#24 | Season 2 Begins: Shakedown Trip from Largs to Campbeltown

Welcome back to our channel as we kick off Season 2 of our sailing adventure! After a long and productive winter at Largs Yacht Haven, where we undertook boat upgrades and comprehensive maintenance works, we are thrilled to slip the lines and set sail once again. In this episode, join us on our shakedown trip from Largs to Campbeltown as we embark on an exciting journey to the north. As we venture out, we encounter a mix of weather conditions that test our skills and adaptability. From light and strong winds to confused waves and rain, we navigate through the elements, always ready for whatever the sea throws at us. Anchoring brings an unexpected wind shift, challenging us to make quick adjustments and ensuring our safety and comfort. Amidst the voyage, we take the opportunity to explore Davaar Island and its magnificent seven caves, a true hidden gem awaiting our discovery. The shakedown trip allows us to fine-tune our sailing techniques, check the performance of our boat upgrades, and reacquaint ourselves with the rhythm of life at sea. Join us as we embrace the joy of sailing, share our encounters with the elements, and explore the wonders of Davaar Island's caves. Don't forget to leave your comments and questions below, and if you haven't already, subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our Season 2 adventures. Thank you for being part of our sailing community, and get ready for an unforgettable journey to the north! Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/sailingpolaris https://www.facebook.com/sailingpolaris https://www.sailingpolaris.uk #season2begins #shakedowntrip #sailingadventure #boatupgrades #wintermaintenance #scottishcoastline #DavaarIsland #exploration #sailingtechniques #sailingvlog Music from Epidemic Sound: Sustained Hope by Martin Gauffin Fragile by Bonn Fields I Could Hear You by Sayuri Hayashi Hi! We are Kathrin and Daniel. We sail, cruise and live aboard our sailing yacht SV Polaris Helvetica, a Bavaria Cruiser 46 since spriung 2021. We left our native Switzerland and moved to the UK almost two decades ago. In 2021, in our mid 50-ies, after our three boys left the nest we made a big decision. We left the rat race in London behind and made our beloved Polaris our primary floating home. Over the years we have added many upgrades to Polaris. We got rid of the standard propane gas cooker and replaced it with an electric cooker and oven. We fitted a generator and changed to a lithium (LiFePo) house battery bank. We added a 1'200W solar arch and a water maker. We added an inner forestay for a working jib and a storm sail. With all these upgrades Polaris is now a comfortable live aboard yacht. We sail her along Scotland's beautiful coastline and we live on her summer and winter. Kathrin loves cooking and baking on board. You will see some of her cookery wonders across our episodes. We completely fell in love with our new lifestyle although we had to make some tough decisions. We vacated our rented house in London and sold or gave away all our belongings that had no space on Polaris. What a very liberating feeling to be able to say that all we own is with us on our small sailing boat. There's nothing else to care about. We enjoy our new freedom. We explore new places, discover their history and we love making new friends along our way.