Meeting some true pirate cruisers while enjoying my last weeks with Ann Alé. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

It's been long awaited, but finally, I have both the new cylinder head and some time in my hands to mount everything back together. After more than 3 month cruising without engine, maybe it's time to have some mechanical propulsion again. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

Just like wether or not engaging the engine in reverse while under sail, sailing flotillas are a debated topic at the arbors pub. Some love them, other hate them. But here are a few thoughts from someone who has been experiencing them. If you wanna check out TBL: https://instagram.com/thebucketlust?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

Another half day well spent on the water with Jack. Some beard trimming, floating around, and ghost sailing the boat thanks to the help of Alex. No one died, good job guys - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

And the adventure continues with Jack. Just awesome time on the water with a great friend and sailor. Much more to come ! - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

Well that was a close call... but I was having so much fin that I missed 24 hours in the schedule! Now onwards towards new adventures. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

Knowing how to deploy a stern anchor can make a whole difference on the quality and the comfort of your time at anchor. Here is the way I do it. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

When we met with Jack working win Greece, we knew our paths would cross again. So here we are, exploring the BVI. Back in Australia, Jack was driving giant truck trains and shredding skateparks with his BMX. Now he is a full time skipper, sailing around the world. What a cool life? It is indeed! - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

"There is a hundred ways to skin a cat" used to say my CRW skipper Josh. I never quite understood why that say.... but it definitely does apply to anchor shape, chain an anchoring. You need to find what works for you, here is some detail about what works for me. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

Back on the boat, time for some cruising and exploring around, having a few drinks at Willy T's with friends but also tackling daily activities such as laundry. Everything takes a little longer when you don't have an engine :) - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

One week cruising classes around the bluest water of the BVIs. Little less blue but faster are the performance courses I'm organising in France, check them out: https://sailingvirgins.com/list-of-courses/performance-sailing-course-catamaran-france/ - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

Life is about moving on, sometimes it's harder than others, sometimes it's impossible, but life moves you anyway. It's all about mouvement, and sailing. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

That's it, we make it to France after 18 days on the water and 3900nm sailed. We had a bit of everything but above all it was a great crossing with great people, we should duo it all again :) - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/ Music Julii Sharp: https://soundcloud.com/julii-sharp/tracks https://www.facebook.com/Julii-Sharp-478404959334308/?modal=admin_todo_tour

On Xmas day, on the hedge of a massive low pressure, Romain has got the way to set his entry into the really selective "20 knots Club" that Ryan had been teasing him since the beginning of this passage. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/ Music Julii Sharp: https://soundcloud.com/julii-sharp/tracks https://www.facebook.com/Julii-Sharp-478404959334308/?modal=admin_todo_tour

As we get more and more north, the Atlantic starts to show some of its true nature! - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

"How do you poop on this boat?" this is definitely in the top 3 questions about my offshore racing business. So here it is to bust the mystery. You're welcome - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/ Music: • Barley and the Herbs : Instagram: @barleyandtheherbs

As explained in the previous video, one of the phases in a transat back from the Caribbean to Europe is to cross a really calm and windless patch, transitionning from the high pressure system governating the trades winds to the large low pressures swipping across the northern Atlantic. It's the time to conduct some fixes, eat, chill, and enjoy the relative flatness of the boat. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

A transat is a nice ride they say... well it all depends the direction you're going as well as the season. Here is a brief explanations of the different routes and what's the stakes at crossing the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Europe in winter. - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/ Music: • ►►△ [Tree-Angles] o https://tree-angles.bandcamp.com o https://www.instagram.com/treeangles/ o https://www.facebook.com/TreeAnglesHK o http://tree-angles.com o https://tree-angles.bandcamp.com o https://soundcloud.com/tree-angles

What can be more fun than a transatlantic crossing? A transat back of course! Through the north atlantic, in winter, on a beast of a boat and 2 super good friends! Ready for the ride? Jump on - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/

Here is the final vlog about the post Mini Transat vacations I took with some friends and thanks to @samboatOfficial we sailed around the caribbean for 10 days on a pretty chill boat. Thanks a lot for watching and stay posted, pretty cool sailing coming up - Hoodies, t-shirts and more are available here: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/shop/ - Find out more about the Mini Transat on my website: https://www.thesailingfrenchman.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=channel&utm_content=description TURN ON SUBTITLES: to turn subtitles on, you can click on the CC button at the bottom right corner of the youtube player, and click on the small wheel to choose which language you want the subtitles. This link also explains the process pretty well : https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-On-YouTube-Subtitles More on Instagram #thesailingfrenchman and on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSailingFrenchman/