Midsummers night sail to Padstow

A Contessa 26 sails to Padstow on the shortest night of the year. A lovely sail in light winds from Milford Haven across the Bristol Channel and into Padstow harbour Despite very unpromising weather, I make the decision to have a go at getting to Padstow from Lawrenny on the river Cleddau, and see what happens... how far can you sail in a 5 knot wind? 0:00 Intro 01:00 What's a polar diagram? 03:00 Let's get started 05:00 Up with the mainsail 06:19 Headwind! 07:14 Passing the Irish ferry 07:41 Out in the sea and sailing on the spinnaker 10:04 The joy of sailing 12:53 Dolphins! 13:35 What a sunset 14:00 Early morning, Padstow in sight 15:00 The approaches to Padstow 17:26 the lifeboat comes past 18:07 Gig boats training in the bay 20:38 Padstow harbour in sight, contact with the harbour master 22:00 preparing to dock 22:32 the entry to Padstow harbour 24:23 Coming alongside another vessel 25:36 Wrap up, how did the ORCA display do in really hot conditions? Interested in ORCA kit? Use this link, it'll cost you nothing but will help my new sprayhood fund! https://getorca.com/?via=jim Pleas support this channel if you like my stuff: 1. Like the video! (free) and comment if you feel inspired (free) 2. Subscribe (free) and click the bell (free) so you'll know when there's a new video 3. Become a member (cheap as chips)(actually cheaper than chips)(that's fries if you're viewing from the US) and get personal access, plus early views of new uploads, and my eternal gratitude for your support 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCzx7NtTAcr9s2C3CJiv7w/join 4. Give me a 1 off donation via the 'Thanks' link under the video As always, a big thanks to @miceinamatchbox for the music and a big thanks to you for watching and enjoying bimbo free sailing!