Sailors love myths legends and tall tales about sea monsters and sailing notorious Messina Strait offers whirlpools, rocks, strong currents and warnings for small vessels. Mount Etna volcano is active, we get up there as close as we dare. Sicily is an island full of surprises, we want to do more but time restricts where we can visit and how long we stay. Highly recommend you visit this place on our earth to witness the natural life threatening powers she can release on us mere mortals. Acknowledgments and links: #sailing #mediterranean #messina S3 Ep16: Surrounding Italy - Sea Monsters - 62 Acknowledgments and links: Messina Nettuno: https://www.marinadelnettuno.it/porti/messina/ Riposto Marina: https://www.portodelletna.it/en/ Milazzo Nettuno: https://www.marinadelnettuno.it/porti/milazzo/ Currents in the strait: https://www.correntidellostretto.it/ Messina Cathedral: https://www.visitsicily.info/en/attrazione/duomo-di-messina/ Messina 1908: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1908_Messina_earthquake Messina 1943: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allied_invasion_of_Sicily Future Messina Bridge: https://www.webuildgroup.com/en/messina-strait-bridge/ Mount Etna: https://www.funiviaetna.com/ Mythical Monsters: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Scylla-and-Charybdis Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ Google Earth: https://www.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/earth/index.html #sailingadventures

#sailing coastline SICILY 181 nautical miles avoiding stormy sky and jelly fish exploring volcanic islands, Trapani and Capital City Palermo. Sailing the routes ancient traders and mythical gods used and checking out marinas along the voyage. The weather changes increasing use of engine but striped dolphins join for a race and a play. San Vito lo Capo is beautiful and we recommend you visit this town and Palermo. Trapani is the obvious port to head for when on voyage from Sardinia to Sicily and staff at Marina Stabile were very helpful allowing use of their workshop for minor repairs. Which places should you stop at on the way East? This video is unusually long to fit everything in to one episode and get to Messina and Mount Etna in the next one. Stick with us - I know it's easier with shorter videos! Acknowledgments and links: #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep15: Surrounding Italy - Sail North Sicily - 61 Acknowledgments and links: Sebastian at Trapani Marina: http://www.marinastabile.com/en/home/location.html Porto di San Vito: https://www.portosanvito.it/en/ Palermo Marina: https://www.sitimar.it/ Cefalu: https://www.visitsicily.info/en/cefalu/ Capo d'Orlando Marina: https://www.capodorlandomarina.it/en/ Milazzo Nettuno: https://www.marinadelnettuno.it/porti/milazzo/ Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Ancient City: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/ancient-city-nora Teulada Marina: https://marinedi.com/en/marina-di-teulada MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

#sailing OFFSHORE though heavy sea in 40 knot gusts downwind tests crew and sailboat. Skipper keeps going without sleep. New crew member is ill and can't help. Preparations are done and the outcome is thankfully good. How long will the crossing take? Sheenagh rises to the challenge but sadly Elizabeth misses nearly all the action sailing 180 nautical miles from Cagliari, Sardinia to Trapani, Sicily. Elizabeth flew in from Yorkshire, but unfortunately was starting to suffer from a cold and I hadn't appreciated how bad she suffers from sea sickness! Although Sheenagh was so apprehensive about the OFFSHORE passage, she looked after us well and despite being ill a couple of times while changing down below to go on/off watch, she battled on and checked I was OK during my watch. My passage plan was based on an average speed over the ground of 5 knots, which was achieved, but with nearly 14 hours motor sailing using about 21 litres of diesel. During the 34 hours of piloting and sailing I managed to get about 4hrs sleep and Sheenagh just a few more. With relatively inexperienced crew for offshore sailing, the main sail came down in the high winds, favouring the furling headsail for safety. We had three people to share the watch, but only two were fit. The autohelm struggled to keep the boat in the right direction due to a big swell astern and the boat occasionally surfed down waves, skewing to port or starboard, so skipper had to stay on the helm until the wind abated. Acknowledgments and links: #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep14: Surrounding Italy - Voyage to Sicily - 60 Acknowledgments and links: Sardinia: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en Caralis: https://www.roamintheempire.com/index.php/2020/02/26/caralis-part-i/ History of Sardinia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Sardinia Cagliari Marina di Sant'Elmo: https://www.marinasantelmo.it/ OneSails Sardinia: https://www.onesails.com/de/loft_area/mediterranean/italy/sardinia/ Trapani Marina: http://www.marinastabile.com/en/home/location.html Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Ancient City: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/ancient-city-nora Teulada Marina: https://marinedi.com/en/marina-di-teulada MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

MISTRAL ravaged west coast SARDINIA is challenging first mate and military force us to move on - twice! Stuck on a rock, near gale downwind sail, amazing beach, sheltered marina, anchoring puzzlements, pains and tribulations. Tea and biscuits make everything better. We visit a ten thousand (10,000) year old settlement and ancient city, exploring the south west coast. Sheenagh is still suffering much pain from the broken rib sustained in the shower at the Cagliari apartment during boatworks in the yard. Pain killers essential in bouncy seas and mooring up in high winds. The anchor chain gets stuck around a submerged rock and we change a furling sail while underway. We hope you enjoy this latest video. Next is an overnight 180 mile voyage to Sicily. #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep13: Surrounding Italy - Firing Range Sailing - 59 Acknowledgments and links: Sardinia: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en Carloforte Marina: https://www.marinadicarloforte.com/index_ENG.html Portoscuso Marina: https://www.marinadicapitana.it/marina-portoscuso-berths Calasetta Marina: https://portocalasetta.it/en/ Cagliari Marina di Sant'Elmo: https://www.marinasantelmo.it/ OneSails Sardinia: https://www.onesails.com/de/loft_area/mediterranean/italy/sardinia/ Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Ancient City: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/ancient-city-nora Teulada Marina: https://marinedi.com/en/marina-di-teulada MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

Sailing MISTRAL exposed WEST coast of Sardinia is NOT for the FAINT HEARTED. Monohull SAILING with a BROKEN RIB isn't funny! Don't make me laugh, it HURTS! Determined to CARRY ON, Sheenagh smiles through gritted teeth when dolphins play. We test upgrades, repairs and maintenance completed last two weeks at Cagliari. Are they good to keep us afloat? Either way, we can't wait to get sailing again. New genoa sail looks great but it's WRONG! Shelter when near GALE attacks the coast and DRIFT when wind dies. Explore Carloforte, Portoscuso and Calasetta marinas. Are these towns on remote southwest coast worth visiting on your sailing passage around Sardinia? We think so. #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep12: Surrounding Italy - Ouch! Don't make me laugh! Acknowledgments and links: Carloforte Marina: https://www.marinadicarloforte.com/index_ENG.html Portoscuso Marina: https://www.marinadicapitana.it/marina-portoscuso-berths Calasetta Marina: https://portocalasetta.it/en/ Cagliari Marina di Sant'Elmo: https://www.marinasantelmo.it/ OneSails Sardinia: https://www.onesails.com/de/loft_area/mediterranean/italy/sardinia/ Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

It is DANGEROUS, things can go wrong. Boats and sailing yachts lift out onto the hard regularly. We're scared after hearing an almighty CRASH when our boat is being boom lifted. With a broken rib Sheenagh carries on working against the clock to finish a long list of jobs before yard shut down. New through-hull depth transducer and display. Stainless steel repaired. Rudder leak found. Replace Anodes. Hull wash and paint. Made friends with the yard dog and met the owner of the boat involved in damage to our safety rail. #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep11: Surrounding Italy - Scary Boom Lift Acknowledgments and links: Marina di Sant'Elmo: https://www.marinasantelmo.it/ OneSails Sardinia: https://www.onesails.com/de/loft_area/mediterranean/italy/sardinia/ Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

Mast CLIMB and repair DAMAGE to our sailing yacht during winter Sardinia. Harbour waves caused steel to rip and bend despite safe preparations. We must re-install running rigging and climb the mast to get ready for the new season of Mediterranean Sailing. Enjoy this one - the next is a bit annoying - boat fails / lifts are never easy to watch. There's ALWAYS something to do on a boat, sailing or not! #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep09: Surrounding Italy - Sailing South Sardinia Acknowledgments and links: Marina di Sant'Elmo: https://www.marinasantelmo.it/ OneSails Sardinia: https://www.onesails.com/de/loft_area/mediterranean/italy/sardinia/ Porto Giunco: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/porto-giunco Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Baunei Marina: https://www.portosantamaria-baunei.it/ Porto Corallo: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/porto-corallo MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

SARDINIA SAILING south for winter Options handles near gale to reach safe anchorage before preparation to leave our boat and withstand winter in the Mediterranean Sea. Sheenagh endures serious Tyrrhenian heeling and Jonathan hones sail mending skills. Adrenaline junky moments - not really. Preparing your boat for a winter in the water - no matter how warm or cold - needs effort and thought. #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep09: Surrounding Italy - Sailing South Sardinia Acknowledgments and links: Marina di Sant'Elmo: https://www.marinasantelmo.it/ Porto Giunco: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/porto-giunco Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Baunei Marina: https://www.portosantamaria-baunei.it/ Porto Corallo: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/porto-corallo MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

The Long Way EAST - Surrounding Italy Next episode releases on Sunday

SARDINIA east coast SAILING south for winter we have electronic frustration, bike tyre quest, a mountain village and unhappy crew in bouncy conditions. Baunei and Villaputzu off the beaten track. #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep08: Surrounding Italy - Sailing South Sardinia Acknowledgments and links: Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Baunei Marina: https://www.portosantamaria-baunei.it/ Porto Corallo: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/porto-corallo MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

We SAILED from the UK via the French Canals and Rivers to Italy and Corsica. Now we are heading south along the east coast of northern SARDINIA finding shelter from high winds, seeking anchorages on a stunning coast line improving our boat as we sail. #sailing #mediterranean #sardinia S3 Ep07: Surrounding Italy - Sailing SARDINIA Acknowledgments and links: Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Bonifacio: https://bonifacio.co.uk/ History of Corsica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Corsica MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures

Sailing the coast of CORSICA into BONIFACIO is a must do experience not to be missed for every Mediterranean sailor. Like Venice it is unique, but so different. Breathtaking entrance, stunning views and leg aching steps up and down the cliffs. Unmissable - which is why we turned around to go back. #sailing #travel #mediterranean #italy #grounded S3 Ep06: Surrounding Italy - BONIFACIO Acknowledgments and links: Ligurian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligurian_Sea Tyrrhenian Sea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrrhenian_Sea Bonifacio: https://bonifacio.co.uk/ History of Corsica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Corsica MrAlex Tech: www.youtube.com/@MrAlexTech Navionics: https://www.navionics.com/gbr/apps/navionics-boating Navily: https://www.navily.com/ #sailingadventures #travel #mediterranean

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