I've been watching you for years now, and I've long fantasized about dinghy or pocket cruising. I've learned quite a bit from reading and from older wiser friends, but also from watching your problems and how you solve them. I've been practicing, and I'm finally ready to graduate from lake daysailing to cruising. Thanks for sharing these happy journeys, and thanks for being a kindred romantic.

Love your work Roger, it's salt of the Earth stuff in a frantic 21st century world. Thanks!

23 minutes and 54 seconds of tranquility. Beautiful island and a great story along with perfect sailing. Wonderful Roger, wonderful.

"I hope you've enjoyed that ...", ... yes Roger, I did ...

Another thoroughly enjoyable little adventure. Thank you, Roger

Hello Mr Barnes. I'm a sailor and boatbuilder from lake Constance. A far calmer and more limited spot for sailing as the Bretagne or GB. Your kind of sailing and filming is a Inspiration for me in sailing and boatbuilding. This kind of sailing was established here in Germany, I would say until the 70's in dinghys like the PIRAT, KORSAR, ZUGVOGEL or many other small boats. Up then a kind of race starts and with growing incomes the boats get bigger and bigger, but the easeness and closeness to nature gets lost. You show me and obviously a lot of other sailors what we miss. Thanks therefore.

@ljd8520

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Axel, I have a young son in Konstanz with my first wife. I live in Salisbury. Looking forward to visiting him, if its possible in 2021. And I would very much like to make a dinghy sailing trip around the lake one day. Best Lee

@SuperBullyone

3 жыл бұрын

In America, people screw up when out sailing and the think a bigger boat will avoid the problems. The boats get so big that they never leave the dock, and there they are perfectly safe.

@EddieCampbell-im6gg

2 ай бұрын

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Ahhh, just what I needed.

Hi from northern Japan. Rigorously acquiring important technical, nautical terms in English, such as "the lumpy bits." On my way to become a true English sailor. Thank you, Roger-san!

Wonderful to see you again Roger. Your videos always make my day. They are the calm in the middle of the storm.

Roger, I’ve just waded through the pages and pages of comments and they all say the same things. May I add to their huge total and say THANKS for all your efforts in bringing us tour travels. Capt John.

After 28 years in the Royal Navy dashing here and there I so much enjoy your very relaxing videos

Thank you for bringing us along, Fair Winds.

Very nice thank you for taking gus along for the ride

Thank you Roger. Meraviglioso

Other things have dragged me away from dunking my little boat into the water but with your videos I’m feeling the need for it.

You, Sir, are a true sailor. Great video as usual. Regards Michael

Awesome trip, good to have you back. Your book has pride of place on my table. Your informative encouragement hss been a real motivator for me. Your understated trips make our CanAm dinghy cruising adventures pale in comparison. Thanks and more please.

That was wonderful. I've never seen anything like Ile de Sein. Thank you.

Always a viewing and informational enjoyment...🇨🇦

Thank you Roger. Please stay safe and healthy.

The shot at 8 1/2 min reveals the toy tender (as recommended in the pages of your book I believe?) and answered my question how did you run ashore... Nice to see in action!

A braver man than me, making that crossing in what can be treacherous waters. It was nice to meet with you a few weeks ago. Fair winds for the future..

I tremendously enjoy your films, Roger! I have been cruising along the coasts of Holland, Belgium, England, Scotland, Germany and Denmark for the past 42 years in a 27-footer which, luckily, I can still manage single-handed (all my former sailing friends are now looking after grandchildren). Seeing you in the dinghy I wonder if I should sell my 27-footer and follow your example.

I love your calm and eloquent narration.

Hi Roger, I always look forward to your videos and enjoy them very much. You inspired me to build an Ilur. Tomorrow I will be epoxying on my last plank. Still lots to do though and with the cooling temperatures of the US Pacific Northwest I’ll have to finish it next spring/summer.

Qui voit Sein voit sa fin 🤭 La seule île bretonne qu'il me reste a visiter, merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo Roger. 👍🙏😎

I enjoyed your story about the island very much.

My only comparable experience was sailing to the Glénans from Luctudy in calm weather and a neap tide. The peace one finds is amazing, and so much noisier is "normal" life when arriving back on the continent. Thank you for sharing your "périple" that had to be so well calculated so as not to get into trouble with the Raz. I would have loved to be with you but it was impossible this year.

An essential document for today and for all those to come.

and if I can add to Roger’s last comment , do press the Like button. If you are passionate about seeing Roger’s wonderful videos, consider activating the notification bell (icon) and select ‘All’. Thank you Roger for another wonderful episode! Stay well everyone 😃

I love camping n always wanted to sail n this looks awesome! The ability to travel by means of wind!

Another excellent video. Thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson too on the Free French. Lest we forget 🍷☕️

So pleased your making content again Roger, your videos are gentle and comforting in these times of such turmoil Thank you.

Beautifully done, thanks again.

Wonderful, addicted, subscribed. The architecture of old Quebec (Canada) is so reminiscent of your area. Very familiar and foreign at the same time, merci.

Dear Roger. I've enjoyed your video. Very nice island. So calm. I am going to join you as a small boat owner, just when I finish reconstruction of my house, kids grow a little bit and I make some ship for me and my wife :) Hope, You wouldn't be too much old, when I'm ready.

Thanks Roger😀👍🏻

Roger, your Vlogs and narratives are heart felt, respect from me Roger, stay well.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Keep them coming, these videos are what get us through the winter 🙏🏻

Perfect just what I needed, a new video from Roger. Always a treat 🤗 ty Roger!

Love your mellow narrative Roger. Keep it up!

Thanks for the tour, looking forward to the next! sail safe😉

Really love this kind of videos, Roger

Always a pleasure to find another one of your adventures. Add to that your tranquil voice and the rush of the day fades away. Cheers!

Glad you’re back, Roger.

Wonderful stuff! I could watch all day.

Hooray! I check for your videos every few days and when the new one appears, it's a celebration. This was particularly good. Lots of sailing footage (never enough), brilliant story telling, tide/weather details, your talking, and the beautiful recognition of the march of time. Thank you Roger, I feel as if you're an old friend, and if only we could meet again soon.

Glad to see a new video. It is nice to watch your adventures.

That was an exceptional cool trip

Thanks again Roger. As educational, phylosophical and visually stimulating as usual. Please keep them coming!

A real tonic. Thankyou for introducing us to the Ile de Seine.

Love your video's... Always enjoy them and you book too!

Quite an adventure and much history too. Thank you!

Wonderful, fantastic but above all so relaxing to watch, Thank you Roger.

Great to see you back in action Roger. Thanks for you wonderful videos and sail on.

Wonderful video, relaxing and a fascinating adventure - thank you

Hello and thank you for the lovely sailing video

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Lovely sail to an intriguing island - thank you so much.

Therapeutic and informative with lovely photography to boot. A new fan.

Thank you Roger, that was great, just what I needed to watch. Best wishes Al

Great video Roger, its winter here of course but we're getting near springtime, meanwhile your videos both warm us in the winter, and inspire us to get out there in the coming summer. Thanks so much for the effort you put in.

Nicely done! A great birthday gift it was for me.

What a wonderful place you introduce to me! Thanks! Love your videos. Regards from Rio.

Great sailing you time it just right thanks very much for a great episode.

Great video Roger. A really interesting watch, and great inspiration for those of us who are only thinking of getting into sailing. The sounds and and video is superb, just a relaxing watch also. Can't wait to do the same type of adventures around Scotland.

Thank-you, Roger. A fine voyage and lovely commentary as always.

Welcome Back. Great video. Congrats on your article on classic boat 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

That was so enjoyable; thanks for posting.

Marvelous, what a lovely little village Sein. Love your adventures and totally love your boat. Happy Holidays!

Great video Roger, thank you. I learn something new each time I watch them and try to use it when I sail my Shetland Yoal.

Keep up the good work Roger, love yer boat!

excellent a great adventure with plenty of information

A true tonic. Lovely cruise to a special island. Tx

Roger, absolutely loved this video. Hello from southeast US! Please keep doing what you’re doing. Good mix of sailing, scenery, and history. Very entertaining and inspiring! Looking forward to your next video!!

Roger, I especially enjoyed this video! Love the island hopping.

Thanks Roger very enjoyable!

Really enjoyed your video very much. Reminds me of my days when I had a small sail boat really miss those days! Keep up your videos as i said they bring back many great memories! GOD Bless....

An absolutely wonderful video, with a wonderful historical perspective, and a very gently nuanced presentation. Thank you!

I'm so glad you are OK. Thank you for pointing out some of the marks along the way. It enabled me to roughly follow your passage on the chart and to see your route and guess at some of the piloting decisions you must have made. Superb piloting and navigation, a joy to watch. Doffing my cap to you. The explanation of some of the history and geography were also great. Thank you, most enjoyable.

Excellent video, Roger!! Some scenes, such as the sunrise on the island harbor and seaside homes, are truly works of art!! I would love to download some still shots of your travels! They would be so beautiful hanging on my walls or viewed on my phone while imagining that I could speak the French language and join you for dinner in one of those wonderful little island cafes. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.

Thanks for that short sailing trip you shared with us. Keep sailing!

Thank you Roger, that was very enjoyable and interesting.

A very fine short film about small boat sailing and cruising. Thanks Roger!

Thank you Roger. Most enjoyable from Canada. Thanks again William.

Thank you Roger. Another enjoyable and informative video. I'd love to see some more videos explaining the basics of sailing ie tacking and the correct use of sail/rudder.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the the little journey including the history.

I have just had my breakfast whilst thoroughly enjoying watching you sail to Île de Sein and back......23 mins 54 secs of joy.....Thanks Roger.

I admire you're sailing skill!

Greetings from Salt Lake City, Utah in the USA. Another very nice video Roger. I am amazed at your adventures. Thanks for taking us along.

Superbe balade dans un beau canot a voile..=) instructif et reposant. Merci et bon vent !!=)

Thanks Roger. I found the trip to the Île de Sein absolutely fascinating.

I enjoyed that little cruise .....thanks

I really liked this video. And loved the Isl De Sein sir. Thank you so much!

you are my hero Roger, hope to see you more often mate

Bon appétit avec Didier ! Et bonne route à Basile

Great sailing Roger beautiful area. I admired you no engine sailing. Keep those amazing videos coming

Roger, thank you very much for this lovely and inspiring video and for the history you shared. Greetings from Australia by the way. I am almost finished a small boat building project commenced just before the COVID lockdown. I am looking foreward to getting it on the water.

Such a cool vagabond style. Love it.

Thank you Roger for all the work to bring such pleasure from an informative and inspiring film of a lifestyle and activity many might contemplate and hope to achieve but few can actually attain but one can dream and work to emulate in one way or another👍 best wishes as we face next lockdown in the U.K. not going to be easy looking for a boat now 🤷‍♂️

Fantastic. So different from my sails here in southern California.