Discover Scotland sailing holidays at their very best aboard Noonmark VI, a modern Swan 56 exploring the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland throughout the summer. This video captures what it’s really like to sail the West Coast of Scotland: remote anchorages, dramatic landscapes, wildlife, and smooth, exhilarating sailing on a world-class yacht. Owned and skippered by West Coast Scotsman Iain Forsyth, Noonmark VI offers a fully crewed, hands-on sailing experience in Scotland. Whether you're new to sailing or looking for an active adventure, guests are encouraged to get involved, hoisting sails, helming, and learning passage planning, or simply relaxing on deck as you cruise through some of the most spectacular sailing grounds in Europe. Below decks, Noonmark VI offers comfortable, warm accommodation with private cabins, heating, air-conditioning and a sociable saloon. All meals are freshly prepared using local Scottish produce, making this a standout option for Scottish sailing holidays with all meals included. Expect classic West Coast sailing: depart mid-morning, arrive at a new island or harbour by late afternoon, with time to explore ashore before a relaxed evening onboard. Anchorages range from secluded bays to lively marinas, giving you a full taste of life in the Scottish islands. Built by Nautor’s Swan and one of only 46 Swan 56s ever produced, Noonmark VI is renowned for strength, performance and offshore capability. With an impressive racing history, including podium finishes in the Newport–Bermuda Race and Round Ireland Race, she’s fast, safe and beautifully maintained. If you’re searching for: Sailing holidays in Scotland Hebrides sailing trips West Coast of Scotland boat tours Adventure sailing holidays Scottish island sailing voyages …Noonmark VI is the perfect way to experience it. Read more about Noonmark VI here: https://venturesailholidays.com/ship/sailing-holidays-noonmark-vi/

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Would you change seacock valve 65cm below the water line whilst afloat?! It might not be as scary as you think. This valve body seized up (despite only being 3-4 years old) so I unscrewed it, popped in a wooden bung, bought a new one and screwed it on. The trick is to be prepared. I had all my wooden bungs on hand, covered any electrical equipment and was ready for the worst case scenario. Fortunately, because it was a fairly new fitting, it came undone relatively easily and the job was pretty straight forward 😊💦 And what’s the worst case scenario I was prepared for? The worst case scenario is the thru hull fitting itself breaking off when I attempt to unscrew the valve. What would I do about it? Just tap in one of my many wooden bungs and then arrange to get the boat lifted out! That scenario was quite unlikely but it helps to think through what could happen. What also helped me is that, from previous experimentation on another boat, we have pumps that I know could easily outrun the water coming in through that hole. An uncontrolled inflow through that fitting wouldn’t be good as it would spray seawater everywhere but it’s good to know that the pumps could cope. It’s always counter intuitive and panic inducing to see water flooding in to the boat and I know many people don’t like to pull out their paddle wheel log transducers for that very reason however staying calm and knowing that it would actually take quite a long time to sink through a 3/4” hole means it may not be as bad as you think. Always worth thinking what else could help. Whilst away, shopping for parts, I left Kate armed with cushions as well as wooden bungs as a cushion pushed hard over a hole will slow the flow enough that most bilge pumps would cope. Despite my previous experiments I was even surprised how little water we took on but the point is that, with a little thought and prep, changing a valve or pulling that paddle wheel so it doesn’t foul up needn’t be that stressful or require an expensive lift out. Luckily for me everything went super smoothly this time so no need for backup plans! It does get the heart pumping a bit when you haven’t done it for a while though! 😊💦 #followintrepidbear #sailinglife #sailing #sailor #liveaboard #sailboat #boatlife

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FREE GIFT to you, CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/3uSmHhI Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://bit.ly/3ta7Hv6 Catamaran DIY: Upgrades and Modifications Inspiration. Recommended Books: https://amzn.to/3wH2iNF The Complete Guide to Catamaran Sailing' by Charles E. Kanter https://amzn.to/434eWlV 'Catamaran Living: The Ultimate Guide to Life on the Water' by Richard Woods In full transparency, please note that the links in this video description may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. You don't pay more when using these links, and any earnings help to support this channel. I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to my audience. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Thank you for your trust and support!

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💀 Full Cursed Adventure: https://bit.ly/3pA9kQZ The sailboat we were on sailing the bahamas was clearly cursed, but who knew the dinghy would also be cursed! The one day we had the engine running, the dinghy started sinking too! But we didn't die, so that's good. https://youtube.com/shorts/z9Rf5jsdJUg Sailing With A Cursed Dinghy #sailing #dinghy #travel

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Podium footage from the Women's 2014 ICSA National Championship!

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