Preparing My Sailboat for Storm Floris ALONE | 70mph Summer Gale in Scotland | Ep64

#sailing #stormFloris #scotland Racing to My Boat Ahead of Storm Floris | Sailing Scotland Summer Storm Join me as I make a last-minute 6-hour dash back to my sailboat in Scotland to prepare for the arrival of Storm Floris, a rare named summer storm in the UK with forecast gusts up to 70 mph (60 knots). From removing solar panels and checking mooring lines to riding out the worst of the wind in a sheltered bay, it’s a full-on test of seamanship and preparation. In this episode of Sailing Madness, you’ll see: ⚓ Battening down the hatches ahead of high winds ⚓ Removing solar panels from the Bimini for safety ⚓ Monitoring PredictWind forecasts as the storm approaches ⚓ Gusts over 50 knots rocking the anchorage ⚓ Nearby boats dragging anchor in the gale ⚓ The calm after the storm and looking ahead to my next voyage to the Outer Hebrides If you love sailing in Scotland, storm prep tips, and real-life cruising adventures, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 📍 Location: West Coast of Scotland, UK 🌊 Boat: Bavaria 36 🌦 Conditions: Summer gale, heavy rain, strong winds Thank you for watching this video 🙏 if you have enjoyed watching please support future episodes. There are several ways you can support this channel by making a small donation towards the cost of filming and editing the content you enjoy... 1. By Becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/sailingmadness (There are many benefits to becoming a Patron including exclusive Parton only behind-the-scenes videos, a live tracker to see where we are and a patron only WhatsApp group to message us direct). 2. By Becoming a Channel Member here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi1OsxC5F2mPXFQ1tSZ6xsA/join (Channel members get early access to all episodes and a guaranteed reply to comments and questions). 3. Make a one-off donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2FD6GBDJ36ETY However you choose to support me, thank you 🙏 To find out more about me please visit my website https://www.sailingmadness.co.uk I am also on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sailingmadness And for media and collaboration inquiries please email me: info@sailingmadness.co.uk