This diary entry features final plans for getting Golden Haze to the Caribbean and the delivery from Boulogne sur mer to Cowes Yachthaven Marina at the start of winter - Brrrr
So impressed. I look forward to having half of the experience and confidence you have. Our Dehler is booked for the Dart in January and we have to take it around in jan :-( I am impressed that you have some protection at the helm. Ours is very exposed by comparison. Trying to line up the winter jobs I have some power management stuff arranged and need to sort anchor chain for our next adventures. Hoping I can get it delivered?
Yes I didn't think about it at the time but the bimini makes a great umbrella!! Hope you find a pleasant ish windo to go round to the Dart... I hate sailing in cold wet lumpy times
I have always looked alone - and gone with my gut feeling about a boat... Does she look cared for? Smell nice? feel homely? Have a look at ruclips.net/video/ajgh5GCwvTg/видео.html and dream.... and remember all boats, even new aircraft carriers, have issues....
can you offer any comment - what are the prospects/risks of crossing the Atlantic without a motor? for example, in the unlikely case there was a motor failure, diesel fuel shortage, etc. thank you.
Actually the issue is the other way round! There are hardly any 'cruising yachts' who have the fuel capacity to run the motor all the way across... Typically you start the engine in the Canaries or Cape Verdes to get out of the marina and you pull up the sails and stop the engine... a couple of weeks later as you close your destination in the Caribbean you start the engine again and drop the sails as you enter the Anchorage/Marina...
@@SailingGently thanks. I didn't mean motoring all the way. Specific concern - are there doldrums that could strand a ship far out at sea if it has no motor?
@@SuperJV4x The winds can be very light and variable south of the Canaries until the annual 'Trade Winds' really set in around mid December but those are low winds rather than no wind... There are some real doldrums around the Equator which would be worth 'motoring' out of but not on the Atlantic Route... Being stranded permanently is pretty unlikely unless you have a very heavy boat and tiny sails!!!
Hi Michael. Great video as usual. I can't wait for the next episode. Btw. Can you provide some more info on the solars? I'm looking for sth silmilar and simple and I would like to learn from your experience. Cheers
Rafal hi, They are 2 x 60w flexible solar panels with holes in each corner... I got them in France... I have the feeling the controller is important. I've used velcro to hold the cables and there will be a thru deck plug and socket to it
Another really interesting, well made video on your sailing exploits. I'm looking forward to your next one already. Best wishes for safe travels ahead!
There's something about Brighton marina and getting weather bound and bit tricky getting in the narrow entrance in a gale. Last time the lifeboat was standing by to aid us in if needed, a welcome sight as you dive into the entrance gritting teeth and buttocks lol. Looking forward to your next chapter
Great video Michael - and I have to add you are one of the best examples to man on how to break the chains that restrict people - a true icon - enjoy your new journey great man
Hi Michael glad to see you've gone ahead with those plans to have her shipped across....looking forward to the next chapter my friend. All the very best and enjoy that sun and warm weather sailing.
Thanks for your video, I’m following it with great interest. Safe passage.
Thank you Mark... I too am interested to see how it pans out!
Haloooo! If you need a ship mate, I most certainly need a change of life.
Know what you mean Neil... Change to warmer and steadier winds - I hope
Go get em Micheal . Live the dream. Great info. I’m looking forward to the adventure.
Thanks Eric! Will do!
So where will you pick me up Michael ... I have my sun-cream, my hat and my passport all ready!! Stay Safe & Fair Winds!!
Deal Bob... Antigua or Dominica suit? Thank's for watching
Hey i want to go to !
@@ericbuckner8182 buy the sunscreen and get the hat and meet me out there
@@SailingGently deal
How many can you fit on that boat ? ... Remember I asked first and besides I bet I do a nicer chefs surprise then Eric!
So impressed. I look forward to having half of the experience and confidence you have. Our Dehler is booked for the Dart in January and we have to take it around in jan :-( I am impressed that you have some protection at the helm. Ours is very exposed by comparison. Trying to line up the winter jobs I have some power management stuff arranged and need to sort anchor chain for our next adventures. Hoping I can get it delivered?
Yes I didn't think about it at the time but the bimini makes a great umbrella!!
Hope you find a pleasant ish windo to go round to the Dart... I hate sailing in cold wet lumpy times
Michael - you won’t need that Musto jacket in Martinique. Look forward to the next instalment 👍🏼
Hope not Tom.. but I will take some wet weather gear.. umbrella!!
Hi Michael, great content as always, I wonder if GH made it to the other side of the pond?
Well Andrea GH and I are sitting in Southampton waiting for the ship to arrive for loading.. 10 days late
Hi who would you suggest would be a good to vist boats with me in the Mediterranean area as I'm a newbie boater?
I have always looked alone - and gone with my gut feeling about a boat... Does she look cared for? Smell nice? feel homely? Have a look at ruclips.net/video/ajgh5GCwvTg/видео.html
and dream.... and remember all boats, even new aircraft carriers, have issues....
Good luck with relocation to Martinique.
Thank you Alex... Fingers crossed
can you offer any comment - what are the prospects/risks of crossing the Atlantic without a motor? for example, in the unlikely case there was a motor failure, diesel fuel shortage, etc. thank you.
Actually the issue is the other way round! There are hardly any 'cruising yachts' who have the fuel capacity to run the motor all the way across...
Typically you start the engine in the Canaries or Cape Verdes to get out of the marina and you pull up the sails and stop the engine... a couple of weeks later as you close your destination in the Caribbean you start the engine again and drop the sails as you enter the Anchorage/Marina...
@@SailingGently thanks. I didn't mean motoring all the way. Specific concern - are there doldrums that could strand a ship far out at sea if it has no motor?
@@SuperJV4x The winds can be very light and variable south of the Canaries until the annual 'Trade Winds' really set in around mid December but those are low winds rather than no wind... There are some real doldrums around the Equator which would be worth 'motoring' out of but not on the Atlantic Route... Being stranded permanently is pretty unlikely unless you have a very heavy boat and tiny sails!!!
Have a safe voyage and an uneventful splash
Thank you so much.... It is exciting!
Informative & entertaining.
Thank you. Pleased you enjoyed it
Hi Michael. Great video as usual. I can't wait for the next episode. Btw. Can you provide some more info on the solars? I'm looking for sth silmilar and simple and I would like to learn from your experience. Cheers
Rafal hi,
They are 2 x 60w flexible solar panels with holes in each corner... I got them in France... I have the feeling the controller is important. I've used velcro to hold the cables and there will be a thru deck plug and socket to it
Another really interesting, well made video on your sailing exploits. I'm looking forward to your next one already. Best wishes for safe travels ahead!
Many thanks Simon... Thank you for watching
Getting closer. All this preparation seems to take forever, but mostly through now.
Kev I agree.... Although getting her to Cowes was a good move! Over a week!!!
There's something about Brighton marina and getting weather bound and bit tricky getting in the narrow entrance in a gale. Last time the lifeboat was standing by to aid us in if needed, a welcome sight as you dive into the entrance gritting teeth and buttocks lol. Looking forward to your next chapter
Glad you got in OK Ian. Like Dover, these lumps of concrete built out into the sea get pretty rough in bad weather... glad you enjoyed the video
Cheers to that 🍻
Thank you Stephen
This is a very interesting update. Are you able to go on the ship with your boat or do you have to travel separately?
It's a shame Andrew but crew/owners can't travel with the boats... Have to fly out and land a couple of days before the ship is due to dock
Great video Michael - and I have to add you are one of the best examples to man on how to break the chains that restrict people - a true icon - enjoy your new journey great man
Thank you Johan although it is a bit 'Going bravely where others have been before'!!!
Am happy for you to be embarking on this long anticipated next adventure. May it be a safe and pleasant one.
Thank you Barney for the good wishes... I do feel excited and invigorated by it all
fascinating as always, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it - Thank you for watching
Thanks Michael, sorry I missed you in the Solent. Look forward to next chapter. Seth
No worries Seth... I still have to make the final bit happen!
Hi Michael glad to see you've gone ahead with those plans to have her shipped across....looking forward to the next chapter my friend. All the very best and enjoy that sun and warm weather sailing.
Thanks so much for the good wishes... I'm looking forward to the next step which is the big one, as well