Hey Rick & Carolyn :P Ha well that was a bit of fun. We had nipped out to get some bass as the fishing is very good for them at the moment. Got the live baits on board ready to use for the bass. My buddy went to start his engine and managed to snap the pull cord clean off. Fortunate the wind was in the correct direction to blow us back to the bay, no need to drop the anchor. Called the RNLi and out they came as you saw, all 1 mile from their base - all jolly and ready for action. Must say that was a bit of fun and fortunately just a routine job for the RNLI - nobody in any danger. Gonna have to drop a case of beers of to the lads down there now :P ha. Good to see you both just next time will be on my own boat :P Best wishes LUGGY
We’re happy to hear it all worked out well. It’s a tricky business, when the engine can’t be started. Good decision to call for help. Re the case of beers - the next rescue could be a very jolly one indeed. 😄
Where was your spare pull cord? The RNLI is a voluntary service, it should be relied upon in real emergencies, although I understand accidents happen. RNLI crews save many lives around the UK and Ireland, often putting themselves in extreme danger. Millions of people directly fund the RNLI to make it the worlds best voluntary maritime rescue service. I support the RNLI. Seafarers, fishing boats, yachtsmen, boaters, dinghy sailors, windsufers, beachgoers, etc, are not obligated or required to subscribe, many do, as do many others not participating. It is a treasure of an living institution. It's not a formal subscription based insurance scheme as exists in many other developed countries, it's not a coastguard as that exists independently of the RNLI.
@@Tomm9y Geez B M - everything you say is true and correct, but where is your spare ounce of compassion? I was watching and a rescue is a rescue is a rescue. I’m quite sure the RNLI guys were happy to get a rescue done that didn’t involve significant danger or risk, or even getting too wet. These guys were real pros. Everyone got to go home at night and smile at their loved ones. Chalk up another good day at the office! 🙂
@@Tomm9y A vessel without power or steerage at sea ,potentially in the path of the Irish ferry .Has a duty to call out the RNLI BEFORE there is a risk to life .
No, no, no big - you’re missing the point, about us using wind noise and shaky, long shots to make this complex, difficult to organise but in the end well rehearsed acting sequence look like a real rescue! Clearly, we got the balance right. 🙂 Thanks for the compliment; I’ll show it to my old lecturer from film school. She’ll be pleased.
Indeed! Luggy will need a few single malts to warm up and celebrate the good outcome! This reminds me of a friend who was rescued after his helicopter splashed in the North Atlantic at night in rough weather. His crew mates were air lifted back to the carrier first and the docs were busy with them, so his fellow officers took him to the mess for some warming emergency Scotch. Lots of warming. 🙂 All the best Luggy. We’re glad you and your mate are OK. Well done RNLI.
Hi Andre. Including the tender, outboard, liferaft and other safety essentials it was close to €700K. Now be careful with this number, as it’s over two years behind current prices. There have been some price rises. The best thing to do is get in touch with Garcia’s sales folk and ask for a current price list. They’re very friendly. Have some fun putting your preferred boat together. 🙂 I’ll be happy to discuss various options. Regards, Rick.
@@SailingSnowGum Hello Rick thanks. I will contact Garcia now and a in a handful of years. I will ask you more questions later on as you put the miles on the boat. My concern is play and clunking developing in centerboard mechanism with wear of pivot joint that I have read about in variable keel boats, also deterioration of the aluminum hull over time due to electrolysis in the salt water. My other dream yacht is an Amel 50. But my dreams include a few high latitude and antartic explorations and perhaps even the Northwest Passage one day.🙂
It’s interesting that you mention the Amel 50. This was one of the seven yachts I looked closely at, including a factory tour and test sail. I was very impressed with design, build quality and company culture. It sailed in a similar fashion to the Garcia Exploration 45, in part due to the similar hull shape from the same design house. My reasons for not choosing the Amel were: cost; fixed keel and inability to dry out or move in very shallow water; vulnerability of fibreglass to impact with whales, ice, coral and rocks; non-seagoing nature of the interior, with its wide open spaces (dangerous!); the helm position being too enclosed, with poor visibility and communication with others; and lastly, cost. Good points were: very good noise insulation of the engine as heard from the saloon and front cabins; comfortable cockpit; good storage; great cabins. I hope you enjoy the shopping adventure as much as the sailing, in due course. 🙂
Your mate has just lost his dinghy--I didn't see it being towed by the rescue boat--and you are all "excited" whilst sitting on your thumbs! Go figure.
Hi Gypzy. If, amongst all the troubles and worries that people can have in this world, this is what you choose to complain about, this is what you have time to complain about, then you are truly having a fantastic life and I am happy for you and pleased to have been of service. 🙂 Regards, Rick.
@@SailingSnowGum No complaints from me, champ. I am just pointing out the obvious...and all you can do is 'wriggle' with it. You figured it, and came up with your "service" to me. Bizarre, to say the least!
Hey Rick & Carolyn :P Ha well that was a bit of fun. We had nipped out to get some bass as the fishing is very good for them at the moment. Got the live baits on board ready to use for the bass. My buddy went to start his engine and managed to snap the pull cord clean off. Fortunate the wind was in the correct direction to blow us back to the bay, no need to drop the anchor. Called the RNLi and out they came as you saw, all 1 mile from their base - all jolly and ready for action. Must say that was a bit of fun and fortunately just a routine job for the RNLI - nobody in any danger. Gonna have to drop a case of beers of to the lads down there now :P ha. Good to see you both just next time will be on my own boat :P Best wishes LUGGY
We’re happy to hear it all worked out well. It’s a tricky business, when the engine can’t be started. Good decision to call for help. Re the case of beers - the next rescue could be a very jolly one indeed. 😄
Where was your spare pull cord? The RNLI is a voluntary service, it should be relied upon in real emergencies, although I understand accidents happen. RNLI crews save many lives around the UK and Ireland, often putting themselves in extreme danger. Millions of people directly fund the RNLI to make it the worlds best voluntary maritime rescue service. I support the RNLI.
Seafarers, fishing boats, yachtsmen, boaters, dinghy sailors, windsufers, beachgoers, etc, are not obligated or required to subscribe, many do, as do many others not participating. It is a treasure of an living institution. It's not a formal subscription based insurance scheme as exists in many other developed countries, it's not a coastguard as that exists independently of the RNLI.
@@Tomm9y Geez B M - everything you say is true and correct, but where is your spare ounce of compassion? I was watching and a rescue is a rescue is a rescue. I’m quite sure the RNLI guys were happy to get a rescue done that didn’t involve significant danger or risk, or even getting too wet. These guys were real pros. Everyone got to go home at night and smile at their loved ones. Chalk up another good day at the office! 🙂
@@Tomm9y A vessel without power or steerage at sea ,potentially in the path of the Irish ferry .Has a duty to call out the RNLI BEFORE there is a risk to life .
Love the vid but not the wind noise can you use a hairy muffler or bit of old fleece?
No, no, no big - you’re missing the point, about us using wind noise and shaky, long shots to make this complex, difficult to organise but in the end well rehearsed acting sequence look like a real rescue! Clearly, we got the balance right. 🙂 Thanks for the compliment; I’ll show it to my old lecturer from film school. She’ll be pleased.
Wouldn't like to be paying luggys bar bill tonight .!!
Indeed! Luggy will need a few single malts to warm up and celebrate the good outcome! This reminds me of a friend who was rescued after his helicopter splashed in the North Atlantic at night in rough weather. His crew mates were air lifted back to the carrier first and the docs were busy with them, so his fellow officers took him to the mess for some warming emergency Scotch. Lots of warming. 🙂 All the best Luggy. We’re glad you and your mate are OK. Well done RNLI.
May I ask what was your final cost on your Garcia Explorer 45?
Hi Andre. Including the tender, outboard, liferaft and other safety essentials it was close to €700K. Now be careful with this number, as it’s over two years behind current prices. There have been some price rises. The best thing to do is get in touch with Garcia’s sales folk and ask for a current price list. They’re very friendly. Have some fun putting your preferred boat together. 🙂 I’ll be happy to discuss various options. Regards, Rick.
@@SailingSnowGum Hello Rick thanks. I will contact Garcia now and a in a handful of years. I will ask you more questions later on as you put the miles on the boat. My concern is play and clunking developing in centerboard mechanism with wear of pivot joint that I have read about in variable keel boats, also deterioration of the aluminum hull over time due to electrolysis in the salt water. My other dream yacht is an Amel 50. But my dreams include a few high latitude and antartic explorations and perhaps even the Northwest Passage one day.🙂
It’s interesting that you mention the Amel 50. This was one of the seven yachts I looked closely at, including a factory tour and test sail. I was very impressed with design, build quality and company culture. It sailed in a similar fashion to the Garcia Exploration 45, in part due to the similar hull shape from the same design house. My reasons for not choosing the Amel were: cost; fixed keel and inability to dry out or move in very shallow water; vulnerability of fibreglass to impact with whales, ice, coral and rocks; non-seagoing nature of the interior, with its wide open spaces (dangerous!); the helm position being too enclosed, with poor visibility and communication with others; and lastly, cost. Good points were: very good noise insulation of the engine as heard from the saloon and front cabins; comfortable cockpit; good storage; great cabins. I hope you enjoy the shopping adventure as much as the sailing, in due course. 🙂
Your mate has just lost his dinghy--I didn't see it being towed by the rescue boat--and you are all "excited" whilst sitting on your thumbs! Go figure.
Hi Gypzy. If, amongst all the troubles and worries that people can have in this world, this is what you choose to complain about, this is what you have time to complain about, then you are truly having a fantastic life and I am happy for you and pleased to have been of service. 🙂 Regards, Rick.
@@SailingSnowGum No complaints from me, champ. I am just pointing out the obvious...and all you can do is 'wriggle' with it. You figured it, and came up with your "service" to me. Bizarre, to say the least!