Great video. It's a shame you couldn't stay longer in my home of Guernsey! Dan

@LifeFourPointZero

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! We wish we could have as well! But like life on land, there are some time commitments you just can't shift while onboard. Take care.

Lovely video. We did a similar route last summer cruising Brittany then exited France via St Malo to Jersey, around the lumpy corner to Gurnsey, Alderney and Weymouth. Really pretty cruising ground.

@LifeFourPointZero

Жыл бұрын

It really is a very special place. We had hoped to make it to Alderney… next time, I guess!

Welcome again!

@LifeFourPointZero

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Pity you didn't get to spend more time on Guernsey - it's a more genteel version of Jersey! Fond memories of being with an old flame in a restaurant overlooking St Peter Port, so engrossed in conversation we didn't realise the restaurant had emptied out, closing time had come and gone, but the staff graciously stood by until we somewhat embarrassingly realised we were stopping them all from closing up for the night!

@LifeFourPointZero

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh - thanks for sharing your sweet story. Yes, we really wanted to spend more time there but when we saw a good weather window to cross the channel, we felt we needed to take it. We’ll just need to go back one day!

@philipwright7186

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeFourPointZero It's a recurring theme on many sailing channels - arriving somewhere only to have to move on without really seeing the place. A bit of a shame. Do you have a timeframe for sailing or is it open-ended to a degree? I'm looking to follow in your footsteps but on an open ended basis so if I arrive somewhere I like I can stay a while. Of course we all have visa restrictions (and for me, the absurdity of Brexit) but for me the joy of sailing is the many forms of freedom it enables. Where are you planning to stop in the UK?

@LifeFourPointZero

Жыл бұрын

Our next couple videos will highlight a couple weeks we spent along your south coast. This past summer, our goal was spending as much time as possible in the archipelagos off Eastern Sweden and Finland. We definitely slowed down for those many weeks! We are somewhat open-ended but do miss our friends and family when we live in Europe for half of each year. Our land-based home is in New England and we will eventually have our boat back in our home waters - our big debate is when that will happen!

@mittfarmer2362

Жыл бұрын

What month was this? Thanks

@LifeFourPointZero

Жыл бұрын

@@mittfarmer2362 Hi Mitt, it was the end of May of last year.

Don't you have your own fenders ? Also, it's usual practice to raft up bow to stern, to avoid possible rigging clash between boats and to have movement of people done across the foredeck of other boats rather than through the cockpit, maintaining privacy by not having others viewing into the personal space of another crew.

@LifeFourPointZero

6 ай бұрын

Haha - yes, of course we have our own fenders but it is helpful to have lots when rafting multiple boats in a row. We occasionally tie stern to bow but sometimes it doesn’t make sense, especially if you have more than two boats tied together since you do want to cross the bows when getting on and off boats. And, yes, always very important to stagger rigging!! Thanks.

What a great video ! I was born and brought up in Jersey 🇯🇪 before I left to live in England to build boats. I need to plan a ‘pilgrimage’ back home soon ! Jonathan @sv_wavedancer

@LifeFourPointZero

5 ай бұрын

It will be well worth it...enjoy!