Sailing Uncharted REEF, failed depth sounder, GROUNDED! We SAILED into a beautiful harbour which presented an unintended challenge. Anchored in 16 - 20 knots wind, visited a private island with an exclusive restaurant. Swim with the fish and set sail for Bonifacio through a narrow channel. #sailing #travel #mediterranean #italy #grounded S3 Ep05: Surrounding Italy - GROUNDED Acknowledgments and links: Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea L'Aria Nova restaurant, Tizzano: https://www.restaurant-tizzano.com/ La Ferme restaurant, Ile Cavallo: https://www.luxury-estate-magazine.com/en/la-ferme-a-unique-place-for-a-suspended-moment/ Cavallo Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavallo_(island) History of Corsica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Corsica Napoleon.org : https://www.napoleon.org/en/magazine/places/elba/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #sailingadventures #travel #mediterranean

CORSICA has a curious sailing and battling history. Anchored near north CORSICA, Options will SAIL around the Mistral ravaged Cape toward the open west coast visiting Saint Florent, Calvi and Ajaccio. Columbus and NAPOLEON are here, we find birth places and why they denied Ile de CORSE origins. SAILING away from the mainland to the islands west of ITALY provides beautiful anchorages, good marinas, great sailing, warm sea and plenty of stories. #sailing #travel #mediterranean #italy #liguria S3 Ep04: Surrounding Italy - CORSICAN DENIALS Acknowledgments and links: Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Marina Porto di Pisa: https://portodipisa.it/en/marina/ Marina Cala de Medici: https://marinacalademedici.it/index_eng.php Marina Portoferraio: https://www.cosimodemedicisrl.it/ Elba boating info: https://www.infoelba.com/arriving-getting-about/how-to-get-there/boat/ports-jetties/ Visit Elba: https://visitelba.info/en/ Shannon Selin: https://shannonselin.com/2024/03/what-was-napoleons-goal/ Napoleon.org : https://www.napoleon.org/en/magazine/places/elba/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #sailingadventures #travel #mediterranean #napoleon

SAILING away from mainland ITALY to the island of ELBA on our way to Corsica we find Napoleon's exile home with great views. How did he escape to return to France? Beautiful anchorages good marinas great sailing warm sea, and cows! #sailing #travel #mediterranean #italy #liguria S3 Ep03: Surrounding Italy - Elba Exile Acknowledgments and links: Sailing Southern France: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jb7VsWr8EHMcDO-uHcaHE9b Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Marina Porto di Pisa: https://portodipisa.it/en/marina/ Marina Cala de Medici: https://marinacalademedici.it/index_eng.php Marina Portoferraio: https://www.cosimodemedicisrl.it/ Elba boating info: https://www.infoelba.com/arriving-getting-about/how-to-get-there/boat/ports-jetties/ Visit Elba: https://visitelba.info/en/ Shannon Selin: https://shannonselin.com/2024/03/what-was-napoleons-goal/ Napoleon.org : https://www.napoleon.org/en/magazine/places/elba/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #sailingadventures #travel #mediterranean #napoleon

Explore a PIRATE ship in GENOA, leave an abandoned Regatta RACE behind, SAIL along the CINQUE TERRE coast, moor up next to the RIVER ARNO flowing out from Florence and visit the leaning tower of PISA. The Ligurian Sea coastline is crammed with great places to visit. #sailing #travel #mediterranean #italy #liguria S3 Ep02: Surrounding Italy Acknowledgments and links: Sailing Southern France: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jb7VsWr8EHMcDO-uHcaHE9b Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Porto Antico Genoa: https://portoantico.it/en/ Chiavari Marina: https://www.marinadichiavari.it/ Cinque Terre: https://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/en/ Portovenere: https://discoverportovenere.com/ Marina Porto di Pisa: https://portodipisa.it/en/marina/ Chiesa di Santa Maria: https://www.turismo.pisa.it/luogo/chiesa-di-santa-maria-della-spina-gioiello-di-arte-gotica Pisa: https://www.italia.it/en/tuscany/pisa/guide-history-facts MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #sailingadventures #travel #mediterranean #genoa #pisa

Kick off our "Surrounding ITALY" adventure SAILING OPTIONS from FRANCE into ITALIAN waters navigating complicated check-in at SANREMO, excellent Marina di LOANO and the commercial PORT in GENOA. Can we get passports stamped? Are we illegal aliens? #sailing #travel #mediterranean #italy #liguria S3 Ep01: Surrounding Italy Acknowledgments and links: Sailing Southern France: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jb7VsWr8EHMcDO-uHcaHE9b Porto Antico Genoa: https://portoantico.it/en/ Marina di Loano: https://www.marinadiloano.it/en Port de Menton: https://www.ports-menton.fr/le-vieux-port/ Menton: https://www.menton-riviera-merveilles.co.uk/menton-and-its-coastline/menton-a-city-of-art-and-history/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #sailing #travel #mediterranean #genoa #schengenvisa

Sailing the Côte D'Azur harbour of the Pearl of France from Monaco. Menton old port marina, Gordon Bennet and whacky fruit festival, the resting place of William Webb Ellis the inventor of Rugby, or was he? We explore the town to find out. This is our last port in France sailing 2000 miles from Hull in Yorkshire, England. #sailing #travel #mediterranean #rugby #worldcup S2 Ep20: The Long Way EAST Acknowledgments and links: Sailing Southern France: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jb7VsWr8EHMcDO-uHcaHE9b Port de Fontvieille: https://www.ports-monaco.com/en/the-ports-of-monaco/port-of-fontvieille/ Monaco History: https://monacodc.org/monhistory.html Port de Menton: https://www.ports-menton.fr/le-vieux-port/ Menton: https://www.menton-riviera-merveilles.co.uk/menton-and-its-coastline/menton-a-city-of-art-and-history/ Webb Ellis Museum: https://webbellismuseum.co.uk/ Unholy Union a book by Michael Alwyn MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #sailing #travel #mediterranean #rugby #rugbyworldcup

First time TransAt skipper reveals truths about preparation, route choice, weather, sailboat, sails, crew, cooking on board and gives some simple advice. How difficult is it to cross an Ocean? #ocean #sailing #learning Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jbna_EwGSJD5anWkuq4rD3p Acknowledgments and links: PredictWind: https://www.predictwind.com/apps/offshore-app Atlantic crossing Pt2 Video: https://youtu.be/VIEIMRcDJQU Flying fish: https://youtu.be/bk7McNUjWgw?si=NqQdd78083BJUUUO Pan bread: https://youtu.be/9QU1WfybSu8?si=OR3NM87-TZuUKfSm Atlantic preparation video: https://youtu.be/hp63vnI46F8 Isles of Scilly video: https://youtu.be/hTtBhLduXUw?si=v5JqeaAYtqI3LrEn Biscay video: https://youtu.be/FrGURf5AsQ0?si=hlVNcMbscYiSuTUO Rival Owners Club: https://rivalowners.org.uk/ Las Palmas Marina: https://marina.palmasport.es/ Rodney Bay Marina: https://www.igymarinas.com/marinas/rodney-bay-marina/ ARC: https://www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx Puerto Castillo: https://www.puertocastillo.com/ Pasito Blanco: https://pasitoblanco.com/ Lifejackets: https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/best-lifejackets-under-300-for-boaters-sailors-73284 AIS: https://www.bandg.com/en-gb/bg/type/vhf-ais/?srsltid=AfmBOoo3ZHrok11rQvPTUKgQhjRaUVI263kkQpOQG8Agrh4PYhbA05ZA Watch systems: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/have-a-plan/night-boating RNLI: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer Navily: https://www.navily.com/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Google Earth: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/earth/about/versions/#earth-pro Thanks to Sheenagh, and Catherine for being there, so supportive. Well done Jemima for your quick learning and skills in the galley. Most of all - Huge thanks to Laurence for putting up with me for more than a month and for imparting so much of his valuable knowledge. #ocean #sailing #learning

Hard REALITY revealed LEARNING as we go on our LONGEST sailboat voyage in a small Blue Water Cruiser sailing the trade winds chasing the sun. Two weeks into a three week passage, we want to be in St. Lucia before Christmas. How we sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the Windward Islands. It is an awesome feeling - but it's in darkness! Part 4 - Are we there yet? #ocean #sailing #learning Link to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jbna_EwGSJD5anWkuq4rD3p Acknowledgments and links: PredictWind: https://www.predictwind.com/apps/offshore-app Atlantic crossing Pt2 Video: https://youtu.be/VIEIMRcDJQU Flying fish: https://youtu.be/bk7McNUjWgw?si=NqQdd78083BJUUUO Pan bread: https://youtu.be/9QU1WfybSu8?si=OR3NM87-TZuUKfSm Atlantic preparation video: https://youtu.be/hp63vnI46F8 Isles of Scilly video: https://youtu.be/hTtBhLduXUw?si=v5JqeaAYtqI3LrEn Biscay video: https://youtu.be/FrGURf5AsQ0?si=hlVNcMbscYiSuTUO Rival Owners Club: https://rivalowners.org.uk/ Las Palmas Marina: https://marina.palmasport.es/ Rodney Bay Marina: https://www.igymarinas.com/marinas/rodney-bay-marina/ ARC: https://www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx Puerto Castillo: https://www.puertocastillo.com/ Pasito Blanco: https://pasitoblanco.com/ Lifejackets: https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/best-lifejackets-under-300-for-boaters-sailors-73284 AIS: https://www.bandg.com/en-gb/bg/type/vhf-ais/?srsltid=AfmBOoo3ZHrok11rQvPTUKgQhjRaUVI263kkQpOQG8Agrh4PYhbA05ZA Watch systems: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/have-a-plan/night-boating RNLI: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer Navily: https://www.navily.com/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Google Earth: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/earth/about/versions/#earth-pro Thanks to Sheenagh, and Catherine for being there, so supportive. Well done Jemima for your quick learning and skills in the galley. Most of all - Huge thanks to Laurence for putting up with me for more than a month and for imparting so much of his valuable knowledge. #ocean #sailing #learning #transatlantic #sail

First time "proper sailing" crew member reveals how difficult it can be to live aboard a small sailboat crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean. Sleep deprivation, battered and bruised in the galley, swimming in 4000m deep water, hauling sails and keeping watch. What does the future hold? #ocean #sailing #learning Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jbna_EwGSJD5anWkuq4rD3p Acknowledgments and links: PredictWind: https://www.predictwind.com/apps/offshore-app Atlantic crossing Pt2 Video: https://youtu.be/VIEIMRcDJQU Flying fish: https://youtu.be/bk7McNUjWgw?si=NqQdd78083BJUUUO Pan bread: https://youtu.be/9QU1WfybSu8?si=OR3NM87-TZuUKfSm Atlantic preparation video: https://youtu.be/hp63vnI46F8 Isles of Scilly video: https://youtu.be/hTtBhLduXUw?si=v5JqeaAYtqI3LrEn Biscay video: https://youtu.be/FrGURf5AsQ0?si=hlVNcMbscYiSuTUO Rival Owners Club: https://rivalowners.org.uk/ Las Palmas Marina: https://marina.palmasport.es/ Rodney Bay Marina: https://www.igymarinas.com/marinas/rodney-bay-marina/ ARC: https://www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx Puerto Castillo: https://www.puertocastillo.com/ Pasito Blanco: https://pasitoblanco.com/ Lifejackets: https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/best-lifejackets-under-300-for-boaters-sailors-73284 AIS: https://www.bandg.com/en-gb/bg/type/vhf-ais/?srsltid=AfmBOoo3ZHrok11rQvPTUKgQhjRaUVI263kkQpOQG8Agrh4PYhbA05ZA Watch systems: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/have-a-plan/night-boating RNLI: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer Navily: https://www.navily.com/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Google Earth: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/earth/about/versions/#earth-pro Thanks to Sheenagh, and Catherine for being there, so supportive. Well done Jemima for your quick learning and skills in the galley. Most of all - Huge thanks to Laurence for putting up with me for more than a month and for imparting so much of his valuable knowledge. #ocean #sailing #learning

One week into SAILING the ATLANTIC, skipper and novice crew get on with life aboard. Is progress good? Where are the other sailboats? Where is the trade wind? Is there enough fuel? When is the next meal? How to fly a spinnaker and douse it. How to do laundry, swim off a moving boat, make bread, check weather, steer using a wind vane, when to eat cake and other stuff too. In the second week on board Iola, there's still lots to learn. How we sailed across an OCEAN. Part 3: Plain Sailing? #ocean #sailing #learning Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jbna_EwGSJD5anWkuq4rD3p Acknowledgments and links: PredictWind: https://www.predictwind.com/apps/offshore-app Atlantic crossing Pt2 Video: https://youtu.be/VIEIMRcDJQU Flying fish: https://youtu.be/bk7McNUjWgw?si=NqQdd78083BJUUUO Pan bread: https://youtu.be/9QU1WfybSu8?si=OR3NM87-TZuUKfSm Atlantic preparation video: https://youtu.be/hp63vnI46F8 Isles of Scilly video: https://youtu.be/hTtBhLduXUw?si=v5JqeaAYtqI3LrEn Biscay video: https://youtu.be/FrGURf5AsQ0?si=hlVNcMbscYiSuTUO Rival Owners Club: https://rivalowners.org.uk/ Las Palmas Marina: https://marina.palmasport.es/ ARC: https://www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx Puerto Castillo: https://www.puertocastillo.com/ Pasito Blanco: https://pasitoblanco.com/ Lifejackets: https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/best-lifejackets-under-300-for-boaters-sailors-73284 AIS: https://www.bandg.com/en-gb/bg/type/vhf-ais/?srsltid=AfmBOoo3ZHrok11rQvPTUKgQhjRaUVI263kkQpOQG8Agrh4PYhbA05ZA Watch systems: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/have-a-plan/night-boating RNLI: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer Navily: https://www.navily.com/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Google Earth: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/earth/about/versions/#earth-pro Thanks to Sheenagh, and Catherine for being there, so supportive. Well done Jemima for your quick learning and skills in the galley. Most of all - Huge thanks to Laurence for putting up with me for more than a month and for imparting so much of his valuable knowledge. #ocean #sailing #learning

How we sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to the Windward Islands Pt2. We were LEARNING, literally, the ropes on our longest sailboat voyage ever in a small Blue Water Cruiser sailing the trade winds chasing the sun. Sail changes galore! Iola takes us away from land into deep water. Find out how we cope. How long does it take to reach land again? #ocean #sailing #learning Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jbna_EwGSJD5anWkuq4rD3p Acknowledgments and links: Flying fish: https://youtu.be/bk7McNUjWgw?si=NqQdd78083BJUUUO Atlantic preparation video: https://youtu.be/hp63vnI46F8 Isles of Scilly video: https://youtu.be/hTtBhLduXUw?si=v5JqeaAYtqI3LrEn Biscay video: https://youtu.be/FrGURf5AsQ0?si=hlVNcMbscYiSuTUO Rival Owners Club: https://rivalowners.org.uk/ Las Palmas Marina: https://marina.palmasport.es/ ARC: https://www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx Puerto Castillo: https://www.puertocastillo.com/ Pasito Blanco: https://pasitoblanco.com/ Lifejackets: https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/best-lifejackets-under-300-for-boaters-sailors-73284 AIS: https://www.bandg.com/en-gb/bg/type/vhf-ais/?srsltid=AfmBOoo3ZHrok11rQvPTUKgQhjRaUVI263kkQpOQG8Agrh4PYhbA05ZA Watch systems: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/have-a-plan/night-boating RNLI: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer Navily: https://www.navily.com/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Google Earth Thanks to Sheenagh, Alison and Catherine for being there, so supportive. Well done Jemima for your quick learning and skills in the galley. Most of all - Huge thanks to Laurence for putting up with me for more than a month and for imparting so much of his valuable knowledge. #ocean #sailing #learning

First time Ocean Sailing for the crew. How we sailed across the North Atlantic Ocean to the Windward Islands Pt1. The challenges started long before getting to our start line. Take one small Blue Water Cruiser, an experienced skipper, add one complete novice and one other sailor, sprinkle with sea water - stand back and watch what happens. Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jbna_EwGSJD5anWkuq4rD3p In Part 2 - Iola takes Laurence, Mima and Jonathan away from land into 4000m deep water for a swim! Find out how we cope with sail changes, navigating, weather predicting, cooking, sleeping and living in a confined space rolling constantly from toe rail to gunwale. How long does it take to reach land again? Acknowledgments and links: Isles of Scilly video: https://youtu.be/hTtBhLduXUw?si=v5JqeaAYtqI3LrEn Biscay video: https://youtu.be/FrGURf5AsQ0?si=hlVNcMbscYiSuTUO Rival Owners Club: https://rivalowners.org.uk/ Elida V : https://elida.se/en/about-elida/the-ship-elida-v/ Full Interview Elida V: https://youtu.be/UUPaw0SiU7g Las Palmas Marina: https://marina.palmasport.es/ ARC: https://www.worldcruising.com/index.aspx Puerto Castillo: https://www.puertocastillo.com/ Pasito Blanco: https://pasitoblanco.com/ Thanks to Peter ( www.youtube.com/@retepsnikrep ) for driving Sheenagh and Alison to the airport. Thanks to Susan for driving them home. Thanks to Sheenagh, Alison and Catherine for being there, so supportive. Most of all - Huge thanks to Laurence for putting up with me for more than a month and for imparting so much of his valuable knowledge. #ocean #sailing #learning #boat #smallsailboat #transatlantic

Spoiler alert! Mediterranean sailing back log and an Atlantic Crossing. We don't want to mislead anyone. Stay with us for the next videos coming soon. Wishing you an honest, healthy and happy 2025. J n S xx Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jb7VsWr8EHMcDO-uHcaHE9b

Sailing Cote d'Azur Nice to Monaco, small sailboat next to superyachts and exploring family history. House of Grimaldi v House of Savoy v France v Italy, Sardinia and Corsica - its a melting pot that everyone wanted. We find out why. Some sailing, plenty of sightseeing and some downtime - it's almost a holiday before the cross border frustration. Grimaldi, Savoy, Grace Kelly, Formula 1 and a lot of walking! #sailing #travel #learning S2 Ep19: The Long Way EAST Acknowledgments and links: Port Vauban: https://leportvauban.com/en/ Antibes: https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/en Forte Carré: https://www.seeantibes.com/castles/fort-carre-antibes-657266 Nice History: https://www.seenice.com/history Monaco History: https://monacodc.org/monhistory.html House of Savoy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Savoy House of Grimaldi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Grimaldi Phocaea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phocaea Grace Kelly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Kelly MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #sailing #travel #learning

We're taking stock of what we have achieved so far and preparing for the longest sea passages on our Long Way East. From Port Napoleon sail to Port Vauban, Antibes which claims to be the best in the Med. Is It? Rhyolite cliffs, swanky superyachts and an ancient fort with links to Napoleon. S2 Ep18: The Long Way EAST Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh5k29fHK7jb7VsWr8EHMcDO-uHcaHE9b This is a short video this time, fitting the editing in between other projects and family life - happy days. Acknowledgments and links: Port Vauban: https://leportvauban.com/en/ Antibes: https://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/en Forte Carré: https://www.seeantibes.com/castles/fort-carre-antibes-657266 Port Napoleon: https://www.port-adhoc.com/en/port-napoleon/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating

The NOTORIOUS Bay of BISCAY and the "Coast of DEATH" lies ahead over shipwrecks. Jonathan is on trial for sailing an ocean voyage. Will skipper, Laurence and his yacht, Iola get on with a potential crew member to cross the Atlantic? Sailing 450 nautical miles in big waves and high winds is a test of crew and boat! S2 Ep17 - Summer Break Out Laurence and Eric are good supporters of the RNLI and have sailed for most of their lives. #ocean #sailing #learning Link to part 1 - the preview to Biscay: https://youtu.be/hTtBhLduXUw Acknowledgments and links: RNLI: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer Marina Coruna: https://marinacoruna.es/ Pwllheli Marina: https://www.hafanpwllheli.co.uk/ Rosslare anchorage: https://www.navily.com/mouillage/d1034754ea4408f8b65822b590dfae7e/16660 St. Mary's Harbour, IOS: https://stmarys-harbour.co.uk/ Navily: https://www.navily.com/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech eOceanic: https://eoceanic.com/viewRoute.php?ID=5#:~:text=Up%20until%20recent%20years%2C%20it,Bay's%20prevailing%20winds%20and%20storms. Coast of Death: https://www.galiciatips.com/en/destinations/costa-da-morte-coast-of-death/ Biscay shipwrecks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Shipwrecks_in_the_Bay_of_Biscay Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Google Earth

Jonathan is preparing for sailing an ocean voyage. This test is to find out if skipper, Laurence and his yacht, Iola get on with a potential crew member to cross the Atlantic. Sailing 230+ nautical miles from Pwllheli in North Wales to the Isles of Scilly is the first small step. We never stop learning. S2 Ep16 - Summer Break Out Laurence and Eric are good supporters of the RNLI and have sailed for most of their lives. #ocean #sailing #learning Acknowledgments and links: RNLI: https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer Pwllheli Marina: https://www.hafanpwllheli.co.uk/ Rosslare anchorage: https://www.navily.com/mouillage/d1034754ea4408f8b65822b590dfae7e/16660 St. Mary's Harbour, IOS: https://stmarys-harbour.co.uk/ Navily: https://www.navily.com/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating #ocean #sailing #learning

We are DETERMINED the change in plans won't dampen spirits. French Riviera coastal SAILING winds fail our weather predicting technology. How does OPTIONS and her crew fair against the prevailing winds? S2 Ep15 A change of plan reverses direction away from Italy and back toward where we sailed from. Sailing west NOT east, from Frejus to Marseille and Mighty Rhône against a prevailing breeze frustrates the OPTIONS crew before heading home for summer. Acknowledgments and links: Port Bandol: https://www.portbandol.fr/ Calanque Sugiton: https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/en/discover-marseille/nature/the-calanques-of-marseille/which-calanques-to-discover/le-parc-national-des-calanques/the-sugiton-calanque/ Calanque Pomegues: https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/en/discover-marseille/nature/the-calanques-of-marseille/which-calanques-to-discover/le-parc-national-des-calanques/the-islands-of-frioul-and-chateau-dif-if-castle/ Hyeres ports: https://www.portshyeres.fr/en/ Sailing Calanques: https://www.calanques-parcnational.fr/en/boating Port Napoleon: https://www.port-adhoc.com/en/our-marinas/port-napoleon/ MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating

Winds increase and yet another MISTRAL threatens. Boat instruments are failing but morale is high for a birthday treat. OPTIONS ploughs through the waves testing crew sailing skills and resilience. S2 Ep14 Bormes-les-Mimosas is a stunning hillside village visited by Queen Victoria and other heads of state seeking rest and recuperation. Acknowledgments and links: Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer: https://provence-alpes-cotedazur.com/en/get-inspired/towns/var/rayol-canadel-sur-mer/ Bormes-les-Mimosas: https://en.bormeslesmimosas.com/ Bormes Marina: https://www.portdebormes.com/ Lunch Hotel Bellevue: https://www.bellevuebormes.com/?l=EN Hyeres ports: https://www.portshyeres.fr/en/ Jellyfish: https://www.riviera-beaches.com/Jellyfish.html Giens peninsula: https://www.francethisway.com/places/presque-ile-de-giens.php Sailing Calanques: https://www.calanques-parcnational.fr/en/boating MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating

OPTIONS is a sailing boat we want to SAIL! Switch off the engine, anchor and swim in crystal waters, but what lurks there? Port-Cros is the OLDEST MARINE park in France. Why won't Saint-Tropez let us stay? Porquerolles Island is a gem. One night at Fréjus becomes three. Another MISTRAL threatens. S2 Ep13 The Hyères Islands are beautiful and they're protected by National Park rules keeping the area free of pollution providing wonderful diving, snorkelling, paddle boarding and walking experiences. Poerquerolles is the largest, but only 7km long, 3km wide. Port-Cros is smaller with higher hills. We visited both of these idyllic islands. In contrast the area around St. Tropez is buzzing with swanky boats speeding around. This is a longer video than usual and it's been a while since we last posted - that's because we're exploring with little chance to create the next video. We hope you enjoy this one. JnS xx Acknowledgments and links: Jellyfish: https://www.riviera-beaches.com/Jellyfish.html Port-Cros National Park: https://www.portcros-parcnational.fr/en/national-park-port-cros-porquerolles-islands Fort St. Agathe: https://cotedazurfrance.fr/en/offers/sainte-agathe-fort-hyeres-en-3001688/ Giens peninsula: https://www.francethisway.com/places/presque-ile-de-giens.php Gulf of Saint-Tropez: https://provence-alpes-cotedazur.com/en/provence/get-inspired/provencal-coast/gulf-of-saint-tropez-dreamy-beaches-legendary-villages/ Frejus: https://provence-alpes-cotedazur.com/en/get-inspired/towns/var/frejus/ Marines de Cogolin: https://www.visitgrimaud.co.uk/offers/port-de-plaisance-les-marines-de-cogolin-cogolin-en-3902041/ Le Canadel: https://www.visitgrimaud.co.uk/offers/plage-du-canadel-rayol-canadel-sur-mer-en-3093982/ Sailing Calanques: https://www.calanques-parcnational.fr/en/boating MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech