For those of us without vessels, you are our escape, Roger. So thank you. “Believe me my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

@MrFlyingguy

3 жыл бұрын

swallows and amazons

@MacDougallIndustries

2 жыл бұрын

@paul goulden - I have way too many boats and yet I still find that there's so much inspiration to be found in this large world. Roger is one of those who show us all what's possible - no matter your context, you can learn something! :D

@TheKetamineSquid

2 жыл бұрын

a beautiful wind in the willows quote there

@peterdelmonte9832

3 ай бұрын

I’m 75 in a month, never learned to sail, last year managed one day of the two day RYA beginners course but couldn’t face the second as the other students weren’t beginners…knew the jargon and had the basics already. I had none of that. I’ve contemplated buying a Mirror and just teaching myself through books plus trial and error (I’m basically non social!) but I don’t know if that’s viable. The camping part I’m experienced at and own all the ultra lightweight gear. That’s the part of this type of sailing that’s so attractive. I know of no other person that I’m more envious of than Roger. He seems to have carved himself out a great slice of life. And makes hypnotic videos too.

Roger, I don’t know why I so enjoy watching you set up your boat for the night and prepare your dinner but, I do. It all seems so peaceful and calm and unhurried. Good on you.

Dear Roger Barnes. I am a 52 yr. old Italian American male. YOU INSPIRED ME (more than any other KZread channel) to BUY A TRAILER SAILER. She may not be a dinghy, but she's certainly a trailer sailer. She's a 1983 Tillotson Pearson Freedom 21 Nantucket style cat boat. She's a very beamy boat with a gunmount spinnaker, extra high coaming around a horse shoe shaped cockpit, no standing rigging, and has a carbon fiber mast pole. She has a 2 burner alcohol stove and a sink in the galley, has a forward V berth cabin, and sleeps 4 people. She was in a sad state of neglect when I found her, but I have spent thousands of dollars restoring her to her original condition. Hopefully I will sail her this October in Lake Erie. THANK YOU for inspiring me do something this RECKLESS and CRAZY in my fifties! 😄👍

Ok, Roger, I'm going to "do it" I've been watching your videos and reading your book and you have me convinced. I'm going to build a small boat and cruise it here in the waters around Vancouver Island. I've picked a design and am just about to purchase the materials to start the build. In the mean time I'm going to enjoy cruising through your wonderful videos. Thanks!

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@walleyeblue

3 жыл бұрын

That's good sailing area. I'm down in Portland, OR and the river is a harsh mistress for all sailing craft. Someday I'll take a trip up to the Salish Sea and cruise around in the salt water.

@ianpaul6931

3 жыл бұрын

Great decision Mark! I am also on Vancouver Island. Next week I'll be launching my newly built boat. I think this area is a dream for small sailing boats. Best of luck with your project, hope to see you out there soon!

@bakerjmark

3 жыл бұрын

@@ianpaul6931 Thanks Ian. I won't be out soon but I will be eventually. Best of luck on your launch. What did you build?

@simondixon8023

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark - what have you decided to build? Cheers.

I'm becoming more attached to your boat tent every episode.

@torstenbehrendt870

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know where you are located at but in the Netherlands you can rent these Valk Boats (keel dingy) with similar tents and also matrasses for the cockpit. Much fun for a week.

@cellobob2358

3 жыл бұрын

@@torstenbehrendt870 Where could one rent these? I've never visited the Netherlands, and it's on my list!

@torstenbehrendt870

3 жыл бұрын

@@cellobob2358 I can't remember the exact name but google "polyvalk friesland" and you will find quite a few.

@cellobob2358

3 жыл бұрын

@@torstenbehrendt870 Thanks!

Roger, this video is now my favorite! I’ve watched all your videos many times. I love the way you took us into the unknown with you on this trip. We saw for the first time what you also saw for the first time. These videos and your style of filming is excellent. Don’t change! We need this regularly!!! Thank you!!!

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was the aim, to make the video more of a point of view experience, and to include the whole trip from launching to driving home.

@ianadamson1241

3 жыл бұрын

Here Here.

@timothymclaughlin6635

Жыл бұрын

@@RogerRoving Just brilliant, I love your boat, besides the music you chose is right on. Cheers mate1

Heavenly - when river and sky meet at the time of day when sunlight is the colour of peaches and apricots and no human is abroad... except Roger ;)

How many hats have you lost during turns? (I loose a few every summer). I have a tip to give (for everyone). I pin a string to my hat and has a pin at the other end as I pin somewhere on my clothing, so every time my hat goes off, I just pull it in and puts it back on my head 😉

That's why we all sail, thank you Roger!

I used to live in Brittany and sailed my dinghy on the river Villaine. This video took me right back there and many happy memories. Thank you Roger.

Man, all I watch is your videos. My wife and cruised for 5 years, 1991-1995 aboard a Pearson 35'. I bought a Mariner 31' which is a beautiful boat, made in Japan. I had planned to do some long distance cruising, Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. I just turned 73(it hurts to say it!). I went for a short cruise a year ago aboard the Mariner, which is a great boat. Refrigeration, solar power, etc. On that trip, after two days of deliberation I decided that I did not want to be reefing down at 3:00 a.m. in a gale. I had sort of scratched sailing and then YOU came along. I really enjoy your videos. I too like simple! The older I get, the more I like simple. All that being said, I am considering a Cornish Shrimper 19. and would appreciate your thoughts on that boat for a coastal camper. I also like your choice of background music on your videos. Fair winds. BTW, I thought about writing you because I saw your photo aboard a Shrimper 17 on their home page.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

The Cornish Shrimper 19 is a very nice boat. My one word of warning would be, don’t expect to use it for trailer-sailing. They take about half a day to rig after launching. That’s why people tend to keep them afloat. The shrimper 17 is a better bet if you want to trail your boat somewhere new each weekend.

Fruit cake and cheese. The food of the gods. Best combination is with a creamy white Stilton but they are hard to find nowadays. Next is an Orkney Mature Cheddar. Sublime. My southern friends look at me blankly when I tell them. It’s an odd combination that just works.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

"Avoid controversy", my Dad said. Last time an oblique reference to Brexit stirred up a storm. This time it's cheese and cake...

@MrBrianc1975

3 жыл бұрын

Being from Dorset I've never heard of cheese and cake. Maybe I should try it!

@chrismartin3188

2 жыл бұрын

Christmas cake with a slice of apple and some Wensley Dale. Excellent

You’re an in inspiration to us all Roger. Yes, I can, and I do believe that most of us can appreciate the time and effort that you put into your videos. Please keep sharing and educating us.

Your videos are a form of poetry, with their unique imagery and rythm. As such, they need no other form of justification. As an invitation to sail simply, they are superb. Many thanks for the time and effort you put into producing these!

I greatly enjoy your videos so I bought your book, it arrived early this week on my birthday and I am currently enjoying reading it on my daily train commute to work.

your videos unveil the poetry that is woven within our natural world. I never will get tired of watching them.

Your inspiration continues. ‘Got the book, bought the dinghy and will join scores of other dinghies next month in the “Salish 100” - a 100 mile sail through Puget Sound in Washington State (US). You’ve opened a new world to me, Roger. Thank you.

I love the simplicity and lack of palaver to getting on the water! Wonderful!!

The future indeed...! Beautiful film, thank you. So glad to've at last sailed Kisuli, that feeling, the serenity, the sun, breeze and peace. 🙏🌞.

Thank you Roger, from down under, from someone missing being able to travel to beautiful France, looks like a superb area to explore, just got your book! terrific read, cheers

You're an inspirational man Roger. Thank you for the work you do always peaceful and we'll made videos. God bless you

Thanks Roger, for another relaxing cruise, I can almost smell the seaweed drying out as you weave your way through to find that quiet sheltered mooring or should I say, grounding. A lovely experience that you share with us. Shallow waters have a charm of their own provided they’re not too muddy.

Another good one Roger, thanks, it brightened up a misly day.

Oh I so need to get back on the water, your video has reinvigorated the passion for dinghy sailing after a 4 year break.

Lovely ,, been down that area in the camper but now we can go in our dinghy thanks to you Roger ,,, we will go midweek to Belz ,,, Sunday looks a bit busy , Neil & Liz ..

Thanx Roger! Gave up dinghy cruising after 36 years. A roof over my head in my Coromandel still feels like a treat though. And I camp in it as if it were a dinghy. Love your stories. Envy the places you can go in 25cm of water. That is still what I mis with 66cm of draft and additional weight.

way to go and all those camera angles so much forethought and setting up. Well done Roger

Again, another great video and your production is smoother each time. There are many videos of life on the water but I find yours the most relaxing and knowing you are not perfect or glamorous makes me feel more human. Being a sailor of a small boat relieves me of a great deal of fuss but also allows me to go where the big ones cannot and that makes all the difference.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

A delight to watch. What a gift thank you for the smile and inspiration.

Thanks Roger. Your videos are always welcome. You might like to see our dinghy cruising group called RAID Sydney. We have videos here on KZread. I have also done a couple of vids as I learn how to do this, search for Heron Dinghy Kingfisher. Take care and keep cruising.

Here’s an idea.. Imagine if we had a common market where all nation standards were reciprocally recognised. Think people would love that.. I wonder if the idea would ever catch on.. 😆 🤪

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

My Dad, who reads these comments, has told me to avoid getting drawn into debates about Brexit!

@clickbaitfishing7787

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogerRoving dads are wise.

@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk

3 жыл бұрын

Well I am a brexiteer yet life’s ironies are not lost me and most are funny even if I am sometimes on the wrong side of the joke. :)

@clickbaitfishing7787

3 жыл бұрын

@@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk many of the worlds problems could be avoided with an attitude like yours .

@andyjarman4958

3 жыл бұрын

I just hope they desist selling British sausages in Belfast, that's all I can say. No telling where things could end

Roger= Thanks you so much for responding and so promptly at that! I l live near Atlanta Georgia in the USA and there are not a lot of these boats around here. I looked at a 17' today and I am going to look at the 19' tomorrow. I will see if the additional rigging time is warranted for me. My plan is to go for at least a few days and not usually a day sail. Let me look at the boat and I will report back. I appreciate you. Many You Tubers just have to be so cute and smiley and "Subscribe" etc. I just turn them off because all the cutesy turns me off immediately. I really enjoy how you do your videos, so please keep up the great work. It is nice and refreshing to find someone sane on You Tube. Thanks again and fair winds.

I am locked down in Melbourne, last night a massive storm came through and has taken out the power until Sunday afternoon at the earliest. My wife and daughter have been despatched to beach house and I am home in warrandyte by candle light with my iPad watching you in magnificent France on that fantastic boat. With a glass of red and a bowl of home made soup before I go to work in the morning. Life is pretty good. Thank you for your brilliant clips, I am certain they bring much joy to many. Cheers mate, tre Bonn and I cannot wait for sailing season. 🇦🇺👍🍺

Really enjoyable watch. Great to see a skilled sailor enter unknown waters and accept the difficulties that brings. Note- the cheese looked like a railway sleeper 😁

I love your videos Roger. They show how passionate your are , in a measured way, about sailing. I have just restored my lovely Shetland Yoal in north east Scotland and I’m inspired to go sailing and staying overnight in my boat after watching your adventures. Thank you All the best Michael

Roger, as an ex small boat saylor I enjoy and appreciate your videos. Brings back memories here in Canada...Overnighters with my wife and 2 sons etc...

Really enjoyed the early morning departure listening to the bird song and delightful sunrise views.

Your comments about dingy sailing being a simple escape is very much the same as canoeing in Ontario's wilderness. Lost Lakes is another of my favourite channels

Thank you Roger for the care and effort you put into your filming, it shows. Words well spoken too at the closing, has encouraged me lately to go back to dinghies after a 50 year hiatus in cruising yachts. First run away next week, several days l hope In my modified 14ft.

Another good video. I enjoyed; witnessing the sailor's struggle with navigating strange waters, you're closing message but mostly the music. Thank you Roger.

Grand cruise. You showed us the source of your enthusiasm so wonderfully

Another inspirational video Roger, I brought your book, for loads of tips and tricks for small boat cruising. Thank you.

so now I own a sailboat... thanks Roger

Always a Delight to be on Board. Nice and Relaxing, most of the time. I do love the French Country side, Tree's on the Shores and the Endless Hedge Rows Inland for the Wildlife, as well as the Eye. I Feel as though we have near on Ruined our own Once Green and Pleasant Land. Bob Voyage Monsieur.

The more episodes I watch the more often I come to the realization that we are kindred spirits. I truly enjoy getting away from the crowds during my camp/cruise excursions. Not that I’m anti-social. I do enjoy cruising in company of like-minded individuals, but I also look forward to my times alone, and I do enjoy a beer or two after physical activity. Love the sound of early morning song birds, as well a s the owl in darkness.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

I find it strange setting up the boat tent in the middle of a view from somebody's house. It feels too public.

@ndsailor

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogerRoving I’ve also felt that when setting up in a small bay surrounded by summer cabins.

I think that a quite many of your viewers would appreciate more videos of architecture and art please.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

It is the aim, although I may eventually create a dedicated channel for them.

On your final words, hear hear. Cruising appears to be gaining a momentum and will stay unique even in this day and age. It cannot be rivalled. I'm so pleased I'm fortunate enough to have discovered it. Fair winds to all.

Roger, wonderful footage, nice music, nice cut…thanks for taking us with you…

Thanks Roger, I have dabbled with dinghy cruising since meeting Margaret Dye 30 years ago. We sail replica 19th Century Drontheim fishing boats from the North Antrim coast and its a great antidote to life.

I do love to see your videos pop up on my page. They are very relaxing and have a feeling of escapism. I notice you still have the canvas tent and you have changed anchor up front from the fishermans to a plough? Not sure about the cheese on cake. That was a step too far. Well done and keep it going. I am now the proud owner of a 1971 mirror dinghy. Had a few bits to do including fixing two holes in the hull but hope for a maiden voyage this weekend. Thanks again.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Both anchors can be used interchangeably. I used both of them overnight, but ended up lying just to the plough by the morning, as I moved off the beach during the night (not shown in the video) and ended up lying to what had been my stern anchor. As that anchor was ready to deploy I used it for the rest of the day. It was a little more inconvenient, as the side it was stowed ended up under the sail each time the sail was lowered, but the other anchor was tied down and the rode stowed away. - Cheese and cake? Standard in Lancashire, where you would use tasty Lancashire cheese, but it works as well with cheddar. Try it. You'll be surprised.

@sabejreid2072

3 жыл бұрын

I recall the Mirror's - fantastic and hardy. Happy sailing!

I always end up loosing my hat to the sail/mainsheet as well, even with a chin strap! Made me smile.

@nesleinf

3 жыл бұрын

See my comment

Outstanding Roger! Thanks for taking the time to take us along and inspire!!!

Thank you Roger you have a very enchanting knack of bringing a sense of tranquility into your videos, most enjoyable.

I love this method of getting away. Wish I was in a ace in life to do this. But maybe down the road a bit.

Thank you for sharing and showing me places I'd never see on my own. Your skills as a mariner and your calm presentations are a true pleasure in today's stressful environment. Regards from S Africa Clive

Magical as always. Thanks for putting in the time and effort to do this Roger. You spent a night on the tilt because of us!

Oh no Roger! At 14:07 I observed you committing the expat sin of eating Emmentaler! As a fellow expat but in Bavaria, Germany I confess to the same! My idyllic experiences here consist of exploring high mountain Alms of the Alps, following the cows as they migrate to the higher pastures.

Ah, another traditionalist at last! Cheers! My wife makes fruit cake in the autumn to be kept suitably drunkenly moist with ample tipples of Irish whisky right up until it's ready for Christmas. Best served at midnight with sharp old cheddar and strong black tea. And like yourself Roger ours is taken along on voyages (canoe trips) to be savoured with wine (she) or whisky (me). Don't forget the cheddar. Escapes come in any number of variety but sharing the same goal. ATB.

@briannemorna4268

3 жыл бұрын

Pure poetry!!!

Thank you for your videos and your council. Helped me keep my sanity this last year.

The future indeed. It is an escape and yet has its own stresses doesn’t it. The low water was stressing me out. Was glad to see you finally went aground. Every weekday has been perfect here and every weekend stormy. I work weekdays so it’s been a trial having to wait to get out there. Thank you for filling in the gaps.

I too live on Vancouver Island and do have a small sailboat. It’s a 16’ Danaca. There were only 25 made here in BC and every once in a while I get wind of where another one is. I too love poking about for a few days at a time. I even took her out off Nootka Sound far out into the open ocean enjoying the big rollers coming in off the ocean. Most places I take Whisper the water is deep right up to shore. You are totally right having a boat you trailer to new places to explore is the closest thing to feeling alive in this mixed up world. I enjoy every one of your videos thanks for inviting us onboard with you.

Having sailed a 40ft cutter rigged long keeled wooden 1950 old boat single handed or just me and a crew for many years from the U.K. and all around the Med, I have now bought myself an old wooden GP14 dinghy. I an intending pottering and sailing the Broads, the north Norfolk coast and the Wash. then I will be towing her onto the continent to further explore. Who knows where I will end up. Not a bad way to celebrate my 70th birthday on the 30th April. Lovely videos. Right up my street.

Really nice what you said in the end of the video. I lived aboard a 16 foot cabin dinghy sailboat, now building a 20 foot weekender which is 3 months from go to the water, I will live aboard again. Big boats big problems. Small sailboats are freedom! Thank you, your content is great.

I’m forming the view..’..you are a wise soul Roger’. Not the trumpeting, gimmick laden content of some of the sailing channels; all understated and a welcome escape. An Australian watching from Down Under.

"I think it is the future" - Thank you once again Roger.

love your sailboat 👍

yes it is the future ⛵ small trailer boats, cheap easy setup no hassle ,wood or plastic dont matter people are getting into fed up with traffic jams airport queues and cancellations ,its all about a simple relaxing time on the water ,your videos explain it all and give a great insight of what its all about ,thanks for your time and effort the best boating videos i,ve watched

The early morning row out and breakfast looked awesome. Thank you as always for for sharing.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

It was! Even though it did feel horribly early.

I like what you are doing in this channel, makes sense to me, keep at it.

Thank you watching. Very interesting.

I just ended up in this phase of life too. I want to sail. Bought a sailing kayak and Holland has lots of water.

Dinghy kayak backpack bikepack.. ..all escapism really.. thanks - top film again

Roger, first of all, thank you for all of your tips, tricks, guidance, and stories throughout the years. Your book has been extremely valuable in navigating and operating on the waterways safely and confidently. Second, a request, please share with us your blouse? Cheers A Scott

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

If you mean the smock it’s from The Smock Shop. The buoyancy jacket is from Baltic.

very nice and very well summarised

Not a fan of any kind of fruit cake but a Madeira cake and cheddar now that is a treat, and yes I'm from the north too.

That was just lovely. Thank you.

Not withstanding which cheddar and fruit cake sounds appaling. But a day on the water maketh all to taste well. I watch you in bed prior to sleep for the relaxing style of yr endeavours. Cheers from Tas.

Thanks, Roger. Keep the videos coming. They are terrific!

So good to see you out sailing again.

What an amazing, beautiful and inspiring video! Thank you very much.

Thanks again Roger , it would have been amazing rowing in such a beautiful place .at dawn with the sun rising. Fruit cake and cheese it's something I haven't tried but will give it a go,cheers Paul from Sydney

Good stuff, Roger! Thank you.

Watching from central California. Really enjoyed it. 👍

tha KS for another great effort love the content!! great to watch while building boats

Great video Roger. You inspire us all.

Ciao Roger ho visto il tuo video della tua permanenza nella laguna di Venezia , io ci abito qua e mi ha riempito il cuore di felicità nel vedere te con la tua signora solcare queste acque basse ma piene di storia , buo a vela.

Another great film...thank you Roger for all the effort you put into making these.....wise words at the end.

Wonderful stuff, Roger. Thanks for bringing us along!

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Thank you Roger for your adventures and videos

I’ve been sailing my Marshall Cat Boat for a few years and I love it. Before that I was all about racing and speed, but as I get older, I just enjoy cruising about!! Thanks for the videos!!

Absolutely fantastic video. Just watching the video is a perfect way to de stress after a day at work!

Fruit cake and Wensleydale cheese is quite usual in Yorkshire. They now add apricot or cranberry, etc, to the cheese now. I often use good cheddar or the +apricot for this. Hope the French product was good. Your channel has given moments of respite for the soul, during World events. If only the World was the same. Btw: the luxury (Nutella?) food bar, - your expression was priceless, a smiling, polite 'Oh crikey!' 😁

Thanks for the video - always love your trips and commentary. Melbourne Aus.

Watched while I had my first cup of coffee today on the shore of Lake Conroe in Texas. Thank you for your video. 🇨🇱⛵️👍

Bienvenu Capitan Roger Barns Ici vous êtes chez vous et avec vous ici c’est plus grand.

@RogerRoving

3 жыл бұрын

Donc je dois rester ici, évidemment.

Always interesting yet relaxing. I always look forward to your uploads, Thank You for taking the time to share your adventures and thoughts.

Ive only watched the first couple minutes of this video and already I can see it looks amazing. Great stuff Roger

Thanks Roger as always, its a grand adventure!

Very nice, Roger. Thank you.

Absolutely beautiful