets their vessel free with out water ingress!! P.S. I was thinking thick rubber Mattson the rocks compression foam or balloons... Tho I def agree the kelp absorbed some of the shock of rock on gelcoat an the fiberglass... Ugh!! We need a solution to this issue.. Anywhoo... ✌🏻💗😊❣️
Having an experience like that can be worth its weight in gold if you learn from it. I would be looking at chafe protection for mooring lines it really doesn't matter how good the mooring buoy is if you part company with it because of your own equipment. A few years ago I got caught out in a storm in America when visiting from the UK. In my mind, I can still hear the sound of nearby buildings getting torn apart and I too felt insignificant compared to the power of nature. I also prayed a little in fact if I'm honest I prayed a lot. Glad at least for you, everything turned out all right.
We had a few days warning of a gale, and we only stayed as we secured what we thought was a safe spot after talking with the harbour master about how new the moorings were too. The morning of the storm we saw that the predictions for the wind strength had gone way up from the day before. In hindsight we could have made it back to the mainland and should have. A lot of lessons were learned, I guess we were worried it'd possibly arrive early and catch us out on route back, given how much the forecast had increased in what seemed like only hours.
@@CadohaAdventures I thought that might have been the situation, I presume that the gale was a sou’wester and that all the moorings in St Mary’s which would have been marginally better were taken up and rafting not an option in the conditions ? Or was the gale more NW ?
I know it’s a cheeky title, even if it’s factual, but it’s one of those situations where it felt right to push the envelope, for such a good cause. The RNLI are such a heroic bunch, it boggles my mind that they exist purely by charitable donations.
Well done for the shout out for the RNLI, they are fabulous ! All of them volunteers and many have lost their lives over the years. Check out their shops, we always get a Xmas tree dec from them each year .. p.s That storm was a little fresh! 🥴
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A massive THANK YOU for promoting the RNLI. Our son is a proud volunteer the one of the Essex stations. He is mostly shore crew but, he is power boat qualified and so is also a member of the lifeboat crew when needed to bring up the crew compliment. A lot of shouts are for idiots who don't know what they are doing, like the couple who purchased a boat, went straight out to sea without checking the fuel situation and got into a bad situation needing a skilled rescue. Paddle boards are another frequent call. His spare time revolves around his pager in the event the crew are called to action. All without any payment. These guys are heroes.
We’ll be sure to let your boy know that we thank him for his service and that we wish we were even half as brave as the men and women prepared to head out into utter hell to save people in need.
Hero’s! ❤️❤️❤️
Being a lifeboat volunteer in South Africa myself (NSRI) thank you for raising awareness for lifeboat volunteers.
It’s our pleasure. Thank you for doing what you do! 🙏🏼☺️
The RNLI = Very, very special people.
No argument there 🙏🏼
I agree 100%
God bless that you guys came through unscathed. I've been there and it is terrifying. Sailing yacht, Free Spirit, Boston after 170,000 miles of cruising and racing - six Bermuda passages, two Atlantic crossings, 31 years. Now land-bound and comfortable on the Peace River, Punta Gorda, FL. All of it was worthwhile!
i owned and refitted a vagabond 42 during hurricane katrina in new orleans…she was one of 2 boats that didn’t get blown onto land and was still floating …can’t imagine how many other yachts banged into her after the water rose and they all broke loose from the docks…i found her on the other side of the marina with not one part of her hull that wasn’t scraped, but she was on her own bottom…and i’ll bet that this one will be floating again…
this must have been a very terrifying experience, by feeling so helpless during the height of it…good job keeping it together mate!
cheers!
Absolutely agree, the RNLI is an amazing institution. Hope more people become supporters. I have mine set up on Direct Debit, it's a priority and for me ranks above most entertainment. I appreciate that society can fund and operate an independent service like this and not be reliant on government and taxation.
I love that we all agree that these men and woman are vital and so rich or poor, people from across the political and socio economic spectrums come together and support them in a common good.
Just finding consensus on something being good seems like a miracle within itself these days.
They are doing such a fine job in the channel bringing in young Arabic men into GB
@@jupitorious7925 No you knob! They are out there rescuing fellow human beings from drowning. How do they know what circumstances a call out will bring. Do they sit onshore saying, "No sorry we don't turn out to help people who aren't from Britain!" Don't be so small minded and be thankful it's not YOU in a dingy praying for help one day. 🤬😡
Thanks
John, we just wanted to say thank you so much for your kindness and generosity, we honestly only discovered that we had 'super thanks' donations the other week as they don't show up on the mobile phone, where we usually respond to everyone. It's only now, going back and seeing these all on our laptops that we have seen so many people to make a belated than you to.
So thank you so much for your support, that we so incredibly kind of you 🙏🏼☺️
So with you on your praise for the RNLI. I'm on the Beara Peninsula in south-west Ireland, near Castletownbere, which is our local RNLI station. The work those guys do is just incredible!
No need to apologise!! Good to see the other side to the life on a boat and highlighting the amazing RNLI is brilliant. Keep up the amazing videos.
I was dismasted off the Scillies a few decades ago. It was summer, light winds. But we were headed for the rocks, we couldn't motor and we couldn't get the life raft out. We fired off a red flare and the lifeboat came to rescue us. It was wonderful to have them alongside helping us. That was the local boat from St Mary's
What a terrifying situation, but so happy to hear you had the heroes at your side 🧡
Hope everyone was ok
Didn't u hv an anchor ... ?
@@gordonbennet1094 Hi, yes we had an anchor. Prob about 20m of chain. So not enough to anchor off a rocky shore. Not one riddledwith rocks and shallow patches and especially not in the pitch black of night. Why risk life when the RNLI can help out
@@scottmcdonald3019 Interesting. I've wintered in the Scillys. It's ferocious in winter - I was beached and/ or anchored between Tresco and Bryer. Where exactly was your shore?
Also, did u hv no engine in the boat ?
And how come u got dismasted in light winds?
I'm intrigued.
@@gordonbennet1094 From memory Decca was showing that the tide was taking us onto the northern islands.
So the mast is still connected by the halyards that run through wheels at the base of the mast. So its loosely attached at its base. The top of the mast is in the sea aft of the cockpit. We checked for lines/ropes/etc started the engine and tried to motor. But the wind (N 3-4) against S tide created waves about 3-5 feet high. As we turned to the west the waves grabbed the end of the mast and made it sweep the deck and cockpit. If the halyards started to fail or fray the mast would have wiped the deck and cockpit (where we were) more violently.
Similarly I got out the bolt croppers and started to cut the wire rigging. But as I did the mast started to move more violently. As I disliked the possibility of becoming jam smeared on the deck by a 30 foot mast levered by the companionway hatch and being pumped by the 5 foot waves I aborted that idea.
The previous partner had set off to ireland and gale force 8 hit and he ended up in Wales. I'm guessing there was some sort of failure at the top of the mast to do with the forestay.
We spent a couple of days recovering in St Mary's then cut off the bent bottom of the mast made a jury rig and sailed the boat home.
Thanks for sharing. Lifelong supporter of the RNLI …. totally agree with your words for them. Also, as you said, the Scillies are no place to be in a blow. Every pilot book ever written makes that point. That storm you survived was accurately forecast …. glad you and others survived …. hope others will heed your message: “head to the mainland for shelter”! 🙂
You can be sure we won’t be making that mistake again. 🙏
Sobering stuff not least because I was anchored in Scilly on my own boat only 2 weeks before ! All of us who go sea in UK and Irish waters should support the RNLI and encourage others to do - good shout. Amazing that the RNLI is a charity manned by volunteers. Also bumped into you guys in Malpas (Heron Inn) on the Truro River.
I thought it was Cadoha at first, such a horrendous night. I'm glad to see you got through it and no lives were lost. Keep safe.
Out of all the episodes I've watched, this one had me glued. We were supposed to heading there and diverted to Plymouth for the storm. Couldn't believe what I had seen in the media the day after. So glad you guys were safe and whole heartily feel so bad for those that didn't make it through the night. Great vlog with true emotions.
We have an 18 metre steel cat here in Queensland Australia and only had it put in the water a few weeks ago. But as luck would have it, we went in right before a series of storms. While the wind only got to force 7, we suddenly became quite religious as we sat wide eyed while our boat was heaved side to side. Thankfully, our anchor held but now we are in Cyclone season, we now have a plan of what to do if that worst scenario comes and yes- having the engine running is definitely something we'd have as a priority. Massive respect for the RNLI guys.
nice video - as a retired coxswain and a live aboard of 18 years, Id also share a little more advice with you - secure all your sails with lines even if they are in sail bags, if they break loose you'll have a much greater problem, reduce your own windage, the less the wind has to act against the less chance you'll break free of the mooring, take you're spray hood and bimini down , the lights reflect on the vinyl and add to confusion, remove loose lines and fenders off your decks, if you have to move around on deck for any reason they will be trip hazards or worse end up wrapped in your prop when you need your engine the most.
Take a look at NON phone app anchor alarms, set the swing to minimum when on a mooring and you will sleep a little better.
And as you pointed out, don't assume that a mooring is a good option, better to spend your money on the best anchoring kit you can find or a marina berth in Falmouth, safe travels and thanks for sharing
Ian
This is the kind of feedback that truly makes these video uploads so valuable. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom with us all 🙏😁⛵️
Anchor, anchor, anchor! No mooring in bad weather!
Never rely on moorings unless personally dived on.
Cinéma Vérité....this is indeed for real...
Thanks for sharing, not many people fully understand the "effect" these type of storm have on your own "psyche"...
Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas ...
Thanks, Frans, always appreciate your sharing such wise words. Hope you all have a great Christmas.
@@CadohaAdventures You as well...Enjoy
Nice one guys, love the RNLI, I hope I never have to call them out but glad they are there. I was on my boat on a swinging mooring during storm Chiara and it was horrendous. Boat was listed at 20degs constantly and I had Lee cloths on to stay in my bunk. Making a brew meant strapping myself to the cooker. Luckily if anything had gone wrong I would be on mud not rocks. Gotta bow down to Mother Nature she can be a beast. Stay safe. Andy UK
So glad the three of you are okay. Massive wake up call. Good luck guys
Yes indeed, we were humbled, and have spent a lot of time reflecting on many hard won lessons and I hope this’ll add to the body of work that says to stay away when the weathers bad.
Thanks for the video... I agree ..... About the shipwrecked boat... Glad that the damage was minimal. I with God's Blessings will be purchasing a motor sailer before the year ends... I have never sailed but I have lived on or around water all my life. I hope that learning how to sail will not take me long. I will be setting sail out of Galveston, Texas. I hope to sail the world. I am 62 as of Aug 2 and will be retiring soon. Thank you agian
I’ve been to Galveston, I remember finding little sharks teeth on the beach and really big cars (these were on the road, not the beach 🤣), and it was hot enough to fry and egg in the car bonnet, ha ha. Well I wish you the very best of luck with your adventure!
Hello there, my wife just found your channel and subscribed. As far as the click bait goes we have lived on a 47 Vagabond sailboat for the last 22 years and love the life. I love your channel and look forward to binge watching your videos.
Congratulations on getting married, you two make a great couple. Hank is a keeper also.
❤👍👍
Rambunctious!!!! Hahaha!! Love it!! So pleased for you that you made it unscathed. Keep the great videos coming!!
We were at anchor just south west of you (Green Bay) in our Moody 36 “Boxer”. Pretty hairy night!
The Scilly’s are a real gem. Being at sea in a storm can be harrowing, but being at anchor or on a mooring can be even worse… One area I see so many cruisers missing is reducing windage as much as possible when a blow is on the way…
Thanks for the great channel 👌🏻
With the forecasts available I'd have run for safe shelter on the mainland with plenty of time,failing that I'd definitely rather be at sea
, I didn’t expect it to be your vessel on the rocks, no click bait for me, making a video while under such duress ,bravo. Those of us who avoid mildly windy or rainy days need to see the reality of it all. Many thanks for the insight
I have subscribed because your honesty and humility inspired me. Thank you.
First time I've fast forwarded a you tube video. Making sure it wasn't your lovely boat on the rocks. Good luck
Thankfully it wasn’t, we were lucky, it it was another equally beautiful boat which fell foul 😟
So Beautiful and so sad at the same time. All of you have Beautiful vessels living your dream. And you work so hard to keep them safe, beautiful, and sea worthy. You're all truly a very large caring sailing community, from different parts of the world. I restored my 24ft Cuddy cabin cruiser, when I was 23. I'm 48 now, and still have my boat, and will never let her go. God bless all of you, and be safe. 🙏⛵
The three of you are safe and well, thank goodness. Take care. Great call on appreciating the RNLI
Yes we got away with a lucky mild hiding, but my everyone was as lucky. The least we can do is shine as big of a light as possible on the RNLI.
Utter hero’s!! 👍🏽💪🏽
Rough Night. Pretty much wgy I'll only have Shallow Draft Cruising Sailboats, with a maximum of 5ft Draft, the small really sheltered Bays you can run to and hide in, makes such a huge difference. Glad you got through it OK. ❤ Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob in Wales. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️
Nicely done guys. The Scilly’s can be treacherous but it only adds to the rewards of sailing there on the good days and enjoying a really fantastic location. It was actually sailing to the Scillys that encouraged us to start filming out travels, it’s just a place you want to show people.
Thanks for sharing your experiences, some scary moments for you both and those around you. I could sense the hopelessness, glad your both ok
We were at anchor in the cove on st Angus, during the storm..We were battered for the first few hours but we were better off once the wind veered from the west. All the yachts anchored there clubbed together to help one another’s prepare there boats for the ordeal. Great video!!!
Great film thanks, glad all safe.
This just popped up in my YT feed , I remember being in Cornwall in with my little family in a tent and messaging you the next day , scary times, I was also brave and went out with my head torch and pants to check every thing ..
What an episode! Thanks for your valiant effort without the need for dramatisation. It will prove to be a great experience, in time, and a wonderful chance to have tested out Cadoha. The RNLI are the everyday heroes.
WHAT a video and what lessons for us all. It’s not everyday you find yourself in that position. I’ve been in far less scary winds but the sheer force of the wind and sea around you really is frightening. Thanks for not only sharing the (as always, well produced) film but for also taking the footage at a time when you are just hoping that your anchorage will hold!
And yes, great shout out to the RLNI. Thanks both.
Always give what I can, they was amazing when I cut my leg on bottle in the sea on holiday in Wales I was about 6 I think, even though I don't sail or ever lived by the sea but that moment they was super heroes and allways will be even 39 years later.
I remember you talking about it the next day. I remember how shaken and grateful you were. Sad to see El Vagabonde go, beautiful boat from my club, I used to admire. Thanks for sharing this experience and great lessons learned.
A mans man baby, standing on deck, a loose boat careening at you in 60 knot winds, FENDER IN HAND ? 😬 .awesome, Good job mate.
A bible in hand may have been more useful at that point I imagine.
@@CadohaAdventures agreed’, 🤗
always keep your fenders greased... lol.
One heck of an experience to go through, and also to reflect on - glad you all survived ok
Only just stumbled across this video.
We arrived on Scillies a few days after this storm having listened in on the carnage on the radio. Brutal.
We pulled up on those moorings over by Tresco, and there was still a fair amount of swell around and got tossed around like a cork!
Every time we went ashore all we could hear people talking about was how they had dragged or slipped anchorages!
Glad you guys made it through safe.
We saw El Vagabonde being refloated half way through our trip, but it did sit for a while as a constant reminder to us to check our mooring lines!
GREAT vid guys, that's a pretty emotional one and not easy to watch. But so good to see that you guys are sooo unselfish by being upset for others.
Great shout to the RNLI too.... True hero's and I still can't believe its not state funded, as a kid our boat was in the same yard that had a contract to maintain some of the big lifeboats, having looked round them, I clearly remember saying "I hope I never get this close to one of these again"
But if you get chance go and look round the boats and stations, they are fascinating.
While that boat is “dry-docked”, fix the hole, and get some floatation bags to lift it. Pretty boat!
Well thats me all caught up, hope you are well, no more storms, and your heaters still chugging away have a great chrismas and hope santa's good to you, can't wait to see what your up too next year.....stay safe
I recently almost wrecked my boat on rocks. There's no feeling of dread greater than feeling your fiberglass sailboat you've worked so hard on than when you're bouncing on the rocks and you know the fiberglass is being shredded. I was able to get a tow back to the dock and so far it looks like it was just the keel and rudder damaged, no major hull damage that I can find yet, but my god it was close. Never had that much adrenaline pumping through me. Not sure if I want to fix it up or just give up, every time I sail something goes wrong.
Man that sounds hellish. Perhaps you just need to take a few days to let what happened settle in your mind then you can make a clearer decision hopefully.
Glad you didn't lose her though, or get hurt yourself! 🙏🏻☺️
Thanks guys, means a lot. If you ever in Newlyn the kettle is on. It was a horrendous night, the crew from Sennen came over to help the St Mary’s bunch. It was proper bumpy!!
Greetings from Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. Was in Newlyn a couple of years ago on vacation, lovely spot. Pints numerous times in the Swordfish, and breakfasts at the Harbour Cafe. Sennen Beach was stunning, not many folks around and gale of wind, was grand!
Love the matching outfits! @18.25
Just set up DD to the RNLI, they are incredible people. Stay safe
Amazing! and you're right, they're legends!!
Have a great Christmas ⛵️🙏🏻🥂
Well done Andy I have followed your lead and set one up too. Just to add new donors don't forget to click GIFT AID to add an extra 25p in the pound which comes from the tax man.( tax relief)
I'm a novice with two 22ft sailboats. I have not got my sea legs yet but I'll keep going until I do.
On a different note, I love the way Hank seems to be listening Intently to the conversation. From the look on his face I'm half expecting him to come out with some sort of profound statement.
Surprised to see how many sprayhoods were up and Cadoha with a full tent up! Thankfully I've never been in such a violent storm at anchor but know to get everything off the deck possible that is likely to catch wind, including lowering the boom and taking down the headsail if possible
Fair comment 👍🏽
Awesome video! Must also watch Sailing into Freedom’s Sailing into Hell series - just amazing!
So glad that was not you on the rocks and my sympathies for those who did! You have my greatest holiday wishes!
We’re very thankful it wasn’t us too. Since posting the video we have heard rumours that they managed to re-float the boat and successfully get her over to the island of St Mary’s 🙏☺️⛵️⛵️
Hook Line and sinker😅. I initially thought it was Cadoha! But it says Vagabond... hang on Cadoha isn't a ketch...what's going on!! Great episode. Sooo glad that you guys were ok, but very sad for the owners of the other vessels. How fickle life can be. Stay safe guys thanks for the entertainment this last year in such trying times. You've opened my eyes to how beautiful the British waters and coastline are. You three are champions.
Nice video guys , great shout out to RNLI.
In the usa we have the coast guard which is a branch of the military with multiple roles , rescue, navigational aid maintainance,immergration, customs, and much more ...... a dedicated rescue service makes lot of sense ,
we do have one suprizing option, 2 different subscription organizations similiar to the AA or RAC on land.
For about $200/ yr they will tow your boat if you break down/ run aground etc. the scared part is when you don't pay the very low subscription the cost hits $10k or more very quickly! ( they are tow-boat and boat-us).
Cheers Warren
Not too sure about Tow Boat US, they turned out to be NO Boat US when James of
Sailing Triteia needed them to tow him the last few miles in, after losing his rudder 1000 Miles from Hawaii then sailing single handed the whole 1000 Miles on Windvane and Drogue steering alone ruclips.net/video/1AZXXKj0p0s/видео.html
What a brilliantly put together video! So scary for you and all the boats there and so unfortunate for El Vagabond. I hope no one was hurt and they could salvage their boat. And Hank at the end with the matching top - how cute!
in a big blow just having the engine ticking over takes so much weight of the anchor line and gives you options..an small sail sent up the back stay also make ahuge doffecence to keeping a boat head to wind. most ketches ive worked on the skippers mostly kapt the mizzne up even with the thirsd reefi n ti to do the same..
Nice video ! Sorry for the folks who’s boats are wrecked and that they can be salvageable ! Respect to the RNLI legends !
Great camera work by Hank on Carly as dom was out on the bow 👌🏻
Had some sporty winds up Scotland in October but this was terrifying to watch on.
An excellent video…thankfully you two, Hank and Cadoha survived Mother Nature’s fury! It could have been a lot worse. Learning curve, vertical at the time and good to see you able to sail another day!
Merry Christmas from a very warm and sunny Australia ….cheers 👍
Carly, Dominic, this, to me sitting in a comfy home, was scared. Of course you both were too. But not in panic and that is a great achivement.
I hope you won’t have to much of this moments anymore.!
Lots of good fortune for us and any lack of fear in a moment was probably easy to t chalk up to ignorance being bliss. Reflecting on the storm was fairly sobering, especially will all the carnage that it left in its wake.
@@CadohaAdventures well Dominic, at least Carly kept her cloth on this time. 😂 Refering to the time Cadoha almost sunk
I have been at sea in a really big storm . The barometer went to 960 .
On "Roamer " it was better to be deep sea than in an anchorage.
Perhaps yachts on moorings should put their spray hoods down?
Yes, take all canvas down in a real wind.
It always saddens me to see someone's pride and joy on the rocks. Must be devastating for the owner.
Thank you Guy’s,we watch Saving Lives at Sea regularly and I always say I must do this ! Your Vlog has tipped the balance and I clicked on your link and have now signed up😃 I cannot imagine being called out to 23 shouts in the middle of the night to travel 30 miles in a Force 10 !!! Just true dedication indeed.Love to you both,have a super Christmas 🎄😍
we were in The Atlantic Pub St Marys that night..it was scary in a granite building never mind out at sea, the helicopter hovering overhead and the sash windows rattling were the first we knew.but the following morning the devastation of boats ( and the camp sites was so sad to see).
That RNLI volunteer in 19:30 looks like a proper British Bruiser lol from a Guy Ritchie movie.
The beginning of the video was like something from hell. I wasn't sure if it was real at first. It seemed like a scary motion picture, something from a horror film or some sea tragedy. The darkness, the little lights everywhere, flickering off and on. You two not sure what was going on. Would you be smashed by another boat, or end up on the rocks. Intense moments. So glad when the sun came up you and your boat was safe. WOW! The wildest sailing adventure that I've seen in a long time. Stay groovy and stay safe.
During the part where the boat was heading towards you I was shouting start the engine,start the engine.😁 In my last big storm in the Med I sat for 4 hours during the night with my engine running and in gear just to take the strain off my mooring, and I don't mind admitting, I was scared. So pleased you got through it unscathed.
This is certainly one of the lessons learned 😳
I just found you 2 + dog=3 new sub for y'all! One USA chump saying much love y'all!
Really enjoy your words on RNLI...I wish every recreational yacht felt an obligation to make an annual donation equivalent to a full tank of fuel ...Years ago RNLI picked me (and my crappy windsurfer) out of the sea to safety.
That’s why you always keep a close eye on the weather and clear out if it looks ominous
Fair 🙏⛵️
I am no expert but I would have had my engine running at tickover or more in gear to take strain off the mooring and definietly when the boat was coming towards you but you both did amazingly well to cope with it as you did .
Yes i was in Tonga when a huge Gail come frew & we had the motor going , Taking pressure of the ground tackle & helped dodge 2 boats dragging down on us , We immediately had our second pick set up to let go - Just in case . Al come out OK , With 20 odd boats on a lee shore it was busy for an hour or two .
That's what I s going say, even just to take the pressure off and keep the battery's charged, running all their lights without the motor running, not me...
I have done that in the slip with the boat tied up . Loosen the lines for the tide and running and in gear with the rudder hard to keep her in place
It's a no brainer
Went through gale blowing us ashore and dancing next to other boats, full storm gear and engine running with me standing looking at gps to see if we started dragging. Didn’t sleep till gale passed. Stressful
That was heavy..................................! Thankful you're safe and sound 🇦🇺
We’re pretty thankful too, Nick. Not only that we got out unscathed, but that no one died, only a handful of boats were damaged, and the RNLI exist! 🙏🙏🙏
It always seems to turn to utter crap on pitch black moonless nights. We have weathered numerous storms at night where sleep is impossible, and have dragged anchor on a few occasions. It's pretty terifying trying to re-anchor in a crowded anchorage at night with torrential rain and a howling gale. I certainly felt for you guys. Stay safe.
Who cares if you came here because you thought it was the other vagabond, lots of lessons to learn, out of interest what was the wind strength, RNLI are champions
I've been an offshore member supporter for years (no not bravery, it just means a monthly direct debit and get 2 free mags a qtr).
It's worth sharing that the RNLI, unlike other charities, have never "farmed the accounts" trawling for more money....at least from me anyhow.
I hope that they're there if I ever need them, a few quid a month is the least I can do.
It’s good to see so many people here are already supporting them and equally good to think they’re being responsible with people’s data 🙏⛵️
Great video guys. I really hope the RNLI benefit from your efforts. Well done!
As well as supporting the RNLI, I volunteer for the NCI (National Coastwatch Institute) - another good charity that provides 'eyes along the coast' with many of the locations being the old coastguard stations. I am not as nimble as I used to be! But this is something that I can do to give time back to those who are always there for all of us.
Good episode, any update on the boat? they could have slapped a temporary grp patch on that before it got fully holed, although the crew were probably shaken up and resting up somewhere.
We heard a rumour that they managed to re-float the boat and get it over to St Mary’s. That’s all we know, but we hope they managed to get her out of the water and all repaired 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼⛵️
@@CadohaAdventures Hope so..... couple of tips which you might have already, a short piece of strong plastic tubing with a rope through it as a snubber or at least kept for nights like that so you can cleat off and secure to mooring chain, that way you won't get the chafe, I have one dedicated just for that and if I'm in any doubt I'll add it on as extra. And I also keep a metre square piece of strong plastic sheet and GRP kit for emergencies, you slap resin on damage and let it tack up, slap resin on the plastic sheet, slap GRP tissue on, then slap on a few GRP mat layers and resin that, you've now created a band aid of any shape or size you cut, you slap that on damage and flatten out with a credit card etc, leave plastic on and tape it down. Will set in ten plus minutes and be waterproof ........of course your not going to do that at night over the side in rain, but a 20 minute dry window between tides on a beach or afloat and potentially you buy time for a refloat.
That must have been the Penlee lifeboat out there, that has it’s on tragic history this month
I know that feeling all too much. Was on a mooring in Phi Phi one night with the wind blowing through the bay at 50 knots. Scary. Any moment you worry about the morning going and you are screwed. Several times at anchor too. I wonder why we do it sometimes.
I guess all true adventures need their moments of terror to accompany the moments of pure paradise, in order for them to be, well, an adventure 😬⛵️
A few float bags tied up short under the hull and inflated before the tide comes in and a temporary fresh layer of glass or two over the bad crushing and float it out at the first tide before more damage.
Rambunctious is a great word.
Stay safe guys.
Amazing volunteers
Living legends, and utter hero’s!! 💪🏽👍🏽😁
The couple that built emerald steel will not go onto a mooring block when the weather is like that. They swear by the anchor for anything else.
Glad to see you're safe and well guys, and yea, bit a clickbait alright. LOL
Never hurt anyone though ; }
Head South for the winter is my best advise, lots of free places to anchor close to marinas down the Portugal coast and around Spain. Why people sit in the UK or of its coast during winter wouldn't be my game plan.
I have moored in New Grimsby Sound several times when there were many fewer mooring buoys. Over time Tresco Authorities have squeezed in more mooring buoys in the anchorage, making the possibility of being hit ever greater by manoeuvring vessels particularly in adverse conditions. For anyone who’s ‘a control freak’ as most skippers are, it’s a very disconcerting feeling when all hell let’s loose whilst being tethered to a mooring and other vessels up wind draw ever closer. You had the presence of mind to run the camera and captured your experiences well, we shared your fears and for those of us who have ‘been there’ wevknow only too well how hellish it can be.
60 to 70 kts of wind? Wow. That is a full on gail. Count yourself lucky that you came through unscathed.
Hi Guys Wow what a wonderful channel you have. I have just binged watched all your videos and must say you are a breath of fresh air in sailing videos.. The video footage is well edited well thought out and I'm sure you wont mind me saying Hank is a star. I'm so looking forward to following you guys on your adventures
I love the outtakes had me in stiches
A big shout out to Mads as he said guys go watch this channel
I so very love the RNLI they're amazing humans kept literally afloat by donations... I live in Baltimore City Maryland. I donate to RNLI.. cuz one fine day I may be there needing assistance. Or some ppl I watch on YT but never met but give several rats about the safety of them an their loved ones... You guys are great.... I'm glad your safe. I hope El Vagabond gets their vessel free with out water ingress!! P.S. I was thinking thick rubber Mattson the rocks compression foam or balloons... Tho I def agree the kelp absorbed some of the shock of rock on gelcoat an the fiberglass... Ugh!!
We need a solution to this issue.. Anywhoo... ✌🏻💗😊❣️
Intense. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I love Hank. He is so spoiled ❤️❤️❤️
That’s because he’s a little super star. A bit of a Diva these days, but a super star all the same.
Subscribed and donated to the RNLI Merry Christmas everyone 🙂
You are a super star, thank you so much. And a very merry Christmas right back at you ❤️❤️❤️⛵️
How many knots of wind was that? We had 47knts in Gocek but it was at least day light! The boat heeled over without the sails up! 42 foot Jeanneau DS.
I think the wind hit gusts of 70knts
Having an experience like that can be worth its weight in gold if you learn from it. I would be looking at chafe protection for mooring lines it really doesn't matter how good the mooring buoy is if you part company with it because of your own equipment.
A few years ago I got caught out in a storm in America when visiting from the UK. In my mind, I can still hear the sound of nearby buildings getting torn apart and I too felt insignificant compared to the power of nature. I also prayed a little in fact if I'm honest I prayed a lot.
Glad at least for you, everything turned out all right.
How much warning of the storm did you have. Would you have had enough time to get back to Newlyn or better still Helford or Falmouth ?
We had a few days warning of a gale, and we only stayed as we secured what we thought was a safe spot after talking with the harbour master about how new the moorings were too.
The morning of the storm we saw that the predictions for the wind strength had gone way up from the day before. In hindsight we could have made it back to the mainland and should have. A lot of lessons were learned, I guess we were worried it'd possibly arrive early and catch us out on route back, given how much the forecast had increased in what seemed like only hours.
@@CadohaAdventures I thought that might have been the situation, I presume that the gale was a sou’wester and that all the moorings in St Mary’s which would have been marginally better were taken up and rafting not an option in the conditions ? Or was the gale more NW ?
It was a worthy cause, no worries. Greetings from Hawaii!
It is indeed, thank you so much and have a great Christmas 🙏🏻🙏🏻⛵️
Wow she's matching the freaking dog
Well done. The video title achieved its objective.😀👍
I know it’s a cheeky title, even if it’s factual, but it’s one of those situations where it felt right to push the envelope, for such a good cause.
The RNLI are such a heroic bunch, it boggles my mind that they exist purely by charitable donations.
@@CadohaAdventures Absolutely.👍⛵️
Well done for the shout out for the RNLI, they are fabulous ! All of them volunteers and many have lost their lives over the years. Check out their shops, we always get a Xmas tree dec from them each year .. p.s That storm was a little fresh! 🥴